[Gameday XI] PFS2 3-98 Expedition into Pallid Peril (GM MattMorris) (Inactive)

Game Master ChesterCopperpot

A crowd of drenched Pathfinders is pleased to report that the Sunken Halls is cleared!

A courier arrives bearing a message: “All agents are to report back to base camp.”

Once the remaining teams have returned to camp, Venture-Captain Luna Aldred calls the Pathfinders together, “With everyone’s work, we’ve uncovered two new areas in the ruins. One follows an old caravan route through the mountain, while the other goes through an abandoned temple. Choose whichever route you prefer, but keep your eyes peeled, as we’re getting closer to Raseri Kanton. However, the Aspis Consortium is closing in. We’ll return to the ruins tomorrow and beat those snakes to the city. Rest up tonight and prepare for a long day tomorrow.”

Table GMs, begin Act 2.

A team of fellow Pathfinders meet you coming from farther into the Sunken Halls. They tell you that they've finished cataloging the area, and that your special expertise will be needed to explore the next bit--but first, a rest.

You return to base and rest for the night. Phosphorooo take a Hero Point.

In the morning, you head out toward the temple. This area once served as a religious site for the dwarves.

This area is dark unless otherwise stated, as it is far below the surface and any lighting system was destroyed ages ago. Unless otherwise stated, the ceilings are 10 feet high. The structure is made of worked stone.

Something has torn the stone tiles from this room, exposing red-streaked white soil beneath. Sections of the wall have collapsed or been torn apart, changing the room from the typical, straight lines of worked stone to a more organic shape almost like that of a skull. A sickly green altar radiates light from a fire etched into it.

Two twisted creatures lurk in the room, intent on destroying any intruders.

~+~Combat Round 1~+~
Phosporoo
H1
Judge Ungarz
Drogo
Mandower
H3
H2
Itka
Ortus

Map

"Ugh - Droskar..."

what skill for recall knowledge about creatures???

what skill for recall knowledge about creatures???

I'd bet Religion, based on how the tokens look.

You could do what I did & list your RK Skill values in your profile.
Then you can just tell the GM you want to RK & the numbers are there for the GM to make those secret checks.

Yes, it's Religion.

i delay to mandower

One of the misshapen creatures advances on Itka and attempts to bite and claw at her.

jaws: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (16) + 16 = 32 for piercing: 3d6 + 6 ⇒ (1, 2, 1) + 6 = 10
claws: 1d20 + 16 - 4 ⇒ (11) + 16 - 4 = 23 for slashing: 2d6 + 6 ⇒ (1, 1) + 6 = 8

The monster's attacks open gaping wounds!
Itka, please attempt a DC 23 Fortitude save. On failure, you take a -1 penalty to Charisma-based checks.

~+~Combat Round 1~+~
H1
Judge Ungarz
Drogo
Phosporoo
Mandower
H3
H2
Itka (-28)
Ortus

Map

Springing into action, Daphnaie moves to the other side of the hideous demon attacking Itka.

Drogo gives his most menacing gaze into the depths of Demon's eyes, distracting it while Daphnaie strikes from the other side.

Demoralize H1: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (15) + 15 = 30

Acidic Thorn H1: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (10) + 15 = 25
Acid Damage: 2d6 + 3 ⇒ (2, 1) + 3 = 6

Finally, Drogo shields his eidolon from the upcoming demon onslaught.

◆ Tandem Movement
◆ Act Together
- Drogo demoralizes H1
- Daphnaie strikes H1 (FF and possibly frightened)
◆ Protect Companion

The Judge sizes up the situation & decides that it's time for a Lightning Bolt at H2 & H3.
L Bolt DC 21 Reflex on H2 & H3: 4d12 ⇒ (4, 2, 5, 9) = 20

He then takes a moment to Recall Knowledge on these entities

Religion: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (4) + 10 = 14

DC 23 Fortitude save: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (17) + 12 = 29

◆ True Strike
◆◆ Cast a Spell on H1

Searing ligth: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (6) + 11 = 17
Searing ligth: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (13) + 11 = 24
damage fire: 5d6 + 6 ⇒ (2, 2, 4, 6, 6) + 6 = 26damage good if fiend: 5d6 ⇒ (6, 1, 3, 2, 5) = 17

Drogo proves very frightening, and his companion stabs the demon. Phosporooo follows up with a blast that seems particularly effective.

Meanwhile, Judge Ungarz arcs electricity through the room.
H2: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (8) + 11 = 19
H3: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (15) + 11 = 26

~+~Combat Round 1~+~
H1 (-54, frightened 2)
Judge Ungarz
Drogo
Phosporoo
Mandower
H3 (-10)
H2 (-20)
Itka (-28)
Ortus

Map]

First action rage
Second action and third action, sudden charge feat as he attacks h2 with his glaive hit: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (17) + 15 = 32 dmg: 2d8 + 8 ⇒ (3, 4) + 8 = 15 slashing dmg, last 4 is poison if it matters.

Mandower charges in and critically hits one of the demons!

His target retaliates, attacking with jaws and claws.
jaws: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (1) + 16 = 17 for piercing: 3d6 + 6 ⇒ (3, 2, 6) + 6 = 17
claws: 1d20 + 16 - 4 ⇒ (18) + 16 - 4 = 30 for slashing: 2d6 + 6 ⇒ (6, 3) + 6 = 15
claws: 1d20 + 16 - 8 ⇒ (5) + 16 - 8 = 13 for slashing: 2d6 + 6 ⇒ (1, 3) + 6 = 10

The remaining demon circles around and tries to take his own bite out of the dwarf.
jaws: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (9) + 16 = 25 for piercing: 3d6 + 6 ⇒ (1, 6, 3) + 6 = 16

Each fiend scores one hit!
Mandower, please attempt a DC 23 Fortitude save. On failure, you take a -1 penalty to Charisma-based checks.

~+~Combat Round 1~+~
H1 (-54, frightened 2)
Judge Ungarz
Drogo
Phosporoo
Mandower (-31)
H3 (-10)
H2 (-50)
Itka (-28)
Ortus

Map

Reeling from the sudden, vicious attack, Itka stumbles to the back of the group and casts Guidance on Ortus and Judge Ungarz.

Ortus and Judge Ungarz both get +1 to one attack roll, damage roll, or saving throws vs. fear for 1 round.

◆ Stride, ◆ Cast a spell, ◆ Cast a spell

You do not seem of this world. Ortus says to the vile creature that struck Itka. So go back to the one you emerged from.

◆ Exploit Vulnerability Esoteric Lore v H1: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (3) + 13 = 16

The orc drags his javelin on the ground for a second to get a bit of dirt on it, then throws it at the creature. He's unable to tell at the moment exactly what most repels the beast, but focuses to make the bit of earth push back the Droskaran abomination. Failure so would just apply the Personal Antithesis of weakness 4 to this.

◆ Strike v H1Attack: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (9) + 14 = 23 for Piercing, magic: 2d6 + 6 ⇒ (2, 3) + 6 = 11

◆ Strike v H1 (H3 if 1 dropped from above, though subtract another 2 from this attack then, and no Antithesis weakness)Attack: 1d20 + 14 - 5 ⇒ (20) + 14 - 5 = 29 for Piercing, magic: 2d6 + 6 ⇒ (1, 3) + 6 = 10

Itka bolsters her teammates, and Ortus's two attacks combine to take out one of the monsters!

~+~Combat Round 2~+~
H1
Judge Ungarz
Drogo
Phosporoo
Mandower (-31)
H3 (-10)
H2 (-50)
Itka (-28)
Ortus

Map

A jolt of electricity reaches across the room to zap the remaining two demons, as Daphnaie rushes across the room to strike the closest one.

Electric Arc DC22: 3d4 + 4 ⇒ (1, 2, 2) + 4 = 9

Acidic Thorn: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (11) + 15 = 26
Acid Damage: 2d6 + 3 ⇒ (2, 4) + 3 = 9

◆◆ Act Together
- Drogo casts electric arc @H2 & H3, DC22 Reflex
- Daphnaie strides
◆Daphnaie strikes H3

Judge Ungarz moves deeper into the room, casting an electric arc on the two demons.

Electric Arc DC21 reflex: 3d4 + 4 ⇒ (3, 3, 2) + 4 = 12

Phosporoo moves near Ungarz and send another electric arc

Electric Arc DC21 Reflex: 3d4 + 4 ⇒ (4, 1, 4) + 4 = 13

I just read that I critically hit the demon last round, my weapon had deadly d8
When I raged I gained 10 temporary hit points, so I'm down 21 as I lost those first
deadly dice: 1d8 ⇒ 1
fort: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (15) + 14 = 29
now that that's solve I will attack h2 three times or until dead hit: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (3) + 15 = 18 dmg: 2d8 + 8 ⇒ (8, 4) + 8 = 20
hit: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (12) + 10 = 22 dmg: 2d8 + 8 ⇒ (7, 6) + 8 = 21
hit: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (17) + 5 = 22 dmg: 2d8 + 8 ⇒ (2, 4) + 8 = 14

Drogo
Reflex H2: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (4) + 11 = 15
Reflex H3: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (8) + 11 = 19

Ungarz
Reflex H2: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (11) + 11 = 22
Reflex H3: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (1) + 11 = 12

Phosporooo
Reflex H2: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (9) + 11 = 20
Reflex H3: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (8) + 11 = 19

Lightning crackles through the room, and in the distraction Daphnaie stabs one of the demons.

Meanwhile, Mandower's first attack misses, but his second takes out one of the demons. His third attack takes a decent chunk out of the remaining foe.

Undaunted, it attacks back!
jaws: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (5) + 16 = 21 for piercing: 3d6 + 6 ⇒ (2, 3, 5) + 6 = 16
claws: 1d20 + 16 - 4 ⇒ (10) + 16 - 4 = 22 for slashing: 2d6 + 6 ⇒ (5, 5) + 6 = 16
claws: 1d20 + 16 - 8 ⇒ (20) + 16 - 8 = 28 for slashing: 2d6 + 6 ⇒ (1, 6) + 6 = 13

It's claw hits a soft spot!

~+~Combat Round 3~+~
Judge Ungarz
Drogo
Phosporoo
Mandower (-47)
H3 (-67)
H2
Itka (-28)
Ortus

Map

Ortus Strides closer to the remaining creature. The orc tries to see if its reflection holds any hidden clues, but remains befuddled by the beast's true nature. Still, he hurls his javelin at it to send it back anyway.

Exploit Vulnerability Esoteric Lore: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (3) + 13 = 16

Strike Attack: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (3) + 14 = 17 for Piercing, magic: 2d6 + 6 ⇒ (2, 4) + 6 = 12

Noting that there's only one foe left and it looks like victory is near, Itka takes a moment to cast Guidance on Mandower, then sighs deeply as she casts Moth's Supper. Delicate black butterflies and death's-head hawkmoths flutter from her mouth to land on the bleeding corpses.

Mandower gets +1 to one attack roll, Perception check, saving throw, or skill check for 1 round.

◆ Cast a spell, ◆◆ Cast a spell

Ortus misses his attack, and Itka guides Mandower.

~+~Combat Round 3~+~
Judge Ungarz
Drogo
Phosporoo
Mandower (-47)
H3 (-67)
Itka (-28)
Ortus

Map

Drogo gives a nod to Ikta, seeing she's seen the safety that being in the back brings. Staying in his safe place, Drogo empowers Daphnaie to do all the work.

She glides to the other side of the demon and whispers "Aren't I just the prettiest", as she slides her thorn through it's back.

Acidic Thorn: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (12) + 15 = 27
Acid Damage: 2d6 + 3 + 4 ⇒ (1, 2) + 3 + 4 = 10

Slashing Vine: 1d20 + 15 - 4 ⇒ (13) + 15 - 4 = 24
Slashing Damage: 2d6 + 3 + 4 ⇒ (5, 2) + 3 + 4 = 14

◆ Act Together
- Drogo casts Boost Eidolon
- Daphnaie strides
◆ Daphnaie strikes
◆ Daphnaie strikes

Moving adjacent to the alter, the Judge spends time examining it.
He knows full well that Mandower & Daphnaie have the final demon well in hand.

Fellow Pathfinder Society agents have thinned out the dangers of the mountain.
The Creatures Abated condition is now in effect for Act 2.

Daphnaie will never get a reply from the demon, as her second strike ends its existence.

With little else of interest in the altar room, you push on.

In the next chamber, Five stone columns form a line through the center of the room. The once-intricate details on the columns are now dust that coats the ground.

Mandowar and Ortus realize that the columns have been trapped!

There are 5 trapped columns. For each one, DC 24 Crafting (trained) to stabilize the column, DC 27 Athletics to push the column back into place.

Also, you can take a 10 minute rest for healing after the altar room encounter.

Mandower will try to push the column back into place, or at least one of them athletics: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (8) + 14 = 22

After feasting on the blood of the fallen, the butterflies and moths flutter back to land all over Itka, whispering their secrets to her and healing some of her wounds.

This'll happen every 10 minutes.

Wounds healed: 2d4 ⇒ (1, 3) = 4

Both Drogo and Daphnaie pull out their healers tools and try to patch up the wounded.

Daphnaie DC20 for Ikta (E): 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (3) + 11 = 14
Drogo's DC20 for Mandower (E): 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (4) + 12 = 16

Apparently they are both still distracted from the battle. :(

Moth's Supper extra healing is only triggered on the first successful Treat Wounds.

"Hmp. I'll use these." Itka produces two potions and downs them unceremoniously.

Lesser healing potion: 2d8 + 5 ⇒ (2, 6) + 5 = 13
minor healing potion: 1d8 ⇒ 4

The column teeters and falls on Mandower.

Bludgeoning: 4d8 + 14 ⇒ (8, 6, 8, 8) + 14 = 44
Reflex vs DC 21: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (6) + 10 = 16
Feel free to re-roll if you want to use a hero point.

There are 4 columns remaining.

Gods! Ortus says as Mandower get crashed down on. And you're the brawniest of us too.

He looks down the hall. Do we think they could be shoved over from a distance if struck with enough force? Or a path found between them?

Not really seeing the column placement on a map/slides, but while Ortus has a bit of Athletics himself, if we try and 'fix' these traps I'm predicting a lot of pain in the future. Any thoughts on ideas we might be able to trigger them remotely team?

Yeah, this is more of a theater of the mind thing. I'm into creative solutions.

"This seems a lot more like an engineering problem than an Architectural one opines the Judge as he ponders how best to approach a column.

He'll try crafting a solution.
Crafting to negate shoddy Droskar traps: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (6) + 11 = 17

(He'll Hero Point if he fails)

Crafting to negate shoddy Droskar traps: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (13) + 11 = 24

Got it on the hero point. 3 columns remain.

Drogo casts guidance on Daphnaie, and anyone else who could benefit from if.

Daphnaie spends a few seconds stretching, approaches a pillar, and gives it a good push.

Athletics: 1d20 + 11 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 11 + 1 = 20

Feeling no movement, she digs deep for one more try.

Hero Point Athletics: 1d20 + 11 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 11 + 1 = 29

"Hmp. These skinny arms won't be much use. I might be able to use Mage Hand or Telekinetic Projectile to knock them down without anyone getting crushed. Hmp. They may only tickle those columns, though." Itka glares at the offending columns.

Two columns left. Anyone can try to stabilize them. We're not in rounds.

Unless someone is skilled in Engineering Lore, I don't see a really good means of combining our efforts.

I could use some Guidance.

Once he's gained it, he'll move to another column, to try & shore up its base.

Blasted Droskar slackmanship: 1d20 + 11 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 11 + 1 = 21

(Here goes nothing - fingers crossed.)

Another attempt athletics: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (7) + 14 = 21

The final two columns fall on Ungarz & Mandower.

bludgeoning (Ungarz): 4d8 + 14 ⇒ (5, 1, 8, 6) + 14 = 34
Reflex: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (17) + 11 = 28

bludgeoning (Mandower): 4d8 + 14 ⇒ (1, 1, 6, 4) + 14 = 26
Reflex: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (11) + 10 = 21

You take some damage, but at least the hall is safer for anyone following you.

17 to Ungarz, 13 to Mandower

"Blasted shoddy workmanship. The Droskarites will call them 'Traps', but it's just shoddy work all around."

After dusting the debris off, he sets to work trying to patch his bruises.
healing extra 2d8 on a crit: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (11) + 10 = 212d8 ⇒ (4, 5) = 92d8 ⇒ (1, 7) = 8

Most of this room is taken up by an open mass grave filled with bones. A statue of a young dwarf woman with long braids and a falcon on her shoulder watches over the room, but the statue’s face has been utterly destroyed.

~+~Combat Round 1~+~
Phosporoo
Judge Ungarz
C1
C2
Drogo
Itka
Mandower
Ortus
1
2

Map

Delayed some enemies to have better initiative blocks. The trough in the center is full of ancient dwarven remains and is difficult terrian.

Venture-Captain Luna’s voice fills the mind of key agents, allowing them to disseminate her latest orders.
“Agents, the way to Raseri Kanton is clear. Hurry here—the Aspis are on their way!”
Table GMs, you have 5 minutes (2 days) to complete your current encounter.

Earlier, in the room with the columns (I assume we spent at least 10 or 15 minutes there.

Moth's Supper healing 2/6: 2d4 ⇒ (4, 2) = 6
That brings her up to 52/53 HP.

Drogo and Daphnaie try their hands again at dc20 treat wounds on the two most wounded folks in the party (Ungarz & Mandower I think).

Daphnaie's Medicine (E) @Ungarz: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (2) + 11 = 13
Treat Wounds @Ungarz: 2d8 + 10 ⇒ (8, 3) + 10 = 21

"Hmph! Why won't the thingy over here stick to the flibbity bit over there?", she screams in frustration.

Drogo uses assurance to make the dc20 medicine check.
Treat Wounds @Mandower: 2d8 + 10 ⇒ (8, 2) + 10 = 20