[Outpost VIII] GM Chadius 3-98: Expedition into Pallid Peril

Game Master chadius

GM, just doublechecking that Evindal's 2nd bomb missed? I'm asking because Shayla hit with a 20 and that was before the leader was made Clumsy 1 by Joli's Thunderstrike so I'm hoping that perhaps that 2nd bomb *just* caught them?

If Henri is planning to cast Bless Evindal will wait until after he acts.

This time Evindal considers whether Blue might make a good target.

◇ Devise a Stratagem vs Blue: 1d20 ⇒ 1

Definitely not! He adjusts his position slightly to get in range and then tosses a bomb at Pink.

◆ Stride

◆ Quickbomb Moderate Bottled Lightning vs Pink: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (12) + 12 = 24 +1 if Bless?
Electricity dmg: 2d6 ⇒ (6, 4) = 10 + 4 Electricity splash.
On a hit: Blue and Oppressor also take 4 Electricity splash dmg AND Pink is off-guard to everyone until the start of Evindal's next turn.
On a miss: Pink (only) takes 5 Electricity splash dmg.

He follows up with another quick vial.

◆ Quickbomb Quick Vial vs Pink (possibly off guard?), MAP: 1d20 + 12 - 5 ⇒ (1) + 12 - 5 = 8 +1 if Bless?
Cold dmg: 2d6 ⇒ (4, 6) = 10 + 4 Cold splash.
On a hit: Blue and Oppressor also take 4 Cold splash dmg
On a miss: Pink (only) takes 5 Cold splash dmg.

Versatile Vials: 3 of 6 used

GM, just doublechecking that Evindal's 2nd bomb missed? I'm asking because Shayla hit with a 20 and that was before the leader was made Clumsy 1 by Joli's Thunderstrike so I'm hoping that perhaps that 2nd bomb *just* caught them?

If Shayla acts before anyone in initiative they are OG to her due to Surprise Attack (unless they have Deny Advantage). So essentially my 20 was a 22 (or their AC is 2 less)

Evindal Mog wrote:

GM, just doublechecking that Evindal's 2nd bomb missed? I'm asking because Shayla hit with a 20 and that was before the leader was made Clumsy 1 by Joli's Thunderstrike so I'm hoping that perhaps that 2nd bomb *just* caught them?

If Shayla acts before anyone in initiative they are OG to her due to Surprise Attack (unless they have Deny Advantage). So essentially my 20 was a 22 (or their AC is 2 less)

Ah, makes sense. Thanks.

Henri douses Kernal with water to invigorate him. He continues to raise his shield.

◆◆ Rousing Splash - The target gains 3d4 ⇒ (3, 2, 1) = 6 temporary Hit Points, which last for 1 minute. The target can also attempt an immediate flat check to recover from a single source of persistent acid or fire damage, with the DC reduction from appropriate assistance.
◆ Shield

Klank turns just in time for Henri to splash him in the face with water. A Dwarf with a sopping wet beard is often an unhappy Dwarf, but for some reason he feels refreshed in this heat. "Thanks. I guess." He IS more immediately thankful though with the flanking opportunity on the plucky red agent. With his ◆ shield raised Kernal whips his warhammer up at Red's exposed chin with a crushing sound.

◆ Haste: +1 Striking, Crushing, Cold Iron Warhammer: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (20) + 17 = 372d8 + 4 ⇒ (7, 5) + 4 = 16

Crit: Crushing: Item 3+: Uncommon/Magical/Necromancy: Source Grand Bazaar pg. 42. Usage etched onto a bludgeoning weapon. Weapons with this rune empower your strength, and attacks with these weapons leave your foe staggered. When you critically hit a target with this weapon, your target becomes clumsy 1 and enfeebled 1 until the end of your next turn.

Hammer Specialization: The target is knocked prone vs Fort DC22.

If Red still stands then will continue attacking, otherwise will ready another lunge at the first enemy to come within 10' of him. Will use reaction on first that triggers. AOO or Shield Block.

◆ +1 Striking, Crushing, Cold Iron Warhammer: 1d20 + 17 - 5 ⇒ (15) + 17 - 5 = 272d8 + 4 ⇒ (4, 4) + 4 = 12 This would turn into a readied lunge if red is DED already and ignore the last strike below.

◆ +1 Striking, Crushing, Cold Iron Warhammer: 1d20 + 17 - 10 ⇒ (4) + 17 - 10 = 112d8 + 4 ⇒ (7, 4) + 4 = 15

"Why do the Red Shirts DO that?" The leader sighs as Joli knocks him out and leaves him bleeding. She twists away from the electricity but her Blue-clad teammate isn't as quick and takes some of the blast.

Henri splashes Kernal Klank again and raises his shield.

Evindal throws a bomb at one of the Aspis agents. He raises his Pink Shield and blocks some of the damage, but the electricity throws him Off-Guard. His follow up splashes harmlessly against the stone bridge.

Kernal Klank whirls to clobber the Red Shirt, but realizes his target is down. What will he do? You can keep the rolls but I don't know if this will change your actions.

Round 2
Mrs. Perkins
Shayla
Henri (Shield Raised)
Joli (Life Boost 4 rounds, RAGE 9 Temp HP, Drained 1)
Kernal Klank (Haste 9 rounds, Shield Raised, 6 Temp HP)
Evindal
Yellow Bulwark (4 damage, Shield Raised)
Pink Bulwark (9 damage, Shield Raised, Reaction Used, Off Guard)
Blue Bulwark (8 damage, Shield Raised)
Oppressor (44 damage, Clumsy 1)

>The Threshold<

In that situation Klank would just ready a lunge and raise his shield. The haste action is wasted this turn I'm afraid.

"Stay back as long as you like, we've got all day." Klank is patient.

Shayla laughs as the baddies get close.

"Thanks for standing all together!" she whoops as she drops acid on their heads.

Caustic Blast, 30' range, 5' burst, Acid Damage; DC 20 Reflex for half: 2d8 ⇒ (4, 1) = 5 Double Damage plus 2 persistent acid on Reflex Crit Fail

Still laughing at the enemies' lack of preparedness, she retreats to let the heavies deal with them.

◈◈ Caustic Blast
◈ Stride

Mrs. Perkins shields herself and sends out a flurry of needles at the most damaged (probably the leader).

Needle Darts: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (12) + 12 = 24
Piercing: 5d4 ⇒ (2, 2, 1, 4, 2) = 11

Mrs. Perkins sends a hail of needles at the leader while Shayla drops acid on the the frontliners. They avoid the worst of the acid.

The leader pulls out her dagger and seemingly slices her hand. Her blood turns a sickly green as her allies see their weapons glow the same color. "Okay. GO!" She reaches for a potion.

One trooper raises her Yellow shield and gets a warhammer to the face for her troubles. Remembering what happened to the Red Shirt, she takes a careful Step up to Kernal Klank.

Yellow vs Klank: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (9) + 15 = 24 she is overly cautious and her swing is too timid.

The one in Blue meets Joli.
Blue vs Joli: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (9) + 15 = 24
Piercing: 1d4 + 11 ⇒ (2) + 11 = 13
Poison: 4 = 4
The blade cuts deep, but his fury and Mrs. Perkins' Life Boost heal the wound immediately.

"I'm going in." Raising his Pink Shield, he moves in to encounter Evindal. He's still a bit wobbly from Evindal's bomb, but it looks like he wants some revenge.
Pink vs Evindal: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (10) + 15 = 25
Piercing: 1d4 + 11 ⇒ (4) + 11 = 15
Poison: 4 = 4

Round 3
Mrs. Perkins
Shayla
Henri (Shield Raised)
Joli (Life Boost 3 rounds, RAGE, Drained 1)
Kernal Klank (Haste 9 rounds, Shield Raised, 6 Temp HP)
Evindal (19 damage)
Oppressor (55 damage, potion held)
Yellow Bulwark (36 damage, Shield Raised)
Pink Bulwark (11 damage, Shield Raised, Off Guard until Evindal's turn)
Blue Bulwark (10 damage, Shield Raised)

>The Threshold<

Don't forget the effects from the crit on yellow: clumsy 1, enfeebled 1, and fort dc22 vs being knocked prone.

"You're smarter than the red one, but still ruled by your greed." Klank responds to the yellow fighter from behind his own ◆ raised shield as his warhammer comes crashing down.

+1 Striking, Crushing, Cold Iron Warhammer: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (19) + 17 = 362d8 + 4 ⇒ (7, 1) + 4 = 12

Crushing: Item 3+: Uncommon/Magical/Necromancy: Source Grand Bazaar pg. 42. Usage etched onto a bludgeoning weapon. Weapons with this rune empower your strength, and attacks with these weapons leave your foe staggered. When you critically hit a target with this weapon, your target becomes clumsy 1 and enfeebled 1 until the end of your next turn.

Hammer: The target is knocked prone: DC22 Fort

+1 Striking, Crushing, Cold Iron Warhammer: 1d20 + 17 - 5 ⇒ (12) + 17 - 5 = 242d8 + 4 ⇒ (8, 2) + 4 = 14

Klank then tries pushing away yellow (or blue with a lunged shove) to get some distance. Assurance DC20 with the hasted strike.

The Aspis agent keeps to her feet when Klank clobbers her the first time. The second time, however, he destroys her Yellow shield and knocks her down. "That was my favorite shield!" Klank ignores her complaint and tries to shove her away, but she's stubborn.

Round 3
Mrs. Perkins
Shayla
Henri (Shield Raised)
Joli (Life Boost 3 rounds, RAGE, Drained 1)
Kernal Klank (Haste 9 rounds, Shield Raised, 6 Temp HP)
Evindal (19 damage)
Oppressor (55 damage, potion held)
Yellow Bulwark (69 damage, Prone, Clumsy 1, Enfeebled 1)
Pink Bulwark (11 damage, Shield Raised, Off Guard until Evindal's turn)
Blue Bulwark (10 damage, Shield Raised)

>The Threshold<

Mrs. Perkins casts life boost on Evindal, and then more needle darts at the most wounded (Yellow, unless someone scoops me).

Needle Darts: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (9) + 12 = 21
Piercing: 5d4 ⇒ (1, 4, 4, 2, 4) = 15

Joli defends his alchemical ally by beating a single fist onto his chest, and whirling his Bo to crank, before matching his foe’s defensive posture with his own, setting his feet like a beast just waiting for a killing opening.

Demoralize (Intimidation, Expert, Prowess, Tattoo) w/ Intimidating Glare vs Pink (Will DC): 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (13) + 14 = 27

◆) Demoralize vs Pink
◆) Strike vs Pink
◆) Parry (to AC 25)

Merciful Bo Staff (B, reach, parry, non-lethal) w/ Bloodrage (+2, plus 1 bleed) vs Pink Bulwark: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (15) + 15 = 302d8 + 4 ⇒ (8, 8) + 4 = 20

Henri goes behind Evindal to heal some of his wounds.
DC 20 Battle Medicine: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (18) + 15 = 33
Healing: 4d8 + 10 + 5 ⇒ (6, 6, 2, 7) + 10 + 5 = 36 HP for Evindal
◆ Doctor’s Visitation (to Battle Medicine)

He then sends a mental jolt to Yellow.
◆◆ Daze - DC 21 basic Will save vs 2d6 ⇒ (4, 5) = 9 mental damage (and Stunned 1 on Crit Fail)

Shayla darts in and stabs Pink twice with her shortsword.

+1 Striking Shortsword, OG: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (4) + 15 = 19 for Piercing/Slashing Damage: 2d6 + 4 ⇒ (1, 3) + 4 = 8 Critical Hit: Double Damage + Crit Specialization
+1 Striking Shortsword, OG, MAP, Agile: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (5) + 11 = 16 for Piercing/Slashing Damage: 2d6 + 4 ⇒ (1, 3) + 4 = 8 Critical Hit: Double Damage + Crit Specialization
Sneak #1: 2d6 ⇒ (5, 3) = 8
Sneak #2: 2d6 ⇒ (4, 1) = 5

◈ Stride
◈ Strike
◈ Strike
↺ Nimble Dodge (+2 AC)

Evindal winces at Pink's unfriendly blow but immediately cheers up as his comrades quickly attend to him. Mrs. Perkins, is that fast healing 6?

He eyes the leader, wondering if now is the moment to focus his fire on her.

◇ Devise a Stratagem vs Oppressor: 1d20 ⇒ 11

He decides to chance it, first stepping behind Joli in case Pink has any funny ideas.

◆ Step

◆ Quickbomb Moderate Acid Flask vs Oppressor: 11+12=23 to hit
On a hit: Acid dmg=1 + 4 Acid splash= 5 Acid dmg (total) + 2d6 Acid persistent
On a miss: 5 Acid splash

He decides to be stingy with his remaining versatile vials and follows up with another quick vial, this time targeting Yellow If Yellow is already done for then he'll direct this at Oppressor instead.

◆ Quickbomb Moderate Quick Vial (Cold), MAP: 1d20 + 12 - 5 ⇒ (9) + 12 - 5 = 16
On a hit: Cold dmg: 2d6 ⇒ (3, 5) = 8 + 4 Cold Splash; Blue and Klank also each take 4 Cold splash (though 3 of this is absorbed for Klank by the Backfire Mantle)
On a miss: Yellow takes 5 Cold splash.

Mrs. Perkins nails the Yellow Aspis agent and channels health into Evindal.

Joli scares the daylights out of the agent before swinging at his Pink shield. He raises his shield instinctively to block some of the damage, leaving a nasty dent on it.

Henri sees Evindal is hurt and instinctively walks up to patch the cut. He then glares at the prone Aspis agent and she clutches her head. "No! Don't steal my shields..." She passes out from the strain.

Shayla sees the Pink trooper is still wobbly. Thanks to Joli's intimidation the trooper's defenses are weak enough to find a juicy spot to stab.

Evindal takes a look and risks an attack... it's good! He throws another vial at her for good measure but it misses, splashing cold residue on her.

First thing she does is chug the potion.
3d6 + 1 ⇒ (1, 3, 3) + 1 = 8
"That was bitter..." She raises a glowing dagger as the remaining agents' daggers glow in unison. "Come on, take 'em out!"

The Pink trooper sighs and in one motion drops his shield, draws another and raises it. Then he spots Shayla.
Dagger: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (3) + 15 = 18
Dagger: 1d20 + 15 - 4 ⇒ (17) + 15 - 4 = 28
Piercing: 1d4 + 11 ⇒ (2) + 11 = 13
Poison: 4 = 4
While she easily dodges the opening swing, the followup is nasty.

The Blue trooper keeps the shield raised and takes a careful Step to prevent Klank from reacting. He keeps the pressure up on Evindal.
Dagger: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (7) + 15 = 22
...or not.

Persistent Acid: 2d6 ⇒ (5, 1) = 6
Flat Check: 1d20 ⇒ 17

The leader shudders as Evindal's acid finishes burning her.

Round 4
Mrs. Perkins
Shayla (17 damage)
Henri (Shield Raised)
Joli (Life Boost 2 rounds, RAGE, Drained 1)
Kernal Klank (Haste 8 rounds, Shield Raised, 6 Temp HP)
Evindal (Life Boost 3 rounds, Battle Medicine Immune)
Oppressor (62 damage)
Pink Bulwark (42 damage, Shield Raised, Frightened 1, Shield #2)
Blue Bulwark (10 damage, Shield Raised)

>The Threshold<

Mrs. Perkins smiles at the woman who's letting everyone else do the fighting for her while she lounges in the back of the crowd.

Uh, the other woman who's letting everyone else do the fighting for her while she lounges in the back of the crowd. A staff composed of force appears and bonks the Oppressor.

Shield

Spiritual Armament: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (16) + 12 = 28
Force: 2d8 ⇒ (1, 8) = 9

Klank resists the temptation to get drawn out after the leader, or break formation with Joli "Keep up the pressure, hold formation!" He applies some pressure of his own to the blue bulwark in reach, knowing the others will have pink and the leader soon under control. He raises his own shield and starts swinging at blue.

+1 Striking, Crushing, Cold Iron Warhammer: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (7) + 17 = 242d8 + 4 ⇒ (2, 1) + 4 = 7
+1 Striking, Crushing, Cold Iron Warhammer: 1d20 + 17 - 5 ⇒ (2) + 17 - 5 = 142d8 + 4 ⇒ (7, 8) + 4 = 19
+1 Striking, Crushing, Cold Iron Warhammer: 1d20 + 17 - 10 ⇒ (13) + 17 - 10 = 202d8 + 4 ⇒ (2, 1) + 4 = 7

Its actually very little pressure.

Mrs. Perkins almost knocks the leader out, but she still stands.

Klank maintains a light pressure on the Blue trooper. The man raises his shield to block the first swing, but the followups are not effective.

Round 4
Mrs. Perkins
Shayla (17 damage)
Henri (Shield Raised)
Joli (Life Boost 2 rounds, RAGE, Drained 1)
Kernal Klank (Haste 8 rounds, Shield Raised, 6 Temp HP)
Evindal (Life Boost 3 rounds, Battle Medicine Immune)
Oppressor (71 damage)
Pink Bulwark (42 damage, Shield Raised, Frightened 1, Shield #2)
Blue Bulwark (12 damage, Shield Raised, Reaction Used, Shield 2 damage)

>The Threshold<

Joli follows the force of his bo, stepping into position, and keeping his guard up, whirls another crack at the Bulwark assailing the alchemist.

◆) Parry (to AC 25)
◆) Step
◆) Strike vs Pink

Merciful Bo Staff (B, reach, parry, non-lethal) w/ Bloodrage (+2, plus 1 bleed) vs Pink Bulwark: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (3) + 15 = 182d8 + 4 ⇒ (2, 2) + 4 = 8

Evindal again eyes the Aspis leader, judging how best to attack her.

Devise a Stratagem vs Oppressor: 1d20 ⇒ 9

Hmmm, I think that will *just* do it, if I throw one and just angle it a bit...

Seeing Blue standing right in front of him using his shield, the old elf considers that perhaps he can lob another bomb without Blue making him pay a price.

◆ Quickbomb vs Oppressor (will provoke from Blue if he still has a reaction available), Moderate Alchemist's Fire: To Hit = 9+12=21
Fire dmg: 2d8 ⇒ (2, 5) = 7 + 4 Fire splash + 2 Persistent Fire
On a miss: 5 Fire splash

◆ Quickbomb Quick Vial vs Oppressor, MAP: 1d20 + 12 - 5 ⇒ (13) + 12 - 5 = 20
Electric dmg: 2d6 ⇒ (1, 6) = 7 + 4 Electric splash
On a miss: 5 Electric splash

◆ Quickbomb Quick Vial vs Oppressor, MAP: 1d20 + 12 - 10 ⇒ (2) + 12 - 10 = 4
Cold dmg: 2d6 ⇒ (3, 4) = 7 + 4 Cold splash
On a miss: 5 Cold splash

5 of 6 versatile vials used

Evindal's first bomb doesn't hit the leader, but the blast radius is enough to take her down. He notices the Blue trooper start to track him but he reacts to block instead. What will he do with his other bombs? Evindal, your first bomb was enough to defeat the Oppressor. You have 2 actions left. We'll reuse your d20s rolls for your other actions. ( 13 and 2)

Joli moves to stop the Pink trooper, but his armor holds firm and he shrugs off the blow.

Round 4
Mrs. Perkins
Shayla (17 damage)
Henri (Shield Raised)
Joli (Life Boost 2 rounds, RAGE, Drained 1, Parry)
Kernal Klank (Haste 8 rounds, Shield Raised, 6 Temp HP)
Evindal (Life Boost 3 rounds, Battle Medicine Immune, 2 actions remain)
Pink Bulwark (42 damage, Shield Raised, Frightened 1, Shield #2)
Blue Bulwark (12 damage, Shield Raised, Reaction Used, Shield 2 damage)

>The Threshold<

Shayla pulls out her main-gauche and pokes Pink with it.

+1 Striking Main Gauche: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (15) + 15 = 30 for Piercing Damage: 2d4 + 4 ⇒ (2, 2) + 4 = 8 Critical Hit: Double Damage + Crit Specialization

1d6 Persistent Bleed if that's a crit

She then pokes him a second time and follows up with a strike with her shortsword.

+1 Striking Main Gauche, MAP, Agile: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (2) + 11 = 13 for Piercing Damage: 1d4 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7 Critical Hit: Double Damage + Crit Specialization

+1 Striking Shortsword, MAP 2+, Agile, OG: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (4) + 7 = 11 for Piercing/Slashing Damage: 2d6 + 4 ⇒ (4, 5) + 4 = 13 Critical Hit: Double Damage + Crit Specialization

◈ Poke w/ Main Gauche
◈◈ Twin Feint

Evindal would have used the same two attacks (quick vials rather than the good bombs) against Blue (since Blue had already used his Shield Block reaction).

Evindal throws two more bombs at the Blue-clad warrior. Both miss, but he is caught in the first bomb's blast radius.

Shayla drives her main-gauche towards Pink's flank, but he uses his shield to absorb most of the blow, leaving a small gash on his arm. Her followups fail to do much.

Round 4
Mrs. Perkins
Shayla (17 damage)
Henri (Shield Raised)
Joli (Life Boost 2 rounds, RAGE, Drained 1, Parry)
Kernal Klank (Haste 8 rounds, Shield Raised, 6 Temp HP)
Evindal (Life Boost 3 rounds, Battle Medicine Immune)
Pink Bulwark (45 damage, Shield Raised, Reaction Used, Frightened 1, Shield #2 3 damage)
Blue Bulwark (16 damage, Shield Raised, Reaction Used, Shield 2 damage)

>The Threshold<

Henri continues to give enemies headaches one at a time, as he is not a fan of killing them. He mentally assaults Pink this time. He also continues to raise his shield.

◆◆ Daze - DC 21 basic Will save vs 2d6 ⇒ (3, 4) = 7 mental damage (and Stunned 1 on Crit Fail)
◆ Shield