Cheerful and Liwanag are unaffected by the haunt, but the others take damage from it, and Vinny, in particular, eyes everyone else suspiciously.
May I also have a Will save from Sinag?
Looking back, I don't see where Fanzofarmenod did a Treat Wounds on Dream Root. Fanzofarmenod Nature + 2 for wild:1d20 + 17 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 17 + 2 = 24for:2d8 ⇒ (5, 8) = 13. So before this damage, everyone was healed up.
You realize that the Haunt *could* be disabled by an appropriate action. Any of you may make an Occultism or Religion DC 18 to convince the spirit of the wood the message has been understood.
Large | Young Horse (Mount) | LVL 1 | HP 16/16 | AC 15 | F +5 / R +5 / W +4 / P +4 Low-light Vision; Imprecise Scent 30 ft. | Athletics +6 | Acrobatics +5 | Survival +4 | Speed 40 ft. | Active Conditions: None | ◆◇↺
Will Save:1d20 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8
Unlike Liwanag, Sinag is deeply unsettled by the haunting sights around him.
Cheerful helps Fanzofarmenod to convince the spirits haunting this room that they misunderstood the reason to remain in this plane of existence.
Fanzofarmenod understands from them that they cannot leave until the evil forces in the nearby watchtower are defeated.
Health Status:
➤ Fanzofarmenod AC 14 (10/19 HP)
➤ Dream Root AC 17 (11/20 HP)
➤ Vinny Santorini AC 18 (26/26 HP)
➤ Liwanag Sadilim AC 18/20 (20/20 HP)
➤ Cheerful Screams Over Water AC 16 (17/26 HP)
➤ Faerinaa AC 20 (23/32 HP)
At some point, Claudiette’s wizard teammate, Terittasi, must have spent some time in the grove trying to discern the meaning of the images presented by the haunt or cleanse it of the magical interaction. Her spellbook, long emptied of its spell content by the residual magical areas of the grove, holds a small, ripped piece of parchment, with notes about the haunt taken in the margins around her other magical writing.
Arcana, Religion, or Society check DC 18:
You decipher the writing and realize this parchment can be used to help fulfil the Horizon Hunters mission
The trees around the grove part to show a hidden path.
We will assume ten to twenty minutes as you walk along the path. Let me know who got healed.
Close to one of the many tributaries feeding the Path River is clearing containing a long-forgotten campsite, set up next to a circle of stones and a stone table. Though aged with exposure to the elements, you recognize the camp gear as being standard issue from the Pathfinder Society’s stores.
The wooded areas have light undergrowth and are difficult terrain that allow a character to Take Cover. You begin on the south bank of the river. To your south you hear movement, but no conversation at all.
| Female LN Medium Kholo Rogue 1 | HP 20/20 | AC 17 | F +5 R +6 W +5 | Perc +5 dVision| Default Exploration (Search) | Speed 25ft | Active Conditions: None
"Come Liwanag, let's get a better view," Dream Root whispers. Prowling around the river bank, she presses up against the trees and waits for... something... to come up the path.
Male | Human (Nephilim) | Field Medic | Champion (Deity - Sarenrae; Cause - Redemption) LVL 1 | HP 20/20 | AC 18 (+2 w/ Raised Shield) | F +7 / R +4 / W +7 / P +5 (Darkvision) | Athletics +7 | Medicine / Nature / Religion / Survival +5 | Warfare Lore +3 | Speed 25 ft. (40 ft. w/ Mount: Sinag) | Class DC 17 | Exploration Activity: Scout| Active Conditions: None | ◆◇↺
Liwanag moves up with Dream Root to the front lines, signaling Sinag to follow the Kholo’s path. As the skeletal Pathfinder comes into view, he searches his memory for any knowledge of its fighting style. He then raises his shield and steadies himself for any incoming attack.
Stay alert Dream Root, these fallen may still know how to fight.
Liwanag:
◆Command Animal
◆Recall Knowledge on the Skeletal Pathfinder's Attacks
◆Raise Shield
Sinag:
◆◆Stride
Male | Human (Nephilim) | Field Medic | Champion (Deity - Sarenrae; Cause - Redemption) LVL 1 | HP 20/20 | AC 18 (+2 w/ Raised Shield) | F +7 / R +4 / W +7 / P +5 (Darkvision) | Athletics +7 | Medicine / Nature / Religion / Survival +5 | Warfare Lore +3 | Speed 25 ft. (40 ft. w/ Mount: Sinag) | Class DC 17 | Exploration Activity: Scout| Active Conditions: None | ◆◇↺
If weapons/shields are not yet drawn, Liwanag draws his shield for his second action instead of recall knowledge.
Liwanag and Sinag move ahead of Dream Root. GM:1d20 ⇒ 15
Liwanag knows that Pathfinders with reach weapons can set up a defense.
Set Defense:
The skeletal Pathfinder sets its glaive (or other reach weapon) to defend the area around it. It gains the Attack of Opportunity reaction for that weapon only. This lasts until the skeleton takes an action with the move or attack trait or is destroyed.
Finally, Liwanag raises their shield.
Faerinaa draws their rapier, moves into the forest, and hides:1d20 + 11 ⇒ (19) + 11 = 30
Fanzofarmenod moves into the forest, casts Guidance on Faerinaa, and hides:1d20 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 1 = 21
Skeletal Pathfinder A draws their glaive, strides to confront Liwanag, and strikes:1d20 + 9 ⇒ (12) + 9 = 21for:1d8 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7 slashing.
Skeletal Pathfinder B draws their Bow and strides near the river and shoots Liwanag:1d20 + 9 ⇒ (2) + 9 = 11for:1d8 ⇒ 7 piercing.
Skeletal Pathfinder C draws their Bow and shoots Liwanag:1d20 + 9 ⇒ (12) + 9 = 21for:1d8 ⇒ 4 piercing. Then, it shoots again:1d20 + 9 - 5 ⇒ (20) + 9 - 5 = 24for:1d8 ⇒ 2 piercing.
Skeletal Pathfinder D draws their Bow, strides until it can target something, and shoots Liwanag:1d20 + 9 ⇒ (19) + 9 = 28for:1d8 ⇒ 4 piercing.
Male | Human (Nephilim) | Field Medic | Champion (Deity - Sarenrae; Cause - Redemption) LVL 1 | HP 20/20 | AC 18 (+2 w/ Raised Shield) | F +7 / R +4 / W +7 / P +5 (Darkvision) | Athletics +7 | Medicine / Nature / Religion / Survival +5 | Warfare Lore +3 | Speed 25 ft. (40 ft. w/ Mount: Sinag) | Class DC 17 | Exploration Activity: Scout| Active Conditions: None | ◆◇↺
Liwanag blocks the skeletal pathfinder’s first attack with his steel shield. He grits his teeth, clearly wounded but still standing his ground.
Liwanag uses shield block, so he and his steel shield take only 2 damage from Skeletal Pathfinder A's attack.
“Not yet,” he mutters, steadying his breath.
Calling on Sarenrae, he offers a quick prayer. “Sarenrae, in your boundless compassion and patient grace, mend my wounds and restore my strength.” A warm light surrounds him, easing his pain and restoring some of his vitality.
Lay on Hands = Liwanag restores 6 Hit Points
With renewed focus, he draws his rapier and raises his shield once more.
↺Shield Block
◆Lay on Hands
◆Draw Rapier
◆Raise Shield
| Female LN Medium Kholo Rogue 1 | HP 20/20 | AC 17 | F +5 R +6 W +5 | Perc +5 dVision| Default Exploration (Search) | Speed 25ft | Active Conditions: None
With Linwanag taking the heat from the first skeleton, Dream Root, rolls underneath Sinag and dives at it. She cackles as she tries to take control of the monster and get her mouth around its skull.
Athletics (Grapple) vs A:1d20 + 7 ⇒ (14) + 7 = 21 Bite (MAP) vs A (Off-Guard?):1d20 + 7 - 5 ⇒ (14) + 7 - 5 = 161d8 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 11 Sneak Attack if A is Grappled:1d6 ⇒ 1 Stride, Grapple, Bite
F Half Elf Rogue 3 [Thief] | 32/32 HP | AC 20 | F: +5 R: +11 W: +9 | Perception: +9 | Avoid Notice | Character Sheet
Faerinaa bursts from cover in between the skeleton's shots, sprinting across the clearing and stabbing one of the archers before ducking back behind a tree.
Male | Human (Nephilim) | Field Medic | Champion (Deity - Sarenrae; Cause - Redemption) LVL 1 | HP 20/20 | AC 18 (+2 w/ Raised Shield) | F +7 / R +4 / W +7 / P +5 (Darkvision) | Athletics +7 | Medicine / Nature / Religion / Survival +5 | Warfare Lore +3 | Speed 25 ft. (40 ft. w/ Mount: Sinag) | Class DC 17 | Exploration Activity: Scout| Active Conditions: None | ◆◇↺
My apologies GM, Liwanag's drawn weapon from my previous turn is a lance and not a rapier. I got it mixed up with my other character. Also, I think Dream Root should have received more damage than Fanzofarmenod.
Just before the skeleton strikes Dream Root, Liwanag raises his voice. “You do not have to remain as you are, turn from this path!”
The creature shows no sign of understanding and its hollow gaze fixed on violence. Still, Liwanag’s conviction weighs upon it, sapping some of its strength.
↺Glimpse of Redemption If the creature is mindless, it automatically chooses the refuse result and becomes enfeebled 2. The ally also gains resistance 3 against the triggering damage.
As the skeleton braces defensively, Liwanag calls out to his ally, “Be careful on your movements Dream Root, it’s waiting for an opening!”
Shifting his focus to the archer in the back lines, Liwanag urges Sinag forward. “With me, Sinag, NOW!”
The young horse surges ahead, carrying Liwanag into position. With the momentum of the charge, he drives his lance into the skeletal archer. He then pulls back and raises his shield, bracing for any retaliation.
Faerinaa slips behind Skeletal Pathfinder D. The rapier, though not doing as much damage as expected, severs the skull from the body at midneck.
Liwanag Sadilim wrote:
Just before the skeleton strikes Dream Root, Liwanag raises his voice. “You do not have to remain as you are, turn from this path!”
The creature shows no sign of understanding and its hollow gaze fixed on violence. Still, Liwanag’s conviction weighs upon it, sapping some of its strength.
↺Glimpse of Redemption If the creature is mindless, it automatically chooses the refuse result and becomes enfeebled 2. The ally also gains resistance 3 against the triggering damage.
Were you within 15 feet of the damaging enemy? If it was an arrow attack, they are more than 30 feet away from you.
Liwanag spurs Sinag to splash through the water close enough to skewer Skeletal Pathfinder B, destroying it. Then, he raises his shield.
Male | Human (Nephilim) | Field Medic | Champion (Deity - Sarenrae; Cause - Redemption) LVL 1 | HP 20/20 | AC 18 (+2 w/ Raised Shield) | F +7 / R +4 / W +7 / P +5 (Darkvision) | Athletics +7 | Medicine / Nature / Religion / Survival +5 | Warfare Lore +3 | Speed 25 ft. (40 ft. w/ Mount: Sinag) | Class DC 17 | Exploration Activity: Scout| Active Conditions: None | ◆◇↺
TechnoDM A wrote:
Were you within 15 feet of the damaging enemy? If it was an arrow attack, they are more than 30 feet away from you.
Ohh yeah. Please disregard my Glimpse of Redemption reaction.
| Female LN Medium Kholo Rogue 1 | HP 20/20 | AC 17 | F +5 R +6 W +5 | Perc +5 dVision| Default Exploration (Search) | Speed 25ft | Active Conditions: None
Dream Root howls as the arrow sinks deeply between her ribs. She carefully steps closer to the nearest skeleton, bracing the arrow before snapping it, and tries to take hold of it again. The blood on her hands, however, causes any grip she might have had to fail. Desperately, she lashes our with her jaws and hopes to snap... something.
Vinny hides successfully, and throws a bomb at Skeletal Pathfinder A. Although it splashes some fire on the undead, that fire doesn't seem to hurt it at all.
Note: If Liwanag Glimpses the strike against Dream Root, Dream Root will still fall, but the Skeletal Pathfinder will be Enfeebled 2, and the second strike against Vinny will *not* be critical.
Skeletal Pathfinder C will swap out his bow for his glaive. Then, it will strike at Faerinaa:1d20 + 9 ⇒ (18) + 9 = 27for:1d8 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6 Then, it will strike at Faerinaa again:1d20 + 9 - 5 ⇒ (2) + 9 - 5 = 6
F Half Elf Rogue 3 [Thief] | 32/32 HP | AC 20 | F: +5 R: +11 W: +9 | Perception: +9 | Avoid Notice | Character Sheet
Faerinaa moves out from the underbrush, stabbing at the skeleton. "Sarenrae, protect me from these creatures and help me lay them to rest." She summons a magical shield.
Cheerful cogitates upon the nature of the skeleton...
Esoteric Lore: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (20) + 8 = 28.
On a critical succes, I learn all of the creature's resistances, weaknesses, and immunities, including the amounts of the resistances and weaknesses and any unusual weaknesses or vulnerabilities, such as an oni's bean panic.
Male | Human (Nephilim) | Field Medic | Champion (Deity - Sarenrae; Cause - Redemption) LVL 1 | HP 20/20 | AC 18 (+2 w/ Raised Shield) | F +7 / R +4 / W +7 / P +5 (Darkvision) | Athletics +7 | Medicine / Nature / Religion / Survival +5 | Warfare Lore +3 | Speed 25 ft. (40 ft. w/ Mount: Sinag) | Class DC 17 | Exploration Activity: Scout| Active Conditions: None | ◆◇↺
Just before the skeleton strikes Dream Root, Liwanag gives it a chance for redemption. Being a mindless creature, the skeleton ignores him.
Still, Liwanag’s conviction weighs upon it, sapping some of its strength. And although its damage was weakened, its attack was still powerful enough to bring his comrade down.
He then commands Sinag to move closer and give him momentum before he stabs the skeleton with his lance. He then raises his shield, bracing for any retaliation.
Lance:1d20 + 7 ⇒ (18) + 7 = 25 Deadly d8, Jousting d6, Reach
Damage+Jousting+Support Benefit from Sinag:1d6 + 4 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 4 + 1 + 2 = 9 Piercing, Holy
If Crit, additional deadly d8 damage:
Deadly d8:1d8 ⇒ 5 Piercing, Holy
Liwanag:
↺Glimpse of Redemption
◆Command Animal Companion
◆Strike Skeletal Pathfinder A
◆Raise Shield
Sinag:
◆Stride
◆Support Action
Also, for the succeeding rounds and combat encounters, Liwanag will either use "↺Glimpse of Redemption" when an ally is hit by the enemy, provided that both of them are within the champion's aura (15 ft emanation) or "↺Shield Block" the damage inflicted on him, whichever comes first.
| Female LN Medium Kholo Rogue 1 | HP 20/20 | AC 17 | F +5 R +6 W +5 | Perc +5 dVision| Default Exploration (Search) | Speed 25ft | Active Conditions: None
Dream Root bleeds from multiple wounds as she lays on the ground, her breathing ragged and sputtering.
Recovery Check, DC 12:1d20 ⇒ 7
Maybe it is just a trick of the light, but did the blood start moving faster out of her?
"Owwww" Vinny cries out as she is hit by the skeleton. She steps back, then pulls out two acid flasks. She throws first one, then the other at the skeleton.
Faerinaa steps closer to Skeletal Pathfinder C and strikes it. But, it does significantly less damage than expected. Then Faerinaa cast a mystic shield.
Cheerful realizes that the Skeletal Pathfinders are immune to death effects, disease, mental, paralyzed, poison, and unconscious.
They have resistance cold 5, electricity 5, fire 5, piercing 5, and slashing 5
His second seedpod hits, destroying Skeletal Pathfinder C.
Liwanag urges sinag to go after the remaining foe.
Liwanag hits it, from behind destroying it.
COMBAT OVER
Before we have Dream Root roll for Recovery, and Fanzofarmenod spend a spell resource, perhaps someone can Treat Wounds on Dream Root??
Health Status:
➤ Fanzofarmenod AC 14 (17/19 HP)
➤ Dream Root AC 17 (0/20 HP)
➤ Faerinaa AC 20 (26/32 HP)
➤ Liwanag Sadilim AC 18/20 (14/20 HP)
➤ Sinag (2 damage)
➤ Vinny Santorini AC 18 (22/26 HP)
➤ Cheerful Screams Over Water AC 16 (26/26 HP)
F Half Elf Rogue 3 [Thief] | 32/32 HP | AC 20 | F: +5 R: +11 W: +9 | Perception: +9 | Avoid Notice | Character Sheet
I think we would need to Administer First Aid to try and stop the dying first, right? Faerinaa has already gone this round, so I think its up to Fanzofarmenod to either magically heal or stop the dying by heal check before we look at treating the wounds.
In a small bag at the waist of one of the skeletons, there are the Pathfinder’s remaining riches (worth 10 sp) along with his wayfinder.
The rest of his equipment is too rusted or damaged to be useful. Hidden among the remnants of the camp is a desiccated hand bearing a large, golden signet ring (worth 2 gp).
Faerinaa finds a map of nearby enclaves and towns that may remain in the surrounding area. This parchment counts toward the fulfillment of the Horizon Hunters faction mission.
You have time enough to heal up and to find your path.
This part of the trail crosses what was once a trade road. But despite the lack of sounds of living creatures in the forest, the area is not without dangers. The forest around the crossroads seems to hold its breath, waiting to see what doom befalls you next, while in the distance, the sound of heavy cavalry on patrol echoes through the wood.
Each of you may give me a Society, Survival, Mercantile Lore, or Scouting Lore check.
Male | Human (Nephilim) | Field Medic | Champion (Deity - Sarenrae; Cause - Redemption) LVL 1 | HP 20/20 | AC 18 (+2 w/ Raised Shield) | F +7 / R +4 / W +7 / P +5 (Darkvision) | Athletics +7 | Medicine / Nature / Religion / Survival +5 | Warfare Lore +3 | Speed 25 ft. (40 ft. w/ Mount: Sinag) | Class DC 17 | Exploration Activity: Scout| Active Conditions: None | ◆◇↺
