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Dommer looks back at Luke with his grumpiest face.

Really? - he limited himself to speak, frustrated people didn't seem to know the concept of scouts going ahead for recon.

Yet, the Dwarf turns around and signs to his companions. Immediately, he pushes himself to move and start fleeing from there.

Dommer waits as Grenwold casts his spells.

Would my barkskin from the previous combat still be up?

Stealth: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (7) + 9 = 16
Perception: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (2) + 11 = 13

I assume Dommer is going. Unfortunately, though, my rolls didn't really go too well :(

Agreed... - Dommer whispers back, looking at his companions as if studying the group - Maybe a couple of us should scout ahead and report.

Boys, did I take a beat! These things truly hurt! Any idea of what they are? - says the Dwarf, stepping back and trying to recover his breath.

Second attack I rolled a 1, so no hit there

Damage: 2d6 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (6, 2) + 3 + 1 = 12
Damage: 2d6 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (4, 4) + 3 + 1 = 12

Is it a giant? Did Dommer take that initial damage?

Damn I took an ugly, ugly beating! One thing, GM: are these creatures considered giants? Because if they are, then Donnen's AC against them would actually be 26 (via Dwarf defensive training - it's in my header)... Just double checking.

Anyway, about HP: we never updated after the sleep, and I couldn't find any damage taken after that. So, his HP should be 4 higher, at least (1 HP/level) - though to be honest, since we're doing in speed mode, one could imagine we'd be doing crossed heal checks to get everybody more up to speed. I couldn't find any reference to that, so I'll assume Dommer is at 4 HP at this point - which is likely much worse than 0! If the guy saw me attack and drop disabled or something of the sorts, I imagine he'd likely go to try to disable the others before finishing me (versus, doing another monstrous attack at the poor Dwarf and likely kill me outright). But fair is fair. The game had been great and Dommer is very fun to play, but danger and death are part of the game.

Dommer does a step back and flurries with his longbow against the giant. He uses all his resources.

Attack 1: 1d20 + 8 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 8 + 1 = 11
Attack 1 (Perfect Shot): 1d20 + 8 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 8 + 1 = 12
Attack 2: 1d20 + 8 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 8 + 1 = 10
Attack 3 (Ki Point): 1d20 + 8 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 8 + 1 = 12

... And yet, none of his attacks connect. He seems to be truly shaken from the monstrous attack!

Point blank master - so attacks don't provoke. Precise Shot, Point Blank Shot, etc.; ki point for extra attack, perfect strike as always applied to the first attack of the flurry.

The Dwarf moves instinctively, and as he stops he touches himself and feels the skin harden. He tries to avoid calling too much attention as the others get ready.

Barkskin for AC+2.

Dommer chuckled at this point, and tried his best not to show it. He was ashamed - he, himself, had numerous times watered the flowers with his own warm yellow sap. Maybe it was wrong, now that he thought about it, but such was the humble life he lived. He knew he wasn't the most social or charismatic around - he was grumpy enough, even if he wasn't rude like Herman.

Dommer grunts on his usual silence and moves ahead with his bow in hands. He whispers to his companions as he stops.

We should definitely try to talk to them. One never know, and I have no prejudice against these creatures until they prove me wrong. - he limited himself to say, aware he wasn't the ideal person to try to diplomatize with them.

Dommer limits himself to stand up and pull his bow as he moves to a more centralized position.

Ay! Isn't it lovely, mate? In the middle of my best dream. Some of the girls didn't even have beards! - says the Dwarf, joking in his own moody manner.

Dommer looks at Vale and Arthur and grunts in his typical grumpy Dwarf manner, before turning to their leader again.

Well, it seems we have them a shared interest! Happy to find allies over here. - an unlikely and astoundingly rare smile appears, before he goes back to his regular way - You wouldn't happen to have seen centaurs around? We crossed with a dead one in our way here.

Sure thing. - says Dommer, in an even more stubborn and defiant tone - We survived the Ironfang and are now hunting hobgoblins. You can probably imagine we ain't in the prisoner-takin' business, we in the killin' bastards business. And lad, business is a-boomin'!

Yes, I went there!

If they're humanoid, likely it would be Local - but who knows, maybe they're some sort of cleaned up undead, outsider, fey, aberration... :)

Dommer pulls the bow out and cords an arrow, immediately looking for a place to jump behind for cover.

Who is there? Show yourself! - he asks, but doesn't take any other aggressive actions.

Survival: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (16) + 4 = 20
Profession (Woodcutter): 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (16) + 11 = 27

As the others hunt and forage for food, the woodcutter will assemble a small camp for them (maybe I can build a rudimentary shelter of sorts?) and, if time allows, help with the food part. He will offer to take the darkest parts of the night (middle shift) as his eyes are simply more trained for it, and he doesn't have spells to recover to need continuous sleeping.

With three shifts of 4 hours each, we could have 2 people in each shift. Someone else with Darkvision that doesn't need continuous sleep could do the middle shift with me.

Exactly. Everything collected, we should be back on the trail

We can take a note on a map of where we found the body - if we come by the centaurs, we can show them so they can proceed however they seem fit ;)

Perception: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (16) + 11 = 27

Dommer inspects the scene, keeping his bow at hands. Not only he inspects the body, but also he makes sure to collect the paper and review the backpack and garbage.

I wonder if his people would recognize these things as being his. Maybe we could try to form some dialog with them. I'd love to bury him, but we're truly pressed on time. Let's maybe cover the body with some bushes and, like you said... Get back on the road. - says the Dwarf.

Perception: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (6) + 11 = 17

Dommer doesn't notice the same of his colleagues. Yet, the Dwarf approaches with a stern look.

This could very well be a trap too. Grenwold, however, may have a point - the short detour shouldn't take us too long, and if there's someone hurt, we should go help... Carefully and expecting an ambush.

He briefly pauses.

Decide fast if you're coming with me to check. - he concludes, crossing his arms and waiting.

Still here! I had to fight with the Paizo site for days :(

Dommer assists Luke, trying to find the tracks from whoever did it. It was a favor to them and the world, yet the scene was clearly left here with an intent, and he couldn't shake the feeling of a new trap, like Grenwold pointed out.

Survival (Assist): 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (11) + 4 = 15

Very well. Let's get ready to depart, then. - says the Dwarf, happy to wake up after some uneventful hours.

Sounds like a plan. Happy holidays! :D

8-12 /Vale-Grenwold/-----/-----
12-4 /Luke-Dommer/Sadi/-----
4-8 /Herman+Arthur/Dyna/-----

As for position: since Luke can't see in the dark, I'd position him and the NPC by the entrance, but maybe 10-15 feet inside and with light sources (like a wall torch for example).

Dommer will stay close to the entrance but right outside, climbed up a tree - the tree itself no more than 10 or 15 feet from the entrance. He will hide the best he can and just be observing the surroundings and entry tunnel.

Are all our warrior NPCs humans, or do we have like dwarves or half-orcs or someone with darkvision as well? I'd still position him next Luke but further from the light source.

I'm not really looking for bonus on attack rolls, but actually to force people to climb to be able to get to me. Regardless, I still like to do it thematically (mechanics is fun, but I play it for the RP).

Dommer can take the mid shifts, as he doesn't need continuous sleep and can see well in the dark (up to 60 feet). Maybe during Dommer shift, I can position him high in a tree near the entrance of something? Hiding, and trying to get an advantage from the higher ground?

Did we lose the posts? I feel like we had returned already to the caves and I had already spoken! Regardless, let me post again so we can keep it moving.

Dommer turns to return to the caves.

I say we go back and fortify. Sending a full group doesn't sound wise at the moment... Sounds more like a trap or an attempt to get all of us out of the caves, as much as I'd like to capture one of them to be interviewed. Maybe after we get back and reconvene, we can send a scout or two to follow the trail not to capture that enemy, but to track where their army is positioned.

Dommer will check all the enemies to see if anyone is still alive enough to be stabilized and taken prisoner for interrogation, then collect his arrows and head back to the caves - believing that Gren and Ringo won’t go too far and head back as well at some point.

I will remain with Arthur and Luke, trying to help them.

Dommer holds his rope, slightly knots it and drops the other end for the guys to climb. He keeps a firm grip on his end, going around one of the trees if needed.

The Dwarf again flurries his exotic bow against the remaining enemy.

Attack 1: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (19) + 8 = 27
Damage: 2d6 + 3 ⇒ (4, 4) + 3 = 11

Attack 2: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (2) + 8 = 10
Damage: 2d6 + 3 ⇒ (5, 4) + 3 = 12

With the snipers down, Dommer saves some of his resources and simply flurries his usual two arrows against one of the enemies, after walking another step ahead.

Attack 1: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (13) + 8 = 21
Damage: 2d6 + 3 ⇒ (6, 3) + 3 = 12

Attack 2: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (15) + 8 = 23
Damage: 2d6 + 3 ⇒ (2, 6) + 3 = 11

He aims at the enemy at the South of the Pit with none of Dommer's allies adjacent to him.

Dommer now flurries his bow, again targeting the furthest enemy he can see. He does a small forward step before letting his arrows fly. This time he uses the resources he has available to try to help deal with the enemies quicker.

Attack 1: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (5) + 8 = 13
Attack 1 (Retry): 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (16) + 8 = 24 Perfect Strike
Damage: 2d6 + 3 ⇒ (4, 4) + 3 = 11

Attack 2: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (5) + 8 = 13
Damage: 2d6 + 3 ⇒ (1, 4) + 3 = 8

Attack 3: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (13) + 8 = 21 Ki Attack
Damage: 2d6 + 3 ⇒ (6, 5) + 3 = 14

Dommer gets out of the hiding, takes a slight step ahead and again shoots on the furthest enemy he can target.

Attack: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (16) + 9 = 25
Damage: 2d6 + 3 ⇒ (6, 4) + 3 = 13

Dommer moves ahead a little bit, pulling his bow as he does so and stringing an arrow. As he stops, he lets the arrow loose against one of the further enemies (the one 20 feet up).

Attack: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (17) + 9 = 26
Damage: 2d6 + 3 ⇒ (3, 3) + 3 = 9

Finally, he sits down, shaking his hands for his companions to take cover.

Move to move and draw weapon, standard to shoot, free to drop prone. I was considering the Dommer already had his weapon in hands (that's what I meant when I said he tapped bow and arrows to make sure they were ready), but I can make it work as he having to draw his weapon as well (otherwise I'd have flurried already). I have some bonus against orcs (+1 to attack) and goblinoids (+1 to attack, +2 dodge to AC) in case it matters.

I say we track now! We wouldn't want the rain to hide the tracks.

Survival: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (14) + 4 = 18

Dommer comes closer in his usual silent ways. As he approaches the others, he taps his bow and arrows as if quickly checking them.

I'm coming as well. - the monk limits himself to say, blinking slowly.

Still around! Got a little confused with all the subsystems (I guess the management thing somehow might work better in a live table?) but I should be good to go.

For today, Dommer goes hunting as well - it's a good idea to start generating some good provisions.

Survival: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (14) + 4 = 18

I posted on Discussion some things for Dommer to do personally for a longer term. I saw the things about the mushrooms - and obviously I think we need to assign people to be foraging or hunting in a regular basis. Regardless, however, is it possible to do it in a sustainable way (as in, start raising animals or replanting for foraging etc.)?

[Facepalm] Hey guys, I changed my mind. You should totally seal that passage! [/Facepalm]

Now I don't know if you're being sarcastic or just really forgot about something of the AP... I feel like Spock!

I'm reading through the details the GM posted. Thanks, PDK!

Anyway, in terms of plans: despite the long time it might take, I like the idea of sealing the passage to the Darklands. We could start with something crude (just a pile of rocks) while the masons do the actual proper work. I wonder if we could even provoke a collapse there in some sort of safe way?

Another possibility is to trap the passage. Trap the hell out of it. I don't know exactly how, but one of us should be able to do it.

In parallel, though, since it will take a lot of time, I think we could station a guard or two on the passage.

I agree with Arthur to level one of the L3s.

Personally, Dommer will restock his arrows, and hopefully equip our NPCs with bows and arrows he can craft (and teach the NPCs how to).

Dommer nods in agreement with Grenwold - if Luke wanted to use the belt, it was fine by him. The Dwarf moved around the place, inspecting the sarcophagus and trying to identify if there were any other passages around.

Perception: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (16) + 11 = 27

If 'tis place is well defended, it might be a good stop 'tae rest. - he spoke as he moved.

Ready to continue.

Dommer collects his arrows around, and immediately moves to continue. His other "resources" are pretty much depleted; no more ki, or his perfect shot concentration, yet the Dwarf follows with a stern, focused look in his eyes.

I kept rerolling because I had been before, and thought it'd look weird to suddenly stop... Lol :)

Without much more resources, Dommer limits himself to keep shooting at the last enemy - even knowing that the fact she was on the ground made her a harder target.

Attack 1: 1d20 + 8 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (17) + 8 + 1 - 2 = 24 PBS
Damage: 2d6 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (2, 1) + 3 + 1 = 7

Attack 2: 1d20 + 8 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (20) + 8 + 1 - 2 = 27 PBS
Damage: 2d6 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (1, 2) + 3 + 1 = 7

Confirm?: 1d20 + 8 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (15) + 8 + 1 - 2 = 22 PBS
Extra: 4d6 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (6, 2, 4, 3) + 6 + 2 = 23

Dommer spends the last of his resources, like to achieve a perfect shot on his attacks against the enemy.

Attack 1: 1d20 + 8 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (20) + 8 + 1 - 2 = 27 vs. light blue, PBS
Attack 1 (Reroll): 1d20 + 8 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (2) + 8 + 1 - 2 = 9
Damage: 2d6 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (1, 4) + 3 + 1 = 9

Attack 2: 1d20 + 8 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (9) + 8 + 1 - 2 = 16
Damage: 2d6 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (5, 1) + 3 + 1 = 10

Confirm?: 1d20 + 8 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (16) + 8 + 1 - 2 = 23
Extra Damage: 4d6 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (3, 2, 3, 1) + 6 + 2 = 17

He is very well succeeded on the first arrow that flies, hopefully bringing the lethal combat closer to an end.

Dommer again uses everything he can - but now with a less impeded view against one of his enemies. The sickness isn't helping, but he finds

Attack 1: 1d20 + 8 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (16) + 8 + 1 - 2 = 23 vs. light blue, PBS
Attack 1 (Reroll): 1d20 + 8 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (4) + 8 + 1 - 2 = 11
Damage: 2d6 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (4, 4) + 3 + 1 = 12

Attack 2: 1d20 + 8 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (19) + 8 + 1 - 2 = 26
Damage: 2d6 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (3, 3) + 3 + 1 = 10

Attack 3 (Ki): 1d20 + 8 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (11) + 8 + 1 - 2 = 18
Damage: 2d6 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (3, 2) + 3 + 1 = 9

Sure. Dommer just double moves to the new position in the map.

Dommer moves towards the enemies.

Acrobatics: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (7) + 9 = 16 Trying to tumble

As he stops adjacent to an enemy, he turns around and shoots him with his hornbow.

Attack: 1d20 + 9 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 9 + 1 = 17 Ew
Damage: 2d6 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (1, 2) + 3 + 1 = 7

Dommer doesn't provoke when shooting with his bow due to Point Blank Master. He's currently under the effects of Barkskin

I don't believe it's my turn yet, but just pinging to say I'm still here and keeping an eye at the game.

Despite the cover and his missed arrows, Dommer insists on his previous target (Pink). Again he uses the resources he has to try to be more helpful, despite still being sickened.

Attack 1: 1d20 + 8 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (19) + 8 + 1 - 2 = 26
Damage: 2d6 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (2, 1) + 3 + 1 = 7

Attack 1 (Reroll): 1d20 + 8 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (1) + 8 + 1 - 2 = 8
Damage: 2d6 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (4, 5) + 3 + 1 = 13

Attack 2: 1d20 + 8 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (18) + 8 + 1 - 2 = 25
Damage: 2d6 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (1, 6) + 3 + 1 = 11

Attack 3 (Ki): 1d20 + 8 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (15) + 8 + 1 - 2 = 22
Damage: 2d6 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (4, 5) + 3 + 1 = 13

Is it really Will? If it's fortitude, please assume my rolls are 1 less.

Fortitude: 1d20 + 8 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 8 + 2 = 11 Failure
Fortitude: 1d20 + 8 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (13) + 8 + 2 - 2 = 21
Fortitude: 1d20 + 8 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (9) + 8 + 2 - 2 = 17

Dommer feel sickened - especially considering his good shots somewhat missed the target - but still tries to keep his composure, barely managing to stay standing up.

Reflex: 1d20 + 8 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (20) + 8 + 2 - 2 = 28

He then proceeds to try to flurry his bow with violence against a different target, seeing that his previous target was knocked prone.

Attack 1: 1d20 + 8 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (3) + 8 + 1 - 2 = 10 vs. Pink
Damage: 2d6 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (2, 4) + 3 + 1 = 10

Attack 1 (Reroll): 1d20 + 8 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (2) + 8 + 1 - 2 = 9
Damage: 2d6 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (4, 6) + 3 + 1 = 14

Attack 2: 1d20 + 8 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (10) + 8 + 1 - 2 = 17
Damage: 2d6 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (4, 6) + 3 + 1 = 14

Attack 3 (Ki): 1d20 + 8 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (13) + 8 + 1 - 2 = 20
Damage: 2d6 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (6, 4) + 3 + 1 = 14

If the 24s (or 20 with the soft cover, I guess) missed, then these are all misses, I imagine.