GM Erich's PFS2e #2-02 Mountain Of Sea And Sky (3-6) (Inactive)

Game Master Thereus, Silver Crusader

The diamond is just a diamond...

Using the grappling hook would reduce the Athletics check to get across to DC 10...

Marigold nods at Czav, and looks at the others. ”Can anyone fix it, or are we all climbing over?”

Does the bridge look safe enough for him to do an acrobatics check to the other side and then try to help with fixing?

The bridge is currently hanging straight down at your feet. It is not attached to the other side. Sounds like Czav wants to short circuit the whole thing and just use a grappling hook to have a rope that would span the gap that you all could traverse across (DC 10) instead.

Elsha smiles when the grappling hook appears.

W-well someone came prepared!

It takes Czav 3 tries to manage to catch the post with the grappling hook. After Elsha gets to the other side, he asks: "Elsha, do you think you can quickly fix the bridge if I bring you the hanging part?"

I assume yes ;)

Czav will try to retrieve the remnants of the bridge.

Athletics: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (6) + 10 = 16

Unfortunately, a plank gets stuck between 2 rocks.

Are there failure effects? If not, Czav will try again.

Athletics: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (15) + 10 = 25

Czav decides to pull harder. It breaks the plank and allows him to lift the bridge.

He then grabs the rope while still holding the bridge, trying to get to the other side.

Athletics: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (19) + 10 = 29

He crosses like a monkey, easily bringing the remnants of the bridge to Elsha.

While catching his breath, he says to Elsha: "Here it is, your time to do your magic."

I forgot to state that Czav will help Elsha by holding the bridge while he repairs it.

Like a monkey, indeed (could have just jumped it with that roll).

Just need the DC 18 Crafting check from Elsha then and then everyone can get across safely.

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Assuming you do...

Continuing up the mountain, the path reaches a series of switchbacks, each climbing about ten feet higher, as it curves toward an aerie. As the peak grows near, the sound of harsh wind accompanied by frantic screeching sounds through the stony path up ahead alert you to some sort of conflict or danger.

Go ahead and reposition yourself on the new map in the revealed area if you want. You can draw your your weapons, cast a preparatory spell or ready an item. Change your exploration activity if you wish to. I'll roll initiative later today.

Czav draws his greatsword and starts looking for danger (Scout).

Ulfgar waits as patiently and impassively as a boulder as the bridge is repaired.

But his eyes narrow suspicious and he draws his weapons as the sounds of conflict come from the path ahead.

Marigold skulks from boulder to boulder. At the sounds, she pauses, pulls out her bow, and whispers, ”I smell poo-heads” Avoid Notice

When the group rounds the corner to the aerie, you are greeted by the sight of a family of Kayajima griffons fighting off what seem to be large, ethereal weasels made of wind and water vapor. The griffons have the heads, wings, and forelimbs of an osprey and the hindquarters of a snow leopard. As the griffons lash out with claw and beak, the weasels seemed to turn gaseous before solidifying and striking at the griffons with blades of compressed air.

The strange weasels-aloft suddenly turn to face you, while the griffons circle to protect their nesting cave.

All cliffs are 10 feet high

Round 1 - Bold can act
Tandang
Graeyson
Red weasel <flying 15 feet up>
Marigold
Czav
Ulfgar
Elsha
Orange weasel <flying 15 feet up>

Elsha nods and waits for Czav to bring him parts of the bridge. When he returns breathless, referring Elsha's "magic", the alchemist chuckles and winks.

It's m-much simpler than magic. Stick around and I can teach you some...

He retrieves his repair kit and gets to work on the bridge, part by part, until it becomes whole again.

Crafting, DC18: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (9) + 13 = 22

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I wouldn't change Elsha's exploration activity, and he has quick bomber/no need to draw a weapon, so no loss there.

As they round the corner Elsha is stunned for a moment, taking in the scene of strange creatures fighting each other. After finally processing it, he finally realizes they're going to have to fight but is caught off-guard and isn't as quick to move as some of his teammates.

Tandang will draw shield as usual and remains at Defend.

Tandang delays to attack until they find them hostile to them.

Czav skin turns red again but this time it doesn't distract him from the fight.

Collar of the Shifting Spider activated with a Moderate Energy Mutagen (Fire)

Nature check 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (4) + 7 = 11 to identify the weasels

Draw a dart and cast gravity weapon

@Graeyson The creatures don't seem familiar to you...

Graeyson prepares the quickest and channels it into his darts. The creature hangs in the air slightly to approach with its kin.

Round 1 - Bold can act
Graeyson <gravity weapon>
Tandang
Marigold
Czav <moderate fire energy mutagen>
Ulfgar
Elsha
Red weasel <delayed, flying 15 feet up>
Orange weasel <flying 15 feet up>

Marigold approaches the cliff, and scrambles up the side.

Stride, Climb (Combat Climber)

Athletics: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (2) + 11 = 13

Hero Point

Athletics: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (2) + 11 = 13

Climb

Athletics: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (7) + 11 = 18

Elsha sticks to the path, creeping along it carefully.

◆ Stride◆ Stride◆ Stride

Czav analyzes the situation and feels he has to wait before charging.

Delay in between the weasels (do you allow that?)

"Ey, I don't think it is a good idea to go alone!" Tandang calls out Elsha and chases him.

◆ Stride
◆ Stride
◆ Stride

Ulfgar also tries to figure out what the wind weasels are.

Nature of +9.

As combat has not actually broken out, he just tries to get closer to the action.

@ Czav I was just trying to consolidate the initiative for speed but you have been quick to respond so far on your turns so it shouldn't be an issue.

@Ulfgar You are unaware of what these creatures are as well

The group moves forward with purpose, with even the gnome making some progress up the cliff. The flying weasel dives down upon the dwarven vanguard, cutting into him with a produced shaft of air that slices like a sickle.

weasel strike (slashing) vs Ulfgar: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (16) + 14 = 302d8 + 7 ⇒ (1, 2) + 7 = 10

Round 1 - Bold can act
Graeyson <gravity weapon>
Tandang
Marigold <5 feet up cliff>
Ulfgar -10 damage
Elsha
Red weasel <flying 5 feet up>
Czav <moderate fire energy mutagen>
Orange weasel <flying 15 feet up>

Czav charges the weasel who attacked his dwarven comrade.

Attack: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (3) + 11 = 14

Unfortunately, his attack is not accurate at all. He attacks a second time, trying to get a hit before the creature acts again.

Attack: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (18) + 6 = 24

I assume I hit this time.

Czav manages to strike the creature in its side.

Slashing damage: 1d12 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7
Fire damage: 1d4 ⇒ 3

The weasel can make a save against Elsha's poison.

@Czav The creature seems immune to the poison.

As the barbarian launches his attack, the creature dissociates into component airy wisps while vaguely retaining its weasel-like form. The blade seems to pass right through the misty form, although some of it burns away.

Its partner swoops down and lashes out at the dangerous warrior.

weasel strike (slashing) vs Czav: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (14) + 14 = 282d8 + 7 ⇒ (5, 1) + 7 = 13

Round 2 - Bold can act
Graeyson <gravity weapon>
Tandang
Marigold <5 feet up cliff>
Ulfgar -10 damage
Elsha
Red weasel -3 damage <dissociated form, flying 5 feet up>
Czav -13 damage <moderate fire energy mutagen>
Orange weasel <flying 5 feet up>

Czav looks at his blade as if it was having an issue : "I don't know what happened but I went right through."

I have one less hit point due to the Collar.

”Gah! Stupid rocks!”, Marigold snaps as she keeps trying to clear the cliff face.

Climb

Athletics: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (4) + 11 = 15

@Marigold That single action gets you up to the top of the cliff. You have two actions left.

Marigold draws her bow. A blue arrow with a white crystalline tip appears in the nock. She lets it fly at the one in front of Ulfgar.

Cast ray of frost at Red

Attack: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (8) + 12 = 20
Damage: 3d4 + 4 ⇒ (3, 1, 4) + 4 = 12C

The ranger moves up twice and then throws a bat shaped dart at the orange weasel
1d20 + 10 ⇒ (17) + 10 = 27 dart
1d4 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 + 2 = 8 Piercing

Tandang gets closer and sends a blast of icy ray to Orange!
Ray of Frost (2nd) Spell Attack vs Orange Weasel: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (12) + 10 = 22
Damage: 2d4 + 4 ⇒ (2, 4) + 4 = 10 cold damage

◆ Stride
◆◆ Cast a Spell, Ray of Frost

The dart hits the other weasel causing it to burst into mist-form as well - although it did seem to do... something. Tandang's ray packs its full punch. Marigold is able to right herself at the top of the cliff but her eldritch arrow just flies wide.

Round 2 - Bold can act
Graeyson <gravity weapon>
Tandang
Marigold
Ulfgar -10 damage
Elsha
Red weasel -3 damage <dissociated form, flying 5 feet up>
Czav -14 damage <moderate fire energy mutagen>
Orange weasel -11 damage <dissociated form, flying 5 feet up>

I don't even know if this will work...

Elsha exhales unsurely and tries his bombs with the wind-weasels.

◆ Strike RED (quick bomber, far lobber, bomber field/only splash to target)
moderate blight bomb attack RED, poison damage, poison splash damage: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (17) + 11 = 282d6 ⇒ (6, 6) = 124 = 4
2d4 persistence poison damage

◆ Strike ORANGE (quick bomber, far lobber, bomber field/only splash to target)
moderate alchemist's fire attack ORANGE, fire damage, fire splash damage: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (17) + 12 = 292d8 ⇒ (8, 1) = 94 = 4
2 persistence poison damage

He then backs away just a bit.

◆ Stride 10 ft

Ulfgar is not particularly creative, nor does he have many tools at his disposal. He does know how to use the tools he does have quite well, however.

He focuses in on the creature before him.

◆ Hunt Prey on Red

Then attacks it with both weapons.

◆ Twin Takedown. If both hit, combine their damage before calculating resistances.
Dwarven Waraxe: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (2) + 10 = 12
Slashing: 2d8 + 3 ⇒ (2, 8) + 3 = 13

+1 Striking Clan Dagger (MAP): 1d20 + 10 - 3 ⇒ (3) + 10 - 3 = 10
Piercing: 2d4 + 3 ⇒ (1, 4) + 3 = 8

Then, orients his weapons to deflect any incoming attacks.

◆ Twin Parry, AC goes up to 23

Trying to focus his swings on the one that harmed him, Ulfgar comes up short. Both of Elsha's bombs strike the misty masses, but only the fire seems to harm it, but it is quite effective as the flaming splash burns brighter than normal.

The first elemental creature reforms into a slightly more solid form and lashes out at the dwarf again before pulling up and away.

red weasel strike (slashing) vs Ulfgar: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (16) + 14 = 302d8 + 7 ⇒ (2, 6) + 7 = 15
red weasel strike (slashing) vs Ulfgar: 1d20 + 14 - 5 ⇒ (12) + 14 - 5 = 212d8 + 7 ⇒ (7, 8) + 7 = 22

Round 2 - Bold can act
Graeyson <gravity weapon>
Tandang
Marigold
Ulfgar -25 damage <hunt prey red>
Elsha
Red weasel -3 damage <flying 15 feet up>
Czav -14 damage <moderate fire energy mutagen>
Orange weasel -29 damage <dissociated form, flying 5 feet up, 2 persistent fire>

Czav wonders if he knows anything about similar creatures (Arcana +7).

Unless he finds something specifically useful, he'll strike twice.

As his weapon deals a bit of damage, he tries to hit the weasel next to him.

Attack: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (7) + 11 = 18

Attack: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (17) + 6 = 23
Fire damage: 1d4 ⇒ 3

He manages to score a single hit but the damage is rather low.

@Czav I think you forgot to roll the physical damage from your sword, they are resistant but not that immune. Also, no extra info from the knowledge check.

The barbarian whacks at the misty beast. With silent resolve, it solidifies and slices deep through the dhampir's armor and sinew before retreating to the sky to nurse its still smoldering form.

orange weasel strike (slashing) vs Czav: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (20) + 14 = 342d8 + 7 ⇒ (8, 8) + 7 = 23
orange weasel strike (slashing) vs Czav: 1d20 + 14 - 5 ⇒ (3) + 14 - 5 = 122d8 + 7 ⇒ (4, 5) + 7 = 16
orange weasel flat check vs persistent fire: 1d20 ⇒ 12

Round 3 - Bold can act
Graeyson <gravity weapon>
Tandang
Marigold
Ulfgar -25 damage <hunt prey red>
Elsha
Red weasel -3 damage <flying 15 feet up>
Czav -60 damage <moderate fire energy mutagen>
Orange weasel -34+ damage <flying 15 feet up, 2 persistent fire>

Sorry, my first attack did no damage so I thought they were immune.

Slashing damage: 1d12 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 4 = 12

Czav clenches his teeth. He's in a bad state but doesn't complain.

Nat 20 + 2 nat 8s... It really hates Czav!!!

”Hold still, ya flying rat!”, Marigold mutters, as she draws an arrow from her quiver. The head ignites when she pulls her bow, and she sends it toward Ulfgar’s attacker.

Eldritch Shot (produce flame) at Red

Attack: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (9) + 15 = 24
Damage: 2d6 ⇒ (3, 2) = 5P +Fire: 3d4 + 4 ⇒ (1, 2, 1) + 4 = 8

Elsha looks at the next two bombs in his hands.

Cl-clearly fire is working right now.

He strides up between Ulfgar and lobs the alchemist's fire at the (relatively) unharmed air-weasel.

◆ Stride
◆ Strike RED (quick bomber, far lobber, bomber field/only splash to target)
moderate alchemist's fire attack RED, fire damage, fire splash damage: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (18) + 12 = 302d8 ⇒ (2, 3) = 52 = 2
2 persistence fire damage

Elsha then draws one of his elixir's of life.

◆ Interact: draw lesser elixir of life

Tandang focuses her icy blast at Orange!
Ray of Frost (2nd) Spell Attack vs Red Weasel: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (15) + 10 = 25
Damage: 2d4 + 4 ⇒ (4, 4) + 4 = 12 cold damage

He then draws out a minor elixir of life.

◆◆ Cast a Spell, Ray of Frost
◆ Interact to draw out elixir

Ulfgar growls, apparently in irritation as the wind weasel tears into his flesh. And then, it doesn't even have the decency to stay where he can attack it.

He spits to the side and glowers at it then sheathes his Clan Dagger, pulls out a javelin and hurls it at the creature.

Javelin: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (19) + 7 = 26 Piercing: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8

The ranger moves up, draws a club and chucks it at the red weasel
1d20 + 9 ⇒ (18) + 9 = 27 +1 striking club
2d6 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (2, 2) + 2 + 2 = 8 Blunt

The group focuses fire on one of the creatures - with the club, arrow, and javelin still finding difficulty fully damaging it, but the spells and bomb do seem quite effective.

It returns for two daring swipes at Graeyson, with enough diving speed to quench the fire upon it.

red weasel strike (slashing) vs Graeyson: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (17) + 14 = 312d8 + 7 ⇒ (1, 4) + 7 = 12
red weasel strike (slashing) vs Graeyson: 1d20 + 14 - 5 ⇒ (6) + 14 - 5 = 152d8 + 7 ⇒ (5, 7) + 7 = 19
red weasel flat check vs persistent: 1d20 ⇒ 19

Round 3 - Bold can act
Graeyson -24 damage <gravity weapon>
Tandang
Marigold
Ulfgar -25 damage <hunt prey red>
Elsha
Red weasel -41 damage <dissociated form, flying 5 feet up>
Czav -60 damage <moderate fire energy mutagen>
Orange weasel -39 damage <flying 15 feet up, 2 persistent fire>

I think you made a mistake, Tandang shot the orange one.

Czav snaps because of the pain (Rage). He moves behind the weasel who landed and strikes at it with all its rage.

Attack: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (11) + 11 = 22

Slashing damage: 1d12 + 6 ⇒ (8) + 6 = 14 +2 if it can cast spells :D
Fire damage: 1d4 ⇒ 3

My bad. The text says Orange but I forgot to change that of the attack roll. I will let the GM have the attack vs Red.

@Tandang I did have selective attention. I can switch the damage to orange if you want, it will be the same amount. Let me know.

Czav takes advantage of the creature's position and strikes hard. The other one returns and targets the bomber.

orange weasel strike (slashing) vs Elsha: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (3) + 14 = 172d8 + 7 ⇒ (4, 7) + 7 = 18
orange weasel strike (slashing) vs Elsha: 1d20 + 14 - 5 ⇒ (18) + 14 - 5 = 272d8 + 7 ⇒ (6, 7) + 7 = 20
orange weasel flat check vs persistent: 1d20 ⇒ 6

Round 4 - Bold can act
Graeyson -24 damage <gravity weapon>
Tandang
Marigold
Ulfgar -25 damage <hunt prey red>
Elsha -20 damage
Red weasel -51 damage <dissociated form, flying 5 feet up>
Czav -60 damage <moderate fire energy mutagen>
Orange weasel -41 damage <flying 5 feet up, 2 persistent fire>

”Actually, they are kinda cute”, Marigold muses, as she sends another flaming arrow over Czav’s head.

Eldritch Shot (produce flame) at Red

Attack: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (14) + 15 = 29
Damage: 2d6 ⇒ (1, 5) = 6P +Fire: 3d4 + 4 ⇒ (2, 3, 3) + 4 = 12

Ulfgar scowls at Marigold and rolls his eyes.

He then steps up to the red on, whips out his clan dagger for an attack and then swipes with both it and his war axe.

◆Stride (I'll get under it if I need to to reach it.

◆Quickdraw

+1 Striking Clan Dagger: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (1) + 10 = 11
Piercing: 2d4 + 3 ⇒ (4, 1) + 3 = 8

◆TwinStrike (If both hit calculate total damage before applying resistances.)
Dwarven Waraxe (MAP): 1d20 + 10 - 3 ⇒ (20) + 10 - 3 = 27
Slashing: 2d8 + 3 ⇒ (8, 6) + 3 = 17

+1 Striking Clan Dagger (MAP): 1d20 + 10 - 4 ⇒ (3) + 10 - 4 = 9
Piercing: 2d4 + 3 ⇒ (3, 2) + 3 = 8

It is moved down to engage with me wouldn't that be a stride and thus it couldn't put out the fire?