[GD14] PF2e - 06-20: Overthrow of Ambition (P1) (Inactive)

Game Master UncleFroggy

"Ow! Ma'am, can you please stop hitting us?" Pip takes a broom to the face and shows her own holy symbol of Iomedae and a Diplomat's badge. "And I, as an ethical lawyer that does lots of Pro Bono work, follow Iomedae."

She widens her eyes, makes a Shameless Request, and looks earnestly at the shopkeeper. "Please, we're not cultists. I spent my last mission fighting them, and faced so many stupid locusts that I hope to never, ever see one again. We're Pathfinders, and we need it for a ritual to disrupt the cultists. Please, won't you help us?"

Diplomacy M+Diplomat's Badge: 1d20 + 23 + 1 ⇒ (12) + 23 + 1 = 36
With the reduced DC from Shameless Request, that should be a Crit.

Seloana sees your holy symbols and she settles down. Reaching into a box behind the counter, she hands you what you're looking for. "Very well, here you are. Best of luck taking Hesla down."

Well, that was slightly painful but you have what you came for!

You are easily able to navigate to Eastgate utilizing the map Zarta gave you.

DC 26 Perception to find a large gathering of locusts (Need at least 3 successes)

Salliss says “Wish that sound wasn’t so familiar…and that we didn’t have to take the bugs alive.”

Salliss's Perception (M): 1d20 + 20 ⇒ (11) + 20 = 31 (+2 vs Traps) (w Low-Light Vision)

Pip's Perception (M): 1d20 + 20 ⇒ (19) + 20 = 39 (w Darkvision)

"I know, right?" Pip watches as several locusts land on her clothes. "Ewwww!" She grimaces. "I think I found them!"

Salliss follows the familiar droning BZZZZZZZZZZZ of locusts. Pip also follows her ears and finds a large enough swarm of locusts that they block out the sun.

Your goal is to catch a living locust. The container that Zarta gave them will hold more than one. To catch a locust:
** more than one attempt is allowed but you only need 1 locust to succeed in the task **
DC 28 Athletics/Acrobatics to jump up into the cloud and swiftly capture a locust
DC 26 Nature to coax a locust into the container
AC 28 Unarmed attack to outright grab one with your hands.

Pip's Diplomacy (M): 1d20 + 23 ⇒ (9) + 23 = 32

Being an Animal Elocutionist, Pip whistles to a locust and says, "Want to come in to this container? I'll get you some veggie leaves from Hobb's mother's garden to eat! They're fresh!"

While Pip is distracting the locust, Salliss comes at them from another direction. He balances along a thin ledge of one of the buildings to get closer to the swarm.
Salliss's Acrobatics (M): 1d20 + 24 ⇒ (5) + 24 = 29 (Catfall, Steady Balance, Kip Up)

He also curses the dice that don’t want to roll double digits any more…

Pip invites a locust into the vial.

"Bzz? BZZ!!" the locust enthusiastically enters the vial and settles down to receive its reward.

With all items collected, you return to the Grand Lodge and turn the items over to Zarta. She bids you keep the spacious pouch and the potions/vials inside.

"Well done, Pathfinders! Your next task is to bring back Hesla herself! Due to Shemis’s abilities, we were able to pinpoint some of Hesla’s movements, and know she has been staying at the home of Falwynd, leader of the Peacekeepers Alliance. If you are caught, it will not be easy for you to succeed but try your best, and return when you are done. If fortune sees it, you return with Riftcarver as well."

Valais comes up to you just before you leave. "If at all possible, please try not to kill Hesla, for there may yet be good within her, if only she can get past her pain."

The homes within the Ascendant Court are far nicer than those in other parts of Absalom. Where most districts are full of alleys and built practically on top of each other, here the tree-lined cobblestone streets are easily wide enough for two carriages to pass, and the houses all boast immense yards. Falwynd’s home is no different, with her large, fenced in yard filled with towering citrus trees.

As you approach the unlocked gate of Falwynd’s home, she comes out. Immediately recognizing you as members of the Society, she rushes forward, begging you to turn around. Encountering Hesla here is not only a bad idea, but may even create another situation where the Pathfinders end up being judge and jury of the situation. As Falwynd continues to plead with you, an angered scream sounds from the front doors as they fly open and Hesla Embersplitter stalks onto the porch.

"You! How dare any of your Society come here, to where I have had to declare sanctuary due to you! My gods have not just turned their back on my cause, but actively against me in order to support such nothings as yourselves. I may not be able to protect Sarkoris from themselves, but I can protect them from your meddlesome interference! Riftcarver, let’s show them what real warriors can do!"

As soon as she finishes giving you a piece of her mind, she attacks.

BEFORE

Valais comes up to you just before you leave. "If at all possible, please try not to kill Hesla, for there may yet be good within her, if only she can get past her pain."

Pip gives the locust a few more delicious leaves while nodding to Valais. "I'll try. No guarantees, mind."

Everness is 7: 1d7 ⇒ 3

A stream of locusts shoots out from Riftcarver, heading straight for Pip.

Rift Locusts vs Pip AC 30, 60' range, unholy: 1d20 + 25 ⇒ (14) + 25 = 39 for Piercing: 2d8 + 10 ⇒ (3, 5) + 10 = 18 plus Spirit: 1d8 ⇒ 1

The locusts connect, drawing first blood.

Riftcarver then extends to an impossible length and slashes at everyone in front of Hesla in a 60' line.

Breaker of Cities; Slashing; DC 34 Basic Reflex: 7d8 ⇒ (7, 1, 3, 4, 8, 4, 5) = 32
Spirit vs Holy PCs: 2d4 ⇒ (2, 1) = 3

Anyone with the Holy Trait, take the extra 2d4 damage

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COMBAT TRACKER
Round: 1
Tactical Map

Special Conditions:
* Disable Riftcarver: 0/3 successes

Before your Turn:
DC 34 Basic Reflex vs 32 Slashing: Salliss, Pip, Marta
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Those with ** may go

Hesla
**Salliss - AC 31 (32 w/shield; H15) 140/140
**Marta Sanz - AC 28 107/107; Everness AC 28 55/55
**Hobbs Picklesmith - AC 27 (28 w/shield; H15); Erinaceinae AC 27 50/50
**Brix - AC 30 127/127
Riftcarver
Pip - AC 30 110/129
Makie Masamune - AC 31 188/188

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CONDITIONS AND EFFECTS REFERENCE
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Although it looked bad at first, Salliss manages to completely evade the sweep of the scythe.

Salliss's Reflex Save (M), unholy: 1d20 + 24 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 24 + 1 = 31 (+2 vs. traps, +1 circ against unholy effects) Hero point
Salliss's Reflex Save (M), unholy, Hero Point: 1d20 + 24 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 24 + 1 + 1 = 40 (+2 vs. traps, +1 circ against unholy effects)

Pulling out his cold iron rapier, he quickly strides past Helsa and then strikes.
+2 Greater Striking Shifting Standard Grade Cold Iron Rapier: 1d20 + 23 ⇒ (20) + 23 = 43
Piercing damage: 3d6 + 7 ⇒ (3, 5, 1) + 7 = 16
Deadly: 1d8 ⇒ 6

"Eeeeek!" Pip screams as the locusts come at her.

Pip's Reflex Save (E): 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (16) + 19 = 35

Pip mumbles under her breath, "More locusts, of course it was more locusts..."

Reflex (Marta): 1d20 + 20 ⇒ (8) + 20 = 28

Marta winces before focusing her magic to try to disable Riftcarver.

◆◆ Cast a spell (Dispel Magic, rank 5)
Counteract: 1d20 + 20 ⇒ (12) + 20 = 32

Success, counteract rank 6

Marta then takes cover behind a tree and Everness follows (independent)

◆ Stride

"Well done, Pathfinders! Your next task is to bring back Hesla herself! Due to Shemis’s abilities, we were able to pinpoint some of Hesla’s movements, and know she has been staying at the home of Falwynd, leader of the Peacekeepers Alliance. If you are caught, it will not be easy for you to succeed but try your best, and return when you are done. If fortune sees it, you return with Riftcarver as well."

Valais comes up to you just before you leave. "If at all possible, please try not to kill Hesla, for there may yet be good within her, if only she can get past her pain."

Before Whoa, wait. Brix says, ignoring Valais entirely to focus on Zarta's casual reveal. What do you mean 'next task is just 'bring in Hesla'? Happy to stop her but ain't that the whole ballgame? What more steps are there? If we know where she is why did you need all of that other junk? What are you doing Z?

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At the house Brix is a bit gobsmacked as Falwynd comes to lecture them right at the gate. Has everyone in this town lost their minds since I've been gone the goblin thinks as he pushes back What'll make it worse is keeping a wanted fugitive holed up in your yard 'stead of turning her in. We're not gonna jump to murder but you're pal's got so much blood on her hands.

As Hesla emerges - and immediately jumps to using a demon artifact for attempted murder, he begins racing forwards after Sallis. Look! he yells out to Hesla as he moves. Jail's better than the morgue and its still on the table. Drop the scythe NOW, last warning.

◆ Draw Weapon
◆ Stride

Closing with the 'lady', he lashes out with a strike of his own.

◆ Strike with his cold iron shortsword Strike v Off-guard: 1d20 + 21 ⇒ (18) + 21 = 39 for Slashing: 2d6 + 3 ⇒ (3, 5) + 3 = 11 plus Precision: 3d6 ⇒ (1, 2, 6) = 9
If hit, she's Enfeebled 1 for a round from Debilitating Strike

Having just noticed what Brix’s weapon is made of, Salliss says “Nice weapon Brix!”

Hobbs stares at Riftcarver. "Hmm..." He reaches into a belt pouch and pulls out a vial and some pickle juice and whips up a cognitive elixir which he immediately consumes. He then moves into a better position.

"Try not to hurt her. She lost her parents so young. I don't know what I'd do without Mama and Papa."

◆ Quick alchemy, ◆ interact-drink elixir, ◆ stride

Cognitive Mutagen-moderate

Salliss moves in and strikes at Hesla. However before his blow lands, she spins Riftcarver with blinding speed, effectively disappearing from view.

Salliss Hidden Check: 1d20 ⇒ 4

Salliss' strike unfortunately fails to connect.
Do you want to HP the flat check?

Marta winces as she fails to avoid the slash. She ducks behind a tree and attempts to disable Riftcarver. The scythe trembles in Hesla's hands as Marta succeeds in weakening it.

Brix pulls out his sword and moves up to Hesla, taking advantage of the flank set up by Salliss. He attempts to strike at Hesla but she repeats the same tactic, spinning Riftcarver until it practically shields her from view.

Brix Hidden: 1d20 ⇒ 19

Brix isn't fooled and his attack still connects, drawing blood! Riftcarver suddenly flies out towards Brix

Riftcarver reaction vs DC 39, 10' reach: 1d20 + 27 ⇒ (14) + 27 = 41 for Spirit: 14 = 14 Double Damage on a critical hit

The unholy scythe connects with Brix, causing him to grimace as some part of his mind is affected.

"Care to try hitting me again!" she asks Brix coldly. Seeing Hobbs move up and talk about pain, she screams "PAIN?! I'll show you PAIN!!"

Yes, Hesla has 2 reactions while wielding Riftcarver!

N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW: 1d8 ⇒ 5

Riftcarver hums. A line of acid suddenly slices through the ground in front of you and a rift that is 20' high, 100' long and an inch thick appears. The rift suddenly opens under Hobbs and he's exposed to acid.

Rift Acid, DC 29 Basic Reflex: 6d8 ⇒ (4, 4, 1, 8, 5, 2) = 24

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COMBAT TRACKER
Round: 1
Tactical Map

Terrain:
* Colored (non-Red) lines are rifts that have been created by RiftCarver (see spoiler below)
* When you succeed in the save against the rift creation, you can choose which side you end up on.
* Directions are random. Hesla is immune to the effects while wielding RiftCarver (of course!)

Special Conditions:
* Disable Riftcarver: 1/3 successes

Before your Turn:
DC 29 Basic Reflex vs 24 Acid Damage: Hobbs
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Those with ** may go

Hesla (-20; AC <= 39; E1 1 rd) ** reactions used
Salliss - AC 31 (32 w/shield; H15; Holy) 121/140
Marta Sanz - AC 28 75/107; Everness AC 28 55/55
Hobbs Picklesmith - AC 27 (28 w/shield; H15); Erinaceinae AC 27 50/50
Brix - AC 30 113/127
Riftcarver
**Pip - AC 30 110/129
**Makie Masamune - AC 31 188/188

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CONDITIONS AND EFFECTS REFERENCE
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Makie's first action is to move through the rift and hope she passes.

reflex: 1d20 + 22 ⇒ (17) + 22 = 39

Then she completes her movement, goes to Mountain Stance and flurries.

2 Str Flaming Corrosive Fists: 1d20 + 23 ⇒ (19) + 23 = 42
piercing: 3d6 + 7 ⇒ (5, 4, 4) + 7 = 20
corrosive: 1d6 ⇒ 1
fire: 1d6 ⇒ 6
precision if applied: 4d6 ⇒ (4, 2, 4, 3) = 13

2 Str Flaming Corrosive Fists: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (8) + 19 = 27
piercing: 3d6 + 7 ⇒ (1, 3, 2) + 7 = 13
corrosive: 1d6 ⇒ 3
fire: 1d6 ⇒ 6
precision if applied: 4d6 ⇒ (5, 3, 5, 4) = 17

(presumed 12 damage from rift)

I will not be spending a hero point for the hidden check.

edit last above - no precision and damage is bludgeoning, not piercing....the joys of copy and paste from the wrong profile, all other mods are correct

"What the--?" Pip watches, shocked, as Riftcarver blocks Hesla's damage twice. This would be the point that Pip would normally burst into song, but instead she decides to remove Riftcarver's effectiveness. So she opens with a joke to break through Hesla's defenses.

"Hesla, you need to be done dating demons. They're too possessive."

◈ Bon Mot Diplomacy M: 1d20 + 23 ⇒ (14) + 23 = 37 *

◈◈ Laughing Fit

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*Depending on how good a success that was vs her will DC, that will be either a -3 or a -2 to her will save.

Makie crosses the rift, though she gets a bit singed by the acid. She drops into a combat stance, becoming solid as a rock and lashes out at Hesla.

Falling Stone: 3d8 + 7 ⇒ (8, 6, 4) + 7 = 25

Corrected the damage as only Falling Stone strikes are allowed while in Mountain Stance

Hesla winces from the slight touch of acid but appears to be completely unharmed by the fire.

Pip launches a wisecrack at Hesla but she's not phased by the comment. "At least I got lots of dates to choose from. Unlike you, who consorts with goblins and humans. What is it with short folk and tall folk? Hee-hee-hee!!"

Hesla appears to get the giggles for whatever reason.

"You silly gree-hee-hee-hee-n haired gnome! I'll g-g-get you!" she says, chortling as she launches more locusts at Pip.

Rift Locusts vs Pip AC 30, 60' range, unholy: 1d20 + 25 ⇒ (10) + 25 = 35 for Piercing: 2d8 + 10 ⇒ (3, 2) + 10 = 15 plus Spirit: 1d8 ⇒ 4 plus Additional Spirit vs Holy Opponents: 2d4 ⇒ (4, 3) = 7

"Ha-ha-ha-ha-ha!" she chortles, though you wonder if it's from malice or from Pip's spell (probably both)

She then spins in place, looking to take on Brix,Makie,Salliss: 1d3 ⇒ 2

Riftcarver vs Makie AC 35, E1, 10' reach, MAP: 1d20 + 22 - 1 ⇒ (2) + 22 - 1 = 23 for Slash: 2d12 + 10 ⇒ (1, 11) + 10 = 22 plus Spirit: 1d12 ⇒ 9 plus Additional Spirit vs Holy Opponents: 2d4 ⇒ (4, 1) = 5

Growling, she moves away.

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COMBAT TRACKER
Round: 2
Tactical Map

Terrain:
* Colored (non-Red) lines are rifts that have been created by RiftCarver (see spoiler below)
* When you succeed in the save against the rift during creation, you can choose which side you end up on.
* Directions are random. Hesla is immune to the effects while wielding RiftCarver (of course!)

Rifts (DC 29 Basic Reflex vs the listed acid damage when you try to cross):
* Black: 24 Acid

Special Conditions:
* Disable Riftcarver: 1/3 successes

Before your Turn:
DC 29 Basic Reflex vs 24 Acid Damage: Hobbs
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Those with ** may go

Hesla (-46; AC <= 39) ** no reactions
**Salliss - AC 31 (32 w/shield; H15; Holy) 121/140
**Marta Sanz - AC 28 75/107; Everness AC 28 55/55
**Hobbs Picklesmith - AC 27 (28 w/shield; H15); Erinaceinae AC 27 50/50
**Brix - AC 30 113/127
Riftcarver
Pip - AC 30 91/129
Makie Masamune - AC 31 176/188 (Mountain Stance: AC 35, -5 Speed; Resist F/A/C: 10)

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CONDITIONS AND EFFECTS REFERENCE
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reflex save DC 29: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (1) + 19 = 20
HP reroll
reflex save DC 29: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (20) + 19 = 39

Hobbs easily avoids the acid and turns his attention to Riftcarver.

occultism, DC 32: 1d20 + 17 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 17 + 2 = 25
HP reroll
occultism, DC 32: 1d20 + 17 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 17 + 2 = 25

Unable to quite figure out the mystical mechanics of the weapon he casually creates a bomb and hurls it at Hesla.

quick bomber, dread ampoule, moderate vs Hesla: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (16) + 17 = 33
damage, mental: 2d6 ⇒ (2, 3) = 5 +2 mental splash

Hesla is frightened 1 on a hit and frightened 2 on a critical hit.

◆◆ Disable device, ◆quick bomber

dread ampoule, moderate

Hobbs has Heroic Recall-Desperate moments call for keen insight. You can Recall Knowledge as a free action, rolling the skill check twice and using the
better result. This is a fortune effect.
He will use it on Hesla.
Remember he has a moderate cognitive elixir currently active

Hobbs's Monster Knowledge

◇ Recall knowledge

Hobbs, what would you like to know about Hesla

Hobbs nimbly jumps out of the way of the forming rift. He tries to disable Riftcarver but the scythe easily resists. Annoyed, he simply chucks a bomb at Hesla. Unfortunately his bomb falls a little short and only gives Hesla a slight woozy feeling.

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COMBAT TRACKER
Round: 2
Tactical Map

Terrain:
* Colored (non-Red) lines are rifts that have been created by RiftCarver (see spoiler below)
* When you succeed in the save against the rift during creation, you can choose which side you end up on.
* Directions are random. Hesla is immune to the effects while wielding RiftCarver (of course!)

Rifts (DC 29 Basic Reflex vs the listed acid damage when you try to cross):
* Black: 24 Acid

Special Conditions:
* Disable Riftcarver: 1/3 successes

Before your Turn:

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Those with ** may go

Hesla (-50; AC <= 39) ** no reactions
**Salliss - AC 31 (32 w/shield; H15; Holy) 121/140
**Marta Sanz - AC 28 75/107; Everness AC 28 55/55
Hobbs Picklesmith - AC 27 (28 w/shield; H15); Erinaceinae AC 27 50/50
**Brix - AC 30 113/127
Riftcarver
Pip - AC 30 91/129
Makie Masamune - AC 31 176/188 (Mountain Stance: AC 35, -5 Speed; Resist F/A/C: 10)

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CONDITIONS AND EFFECTS REFERENCE
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Having temporarily lost track of Hesla, Marta draws upon her magic to quickly cross from cover to cover.

She then recalls some of her power to try to sever her connection to Riftcarver.

◆ Cast a Spell (Time Jump) - Gain 2 actions to stride.
◆ Stride
◆ Stride
◇ Drain Bonded Item (Rank 5)
◆◆ Cast a Spell (Dispel Magic Rank 5)
Counteract: 1d20 + 20 ⇒ (1) + 20 = 21

This time resisting, Marta tries to force more magic into the spell.

Counteract (Hero Point): 1d20 + 20 ⇒ (9) + 20 = 29

The relic was ready for the assault this time, but Marta was just a bit better today and finally breaks through.

Hobbs, what would you like to know about Hesla

Lowest save please

Makie crosses the rift, though she gets a bit singed by the acid. She drops into a combat stance, becoming solid as a rock and lashes out at Hesla.

As Makie's fist strike at Hesla and the 'lady' flinches, Brix takes advantage of the distraction to stab out again at her.

↺ Opportune Backstab
Strike v off-guard: 1d20 + 21 ⇒ (5) + 21 = 26 for Piercing: 2d6 + 3 ⇒ (3, 3) + 3 = 9 plus Precision: 3d6 ⇒ (2, 4, 5) = 11

The Goblin then looks at Hsla as she tactically withdraws north. Demon stick's causing a lot of problems.... he thinks at he yells out at it [b]You're god's dead! Twice now I hear! And your new flame can't even keep a hold of her own gods! Not a winning hand you're in!

◆◆ Intimidate to Cower/Disable the scythe Intimidation: 1d20 + 24 ⇒ (4) + 24 = 28
Hero PointHP: 1d20 + 24 ⇒ (19) + 24 = 43

Brix then darts forwards in pursuit to box Hesla in.
◆ Stride

Marta stretches time and gets clear. She tries to break the connection of Hesla with Riftcarver and succeeds!!

Eeek! No fair! This is like my last eval where I didn't get to do anything! :)

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COMBAT TRACKER
Round: 2
Tactical Map

Terrain:
* Colored (non-Red) lines are rifts that have been created by RiftCarver (see spoiler below)
* When you succeed in the save against the rift during creation, you can choose which side you end up on.
* Directions are random. Hesla is immune to the effects while wielding RiftCarver (of course!)

Rifts (DC 29 Basic Reflex vs the listed acid damage when you try to cross):
* Black: 24 Acid

Special Conditions:
* Disable Riftcarver: 2/3 successes

Before your Turn:

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Those with ** may go

Hesla (-50; AC <= 39) ** no reactions
**Salliss - AC 31 (32 w/shield; H15; Holy) 121/140
Marta Sanz - AC 28 75/107; Everness AC 28 55/55
Hobbs Picklesmith - AC 27 (28 w/shield; H15); Erinaceinae AC 27 50/50
**Brix - AC 30 113/127
Riftcarver
Pip - AC 30 91/129
Makie Masamune - AC 31 176/188 (Mountain Stance: AC 35, -5 Speed; Resist F/A/C: 10)

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CONDITIONS AND EFFECTS REFERENCE
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Salliss steps up to Hesla. Elf-Step, can move 10’

Then he strikes at Hesla’s heel in order to disable rather than kill her.
+2 Greater Striking Shifting Standard Grade Cold Iron Rapier, non-lethal: 1d20 + 23 - 2 ⇒ (5) + 23 - 2 = 26
Nonlethal piercing damage, sneak attack: 3d6 + 7 + 3d6 ⇒ (4, 1, 3) + 7 + (3, 6, 2) = 26

Not satisfied, he strikes again.
+2 Greater Striking Shifting Standard Grade Cold Iron Rapier, non-lethal, MAP: 1d20 + 23 - 2 - 5 ⇒ (20) + 23 - 2 - 5 = 36
Nonlethal piercing damage, sneak attack: 3d6 + 7 + 3d6 ⇒ (5, 3, 3) + 7 + (4, 4, 2) = 28
Deadly: 1d8 ⇒ 5

Debilitating Strike: -10 Speed, Enfeebled 1 on first/second hit

Brix strikes as Hesla moves out of range but misses. He then yells at Riftcarver, trying to cow the spirit that drives the scythe. Hesla groans in dismay as Riftcarver goes dark and stops responding. Brix moves in to box her in, setting up for a flank with Salliss.

Salliss moves in, trying to stab Hesla in an unimportant area of her anatomy. His first strike misses but his second drives into her foot, temporarily pinning her to the ground. Hesla screams in pain, then laughs maniacally.

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COMBAT TRACKER
Round: 2
Tactical Map

Terrain:
* Colored (non-Red) lines are rifts that have been created by RiftCarver (see spoiler below)
* When you succeed in the save against the rift during creation, you can choose which side you end up on.
* Directions are random. Hesla is immune to the effects while wielding RiftCarver (of course!)

Rifts (DC 29 Basic Reflex vs the listed acid damage when you try to cross):
* Black: 24 Acid

Special Conditions:
* Disable Riftcarver: 3/3 successes

Before your Turn:

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Those with ** may go

Hesla (-144; 33 < AC <= 39; -10 speed; OG) ** no reactions
Salliss - AC 31 (32 w/shield; H15; Holy) 121/140
Marta Sanz - AC 28 75/107; Everness AC 28 55/55
Hobbs Picklesmith - AC 27 (28 w/shield; H15); Erinaceinae AC 27 50/50
Brix - AC 30 113/127
**Pip - AC 30 91/129
**Makie Masamune - AC 31 176/188 (Mountain Stance: AC 35, -5 Speed; Resist F/A/C: 10)

"You silly gree-hee-hee-hee-n haired gnome! I'll g-g-get you!" she says, chortling as she launches more locusts at Pip.

"Ow! Hey, Hesla! Do you know why locusts aren't usually packed as rations?" Pip looks at the laughing Hesla and does not let up, even as the bugs start eating the vines that grow out of her green hair. "Because they can't be served cold, they have to be swarmed up first!"

◈ Sustain Laughing Fit

"So you'll g-g-get me? Riftcarver is down, and we outnumber you!" Pip starts singing and dancing to the song that Hesla reminded her of.

♫ One way, or another, I'm gonna find ya
I'm gonna get ya, get ya, get ya, get ya
One way, or another, I'm gonna win ya
I'm gonna get ya, get ya, get ya, get ya
One way, or another, I'm gonna see ya
I'm gonna meet ya, meet ya, meet ya, meet ya
One day, maybe today,
I'm gonna meet ya, I'm gonna meet ya, I'll meet ya

One way, or another, I'm gonna find ya
I'm gonna get ya, get ya, get ya, get ya
One way, or another, I'm gonna win ya, I'll get ya, I'll get ya
One way, or another, I'm gonna see ya
I'm gonna meet ya, meet ya, meet ya, meet ya
One day, maybe next week, I'm gonna meet ya
I'll meet ya, ah ♫

Performance (dance) E: 1d20 + 22 ⇒ (18) + 22 = 40
◇ Lingering Performance
◈ Inspire Courage

With one action left, she tries to cross the rift!

Reflex E: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (2) + 19 = 21

She fails and takes acid damage. Although her skin burns, she gains some small satisfaction as the locusts drop from her hair.

Pip does a song and dance and inspires the party. She crosses the rift, though runs through a particularly dense cloud of acid, burning her skin but causing the locusts to drop from her hair.

"Ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha!" Hesla laughs, "Was that a good treatment? You looked so funny as you ran smack into that cloud!"

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COMBAT TRACKER
Round: 2
Tactical Map

Active Conditions: Courageous Anthem (+1 atk/dmg/saves vs fear; until Pip Rd 6)

Terrain:
* Colored (non-Red) lines are rifts that have been created by RiftCarver (see spoiler below)
* When you succeed in the save against the rift during creation, you can choose which side you end up on.
* Directions are random. Hesla is immune to the effects while wielding RiftCarver (of course!)

Rifts (DC 29 Basic Reflex vs the listed acid damage when you try to cross):
* Black: 24 Acid

Special Conditions:
* Disable Riftcarver: 3/3 successes

Before your Turn:

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Those with ** may go

Hesla (-144; 33 < AC <= 39; -10 speed; OG) ** no reactions
Salliss - AC 31 (32 w/shield; H15; Holy) 121/140
Marta Sanz - AC 28 75/107; Everness AC 28 55/55
Hobbs Picklesmith - AC 27 (28 w/shield; H15); Erinaceinae AC 27 50/50
Brix - AC 30 113/127
Pip - AC 30 67/129
**Makie Masamune - AC 31 176/188 (Mountain Stance: AC 35, -5 Speed; Resist F/A/C: 10)

Makie moves and goes into stronghold, then lets fly.

2 Str Flaming Corrosive Fists: 1d20 + 23 ⇒ (2) + 23 = 25
piercing: 3d8 + 7 ⇒ (1, 1, 8) + 7 = 17
corrosive: 1d6 ⇒ 3
fire: 1d6 ⇒ 4

2 Str Flaming Corrosive Fists: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (16) + 19 = 35
piercing: 3d8 + 7 ⇒ (1, 8, 4) + 7 = 20
corrosive: 1d6 ⇒ 5
fire: 1d6 ⇒ 6

Salliss moves in, trying to stab Hesla in an unimportant area of her anatomy. His first strike misses but his second drives into her foot, temporarily pinning her to the ground. Hesla screams in pain, then laughs maniacally.

Brix again takes advantage of Hesla' distraction to get his own jab in.

↺ Opportune Backstab
Strike v off-guard: 1d20 + 21 + 1 ⇒ (12) + 21 + 1 = 34 for Piercing, cold iron: 2d6 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (5, 4) + 3 + 1 = 13 plus Precision: 3d6 ⇒ (5, 6, 1) = 12
If hit, Debilitating Strike to give -10 Speed for a round

Brix gets his own jab into Hesla's arm and succeeds.

"Hee-hee-hee! You're another silly goblin! I'll destroy you!" she says, chortling.

Makie moves in and lands a solid punch on Hesla's chest, causing her to gasp in pain. Hesla takes several deep breaths to regain her wind and lashes out at Brix,Makie,Salliss: 1d3 ⇒ 2

Riftcarver vs Makie AC 37, 10' reach: 1d20 + 27 ⇒ (7) + 27 = 34 for Slash: 2d12 + 10 ⇒ (7, 12) + 10 = 29 plus Spirit: 1d12 ⇒ 2 plus Additional Spirit vs Holy Opponents: 2d4 ⇒ (3, 3) = 6

Riftcarver vs Makie AC 37, 10' reach, MAP: 1d20 + 22 ⇒ (20) + 22 = 42 for Slash: 2d12 + 10 ⇒ (1, 9) + 10 = 20 plus Spirit: 1d12 ⇒ 5 plus Additional Spirit vs Holy Opponents: 2d4 ⇒ (3, 3) = 6
Doubled to 50, Makie doesn't appear to be holy

Embers burn around Hesla body as she absorbs Makie's lost energy. You notice that some of Hesla's wounds close.
She heals half the damage from the strike

"AAAHHHH! That's good stuff" she breathes in Makie's energy. "You like that? Hahahaha!"

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COMBAT TRACKER
Round: 3
Tactical Map

Active Conditions: Courageous Anthem (+1 atk/dmg/saves vs fear; until Pip Rd 6)

Terrain:
* The thick Black line is a rift that was created by RiftCarver
* DC 29 Basic Reflex vs 24 acid when you try to cross

Special Conditions:
* Disable Riftcarver: 3/3 successes

Before your Turn:

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Those with ** may go

Hesla (-169; 33 < AC <= 36; -10 speed until end of Brix's next turn; OG) ** no reactions
**Salliss - AC 31 (32 w/shield; H15; Holy) 121/140
**Marta Sanz - AC 28 75/107; Everness AC 28 55/55
**Hobbs Picklesmith - AC 27 (28 w/shield; H15); Erinaceinae AC 27 50/50
**Brix - AC 30 113/127
**Pip - AC 30 67/129
**Makie Masamune - AC 31 126/188 (Mountain Stance: AC 37, -5 Speed; Resist F/A/C: 10)

"Hesla, please stop this. You're surrounded. Your pet demon blade is defeated. You can't win. You don't need to let your need for revenge consume you. Let us help you."

We probably won't be able to talk her down but Hobbs feels sorry for her and is hesitant to press the attack. He'll delay for now.

Salliss casts a spell and then strikes with his rapier.
Sure Strike
+2 Greater Striking Shifting Standard Grade Cold Iron Rapier, CA, NL: 1d20 + 23 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (7) + 23 + 1 - 2 = 29
+2 Greater Striking Shifting Standard Grade Cold Iron Rapier, CA, NL: 1d20 + 23 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (6) + 23 + 1 - 2 = 28

Piercing damage, CA, Sneak: 3d6 + 7 + 1 + 3d6 ⇒ (3, 2, 4) + 7 + 1 + (1, 3, 4) = 25

He tries once more to hit her but badly misses.
+2 Greater Striking Shifting Standard Grade Cold Iron Rapier, CA, NL, MAP: 1d20 + 23 + 1 - 2 - 5 ⇒ (2) + 23 + 1 - 2 - 5 = 19
Piercing damage, CA, Sneak: 3d6 + 7 + 1 + 3d6 ⇒ (5, 3, 4) + 7 + 1 + (2, 6, 5) = 33

Salliss attacks but doesn't hit. Hesla laughs uproariously at his efforts.

"You can't hit the wall even with both eyes open, silly elf! Hahahaha" she chortles.

Hobbs waits and picks his moment.

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COMBAT TRACKER
Round: 3
Tactical Map

Active Conditions: Courageous Anthem (+1 atk/dmg/saves vs fear; until Pip Rd 6)

Terrain:
* The thick Black line is a rift that was created by RiftCarver
* DC 29 Basic Reflex vs 24 acid when you try to cross

Special Conditions:
* Disable Riftcarver: 3/3 successes

Before your Turn:

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Those with ** may go

Hesla (-169; 33 < AC <= 36; -10 speed until end of Brix's next turn; OG) ** no reactions
Salliss - AC 31 (32 w/shield; H15; Holy) 121/140
**Marta Sanz - AC 28 75/107; Everness AC 28 55/55
**Hobbs Picklesmith - AC 27 (28 w/shield; H15); Erinaceinae AC 27 50/50 (Delaying)
**Brix - AC 30 113/127
**Pip - AC 30 67/129
**Makie Masamune - AC 31 126/188 (Mountain Stance: AC 37, -5 Speed; Resist F/A/C: 10)

With Riftcarver disabled, it was time to focus on Hesla. She extends her magic to pelt Hesla with rocks.

◆ Reach Spell
◆◆ Telekinetic Projectile

Attack: 1d20 + 20 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 20 + 1 = 34
Bludgeoning: 7d6 + 1 ⇒ (2, 4, 4, 5, 2, 3, 3) + 1 = 24

Makie sighs but is undeterred. You're outnumbered... she says simply. Your garbage ends here. Take your lunacy and hatred of the Society and shove it.

Going into stronghold again...

2 Str Flaming Corrosive Fists: 1d20 + 23 ⇒ (8) + 23 = 31
piercing: 3d8 + 7 ⇒ (6, 6, 8) + 7 = 27
corrosive: 1d6 ⇒ 1
fire: 1d6 ⇒ 6

2 Str Flaming Corrosive Fists: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (2) + 19 = 21
piercing: 3d8 + 7 ⇒ (1, 1, 1) + 7 = 10
corrosive: 1d6 ⇒ 3
fire: 1d6 ⇒ 4

Frowning, Salliss mentions to the group “I thought we were to take her alive.”

He has completely ignored the ravings of the betrayer of demons. Given her history, he doubts she has anything worth hearing.

Got a rule that when someone is ranting about demons and keeps trying to bleed you out, I stop swinging when their swings do! Brix grits in response. Glaring back at Hesla, he adds So: best way for you to get out of here for another day is to drop the blade and plot another day from jail.

◆ Demoralize Intimidation: 1d20 + 24 ⇒ (2) + 24 = 26

He then lashes out twice in quick succession.

◆ Strike: 1d20 + 21 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 21 + 1 = 37 for Piercing, cold iron: 2d6 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (5, 1) + 3 + 1 = 10 plus Precision: 3d6 ⇒ (2, 2, 3) = 7
If hit, enfeebled 1 for a round
◆ Strike: 1d20 + 21 + 1 - 4 ⇒ (17) + 21 + 1 - 4 = 35 for Piercing, cold iron: 2d6 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (3, 1) + 3 + 1 = 8 plus Precision: 3d6 ⇒ (4, 1, 4) = 9

Marta and Makie make their rock-themed attacks on Hesla. Hesla ducks and weaves like a prize fighter in the ring, laughing all the while, which is a bit unnerving.

"Hahahaha! You call yourselves Senior Pathfinders? You can't even hit me!"

Brix attempts to demoralize her. But again, Hesla laughs at him. "Your threats are hilarious! Your incompetence speaks volumes!"

Her levity is cut short when Brix connects with his next two strikes.

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COMBAT TRACKER
Round: 3
Tactical Map

Active Conditions: Courageous Anthem (+1 atk/dmg/saves vs fear; until Pip Rd 6)

Terrain:
* The thick Black line is a rift that was created by RiftCarver
* DC 29 Basic Reflex vs 24 acid when you try to cross

Special Conditions:
* Disable Riftcarver: 3/3 successes

Before your Turn:

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Those with ** may go

Hesla (-203; 34 < AC <= 36; -10 speed until end Brix Turn 4; E1 until end Brix Turn 5) ** no reactions
Salliss - AC 31 (32 w/shield; H15; Holy) 121/140
Marta Sanz - AC 28 75/107; Everness AC 28 55/55
**Hobbs Picklesmith - AC 27 (28 w/shield; H15); Erinaceinae AC 27 50/50 (Delaying)
Brix - AC 30 113/127
**Pip - AC 30 67/129
Makie Masamune - AC 31 126/188 (Mountain Stance: AC 37, -5 Speed; Resist F/A/C: 10)

"Hey Helsa, what do you call a group of people who worship demons?" Pip asks, Hesla, wide-eyed before finishing with the answer.

"Occult!"

◈ Sustain Laughing Fit

Then she glances at Hesla, and says, "You know, your mood is ALL over the place!" To encourage even more moodiness, Pip casts Synethesia on Hesla.

◈◈ Synethesia (DC 29 Will Save)

"It doesn't have to go like this, Hesla. Surrender."

Hobbs throws a bolt of magical energy, then follows up with a nonlethal alternative.

damage, force, CA: 3d4 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (2, 2, 3) + 3 + 1 = 11

Slow, Fort save DC29
force bolt

Sallis says “Ignore her taunts, think about how rational people will see it. If it is within our power, wouldn’t they prefer we allow the law to determine her punishment.”