GM Frost's A Level 1-5 Adventure of PFS (2E) Escapades

Game Master Frozen Frost

Rybar suggests that the group goes to meet up with Calisro Bennary first, so that they can ask questions about the location they're headed.

"Hopefully we can walk into the site better informed."

Moist joins up with the group after receiving his letter.

Team Risotto is joined again! You know, technically I'm part of the Envoy's Alliance, so Fola is my leader. But, being honest, it was more a quick decision when I joined and I haven't had the chance to talk with her about unifying the nations of the world with good cooking! I wonder if the Dark Archive has a recipes section...

Otherwise, Moist is happy to agree to chat with Calisro first. After their last outing he seems to have looked into the history of the Blackwood swamp, and briefs the team on why it exists and how it got to be the way that it is.

I didn't meet anybody who'd seen the hydra with their own eyes though... I'm really glad Rain didn't run into that before we got to him!

Post 200!

"Team Risotto, I guess that's the name that is sticking!" Olegaro says with a smile.

"Thanks for the briefing Moist - all good to know. I certainly hope we can say well clear of any hydra. They sound fearsome. Anyway, it doesn't sound like there are any Radiant Oath representatives here so I don't have any preference who to see." but then he thinks for a second "However, now that we know that Chief Thakik needs help, I think we should talk to her as soon as we can."

He then turns to Fola Barun "Venture Captain, do we know anything about how Igix went missing? They aren't one of the scouts we met last time."

Post 200!

Nice one! Still a handful before Olegaro hits that milestone.

"Team Risotto... it's catching on. I like it!" he says to his companions.

It looks like Fola needs their immediate help that she already meets them in the site.

"I hope you don't mind if I will borrow you first for the mission I have for you. Time is of the essence here, actually." Fola explains to them.

"And no, I am not a venture-captain but a faction leader of Envoy's Alliance. Factions are like fellowships of like-minded adventurers who strive together to achieve common goals. As the leader of the Envoy's Alliance faction, we are dedicated to recruiting new agents, rescuing Pathfinders in distress, and rebuilding the Society in a way that supports and values operatives’ lives and wellbeing—at least as much as one can in the adventuring world." she adds.

"I don't have information about the scout, you might want to ask the chief to know more."

“I want you go to the Tskikha enclave and meet with their leader, Chief Thakik. Tell her that you wish to aid them in whatever way you can. Your primary mission is to build trust and prove that Pathfinders are worthy allies.” Fola pauses a moment and her face fills with concern.

“If you’re asked to undertake dangers on behalf of the Tskikha, please be careful. While alliances are important, the safety of our agents is worth more to me. Too many Pathfinders have been lost heedlessly charging into danger.

---

The faction leader dismisses them and the Pathfinders look for the chief.

The trip from base camp to the enclave takes only 30 minutes. Past a ring of sharpened stakes stands a cluster of low mounds that rise above the rest of the swamp. Smoke curls from holes in the top of each mound. A few iruxi curiously peer out from behind flaps in the entrances.

At the largest mound, they find Chief Thakik and her best scout, Kazuuk.

An imposing iruxi woman sits atop a throne crafted from the bones of several swamp animals. “So, you are the ones sent?"[/b]

“There is a hill nearby, topped with an ancient structure. It’s of little interest to us, but two days ago, a scout of our enclave, Igix, disappeared near there. We were about to send Kazuuk,” the chief points to another iruxi, “to see what he can learn. But with you here, we can test the quality of the Pathfinders, yes?

“Accompany Kazuuk to the ruin and learn what happened to our scout. Overcome any trouble you find. Kazuuk will see what you are capable of. Impress him, and you will have my trust.”

"If you have questions, ask Kazuuk," the chief tells them before they are dismissed and Kazuuk happily leads them out of the base.

This is your chance to ask questions. And I forgot to ask about your Pathfinder Provisions.

On the way out of the camp, Olegaro will pick up a potency crystal and attach it to his longsword. (pathfinder provisions selection)

Ah venture-captains, factions leaders - I'll never get this sorted out" Olegaro will say, shaking his head, as they head off to the village.

--

Later when they are sent off with Kazuuk, Olegaro will say "Great to see you again Kazuuk! It sounds like your tribe has been investigating the ruins some more? Have you found much of interest?"

and will also ask "And could you tell us a bit about Igix and why they were at the structure please?"

Rybar will drop by the Provisioner's officer to take a scroll of heal.

On the way to the ruins, he asks Kazuuk "What can we expect at the ruins?"

The Oracle follows Rybar. He also grabs a Scroll of Heal.
Papercuts are the worse.

The Tengu then accompanies the other Pathfinder Agents to see an Iruxi about some ruins....

Hanu sizes up Kazuuk.

He bows to him, and makes brisk tracks.

Hmph. Our quality as expendable, eh?

Moist does not appreciate Kazuuk's tone, asking

Why is it no interest to you that one of your scouts disappeared? Do you have many to spare?

Arriving somewhat late into the scene, Zepth apologises as he was busy running some errands and had to catch up with everyone.

Somewhat naive, Zepth seems to be psyched about being to help the Iruxi, though the quality comment keeps on lingering on his mind. "What does that mean?"

Busy week, sorry for taking so long to catch up. On provisions, Zepth will take a Runic Weapon scroll.

Hanu turns to an offended Moist, puts his hand on his back - wet! - and immediately withdraws it.

Aside to Moist

"Dealings with adventurers, for a small community, can be challenging. Let us prove to them that we are not expendable. Their concern for locating Igix is clear through their agreement to participate. Squandering this opportunity with hot-headed diplomacy would damage twicefold: The Pathfinder's standing with the World, and the Tskikha's understanding of people outside of their enclave" he almost puts his hand on his back again, then remembers "The high road, let us travel!"

Moist sighs in response to Hanu's counsel.

I know it is true. I just would have hoped our last success earned a little trust. However, you are right, onward and upward. Perhaps after we succeed in the ruins I can think of a different recipe they'll like!

Later when they are sent off with Kazuuk, Olegaro will say "Great to see you again Kazuuk! It sounds like your tribe has been investigating the ruins some more? Have you found much of interest?"

and will also ask "And could you tell us a bit about Igix and why they were at the structure please?"

"Not much so far aside from your fellow Rain discovered, but we keep scouting the area." Kazuuk replies.

"Igix is one of our scouts. It is true that the swamp holds many dangers. It could be something like a hungry alligator or a group of human thieves. What I know is that Igix didn’t get lost. He is too skilled for that."

On the way to the ruins, he asks Kazuuk "What can we expect at the ruins?"

"You already been in the ruins right? We know that the ruins is probably human made. Very old. They’ve been here longer than our tribe. I suppose they’re probably filled with trouble. Aren’t most ancient ruins that way?"

Why is it no interest to you that one of your scouts disappeared? Do you have many to spare?

"Don't get me wrong, I do. It is just that I am excited to see you all again. The chief has given me a task for you, other than looking for Igix, while we are on our way. The chief wants to ensure that Pathfinders are capable allies, so she can decide on the future alliance of our enclave with the Pathfinders."

So I will be the judge on our tribe's behalf. All you have to do is impress me, either with impression, knowledge, or skill. Anything for me, I am easy to please."

Kazuuk is currently Friendly to everyone. First, each of you can improve that to Helpful with a DC 16 Diplomacy to Make an Impression. If you Succeed, you gain +1 circumstance bonus on all checks to impress Kazuuk. You can forego this check and proceed to the next.

Next is you impress him and earn Impression Points: 2 for Crit Success, 1 for Success, and -1 for Crit Failure. Describe how you will impress Kazuuk and roll the appropriate skill, such as Diplomacy, Performance, or Society skill check to demonstrate cultural sensitivity and diplomatic skill; Recall Knowledge using Arcana, Lore (any kind), Nature, Occultism, or Religion check to impress Kazuuk with useful bit of information; Deception check to invent an interesting-sounding bit of “knowledge"; Acrobatics, Athletics, Crafting, Medicine, or Survival skill check to impress Kazuuk by demonstrating an impressive ability or technique that Kazuuk finds useful. Each can attempt two checks to impress Kazuuk.

In short, make a check to improve Kazuuk's attitude toward you, and then followed by two skill checks to earn Impression Points. Go.
Moist
Hanu
Zepth
Olegaro
Rybar
Otani

"Yes sometimes in the brightness of all the weird and wonderful we forget about the mundane dangers that a place like this contains." Olegaro will reply to Kazuuk

diplomacy DC 16: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (8) + 5 = 13

but doesn't succeed in advancing the friendship.

"Well I am sure we would qualify as capable allies - two things I can provide in an environment like this are a bit of brawn and some reliable healing."

and Olegaro will be clearing the path as they walk, hefting logs out of the way. Once done he will demonstrate bandaging the resulting abrasions on his hands.

athletics(T): 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (10) + 8 = 18
medicine (E, assurance): 10 + 6 = 16

I am glad you are enthusiastic...

Make an impression (DC16 Diplomacy): 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (15) + 8 = 23

but I do think we should be focused on the safety of Igix. The strength of your community is based in not leaving any behind! Moist chides lightly, but he hopes in an inspiring way.

Demonstrate cultural sensitivity and diplomatic skill (Diplomacy, impression bonus): 1d20 + 8 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 8 + 1 = 19

Rybar talks about the rare disease called "filth fever" which is very common among rodents that live within ancient ruins. "Since there's nothing to hunt the rats in such old places, rat communities thrive and so the disease spreads easily. Be careful not to be bitten."

esoteric knowledge: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (19) + 8 = 27

He then starts to talk about a natural cure for it, and...
nature: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9

...seems to be unable to recall the method.

Otani approaches Kazuuk. The Samurai bows.
We shall either secure the return of their laughter, or bring the sorrow of their deaths!

Diplomacy(T) DC 16: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (2) + 7 = 9

The Tengu then drops down and begins one handed push-ups while lying about how many he can do!

Athletics(T): 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (16) + 7 = 23
Deception(T): 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (12) + 7 = 19

Hanu steps to Kazuuk!

Bringing his knuckles to bear upon the ground, he hoots and hollars, and pounds his chest. Charging him head-on, at the very last second, he sidecartwheels, spinning like a tornado around his playmate, until grabbing onto his back, which, he climbs up, and springing from his shoulders, jumps into a tree to escape retribution!

Acrobatics (Trained): 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 12
Athletics (Trained) w/ Climbing Tail (+2): 1d20 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 6 + 2 = 15

Zepth will try and get into Kazuk's good sides by telling him how they've been able to get through all kind of obstacles so far as a group and then he'll talk to him about all that they've been missing from the outside world and how an exchange between cultures would benefit both as they can learn from each other through dialogue and diplomatic exchanges.

◆Check 1: Diplomacy: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (20) + 8 = 28

◆Check 2: Diplomacy: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (17) + 8 = 25

Apologies for not updating this game in the past few days. I had a busy weekend so I missed the chance to inform the group.

Olegaro impresses Kazuuk with his strength and healing of wounds. 2 Impression Points

Moist tackles the enclave's attitude on working together. 1 Impression Point

Rybar speaks about fever from rats in detail but fail to study about its treatment. 2 Impression Points

Otani does many push-ups and manages to deceive the scout about his talent. 2 Impression Points

Hanu may have slipped for a split-second on that cartwheeling but his ability with the trees is spectacular. 1 Impression Point

Zepth tells Kazuuk about their journey as a group and their experiences so far that Kazuuk even promises him to shares some of their traditions when they get back. 4 Impression Points

Total: 12 Impression Points

He holds off his commentary for now about his impression of them so far when they finally arrive at the area of interest.

A cracked structure, coated with creeping tendrils of moss and lichen, rises from the swamps atop a low hill ahead. The air is still here, as if waiting for a breath of wind. Even the usually noisy cries of animals fall silent close to the building. A set of broad stairs facing southeast lead up into darkness.

"We settled in the area long ago and prefer to stay away from the ruins, as we know that ruins can be dangerous. We feared that if word of the ruins were to spread, we might attract unwanted attention. To us, the place is merely a landmark along a patrol route in our lands. Despite our efforts, trouble arose in the swamps as of late. The scout who regularly patrols this area, Igix, reported signs of several dangerous creatures moving into the ruins. Unfortunately, he disappeared and haven't heard from him since."

As they approach the steps of the ruins, they find Igix bound, gagged, and badly hurt. When suddenly...

two vicious hostilities surprise them before they get near to the scout!

⬤ WHERE IS THE MISSING SCOUT? Round 1 ⬤
PARTY CONDITIONS: ---
TERRAIN FEATURES: ---
MAP LINK: ENCOUNTER MAP
OTHER NOTES: ☘️ - Hero Points, OG means Off-Guard

CHARACTER IN ➤ BOLD TYPEFACE CAN ACT! STRIKETHROUGH NAMES ARE ELIMINATED.
➤ Hanu, Friend of the Wood (AC 18, +1 w Shield Spell (Hardness 5, reset 10-min)) (30/30 HP, 1 temp HP) | [2☘️]
Yellow Tormentor (- HP)
Moist Definitely (AC 16, +1 / +1 w Mage Armor / Shield spell) (18/18 HP, 1 temp HP) | [1☘️]
Olegaro (AC 19, +2 w Steel Shield (Hardness 5, HP(BT) 20(10))) (32/32 HP) | [2☘️]
Rybar Ganon (AC 18) (26/26 HP) | [1☘️]
Zepth (AC 19, +1 w Shield Spell) (24/24 HP, 1 temp HP) | [1☘️]
Otani Yoshitshugu (AC 19, +1 w Shield spell) (24/24 HP) | Minor Curse | [1☘️]
Red Tormentor (- HP)

Hanu brings the storm!

Summoning a cloud, he massages it's soft filaments into wisps of sharp wind, and hurls it twicely at the oncoming tormentors with a WHISH WHOOOSH!

◆) Channel Elements
◇) Kinetic Blast
◆◆) Aerial Boomerang

Air Kinetic Blast (Slash, 60-ft) vs Red Tormentor: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (15) + 7 = 221d6 ⇒ 3
Basic Reflex (DC 18) w/ Boomerang Slash vs Red and Yellow: 2d4 ⇒ (4, 4) = 8

Hanu blasts wind at Red. 3 S damage. He follows it up with air boomerang.
Red: DC 18 basic Reflex save: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (12) + 10 = 22 Success, 4 S damage
Yellow: DC 18 basic Reflex save: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (17) + 10 = 27 Success, 4 S damage

Yellow, with sickles in both hands ready, gets down and attack Olegaro, making a dazzling series of strikes against the fighter.
Sickle Attack w Twin Feint: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (13) + 11 = 24 vs Olegaro AC 19, +2 w Shield Raised
Damage: 1d4 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 9 S damage

Sickle Attack w Twin Feint, Agile, MAP: 1d20 + 11 - 4 ⇒ (7) + 11 - 4 = 14 vs Olegaro AC 19, +2 w Shield Raised, -2 w Off-Guard

Yellow manages to slash his thigh.

⬤ WHERE IS THE MISSING SCOUT? Round 1 ⬤
PARTY CONDITIONS: ---
TERRAIN FEATURES: ---
MAP LINK: ENCOUNTER MAP
OTHER NOTES: ☘️ - Hero Points, OG means Off-Guard

CHARACTER IN ➤ BOLD TYPEFACE CAN ACT! STRIKETHROUGH NAMES ARE ELIMINATED.
Hanu, Friend of the Wood (AC 18, +1 w Shield Spell (Hardness 5, reset 10-min)) (30/30 HP, 1 temp HP) | [2☘️]
Yellow Tormentor (-4 HP)
➤ Moist Definitely (AC 16, +1 / +1 w Mage Armor / Shield spell) (18/18 HP, 1 temp HP) | [1☘️]
➤ Olegaro (AC 19, +2 w Steel Shield (Hardness 5, HP(BT) 20(10))) (23/32 HP) | [2☘️]
➤ Rybar Ganon (AC 18) (26/26 HP) | [1☘️]
➤ Zepth (AC 19, +1 w Shield Spell) (24/24 HP, 1 temp HP) | [1☘️]
➤ Otani Yoshitshugu (AC 19, +1 w Shield spell) (24/24 HP) | Minor Curse | [1☘️]
Red Tormentor (-7 HP)

Olegaro will scoff "How convenient, you saved me the walk" and then bring his flail down on the creature twice. He will finish by raising his shield again.

◆ Strike melee to hit: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (20) + 11 = 31 with his flail on yellow for 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7 bludgeoning damage
◆ Strike melee to hit,MAP: 1d20 + 11 - 5 ⇒ (11) + 11 - 5 = 17 with his flail on yellow for 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10 bludgeoning damage
◆ Raise shield - Steel Shield (Hardness 5, HP 20, BT 10) +2 to AC
--

Ryber sizes up the Tormentor closest to him (Yellow) and tries to remember what weaknesses these creatures have, as he draws his weapon implement. He then stares the Tormentor down - threatening it with body gestures alone.

◆exploit vulnerability: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (14) + 8 = 22
◆draw weapon
◆intimidating glare demoralize: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (14) + 8 = 22

The Oracle calls down a Speedster Spirit to aid him!
Athletic Rush
Curse Moderate!

Otani Strides to Flank with Olegaro, places two hands on his katana, and Strikes the Yellow Tormentor with his trusty katana!
Melee(T) Katana, flank, 2h, cure moderate : 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (5) + 7 = 121d10 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 3 + 2 = 10 S Traits: Uncommon Deadly d8 Two-Hand 1d10 Versatile P

Hero Point! Melee(T) Katana, flank, 2h, cure moderate : 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (18) + 7 = 251d10 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 3 + 2 = 8

Hmm Moist hums nonchalantly as he steps forward just enough to see the nearby tormentor a little more up-close.

It doesn't look like Moist does anything further, but the tormentor sure feels a headache coming on as something intrudes into its mind...

◆ Stride 10ft
◆◆ Cast a spell: Daze; Duration 1 round

Mental damage YELLOW, DC18 basic will: 1d6 ⇒ 1
If the target critically fails the save, it is also stunned 1.

If YELLOW is already down, then RED is in range too

Olegaro hits Yellow so hard that stars circle the ambusher. 14 B damage He miss to hit at the second attack so he raises shield.

Rybar knows it has no weakness to exploit, but it doesn't matter. He manages to instill fear to Yellow. Frightened 1

Otani flanks and slices Yellow. 8 S damage It howls in pain.

DC 18 basic Will save, Frightened 1: 1d20 + 6 - 1 ⇒ (18) + 6 - 1 = 23 vs Daze Success, no damage

Moist cast something to jolt Yellow's mind because it only gets a slight headache.

⬤ WHERE IS THE MISSING SCOUT? Round 1 ⬤
PARTY CONDITIONS: ---
TERRAIN FEATURES: ---
MAP LINK: ENCOUNTER MAP
OTHER NOTES: ☘️ - Hero Points, OG means Off-Guard

CHARACTER IN ➤ BOLD TYPEFACE CAN ACT! STRIKETHROUGH NAMES ARE ELIMINATED.
Hanu, Friend of the Wood (AC 18, +1 w Shield Spell (Hardness 5, reset 10-min)) (30/30 HP, 1 temp HP) | [2☘️]
Yellow Tormentor (-26 HP) | Frightened 1
Moist Definitely (AC 16, +1 / +1 w Mage Armor / Shield spell) (18/18 HP, 1 temp HP) | [1☘️]
Olegaro (AC 19, +2 w Steel Shield (Hardness 5, HP(BT) 20(10))) (23/32 HP) | [2☘️]
Rybar Ganon (AC 18) (26/26 HP) | [1☘️]
➤ Zepth (AC 19, +1 w Shield Spell) (24/24 HP, 1 temp HP) | [1☘️]
Otani Yoshitshugu (AC 19, +1 w Shield spell) (24/24 HP) | Moderate Curse | [0☘️]
Red Tormentor (-7 HP)

"Here we go again!" says Zeoth as he readies himself to encourage his allies, followed by a loud shot from his gun.

◆Inspire courage
◇Lingering Composition Performance: 1d20 + 8 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 8 + 1 = 27
◆Draw Weapon
◆Fire on Yellow Jezail: 1d20 + 8 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 8 + 1 = 28, Damage, fatal d12: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

If it crits Fatal Damage: 2d12 + 1 ⇒ (7, 10) + 1 = 18

Zepth inspires allies for 4 Rounds and fires a bullet at Yellow that hurts it with a measly 2 B/P damage.

Red flanks and attacks Otani with a series of dazzling sickles.
Sickle Attack, Twin Feint: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (6) + 11 = 17 vs Otani AC 19-2 w OG fr Flanking
Damage: 1d4 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 9 S damage

Sickle Attack, Twin Feint, Agile, MAP: 1d20 + 11 - 4 ⇒ (3) + 11 - 4 = 10 vs Otani AC 19-2 fr OG by Twin Feint/Flanking

⬤ WHERE IS THE MISSING SCOUT? Round 2 ⬤
PARTY CONDITIONS: COURAGEOUS ANTHEM (Round 2 to 5): +1 status bonus to attack rolls, damage rolls, and saves against fear effects
TERRAIN FEATURES: ---
MAP LINK: ENCOUNTER MAP
OTHER NOTES: ☘️ - Hero Points, OG means Off-Guard

CHARACTER IN ➤ BOLD TYPEFACE CAN ACT! STRIKETHROUGH NAMES ARE ELIMINATED.
➤ Hanu, Friend of the Wood (AC 18, +1 w Shield Spell (Hardness 5, reset 10-min)) (30/30 HP, 1 temp HP) | [2☘️]
Yellow Tormentor (-28 HP) | Frightened 1
Moist Definitely (AC 16, +1 / +1 w Mage Armor / Shield spell) (18/18 HP, 1 temp HP) | [1☘️]
Olegaro (AC 19, +2 w Steel Shield (Hardness 5, HP(BT) 20(10))) (23/32 HP) | [2☘️]
Rybar Ganon (AC 18) (26/26 HP) | [1☘️]
Zepth (AC 19, +1 w Shield Spell) (24/24 HP, 1 temp HP) | [1☘️]
Otani Yoshitshugu (AC 19, +1 w Shield spell) (15/24 HP) | Moderate Curse | [0☘️]
Red Tormentor (-7 HP)

Bump. Or could anyone bot Hanu?

Hanu reaches his handsome hand to the sky, and lo, his distant boomerang of slashing wind whirls in place, then returns full arc, backcutting the tormentor before dissipating with a pulse of green primal energy back into the swirling aura around himself...

Basic Reflex (DC 18) vs Boomerang Slash w/ Anthem (+1) vs Red and Yellow: 2d4 + 1 ⇒ (3, 3) + 1 = 7

◆) Return Aerial Boomerang [concentrate]
◆◆) Kinetic Blast (vs Red first, Yellow second)

Charged Wood Kinetic Blast (Slash, 30-ft) w/ Anthem (+1/+1) vs Red Tormentor: 1d20 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 7 + 1 = 281d8 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 4 + 1 = 10

...And with an acrobatic cartwheel, he conjures forth from underneath the same foe, a saproling that sprouts with impossible acceleration, battering from below, and toppling him completely with trunk force!

Hanu's boomerang returns for more slashing!
Red: DC 18 basic Reflex save: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (17) + 10 = 27 vs Boomerang (Success, 3 S Damage)

Hanu follows it up wood blasting that slices flesh of Red Tormentor! 20 S damage

Yellow focuses on attacking Otani, slicing Otani with sickle!
Sickle Attack: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (6) + 11 = 17 vs Otani AC 19-2 fr Flanking
Damage: 1d4 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 9 S damage

Sickle Attack, MAP, Agile: 1d20 + 11 - 4 ⇒ (4) + 11 - 4 = 11 vs Otani AC 19-2 fr Flanking
Sickle Attack, MAP2, Agile: 1d20 + 11 - 8 ⇒ (18) + 11 - 8 = 21 vs Otani AC 19-2 fr Flanking
Damage: 1d4 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10 S damage

Two attacks bring down Otani! Dying 1

⬤ WHERE IS THE MISSING SCOUT? Round 2 ⬤
PARTY CONDITIONS: COURAGEOUS ANTHEM (Round 2 to 5): +1 status bonus to attack rolls, damage rolls, and saves against fear effects
TERRAIN FEATURES: ---
MAP LINK: ENCOUNTER MAP
OTHER NOTES: ☘️ - Hero Points, OG means Off-Guard

CHARACTER IN ➤ BOLD TYPEFACE CAN ACT! STRIKETHROUGH NAMES ARE ELIMINATED.
Hanu, Friend of the Wood (AC 18, +1 w Shield Spell (Hardness 5, reset 10-min)) (30/30 HP, 1 temp HP) | [2☘️]
Yellow Tormentor (-28 HP) | Frightened 1
➤ Moist Definitely (AC 16, +1 / +1 w Mage Armor / Shield spell) (18/18 HP, 1 temp HP) | [1☘️]
➤ Olegaro (AC 19, +2 w Steel Shield (Hardness 5, HP(BT) 20(10))) (23/32 HP) | [2☘️]
➤ Rybar Ganon (AC 18) (26/26 HP) | [1☘️]
➤ Zepth (AC 19, +1 w Shield Spell) (24/24 HP, 1 temp HP) | [1☘️]
➤ Otani Yoshitshugu (AC 19, +1 w Shield spell) (0/24 HP) | Moderate Curse; Dying 1 (Prone) | [0☘️]
Red Tormentor (-30 HP)

As Otani falls to the ground, Olegaro yells and races to his side, quickly tending the fallen oracle and then smacks the tormentor who caused the injuries

Medicine w/assurance DC 15: 10 + 6 = 16 for 2d8 ⇒ (8, 7) = 15 healing

Strike melee to hit: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (18) + 11 = 29 with his flail for 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5 bludgeoning damage

--

Otani heals the oracle. He then smacks Yellow in the head with his flail! Crit, 10 B damage

⬤ WHERE IS THE MISSING SCOUT? Round 2 ⬤
PARTY CONDITIONS: COURAGEOUS ANTHEM (Round 2 to 5): +1 status bonus to attack rolls, damage rolls, and saves against fear effects
TERRAIN FEATURES: ---
MAP LINK: ENCOUNTER MAP
OTHER NOTES: ☘️ - Hero Points, OG means Off-Guard

CHARACTER IN ➤ BOLD TYPEFACE CAN ACT! STRIKETHROUGH NAMES ARE ELIMINATED.
Hanu, Friend of the Wood (AC 18, +1 w Shield Spell (Hardness 5, reset 10-min)) (30/30 HP, 1 temp HP) | [2☘️]
Yellow Tormentor (-38 HP) | Frightened 1
➤ Moist Definitely (AC 16, +1 / +1 w Mage Armor / Shield spell) (18/18 HP, 1 temp HP) | [1☘️]
Olegaro (AC 19, +2 w Steel Shield (Hardness 5, HP(BT) 20(10))) (23/32 HP) | [2☘️]
➤ Rybar Ganon (AC 18) (26/26 HP) | [1☘️]
➤ Zepth (AC 19, +1 w Shield Spell) (24/24 HP, 1 temp HP) | [1☘️]
➤ Otani Yoshitshugu (AC 19, +1 w Shield spell) (15/24 HP) | Moderate Curse; Wounded 1; Prone | [0☘️]
Red Tormentor (-30 HP)

Having had enough of these tormentors, moist looks around for the most chunky block of stone.

◆◆ Cast a spell: Telekinetic Projectile vs RED
Spell attack, bludgeoning damage: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (5) + 8 = 132d6 ⇒ (1, 6) = 7
HERO POINT Spell attack: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (20) + 8 = 28

That ought to do it!

◆ Cast a spell: Shield

((Oops realised I missed courageous anthem - could you add 2 dmg to the crit on yellow please?))

Rybar steps closer to yellow Tormentor and strikes it with his weapon implement. He then takes a step away.

◆stride
◆strike: 1d20 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 7 + 1 = 10 piercing: 1d6 + 3 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 3 + 2 + 1 = 10
◆step

Zepth will reload and then attack yellow with a spell.

◆ Reload
◆◆ Cast Needle Darts at Yellow 1d20 + 8 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 8 + 1 = 18. Damage: 3d4 + 1 ⇒ (2, 3, 3) + 1 = 9

Otani blinks. The Tengu thought his Time had come. Gladly awake and not looking at a line longer than a ride in Disney in the Bone Yard!

The Samurai Grabs his katana, Stands and Strides into a Flank with Olegaro!

Moist flies a block of stone, hitting Red solidly in the head, knocking it out! 14 B damage, Red is eliminated He then raises shield.

((Oops realised I missed courageous anthem - could you add 2 dmg to the crit on yellow please?))

Sure.

Rybar misses to hit Yellow.

Zepth reloads but his needles miss Yellow by a hair.

Otani finds himself still alive and gets moving to flank the enemy.

⬤ WHERE IS THE MISSING SCOUT? Round 3 ⬤
PARTY CONDITIONS: COURAGEOUS ANTHEM (Round 2 to 5): +1 status bonus to attack rolls, damage rolls, and saves against fear effects
TERRAIN FEATURES: ---
MAP LINK: ENCOUNTER MAP
OTHER NOTES: ☘️ - Hero Points, OG means Off-Guard

CHARACTER IN ➤ BOLD TYPEFACE CAN ACT! STRIKETHROUGH NAMES ARE ELIMINATED.
➤ Hanu, Friend of the Wood (AC 18, +1 w Shield Spell (Hardness 5, reset 10-min)) (30/30 HP, 1 temp HP) | [2☘️]
Yellow Tormentor (-40 HP) | Frightened 1
Moist Definitely (AC 16, +1 / +1 w Mage Armor / Shield spell) (18/18 HP, 1 temp HP) | [1☘️]
Olegaro (AC 19, +2 w Steel Shield (Hardness 5, HP(BT) 20(10))) (23/32 HP) | [2☘️]
Rybar Ganon (AC 18) (26/26 HP) | [1☘️]
Zepth (AC 19, +1 w Shield Spell) (24/24 HP, 1 temp HP) | [1☘️]
Otani Yoshitshugu (AC 19, +1 w Shield spell) (15/24 HP) | Moderate Curse; Wounded 1 | [0☘️]
Red Tormentor (-44 HP) |

Hanu cartwheels into battle, slamming two fists which spontaneously grow bark and clobber the tormentor!

◆) Stride
◆◆) Charged Melee Elemental Blast

Charged Melee Wood Blast (B) w/ Anthem (+1/+1) vs Tormentor: 1d20 + 8 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 8 + 1 = 241d8 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 6 + 1 = 10

Hanu brings down the ambusher with the blast!

ENCOUNTER OVER! WELL DONE!

For rescuing Igix from his captors, the PCs earn an additional 2 Impression Points. Having earned a total of 12+2 Impression Points, you have impressed Kazuuk.

Once they deal with the threat and learn Igix’s fate, they easily return to the iruxi village, of which the Pathfinders and Igix are treated. Everyone is now at full HP. Kazuuk meets privately with the chief before they are summoned to hear what the iruxi leader decides.

Eventually, Chief Thakik once again sits atop her bone throne, but now the hint of a smile tugs at the corners of her mouth. “Kazuuk tells us you were quite impressive! This is good to hear. I wish to learn more of what you found, and I’m certain the Tskikha and the Pathfinder Society have a bright future ahead!”

"And thank you for rescuing Igix. He needs a few days' rest to recover but he is okay now, thanks to you."

Upon their return to the faction leader, Fola Barun congratulates them on a job well done for accomplishing both tasks. She encourages them to assist any of the faction leaders who still have outstanding missions.

Who's next: Eando Kline (Vigilant Seal), Gorm Greathammer (Grand Archive), or Calisro Benarry (Horizon Hunters)?

Hanu does a somersault, much others might bow or curtsy, as a way to say "My pleasure"

He starts heading towards Eando Kline, Gorm Greathammer, or Calisro Benarry?: 1d6 ⇒ 5 Calisro Benarry to see what she has in store for them!

Otani Yoshitsugu formally bows and salutes Chief Thakik once presented before him.
Honors to you and your Tribe. We welcome this friendship.

The Oracle nods at Hanu.
Calisro Benarry of the Horizon Hunters seems prudent.

Hmm, I hear she’s piratey. Yeah, let’s go see what that’s about!

He follows his already-decided companions to see her.

A striking figure leans casually against one of the ancient columns that juts from the surrounding swamp. She is a half-orc dressed like a fashionable sea captain, complete with tricorn hat.

“Isn’t it exciting?” she asks, her rough voice deep and full of command. “Fresh out on your first missions and already exploring Azlanti ruins? I once thought the high seas were the only place for true adventure, but the Pathfinders have shown me otherwise!” She pauses and deeply inhales the air. “I’m Calisro Benarry, leader of the Horizon Hunters. We Horizon Hunters get most excited by exploration. There’s nothing quite like the thrill of knowing you’re somewhere no one else has been in a thousand years! Or even better, finding a place no one has ever seen before. Admittedly, we sometimes get a little overeager to be the first, but that’s all part of the true joy of discovery.”[/b]

“Since you are a bit new to the Pathfinder Society, I want to give you your first taste of that same thrill. Through that tunnel,” she says, nodding toward a dark hole leading into the hillside, “is an Azlanti ruin where no Pathfinder has ever explored. I have to admit, I’m more than a little jealous!"

“Your job is to explore the area and report your findings to me. Questions?”

Rybar looks at the tunnel, takes out a torch & his weapon implement and says "I'm ready. Let's go?"

Olegaro will look over to the hole and then back to Calisro "Do we know anything about this ruin, or others like it in the area?"

Moist rubs the top of his head with a wet, webbed hand.

Yeah, is there anything that makes this ruin unique or is it an entrance much like many that have been found before?