GM Computerpro82 The East Hill Haunting & Inheritors Rite (Inactive)

Game Master Eric Parker 82

Well, this team has its strengths, but haunts and stealth aren't among them. "Okay, wait guys! Let me...go see if there's anything else in there that may help us figure it out. Just...wait here." Nal slips into the fog again.

Stealth DC 23: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (4) + 9 = 13
Stealth DC 23 Hero Point Re-roll: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (20) + 9 = 29

With Nal's sneaking down the hall, the fog dissipates, leaving Nal alone.

Having identified and temporarily disabled the haunt, you know that it will reform in an hour if the situation that created it is not resolved.

Feel free to move yourselves around the second floor. I assume you want to check out the central area where Nal heard the voice.

Jiggo is about to congratulate Nal on her ways around the haunt when Salera silences him and advances towards the noise.

Salera will Avoid Notice, using Stealth +9.

Hadega straightens her posture after sneaking about in such an undignified manner. Skulking about is so degrading! Then she moves further up the stairs.

"We should certainly discover the source of this voice and be done with this impolite welcome."

Nal is startled by the sudden clearing of the fog, but she keeps quiet, slipping over to the door with the voice and straining to hear more of the conversation. When the group has gathered, she peeks in to see who's there.

Stealth +9, Perception +8, darkvision

Nal peeks around the corner and sees a man (new image added to slide 2.) You don't hear the voice anymore.

By the way, the double doors look to have been destroyed by some Force from the hallway and may as well not be there.

Salera simply nods to Nal, ready to leap in when she does.

Hadega likewise waits, gripping her whip, posture rigid.

Azrael rounds the corner on the man. "Are you the residence of this house?"

Nal mentally slaps her forehead. <groan> I should have known that would happen. She silently flattens herself against the wall in the hall, hoping the man didn't notice her. She mouths at Salera: "Distract him." Quietly, she draws her sword.

Stealth +9

"Because let's be honest, I haven't been in this house in decades." Salera steps forward, trying to distract the man.

Using Deception +7 to Make a Distraction for Nal.

"So anyway, if you're done squatting on my estate, there's the exit."

You should be escorting me out of this awful place. I just came to Almas to arrange some business deals, and I ended up trapped in this rented mansion. I’ve been stuck here for days.

None of you believe him.

Hadega jabs a gnarled finger toward the man. "Such an impolite welcome AND to lie to your guests, unconscionable! You will be remanded to the Almas Lodge for questioning!"

I have done no such thing. I'm just a merchant who made the mistake of renting a haunted house.

"Well, my good fellow, though good may be the wrong word, it seems you are quite active indeed. Judging by the pattern and fabric of your clothes, it is clear you were in the alley. Be a good chap and tell us how to end this haunt."

Revinus almost recoils at the evidence provided by Luz. You can’t keep me here. It wasn’t supposed to happen that way. I need to leave. Guards, Guards!

Initiative, Round 1

Bold May Act

Luz Lumino 28/28 HP
Jiggo 47/47 HP
Enrax 36/36 HP
Revinus - HP
Blue Guard - HP
Azrael 20/20 HP
Hadega E. Scrimsworth 28/28 HP
Black Guard - HP
Nal 41/41 HP
Green Guard - HP

Salera grins. "Oho! A humble merchant who rented an abandoned haunted mansion?" She almost salivates. "Jiggs, get in here, he's calling for help, but they're not in yet."

Jiggo hustles into the room. "Oh! Hey, he has the same clothing as... Oh! We should try to bring him in alive." He casts Boost Eidolon.

Claw, Nonlethal: 1d20 + 10 - 2 ⇒ (17) + 10 - 2 = 25
Nonlethal Slashing Damage: 1d6 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 1 + 2 = 4
+1 Good damage against evil or those weak to Good damage

Salera leaps upon the bed and then checks her claw across the man's face. "Mmm, I love this part."

Act Together: Salera takes 2 actions, Jiggo takes 1 action + 1 bonus action
◆ Jiggo Strides
◆ Jiggo casts >Boost Eidolon< on Salera
◆ Salera Strides
◆ Salera Strikes

The orc moves and strikes Revinus.

+1 Halberd, power attack:1d20 + 11 ⇒ (4) + 11 = 15

Damage:2d10 + 4 ⇒ (4, 5) + 4 = 13

Assuming this is the person behind the plot, and one of the Leads to Luz

Devise as a Free Action: 1d20 ⇒ 2 Triggers Known Weakness

Luz has trouble reading the man's actions as he moves into the room and gets a better angle.

Salera's claws leave nasty scratch marks on Revinus.

Enrax moves up and puts a hole in the floorboard with his halberd.

Luz can't place the "Merchant" to know anything about him. Failure on the Recall Knowledge

Revinus draws a shortsword and steps forward to strike Azrael

◆ Draw
◆ Step
◆ Strike with Shortsword
Attack roll versus Azrael, AC 16: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (17) + 11 = 28
Piercing damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3

You've got to get me out of here.

The guard with the Blue Hat opens the door to his room, strides out and pulls out a Warhammer.

◆ Open door
◆ Stride
◆ Draw Weapon

Now that you can see one of the guards, they are obviously locals hired off the streets by the "Merchant"

Initiative Round 1

Bold May act

Luz Lumino 28/28 HP
Jiggo 47/47 HP
Enrax 36/36 HP
Revinus -5 NL HP
Blue Guard - HP
Azrael 14/20 HP
Hadega E. Scrimsworth 28/28 HP
Black Guard - HP
Nal 41/41 HP
Green Guard - HP

Hadega skirts along the wall into the room with Revinus. She scowls at the scene. "Enrax keep that posture straight when you swing! All of you BACKS STRAIGHT!"

She then keeps an eye out for any guards trying to flank them. If this man is their employer, taking him out will serve to disperse the others.

She readies an attack with her whip to trip the next guard that comes within reach.

◆ Stride ◆ Inspire Courage ◆ Ready trip any enemy coming within 10 ft reach

Athletics, trip: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (18) + 3 = 21

Hadega, we have an action economy issue. Readying an action in PF2 requires two actions to prepare a single action. So you could Stride and Ready or Inspire Courage and Ready, but not both.

Whoops sorry about that, she will not Stride. Inspire and ready.

Booo, Paizo ate my post it seems.

Azrael's mind reels as the man's shortsword cuts her near the entry wound that killed her earlier in life. Stepping back her mind breaks. As it does so several dozen tears in the fabric of reality that only before gave her a scyther now slowly spill forth hundreds of weapons. Portals form on the ceiling, walls, floor and even in the middle of the room.

Azrael's form begins to fade as it shimmers between two realities as she slices into the man.

+1 Mind Weapon: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (20) + 7 = 27
Damage (Bludgeoning): 1d10 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 = 9

◇ Unleashe Psyche
◆ Fade to Daydreams (Concealed)
◆ Amped Shield (3 layers)
◆ Strike

Azrael responds to Revinus attack with a massive attack of her own, rocking the big man back on his heels.

As the Guard in the Black boots come out of the door and approaches, Hadega trips him with her whip. He finishes his turn by standing up, but has not drawn his weapon.

Initiative Round 1

Bold may act

Luz Lumino 28/28 HP
Jiggo 47/47 HP
Enrax 36/36 HP
Revinus --5 NL -18 HP
Blue Guard - HP
Azrael 14/20 HP
Hadega E. Scrimsworth 28/28 HP
Black Guard - HP
Nal 41/41 HP
Green Guard - HP

Nal's eyes go wide as portals open all over the room, spilling weapons everywhere. Well, that's a trick.

Realizing that they'll soon be flanked and not knowing how many guards are going to answer Revinus's call, Nal suggests to Hadega: "Don't let them flank you. Get inside!"

Stepping up to the guard with the blue neckerchief, she stabs at him with her sword.

Short sword (P): 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (16) + 10 = 261d6 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6
Short sword (P), MAP: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 121d6 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5

Her form is impeccable for the first strike, but she slouches enough to miss on the second. Ruefully, small part of her mind knows exactly what Hadega would say about that.

◆ Step, ◆ Strike, ◆ Strike

Nal nails the guard with the blue neckerchief with her short sword, critically hitting him. Her second strike misses.

The guard with the green cloak opens the door to his room, draws his hammer and strides forward.

Initiative Round 2

Bold may act

Luz Lumino 28/28 HP
Jiggo 47/47 HP
Enrax 36/36 HP
Revinus --5 NL -18 HP
Blue Guard --12 HP
Azrael 14/20 HP
Hadega E. Scrimsworth 28/28 HP
Black Guard - HP
Nal 41/41 HP
Green Guard - HP

Jiggo casts Boost Eidolon on Salera, and she leaps off the bed so she can flank with Enrax.

Claw vs Flanking, Inspired Courage, Nonlethal: 1d20 + 10 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (17) + 10 + 1 - 2 = 26
Nonlethal Slashing Damage: 1d6 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 + 1 = 7
+1 Good damage against evil or those weak to Good damage

Tail vs Flanking, Inspired Courage, Nonlethal: 1d20 + 10 - 4 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (10) + 10 - 4 + 1 - 2 = 15
Nonlethal Bludgeoning Damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7
+1 Good damage against evil or those weak to Good damage

Act Together: Salera takes 3 actions, Jiggo takes a bonus action
◆ Jiggo casts >Boost Eidolon<
◆ Salera Strides
◆ Salera Strikes
◆ Salera Strikes

Salera moves to flank Revinus, and scores a critical hit on the distracted foreigner. She misses on the follow up with her tail though.

Initiative Round 2

Bold may act

Luz Lumino 28/28 HP
Jiggo 47/47 HP
Enrax 36/36 HP
Revinus --21 NL -18 HP
Blue Guard --12 HP
Azrael 14/20 HP
Hadega E. Scrimsworth 28/28 HP
Black Guard - HP
Nal 41/41 HP
Green Guard - HP

Luz tries to once again devise a strategem

DaS: 1d20 ⇒ 17

Luz spies an opening and attempts to shoot the the man down without killing him. Moving over for a clear shot, he fires his bow.

Ranged Strike nonLethal wInspired: 17 + 8 - 2 + 1 = 24

Non-Lethal Damage wStrategic Strike+Insp: 2d6 + 1 ⇒ (6, 5) + 1 = 12

Move in front of Jiggo, shoot, move back

Luz analyzes the situation and put an arrow cleanly through Revinus knee. Revinus fall to the floor, unconscious.

Initiative Round 2

Bold may act

Luz Lumino 28/28 HP
Jiggo 47/47 HP
Enrax 36/36 HP
Revinus -33 NL -18 HP, Unconscious
Blue Guard -12 HP
Azrael 14/20 HP
Hadega E. Scrimsworth 28/28 HP
Black Guard - HP
Nal 41/41 HP
Green Guard - HP

The orc pulls out his rope and ties up Revinus.

The guard with the Blue Hat tries to move in and get Enrax away from Revinus.

Leave him alone! He hasn't paid us for this lousy job yet.

◆ Stride

◆◆ Big Thwunk [two-actions] The guard makes a melee Strike with their
warhammer. On a successful hit, the target is pushed back
5 feet, with the effects of a successful Shove. If the target
is flat-footed, then the guard can follow the foe.

Attack roll on Enrax with hammer: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (17) + 7 = 24
Bludgeoning Damage: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 11

Solidly striking "the orc" with his hammer and moving him away from Revinus.

Initiative Round 2

Bold may act

Luz Lumino 28/28 HP
Jiggo 47/47 HP
Enrax 25/36 HP
Revinus -33 NL -18 HP, Unconscious
Blue Guard -12 HP
Azrael 14/20 HP
Hadega E. Scrimsworth 28/28 HP
Black Guard - HP
Nal 41/41 HP
Green Guard - HP

"I'm not sure this job is worth it..."

Hadega continues to scold the others on their form and propriety in the midst of battle.

Seeing the danger of being attacked by the two guards close to her, she snaps out her whip and attempts to trip the black guard again further down the hall. Shen then turns and rushes the other way down the hall, attempting to get some distance.

Trip Black: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (14) + 3 = 17

◆ Inspire Courage ◆ Trip Against Black ◆ Stride

With Revinus unconscious Azrael turns her attention to the guard moving in on her. He spins her scythe around in the tight quarters.

Targeting Blue.

+1 Mind Weapon: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (12) + 7 = 19
Damage (Bludgeoning): 1d10 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8

◇ Unleashe Psyche Round 2/2
◆ Fade to Daydreams (Concealed)
◆ Sustain Amped Shield (3 layers)
◆ Strike

Hasegawa drops the Black booted guard with her whip before performing a strategic reposition.

Azrael nails the Blue hatted guard with her scythe.

The Black booted guard stands up, draws his hammer, and strides toward the doorway.

He responds to Jiggo. We have to take paychecks wherever we can find them these days.

Initiative round 2

Bold may act

Party Conditions: Inspire Courage +1 attack and damage

Luz Lumino 28/28 HP
Jiggo 47/47 HP
Enrax 25/36 HP
Revinus -33 NL -18 HP, Unconscious
Blue Guard -20 HP
Azrael 14/20 HP
Hadega E. Scrimsworth 28/28 HP
Black Guard - HP
Nal 41/41 HP
Green Guard - HP

"That's why I joined the Pathfinder Society. Better paychecks with more reliability, and they don't try to undermine their communities. So let's talk. We're happy to make him pay you, regardless of whatever else happens. Put down your weapons, and so will we." Nal loosens her posture, preparing to strike back if anyone attacks her.

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (20) + 7 = 27

◆ Diplomacy, ◆◆ Ready Action: Strike

NOTE: I hate scenarios that don't give me morale conditions for the mooks. I guess I get to use my discretion, and since you already have their boss down, and these are the Guard equivalent of day laborers. . .

You make a lot of sense. Anything we can get out of this is better than dying. We'll go peacefully if we can get out of here before that damned fog comes back.

Unless someone wants to attacks these guards that have surrendered, you are out of combat.

"Ah, good thinking." Jiggo claps. "The fog should be gone for a few hours, so you should get a move on." Jiggo waves goodbye.

He gives Nal a thumbs up, while Salera relaxes.

Azrael lowers her scythe, not wanting to take anymore lives this day. "Before we allow you to flee with your lives, what was going on here. Explain yourselves quickly."

Luz kicks Revinus weapons away and tries to treat his wounds.

Treat Wounds: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (1) + 8 = 9

As if a bad omen, Luz's crystal pendant breaks. Luz turns to Enrax and Azrael..

Treat wounds Enrax: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (8) + 8 = 16 Heal: 2d8 ⇒ (7, 7) = 14

Treat wounds Azrael: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (10) + 8 = 18 Heal: 2d8 ⇒ (6, 2) = 8

One of the guards responds to Azrael He hired the group of us from the guild hall a couple of days ago, said he needed "protection." We got back here, found our rooms and that damned fog rolled in, trapping us in our rooms. That's all we know.

"Alright, where are we interrogating this guy?" Salera lifts him overhead and dumps him on the bed. "I made sure not to leave lasting damage, because I know someone would complain." She rolls her eyes as Jiggo nods in approval.

"Anyway, I saw we search him for any notes or clues, then keep him tied here. We'll drag him to the temple if we necessary."

Luz stands up, "We need to leave the building. The haunt will return."

Hadega gives a sharp nod. "Indeed! Good show Nal! The power of propriety prevails once more."

She turns to the 'merchant'. "It would be safest to leave the area until we can ascertain this man's motives. Enrax can you carry him? We could bring him to the murder site and see if that helps the spirits pass on?"

Sounds like the intent is to take Revinus and leave. Is anyone doing anything before you leave? Luz knows the Haunt will reform in an hour, and it has only been a couple of minutes since you disabled the Haunt.

"While we should leave as soon as we can, maybe we should look around a bit more?" Jiggo pipes up.

Assuming the team decides to stick around for a bit longer, Jiggo peeks his head into an adjacent room.

Salera will avoid notice with +9 Stealth, Jiggo will Search with a +8 Perception.

"Let's tie him up and look around the rest of this floor." Azrael agrees as she begins to investigate some of the side rooms.

Hadega says, "If we have the time, I see no reason not to. I will stay here and mind our rude host."