[Nostalgia Con] GM Silbeg's PFS2 3-99 Fate in the Future (7-8) (Inactive)

Game Master Silbeg

Nina will detect magic, then. Are the mists magical?

You can choose to cast detect magic on your turn. We are in initiative already

Brynn changes into a bat and can hear through the fog.

Round to progress 2022-01-20 1200 CST (UTC-6)

FORT: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (20) + 16 = 36 "Doesn't seem so bad."

Iarann keeps his axe high, "Don't split up, that could mean death." Map updated.

We are in initiative already

My bad! I missed that. :eek:

Iarann moves forward, trying to unsplit the party!

”Don’t split the party!”
Bair[Slow 1], Jaqard, Dr Talos [slow 1], Nina is/are up.
Buffs/Adjustments: Fort Save in Mists


Round to progress 2022-01-20 1700 CST (UTC-6)

Talos follows the voice through more fog.

Over here.

Fort (E): 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (16) + 13 = 29

One action left.

Dr Talos runs in, and sees a couple of red-skinned humans in lab coats, and drops into his dread martial stance.

Dr Talos also sees a creature that looks much like Paxel bound to an alter of some sort. She is bound by three complicated straps. 2 interact actions to undo each strap

"Help me! We need to get out of here!" she cries out, loudly.

Bair barrels through the next bit of fog, following Talos.

Fort again?: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (17) + 16 = 33 (Success is Crit Success)

He looks over the situation and pulls out a wicked looking serrated blade, attached to a long rod.

"Ya buggahs red alreduh, blud nawtgonna show. But I still gunna bleedya!"

Stride & Interact

Jaqard dutifully follows.

DC 24 Fort: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (8) + 14 = 22

The fog slows him down, but he follows closely behind the good Doctor, finding himself on the other side of the presumed fey to retrieve.

Double move (40 ft Speed), Slowed 1 costs an action.

Nina follows the others through the fog. ◆

Fortitude: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (9) + 12 = 21

She feels the weight, and feels slower. She sighs, "Andoletta asifiwe," as her halo pops up. ◆

As everyone moves in, you see a couple of red-skinned humans with orange eyes and wearing lab coats. On an altar is a small being that looks like Paxel bound with three complex straps (each will take 2 actions to undo).

Can you all label your auras again, so everyone knows what they do?

A third one comes through the mists and cackles out loud! He then throws a bomb at Bair!
bomb! vs AC25: 1d20 + 16 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 16 + 1 = 30 2d6 persistent acid, and 2 splash!
"Bwah ha ha ha!"

”Bwahaha ha ha hah!”
Brynn is/are up.
Buffs/Adjustments: Fort Save in Mists


Round to progress 2022-01-21 1200 CST (UTC-6)

Action 1: Fly
Action 2: Fly
Action 3: Strike

Brynn takes off pushing through the mist and flapping her wings towards one of the foes!
Fort save: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (2) + 14 = 16

She reaches one of them and tries to stick fangs into flesh.
Fangs vs 1: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (3) + 16 = 19

Although Brynn makes it to Mad Scientist #1, she is not able to stick her fangs into his flesh.

#2 take the bomb in his hand, while cackling maniacally, and combines it
with another one from his belt pouch. "Bwah ha ha ha! Nyt sinä kuolet!"

Reckless Alchemy: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (14) + 17 = 31
He then chucks it at Jaqard!
Bomb! vs AC27: 1d20 + 16 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 16 + 1 = 34
fire halved!: 2d8 ⇒ (2, 2) = 4
cold halved!: 2d6 ⇒ (1, 3) = 4
2 fire, 2 cold, 1 fire splash, 1 cold splash, 1 persistent fire, -5' speed
"Tuli ja jää, eikö olekin mukavaa!"

Paxle's friend screams as the splash of the bomb strikes her

He then quickly pulls out another flask and throws it at Jaqard, but misses very wildly, and it flies into the mists.
Bomb! vs AC27: 1d20 + 16 + 1 - 5 ⇒ (3) + 16 + 1 - 5 = 15

”Fire and Ice, Ain't that Nice?!”
Iarann is/are up.
Buffs/Adjustments: Fort Save in Mists


Round to progress 2022-01-21 1200 CST (UTC-6)

FORT: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (10) + 16 = 26 Iarann hustles his way to the edge of the dread aura where he manages a single swing against the mad scientist:

ATK v. #1: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (19) + 18 = 37 for DMG: 2d12 + 7 + 2 ⇒ (7, 7) + 7 + 2 = 23 Crit?

Iarann moves forward an applies his axe to the head of the scientist (yes, crit). "Ow! Ow! Ow! Bwah ha ha ha!" responds the red-skinned human. Clearly they are not completely sane.

The scientist in chains steps back an prepares another vial!
Reckless Alchemy: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (12) + 17 = 29

He then throws it at Brynn!
BOMB! vs Bat AC26: 1d20 + 16 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 16 + 1 = 30
fire!: 2d8 ⇒ (5, 6) = 11 Halved, +1 fire splash, +1 Persistent fire
acid!: 1 = 1 Halved, +1 acid splash, +(2d6/2) persistent acid
#1 and Iarann also take the splash

"Polttaa niin hyvin!" yells out "chains".

”Burns so good!”
Bair [2d6 Persistent Acid], Jaqard [Slow 1, 1 persistent fire, -5' speed], Dr Talos, Nina [Slow 1] is/are up.
Buffs/Adjustments: Fort Save in Mists


Round to progress 2022-01-22 0800 CST (UTC-6)

Talos unstraps one of the straps. It would be inefficient to spend time killing these fools. Let's grab and go.

Then again… He glares at #1.

Intimidating glare: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (13) + 18 = 31

This...approach...mandates...swift...action...to...free...our...target...ho wever, Jaqard notes, his voice somewhat slowed.

Jaqard takes a slowed Step and lashes out at #2.

Flurry (1): 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (13) + 17 = 30
bludgeoning: 2d6 + 6 ⇒ (5, 6) + 6 = 17 (agile, finesse, magical, nonlethal, unarmed)

Flurry (2): 1d20 + 17 - 4 ⇒ (6) + 17 - 4 = 19
bludgeoning: 2d6 + 6 ⇒ (3, 1) + 6 = 10 (agile, finesse, magical, nonlethal, unarmed)

If both hit the same creature, combine their damage for the purpose of resistances and weaknesses.

Step, Flurry of Blows ◈. Slowed 1 subsides at end of turn.

persistent flat check: 1d20 ⇒ 4 nope

@GM: I only took two actions last turn, thinking that Slowed 1 affected me on the turn I moved through. Am I still Slowed 1 for this turn (and lose two actions, once in the round I moved through the mist, and once in the next round), or am I only supposed to lose one action (either on the round I moved through the mist XOR on the round after)?

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If Nina has two actions:

Nina moves up by the altar ◆ and casts shield ◆ on herself.

If Nina has three actions:

Nina moves up by the altar ◆ and unties the straps ◆◆.

Dr Talos removes on of the three straps, and the little fey creature is twitching in anticipation. "Thank you thank you thank you thank you!"

Dr Talos sees a puddle forming underneath Scientist #1... he seems really scared by him!

Jaqard is able to strike #2 only once, but does hit hard! He does continue to smolder, though.

Nina was slowed when she went through the fog again. It happens every time you fail a save

Nina moves up and protects herself.

”Burns so good!”
Bair [2d6 Persistent Acid] is/are up.
Buffs/Adjustments: Fort Save in Mists


Round to progress 2022-01-22 0800 CST (UTC-6)

Bair strides up and slashes a wide arc, targeting two enemies with one attack!

Stride, Swipe using the +2 Reassurance boon from the special prep.

+1 Striking Silver Halberd + Reassurance vs. #1 and Un-numbered enemy: 1d20 + 16 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 16 + 2 = 22 for Slashing/Silver + W.S. + Dread Aura: 2d10 + 4 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (1, 6) + 4 + 2 + 2 = 15 (hit adds 1d6 persistent bleed, crit adds 1d12) Crit = Reposition 5 feet closer to Bair

Last Hero Point to Reroll: 1d20 + 16 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 16 + 2 = 26

"GET SUM!!!"

Persistent Acid: 2d6 ⇒ (3, 3) = 6
Flat 15: 1d20 ⇒ 12

*sizzle sizzle*

Bair, you cannot swipe them.

Make a single melee Strike and compare the attack roll result to the ACs of up to two foes, each of whom must be within your melee reach and adjacent to the other.

Holding for Bair to confirm what he'd like to do instead

Ah crap, my bad. Two strikes then vs the one without cover (no number).

2nd Strike +1 Striking Silver Halberd - MAP: 1d20 + 16 - 5 ⇒ (4) + 16 - 5 = 15 for Slashing/Silver + W.S.: 2d10 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (8, 10) + 4 + 2 = 24

Well, my 20’s caught up to me, lol!

Bair swings twice at the scientist in chains (referring to him that way due to his token), hitting once.
"EI KASVOIHIN!" yells the man.

Bair's skin then smolders with the acid covering him.

I didn't catch you only took 2 actions that round without being slowed at the start of it. I don't really want to retcon back that far. By definition...slowed condition

When you regain your actions at the start of your turn, reduce the number of actions you regain by your slowed value. Because slowed has its effect at the start of your turn, you don't immediately lose actions if you become slowed during your turn.

#1 Steps back, and throws a bomb at the giant bat that is attacking him!

"Bwah ha ha ha!"

He then pulls out another vial.

”NOT IN THE FACE”
Brynn [1 persistent fire, 4d6 Persistent Acid] is/are up.
Buffs/Adjustments: Fort Save in Mists


Round to progress 2022-01-22 1200 CST (UTC-6)

Persistent Acid: 4d6 ⇒ (1, 2, 5, 4) = 12
She is also Slowed 1 this round

Action 1: Fly
Action 2: Strike

Brynn continues to chitter, the sound bouncing back to her. She flaps over to one of the figures and tries again to sink teeth into flesh!
Fangs vs 1: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (8) + 16 = 24
Damage (P): 2d8 + 5 ⇒ (3, 4) + 5 = 12

Flat check: 1d20 ⇒ 16
She stops sizzling. For now.

Since that persistent damage is two different types...
Flat: 1d20 ⇒ 20

Bat-Brynn flies up and bites #1. His cackling continues, though.

#2 steps back from Jaqard, and throws a bomb at him! He misses, but splashes both Jaqard and Nina with acid!
bomb! vs AC27: 1d20 + 16 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 16 + 1 = 231d3 ⇒ 22 acid splash

He then throws another bomb, and this one catches Jaqard right in the face with fire!!

bomb! vs AC27: 1d20 + 16 + 1 - 5 ⇒ (20) + 16 + 1 - 5 = 321d2 ⇒ 1 fire!: 2d8 ⇒ (2, 5) = 7
14 fire after the crit, 2 fire splash to Nina and Jaqard, 4 persistent fire to Jaqard

The sprite looks up to the party, "Please, PLEASE, help me!

”Please help me!”
Iarann is/are up.
Buffs/Adjustments: Fort Save in Mists


Round to progress 2022-01-23 1200 CST (UTC-6)

Give us a minute!"

Iarann jumps down and rushes one of the mad scientists. With his axe he takes a massive swing.

ATK #1: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (18) + 18 = 36 for DMG: 2d12 + 7 ⇒ (8, 4) + 7 = 19

He follows up again, trying to brutishly shove the scientist into the mist:
1d20 + 13 ⇒ (8) + 13 = 21 Doubt that's a hit, but just in case DMG: 2d12 + 7 ⇒ (4, 11) + 7 = 22. He is then shoved. Athletics: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (15) + 18 = 33.

Iarann's ax cuts deeply into #1, dropping him. Unfortunately, he also shatters one of the bombs!
1d5 ⇒ 5
2 cold splash to Iarann and Bat-Brynn

Moving the brutish shove to chains

Iarann then attacks the one with chains, but misses.

"Chains" cackles as he steps back prior to chucking a bomb at Iarann!
"BWAH HA HA HA!"
bomb vs AC27: 1d20 + 16 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 16 + 1 = 331d3 ⇒ 2 acid damage: 1 = 1
2d6 persistent acid damage, and 2 acid splash to Iarann and Bat-Brynn

He then throws one more bomb, this time it explodes in fire!
bomb vs AC27: 1d20 + 16 + 1 - 5 ⇒ (17) + 16 + 1 - 5 = 291d2 ⇒ 1 fire: 2d8 ⇒ (4, 2) = 6 Plus 2 fire splash, and 2 persistent fire

"Bwah ha ha ha OW!"
bleed: 1d6 ⇒ 4
1d20 ⇒ 14 Close but no cigar!

”BWAH. HA HA HA!”
Bair [2d6 Persistent Acid], Jaqard [4 persistent fire], Dr Talos, Nina is/are up.
Buffs/Adjustments: Fort Save in Mists


Round to progress 2022-01-23 1200 CST (UTC-6)

Bair looks down at his sizzling flesh and finally seems to realize it hurts. He roars in pain and unleashes two angry slashes at the chained bomb flinger in front of him.

Rage, Strike 2x at Chains. AC now 24. 10 Temp HP.

+1 Striking Silver Halberd: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (8) + 16 = 24 for Slashing/Silver + W.S. + Rage + Dread Aura: 2d10 + 4 + 2 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (3, 4) + 4 + 2 + 6 + 2 = 21 (hit adds 1d6 persistent bleed, crit adds 1d12) Crit = Reposition 5 ft closer to Bair

+1 Striking Silver Halberd - MAP: 1d20 + 16 - 5 ⇒ (6) + 16 - 5 = 17 for Slashing/Silver + W.S. + Rage + Dread Aura: 2d10 + 4 + 2 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (7, 10) + 4 + 2 + 6 + 2 = 31 (hit adds 1d6 persistent bleed, crit adds 1d12) Crit = Reposition 5 ft closer to Bair

Persistent Acid: 2d6 ⇒ (1, 4) = 5
Flat 15: 1d20 ⇒ 13

Talos unstraps another strap and raises a Shield spell.

Seeing the prisoner freed, Nina will step up to bathe every ally in angelic light, and then cast a spell at Brynn.

2nd-level Heal, Angelic Halo, Staff of Healing: 2d8 + 16 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (1, 7) + 16 + 4 + 2 = 30

Nina took 2 splash fire, so she should be at 62/64.

Only 2 of the three straps have been undone by Dr. Talos... Nina, would you prefer to open the last one?

Jaqard, finally shaking off the lethargy of the mists, drops into a crouching tiger stance and moves in on #2.

Flurry (1): 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (17) + 17 = 34
slashing: 2d6 + 6 ⇒ (1, 2) + 6 = 9 (agile, finesse, magical, nonlethal, unarmed)

Flurry (2): 1d20 + 17 - 4 ⇒ (11) + 17 - 4 = 24
slashing: 2d6 + 6 ⇒ (4, 3) + 6 = 13 (agile, finesse, magical, nonlethal, unarmed)

If both hit the same creature, combine their damage for the purpose of resistances and weaknesses.

Tiger stance ◈, Step, Flurry of Blows ◈.

persistent flat check: 1d20 ⇒ 1 nope

It is after the time I said I'd move the turn, so Nina's turn can stand.

Bair gets really mad and hits "Chains" once, dealing a grievous wound. He was already bleeding

Talos removes the second strap from the sprite, who is getting really anxious.

Nina heals Bat-Brynn.

Jaqard moves in and attacks #2. His first block lands square on the jaw, where the second is still solid, but not as dramatic. He then burns.

”Nana nana nana nana nana nana na! Bat-Brynn!!”
Bat Brynn is/are up.
Buffs/Adjustments: Fort Save in Mists


Round to progress 2022-01-23 1900 CST (UTC-6)

Action 1: Fly
Action 2: Strike
Action 3: Strike

Brynn flaps over to the nearest foe, once more trying to sink fangs into flesh!
Fangs vs Chain: 1d20 + 16 + 1 ⇒ (12) + 16 + 1 = 29
Damage (P): 2d8 + 5 ⇒ (6, 1) + 5 = 12

Wing vs Chain: 1d20 + 12 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 12 + 1 = 19
Damage (B): 2d6 + 5 ⇒ (6, 5) + 5 = 16

The newly rejuvenated Bat-Brynn flies to chains, and attacks, biting him once.

#2 then giggles as he moves away from Jaqard and starts hurling bombs!
bomb vs Jaqard AC27: 1d20 + 16 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 16 + 1 = 27 cold: 2d6 ⇒ (6, 6) = 12 2 splash to Jaqard, -10' speed for 1 turn

bomb vs Jaqard, AC27: 1d20 + 16 + 1 - 5 ⇒ (12) + 16 + 1 - 5 = 24 2 points acid splash

”Nana nana nana nana nana nana na! Bat-Brynn!!”
Iarann is/are up.
Buffs/Adjustments: Fort Save in Mists


Round to progress 2022-01-24 0800 CST (UTC-6)

Only 2 of the three straps have been undone by Dr. Talos... Nina, would you prefer to open the last one?

If it's not too late to retcon, yes. But I understand if it's too late.

GM Silbeg wrote:

Only 2 of the three straps have been undone by Dr. Talos... Nina, would you prefer to open the last one?

If it's not too late to retcon, yes. But I understand if it's too late.

Sorry, going to say it is too late.

"Alright chains, I've had about enough outa you. I'm going to hit you so hard that your chastity belt shatters!" Iarann stesp up and goes for an unorthodox upward swing:
ATK 1: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (17) + 18 = 35 for DMG: 2d12 + 7 ⇒ (1, 11) + 7 = 19
Brutish Shove: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (19) + 13 = 32 for DMG: 2d12 + 7 ⇒ (8, 12) + 7 = 27
Assurance means a shove of 24.

Once again Iarann kabds a mighty blow! The (mad) scientist does not seem to understand what the dwarf says, but the axe speaks for itself!

With the first blow, "Chains" goes down. While Iarann is unsure if his chastity belt shattered (or even if he has one), he did manage to shatter an alchemical vial, causing an eruption of fire! 2 fire splash

Iarann, you have 2 actions left.

Iarann also has 2d6 persistent acid, and 2 persistent fire.

”another one bits the dust!”
Iarann (2 actions) [2d6 Persistent Acid, 2 persistent fire], Bair [2d6 Persistent Acid], Jaqard [4 persistent fire, -10' speed], Dr Talos, Nina is/are up.
Buffs/Adjustments: Fort Save in Mists


Round to progress 2022-01-24 1200 CST (UTC-6)

Talos frees the fey creature.

I see no reason to waste further time with these fools. He makes as if to saunter towards the exit, hoping Uby and his fellow Pathfinders will follow.

"I am free!!!" calls out Uby, as she flies up and gives Dr Talos a big sprite kiss! (big for a sprite, which isn't very big). "Let's get out of here and back to Paxle! Please?!?!"

She starts flying towards the rune. "Come on! We only have so much time! Let's get out of here!"

Jaqard follows.

For the sake of expediency, I am just going to call this encounter.

Having freed the sprite the team retreats back to the glowing sigil. Back in the present, Uby and Paxle share a tearful reunion and thank the Pathfinders for their help. They retreat home to the Maze of the Open Road.

Success! Where to next. Remember to heal up!

Iarann, his skin and hair sizzling from the acid still, fails to do much while stopping, dropping, and rolling. "Gah! Someone put me out!"

Hold Still.

Talos Iarann assistance in recovery before moving on to more mundane medical treatments.

Assurance for DC 20 medicine, ward medic and continual recovery and others here with better healing. Jaqard might take a bit to get back 60+ HP to full but that's about it.

Shall we visit the library next?

Seconded.

Barreling out of the area, Bair dives back through the portal. Getting stuck in nightmare acid flask zone doesn't sound good to him.

Acid Damage while Fleeing: 2d6 ⇒ (2, 3) = 5
Flat 15: 1d20 ⇒ 16

With a chunk of damage (10) soaked by Temp HP, I think Bair only needs 8-13 HP back. Assurance DC 20 Treat Wounds Received: 2d8 + 10 ⇒ (1, 2) + 10 = 13

If we must go right onto the next mission with only 10 minutes downtime, we should burn some potions to get Jaqard up. If we have plenty of time (an hour or so) then I don't think it will be any issue.

Bair grunts, "Da librareh sawnds totes funsies!"