PFS1 We Be Goblins Too! (GM Mike...R) (Inactive)

Game Master Mike...R

Chuffy slowly and deliberately turns his head to meet Chieftain Poog's glaze.
"I just spent nearly an hour in Pharsama's bedchamber in The Spire, and left before wiping her off. I am Beyond Fear, Chieftain Poog. I just want to get back to the tribe for our accolades."

"So, Chief Poog: Was this thing an animal or not? Don't want to waste these magic animal bane arrows on a creature that's not an animal..."

If it's not an animal, I still have got the +1 flaming arrows...

"Stay... um, more than two hands worth of goblin's-heights back if you do not want to experience Zarongel's power yourself."

Poog will wait for the subchieftains to move back, get just close enough that he can give the creature a dose of Zarongel's power if needed, and says in animal-speech, "Hey, want to let us take your stuff?" He doesn't expect a positive answer, but whether there is an answer will inform what happens next. He will also channel at the first sign of danger.

Channel Negative Energy: 2d6 ⇒ (2, 3) = 5

"Stay... um, more than two hands worth of goblin's-heights back if you do not want to experience Zarongel's power yourself."

Poog will wait for the subchieftains to move back, get just close enough that he can give the creature a dose of Zarongel's power if needed, and says in animal-speech, "Hey, want to let us take your stuff?" He doesn't expect a positive answer, but whether there is an answer will inform what happens next. He will also channel at the first sign of danger.

[dice="Channel Negative Energy"]2d6

Mogmurch backs up the requested distance with his last bomb in his hands - just in case of course.

Chuffy watches on, dogslicer at the ready, behind Mogmurch. The goblin rogue understands the folly of standing in front of the alchemist.

Reta backs up just far enough, draws her bow and nocks a +1 flaming arrow. She' s ready to shoot as soon as the creature moves in PBS range.

mwk shortbow, PBS: 1d20 + 8 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 8 + 1 = 13
Magic Piercing, PBS: 1d4 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 + 1 = 4
Fire: 1d6 ⇒ 4

Oh, come on, dice bot! :-/

Poog tries to talk to the creature in the structure under the house, but as before it either doesn't understand or ignores him.

Although the area under the house is 'cage like' the gaps between the 'bars' are pretty big, a goblin could easily move into and out of the area without any trouble. You suspect that the creature inside could probably squeeze out if it wanted to.

I've revealed the area under the house on the slides (area 5). Assuming you are expecting a combat, put yourselves on the map (That map of area 5 only shows the inside of the structure, so it may be worth using the main map if you are going to be attacking from range). If you are planning on attacking it, you can have a surprise round, however you can't see exactly where it is so you wouldn't be able to specifically target it (although you could AoE the area where you think it is).

Placed Poog on slide 7 at a spot that should be exactly 30 feet from the creature. Once everyone is ready, he will channel.

"Probably not animal, Reta."

I've revealed the area under the house on the slides (area 5). Assuming you are expecting a combat, put yourselves on the map (That map of area 5 only shows the inside of the structure, so it may be worth using the main map if you are going to be attacking from range). If you are planning on attacking it, you can have a surprise round, however you can't see exactly where it is so you wouldn't be able to specifically target it (although you could AoE the area where you think it is).

I put Mogmurch on the map on Slide 7, is that the one you're referring to? I think Mogmurch is 30' from Poog but man are the grid lines on this map small! I'll put Chuffy near Mogmurch too.

The goblins get ready and then Poog unleashes the unholy power of Zarongel. From the structure under the house there is an angry roar “MNARRRRRR!”...

The creature is still in the cover of it's nest, but you suspect it may finally be about to come out...

ROUND 1:
Chuffy
Mogmurch
Bird Creature -2
Poog
Reta

Mogmurch waits for the creature to appear to throw his last bomb!
And farts on Chuffy for hiding behind him...

Bomb, Mutagen: 1d20 + 8 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 8 + 2 = 262d6 + 2 ⇒ (3, 1) + 2 = 6

The sound of something very angry preparing to attack can be heard from under the house as Mogmurch readies his bomb.

ROUND 1:
Chuffy
Mogmurch (Readied bomb attack)
Bird Creature -2
Poog
Reta

Round 1
Chuffy scurries to the side of the opening, dogslicer at the ready.

I'll assume that Chuffy started the fight in a slightly different position which would allow him to reach the cage like structure with a single move (as his current position on the map wouldn't work for that).

As Chuffy and Mogmurch ready their attacks, the creature under the house finally reveals itself and squeeze through one of the gaps between the poles holding up the structure, intent on killing Poog. As it does it is hit by both Mogmurch's bomb and Chuffy's dogslicer (Chuffy doesn't get the sneak damage as it is not flanked or flatfooted. I'm also assuming that Mogmurch excluded Chuffy from the splash damage).

The creature bellows in pain and then lashes out at Poog...

Bird Creature bite vs Poog: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (12) + 8 = 20
Damage: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10

...leaving him with a nasty bite wound.

ROUND 1:
Chuffy
Mogmurch
Bird Creature -9
Poog -10
Reta

(Bold may act)

I'm also assuming that Mogmurch excluded Chuffy from the splash damage).

Well...I suppose he should. ;)

"Chieftain Poog, get out of the way for big boom! Chuffy I won't hit you I promise."

Mogmurch has his grubby little fingers on his nice new necklace...

That thing is big and Mogmurch is going to throw the 5d6 fireball when Poog clears out. If Poog can move towards Mogmurch then Reta is far enough away I'll target the back square of the monster.

Reta shoots another +1 flaming arrow at the creature, then backs up a little.

mwk shortbow, PBS: 1d20 + 8 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 8 + 1 = 20
Magic Piercing, PBS: 1d4 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 + 1 = 5
Fire: 1d6 ⇒ 1

That's a little better...

Mogmurch shouts for Poog to vacate the area he is hoping to fill with a fireball, while Reta's shot finds its mark, causing the bird creature to squark angrily.

ROUND 1/2:
Chuffy
Mogmurch
Bird Creature -15
Poog -10
Reta

(Bold may act)

Chieftain Poog does not take orders. Though he does see the wisdom of not being someplace one of the subchieftains is about to explode. he backs away possibly provoking and pulls out his own boomstick.

The bird creature snaps at Poog with its beak as he moves away...

Bird Creature AoO bite vs Poog: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (8) + 8 = 16

...but fails to make contact with the cleric.

ROUND 2:
Chuffy
Mogmurch
Bird Creature -15
Poog -10
Reta

(Bold may act)

@GM: I haven't used these templates much so let me know if I placed it correctly. I lined it up with the grid squares after magnifying it twice so that it would be on the Creature but miss Chuffy. If need be I can adjust it 5' to the left if you think where I currently have it would hit Chuffy.

Hopping with glee Mogmurch launches the bead towards the Big Meanie and swoons as the bead explodes in a fiery burst!

Necklace of Fireballs, Big Bead: 5d6 ⇒ (1, 2, 2, 4, 3) = 12

DC 14 Reflex save vs. that pathetic shot. Good grief what a horrid roll! BAH! Man these goblins are cursed.

The ornithic beast is unable to jump for cover and takes the full force of the blast.

ROUND 2:
Chuffy
Mogmurch
Bird Creature -27
Poog -10
Reta

(Bold may act)

"Hit it good Chuffy!"

Round 2
Down thrusts Chuffy's dogslicer into the big bird!
MW Dogslicer: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (10) + 8 = 18
Dmg.: 1d4 - 1 ⇒ (4) - 1 = 3

Chuffy's blow strikes true, further injuring the creature which then lashes out at him...

Bird Creature bite vs Chuffy: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (6) + 8 = 14
Bird Creature claw vs Chuffy: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (5) + 8 = 13
Bird Creature claw vs Chuffy: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (9) + 8 = 17

...but is unable to land a blow.

ROUND 2/3:
Chuffy
Mogmurch
Bird Creature -30
Poog -10
Reta

Round 3
Chuffy dodges and weaves the bird creatures attacks.
MW Dogslicer: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (8) + 8 = 16
Dmg.: 1d4 - 1 ⇒ (2) - 1 = 1

I'll see if Reta or Poog can take it down or Mogmurch can use the remaining 3d6 fireball.

Reta moves around to get back into Point-Blank distance, trying to avoid getting too close to Chief Poog - just in case the cleric wants to channel Zarongel's power again - and shoots another +1 flaming arrow at the creature.

mwk shortbow, PBS: 1d20 + 8 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 8 + 1 = 22
Magic Piercing, PBS: 1d4 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 + 1 = 5
Fire: 1d6 ⇒ 6

Nice, a solid hit with a total of 11 damage! :-D

Reta moves around to get back into Point-Blank distance, trying to avoid getting too close to Chief Poog - just in case the cleric wants to channel Zarongel's power again - and shoots another +1 flaming arrow at the creature.

[dice=mwk shortbow, PBS]1d20+8+1
[dice=Magic Piercing, PBS]1d4+1+1
[dice=Fire]1d6

Nice, a solid hit with a total of 11 damage! :-D

Woot!

Reta's arrow strikes the bird creature hard in the side and Chuffy follows it up, landing another blow with his dogslicer. The goblin's foe does not look happy.

ROUND 2/3:
Chuffy
Mogmurch
Bird Creature -42
Poog -10
Reta

(Bold may act)

Poog follows up one fireball with another.

Wand of Fireball: 5d6 ⇒ (3, 4, 1, 1, 2) = 11

Same convenient location as the last boom.

The area next to the house is lit up by Poog's fireball, as the explosion subsides, there is a thud as the Bird Creature collapses to the ground unconscious.

Now that resident of the 'cage like structure' has been dealt with, what do you want to do?

The area next to the house is lit up by Poog's fireball, as the explosion subsides, there is a thud as the Bird Creature collapses to the ground unconscious.

Now that resident of the 'cage like structure' has been dealt with, what do you want to do?

Greyhawk Search the area under the 'cage like structure' and see what that sucker was guarding! :) Mogmurch will take 10 on Perception for a 15.

Poog follows up one fireball with another.

[dice="Wand of Fireball"]5d6

Same convenient location as the last boom.

Mogmurch is giddy and jumps up and down at another boom!

What is with these awful damage rolls? Average should 16.5 and that was well below it.

Chuffy also takes a 10 on Perception, aiding Mogmurch with a 17.

Reta takes her time to search thoroughly.

Taking 20 on Perception for a total result of 30 - takes 1 minute per 5 foot square.

Searching the bird creature's nest under the house our heroes locate six large eggs. The eggs look close to hatching. Perhaps if the goblins looked after them they could raise the baby 'bird creatures' as pets?

With the bird creature defeated, what do the goblins want to do now? They have explored everywhere except inside Princess Cracklings boat, where they suspect that pig who wants to live with goblins is. Poog gets the impression that the Princess may object to goblins trying to enter her 'palace', but they could maybe lure her away from the entrance with exotic food, or tunnel under the other side of the boat to get access?

Searching the bird creature's nest under the house our heroes locate six large eggs. The eggs look close to hatching. Perhaps if the goblins looked after them they could raise the baby 'bird creatures' as pets?

** spoiler omitted **
While they search the house the Bird Creature stabilises but is still very unconscious.

With the bird creature defeated, what do the goblins want to do now? They have explored everywhere except inside Princess Cracklings boat, where they suspect that pig who wants to live with goblins is. Poog gets the impression that the Princess may object to goblins trying to enter her 'palace', but they could maybe lure her away from the entrance with exotic food, or tunnel under the other side of the boat to get access?

The eggs:

"Ooo we could raise them and train them and use them to terrorize other goblin tribes. We could be super chiefs!"

On Princess Cracklings:

"I have a juicy slug we could use to lure her out? And Chieftain Poog can make the pig nice?"

Poog will grab an egg. Whether he uses it as a companion or an omelet is yet to be determined. He will talk to the pig on the way out.

Having grabbed some of the Bird Creature eggs, the party head back to Princess Crackling's 'palace'. The Princess is still where they left her, wedged against the entrance hole in the side of the boat.

Reta grabs as many eggs as she can carry and follows Chief Poog.

Mogmurch loads up as many eggs as his feeble frame can carry and then follows Chieftain Poog to see what the Princess wants to do.

"Wanna come live with goblins? Probably not getting fed here much any more."

Any lifting required will be delegated to the subchieftains. Zarongel would rather burn the boat anyway, and that would be too much bacon to carry back.

Princess Crackling regards Poog with a somewhat confused look.

"All pigs can come live with us. We got lots of mud. And I has, um..." Poog rummages through his sack, finding nothing food-like except a pig's tail.

Poog gets the impression that Princess Crackling is happy where she is. Unfortunately where she is right now is right across the only obvious way into the boat. She seems to like food, so maybe that could lure her away from the boat to allow someone to sneak in? Or it may be possible to dig under the boat, although Princess Crackling may not appreciate goblins interfering with her 'palace'.

Reta has a jar of pickled halfling toes just about ready for eating (equivalent to 1 day’s trail rations). And then we have some large eggs...

So we have a jar of pickled halfling toes and a juicy slug to get her to move just long enough to let the 'sad pig' out to join the goblins. Will it be enough?!?!

Mogmurch adds his juicy slug to Reta's jar and then starts looking for something to dig with - just in case.

Looking at their available snacks Reta and Mogmurch think that they could be 'exotic' enough to lure Princess Crackling away from the hole in the boat long enough for someone to sneak in and retrieve the other pig.

Annoyed, Chudffy tries to help by offering his jar of pickled alligator eyes to help lure Princess Crackling away.
Handle Animal (untrained): 1d20 - 2 ⇒ (2) - 2 = 0
0.0 Wow.

"This good food, yah? Not stuff you usually eat? Maybe also want salt?"