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

Game Master Nik B.

Drake steps forward and attacks the creatures. Welby says "B-be careful Drake!"

◆◆◆Act Together
◆ Drake - Step
◆ Drake - Attack Beak on blue: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (11) + 11 = 22Piercing Dmg: 2d8 + 4 ⇒ (3, 7) + 4 = 14
◆ Drake - Attack Wing on blue: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (5) + 11 = 16Bldg Dmg: 2d6 + 4 ⇒ (3, 1) + 4 = 8
◆ Welby - Protect Companion

(Drake's 2nd attack should have been +7 so 12)

Drake steps up and beaks Blue but his Wing attack doesn't connect.

Pooka's feeling a bit under the weather (must be all the fire and pickles) but they said they'll post so I'll wait a bit longer...

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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 (-14)
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

"You's poking the wrong peoples," Pooka scowls as she launches into a rousing battle song...

~Crack in the distance, a flash in the sky
It’s getting dark, clouds gather power
You heard it coming from over the hill
It’s time to run, time to seek cover

Now there is no hideaway
Now you have no chance
Thor and his hammer are riding his chariots of storm~

Thunderstorm - Sabaton

Performance - Lingering Composition (DC 19): 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (15) + 11 = 26 Song lingers 3 rounds~

The little goblin then takes a step towards White and attempts to slash the thing with her shortsword!

Strike vs. White (+1 Striking Shortsword; IC): 1d20 + 9 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 9 + 1 = 12
Damage (S): 2d6 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (6, 1) + 1 + 1 = 9
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◇ Lingering Composition
◆ Inspire Courage
◆ Step
◆ Strike

Pooka plays a battle anthem which inspires her companions. Her return slash isn't so inspiring, however...

Red steps back before trying to stab Drake.

Longspear vs Drake AC 20, Reach: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (3) + 11 = 14 for Piercing: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9
Longspear vs Drake AC 20, Reach, MAP: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (9) + 6 = 15 for Piercing: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 3 = 11

But fortunately, the duck avoids both pokes.

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

Red (-7)
**Nazsnaga - AC 21, 49/49 (IC: 1/3)
**Iustanus - AC 19, 42/42 (AC 20; IC 1/3)
White (-13)
Yellow (Blood Frenzy)
Henri Hart - AC 17 (18 w/shield), 48/48 (AC 18; IC 1/3)
Blue (-14)
Welby - AC 18, 47/58; Drake AC 20 (IC: 1/3)
Pooka Palooka - AC 20 (21 w/shield), 41/50 (IC: 1/3)
Cascading Rapids - AC 21 (23 w/shield), 25/44 (IC: 1/3)

Naz will change her weapon of choice and move over to strike at white.

◇drop gakgung
◆draw fauchard
◆stride
◆Strike at yellow 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (20) + 12 = 32, Slashing, deadly d8: 1d8 + 4 + 1d8 ⇒ (6) + 4 + (1) = 11

Naz will change her weapon of choice and move over to strike at white.

◇drop gakgung
◆draw fauchard
◆stride
◆Strike at yellow 1d20+12, [dice=Slashing, deadly d8]1d8+4+1d8

Which one? Your narrative says white but your actions show yellow...

Uhh... mind hiccups. It's yellow. That's what I get for posting at 7am =)

Nazsnaga drives his fauchard deep into Yellow but the fishman doesn't seem to notice due to its blood frenzy.

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COMBAT TRACKER
Round: 2
Tactical Map
Active Conditions:
* Bless (5' around Henri)
* Inspire Courage
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Those with ** may go

Red (-7)
Nazsnaga - AC 21, 49/49 (IC: 1/3)
**Iustanus - AC 19, 42/42 (AC 20; IC 1/3)
White (-13)
Yellow (-16; Blood Frenzy)
Henri Hart - AC 17 (18 w/shield), 48/48 (AC 18; IC 1/3)
Blue (-14)
Welby - AC 18, 47/58; Drake AC 20 (IC: 1/3)
Pooka Palooka - AC 20 (21 w/shield), 41/50 (IC: 1/3)
Cascading Rapids - AC 21 (23 w/shield), 25/44 (IC: 1/3)

Seeing a clear shot at red the sorcerer will lop another ball of flame at it
1d20 + 9 ⇒ (10) + 9 = 19 produce flame
2d4 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (1, 3) + 4 + 2 = 10 fire + dangerous sorcery

and will then cast shiel on himself

Iustanius hurls a fireball at Red and hits him in the chest. The creature burbles threats that you don't understand, but realize that it can't be good.

Yellow drops his spear and savagely slashes at Nazsnaga with its claws.

Claw vs Nazsnaga AC 21: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (17) + 12 = 29 for Slashing Damage: 1d6 + 7 ⇒ (5) + 7 = 12
Claw vs Nazsnaga AC 21, MAP, Agile: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (1) + 8 = 9 for Slashing Damage: 1d6 + 7 ⇒ (1) + 7 = 8
Claw vs Nazsnaga AC 21, MAP 2+, Agile: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (15) + 4 = 19 for Slashing Damage: 1d6 + 7 ⇒ (5) + 7 = 12

White does the same, dropping its spear before trying to use its jaws and claws at Cade, Pooka: 1d2 ⇒ 2

Jaw vs Pooka AC 20: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (18) + 11 = 29 for Piercing Damage: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9
Claw vs Pooka AC 20, MAP, Agile: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 7 = 10 for Slashing Damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4
Claw vs Pooka AC 20, MAP 2+, Agile: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4 for Slashing Damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7

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COMBAT TRACKER
Round: 2
Tactical Map
Active Conditions:
* Bless (5' around Henri)
* Inspire Courage
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Those with ** may go

Red (-17)
Nazsnaga - AC 21, 37/49 (IC: 1/3)
Iustanus - AC 19, 42/42 (AC 20; IC 1/3)
White (-13)
Yellow (-16; Blood Frenzy)
**Henri Hart - AC 17 (18 w/shield), 48/48 (AC 18; IC 1/3)
Blue (-14)
Welby - AC 18, 47/58; Drake AC 20 (IC: 1/3)
Pooka Palooka - AC 20 (21 w/shield), 32/50 (IC: 1/3)
Cascading Rapids - AC 21 (23 w/shield), 25/44 (IC: 1/3)

Since both Bless and Inspire Courage offers +1 status bonus, I will stop sustaining Bless since the Inspire Courage will continue for three rounds, anyway.

Henri visits Cascading Rapids, just in the right position to puts some wound dressing on him, but still adjacent to Pooka Palooka as well.
DC 20 Battle Medicine via Doctor's Visitation: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (20) + 13 = 33 for Cascading Rapids crit
Healing, Medic: 4d8 + 10 + 5 ⇒ (2, 8, 2, 6) + 10 + 5 = 33 HP for Cascading Rapids

DC 20 Battle Medicine: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (7) + 13 = 20 for Pooka Palooka
Healing, Medic: 2d8 + 10 + 5 ⇒ (8, 2) + 10 + 5 = 25 HP for Pooka Palooka

He then raises his shield after realizing he is somewhat close to the hostile creatures they are battling.

◆ Doctor's Visitation
◆ Battle Medicine
◆ Cast a Spell, Shield

Bless doesn't need to be sustained. The 1 action is only if you want to expand it.

Henri moves and slaps battle dressings on Pooka and Cade, making them good as new. Blue decides to attack Drake, Henri, Nazsnaga: 1d3 ⇒ 3. He drops his spear and decides to use his jaws and claws.

Jaw vs Nazsnaga AC 21: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (6) + 11 = 17 for Piercing Damage: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6
Claw vs Nazsnaga AC 21, MAP, Agile: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 7 = 10 for Slashing Damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7
Claw vs Nazsnaga AC 21, MAP 2+, Agile: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6 for Slashing Damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8

Unfortunately, he's not as successful as his companions.

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COMBAT TRACKER
Round: 2
Tactical Map
Active Conditions:
* Bless (5' around Henri)
* Inspire Courage
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Those with ** may go

Red (-17)
Nazsnaga - AC 21, 37/49 (IC: 1/3)
Iustanus - AC 19, 42/42 (AC 20; IC 1/3)
White (-13)
Yellow (-16; Blood Frenzy)
Henri Hart - AC 17 (18 w/shield), 48/48 (AC 18; IC 1/3)
Blue (-14)
**Welby - AC 18, 47/58; Drake AC 20 (IC: 1/3)
**Pooka Palooka - AC 20 (21 w/shield), 50/50 (IC: 2/3)
**Cascading Rapids - AC 21 (23 w/shield), 44/44 (IC: 2/3)

"Thank you for coming closer!" says Cade brightly, "It was very kind of you."

He moves around the attacker, slipping between him and the rail; it's a bit of a narrow space, but he's not very big! He follows this up by pummeling them. Cheerfully.

* Raise Shield
* Stride to flank
* Flurry of Blows Fist (flanking): 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (10) + 10 = 20 for bludgeoning damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3 and Fist (flanking, Agile): 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (8) + 6 = 14 for bludgeoning damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7; if both hit, combine for resist or weakness, if either hits DC 19 Fort or be Stunned 1

Drake opens his mouth as though ready to breathe fire, but Welby shouts at the duck. "No D-Drake! N-not here!" The duck grunts, frustrated, then proceeds to peck at the one in front of him.

"T-that is a nice song!"

◆◆◆Act Together
◆Welby - Protect Companion
◆Drake - Peck Peck: 1d20 + 11 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 11 + 1 = 19 Piercing dmg: 2d8 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (7, 5) + 4 + 1 = 17
◆Drake - Bldg Wing: 1d20 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 7 + 1 = 18 bldg dmg: 2d6 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (5, 2) + 4 + 1 = 12
◆Drake - Bldg Wing: 1d20 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 3 + 1 = 13 bldg dmg: 2d6 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (3, 3) + 4 + 1 = 11

All attcks on Blue

I think I did an extra point of damage from inspire courage.

Drake's beak clips Blue's head, though it's enough to put the creature down for the count. Drake steps forward and swats Red with a wing, which also drops Red.

Cade flanks White with Pooka and unleashes a pair of strikes on White, hitting with the first. White looks dazed even though he didn't take much damage.

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COMBAT TRACKER
Round: 2-3
Tactical Map
Active Conditions:
* Bless (5' around Henri)
* Inspire Courage
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Those with ** may go

-3-
**Nazsnaga - AC 21, 37/49 (IC: 1/3)
**Iustanus - AC 19, 42/42 (AC 20; IC 1/3)
White (-15)
Yellow (-16; Blood Frenzy)

-2-
Henri Hart - AC 17 (18 w/shield), 48/48 (AC 18; IC 1/3)
Welby - AC 18, 47/58; Drake AC 20 (IC: 1/3)
**Pooka Palooka - AC 20 (21 w/shield), 50/50 (IC: 2/3)
Cascading Rapids - AC 21 (23 w/shield), 44/44 (AC 23; IC: 2/3)

~Breaking the silence with powerful roars
Wind gaining strength, screaming tornado
First wave is over, don’t hold back your breath
It sure coming back, second attack

THUNDER
THUNDER
STRIKING
THUNDER~

Even though her song lingers on, Pooka keeps singing as she takes advantage of the flank to keep on slashing at White...

Strike vs. White (+1 Striking Shortsword; Flank, IC): 1d20 + 9 + 1 ⇒ (12) + 9 + 1 = 22
Damage (S): 2d6 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (5, 5) + 1 + 1 = 12

Strike vs. White (+1 Striking Shortsword; Flank, IC): 1d20 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 5 + 1 = 19
Damage (S): 2d6 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (5, 5) + 1 + 1 = 12

She then uses a small bit of her magic to conjure a magical shield for protection.
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◆ Strike
◆ Strike
◆ Cast Shield

Pooka continues singing and slashes White. This time her blade cuts deeply and the creature drops.

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COMBAT TRACKER
Round: 3
Tactical Map
Active Conditions:
* Bless (5' around Henri)
* Inspire Courage
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Those with ** may go

**Nazsnaga - AC 21, 37/49 (IC: 1/3)
**Iustanus - AC 19, 42/42 (AC 20; IC 1/3)
Yellow (-16; Blood Frenzy)
Henri Hart - AC 17 (18 w/shield), 48/48 (AC 18; IC 1/3)
Welby - AC 18, 47/58; Drake AC 20 (IC: 1/3)
Pooka Palooka - AC 20 (21 w/shield), 50/50 (AC 21; IC: 2/3)
Cascading Rapids - AC 21 (23 w/shield), 44/44 (AC 23; IC: 2/3)

Naz will focus all of her energy into downing yellow with a flurry of blows. "Stay down! she shouts as she swings madly. she won't follow the shoves

◆ Attack 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (10) + 12 = 22, slashing, deadly d8: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10
◆ Brutish Shove 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (14) + 7 = 21, slashing, deadly d8: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6
◆ Brutish Shove against flat-footed 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 2 = 15, slashing, deadly d8: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7

The sorcerer will repeat his actions this time on the remaining creature
1d20 + 9 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 9 + 1 = 19 produce flame
2d4 + 4 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (3, 3) + 4 + 2 + 1 = 13 fire damage

and then casts shield

Iustanius what's the breakdown of your damage for Produce flame?
+4 - Charisma
+2 - Dangerous Sorcery
+1 - ??

Iustanius what's the breakdown of your damage for Produce flame?

+4 - Charisma
+2 - Dangerous Sorcery
+1 - ??
[/QUO/

The bard?

GM Tiger wrote:

Iustanius what's the breakdown of your damage for Produce flame?

+4 - Charisma
+2 - Dangerous Sorcery
+1 - ??

The bard?

ok. Dangerous Sorcery and Inspire Courage are both status bonuses, which don't stack. So your spells will use Dangerous Sorcery if they apply

Oh, okay!

Nazsnaga manages to slash Yellow and shove them away, before Iustanus finally turns it into calamari.

COMBAT OVER

"Whew! That was a close one, " Mirian says, though she seems to be casually kicking a dead sea devil off the end of her sword. "I suggest you take some time to heal and rest. We don't know if we're safe yet and there's no sign of the other ships."

You can rest up and make medicine checks if you wish

The sun is starting to rise once the sea devils are all defeated, and the lookout in the ship's crow's nest calls down to the rest of the crew that they've sighted a small village on the distant coastal beach. The crew manages to direct the ship ashore in hopes that whoever lives in the village can lend the adventurers materials and grant them shelter while they work on repairs. The Pixie's lookout searches the horizon for signs of the Glorious Payoff and the Sea Sparkle, but these ships are nowhere in sight. Mirian Raas and Eras the Needle focus their efforts on marshalling crew members and necessary goods to land. As the Grinning Pixie drifts onto the sand, a dozen figures approach, illuminated by the light of the rising sun. As you descend from the ship, they try speaking to you in hisses and clicks. They appear to be lizards who walk upright.

Society to RK

Anyone who speaks Mwangi may directly communicate with them. Otherwise you can use magical means if you have it. If all else fails, you may use Jekka as a translator. (Sign Language probably won't work here :) )

"Let me check your wounds," Henri readies his tools to treat Nasznaga and Welby.

DC 20 Treat Wounds w Ward Medic: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (12) + 13 = 25 for Nasznaga
Healing, Medic: 2d8 + 10 + 5 ⇒ (2, 1) + 10 + 5 = 18 HP for Nasznaga

DC 20 Treat Wounds w Ward Medic: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (19) + 13 = 32 for Welby
Healing, Medic: 4d8 + 10 + 5 ⇒ (4, 7, 5, 2) + 10 + 5 = 33 HP for Welby

Henri will pass, Society +0 here. Henri does not speak Mwangi but he has Comprehend Language spell prepared if needed.

"I cannot do healing magic," says Cascading Rapids, opening their healer's kit, "but I can tend someone's wounds."

If someone accepts:

Pooka will take the time to refocus while folks are healing up.

Recall Knowledge (Society): 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (9) + 7 = 16

Pooka studies the appearance and dress of the lizardfolk, trying to recall if she knows anything about such peoples. To their attempts to communicate, all she can do is shrug apologetically and shake her head.

"I's sorry, I don't understands you," she offers. "Maybes one of my friends can? Or maybes Jekka can help."

"Thank you H-Henri," Welby says, as Drake allows itself to be patched up.

Welby tries to recall what he remembers about the lizard people...

Society: 1d20 ⇒ 20

"Very much appretiated" says Naga to Henry as he patches up her wounds.

"Can anyone understand? Jekka? Could you help us here?"

Henri casts the Comprehend Language spell to himself to understand what these folks are hissing about.

"You're really full of surprises, aren't you? Naz says at Henri,
appreciation clear on her voice.

"Hello," says Cascading Rapids, holding up his empty hands, "I do not understand you and you probably do not understand me. I am trying to seen non-threatening by speaking in a calm voice and displaying that I am unarmed, though it doesn't really matter what I'm saying and the gesture is frankly deceptive as my empty hands are actually quite dangerous. Oh dear. I hope you can't understand me, anyway."

The draconic sorcerer will look around and try to keep an eye out for danger or an attack from these creatures.

Henri casts Comprehend Languages and suddenly he can understand what's being said!

Just for expediency I'll openly post what's being said. Remember that unless you have Comprehend Languages, all you're hearing are hisses and clicks! :)

An elderly lizardman steps forward and places his hand on his chest. "I am Nahansa. We are the Iruxi and we offer you our hospitality. This is Kihirat! This village has been on this coast for centuries. Millennia, perhaps? We can trace the name Kihirat back to three families of iruxi farmers and fishers who rebuilt here after a severe storm of some kind, though records are spotty regarding what may have been here before then. Is there anything else you need?"

Henri gives Nazsnaga a smile in response. Henri then interprets to his allies what they are hissing and clicking. He replies to them with names only because he can't speak their language, introducing his allies one-by-one.

He turns his back and whispers to his allies, "What now? I can understand them but I don't speak their language."

"Um...maybe tries drawing pictures in the sands?" Pooka suggests. "Pictures worked for goblins for years, you knows!"

Does anyone speak Mwangi?

Not Welby nor Drake

Not here.

I do not.

Pooka doesn't and looking at character sheets it doesn't look like Iustanus or Henri do either.

Nope

Any options we can try? It looks like we are stuck in this conversation.

As it seems like things are at a bit of an impasse, Pooka looks around and attempts to get Jekka's attention. "Heys! We'd like to talk to these peoples, do you know what they's sayings?"
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The GM mentioned earlier that Jekka could help if we didn't have any other means of communication, so bumping that idea again :)

Pooka gets Jekka's attention as he takes a break. He heads over and realizes that his services as an interpreter are needed.

"Ah! This here's Nahansa. They call themselves the Iruxi and this is their home village of Kihirat! This village has been on this coast for centuries. Millennia, perhaps? They can trace the name Kihirat back to three families of iruxi farmers and fishers who rebuilt here after a severe storm of some kind, though records are spotty regarding what may have been here before then. They offer their hospitality of beds, food, shelter and the like."

"W-well I don't mind taking a b-break.. .and some f-food and tea!" Welby says.

Welcome back!

"Yes, that'd be greats," Pooka agrees, giving their new hosts a big smile and a thumbs up. "Then maybes we can figure out where we's are and how to gets back in touch with the other ships!"

"A good rest is fine with me." Henri agrees with Welby. HE then turns to the interpreter. "Please do tell them what is our mission, maybe they can help us."