[Gameday XII] GM Jhaeman's PFS1 # 4-15: "The Cyphermage Dilemma" (Inactive)

Game Master Jhaeman

Sorely pressed, the crossbowman drops his weapon to the deck and draws a cutlass, trying to disfigure Igor worse than he already is!

The other human pirate still on his feet continues trying to fend off the homunculus flying overhead!

Yellow drops his crossbow as a free action, does a 5' step, draws a cutlass as a move action, and attacks Igor. It's a nat 20, but does not confirm. Igor, you take 8 damage.

Black takes a crossbow shot at Scraps, but misses.

Initiative (Round 4)

Lionfish
Igor
Davor
Vindex
Mumbuckle
Relgar
Zarjkil
Arioch

Bold should go!

Terrain: A few squares have barrels and other small obstacles; please assume these squares are difficult terrain. The center of the ship has a large mast, and please assume this is impassable terrain that provides total cover to those on the other side.

Davor sidesteps south to assist in the fight against the man with the yellow hat.

Davor trident (w/ divine favor) vs Yellow: 1d20 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 4 + 2 = 24
damage (w divine favor): 1d8 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 3 + 2 = 7

Naginata, Bless, Power Attack vs. Yellow: 1d20 + 6 + 1 - 1 ⇒ (16) + 6 + 1 - 1 = 22
Damage: 1d8 + 9 ⇒ (2) + 9 = 11

Vindex pushes his way up through the barrels and aims a powerful stab at the pirate!

If there is an AOO from movement through Vindex's reach

AOO, Trip, Blees, Power Attack: 1d20 + 8 + 1 - 1 ⇒ (10) + 8 + 1 - 1 = 18

Scraps drops vial of alchemist's fire upon the pirate shooting at him.

Fly to move less than half speed and remain flying DC 10: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (14) + 6 = 20

alchemist's fire v Black (range touch, point-blank shot, throw anything, distance): 1d20 + 8 - 2 ⇒ (10) + 8 - 2 = 16 fire damage + Point-blank damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

Davor and Vindex work together to cut down another pirate! Meanwhile, the last human pirate on the ship screams in agony as he's hit with a flask of liquid flame!

Both Davor's and Vindex's attacks hit, dropping Yellow.

Scraps' alchemist's fire hit Black. Black will take another 1d6 damage next round if he doesn't get the fire out.

Igor is up.

Scraps' alchemist's fire hit Black. Black will take another 1d6 damage next round if he doesn't get the fire out.

Well there's plenty of water to put it out with. ;)

Igor is up.

Igor scuttles forward over the bodies like a crab with a bad limp and readies himself to play 'whack-a-toad'.

Heedless of the risk of setting the Lionfish on fire, the grippli identified as "Mumbuckle" lobs an explosive device right at Igor! "You might take this ship, but I won't make it easy on you!" the grippli shouts, his voice croaky like a frog.

Mumbuckle throws a bomb at Igor and then does a move action to start to climb the fore-mast (look at me, I'm nautical!) with his climb speed.
Because he's entangled, he only gets 5' off the ground this round.

The bomb misses (entangled really hits ranged characters hard!). Igor, the bomb will explode one square away, bringing you within range of splash. You will take 3 points of damage (or 1 point on a successful DC 13 Reflex save)

Initiative (Round 4)

Lionfish
Igor (Reflex save vs bomb splash)
Davor
Vindex
Mumbuckle
Relgar
Zarjkil
Arioch

Bold should go!

Terrain: A few squares have barrels and other small obstacles; please assume these squares are difficult terrain. The center of the ship has a large mast, and please assume this is impassable terrain that provides total cover to those on the other side.

Usual periodic reminder that if you've taken damage this encounter, please adjust your taglines accordingly. I don't want any Supermans running around!

Relgar cheers as Mumbuckle launches glorious fire at Igor. The fire obsessed gnome halfheartedly apologises as he realises that cheering for an enemy while fun is still a social faux pas. Relgar steers Gregor around for another pass and shoots his own ball of fire at black.

Produce Flame vs Touch AC: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (14) + 4 = 18

Produce Flame, CL 6, Pyromaniac: 1d6 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 5 + 1 = 8

The last human pirate on deck collapses in a heap of flames!

Relgar's attack hits and defeats Black.

Zarjkil and Arioch are up.

Reflex v DC 13: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 9

"koff, koff."

Relgar cheers as Mumbuckle launches glorious fire at Igor. The fire obsessed gnome halfheartedly apologises as he realises that cheering for an enemy while fun is still a social faux pas. Relgar steers Gregor around for another pass and shoots his own ball of fire at black.

Scraps (if it is possible) look affronted that there wasn't more any for him for starting a fire. Also, he's a bit peeved that the gnome just didn't wait for the sailor to dive overboard.

A wave of flame from Mumbuckle's errant bomb washes over Igor!

@Igor: Just for tagline management, you also took 8 damage from the pirate's slash here.

Zarjkil and Arioch are up.

A wave of flame from Mumbuckle's errant bomb washes over Igor!

@Igor: Just for tagline management, you also took 8 damage from the pirate's slash here.

Zarjkil and Arioch are up.

@GM: I'm waiting for Zarjkil so my cursed dice don't infect him again. :(

Zarjkil moved forward to keep an eye on Igor to make sure he was safe.

Ready attack if any one closes next to him

The battle of steel and flame rages aboard the Lionfish, as Zarjkil moves forward to protect his ally.

Arioch, go for it.

Arioch spends time working through the items strewn across the deck and the mast, reaching Fester's side. He lifts his hand towards Fester and a wand 'springs' into Arioch's hand.

"You ain't lookin' too good er worse than usual I mean. Heal yourself up man!"

Arioch rushes forward, ready to help the wounded Igor.

Initiative (Round 5)

Igor
Davor
Vindex
Mumbuckle
Relgar
Zarjkil
Arioch

Bold should go!

Terrain: A few squares have barrels and other small obstacles; please assume these squares are difficult terrain. The center of the ship has a large mast, and please assume this is impassable terrain that provides total cover to those on the other side.

Scraps buzzes overhead to engage the mast-gripping grippli.

bite v Grey-brown (bless, higher ground, v climber): 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7 damage: 1d4 ⇒ 4

Igor sniff the stick pointed at him suspiciously before accepting it. He chews on the end with a collection of what might be other peoples (or beasts?) teeth before digging the tip into his ear and working it around a bit before handing it back and saying "Err, thankth, I gueth."

Then the misshapen man (who's not even 'bloodied' yet) bounds off after the little frog man with his big spiked bludgeon raised high over his head, bellowing like a slightly singed beast.

mwk morningstar vs Grey-brown (bless, flank, v climber): 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (19) + 8 = 27 damage: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

Relgar almost loses his lunch at Igor's behaviour. His mouth hangs agape in shock.

Igor's personal hygiene would make a feral monkey blush in shame. I am sorry for reading your post as I cannot unread it. ;)

Gregor roars in laughter displaying a full set of pearly whites. The prehistoric reptile clearly appreciates crude bodily humour.

Vindex hustles forward, trying to get into range as quickly as he can.

Davor gets closer!
Double move behind Igor plse

Although Scraps bites only cloth, Igor's morningstar cracks hard into the grippli's arm, eliciting a cry of pain! Meanwhile, Vindex and Davor rush forward.

Scraps' attack missed, but Igor's attack hit. Mumbuckle has a Climb speed so can Take 10 on a Climb check to avoid falling.

"Get off me!" croaks Mumbuckle as he continues climbing and drops a bomb at the base of the foremast!

@Igor: Mumbuckle's movement will provoke an AoO from you and Scraps as he climbs.

Mumbuckle climbs 20' and (assuming he's not felled by the AoOs) drops a bomb on Igor. Result: The bomb hits. Igor, you take 5 fire damage.

Initiative (Round 5)

Igor+Scraps (AoOs)
Davor
Vindex
Mumbuckle
Relgar
Zarjkil
Arioch

Bold should go!

Terrain: A few squares have barrels and other small obstacles; please assume these squares are difficult terrain. The center of the ship has a large mast, and please assume this is impassable terrain that provides total cover to those on the other side.

Gregor flies into position and roars at Mumbuckle.

Intimidate: 1d20 ⇒ 14

Move action and Demoralise action

Relgar cannot resist. The urge to prank is greater than his urge to inflame. He uses his fey magic to make the foremast slippery.

A Grease spell is cast on the pole that Mumbuckle is climbing.

The Reflex DC for the spell is 16 but hopefully it will stack with demoralize and entangle for a falling alchemist!

Scraps makes a grab for the scampering grippli with it's large hermit crab claw.

unimproved grapple (AoO) v Greyish-brown (bless, flank, higher ground, v climber): 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (11) + 8 = 19

Igor points to the outfield wall with his bat, before taking his swing.

mwk morningstar (AoO) vs Greyish-brown (bless, flank, v climber): 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (10) + 8 = 18 damage: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 2 = 10

Zarjkil watched as the grippli gets clobbered by the others.

Delay in case anyone goes down.

As Mumbuckle tries to climb higher, Scraps grabs hold and Igor brains him with a morningstar! The grippli falls and lands on his back on the deck, bleeding and unconscious.

Those AoOs dropped Mumbuckle before he could throw that last bomb. We are off Initiative.

Relgar lands Gregor on deck.

"So, what is next?"

Relgar lands Gregor on deck.

"So, what is next?"

"Save the guy who can tell us where Alejia is? Might be a good idea."

Vindex slows down as the last combatant falls and looks around carefully before responding. "We're probably going to need to check below decks as well. Might as well see if he's got anything to say about that first though, if he's still alive." Vindex pokes Mumbuckle's body with the haft of his Naginata.

"Save the guy who can tell us where Alejia is? Might be a good idea."

"Hmm. I've only ever dithected thethe before."

Igor sets about stabilizing the frog.

heal v Mumbuckle: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (5) + 12 = 17

He sets about stabilizing anyone else as well.

Scraps assists.

heal (aid another): 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9

Igor waves his clumsy homunculus away after the thing accidentally kicks the patient with it's one hooved foot.

Zanjkil join Igor in checking the foes to see if any were still alive.

Stabilize as needed.

On board the Lionfish, the Pathfinders manage to keep some of the pirates alive.

Two of the human pirates are dead, but two are still alive (as is Mumbuckle).

I thought Igor could use the wand to heal them. Zanjkil can do so just let me know how many charges to mark off the wand.

Theoretically, Igor can use wands whose spells he has on his list of formulae. I find the rule to be kinda dumb myself so, he just never has and at the time it was offered he didn't really need it (he could still take a few hits and I figured it was worth stopping the bombs and splash weapons that were about to come the party's way). Besides, look at him, Igor is a man of science (fiction), not magic. ;)

Theoretically, Igor can use wands whose spells he has on his list of formulae. I find the rule to be kinda dumb myself so, he just never has and at the time it was offered he didn't really need it (he could still take a few hits and I figured it was worth stopping the bombs and splash weapons that were about to come the party's way).

Whomever is going to heal the goons just let me know how many charges. Probably the grippli since he might be the one to know where Alejia is/went/is doing.

With the survivors stabilized, the next task was to get some information. "Can I borrow a wand that will help patch up his injuries, just enough to get him to wake up?" Zarjkil asked. Getting one from Arioch, he started to heal some of the injuries. "One tap might do it. he said using the wand on the Grippli.

CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4
Not sure how far down the Grippli is. If still down, use another charge.

Burned, covered in goo, and bruised from multiple morningstar bashes, Mumbuckle groans as he slowly comes to.

That one charge was enough to get him up to 2 hp.

Cool wand command phrase: "One tap might do it."

Igor looks down on the amphibian and says "Ecthuthe me, but ith thith the Lionfithh?"

Mumbuckle croaks back sullenly: "Yes."

Mumbuckle croaks back sullenly: "Yes."

"Where is Alejia and what is she planning?"