Ironperenti's Shattered Star AP

Game Master Ironperenti

Molasbar let's Aurie lead the way up the ladder. Aurie climbs up to the rafters and takes a standing position. "i don't bother with a sword when I have servants who can deal with the likes of you." then, hopping up from a hole in the floor, likely a ladder, two goblins step in front of her, short bows in hand. One calls out in goblin and Aurie hears the flutter of wings behind her and to her right. A quick glance shows her it is a pair of stirges (everyone knows what they are and that they are like a giant mosquito). The woman reads a scroll causing a translucent shield to appear in front of her.

Round 8
Aurie climbed
Woman
Goblins
Shathee <<<
Rheagar <<<
Molasbar <<<
Leylia <<<
Stirges

CONDITIONS
Aurie 16/20
Leylia 16/16
Molasbar 15/15
Rheagar 20/20, 8 non-lethal; prone
Shathee 14/14
Goblins 2x uninjured / severely injured (7 dmg/1 nonlethal) cowering
Woman uninjured; mage armor, shield
Stirges 2x uninjured

Thank you. I was going to let anyone else go first, and dismiss the grease spell.

Molasbar watches Rheagar's rapid descent, and decides it is time to try going up himself. If Shathee is going up this round, Molasbar will let him go ahead of him.

Shathee is happy to take the lead up the ladder as he's got pretty good balance and won't have any difficulty going across the rafters.

Seeing the others hesitate, Shathee darts up the ladder quickly climbing the rungs to the top. "It does not have to happen in this manner," he says with his drawling Qadiran accent. "The rest of your servants are all dead. There is no need for these to join them just for us to talk."

Bluff: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6

Thought I'd try to give her a chance to save some of her servants. I'm gonna go out on a limb and say he was unsuccessful. lol As a note, Shathee has breeze-kissed active which gives him a +2 to his AC against non-magical ranged attacks.

Shathee shimmies on up the ladder but his words seem to have no effect on the woman.
anyone else climbing will be stuck on the ladder until Shathee and Aurie have moved.

Round 8
Aurie climbed
Woman
Goblins
Shathee climbed
Rheagar <<<
Molasbar <<<
Leylia <<<
Stirges

CONDITIONS
Aurie 16/20
Leylia 16/16
Molasbar 15/15
Rheagar 20/20, 8 non-lethal; prone
Shathee 14/14
Goblins 2x uninjured / severely injured (7 dmg/1 nonlethal) cowering
Woman uninjured; mage armor, shield
Stirges 2x uninjured

Molasbar will climb up after Shathee.

Round 8
Aurie climbed
Woman
Goblins
Shathee climbed
Rheagar <<<
Molasbar climbed
Leylia <<<
Stirges

CONDITIONS
Aurie 16/20
Leylia 16/16
Molasbar 15/15
Rheagar 20/20, 8 non-lethal; prone
Shathee 14/14
Goblins 2x uninjured / severely injured (7 dmg/1 nonlethal) cowering
Woman uninjured; mage armor, shield
Stirges 2x uninjured

If you see my round tracker and you have a <<< next to your name and you have already named off an action, that means I'm being a goofus and you may need to give me a little nudge.

Movement in the rafters is tricky as you must stand on the rafter which happens to be a grid line.

Leylia cast a spell and gives Rheagar a helping hand out of the muck below after the dwarf stands. Up above, the two stirges fly at the intruders. One lands on Aurie and Shathee, grabbing on with tenacity and threatening to deliver a nasty mosquito bite.

[ooc]The stirges provide an interesting grappling situation. They are too close and small to use two handed weapons on them otherwise they can be struck by any one handed weapon or smaller.

Round 9
Aurie <<<
Woman
Goblins
Shathee
Rheagar
Molasbar
Leylia spell
Stirges

CONDITIONS
Aurie 16/20; stirge attached
Leylia 16/16
Molasbar 15/15
Rheagar 20/20, 8 non-lethal; prone
Shathee 14/14; stirge attached
Goblins 2x uninjured / severely injured (7 dmg/1 nonlethal) cowering
Woman uninjured; mage armor, shield
Stirges 2x uninjured; grappled

Acrobatics DC 10 to move along the rafters at half speed.

Just a note that I am unable to see in the room where the woman is located. Assuming others are in the same boat.

will fix that late this afternoon

My touch AC is a 15, but it may be reduced on account of climbing

Die stupid insect
Aurie Bloodrages do to do some amage, adding +4 to her str score.

vs attached stirge: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (15) + 5 = 20
damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3
vs attached stirge offhand: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (10) + 4 = 14
damage: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

I read your stat block as AC 18 T 13 FF 15. Looking at your character sheet I see it should have been AC 18 FF 13 T 15. If you could label so my poor brain does not have to recall which is which it would be awesome.

On another note, I believe the view should be open for everyone. I even opened up the area between the lower floor and the rafters to make transitioning between the two easier.

Aurie quickly dispatches the stirge before it even has a chance to sip. Natalya takes the opportunity to try a spell on Shathee, "Let's be friends. My goblins won't hurt you. They are just here to protect me." (Charm Person DC 14, alas you get a +5 to the save if you speak goblin since you no the stirge was a directed attack) Meanwhile, both goblins shoot their shortbows at Aurie. They miss.

Round 9
Aurie
Woman
Goblins
Shathee <<<
Rheagar <<<
Molasbar <<<
Leylia <<<
Stirges

CONDITIONS
Aurie 16/20; stirge attached
Leylia 16/16
Molasbar 15/15
Rheagar 20/20, 8 non-lethal; prone
Shathee 14/14; stirge attached
Goblins 2x uninjured / severely injured (7 dmg/1 nonlethal) cowering
Woman uninjured; mage armor, shield
Stirges 2x uninjured; grappled

Rheagar, annoyed at being covered in filth, and not recognizing what the woman was saying, curses under his breath and calls out to his goddess, Iomedae, grant us strength in our arms and in our hearts! as he finishes those words, an aura of resolve and strength emanates from the Dwarf, reaching all his allies....

Cast Bless, +1 morale Bonus on attack rolls and on fear saves

Will Save: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5
Shathee does not know goblin, unfortunately but would have been a nice option.

Shathee nods his ascent to the friendly lady, glad that they won't have to fight them. However, with the creature attached to him, he draws his short sword to try and cut the massive blood-sucker from him arm.

Shortsword: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (20) + 6 = 26
Crit confirm: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (8) + 6 = 14

Non-Crit damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7
Critical damage: 2d6 + 2 ⇒ (6, 2) + 2 = 10

Sheet updated, having touch AC > then Flat footed AC is certainly unusual too. Nothing like GMing yourself to remind yourself that GMIng aint easy lel

All are bolstered by Rheagar's spell and Shathee cuts the horrid little stirge from his body.

Round 9
Aurie
Woman
Goblins
Shathee
Rheagar
Molasbar <<<
Leylia <<<
Stirges

CONDITIONS
Aurie 16/20; stirge attached
Leylia 16/16
Molasbar 15/15
Rheagar 20/20, 8 non-lethal; prone
Shathee 14/14; stirge attached
Goblins 2x uninjured / severely injured (7 dmg/1 nonlethal) cowering
Woman uninjured; mage armor, shield
Stirges 2x uninjured; grappled

Prescience, use 1 of 8 1d20 ⇒ 1

Molasbar sees the stirge and says to his familiar "Stay hidden, little friend." The tiny bird tucks into the elf's pouch.

Molasbar inches forward towards the goblins muttering "I definitely should have brought a bow." Acrobatics 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (18) + 3 = 21.

Once there, he fans out his fingers and mutters an arcane syllable, causing a jet of flame to burst forth.

Casting burning hands, damage 1d4 ⇒ 4, DC 16 reflex save for half damage.

On the map, he's on the beam above his icon.

Roll20 note: you can place your token anywhere on the board if you hold down the 'alt' key when moving otherwise you will lock to the grid.

Molasbar works his way past the others on the rafters and lets loose with his spell. The two goblins are unable to avoid the flames so they take the brunt of it allowing Natalya to escape the worst of it (goblins failed their save, Natalya made hers).

Round 9
Aurie
Natalya spell
Goblins atk
Shathee atk
Rheagar spell
Molasbar move/atk
Leylia <<<

Round 10
Aurie <<<
Natalya
Goblins
Shathee
Rheagar
Molasbar
Leylia

CONDITIONS
Aurie 16/20; stirge attached
Leylia 16/16
Molasbar 15/15
Rheagar 20/20, 8 non-lethal; prone
Shathee 14/14; stirge attached
Goblins moderately injured 4 dmg / 4 dmg / severely injured (7 dmg/1 nonlethal) cowering
Woman lightly injured 2 dmg; mage armor, shield

Leylia climbs the ladder so she can see what the team is dealing with. She stands on the ladder just below Shathee.

Round 10
Aurie 16/20 <<<
Natalya lightly injured 2 dmg; mage armor, shield
Goblins moderately injured 4 dmg / 4 dmg / severely injured (7 dmg/1 nonlethal) cowering
Shathee 14/14
Rheagar 20/20, 8 non-lethal
Molasbar 15/15
Leylia 16/16

Avances!

Aurie advances upon the foes using her trademark agility, like scoring a serious hit on the northern goblin.

acrobatics: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (8) + 9 = 17

rapier vs goblin: 1d20 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 5 + 1 = 25
damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3
crit confirm: 1d20 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 5 + 1 = 16
damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8

Well Mad-moiselle, it would appear that tu have une case de la rapid deplecion of servants, oui?

It turns out she has an outrageously galtese accent while bloodraging.

Aurie takes down the goblin sending it splashing into the muck below. Natalya seems indifferent, "I'll never let you take it nor will by slaves." Then she steps lightly away from the platform and moves toward Shathee as she fires off a bolt at Aurie. The bolt hits with a thud (dmg 7; Acrobatics DC 10 to not fall). To Shathee she says, "I know they are your friends but you've got to do something to help me."

The remaining goblin shoots his shortbow at Aurie but misses.

Round 10
Aurie 9/20 atk
Natalya lightly injured 2 dmg; mage armor, shield; move/atk
Goblins moderately injured 4 dmg / severely injured (7 dmg/1 nonlethal) cowering
Shathee 14/14 <<<
Rheagar 20/20, 8 non-lethal <<<
Molasbar 15/15 <<<
Leylia 16/16 <<<

acrobatics: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (10) + 8 = 18 Aurie easily keeps her balance. Forgot to substract ACP last roll if this changes anything. Base is +9, 5 dex, 3 class skill 1 rank, Aurie trips me up a bit because her stats are so high for a level 1 char.

only have about 12 seconds of rage left, and end this quickly, my gut tells me the lady is not one I want to fight while fatigued!

Shathee holds his hands up, shortsword still held in his right, and raises his voice, his accent thick. "Enough! We did not come to fight. Only to talk. Let's just calm down before people get even more hurt! Natalya, we're not here to take anything or to hurt you. Lady Heidmarch is worried because you vanished. Quit attacking and call of the goblins so we can talk."

Trying to calm everyone down. And not near the result I was expecting...

Diplomacy: 1d20 ⇒ 20

Rheagar reloads the heavy crossbow in his hands. I'm fer talking this through Natalya, we just have some questions and truly don't mean you harm - with the Inheritor as my witness take these words to be true!

Talk? Another hit like that and I am as good as toast!

Really happy about them extra hp right now

Prescience 1d20 ⇒ 16, 2 of 8.

Molasbar eyes the woman as he mutters an incantation.

Casting true strike.

"Just talk? Lady Heidmarch sent you? Worried for me?" She asks her eyes flitting back and forth between each of you. She takes a deep breath and lets it out, "Ok, perhaps she can assist me in taking over the Tower Girls, I can convince her." Then she looks at the goblin, "Stand down."

Yes Lassie, just talk, we're Pathfinders, not assassins. the dwarf calls up out of sight of the woman. He begins to clamber up and out of the sewer filth he's in.

"Let's go talk to Lady Heidmarch and we'll get all of this sorted out. Besides, this place smells awful! This can't be good for your health. Even the back alleys of Katheer weren't this bad. If you need help with these Tower Girls, I'll be happy to help convince Lady Heidmarch to throw some extra support our way."

Shathee is very quickly willing to do everything he can to help assist Natalya with her predicament. Instead of having a long conversation in this foul place, he would try to get everyone out find a back way to Heidmarch Mansion so Natalya wouldn't be spotted and accosted along the way.

"Very well. To Heidmarch manor I will go. Goblin, you will stay here and maintain our stronghold. Your name?" she asks of Shathee. When he gives it, "Shathee, escort me to Lady Heidmarch." She seems rather impressed with herself but cooperative.

You climb down the ladder and get to a room where there is at least a little floor. Now that the decision has been made Natalya seems ready to get going and leads the group to the board crossing to the outside door.

Any healing or other recovery options before heading back to Heidmarch?

And here I thought I was the diplomacy specialist

Aurie goes out of bloodrage and sheethes her blade (fatigued for 4 turns).

She looks at Rhaegar, and, when Natalya is not looking at her, points to the crossbow sticking out of her.

I'm getting very bad at checking in lately; I don't really have any excuses this time.

As the sounds of battle stop, Leylia pauses, wanting to peek at the top floor but wary of catching a stray bolt...or boot. Really? Did they really talk her out of it? Doubly surprised at Natalya's sudden change of heart, she maneuvers within the group to keep a close eye on her while staying well out of reach.

Something something 'gift horse,' I suppose...

I believe I was the most surprised by this turn of events. Charmed with no diplomacy nor charisma... LOL I honestly threw on the Diplomacy roll as an afterthought. I'm really hoping that I'm remembering our mission correctly and there's nothing else we're supposed to be bringing.

Shathee considers looking around for his arrows, but doesn't think it worthwhile to go anywhere near the sludge. Successfully bringing back Natalya as a friend, and mostly unharmed, should allow him to find another Qadiran thief's blade and a few arrows. Hopefully more, he mused to himself.

Looking around, Aurie and Natalya were a bit injured and Rheagar seemed to have the breath knocked out of him a bit. "We may need to clean out those wounds, those could easily turn bad given the..." he pauses trying to recall an appropriate word, "uncleanliness."

Leylia points to her pack. "I have a healer's kit. And some soap. Sadly, I don't have access to that wonderful little cantrip some casters do that can clean things so easily."

"The poultices in your kit would probably be best to treat the wounds. But I'll use my spell to get most of the filth away."

He looks to Natalya and asks "Should we treat your... um, minions as well?" he asks, glancing at her goblins.

Rheagar nods, Gather close allies and friends, I suppose even Natalya's 'friends'. The blessings of Iomedae will mend your wounds. he closes his eyes for a moment, with divine energy pulsing from him twice.

channel positive: 2d6 ⇒ (2, 2) = 4
[ooc]2/4 channel positive energy[/dice]

"They'll be fine. They have their own ways. Let us go." Natalya says.

Current
Aurie 13/20
Natalya uninjured
Shathee 14/14
Rheagar 20/20, 4 non-lethal
Molasbar 15/15
Leylia 16/16

Iomedae? Curious, some parts of her Paladin code and the Code Duello I follow are pretty identical, only parts of course... She mentions

I am first to join battle and last to leave it

I do not abandon my allies

I accept any challenge from an equal She says all 3 with a degree of conviction.

Lets just say that well, temperance, no base behaviour etc. arent exactly part of my code, what is base or not lies in the eyes of the beholder anyway. she chuckles at that.

Interesting comparison, we've got much ground to cover with you it seems. the dwarf laughs, The Redeemer welcomes any who would walk in her light. But of course, I would welcome hearing more of your Code as time permits. he says, stowing the crossbow as the party clambers their way out of the building.

I had a similar conversation with a Callistrian war priestess once, you meet all kinds of people in the arena. A fair bit of partial overlap there as well.
I still maintain that poisoned whips just need too much effort, and just dont work against like, half of what you encounter on a typical adventure day. The Duelist chuckles at some memories

Thanks for the healing!

Everyone heads out over the final board to the outside. As soon as Natalya opens the door to the outside some of you get a funny feeling.

[spoiler=DM ROLLS]

Init V: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (16) + 8 = 24
Init thug: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 2 = 19

perception: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (14) + 5 = 19 DAMNIT DESNA WHY, I'm supposed to be good luck here!

perception: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5 Lol Nope can only get better right!

init: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6 Definitly better in terms of more amusing!

Perception 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (5) + 9 = 14

Perception: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (19) + 5 = 24
Initiative: 1d20 ⇒ 2
Dammit, not now... Here we go again! Going right! the dwarf mutters, drawing his sword and shield he presses forward, breaking to the right to cover that flank.

Rheagar sounds a warning but it is too late for most to react to what is happening. A woman steps up from the corner of the building and slips her blade past Natalya's magical protections drawing significant blood (dmg 9). Rheagar then steps past some to get outside to face other attackers. Not as quick to notice the situation for what it was Molasbar and Aurie still showing amazing reflexes in reacting to the attack.

Surprise Round
Rogue
Rheagar

Round 1
Molasbar 15/15
Aurie 13/20
Rogue uninjured
Shathee 14/14
Natalya moderately wounded -9
Thugs
Rheagar 20/20, 4 non-lethal
Leylia 16/16

I think I need to wait a bit for the bridge to clear somewhat, Aurie rushing through probably gets people dropped into the mud below

Perception: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10

Shathee narrows his eyes at the feeling, but doesn't see anything unsettling.

Perception, the most used skill in the game and the one Rogues are the worst at.

Molasbar like Aurie is ready to act but is concerned about the narrow plank and waits for others to clear it (if you wish to cast a spell instead of delaying your action that's fine).

The new woman again strikes at Natalya before she can recover from the first blow. This time, Natalya's mage armor causes the blade to slide away from her skin.

Round 1
Rogue uninjured
Shathee 14/14 <<<
Natalya moderately wounded -9
Thugs
Rheagar 20/20, 4 non-lethal
Leylia 16/16
Molasbar 15/15
Aurie 13/20