[Outpost V] PF2e - Beginner Box (P1) (Inactive)

Game Master UncleFroggy

When the fountain is finally disabled, Merisiel takes a bow. "No, really. It was nothing." Looking at Valeros, she says, "Thanks for having the bravery to take some of the damage that would've been meant for me. Let's see about those wounds." She pulls out her healer's tools.

Medicine DC 15: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (17) + 5 = 22
Damage Healed: 2d8 ⇒ (3, 1) = 4

Hooray for Level 2! I'm willing to try the optional encounter. I mean, why else are we playing?

GM Tiger, don't think you've assigned hero points, yet. Any chance the 2 brave souls who tackled the fountain earned any? Asking for a friend....

Looks like only one way to proceed, yes?

After collecting the goodies from the fountain and taking time to heal up, Merisiel says gleefully, "What're we waiting for?" Excited for more adventure, the rogue follows Valeros north, with her rapier drawn, always keeping to the shadows.

A gaping pit opens in the floor in the center of this large, natural chamber. On the far side, a ledge overlooks the entry. Atop this ledge is an ornate stone throne that looks entirely out of place for this room. A regal kobold wearing an oversized crown made of fish bones sits atop the throne. "Kill the intruders!" she snarls at the two kobold guards at the foot of the stairs.

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COMBAT TRACKER
Round: 1
Tactical Map
Active Conditions:
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Those with ** may go

**Merisiel AC 19, 24/24
**Valeros AC 19 (21 w/shield), 37/37 (AC 21)
Loyal
Proud
Queen
Ezren AC 16, 24/24 (AC 17 w/Mage Armor)
Kyra AC 17 (19 w/shield), 30/30

Before the kobolds have a chance to react, Merisiel rushes in, carefully avoiding the chasm. She calls out to the queen, "Your throne is impressive, but your reign of terror ends here." She stabs the nearest one, twice with her rapier.

+1 Rapier vs Loyal: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (2) + 9 = 11 (vs. flatfoot AC, due to surprise)
Piercing Damage + Sneak: 1d6 + 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (4) + (3) + 4 = 11

+1 Rapier vs Loyal, +MAP: 1d20 + 9 - 5 ⇒ (20) + 9 - 5 = 24 (vs. flatfoot AC, due to surprise)
Piercing Damage + Sneak: 1d6 + 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (2) + (2) + 4 = 8
deadly d8: 1d8 ⇒ 8

Actions: ◆ Stride, ◆◆ Strike x2

Merisiel lunges in and expertly drives her rapier through Loyal's eye, killing him instantly.

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COMBAT TRACKER
Round: 1
Tactical Map
Active Conditions:
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Those with ** may go

Merisiel AC 19, 24/24
**Valeros AC 19 (21 w/shield), 37/37 (AC 21)
Proud
Queen
Ezren AC 16, 24/24 (AC 17 w/Mage Armor)
Kyra AC 17 (19 w/shield), 30/30

Valeros draws his longsword and goes to Proud, making sure to avoid the ravine, and slashes the kobold(?).

Longsword Attack vs Proud: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (4) + 10 = 14
Longsword Damage: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10 slashing damage

◆ Draw weapon
◆ Stride
◆ Strike
↺ Attack of Opportunity

Valeros swings at Proud, but doesn't connect.

Proud points his crossbow at Valeros and shoots at him.

Crossbow vs Valeros AC 19: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (17) + 9 = 26
Piercing: 1d8 ⇒ 8

Proud drops his crossbow and draws his Shortsword. Valeros exploits this opportunity and swings at Proud again, but the nimble kobold ducks under the slash. Proud then tries to stab Valeros in the belly.

Shortsword vs Valeros AC 19, MAP, Agile: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8

But Valeros jumps back in time.

Queen stares daggers at Valeros and wiggles her fingers at him. Three darts of force spring from her fingers and fly directly at him, hitting him in the chest.

3 Action Magic Missile, Force: 3d4 + 3 ⇒ (4, 4, 1) + 3 = 12

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COMBAT TRACKER
Round: 1-2
Tactical Map
Active Conditions:
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Those with ** may go

-2-
**Merisiel AC 19, 24/24
**Valeros AC 19 (21 w/shield), 17/37
Proud
Queen

-1-
**Ezren AC 16, 24/24 (AC 17 w/Mage Armor)
**Kyra AC 17 (19 w/shield), 30/30

Note: Merisiel delays for Kyra and Ezren to possibly use any area spells on the Queen before taking actions this round.

After skewering the first enemy, Merisiel sees that Valeros has the other one in his sights. Once Kyra and Ezren have acted, she runs up to deal with the more dangerous spell-caster.

+1 Rapier vs Queen: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (11) + 9 = 20
Piercing Damage: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9

◇ Delay (till after spell-casters), ◆◆ Stride x2 (assuming stairs are considered difficult terrain), ◆ Strike

NOTE: If stairs do not qualify as difficult terrain, than Merisiel has an extra action.

Stairs are difficult terrain going up. So yes, they are, in this case.

The cleric moves and casts Command. DC 18 Will. I command the target to approach me.

[ooc]There are different levels on the map. So not good for an area spell. But it doesn't matter.[/b]

Oh you like missiles? I love them too.

And he unleashes a volley of them towards the Queen.

Magic missiles, School aura:3d4 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (3, 3, 4) + 3 + 1 = 14

Ezren sends Magic Missiles back at Queen, who screeches in pain and fury. Kyra moves closer and beckons Proud to approach her. Proud stiffens, as if entranced. Merisiel runs up the steps and stabs at Queen, impaling her, causing another screech of pain.

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COMBAT TRACKER
Round: 1-2
Tactical Map
Active Conditions:
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Those with ** may go

-2-
Merisiel AC 19, 24/24
**Valeros AC 19 (21 w/shield), 17/37
Proud
Queen (-23)

-1-
Ezren AC 16, 24/24 (AC 17 w/Mage Armor)
Kyra AC 17 (19 w/shield), 30/30

Valeros gets angry for what Proud did to him. "How dare you?!" He slashes his longsword with all his might.

Longsword Attack vs Proud: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (5) + 10 = 15
Longsword Damage: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10 slashing damage

And again.

Longsword Attack vs Proud, MAP: 1d20 + 10 - 5 ⇒ (13) + 10 - 5 = 18
Longsword Damage: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7 slashing damage

After which he raises his shield.

◆ Strike
◆ Strike
◆ Raise a Shield
↺ Attack of Opportunity

Valeros manages to slash Proud in the shoulder. Proud cries out in pain. Compelled by Kyra, he begins walking towards her. As Proud strides past Valeros, he slashes out with his sword and manages to sever Proud's head.

Queen glares at Merisiel and hisses arcane words at the elf before taking off towards the other side of the cave.

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COMBAT TRACKER
Round: 2-3
Tactical Map
Active Conditions:
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Those with ** may go

-3-
**Merisiel AC 19, 24/24 (DC 20 Will Save pending)
**Valeros AC 19 (21 w/shield), 17/37
Queen (-23)

-2-
**Ezren AC 16, 24/24 (AC 17 w/Mage Armor)
**Kyra AC 17 (19 w/shield), 30/30

Didn't Kyra use Command on Queen, instead of Proud? No sense using it on Proud, who was already near us, right? (Not to mention, no real threat.) But anyway, assuming Merisiel still needs a Will Save ....

Will DC 20: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (2) + 8 = 10

Since it looks like a crit-fail, I'll hold off on the rest of Merisiel's turn to see how she's affected.

The wizard moves, casts a quick spell unleashing a new bolt towards the Queen and pulls out a scroll.

Force bolt: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

Valeros runs toward the Queen, having difficulty at climbing the rocky stairs. "You're not going anywhere!" he shouts at it.

Merisiel is overwhelmed with terror and spends the next round fleeing. Frightened 3 and fleeing for 1 round; Fear Spell

Kyra didn't specify which one. I guess I should have asked. I used the closest one, which was Proud. Though at this stage it doesn't matter...

Ezren's bolt slams into Queen's chest and drops her. Queen had exactly 2 hp...

COMBAT OVER

After Merisiel calms down and returns, what do you do?

The wizard looks around. He inspects the throne particularly.

Well you told us it was the last combat because the next one would be a tpk. So I don't know if we go further.

I wanted to launch the command on the Queen, but that’s okay because the fight is over.

The cleric moves and inspects the throne.

Kyra and Ezren examines the throne and notice that it's of the same design as the floor above (the final fight of the upper level). Searching the bodies, you find that Proud and Loyal both have a crossbow with 20 bolts, leather armor, shortsword and another eggshell necklace. Queen has a similar necklace, a staff and an iron key (perhaps to unlock the chest behind the throne)...

We're basically done. I can release your chronicles. If you want to play the optional for the fun of it, we can :)

So basically the question is to live a tpk combat or to begin Troubles under Otari?

I don't have Troubles prepared yet. It will probably have to be after Paizocon. Troubles is also not restricted to the beginner box.

No problem. Do we have anything to prepare on our side for Troubles?

We can play the last encounter if the others want to. I'm ok with both choices.

After she gets over her fear, she exclaims, "That was some adrenaline rush. But I'm good now!" When she sees the chest along the back wall, she immediately examines it for traps.

Perception + TrapFinder at +9

As the others find the key, the rogue is already trying to pick the lock on her own.

Thievery: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (8) + 8 = 16

If it doesn't work, Merisiel frowns, "This is tougher than usual. I'll reluctantly use the key...just don't let my friends at the thieves guild know that I cheated!" She grins and tries the key.

As for continuing, I really don't understand the hesitation. We signed up to play, right? If it's deadly, so be it. Especially if the GM says it'll be just for fun. No reason not to participate in the final encounter.

Question for GM Tiger: Are we allowed to report back upstairs, and come back the next day? So spellcasters are at full-strength....

As said I'm ok to continue. Especially if it's just for fun.

I think we can have a rest and get back full strength and ready for the battle of their life.

I agree to play the final fight.

Yes, go ahead and rest up. :)

You can report back up and come back, or rest where you are. The way the Beginner Box is designed is that there aren't roaming monsters... unlike other dungeons :)

Merisiel is fine camping out here. But if the group wants to report back, the rogue boldly leads the way, now that all the baddies are gone. When they reach the Fishery, she says, "Tamily, you'll be happy to know we've cleared out nearly all the evil lurking below." She pauses and adds. "There's still one more area to check, but we thought we'd rest up first." Merisiel steps back to let others chime in.

Ready to continue, whenever everyone else is. Thanks for the chronicle, GM Tiger!

The contents of the treasure chest:

a silver bracelet with a fish pattern worth 5 gp
a very old map that depicts some strange-looking dungeon
a smoking sword with a dwarven face carved into the hilt
a wand of heal
2 healing potions
a hat of disguise

Moreover there is also a large, broken eggshell that’s almost 2 feet tall. Ivory in color, the shell has green veins running through it, and it’s clear that the pieces of eggshell worn by the boss and many of the kobolds here came from this egg. Although it’s still not entirely clear what was inside, there are large claw marks, bigger than any kobold could make, down one side of the shell.

I agree to play the optional part.

Merisiel happily doles out the contents of the chest. "For you big, guy, we have this nice magic weapon. She hands Valeros the Smoking Sword. And a lovely Wand for you, Kyra." She hands the Wand of Heal to the cleric. "And a couple healing potions -- we each should have a couple by now." If one is remaining, Merisiel will claim it.

Lastly she holds out the Hat of Disguise. "Unless anyone else has plans for it, I thought I might try to make myself look like one of the kobolds as we enter the last area. For a surprise attack, you see." she tries it on.

I think that’s a good idea to try to lure the boss for a surprise attack. On my side I will memorize accurate spells.

The wizard prepares himself as a magical warrior for the last fight. Fortunately he won’t be too old for it.

Towering yellow mushrooms cover the floor of this vast cave, some reaching over ten feet in height. They seem to emit a pale light, giving the entire chamber an eerie glow. Shattered remnants of barrels—torn open with their contents nowhere to be seen—lay scattered around the base of the mushrooms. Somewhere off on the far side of the chamber, something stirs,
and a faint snarl comes from the shadows.

The map has been updated

Where's Vilmur when you need him, he'd be in heaven here :)

GM: I was saying the same reading your description. I need to play him again.

In fact Vilmur would say that such mushrooms must be a dragon’s treasure. Now let’s hope he would be wrong.

The magic warrior ready himself near the entrance of the cave with a scroll in hand.

I can't find Merisiel's languages on the official pregen character sheet. She should have Common, Elven, and 1 other. Okay to call it Draconic, due to hanging out with kobolds?

After a night's rest with the Hat of Disguise, Merisiel uses it to appear as one of the random kobolds the group has met (and killed). She whispers, "I'm heading in." With her disguise in place and her rapier sheathed, she moves toward the back of the cave, sticking close to the walls out of habit.

As she advances, she cleans up debris from the floor as a good servant would. When she sees whatever beast is snarling ...and if she knows draconic... she says aloud, "Others hunt. I clean." She continues with her head down, focused on the floor.

Ezren if you're going to cast Mage Armor, go ahead

It’s done before being back here but haven’t said. Thank you.

The cleric moves and draws her scimitar.

"Ha! This looks better!" Valeros comments when he receives the smoking sword. "Let's fire up enemies with this weapon!" he says and he will be using it instead of his usual longsword. He then stands next to Kyra with sword drawn and shield raised.

Valeros rounds the corner and comes face to face with something unexpected.

A bright-green dragon leaps into view, and although the beast isn’t much larger than you, large leathery wings and snapping jaws make the hatchling look like an ancient wyrm. The creature gazes at you with cunning eyes and snorts a cloud of yellow vapor. With a fierce roar, the dragon charges forward to attack!

Good luck everyone :)

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COMBAT TRACKER
Round: 1
Tactical Map
Active Conditions:
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Those with ** may go

**Kyra AC 17 (19 w/shield), 30/30
**Valeros AC 19 (21 w/shield), 37/37 (AC 21)
**Merisiel AC 19, 24/24
The Pet
Ezren AC 17 (Mage Armor), 24/24

Valeros runs toward The Pet and strikes it with his smoking sword. He then raises his shield.

+1 magic longsword Attack vs The Pet: 1d20 + 10 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 10 + 1 = 17
+1 magic longsword Damage: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6 slashing damage + 1 fire damage

◆ Stride
◆ Strike
◆ Raise a Shield
↺ Attack of Opportunity (if triggered)

Seeing Valeros rush in, Merisiel moves in. Taking advantage of flanking, she attacks the pet twice with her rapier.

+1 Rapier: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (10) + 9 = 19 (vs. flatfoot AC due to flanking)
Piercing Damage + Sneak: 1d6 + 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (2) + (1) + 4 = 7

+1 Rapier: 1d20 + 9 - 5 ⇒ (15) + 9 - 5 = 19 (vs. flatfoot AC due to flanking)
Piercing Damage + Sneak: 1d6 + 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (5) + (3) + 4 = 12

◆ Stride, ◆◆ Strike x2

Valeros and Merisiel charge in and slash at the dragon. Unfortunately neither attack hits.

now might be a good time to say 'oh (bleep!)'

Climbing on top of a mushroom is possible. But requires a DC 20 Athletics check

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COMBAT TRACKER
Round: 1
Tactical Map
Active Conditions:
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Those with ** may go

**Kyra AC 17 (19 w/shield), 30/30
Valeros AC 19 (21 w/shield), 37/37 (AC 21)
Merisiel AC 19, 24/24
The Pet
Ezren AC 17 (Mage Armor), 24/24

The cleric casts Command on the pet. DC 18 Will. I command the target to lie on the ground.

Then she moves.

Kyra attempts to tell the dragon to lie down, but the Dragon ignores her. He then lashes out with his claws twice, followed by a tail strike. (Draconic Frenzy)

Draconic Frenzy, Claw, vs Merisiel AC 19: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (17) + 14 = 31
Draconic Frenzy, Claw, vs Valeros AC 21, MAP, Agile: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (17) + 10 = 27

Claw Damage vs Merisiel, Crit, Slashing: 2d6 + 4 ⇒ (6, 6) + 4 = 16
Doubled to 32

Claw Damage vs Valeros, Slashing: 2d6 + 4 ⇒ (6, 1) + 4 = 11
Draconic Frenzy, Tail vs Valeros AC 21, MAP 2: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (10) + 5 = 15

The dragon lashes out one last time with a claw vs Valeros.

Claw Attack vs Valeros AC 21, MAP 2+, Agile: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (9) + 5 = 14

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COMBAT TRACKER
Round: 1-2
Tactical Map
Active Conditions:
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Those with ** may go

-2-
**Kyra AC 17 (19 w/shield), 30/30
**Valeros AC 19 (21 w/shield), 26/37 (AC 21)
Merisiel AC 19, 0/24 (Dying 2)
The Pet

-1-
**Ezren AC 17 (Mage Armor), 24/24

The wizard unleashes a volley of missiles.

[b]Magic missiles, School aura[b]: 3d4 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (1, 3, 2) + 3 + 1 = 10

”Holy crap! Merisiel!” Valeros winces at what the Pet did to her. He then turns to the Pet. ”How dare you!” Valeros shouts at The Pet and slashes his magical longsword against it before he raises his shield.

+1 magic longsword Attack vs The Pet: 1d20 + 10 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 10 + 1 = 13
+1 magic longsword Damage: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7 slashing damage + 1 fire damage

+1 magic longsword Attack vs The Pet, MAP: 1d20 + 10 + 1 - 5 ⇒ (18) + 10 + 1 - 5 = 24
+1 magic longsword Damage: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5 slashing damage + 1 fire damage

◆ Strike
◆ Strike
◆ Raise a Shield
↺ Attack of Opportunity (if triggered)

The dragon roars in pain as it gets hit by Ezren's missiles and Valeros' slash.

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COMBAT TRACKER
Round: 1-2
Tactical Map
Active Conditions:
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Those with ** may go

-2-
**Kyra AC 17 (19 w/shield), 30/30
Valeros AC 19 (21 w/shield), 26/37 (AC 21)
Merisiel AC 19, 0/24 (Dying 2)
The Pet (-15)

-1-
Ezren AC 17 (Mage Armor), 24/24

How dare you? So is it Valeros and Merisiel now? :)