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Sorry guys. Feel free to continue! I would love to see where you guys end up.

I'm on Discord, but I'm not enjoying Pathfinder 2 enough to switch over. Sorry.

I guess this is goodbye then? I don't know anybody else who might want to take this over.

So...its been a month. Are we on our own now?

Cautious. It's Florida.

I mean, it's not Texas(I am CERTAIN Kenneth Copeland has the Inflict series, not Cure) but you don't know what you'll get.

I'm from Texas and I wouldn't doubt it for a moment...

Bertrum ◆slides down, then reaches for the magic and throws some fireworks at the front (max range of the spell) of the onrushing group!

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Ignite Fireworks: FIRE&Sonic damage 10ft. Burst (Basic Reflex DC19): 1d8 + 1d8 ⇒ (8) + (1) = 9

Bertrum then grunts at the Goblin nearby.

"Go slow them down 'Little-Big Man'."

Enara and Beryl should already be down in the room/area. Right? Also...are those pillars in the middle of the cavern or islands in...the water?

Wow! That's a story for an Open Mic night! Geez-Louise.

Suddenly 'Moving to Florida' has a whole new meaning for me.

=)

I hope everyone feels better soon.

Enara retrieves a rope, hammer, and some pitons from her backpack, and sets about securing a line down the pit. "Who wants to be first?"

^-Enara already did that.

"I'm here to pull people up quickly in case something happens to those below. However, it seems safe enough now since three are down there and no screams are coming up yet. You want to go next?"

Smirking, Bertrum shrugs at Enara.

"You got to admire the little guy's enthusiasm. You go next while the others cover you. I will hold the rope in case I need to pull you back up quickly."

"A trap right after a trap? Makes sense sort of."

I'm only Trained in Survival. I have the Ignite Fireworks spell that should burn them all and do some sonic damage. It does a 10ft burst from 60 ft range. Want me to try it?

@Enara: Does Enara tell us what she has heard of these things?

Bertrum shrugs, and raises an eyebrow smiling.

"Its either magical blasting, or we let our goblin friend go first and see what happens to him. We could simply tie a rope around him and pull him back if anything really bad happens..."

He trails off looking at the pit in the distance. Bertrum is only joking...you think.

Nature: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (3) + 9 = 12
Shrugging, Bertrum never takes his eyes off the scene before him.

"My only guess is that's not really grass. Other than that...caves really are not my thing usually."

Bertrum follows behind Mosquito, slowly and quietly. His Halberd ready as he walks.

Stealth +7

I thought Beryl has the Highest Medicine Mod? I barely heal anyone anyway. The main reason I even took Medicine was because Bertrum prefers to be self-sufficient if he can.

Beryl should have the gloves.

Wasn't there some magical armor? Bertrum could use that.

Crap...they are metal aren't they? Crap on a stick...

Never mind. I will go without for now.

What's going on with Spider lady? She OK now?

Bertrum sits down and tries to ignore the painful wounds as Beryl stitches them up.

“Ow.”

Bertrum removes the beast's head with his halberd...just to be sure.

"There you go Mosquito. Plenty of hide to make some armor with, as long as you skin it properly.."

Thank you for the head's up DM Nex.

While I'm not a huge fan of PF2 yet, I would like to keep playing. Mosquito you are free to run the game if you want. I have no objections.

The earth Mephit finally closes again with the Bhargest to aid Enara and help flank with Mosquito!

Move, Strike, Strike

Melee Fist +Flank: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (13) + 8 = 21
Damage (Bludgeoning): 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9

Melee Fist +Flank: 1d20 + 8 - 5 ⇒ (14) + 8 - 5 = 17
Damage (Bludgeoning): 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8

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Bertrum, keeping one eye on his summoned elemental, lashes out at the now out of range Bhargest with a minor spell over the short goblin's head and into the massive monster's spot.

Sustain Spell effect, Cast, Cast

Electric Arc(Save:basic Reflex DC19): 2d4 + 3 ⇒ (3, 4) + 3 = 10

Got it! I will try and remember that in the future. My only problem is that I worry I won't be able to do enough damage to get past its DR (Or whatever Blink bonus it has) to the Bhargest without using power attack. We need to put this thing down faster, or we will all be in bad shape soon enough.

Taking a step to flank better with Enara, Bertrum swings for the monster.

Actions: Move/Shift, Power Attack - The Mephit is a sustained spell, so does he just sit there or is he dismissed?

Melee Attack(+1 Halberd w/reach+Power Attack)+Flank?: 1d20 + 9 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 9 + 1 = 19
Power Attack Damage(Piercing or Slashing): 2d10 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (4, 4) + 2 + 1 = 11

Rather than chase after the monster, Bertrum decides to see what the magical forces of the earth have to say...and summons an Earth Mephit behind the blinking Bhargest!

This is meant mostly as a destraction and flanking bonus, but who knows? Do summoned creatures get to attack on the the round they are summoned?

This is my first AoO I think in PF2...Does my Power Attack count here at all? Or only for the last strike? Add another Damage Die if it does I guess. What's the flank bonus?

AoO Melee Attack(+1 Halberd w/reach): 1d20 + 9 + 1 ⇒ (12) + 9 + 1 = 22
Power Attack Damage(Piercing or Slashing): 1d10 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 2 + 1 = 10

Fort Save with Anti-toxin: 1d20 + 10 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 10 + 2 = 13

I just can't win for losing. Oh well...

Actions: Dismiss Wild Shape, Attack with Power Attack

*POP*

"This lizard bites back!"

Melee Attack(+1 Halberd w/reach+Power Attack): 1d20 + 9 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 9 + 1 = 30
Power Attack Damage(Piercing or Slashing): 2d10 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (6, 9) + 2 + 1 = 18

Finally! I think that's my first decent hit in this game. A Critical success!

Couple of questions: What size is he now compared to my normal size? And what are my options here? I doubt I’m allowed to expand to normal in his mouth to break his jaw or whatever. Can I at least break the grapple when I change, or is that a separate action? Poison just does damage here? Did the antitoxins we took earlier not help with that at all?

Trying to play the part...Bertrum freezes for a second, licks his eyeball, and runs a little back the way he came. Stopping for a moment, he looks back glaring at the goblin and flicks his tail in a somewhat rude gesture meaning...

Intimidation w/Intimidating Glare Skill Feat: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7

Follow me...or I will taunt you a second time! -BTW: Can I cast spells in Wild Shape? I haven't found anywhere where it says I can or can't. Also, technically, I get +10 Stealth in pest form, so that's a total of +16, with a total of 22 on the roll you made. Apologies, I would have made the Stealth roll myself, but I was at work doing the post on my phone, so it was harder to do the dice at the time.

Taking the form of a small lizard, Bertrum moves quickly around the corner as silent as possible while scouting ahead.

Drinking the anti-poison quickly. Bertrum moves ahead slowly and talks quietly.

"Let's sneak as close as the spider-lady thinks we can get to this thing and be safe, then I will quickly scout ahead as a small lizard again. If he catches on to me, I will lead him back to you guys, so be ready!"

Nodding, Bertrum agrees.

“I could easily scout ahead as a small animal again. Although I don’t know how to do spiders yet…I think. If he catches me sneaking I can try and lead him back towards you guys in order lure it into a quick trap too.”

I'd like to hear what Phai says before we go.

Grabbing the goblin by his normal shirt, Bertrum wiggles a finger in his face.

"For once, let us discuss out mission before barreling in there. I'm not sure my body can keep taking the pounding it has been and keep healing correctly."

He then turns to Beryl.

"Its poisonous. Can you give us elixirs that might help with that? Also anything else that might help us fight it?"

I don't know...do we have anything that can produce Good or Law damage?

Did we actually figure anything out about a Barghest that is useful?

Here.

You do you. As long as you come back, I don't have a problem.

=)

Yep. However, I'm guessing changing into an animal to attack a barghest is not recommended since we need magic weapons to hurt it?

Good gracious! Barghest leather armor? Im…ok that’s just cool.

Bertrum scratches his head, and leans on his halberd.

"If this thing is as tough as she says, then I think we should rest first. I'm still sore from all those spider bites and the leftover posion is making my mouth taste like copper-flavored cotton! Besides...I want to ask this young lady how she turns into a spider and back in to a young lady! Sounds fun...turning into a spider that is..."

Bertrum raises an eyebrow.

”Form? Hmmm…So what is your natural form? Personally I like to change into lizards. Never thought about changing into a pretty girl so I don’t intimidate someone.”

Won't a goblin know what a Barghest is? They are sort-of related. Right? Otherwise its an evil planar creature if I remember correctly. Anybody have any Planes lore?

Bertrum merely rolls his eyes and waits patiently.

Bertrum merely holds his pole-arm in a 'ready-to-smack-something' stance and glances annoyingly at Mosquito.

"Listen little big-man, SHE could be one of the ones we are hunting! So keep your guard up!"

You also need to remember this was before feats were invented. Whatever your class gave u was what you got. Heck…Ranger spells included Magic Missile if I remember correctly.

Wild Shape didn’t kick in until 6th level i think, then u were limited to one mammal, one reptile and one bird each day…or something like that.

Burtrum shrugs and yanks Mosquito free.

"Seems practical to me. Not like a lot of bad weather down here, and it makes great camouflage for those unfamiliar with the area. 'Hello?' Anyone in there?"

He then tears the silk with his halberd's sharp edge at range, to see what is beyond.

Mistletoe. It was mistletoe.
Sickles were just oddly curved dagggers. Scimitars gave them a decent melee weapon.

Ha! Im old school. I know why… scimitars are curved and so when they created the original Druid class back in 1st Edition they tried to keep with the original historical concept of them. The only weapon known to be associated with Druids were ritual sickles that were crescent shaped. In order to limit the class for balance sake, (I guess) they added scimitars along with ‘natural-simple weapons’ like slings and spears. Ridiculous, but it makes sense under the right circumstances.

I've got a ton of weapons as is. Can't use scimitars either, which is so weird to me. If no one can use it or wants it, we should keep it and transfer the power on it later when we have the money. I would love to put it on my Bastard sword or my silver Morningstar...assuming that's even possible with the scimitar's special ability.

After a short nap, and a ton of water supplies being used up once he wakes up, Bertrum leans heavily on his Halberd and moves to follow Enara...slowly.

OK, I'm healed and no longer poisoned, but am I still 'Clumsy'?

Are the bodies in the webs dead or alive?

Bertrum leans against the wall while the Alchemist works, seemingly drifting off.

"You need to burn the hairs off first. Open flame grilling...is best..."

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