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Chronicle looks good. Add me to the chorus thanking you for GMing a good game, and it was great playing with all of you as well!

That..that was frustrating. Hob says, panting a bit as the shade-thing finally lies broken apart. Are you alright Mylow?

this last questions is tossed off on the go as Hob immediately starts moving to the stairs beyond. Skidding into place just in time to see several fetchlings escape but too late to stop them leaves the fighter smacking a nearby wall in frustration before slumping over to rest against it.

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As Toldrar wanders off after briefing the party later, he looks at the others. Well, wasn't the day I was expecting. Did we actually accomplish much do you think? Hob scratches his head. Good teamwork and striking from all of you though. Happier to have you on my side than theirs.

Hob, I overlooked your question - I saw the attack roll missed and didn't read further. Updates in a bit. Exhausting day today...

Oh, no problem. Lot of posts and things going on, and easy enough to miss: it’s why I rolled the miss chances just in case.

Shoot - realize I never got an answer on whether Flat check still needed while Hob is holding onto the creature. Just in case:

AoO flat: 1d20 ⇒ 10
Trip flt: 1d20 ⇒ 15
Combat Grab flat: 1d20 ⇒ 13
Regualr attack flt: 1d20 ⇒ 4

I don’t know if anyone did grab a Beacon Shot. Would be great here, but Hob doesn’t have one.

AoO v flat-footed: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (13) + 17 = 30 for Bludgeoning damage: 2d6 + 4 ⇒ (2, 4) + 4 = 10

Getting real real tired of this thing, but aware from his Allie’s that it’s a machine so glaring at it’s a moot point, Hob angrily just keeps swinging away hoping Something finally works.

Athletics to Trip: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (13) + 15 = 28

Combat Grab: 1d20 + 17 - 4 ⇒ (20) + 17 - 4 = 33 for Bludgeoning: 2d6 + 4 ⇒ (6, 5) + 4 = 15

Smack: 1d20 + 17 - 4 - 4 ⇒ (6) + 17 - 4 - 4 = 15 for Bludgeoning: 2d6 + 4 ⇒ (6, 6) + 4 = 16

Just break already!!!

Well! Hob yells in excitement and -to be honest - relief as the monk's fist seems to actually finally affect the shade-thing. At least it looks like its not immortal.

Seeing the thing being quite annoying to strike, the fighter sweeps his hammer out to try and knock it off-blaance and to the ground.

Athletics to Trip v its Reflex DC: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (14) + 15 = 29
Flat Check: 1d20 ⇒ 7

before then whaling on it as hard as he can.

Combat Grab v Flat-footed: 1d20 + 17 - 4 ⇒ (18) + 17 - 4 = 31 for Bludgeoning: 2d6 + 4 ⇒ (3, 2) + 4 = 9
Flat Check: 1d20 ⇒ 15
If a hit, it's Grabbed until the end of my next turn

Combat Grab v Flat-footed: 1d20 + 17 - 4 ⇒ (8) + 17 - 4 = 21 for Bludgeoning: 2d6 + 4 ⇒ (3, 4) + 4 = 11
Since I am (presumably) grabbing onto it at this point, not sure if still need the flat check to hit it. If so:Flat check: 1d20 ⇒ 12

AoO: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (14) + 17 = 31 for Blidgeoning: 2d6 + 4 ⇒ (5, 1) + 4 = 10
Flat check: 1d20 ⇒ 2

I think time’s past to be pulling punches Hob grunts towards Nagaikaze as his own swing again gets lost in the shadow

Hob sees how quickly the situation has turn and grimaces. Wanting to move in and smack the last kayal down but realizing that would block any approach to Mylow if he fails, the fighter reaches down and pulls out a potion himself. He then strides towards the fallen friend and pours the liquid down his throat.

◆ Draw out a lesser healing potion
◆ Stride
◆ Interact to feed potion to Mylow

Mylow heals: 2d8 + 5 ⇒ (7, 6) + 5 = 18

Looking down at the rogue as they gain consciousness, Hob grunts Scramble back and out. And remember - these two ain't the goal: whatever's down the stairs they were guarding is.

Looking to take advantage of Mylow's aggressive set-up, Hob Strides towards the figure shrouded in shadow and tries

Snagging Strike v flat-footed: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (9) + 17 = 26 for Bludgeoning: 2d6 + 4 ⇒ (4, 5) + 4 = 13
Flat check to hit: 1d20 ⇒ 2

Sadly his first swing is lost in the gloom.

Combat Grab v flat-footed: 1d20 + 17 - 4 ⇒ (3) + 17 - 4 = 16 for Bludgeoning: 2d6 + 4 ⇒ (1, 2) + 4 = 7
Flat check to hit: 1d20 ⇒ 8

The fighter adjusts for his follow-up bash but the hammer slides off the being's armor Assuming that that second strike misses

Anyone know what that thing is? Hob calls out nodding to the being in the archway as he then glares at the kayak in front of him.

And ow. That hurt. Nows our turn.

Intimidate to Demoralize blue: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (6) + 14 = 20

The fighter then swings twice at the figure before him.

Snagging Strike: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (15) + 17 = 32 for Bludgeoning: 2d6 + 4 ⇒ (2, 2) + 4 = 8 Flat-footed on a hit, and prone on a crit
Combat Grab: 1d20 + 17 - 4 ⇒ (20) + 17 - 4 = 33 for Bludgeoning: 2d6 + 4 ⇒ (5, 4) + 4 = 13 Grabbed on a hit, prone on a crit

Hob spent 10 min healing Mylow (healing himself 10 from his aeon stone over that time). As you pointed out, both of us then drink 1 potion and we're all up at full.

While Evindal looks at the door, Hob motions for Mylow to come over to him.

Stubborn fetchlings. Scratching you shouldn't have been worth their life. Here, let me fix it up.

Medicine for Mylow: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (9) + 12 = 21 for Healing: 2d8 ⇒ (1, 5) = 6

While he works, the fighter's own injuries begin to slowly heal as the stone in his wayfinder faintly glows.

People all right with Mylow and myself each drinking one of those moderate healing potions Toldrar gave us too?

This is getting Hob says as he swings at the one intruder

Snagging Strike v yellow: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (18) + 17 = 35 for Bludgeoning: 2d6 + 4 ⇒ (5, 3) + 4 = 12
If a hit, yellow's Flat-footed until the start of my next turn (or they move away)
If crit, they also are knocked Prone

Real annoying he continues while swinging back around to the other side at the other.
Combat Grab on White: 1d20 + 17 - 4 ⇒ (10) + 17 - 4 = 23 for Bludgeoning: 2d6 + 4 ⇒ (6, 2) + 4 = 12
If hit, White's Grabbed

You're cornered: drop the blades now or get dropped. Last warning.

3rd Strike on Yellow if they're still up, White if not
Strike: 1d20 + 17 - 4 - 4 ⇒ (11) + 17 - 4 - 4 = 20 for Bludgeoning: 2d6 + 4 ⇒ (4, 5) + 4 = 13

You’re not alone Mylow Hob yells as he charges suddenly down the hall to back up the rogue.

◆◆ Sudden Charge Attack v flat-footed: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (12) + 17 = 29 for Bludgeoning: 2d6 + 4 ⇒ (6, 6) + 4 = 16

He then quickly follows up with a second swing and snatch.

◆ Combat Grab Strike: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (7) + 13 = 20 for Bludgeoning: 2d6 + 4 ⇒ (6, 4) + 4 = 14 If this hits, they are Grabbed

If either of above is a crit, they are knocked Prone

Hob's not quite sure what he's doing yet (may be just Earn Income, but is considering some Retraining), so can just leave that blank on his chronicle

Good job everyone. Fire was gettin’ hot. Hob says as they regroup by the trap mechanism, his wounds already starting to slowly heal. Looking over to Mylow he says: Looks like the lizard scratched you up a bit there. Can patch that up if you hold still for a bit.

Happy to Treat Wounds on Mylow if he’s willing.

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When they reach Toldrar the fighter sighs. Always another huh.

Well, one more squash…until the next one more. Toldrar: you learned anything more about what these thieves have brought or what they’re after?

Right. Good job down there! Hob yells down (guessing the fire going out was due to one of his allies' tinkering, even if he can't see whose).

Now, lets drop this scaled thing so we can get out of here. The fighter Activates the wayfinder about his neck to get a bit of light ◆ to get a 1st level light spell then Strides into the gloom up to the creature.

◆ Stride
◆ Stride

Dunno if you can tell what we're saying, but drop and curl up and we can just fetter you.

Hob shakes his head as yet another beast tries to maul him.

Impressive speed he snarls as the winged lizard manages to approach him and still get off three strikes. Not smart though - should’ve seen how this went for your friend.

The fighters not sure if they can understand his words, but a furious stare transcends language.

Denoralize (w/Intimidating Glare and Intimidating Prowess)
Snagging Strike (if hit, it’s flat-footed until my next turn to me)
Combat Grab (if hit, it’s Grabbed)

Demoralize: 1d20 + 13 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 13 + 1 = 31
Snagging Strike: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (17) + 17 = 34 for Bludgeoning: 2d6 + 4 ⇒ (4, 4) + 4 = 12
Combat Grab: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (5) + 13 = 18 for Bludgeoning: 2d6 + 4 ⇒ (6, 5) + 4 = 15

If that 34’s a crit, it’s also knocked Prone from Hob’s crit spec

No you dont Hob grunts as he gets another scar from the retreating lizard.

AoO: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (2) + 17 = 19 for Bludgeoning: 2d6 + 4 ⇒ (3, 6) + 4 = 13

note it’s still flat-footed to me from the snagging strike on the AoO

Hob advances on the lizard that spit at him, adding out loud as he crosses the intersection and notices what’s going on below Oh, multiple black cold flying lizards.

Closing with the creature, he swings out with the hammer in his right hand trying to knock the beast towards his left. Then does a follow up strike while attempting to latch onto the scaled thing.

◆ Stride
◆Snagging Strike (if a hit, it’s flat-footed to me until the start of my next turn)
◆Combat Grab (if a hit, it’s Grappled until the end of my next turn.

Snagging Strike: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (20) + 17 = 37 for Bludgeoning: 2d6 + 4 ⇒ (2, 5) + 4 = 11
Combat Grab: 1d20 + 17 - 4 ⇒ (9) + 17 - 4 = 22 for Bludgeoning: 2d6 + 4 ⇒ (5, 4) + 4 = 13

Reflex: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (8) + 10 = 18

Hob shivers as he’s struck by an unexpected cold ball. Black cold flying lizard here! he calls back around the corner.

CarefulHob says as he moves ahead and pokes around the corner, peering carefully at the shadowy darkness down the hall. Somethings off

Stride, Stride, Seek

Hob moves up to the lip of the room. He stands a bit behind the monk and the elf, letting their nice words...well, speak for themselves.

But the fighter glares past his allies into the archive room beyond, trying to catch the eye of any kayal. Whenhe does, he nods towards Nagaikaze with a smile and a raised eyebrow, as if to say 'sounds pretty good to me'. Then he nods towards his hammer - flexing a little when he does - then stares back at the intruder with a frown to imply what the other way might be.

Intimidation: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (19) + 13 = 32 +1 if Intimidating Prowess would apply

Just dont read the books, they tend to be less dangerous. Hob counters to Evindal as the fighter prepares to head to the archives.

GM: let me know how long this conversations with Toldrara and the jog to the archive room would have been. From his wayfinder'ed pearly white spindle aeon stone Hob heals 1 hp every minute.

These ones looked pale enough. Hob says to Nagaikaze as he takes a bomb and a potion from Toldrar with a nod. Anyone can tell what exactly they are though? Half-vamps?

There any Recall checks on either what sort of beings these attackers were, or the Onyx Alliance?

Thinking on the hobgoblin’s two tasks, the fighter ponders for a second before musing The archives with those intruders’d be first, right? If a traps going in that other hall means anything there’s right trapped too.

to be clear, just Hob’s vote of order. He’s a pretty straight-forward thinker.

Hob turns his head a bit to look to the damage and surrounded for white.

You heard me. Know the drill. One…

Intimidate to Appeal to Shadowy Intruders: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (6) + 13 = 19

Two

If above didn’t work and white didn’t surrender, Hob will Snagging Strike at them. If they did surrender and know what’s good for them, the swing would be to red - that one without pulling punches and fully lethal (so ignore that -2)

nonlethal(?) Snagging Strike: 1d20 + 17 - 2 ⇒ (17) + 17 - 2 = 32 for nonlethal(?) bludgeoning: 2d6 + 4 ⇒ (4, 1) + 4 = 9

If hits, target is flat-footed. And if it’s a crit, they are Prone

Hob, I believe that should trigger your AoO

Did Red move around me? Always happy to get a free swing but it looks like they just stabbed thrice which doesn't have the Manipulate trait or any other trait that I think would trigger it.

Hob straightens up and really looks down hard on the hurt figure stabbing at him.

Got your blows in. Good job. But now this hammer's coming down somehwere. So you've got to '2' to drop it and stay in the corner until your friends are smart enough to join you. One...

Initimidate to 'Appeal to Shadowy Intruders': 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (13) + 13 = 26

Two

If above was enough to get Blue to surrender he'll swing at White. If Blue's still being stubborn and the Appeal didn't work, he'll strike blue instead.

Strike: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (10) + 17 = 27 for Magical Bludgeoning: 2d6 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (3, 2) + 4 + 2 = 11

AoO on blue: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (5) + 17 = 22 for bludgeoning: 2d6 + 4 ⇒ (5, 1) + 4 = 10

No you dont

Hells! Hob mutters as he finds himself hustling up the stairs. Guess I’m still not gonna know what Osirion’s like.

When the party comes across several pale-skinned figures, the fighter raises his own hammer and rushes forwards. Right, gonna give you six seconds to lay down. You picked the wrong building to blow.

◆◆ Sudden Charge Strike: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (2) + 17 = 19 for bludgeonign: 2d6 + 4 ⇒ (1, 2) + 4 = 7

Hob then lashes out at the intruder blue again, angling to knock the figure into his open hand to get a grip on him.
◆ Combat Grab Strike: 1d20 + 17 - 5 ⇒ (3) + 17 - 5 = 15 Bludgeoning: 2d6 ⇒ (3, 5) = 8

oof rough start. On the long shot chance that second swing connects, Blue’s Grabbed

Think we could start with 5 - after the first Season the scaling for most scenarios I’ve seen has been pretty good

"Hob, your plate armor may have adverse effect on you during the day. It is also advisable to dress in layers of cloth. The extensive heat at midday can play tricks on your mind as well. I'm sure our host will relate more to us. Hopefully they will provide us with supplies."

Hob gives a mild shrug. Then guess'll need to fight free. Done it before - might hurt the intimidation factor though. On the other hand easier to grab a thing without all that metal stiffing the joints.

Realize forgot to post: Hob'll offer his two glyphs to Evindal and Emoubu instead (and if Evindal had RL come up and its just us foursome, let's move the second on to Mylow instead.

In level or height? :) So far looking like an either quite tall or quite short party

Hob accepts a pastry with thanks, and nibbles at it as he replies to Mylow.

Osirion? Never. Been to Katapesh though, and plenty hot there so figure how different could it be? If sure we’ll be fine if we just keep an eye out for big cats and a weapon out for the dead

A tall bronze-skinned human man sits awkwardly in one of the Grand Lodge lobby's chairs. His size isn't exactly made for them - nor like is the fact that he is dressed in a full suit of plate armor with a hammer dangling at his side.

The man sees a few people eyeing him as they pass or arrive, in the case of my fellow party members What? he responds a bit defensively. Desert isn't here yet. Plenty of time to change. Besdies, plate still worked fine in Katapesh. How much hotter can Osirion be?

When another Pathfinder sits down by him, the figure will awkwardly stand up and extend a hand. Hey. Hob. Pleasure. You here for Valsin's job?

Sorry, filled those out.

Also, Hob has two glyphs to spread some extra Heroic luck to our lower level agents.

OK with friendly fire