GM Zin's CORE 0-08 Slave Pits of Absalom (Inactive)

Game Master Zin Z'arin

Sylvester puts his palms up defensively and smiles.

"We are here on business so there is no need to call the guards. As for your door. I can repair the damage magically, good as new."

"My apologies for interrupting your lunch and intruding. We are truly sorry."

The Mending spell should be able to fix a non-magical door perfectly.

Sylvester puts his palms up defensively and smiles.

"We are here on business so there is no need to call the guards. As for your door. I can repair the damage magically, good as new."

"My apologies for interrupting your lunch and intruding. We are truly sorry."

The Mending spell should be able to fix a non-magical door perfectly.

A Diplomacy roll would go nicely here if you'd like to improve his attitude towards you.

Sylvester is better at deception than telling the truth but he is still a very likeable fellow.

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (18) + 6 = 24

If anyone wants to attempt to aid the diplomacy roll that would be good.

Easy friend, no need for guards, we're here for business the surly dwarf attempts to help defuse the situation as he steps into the room as well.

Diplomacy, Aid: 1d20 ⇒ 9

The irate slavemonger seems to calm down a little bit, and insults seem to disappear from the language he uses towards you. "You can't just go barging into someone's closed establishment!"

"This is Absalom," he mutters. "We have ways of doing things, courtesies! And breaking down doors to do business is not among them. If you're going to fix the door, go ahead and get started, and then let me know what it is you're looking for."

Pildapush's attitude is now Indifferent; he is no longer calling for the guards.

Aye...we'll fix the door...apologies...well made though...

diplo aid, don't hold your breath: 1d20 - 2 ⇒ (12) - 2 = 10

Vulf nods to Theron to hold the door in place as the cleric calls upon the God of the Forge for additional assistance.
Casting mending on door.

"Sorry about that sir!"

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (8) + 8 = 16

now if someone can fake him

"Okay, okay. I still don't understand why you thought breaking in was okay, but we'll call it a misunderstanding and move on. What is it that you're looking for? I have these two for immediate availability," he motions towards the two cages behind his desk, "and can contract for almost anything you need!"

Note: his attitude is now Friendly. You can still try to get him to Helpful, if you like.

We need information on a certain...indentured servant...could you help us? My boss here has the specifics... Theron says. inwardly cringing as he tries to not say slave.

diplo aid: 1d20 - 2 ⇒ (3) - 2 = 1

Thankfully an Aid to Diplomacy cannot hurt as Theron could easily trip over his own tongue with that roll. :)

Sylvester smiles and continues to attempt to butter up the slave merchant.

16 Diplomacy on a take 10.

"Yes, your reputation is known to people not engaged in the trade. You really are an artist."

The friendlier a target gets the easier it is too make them even friendlier so why not go all the way to Helpful. :)

"We are looking for someone who came through here not too long ago. A Lady Salhar. She was sold to you by a low-life named Fredrik."

Sylvester does his best to describe the physical appearance of Fredrik and what he knows about the Lady Salhar.

"Oh yes!" Pildapush exclaims. "I definitely remember her. Nasty business, kidnapping nobles for slavery. Not strictly legal, you understand, but times being what they are...." Seeing the expectant look on your faces, he continues. "Sold her to a Katapeshi slave ship, called the No Return. Don't know where the ship is though, somewhere at the docks, presumably. I don't handle delivery personally, sorry!"

Sense Motive: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (12) + 7 = 19

Alas, thank you for the tip! Enjoy your day... the dwarf says before turning to the others, Shall we go to the docks?

Your assistance has been noted...and appreciated. Theron says flatly as he makes for the door.

Once outside he looks for the ship.

No Return, eh? It won't return it after I'm done with it...I'll scuttle it myself...

Sylvester nods and leaves with the others.

"To the docks ... with haste!"

Seebonickk heads after Sylvester and his dog.

"Follow that gnome!"

It's a relatively short walk--as major metropolitan cities go--from the Slave Pits to the Docks. The harbormaster is able to quickly identify where the No Return is moored, across from an inn called the Sodden Sailor. You quickly find your way, pushing through the crowd on the Docks, and arrive at the No Return. Before you can make your approach, though, Shaggy barks loudly just as Vulf sees some kind of motion from the roof of the Sodden Sailor.

Map updated!

Surprise Round (bold may take a single move or standard action)
Markus
Vulf
Ambush!
Seebonickk
Sylvester (Shaggy)
Theron

Difficult terrain: the crowds of sailors and dockworkers make the entire dock difficult terrain

"Look there! A pair of halfling archers perched atop the Sodden Sailor!" cries Vulf as he points them out. "And four more halflings crouched behind crates and barrels nearby. No doubt, they're about to spring an ambush!"

Reciting a prayer of the forge, Vulf summons a war hammer made of force, which he directs to bash one of the archers!
[ooc]Casting spiritual weapon

Spiritual weapon (war hammer) v archer red: 1d20 + 2 + 4 ⇒ (13) + 2 + 4 = 19
Damage (B): 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

Sailors and dockworkers alike both look up with the Pathfinders as Vulf cries his warning, moments before the trap is sprung! Even as Vulf summons Torag's hammer to hassle the archers, the crowd begins to rustle and move, not wanting to get caught up in the fray. Vulf's spiritual weapon lands a clear hit, causing that archer to yell in pain.

Both archers train their bows on Vulf, as the others burst forth from hiding and pounce on the Pathfinders; one pair flanking Sylvester and Shaggy, and another pair closing in on Theron. Both arrows miss Vulf wide!

Round 1 (bold may act)
Markus
Vulf
Ambush!
- red (-3 hp)
- orange
- yellow
- green
- blue
- purple
Seebonickk
Sylvester (Shaggy)
Theron

Conditions
Difficult terrain: the crowds of sailors and dockworkers make the entire dock difficult terrain

Get out of the way! Markus yells, shouldering his way through the crowd as he closes with the halfling in the purple shirt. As he closes with the halfling, he punches down on the would-be assassin's head, trying to quickly end the fight.

Attack: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (18) + 5 = 23
Damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5

Move 5' (counts as 10'), attack

Vulf draws his magic war hammer and approaches the nearest foe as he brings it down.
Melee +1 warhammer v green: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (11) + 5 = 16
Damage (B): 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5

Meanwhile his summons weapon continues to strike.
Spiritual weapon (war hammer) v archer red: 1d20 + 2 + 4 ⇒ (10) + 2 + 4 = 16
Damage (B): 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

Markus lands his blow in aid of Theron, but neither Vulf nor his spiritual weapon connect this time.

The pair on the roof continue to focus their attention on Vulf, sending two arrows his way; one makes it through the cleric's armor, and he suddenly feels incredibly exhausted! It seems strange, but right here right now seems like a good time to lay down and get some blessed rest! (Will save from Vulf, please!)

The pair surrounding Sylvester move expertly together, and both deliver calculated strikes that get through the flat-footed gnome's defenses easily.

One of the pair attacking Theron moves to flank with his partner, then both strike the warrior soundly, taking advantage of the sudden surprise of the ambush to deliver expert strikes.

Round 1 (bold may act)
Seebonickk
Sylvester/Shaggy (-13 hp/-0 hp)
Theron (-12 hp, 1 nl)

Round 2 (bold may act)
Markus
Vulf (2 nl) (Will save pending)
Ambush!
- red (-3 hp)
- orange
- yellow
- green
- blue
- purple (-5 hp)
Seebonickk
Sylvester/Shaggy (-13 hp/-0 hp)
Theron (-12 hp, 1 nl)

Conditions
Difficult terrain: the crowds of sailors and dockworkers make the entire dock difficult terrain

Vulf, Will save: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (16) + 7 = 23

[dice=Vulf, Will save]1d20+7

All good; Vulf is not affected and may act normally

I'm gonna make this hurt, idiot! theron spits in ager at the one thug who dared attack him. He tightens his grip on his blade and brings it down with a grunt of exretion.

attack purple, power attack: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (4) + 8 = 121d8 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 4 + 2 = 8

Sylvester grunts in pain as the thugs shank him mercilessly. The small sorcerer directs his dog with his knees to shift away from the two attackers while he draws his wand from a handy pocket and attempts to cure himself.

Shaggy - 5 foot step and total defence.

Drawing a wand (which is a weapon-like object) in easy reach and activating it should not provoke an attack of opportunity.

UMD,CLW: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (11) + 16 = 27

CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

Markus continues his assault against the halfling in the purple shirt, now that the crowd has thinned around them, he's got the halfling sized up better. He launches a big right hook at the halfling, following it up with a quick headbutt.

FOB, Stunning Fist: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 11
Damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8
FOB2: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (13) + 4 = 17
Damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8

Stunning fist 1/3

Vulf goes for another strike with his hammer.
Melee +1 warhammer v green w/flank: 1d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 5 + 2 = 11
Damage (B): 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9

He maintains the force weapon as well.
Spiritual weapon (war hammer) v archer red: 1d20 + 2 + 4 ⇒ (13) + 2 + 4 = 19
Damage (B): 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

Seebonickk tries to maneour past the guards and stabs at the one near him.

"Vulf I can help"

green with flank

Acrobatics: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (16) + 10 = 26

attack: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (17) + 8 = 25

damage with sneak: 3d6 + 1 ⇒ (4, 5, 1) + 1 = 11

Theron tries to back down on the small foe with his blade but is too slow for the nimble foe.

Sylvester tries to escape the ambush that so quickly sprung around him, but the crowded dock makes his retreat difficult and slows Shaggy's movement, opening him up to an attack. Difficult terrain prevents a 5' step, so the movement draws AoO's from both yellow and green; Shaggy takes 11 hp damage. However, the gnome is able to effectively apply his own healing!

Markus distracts his foe with a wide right hook that wasn't ever going to connect, but opens the halfling's defenses for a powerful headbutt!

Vulf does little more than keep his current foe's attention, but his spiritual weapon keeps bashing the archer on the rooftop!

Seebonick tumbles through the melee to get outside the scrum, and is ready to engage from a better position. Difficult terrain doubles movement costs, so it takes a double move action to move that 15' (30' movement cost). Note: Seebonick isn't flanking green from his current position, so wouldn't deal sneak attack damage with that attack.

The ambushers keep up the assault. An arrow strikes Vulf from above--washing the dwarf with another wave of sleepiness--at the same time the halfling in front of him wheels and draws a little blood. Markus and Theron both feel the blades of their short foes as well. Will save pending for Vulf, please

The crowd of dockworkers and sailors continues to disperse; the Pathfinders are just on the cusp of feeling able to move freely! Difficult terrain remains for those acting in Round 2; those acting in Round 3 are not affected by difficult terrain as the crowd disperses.

Round 2 (bold may act)
Seebonickk
Sylvester/Shaggy (-8/47 hp; -11/13 hp)
Theron (-15/31 hp, 1 nl)

Round 3 (bold may act)
Markus (-4/27 hp)
Vulf (2 nl; -6/23 hp) (Will save pending)
Ambush!
- red (-5 hp)
- orange
- yellow
- green
- blue (-8 hp)
- purple (-5 hp)
Seebonickk
Sylvester/Shaggy (-8/47 hp; -11/13 hp)
Theron (-15/31 hp, 1 nl)

Conditions
Difficult terrain: the crowds of sailors and dockworkers make the entire dock difficult terrain through the end of Round 2; those acting in Round 3 can move normally as the crowd clears

Will save: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 7 = 10

That may be enough to knock Vulf out.

Regardless, duration on spiritual weapon is up.

That may be enough to knock Vulf out.

If you're not confident, there's still opportunity to use a reroll if you have one (from a folio, shirt, GM stars, or other source).

Vulf Sorgrim wrote:

That may be enough to knock Vulf out.

If you're not confident, there's still opportunity to use a reroll if you have one (from a folio, shirt, GM stars, or other source).

Very well. Shirt and 2 GM stars.

Vulf brings his hammer down towards his flanked foe.
Melee +1 warhammer v green w/flank: 1d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 5 + 2 = 27
Damage (B): 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 3 = 10
Confirm?: 1d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 5 + 2 = 15
Add Damage (B): 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7

Theron focuses on the purple shirted thug, bringing his blade to bear with a creosscut.

attack: 1d20 + 9 - 1 ⇒ (7) + 9 - 1 = 151d8 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 4 + 2 = 14

Vulf resists the arrow's apparent magic yet again, and delivers a nasty hit in retaliation.

Theron seems out of his normal form, again missing, this time with a shallow crosscut that the halfling ducks under.

Round 2 (bold may act)
Seebonickk
Sylvester/Shaggy (-8/47 hp; -11/13 hp)
Theron (-15/31 hp, 1 nl)

Round 3 (bold may act)
Markus (-4/27 hp)
Vulf (2 nl; -6/23 hp) (Will save pending)
Ambush!
- red (-5 hp)
- orange
- yellow
- green (-17 hp)
- blue (-8 hp)
- purple (-5 hp)
Seebonickk
Sylvester/Shaggy (-8/47 hp; -11/13 hp)
Theron (-15/31 hp, 1 nl)

Conditions
Difficult terrain: the crowds of sailors and dockworkers make the entire dock difficult terrain through the end of Round 2; those acting in Round 3 can move normally as the crowd clears

Focusing himself on the blue halfling, Markus launches a series of quick strikes at the opponent closest to him.

Fob 1: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8
Damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4
Fob 2: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5
Damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7

Seebonickk tries to stab the guy near him.

attack: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (7) + 6 = 13

damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6

Sylvester and Shaggy will wait until the crowd thins (top of round 3) before they attempt their escape. Sylvester then attempts to trigger his wand of healing to cure Shaggy while Shaggy attempts to step to safety.

UMD,CLW: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (11) + 16 = 27

CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

Shaggy - 5 foot step and total defence action.

Markus and Seebonickk both miss on their attacks, and Sylvester waits for a clearing of the crowd to guide Shaggy back again, this time healing the dog when they're clear.

The halflings on the roof send another volley of arrows down at Torag's representative on the docks, while the halfings on the ground expertly reposition on the now empty docks to flank both Seebonickk and Theron.

Vulf takes an arrow to the neck; another wave of exhaustion washes over him. (Another Will save for Vulf!)

Seebonick and Theron both fail to track their flanking foes, and each is hit by one or the other of their flankers.

Now that the dock is clear of sailors and workers, you can hear the catcalls from the No Return, as their crew cheers on the halflings and makes fun of your wounds!

Round 3 (bold may act)
Seebonickk (-4/30 hp; 1 nl)
Theron (-23/31 hp, 1 nl)

Round 4 (bold may act)
Sylvester/Shaggy (-8/47 hp; -7/13 hp)
Markus (-4/27 hp)
Vulf (-12/23 hp; 2 nl) (Will save pending)
Ambush!
- red (-5 hp)
- orange
- yellow
- green (-17 hp)
- blue (-8 hp)
- purple (-5 hp)
Seebonickk (-4/30 hp; 1 nl)
Theron (-23/31 hp, 1 nl)

Conditions
Difficult terrain: the crowds have dispersed! This condition no longer exists

Markus fakes with the headbutt again, instead throwing a hard shot to the body intended to stun his opponent, and snaps a quick kick with his right leg at the halfling's knee.

FOB, Stunning Fist: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (11) + 4 = 15
Damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9
FOB 2: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (16) + 4 = 20
Damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9

If Stunning Fist hits, DC 14 Fortitude save

Seebonickk moves and to stab the guy near him and vulf

attack with flank: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (2) + 8 = 10

damage w sneak: 3d6 + 1 ⇒ (3, 3, 2) + 1 = 9

Vulf tries to stave off sleep.
Will: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (20) + 7 = 27

He continues to bring his hammer down towards his flanked foe.
Melee +1 warhammer v green w/flank: 1d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 5 + 2 = 25
Damage (B): 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5

stand still, you little runts! Theron curses the halflings' ancestry as he swings at the purple shirted thug.

attack: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (4) + 9 = 131d8 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 4 = 12

the dice gods have forsaken me!

Markus again uses his headbutt as a distraction, but the halfling avoids the body blow that follows as well. Unfortunately for him, Markus had that covered, and follows through with a decisive kick to the knee that nearly disables the halfling.

Seebonickk tries to take advantage of Vulf's flank, but can't find the opening he needs.

Vulf, however, makes amble use of Seebonickk's distraction, delivering a blow Torag would be proud of, sending the halfing to the ground.

Theron seems to prefer larger and less nimble foes, as he still can't find any flesh to sink his longsword into.

Round 4 (bold may act)
Sylvester/Shaggy (-8/47 hp; -7/13 hp)
Markus (-4/27 hp)
Vulf (-12/23 hp; 2 nl)
Ambush!
- red (-5 hp)
- orange
- yellow
- green (-23 hp; unconscious, helpless, dying)
- blue (-17 hp)
- purple (-5 hp)
Seebonickk (-4/30 hp; 1 nl)
Theron (-23/31 hp, 1 nl)

Conditions
Difficult terrain: the crowds have dispersed! This condition no longer exists

Sylvester nods as the opponent next to him falls to the ground. He places his wand of healing in a nearby pocket and casts a spell to hopefully knock out the nearest halfling (yellow).

Color Spray Will DC 18 to resist.

In the meanwhile Shaggy maintains his defensive posture (Total Defence action).

Sylvester sends a spray of scintillating colors at the halfling on his opposite side, and the halfling falls to the ground, unconscious (and perhaps worse off than that)!

Catcalls continue to rain down from the No Return, but they have little effect, as none of the remaining halflings are able to draw blood in any way this time around. Something in the winds suddenly seems to be favoring the Pathfinders!

Round 4 (bold may act)
Seebonickk (-4/30 hp; 1 nl)
Theron (-23/31 hp, 1 nl)

Round 5 (bold may act)
Sylvester/Shaggy (-8/47 hp; -7/13 hp)
Markus (-4/27 hp)
Vulf (-12/23 hp; 2 nl)
Ambush!
- red (-5 hp)
- orange
- yellow (unconscious: 3/4 rounds remaining)
- green (-24 hp; unconscious, helpless, dying)
- blue (-17 hp)
- purple (-5 hp)
Seebonickk (-4/30 hp; 1 nl)
Theron (-23/31 hp, 1 nl)

Theron roars in frustration as he swings his blade a the maddeningly nimble thug.

I was going to make it quick...now it's just going to hurt...a lot!

attack, power attack: 1d20 + 9 - 1 ⇒ (19) + 9 - 1 = 271d8 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 4 + 2 = 14

crit: 1d20 + 9 - 1 ⇒ (10) + 9 - 1 = 181d8 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 4 + 2 = 9

wow...I hit...

With one foe down, Vulf moves to bring down one of the other diminutive foes before him.
5 ft. step
Melee +1 warhammer v purple: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (15) + 5 = 20
Damage (B): 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 3 = 11

Theron knocks one halfling to the ground with a swing of his blade that's long overdue.

Vulf, about to strike the same halfling, quickly steps over the prone form and takes out the last remaining halfling on the docks. Redirected Vulf 10' to attack blue instead, as purple went down to Theron's attack.

Round 4 (bold may act)
Seebonickk (-4/30 hp; 1 nl)
Theron (-23/31 hp, 1 nl)

Round 5 (bold may act)
Sylvester/Shaggy (-8/47 hp; -7/13 hp)
Markus (-4/27 hp)
Vulf (-12/23 hp; 2 nl)
Ambush!
- red (-5 hp)
- orange
- yellow (unconscious: 3/4 rounds remaining)
- green (-24 hp; unconscious, helpless, dying)
- blue (-28 hp; unconscious, helpless, dying)
- purple (-28 hp; unconscious, helpless, dying)
Seebonickk (-4/30 hp; 1 nl)
Theron (-23/31 hp, 1 nl)