PF1 3-01 The Frostfur Captives (Inactive)

Game Master Eric Parker 82

I'm not getting into this thing, go to hell. Khon'Ur frowns at the hut (this is not addressed to anyone in particular).

Instead, he carefully looks around at what else is dangerous or useful in the clearing.
Perception: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (16) + 9 = 25

The kobold maw turns upwards in what seems to be a smile upon hearing Khon'Ur. "Let's burn that chicken hut!"

Khon'Ur uncovers a piece of pale blue quartz inside the chest of the defeated doll, carved into the shape of an intricate snowflake.

At this point there are two Knowledge(Arcana) checks outstanding.

There doesn't appear to be anything else of interest in this particular area.

Aye, that's the spirit! Dwarf nods to Kaidynn and gives the crystals to arcanists to let them sort it out further

Know arcana, Doll: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (10) + 5 = 15
Know Arcana, pale quartz: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10

Erhun takes a few moments to study both the doll and the pale quartz inside its chest

Erhun looks at the doll and the Pale blue quartz but can't decipher the arcane energies surrounding them, although the Pale blue quartz appears to be a pretty valuable art piece.

I'l have the next section set up later today. In the meantime, if anyone else has Arcana and wants to look at these items, they are welcome to.

Isandra has no studies of the Arcane sadly.

She will move out and return to the goblins to ensure them everything is alright and get them ready to move as soon as they are able.

Wow, didn't realize I missed out on arcana and took spellcraft instead. Guess I'll fix that next level.

Naomi takes the crystal and hides it in her pack for later identification, unless someone else wants to id it.

She otherwise scouts around inside and outside the hut. She also makes sure there is plenty if room so the fire won't spread when he burns the house down.

The party has now left Irrisen behind and crossed into the easternmost region of the Lands of the Linnorm Kings, a barren and well defended land called Hagreach. You should expect no more trouble as the castellan has given his blessing for you to escort your captives to the extraction team. The map indicates a Blackraven way station along the trackless route to Trollheim where your party may rest and recuperate before the last leg of their journey.

The woods open to a clearing where a large, grass-covered mound, like a small oblong hill, dominates the area. A stout wooden door is set directly into the side of the mound, while a thin trail of smoke rises from the very top. Immediately to the south is a wooden horse stable, all of its doors closed.

A Man emerges to greet you.
Hail Pathfinders, I am Enrik Ironjaw. The castellan of the Blackravens told me you were coming. Let me show you a place to secure your prisoners while we have some food and drink before the next leg of your journey.

New Slide 2 with Map, very big map so the squares are very small.

Does my dog seem uneasy?

Eyeing the sealed up stalls. "No horses today? Are we still that far from any regular traffic?"

This place is rather far off the beaten path. Woda and I have our horses in there, but we closed the doors to keep the wind out.

Naomi, there is nothing unnatural here, and I don't that your dog has any kind of Sense Motive. Is there some sort of sense or skill I am missing?

Dogs have, or should have, scent. Dogs as animals tend to be more in tune with things that are unknown or threats (Teak is a guard dog and thus combat trained, which definitely helps in the threat detection area, at least narratively speaking). They don't get as distracted or blinded by logic, reason, and self-deception as people and can sense a person's energy in a way the people are blind to. That is largely my personal experience with real dogs of course, but on a mechanical level at least, if dogs don't have scent then some dev screwed up big time. And the scent feature is the only thing I'm actually expecting to come into play, though the rest would be cool to see. :)

Naomi quirks an eyebrow at the response but simply moves on to introductions, gesturing to everyone in turn with their name, including the goblins, though she leaves them for last.

Isandra keeps her cannibal kindergartners goblins close, and whispers to the others. "Something is off. I think he's bluffing."

"Oh, they have been behaving actually pretty well. They even warned us about one of the Witches' many minions. Don't worry, I can keep an eye on them. Is there anything we can help here? We have a way of solving problems."

Did we get any description of the person we were supposed to hand the goblins over? Better not eat anything and stall to look around?

Isandra, according to your instructions, you handoff point is near the city of Trollheim. You didn't get any information about anyone meeting you here. I'll assume the other question is to the party.

Don't you want to have them out from underfoot and have a decent meal before you move on? I am sure you could use a hot meal.

Enrik moves toward the door to the longhouse, motioning for you to follow.

Egavreis follows, keeping his knives close to hand but hidden.

Sleight of Hand: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (6) + 9 = 15

Enrik turns to see if you are following. Well come on. Your food will get cold if you dawdle out here.

Aye! Finally, a little grub and booze and we can get rid of these chattering bastards for a while!

We were told to hide our presence until we got to our destination. I think this is a trap she whispers to the others. She will insist of keeping the goblins close and don't eat anything.

Well come on inside then. Enrik booms as he heads into the door to the longhouse.

Since no one is overtly objecting, I will go ahead and move you to the door into the longhouse.

As you move in the door, you can see the kitchen in front of you, due South (you came from the North) The remnants of today’s meal lie strewn about, as though someone shirked his duty to clean up after cooking.

To your left (East) you see Barracks. Modest two-tiered bunks fill the room.

Khon'Ur walks inside and sits down at the table - of course at the head of the table. Hey, owners, bring a beer, my throat is dry!

Isandra ushers the goblins inside but waits at the entry of the barracks and the dinning room. She wants to let a few more of us ahead and then move the goblins in the middle of them for protection.

"Ah, seems like we interrupted your meals, apologies. If you don't have enough food for the goblins, we have rations for them."

Can Isandra tell if there are more people inside? Anything that would give them away as Shadow Lodge agents?

perception: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (6) + 9 = 15

Isandra can see that it looks like there are more dishes in the kitchen than one person would use, unless it was over several days. You might guess three people, plus or minus? Nothing that screams Shadow Lodge

Enrik responds to Khon'Ur's request: Yes, Yes, let us get your Goblin charges secured, then we will all have a nice meal and some beer.

Bring the Goblins this way, and we can secure them in our storage room.

He starts to lead you down a long hallway lined with trophies of years of battle between the Blackravens and the monstrous armies of Irrisen.

"My apologies, but the goblins stay here with us. They are in our charge. It's important they don't leave our sight. As I said, they have behaved just fine, helped even. If you wish to eat first, please, go ahead, I understand. I'll wait with them here then take our turn by the entry."

She looks back at the rest of group hoping they can back her up.

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (13) + 5 = 18

Sense motive: 1d20 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 5 + 1 = 14

Secure from what? They are our responsability, as she said. They won't cause any trouble

Holy cow! That place is massive! That's basically a castle. Super expensive. Are we really supposed to think one guy, or even three are legitimately here by themselves? This is sized like a high noble's estate.

Naomi follows behind the goblins, keeping another set of eyes on them, while also staying out of the way.

Enrik looks disappointed for a moment, then sets his strong jaw and furrows his brow. “Freyr Darkwine is no king,” he says. “It is not for him to erase a weregild of a thousand years to convenience the Pathfinders. Kill us all if you must, but you’ll not drag us before his justice. Those goblins will die like the monsters they are!”

I took the liberty of moving the rest of the party up to their usual marching order.

Initiative Round 1
Bold may act

Isandra
Blackraven Warrior (Red) I went ahead and moved him as he is far away.
Khon'Ur
Enrik Ironjaw (Black)
Naomi Hiddenleaf
Egavreis
Erhun Gabarris
Kaidynn
Blackraven Warrior (Blue)
Blackraven Cleric (Green)

And what, ye won't bring me a drink? Aye, I see. Dwarf gets up from the table and puts on his shield. I'd kill those bloody green freaks myself, but I get paid for something else. So yes, we're going to kill all of ye guys! Bhaha!

(move and move - get up and put on a shield)

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Isandra gives a confused double take at the man. "Who is Freyr-? What-?"

And instincts kick in. "Take cover under there!" She orders the goblins to move under/behind the bed to use it as cover and as she calls the Fire of Sarenrae to dissuade the man from engaging with them.

Firebolt ranged touch attack: 1d20 ⇒ 5
Fire dmg: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7

"Ser Enrik, The Dawnflower gives all willing people a chance to leave their wicked ways behind and better themselves. I can see these goblins have started that path! There's still time to stop this!"

Isandra's Flaming magic misses Enrik.

Enrik moves toward the Goblins, drawing his battleaxe as he moves. He has to double move to get where he ends up,

Khon'Ur and Isandra definitely get an Attack of Opportunity (AoO) as he tries to move toward the Goblins. I illustrated his path, and if any of the others he moves past have Combat Reflexes and can AoO before you act, you can take an AoO as well.

Enrik says Freyr Darkwine is the head of the Blackravens, and he has sold us out to the Pathfinders, allowing you to bring these filthy Goblins through our lands.

Initiative Round 1
Bold may act

Isandra
Blackraven Warrior (Red)
Khon'Ur
Enrik Ironjaw (Black)
Naomi Hiddenleaf
Egavreis
Erhun Gabarris
Kaidynn
Blackraven Warrior (Blue)
Blackraven Cleric (Green)

All those who failed secret Sense Motive check (like Khon'Ur) really entered the house with a drawn weapon in hands? I think my character sat down just to drink at the table... Hmm... However, he has already put on a shield so he can hit with it.

Light Steel Shield: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 2 = 181d6 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8

Khon'Ur thrusts the man right in the face with a shield, catching the momentum from his movement so that his own blow becomes stronger. Not so fast, buddy. I'm still waiting my beer!

Some of us are just always ready to stab people.

Egavreis looks to Naomi, poised to move either direction based on her actions (i.e. does she set up a flank).

> Some of us are just always ready to stab people.
Hah, brilliant! You made me laugh. I cannot dispute this in any way at all, because I understand it with all my heart .)

Isandra panics a bit seeing the man moving towards the goblins.

Mwk cold iron scimitar: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 2 = 12
Slashing dmg: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

GM if the goblins are brought to negative numbers will you let us use Stabilize/Heal? If so, Isandra will probably hold her next action to make sure channel energy is available to keep them alive.

I will definitely let you take whatever steps you need to to keep the Goblins alive. Stabilize/Heal and tracking negative HP to negative Con is definitely on the table. I will tell you Khon'Ur hit him hard with that shield bash. Khon'Ur's comment was right though. I don't think most of you would have had weapons out, and those of you without a BAB of 1 can't draw them while moving.

I love that Egavreis is just always ready to stab people. I think that is why people think of the society as murder hobos, but that isn't always bad.

"Fools! these goblin thralls have no information! only I, their leader, has the secret knowledge your masters seek to eradicate! muhahahahaha! you have been duped! kill the useless goblins, for all I care, while I escape with my life and all the juicy secret information intact! muhahahaha!"

Bluff, pretending to seek an escape and pretending the goblins are insignificant: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (8) + 7 = 15

Kaidynn, I would let you know that from what you have heard and seen, Enrik is not concerned about information. He hates Goblins because he has been fighting the Monstrous Army of Irrisen for years.

This is where a bard would start singing "Why can't we be friends"

Grapple: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (16) + 6 = 22

Erhun uses his natural speed 40 move to jump on the man and catch him before he attacks the goblins

Not so fast.Maybe you hate goblins, but these one haven't done anything to harm you!

Naomi is herding the goblins into the sleeping area to let the others fight since she was already in the back. She stands ready to stop anyone who breaks through the lines.

Khon'Ur soundly whacks Enrik as he goes by. Khon'Ur really wants that beer, and is very dissatisfied with the service here.

Isandra can't seem to hit Enrik as he goes by

Kaidynn tries to create a distraction and moves around the corner.

Naomi is trying to herd the Goblins out of line of sight.

Erhun runs over to Enrik and tries to grapple him.
Enrik AoO on Ehrun grapples attempt: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9
Slashing Damage: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 1 = 8
Enrik misses a big swing with the Greataxe and Erhun succeeds at the grapple.

I will note to Egavreis that Enrik is currently holding a two-handed Greataxe that he can't use while he is grappled. You can just make it to flank with Erhun if you want to.

Initiative Round 1
Bold may act

Isandra
Blackraven Warrior (Red)
Khon'Ur
Enrik Ironjaw (Black) (-8 HP, grappled)
Naomi Hiddenleaf
Egavreis
Erhun Gabarris
Kaidynn
Blackraven Warrior (Blue) Already moved for round 1
Blackraven Cleric (Green) Already moved for round 1

Can Kaidynn tell we have company incoming?

Kaidynn can see Green coming down the hall, although Green doesn't really move until after Egavreis

Oh yeah, and +2 damage from the bard medium )) I mean, I did more damage with shield because from the second day of traveling I began to participate in the rituals of the medium.

Egavreis will wander past Enrik, draw his blades, and ready an action to stab Ironjaw if he tries to escape.

You hear someone opening a door up the hallway behind Green.

Initiative Round 2
Bold may act

Isandra
Blackraven Warrior (Red) Out of sight, moved for round 2
Khon'Ur
Enrik Ironjaw (Black) (-10 HP, grappled)
Naomi Hiddenleaf
Egavreis ( Readied Action)
Erhun Gabarris
Kaidynn
Blackraven Warrior (Blue)
Blackraven Cleric (Green)

Khon'Ur will nod, watching as his comrades knit the fool he hit with a shield, pick up the pickaxe and step to the aisle.

move - draw weapon, 5 ft step, ready action to attack any enemy

Hoping that Enrik has used all his Attack of Opportunity trying to defend himself from Erhun and Egavreis, Isandra orders the goblins into the next area and blocks the way with Naomi. She swirls around deciding to try to get him before he can free himself.

Firebolt ranged touch attack: 1d20 ⇒ 13
Fire dmg: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

Khon'Ur prepares in case for additional enemies come around the corner.

Isandra moves between Enrik and the Goblins. Her firebolt misses the grappled Mercenary.

Enrik tries to Reverse the grapple, triggering Egavreis readied action. Egavreis strike hits, but only does minor damage.

Enrik's attempt to reverse the grapple, DC Erhun's CMD 16: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 3 = 11

Enrik fails to reverse the Grapple.

Initiative Round 2
Bold may act

Isandra
Blackraven Warrior (Red) Out of sight, moved for round 2
Khon'Ur
Enrik Ironjaw (Black) (-12 HP, grappled)
Naomi Hiddenleaf
Egavreis
Erhun Gabarris
Kaidynn
Blackraven Warrior (Blue)
Blackraven Cleric (Green)

Erhun tries to keep the man grappled and controled, and brings him to the floor

Grappled-Pin: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (13) + 6 = 19 [ooc+5 for sucessful prior grapple?[/ooc]