[ACO] PFS2e Q03 - Gerhunde's Gorget (P1) (Inactive)

Game Master UncleFroggy

”It seems there is nothing here. Maybe we can explore the lower deck?” Avery asks the others.

Jyllian hops down from the back deck and nods. "I didn't see anything from up there. I'll follow your lead."

Are there any quarters on the main deck? If not, down is good.

Fergus lights a torch, draws his sword, and heads belowdecks.

Wedged into a hole in the side of the Shoreseeker is the head of an enormous sea serpent. Clutched in its jaws is the body of an Ulfen man wearing an ornate gorget. An axe is firmly embedded in the side of the serpent’s head.

You don't need to make any skill checks to swim. However, you do need to hold your breath.

Drowning and Suffocation

Basically, one of you needs to swim to the serpent, force its jaws open (Athletics check) and swim back. The Athletics check will consume 2 breaths while each round you spend swimming will consume one breath.

"Seems like an honorable death. I'm sure the family will be glad that he didn't simply run into rocks."

Sheathing the sword and finding a sconce to put the torch in, Fergus glances around, wondering what is going to grab him while underwater. With a shrug, he dives in and swims over, but has some trouble gaining purchase.

Athletics: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10

Swim, Athletics, Athletics??
Athletics: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 9

Hold Breath 2/6

Swim to serpent: 1 breath
DC 17 Athletics to force it open: 2 breaths (Crit Fail - 3 breaths + 1d10 damage)
Swim back: 1 breath

Jyllian swims out into the water to help Fergus, though water is obviously not her forte.

Athletics: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (1) + 7 = 8

Hold Breath 4/7

Her foot slips as she strains to pull the jaws open and takes a giant gulp of seawater. Trying not to cough underwater, she flounders back to the stairs, pulling herself up before hacking up the water she swallowed.

Hold Breath 5/7. Well, *that* didn't work.

Jyllian Damage: 1d10 ⇒ 8

With the crit fail, you ended up rubbing against the sharp spines of the sea serpent.

If I am interpreting correctly, Fergus has gone back and forth twice. Let's see how many trips is will take (assuming there is no outside interference)

Athletics 3: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (12) + 6 = 18

The answer is 3 :)

The elven priestess will cast detect magic to see if there are any auras around.

I'm going to assume you all moved back to your ship after retrieving the gorget.

As you retrieve the Gorget and head back to your ship, two smaller sea serpents suddenly surface and attack.

Pink swims up to your boat and climbs onto it. Pink then shoots streams of water at:

1-Atae, 2-Avery, 3-Jyllian, 4-Fergus: 1d4 ⇒ 4
1-Atae, 2-Avery, 3-Jyllian: 1d3 ⇒ 2

Waterspout at Fergus AC 18: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (9) + 7 = 16
Waterspout at Avery AC 18: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 2 = 22

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COMBAT TRACKER
Round: 1
Tactical Map
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Pink
Avery Wings AC 18 (19 w/shield), 17/17 (DC 18 Fort Save Pending); Sophia AC 16, 11/11
Fergus MacAsgaill AC 18, 19/19
Blue
Jyllian Kero AC 19 (21 w/shield), 12/20
Atae AC 16, 30/30

Fergus rushes to the other side of Pink, opening up a flank for someone. Drawing his sword, he stabs at the serpent, while grabbing at its tail with his off hand.

◆ Draw Sword
◆ Stride (potentially provoking)
◆ Snagging Strike

Sword: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (15) + 9 = 24
Damage?: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8 (Plus Flat-footed till the start of my next turn)

Fortitude Save: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8

”What the?! Acccckkkk!” Avery is pushed down with the water. She stands up, flies an arrow to Pink and instructs Sophia to attack Pink as well with two short whistles.

Shortbow Attack: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (7) + 7 = 14
Shortbow Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 4 piercing damage

◆ Stand
◆ Strike
◆ Command an Animal

Sophia flies toward Pink with a loud screech and slashes with her talons.

Talon Attack: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (19) + 6 = 25
Talon Damage, finesse: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5 slashing damage (double if crit?)

◆ Fly
◆ Strike

Avery gets blasted by the water. When she stands up, her eyes look unfocused. Staggering, she draws her bow back and attacks:

1-Fergus, 2-Pink, 3-Atae, 4-Jyllian: 2d4 ⇒ (3, 3) = 6

Shortbow vs Atae AC 16: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (8) + 7 = 15
Shortbow vs Atae AC 16, MAP: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 2 = 18
Shortbow Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 3

Avery is Confused for the next 2 rounds

Blue swims closer and climbs on board. It lashes out with his teeth and tries to grab Fergus.

Jaws vs Fergus AC 18, FF: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (10) + 9 = 19
Jaws Damage, Piercing: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3

It then spends its next action grabbing Fergus.

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COMBAT TRACKER
Round: 1
Tactical Map
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Pink (-8, FF)
Avery Wings AC 18 (19 w/shield), 17/17 (Confused, 2 rds; FF); Sophia AC 16, 11/11
Fergus MacAsgaill AC 18, 16/19 (Grabbed, Immobilized, FF)
Blue (Grabbing Fergus)
Jyllian Kero AC 19 (21 w/shield), 12/20
Atae AC 16, 27/30

"Oh, no you don't!" growls Jyllian as she draws her sword and moves to flank Pink. She glares at the creature trying to make it back down.

Intimidating Glare: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 5 = 11

But it doesn't seem to have any effect.

Bastard Sword: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (1) + 7 = 8 Damage: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8 (S)

Unfortunately, she misjudges her footing on the slippery deck.

◆ Draw Weapon and Stride
◆ Intimidating Glare to Demoralize
◆ Strike

Pitiful.

where did the arrows come from?

Okay, I re-read that

The cleric will will call upon her goddess and cast daze at the monster that is is holding Fergus
Savored Sting, send us your blessings and distract our foes as the sound of swarming wasps fills the air around blue
1d6 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7 mental damage

dc 19 Will

I can't have that silly girl peppering me with arrows she thinks to herself and she strides up next to her.

Blue Will: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (17) + 5 = 22

Jyllian tries to stare Pink down, but Pink is either really dense or Jyllian is not scary at all. Atae sends a mental shockwave at Blue, but Blue shrugs off most of the damage.

Pink lashes out with its jaws at Jyllian, trying to bite.

Jaws vs Jyllian AC 19: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (18) + 9 = 27
Piercing Damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

Pink spends the next action to grab Jyllian and begins to tighten its coils around Jyllian.

Constriction, Bludgeoning: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

Still confused, Avery points her shortbow at:

1-Atae, 2-Fergus, 3-Sophia, 4-Pink, 5-Blue
Avery's targets: 3d5 ⇒ (1, 4, 5) = 10

Shortbow vs Atae AC 16: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (16) + 7 = 23
Piercing: 1d6 ⇒ 3

Shortbow vs Pink: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 2 = 16
Piercing: 1d6 ⇒ 6

Shortbow vs Blue: 1d20 - 3 ⇒ (7) - 3 = 4

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COMBAT TRACKER
Round: 2
Tactical Map
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Jyllian Kero AC 19 (21 w/shield), 0/20 (Dying 1, Grabbed, Immobilized, FF)
Pink (-14; Grabbing Jyllian)
Avery Wings AC 18 (19 w/shield), 17/17 (Confused, 1 rds; FF); Sophia AC 16, 11/11
Fergus MacAsgaill AC 18, 16/19 (Grabbed, Immobilized, FF)
Blue (-3; Grabbing Fergus)
Atae AC 16, 24/30

Jyllian should still be up. She was at 12 of 20 HP, now 6 HP left.

Jyllian should still be up. She was at 12 of 20 HP, now 6 HP left.

Pink's Actions: Bite, Grab, Constrict

6 piercing and 6 bludgeoning = 12 total damage.

Thank you! Missed that bit.

Fergus attempts to slip out of Blue's grasp but finds himself unable to move in the creature's tight embrace.

He decides to attempt to finish off Pink instead.

◆ Escape Acrobatics: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (1) + 7 = 8
◆ Strike Shortsword,MAP: 1d20 + 9 - 4 ⇒ (8) + 9 - 4 = 13
◆ Strike Shortsword,MAP2: 1d20 + 9 - 8 ⇒ (15) + 9 - 8 = 16 Damage?: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9

Fergus tries to break free but can't move. He strikes at Pink and manages to stab it in the eye, which kills it.

Blue maintains its hold on Fergus and begins to squeeze.

Constriction: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5
Constriction: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

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COMBAT TRACKER
Round: 1-2
Tactical Map
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-2-
Jyllian Kero AC 19 (21 w/shield), 0/20 (Dying 1, Recovery Check Pending)
Pink
Avery Wings AC 18 (19 w/shield), 17/17 (Confused, 1 rds; FF); Sophia AC 16, 11/11
Fergus MacAsgaill AC 18, 7/19 (Grabbed, Immobilized, FF)
Blue (-3; Grabbing Fergus)

-1-
Atae AC 16, 24/30

She grabs her holy symbol. As she does so, she entreats the Savored Sting to heal the paladin that she might rise and bring vengence upon those who oppose the will of Calistria.

2 action heal: 1d8 + 8 ⇒ (7) + 8 = 15

Jyllian wakes up on the deck of the ship. Blinking salt from her eyes, she picks up her sword, stands up, and swings at the remaining serpent.

Bastard Sword: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (17) + 7 = 24 for Damage, slashing: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5

"Thank you, whoever did that!"

Jyllian, sorry. I forgot to remove Pink from the map. You're not in range of anything. You may have your 3 actions back.

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COMBAT TRACKER
Round: 1-2
Tactical Map
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Jyllian Kero AC 19 (21 w/shield), 15/20 (Wounded 1)
Avery Wings AC 18 (19 w/shield), 17/17 (Confused, 1 rds; FF); Sophia AC 16, 11/11
Fergus MacAsgaill AC 18, 7/19 (Grabbed, Immobilized, FF)
Blue (-3; Grabbing Fergus)
Atae AC 16, 24/30

Replace with stand up, pick up sword, and move to flank with blue.

Avery still looks out of it. She draws her bow back and fires at:

1-Atae, 2-Fergus, 3-Sophia, 4-Blue, 5-Jyllian: 3d5 ⇒ (5, 1, 1) = 7

Shortbow vs Jyllian AC 19: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 7 = 10
Shortbow vs Atae AC 16, MAP: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 2 = 18
Shortbow Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 1
Shortbow vs Atae AC 16, MAP 2: 1d20 - 3 ⇒ (19) - 3 = 16
Shortbow Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 3

Avery snaps out of her confusion, wondering what just happened.

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COMBAT TRACKER
Round: 2
Tactical Map
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Jyllian Kero AC 19 (21 w/shield), 15/20 (Wounded 1)
Avery Wings AC 18 (19 w/shield), 17/17; Sophia AC 16, 11/11
Fergus MacAsgaill AC 18, 7/19 (Grabbed, Immobilized, FF)
Blue (-3; Grabbing Fergus)
Atae AC 16, 20/30

◆ Escape Acrobatics: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (1) + 7 = 8
◆ Escape Acrobatics: 1d20 + 7 - 5 ⇒ (9) + 7 - 5 = 11
◆ Escape Acrobatics: 1d20 + 7 - 10 ⇒ (4) + 7 - 10 = 1

Fergus tries to escape but to no avail. Blue maintains its hold on Fergus and resumes squeezing.

Constriction: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4
Constriction: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3

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COMBAT TRACKER
Round: 2-3
Tactical Map
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-3-
Jyllian Kero AC 19 (21 w/shield), 15/20 (Wounded 1)
Avery Wings AC 18 (19 w/shield), 17/17; Sophia AC 16, 11/11
Fergus MacAsgaill AC 18, 0/19 (Dying 1)
Blue (-3; Grabbing Fergus)

-2-
Atae AC 16, 20/30

My apologies, I just reread Liberating Step and it looks like I can use it to help Fergus with Blue. It would prevent 3 point of damage and he would get an Escape attempt as a free action. Can I do that?

Jyllian tugs at the sea creature, trying to free Fergus. She then swings her sword to get him free the old fashioned way before raising her shield.

Bastard Sword: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (7) + 7 = 14 for damage: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8
Bastard Sword: 1d20 + 7 - 5 ⇒ (14) + 7 - 5 = 16 for damage: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8

AC 21 now

↺ Liberating Step
◆ Strike
◆ Strike
◆ Raise Shield

Acrobatics: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (13) + 7 = 20

Hopefully that beats the DC. If that was in reaction to the first Constrict, the serpent is likely able to attack with it's third action.

I thought for Round 2 I healed the paladin?

"I am so sorry for whatever I did! I didn't mean to!" Avery apologizes. Now more focused than ever and seeing Blue is attached to Fergus, she moves toward the, draws her dagger, and makes a slashing movement across Blue.

Dagger Attack, Finesse: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (4) + 7 = 11
Dagger Damage: 1d4 ⇒ 2 slashing damage

◆ Stride
◆ Interact to draw weapon
◆ Strike with Dagger

Reaction would be for the first constrict action. It will probably be able to attack, but won't be able to grab. And yes, you healed the champion.

I thought for Round 2 I healed the paladin?

You need to rest for 10 minutes to remove the wounded condition, even if you're healed to full.

I thought for Round 2 I healed the paladin?

That Heal was your Round 1 turn, according to the GMs tracker before you made the post.

No, Round I tried to daze it and I moved Round 2 I healed the paladin

Jyllian, I'll allow the reaction. Let me retcon it... Blue maintained the grab on Fergus, constrict 2x, one for 4 damage, the other for 3. The third squeeze is removed by Liberating Step, Fergus is able to escape with the new check

Jyllian manages to do some damage on Blue. It looks a bit beaten up, but it's still fighting. Avery tries to make up for her confusion by slashing at Blue, but her dagger only bounces off its scales.

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COMBAT TRACKER
Round: 3
Tactical Map
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Jyllian Kero AC 19 (21 w/shield), 15/20 (Wounded 1; AC 21)
Avery Wings AC 18 (19 w/shield), 17/17; Sophia AC 16, 11/11
Fergus MacAsgaill AC 18, 3/19
Blue (-11)
Atae AC 16, 20/30

Fergus winks at Jyllian as thanks as he feels her divine presence help him to escape from the serpent.

Trying to regain focus before the beast attacks again, he puts everything he can behind his next sword strike.

◆◆ Power Attack Shortsword vs. FF: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (6) + 9 = 15 Damage: 2d6 + 3 ⇒ (5, 1) + 3 = 9
◆ Strike Shortsword vs. FF: 1d20 + 9 - 8 ⇒ (14) + 9 - 8 = 15 Damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9

Fergus drives his shortsword into the beast's eye. It shudders and goes limp.

COMBAT OVER

After removing the sea serpents' bodies from the deck, Captain Vriggdahl pulls up the anchor and you return to Iceferry.

Venture-Captain Torrsen is delighted by your return with Hlavard’s body and the gorget.

"This will greatly please the Grenskuldrs. Thank you. I’ll make sure that you’re all on the list for a very special event coming up soon."

Torrsen says nothing more about what this special event might be, though he does open up a nearby cabinet and take down an armful of vials. He says, "Let’s just say these might come in handy, and gives you each a vial of lesser winter wolf elixir.

End of Quest

Thanks for playing all! Please check and make sure your chronicle info is correct. I'll report the game tomorrow and send out chronicles afterwards. If you want your Downtime rolls included in the chronicle, please feel free to roll them in the Discussion tab.

Thanks to the GM and my fellow players. This was fun!

Atae will wish her companions well as she goes to evangelize about Calistria and find a young paramour to spend time with.