[ACO] PF2e Q16 - The Winter Queen's Dollhouse (Inactive)

Game Master UncleFroggy

"It's not being run at all, if there aren't any prisoners. And if nobody here is a prisoner, then we can all just leave anyway, right? If you can't leave, then you're trapped." Elias shakes his head. "I know we just got here, but that can't be how it's supposed to work."

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (13) + 5 = 18

”You ain’t been outside dis room much, ‘ave ya?”, Kosh asks. ”It’s a deaftrap. Yer gonna have some dead dollies on yer hands, an’ it’ll be yer fault!”

Survival: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 11

"The spiritual condition of the poppets you share this duty with is also deteriorating. You may be satisfied with your duties but some of you are more desperate."

In technical terms, Achurius describes the current and potential mental and spiritual maladies Seamless can look forward to, up to and including insanity, if they continue on their current path.

medicine / religion: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (18) + 8 = 26

Seamless sighs heavily. "Yes, thank you for pointing all that out. However, I must warn you that the warden is extremely proud and stubborn. I will help you but I'm not sure what good my aid will do." Seamless does glare briefly at Sweeper.

Sweeper leads you to a display room of sorts.

Miniaturized statues of dinosaurs, winter wolves, dire bears, and other large predators from the land of Irrisen are displayed here. They are each in menacing poses, fierce snarls of teeth and claws protruding at any visitors. What might have once been an impressive display is now rundown and pitiful. A century of dust and cobwebs has matted fur and clogged open maws. Painted eyes have dulled and peeled to make them look comical and lifeless. This once grand display room is now indicative of the failing of this former prison.

"I used to refuse to clean this room. They used to be terrifying. The prisoners used to be brought here to be, well, terrified. Now they just look pathetic..."

Seamless points at the stairwell. "At the top of the stairway is the Warden's office. I'm not certain but I think it's magicked shut."

To open the door:
DC 18 Thievery to Pick the lock
DC 18 Arcana to Identify Magic
DC 20 Athletics to kick the door down

arcana: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (8) + 5 = 13

"I can tell that this door is magicked shut, but the mechanism is beyond me. A nice bit of work, I do say. I guess we should knock."

*Bam, bam, bam*

"Oh don't do that!" Seamless cries out, aghast, "The Warden won't like it! She yelled at me for doing just that last week!!"

”Maybe we should knock harder, den!”, says Kosh, as he gives the door a swift kick.

Athletics: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 5 = 11

Nyak studies the door. "This is going to be tough.." she says, her frog letting out a long croak.

Arcana: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (11) + 8 = 19

When Nyak figures the spell out, Achurius pleads for an explanation so that he can understand too.

Nyak Nyak recognizes that the door has a rune on it that punishes those who try to open it, be it by force or by trying to pick it open. Before she can yell a warning, Kosh attempts to kick the door in, triggering the magic.

Force: 1d6 ⇒ 3

Damage is to all within 10' of the door - Nyak Nyak, Achurius and Kosh

Hearing the bang, the four poppets rush forward and help you open the door.

Anyone attempting another check will get a +2 bonus due to the poppets' assistance

On the one hand, Elias doesn't like the idea of being magically punished. On the other--"I can do it!"

Athletics: 1d20 + 7 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 7 + 2 = 29

That stung, so Achurius backs off in a hurry.

Achurius scrambles back, just in time, as Elias charges the door and with one swift kick, busts the door down, taking the damage full in the face.

Force: 1d6 ⇒ 6

In contrast to the rest of the dollhouse, this room is well taken care of. The paint is fresh and bright, plush velvet cushions line the sofas and chairs, and the opulent carpets are clean and free of dust. Sitting in the nicest overstuffed chair is a doll wearing a fine silk dress and a coronet of ice. She scowls as soon as the door to her room is breached.

"What chaos have you brought to my beautiful house? Why do you intrude here, turning my staff against me on your half-baked mission? And you, Sweeper, is this some scheme of yours? You never did know your place. Explain yourselves and do it quickly before I have you replace our missing prisoners."

To convince the Warden to let you go:
DC 19 Intimidate/Diplomacy/Deception to Coerce/Request/Lie respectively
DC 15 to Aid (Additional +1 bonus to the player making the check)
ONE CHECK ONLY SO MAKE IT COUNT

"Chaos!?" Elias had more words for the warden, but decides to let robberies else take it.

He just mutters "Chew toy," As he shifts into a more canine form with sharper teeth. And growls.

Assume hybrid form and Aid (Intimidate): 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (18) + 5 = 23.

"You seem to be living in style while the rest of your staff is suffering. You ought to be ashamed of yourself!"

diplomacy: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8

Seemed like an appropriate approach considering that abysmal roll.

Hero point to reroll!

diplomacy: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11

Yea, going to let that statement stand.

"Let us out or we'll take over your realm!" Nyak Nyak says.

Intimidation: 1d20 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 5 + 1 = 26

The Warden looks disdainfully at Achurius' statement. "I take offense to what you said. As it is, you are all now my new prisoners. You, Sweeper, will be joining them! Report to the cells! Do not make my armies use force!"

As the Warden gestures, three animated brooms appear in front of the desk, though they do not attack you... yet...

"Ah.. automated help! The latest help! Well, what are you waiting for? Get cleaning!" Nyak Nyak says.

"But everybody's already stuck here! That's the problem." Elias shakes his head. "You're really bad at your job."

She smiles. "Have you ever heard of unionization, sweetheart?"

Perception: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7

Eugh. HP

Perception: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11

RNGesus isn't on my side.

What are you using the Perception check for, Rayleigh?

The Warden sighs. "I? Bad at my job?! I keep the this place running as it is! So are you going to go peacefully or am I going to have to force you into the cells?!"

The Warden gestures and the brooms begin approaching you.

Shall we go into initiative? Or are you going to quietly put yourselves in jail? :-)

Shall we go into initiative? Or are you going to quietly put yourselves in jail? :-)

That’s our motto, isn’t it? Explore, Report, Incarcerate

”Time for a changin’ of the guard!”, says Kosh, as he levels his crossbow.

"I'm not gonna get locked up again!" Nyak Nyak says.

I think it is initiative time

It does look like it what with those rolls.

"You asked for it, then! Brooms, sweep these prisoners into the cells!" As the brooms attack, the poppets rally around you, with Chuckles sounding some sort of battle cry. The Warden appears rattled, seeing her minions turn on her.

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COMBAT TRACKER
Round: 1
Tactical Map
Active Conditions:
Before your Turn:
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Those with ** may go

**Achurius - AC 15, 25/28
**Nyak Nyak - AC 16, 23/26
Pink
Elias - AC 18 (20 w/shield), 18/21
Red
Blue
The Warden (Frightened 3)
Rayleigh S. Catherine - AC 15, 14/14
Yellow
Chakson - AC 18, 15/15
Kosh Bracken - AC 16 (17 w/shield), 16/18

Achurius winds up a massive (for him) spell consisting of 3 magic missiles concentrated on the yellow broom.

force damage: 3d4 + 3 ⇒ (4, 3, 3) + 3 = 13

Achurius' force missiles blast the Yellow broom into kindling. Sweeper gasps. "Oh please don't make me clean that up!!" she wails.

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COMBAT TRACKER
Round: 1
Tactical Map
Active Conditions:
Before your Turn:
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Those with ** may go

Achurius - AC 15, 25/28
**Nyak Nyak - AC 16, 23/26
Pink
Elias - AC 18 (20 w/shield), 18/21
Red
Blue
The Warden (Frightened 3)
Rayleigh S. Catherine - AC 15, 14/14
Chakson - AC 18, 15/15
Kosh Bracken - AC 16 (17 w/shield), 16/18

"Not to worry. I have a spell that will do the job nicely. I'm not all destruction magic, you know."

**"I'm sure you can shoot more accurately with that!"** She shoves past the others and casts Magic Weapon on Kosh's crossbow.

* Stride
** Cast Magic Weapon

**"I'm sure you can shoot more accurately with that!"** She shoves past the others and casts Magic Weapon on Kosh's crossbow.

* Stride
** Cast Magic Weapon

” ‘Ey, tanks!”

Nyak Nyak strengthens Kosh's crossbow. "Attack! ATTACK!" the Warden screeches. A broom with a Pink ribbon on its handle swishes forward and tries to pound Kosh.

Bristles vs Kosh AC 16: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (11) + 6 = 17 for Bludgeoning: 1d4 ⇒ 4 plus dust
Bristles vs Kosh AC 16, MAP, Agile: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

The broom connects, causing dust to fly into Kosh's face.

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COMBAT TRACKER
Round: 1
Tactical Map
Active Conditions:
Before your Turn:
DC 15 Fortitude Save: Kosh
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Those with ** may go

Achurius - AC 15, 25/28
Nyak Nyak - AC 16, 23/26
Pink
**Elias - AC 18 (20 w/shield), 18/21
Red
Blue
The Warden (Frightened 3)
Rayleigh S. Catherine - AC 15, 14/14
Chakson - AC 18, 15/15
Kosh Bracken - AC 16 (17 w/shield), 12/18

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CONDITIONS AND EFFECTS REFERENCE
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Elias hurries around the broomsticks, taking on a more canid form as he goes. Once clear, he pounces.

"Chew toy!" he snarls as he snaps at the Warden.

* Rage
* Stride. This definitely provokes RS from Purple and Red. If they do attack him, he'll stop next to Red and attack it instead rather than also provoking Blue.
* Strike Wolf Jaws: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (11) + 7 = 18 for piercing damage: 1d10 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 12

Elias goes into a rage and charges Red, clamping his jaws around it and shattering the broom into so much kindling. Again Sweeper covers her face and wails in dismay at the mess she'll need to clean up.

Blue attempts to swat Elias.

Bristles vs Elias AC 17: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (15) + 6 = 21 for Bludgeoning: 1d4 ⇒ 1 plus dust
Bristles vs Elias AC 17, MAP, Agile: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4 for Bludgeoning: 1d4 ⇒ 3 plus dust
Bristles vs Elias AC 17, MAP 2+, Agile: 1d20 - 2 ⇒ (4) - 2 = 2 for Bludgeoning: 1d4 ⇒ 4 plus dust

Elias goes into a rage and charges Red, clamping his jaws around it and shattering the broom into so much kindling. Again Sweeper covers her face and wails in dismay at the mess she'll need to clean up.

Blue attempts to swat Elias...

Bristles vs Elias AC 17: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11 for Bludgeoning: 1d4 ⇒ 2 plus dust
Bristles vs Elias AC 17, MAP, Agile: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8 for Bludgeoning: 1d4 ⇒ 3 plus dust
Bristles vs Elias AC 17, MAP 2+, Agile: 1d20 - 2 ⇒ (10) - 2 = 8 for Bludgeoning: 1d4 ⇒ 4 plus dust

...but Elias is too quick. The Warden takes a step back and points to Elias. "FLEE!" she snarls.

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COMBAT TRACKER
Round: 1
Tactical Map
Active Conditions:
Before your Turn:
DC 15 Fortitude Save: Kosh
DC 20 Will Save: Elias
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Those with ** may go

Achurius - AC 15, 25/28
Nyak Nyak - AC 16, 23/26
Pink
Elias - AC 18 (20 w/shield), 18/21 (Rage - temp hp: 2/2, AC 17/19)
Blue
The Warden (Frightened 2)
Rayleigh S. Catherine - AC 15, 14/14
**Chakson - AC 18, 15/15
**Kosh Bracken - AC 16 (17 w/shield), 12/18

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CONDITIONS AND EFFECTS REFERENCE
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Rayleigh moves to the top of the stairs and sends lightning arcing between the remaining brooms.

Electricity; DC 16 Reflex: 1d4 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5

◆ Stride
◆◆ ZAP

Rayleigh steps up to the top of the landing and zaps both brooms. Unfortunately, both manage to get out of the way in time and avoid the damage altogether.

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COMBAT TRACKER
Round: 1-2
Tactical Map
Active Conditions:
Before your Turn:
DC 15 Fortitude Save: Kosh
DC 20 Will Save: Elias
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Those with ** may go

-2-
**Achurius - AC 15, 25/28
**Nyak Nyak - AC 16, 23/26
Pink
Elias - AC 18 (20 w/shield), 18/21 (Rage - temp hp: 2/2, AC 17/19)
Blue
The Warden (Frightened 2)

-1-
Rayleigh S. Catherine - AC 15, 14/14
**Chakson - AC 18, 15/15
**Kosh Bracken - AC 16 (17 w/shield), 12/18

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CONDITIONS AND EFFECTS REFERENCE
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◆◆ Cast Bless
◆ Guidance on Elias

"Come now. Smash those brooms!" Nyak Nyak says, lifting her hands and covering the heroes with blessings.

Fort save: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6

Kosh coughs at the dust from the broom. ”Finders, let’s make a mess!”, he barks, his voice still ragged. He shoots at the broom next to him.

Cast inspire courage, lingering composition, Strike

Performance: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 9

Attack: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (13) + 6 = 19
Damage: 2d8 ⇒ (6, 2) = 8

Nyak Nyak sends some divine energy and covers her companions with blessings. Kosh ends up in a cloud of dust but shoots the Pink broom, reducing it to kindling as well.

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COMBAT TRACKER
Round: 1-2
Tactical Map
Active Conditions:
Bless - 5' around Nyak Nyak
Courageous Anthem - 1 rd

Before your Turn:
DC 20 Will Save: Elias
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Those with ** may go

-2-
**Achurius - AC 15, 25/28
Nyak Nyak - AC 16, 23/26
**Elias - AC 18 (20 w/shield), 18/21 (Rage - temp hp: 2/2, AC 17/19; Guidance)
Blue
The Warden (Frightened 2)

-1-
Rayleigh S. Catherine - AC 15, 14/14
**Chakson - AC 18, 15/15
Kosh Bracken - AC 16 (17 w/shield), 12/18

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CONDITIONS AND EFFECTS REFERENCE
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Achurius decides that he will use the same spell on the Warden as he used and shouts out the command to "Drop!"

*Move
**DC 18 Command spell

Bless is now a 15' radius when cast and expands 10' every time you spend an action to enlarge it.

Chak tries to get his gears in motion...

◆ Overdrive Crafting DC 15: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 7 = 10
Hero Point
Crafting DC 15: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (9) + 7 = 16

+2 to damage, increased speed.

With a little extra effort, the circuits come to life.
He zips over to the warden and slashes with his blade.

◆ Stride
◆ Strike

Attack: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (9) + 6 = 15Slashing: 1d8 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 3 + 2 = 11

Hero Point that too.
Attack: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (17) + 6 = 23

Fort: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 9
Will: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (10) + 5 = 15 Is that really DC 20 while she's Frightened 3? Doesn't matter, failed regardless.

Elias is so surprised it almost snaps him out of his bestial state as the more human part of his mind tries to figure out what happened. How did he manage to break a broomstick by biting the Warden?
Also, why is he running away?

Sputtering on dust, he turns around and dashes back to where he started.

* Stride to flee, as commanded.
* Cough on dust
* Stride to... go back... to exactly where he was.

[dice=Fort]1d20+6

[dice=Will]1d20+5 Is that really DC 20 while she's Frightened 3? Doesn't matter, failed regardless.

Elias is so surprised it almost snaps him out of his bestial state as the more human part of his mind tries to figure out what happened. How did he manage to break a broomstick by biting the Warden?
Also, why is he running away?

Sputtering on dust, he turns around and dashes back to where he started.

* Stride to flee, as commanded.
* Cough on dust
* Stride to... go back... to exactly where he was.

Agh. I forgot about that. Sorry. Though in your case, it doesn't matter...

Oh! I didn't realize that the attack was posted twice. The site hung when I posted the attack the first time. I was wondering why you coughed on dust

Double Agh! I misread your attack. Though the attack would have missed the warden so I'll leave it as it is. Shows how tired I was after my workout...

Elias chokes on the dust, before fleeing from the Warden. He regains his composure and goes back to where he started. Chakson zips up to the Warden and slashes at her. His blade connects and the Warden screeches in pain and rage.

"Blue! Get this bird away from meeeee!!"

Blue moves towards Chak but attacks Chak, Elias: 1d2 ⇒ 1.

Bristles vs Chakson AC 18: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 12 for Bludgeoning: 1d4 ⇒ 4 plus dust
Bristles vs Chakson AC 18, MAP, Agile: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 = 9 for Bludgeoning: 1d4 ⇒ 1 plus dust

But the broom can't seem to hit its target. The Warden stares daggers at Achurius before suddenly hitting the deck, driven by some compulsion. She rights herself before summoning a mystic shield in front of her.

Rayleigh intones mystic words and three darts of force spring from her fingers at the broom.

◆◆◆ Force Barrage: 3d4 + 3 ⇒ (3, 2, 2) + 3 = 10

Rayleigh's magic missiles slam into the blue broom and blast it to kindling, much to Sweeper's dismay.

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COMBAT TRACKER
Round: 2-3
Tactical Map
Active Conditions:
Bless - 15' around Nyak Nyak
Courageous Anthem - 1 rd

Before your Turn:
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Those with ** may go

-3-
**Achurius - AC 15, 25/28
**Nyak Nyak - AC 16, 23/26
**Elias - AC 18 (20 w/shield), 18/21 (Rage - temp hp: 1/2, AC 17/19)
The Warden (-11; Frightened 1; Shield)

-2-
Rayleigh S. Catherine - AC 15, 14/14
**Chakson - AC 18, 15/15
**Kosh Bracken - AC 16 (17 w/shield), 12/18

"You messed with the wrong poppets.. I mean, people!" Nyak Nyak says, cackling.

◆ Stride
◆ Sustain bless
◆ Evil Eye DC w8l save on The Warden

Elias puts up his shield, though it might not be helpful against a mage. He jumps towards the Warden again, snapping at her with his jaws.

Oh. Wow, she really is short.

* Raise Shield
* Step
* Strike the Warden Wolf Jaws: 1d20 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 7 + 1 = 13 for piercing damage: 1d10 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 6 + 1 = 9
Hero Point!: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (4) + 8 = 12