[ACO] PF2e - Q23: Lacking Respect (P1) (Inactive)

Game Master UncleFroggy

lore(irrisen): 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (8) + 11 = 19

Oh wow! That's Queen Jadwega, the first daughter of Baba Yaga and hence the first Queen of Irrisen Glinda looks rather excited at the find. She's the actual name sake of the Winter Witches, the Jadwegas.

perception: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (12) + 5 = 17

And why isn't she still the Queen of Irissen? Do these goblins follow her orders?

The justice in this story seems more complex to enlighten.

"I should think the first queen of Irrisen is long dead although I'll admit Irrisen history is not my area of expertise."

Moonshadow looks at the portrait.

”She seems nice”

Sebastian Perc: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (4) + 7 = 11

You can't seem to tell where the voice is coming from. There doesn't seem to be anyone sitting at the dais. Again, you hear a spoken question, "Who are you? What are you doing here? Who sent you?"

Glinda starts to explain how Baba Yaga would put a daughter on the throne every one hundred years before coming back and swapping out that daughter for a new one when she hears that voice.

Best be careful. Might be the Jadwega we were warned about

Oh. Pardon me. My name is Glinda Lovegood. We're here to deal to some bandits

"We're pathfinders sent by Queen Anastasia to put an end to the raids disrupting the trade routes between Irrisen and the Land of the Linnorm Kings."

But if you’ré in your right and can prove it don’t fear anything.

Glinda waited to see what the unseen voice's response would be.

"So you're not here to arrest me or anything?"

"So you're not here to arrest me or anything?"

”Why, what have you done?”, Moonshadow asks suspiciously.

That's the question indeed.

"So you're not here to arrest me or anything?"

"An amnesty could be arraigned. Provided you cease these commerce raids."

You hear a somewhat sigh of relief, even though the voice still sounds like it's coming from different parts of the room.

You can influence the speaker as follows:
* DC 16 Society check to persuade her that community organizing will lead to more lasting change in Irrisen
* DC 17 Intimidation check to demonstrate that you are more than capable of defeating the Foroxicks
* DC 18 Diplomacy to convince her that Queen Anastasia has Irrisen’s best interests at heart
* Any other skill at DC 18 if you can make it fit. Possible bonuses if you can sell it well (I'm an easy sell)
* Minimum Successes needed: 2+

Come with us and I promise that I will argue towards the Pathfinder Society for more justice in Irrisen.

Society: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5

Society, hero point: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (18) + 4 = 22

I couldn't suffer the first roll... Especially on this roll...

Besides, it might be in your best interests to work with Queen Anastasia

society: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (2) + 9 = 11
((Hero Point))
society: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (8) + 9 = 17

”While you were cowering here, we made short work of your buddies”, Moonshadow says grimly. ”An overgrown throw rug won’t stop us”

Intimidation: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (12) + 8 = 20

society: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (3) + 8 = 11

"Make your decision, Queen Anastasia awaits."

Glinda, keep the HP. I'll just use Moonshadow's check.

You hear a sigh of relief coming from ... somewhere. "I'm coming out. Please don't attack me."

A few minutes pass and a lady steps into the room, followed by a pair of large dogs. "Well met, " she says, "I am Oloranvis. The former ruler of Irrisen, Queen Elvanna is my great-grandmother. I joined Foroxicks’s crew hoping that their open disregard for Anastasia’s authority would help spark a revolution. Sadly, I was wrong. Watching Foroxicks’s treatment of Mikoceer and Pytrdir convinced me he is a violent bully only concerned with boosting his own ego. I'm planning to leave the fort after this so if you have questions about the fort, ask while you can."

Just for expediency, if you'd like to explore the fort, how would you -- clockwise starting from the north or counter clockwise starting from the east. Also please nominate a 'door-puller' to pull the door open when you get to a room. :)

A cause of justice will win over the time. Milani won't let be otherwise. Come with us and the Pathfinder Society will help you to share your story and if you're right claim back your throne.

Looking around.

But where is this Foroxicks?

"In his throne room, of course. North of here, past the yard." she answers.

Ah ... Namre. Irrisen succession doesn't work like that. Anyway, it's a pleasure to meet you Lady Oranvis. To be honest, I'm not sure which Queen I'm descended from but it doesn't matter anyway now. But, as I said, if you want to influence Queen Anastasia for the good of Irrisen, you'd be better off being one of her advisors.

Moonshadow nods to Oloranvis. ”What’s that way?”, he asks, pointing toward the east.

So let’s move to this throne room.

Oloranvis waves her hand to the east dismissively. "Oh the mess hall, barracks, stables and the gate leading out of here. If there's nothing else, I'm outta here!"

So let’s move to this throne room.

”Agreed”, Moonshadow replies.

He turns to Oloranvis’ dogs. ”Keep her out of trouble”, he says sternly.

To everyone's surprise, one of the dogs stands on its hind legs and raises a paw as if in salute. Oloranvis takes it as a sign and heads out.

You proceed north to the yard. A cutting wind stacks snow in deep drifts throughout this open yard. An obelisk carved with images of cats and dogs, symbols of power in Irrisen society, casts a deep shadow over a wooden platform erected near the northern wall. On the platform is a man, his hands and feet bound with rope, swaying as the wind buffets his body.

The ramparts atop the exterior walls are 15 feet tall, with the roofs of the buildings extending an additional 5 feet. Each 5-foot square adjacent to a wall, the platform, or obelisk is difficult terrain due to the large snowdrifts.

Upon seeing you come through the door, the wolves turn towards their next meal.

A wolf with blue in its fur sees the group and rushes at you. It tries to tear into Moonshadow, Namre: 1d2 ⇒ 1

Jaws vs Moonshadow AC 19: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (6) + 9 = 15 for Piercing: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7
Jaws vs Moonshadow AC 19, MAP: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (15) + 4 = 19 for Piercing: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

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COMBAT TRACKER
Round: 1
Tactical Map
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Those with ** may go

Blue
**Glinda Lovegood - AC 17 32/32
**Moonshadow - AC 19 (21 w/shield) 22/28 (Shield - H5, 20/20)
Yellow
White
Sebastian Lazarescu - AC 15 (16 w/shield) 17/17
Milo Moritori - AC 18 24/24
Red
Namre - AC 19 (21 w/shield) 21/21 (AC 21; Shield - H5, 20/20)

Do you consider I can’t have my reaction until I take my turn or may I use it?

Do you consider I can’t have my reaction until I take my turn or may I use it?

Go ahead and use it. Are you going to use on the first attack that connects for future reference?

Namre reacts when the creature bites his companion.

Retributive strike: -3 damage

And so he can strike too.

Morninstar: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 7 = 10

Damage: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9

Glinda generates a Bless followed by a Shield

Moonshadow glares at the wolf that attacked him. ”Bad doggie”, he says grimly. He then stabs at it, and gets his shield up.

Demoralize Blue (Intimidating Glare), Strike Blue, Raise Shield

Attack: 1d20 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (12) + 7 + 1 = 20
Damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7P

Intimidation: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (9) + 8 = 17

Namre intervenes and reduces Moonshadow's damage and strikes back. Unfortunately, the return strike is ineffective. Glinda strengthens her party's resolve before shielding herself.

White runs up to Namre and tries to lock its jaws on him.

Jaws vs Namre AC 21: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (11) + 9 = 20 for Piercing: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6
Jaws vs Namre AC 21, MAP: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10 for Piercing: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3

Another wolf with some yellow in its fur runs up to Namre.

Jaws vs Namre AC 21: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (17) + 7 = 24 for Piercing: 1d6 ⇒ 5 plus Pack Attack: 1d4 ⇒ 1
Jaws vs Namre AC 21, MAP: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 2 = 20 for Piercing: 1d6 ⇒ 6

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COMBAT TRACKER
Round: 1
Tactical Map
Active Conditions: Bless (15' around Glinda)
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Those with ** may go

Blue
Glinda Lovegood - AC 17 32/32 (AC 18)
Moonshadow - AC 19 (21 w/shield) 25/28 (Shield - H5, 20/20)
Yellow
White
**Sebastian Lazarescu - AC 15 (16 w/shield) 17/17
**Milo Moritori - AC 18 24/24
Red
Namre - AC 19 (21 w/shield) 15/21 (AC 21; Shield - H5, 20/20) ** Reaction used

Moonshadow returns the favor by deflecting the wolf’s attack on Namre.

Liberating Step: please reduce the damage on Namre by 4. He may Step as a free action.
Were there any results from my actions above?

Moonshadow returns the favor by deflecting the wolf’s attack on Namre.

Liberating Step: please reduce the damage on Namre by 4. He may Step as a free action.
Were there any results from my actions above?

Appears our posts crossed.

Moonshadow also reduces the damage done to Namre. He glares at Blue who whimpers a bit. He stabs Blue before raising his shield.

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COMBAT TRACKER
Round: 1
Tactical Map
Active Conditions: Bless (15' around Glinda)
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Those with ** may go

Blue (-7; F1; AC <= 20)
Glinda Lovegood - AC 17 32/32 (AC 18)
Moonshadow - AC 19 (21 w/shield) 25/28 (AC 21; Shield - H5, 20/20) ** Reaction used
Yellow (AC <= 20)
White (AC <= 20)
**Sebastian Lazarescu - AC 15 (16 w/shield) 17/17
**Milo Moritori - AC 18 24/24
Red (AC <= 20)
Namre - AC 19 (21 w/shield) 19/21 (AC 21; Shield - H5, 20/20) ** Reaction used

devise a stratagem vs yellow: 1d20 ⇒ 17

Sensing an opening, Milo draws his rapier and moves in to strike at one of the wolves.

Rapier vs yellow, OG 17+9=26
damage strategic strike, piercing, precision: 1d6 + 2 + 1d6 ⇒ (1) + 2 + (2) = 5
deadly?: 1d8 ⇒ 6

◇ Devise a stratagem, ◆ draw weapon, ◆ stride, ◆ strike

Milo pulls his rapier, flanks the wolf and gets a good angle. His thrust enters the wolf's eye and into its brain, killing it instantly.

Unfortunately, Yellow was the weaker variant so knowing its AC doesn't really help at this point.

I know Sebastian just came out of the hospital. I'll bot him after the weekend to give him some time to post.

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COMBAT TRACKER
Round: 1
Tactical Map
Active Conditions: Bless (15' around Glinda)
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Those with ** may go

Blue (-7; F1; AC <= 20)
Glinda Lovegood - AC 17 32/32 (AC 18)
Moonshadow - AC 19 (21 w/shield) 25/28 (AC 21; Shield - H5, 20/20) ** Reaction used
White (AC <= 20)
**Sebastian Lazarescu - AC 15 (16 w/shield) 17/17
Milo Moritori - AC 18 24/24
Red (AC <= 20)
Namre - AC 19 (21 w/shield) 19/21 (AC 21; Shield - H5, 20/20) ** Reaction used

Sebastian concentrates and attempts to project some mental energy into Blue's head before sending Namre some much needed divine aid.

◆◆ Daze vs Blue (DC 17 Will)
◆ Guidance @Namre

Mental: 1d6 ⇒ 4

Blue whimpers but doesn't appear to have suffered a migraine. Red rushes forward and attacks Moonshadow, Namre: 1d2 ⇒ 2

Jaws vs Namre AC 21: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (7) + 9 = 16 for Piercing: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6
Jaws vs Namre AC 21, MAP: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 4 = 12 for Piercing: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7

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COMBAT TRACKER
Round: 1
Tactical Map
Active Conditions: Bless (15' around Glinda)
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Those with ** may go

Blue (-9; F1; AC <= 20)
Glinda Lovegood - AC 17 32/32 (AC 18)
Moonshadow - AC 19 (21 w/shield) 25/28 (AC 21; Shield - H5, 20/20) ** Reaction used
White (AC <= 20)
Sebastian Lazarescu - AC 15 (16 w/shield) 17/17
Milo Moritori - AC 18 24/24
Red (AC <= 20)
**Namre - AC 19 (21 w/shield) 19/21 (AC 21; Shield - H5, 20/20; Guidance) ** Reaction used

After having raises his shield, the noble man strikes the blue wolf.

Morningstar, Guidance: 1d20 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 7 + 1 = 18

Damage: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 11

And again.

Morningstar: 1d20 + 7 - 5 ⇒ (19) + 7 - 5 = 21

Damage: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5

Namre bonks the Blue wolf twice, reducing its head to jam and dropping it.

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COMBAT TRACKER
Round: 2
Tactical Map
Active Conditions: Bless (15' around Glinda)
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Those with ** may go

**Glinda Lovegood - AC 17 32/32 (AC 18)
**Moonshadow - AC 19 (21 w/shield) 25/28 (AC 21; Shield - H5, 20/20)
White (AC <= 17)
Sebastian Lazarescu - AC 15 (16 w/shield) 17/17
Milo Moritori - AC 18 24/24
Red (AC <= 17)
Namre - AC 19 (21 w/shield) 19/21 (AC 21; Shield - H5, 20/20)

Glinda extends the Bless then Phase Bolts Red.
pb: 1d20 + 9 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 9 + 1 = 20 force: 4d4 ⇒ (1, 2, 4, 1) = 8

Glinda extends her divine aid and hits Red with a magic missile.

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COMBAT TRACKER
Round: 2
Tactical Map
Active Conditions: Bless (25' around Glinda)
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Those with ** may go

Glinda Lovegood - AC 17 32/32
**Moonshadow - AC 19 (21 w/shield) 25/28 (AC 21; Shield - H5, 20/20)
White (AC <= 17)
Sebastian Lazarescu - AC 15 (16 w/shield) 17/17
Milo Moritori - AC 18 24/24
Red (-8; AC <= 17)
Namre - AC 19 (21 w/shield) 19/21 (AC 21; Shield - H5, 20/20)

Moonshadow slips around the wolves’ flank, and catches them both in a pincer maneuver. Although if you ask him, he’s just ganging up on them.

Raise Shield, Stride, Strike Red (flanking)

Attack: 1d20 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 7 + 1 = 17
Damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5P

Moonshadow flanks Red and stabs it before raising his shield.

White attempts to bite Moonshadow, Namre: 1d2 ⇒ 2

Jaws vs Namre AC 21: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (20) + 9 = 29 for Piercing: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5

The jaws bite deep into Namre's arm. Fortunately Cayden Cailien responds to Moonshadow's call and Namre is pushed away, lessening the damage. Namre, you can step in response to Liberating step if you wish.

White then turns and tries to bite Moonshadow instead.

Jaws vs Moonshadow AC 21, MAP: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (12) + 4 = 16 for Piercing: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5
Jaws vs Moonshadow AC 21, MAP 2+: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (2) - 1 = 1 for Piercing: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8

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COMBAT TRACKER
Round: 2
Tactical Map
Active Conditions: Bless (25' around Glinda)
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Those with ** may go

Glinda Lovegood - AC 17 32/32
Moonshadow - AC 19 (21 w/shield) 25/28 (AC 21; Shield - H5, 20/20) ** Reaction used
White (AC <= 17)
**Sebastian Lazarescu - AC 15 (16 w/shield) 17/17
**Milo Moritori - AC 18 24/24
Red (-13; AC <= 17)
Namre - AC 19 (21 w/shield) 13/21 (AC 21; Shield - H5, 20/20) -- free step from Liberating Step pending

devise a stratagem vs red: 1d20 ⇒ 15

Milo bides his time, waiting for an opening before he attacks, yelling a battle cry as he strikes.

"Yah!"

intimidate vs red: 1d20 + 4 - 4 ⇒ (8) + 4 - 4 = 8

rapier vs red, OG 15+9=24
damage, piercing, precision: 1d6 + 2 + 1d6 ⇒ (5) + 2 + (1) = 8

athletics, trip vs red: 1d20 + 8 - 5 ⇒ (14) + 8 - 5 = 17

◇ Devise a stratagem, ◆ intimidate, ◆ strike, ◆ trip

Milo gets an angle on Red and sticks it in its body. Red is weakening but continues fighting. Milo tries to scare it, as well as kick its feet out from under it, but doesn't succeed.

Milo, does your attack bonus of +9 include the +1 for bless?

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COMBAT TRACKER
Round: 2
Tactical Map
Active Conditions: Bless (25' around Glinda)
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Those with ** may go

Glinda Lovegood - AC 17 32/32
Moonshadow - AC 19 (21 w/shield) 25/28 (AC 21; Shield - H5, 20/20) ** Reaction used
White (AC <= 17)
**Sebastian Lazarescu - AC 15 (16 w/shield) 17/17
Milo Moritori - AC 18 24/24
Red (-21; AC <= 17)
Namre - AC 19 (21 w/shield) 13/21 (AC 21; Shield - H5, 20/20) -- free step from Liberating Step pending

Milo, does your attack bonus of +9 include the +1 for bless?

Oops. No I did not include bless

Deadly: 1d8 ⇒ 2

Milo's strike apparently hits something critical as blood suddenly fountains out of the Wolf's mouth and it collapses onto the ground.
Since 25 happens to be a crit and 24 doesn't, AC is 15

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COMBAT TRACKER
Round: 2-3
Tactical Map
Active Conditions: Bless (25' around Glinda)
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Those with ** may go

-3-
**Glinda Lovegood - AC 17 32/32
**Moonshadow - AC 19 (21 w/shield) 25/28 (AC 21; Shield - H5, 20/20) ** Rd 2 Reaction used
White (AC 15)

-2-
**Sebastian Lazarescu - AC 15 (16 w/shield) 17/17
Milo Moritori - AC 18 24/24
**Namre - AC 19 (21 w/shield) 13/21 (AC 21; Shield - H5, 20/20) -- free step from Liberating Step pending