A new era is beginning for the Pathfinder Society, with new recruits and new factions all excited to build connections and embark on grand adventures. The PCs are among these recruits invited to attend a welcoming party where they can meet both the old guard as well as the up-and-coming leaders. But the party's not all talk; the PCs learn of four exciting escapades in Absalom, through which they can kick off their adventuring careers!
Knivel says to Jasper "F$&& it. I will go practice my singing. To think I almost missed my vocal lessons for this community distraction" he prepares to leave "If I make a singing role, you must promise to come to my show" he does his best to make Jasper promise before departing.
Success
Toad just sneers as he is bombarded by Black Molly and Darwin "No. I will not!" he says, thoroughly unimpressed "Slogans are for activists. I am merely a concerned citizen..."
Failure, Failure
Captain Kullan, meanwhile, provides a lookout, nondescript.
Party Progress:
Black Molly to Diffuse Toad w/ Deception vs DC 15 @ 14
Captain Kullan to Keep a Lookout w/ Warfare Lore @ 26
Darwin to Diffuse Toad w/ Deception vs DC 15 @ 14
Jasper to Diffuse Knivel w/ Performance vs DC 15 @ 23 ⭐
Last Call for Hero Points!
@Black Molly, please place your Token per instructions HERE!
But with two leaders still present, the crowd grows increasingly agitated - they turn to stoke them some more, using rhetoric that talks about "outsiders" having "no stake" but wanting "a say" and other words that hint at opposition to attempts to disperse the gathered crowd peacefully...
Captain Kullan:
This scenario is a powderkeg waiting to accidentally ignite - a fight could easily break out any moment in the crowd or on the stage!
To Do:
1) Everyone may make a 2nd Check as per instructions HERE (minus Knivel)
2) Attempts to Coerce the leaders can be made but at a higher DC
3) If you would like to stoke the crowd with counter-rhetoric using Performance, I'll treat it as an Aid to everyone in the party!
♥️ 43 / 43 | AC 20| F +7 R +8 W +7 Male Nagaji (Titan) Commander 3
Having scoped out the situation, and finding it quite dire, Captain Kullan makes a command decision. He's not going to wait for this powder keg to go off with the wrong word or incidental and unintended act.
He passes Black Molly and Darwin and warns them that a fight could easily break out at any moment. Suggesting that they stay close to him, he circles around the back of the crowd to engage the only one here that should understand the concept of laws and rules (and who has a very dashing moustache, if he's being honest.)
"Sri Jurio, a word please. How can a convicted and petrified miscreant get another hearing if new evidence comes to light? How can they speak for themselves and confront their accusers in an appeal once frozen in time on your streets? I ask because new information has surfaced in the case of just one of these here. Under Absalom criminal laws, the accused should be allowed to address such evidence. We just need to free one - and only one - of them for such purpose. We've no wish to change your system or undermine your rules, but we need to speak to one of the petrified."
Don Jurio - heretofore unaddressed! - gives a look of surprise to the serpent that emerges from the tail of the crowd - he calls down some of those gathered ”Tis true, unfortunately the law is the law. We mustn’t forsake those there due process. Instead, let us meet our enemy in court with conscience clean and shots loaded” he thanks Captain Kullan and goes to prepare his prosecution!
Next player to roll gets +2 circumstance bonus!
Only “Toad” the silver-tongued Charlatan remains - but tightening his body at being surrounded, digs in his heels, insisting that “the people’s law” is of greater import than “the aristocrat’s law” - his claims radicalize a new element of passerby’s who quickly re-expand the only-momentarily-diminished gathering!
Orc Warrior Bard Performance: Courageous AC 21 F:7 R: 11 W:8 HP 35/51 Tiny Board AC: 21 F: 11 R: 10 W: 11 8/44 HP
deception:1d20 + 8 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 8 + 2 = 24
"Listen we know what you get up to in your spare time and honestly if you want to avoid a similar fate to these people around you I'd just go," Jasper says very plainly hiding the fact that she's never met this person before in her life.
Level 5 summoner | AC 22/23 | HP: 68 | Fort 11, Ref 11, Will 10 | Spell DC 21 | Per 10 | Speed 25’
Jasper Orc wrote:
"Listen we know what you get up to in your spare time and honestly if you want to avoid a similar fate to these people around you I'd just go," Jasper says very plainly hiding the fact that she's never met this person before in her life.
”Or would ye rather get torn apart by yer own mob?”, adds Molly. Her tone is conversational, but something about her eyes…
HP 30/30 | AC 19 | F +7 R +9 W +7 | Perc +5 | Speed 25ft. | Exploration Activity: Search | Male Human Monk 1
Darwin walks around to the other side of Toad, nearly surrounding the potential foe. After his failure at impressing Toad with thievery skills, Darwin stays quiet and lets his new friends attempt to calm this situation.
And then seven angry goblins yell from afar "Those the ones we kill?" one says "Yes we kill those ones" says another "Those ones?" a third pointing "Those ones" a fourth answers "Okay!" a fifth, the most excited, as he lobs a bomb "Kill, kill!" begins singing a sixth "Kill, kill, kill!" continues singing a seventh!
Red Goblin Pyro to Initiative (Perception):1d20 + 4 ⇒ (20) + 4 = 24 Orange Goblin Pyro to Initiative (Perception):1d20 + 4 ⇒ (17) + 4 = 21 Black Goblin Pyro to Initiative (Perception):1d20 + 4 ⇒ (16) + 4 = 20 Yellow Goblin Muscle to Initiative (Perception):1d20 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 2 = 12 White Goblin Muscle to Initiative (Perception):1d20 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 2 = 13 Blue Goblin Muscle to Initiative (Perception):1d20 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 2 = 18 Pink Goblin Muscle to Initiative (Perception):1d20 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 2 = 12
To Do:
0) Weapons sheathed!
1) Go ahead and roll Initiative!
2) If you beat all the goblins, go ahead and Act!
♥️ 43 / 43 | AC 20| F +7 R +8 W +7 Male Nagaji (Titan) Commander 3
Initiative (Perception) :1d20 + 7 ⇒ (16) + 7 = 23
Dang. I presume he wasn't "observing" them when initiative is rolled. Otherwise he could use Warfare Lore and it would be 3 higher, thus beating all the goblins.
♥️ 43 / 43 | AC 20| F +7 R +8 W +7 Male Nagaji (Titan) Commander 3
"Goblins? What are they doing here?" Captain Kullan mutters under his breath as the ragtag bunch of trouble-makers appears. He hustles across the front of the stage brandishing his shield and drawing his trident, only stopping abeam Jasper and Tiny.
"Be ready for anything, my friend," he advises the orc. He eyes up the opposition and isn't too worried about their chances. But the fleeing crowd could cause problems, and he checks back over his shoulder to see how that's going.
◆◆ Double move ◆ Draw Trident. His shield was already in hand, but not raised during the discussions.
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Basic Reflex (DC 16) to Fire vs Jasper, his Boar, and Captain Kullan:2d6 ⇒ (4, 2) = 6 Basic Reflex (DC 16) to Fire vs Jasper, his Boar, and Captain Kullan:2d6 ⇒ (4, 4) = 8 Basic Reflex (DC 16) to Fire vs Jasper, his Boar, and Captain Kullan:2d6 ⇒ (1, 2) = 3
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Rescuing the Whistleblower
Monster ID: Society
Magic ID: Arcana, Nature
Terrain: Crowd is Difficult Terrain (Leaders are gone)
Captain Kullan @ 3x pending Reflex
Goblin Pyros (Red, Orange, Black)
Darwin
Goblin Muscle (Yellow, White, Blue Pink)
Black Molly
Jasper @ 3x pending Reflex
Boar @ 3x pending Reflex
The Captain dodges and weaves his massive serpent body around the clumsy attempts to burn him and isn't even singed!
GRR! Wastin' all my crits on piddly spells. Assuming it's a Basic Reflex save, thus no damage.
Also, can you please clarify the tactical situation. What effect on movement does the stage, the steps up to them, and the dashed boxed areas have if any? Is Black goblin pyro on the stage and thus elevated or have cover? If so, how did he get up there?
HP 30/30 | AC 19 | F +7 R +9 W +7 | Perc +5 | Speed 25ft. | Exploration Activity: Search | Male Human Monk 1
As combat start, Darwin squats low to the ground, with his hands resting on the ground. He continues this posture as he moves to engage the goblin on the dais. Upon reaching his target, he swings both arms in quick successions - left arm attempting to grab and the right arm with a strong punch.
◆ Gorilla Stance
◆ Stride east 15 feet
◆ Flurry of Blows - first strike using Athletics to Grapple; second strike normal attack
Orc Warrior Bard Performance: Courageous AC 21 F:7 R: 11 W:8 HP 35/51 Tiny Board AC: 21 F: 11 R: 10 W: 11 8/44 HP
So I was initially down -4. Three successes adds to 3+4+1=8. Jasper is down -12. Critical failure. Critical Success. Success. 12+1. Tiny is down -13. They are both up.
Monster ID: Society
Magic ID: Arcana, Nature
Terrain: Crowd is Difficult Terrain (Leaders are gone), Buildings are obstacles, bushes are Difficult Terrain (may Take Cover), Stage is normal Terrain (inches high)
Captain Kullan
Goblin Pyros (Red, Orange, Black: AC 17, HP 15)
Darwin @ -6
Goblin Muscle (Yellow, White, Blue Pink: AC 16, HP 6)
Black Molly
Jasper @ -12 after fire
Boar @ -13 after fire, then -4, -6, -6 = -29 total
♥️ 43 / 43 | AC 20| F +7 R +8 W +7 Male Nagaji (Titan) Commander 3
Yes, terrain and tactical situation is clear, except what is that long dark rectangle N of Red and W of Yellow? A buffet table? Can Tiny move into (or under) it?
Black Molly is not bolded but should be able to act now.
Swarmed by the goblins, Captain Kullan calls for his squad to execute the tactic they drilled on earlier. "Pincer Attack! Tiny, Step away!" he calls out in his deep, booming command voice.
He stabs his trident at the goblin in the Paisley Pink scarf...
Strike:1d20 + 9 ⇒ (1) + 9 = 10
But focusing on getting Tiny to move means his attention is diverted, and he misses badly. He then raises his shield for all to see.
Pincer Attack ◆: You signal an aggressive formation designed to exploit enemies’ vulnerabilities. Signal all squadmates affected by your commander’s banner; each can Step as a free action. If any of your allies end this movement adjacent to an opponent, that opponent is off-guard to melee attacks from you and all other squadmates who responded to Pincer Attack until the start of your next turn. So, if Darwin uses his reaction to step out of flank and ends up next to Kullan, then Pink muscle and Black mage will be off guard.
Drilled Reactions: Your time spent training with your allies allows them to respond quickly and instinctively to your commands. Once per round, when you use a tactic, you can grant one ally of your choice benefiting from that tactic an extra reaction. This reaction has to be used for that tactic, and is lost if not used.
@Jasper/Tiny: I'm using this ability to grant Tiny a reaction. Normally Minions don't get them but the Minion trait says: "A minion has only 2 actions and 0 reactions per turn, though certain conditions (such as slowed or quickened) or abilities might give them a reaction that they can use." If Tiny Steps NW out of Flank, Jasper can also Step (using his own reaction) and any Goblin that either is adjacent to is off-guard to anyone who used the free Step (and to Cap'n Kullan, also.)
If Silverbeard is inside 30 feet of Kullan when this occurs, then he can benefit from this also, as eidolons are not Minions.
Jasper just stares at the goblins. "I swear if you harm Tiny any more I will sure you time will be spent suffering eternally in the gates of hell," she roars out loud while solidly hitting her closest for.
Level 5 summoner | AC 22/23 | HP: 68 | Fort 11, Ref 11, Will 10 | Spell DC 21 | Per 10 | Speed 25’
Molly and Silverbeard get closer to the action, spurred on by Kullan. At a gesture, a nearby stone (part of a statue?) is surrounded by a sickly green aura. It rises into the air, and flies toward a goblin.
We’re both just outside the Pincer effect.
BM: Stride, Cast telekinetic projectile at White
CS: Stride
Basic Reflex (DC 16) to Fire vs Silver Beard, Darwin, and Captain Kullan:2d6 ⇒ (3, 5) = 8
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Rescuing the Whistleblower
Monster ID: Society
Magic ID: Arcana, Nature
Terrain: Crowd is Difficult Terrain (Leaders are gone), Buildings are obstacles, bushes are Difficult Terrain (may Take Cover), Stage is normal Terrain (inches high)
Captain Kullan @ 2x pending Reflex
Goblin Pyros (Orange, Black: AC 17, HP 15)
Darwin @ -6 @ 2x pending Reflex
Goblin Muscle (Blue Pink: AC 16, HP 6)
Black Molly & Silver Beard @ 2x pending Reflex
Jasper @ -12
Boar @ -29
Darwin isn't quick enough to dodge out of the way of the first fire blast, but manages to evade the brunt of the second. His robes look singed and his face and hands are fiery red. Darwin staggers slightly before resting a hand on Kullan and righting himself.
Remembering the captain's command, he attacks the goblin within reach with multiple quick strikes. He turns to Kullan. "I can't stay here. I'll fall."
Then, he quickly moves to take cover behind the hedges and raises his shield.
♥️ 43 / 43 | AC 20| F +7 R +8 W +7 Male Nagaji (Titan) Commander 3
Tiny has 44 hp per the required items in Jasper's header. GM's previous post says it was down 29, only taken 5 more, so simple math says it is still up.
As he steps towards the pyro-mage in the Orange scarf, Kullan again calls for the team to execute their drilled tactics. "Pincer Attack again. Tiny, Step Away!"
He stabs at the pyro, hoping Jasper's movement will help distract it.
Trident :1d20 + 9 ⇒ (6) + 9 = 15 If Jasper uses the free Step, then Orange is FF to him and Kullan. Damage, P:1d8 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7
◆ Step, ◆ Pincer Attack Tactic, ◆Strike
See previous post for details of Pincer Attack and the free Step reaction for Jasper and Tiny. And also for BM and Silver, in case they want it.
Orc Warrior Bard Performance: Courageous AC 21 F:7 R: 11 W:8 HP 35/51 Tiny Board AC: 21 F: 11 R: 10 W: 11 8/44 HP
I count 7 and no. 36 HP lost out of 44 HP. 8 HP left.
Reaction Action
Jasper Step to Orange who is now flat footed
Tiny Step out of flank who is next to blue who is now flat footed to him
Actions
One Action: Jasper Strike Lion scythe
attack:1d20 + 10 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 10 + 1 = 19 flat footed damage:2d6 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (5, 3) + 3 + 1 = 12 slashing.
One Action Command Tiny:
Tusk Attack 1: attack:1d20 + 10 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 10 + 1 = 25 flat footed damage:2d8 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (4, 3) + 4 + 1 = 12
Tusk Attack 2: attack:1d20 + 10 + 1 - 5 ⇒ (15) + 10 + 1 - 5 = 21 flat footed damage:2d8 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (6, 7) + 4 + 1 = 18
One Action Jasper Strike Lion Scythe
attack:1d20 + 10 + 1 - 4 ⇒ (16) + 10 + 1 - 4 = 23 flat footed damage:2d6 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (2, 2) + 3 + 1 = 8 slashing.
Jasper furiously yells out,"Fine then I'll send you to the plane of water. I'd like to see you make fire when there is nothing but water. Nothing but eternal torment for you." After vocally venting her frustration is she then proceeds to beat the nearest goblin mercilessly.
Orc Warrior Bard Performance: Courageous AC 21 F:7 R: 11 W:8 HP 35/51 Tiny Board AC: 21 F: 11 R: 10 W: 11 8/44 HP
I count 7 and no. 36 HP lost out of 44 HP. 8 HP left.
Reaction Action
Jasper Step to Orange who is now flat footed
Tiny Step out of flank who is next to blue who is now flat footed to him
Actions
One Action: Jasper Strike Lion scythe
attack:1d20 + 10 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 10 + 1 = 31 flat footed damage:2d6 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (5, 2) + 3 + 1 = 11 slashing.
One Action Command Tiny:
Tusk Attack 1: attack:1d20 + 10 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 10 + 1 = 14 flat footed damage:2d8 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (6, 1) + 4 + 1 = 12
Tusk Attack 2: attack:1d20 + 10 + 1 - 5 ⇒ (10) + 10 + 1 - 5 = 16 flat footed damage:2d8 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (2, 3) + 4 + 1 = 10
One Action Jasper Strike Lion Scythe
attack:1d20 + 10 + 1 - 4 ⇒ (16) + 10 + 1 - 4 = 23 flat footed damage:2d6 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (6, 2) + 3 + 1 = 12 slashing.
Jasper furiously yells out,"Fine then I'll send you to the plane of water. I'd like to see you make fire when there is nothing but water. Nothing but eternal torment for you." After vocally venting her frustration is she then proceeds to beat the nearest goblin mercilessly.
Orc Warrior Bard Performance: Courageous AC 21 F:7 R: 11 W:8 HP 35/51 Tiny Board AC: 21 F: 11 R: 10 W: 11 8/44 HP
Jasper move and attacked. Tiny just isn't going to do anything with the final action. I don't want him getting attacked. I think that solves the confusion?
