[ACO] PF2e 01-09 Star-Crossed Voyages (P1) (Inactive)

Game Master Nik B.

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The young half elf enters into the room. The half-elf has Tian features. He bows in greetings and in a strong Taldan accent greets his companion. He is dressed in white and golden robes with flecks of gold in his hazel eyes. I am Iustanus. I am pleased to meet you all.

Iustanus carries a quarterstaff. The staff is carved in blue lacquer and with wave designs on it. It smells of rain.

Mirian Raas has put out a call to fellow Pathfinders who are eager for the kind of adventure the Society was founded for: an exhilarating expedition into unknown. You meet Raas in the port of Vidrian’s capitol city of Anthusis, which is located along the coast of the Mwangi Jungle.

The Broad Captain Inn is a favorite gathering place for aspiring adventurers, mercenaries, and sailors due to its low prices, decent fare, and a meticulously maintained bulletin board displaying job opportunities and upcoming events.

You meet Raas in a private dining room at the Inn. A recent post on the bulletin board advertises the Silver Scales Fishing Tournament which is causing an uproar in the common room at the moment.

Go ahead and introduce yourselves

Iustanus carries a quarterstaff. The staff is carved in blue lacquer and with wave designs on it. It smells of rain.

It smells of rain?! Did you just clobber Rain in Cloudy Day with it?! :P

A young female goblin with skin the color of an old bruise waves at the half-elf. She's dressed in simple leathers and wears a number of different weapons, the most notable a shortsword as well as a whip.

"Hi theres! I's Pooka. Nice to meets you. I's does a little of everythings. Fights, magiks, sings, makes drinks. All that good stuffs," she grins toothily. Then she pauses and sniffs the air. "Huh. Is it rainings outside?"

One of the Pathfinders is goblin-sized creature assembled from living plants. He carries a shield but wears no armor and carries no weapons. There is a pink lotus blossom perched on the top of his head. Someone once drew a really bad picture of him where it looked more like an orange peel, but no! It is a lotus blossom; it is adorable.

"My name is Cascading Rapids, but you may call me Cade. I will endeavor to keep you all save on this expedition!"

You see a normal looking halfling dressed in farm clothes and in front of him a duck the size of a human. "Greetings. I-I'm Welby. I used to be on a farm and one day my pet d-duck turned to me and said he's actually a D-Dragon and we joined the P-Pathfinder Society. So we've been a-adventuring and all."

Welby tries to read the post on the bulletin board.

Iustanus wrote:

Iustanus carries a quarterstaff. The staff is carved in blue lacquer and with wave designs on it. It smells of rain.

It smells of rain?! Did you just clobber Rain in Cloudy Day with it?! :P

If only! That leshy bugs me for some reason. Alas, that is the description of the Staff of Water

Welby fights past the crowd around the bulletin board to read the post that everyone's so excited about.

The Silverscales Tournament seeks the brave and the daring!

Due to immense popularity, spots for teams are limited! Each crew is required to secure their own fishing spot for
the tournament, so come early!

A bearded man arrives, smiling warmly to them before he introduces himself. Henri Hart, at your service. I will serve as your medic for the mission."

"Another f-fishing contest! I remember the last one I took part in.. that had some s-surprises..." Welby says.

"S-so let's get a crew together?" Welby says to the others. Drake quacks, not pleased that this is the next adventure he's taking part in...

"A dragon!" says Cade in an awed tone, "Such illustrious allies may not need protection. Then I shall endeavor to capture fish! It can be difficult to reach into water without falling through. Perhaps we could stand on the land, or a boat."

An orc woman with a mean looking fauchard waves as she approaches everyone.

"It's good to be back!" she says, a strange accent somewhat sneaking into her voice.

"I'm Naz, hope we can leave a good impression in this tournament for the society."

The half elf speaks up. He hold up his staff, My staff allows me access to aquatic spells that might be useful

"Greetings. I-I'm Welby. I used to be on a farm and one day my pet d-duck turned to me and said he's actually a D-Dragon and we joined the P-Pathfinder Society. So we've been a-adventuring and all."

"Wait...whats?"

Pooka turns her full attention to Welby, who just became 100% more interesting in the goblin's eyes. "I's worked with little dragon-partners before buts never heard of one disguiseds like a ducks. How's that work?"

As the conversation turns to what is apparently a fishing tournament, Pooka gives it a think and then shrugs. "Sures, let's go catch fishes! Uh...not that I's ever actually done that befores but there's a first time for everything, rights?"

"I-I'm not completely sure. He says t-there was a mixup with the e-eggs..." Welby says.

"Huh. That's weirds," Pooka remarks after a moment's pause. "But that's okays! Little dragon friends are good friends to haves. I's worked with a kobolds recently who hads a dragon friend; they's both still a little green but they'll be greats agents once they gets more experience!"

Mirian Rass shouts above the crowd to make herself heard.

"I thought you're all experienced Pathfinders. Guess you're more interested in trivial matters than serious stuff?"

If you're still interested in coming, meet me at the Grinning Pixie. We're down by the docks.

Are you really interested in playing B09 - Fishing in Anthusis?? :)

"I am interested in all manner of things!" Cascading Rapids assures no one in particular, making his way towards the Grinning Pixie.

Welby and Drake follow behind.

"W-we'll be there at the P-pixie!" Welby says.

Played that already!

"Eh, it can be boths, right?" Pooka queries as she hops up and heads after Cascading Rapids and Mirian Rass. "But sorrys, I's know jungle trip has bigger priorities. We can do the fishing tournament next time, maybes."

As the group makes their way towards the Grinning Pixie, the goblin shares what little she knows about the region's history. "You knows, Vidrian used to be the Cheliaxian colonies of Sargava. During that times it redirected all trades in the region northwards and troops drove off iruxi traders durings the early years of colonization. 'Cause they saw thems as monsters," she scowls. "Sos the iruxi stopped sendings trade vessels into Sargavan waters."

"Perhaps we can go leisure fishing another time, though I cannot fathom the real nature of our current mission..." comments Naz as she follows along to the Grinning Pixie.

She then listen to Pooka as she explains the current situation on Vidrian, "That sounds more in the avenue of the society's interests. So, perhaps secure a new trading route is what really is at stake here? Not that I don't enjoy fishing, but still..."

You head to the docks and board the Grinning Pixie. You are shown to your cabins and lines are cast off. The first three days are uneventful and you spend the time assisting the crew.

On the fourth day at sea, a strange outside force causes every magnetic compass on the ship to spin wildly, including your personal compasses if they have any. Soon after, your ship is caught a powerful ocean current and is being forced miles off-course, dragging it away from the rest of the expedition’s convoy.

As the sun is finally beginning to set on the fourth day at sea, the Grinning Pixie is jolted suddenly. The ocean's currents become inexplicably tempestuous, and the ship is pulled wildly off course at an accelerated speed. The helmsman of the Pixie shouts to the crew, "Hold on!" as the vessel speeds away from the convoy. The alarmed calls from the Glorious Payoff and the Sea Sparkle fade, and soon the other ships disappear entirely from sight.

An agonized scream pierces the sound of rushing water, and frantic shouts from the crew emanate from the opposite side of the ship. Devious cackling echoes over the chaos, and the lookout in the crow's nest bellows, "Ready yourselves! Devils from the sea!"

PCs can attempt to help the helmsman stabilize the ship. A PC who wishes to help can attempt a DC 15 Athletics or Sailing Lore check. One other party member can attempt to Aid this check.

Assuming I'm understanding correctly that only one PC can make a check and only one PC can Aid that check...

"Oh dangs! I's don't know anything about driving boats!" Pooka hollers to make herself above the ruckus. "If anyone else does, I's can sings a song to inspire yous!"

"Oh d-dear... to be on d-dry land right now..." Welby says.

No good with any of those skills I'm afraid...

He does not really have any skills that can help out.

"Just tell me what to do, then!" says Cascade brightly. He's not particularly afraid of the water.

Athletics: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10

"Let me help you!" says Naz, trying to help Cascade, to no avail as both her efforts seem to do little to help in this situation.

Athletics Aid: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (3) + 9 = 12

Athletics to Aid: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (7) + 6 = 13

"I would like to help you too," Henri gives the leshy monk a hand to stabilize the ship.

Seeing that her allies are having trouble getting the ship stabilized, Pooka begins stomping out a beat with her foot and her voice rises over the commotion.

~Cloaked in folds of midnight waters
Side by side, we sons and daughters
We set forth for no king's orders
But we'll sail together

Hold fast, tides are turning
Flames roar, fires are burning
We'll all be returning, if we sail together~

We Shall Sail Together - Sea of Thieves

Inspire Competence - Performance to Aid: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (8) + 11 = 19

Although Cade attempts to aid the helmsman, he doesn't succeed. The helmsman continues to struggle against the supernatural current.

Everyone needs to make a DC 18 Reflex save or take a -2 penalty to initiative

Final Init is pending everyone's reflex saves

Reflex: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (2) + 11 = 13

"Wheee! Oh, you're right. It's much more fun that way. I see you know what you're doing, and apologize for my attempted intervention."

Reflex1d20 + 9 ⇒ (12) + 9 = 21

Reflex DC 18: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (12) + 8 = 20

Reflex (DC 18): 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (17) + 10 = 27

"Whooooooooa!"

Pooka flails her arms to help keep her footing; it's quite comical but it seems to do the trick.

"Uh.. oh..." Welby says. Drake squawks, irritated.

Welby Reflex: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (3) + 8 = 11
Drake Reflex: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (2) + 8 = 10

Henri Ref: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (9) + 7 = 16

Cade, Drake: 1d2 ⇒ 2

One creature with some red dye on their scales steps up and attempts to skewer Drake with a long spear.

Longspear vs Drake AC 20: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (6) + 11 = 17 for Piercing: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9
Longspear vs Drake AC 20, MAP: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (18) + 6 = 24 for Piercing: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 3 = 11

Welby, Nazsnaga, Iustanius and Henri are under the rigging. They're not holding onto it Pirates of the Caribbean style :)

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COMBAT TRACKER
Round: 1
Tactical Map
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Those with ** may go

Red
**Nazsnaga - AC 21, 49/49
**Iustanus - AC 19, 42/42
White
Yellow
Henri Hart - AC 17 (18 w/shield), 48/48
Blue
Welby - AC 18, 47/58; Drake AC 20
Pooka Palooka - AC 20 (21 w/shield), 50/50
Cascading Rapids - AC 21 (23 w/shield), 44/44

Posting Henri's actions in advance.

When I click on the tactical map I get a whole bunch of options.

When I click on the tactical map I get a whole bunch of options.

Like what? looks ok to me.

It is giving me the entire slide deck

I'm using Chadius' slides. So that's normal

The sorcerer sees the fish men attacking the ship and launches a ball of fire at yellow
1d20 + 9 ⇒ (5) + 9 = 14 produce flame
2d4 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (4, 2) + 4 + 2 = 12 +2 with dangerous sorcery

he then casts shield on himself.

Iustanius sends a fireball at Yellow but it whizzes past the fishman's head.

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COMBAT TRACKER
Round: 1
Tactical Map
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Those with ** may go

Red
**Nazsnaga - AC 21, 49/49
Iustanus - AC 19, 42/42 (AC 20)
White
Yellow
Henri Hart - AC 17 (18 w/shield), 48/48
Blue
Welby - AC 18, 47/58; Drake AC 20
Pooka Palooka - AC 20 (21 w/shield), 50/50
Cascading Rapids - AC 21 (23 w/shield), 44/44

Naznsaga shoots Red thrice with his Gakgung

Gakgung vs Red: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (18) + 8 = 26
Gakgung vs Red, MAP: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4
Gakgung vs Red, MAP 2+: 1d20 - 2 ⇒ (6) - 2 = 4

Piercing, Propulsive?: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7

Nazsnaga shoots Red thrice and hits with one arrow, burying it in the fishman's arm. It burbles something you can't understand, but it's safe to say that it's probably something unpleasant.

Yellow steps forward and attempts to poke Cade, Drake: 1d2 ⇒ 1

Longspear vs Cade AC 21, Reach: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (20) + 11 = 31 for Piercing: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4
Longspear vs Cade AC 21, Reach, MAP: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (9) + 6 = 15 for Piercing: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 3 = 11

Yellow's attack strikes home with such force that Cade begins to bleed. The sight of the blood causes Yellow to go into some sort of blood frenzy.

White rushes to flank the party. It attempts to poke Pooka in the same way Yellow poked Cade.

Longspear vs Pooka AC 20, Reach: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (10) + 11 = 21 for Piercing: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9
Longspear vs Pooka AC 20, Reach, MAP: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (11) + 6 = 17 for Piercing: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7

White's longspear pokes Pooka but not as badly as Cade.

Henri calls upon Sarenrae's blessing and gives his companions some divine aid. He then summons a mystical shield.

Blue also steps forward and tries to poke Cade, Drake: 1d2 ⇒ 1

Longspear vs Cade AC 21, Reach: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (18) + 11 = 29 for Piercing: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9
Longspear vs Cade AC 21, Reach, MAP: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 12 for Piercing: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 3 = 11

Its first spear thrust hits but the wound looks worse that it really is...

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COMBAT TRACKER
Round: 1
Tactical Map
Active Conditions:
* Bless (5' around Henri)

After your Turn:
DC 15 Flat check vs Bleed: Cade
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Those with ** may go

Red (-7)
Nazsnaga - AC 21, 49/49
Iustanus - AC 19, 42/42 (AC 20)
White
Yellow (Blood Frenzy)
Henri Hart - AC 17 (18 w/shield), 48/48 (AC 18)
Blue
**Welby - AC 18, 47/58; Drake AC 20
**Pooka Palooka - AC 20 (21 w/shield), 41/50
**Cascading Rapids - AC 21 (23 w/shield), 27/44 (1d4 Persistent Bleed)

oops, too late, my bad =)

"Ack! How uncouth! Even a brutish thug should make some threats and demands first. Really, it's just impolite."

Cascading Rapids shifts into a more defensive defensive position closer to one of the assailants to return the favor, focusing all of his energy into his strikes before maneuvering his shield defensively.

* Step
* Cast ki strike to make a Flurry of Blows against White Fist (KS): 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (5) + 10 = 15 for bludgeoning: 2d6 + 1 ⇒ (1, 6) + 1 = 8 and Force: 1d6 ⇒ 3, Fist (KS, MAP, Agile): 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (13) + 6 = 19 for bludgeoning: 2d6 + 1 ⇒ (6, 1) + 1 = 8 and force damage: 1d6 ⇒ 5; if both his, damage combines before applying any weakness or resistance; f either hits, White must make a DC 19 Fort save against Stunning Fist or be Stunned 1 (2 on a critical failure, Incapacitation)
* Raise Shield
Bleed: 1d4 ⇒ 2 and Flat Check: 1d20 ⇒ 17
And, uh, whoops. Never upgraded to a steel shield after picking up Shield Block. Well, if hit by an attack that won't destroy his shield he'll use it: Hardness 3, HP 12/12.

Cade moves up to White and pummels it with a pair of strikes, hitting with the second. He manages to exert direct pressure on the bleeding wound which stops him from leaking further.

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COMBAT TRACKER
Round: 1
Tactical Map
Active Conditions:
* Bless (5' around Henri)
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Those with ** may go

Red (-7)
Nazsnaga - AC 21, 49/49
Iustanus - AC 19, 42/42 (AC 20)
White (-13)
Yellow (Blood Frenzy)
Henri Hart - AC 17 (18 w/shield), 48/48 (AC 18)
Blue
**Welby - AC 18, 47/58; Drake AC 20
**Pooka Palooka - AC 20 (21 w/shield), 41/50
Cascading Rapids - AC 21 (23 w/shield), 25/44