PbP Outpost VII - PFS1e 6-97 - Siege of Serpents [5-6] (KS) (Inactive)

Game Master phaeton_nz

Eeeeeeep! exclaims Prilla Notgoodnotgoodnotgood. She looks like she's about to have a panic attack but calms herself down and whistles for her dire bat animal companion. once it arrives she hops on it's back. I'm going overwatch. she says as she looks at the winged creatures on the rooftop, Take cover and regroup in front of the Skyreach! There will be other captains coordinates the defense, so listen to them! May Desna be with us. Yip Yip!

The direbat and Prilla ascend into the air while you rush to the front entrance of Skyreach as arrows fly.

There, some Pathfinders has already set up some makeshift barricade as a line of defense. Sir Laribold Croome, an immaculately dressed Taldan nobleman scrambles for cover behind a table, which his halfling manservant helpfully flips onto its side. Catching his breath, the Taldan fumbles for his monocle before addressing the nearby Pathfinders. Monsters and villains are attacking all over the grounds, he states with perfect articulation, punctuated by a crossbow bolt that embeds itself in his makeshift barricade.

Spread out, patrol the grounds, and snuff out trouble as you find it. If you should discover any clues about what the devil is going on, report back here at the base of Skyreach. He pulls his sword cane free from its sheath and raises it overhead. Look alive, and show initiative, he shouts before performing an elaborate dueling salute in the direction of an elephant and setting off after it.

New map is up. The defense plan divides the Grand Lodge into 4 area: the south campus (Green), northwestern campus (Orange), northeastern campus (Blue), and Skyreach. For now, you're tasked to secure the campus. You can choose to go to any of the three coloured area, and you can move on to another region once a threat is dealt with.

For now, pick a area to start: The south campus (Green), northwestern campus (Orange), or northeastern campus (Blue)

I vote we just go in order. Green first, orange and then blue.

Drawing a wand as they move, Bob smiles. "Time ter show what Wes made of." he announces with a broad smile.
Wand of Mage armor

I'm good with green first

Sounds good to me.

We'll show these guys not to mess with the Society...

"It will be a battle worthy of the lausavísur I've been constructing concerning the society. I wonder what the fellow was talking about."

Good to go green!

Azalmak sighs as he draws his scimitar and katar. "I was looking forward to the rest of the event!"

Green sounds good!

The threat level is currently Red in all areas - Pathfinder defenses are in disarray, and the invaders are at large.

When you attempt to use an Aid Token, there is a 50% chance that no Pathfinders are available to provide assistance. The Aid Token is not expended, but you cannot try to use it again until the start of the next round.

This tall statue is cast in the likeness of Durvin Gest, the most famous Pathfinder of all time. Carved in a likeness of the adventurer in his later years—still dashing and bearing an assortment of scrolls and adventuring gear—the statue stares intently off into the distance. Beneath the statue, pedestals stand adorned with angelic figures and elaborate friezes showing some of the more memorable scenes from the Pathfinder’s long and celebrated career.

You find something has animated the statue and three of the angels.

Initiatives:
Azalmak: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6
Bob: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (12) + 3 = 15
Carlin: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (7) + 6 = 13
Dexter: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 3 = 11
Syllyn: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 1 = 12
Wymarc: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (8) + 7 = 15

statue: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (2) - 1 = 1

red: 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (2) + 0 = 2
blue: 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (11) + 0 = 11
green: 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (18) + 0 = 18

Green will delay this round to look like the other inert statues. Everyone except Azalmak is up.

Syllyn begins a Inspired Rage performance. See spoilers for their effects on an ally. Then he moves next to the nearest statue (red) to see if the wisps affect it.

to hit wisps: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (15) + 6 = 21
damage, negative energy: 1d4 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

Dexter taps Salazar with his wand and points out the statue in front of him, ”Smash it up buddy.” He slips the wand back into his belt.

Cast Magic Fang, Stow Wand, Free action to command, can’t fail DC 10 Handle Animal check. No raging song.

The boar does as commanded. With relish! He also feels inspired by the great music.

Gore - Power Attack + MF + Song: 1d20 + 9 - 2 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 9 - 2 + 1 + 1 = 28 for Piercing + P.A. + MF + Song: 1d8 + 6 + 6 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 6 + 6 + 1 + 1 = 17
Spirit Totem: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10 for Neg Energy: 1d4 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5

Taking aim at the closest statue, Bob fires a shot over the boar. "Don't take yer eyes off 'em." he calls out, trying to recall any weaknesses statues may have.

+1 Musket vs touch: 1d20 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 7 + 1 = 27B Damage: 1d12 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6

Knowledge Arcana: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (11) + 11 = 22

Carlin waves her hand and a ball of fire appears where Sal's foe stands.

I'll try to soften it up...
i assume the raging song affects spellcasting? if not, i'll take it...

flaming sphere, dc 18 reflex for half: 3d6 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (1, 5, 5) + 3 + 1 = 15
there is a SR save if it has it...the +3 is from bloodline arcana, +1 is from havoc of the society trait...

Seeing statues animate, Wymarc will try his adamantine arrows, firing at the flat-footed red statue…

To hit: Base/Dex, Magic, Weapon Focus, PBS, Deadly Aim, Deadeye Bowman, Rapid Shot
Damage: Magic, Strength, PBS, Deadly Aim

Magic Longbow: 1d20 + 10 + 1 + 2 + 1 - 2 - 2 ⇒ (17) + 10 + 1 + 2 + 1 - 2 - 2 = 27
Magic/Adamantine/Sneak Damage: 1d8 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 4 + 2d6 ⇒ (4) + 1 + 1 + 1 + 4 + (5, 5) = 21

Magic Longbow (Rapid Shot): 1d20 + 10 + 1 + 2 + 1 - 2 - 2 ⇒ (19) + 10 + 1 + 2 + 1 - 2 - 2 = 29
Magic/Adamantine/Sneak Damage: 1d8 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 4 + 2d6 ⇒ (5) + 1 + 1 + 1 + 4 + (1, 6) = 19

…and taking a step back…

The boar slams into the green statue (-12) but the spirit totem just bounces off.
ref: 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (5) + 0 = 5
It also takes damage from the fire. (-19)

Bob's bullet takes a chip off Green (-20). He does not recall any standard weaknesses for constructs.

Red gets two arrows (-30) Cracks appear in it's structure.

Blue and Green move to flank Wymack - seems those wings actually work. They attack with eldrich looking tentacles - two tentacles each.
tentacle(blue): 1d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 5 + 2 = 24 damage: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6
tentacle(blue): 1d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 5 + 2 = 12 damage: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3
tentacle(green): 1d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 5 + 2 = 11 damage: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3
tentacle(green): 1d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 5 + 2 = 17 damage: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5

Alzamak is up

Embracing the song, Azalmak heads towards Green, striking out with his scimitar and katar.

Scimitar +1: 1d20 + 10 - 2 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 10 - 2 + 1 = 16 for slashing: 1d6 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 5 + 1 = 10
Katar +1: 1d20 + 10 - 2 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 10 - 2 + 1 = 27 for piercing: 1d4 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 5 + 1 = 7

((I moved the wrong statue which means Azalmak would have hit Red))

Despite the hardness, Red breaks apart. The statue of Durvin Gest also animates, lumbering forward and attacking Syllyn.

slam: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (7) + 9 = 16 damage: 1d6 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11 plus grab
slam: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (7) + 9 = 16 damage: 1d6 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10 plus grab

Everyone except Azalmak is up.

Dexter pulls a wand and steps up next to Wymark, ”No worries, Sal will flank and I will heal. Let’s bust these statues up.” With a whistle and pointed directions he sends Salazar into further combat.

Draw wand, 5-ft, use wand for CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4, can’t fail handle animal flank trick.

Salazar tromps over, not worrying about provoking at all, intent on smashing!

Move, this does provoke from green, attack. I don’t think the spirit whisps can hurt these things so not gonna roll them.

Gore - Power Attack + MF + Song + Flank: 1d20 + 9 - 2 + 1 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 9 - 2 + 1 + 1 + 2 = 21 for Piercing + P.A. + MF + Song: 1d8 + 6 + 6 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 6 + 6 + 1 + 1 = 19

"Oye, we got one." cheers Bob, working to reload his weapon. "Dun think I's got any spells be gud against 'em."

Reload as a standard

Carlin waves her hand and the ball moves to envelop the big statue, since Dexter, Sal and Wymarc have the other contained.

flaming sphere dc 18 half: 3d6 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (5, 2, 4) + 3 + 1 = 15SR if necessary: 1d20 ⇒ 1
ok..that was weird...it double posted...dufferent rolls...went to cancel and it took out the furst one...odd...

Wymarc will make a tumbling move to try to avoid an AOO…

Acrobatics: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (7) + 19 = 26

…and then fire at green…

To hit: Base/Dex, Magic, Weapon Focus, PBS, Deadly Aim, Deadeye Bowman
Damage: Magic, Strength, PBS, Deadly Aim

Magic Longbow: 1d20 + 10 + 1 + 2 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (14) + 10 + 1 + 2 + 1 - 2 = 26
Magic/Adamantine Damage: 1d8 + 1 + 2 + 1 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 1 + 2 + 1 + 4 = 13

Syllyn steps over to the side of the platform and whips his scimitar at the huge statue of Durvin Gest as he passes, even as he continues tapping his martial rhythms (i.e. continuing performance. Just assume he maintains a performance unless I say otherwise).

- Scimitar to hit, heroism: 1d20 + 8 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 8 + 2 = 24
- Scimitar damage, adamantine: 1d6 + 10 ⇒ (3) + 10 = 13

ref(Gest): 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (7) + 0 = 7. The statue takes the lot ((but I think Hardness still applies))

Green takes an arrow and cracks start to appear radiating from the point of impact. Gest also takes damage from the scimitar.

((Gest:-20, Green:-33, Blue: 0)

Blue and Green make a five foot step to flank Dexter before attacking.

tentacle(blue): 1d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 5 + 2 = 11 damage: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6
tentacle(blue): 1d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 5 + 2 = 10 damage: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5
tentacle(green): 1d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 5 + 2 = 27 damage: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5
tentacle(green): 1d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 5 + 2 = 10 damage: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5

crit check tentacle(green): 1d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 5 + 2 = 13

Alzamak is up

Azalmak steps up to the large statue to help out Syllyn.

Scimitar +1: 1d20 + 10 - 2 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 10 - 2 + 1 = 14 for slashing: 1d6 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 5 + 1 = 8
Katar +1: 1d20 + 10 - 2 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 10 - 2 + 1 = 13 for piercing: 1d4 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 5 + 1 = 9

Unfortunately Azalmak is ineffective in damaging the statue.

The statue attacks Syllyn.
slam: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (10) + 9 = 19 damage: 1d6 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7 plus grab
slam: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (18) + 9 = 27 damage: 1d6 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8 plus grab

Everyone except Azalmak is up.

Though it hurt Syllyn, he hardly felt it with his rage ongoing (and he heals 4 of the damage due to skald's vigor)

unless he is grabbed, he does the following. If he is grabbed make that an escape roll with the same bonuses.
...
Sidling a little bit further around the statue he takes another swipe with his scimitar.
- Scimitar to hit, heroism: 1d20 + 8 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 8 + 2 = 14
- Scimitar damage, adamantine: 1d6 + 10 ⇒ (1) + 10 = 11

Dexter keeps his focus on the damaged green moss covered statue, sending Salazar into the flanking position. Then, with a glint of mithral he feints an attack to help the boar strike.

Free Handle Animal, can’t fail, Readied an Aid Another Attack (Defensively) for when Sal moves into flanking to give Sal +2 on his next Gore.

Mithral Spiked Gauntlet - Non-proficient + Flank - Def AC 10: 1d20 + 6 - 4 + 2 - 4 ⇒ (16) + 6 - 4 + 2 - 4 = 16

The boar steps and gores!

Gore - Power Attack + MF + Song + Flank + Aid: 1d20 + 9 - 2 + 1 + 1 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 9 - 2 + 1 + 1 + 2 + 2 = 29 for Piercing + P.A. + MF + Song: 1d8 + 6 + 6 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 6 + 6 + 1 + 1 = 18

Carlin flings a smal blob of acid at the green statue, while her ball of fire works on the large statue.

acid splach: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (11) + 4 = 151d3 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2
flamjng sphere: 3d6 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (2, 4, 1) + 3 + 1 = 11

Wymarc will move 5’ NE and fire at green if it’s still up, if not, at the large statue…

To hit: Base/Dex, Magic, Weapon Focus, PBS, Deadly Aim, Deadeye Bowman
Damage: Magic, Strength, PBS, Deadly Aim

Magic Longbow: 1d20 + 10 + 1 + 2 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (17) + 10 + 1 + 2 + 1 - 2 = 29
Magic/Adamantine Damage: 1d8 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 1 + 1 + 1 + 4 = 15

Syllyn fails to make an effective hit
Salazar turns Green into a pile of rock.
Gest takes damage from the fire and the arrow.

((Gest:-38, Blue:0))

Bob still to act followed by Blue.

if Ssl dropped green before i went, can i target blue instead?

Turning to the larger statue, Bob takes aim...*Boom*

+1 musket: 1d20 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 7 + 1 = 19 for B damage: 1d12 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 1 = 8

Bump?

((Ooops))

Bobs bullet ricochets off the statue doing no damage.

Blue takes a five foot step back and flies to a new position behind Syllyn.

Azalmak to go followed by Gest.

If Azalmak can step between the pillar and the statue to flank he will. Won't move the token until I have confirmation.

Azalmak tries to chip away at the statue again.

Scimitar +1: 1d20 + 10 - 2 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 10 - 2 + 1 = 25 for slashing: 1d6 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 5 + 1 = 11
Katar +1: 1d20 + 10 - 2 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 10 - 2 + 1 = 20 for piercing: 1d4 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 5 + 1 = 8

You can also go around the pillar to flank - so yes, you can.

Azalmak chips at the statue ((-41))

The statue attacks Syllyn with flanking.

slam: 1d20 + 9 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 9 + 2 = 20 damage: 1d6 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10 + grab
slam: 1d20 + 9 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 9 + 2 = 20 damage: 1d6 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 9 + grab

Looks like neither of them hit so Syllyn is not grabbed

Everyone but Azalmak is up before Blue.

Moved Azelmak into flanking before acting.

Dexter points at the big statue and commands Salazar to get em! Then starts heading around to get to his injured ally, ”Two to go, keep chopping!”

Double Move.

Salazar, the boar god of war, continues his righteous fight!

*trample trample gore gore rawr*

Gore - Power Attack + MF + Song + Flank + Aid: 1d20 + 9 - 2 + 1 + 1 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 9 - 2 + 1 + 1 + 2 + 2 = 15 for Piercing + P.A. + MF + Song: 1d8 + 6 + 6 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 6 + 6 + 1 + 1 = 19

Believe it or not Salazar manages to do just enough damage to the Gest statue to cause it to break apart despite the hardness. ((AC 15, 11hp left, hardness 8))

Ah crap, that doesn’t happen. I cut and pasted a prior attack line wrongly. There was not a +2 from the aid because there was no aid. My bad, sorry.

In that case, the Gest statue is still up

Syllyn continues his song but fails to be inspired a bit. What good is an adamantine weapon if you cannot even hit, he wonders.

- Scimitar to hit, heroism, flank: 1d20 + 8 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 8 + 2 = 13
- Scimitar damage, adamantine: 1d6 + 10 ⇒ (1) + 10 = 11

Carlin keeps her fiery ball at the statue and sends a handful of energy darts at tge green statue.

flaming sphere: 3d6 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (5, 3, 2) + 3 + 1 = 14
magic missile: 3d4 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (3, 2, 1) + 3 + 1 = 10

((Gest: -47, Blue: -10))

Wymarc will step back 5’ and at the Gest statue…

To hit: Base/Dex, Magic, Weapon Focus, PBS, Deadly Aim, Deadeye Bowman, Rapid Shot
Damage: Magic, Strength, PBS, Deadly Aim

Magic Longbow: 1d20 + 10 + 1 + 2 + 1 - 2 - 2 ⇒ (10) + 10 + 1 + 2 + 1 - 2 - 2 = 20
Magic/Adamantine Damage: 1d8 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 1 + 1 + 1 + 4 = 10

Magic Longbow (Rapid Shot): 1d20 + 10 + 1 + 2 + 1 - 2 - 2 ⇒ (12) + 10 + 1 + 2 + 1 - 2 - 2 = 22
Magic/Adamantine Damage: 1d8 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 1 + 1 + 1 + 4 = 10

Now the Gest statue cracks, and falls apart.

Bob still to act followed by Blue.

Moving to get a better angle on their foe, Bob reloads his musket with practiced precision.

Blue goes all out on Syllyn.
tentacle: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (9) + 5 = 14 damage: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6
tentacle: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (14) + 5 = 19 damage: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3

Everyone is up.