GM Valen's Pathfinder Society Scenario: #1-14 Lions of Katapesh (August 2023)(18 Challenge Points) (Inactive)

Game Master Lysle

I got put in two squares so can I be next to Axel?
Using my Medic Dedication to do battle medicine on Axel again
dc 15 medicine: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (17) + 8 = 25
critical healing: 4d8 ⇒ (5, 6, 8, 1) = 20
activate kinetic aura: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (4) + 8 = 12
attack 2: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5

Pearl just gives the lion a look of frustration seeing it attack Axel again. As she grabs her bandages and sets upon healing him again.

Pistol-whipping the same cat "You remember me!" our kholo hero takes a pot-shot at the newcomer from a distance, then quickly reloads his gun and pistol-whips the cat a second time!

◆) Strike (melee w/ flank vs cat)
◆) Strike (ranged vs lion)
◆) Clear a Path (vs cat)

Strike w/ Reinforced Stock (blunt) vs Green Cat (Flanked): 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (11) + 7 = 181d6 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8
Strike w/ Potent Harmona Gun (blunt) w/ MAP (-5) vs Lion: 1d20 + 11 - 5 ⇒ (7) + 11 - 5 = 131d10 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5
Shove (Athletics, Expert, Great Gnoll, Harmona Gun) w/ MAP (-5) vs Green Cat (Fortitude DC): 1d20 + 11 - 5 ⇒ (11) + 11 - 5 = 17

Having the beast attack right next to him, Basalt quickly reacts and attacks twice his his elemental blast, looking for any additional reaction from the beast towards fire.

◆◆Melee Elemental Blast 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (3) + 8 = 11bludgeoning: 1d8 + 7 ⇒ (1) + 7 = 8
◆◇Melee fire Elemental Blast, Agile 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5fire: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6

"If anyone can, try and restrain the beast so that we can make short work of it!" he grunts as his swings miss the mark.

Neither water fowl nor water fall strike the cat.

The Shisk unleashes a bolt of energy towards the cat.

The bolt connects!

Pearl mends Axel.

The cat does recall the Pathfinder as it is struck and, after a failed hit, pushed away.

Basalt has no luck landing a blast.

The battered cat(green) tries to sink its teeth into the large bird!
Melee, jaws (finesse): 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (3) + 10 = 13
Damage piercing plus Grab: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8
Melee, jaws (finesse): 1d20 + 10 - 4 ⇒ (2) + 10 - 4 = 8
Damage piercing plus Grab: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (16) + 3 = 19
Melee, jaws (finesse): 1d20 + 10 - 8 ⇒ (4) + 10 - 8 = 6
Damage piercing plus Grab: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (12) + 3 = 15

The larger cat moves carefully towards the party. It releases an odd roar and some of the air around it appears to coalesce into a large, circular shape.

A VENDETTA AND THE LAIR! - Round two Begins

PCs in bold may act

Cat (green) -24 HP
Bigger cat (+1 to AC)
Ami -3 HP
Rinhu
Axel -5 HP
Welby
Basalt
Pearl -1 HP

I should be able to hit it exclaims Ami. It's right there
blast: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (20) + 5 = 25 water: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9 ((2 actions))

She then glances over at the other cat to try and figure out what it has done.
arcana: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (11) + 6 = 17

Oh the big one arrives. We we welcome him. Oh yes yes yes. We will welcome him.

The Shisk moves to cast a spell targeting the bigger cat. The bolt leaves phase completely, becoming invisible and intangible until it's already embedded in the target— giving the impression it simply teleported itself into place.

Phase bolt, amped: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (17) + 8 = 25

Damage: 1d4 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5

The target is flat-footed against the attack. Additionally, the bolt ignores an amount of Hardness or resistance to piercing damage equal to half the spell's level. On a critical success, the target can't be affected by teleportation effects until the start of your next turn.

On a success, reduce the target's circumstance bonus to AC (if any) by 1 until the beginning of your next turn.

Ignoring the green cat, Axel springs behind a rock, takes aim, and fires!

◆) Stride
◆) Take Cover
◆) Strike

Strike w/ Potent Harmona Gun (blunt) w/ MAP vs Lion: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (9) + 11 = 201d10 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6
Hero Point!
Strike w/ Potent Harmona Gun (blunt) w/ MAP vs Lion: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (6) + 11 = 171d10 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7

Basalt focuses his earth gate power and throws a large makeshift boulder into the smaller cat, hoping to deal with it so that they can focus on the larger one.

◇◆◆ Elemental Blast, thrown: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (4) + 7 = 11, bludgeoning: 1d8 + 7 ⇒ (6) + 7 = 13
◆ Raise shield.

Can't hit a sleeping rhino today it seems

I should be able to hit it exclaims Ami. It's right there

However, it is no longer after Ami's blast washes its limp body away.

She then glances over at the other cat to try and figure out what it has done.

As unusual as it may be for a cat to do, it has cast a shield spell.

Oh the big one arrives. We we welcome him. Oh yes yes yes. We will welcome him.

The Shisk moves to cast a spell targeting the bigger cat. The bolt leaves phase completely, becoming invisible and intangible until it's already embedded in the target— giving the impression it simply teleported itself into place.

The bolt blasts through the magical shield conjured by the cat and causes it to cry out in pain.

Ignoring the green cat, Axel springs behind a rock, takes aim, and fires!

The shot is enough to wound the cat.

Basalt attacks, but is unable to elict even a yawn from any rhino.

VENDETTA AND THE LAIR! - Round two Cont'd

PCs in bold may act

Cat (green) -42 HP
Bigger cat -7 HP (-1 to AC)
Ami -3 HP
Rinhu
Axel -5 HP
Welby
Basalt
Pearl -1 HP

Welby casts Magic Weapon on the pathetic dagger he's holding.

"D-Drake! Be careful!" he says. Drake pecks at the smaller cat.

◆◆ Cast Magic Weapon
◆ Act Together
◆ Welby - Protect Companion
◆ Drake - Attack cat Attack: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (10) + 9 = 19Piercing Dmg: 2d8 + 5 ⇒ (8, 7) + 5 = 20

Move twice
Attack big lion 1 action elemental blast
attack: 1d20 + 4 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 + 4 = 15
damage: 1d8 ⇒ 4 bludgeoning

Pearl cautiously moves up to attack the giant lion.

Didn't realise Green cat was dead. Drake will move with Pearl instead of that attack.

Pearl's blast misses as Drake waddles with her.

As they approach the lion, they are met by a strange growl from the beast, followed by a swirl of colors!
Will save required from Drake and Pearl

The creature then pounces on Pearl!
Pounce, Melee, jaws: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (15) + 9 = 24
Damage, piercing: 1d10 + 3 ⇒ (10) + 3 = 13

VENDETTA AND THE LION'S LAIR! - Round Three Begins!

PCs in bold may act

Bigger cat -7 HP (-1 to AC)
Ami -3 HP
Rinhu
Axel -5 HP
Welby
- Drake (Will save required)
Basalt
Pearl -14 HP Will save required)

will: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11
will hero: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (8) + 6 = 14

Is that a crack on the ground above the lion or a cliff? Will Drake have to run around to get to it?

Ami spends her first two actions moving then her last action to activate her kinetic aura as well as a one action elemental blast.
water: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8 cold: 1d8 ⇒ 2

((Hero Point))

water: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (20) + 5 = 25

will: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (18) + 6 = 24
2 action attack melee: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (10) + 8 = 18
If a fail Hero Point
attack: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (3) + 8 = 11
damage: 1d8 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 4 + 2 = 14
Step back

Pearl tries to attack the lion but her wounds open up causing her to wince in pain.

Ih oh oh oh

The Shisk casts a new spell towards the big cat.

Phase bolt: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (11) + 8 = 19

Damage: 1d4 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7

Oh oh he takes a lot.

The mwangi man rises his spear decorated with feathers at the top.

Plenty content to shoot from cover, Axel reloads, aims, and fires!

◆) Reload
◆) Take Cover
◆) Strike

Strike w/ Potent Harmona Gun (blunt) vs Lion: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (13) + 11 = 241d10 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 = 9

Basalt will double move to get into flanking position with his companions and then will raise his shield trying to catch the beast's attention.

◆◆ Stride x2
◆ Raise Shield

Nevermind. There's an opening now.

Drake stomps forward and strikes at the Lion.

"'Tis u-unnatural! D-ducks attacking l-lions!" Welby declares as he rushes forward.

◆◆ Act Together
◆ Welby - Stride
◆ Drake - Stride
◆ Drake - Peck piercing dmg Attack: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (18) + 9 = 27Dmg: 2d8 + 4 ⇒ (6, 4) + 4 = 14
◆ Welby - Protect Companion

Put it this way Welby .... It's something one doesn't see every day

Is that a crack on the ground above the lion or a cliff? Will Drake have to run around to get to it?

It is crack and has no mechanical effect.

The swirling colors affect the duck.

Drake is is stunned 1, blinded for 1 round, and dazzled for 1 minute.

Pearl is also affected, but only to the point that her eyes are over stimulated.
Flat check v. concealed: 1d20 ⇒ 1

[Pearl tries to attack the lion but her wounds open up causing her to wince in pain.

Pearl fails to connect her melee attack.

Ami sprays the lion's eyes, not one but two!

Rinshu's bolt connects, too!

Axels aim is true!

"'Tis u-unnatural! D-ducks attacking l-lions!" Welby declares as he rushes forward.

◆◆ Act Together

Drake is stunned and blinded for a moment and manages only to waddle forward.

The lion has multiple targets, so it chooses one.
1 Basalt, 2 Drake: 1d2 ⇒ 1

The beast batters Basalt!
Melee, jaws: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (9) + 9 = 18
Damage, piercing plus Grab: 1d10 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 3 = 11
Its teeth slide off the edge of a shield, then bite again.
Melee, jaws: 1d20 + 9 - 4 ⇒ (14) + 9 - 4 = 19
Damage, piercing plus Grab: 1d10 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 3 = 10
The result is the same.
Melee, jaws: 1d20 + 9 - 8 ⇒ (9) + 9 - 8 = 10
Damage, piercing: 1d10 + 3 ⇒ (10) + 3 = 13

THE LION'S LAIR! - Round Four Begins!

PCs in bold may act

Bigger cat -27 HP
Ami -3 HP
Rinhu
Axel -5 HP
Welby
- Drake (dazzled for 9 rounds)
Basalt
Pearl -14 HP

Possible to retcon that and do a 3 action Act Together instead? So Welby doesn't do a Protect Companion

Targeting for hidden: 1d20 ⇒ 20

◆◆◆ Act Together
◆ Welby - Stride
◆ Drake - Stride
◆ Drake - Stun 1
◆ Drake - Peck piercing dmg Attack: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (18) + 9 = 27Dmg: 2d8 + 4 ⇒ (6, 4) + 4 = 14

Possible to retcon that and do a 3 action Act Together instead? So Welby doesn't do a Protect Companion

Yes, I will allow the retcon.

Though hindered by the light show, Drake's peck is...well..impeccable!

It precisely pierces the powerful pussycat!

THE LION'S LAIR! - Round Four Begins!

PCs in bold may act

Bigger cat -55 HP
Ami -3 HP
Rinhu
Axel -5 HP
Welby
- Drake (dazzled for 9 rounds)
Basalt
Pearl -14 HP

Ami goes for a two action attack.
water: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (10) + 5 = 15 cold: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8

Thank you!

Drake tries to ignore the blindness and strikes at the lion.

Welby says "M-maybe it wants something...* He tries to figure out if there's something more to the lion.

◆◆ Act Together
◆ Welby - Protect Companion
◆ Drake - Peck piercing dmg Dazzled: 1d20 ⇒ 1Attack: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (18) + 9 = 27Dmg: 2d8 + 4 ⇒ (5, 1) + 4 = 10
◆ Drake - Wing buffet Bldg Dazzled: 1d20 ⇒ 18Attack: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9Dmg: 2d6 + 4 ⇒ (1, 5) + 4 = 10

◆ Welby Nature? recall Knowledge: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (16) + 5 = 21

Last hero point to reroll the dazzled on the first attack.
Dazzled HP: 1d20 ⇒ 9

The Shisk continues to harass the big cat with bolts.

Phase bolt: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (20) + 8 = 28

Damage: 1d4 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5

Then he celebrates with a small dance.

Oh oh oh oh. We hit him right between the eyes, did you see?

Impressed at the duck's fierceness, Basalt goes into the offensive.

"I certainly never expected to be flanking a lion with a duck, but hey, if it works..."

◆◆Elemental Blast, melee 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (18) + 8 = 26, bludgeoning: 1d8 + 7 ⇒ (2) + 7 = 9
◆Raise Shield

move
two action elemental blast attack: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (3) + 8 = 11
Hero point
attack: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (18) + 8 = 26
damage: 1d8 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 4 + 2 = 7bludgeoning

Pearl moves up into the flank determined to hit this annoying lion and hits him with a powerful smack to the face with a ball of water.

”Burn you down”

◆) Reload
◆) Take Cover
◆) Strike

Strike w/ Potent Harmona Gun (blunt) vs Lion: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (7) + 11 = 181d10 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 = 9
Hero Point!
Strike w/ Potent Harmona Gun (blunt) vs Lion: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (8) + 11 = 191d10 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 2 = 11

The combined attacks of the Pathfinders drop the awakened lion.

COMBAT OVER

The feline’s lair is filled with the bodies of goblins and other creatures that have been killed by the group of felines. A variety of odds and ends can be found among the fallen, including 36 gp in assorted coins.

Representing 3 Treasure Bundles.

With the threats now ended, the bridge is well on its way to completion.

The party is free to return to Yigrig.

Well done, Pathfinders! I've had a hectic week and a busy weekend ahead. Unless someone needs to free up their PC earlier, I will wrap us up on Monday.

No ... no problem

Ami is quite content to return back to the goblin camp and have a swim in the river, upstream from the construction site.

Welby looks around. "I wonder if something a-agitated it..." he says.

Drake stands over the body of the fallen lion like a conqueror.

The Shisk begins a dance of victory around the dead big cat and Welby with his spear making some moves over his head.

Word of the bridge's completion reaches Yigrig before the party does. The delighted merchant produces at sack of gold.

"Admirable work, Pathfinders!" Yigrig exclaims. "You will find that you have been properly compensated." The goblin hands over a fairly heavy sack of gold.

11 Morale Points converts to 3 more Treasure Bundles for the party, for a total of 9 Treasure Bundles..

Reporting Notes
If the goblins complete the bridge, check box A.

Primary Objectives
The PCs fulfill their primary objective if they defeat the awakened lion and allow the bridge to be successfully built. Doing so earns each PC 2 Fame and 2 Reputation for any faction associated with their currently slotted faction boon.

Secondary Objectives
The PCs fulfill their secondary objective if they managed to defeat the awakened lion before the goblins’ Morale Points have been reduced to 0. Doing so earns each PC 2 Fame and 2 Reputation for any faction associated with their currently slotted faction boon.

Game is reported! Chronicle sheets can be found here.

Please let me know of any corrections or revisions. I will keep this campaign active until I have confirmation of receipt of chronicles by all players or one week, whichever comes first.

Thanks again all for playing! I had a lot of fun and look forward to sharing tables with each of you in the future!

Happy Gaming!

Thank you! That was fun! *HONK* Chronicle looks good!