[PF2 / Farol] #1-19: Iolite Squad Alpha - Omega Squad (low tier) (Inactive)

Game Master Farol

Grogggg wrote:

I assume you mean Grandel, Grandel is up before the creatures as well.

Whoops! That's what I get for doing two things at once. :) Yep..

Tiger aims better and throws his javelin, hitting the creature but just barely. Green -6

Argoni recognizes the creatures as Bulettes, powerful creatures that can burrow and jump really far. They can jump and strike at their prey. Very often they have a favorite type of prey, whom they eat really eagerly, and most often those are halflings.

He finds an opening for his attack and sends a well placed arrow. Green -11. @Argoni - shortbows are not propulsive so you don't get -1 from your 8 STR, unless I am missing something.

Grog moves next to fallen Grandel and heals her, using favors of his deity. Then he swings with his pick and hits the creature. Green -12

Rannarix flanks the creature with aid of Mr. Snappers.

Salaish sends some magical healing towards Grandel.

Round 2

Salaish
Tiger
Grandel -22 prone, without weapon | wounded 1

Red
Green -42

Rannarix
Argoni
Grog

Botting Grandel to get things going

Grandel gets up and raises her sword, then she moves back to catch a breath.

Green creature looks at the tasty targets to attack

Whom, 1-Grog, 2-Rannarix, 3-snappers: 3d3 ⇒ (1, 1, 2) = 4

Jaws@Grog: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (1) + 15 = 16
Damage, piercing: 2d8 + 7 ⇒ (8, 1) + 7 = 16 Miss

Claws@Grog, map: 1d20 + 15 - 4 ⇒ (12) + 15 - 4 = 23
Damage, piercing: 2d6 + 5 ⇒ (2, 5) + 5 = 12 Hit Grog -12

Claws@Rannarix, map: 1d20 + 15 - 8 ⇒ (20) + 15 - 8 = 27
Damage, piercing: 2d6 + 5 ⇒ (2, 4) + 5 = 11 Crit Rannarix -22(+6 from Grog) -16 due to Grogs reaction Grog protects Rannarix from some of the pain.

The other creature squeezes between the hut and the other creature and attacks

Who, 1-Grandel, 2-Grog: 2d2 ⇒ (2, 2) = 4

Jaws@Grog: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (4) + 17 = 21
Damage, piercing: 2d8 + 9 ⇒ (7, 4) + 9 = 20 Miss

Claws@Grog, map: 1d20 + 17 - 4 ⇒ (4) + 17 - 4 = 17
Damage, piercing: 2d6 + 7 ⇒ (2, 3) + 7 = 12 Miss

Round 2/3

Salaish
Tiger
Grandel -22 wounded 1

Red
Green -42

Rannarix -16
Argoni
Grog -12

Tiger runs up to Grandel and quickly patches her up.

Battle Medicine, Assurance, Healing: 2d8 ⇒ (2, 6) = 8

He then raises his crossbow and fires at Green.

Crossbow vs Green: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (12) + 8 = 20
Potential Piercing: 1d6 ⇒ 3

◆ Stride
◆ Battle Medicine
◆ Strike

Thank you as always for handling the Liberating step, sir!
Grog does his best to dodge and weave and is pleasantly surprised at how well he does it... this time at least.
"Keep hitting this one!"

He then stands, yells at the beasts in an attempt to get their attention and attempts to unleash the goblin whirlwind on the flanked Green...

heavy pick+1: 1d20 + 11 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 11 + 1 = 16
damage: 1d10 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8

heavy pick+1: 1d20 + 11 + 1 - 5 ⇒ (17) + 11 + 1 - 5 = 24
damage: 1d10 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5

heavy pick+1: 1d20 + 11 + 1 - 10 ⇒ (5) + 11 + 1 - 10 = 7
damage: 1d10 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10

I'm going to go ahead and hero point that first roll...
heavy pick+1: 1d20 + 11 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 11 + 1 = 21
damage: 1d10 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9
Meh. Better at least...

GRandel spends 2 action to pick her weapon up and stand

She steps next.

Oookay. Taking a tremulous step forward, Salaish casts an arc of fire at the nearest (green) creature. Gotta save my heals for when they go down, I guess. Yikes.

Produce Flame: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (5) + 9 = 142d4 ⇒ (3, 4) = 7

◆ Step, ◆◆ Cast a spell

Don't forget your Inspire Courage bonus!

Stratagem: 1d20 ⇒ 6

"Ahh, Bulettes! Don't let them eat me! They like halflings!" Not seeing a good opening, he dares to venture close to the Bulette and tie a bandage on Rannarax's wounded arm.

Battle Medicine (DC15): 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (5) + 9 = 14

Halfling Luck reroll: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (16) + 9 = 25
Healing: 4d8 ⇒ (4, 1, 3, 5) = 13

◆ Stratagem + recall knowledge (Nature +7 if more info can be gained)
◆ Move
◆ Battle Medicine

RIGHT! So Salaish's attack roll should be a 15 and the damage should be 8.

GRandel spends 2 action to pick her weapon up and stand

She steps next.

You have a new action, I did exactly that in my last post for you

Tiger moves closer and patches Grandel then he raises his crossbow and shoots, but misses. Grandel +8

Grog swings his pick as a madman but hits only once. Hit green -6 (21 misses)

Salaish sends a ball of flame but misses.

Argoni can't see a good way to attack the creature so he moves closer and patches Rannarix.

Argoni knows that they are very sturdy and resilient and that their mind is their weakest feat. Fort saves the highest, Will the lowest He also can see that the green creature is weaker than the other one. Red is normal Green has weakened condition applied.

Round 2/3

Salaish
Tiger
Grandel -14 wounded 1

Red
Green -48

Rannarix -3
Argoni
Grog -12

◆ Grandel dual handed assaults the green bulette attack: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (2) + 13 = 152d12 + 4 ⇒ (6, 8) + 4 = 18

◆ Grandel snagging strikes the thing atack: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (8) + 8 = 162d12 + 4 ⇒ (1, 1) + 4 = 6

◆ Tries to trip it while grabbing athletics: 1d20 + 13 - 10 ⇒ (18) + 13 - 10 = 21

"Thanks," Rannarix shouts to Argoni. "Are you particularly tasty?" He seems to be considering that information.

1. Stride
2. Command Companion
...A. Mr. Snappers Supports Rannarix (+1d6 persistent poison damage)
...B. Mr. Snappers Stinger.
3. Strike

Mr. Snappers Stinger v. Flatfooted Bulette: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (18) + 8 = 261d6 + 3 + 1d4 ⇒ (5) + 3 + (3) = 11

Rannarix Fangwire Strike v. Flatfooted Bulette: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (15) + 9 = 241d4 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8 plus 1 precision if target flatfooted Plus 1d6 persistent poison damage

Grandel strikes two times and then try to trip, but she fails to bypass the thick skin that the creature has, her sword sliding each time.

Rannarix first commands Snappers to attack and the scorpion stings the creature really badly. Hit green for -11. The creatures roars in pain

Then Rannarix strikes with his fangwire and takes does the creature.

The other bulette moves closer and attacks

WHom, 1-Ran, 2-snappers, 3-grog: 2d3 ⇒ (2, 1) = 3

Jaws@Snappers: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (12) + 17 = 29
Damage: 2d8 + 9 ⇒ (8, 4) + 9 = 21

The creature grabs Snappers with its jaws and shake them few times. Snappers fall on the ground motionless but still breathe. Crit Snappers -42 and dying 2

Claws@Rannarix: 1d20 + 17 - 4 ⇒ (18) + 17 - 4 = 31
Damage: 2d6 + 7 ⇒ (4, 2) + 7 = 13

The claws hit Rannarix with great strength. Crit Rannarix -26(+6 from Grog) But Grog protects some of that damage

Round 3/4

Salaish
Tiger
Grandel -14 wounded 1

Red
Green -48

Rannarix -23
Snappers dying 2
Argoni
Grog -12

Tiger makes an end run around the huts to get to Mr Snappers. Taking out his healer's kit, Tiger immediately patches him up.

Healing: 2d8 ⇒ (3, 3) = 6

◆◆Stride x2
◆ Battle Medicine

◆ Stride
◆ Dual handed assault
◆ Combat grab

first attack: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (11) + 13 = 242d12 + 4 ⇒ (8, 12) + 4 = 24

combat grab: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (20) + 8 = 282d8 + 4 ⇒ (1, 7) + 4 = 12

For once, grandel stop being ridiculous. The bulette is grabbed by grandel now.

Having to move anyway, Grog moves around to not block ranged attacks.
Yeah, I know I may attract an AOO

He then tries to play thwack the land shark tank twice.
heavy pick+1: 1d20 + 11 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 11 + 1 = 28
damage: 2d10 + 4 ⇒ (6, 3) + 4 = 13

heavy pick+1: 1d20 + 11 + 1 - 5 ⇒ (8) + 11 + 1 - 5 = 15
damage: 2d10 + 4 ⇒ (4, 6) + 4 = 14

Well, upgraded old Grog here but just noticed I didn't update the damage in my bot me section so.. he's been holding back on his swings fomr some reason. :)

"Are you particularly tasty?"

"Are you kidding?" Argoni looks at Rannarix incredulously. "Of course we are! Halflings are fine delicacy for many creatures! We taste amazing!"

As an weird example, Argoni licks his finger, then holds it up to the wind. He nods and says, "Come get it, Bulette!" Then he draws a blight bomb and hurls it at the huge creature. "It's dull-witted if you want to affect its mind!"

Stratagem: 1d20 ⇒ 16

Attack (IC): 16 + 9 + 1 = 26
Strategic Strike Poison damage (IC): 1d6 + 1 + 1d6 ⇒ (4) + 1 + (3) = 8
1d4 persistent poison + 1 splash to Grog, Grandel, and Rannarix

◆ Stratagem + Recall Knowledge if it is still relevant (Nature +7)
◆ Draw Bomb
◆ Strike

I think Inspire Courage is still up

"Are you kidding?" Argoni looks at Rannarix incredulously. "Of course we are! Halflings are fine delicacy for many creatures! We taste amazing!"

A hobgoblin guard runs past you and adds "That is because they are stuffed with sweets!"

"I am coming sergeant Drussem!"

Her spell having fizzled, Salaish claps her hands again and belts out verse two as she casts Inspire Courage:

"Buddy, you're a bul-ette, bul-ette
Fighting in our camp, gonna take on the world someday
You got blood on your face, you big disgrace
Waving your tail all over the place
We will, we will rock you, sing it!
We will, we will rock you, yeah!"

Lingering Performance DC 19: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (17) + 11 = 28
Success. Every ally gets a +1 status bonus to attack rolls, damage rolls, and saves against fear effects for 3 rounds.

And for extra flair, she casts a fire spell at it, just barely managing to get it past her compatriots. "Sorry! Hope I didn't singe your eyebrows!"

Produce Flame: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (16) + 9 = 252d4 ⇒ (1, 4) = 5

Inspire Courage round 1/3

◇ Lingering Performance, ◆ Inspire Courage, ◆◆ Cast a Spell

Rannarix moves to put himself between the bulette and Mister Snappers. Not incidentally, this puts him in a flanking position with Groggg.

1. Stride
2. Hunt Prey
3. Strike

Rannarix Fangwire Strike v. Flatfooted Bulette: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (19) + 9 = 281d4 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6 plus 1 precision if target flatfooted

Tiger runs around and patches Snappers Snappers +8 prone wounded 1

Grandel moves towards the creature and makes a powerful double-handed strike, but her aim is off. She then tries with one hand and finally finds a weak spot between her arm and neck. Crit for -26 (forgot IC) and grabbed (despite the creature being huge and goblin small, combat grab seems to not be grapple :|)

Grog follows Grandel and strikes with his pick, every now and them he wonders what his god thinks of him not using the rapier, but he strike true and did damage, so he does not mind. FIrst hit -13

Argoni thinks for a moment before striking, and throws a bomb hitting the creature. Unfortunately the substance splashes at Grog, Grandel and Rannarix, but the situation required it. Hit -8 and 1d4 persistent poison damage

Salaish inspire her allies, making it last longer then expected. Then she produces a small ball of fire that she throws at the creature. With IC which Salaish forgot to include, it is a hit, for -10. Innate spells use Charisma as your spellcasting ability. Produce Flame (on lvl 3) does 2d4+CHA +1(from IC) => 10

Rannarix move to protect his friend, and attacks the creature Hit -7

The creature roars in pain, but still stands.

Whom, 1-Grog, 2-Grandel, 3-Rannarix: 3d3 ⇒ (2, 1, 3) = 6

Jaws@Grandel: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (3) + 17 = 20
Damage, piercing: 2d8 + 9 ⇒ (8, 4) + 9 = 21

Claws@Grog: 1d20 + 17 - 4 ⇒ (11) + 17 - 4 = 24
Damage, piercing: 2d6 + 7 ⇒ (1, 4) + 7 = 12 Hit grog -12

Claws@Rannarix: 1d20 + 17 - 8 ⇒ (11) + 17 - 8 = 20
Damage, piercing: 2d6 + 7 ⇒ (2, 5) + 7 = 14 Hit Rannarix -9 (includes Grog Reaction)

The jaws miss Grandel, but the two claw strikes hit.

Persitent: 1d4 ⇒ 41d20 ⇒ 2
Round 4/5

Salaish
Tiger
Grandel -15 wounded 1

Red -68 grabbed 1d4 persistent poison damage
Green -48

Rannarix -33
Snappers @8HP prone
Argoni
Grog -25

Tiger runs up to Rannarix and patches him up as well.

Healing: 2d8 ⇒ (6, 4) = 10

Tiger then moves off to try to attack from afar.

◆ Stride
◆ Battle Medicine
◆ Stride

Stratagem: 1d20 ⇒ 15

"Whoooo!" Argoni laughs as he draws another alchemical bomb and hurls it at the Bulette, seemingly without regard to who else might be nearby. The halfling seems to be enjoying throwing the bombs too much. This time lightning arcs through the Bulette making it convulse. "Now, Now! Hit it now!"

Attack (IC): 15 + 9 + 1 = 25
Strategic Strike Electricity damage (IC): 1d6 + 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (5) + (1) + 1 = 7
1 electricity splash to Grog, Rannarix, and Grandel; Bulette is flatfooted!

◆ Stratagem
◆ Draw Bomb
◆ Throw Bottled Lightning

@GM Farol: Thanks for catching our mistakes! That just goes to show that I shouldn't post when rushed and distracted.

Padding forward in the hopes that the bulette won't notice her among all the other stuff going on, Salaish sends another burst of flame at it.

Produce Flame: 1d20 + 9 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 9 + 1 = 251d4 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 4 + 1 = 7
Includes Inspire Courage this time.

Okay. Everyone's still standing. I still have spells left. And potions. Everyone's gonna be okay. "C'mon guys! Let's mop this up and go help the others!" ...'cause if they finish first we'll look bad.

Inspire Courage round 2/3

◆ Stride, ◆◆ Cast a spell

Grog smiles at the random thought. If anything Cayden Cailean is a practical god who might also hit a giant land shark with his most devastating weapon as well.
He nods a quick thanks to Rannarix for the flank and attempts to lay into the beast again.

heavy pick+1: 1d20 + 11 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 11 + 1 = 23
damage: 2d10 + 4 ⇒ (6, 7) + 4 = 17

heavy pick+1: 1d20 + 11 + 1 - 5 ⇒ (8) + 11 + 1 - 5 = 15
damage: 2d10 + 4 ⇒ (4, 10) + 4 = 18

heavy pick+1: 1d20 + 11 + 1 - 10 ⇒ (16) + 11 + 1 - 10 = 18
damage: 2d10 + 4 ⇒ (7, 10) + 4 = 21

Leaving Mister Snappers out of the fight, Rannarix continues to attack.

1,2 & 3. All Strike.

Fangwire Strike v. flatfooted bulette: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (16) + 9 = 251d4 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7 plus 1 precision if target flatfooted
Fangwire Strike w/ flurry v. flatfooted bulette: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (18) + 7 = 251d4 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7 plus 1 precision if target flatfooted
Fangwire Strike w/ flurry v. flatfooted bulette: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (14) + 5 = 191d4 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8 plus 1 precision if target flatfooted

The creature was held by Grandel which made it flat-footed => it's AC was 26 ;)

Tiger moves and heals Rannarix. Rannarix +10

Argoni sends a bomb which misses and only splashes the creature and everyone around. Salaish sends a ball of fire which barely but misses. @Salaish this time you forgot second 1d4 to dmg, not that it matter ;)

Grog swings his pick but only makes more wholes in the ground.

It takes Rannarix to swings his fangwire twice, and the beast falls to the ground.

Combat is over.

Soon after you killed your last Bulette, the other groups stop fighting as well both the Aspis Consortium delegation and hobgoblins defended their ground.

When the last of the bulettes falls, Eloqi surveys the scene.
"Many of our warriors are dead or wounded. The talks are formally suspended until the following morning to allow the damages to be assessed, funeral pyres to be erected, and field promotions given the fill the camp’s diminished ranks."

They look at the fallen beasts slain by Pathfinders and Aspis Consortium

"I am pleased by the capabilities displayed by Raike and the Aspis during the battle as well as Pathfinders."

Eloqi presents you with some gemstones of varying value. Earning Eloqi’s respect here also makes him more inclined to give you a second chance after they misspeak. You gain a one-time reroll that they can use when attempting to influence Eloqi with a skill check in the future. This is a fortune effect

You spend an hour healing your wounds.

Tiger heads over to his comrades and patches them up. He also retrieves his javelins.

Healing, Grog: 2d8 ⇒ (4, 2) = 6
Healing, Mr Snappers: 2d8 ⇒ (4, 1) = 5
Healing, Grandel: 2d8 ⇒ (3, 8) = 11
Healing, Rannarix: 2d8 ⇒ (8, 5) = 13
Healing, Mr Snappers: 2d8 ⇒ (8, 8) = 16
Healing, Grog: 2d8 ⇒ (5, 8) = 13

Continual Recovery reduces the cooldown for Treat Wounds to 10 minutes instead of 1 hour

Grandel and Mr Snappers also lose the Wounded condition

"That may be toughest thing Grog ever fight. Good teamwork all."

" these things were terrifying. I thought they would eat us, at some point"

"Aw, Grog no really worried. They woulda eaten Argoni first and the rest of us could have run away!"
He smiles at Argoni and gives him a wink.

Then he winces a little.
"OK, seriously though, Grog need a little rest."

"Wow, you guys! I'm so glad all of us are going to be okay. Thanks for being the mobile medic, Tiger. You're the best! I was really worried that my spells would run out before we killed those things, but you totally took care of that almost single-handedly! Does anyone still need healing? I've got potions and a few spells left. ... Um. On a different note, I'm really sad about the hobgoblins who died. I'm gonna go ask what their funeral services are like, and if they have any music as part of their traditions. Maybe I could offer to play for them, if that would be appropriate." Besides, it might go over well with Lieutenant Eloqi if we show concern for their fallen.

"Agreed. Shall we go see if the hobs need healing?" Tiger winks at Salaish and follows to where the hobgoblin wounded are located.

Argoni nods. "Yes, let's go help the others with their wounds." The halfling suddenly remembers the liquid he got on his boot. He sits down to take a much better look, trying to see if he can separate what was there from the dirt and mud that he got into from the fight.

Crafting? +9

Tiger begins to patch you all, he leaves no leg, arm, or sting unbandaged and soon you look like a group of mummies. Tiger even tried to stiffen snapper sting and legs, but the animal chased Tiger off with their pinchers.

Argoni begins to analyze the substance that he gathered on his boot.

The rest head to aid in patching hobgoblins. Soon Drussem comes by and asks you to chat with her. Her face and whole posture are all business, no fun.

"This attack looks very suspicious to me. I suspect Aspis to be to some foul play. And this attack actually made their situation better as Eloqi was impressed by how they handled the attack and helped defend the camp. You have 18 hours before the talks are reinitiated, if there is any evidence that Aspis is doing something shady you need to find it before that time."

She looks at the patched hobgoblins "We can handle our wounded, you have more important things to do."

Rannarix looks for any signs on the ground or nearby foliage that might offer clues.

Survival: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (4) + 7 = 11

Argoni scraps some of the sample into a spare jam jar he finds in his pack. He holds it up and then looks around for the others. When Sergeant Drussem comes by, he comes over with the group.

"Sergeant, I might have something here. This was some of the liquid Raike spilled from her mug. It is some sort of enhanced pheromone. This would attract and arouse male bulettes, even make them aggressive. I think this is why the attack happened."

Tiger looks at Mr Snappers and sees if he can tighten the splint on Mr Snappers' stinger...

Grog nods at Argoni. "Good. Now, where else we look?"

"Eww! Gross! Well, let's keep an eye on them, if we can. And sleep in shifts, too, just in case. So, to recap what we know so far: Argoni said there was a weird smell coming from the halfling's hut. That may provide some clues. Tiger, you said you saw Raike handing some stuff to Master Sergeant Morgroar. And Grandel heard the cook, Oltug, claim that Morgroar stole alchemical supplies from the kitchen. Hmm..." She pauses to think a moment.

"OK! I can talk to Oltug about the kitchen theft. I mean, maybe they feel like they can't report that for some reason, but they ought to be able to, you know? So maybe I can find out why that hasn't been properly reported, or what happened if it has. And if anyone asks why I'm asking questions, I can say that it seems weird that those creatures attacked us like that. Like, it's unusual behavior for that species and we're trying to find out what's causing it. That sounds legit, right?"

Argoni considers the various points and nods. "We need to find out from Oltug what was stolen. Maybe Morgroar was paid to take the items, and used them in an alchemical recipe. That's what could be smelling from Greeleep's hut. If he use a recipe to create these pheromones, it would explain all the activity."

"I could try to sneak into Greeleep's hut too and see what is making the smell. If it's alchemical, I should be able to recognize it, especially if I know what I'm looking for."

Grog nods and nods. The his eyes cross for a second.
"Should we split up? That usually bad idea..."

Sarge listens to Argoni and nods "Keep it, for now, the more evidence you gather the more compelling your case will be. Keep it to yourself for now."

She looks at you "Do not split up, it could be dangerous now"

Pls, don't split for my convenience ;) Running 3 conversations at the same time would be difficult ;) - brief post sorry.

"Where do you want to investigate first, guys ? I will cover you.

"Let's go talk to Oltug first to get an idea of what ingredients might have gone into something."

"Yeah, Oltug first. And I agree with Sergeant Drussem. We should stick together."

You all head to the kitchen. Next to it stands a male hobgoblin with face and sizes you with a certain reserve

"Can you believe it? Instead of being directed to defend the camp, I was ordered with protecting the kitchen. There is no way I can prove myself with those tasks!" his voice seems harsh and despite that personal outburst he seems indifferent to you

He is indifferent You can make attempts to make an impression on him and bring him up, then he might be willing to answer questions

Tiger, being a man of few words only looks on.

No people skills... his offer to help might make it worse!

"Gosh, that sucks. I hear you. People often underestimate me, too, but I always try to find a way to prove them wrong. I'm Salaish Talenduth. And you are?" She offers him a firm handshake. "Good to meet you, (fill in NPC's name here). We heard that there were some alchemical supplies stolen from the kitchen earlier. What can you tell us about that? You know, perhaps you were chosen to guard here to prevent that, or maybe catch the thief in the act, because they trust your awareness and integrity."

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (9) + 9 = 18