Male CG Ysoki Biotechnician Biohacker 3 | SP 18/16 HP 20/20 | RP 5/5 | EAC 15; KAC 16| Fort +3; Ref +3; Will +3 | Init: +2 | Perc: +9, SM: +8 | Speed 30ft | Active conditions: None.
As Keskodai is handing the potion over Bonkers says "Save that, I can take care of that last little bit...
He checks his custom microlab and pulls out a salve for one spot and a quick injection for the general pain...
Field Dressing:
As a standard action, you can use your custom microlab to quickly render medical aid to an adjacent willing or unconscious creature. If you are an instinctive biohacker, the target regains a number of Stamina Points equal to your key ability score modifier. If you are a studious biohacker, the target regains a number of Hit Points equal to your key ability score modifier. So.... that'll give you HP back and you can save the potion for later if needed. :)
Male CG Ysoki Biotechnician Biohacker 3 | SP 18/16 HP 20/20 | RP 5/5 | EAC 15; KAC 16| Fort +3; Ref +3; Will +3 | Init: +2 | Perc: +9, SM: +8 | Speed 30ft | Active conditions: None.
And in the here and now:
Bonkers watches the pillar and it's spitting out of minions with a scientific eye.
"Now THAT reeks of bad science. I'll see if I can turn it off. Keep those things attention!"
Ge takes off around the back way, as quietly as he can, hoping the intervening buildings will help.
stealth:1d20 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10
Bonkers and Dorm start to try to sneak past the enemy, one with noticeably more success at not being noticed than the other.
Meanwhile Argiss takes his bond partner's request to heart and provides himself as a distraction.
Round 1 the Bold may act.
You can use Mysticism or Physical Science to deal with the Earthen Pillar, but you must be adjacent to it. You can also just destroy it.
We are on Slide 2. Please start in the white dotted box.
Earth Pillar and Minions
Dorm
Irres
Hagitha
Argis
Bonkers
Keskodai
It hits Hagitha square but also splashes Argiss and misses Dorm.
Round 2 the Bold may act.
You can use Mysticism or Physical Science to deal with the Earthen Pillar, but you must be adjacent to it. You can also just destroy it.
We are on Slide 2. Please start in the white dotted box.
Earth Pillar and Minions
Dorm
Irres
Hagitha -9
Argis -6
Bonkers-11
Keskodai
"I definitely felt that before. It wasn't pleasant."[b]
Now
[b]"My antics often get me into trouble but when I want it...they ignore me for the small furred one. Coming!"
For a moment the ridges on Argiss' brows furrow as he is lost in thought but his body moves him closer to ensure the other members aren't in too much trouble.
Keskodai takes the opportunity to get closer to the earthen pillar. "This thing is mysterious, maybe I can take care of this while you all keep distracting those hostile creatures, what do you think?"
Bot-in-Hagitha-Skin follows Irres' approach and goes with the straightforward method.
attack:1d20 + 8 ⇒ (10) + 8 = 18 damage:1d8 ⇒ 3
Perception:1d20 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10
The elemental is almost fooled by Dorm's sneakiness, but not quite and, since he's threatening the pillar (and Bonkers completely missed), it follows and attacks him.
Round 2 the Bold may act.
You can use Mysticism or Physical Science to deal with the Earthen Pillar, but you must be adjacent to it. You can also just destroy it.
We are on Slide 2. Please start in the white dotted box.
Earth Pillar and Minions Pillar -9
Dorm -16
Irres -5
Hagitha -9
Argis -6
Bonkers-19
Keskodai
After Irres hits it again, the pillar of earth isn't looking so good.
Round 3 the Bold may act.
You can use Mysticism or Physical Science to deal with the Earthen Pillar, but you must be adjacent to it. You can also just destroy it.
We are on Slide 2.
Earth Pillar and Minions Pillar -16
Dorm -16
Irres -5
Hagitha -9
Argis -6
Bonkers-19
Keskodai
"Breaking it? If a solution works, it isn't crazy...but I want to see how this thing works." Argiss says moving up to stop the pillar with any knowledge he can recall.
Keskodai begins to sense whatever is magical inside the earthen pillar, trying to manipulate whatever way he can. He then gets closer to Dorm but staying adjacent to the earthen pillar.
With Dorm's mental guidance, Argiss is able to investigate the pillar and dispel some of it's energy effectively. Keskodai takes a more esoteric approach but is just as successful. Though in no may diminished in it's threat, the pillar is close to toppling.
Round 3 the Bold may act.
You can use Mysticism or Physical Science to deal with the Earthen Pillar, but you must be adjacent to it. You can also just destroy it.
We are on Slide 2.
Earth Pillar and Minions Pillar -16 2 successes
Dorm -16
Irres -5
Hagitha -9
Argis -6
Bonkers-19
Keskodai
Round 4 the Bold may act.
If you hurry, you may be able to take the elemental out before the event closes!
Earth Elemental -4
Dorm -24 (unconscious)
Irres -5
Hagitha -9
Argis -6
Bonkers-19
Keskodai
After what seems like hours of frantic defense, the tide of planar energy finally, mercifully recedes. As the last sounds of chaos recedes and peace returns to the Starfinder camp, Bennock asks the surviving agents to gather in the central clearing.
“Great job, everyone! The extraplanar energy levels are dropping fast. The monitoring team says the planar energy is finally diffusing into the planet, which should prevent another buildup like today’s.”
Bennock’s comm unit chimes to indicate an incoming message, but he ignores it to continue his speech. “I can’t tell you how proud of this group I am. When things got tough you all stepped up in a big way, just like you have since we first landed on this planet...well, I say ‘landed,’” he adds with a grin and some air quotes. “I don’t know how long it will be before the Society can come get us, but I know that with you all here, working together and watching out for each other like you did today, we’ll be just fine.”
Before Bennock can continue, his comm unit chimes again, and then again. He rolls his eyes, apologizes, and pulls it from his pocket. He stares at it for a long moment, then looks up at the assembled Starfinders once more as a wide grin spreads across his face. “Scratch that. I do know how long it will be! A dozen Starfinder ships just arrived in system! They’ll be here in a couple days with supplies, reinforcements, and, most importantly, a ticket home!”
The crowd burst into a cheer, which quickly swells to and echoes throughout the camp! Jubilant Starfinders celebrate in a dozen different ways. Some share long-hoarded food or beverages rescued from their crashed ships, others bursting into song and dance in dozens of different styles. Some even rush to begin packing, eager to be ready to leave the moment the convoy makes orbit.
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The next few days pass quickly as Starfinders celebrate and prepare to depart. On the day the Starfinder flotilla is due to arrive in orbit, Bennock asks the camp to assemble one last time.
“I’ve been in contact with the fleet, and they’ve been able to tell me a little bit about what’s been happening in the wider galaxy. It seems we weren’t the only ones to have Drift troubles a few months ago. In fact, it sounds like the Drift itself crashed, and hurled out just about everyone traveling through it across the whole galaxy all at once! Some clever folks finally got some measure of Drift travel working again after a while. I’m sure you can read all about it on the way home.”
Bennock pauses to look fondly around the camp. “I know this place wasn’t what any of us had in mind when we set out on this trip, but honestly, it’s grown on me a bit.” He turns his attention back to the assembled Starfinders. “I can’t speak for anyone else, but this place and all of us here together...it’s been more than just a place to weather the storm. It’s been home.”
After one last glance around the camp, he claps his hands and grins. “Now, who’s ready to get out of here?”
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The journey home through the partially-restored Drift is anything but uneventful. Power to ships’ drift engines fluctuates erratically, making the trip far longer than normal. At one point, the ships of the convoy experience a strange magnetic field and turbulence from an unknown source. Later, a portal to the plane of fire opens suddenly, far too close for comfort!
Eventually, though, despite many close calls and harrowing moments, the whole convoy arrives back at Absalom Station. Grateful Starfinders–and your new Weydanite friends–eagerly disembark. Drift travel may not be safe and reliable as it once was right now, but for today at least, your journey is at an end!
That’s the end of the adventure! Thank you everyone for playing, and a huge thank you to all of our table GMs whose hard work is what makes a special like this happen. Also, thanks to our intrepid backup GMs, a crucial and sometimes overlooked role in making a PbP special possible.
Table GMs, please report your tables in a timely manner and close out your tables when you’re done.
"DORM...Ah yes, he has a pulse. He is a tough one, let me just poke him a few times with this and he will be right back up." Argiss says as he uses his auto-injector to get Dorm awake again.
He shakes him lightly, "Your passion for examining the attack patterns of new creatures is admirable but perhaps it is time for a break."
