[ACO] 03-01: Year of Shattered Sanctuaries (P2) (Inactive)

Game Master UncleFroggy

Green Reflex: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (17) + 10 = 27
Red Reflex: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (10) + 10 = 20

Both creatures dodge out of the way and avoid the worst of Trig's damage. However, both dodged right into Oranna's rage fueled strikes and take heavy damage.

Oranna Persistent Fire: 1d4 ⇒ 2

Green tries to bite Oranna

Jaws attack vs Oranna AC 17: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (3) + 10 = 13
Jaws attack vs Oranna AC 17, MAP 1: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11

But its jaws close on empty air. It then tries biting Echthelion instead.

Jaws attack vs Ecthelion AC 17, MAP 2: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

But its pain-maddened state distracts it.

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COMBAT TRACKER
Round: 2
Recall Knowledge (1 action): Nature
Tactical Map
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BOLD may go

Trig Meral AC 16, 28/28
Oranna Gro-gathal AC 18, 12/21 (1d4 Persistent Fire; DC 15 Flat check to overcome; Raging, +1 hp, -1 AC)

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Green (-26)
Giles Morningstar II (AC 14) / Echthelion (AC 17), 15/21 (1d4 Persistent Fire; DC 15 Flat check to overcome)
Kidron Quintus AC 17, 20/20 (Forbidding Ward, +1 AC)
Nic Blackwillow AC 18 15/15
Joran Redaxe AC 17 (19 w/ shield), 15/15

+++

Red (-27)

◆ Ecthelion Tumble Through ◆◆ Giles Act Together, Hydraulic Push ◇ Ecthelion Stride

Ecthelion will try to tumble through the enemy to get behind them and let Kidron into melee. If they fail they'll still be in the way.
Ecthelion Tumble Through: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6
(looks like a definite failure.)

then Giles will cast hydraulic push at green and Ecthelion will dive off the dock to extinguish the flames

Hydraulic Push: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (13) + 7 = 20potential bludgeoning damage: 3d6 ⇒ (1, 3, 2) = 6 and target knocked back 5ft on success. If critical success, then double damage and target is knocked back 10ft.

Ecthelion tries to get past the flaming creatures and squeals as the fire continues to burn them. Giles casts Hydraulic Push at the flaming creature as Ecthelion panics and dives into the water.

what will it take to get out of the water back onto the dock, like if they jumped in, swam around, and climbed back out? For next turn

Oh and check for persistent fire damage, though I assume jumping into the water should take care of it? DC15 flat check: 1d20 ⇒ 10

Nic strides forward onto the dock, stopping short of the melee and sending a pair of arrows at the green creature.

Stride-Strike-Strike

Attack the first: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (2) + 7 = 9
Attack the second: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 1 = 18

Arrow damage, if applicable: 1d6 ⇒ 5

Ecthelion doesn't manage to tumble through Green, but the blast of water from Giles knocks it back five feet. Nic's attack ends its life and it collapses in a smoldering heap. Ecthelion dives into the water to put the fires out.

Persistent Fire: 1d4 ⇒ 2

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COMBAT TRACKER
Round: 2
Recall Knowledge (1 action): Nature
Tactical Map
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BOLD may go

Trig Meral AC 16, 28/28
Oranna Gro-gathal AC 18, 12/21 (1d4 Persistent Fire; DC 15 Flat check to overcome; Raging, +1 hp, -1 AC)
Giles Morningstar II (AC 14) / Echthelion (AC 17), 13/21
Kidron Quintus AC 17, 20/20
Nic Blackwillow AC 18 15/15
Joran Redaxe AC 17 (19 w/ shield), 15/15
Red (-27)

The paladin will stride up, bastard sword at the ready
Have at thee, creature he says as he swipes at it, holding his sword in 2 hands

1d20 + 7 ⇒ (19) + 7 = 26
1d12 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9 slashing
2d12 + 8 ⇒ (2, 8) + 8 = 18 slash is a crit, I hope I am doing this right

and then again
1d20 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 2 = 21
1d12 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6

That was fun

Kidron charges into combat and with one stroke, removes Red's head. Oranna dives into the water to put out the flames.

It wasn't a crit, but it was enough. Having Oranna go into the water is a bit quicker than having to roll flat checks...

Combat Over

You manage to defeat the creatures of fire quickly enough that you are then able to turn your attention to helping the dockworkers fight the fires.

The harbormaster comes up to you, as if waking up from a dream.

"By the gods, that was terrible! The crew of the Sixwing Drake! I think they're lost. No... wait... what's going on?" she shakes her head and blinks, as if waking from a nightnare. "The crew... they seemed strange, as if I've never known them before, which is unusual because I've known Captain Zendrani for years. He's a veteran Pathfinder and would never leave his ship. Also strange that his crew suddenly just vanished into the city after leaving the ship."

She suddenly snaps her fingers. "There was this pale-skinned man. He came from the city. I think he ensorcelled me into thinking that his companions, who were all wearing dark hoods, should be allowed to take the shipment and load several barrels in its place. I remember thinking that there seemed nothing wrong with what he was suggesting," she flushes in embarrassment, knowing that it sounds foolish now.

"Take this, " she says, handing you a pouch of gold (14gp). You may use it to buy healing supplies in the city. It's the least I can do to make up for starting this disaster.

After both helping to put fires out on both people and the ship, Joran turns to the Harbourmaster. "Thanks. Would anyone else here know more?"

"We should stop to heal a little. There are some burns."

Giles appears to look a little weak with burns as well as a gash on his arm from an apparent bite. As Ecthelion climbs up out of the harbor, Giles rushes over to help him get up. They converse with each other for a moment before rejoining the group.

Giles nods at Joran: "Yes, we did get burned quite a bit there, it definitely stings a bit, especially with the salt water now."

He turns to Oranna, "Are you alright?" Ecthelion gingerly moving on a few of his tentacles also seems concerned for her.

"It seems like this relic recovery just got a lot more complicated. And we don't have much to go on besides pale skinned man and dark hoods."

The paladin approaches the summoner Allow Ragathiel's light of justice to restore you as he casts a focus spell, lay on hands to heal 6 hp of damage.

While you treat each others' wounds, a young Taldan man with light skin and dirty brown hair comes forward, wiping his sooty hands on a rag. "I am Dorneliun. I heard the explosion and came to help fight the fire." He looks away, frightened, as Harbormaster Molnesh gives him a harsh look. "I-I-I'm sorry, harbormaster, I hid when the strangers came to take the shipment. They cast some "foul magic" on everyone else. I tried to speak to you at that time but you seemed, well, out of it. So I followed them to an abandoned tavern in the Puddles district. I tried to find a way in but there was no way in, so I just came back here."

"Dorneliun, can you show these Pathfinders where this tavern is? I have to make my report to the port authority." Turning to you, "You need to go to this tavern and find out who is responsible for this attack."

You can use the gold to buy healing potions and the like on the way to the tavern if you wish. Minor Healing Potions / Scrolls of Heal cost 4gp each, Minor Elixirs of Life cost 3gp each. While the harbormaster does stress urgency, she did give you gold to go shopping. So I'd say you have about an hour or so to heal up.

The half elf will spend about 10 minutes in prayer to Ragathiel reflecting on his teachings and how he needs to improve in the fight against evil. To get my focus point back

The burns on Giles and Ecthelion heal noticeably from Kidron's touch. They both seem much better and nearly whole. "Thank you Kidron. We both feel much better. I wasn't expecting to get burned while at the harbor."

Giles speaks again: "We should be quick with the shopping. 14 gold should get us a couple elixirs for sure. Maybe get one scroll, one healing potion, and two elixirs?"

Swimming back to the pier and climbing up soaking wet, Oranna begins to vent her frustration by ruthlessly kicking the Hells out of one of the supports on the side if the dock with her thick boot. She was cursing in Orcish, rather angered at that as the state of her rage began to ware off and the pain began to grow.

She'd then release another barbaric cry as she continued to make small unintelligible dents in the wood.

"Master Dorneliun, thank you for your help and guidance. Once we have our curing items we will proceed to the abandoned tavern you saw." The halfling stows his bow as he speaks.

The half=elf hears the orc muttering. He replies

"We may need such healing items later. For now, Oranna please have a seat over here for a few minutes."

Trig waves her over and swiftly tends to her wounds.

medicine to Treat Wounds DC 15: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (9) + 10 = 19
healing: 2d8 ⇒ (1, 3) = 4

Giles is still missing 2 and Orran 5. I can spend 10 more minutes each healing them. Or if we are in a hurry we can buy a scroll of healing and I can heal each 1d8.

She speaks Orcish back, calming down enough to be healed by the cleric Trig. She'd take a knee, slowly calming down somewhat. Her rage had subsided.

Rage end

Well we have about one hour. We could say us three (trig, giles, oranna) stay here and heal up while the others go shopping and meet up as soon as possible. ???

"You show some good anger, Oranna. You remind me of the beserkers on the longships I travelled on as a youth."

The Half Orc woman says as she stands back up, taking a cloth out of a pocket before wiping her wet blade. She wasn't going to allow the old thing to rust from the sea water of the bay. Once that was done she'd heft it upon her shoulder, "Heard about them up far north, not that far away ain't it from the Holds?" she says cutting the conversation that seemed to grow increasingly antagonistic.

Turning her head back, a lot more calmer than she was hoped up on rage and partially burning.

Nic nods. "I wouldn't presume to speak for Joran and Kidron, but I am certainly willing to go shopping."

Where ever I will be of more use, healing or purchasing items he shrugs.

So what's the party doing? You buying supplies and healing up?

I think thats the general plan. Trig, Giles, Oranna staying to finish healing up for 10mins, and the rest go start shopping, and we meet up asap. Thats my vote at least.

Yes, was just waiting on Joran.

Sorry. He's happy to go shopping.

I guess so

The trio of shoppers heads off into the markets of Absalom in search of healing supplies.

Two elixirs, a scroll of heal, and a potion, as discussed. I don't know what (if anything) we need to roll for that.

do we have enough for a holy water?

14 gp is exactly enough for 1 L1 scroll of heal (4 gp), 1 minor healing potion (4 gp), and 2 lesser elixirs of life (6 gp).

ok

Joran already has a holy water.

Before I forget, you should still have the potions Rain gave you before you left for the museum.

Ready to move on

You head through a crowded market square in the Puddles district. A few dozen merchants and shoppers mill about, going about their daily business. Merchants hawk their wares from colorful stalls as a few dozen shoppers mill about a cramped market square, selecting goods, haggling, and making trades. The eclectic vendors here sell everything from clothing, food, and spices to alchemical items and weapons.

The dockhand’s directions indicate you should take the relatively empty street directly north of the market, which leads toward an obviously run-down neighborhood in the distance. When you begin to head down the street, you a strange rush of air followed by sudden shouts of alarm and an incessant buzzing.

Several people at the edge of the market manage to flee immediately, but numerous patrons remain in the area, trying in vain to hide under and behind the market stalls.

You have a choice of either ignoring what's going on and proceeding to the tavern, or you can stay and resolve the current situation. If you stay, you can spend 2 actions to make a Diplomacy, Perform or Initimidate check to get the terrified civilians to move.

The halfling looks horrified. "Oh, dear. We should help these people." He takes a deep breath, waves his hands, and calls out loudly, "Calm yourself, citizens, and follow me to safety!"

Trained Diplomacy check: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (18) + 3 = 21

Then he takes an action to look around the scene.

"Joran, we should help." says Thor.

"You always say that. You just love knowing what's going on everywhere."

"Fair. Although I get a buzz from danger, too."

Sticking with Nic, Joran and the monkey check out what's going on too.

Diplomacy (also trained and +3): 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5
"Do what he said!"

Nic manages to get the crowd to disperse, leaving you with three strange buzzing creatures to deal with.

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COMBAT TRACKER
Round: 1
Recall Knowledge (1 action): Nature
Tactical Map
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BOLD may go

Trig Meral AC 16, 28/28
Giles Morningstar II AC 14 / Echthelion AC 17, 19/21
Nic Blackwillow AC 18 15/15
Oranna Gro-gathal AC 18, 16/21

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Circle
Square
Joran Redaxe AC 17 (19 w/ shield), 15/15

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Octagon
Kidron Quintus AC 17, 20/20

All three creatures are concealed, even in bright light. You will need to make a DC 5 Flat check to see if your attack hits.

the 5 flat check counts as an action, correct?

No, at least AFAICT. There's no action type given in either of the sections on concealment.

You take your action/strike and roll the flat check. It's not an action of any sort.

Thank you.

Giles is waiting til nic and/or Oranna move up

Nic advances, drawing his bow and trying to put an arrow into the rightmost enemy.

DC 5 flat check to avoid concealment: 1d20 ⇒ 8

Arrow attack, T: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (9) + 7 = 16
Damage, if applicable: 1d6 ⇒ 3