GM ZD Doom of Cassomir (Inactive)

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Ulvard looks up at the voice. "Who are you? And what needs have I of registering for an office?"

Either someone trying to lure us into an ambush, or a confidence trickster. I have heard tales of these types in the big cities.

He glares at the area the voice comes from.

Map added to presentation.

He straitens his jacket and speaks once more in an authoritative tone, "I am Ptiro Valner, licensed bureaucrat of Amiral's Fen. Everyone who comes into Admiral's Fen must register. As you may or may not have known, we are in troubling times and everyone must be vouched for." He let's his words linger for a moment. Now, if you come with me, we can settle the issue of the fines and make sure your information is properly documented."

"Who licensed you to be bureaucrat of Amiral's Fen?" asks the barbarian.

"And can we see your papers first?"

The mage furrows his brow and adds his own doubt to Ulvard's.

Yes... how can we tell official business from nefarious trickery? We were just headed back to the Sinking Ship, perhaps Tamara can vouch for you. We'd feel much more comfortable.

Society: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (20) + 8 = 28 Check to assess legitimacy of the situation, and perhaps any details on papers.

Secret check: sense motive.

Taking it as an insult, Ptiro open his jacket to reveal a badge of some kind momentarily. Tamara can vouch for you all she wants, it does not bypass the registration requirements of new visitors."

At this point a few disgruntled dockworkers turn the corner. "Wat is all dis fuss?"

"Deez new comers don wanna follow the rules. Maybe they the ones doing all the killins"

"Maybe we the ones who can do something about the killings, and this here quill waver is getting in our way." points out Ulvard. In a way that, at least to him, seems to make perfect sense.

"You seen him patrolling the streets at night?"

We'll follow rules, if we can establish the right rules to follow. This gentlemen seems to be trying to hold us up for some reason that I cannot yet discern.

He looks around at the party, frowning at the situation before continuing.

Walk with us as we return to the sinking ship and we can probably clear this business up.

He motions for Ulvard to continue forward, not feeling fully confident in handling the goons on his own.

Ulvard is more than happy to keep point. He glares at the petty official but doesn't reach for the big sword strapped to his back.

"Lots of talk in this town, but not enough walking."

He nods to the laborers. "You know what hard work is like, think he does?"

"I agree with Voron, let's talk this with Tamara in the Sinking Ship. Maybe she can handle this matter for us, and we as well can continue our mission without hindrances." Henri concurs with Voron's statement.

"You dare defy my orders." He raises his hand and blows into the signal whistle. Ptiro then points at the two dockworkers, "You two, assist me in taking these two into custody, the crime is failing to register when entering Admiral's Fen"

Round 1-Bold May Act
Ehlanna 14/14
Kong 18/18
Yellow Dockhand-Uninjured
Ulvard 25/25
Mindartis 39/39
Ptiro (Red)-Uninjured
Blue Dockhand-Uninjured
Voron 18/18
Henri 17/17

Having been quietly observing the goings on for a little while, Ehlanna springs into action.

She quickly assesses the movements of the (blue) dockworker.

◆ Devise a Stratagem: 1d20 ⇒ 7

Seeing they are not conducive to a hammer throw, she ◆ draws her whip and ◆ Casts Guidance on Kong, "May fate guide your hand."

Sorry for the late post. Work has been crazy last few days.

Um, Ehlanna, the guidance would be wasted. Due the mechanics of magus, my first round would typically to get into arcane cascade. Not sure if the GM would allow choice of a different target, as around a table, we would have sorted it out before you cast.

Hui Kong starts twirling his staff in the air above his head with one hand. Those around him feels static building up in the air until suddenly, two bolts of lightning arcs out, one towards Ptiro and one towards the nearest dockhand (blue).

vs red & blue: Electric Arc (2 actions): 1d4 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4 Basic Ref DC17

As the lightning fades, a final spin capture a tendril of electricity, setting his staff crackling with energy. Arcane Cascade (1 action)

It would have gone to Mindartis as the other character next to Ehlanna in that case, assuming the GM is ok with it.

2E's guidance now has a range of 30ft, so the target doesn't have to be adjacent.

I know the feeling and Holiday season is upon us.

And yes, Ehlanna could choose a different target.

Ehlanna attempts to figure out a plan, but no good one comes to mind. She then guides an ally.

Kong zaps two of the aggressors and enters a combat stance.

red save: 1d20 ⇒ 4 Fail
yellow save: 1d20 ⇒ 17 Save

The Yellow dockhand steps adjacent to a crate, hefts and then throws it at the group. It lands breaking and sending boards everywhere. Voron, Ulvard and Henri needs to make a basic reflex save vs DC 13. Base damage is 2d6 ⇒ (2, 5) = 7 bludgeoning

Round 1-Bold May Act
Ehlanna 14/14
Kong 18/18
Yellow Dockhand-Injured
Ulvard 25/25
Mindartis 39/39
Ptiro (Red)-Injured
Blue Dockhand-Uninjured
Voron 18/18
Henri 17/17

Reflex Save: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (9) + 5 = 14

Basic Reflex, DC13: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (20) + 6 = 26 ⇒ Crit success!

Jevar grunts as he dives out of the way of the crate.

You mindless brute! We could have worked this out!

Mindartis sets his sights on the injured dockhand in yellow and commands Mialee to attack. "Get behind him and target his leg!" In turn, he takes out his longbow and fires the same target.

Mialee Jaw: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (11) + 8 = 19
Piercing+Precision: 1d6 + 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (4) + (7) + 2 = 13

Longbow: 1d20 + 10 - 2 ⇒ (1) + 10 - 2 = 9
Piercing+Precision: 2d8 ⇒ (4, 3) = 7

Hunt Prey, Command Animal, Quick Draw

reflex: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7
Ulvard laughs. "Crate thrown. Good Game"
His words are calm, but his face is angry at the bleeding wounds. He stalks to the nearby crate and tosses it back.

Not sure what type of roll it is to throw the crate

◆ rage
◆ stride
◆ throw? Or maybe interact to pick up? Not too sure.

Using the same actions as the dock worker, it would be one action to heft and second to throw. It was actually an area of effect attack. So just pick a square. 5 foot burst

Mindartis sends Mailee in to attack. It nearly hamstrings the dock worker.

Mindartis follows up with a bow shot.

Ulvard goes into a rage and lefts a crate over his head.

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Ptiro draws his club and closes in on Henry. He swings.

1d20 + 9 ⇒ (8) + 9 = 171d6 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5

It comes down on Henri's shoulder. Hit. 5 bludgeoning

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The blue dockhand pulls a bottle of whiskey from his pocket and chugs it. He smirks and then tosses at Kong.

1d20 + 5 ⇒ (14) + 5 = 191d6 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8

The bottle shatters on contact. hit, Kong takes 8 bludgeoning damage

Round 1-Bold May Act
Ehlanna 14/14
Kong 10/18
Yellow Dockhand-Injured
Ulvard 17/25 4 temp
Mindartis 39/39
Ptiro (Red)-Injured
Blue Dockhand-Uninjured
Voron 18/18
Henri 9/17

Henri casts Magic Weapon spell on his staff. The weapon glimmers with magic and energy. He then strikes Ptiro (Red) with the staff.

Melee Attack Roll: 1d20 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 4 + 1 = 10
Melee Damage: 2d4 + 1 ⇒ (3, 3) + 1 = 7 bludgeoning damage

"Someone help me here, please." Henri says with his deep voice.

◆◆ Magic Weapon spell
◆ Strike

Voron, still very grumpy, turns towards the bureaucrat and begins and incantation.

Sleep! he yells as he throws his left hand forward. A small spritz of dust seems to speed towards an area just behind the man.

◆◆ Cast (somatic, verbal) Sleep centered on the NE corner of RED (marked on map)

He then turns towards the two thugs and throws up a force shield in front of him.

◆ Cast (verbal) Shield

Henri begins to cast a spell. Ptiro sees an opening and takes an opportune strike.

AOO: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (10) + 9 = 191d6 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7

Ptiro lands another strike but does not interrupt Henri's spell. 7 bludgeoning to Henri. Since this drops you low if you wish to change your action you can.

will save: 1d20 ⇒ 1

Voron's magically enhanced dust causes Ptiro to fall instantly asleep.

Round 2-Bold May Act
Ehlanna 14/14
Kong 10/18
Yellow Dockhand-Injured
Ulvard 17/25 4 temp
Mindartis 39/39
Ptiro (Red)-Injured
Blue Dockhand-Uninjured
Voron 18/18
Henri 2/17

Aww. That hurts. I would like to change my last action into Stride instead, away from Ptiro. Thank you very much!

◆◆ Magic Weapon spell
◆ Strike
◆ Stride

Ehlanna looks for an opening with one of the dockhands (blue).

◆ Devise a Stratagem: 1d20 ⇒ 19

Seeing an opening she steps forward and lashes him with her whip.

◆ Step

◆ Whip, non-lethal, strategic strike: 19 + 7 = 261d4 + 1 + 1d6 ⇒ (3) + 1 + (3) = 7

"We don't want to kill you!"

Henri forgoes his strike and retreats.

Ehlanna formulates a plan and executes it, delivering a painful lashing.

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The yellow dockhand pulls his own whisky bottle out and drinks it down. He then attempts to punch the bird.

punch: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (20) + 7 = 271d4 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6 Mailee takes 12 NL

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Round 2-Bold May Act
Ehlanna 14/14
Yellow Dockhand-Injured
Kong 10/18
Ulvard 17/25 4 temp
Mindartis 39/39
Mialee 12 NL Damage
Ptiro(Red)-Injured, unconscious
Blue Dockhand-injured
Voron 18/18
Henri 2/17

Ulvard tosses the crate at the blue dockhand.
"Here, catch!" he calls out.

He then steps forward and smashes the man in the face.
unarmed: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (14) + 7 = 21
NL damage: 1d3 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 4 + 1 = 7 I think unarmed strikes are agile, so reduced bonus damage from rage.

"Whisky not shared with Ulvard?" he adds,

Mindartis drops the bow and strides towards blue dockhand. He reaches for his sword in one fluid motion and attempts to strike the dockhand. He then commands Mialee to support him. "Don't kill 'em, just take 'em down."

Shortsword: 1d20 + 9 - 2 ⇒ (13) + 9 - 2 = 20
NL Piercing: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

Mialee Jaw: 1d20 + 8 - 2 ⇒ (16) + 8 - 2 = 22
NL Piercing: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

Mialee Jaw: 1d20 + 8 - 2 - 5 ⇒ (16) + 8 - 2 - 5 = 17
NL Piercing: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

Drop Bow, Stride, Quick Draw, Command Animal(Strike, Strike)

Hui Kong merely nods in response as he steps forward. All this while, he keeps his staff twirling in the air, sometimes by his side, sometimes overhead and at some point, you realise that he is grasping it with both hands. What's more, it seems that the staff has somehow lengthened. (Twisting Tree: changing grip is free action, and staff gains reach.)

He'll target blue if he is still up (unlikely), yellow otherwise. His exact position will differ depending on who he is flanking.

At some point, he starts chanting and the staff morphs further, growing sharp spikes as he then brings his weapon down upon his target, while taking care to avoid any area that might be fatal.

Step, Spellstrike (2)

vs blue or yellow (in order), flatfooted: staff 2(H), NL: 1d20 + 7 - 2 ⇒ (17) + 7 - 2 = 22 bludgeoning: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 11
SpellStrike: Gouging Claw, piercing: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6
+1 force (Arcane Cascade)

Ulvard knocks out yellow.

Mindartis and Mialee combine efforts to knock out blue.

Kong can change his actions.

Oh in that case, he'll move to and target red (Ptiro) instead. I know he's sleeping but can be woken by a perception check, so let's put him to "sleep" more permanently.

Kong moves and finishes Ptiro.

Out of combat

While searching the pockets of Ptiro, as good Pathfinders would, you find a pamphlet and a small coin purse. Handout added and 2 TB recovered

Okay, so clearly we don't want to be here when Ptiro wakes up. When we eventually see him again, I suspect the encounter is going to escalate even more quickly. We should get back to the Sunken Ship to regroup and perhaps get some local advice on dealing with him.

Eventually calming down, Ulvard takes one of the thugs bottles and necks in.

"Next time, share wisky bottle _before_ it is empty." he snarls.

Stomping over to the officious official he looks at the pape.

"Where is Guiding Light? We need to there at Sunset." he notes. Drawing back to give the man a kick (even while he is down), the large man winces.

"Ouch. Crate hurt. Anyone got bandages?"

”'Next sundown would be tomorrow, right? Maybe we need to rest now so that we are prepared for it. Most of us are badly hurt.” but he is maybe referring to just himself.

”We need to report this to Tamara first before we proceed tomorrow to Guiding Light wherever would that be, maybe Tamara has an idea about that place. What do you think? Ouch!” Henri winces at the injury he took.

I'm sorry, what is 'TB'?

Actually, I messed up the timeline a bit. Next sundown would be this evening. TB=treasure bundles.

Does anyone of you have healer's tools? I forgot to buy for this character, silly of me being a cleric. Or is it possible to get it somewhere?

"I think we probably have time for you to be healed before the meeting this evening. I feel it's quite important that we go." Ehlanna says to Henri.

I have Medicine +4 and healer's tools. Someone else might be better at it.

I have Medicine +7. I will Treat Wounds myself and the others using your healer's tools.

Go ahead :)

Henri borrows Ehlanna's healer's tools to treat his wounds.

Medicine vs DC 15: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (18) + 7 = 25
HP regained: 4d8 ⇒ (5, 3, 1, 3) = 12

He also treats Ulvard of his wounds.

Medicine vs DC 15: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (14) + 7 = 21
HP regained: 2d8 ⇒ (2, 3) = 5

”Thank you very much for this, Ehlanna. It helps alot,” Henri says gratefully to Ehlanna.

"And Ulvard thanks both of you." rumbles the big man as he flexes his arms a bit.

"The next question is where is Guiding Light? And if it is at sundown I do not think it is talking about Sun."

If you wish to seek out the Guiding Light, it is not too difficult to find.

Mindartis approaches Henri with Mialee resting in his hands. "Could you spare a few more minutes to treat her wounds?"

"Not a problem," he says and borrows again the healer's tools from Ehlanna. He treats the bird with ease, making sure the creature is not hurt.

Medicine, Treat Wounds vs DC 15: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (16) + 7 = 23
HP regained: 2d8 ⇒ (4, 3) = 7

For reference, Medicine +7 and have a kit.

Voron becomes impatient after a short time and every now and then keeps glancing at Ptiro, asleep on the street.

Guiding Light it is. In any case we really don't want to be here when he wakes up! Maybe it's better that we were talking about the Sinking Ship before, as he'll expect to find us there. Any more injuries to take care of before we're off?

Ready for our next destination.

Mindartis thanks Henri as Mialee soars through the air and lands on the elf's shoulder, energetic as before. "Thank you, Henri. She says thank you as well."

After taking some time to heal, the group heads to the Temple of Guiding Light.

As the PCs arrive at the temple, they can attempt to learn about Groetus’s Chosen and investigate the structure. What used to be a grand temple is now a run-down-looking tavern.

There are three methods of doing this. You can attempt any of the following and can try more than one. There are chances of critical failures, which mean false information and possible consequences later in the scenario.

You can use Deception or Society to surreptitiously ask passers-by for more information.

You can scan the area surrounding the Temple of Guiding Light with detect magic or similar means. Identifying it would be either Religion or Occultism to identify magic. You could also use Arcana or Nature at a higher DC.

Finally, you can keep watch on the entrances and see who comes and go, attempting to notice any peculiarities with a Society or Perception.

Ulvard feels much better by the time the group arrives at the run-down tavern.
Obviously the first action of choice is to buy a drink. So it does so. Just to fit in, you understand.

Downing the drink in one, he quickly orders another, which he takes his time to enjoy. "Ahhhhh... that first one barely hit the sides."

No, our ulfen hero is not one most equipped to deal with subtleties. Rather he stands at the bar, making small talk if some is offered, but keeping his own silence the rest of the time.

Perception +6

Henri performs Detect Magic and goes aroumd the Temple of Dawning Light. He then tries to Identify Magic whenever he senses it.

Identify Magic, Religion: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (18) + 7 = 25