GM Computerpro82 Bounty 3 Shadows and Scarecrows (Inactive)

Game Master Eric Parker 82

Will save: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8

Round 2
Bold may Act
Teflar
Scarecrow
Tempest Storm
Vattqem Shocnipri
Gilgamesh The Fistful
Pasqualek
Rethersfell the Evocator

Rethersfell thinks he sees a halfling in the group, but they are all hiding behind the rocks, so it is hard to see the rest. It looks like there might be four people?

”Thanks, Pasqualek,” Gilgamesh says as he feels some life force tethering inside him. He begins to move toward the Scarecrow but on the other side.

Will Save: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (6) + 7 = 13

It seems the scarecrow is trying to protect the people. The priestess just hurt the scarecrow, I think. Ah hell, I'll distract her

Vattqem moves behind a rock and attempts to mess with the priestess' mind.

Draw Ire

1d10 ⇒ 8 mental damage

DC 17 Will save. Effects are through the link.

Teflar Will Save versus DC 17 for Vattqem spell: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (4) + 10 = 14
Teflar Will Save versus DC 16 Scarecrow Aura: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (8) + 10 = 18

Teflar cringes under the effects of Vattqem's spell, but continues to press the attack.

These people are in violation of the laws of Zon-Kuthin, and are mine to deal with.

◆◆ Teflar casts Divine Lance at the Scarecrow.
Spell Attack versus Scarecrow: 1d20 + 10 - 1 ⇒ (8) + 10 - 1 = 17
Evil Damage: 1d4 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6

The Scarecrow is hit by the magic energy from Teflar's spell and staggers slightly.

◆ Teflar attempts to Demoralize the Scarecrow
Intimidation versus the Scarecrow Will DC: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (3) + 8 = 11

The Scarecrow is not Intimidated.

The Scarecrow attempts to Shove Tempest Storm away.
◆ Shove
Athletics check versus Tempest Fort DC 17: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (6) + 7 = 13
◆ Shove Again
Athletics check versus Tempest Fort DC 17: 1d20 + 7 - 5 ⇒ (6) + 7 - 5 = 8

Frustrated with the failure to shove Tempest Storm, the Scarecrow steps back.

Round 3
Bold may Act
Teflar (-8, –1 status penalty to attack rolls against creatures other than Vattqem Shocnipri)
Scarecrow (-8)
Tempest Storm
Vattqem Shocnipri
Gilgamesh The Fistful
Pasqualek
Rethersfell the Evocator

"Guess that didn't work..." With his strategy not working, he runs up and casts shield.

"The scarecrow is avoiding hurting us! It's not hostile! Stop Teflar!" yells Pasq.

He then points a finger at Teflar "Evil, begone!

◆◆ Divine Lance, Good damage: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (5) + 7 = 121d4 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8

◆ Shield

Hero point.
Divine Lance, Good damage: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (4) + 7 = 111d4 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8

Gilgamesh nods at Pasqualek's instruction and diverts his attention to Teflar. He moves toward her. He channels his ki to his flurry of punches on her. He returns back to his previous position.

Flurry of Blows Attack vs Teflar: 1d20 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 7 + 1 = 28
Flurry of Blows Attack vs Teflar, MAP, Agile: 1d20 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 3 + 1 = 10
Flurry of Blows Damage: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7 bludgeoning and 1d6 ⇒ 1 force damage (double both damages if first Strike is critical success)
Flurry of Blows Damage: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5 bludgeoning and 1d6 ⇒ 5 force damage

◆ Stride
◆ Ki Strike with Flurry of Blows
◆ Stride

Tempest is a bit confused. His mandate is to protect those who can't protect themselves, but it is still unclear in his mind who is the biggest threat. Probably Teflar, given that she is Zon Kuthon. But what about this scarecrow entity. Still .... the highest priority seems to be the villagers since they are under threat by Teflar. What the scarecrow is up to he's not sure, so he moves to in front of the villagers and takes on a defensive stance to protect them from both Teflar and the scarecrow should it prove to be hostile.

You want them Teflar he calls out You're going to have to get past ME! - and that goes for you too Scarecrow if you too bear them ill

Is Teflar on the map? If so, which one is she?

Gilgamesh, it takes an action to activate Ki Strike so I am going to rule you did a Stride, Flurry, Stride and drop the Ki Strike damage. I will research this though, as I can see how the spell could be interpreted as including the Strike

Tempest, I put copies of the tokens I am using for Teflar and the Scarecrow on the last slide. Teflar is in the middle of the open area, four squares down and two to the right from the Scarecrow.

Vattqem moves out from behind the rocks and moves forward to engage.
Pasqualek attempts to hit Teflar with his Divine magic, but his lance of light goes wide.

Gilgamesh moves forward and hits Teflar with a devastating hit as part of his Flurry of Blows, but she still stands, defiantly looking toward the cave.

Tempest, if you just did a Stride action to get where you are, you still have two actions left. You could use one of those actions to try and use Diplomacy or perhaps Intimidate to get the Scarecrow to stand down, since you aren't physically hostile?

Round 3
Bold may Act
Teflar (-24, –1 status penalty to attack rolls against creatures other than Vattqem Shocnipri)
Scarecrow (-8)
Tempest Storm, Two Actions
Vattqem Shocnipri
Gilgamesh The Fistful
Pasqualek
Rethersfell the Evocator

"The scarecrow is avoiding hurting us! It's not hostile! Stop Teflar!" yells Pasq.

"Stop Teflar, eh?" Rethersfell replies with a grin. He steps toward the woman.

He then reaches his hand out towards the priestess as tendrils of darkness curl out from his fingertips and race through the air.
◆◆ Cast grim tendrils
30-foot line; Each living creature in the line must attempt a Fortitude save (DC 17).
Negative damage: 2d4 ⇒ (2, 1) = 3
Also 1 persistent bleed damage to living creatures in the line.

While Teflar does not seem to take full damage from the tendrils of darkness, she is still slightly affected.

Tempest fires a Ray of Frost at Teflar
sa: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (8) + 5 = 13 cold: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

Gilgamesh, it takes an action to activate Ki Strike so I am going to rule you did a Stride, Flurry, Stride and drop the Ki Strike damage. I will research this though, as I can see how the spell could be interpreted as including the Strike

Noted on that.

Tempest Storm attempts to shoot a bolt of ice at Teflar, but misses.

Teflar Concentrates and casts a three action Harm Spell

Negative Damage, DC 18 Fortitude save before you act for half: 1d8 ⇒ 4

Scarecrow Fort save versus DC 18: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (17) + 8 = 25

The Scarecrow moves between the people and Tempest and tries to shove Tempest away.

◆ Step

◆ Shove
Athletics versus Tempest Fortitude DC, 17: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (7) + 7 = 14

And tries to
◆ Shove Again
Athletics versus Tempest Fortitude DC, 17: 1d20 + 7 - 5 ⇒ (13) + 7 - 5 = 15

Gilgamesh, having reread the entry for Ki Strike, I will rule you can do the Flurry of Blows as part of the Ki Strike, and award you the extra 2 points of damage you did. I did not find a FAQ, so you may get other interpretations from other GMs.

Round 4
Bold may Act
Teflar (-27, –1 status penalty to attack rolls against creatures other than Vattqem Shocnipri)
Scarecrow (-10)
Tempest Storm
Vattqem Shocnipri
Gilgamesh The Fistful
Pasqualek
Rethersfell the Evocator

fort: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (9) + 4 = 13 Fail

Vattqem opens his hands and tendrils spring from them, attempting to bore their way through Teflar.

Grim Tendrils
2d4 ⇒ (3, 1) = 4 negative damage. DC 17 Fort.

Vattqem then puts up his shield.

Teflar cringes in pain as the Grim Tendrils tear through her body. She staggers defiantly, both determined but obviously getting closer to death.

They are mine! Kareida, you are mine as well! Strangers, surrender them to me, and you might live!

fort: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (18) + 7 = 25

And face the mercy of Zon-Kuthon? Tempest replies. Not fracking likely Teflar

He fires another ray at Teflar
ray: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (15) + 5 = 20
cold: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3

As for you. Stop pushing me. You're throwing off my aim. Otherwise I'm going to shove this trident somewhere you won't like
intimidate: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (16) + 4 = 20

This is not the most effective of my abilities, but I haven't used it yet

Pasq steps towards Teflar but instead of casting a spell, he does his best dragon impersonation.

◆ Stride
◆◆ Kobold Dragon's breath

Cone of Cold, 15', DC17: 1d4 ⇒ 1

Teflar takes a knee as she it hit by the blasts of Cold from both Pasq and Tempest. She regains her footing, shaking, but not out of the fight.

Fortitude save for Pasq for the Harm spell, DC 18
Fort save: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (17) + 3 = 20
Pasq saves for half, so 2 HP damage

The Scarecrow cowers a bit at Tempest's rebuke.
I'm sorry. I didn't realize you were here to help these people, not hunt them down for Teflar.

Round 4
Bold may Act
Teflar (-39 HP, –1 status penalty to attack rolls against creatures other than Vattqem Shocnipri)
Scarecrow (-10 HP)
Tempest Storm (-2 HP)
Vattqem Shocnipri (-4 HP)
Gilgamesh The Fistful
Pasqualek (-2 HP)
Rethersfell the Evocator

Fortitude: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (19) + 5 = 24

Rethersfell winces with pain, but only for a moment.

"These folks are not ours to surrender," he declares to the priestess on Zon-Kuthon. "They are their own. As were you, I suppose, at one point even if now you have surrendered yourself to another."

"In any event, this scuffle, though intriguing, has gone on long enough." The gnome begins casting.

◆◆◆ Magic missile

Damage, force v Teflar: 3d4 + 3 ⇒ (4, 2, 1) + 3 = 10

Rethersfell’s Magic Missiles fly unerringly at Teflar, the force smashing the remaining structure of her body. Teflar falls! You are out of combat
The Scarecrow removes her mask, revealing a young woman.
Thank you for saving us. I am Kareida. I was an acolyte, working for Teflar, locating worshipers of Desna here in Rannan’s Ranch. When it came time to round them up for torture, I found I could not bear the thought of bringing pain to these people. I found the Scarecrow mask and tried to spirit them out of harm’s way. Now that Teflar is dead, I think we can return to the Ranch and I will take Teflar’s place, but secretly protecting all the Desna worshipers.
When you return to town with the Dreamers, Rannan is delighted and relieved, and after warmly greeting the returning people, he quickly fetches your reward.

Well done Pathfinders. This concludes this Bounty. Are there any comments or questions before I close the thread? I will leave it open for a couple of days, and probably mark it inactive around Friday.

Chronicle sheets should be delivered to the email address you entered in RPGChronicles. Check your SPAM folders if you don't see them soon.

Thanks for running GM.

Thank you for running

Sounds like a good idea Tempest replies. Now ... just out of curiosity ... could you please tell me about Desna?

"Exchanging one mask for another, then?" Rethersfells says in reply to Kareida. "This one is certainly the more pleasant."

Rethersfell is pleased with the outcome, but has little desire to remain in this town. "Good-bye land of shadows. I hardly knew you... but, I think I prefer it that way."

Chronicle looks good! Thanks for running, GM!

Thanks all for a fun game!

After Teflar fell/died, Pasq would have done a wave of healing to perk everybody up.

"I hope your deception goes well! You might have to ask Deana or another sympathetic deity to help you out. I'll help you out if I'm ever in Nidal!"

*Desna