GM Qstor's #1-05: The First Mandate SFS (1-4) (Inactive)

Game Master Qstor

"I am Wikzarr the Wonderful! Doctor of Disarmament adn Antagonist of Assassins!" snaps the kobold. "The interference of your Obsidian Spiders is quite unnecessary. One glance at my fearsome face and superlative scales and our threat will flee from my draconic presence!"

"I am Wikzarr the Wonderful! Doctor of Disarmament adn Antagonist of Assassins!" snaps the kobold. "The interference of your Obsidian Spiders is quite unnecessary. One glance at my fearsome face and superlative scales and our threat will flee from my draconic presence!"

The vesk rubs his chin. "OK...what about the rest of you?"

"We should be able to deal with it ourselves rather than endangering others." Helkilos said, weak on his knees.

“I’m sure we can do this. Communication is key in these situations, so we wanted to make sure you knew what was happening. Let’s continue the search!”

"Very well" replies Radaszam. Naiaj sends 4 mk 1 serums of healing to aid you. Your search of the computer showed mention of Sanivvi Acheosi, a tawny-skinned woman with wildly curly hair currently
residing on Castrovel and you found a picture of her.

You make your way to the hall where Luwazi is to speak. There are some of the Starfinder dignitaries and a food table. An AV room stands above the platform. Servers move about as well.

"I wonder if we should start clearing the room for safety. I could come up with an excuse if we had to" Cettara says.

"I wonder if we should start clearing the room for safety. I could come up with an excuse if we had to" Cettara says.

Perception checks if you look near the stage

If someone suggests that he goes looking near the stage, Wikzarr will do so. Otherwise, the kobold will cast detect magic to patrol the rooms perimeter, starting at the nearest buffet table!

Perception: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 3 = 11

"Thank you" he said, quaffing one of the mk 1 serums of healing and started to feel much better.
Healing: 1d8 ⇒ 8

Helkilos headed towards the stage, looking to see if he could locate the other explosives with the group. "Maybe one of you more stealthy ones might go and deal with Sanivvi up in the AV booth while we check the area." he suggested
perception: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (13) + 5 = 18

"Thank you" he said, quaffing one of the mk 1 serums of healing and started to feel much better.

[dice=Healing]d8

Helkilos headed towards the stage, looking to see if he could locate the other explosives with the group. "Maybe one of you more stealthy ones might go and deal with Sanivvi up in the AV booth while we check the area." he suggested
[dice=perception]d20+5

Helkilos aided by the party sees another device at the corner of the platform.

red and green bombs

I'll go into combat so everyone can act

”Maybe one of you more stealthy ones might go and deal with Sanivvi up in the AV booth while we check the area.”

Kessela nods to Helkilos. “On it! I’ll head to the booth. See what you can find down here. I’ll go in from the south corridor."

They call Cettara on comms as they move. "Cettara, want to take the assassin in the sound booth together? If you come in from the north corridor, we should be able to take them by surprise. Let's stealth the heck outta this.”

Move to south corridor, ready to approach the sound booth.

Cettara, I added you to our new map and guessed at location. Please move wherever you want!

Even assuming that Wikzarr spots the bomb, all he can do is point it out (and I believe Helkilos has already spotted it). I don't think Wikzarr has the skills to disable the bombs nor is the kobold Stealthy. Therefore, Wikzarr will delay.

Even assuming that Wikzarr spots the bomb, all he can do is point it out (and I believe Helkilos has already spotted it). I don't think Wikzarr has the skills to disable the bombs nor is the kobold Stealthy. Therefore, Wikzarr will delay.

yeah he see's the 2 I'm assuming people pointed them out. You know there's more than 2 since you found a bunch of "wrappers

Cettara speaks on the comms. "Sounds like a plan. Do we want to approach by stealth or go in guns blazing?"

”Sounds like a plan. Do we want to approach by stealth or go in guns blazing?”

“Stealth up to the doors, then go in together. The twists in the hallway should help.”

Kessela draws their pistol and approaches the sound booth door from the south.

Stealth: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (5) + 8 = 13

"Copy. Just like raiding back on Verces" Cettara says. She draws her pistol and pads quietly towards the assassin's location. With luck, they'd catch her in the pincer movement.

Stealth: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11

One of the dignitaries follows you in, nods and hits the creature with a dart.

she now has the sickened condition

everyone else is up, we're in combat!

"Uh, any of you have some idea of how to disable one of these bombs?" Wikzarr asks sheepishly over the comms. "Do you think a blast of dragon breath will do it?"

"I'm not sure" Cettara replies into her comm. "It would be a risk"
Cettara rushes into the room and points out the target for the benefit of her teammates.

[ooc] Get 'em on the assassin, +1 for all attacks against her [/b].

Zo! comes in. "You guys need some help...reminds me of some old jokes..Ha" He looks at the assassin.

she's distracted for four rounds

Kessela has engineering

you guys haven't located all the bombs. Hint

Wikzarr makes his way through the guests, heading for the buffet table. As he does so, he continues looking for any additional bombs.
Move
Perception: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (17) + 3 = 20

If I can attack the assassin without breaking Zo!’s hold over them…

Trick attack: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (9) + 15 = 24
Damage if trick works: 1d4 ⇒ 4

Pistol shot vs EAC: 1d20 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 3 + 1 = 20
Pistol damage: 1d4 ⇒ 2 Cold

As part of the trick attack, leave the sound booth and head back to the stage.

If attacking the assassin would break Zo!’s hold over them…

Move action: Double move back to the stage to work on the two bombs we found.

If I can attack the assassin without breaking Zo!’s hold over them…

[dice=Trick attack]1d20+15
[dice=Damage if trick works]1d4

[dice=Pistol shot vs EAC]1d20+3+1
[dice=Pistol damage]1d4 Cold

As part of the trick attack, leave the sound booth and head back to the stage.

If attacking the assassin would break Zo!’s hold over them…

Move action: Double move back to the stage to work on the two bombs we found.

The kobold finds another bomb at the stage!

Kessela touches their comms as they move.

“Helkilos, can you head to the sound booth to help Cettara take out the assassin? Zo! Has them distracted with some story about a two undead theropods trying to start an Abysshead tribute band. I’m coming out to deal with the bombs.”

let's try and POST everyday so we can finish this please!

botting people

Kessela moves over and carefully disables the bomb near her. red

Helkilos searches and finds the 4th bomb at the other corner. blue

Ykris's symbiote crawls out of his side and moves over and disables one of the bombs. blue

Two of the bombs are still active as the clock ticks down.

green and yellow

Kessela hops onto the stage and heads for the bomb at the front edge of the platform (green).

Engineering to disable: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (15) + 7 = 22

With the bombs in the hands of trained allies, Wikzarr turns to head out the ballroom and confront the assassin.
Double move

Cettara calls out to get the assassin, although Kessela has wisely gone to get the bombs and isn't around to hear.

Get 'em on the assasin
Attack: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6
damage: 1d6 ⇒ 1

Kessela touches their comms as they move.

“Helkilos, can you head to the sound booth to help Cettara take out the assassin? Zo! Has them distracted with some story about a two undead theropods trying to start an Abysshead tribute band. I’m coming out to deal with the bombs.”

"Will do!" Helkilos said as he started sprinting towards the sound booth.

Since the GM said to do 3 or 4 turns to catch up, I’ll put in two more since Kessela acted once before.

As soon as they finish work on the first bomb, they turn their attention to the second bomb next to them (yellow).

Engineering to disable: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (12) + 7 = 19

If that’s high enough to disable the bomb…

They immediately begin searching for the remaining bombs. If they find one, they begin dismantling it.

Perception: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (11) + 7 = 18
Engineering to disable: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (14) + 7 = 21

If that’s isn’t enough to disable the bomb…
Kessela swears quietly to themselves.

“Dammit… c’mon, Kes. Do this!”

Use the Engineering roll above if they need to try disabling again.

Kessela disables the last bomb as the other Starfinders rush to confront the assassin. Cettara's shot misses as the assassin, reptilian creature moves to attack Cettara with it's claw.

attack: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (10) + 7 = 17

damage: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

The claw rakes her side.

Starfinders are up again!

Wikzarr rushes to engage the assassin,
Double move

Rushing to join Kessela, Helkilos turned his attention to the reptilian creature, sending his thoughts to scramble its mind.

Daze, DC 13 will save

With the bombs safely disposed of, Kessela heads back to the sound booth to assist with the assassin.

Double move toward the sound booth’s south door.

Cettara looks embarrassed that she missed. She's glad her Verthani friends can't see her at this moment.

Get 'em on the assassin
Attack: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (9) + 3 = 12
Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 3

Rushing to join Kessela, Helkilos turned his attention to the reptilian creature, sending his thoughts to scramble its mind.

Daze, DC 13 will save

Cettara misses as the creature ducks. Now she tries to ward off Helkilos's spell. The others race to the fight.

Will: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (12) + 6 = 18

She does and moves to attack Helkilos with her claw.

damage: 1d25 ⇒ 17

damage: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

"Luwazi is doomed!"

Starfinders are up

Helkilos returned the favor as he smashed the assault hammer down on the assassin. "You first!" he said.

hammer: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (12) + 4 = 161d6 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 3 + 1 = 10

"You sought to send up this gala in your flames, but now you will go down in mine, for I am Wikzarr, Distinguished Among Dragons and Wondrous Among Wryms!"

He approaches the assassin, then breathes fire!
Guarded Step

Dragon gland, wyrmling (fire damage)(15-ft. cone, Reflex DC 10 half): 3d6 ⇒ (3, 5, 4) = 12

"You sought to send up this gala in your flames, but now you will go down in mine, for I am Wikzarr, Distinguished Among Dragons and Wondrous Among Wryms!"

He approaches the assassin, then breathes fire!
Guarded Step

Dragon gland, wyrmling (fire damage)(15-ft. cone, Reflex DC 10 half)]3d6

-Ref: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (12) + 5 = 17

Helkilos lands a blow

Rest of the party is up

assassin damage 16

Kessela yanks open the door and lines up on the assassin.

“Your party’s over!”

Trick attack: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (6) + 15 = 21 Tricks a CR 1 creature
Damage if trick works: 1d4 ⇒ 4

Pistol shot vs EAC: 1d20 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 3 + 1 = 24 CRIT!
Pistol damage: 1d4 ⇒ 2 Cold

Crit damage (including the trick, just in case)
Crit damage if trick works: 1d4 ⇒ 3
Pistol damage: 1d4 ⇒ 4 Cold

Total if trick WORKED: 13 cold
Total if trick FAILED: 6 cold

Kessela yanks open the door and lines up on the assassin.

Total if trick WORKED: 13 cold
Total if trick FAILED: 6 cold

Kessela shoots the creature and it hits. But it doesn't affect her as much as Kessela thought.

botting Cet

attack: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (11) + 3 = 14

damage: 1d6 ⇒ 6

Cettara nicks the snake person but she remains standing.

"Ha Starfinder the doom is yours!"

She attacks Helikos again. But he is too quick for the assassin.

"Ack...don't move next time. My claw is sharp!"

claw: 1d25 ⇒ 9

damage: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3

Stfinders are up again!

Wikzarr summons a puff of his breath from an alternate universe when he breathed fire a few seconds later.
Casting hazard.

Damage (F) (DC 14 Reflex negates): 1d3 ⇒ 1

Helkilos tried to follow up with another shot but the assassin was able to avoid the blow.

Hammer: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 111d6 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 3 + 1 = 9

Cettara calls out the assassin's location and fires again. "Starfinders together!"

Get 'em gives all attacks on the assasin +1
Attack: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (19) + 3 = 22
Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 1

Kessela moves through the doorway into the sound booth, gaining a clear shot at the assassin.

Trick attack: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (3) + 15 = 18 No trick
Damage if trick works: 1d4 ⇒ 4

Pistol shot vs EAC: 1d20 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 3 + 1 = 6 No runs, no hits, one error, and nobody left on base...
Pistol damage: 1d4 ⇒ 4 Cold

Unfortunately, one of their LFAN pincers catches on the door as it closes, spinning them back slightly and pulling their aim.

“Give up now! There’s no escape!”

Wikzarr summons a puff of his breath from an alternate universe when he breathed fire a few seconds later.

Casting hazard.

(DC 14 Reflex negates)]1d3

Ref: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (14) + 5 = 19

The Reptoid avoids the spell but Kessela and Cettara's attacks are true and the assassin drops.

Combat over

Zo! comes over "Great work Starfinders! Say I'm doing an action series! Look me up!" he cries as he wanders away.

Luwazi takes the stage.

“I had planned for this evening’s announcement to be an exciting
one, but I’ll admit this is not quite what I had in mind,” the First
Seeker begins, her smile wry but determined. “Now I find my
resolve only further galvanized.
“As many of you know, the First Seeker has the privilege and
the responsibility for choosing the direction of the Starfinder
Society’s research efforts. I have refrained from setting such a
direction while we regroup and rebuild—an undertaking which
all of you here have made possible. Also, the fact that Guidance
has not yet chosen to formalize my election is another matter,
but not one the Society can risk dwelling on. Now that the
Society is again in a position to reach for the stars, I am pleased
to formally announce the focus of our efforts during my tenure.
Thanks to the tireless research of my associate Royo, we have
identified a lead on understanding the Scoured Stars incident.
And so, the Starfinder Society will continue researching the
Scoured Stars, in the hopes of reuniting with our lost colleagues
and better understanding this phenomenon.”

She's thankful for the party's help and looks at you while speaking.

"I have some great agents in mine!" she says.

"Hey about those vid rights!" shouts Zo1

the end!