Lions of Katapesh, Max Challenge Rating (Inactive)

Game Master DoubleGold

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The young half elf enters into the room. The half-elf has Tian features. He bows in greetings and in a strong Tianaccent greets his companion. He is dressed in white and golden robes with flecks of gold in his hazel eyes. I am Iustanus. I am pleased to meet you all.

Iustanus carries a quarterstaff. The hand that holds the staff seems to have golden scales. The staff is carved in blue lacquer and with wave designs on it. It smells of rain.

A matronly looking gnome with multicolored hair and reading glasses perched on the very end of her nose greets Iustanus.

"Oh, how lovely to meet you dear! My name is Incendia, but please, call me Aunt Cindy."

She settles into the nearest chair and pulls out her knitting, which was nestled under a pile of adventuring gear.

You see a fair-skinned female aiuvarin, with long red hair under a tricorn hat. She wears a black sailor’s outfit, and has a dagger and hand crossbow at her hip.

“Good day t’ye”, she says, doffing her hat. ”Black Molly’s the name”

A tallish well dressed human male steps into the room ((think Peter Capaldi))

Good day. I'm the Doctor.

A half-orc monk holding a baton and wearing a healer's tool whose fists are wrapped with handwraps arrives and gives a silent nod to everyone.

"Gilgamesh." he introduces himself under the hood of his clothing, hiding his scars and eyes underneath.

Hanging out off to one side, Klaagor is a tall and lithe Kayal (more commonly called a Fetchling) with the typical black hair and pupilless eyes his people are known for. Despite the fact that he is not moving, his shadow seems to have a mind of its own and keeps trying to leave its post, wandering as close to the others as it can.

Dressed in simple armor and outfitted with a single starknife, it is noteworthy that Klaagor's hand rests on the spellbook tucked into a belt pouch rather than on the weapon.

The Doctor watches the shadow moving and mutters something about Vash-Naradas.

Molly wanders over to Aunt Cindy.

”Whatcha workin’ on there?”

"Oh, just a little thing to keep the hands busy," Cindy holds up the knitting. It might be the start of a blanket or scarf, but it looks more like a dishrag. "I may have dropped a few stitches, here and there, but it adds to the character."

Yigrig Moneymaker, the powerful goblin merchant, slumps in a large chair. His face, normally so proud and assured, looks troubled. “It’s good to see you, Pathfinders! I have a lot of respect for the Society. You’ve been good to me in the past, and my family has aided you in return. But today I come before you, my hat in my hands, in need of help.
“My family and I have almost brokered a trade agreement between the cities of Solku and Oenopion. It’s a beneficial deal, one where Solku gains the materials it needs to defend itself, Oenopion gains a new trading partner, and everyone stands to make a heap of coin. There’s only one issue standing in the way of the negotiation being finalized: a bridge must be constructed over the Elemion River to facilitate safe travel between the two cities. My family is responsible for building and maintaining this bridge. It should have been a simple job… easy to pull off.
“It has been anything but easy.”The old goblin leans forward. “Every morning at the work camp, it is discovered that more of my children have been pulled from their beds in the night, presumed dead. Every shipment of aid I send gets attacked. The last one I sent did not even arrive.
“There is a lot of money riding on this deal, but I admit this isn’t about money anymore. This is personal. Someone is harming my family and I can’t sit by and let that happen.“I have contracted the Pathfinder Society to protect the bridge and surrounding work camp while construction is completed. I have a caravan ready to leave, filled with new workers and supplies for the bridge site. I want you on it.
When you see it safely to the bridge site, I need you to stop the attacks on the camp by any means necessary until the job is complete. When you get to the work camp, you will meet my son Zig, the overseer of the project. Sweet kid… takes after his old man. He’ll be your liaison with the workers and see to your needs.
“Nothing is more important than family. Nothing. And so, I’m asking you to take care of mine. Our future is in your hands.
Many of you played this before. How about we make this fun and interactive. Maybe there is a certain villain you haven't fought yet despite playing this 12 times, or you just want someone to appear. Everyone Vote Primary Antagonist: Keff the Lion, Kip the Druid, Visu Mas the Lich and one for the Secondary Antagonist: Bandits, Kobolds or Wolves.

"Well, we can't have that!" Cindy packs away her crafts and is ready in a jiffy. "Where is this bridge? Any idea what is attacking? Is it vampires?"

With a smirk, Klaagor whispers to The Doctor, "Who turned out the lights?" and points to his own shadow.
Which is also pointing to itself.

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"Sounds dire. Of course, will help. Where is the caravan gathering, and how long is the journey?"

Gilgamesh silently listens to the conversation, adjusting his handwraps once in a while.

"Tell us more about the attackers."

And do you have any idea on the nature of these attackers

Votes: 4 for the Lich, there are 6 of you. So the Lich wins. 3 For the Bandits, 2 for the Kobolds and 1 for anything not bandits. Not bandits will translate to kobolds since nobody voted wolves. That makes it tied, 3 kobolds and 3 bandits. Kobolds it is.

He responds to Gilgamesh and Incendia. “Since the attacks began, information has been spotty getting out. However, I know that some sort of large animals have been attacking the work camp during the night, and something else has been aggressive toward anyone that tries to leave or enter the site, no matter what time of day. Bandits? Animals? Accounts have been conflicting, but whatever they are, they’re dangerous.”

The Bridge, well let me= show you a map. Maps

So the Bridge site is at area 18 or near it at least. For distance, there is a scale at the bottom that shows 60 miles, so if they from this point to this point, you can get an idea of how long as someone here asked.

"Understood."

Stepping back and looking at the group, Klaagor indicates he's satisfied and ready to go.
"Shall we to the caravan?"

"Understood."

Stepping back and looking at the group, Klaagor indicates he's satisfied and ready to go.
"Shall we to the caravan?"

”Aye, let’s shove off”, Molly replies. ”Just one more for the crew. Cap’n on deck!”

The space beside her wavers, and a greenish-blue apparition appears. It looks like a human pirate, with a long gray beard and an eyepatch. One hand holds a cutlass, while the other has been replaced by a shadowy hook. A skull and crossbones appear on his hat, as well as Molly’s.

”Avast, me hearties!”, he proclaims. ”Silverbeard walks again!”

”We’ve got scallywags on the horizon, Cap’n. Time to board”

”Ha! Then they’ll taste steel from beyond the grave!”

Fascinating. Presumably Captain Silverbeard is your eidolon and not a spectral undead.

Fascinating. Presumably Captain Silverbeard is your eidolon and not a spectral undead.

Molly arches an eyebrow at the Doctor. ”Why not both?”

*ponders*

I suppose that is a possibility. I just hope that no over zealous types get it into their heads to destroy him on sight

He turns to the Captain and pulls out a small paper bag. I'm the Doctor. Jelly baby?

He also offers one to Molly then to the other Pathfinders.

You travel along on the wagons, Plenty of Kobolds appear to attack the wagons
Place yourselves on slide 2 Next to or in a wagon Truck
And Roll init
kobold scouts: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (16) + 7 = 23 stealth number 1 and 2
kobold scouts: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 7 = 10 stealth, number 3, 4 and 5
kobold mages: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (11) + 7 = 18 stealth, only 2 of these guys

The Doctor was sitting at the front of the lead wagon, next to the driver, keeping watch.

Oh my.

perception(init): 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (17) + 9 = 26

Perception 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (12) + 7 = 19

Perception: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (19) + 7 = 26

"Some little dragons are about to get in trouble."

"Some little dragons are about to get in trouble."

”Big trouble”, adds Molly.

Perception: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (17) + 8 = 25

Perception for Initiative: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (10) + 9 = 19

Gilgamesh readies with steel shield raised.

Avoiding notice alongside the rear wagon.

Stealth: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (12) + 11 = 23

Init Order
Doctor, Black Molly, Incendia May go
Kobold Scouts 1 and 2
Klaagor, Gilgamesh, Iustanus
Kobold Scouts 3, 4 and 5 and both kobold mages.
Battle Map

A blast of hot air and cactus spines flings itself up around Cindy, then the winds wrap themselves around her closest allies, pushing them forward.

Channel Elements, Four Winds

Four Winds: Anyone on the back two wagons can move up to half your speed!

The Doctor will attempt to Trick Magic Item to get his Wand of Mystic Armour activated.
arcana: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (2) + 10 = 12

Incendia, would we move on our turn or yours?

On my turn. And it's not a Reaction, you can just do it.

Molly conjures a green aura near the closest kobold, which coalesces into a glowing rapier and lunges at them. Meanwhile, Silverbeard drops from the cart in front of her.

BM: Cast spiritual armament vs Yellow, shield
CS: Stride

Attack: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (4) + 10 = 14
Damage: 2d8 ⇒ (1, 6) = 7Spi

I have a pic for Silverbeard, but again, can’t paste. Is there a generic avatar available to use in his place?

Silverbeard a Phantom has been placed next to you, feel free to resize and place him where you want him.
You hear a shout from the mages. Get close, attack the front liners, but our goal is to destroy the wagons.
The Kobolds would have to throw pretty hard to damage a wagon, that is what they want to do, but the wagons are out of range for them right now, so for the mean time, The move, Shoot at Black Molly and reload their crossbows.
crossbow vs Black Molly: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (5) + 9 = 14 to hit
crossbow vs Black Molly: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (7) + 9 = 16 to hit
The Pathfinders take their turns Black Molly misses with her spiritual weapon as these kobolds are well armored.
Klaagor, Gilgamesh, Iustanus May go

Klaagor catches only a tiny bit of wind, but it's enough to propel him to Incendia's side. A moment later, he moves past her and hurls a deadly blast of wind at the lead kobold.

◆ Stride
◆◆ Cast Slashing Gust at the yellow scout
1d20 + 10 ⇒ (2) + 10 = 12

He moved.

Letting the air carry him, he tries to get into a better position,.

Gilgamesh moves close to a big rock and hides behind it. He then raises his steel shield.

◆ Stride
◆ Hide (Stealth +10)
◆ Raise a Shield (+2 to AC)

3 Kobold scouts move foward and fire at Black Molly hit: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (12) + 9 = 21 dmg: 1d8 ⇒ 3 piercing
hit: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (5) + 9 = 14
hit: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (13) + 9 = 22 dmg: 1d8 ⇒ 1 piercing
The mages stay where they are at and magic missile Iustanus as he is the furthest away that they can reach without moving dmg: 3d4 + 3 ⇒ (2, 1, 3) + 3 = 9 dmg: 3d4 + 3 ⇒ (1, 2, 1) + 3 = 7
Doctor, Black Molly, Incendia. are up
Black Molly: 4 Piercing dmg
Iustanus: 16 Force Damage.

Cindy walks around to get a clear shot and blasts a freezing slash of air at the closest attacker.

Stride, ◆◆Kinetic Blast

kinetic blast: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (15) + 11 = 26 for cold: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6

Incendia blasts the Grayish/White one in the left Leg pretty hard and it hurts.

I haven't gone yet

I haven't gone yet

Go ahead and finish your turn then, if you kill a kobold in one turn, I'll undo damage.

The Doctor jumps off the wagon and moves behind a bush.

He then Devises a Stratagem on the nearest one (White)
das: 1d20 ⇒ 16

before pulling out his shortbow and shoots it

If that's too many actions, he'll use his Bend Time ability for the move

To hit = 16+6=22 piercing: 1d6 ⇒ 4

The draconic sorcerer calls upon his heritage and fires a volley of magical eldritch bolts in the shapes of gold dragons that slam into the blue kobold

3d4 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (4, 1, 1) + 3 + 1 = 10 force + dangerous sorcery.

To hit = 16+6=22 [dice=piercing]d6

If you're using DaS to hit, shouldn't you get a d6 precision?