The smaller of the remaining bloodseekers (red) receives a mental jab from Rahnboo and a glob of acid.
The injured bloodsucker releases the drained man and flies towards one of its attackers!
1 Dendri, 2 Rahnboo:1d2 ⇒ 2 Fly, Strike Melee Strike barbed leg:1d20 + 8 ⇒ (16) + 8 = 24 Drain Drain:1d4 ⇒ 4
Male LG Redeemed Brute 1.0 | Init/Perc +3 | HP 16 / 19 | AC 18 | Fort +6; Ref +5; Will +5 | Speed: 30 ft| Focus 1/1 | Exploration : Hustle | Active Conditions: Wounded 1 | Hero Points 1/3 | ◆ ◇ ↺
I will delay so that we are all in 1 group for initiative. I feel like it's slowing down the combat a lot. Delay to be in the same initiative block with other players - ie let black make their move, then I will go.
As the man being drained by the largest bloodseeker (black) breathes his last, the bloodseeker seeks another meal, heading for the nearest living creature it attempts to attach to an already injured merchantwoman.
Fly Melee Strike, barbed leg (finesse):1d20 + 12 ⇒ (19) + 12 = 31 Drain:1d8 ⇒ 2
Ebir quickly moves to get a more advantageous position and swings his sword twice at the black flying creature.
"Taste steel, you overgrown mosquito!"
A shroud of hazy, umbral energy appears to surround the largest bloodsucker making its form appears shadowy in the bright light of day.
Flat check (DC 5) for concealment:1d20 ⇒ 19 Flat check (DC 5) for concealment:1d20 ⇒ 11
But the Pathfinder's blade connects twice! He slices off one of the creature's multiple wings and injures it severely. Nevertheless, it still clings to its victim.
”Corkin” | Male CG Small Halfling Ranger 1 | HP 18/18 | AC 18 | F +7 R +9 W +4 | Perc +8 | Default Exploration (Search) | Speed 25ft | Focus 0/0 | Active Conditions: None
Slow down and aim, the halfling thought as he reloaded and fired another shot.
”Corkin” | Male CG Small Halfling Ranger 1 | HP 18/18 | AC 18 | F +7 R +9 W +4 | Perc +8 | Default Exploration (Search) | Speed 25ft | Focus 0/0 | Active Conditions: None
Male CG Elf Sorcerer 1 | AC 15 | HP 12/15 | Fort +3; Ref +5; Will +7; Successes vs. emotion effects are critical successes instead, +1 to saves against emotion effects. | Speed 30 ft. | Perception +5; darkvision, low-light vision
Skills:
Arcana +4, Curse Lore +4, Deception +7, Intimidation +7, Occultism +4 (+6 to Identify Magic with the mental, possession, prediction, or scrying trait), Scribing Lore +4, Society +4, Survival +5
Given his prior success, Rahnboo casts daze once again, targeting the remaining bloodsucker.
The remaining bloodsucker is difficult to target due to the shadowy substance that seems to follow it or envelope it.
Rahnboo, Flat check v concealment (DC 5):1d20 ⇒ 11
The spell gets through, the shadowy bloodsucker feels a mental jolt.
Blooksucker (black), Will save (DC 17):1d20 + 6 ⇒ (20) + 6 = 26
However, the creature is unphased!
MARKET SQUARE OFF! - Round Three Cont'd!
PCs in bold may act
Bloodseeker (black) -15 HP
Ebir
Corkin
Rahnboo (drained 1) Dendri
Following the battle, a few beleaguered civilians in the market still suffer from blood loss. The death of one civilian has caused some nearby to panic, toppling stalls and damaging wares.
A PC can try to help the civilians with their injuries or help repair property damaged in the chaos with a DC 17 Crafting or Medicine check or a DC 12 Herbalism Lore or Mercantile Lore check. A PC who expends a spell of 1st level or higher to heal Hit Points or repair an object automatically succeeds at their check to lend aid to the civilians.
Otherwise, from here you can follow the dockhand’s directions and proceed north to the abandoned tavern.
”Corkin” | Male CG Small Halfling Ranger 1 | HP 18/18 | AC 18 | F +7 R +9 W +4 | Perc +8 | Default Exploration (Search) | Speed 25ft | Focus 0/0 | Active Conditions: None
"I'm sorry, I had to get that bloodsucking pest off you!" Dendri exclaims.
The Pathfinders skillfully provide aid, mitigating any lasting harm to the survivors.
"May Abadar bless you! And bless us all!" says a merchant woman in response, before she promptly goes back to selling his wares.
"I am ashamed that my fellow vendor did not show you more appreciation," says an older man, holding out a pair of vials. "Please, in return for your bravery and kindness, please accept these two oils of potency."
Corkin Cranberry wrote:
Corkin tried to help where he could.
"I feel nearly fit as an ox!" cries another merchant woman, who gives the halfling a bronze bull pendant out of gratitude.
Ebir wrote:
"Where did these creatures come from? Is this a regular thing in here?", he seems baffled by the presence of such creatures in such a large city.
"This is certainly not a 'regular thing'!" exclaims a merchant. "I saw a man in the shadows. He broke breaks a small shard of black glass, before heading north. It was at that time that the creatures emerged from the shadow of the fountain at the center of the market."
The merchant points northward, where the the dockhand's direction had you headed.
From here in the market, you are able to follow the dockhand’s directions and proceed north to the tavern that he had indicated, which you find nestled in a dead-end neighborhood in the Puddles just a few blocks from the market.
Arriving at the directed spot, you find a large, windowless, single-story tavern occupying the center of a run-down, dead-end street. Stairs lead up to a small landing on the west side. On the landing, the large wooden double doors that serve as the building’s only entrance are boarded up.
”Corkin” | Male CG Small Halfling Ranger 1 | HP 18/18 | AC 18 | F +7 R +9 W +4 | Perc +8 | Default Exploration (Search) | Speed 25ft | Focus 0/0 | Active Conditions: None
The halfling looked to his companions and suggested, ”Might be best to try the stairs.”
Male LG Redeemed Brute 1.0 | Init/Perc +3 | HP 16 / 19 | AC 18 | Fort +6; Ref +5; Will +5 | Speed: 30 ft| Focus 1/1 | Exploration : Hustle | Active Conditions: Wounded 1 | Hero Points 1/3 | ◆ ◇ ↺
"I suppose you're not up for cutting a hole in the wall.. Or...", Ebir leaves the question hanging in the air for a moment as he pulls out his sword, then smiles.
Male CG Elf Sorcerer 1 | AC 15 | HP 12/15 | Fort +3; Ref +5; Will +7; Successes vs. emotion effects are critical successes instead, +1 to saves against emotion effects. | Speed 30 ft. | Perception +5; darkvision, low-light vision
Skills:
Arcana +4, Curse Lore +4, Deception +7, Intimidation +7, Occultism +4 (+6 to Identify Magic with the mental, possession, prediction, or scrying trait), Scribing Lore +4, Society +4, Survival +5
"True, true." Rahnboo agrees still as his awesome giant spatula glistens in the sun's rays.
Also, giving a Hero Point to Rahnboo for the use of a pun last battle.
Three wide boards stretch across the front entrance, barring the wooden door beyond. Further, a lock has been prominently placed upon the door.
Crafting, Perception Thievery (DC 10):
You realize that the boards are a false barrier. The boards rest on simple pegs on either side of the door, and can easily be lifted down.
On approach, Corkin notices a small opening near the keyhole of the lock. Upon closer inspection, he sees that it houses a spring-loaded, spike--most likely poisoned.
You may attempt to Disable Device with a Thievery check or to otherwise try and destroy the trap to avoid getting jabbed by the spike.
The lock requires two successful DC 15 Thievery checks to open, or a DC 20 Athletics check to Force Open.
”Corkin” | Male CG Small Halfling Ranger 1 | HP 18/18 | AC 18 | F +7 R +9 W +4 | Perc +8 | Default Exploration (Search) | Speed 25ft | Focus 0/0 | Active Conditions: None
The halfling scratched his head while he considered for a moment. Finally he offered, ”I’ll be going first. Might be best if I try to put the sneak on, so to speak.” He crouched, holding the crossbow at the ready, while he tried to move stealthily into the room.
The halfling scratched his head while he considered for a moment. Finally he offered, ”I’ll be going first. Might be best if I try to put the sneak on, so to speak.” He crouched, holding the crossbow at the ready, while he tried to move stealthily into the room.
Before proceeding, any plans to try and disable the trap spotted previously?Mechanically, it was found by a secret check made for Corkin, who was using Search as his Exploration Mode/
”Corkin” | Male CG Small Halfling Ranger 1 | HP 18/18 | AC 18 | F +7 R +9 W +4 | Perc +8 | Default Exploration (Search) | Speed 25ft | Focus 0/0 | Active Conditions: None
”First, let me take care of this little trap here,” the halfling decided.
”First, let me take care of this little trap here,” the halfling decided.
Corkin carefully inserts a makeshift pin into the spring shaft, preventing the spring mechanism from releasing, and, thereby, disarming the poisoned trap.
Ebir wrote:
Ebir smirks. "Oh, this is totally real.", he notes as he reaches for the boards to take them off the door.
"Anyone wants the honours, or will I go in first?"
The door remains locked.
The lock requires two successful DC 15 Thievery checks to open, or a DC 20 Athletics check to Force Open.
”Corkin” | Male CG Small Halfling Ranger 1 | HP 18/18 | AC 18 | F +7 R +9 W +4 | Perc +8 | Default Exploration (Search) | Speed 25ft | Focus 0/0 | Active Conditions: None
The halfling rubbed his hands together, ”Let me take a crack at that.”
Corkin hears two sets of soft footsteps crossing a wooden floor. Opening the door allows the light of day to pour in through the open door. It reveals over a dozen tables and countless chairs crowding the interior of the tavern, all scattered about in disarray, before the light shining in through the door becomes swallowed by the dark interiors that lie further within.
Anywhere within 10 feet of the open doorway is in bright light and anywhere from 10–20 feet is in dim light, but the rest of the building’s interior lies in darkness. The ceiling is 15 feet high, rising a few feet to accommodate the extra elevation of the rooms to the north. Most of the building is made of wood, with the exception of the brick fireplaces and chimneys.
Amidst the darkness the sharp-eyed halfling spots a pair of unnaturally lithe—bordering on fragile—humanoids with deep, grey complexions. Their eyes are pupilless and pronounced, each glowing a luminescent shade of yellow or greenish yellow. Their hair is stark white.
Pictures now on Slides.
The party's sudden appear seems to take the two by surprise.
”Corkin” | Male CG Small Halfling Ranger 1 | HP 18/18 | AC 18 | F +7 R +9 W +4 | Perc +8 | Default Exploration (Search) | Speed 25ft | Focus 0/0 | Active Conditions: None
”There are a couple of creatures in the shadows,” the fiery halfling warned as he moved into the room and took a moment to observe the creatures before he fired a bolt.
Male CG Elf Sorcerer 1 | AC 15 | HP 12/15 | Fort +3; Ref +5; Will +7; Successes vs. emotion effects are critical successes instead, +1 to saves against emotion effects. | Speed 30 ft. | Perception +5; darkvision, low-light vision
Skills:
Arcana +4, Curse Lore +4, Deception +7, Intimidation +7, Occultism +4 (+6 to Identify Magic with the mental, possession, prediction, or scrying trait), Scribing Lore +4, Society +4, Survival +5
Rahnboo tries to figure out what these creatures are.
one action to identify blue
"Could use some light in here. Preferably not a torch. Anyone knows magic tricks?"
Dendri wrote:
Dendri casts light on an object Ebir is carrying.
Dendri's spell causes one of Ebir's objects to emit light, extending a warm glow out twenty-feet from the object and shedding dim light beyond.
Dendri has one action remaining.
Within the dim light, all can now catch a glimpse of the two pale-skinned creatures.
For the halfling, however, and the elf, the two opponents are now illuminated as clear as day.
Corkin Cranberry wrote:
”There are a couple of creatures in the shadows,” the fiery halfling warned as he moved into the room and took a moment to observe the creatures before he fired a bolt.
Corkin's bolt strikes fast and deep, considerably injuring his target.
Male CG Elf Sorcerer 1 | AC 15 | HP 12/15 | Fort +3; Ref +5; Will +7; Successes vs. emotion effects are critical successes instead, +1 to saves against emotion effects. | Speed 30 ft. | Perception +5; darkvision, low-light vision
Skills:
Arcana +4, Curse Lore +4, Deception +7, Intimidation +7, Occultism +4 (+6 to Identify Magic with the mental, possession, prediction, or scrying trait), Scribing Lore +4, Society +4, Survival +5
"Does anyone know what these things are? I have a cool spell I can use on them, but it heals undead," Rahnboo says.
Male LG Redeemed Brute 1.0 | Init/Perc +3 | HP 16 / 19 | AC 18 | Fort +6; Ref +5; Will +5 | Speed: 30 ft| Focus 1/1 | Exploration : Hustle | Active Conditions: Wounded 1 | Hero Points 1/3 | ◆ ◇ ↺
"Appreciate it.", Ebir nods at Dendri, then quickly looks back into the building to find two figures staring back at them. "Okay..."
He runs tthrough the tables to blue, and attempts to force him to the ground with well-practived move. He puts his foot behind blue's shin and shoves his torso to make him lose balance.
He runs tthrough the tables to blue, and attempts to force him to the ground with well-practived move. He puts his foot behind blue's shin and shoves his torso to make him lose balance.
As Ebir rushes forward, he passes over a shadowy 3-foot diameter rune in the floor that he had failed to notice before.
With dagger already in hand, one of the two creatures (red) tries to maneuver behind Ebir and stab him in the back!
Stride x2; Strike Melee Strike, dagger +9 (agile, finesse, versatile S) v Ebir flat-footed:1d20 + 9 ⇒ (7) + 9 = 16 Damage piercing w/sneak attack:1d4 + 1 + 1d6 ⇒ (4) + 1 + (2) = 7
The Pathfinder avoids the attack from behind.
The grey-skinned man in front of Ebir (blue) also tries to take down the Pathfinder using the hatchet in his hand.
Strike, Shadow Swipe (2 actions) Melee Strike, hatchet (agile, sweep):1d20 + 9 ⇒ (7) + 9 = 16 Damage 1d6+5 slashing:1d6 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7 Shadow Swipe, hatchet (agile, sweep):1d20 + 9 - 4 ⇒ (12) + 9 - 4 = 17 Damage 1d6+5 slashing:1d6 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8
The attacker looks ready to head for the darkness, but seems caught-off guard by the fact that he missed Ebir.
HAVING IT OUT IN THE HIDEOUT! - Round Two Begins!
PCs in bold may act
Corkin
Ebir
Rahnboo
Dendri
Creature (red) -14 HP
Creature (blue) -4 HP
”Corkin” | Male CG Small Halfling Ranger 1 | HP 18/18 | AC 18 | F +7 R +9 W +4 | Perc +8 | Default Exploration (Search) | Speed 25ft | Focus 0/0 | Active Conditions: None
Male CG Elf Sorcerer 1 | AC 15 | HP 12/15 | Fort +3; Ref +5; Will +7; Successes vs. emotion effects are critical successes instead, +1 to saves against emotion effects. | Speed 30 ft. | Perception +5; darkvision, low-light vision
Skills:
Arcana +4, Curse Lore +4, Deception +7, Intimidation +7, Occultism +4 (+6 to Identify Magic with the mental, possession, prediction, or scrying trait), Scribing Lore +4, Society +4, Survival +5
Rahnboo rushes into the room. He again casts daze.
The man takes a mental jolt to his head. Then, a rune near Rahnboo activates, creating another illusory image around the man!
BOTTING Dendri per request
The human steps further into the room/
Stride
Seeing the foes grouped together, she casts a spell as icy shards burst from her spread hands and coat the targets in a layer of frost.
Cold damage:2d4 ⇒ (4, 1) = 5
”Corkin” | Male CG Small Halfling Ranger 1 | HP 18/18 | AC 18 | F +7 R +9 W +4 | Perc +8 | Default Exploration (Search) | Speed 25ft | Focus 0/0 | Active Conditions: None
The halfling watched as Ebir pursued one of the creatures across the room. He took aim through the gloom at the other creature and fired a bolt, quickly reloaded, and fired again.
”Corkin” | Male CG Small Halfling Ranger 1 | HP 18/18 | AC 18 | F +7 R +9 W +4 | Perc +8 | Default Exploration (Search) | Speed 25ft | Focus 0/0 | Active Conditions: None
Second roll should be a 22 not a 27 as I forgot to minus the 5. Apologies.
