GM Erich's #4-16 Dacilane Academys First Great Prank War (Tier 3-6) (Inactive)

Game Master Thereus, Silver Crusader

"I have a few soothe spells left, if Kargoth and Gwen are out of healing."

"Oh, the poor dear! Tut-tut. All beaten and bloody. Well, let's get her up and at 'em so she and I can go out drinking tonight. Heehee!" She gestures for Alessandra to heal Gwen, then helps her to her feet.

Gwen gives a moan when she comes to, then her eyes search for the stupid twigjack as fire wreathes her hand. She snarls a grunt, extinguishing the fire when she sees none of them left. "Yeah, maybe this little day should be over. But keep your eyes out for the Redcap. I think he's still going to make an appearance." She takes out a small hand mirror and checks her face and hair, healing her wounds.

Heal R2: 2d8 + 16 + 2 ⇒ (6, 8) + 16 + 2 = 32

Before refocusing, the bard casts a healing spell on Nicodemus.

R2 soothe: 2d10 + 8 ⇒ (8, 1) + 8 = 17

"Much obliged, Alessandra. That really took the sting out of those splinters."

As you make your way over to the theatre, J stops by and notices the healing processes. "Quite the tumble you've taken. More fey trickery or just a rampant prank gone wrong? The headmaster, a few of the students (and some of our new fey friends) have all vouched for your heroics. So I want you to have the deciding vote on best prank. The rest of us can't quite decide so I think it is fitting that the Society gets to make the call, and help me to announce the winner on the main stage, so once you are up and ready meet me on stage."

J nods and turns to walk out the door. Pappy the leprechaun awaits him there with a hesitant smile. He gives an unblinking stare in your direction and you catch an internal laugh as well that shakes his frame, but he turns to greet J and the two disappear down the hall.

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With your healing tasks complete you wander across the street with the last few students and fey, leaving the Academy behind to a quiet repose (save for a few hints of smoke around the library windows that still linger.

Entering the theater, the seating is about half full with the students and teachers on the left and the fey guests on the right. There is a low murmur of conversation, including across the aisle. J Dacilane stands alone on the stage and beckons for you to come forward.

New map. Go ahead and place yourselves on the stage as you wish.

Making your way onto the stage, J scoots over to accomodate. The crowd starts to quiet (the fey being much more polite and mannered than you would have ever imagined).

"So, have you made your decision? Believe it or not, we are all tied up. So you can simply declare the winner!" J whispers excitedly under his breath, eyes on the crowd. The medal hangs from a bright pink ribbon in his hands.

Remembering some of the rather... deadly... 'pranks', not to mention the flagrant disregard for the sanctity of the library, Nicodemus remains silent...

...but does not discourage the others from speaking up.

Don't mind Nicodemus; he's just being a bit of a curmudgeon ;-) He found some of the pranks entertaining, at least!

Achurius murmurs to the others, "I think I liked the mirror prank the best."

Nicodemus cheers up when reminded of the mirror-prank... at first.

"Before it was damaged, at any rate."

Gwen fixes her hair and checks that the healing spell didn't leave a trace of a mark from the nails in the pie, while she whispers, "I mean, that scarecrow really did a number on us, even if the fey presence "enhanced" it later."

She shrugs and makes her way up to the stage. The changeling beams and gives a beauty queen smile and wave around to the students, instructors, and even the fey. She waves and winks at several individuals, blowing kisses and ensuring everyone gets a good look at her as she climbs the steps to the stage.

Kargoth turns to the two. "You better take care of yourself." he says, raising his mug.

Healer's Blessing and Heal in area to Nico and Achurius.
heal: 3d10 + 6 ⇒ (6, 8, 8) + 6 = 28
One heal spell left.

Mrs. Crinkle follows Gwen onto the stage, ironically posing, waving, and blowing kisses at the crowd. It's clear she's not mocking her new bestie, but rather having a little fun with her own--ahem--*fabulous* dress. "Helloooo dearies! How much fun have you had today? I've had a *ball*! Heehee!" She curtsies dramatically and "accidentally" trips on the hem of her "gown". Down she goes in a pile of bloodred knit fabric, only to bound up a moment later, giggling uproariously.

"Now, let's see. There were so many fun pranks today! J, I hope you do this every year, because I'm *dying* to come back again! Though next time, you fey will remember to keep your contributions *strictly nonlethal*, yes? Good! Heehee!" She wags her finger at the fey good-naturedly, then turns to huddle with the group to make their decision.

"Oh, yes! The mirrors were a *smash*! Heehee!" She elbows Achurius in the ribs, just in case he didn't catch her pun.

Achurius is not sure what to make of Mrs. Crinkle's rapid fire puns, but he does smile, clutching his scroll. The smile looks a bot nervous though.

"Hopefully the 'fun' is over for the day and that redhat will find more interesting things to do than bother us."

With Kargoth's actions, everyone is healed up to full and refocused.

As the last of you make it up to the stage, J projects out to the gathered faces. "Thank you all for your attention, thanks to their overwatch and valor today in keeping things moving and safe -- I have given the esteemed Pathfinder Society agents the honor of announcing the winner of the very first Dacilane Academy’s Prank War!"

The crowd grows silent in anticipation, save for the fluttering of excited sprite wings in the corner. Students lean forward in their seats, almost in unison. Pappy squints from his prime seat.

J nods along to your hushed conversations and gentle ribbing. He then adds under his breath with a bit of a forced smile. "So... who is the winner?"

"Our consensus has it as the mirror room. Before the arsonists got to it."

"Agreed. It showed ingenuity, thoughtfulness, and a certain whimsical je ne sais quoi. It truly is a shame that it was destroyed."

With the proclamation, Duaro jumps up, hugs Hari and scoots by Professor Thandmere and into the aisle. As she starts to move to the stage to accept the award, a sarcastic voice rings out in the theatre. "I'm so happy for you, I'mma let you finish, but..."

From behind the backstage curtain, a long sharp blade suddenly emerges, slicing a long gash. “...what a waste, to give so high an award to such a lowly prank! Did you not see the blood Numblekin spilt? Or hear the fear in the screams we caused? I left you the dead possum because I thought you’d laugh!”

From the shadowy wings of the stage, manic giggles expressing something much darker than mirth ripple from flitting shapes and smaller blades eviscerate the curtain, slicing it to ribbons.

A small, wizened old man with a long beard peeks through the sliced curtain, his dark red hat glistening wetly. “Fine then, one last prank from Numblekin and his merry band of miscreants — we’re going to steal the medal! Stop us if you can!”

New pics and extended theater map. The curtain line directly behind you is gone.

Screams and shouts fill the gallery, mostly from the professors and students (the fey look oddly amused). J peers at you with a look of "finish this" then leaps from the stage to slide down the angled lid of the piano and into the aisle to gather the students away.

Round 1 - Bold can act
Achurius
Kargoth
Yellow Lurker
Purple Twigjack
Alessandra
Red Redcap
Pink Twigjack
Nicodemus
Gwen
Mrs. Crinkle

"Oh more of those buggers..." Kargoth says.

"Let us enjoy our party aye?" he says.

He casts Calm targeting yellow and red, while sipping from his mug.

++ Calm (Will Save DC 21)
+ Guidance on self

"Yep.Knew it. I think we should just let him have the medal."

Achurius casts cry of destuction on Yellow Lurker and Purple twigjack, then backs off.

sonic damage: 2d8 ⇒ (2, 4) = 6, DC 20 basic fort save.

**cast
*move

Before we get too far in, granting the last hero point to Mrs. Crinkle!

Archurius gives a blast before scooting off the stage. Kargoth tries a calmer approach, but both foes seem minimally affected.

The lurker takes aloft, blasting Kargoth and Gwen with motes of light. The buff little twigjack scrambles down to the apron and sprays the group with splinters.

Need DC 22 will save vs mote of light from Gwen and Kargoth or be illuminated (dazzled on a crit fail)

Need DC 22 basic reflex save vs splinter spray from Mrs. Crinkle, Gwen and Kargoth or take piercing damage: 4d6 + 4 ⇒ (6, 6, 4, 2) + 4 = 22

yellow save vs cry: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (16) + 9 = 25
purple save vs cry: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (12) + 11 = 23
yellow save vs calm: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (2) + 13 = 15 Success due to incapacitation
red save vs calm: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (9) + 10 = 19 Success due to incapacitation
yellow mote of light (force) vs Kargoth: 1d20 + 14 - 1 ⇒ (6) + 14 - 1 = 192d4 + 2 ⇒ (2, 1) + 2 = 5
yellow mote of light (force) vs Gwen: 1d20 + 14 - 5 - 1 ⇒ (12) + 14 - 5 - 1 = 202d4 + 2 ⇒ (4, 1) + 2 = 7

Round 1 - Bold can act
Achurius
Kargoth -5-22? damage <guidance> Need will save then reflex save
Yellow Lurker -3 damage <flying 5 feet up, -1 attack>
Purple Twigjack -3 damage
Alessandra
Red Redcap <-1 attack>
Pink Twigjack
Nicodemus
Gwen -7-22? damage Need will save then reflex save
Mrs. Crinkle -22? damage <rage?> Need reflex save

Will Save: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (15) + 9 = 24
Reflex Save: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (6) + 9 = 15

Gwen screams as she once again takes splinters to the face.

Will: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (4) + 13 = 17
Reflex w/ guidance: 1d20 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (12) + 7 + 1 = 20

Oh, this is bad. Alessandra plays her usual courageous anthem, adding a flourish to keep it going.

Perform check for lingering composition with psaltery, including level boost, feat, and instrument: 1d20 + 11 + 1 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 11 + 1 + 1 + 1 = 22

I think that's a success, so it'll last for three rounds.

The echoes of magic still resonating through the air, Alessandra steps back and tries to remember what redcaps are vulnerable to.

Recall Knowledge with Bardic Lore, +9 with level boost.

Yes, Mrs. Crinkle would have used "◇ Quick Tempered" to Rage when rolling initiative.

DC 22 basic reflex save vs 22 piercing damage: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (4) + 7 = 11
I think I'll use that brand new Hero Point. Thanks, GM Erich!
Hero Point rerollDC 22 basic reflex save vs 22 piercing damage: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (18) + 7 = 25
Success for 11 damage (6 Temp HP from Rage now gone, and she's down 5 HP)

Alessandra performs her heart out and remembers an important fact.

The redcap scythes Nicodemus badly, spin kicks wildly with a steel boot, then runs past the dwarf (kicking at him too) before scrambling back behind the backstage curtain with a growling laugh. The other twigjack repeats the tactic of his bigger brother and sprays needles on the eastern set of agents.

NOTE: The backstage curtain doesn’t prevent movement. Creatures on opposite sides of the curtain have concealment from each other, but not cover.

Gwen is now immune (*) to the light effect from the Lurker, not the force damage - but the dazzle part

red scythe (slashing) vs Nicodemus: 1d20 + 15 - 1 ⇒ (17) + 15 - 1 = 311d10 + 10 ⇒ (9) + 10 = 19
red deadly vs Nicodemus: 1d10 ⇒ 8
red boot (piercing) vs Nicodemus: 1d20 + 13 - 4 - 1 ⇒ (6) + 13 - 4 - 1 = 141d6 + 8 ⇒ (1) + 8 = 9
red boot (piercing) vs Kargoth: 1d20 + 13 - 8 - 1 ⇒ (13) + 13 - 8 - 1 = 171d6 + 8 ⇒ (3) + 8 = 11

Need DC 20 basic reflex save vs splinter spray from Nicodemus, Alessandra and Kargoth or take piercing damage: 4d6 ⇒ (2, 5, 6, 2) = 15

Round 1/2 - Bold can act - Courageous Anthem is up!
Yellow Lurker -3 damage <flying 5 feet up, -1 attack>
Purple Twigjack -3 damage
Alessandra -15? damage Need reflex save
Nicodemus -56 damage <unconscious, dying 1>
Red Redcap <-1 attack>
Pink Twigjack
Gwen* -29 damage
Mrs. Crinkle -5 damage <rage>
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Achurius
Kargoth -27-15? damage <calm is up> Need reflex save

Reflex: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (9) + 9 = 18.

Nicodemus collapses to the ground, dying...

Dying check: 1d20 ⇒ 4.

...and promptly slips closer to death.

Seeing all the damage flying about (yikes!), just wanted to make sure you took into account the 2 extra heal scrolls the sprites gave you. I know Achurius took one, not sure about the other.

Don't need the dying check just yet...

Also, I should add the Divine Revulsion can only be done once every 10 minutes...

"Achurius, Kargoth--redcaps hate religious symbols and divine magic!"

Reflex: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (14) + 7 = 21

"Achurius, Kargoth--redcaps hate religious symbols and divine magic!"

"On it!"

Fiddlesticks! I forgot to ask someone to fix Mrs. Crinkle's shield. Tough luck, I guess.

As the theater hall descends into violent chaos, Mrs. Crinkle begins chuckling. Her voice deepens halfway through as she wolfs out and gives the front row sees a bit too much of an eyeful of the underside of her now-way-too-tiny skirt. (Thank all the gods there's too much fur to make out any details!) "Heeheeheehee! Time to play, little ones!" She snaps at the twigjack beside her, trying to knock it to the ground, before pummeling it with her paws.

Bite, Trip vs. Purple: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (5) + 10 = 15

Fist vs. Purple, MAP: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (9) + 7 = 16
Bludgeoning damage: 2d4 + 5 ⇒ (4, 2) + 5 = 11

Fist vs. Purple, MAP: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (17) + 3 = 20
Bludgeoning damage: 2d4 + 5 ⇒ (4, 4) + 5 = 13

◆ Strike, ◆ Strike, ◆ Strike

Gwen tugs at her scarf, nearly pulling it off as she leaps off the stage and hurls flame behind her towards the twigjack. "Burn, Twiggy!"

Ignition vs Purple: 1d20 + 10 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 10 + 1 = 25
Fire Damage: 3d4 + 1 ⇒ (3, 2, 2) + 1 = 8

◆ Move
◆◆ Ignition

Kargoth tries to patch up Nico. "You're not going down when I'm around!"

+ Battle Medicine Med: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (6) + 14 = 20Heal: 2d8 ⇒ (4, 1) = 5
+ Calm
+ Wave Holy Symbol around

Achurius casts a DC 20 command spell at the Yellow Lurker commanding it to flee (counts as a divine spell for purposes of scaring the redcap) then attempts to recall knowledge about the Yellow Lurker.

recall knowledge (nature probably): 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (19) + 10 = 29

Does it have any weaknesses or vulnerabilities? Basically if there is a type of spell or attack that will hurt it more than others.

Gwen's fire burns it deeply but Mrs. Crinkle isn't able to connect against the buff twigjack. Archurius forces the lurker to flee for a bit and Kargoth heals up Nicodemus. The redcap cowers behind the curtain.

The lurker retreats behind the curtain for a moment before gathering the courage to fly out and confront his tormenter. The buff twigjack steps forward and claws at Crinkle.

yellow save vs command: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (6) + 13 = 19
red save vs revulsion: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (16) + 10 = 26 Immune for 10 minutes
purple claw (piercing) vs Mrs. Crinkle: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (5) + 13 = 181d10 + 6 ⇒ (10) + 6 = 16
purple claw (piercing) vs Mrs. Crinkle: 1d20 + 13 - 4 ⇒ (15) + 13 - 4 = 241d10 + 6 ⇒ (7) + 6 = 13

Round 2/3 - Bold can act - Courageous Anthem is up!
Yellow Lurker -3 damage <flying 5 feet up, -1 attack>
Purple Twigjack -16 damage
Alessandra -15? damage Need DC 20 reflex save
Nicodemus -41 damage <wounded 1, prone>
Red Redcap <-1 attack, frightened 2>
Pink Twigjack
Gwen* -29 damage
Mrs. Crinkle -18 damage <rage>
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Achurius
Kargoth -34 damage <calm is up>

Not wanting to be sprayed with splinters again, Nicodemus floats up and away.

That's my turn!

"That yellow thing is weak vs. cold iron, as I expect all the fey are. I don't suppose any of us have a cold iron weapon?"

The cook gave us a cold iron shortsword (equivalent). I don't know who would have it. Gwen has cold iron needles.

DC 20 Reflex save: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (17) + 10 = 27

The cook gave us a cold iron shortsword (equivalent). I don't know who would have it. Gwen has cold iron needles.

Not Mrs. Crinkle. She can't use weapons when she rages.

Alessandra can use a shortsword, but not well. OTOH, if it's cold iron, any hit will do extra damage.

Alessandra swaps her psaltery for the very nice chef's knife, strides towards the yellow lurker, and cuts at it.

Shortsword attack, including level boost and courageous anthem: 1d20 + 7 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 7 + 1 + 1 = 23
Shortsword damage, cold iron, including courageous anthem: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

Alessandra nicks the pesky flier but it burns deep, Nicodemus finds a safer haven.

The redcap emerges with a drop of fear in his eyes and slices out at the lonely cleric, not to harm but to trip. He tries to kick out as he runs back to the safety of the curtain, but Kargoth's awkward fall negates that attempt.

The other twigjack teams up with its big brother to hassle the barbarian.

red scythe (trip) vs Kargoth: 1d20 + 15 - 2 ⇒ (20) + 15 - 2 = 33
extra bludgeoning damage: 1d6 ⇒ 5
red boot (piercing) vs Kargoth: 1d20 + 13 - 4 - 2 ⇒ (7) + 13 - 4 - 2 = 141d6 + 8 ⇒ (5) + 8 = 13
pink claw (piercing) vs Mrs. Crinkle: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (10) + 11 = 211d10 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 11
pink claw (piercing) vs Mrs. Crinkle: 1d20 + 11 - 4 ⇒ (10) + 11 - 4 = 171d10 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9

Round 2/3 - Bold can act - Courageous Anthem is up!
Yellow Lurker -11 damage <flying 5 feet up, -1 attack>
Purple Twigjack -16 damage
Alessandra -7 damage
Nicodemus -41 damage <wounded 1>
Red Redcap <-1 attack, frightened 1>
Pink Twigjack
Gwen* -29 damage
Mrs. Crinkle -29 damage <rage>
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Achurius
Kargoth -39 damage <calm is up, prone>

As J and the teachers gather the students to the back of the hall, he proclaims "Don't worry everyone this is all part of the show!" over the wails of some of the younger students.

Acurius uses his scroll to launch a full spread of missiles at the purple twigjack.

force damage, anthem: 3d4 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (3, 1, 4) + 3 + 1 = 12

***force barage

"Whee-heehee! This is how grown-ups let off steam, kids! Heehee!" Mrs. Crinkle sure is a great role model. Bleeding profusely, she swats at the twigjacks clambering all over her in a rather comical fashion. It's almost like she has ants in her pants, except she's not wearing pants.

All attacks on Purple, but switch to Pink if Purple goes down.
Fist vs. Purple: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (11) + 11 = 22
Bludgeoning damage: 2d4 + 5 ⇒ (4, 2) + 5 = 11

Fist vs. Purple, MAP: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (13) + 7 = 20
Bludgeoning damage: 2d4 + 5 ⇒ (4, 2) + 5 = 11

Fist vs. Purple, MAP: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 3 = 10
Bludgeoning damage: 2d4 + 5 ⇒ (4, 4) + 5 = 13

◆ Strike, ◆ Strike, ◆ Strike

Kargoth gets up and heads towards the seats. Ouch.. dang fey..." he says.

+ Stand up
+ Sustain Calm
+ Stride

Crinkle, are you adding the Courageous Anthem bonus?

Gwen nods as Crinkle begins tearing apart the twiggys. She tugs at her scarf, pulling ot off and exposing the deep scars across her neck. WIth the other hand, she grabs several coffin nails and flings them at the Lurker. "If you want this in a pie, I can arrange that!"

Needle Darts vs Yellow: 1d20 + 10 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 10 + 1 = 25
Cold Iron Damage: 4d4 + 1 ⇒ (2, 2, 3, 4) + 1 = 12

Bon Mot vs Yellow's Will DC: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (9) + 12 = 21

◆◆ Needle Darts
◆ Bon Mot

Added in the anthem for Crinkle...

Gwen blasts the lurker for a chunk, but the clever quip goes unnoticed. Mrs. Crinkle gets a measure of revenge. Achurius adds to that tally. Kargoth recovers and regroups.

The lurker tries to light up the bard, but she is on her game, dodging with ease. The twigjack retreats to spray splinters once again.

yellow mote of light (force) vs Alessandra: 1d20 + 14 - 1 ⇒ (2) + 14 - 1 = 152d4 + 2 ⇒ (4, 3) + 2 = 9
yellow mote of light (force) vs Alessandra: 1d20 + 14 - 4 - 1 ⇒ (4) + 14 - 4 - 1 = 132d4 + 2 ⇒ (2, 3) + 2 = 7

purple recharge for spray: 1d4 ⇒ 1

Need a DC 22 basic reflex from Achurius and Alessandra or take piercing damage: 4d6 + 6 ⇒ (5, 1, 1, 6) + 6 = 19

Round 3/4 - Bold can act - Courageous Anthem is up!
Yellow Lurker -28 damage <flying 5 feet up, -1 attack>
Purple Twigjack -52 damage
Alessandra -7-19? damage Need reflex save
Nicodemus -41 damage <wounded 1>
Red Redcap <-1 attack, frightened 1>
Pink Twigjack
Gwen* -29 damage
Mrs. Crinkle -29 damage <rage>
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Achurius -19? damage Need reflex save
Kargoth -39 damage <calm is up>

DC 20 Reflex save, including level boost: 1d20 + 9 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 9 + 1 = 11

Hero point!

DC 20 Reflex save, including level boost: 1d20 + 9 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 9 + 1 = 30

Quite a swing.

Alessandra is about to catch a faceful of splinters when she stumbles by accident and somehow comes out under the entire cone. Then she follows the lurker and stabs at it repeatedly.

Shortsword attack, cold iron, including level boost and courageous anthem: 1d20 + 7 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 7 + 2 + 1 = 18
Damage, if applicable, including courageous anthem: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6
Second Shortsword attack, cold iron, including MAP, level boost, and courageous anthem: 1d20 + 7 - 4 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 7 - 4 + 2 + 1 = 20
Damage, if applicable, including courageous anthem: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4