Thanks to Black Molly, a creature (blue) goes down.
From its place deep in the undergrowth, the remaining smaller creature (red) instantly teleports to another area of undergrowth.
This movement doesn’t trigger reactions.
WOODLAND STALKERS! - Round Two Cont'd!
PCs in bold may act
Black Molly
CS (immobilized)
Gnimish
Creature (red) -14 HP
Rusputin -6 HP (prone, Stage 1 Poison)
Creature (green) -21 HP
Creature (blue) -50 HP
Benkost
Creature (yellow) -16 HP
Squish
Basag -30 HP (shield raised)
Map on Slides Terrain Note: The underbrush is difficult terrain that provides enough concealment for Small or prone creatures to Hide or Sneak.
Rusputen creates a magical shield, gets up then, moves backwards, hoping these things don't react to that.
The nearby creatures aren't able to take advantage of Rusputen's retreat. However, the poison flowing through his veins tries to take its toll.
Rusputen, Fort save v poison:1d20 + 11 ⇒ (16) + 11 = 27
The Pathfinder fights off the effects.
With Basag in easy reach, one of the larger creatures (green) tries to bring him down.
Melee claw (agile) v Basag:1d20 + 15 ⇒ (19) + 15 = 34 Damage, slashing plus sap:2d6 + 7 ⇒ (2, 3) + 7 = 12 Melee claw (agile) v Basag:1d20 + 15 - 4 ⇒ (14) + 15 - 4 = 25 Damage, slashing plus sap:2d6 + 7 ⇒ (3, 2) + 7 = 12
The strike of a claw nearly shatters Basag's shield, the second claw strike drops the halfling.
The creature then steps over his victim, preparing to down another.
Step
Again, the entangling plans part as it approaches.
WOODLAND STALKERS! - Round Two Cont'd!
PCs in bold may act
Black Molly
CS (immobilized)
Gnimish
Creature (red) -14 HP
Rusputin -6 HP (shield)
Basag -58 HP (dying, unconscious, prone)
Creature (green) -21 HP
Benkost
Creature (yellow) -16 HP
Squish
Map on Slides Terrain Note: The underbrush is difficult terrain that provides enough concealment for Small or prone creatures to Hide or Sneak.
Dwarf Single gate (Fire) Kineticist 5 / HP 75/75, Perc +10, AC 23(25), Fort +13 Ref +12 Will +12 / Active conditions: Darkvision, Toughness, Pilgrim's token, Resist fire 1/2lvl, regen 1 hp/min
”That’s far enough, ye scurvy hunk o’ drift!”, Silverbeard shouts, as he attacks the advancing plant-thing.
Silverbeard's blade tastes no blood or sap.
Benkost wrote:
Reflex: 1d20+12
The dwarf unleashes a ball of fire towards Red.
The flames scorch the creature's wooden body.
Benkost wrote:
Then he throws some flames on Red.
Creature (red), Reflex:1d20 + 11 ⇒ (12) + 11 = 23
More burning.
With Gnimish within reach, one of the larger creatures (yellow) tries to gut the gnome.
Melee claw (agile) v Gnimish:1d20 + 15 ⇒ (18) + 15 = 33 Damage, slashing plus sap:2d6 + 7 ⇒ (4, 1) + 7 = 12 Melee claw (agile) v Gnimish:1d20 + 15 - 4 ⇒ (19) + 15 - 4 = 30 Damage, slashing plus sap:2d6 + 7 ⇒ (6, 2) + 7 = 15
The strike of a claw nearly shatters Gnimish's spine, the second claw strike drops the gnome.
Its bloody deed done, the creature then steps over its victim, preparing to down another.
Step
Again, the entangling plans part as it approaches.
WOODLAND STALKERS! - Round Two Cont'd/Round Three Begins!
PCs in bold may act
Squish Round Three Black Molly
Creature (red) -42 HP
Rusputin -6 HP (shield)
Basag -58 HP (dying, unconscious, prone; 2 Fort saves v. poison sap )
Creature (green) -21 HP
Benkost
Gnimish -53 HP (dying, unconscious, prone; 2 Fort saves v. poison sap )
Creature (yellow) -16 HP
Map on Slides Terrain Note: The underbrush is difficult terrain that provides enough concealment for Small or prone creatures to Hide or Sneak.
? Fleshwarp Oozemorph 6 | HP 32/76 | AC 21| F +12 R +13 W +12 (+1 vs Disease/Poison | +2 vs Engulf) | Resistance 3 vs Mental, 5 vs Precision, 1 vs Negative | Speed 25 | Perception +10 (Darkvision)
Blub
Refkex:1d20 + 13 ⇒ (5) + 13 = 18
Squish continues to be entangled by the plants but has just enough movement to escape.
[R] Male Song’o Jinxed Halfling Fighter 4 | Cook | HP 58/58 w Toughness, AC 21 w Lattice Armor (23 w Minor Reinforced Steel Shield raised), Fortitude** +10, Reflex** +9, Will** +9 w Bravery, Perception** +9 w Keen Eyes, Stealth +1 | Speed 25 ft. | Exploration Activity Defend | Active Conditions none | Tracker | ◆◇↺
Basag opens his eyes and draws in a deep breath, life rushing back into his body after being healed. Above him, he can see the trees framed the sky, and all around, the clash of weapons and the shuffle of movement is filling his ears.
"Oooh, right!" he remembers now what had happened to him.
One of the creatures (red) repositions itself to catch a number of Pathfinders within a barrage of splinters.
Stride; Splinter Spray Splinter Spray Damage, piercing:4d6 ⇒ (4, 4, 5, 2) = 15 15 ft. cone spray, hits Benkost, CS, Black Molly, and Squib. Each must attempt a Reflex save.
WOODLAND STALKERS! - Round Two Cont'd/Round Three Begins!
PCs in bold may act
Black Molly -15 HP (Reflex required)
CS (Reflex required)
Creature (red) -42 HP
Rusputin -6 HP (shield) Basag -22 HP (prone; 2 Fort saves v. poison sap )
Creature (green) -21 HP
Benkost -15 HP (Reflex required)
Gnimish -29 HP (prone; 2 Fort saves v. poison sap )
Creature (yellow) -16 HP
Squish -15 HP (Reflex required)
Map on Slides Terrain Note: The underbrush is difficult terrain that provides enough concealment for Small or prone creatures to Hide or Sneak.
Dwarf Single gate (Fire) Kineticist 5 / HP 75/75, Perc +10, AC 23(25), Fort +13 Ref +12 Will +12 / Active conditions: Darkvision, Toughness, Pilgrim's token, Resist fire 1/2lvl, regen 1 hp/min
[R] Male Song’o Jinxed Halfling Fighter 4 | Cook | HP 58/58 w Toughness, AC 21 w Lattice Armor (23 w Minor Reinforced Steel Shield raised), Fortitude** +10, Reflex** +9, Will** +9 w Bravery, Perception** +9 w Keen Eyes, Stealth +1 | Speed 25 ft. | Exploration Activity Defend | Active Conditions none | Tracker | ◆◇↺
"Oh, come on!" Basag complains as he feels pulsations from within the wound marks he has.
Fortitude save:1d20 + 10 ⇒ (5) + 10 = 15 vs poison sap
Fortitude save:1d20 + 10 ⇒ (15) + 10 = 25 vs poison sap
He picks up his stick, leaving his broken shield for now on the ground before standing up. He then quickly swaps his stick with his frying pan and filcher's fork.
◆ Interact to pick weapon
◆ Stand
◆ Lightning Swap
? Fleshwarp Oozemorph 6 | HP 32/76 | AC 21| F +12 R +13 W +12 (+1 vs Disease/Poison | +2 vs Engulf) | Resistance 3 vs Mental, 5 vs Precision, 1 vs Negative | Speed 25 | Perception +10 (Darkvision)
Dwarf Single gate (Fire) Kineticist 5 / HP 75/75, Perc +10, AC 23(25), Fort +13 Ref +12 Will +12 / Active conditions: Darkvision, Toughness, Pilgrim's token, Resist fire 1/2lvl, regen 1 hp/min
Gnimish and Basag succumb to poison.
Basag's square was occupied when he was unconscious, so I have moved his token into one of the adjacent regular terrain squares. Basag poison damage:1d6 ⇒ 4 Basag, Fort v poison:1d20 + 10 ⇒ (11) + 10 = 21 Basag now at Stage 2
Rusputin brings the cold to one of the larger creatures.
Creature (yellow), Fort:1d20 + 9 ⇒ (15) + 9 = 24
WOODLAND STALKERS! - Round Two Cont'd/Round Three Begins!
PCs in bold may act
Black Molly -7 HP
CS
Creature (red) -42 HP
Rusputin -6 HP
Basag -35 HP (wounded 1; Stage 2 poison, clumsy 1)
Creature (green) -21 HP
Benkost -15 HP
Gnimish -29 HP (wounded 1; prone; Stage 1 poison)
Creature (yellow) -22 HP
Squish -15 HP
Map on Slides Terrain Note: The underbrush is difficult terrain that provides enough concealment for Small or prone creatures to Hide or Sneak.
Dwarf Single gate (Fire) Kineticist 5 / HP 75/75, Perc +10, AC 23(25), Fort +13 Ref +12 Will +12 / Active conditions: Darkvision, Toughness, Pilgrim's token, Resist fire 1/2lvl, regen 1 hp/min
Using the fact the now none of his companion is in the same square than the creatures the dwarf throws some flames on all three enemies.
Flying flame, Reflex DC 21: 3d6 ⇒ (5, 6, 3) = 14
Then the dwarf unleashes a ball of fire towards Red.
With red down, I will redirect elemental blast to nearest opponent (green).
The blast misses. Or hits, if Benkost still wants to use the Hero Point.
With a thirst for blood and only one Pathfinder within reach, one creature (yellow) unleashes its claws on Basag.
Melee claw (agile) v Basag:1d20 + 15 ⇒ (4) + 15 = 19 Damage, slashing plus sap:2d6 + 7 ⇒ (2, 6) + 7 = 15 Melee claw (agile) v Basag:1d20 + 15 - 4 ⇒ (9) + 15 - 4 = 20 Damage, slashing plus sap:2d6 + 7 ⇒ (3, 5) + 7 = 15 Melee claw (agile) v Basag:1d20 + 15 - 8 ⇒ (9) + 15 - 8 = 16 Damage, slashing plus sap:2d6 + 7 ⇒ (3, 1) + 7 = 11 One hit due to clumsy 1.
WOODLAND STALKERS! - Round Three Cont'd/Round Four Begins!
PCs in bold may act
Squish -15 HP
Round Four Black Molly -7 HP
CS Creature (red) -54 HP Rusputin -6 HP
Basag -50 HP (wounded 1; Stage 2 poison, clumsy 1; Fort save v poison required)
Creature (green) -21 HP (-30 HP if Benkost spends Hero Point)
Benkost-15 HP
Gnimish -15 HP (wounded 1; prone)
Creature (yellow) -22 HP
Squish -15 HP
? Fleshwarp Oozemorph 6 | HP 32/76 | AC 21| F +12 R +13 W +12 (+1 vs Disease/Poison | +2 vs Engulf) | Resistance 3 vs Mental, 5 vs Precision, 1 vs Negative | Speed 25 | Perception +10 (Darkvision)
Blub
Sqwuish finally unleashes the power of the ooze and rains down pain on all three enemies.
B+S damage:4d6 + 6 ⇒ (1, 1, 5, 3) + 6 = 16 Basic Fort DC 22 (Stunned 1 on crit fail)
Squish also spends a moment to concentrate on the ooze to aid his allies.
Aid first ally's attack within 30ft:1d20 + 15 ⇒ (10) + 15 = 25 Crit for +2
[R] Male Song’o Jinxed Halfling Fighter 4 | Cook | HP 58/58 w Toughness, AC 21 w Lattice Armor (23 w Minor Reinforced Steel Shield raised), Fortitude** +10, Reflex** +9, Will** +9 w Bravery, Perception** +9 w Keen Eyes, Stealth +1 | Speed 25 ft. | Exploration Activity Defend | Active Conditions none | Tracker | ◆◇↺
Fort save:1d20 + 10 ⇒ (10) + 10 = 20 vs poison
Basag curses Yellow with swear words after being attacked. He then raises both frying pan and filcher's fork to parry any incoming attacks at him.
◆◆ Jinx: The target gets a DC 19 Will saving throw to resist this jinx. Success The target is unaffected and is temporarily immune for 24 hours. Failure The target is clumsy 1 for 1 minute. Critical Failure The target is clumsy 2 for 1 minute.
Molly casts and slashes.
Creature (green), Fort v void:1d20 + 9 ⇒ (7) + 9 = 16
Rusputin fires missiles.
Basag curses.
poison damage plus clumsy 2:1d6 ⇒ 5 Creature (yellow), Will v jinx:1d20 + 12 ⇒ (5) + 12 = 17
The other creature (green) strikes.
Melee claw (agile) v Basag:1d20 + 15 ⇒ (14) + 15 = 29 Damage, slashing plus sap:2d6 + 7 ⇒ (3, 2) + 7 = 12
Basag drops.
The creature (green) turns on the captain!
Melee claw (agile) v CS:1d20 + 15 - 4 ⇒ (16) + 15 - 4 = 27 Damage, slashing plus sap:2d6 + 7 ⇒ (3, 2) + 7 = 12 Melee claw (agile) v CS:1d20 + 15 - 8 ⇒ (10) + 15 - 8 = 17 Damage, slashing plus sap:2d6 + 7 ⇒ (4, 6) + 7 = 17
WOODLAND STALKERS! - Round Four Cont'd!
PCs in bold may act
Black Molly -19 HP
CS
Rusputin -6 HP
Basag -58 HP (dying 2; Stage 3 poison, clumsy 2; Fort save v poison required)
Creature (green) -35 HP (-44 HP if Benkost spends Hero Point) Benkost-15 HP
Gnimish -15 HP (wounded 1; prone)
Creature (yellow) -51 HP (clumsy 1)
Squish -15 HP
Dwarf Single gate (Fire) Kineticist 5 / HP 75/75, Perc +10, AC 23(25), Fort +13 Ref +12 Will +12 / Active conditions: Darkvision, Toughness, Pilgrim's token, Resist fire 1/2lvl, regen 1 hp/min
The dwarf throws some flames on all of the two last enemies.
Flying flame, Reflex DC 21: 3d6 ⇒ (4, 1, 4) = 9
Then the dwarf unleashes a ball of fire towards Green.
Unpleased with the barrage of fire, one creature (yellow) approaches Benkost and strikes.
Stride Melee claw (agile) v Benkost:1d20 + 15 ⇒ (18) + 15 = 33 Damage, slashing plus sap:2d6 + 7 ⇒ (1, 3) + 7 = 11 Melee claw (agile) v Benkost:1d20 + 15 - 4 ⇒ (17) + 15 - 4 = 28 Damage, slashing plus sap:2d6 + 7 ⇒ (5, 6) + 7 = 18
WOODLAND STALKERS! - Round Four Cont'd/Round Five Begins!
PCs in bold may act
Squish -15 HP
Round Five Black Molly -19 HP
Rusputin -6 HP
Basag -9 HP (Wounded 2; Stage 3 poison, clumsy 2; prone; Fort save v poison required)
Creature (green) -54 HP
Benkost -55 HP (2 Fort saves required)
Gnimish -15 HP (wounded 1)
Creature (yellow) -55 HP (clumsy 1)
[R] Male Song’o Jinxed Halfling Fighter 4 | Cook | HP 58/58 w Toughness, AC 21 w Lattice Armor (23 w Minor Reinforced Steel Shield raised), Fortitude** +10, Reflex** +9, Will** +9 w Bravery, Perception** +9 w Keen Eyes, Stealth +1 | Speed 25 ft. | Exploration Activity Defend | Active Conditions none | Tracker | ◆◇↺
Fort save:1d20 + 10 ⇒ (1) + 10 = 11 vs poison Hero Point!Fort save:1d20 + 10 ⇒ (19) + 10 = 29 vs poison
Basag stands
◆ Stand
... and bonks and pokes Green.
◆◆ Double Slice, If both attacks hit, combine their damage, and then add any other applicable effects from both weapons. You add any precision damage only once, to the attack of your choice. Combine the damage from both Strikes and apply resistances and weaknesses only once. This counts as two attacks when calculating your multiple attack penalty. +1 Striking Frying Pan Attack Attack, Gold Doubling Ring:1d20 + 13 ⇒ (11) + 13 = 24 vs Green
Damage:2d4 + 4 ⇒ (3, 1) + 4 = 8 B damage
If Crit Hit: Damage instead is Fatal d8 Damage:2d8 + 4 ⇒ (6, 3) + 4 = 13 B damage x2 plus 1d8 ⇒ 6 additional B damage
Filcher’s Fork Attack w Iron Doubling Ring:1d20 + 13 ⇒ (3) + 13 = 16 vs Green
Damage:2d4 + 4 ⇒ (1, 2) + 4 = 7 P damage
If Crit Hit: Double damage above and add Deadly d6 Damage:1d6 ⇒ 3 damage
If target is Off-Guard, add 1 precision damage from Backstabber trait.
Squish -15 HP
Black Molly -19 HP
Rusputin -6 HP
Basag -17 HP (Wounded 2) Benkost -55 HP
Gnimish -15 HP (wounded 1)
With a map completed and the fey defeated, the party is free to return to the stump where they met Viltydus.
"You are alive! A task successfully completed!" Viltydus declares. "A portion of the forest easier to navigate and one that is now safer to travel for the people of Port Valen. Return there for the night and get some rest. I will meet you at the edge of the town with the coming of the morning tide."
Upon returning to Port Valen, the Pathfinders find that the locals are eager to here of their exploits and are willing to offer 100 gold pieces for the map or a well-made copy of it.
The PCs are able to get an uninterrupted 8-hour rest at the lodge after having completed their second task involving combat.
The next morning, with the arrival of the incoming tide, Viltydus can be found just outside of Port Valen’s borders. As the Pathfinders gather round, the fey holds a small map of the shoreline. A red circle surrounds a location on the map several miles to the north of the town.
Viltydus draws a line with their finger along their map, tapping the marking circled in red. “My focus lies with the Forest of Trials and with the adventurers who brave its dangers to reach Valenhall. Those adventurers, however, need a safe place to rest their heads before facing their destinies, and Port Valen has not been as safe as it needs to be. A group of monsters have laired in an abandoned fishing village not far from here, and their predations have caused the people of Port Valen great harm. I task you Pathfinders to travel to this forsaken village and destroy the evil creatures that threaten these good people. Bring back evidence to prove to the people of Port Valen that you have succeeded.”
"Whatever has holed up in the abandoned village should not be underestimated," Viltydus cautions. "I have seen many a burgeoning hero get cut down prematurely after trying to stop the attacks alone. I recommend speaking to some of the locals about what they’ve seen and heard about the threat and using that information to prepare for battle."
Before departing, Viltydus produces a wooden box. "I offer you this," they decree, opening up the box to reveal a collection of six [i\lesser healing potions[/i] for the taking.
Each PC can attempt a Diplomacy check to Gather Information or a Perception check to listen for rumors and gossip about the monsters.
Dwarf Single gate (Fire) Kineticist 5 / HP 75/75, Perc +10, AC 23(25), Fort +13 Ref +12 Will +12 / Active conditions: Darkvision, Toughness, Pilgrim's token, Resist fire 1/2lvl, regen 1 hp/min
I trust the players to keep track of resources, including healing spells and potions. Nevertheless, I suspect that there are enough resources remaining among the party to get everyone back to full health.
Secret GM Rolls:
?:1d4 ⇒ 2
Through various conversations and discussions both those engaged and those overheard, the party is able to get a description of the evil threatening the village.
The Pathfinders gather tales of gaunt, unnerving, and unnatural creatures with a grasshopper for a head that are held above the ground by buzzing insectile wings. They blatantly present their unnerving forms to frighten mortals, preying on their fear of creeping, crawling, and buzzing insects. Their claws are said to be sharp enough to rip and tear flesh as easily as paper. Some claim the beating of the creature's wings is believed can create a maddening, droning sound that numbs the minds of intelligent creatures.
Rusputin hears word that these fiendish creatures have arrived from the north and are acclimated to the wintery climate of northern Arcadia.
Based on this information, each PC may attempt a secret check, using either Religion or a Lore skill that a player believes may be appropriate.
Please post your chosen skill and appropriate modifier. I will then make the check and provide the necessary information.
Dwarf Single gate (Fire) Kineticist 5 / HP 75/75, Perc +10, AC 23(25), Fort +13 Ref +12 Will +12 / Active conditions: Darkvision, Toughness, Pilgrim's token, Resist fire 1/2lvl, regen 1 hp/min
Religion +12
We can all in all use Medicine or Nature (natural medicine) checks to get back to full hp.
? Fleshwarp Oozemorph 6 | HP 32/76 | AC 21| F +12 R +13 W +12 (+1 vs Disease/Poison | +2 vs Engulf) | Resistance 3 vs Mental, 5 vs Precision, 1 vs Negative | Speed 25 | Perception +10 (Darkvision)
Religion +10
With a little bit of healing Squish is doing fine the next day.
Gnimish is a primal sorcerer so he has heal as a signature spell. Since we're getting 8 hours anyway, he can expend all his spells since he'll get them all back the next morning. His actual healing is a bit lackluster though! Also no Battle Med. :)
With a little bit of healing Squish is doing fine the next day.
Squish alone recalls stories of gaunt, insectile fiends known as wihsaaks, which are sahkils that torment their foes by focusing on a widespread fear of insects and creeping, crawling vermin.
Ages ago, when this cycle of the multiverse was still adolescent, a cabal of psychopomps who already felt bored and restrained in their role of ushering souls to their ultimate resting place rebelled against their station. It was this corruption of the cycle of souls that spawned the first sahkils. Legends in Arcadia say that couatls and sahkils both rose to prominence as the first mortals walked on Golarion. Most sahkils lurk on the Ethereal Plane, but they frequently invade the Material Plane to torment mortals and spread terror.
Unlike their more subtle sahkil cousins, wihsaaks don't lurk in the periphery and instead directly engage their targets, using their unnerving buzzing to disorient and terrify. When encountering multiple foes, wihsaaks attempt to spread fear to everyone before slashing at them with their devastating claws.
Droning Distraction◆ (auditory, divine, evocation, incapacitation, mental) Effect The wihsaak beats its wings rapidly, creating a buzzing drone that numbs creatures' minds. Each creature within 100 feet must attempt a DC 23 Will save. They are then temporarily immune for 1 minute. Success The creature is unaffected. Failure The creature is confused and stupefied 1 for 1 round. Critical Failure The creature is confused for 1 round and stupefied 2 for 1 minute.
Having finishing their preliminary work and investigation, the Pathfinders can make any purchases they need before setting out for the abandoned village.
Please list any purchases made in your next post.
Also, how does the party wish to approach the abandoned village? Does any player wish to change their chosen Exploration Mode?
[R] Male Song’o Jinxed Halfling Fighter 4 | Cook | HP 58/58 w Toughness, AC 21 w Lattice Armor (23 w Minor Reinforced Steel Shield raised), Fortitude** +10, Reflex** +9, Will** +9 w Bravery, Perception** +9 w Keen Eyes, Stealth +1 | Speed 25 ft. | Exploration Activity Defend | Active Conditions none | Tracker | ◆◇↺
I changed to Search for Exploration activity.
After being healed by teammates, Basag goes to Tonfer and asks if he can use his workshop to fix his steel shield.
"I hope you don't mind letting me use your shop to let me fix my shield."
Fixing Steel Shield:
DC 15 Crafting to Repair:1d20 + 7 ⇒ (14) + 7 = 21Success, +10 HP to Steel Shield
DC 15 Crafting to Repair:1d20 + 7 ⇒ (16) + 7 = 23Success, +10 HP to Steel Shield
"Thank you so much, Tonfer! You're a nice guy!"
Instead of pan and fork, Basag goes for his loaded sling staff this time. He doesn't want to get clawed at this point. If needed, he will swap back to his usual pan and fork when they become close to him, or back to stick and shield, if needed.
I am buying minor reinforcing rune for his steel shield, 75 gp. His Steel Shield now has Hardness 8 HP(BT) 64(32).
