[ACO] PFS2e B17 - Sodden Stories (P1) (Inactive)

Game Master UncleFroggy

"Come stay awhile and listen. Toady has all the best wisdom." Eddie points to what looks like some budding mushrooms growing out of their chest.

Guidance via Toady the familiar. Get your +1 vs trench foot here!

Lioness fights the urge to stop and gnaw at his itching feet. He hadn't even realized the problem was coming on until it was too late. Rather an embarrassing turn of events for a native to get shown up by a bunch of strangers.

He'll redeem himself now and goes about crafting a wonder of shelter to protect his goods as they get soaked.

Crafting: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (8) + 7 = 15

Guided by the Leshy Hasira works to make a lean too out of branches and the like to dry his gear.

crafting: 1d20 + 8 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 8 + 1 = 26

Included the bonus for Specialty Crafting(Woodworking) which includes wooden structures.

Eddie looks around at the structures, obviously pleased by the frequent and vigorous headbobs, especially once Hasira7 gets going "You all are very good learners of things. Toady must have spoken much wisdom to you..." The lazy smoke whirls mysteriously around the small leshy.

Cal uses his strength...

Athletics: 1d20 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 7 + 1 = 26

...to great effect, position his shelter with ease.

"This is more enjoyable than I was expecting."

Drake also uses his strength to build a shelter:

Athletics: 1d20 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 7 + 1 = 13

Hero point

Athletics: 1d20 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 7 + 1 = 22

And manages to build something, thanks to the guidance of Toady.

Dice roller is fickle... from 3 successes to 6 (mostly crits)

You all manage to set up camp and have a roaring fire with termite nests to chase away the foot fungus. Ecmund's mood is remarkably upbeat given the miserable weather.

All of you are relaxing by the fire and drying out your gear when suddenly you hear a cry for help and a feline growl. Rushing to the scene, you see a grippli (Image is now on Slide #2) confronted by a large panther.

Upon seeing you, the grippli croaks "A little help, please?"

Ecmund strides forward holding his guidebook like a club. Upon hearing his approach, the panther turns long enough to swipe a claw at the young dwarf, who yelps and runs to hide behind Eddie.

You must drive the panther away. Either:
Wild Empathy (Diplomacy Check) to request it leave
Intimidate Check
Attack Roll

This is not a combat encounter. Each PC is allowed one check

Hasira fires off a ray of frost, sure that a combination of wet and cold in front of the kitty will help drive it off.

spell attack: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (14) + 7 = 21

Hasira7 sends a snowball at the panther. It strikes the cat, which yelps in pain.

Ecmund peers out from behind Eddie and calls "Get 'em!"

Cal grabs a dagger just in case and stares at the cat, baring his teeth.

Intimidation: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8

But he just comes across as mildly disapproving.

Watson doesn't have any damaging divine spells at the ready today, so he tries to light a little fire under the cat's rear by producing some flame!

Save the neat-looking blue grippli!
Spell Attack: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (10) + 6 = 16

The cat looks at Cal and bares its teeth in return as if saying "I'll get you after I eat this froggy thing!" The cat then jumps with a yowl as Watson's small fireball singes its tail.

2 successes. Need 1 more

Eddie stands slightly confused as the stout dwarf tries to hide behind their small frame. Luckily the faint whispers of Toady rise up from Eddie's chest for some timely advice.

"Soft kitty, warm kitty, little ball of fur... We saw lots of mice and squirrels eating termites back that way." Pointing towards their former camp. Eddie is no fan of mice.

Wild Empathy: Diplomacy, Guidance: 1d20 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 5 + 1 = 19

Drake hurls his huge war hammer to a point near the panther while yelling  ‘Hey Kitty cat. Leave this frog alone!’

attack roll: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (1) + 7 = 8

While Watson and Hasira7 hurl minor spells at the panther, Eddie manages to nicely convince the panther to leave the grippli alone. The cat runs off, while The Great Drake hurls his warhammer into the ground while yelling at the cat.

Brushing himself off, the grippli addresses you.

"My! That was a close call. Prembret is who I am. I've been trekking through the Sodden Lands to broaden my horizons."

At these words, Edmund brightens, "A kindred spirit! What an amazing thing! We should join forces and share our adventures."

"I'm afraid I'm near the end of my adventure. My camp was overrun by some leeches that may have been attracted by the experimental reagents I'm using. You see, I'm trying to infuse fruits with special properties. Take this, for example. This peach may look like an ordinary peach, but it's got some alchemical properties in it. I can use it to cure minor ailments and injuries. Sadly, though, all this is at my camp. My journal is also in my camp so I'm pretty much back to my starting point."

At this, Ecmund brightens. "Worry not, my new friend! My companions here are hearty adventurers who could easily best these vermin and get your stuff back! In fact, I'm sure it won't be a problem for them! I'd go with them, but someone's got to stay here and keep you safe. No telling if that cat will come back!"

"We'd better get a good write up for this. I know a bard who loves a good story." says Cal, sensing the inevitable."This evening or tomorrow morning. I prefer daylight."

He turns to the grippli.

"Were you stalking us last night?

Area Map

The Map is also now linked at the top of the page. The camp is marked on the lower right corner.

Terrain Features:
Water is difficult terrain.
Crossing the stream via the logs requires an Acrobatics check to stay upright. Failing the check means you don't move and a crit fail means you fall.
Because of the dense jungle, all creatures that rely on vision take a -2 penalty to perception checks.

Prembret immediately hands you three peaches. "Take these. If you're injured, eat them. They'll heal some of your wounds." Prembret then gives you directions to his camp.

Prembret colors slightly at Cal's question. "Yes, I was near your camp. I heard you all swap stories of your adventures. I'm sorry if I caused a disturbance. I wasn't sure how you'd receive me."

The peaches each function as a Minor Elixir of Life

"Sounds fun." Headbobs Eddie before introducing themselves to Prembret "Eddie 'Bo' Leetus I'm called. Good to meet you."

Eddie takes a closer look at the peach if able. ID Magic? Nature +7

"Better bring your big masher Drake, might need it for leeches." Eddie offers up before heading towards the camp along the southern most path. Search for hazards

"We need to find a journal? Nice."

"We thought you were a duck," Lioness comments to the grippli. "But now that we know you're not, we'd be happy to help you retrieve your journal."

He is ready to approach the camp.

Hearing that he has to go to an unknown location just because he is a ´masher’ (Drake can be very sensitive sometimes), Drake reacts by saying:
’Sorry pal, but the Great Drake is not going anywhere. His contract with this green newbie’s momma does not include a ‘go and fetch’ mission clause.’
He was pointing to Edmund when he mentioned the ´green newbie’.
’Besides, the Great Drake has no interest whatsoever in trying out this fruit salad of yours, whether it be with peaches or ´litchis ’! he adds in a very blunt and rude manner.
As it is now obvious to everyone, Drake has a pretty low intellectual quotient (including ´emotional’ intelligence).

sorry i meant ´Lychees’ instead of ´litchis’

"I thought you'd want a new title to add to your list." Cal shrugs, "Your loss."

"I just assumed he would want to keep the title he already has. I mean, if he's going to be turned away by a few wiggly bugs, I think we're going to have to start calling him "The Pretty Good Drake," or the "I Guess He's Alright Drake," Lioness comments.

Eddie just stares in confusion. "Sounds like fun. I like to explore, report, and cooperate... and explore some more."

With fauchard gripped and ready Hasira7 keeps his eyes up, occasionally casting detect magic to be wary of any strange unexplained magics around.

Watson merrily hums to himself as he follows along towards the camp, not seeming to mind the torrential downpour.

Can I leap over the stream?

"Nice looking peaches."

Cal will travel with his bastard sword in one hand, ready for danger.

It's about a 10' jump. I'll allow it but I'm going to ask for an Acrobatics check because of the muddy terrain, just so you don't fall on your face.

The map is posted, so please show the route you're taking

So is Drake going to be part of the group or will be be staying with Ecmund?

Slight Retcon

At the sound of Drake's words, Ecmund's face falls.

"You mean, you're not here because my name attracted you?!"

Then, with the attitude of a petulant child, he recovers. "Bah! No matter! We'll have this grand adventure and prove my mother wrong!"

"Okay, Okay, The Great Drake is coming, if that's what everybody dearly wishes!
And then he adds in a self-convinced manner: " The Great Drake will also follow Cal so as to make sure that he is not going to fall heads on in another trap!'
(Drake surely knows how to deal with people).

Lioness will follow the trail that leads to the south log and cross there then head east along the trail there.

Hasira nods and keeps their polearm at the ready as they head down to the southern log.

On the map moved us all down towards the log, and left faded versions where we used to be.

Eddie looks around at the crossing and if all seems well tries to balance on the way over. "Glad to have you Great Drake. Moving through a wet and lush forest is what dreams are made of." It sounds odd, but you believe them.

Acrobatics: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (15) + 5 = 20

The 'Lion of Katapesh' is following the Blood-lapping Lioness to the southern log.

"The Great Drake thanks you, Eddie, for your trust. Indeed, it is always good to have The Great Drake in the group!"
Drake is a bit perplexed by the mention of Eddie's dreams though.
"It might be true that, if The Great Drake were a vegetable, he would have also dreamed of wet and lush forests. Since it is not the case, the dreams of The Great Drake are rather filled with glory, fame and dragons!'

"Okay, Okay, The Great Drake is coming, if that's what everybody dearly wishes!

And then he adds in a self-convinced manner: " The Great Drake will also follow Cal so as to make sure that he is not going to fall heads on in another trap!'
(Drake surely knows how to deal with people).

The Great Drake seems to not allow Cal to forget what happened!

As you approach the log, there is a disturbance in the water as a leech suddenly surfaces and attacks.

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COMBAT TRACKER
Round: 1
Tactical Map
Active Conditions:
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BOLD may go

Eddie AC 16 (18 w/shield), 18/18
Hasira7 AC 15, 15/15
Watson AC 14, 18/18
Lioness Lapping Blood AC 14, 17/17
Cal AC 17, 19/19
Black
Blue
The Great Drake AC 18, 22/22
Pink

Lioness doesn't like being quite so close to the action. So, he retreats then waves his hands and chants in in a soothing, rhythmic manner.

"Looks like we found the problem...or it found us..."

◆Stride
◆◆Cast Sleep DC16 Will Save.
Crit Success=Unaffected
Success=-1 Perc for a round
Failure=Asleep for a minute
Crit Failure=Asleep for an hour.
I placed an X at the center of the 5' burst. Should get black and purple.

Lioness waves his hands and Pink suddenly drops back into the stream and begins to snore...

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COMBAT TRACKER
Round: 1
Tactical Map
Active Conditions:
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BOLD may go

Eddie AC 16 (18 w/shield), 18/18
Hasira7 AC 15, 15/15
Watson AC 14, 18/18
Lioness Lapping Blood AC 14, 17/17
Cal AC 17, 19/19
Black (-1 Perception)
Blue
The Great Drake AC 18, 22/22
Pink (Zzzzzz)

Recall Knowledge Nature vs the Leech. +7. Unless Eddie knows a reason why not to, they'll zort blue and black with electric arc.

"Oh, don't those look slippery."

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COMBAT TRACKER
Round: 1
Tactical Map
Active Conditions:
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BOLD may go

Eddie AC 16 (18 w/shield), 18/18
Hasira7 AC 15, 15/15
Watson AC 14, 18/18
Lioness Lapping Blood AC 14, 17/17
Cal AC 17, 19/19
Black (-1 Perception, -7)
Blue (-3)
The Great Drake AC 18, 22/22
Pink (Zzzzzz)

Hasira7 holds his fauchard to the sky "By the power Alaznist!" causing divine power to infuse his glaive which he then slams down on the leech.

black leech: 1d20 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 6 + 1 = 17
slashing damage: 2d8 + 3 ⇒ (5, 5) + 3 = 13

Hasira7 then moves back.

Cal -

◆ Strides up to the leech

Swings his sword at it and tries to flip it off balance.
◆ Snagging Strike, Bastard Sword: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (7) + 9 = 161d8 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5

Hero point. That doesn't seem very good.

Snagging Strike, Bastard Sword: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (15) + 9 = 241d8 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 4 = 12

Seeing it now off balance, he whacks it a second time.

◆ Bastard Sword vs flat-footed leech: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 81d8 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 11

The leech is now flat-footed until Cal's next turn.

Hasira7 and Cal both combine forces and easily take down the black leech.

Cal, you can have your 3rd action back

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COMBAT TRACKER
Round: 1
Tactical Map
Active Conditions:
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BOLD may go

Eddie AC 16 (18 w/shield), 18/18
Hasira7 AC 15, 15/15
Watson AC 14, 18/18
Lioness Lapping Blood AC 14, 17/17
Cal (1 action) AC 17, 19/19
Black
Blue (-3)
The Great Drake AC 18, 22/22
Pink

Cal ◆ Steps across to form a front line with Drake.

"I bet these things can swallow someone whole!" he says with a shiver.

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COMBAT TRACKER
Round: 1
Tactical Map
Active Conditions:
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BOLD may go

Eddie AC 16 (18 w/shield), 18/18
Hasira7 AC 15, 15/15
Watson AC 14, 18/18
Lioness Lapping Blood AC 14, 17/17
Cal AC 17, 19/19
Black
Blue (-3)
The Great Drake AC 18, 22/22
Pink

Cal ◆ Steps across to form a front line with Drake.

"I bet these things can swallow someone whole!" he says with a shiver.

"Not swallow. More like suck out soft liquid bits from inside.. kinda like a straw in funny firey drinks?"

"Being swallowed whole or sucked out alive, it doesn't matter to The Great Drake. " Drake mutters to himself while hearing Eddie correcting Cal's assumptions.
"As none of that will happen to The Great Drake! He doesn't intend to be the next meal or cocktail of these wiggly and disgusting bugs" he says very seriously and in a determined manner.