Outpost IX - PFS1 3-9 'The Quest for Perfection Part 1 - The Edge of Heaven'

Game Master Shadow Dragon

”Aha! Good work Vreeks, I knew my plan would succeed with you involved. Alright, let’s loot the place!”

Perception checks, anyone going to have Detect Magic going, who is squeezing in, etc.?

Perception: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (15) + 10 = 25

Guardian will maybe squeeze through after he sees someone else succeed at it. He calculates a high probability of getting stuck, and would prefer pushing and pulling.

Guardian XI wouldn't be able to search from outside the fissure but we'll save his check for when he does enter.

Cannoli waits for two teammates to enter first and then goes in with glowing orange cat eyes detecting possible magics.

He mouth and nose coverings are still in place.

Cannoli waits for two teammates to enter first and then goes in with glowing orange cat eyes detecting possible magics.

He mouth and nose coverings are still in place.

Cannoli of the Seven Veils??? So two PCs waiting for other PCs to enter first? ;)

Oh for the love of... Daegon puts his cloak around his face and slinks his way into the cavern, using his magical sense to see if anything is amiss.

cowards...lol

perc: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10

Not one to be shamed (well maybe but that's a story for a different day...) Grizzlebin growls, "I hear ya Daegon!" and also squeezes in behind the Dhampir.

Perception: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (4) + 7 = 11

Daegon and Grizzlebin do more stumbling than searching. Perhaps the exertion of squeezing into the fissure sapped all of their strength?

Grizzlebin's nose crinkles in disgust. He turns to Daegon, "You might wanna back out of here. I smell ghast and I don't mean the barbecued two in here. Hey Olaf! Get in here there's more dirty work to be done!"

After getting the nod from Silvanus Olaf heads into the cave where Grizzlebin is to see what's up and what he can spot.

perception: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (15) + 5 = 20

Olaf spots a pair of boots, some jewelry, a book, and a longbow. He smells the same thing Grizzlebin does - another ghast!

He also notices something odd about the back corner of the fissure. When he points it out to Grizzlebin the agathion blinks, "Bah dust must've gotten in my eyes. There's a tunnel back here!"

Updated the map on Slide 2 to show where the new ghast is located. I've also posted the full map on Slide 3 so you can reference the letter points as needed. For example the 'new' ghast is at 'C' on Slide 3. Is Silvanus going to have Olaf join Grizzlebin in the fight or hang back? Jakeric will need to squeeze in so he isn't too far away from Grizzlebin.

"Found anything exciting in there?"

Vreekka moves up to the fissure again and peeks inside.

can i see the ghast? if so i'll fire off a Disrupt undead and skedaddle...

can i see the ghast? if so i'll fire off a Disrupt undead and skedaddle...

Random;1 for Yes, 2 for No: 1d2 ⇒ 2

Daegon can't quite draw a bead on the stinky booger.

If you look at Slide 3 you'll see A is the front of the fissure and C is down and to the side. It doesn't tell me in the scenario if there's line-of-sight so I rolled randomly. Sorry. :(

"Found anything exciting in there?"

Vreekka moves up to the fissure again and peeks inside.

Vreekka takes a peekka inside but can't see the ghast.

Same random roll I made for Daegon would apply to everyone - sorry. :(

i retreat then...can someone retreat me SVP? Spasiba....

i retreat then...can someone retreat me SVP? Spasiba....

I'll move him - off the cliff muahahaha! ;)

Would I be correct in thinking that the new ghast is at the bottom of the cliff? Assuming it is...

Olaf squeezes back out of the fissure and scampers along the path a little way before enthusiastically pointing down at the undead creature below.

If I'm correct about where the ghast is, would the climb down the cliff to it be 25' similar to the drop further back on the map? I also assume we'd be able to target it with ranged attacks from the top of the cliff?

"Spotted something old chap?" enquires Silvanus, before following Olaf to see what the chimp is pointing at.

What? Did you all find the ghast's treasure hoard?

Guardian asks, wondering why folks have vacated the dank cave yet.

Would I be correct in thinking that the new ghast is at the bottom of the cliff? Assuming it is...

Olaf squeezes back out of the fissure and scampers along the path a little way before enthusiastically pointing down at the undead creature below.

If I'm correct about where the ghast is, would the climb down the cliff to it be 25' similar to the drop further back on the map? I also assume we'd be able to target it with ranged attacks from the top of the cliff?

If you look at Slide 3 (the one with the letters) you can see the 'Side View' where 'C' is and the dashed lines from 'B' to 'C' is another 'squeeze' tunnel so it does open up down below but there's also a cave (I guess? It looks like a hole on the side view so maybe just the tunnel itself?) for the ghast to hide in. Anyone looking down will see there's nothing to see but Grizzlebin and Olaf can smell it. I'm botting Grizzlebin with his usual fervor so I just need to know who, if anyone, is going to follow Grizzlebin down the 2nd tunnel.

Cannoli waits for two teammates to enter first and then goes in with glowing orange cat eyes detecting possible magics.

He mouth and nose coverings are still in place.

When Cannoli enters the cave her the amber glow from her eyes notes a glow from the boots and the longbow.

I assume it would be possible for party members to climb down the cliff if they have a climb speed (or a rope, although climbing would be slower without a climb speed) to enable us to attack the ghast from two directions?

I assume it would be possible for party members to climb down the cliff if they have a climb speed (or a rope, although climbing would be slower without a climb speed) to enable us to attack the ghast from two directions?

That seems reasonable. As I wrote it looks like a 'cave' to me that connects to the fissure above through a second tunnel. :)

"I think Ivarsson is saying there's another ghast further down into the cave and that he could climb down the cliff to get behind it through another entrance at the bottom if others of us are thinking of attacking it from this direction." explains Silvanus.

"Or, if we can see it from up here, we could easily bomb, ray and/or shoot it to pieces."
Vreekka turns to Daegon.
"Come with me."
She drags the sorcerer with her.

I moved Vreekka and put Daegon's icon next to her. And I left a barely visible icon of Daegon in his original spot in order to be able to undo the move, if he doesn't want it.

Ummm...ok... Daegon "follows" Vreeka and prepares to attack from his position given the opportunity.

Cannoli, while everyone is getting all gassed about the last hiding ghast, squeezes inside and takes a look at the other found loot for magical properties.

Cannoli, while everyone is getting all gassed about the last hiding ghast, squeezes inside and takes a look at the other found loot for magical properties.

Spellcraft?

"Or, if we can see it from up here, we could easily bomb, ray and/or shoot it to pieces."

Vreekka turns to Daegon.
"Come with me."
She drags the sorcerer with her.

I moved Vreekka and put Daegon's icon next to her. And I left a barely visible icon of Daegon in his original spot in order to be able to undo the move, if he doesn't want it.

Is Vreekka spiderclimbing down to where Olaf is?

I think everyone is still up on the path (Olaf has offered to climb down but wants to ensure the fits with the party's plan first).

I think everyone is still up on the path (Olaf has offered to climb down but wants to ensure the fits with the party's plan first).

Correct. Do we see the ghast from there?

Spellcraft Boots: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7

Spellcraft Longbow: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 11

”Definitely a magical longbow and boots. You all killed that other ghastly fellow yet?”

Okay so in order:
1) @Silvanus: Okay thanks for the clarification. Grizzlebin's plan is to charge in golden-feathered head first when others are ready. So he's in the fissure with Cannoli.
2 @Vreekka: No the ghast is in another cave. If you look to the left of the map of the trail on Slide 2 you'll see the 'Side View'; the ghast is at the bottom (letter 'a' on the map on Slide 3) inside a cave. None of the PCs can see into that cave from the path. They'd have to climb/fly/etc. down there to look into it.
3) @Cannoli: Whoa that's like me rolling. Yes she knows they're magical and that's it. ;)

"Nothing to see down there. Darn!"
When Vreekka hears Cannoli's epiphany :-P regarding the magic items, she rolls her eyes and sighs.
"Well then. Identifying duty calls. I'll leave this ghast to Grizzlebin and Olaf."
She moves back and squeezes inside.
"That last ghast still needs destroying. Therefore, I will identify the items a bit later - right after we got rid of that pesky undead."

The alchemist then asks the eidolon: "Hey Grizzlebin, do you see where it is exactly? I could throw a bomb next to it... and I know precisely how to NOT burn you if you're next to it."

Cannoli looks up as the elf comes in, ”You mean it isn’t dead yet? It took me like a whole minute to do all this stuff. That bugger must be hiding pretty well.”

Grizzlebin grunts, "If I could see it I woulda hauled you over to bomb it. No fear Olaf and I got this. Hey Olaf I'm going in! Don't leave me hanging!"

Grizzlebin grunts even more as he begins squeezing into the tunnel.

What does Olaf do?

Guardian adjusts the intensity of his shadow blade while reviewing his memory banks for ghast information.

As Grizzlebin heads into the tunnel, Olaf climbs down the cliff to attack the ghast from behind.

If it looks like Olaf's protection from evil is likely to run out Silvanus will top that up before Olaf climbs down.

Wow has Paizo's website been on a rampage lately. I don't know about everyone else but I've had trouble connecting to the site off and on for the past couple of days.

As Grizzlebin struggles to squeeze through the tunnel the ghast waits for him and, when in range, the ghast attacks:

Bite: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (15) + 5 = 201d6 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8

And manages to sink its teeth into the agathion.

Fort save vs. Paralysis: 1d20 + 5 - 2 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 5 - 2 + 1 = 15

Fort save vs. Disease: 1d20 + 5 - 2 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 5 - 2 + 1 = 9

Grizzlebin takes 3 HP of damage from the bite.

@Silvanus: I'm guessing Olaf is synchronized with Grizzlebin? If so Grizzlebin's action this round is to finish getting out of the tunnel into the chamber with the ghast and Olaf would be behind the ghast in flank with Grizzlebin.

Olaf is UP!

yeah same...

Olaf moves up behind the ghast and tries to bite it...

bite attack + bless + flank: 1d20 + 7 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 7 + 1 + 2 = 17
bludgeoning/piercing/slashing damage: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5

I assume Olaf would need to move to get to the ghast so would only be able to make a single attack?

Cannoli will follow Griz down the tunnel.

Yes, the server is having a bad time of it. With the tight quarters Cannoli isn’t trying to attack but if Grizz takes a couple hits she will heal him.

@Olaf: Correct.

Olaf, holding his nose with one hand, tries to bite the ghast but it slips away from his attempt.

@Cannoli: Okay I did swap yours and Grizzlebin's tokens since he's in front getting gnawed upon.

@Everyone. Since this is a cage match unless someone is doing something really weird it will mostly be Olaf and Grizzlebin vs. the ghast with Cannoli healing Grizzlebin. Thus the current round of actions were Cannoli moving, Grizzlebin moving, the ghast attacking, and Olaf moving and attacking. So we go back to 'top' and Grizzlebin and Jakeric are UP! Then the ghast goes (he readied which moved his inits) and then the rest.

Round 3, 4, who knows? – I'm a-Ghast I tell ya!

Grizzlebin [-3, diseased]
Jakeric
Cannoli
Vreekka
Ghasts
Daegon
Silvanus/Olaf
Guardian XI