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

Game Master Frozen Frost

The Tengu grins as he recalls this game back in his Home land.
Deception(T): 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (16) + 8 = 24

Just follow the red ball. Which cup is it in? Here...here?

Scared of witches, Hanu runs and hides in a corner!

Zepth and Otani work hand-in-hand to trap Aslynn, surrounding her with divine energy and deceiving her with a game while she is distracted by Rybar, but Aslynn’s double still pays little mind to them.

Aslynn shrieks with delight and rushes to the pile of treasure at the center of the vault. “It’s here! I can taste it! Come to me, my dearest nightmares!” She rakes through the treasure with her claws, scattering coins and shredding pages. “Where is it?! Where?! I must have it! What have you done with it?!” With a final shriek, she curls in on herself, melding with the ooze from her cauldron. She and the cauldron melt into the floor, bubbling and hissing. The sounds turn to frantic chittering as dozens of rats begin pouring from the ground.

I used Zepth's Religion check result and Otani's Deception check result for initiative.

Finicky goes for Otani to bite him!
Jaw Attack: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (8) + 12 = 20 vs Otani AC 20
Damage: 1d10 + 5 ⇒ (10) + 5 = 15 P damage

The enormous rat then sends a jolt of elemental 1-2 cold, 3-4 electricity, 5-6 fire: 1d6 ⇒ 6 fire energy through its teeth into him, dealing 1d10 ⇒ 1 fire damage!

Meanwhile, the Purple Pack surrounds Olegaro and Zepth, biting them everywhere! Two DC 17 basic Reflex saves vs 1d6 ⇒ 2 P and 1d6 ⇒ 3 P damage respectively.

⬤ ASLYNN'S ARRIVAL! Round 1 ⬤
Map Link: ENCOUNTER MAP
Note(s):

BEFORE YOUR TURN
❗ Zepth: DC 17 basic Reflex save vs 2 P damage; DC 17 basic Reflex save vs 3 P damage ❗
❗ Olegaro: DC 17 basic Reflex save vs 2 P damage; DC 17 basic Reflex save vs 3 P damage ❗

CHARACTER IN ➤ BOLD TYPEFACE CAN ACT! STRIKETHROUGH NAMES ARE ELIMINATED.
Finicky (Red) (HP -) |
Pack (Purple) (HP -) |
➤ Zepth (AC 20) (HP 33/33) | 2☘️ | w Keen Eyes
➤ Otani (AC 20) (HP 17/33) | 1☘️ |
Crowd (Blue) (HP -) |
Hanu, Friend of the Wood (AC 19) (HP 42/42) | 2☘️ |
Rybar Ganon (AC 19) (HP 35/35) | 2☘️ |
Olegaro (AC 20) (HP 44/44) | 2☘️ | Steel Shield (20/20 HP);
Moist Definitely (AC 18) (HP 24/24) | 2☘️ |
Squeaky (Yellow) (HP -) |

DC 17 reflex: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (14) + 8 = 22
DC 17 reflex: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (19) + 8 = 27

With a sigh Olegaro says "Oh these again. Spread out! Squish 'em!" as he dodges out of the way of the Pack's bites.

Reflex Save DC 17: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (20) + 10 = 30
Reflex Save DC 17: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (7) + 10 = 17

As he tries to move away from the bite, Zeph yelps "I don't like rats, get away from me, you filthy creatures!"

◆Inspire Courage
◇Lingering Performance DC 18: 1d20 + 11 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 11 + 1 = 19
◆Stride away
◆Cast Shield

Otani just frowns at the sudden meltdown of the ghost lady.
Rats!

The Oracle casts Protection on himself and draws his Katana!
Now you done it. No one makes me bleed my own blood.

I forgot about Otani's Oracular Warning. Everyone has +2 to Initiative, and 1 temp HP since you are within 20 ft from Otani.

With the new initiative order, only Olegaro will be bitten by the swarm. Zepth inspires allies and moves away to raise shield. Olegaro is only bitten once.

Otani casts protection for himself and draws weapon.

The talking skull exclaims something inside Rybar's pouch but the voice is muffled but sure enough it taps Rybar's inner heroism! +1 status bonus to attack rolls, Perception checks, saving throws, and skill checks for Rybar with Heroism, but will not stack with Courageous Anthem

⬤ ASLYNN'S ARRIVAL! Round 1 ⬤
Party Condition(s): COURAGEOUS ANTHEM (rd 1 to 3): +1 status bonus to attack rolls, damage rolls, and saves against fear effects
Map Link: ENCOUNTER MAP
Note(s):

CHARACTER IN ➤ BOLD TYPEFACE CAN ACT! STRIKETHROUGH NAMES ARE ELIMINATED.
Finicky (Red) (HP -) |
Zepth (AC 20) (HP 33/33, +1 tHP) | 2☘️ | w Keen Eyes
Pack (Purple) (HP -) |
Otani (AC 20) (HP 17/33) | 1☘️ | +1 status bonus to AC and saving throws
➤ Hanu, Friend of the Wood (AC 19) (HP 42/42, +1 tHP) | 2☘️ |
➤ Rybar Ganon (AC 19) (HP 35/35, +1 tHP) | 2☘️ | +1 status bonus to attack rolls, Perception checks, saving throws, and skill checks
Crowd (Blue) (HP -) |
Olegaro (AC 20) (HP 44/44) | 2☘️ | Steel Shield (20/20 HP)
Squeaky (Yellow) (HP -) |
Moist Definitely (AC 18) (HP 24/24, +1 tHP) | 2☘️ |

Rybar tries to determine the mortal weakness of these swarms of rats. He than lashes twice at the closest swarm of rats (Pack) with his weapon implement.

"I've no love for these things either, and would rather see them dead."

◆mortal weakness: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (7) + 11 = 18
◆strike: 1d20 + 9 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 9 + 1 = 26 slashing: 2d6 + 3 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (4, 1) + 3 + 4 + 1 = 13 plus mortal weakness
◆strikeMAP: 1d20 + 9 + 1 - 4 ⇒ (15) + 9 + 1 - 4 = 21 slashing: 2d6 + 3 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (5, 6) + 3 + 4 + 1 = 19 plus mortal weakness

Trying to clobber the rat pack, Hanu channels lightning into his fists...

Melee Kinetic Blast (Electricity) w/ Anthem (+1/+1) vs Pack: 1d20 + 9 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 9 + 1 = 121d6 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 2 + 1 = 7
Hero Point!
Melee Kinetic Blast (Electricity) w/ Anthem (+1/+1) vs Pack: 1d20 + 9 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 9 + 1 = 291d6 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 2 + 1 = 6

...electrifying several rats!

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

Basic Reflex (DC 19) w/ Boomerang Slash vs Pack, Crowd, and Squeaky: 2d4 ⇒ (4, 4) = 8

The lighting arcs back into our hairy-backed hero's clenched fists, and he shapes it into a boomerang, which sends mowing towards several more packs of rats, whirling in air and awaiting his return command...

Apologies for the silence. I've been busy these past few days preparing for audits scheduled over the next two weeks. I may also be slow to post next week due to the audits.

Rybar remembers these are no ordinary swarms of rats. The swarm still has its weakness to area damage and splash damage that he can exploit. He slices through them like paper though, eliminating the Pack swarm. 13*2 - S resistance 6 + 3 Weakness, Pack out. You have 1 action left

Hanu redirecting to similar target blasts Crowd swarm to electrify them! (Crit, 12 E damage He also sends them his boomerang to affect many rats!
Crowd: DC 19 basic Reflex: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (7) + 7 = 14 Fail, 8 S damage - S Resistance 6, Crowd out
Squeaky: DC 19 basic Reflex: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (1) + 8 = 9 Crit Fail, 16 S damage

Crowd, despite the resistance it has as swarm, is eliminated, Hanu being able to remove the remaining rats of it. Squeaky, on the other hand is not quick to react to the incoming boomerang.

⬤ ASLYNN'S ARRIVAL! Round 1 ⬤
Party Condition(s): COURAGEOUS ANTHEM (rd 1 to 3): +1 status bonus to attack rolls, damage rolls, and saves against fear effects
Map Link: ENCOUNTER MAP
Note(s):

CHARACTER IN ➤ BOLD TYPEFACE CAN ACT! STRIKETHROUGH NAMES ARE ELIMINATED.
Finicky (Red) (HP -) |
Zepth (AC 20) (HP 33/33, +1 tHP) | 2☘️ | w Keen Eyes
Pack (Purple) (HP -23) |
Otani (AC 20) (HP 17/33) | 1☘️ | +1 status bonus to AC and saving throws
Hanu, Friend of the Wood (AC 19) (HP 42/42, +1 tHP) | 2☘️ |
➤ Rybar Ganon (AC 19) (HP 35/35, +1 tHP) | 1 action left | 2☘️ | +1 status bonus to attack rolls, Perception checks, saving throws, and skill checks
Crowd (Blue) (HP -14) |
➤ Olegaro (AC 20) (HP 44/44) | 2☘️ | Steel Shield (20/20 HP)
Squeaky (Yellow) (HP -16) |
Moist Definitely (AC 18) (HP 24/24, +1 tHP) | 2☘️ |

Olegaro gives Rybar a salute "The only good swarm is a dead swarm! Nice!" as the rats collapse around him. He then rushes down between the two giant rats (can use sudden charge if I need the extra move) and swings at Squeaky

◆ Stride
◆ Strike melee to hit,CA: 1d20 + 12 + 1 ⇒ (12) + 12 + 1 = 25 at Squeaky with his flail for 1d6 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 4 + 1 = 11 bludgeoning damage
◆ Raise shield - Steel Shield (Hardness 5, HP 20, BT 10) +2 to AC

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Rybar ◆moves to a different position.

Rybar moves while Olegaro goes for Squeaky to bonk it in the head before raising shield. 11 B damage

Squeaky bites Olegaro in return!
Jaws Attack: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (9) + 12 = 21 vs Olegaro AC 20+2

Jaws Attack, MAP: 1d20 + 12 - 5 ⇒ (6) + 12 - 5 = 13 vs Olegaro AC 20+2

Jaws Attack, MAP: 1d20 + 12 - 10 ⇒ (13) + 12 - 10 = 15 vs Olegaro AC 20+2

All miss to the fighter.

⬤ ASLYNN'S ARRIVAL! Round 1 ⬤
Party Condition(s): COURAGEOUS ANTHEM (rd 1 to 3): +1 status bonus to attack rolls, damage rolls, and saves against fear effects
Map Link: ENCOUNTER MAP
Note(s):

CHARACTER IN ➤ BOLD TYPEFACE CAN ACT! STRIKETHROUGH NAMES ARE ELIMINATED.
Finicky (Red) (HP -) |
Zepth (AC 20) (HP 33/33, +1 tHP) | 2☘️ | w Keen Eyes
Pack (Purple) (HP -23) |
Otani (AC 20) (HP 17/33) | 1☘️ | +1 status bonus to AC and saving throws
Hanu, Friend of the Wood (AC 19) (HP 42/42, +1 tHP) | 2☘️ |
Rybar Ganon (AC 19) (HP 35/35, +1 tHP) | 2☘️ | +1 status bonus to attack rolls, Perception checks, saving throws, and skill checks
Crowd (Blue) (HP -14) |
Olegaro (AC 20+2 w Steel Shield) (HP 44/44) | 2☘️ | Steel Shield (20/20 HP)
Squeaky (Yellow) (HP -27) |
➤ Moist Definitely (AC 18) (HP 24/24, +1 tHP) | 2☘️ |

Moists psychic abilities don't include area manifestations like fire or acid, but he can still drop rocks on the rats. He steps away from the nearby finicky swarm and does so...

◆ Step
◆◆ Cast a spell: Telekinetic Projectile vs Finicky
Spell attack Finicky, bludgeoning damage (inspired): 1d20 + 9 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 9 + 1 = 273d6 + 1 ⇒ (1, 1, 2) + 1 = 5

Moist flicks a rock at Finicky, hitting it in the head. 5 B damage

Finicky bites Olegaro.
Jaws Attack: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (11) + 12 = 23 vs Olegaro AC 20+2
Damage: 1d10 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6 piercing damage

Olegaro block's the bite with his shield! Damaged reduced to 1, taken by Olegaro and shield.

The rat's bite has some elemental energy with it, something 1d6 ⇒ 3 electric, dealing him additional 1d10 ⇒ 5 electricity damage!

With the successful bite, the giant rat tries to bring Olegaro to the ground!
Knockdown: Athletics to Trip: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (1) + 12 = 13 vs Olegaro's Fort DC 19

But the rat loses its balance and falls to the ground instead!

⬤ ASLYNN'S ARRIVAL! Round 2 ⬤
Party Condition(s): COURAGEOUS ANTHEM (rd 1 to 3): +1 status bonus to attack rolls, damage rolls, and saves against fear effects
Map Link: ENCOUNTER MAP
Note(s):

CHARACTER IN ➤ BOLD TYPEFACE CAN ACT! STRIKETHROUGH NAMES ARE ELIMINATED.
Finicky (Red) (HP -5) | Prone |
➤ Zepth (AC 20) (HP 33/33, +1 tHP) | 2☘️ | w Keen Eyes
Pack (Purple) (HP -23) |
➤ Otani (AC 20) (HP 17/33) | 1☘️ | +1 status bonus to AC and saving throws
➤ Hanu, Friend of the Wood (AC 19) (HP 42/42, +1 tHP) | 2☘️ |
➤ Rybar Ganon (AC 19) (HP 35/35, +1 tHP) | 2☘️ | +1 status bonus to attack rolls, Perception checks, saving throws, and skill checks
Crowd (Blue) (HP -14) |
➤ Olegaro (AC 20+2 w Steel Shield) (HP 38/44) | 2☘️ | Steel Shield (19/20 HP)
Squeaky (Yellow) (HP -27) |
Moist Definitely (AC 18) (HP 24/24, +1 tHP) | 2☘️ |

Olegaro grins as the giant rat falls "Huh, thanks Finicky, you did my job for me!" but turns back to Squeaky first, swapping to Finicky if Squeaky is finished off

◆ Strike Squeaky melee to hit,CA: 1d20 + 12 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 12 + 1 = 24 with his flail for 1d6 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 4 + 1 = 7 bludgeoning damage
◆ Exacting strike on Squeaky or Finicky melee to hit,MAP,CA: 1d20 + 12 - 5 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 12 - 5 + 1 = 11 with his flail for 1d6 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 4 + 1 = 6 bludgeoning damage ((+1 to hit if on Finicky due to sweep))
◆ Strike on Squeaky or Finicky melee to hit,MAPx2,CA: 1d20 + 12 - 10 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 12 - 10 + 1 = 22 with his flail for 1d6 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 4 + 1 = 6 bludgeoning damage ((+5 to hit if the previous strike missed))((+1 to hit if on Finicky due to sweep))

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Rybar takes advantage of the opportunity presented by a prone target and aims his attacks at Finicky.

strike: 1d20 + 9 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 9 + 1 = 12
strikeMAP: 1d20 + 9 + 1 - 4 ⇒ (4) + 9 + 1 - 4 = 10
strikeMAP2: 1d20 + 9 + 1 - 8 ⇒ (8) + 9 + 1 - 8 = 10

Zepth will stride next to Hanu and send an electric arc from his shortbow onto both rats.

◆ Stride
◆ Electric Arc Ref DC 19 on Squeaky & Finicky electric damage: 3d4 + 1 ⇒ (4, 4, 4) + 1 = 13

Hanu looks on as his friends pound rats to mush.

He observes afar his boomerang twisting in air.

Where will he run?

Otani casts Electric Arc on the two Rats!
Reflex DC 18: 3d4 ⇒ (1, 1, 4) = 6

The Samurai then casts Weapon Trance!

Olegaro hits Squeaky first for 7 B damage but it still stand so he keeps striking it. miss on Exacting Strike, then hit for 6 B damage The rat is still up but bloodied.

Eventhough the rat he is targeting is lying on the ground, Rybar is hitting the solid floor instead.

Zepth moves to shock the rats!
Squeaky: DC 19 basic Reflex save: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (1) + 8 = 9 vs EA Crit Fail, 26 E damage
Finicky: DC 19 basic Reflex save: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (13) + 8 = 21 vs EA Success, 6 E damage

Instead of being shocked though, they are... healed by a number of Hit Points equal to half the damage the effect would’ve dealt! Squeaky gets healed by 13 HP, while Finicky gets healed by 3 HP

Otani does the same to the rats!
Squeaky: DC 18 basic Reflex save: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (9) + 8 = 17 vs EA (Fail, 6 E damage)
Finicky: DC 18 basic Reflex save: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (1) + 8 = 9 vs EA (12 E damage)

Otani also inadvertently heals them with his electric magic! Squeaky is healed by 3 HP, Finicky by 6 HP

⬤ ASLYNN'S ARRIVAL! Round 2 ⬤
Party Condition(s): COURAGEOUS ANTHEM (rd 1 to 3): +1 status bonus to attack rolls, damage rolls, and saves against fear effects
Map Link: ENCOUNTER MAP
Note(s):

CHARACTER IN ➤ BOLD TYPEFACE CAN ACT! STRIKETHROUGH NAMES ARE ELIMINATED.
Finicky (Red) (HP -0) | Prone |
Zepth (AC 20) (HP 33/33, +1 tHP) | 2☘️ | w Keen Eyes
Pack (Purple) (HP -23) |
Otani (AC 20) (HP 17/33) | 1☘️ | +1 status bonus to AC and saving throws
➤ Hanu, Friend of the Wood (AC 19) (HP 42/42, +1 tHP) | 2☘️ |
Rybar Ganon (AC 19) (HP 35/35, +1 tHP) | 2☘️ | +1 status bonus to attack rolls, Perception checks, saving throws, and skill checks
Crowd (Blue) (HP -14) |
Olegaro (AC 20) (HP 38/44) | 2☘️ | Steel Shield (19/20 HP)
Squeaky (Yellow) (HP -24) |
Moist Definitely (AC 18) (HP 24/24, +1 tHP) | 2☘️ |

Hanu lets the boomerang fade…

…re-absorbing it’s energy, he plants a tree between Rybar and Otari, and blasts Squeaky with solid wood!

◆◆) Timber Sentinel
◆) Elemental Blast

Wood Kinetic Blast (Blunt, melee) w/ Anthem vs Squeaky: 1d20 + 8 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 8 + 1 = 161d8 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 2 + 1 = 9

"Oh, no! It's pikachu!"

I can't stop laughing!

Hanu calls upon his protector tree and also misses to splat flat Squeaky.

Squeaky, somewhat invigorated with the healing from the electric shock from the Pathfinders, hopes to successfully bite Olegaro this time.
Jaws Attack: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (7) + 12 = 19 vs Olegaro AC 20

Jaws Attack, MAP: 1d20 + 12 - 5 ⇒ (17) + 12 - 5 = 24 vs Olegaro AC 20
Damage: 1d10 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 5 = 11 P damage

With that successful bite, finally, it courses its 1d6 ⇒ 2 cold energy reserve (◆ Elemental Resonator) from within to freeze Olegaro for a measly 1d10 ⇒ 2 cold damage.

⬤ ASLYNN'S ARRIVAL! Round 2 ⬤
Party Condition(s): COURAGEOUS ANTHEM (rd 1 to 3): +1 status bonus to attack rolls, damage rolls, and saves against fear effects
Map Link: ENCOUNTER MAP
Note(s):

CHARACTER IN ➤ BOLD TYPEFACE CAN ACT! STRIKETHROUGH NAMES ARE ELIMINATED.
Finicky (Red) (HP -0) | Prone |
Zepth (AC 20) (HP 33/33, +1 tHP) | 2☘️ | w Keen Eyes
Pack (Purple) (HP -23) |
Otani (AC 20) (HP 17/33) | 1☘️ | +1 status bonus to AC and saving throws
Hanu, Friend of the Wood (AC 19) (HP 42/42, +1 tHP) | 2☘️ | Protector Tree (AC 10, HP 20/20)
Rybar Ganon (AC 19) (HP 35/35, +1 tHP) | 2☘️ | +1 status bonus to attack rolls, Perception checks, saving throws, and skill checks
Crowd (Blue) (HP -14) |
Olegaro (AC 20) (HP 25/44) | 2☘️ | Steel Shield (19/20 HP)
Squeaky (Yellow) (HP -24) |
➤ Moist Definitely (AC 18) (HP 24/24, +1 tHP) | 2☘️ |

Oh! It's down!

Seeing opportunity, Moist telekinetically hefts a pile of books off of the nearby table. Positioning them in the air over Finicky, he lets them drop.

◆◆ Cast a spell: Telekinetic Projectile vs RED
Spell attack RED, bludgeoning damage (inspired): 1d20 + 9 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 9 + 1 = 213d6 + 1 ⇒ (3, 1, 1) + 1 = 6

He then hops behind Hanu's tree.

◆ Stride 20ft

Moist hurls some books, bonking Red in the head and moves close to the tree.

Red stands up and bites R, Ot, Ol: 1d3 ⇒ 2 Otani!
Jaws Attack: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (20) + 12 = 32 vs Otani AC 20 crit
Damage: 1d10 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 5 = 11 P damage x2

The tree's branch interposes itself to receive the attack instead. 2 remaining damage goes to Otani It bites him again after being blocked by by the branch.
Jaws Attack: 1d20 + 12 - 5 ⇒ (16) + 12 - 5 = 23 vs Otani AC 20
Damage: 1d10 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9 P damage

⬤ ASLYNN'S ARRIVAL! Round 3 ⬤
Party Condition(s): COURAGEOUS ANTHEM (rd 1 to 3): +1 status bonus to attack rolls, damage rolls, and saves against fear effects
Map Link: ENCOUNTER MAP
Note(s):

CHARACTER IN ➤ BOLD TYPEFACE CAN ACT! STRIKETHROUGH NAMES ARE ELIMINATED.
Finicky (Red) (HP -6) |
➤ Zepth (AC 20) (HP 33/33, +1 tHP) | 2☘️ | w Keen Eyes
Pack (Purple) (HP -23) |
➤ Otani (AC 20) (HP 6/33) | 1☘️ | +1 status bonus to AC and saving throws
➤ Hanu, Friend of the Wood (AC 19) (HP 42/42, +1 tHP) | 2☘️ |
➤ Rybar Ganon (AC 19) (HP 35/35, +1 tHP) | 2☘️ | +1 status bonus to attack rolls, Perception checks, saving throws, and skill checks
Crowd (Blue) (HP -14) |
➤ Olegaro (AC 20) (HP 25/44) | 2☘️ | Steel Shield (19/20 HP)
Squeaky (Yellow) (HP -24) |
Moist Definitely (AC 18) (HP 24/24, +1 tHP) | 2☘️ |

((Olegaro's >reactive strike< would have gone off when Red stood up))

On the phone rn.

When Red stands, Olegaro takes the chance to hit Red with the blunt end of his flail. The giant hisses. 8 B damage to Red, will update on my next post.

"These things are tougher than they look, time to gang up on one. Today's lucky winner can be Finicky here." and he will stride to flank with both Otani and Rybar, strike it and raise his shield.

◆ Stride
◆ Strike off-guard Finicky melee to hit,CA: 1d20 + 12 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 12 + 1 = 16 with his flail for 1d6 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 4 + 1 = 6 bludgeoning damage
◆ Raise shield - Steel Shield (Hardness 5, HP 20, BT 10) +2 to AC

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Hanu cartwheels through the pack and slams into Squeaky - then somersaults away, and tosses some flower petals upon the ground, which disperse into golden motes of light, surrounding him defensively.

◆) Cast Shield (to AC 20)
◆) Stride
◆) Elemental Blast
↺) Shield Block (Hardness 5)

Wood Kinetic Blast (Blunt, melee) w/ Anthem vs Squeaky: 1d20 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 7 + 1 = 181d8 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 2 + 1 = 11

Otani--Reacts--by casting Blood Vendetta Will DC 18 !
Bleed!: 2d6 ⇒ (4, 1) = 5

The Battle Oracle then decides to Strike and cast Heal on himself.
Melee(T) Katana, weapon trance: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (2) + 8 = 101d6 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8 S Traits: Uncommon Deadly d8 Two-Hand 1d10 Versatile P

Hero Point! Melee(T) Katana, weapon trance,CA: 1d20 + 8 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 8 + 1 = 261d6 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 3 + 1 = 7 S Traits: Uncommon Deadly d8 Two-Hand 1d10 Versatile P

Anyone else think it's git'n hot in 'ere!
Heal(2): 2d8 + 16 ⇒ (5, 2) + 16 = 23

The Tengu then nods gratitude to Hanu.

Cursing at the strange electic mice, Zepth quickly changes his game plan and switches to needle darts.

"Needle darts, I choose you!"

◆◆Needle Darts at Squeaky: 1d20 + 9 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 9 + 1 = 29, damage: 4d4 + 1 ⇒ (3, 2, 3, 1) + 1 = 10
◆Cast shield

It's super effective!

Rybar attacks Finicky thrice.

◆strike: 1d20 + 9 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 9 + 1 = 20.piercing: 2d6 + 3 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (1, 3) + 3 + 4 + 1 = 12
◆strikeMAP: 1d20 + 9 + 1 - 4 ⇒ (2) + 9 + 1 - 4 = 8.piercing: 2d6 + 3 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (5, 1) + 3 + 4 + 1 = 14
◆strikeMAP2: 1d20 + 9 + 1 - 8 ⇒ (10) + 9 + 1 - 8 = 12.piercing: 2d6 + 3 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (4, 1) + 3 + 4 + 1 = 13

Olegaro flanks Red but his strike misses to hit. He raises shield.

Hanu raises shield too and blasts Squeaky but the log misses to hit.

When Otani is attacked, he retaliates with a curse for its audacity to spill his blood!
Red: DC 18 Will save: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (10) + 7 = 17 vs BV (Fail, 5 persistent bleed damage, weakness 1 to P/S damage)

Red bleeds instead of him.

He also attacks it by slicing, triggering its weakness too! 7+1 S damage He then heals himself.

Zepth changes tactics, this time dealing piercing damage instead. He hits on its critical spots. Crit, 20 P damage He also raises shield.

Rybar continues to attack Red, but only hits once on his first strike. 12+1 P damage

Squeaky squeaks and bites Hanu!
Jaws Attack: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (14) + 12 = 26 vs Hanu AC 19+1
Damage: 1d10 + 5 ⇒ (9) + 5 = 14 P damage

With the successful bite, it transfers 1d3 ⇒ 1 cold nenergy that freezes Hanu with 1d10 ⇒ 1 cold damage!

It also attempts to knock him down.
Athletics to Knockdown: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (8) + 12 = 20 vs Hanu's Fort DC 21

But Hanu holds his position steadily.

⬤ ASLYNN'S ARRIVAL! Round 3 ⬤
Party Condition(s): COURAGEOUS ANTHEM (rd 1 to 3): +1 status bonus to attack rolls, damage rolls, and saves against fear effects
Map Link: ENCOUNTER MAP
Note(s):

CHARACTER IN ➤ BOLD TYPEFACE CAN ACT! STRIKETHROUGH NAMES ARE ELIMINATED.
Finicky (Red) (HP -40) | Piercing/Slashing Weakness 1 |
Zepth (AC 20+1 w Shield cantrip) (HP 33/33, +1 tHP) | 2☘️ | w Keen Eyes
Pack (Purple) (HP -23) |
Otani (AC 20) (HP 29/33) | 1☘️ | +1 status bonus to AC and saving throws
Hanu, Friend of the Wood (AC 19+1 w Shield cantrip) (HP 42/42, +1 tHP) | 2☘️ |
Rybar Ganon (AC 19) (HP 35/35, +1 tHP) | 2☘️ | +1 status bonus to attack rolls, Perception checks, saving throws, and skill checks
Crowd (Blue) (HP -14) |
Olegaro (AC 20+2 w Steel Shield) (HP 10/44) | 2☘️ | Steel Shield (19/20 HP)
Squeaky (Yellow) (HP -44) |
➤ Moist Definitely (AC 18) (HP 24/24, +1 tHP) | 2☘️ |

AFTER YOUR TURN
❗ Finicky (Red): DC 15 flat check vs 5 persistent bleed damage ❗

Hey! I was enjoying that tree.

Moist looks about for sharper artifacts to hurl at Finicky.

◆◆ Cast a spell: Telekinetic Projectile
Spell attack Finicky, slashing damage: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (9) + 9 = 183d6 ⇒ (5, 4, 6) = 15

Moist launches another projectile but misses to hit by a hair if bonus from CA is not included and slices the big rat's neck. Finicky out

⬤ ASLYNN'S ARRIVAL! Round 4 ⬤
Map Link: ENCOUNTER MAP
Note(s):

CHARACTER IN ➤ BOLD TYPEFACE CAN ACT! STRIKETHROUGH NAMES ARE ELIMINATED.
Finicky (Red) (HP -56) |
➤ Zepth (AC 20) (HP 33/33, +1 tHP) | 2☘️ | w Keen Eyes
Pack (Purple) (HP -23) |
➤ Otani (AC 20) (HP 29/33) | 1☘️ | +1 status bonus to AC and saving throws
➤ Hanu, Friend of the Wood (AC 19) (HP 42/42, +1 tHP) | 2☘️ |
➤ Rybar Ganon (AC 19) (HP 35/35, +1 tHP) | 2☘️ | +1 status bonus to attack rolls, Perception checks, saving throws, and skill checks
Crowd (Blue) (HP -14) |
➤ Olegaro (AC 20) (HP 10/44) | 2☘️ | Steel Shield (19/20 HP)
Squeaky (Yellow) (HP -44) |
Moist Definitely (AC 18) (HP 24/24, +1 tHP) | 2☘️ |

Rybar moves closer to Squeaky and strikes it with his weapon implement.
◆move
◆strike: 1d20 + 9 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 9 + 1 = 19 piercing: 2d6 + 3 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (3, 1) + 3 + 4 + 1 = 12
◆strikeMAP: 1d20 + 9 + 1 - 4 ⇒ (7) + 9 + 1 - 4 = 13

With a well-placed attack, Rybar brings down the last giant rat. It has 1 HP left.

ENCOUNTER OVER! WELL DONE!

With the rats defeated, the vault falls silent. The voice calls out to the Pathfinders once more. “Whew, that was close! Hey, could you help me out over here? I’d like to say hello, maybe explain a few things, but these boxes sure are heavy.”

The Pathfinders can easily discern that the voice is speaking to them from area A4 (not labeled on the MAP but it is in the southwest corner).

Rybar looks to Olegaro. "You alright? You took a nasty one back there."

Olegaro, do you need a snack? I could probably whip together a snack. It won't do what Hanu's bananas do, but it'll be tasty. Literally just fluff

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Moist walks towards the crates to listen more carefully to the voice...

After checking on the wounded Olegaro, Zepth will also move towards the voice, weapon in hand.

Otani puts away his katana as he Strides over to the Talking Boxes. The Tengu begins doing some stretches, light calisthenics, and a few deep knee bends. He then begins lifting boxes and putting them back down elsewhere....

The Oracle casts Guidance.
Athletics(T) to pick things up and put them down: 1d20 + 8 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 8 + 1 = 14

My back!

I think that Olegaro must have leapt in front o Hanu to take the blow - that's all good though :)

"Oof, yeah those rats really bite hard. Nothing a banana and a bit of time won't fix though" he says tapping his wayfinder.

He'll then move over to join Otani and start moving boxes, shaking each to see if someone is inside "Are you under here somewhere?"

Hanu povides!

Banana of Mending vs Otani: 2d4 + 4 ⇒ (2, 3) + 4 = 9
Banana of Mending vs Olegaro: 2d4 + 4 ⇒ (3, 2) + 4 = 9
Treat Wounds vs Olegaro (DC 15) w/ Natural Ingredients (+2): 1d20 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 6 + 2 = 122d8 ⇒ (3, 7) = 10

10 minutes later, Hanu provides!

Banana of Mending vs Olegaro: 2d4 + 4 ⇒ (2, 4) + 4 = 10

A disembodied pair of elegant blue gloves busily clears chests off a table when Otani and Olegaro arrive to help them. The gloves make a “Stop right there!” gesture before signaling toward the table. They gently pat its surface, then indicate the boxes on top of it. The voice from earlier says, “I see you’ve met Mr. Glovely! He wants you to help clear those boxes. I’m, uh, underneath them. It’s a bit embarrassing. Help a poor guy out? Many hands are better than two! No offense, Mr. Glovely.” The gloves wave dismissively, as if to say, “None taken.”

Once the boxes are removed, they manage to free the table in a matter of minutes.

"A relief!" the table says, in the familiar voice. The table then transforms into a large, gaudy treasure chest with an enormous, shiny silver chain and padlock. He grins and introduces himself.

"I am Biglock an we have a lot to talk about!" Biglock tells the Pathfinders in a friendly tone.

“As I said, I’m Biglock, one of the best mimics around! That means I can turn into all kinds of things. Tables, chairs, you name it! And this is Mr. Glovely. He… you know, I’m not sure. He showed up one day and lent me a hand. Or two! Ha! We have what you might call a mutually beneficial arrangement. I do the talking, and Mr. Glovely does everything else.”

You might have questions. I will update party health in the next post, but not including the Banana of mending after ten minutes yet.

"And what might you two be doing in here? Seems wierd that no one saw you when they put everything into this so called secure vault." asks Zepth still confused on what is happening in here ... and how.

Moist joins in, asking the mimic about their current troubles.

Also, what do you know of this "Aslynn"? Seems she's been terrorizing the Dark Archive. If you've been affected, you may be entitled to compensation. Contact Ms. Zarta for a free consultation.