PFS2e B16 - Boom Town Betrayal (KS) (Inactive)

Game Master phaeton_nz

Basag finds out the true meaning of 'overkill' as that hit brings Blue down. ((only had 1hp left))

Green also comes around the corner and fires off a sling bullet at Basag
sling: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (13) + 8 = 21 b: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

Their leader (Magenta) follows behind Green and does the same, also targetting Basag.
sling: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (15) + 7 = 22 b: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

Damian is up followed by Abittus, Jinlong, Omar and Jylian.

Damian hurries forward, then draws his bow and fires at green.

"I was really looking forward to unraveling some Taldan schemes."

Attack: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (13) + 5 = 18
Piercing: 1d6 ⇒ 1

Abittus sees the other rush forward and reluctantly follows.
Stride x2

Seeing the leader of the group (Magenta), Abittus cries out, "You there! The one with the sub-optimal blade and ill-fitting clothing! You realize that this entire plan was poorly conceived, don't you? Your fallen comrade is further evidence that you and your band clearly suffer from inadequate training, not to mention a total lack of fashion sense."

Diplomacy for Bon Mot v Magenta Will DC: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (19) + 6 = 25
Critical Success The target is distracted and takes a -3 status penalty to Perception and Will saves for 1 minute. The target can end the effect early with a retort to your Bon Mot. This can either be a single action that has the concentrate trait or an appropriate skill action to frame their retort. The GM determines which skill actions qualify, though they must take at least 1 action. Typically, the retort needs to use a linguistic Charisma-based skill action.

Success As critical success, but the penalty is -2.

Failure (I'm outta here!)

Jinlong rushes forward, reloads his crossbow and shoots at Green.

Crossbow vs Green: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (11) + 5 = 16
Potential Piercing: 1d10 ⇒ 5

◆ Stride
◆ Reload
◆ Strike

((Green -6)) Green gets hit twice but doesn't go down.Magenta looks like he's trying to come up with a response for that Bon Mot so is distracted.

((Waiting on Omar and Jylion))

Action 1: Covered Reload
Action 2: Dual Weapon Reload
Action 3: Shoot at Green: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (2) + 9 = 11

Jyllian stifles a chuckle at Abbitus's comments as she strides forward. She slices at Magenta, then takes a whack at Green to try and bring them down.

Bastard Sword: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (13) + 7 = 20 for Damage: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10 (S)
Bastard Sword: 1d20 + 7 - 5 ⇒ (19) + 7 - 5 = 21 for Damage: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5 (S)

◆ Stride
◆ Strike
◆ Strike (MAP)

Omar misses but Jyllian doesn't, doing damage to Magenta and taking down Green.

Red tries to give Jyllian a very close shave with a war razor
war razor: 1d20 + 8 - 0 ⇒ (2) + 8 - 0 = 10 slashing: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2
war razor: 1d20 + 8 - 4 ⇒ (18) + 8 - 4 = 22 slashing: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4
war razor: 1d20 + 8 - 8 ⇒ (8) + 8 - 8 = 8 slashing: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

Basag is up.

"Oh my! It appears this was some sort of trap!" Abittus cries.

Do we also know where the traps are after Abbitus informed us? If yes, Basag takes the square adjacent to it and melee to Pink; if no, Basag takes the square with trap unknowingly.

If yes,
Basag drops his shield, moves towards Pink while avoiding the trap, changes his weapon grip from one-hand to two-hand, and slices her with his dwarven war axe. ”You take that too!” he shouts at her.

+1 striking Dwarven War Axe Attack vs Pink AC ???: 1d20 + 9 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 9 + 1 = 26
Dwarven War Axe Damage, Two-Hand d12: 1d12 + 4 + 1d12 ⇒ (4) + 4 + (2) = 10 slashing damage

◇ Drop shield
◆ Stride
◆ Change weapon hold from one-hand to two-hand
◆ Strike with Dwarven War Axe
↺ Reactive Shield if melee attacked

If no,
Basag drops his shield and moves toward Pink just to find himself fall into the trap! He tries to grab an edge with his free hand.

◇ Drop shield
◆ Stride
↺ Grab an Edge, Reflex Save: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 12

I'd say yes - and I presume you mean magenta - the boss

And that is a solid hit on the boss, and after Jyllian's hit, takes him out.

((Everyone else is up))

Jinlong dashes forward and shouts at Red. Unfortunately, in his excitement, he forgets himself and shouts it in his native Draconic.

He then sends a spear of goodness at Red.

Divine Lance vs Red: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (11) + 7 = 18
Good Damage: 1d4 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5

◆ Stride
◆◆ Divine Lance vs Red

Damian moves forward and tries to calculate an angle on Red.

Devise a Strategem: 1d20 ⇒ 4

Jyllian is too much in the way, so he fires his bow at Magenta instead.

Attack v Magenta: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10
Piercing: 1d6 ⇒ 2

Red gets hit by the spear (-5)

◆ Dual Weapon Reload
◆ Shoot: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (14) + 9 = 23 at Red
Damage: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4
Additional damage if critical: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5
◆ Shoot: 1d20 + 9 - 5 ⇒ (14) + 9 - 5 = 18 with secondary weapon
Damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7

Jyllian congratulates Basag on a good shot, then swats at Red with the flat of her blade, hoping to get some information about whatever this ridiculous plan was. (Assuming Magenta is down.)

Bastard Sword, nonlethal: 1d20 + 7 - 2 ⇒ (3) + 7 - 2 = 8 for Damage: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10
Bastard Sword, nonlethal: 1d20 + 7 - 5 - 2 ⇒ (15) + 7 - 5 - 2 = 15 for Damage: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8

◆ Strike
◆ Strike
◆ Raise Shield
↺ Shield Block or Liberating Step, whichever comes first

Seeing the leader fall, Abittus approaches the remaining thug with more confidence, but no so much that he is within reach of the ruffian's blade.
Stride

"This is a rather dangerous part of town," calls the chronicler. "Perhaps, you should depart for safer streets. You never know what form of violence could befall you if you remain out here."

Diplomacy for Bon Mot v Red Will DC: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11
HERO POINT REROLL, Diplomacy for Bon Mot v Red Will DC: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (19) + 6 = 25

Critical Success The target is distracted and takes a -3 status penalty to Perception and Will saves for 1 minute. The target can end the effect early with a retort to your Bon Mot. This can either be a single action that has the concentrate trait or an appropriate skill action to frame their retort. The GM determines which skill actions qualify, though they must take at least 1 action. Typically, the retort needs to use a linguistic Charisma-based skill action.

Success As critical success, but the penalty is -2.

Abittus then retrieves his hand crossbow for good measure.
Manipulate

Omar's shot takes Red out, ending the conflict. A terrified Wiston attempts to flee the scene from where he was hiding but he is in so much of a panic, he runs into a wall and can be easily caught.

He surrenders without much of a struggle. Wiston quickly reveals how he was set up by the Bloody Barbers and that his family situation was all a ruse to make some desperately needed coin.

Luckily for you, one of Absalom’s city guards noticed the end of the altercation and approaches you. This agent is keen to learn what has transpired, and eagerly listens to whatever information you can provide, along with Wiston’s corroboration. The guard explains he’d heard tales of ambushes taking place in this district and came to patrol just in case they were true.

Given the situation, the guard offers to take Wiston into protective custody and get whatever information can be used to bring more of the Bloody Barbers to justice. For your efforts, he offers each of you a one-time payment of 4gp from the Absalom government.

--- Bounty Complete ---

(Will get Chronicles out as soon as I can - may run another Bounty soon, any requests?))

Thank you for running! This was fun. :) I've only played 3 Bounties and/or Quests, so whatever you want works for me.

Thanks for running!

Thank you for running!

Game has been reported.

Chronicles are here

I’ve run many of the later bounties but haven’t really played them. So any bounty is fine by me. Maybe we can make a bounty run?

I've already put up a call for Bounty 9 and I may do Bounty 10 after that.

and I've signed up...

I think Jyllian just leveled out of 1st, but I'll find something else to play. :D

Are you doing Bounty 8 - The Tireless Path or Bounty 9 - Fishing in Anthusis?

Chronicle looks good! Thanks for running. I look forward to playing with you all in the future (near future for some as I have signed up for B8 as well)!

Sorry .... Bounty 8, then Bounty 9