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Thanks for running! I enjoyed the game a lot, even if I was somewhat bogged down by personal life. Chronicle sheet looks good on my end. If I don't end up playing part 2 at Paizocon, I'll be sure to keep an eye out for if you decide to run it here.

Shield block the hit you assumed I would shield block, reduces the damage by 10. Murdering the remainder of the Frightened condition aura.

Klatzu Reflex: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (12) + 11 = 23
Siva Reflex: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (3) + 16 = 19

(F) Release Grip on Shield.
◆ Re-grip Bastard Sword two-handed.
◆ Cast Weapon Surge. (+1 Enhancement Bonus, +1 Damage Die to next strike; Verbal Only so only triggers Reactions if targeting Concentrate from before I was within range to strike Mummy)

◆ Siva: automatic action: Stride into adjacency with remaining Mummy.
◆ Strike Mummy with +1 Frost Striking Bastard Sword at: 1d20 + 17 - 1 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 17 - 1 + 1 = 35 for Slashing damage: 3d12 + 6 ⇒ (12, 11, 9) + 6 = 38 and Cold damage: 1d6 ⇒ 5

Spotting a moment of weakness from the Mummy behind him, Klatzu shouts above the din of battle to his companion. "SIVA! ABOUT FACE!" The wolf twists against the zombie hoards as fur and muscle are torn by their claws, getting within reach for her rider to strike the decisive blow. As the goblin drops his shield and lifts his sword skyward, he gives forth a mighty shout, "MILANI! MAKE KLATZU'S FOES FERTILIZE GROUND ANEW!" As the chant is heard by the divine host, the hammered sheet metal encompassing the blade begins to unfold with holy light, causing the sword's size to double in an instant before cleaving the Mummy in twain!

No shield up this turn; will use Champion's Reaction on whoever gets hit by the Zombie Hoard with the least HP prior to making their save roll, giving them a free Step out of the hoard if they so desire.

Klatzu is a degenerate Crafter and I need to figure out what he's making next, so I'll do some research and get back to you on that.

Oh right, I'm still missing a Resilient Rune. Crafting.

Crafting vs IL 8 DC24: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (9) + 18 = 27
Success, due to Crafter's Workshop, the initial start time to begin work on reducing the price is reduced to 1 day. Due to being Field Commissioned, Klatzu spends the remaining 5 days working to reduce the final price of the resilient rune by 3gp per day, knocking 15gp off of the final price, plus an additional 3gp due to using shoddy materials through the Junk Tinker racial feat for 18gp reduction in total. Klatzu will continue work on this into the next scenario.

Klatzu is also slow-tracking this scenario, due to being a level 8 with 8xp and wanting to play part 2 with the same character if possible.

assuming I can move normally this turn
◆ Raise Shield
◆ Strike Large Zombie with +1 Frost Striking Bastard Sword (add 1 if no longer frightened from Mummy but sounds like I probably am) at: 1d20 + 17 - 1 ⇒ (8) + 17 - 1 = 24 for Slashing damage: 2d8 + 6 ⇒ (4, 5) + 6 = 15 and Cold damage: 1d6 ⇒ 5
◆ Second Strike v Large Zombie with +1 Frost Striking Bastard Sword (add 1 if no longer frightened from Mummy but sounds like I probably am) at: 1d20 + 17 - 1 - 5 ⇒ (4) + 17 - 1 - 5 = 15 for Slashing damage: 2d8 + 6 ⇒ (1, 7) + 6 = 14 and Cold damage: 1d6 ⇒ 5

◆ Siva Strike with Agile Bite: 1d20 + 14 - 8 - 1 ⇒ (20) + 14 - 8 - 1 = 25 for Piercing damage: 2d8 + 3 ⇒ (6, 6) + 3 = 15

Shaking himself back into focus, the goblin shouts a warcry as the undead swarm around him, readying himself to defend those behind him!

Liberating Step if the Mummy hits with its first attack vs someone adjacent to it at start of the turn, so that they can step back and force a move action from the Mummy, and a quick shield block first attack that hits Klatzu; otherwise, if the mummy misses its initial and secondary attack, Shield Block twice vs anything that connects with Klatzu.

EDIT: dang Siva really carrying the weight in this relationship with that Nat 20 on -8 MAP

Apologies for any confusion, just realized I never moved myself on the map. The error has been corrected now.

Upon seeing the fireball blast the undead, Klatzu takes the explosion as a cue to engage the enemies and spurs Siva into action.

"FOR OSIRIA!"

◆Raise Shield
◆Command Siva
>◆◆Stride Twice
Siva Will: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (15) + 14 = 29
Klatzu Will: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (8) + 13 = 21 well, the good news is, frightened would have still made this a fail even if I had remembered to buy a Resilient rune

◆Strike vs flanked Green with +1 Frost Striking Bastard Sword at: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (15) + 17 = 32 for Slashing damage: 2d8 + 6 ⇒ (8, 6) + 6 = 20 and Cold damage: 1d6 ⇒ 4 haha nope, sorry, paralyzed
◆Recall Knowledge vs Big Zombie +11-1 for Frightened feel free to roll it secret

I think Raise Shield still functions, but seems like I'll be unable to use reactions sadly. AC 31-1 for Frightened, Siva still can assist with Flanking.

Siva looks ready to fight, only to be confused when Klatzu does not make a motion to attack the mummy.

Not sure if I can eat more damage at this point since it seems this stage of the chase is mostly resolution, but would be willing to take damage to save points if the option is still on the table.

Avonathalanthalasa Caldon wrote:

chases are the worst.

I've found it quite enjoyable.

Mostly thanks to the dice, of course.

I also found it enjoyable thanks to the abundance of Crafting opportunities, even if you are sapping my dice luck by proximity.

Round 4—Secure the Gate

After you got out and Zombies are inside, you find a way to shut the gates and lock them in.

- Crafting check to devise a better hold to the gate

Round 5—Tend Wounded

After you dealt with the undead problem it is time to look after Pathfinders, you try to tend their wounds and help with other injuries.

- Crafting check to fashion crutches and splints from available materials

Round 6—Rally Survivors

With Pathfinders patched you need to convince them to report back to Venture-Captain for the next assignments. You can see in their eyes exhaustion and low morale. You can't say how long they were here, but by the smell itself, you can guess it was too long.

- Crafting check to repair broken armaments

Klatzu has the best day of his goblin life.

4: Crafting Check: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (2) + 18 = 20

5: CRAFTING CHECK: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (7) + 18 = 25

6: C-C-C-CRAFTING CHECK: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (2) + 18 = 20

Klatzu gets overexcited, aggravating his earlier wounds as the adrenaline gets the best of him. He is just very happy to be here at this point.

"KLATZU IS BEST CRAFTSGOBLIN THERE IS!"

Hero point Reroll, Athletics, will take the damage if failure: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (4) + 15 = 19
as before, eat the damage if failure,
Reflex v Zombies: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (3) + 11 = 14
Fortitude v Rot: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (20) + 15 = 35

Shaking off a bite from earlier failings, Klatzu sees the secret pathway that Hamir pointed out, and bashes Siva directly through the door, before trying to quickly reinforce it behind him after everyone is through.

If I can apply Crafting to quickly attempt to seal the door, make this a +18, otherwise Engineering Lore (+13) or Athletics (+15) if neither of the other two are appropriate here

Craft, modify the modifier of the roll if Craft is not applicable: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (20) + 18 = 38

Having solidly gotten their attention, the goblin screams to his steed to run; maintaining a quick pace and moving to shove back any that get to close to the rear of the party.

Athletics, will take the damage if failure: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (1) + 15 = 16

EDIT: guess we're about to find out how much damage we're talking about here, lol. If Crit Failure is both Damage and a loss of Pathfinders, then Klatzu will hero point it; if we lack that information at this point then I'll continue with the assumption that we can prevent point loss by having Klatzu soak the damage.

@Daggertooth: You're making me incredibly disappointed that I did not choose to play my Flames Oracle for this, considering he is literally a hodgepodge of professional wrestlers in the body of a Kobold. Yes, he does also have Gladiator Lore, iirc.

@ most recent post's OOC section: I'm assuming Lore's presumably easier DC would be worth the one point difference, although I have no way of actually knowing if that is the case here. That said, I'm willing to use the Lore in any case just because its so rare to find potential uses for it.

Scouting Lore would basically be Klatzu rolling to know what not to do to draw attention and doing it anyways.

"Klatzu make EXCELLENT lure! Leave it to Klatzu and Siva!"

Kicking Siva into full speed, the goblin begins clanging his sword against his shield as Siva deftly dodges into their midst. "COME TO KLATZU! KLATZU THE TASTIEST THERE IS!"

If Scouting Lore would be applicable here, pretend I'm using that at a +13 and subtract 1 to the following result, otherwise using Siva's +14 Acrobatics.
Siva; Acrobatics: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (12) + 14 = 26

"Step aside; this job for MASTER CRAFTSMAN!" Rapidly gasping for breath between shouted word, the goblin draws some tools from his person before quickly taking his shield to the edge of the chasm, using it as a chisel to cause some of the rocks of the edge to break off and plug the gap.

◆◆Crafting check: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (7) + 18 = 25

"SIVA! TO THE FAR SIDE!" After doing what work he can manage on this side, the goblin quickly takes a deep breath before mounting his companion with lightning speed, directing the wolf to leap across the gorge in a single swift motion.

◆Quick Mount: Ride & Command an Animal.

◆◆ Stride to the edge of the ledge and then Leap 20'. (Siva is base speed 40 at the moment, causing her to have a base leap distance of 15', she also is utilizing Horseshoes of Speed, which increases both Leap Distance and Speed by 5')

Since I need to speak to even attempt to disable the Haunt or command Siva, I'll go with the previous turn with the small edit that I will Ready Sword before Dismounting and Striding away. Siva will follow as before.

Klatzu Will: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (5) + 13 = 18
Siva Will: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (17) + 14 = 31
Looks like I can't speak, so... this turn is gonna be a bit of a mess)

◆ Dismount (square Northwest of Red Zombie)
◆ Athletics (shove): 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (13) + 15 = 28
◆ If Shove is a success, follow into vacated square as part of Shove and Raise Shield; else Step into open square to North of red Zombie to escape the haunt.

◆ Siva moves 1 square right to follow Klatzu, since Klatzu cannot make verbal commands until free of the Haunt.

Suddenly feeling the pressure of a cave-in pressing down upon him, the loud-mouthed goblin scrambles for an opening on the ledge; desperately attempting to shove the zombie already there into the pit. Siva is suddenly very confused, and follows her master somewhat awkwardly while nudging him forward slightly with her snout upon figuring out what he seems to be doing.

big brain strats time

◆Command an Animal
Siva: Stride x2

◆Shove Blue Athletics: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (14) + 15 = 29
◆Raise Shield

"SIVA! ONCE MORE INTO THE BREACH!" Siva howls mightily before charging after their allies, coming to a halt just before the lip of the chasm as her rider uses the momentum to try to rebuff the encroaching dead!

"A breach? Sounds like something KLATZU can patch up easy! SAY NO MORE!" As the goblin finishes patching up the party (and his shield) and his companion shakes the undead flesh from her fur, Klatzu quickly mounts Siva and brings the massive wolf to bear. "Klatzu's skills sound like they will be high-demand, this day, Siva!" Siva howls confidently in response.

Switching shield armament to Shield Boss instead of Spikes, as B/S is usually a better compliment than S/P

Reaction: Liberating Step: Gurka can reduce his damage taken by 10 and take a step, interrupting the zombie's full turn; zombie presumeably can either follow after him and still hit since second attack still connected, or redirect the secondary attacks to someone else, but in either case Gurka takes 10 less damage. Full turn coming later.

Fortitude vs Drained, again: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (10) + 15 = 25

◆Siva: Strike with Jaws vs Red Zombie if still alive, else Orange Statue; +Bless from @Zabu: 1d20 + 14 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 14 + 1 = 23 for Piercing: 2d8 + 3 ⇒ (5, 8) + 3 = 16

◆Strike vs Orange Statue w/Flanking with +1 Frost Striking Bastard Sword at: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (4) + 17 = 21 for Slashing damage: 2d8 + 6 ⇒ (4, 4) + 6 = 14 and Cold damage: 1d6 ⇒ 4
◆Strike vs Orange Statue with +1 Striking Shield Spikes: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (4) + 12 = 16 for Slashing damage: 2d6 + 6 ⇒ (5, 5) + 6 = 16 and Cold damage: 1d6 ⇒ 2
◆Raise Shield

"REMOVE YOURSELF FROM KLATZU'S MASTERWORK!" The goblin screams as he flails ineffectively against his assailant, before throwing up his shield in an attempt to push away from it. Siva seems to be having slightly more luck.

Apologies for the delay, missed that my turn was available earlier.

"SIVA! Cull the weak!" The goblin bangs his sword against his shield to signal his companion, who barks in acknowledgement as they move in to attack the wounded Zombie. As the wolf jockeys for a good position, the goblin lifts his sword skyward with a shout of, "Milanite steel the best guillotine!" before sweeping it upwards at neck-height against the remaining dead.

◆Command an Animal.
◆Siva: Stride
◆Siva: Strike with Jaws vs Red Zombie, +Bless from @Zabu (if I'm reading it right?): 1d20 + 14 - 1 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 14 - 1 + 1 = 21 for Piercing: 2d8 + 3 ⇒ (8, 3) + 3 = 14

◆cast Weapon Surge, +1 status and 1 additional damage die on next Strike; into
◆Strike vs Green Zombie with +1 Frost Striking Bastard Sword at: 1d20 + 17 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 17 + 1 = 25 for Slashing damage: 3d8 + 6 ⇒ (8, 4, 5) + 6 = 23 and Cold damage: 1d6 ⇒ 4

Shield is not raised, current AC is 29

Using shield block uses your reaction, so until you have more than one you can't use AOO :( Let me know if I missed something

Since Klatzu is Level 8, he has the Quick Block feat, so he gets one free Shield Block reaction every turn in addition to his regular reactions.

↺Attack of Opportunity vs Yellow as it moves past Klatzu: Strike with +1 Frost Striking Bastard Sword at: 1d20 + 17 - 1 ⇒ (5) + 17 - 1 = 21 for Slashing damage: 2d8 + 6 ⇒ (2, 4) + 6 = 12 and Cold damage: 1d6 ⇒ 1

◆Recall Knowledge on Statues. Crafting +18. May adjust damage type if I find I have a weakness available, but I'm assuming they're just weak to being critt'd
◆Strike vs broken armor Pink with +1 Frost Striking Bastard Sword at: 1d20 + 17 - 1 ⇒ (15) + 17 - 1 = 31 for Slashing damage: 2d8 + 6 ⇒ (7, 3) + 6 = 16 and Cold damage: 1d6 ⇒ 1
◆Raise Shield, AC is now 31 after Frightened concludes.

◆Siva: Strike with Jaws: 1d20 + 14 - 2 ⇒ (1) + 14 - 2 = 13 for Piercing: 2d8 + 3 ⇒ (8, 7) + 3 = 18

"HOLD THE LINE, SIVA!" The goblin continues his assault as the foes swarm around him, plugging the hole as best as his small frame can manage. Siva tries to go in for a followup bite, but is thrown off as one of the statue's sickles finds purchase in her flesh. Nonetheless, the duo's resolve remains resolute.

Fortitude vs Drained 1: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (2) + 15 = 17
>hero point Fortitude vs Drained 1: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (10) + 15 = 25
Fortitude vs Drained 1: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (19) + 15 = 34
Will vs Fear: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (17) + 13 = 30
Siva Will vs Fear: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (4) + 14 = 18

Somehow, the hoards manage to find a gap in the armored goblin's plating, but Klatzu fights on in spite of the festering wounds!

Admittedly my knowledge of the Osirion Lodge begins and ends with basically every Jewelled Sage scenario that exists; any scenarios related to the Osirion Lodge itself and not the antics of Amenopheus and Tahonikepsu is beyond the scope of my knowledge. That said, one of my favorite characters in my PF1e roster was a dervish dancer/counterfeit mage Rogue Tengu that did the entire Scarab Sages arc, complete with qualifying for the final boon, and they were such a blast that I tried to model my PFS2e -2001 build after their mixing of combat utility, rogue skill prowess and minor magical aptitude, as it turns out I really enjoy playing toolbox character builds especially in PFS.

So needless to say, I'm looking forward to more Osirion fun even if it is taking a new direction from that plotline.

Assuming Gurka's statue is still up...

"SHODDY CRAFTSMANSHIP NO MATCH FOR KLATZU'S BLADE!," the goblin screams as he rushes forward atop Siva. (◆ Siva Strides using her automatic action from being Mature) As Siva gets within striking distance of the opponents, the goblin suddenly leaps from the wolf's back to cleave at the head of the weakened statue before readying his shield to rebuff the incoming hoard at the chokepoint.

◆Dismount
◆Strike with +1 Frost Striking Bastard Sword at: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (3) + 17 = 20 for Slashing damage: 2d8 + 6 ⇒ (4, 7) + 6 = 17 and Cold damage: 1d6 ⇒ 6, target is Flanked so -2 AC.
◆Raise Shield, AC is now 31.

Two reactions available, one to shield block and one to either Shield Block, Liberating Step or Attack of Opportunity. AoO will be rolled using same statistics as above and will be used on any enemy that attempts to move past Klatzu in an attempt to disrupt the action. Shield Block will be used on first attack that connects that deals 10 or more damage; if final enemy before my turn attempts to strike me burn any remaining actions on Shield Block or Liberating Step to reduce damage by 10 if attacking an ally within 15' instead.

I will not burn a hero point on a turn 1 roll against an enemy that its unlikely to drop, so I'll accept the likely miss.

Once in the basement, Po ushers the party through a series of locked doors, which he promptly locks again after the party passes through them.

"Are we going to get one of those keys?" he asks.

"Klatzu sure we not need keys. Klatzu confident that Klatzu can break way out."

The goblin seems confident in his own might as he leads the way in atop his adamant steed. Siva's hairs seem to raise slightly as they proceed through the procession of doors, but Klatzu doesn't acknowledge it aside from a few subtle glances. Siva nonetheless becomes noticeably more on alert as they descend deeper into the lodge.

Po looks around quizzically, then makes his way to the western door to peer out into the hallway. As he does so, he is met by the sounds of rending wood and shouts. Several people, clearly Pathfinder agents, rush past the doorway of the Hall of Recognition, fleeing from a commotion to the south while shouting,

"They’ve activated the statues! They’re turning our own defenses on us!"

Po's already-bulbous eyes widen further at the scene.

"Defend the room," he instructs. "And hold it for the venture-captain’s return. I will see to the others".
With remarkable speed, the grippli Pathfinder darts out of the room towards the fleeing agents.

When you look around Gurka notices a Junior agent in the corridor of the hall looking at her with big eyes. "save me"
Gurka also notices that the agent is wearing the same kind of hat that the merchant tried to shove her.

Siva lets out a low growl as chaos breaks out. "GET BEHIND KLATZU! SIVA AND KLATZU HOLD THE GATE!" As Klatzu nudges Siva into motion with his legs, the Goblin quickly readies a bastard sword with a frosted blade of (literally) folded steel and a hefty shield. "Siva, prepare for taste of combat!" Siva barks in recognition as she squares up to the gate, baring her teeth in anticipation.

Klatzu Raises Shield as his one action.

Klatzu, as a weird crafting build, is Field Commissioned; no consumables for him.

Klatzu picks up on the signalling immediately, having been on the receiving end of many a revolutionary message in the past. "Klatzu and Siva have indeed come to clean house! As can see, Siva is exceedingly large, and able to easy hunt down pests! And Klatzu is a MASTER CRAFTSMAN, here to make sure that any repairs that need to be taken care of are taken care of!"

Klatzu confidently puffs his chest out to emphasize his claim, before continuing rapidly at the slightest sign of skepticism from the official. "Don't believe Klatzu? Klatzu wearing the proof of Klatzu's skill! Feast eyes upon Klatzu's latest masterpiece!" The goblin quickly un-bucklers a small shield strapped to his upper arm, tossing it over to the official to inspect. "If you have eye for quality, you will see that Klatzu's buckler made of rarest Adamantine! And is clear to all that this was, in fact, made BY KLATZU! (This is, in fact, very apparent- while made from Adamantine, it was crafted while benefitting from the Junk Tinker feat, so the alloy contains mild striations from subpar metals used in the smelting process; however, it is still very clearly Adamantine to anyone who has handled it in the past or is aware of its qualities.) No humdrum craftsman capable of working Adamantine! Only Klatzu have knowledge and skill required!"

Klatzu will continue to talk about his master craftsmanship until the official leaves as his pride takes over. Even if the official is not paying attention to Klatzu, Klatzu will continue rambling about his credentials and expertise in the background.

To overwhelm the official with technical jargon and bragging: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (6) + 18 = 24
If that is a failure, I WILL Hero Point. Klatzu's pride demands it. If Crafting is not on the list of options to fix up the lodge, let me know and I'll switch to something else.

Funnily enough, that was intended to be a non-junk shield. Klatzu is smart enough to know that trashcan lids, while versatile and incredibly functional, are not easy to convince others that they are worth money, and Klatzu is sincere in his respect for the proletariat. (Champion of Milani) Junk weapons are used for arming the peasantry, himself included; not for trade.

NBD either way though lol

Diplomacy +11

"Some of Klatzu's earliest glories were against the undead! Klatzu will ensure none fall on day! SIVA!" The goblin's mount gives a decisive bark as they begin to head off, but not before the goblin takes out a small shield and places it on the counter. "Klatzu knows not your circumstances, but good shields are ever demanded, and no shields are better than Klatzu's! Sell or use, as you see fit!"

"...And no butterfly has ever surprised Klatzu!" the goblin adds confidently as Siva catches up with the others. "Klatzu's cold iron is also of highest quality!"

"This is certainly not where I would have chosen to meet, but it will suffice. I understand that it would not due for a band of Pathfinders to bring offense to the locals."

"KLATZU has never heard of a band of Pathfinders ever inconveniencing towns. The PATHFINDER SOCIETY is always WELL RECEIVED wherever KLATZU goes!"

Arriving somewhat late to the appointed meetup is a... goblin?- that appears to be riding a large white, armored wolf. At least, you think its a Goblin. The creature is decked head-to-toe in an improbably constructed suit of armor that seems to be constructed entirely from various scrap. Pieces you can only assume were pulled directly from a demolition site jut out at strange angles, mixed piecemeal with plates of an alien substance and scraps of barely intact chain. His steed seems to be similarly outfitted in barding that seems ill-fitting but well constructed from trash. The only elements that are distinct from the garbage mail are the glints from what you can assume are the creature's eyes, obscured in shadow under their makeshift helmet, and a strikingly green scarf that is inexplicably perfectly maintained in spite of its proximity to the greasy plate and sandy environment.

"Ah, KLATZU has yet to introduce self! Klatzu is KLATZU! MASTER CRAFTSMAN and VANGUARD OF REVOLUTION! Siva is SIVA! NOBLE STEED and FANG OF REBELLION! Pathfinders already know KLATZU's work, of course." The goblin extends a hand to anyone willing to clasp arms, although it is hard to make out where, exactly, his fingers are. After accepting any handshakes, the goblin continues. "KLATZU not of Vigilant Seal, but has worked closely under KLINE past months. Klatzu personally responsible for leading the front in Iobaria, while ensuring every Pathfinder armed and ready for glorious conflict! New mission sure to be more exciting than boring clerical work!"

Turning to the proprietor, Klatzu barks, "PERSON! KLATZU values your hard work! KLATZU and SIVA would like your hardest water, and will ensure your FAIR COMPENSATION on behalf of the PATHFINDER SOCIETY!"

@Klatzu - cool, I have goblin cavalier myself, so I roughly know the rules. Keep in mind that: when mounted you get -2 to reflex saves, when mounted you and Wolf share MAP, but when you dismount you don't :| The rest we figure out as we go.

All factored in, so no worries. There were some games at earlier levels where I'd actively dismount to better fight with Siva once engaged, but since her stats are likely lagging a bit at the moment due to feat choice there'll probably be a bit less of that here.

GM Glyphs: 2, will generally prioritize giving them to the lower leveled PCs, followed by PCs who will be on the front line.

Mentor: Skillful Mentor

While working with less experienced Pathfinder allies, you provide vital advice to sharpen your newer colleagues’ skills. For any PCs benefiting from a Level Bump and whose levels are lower than yours, you increase the Level Bump’s modifier to skill checks to 2.

I think I'll be leaning toward playing my Champion, but since they are currently 4xp away from hitting Level 9, I'll be slow-tracking this scenario so I can run both parts of the arc with them. KLATZU is a Cavalier Liberator Champion whose mount is a Wolf thanks to the Rough Rider ancestry feat. I likely won't be doing any wild tricks with the wolf at this level as I'm stunting their growth temporarily to spec into the shield champion feat line, but they will be making Klatzu effectively size Large for the majority of the adventure unless I'm forced to dismount. I'll post in the main thread tomorrow after I make sure the character is properly updated on their Paizo profile.

Looking forward to playing!

EDIT: Just realized I've actually played with Hamir before, although not with this character. Good to see a familiar face from Mosquito Witch! (Amada Caradulyn is my -2001 and sadly out of range for this session.)

Klatzu Fortitude 13: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (2) + 13 = 15
Klatzu Fortitude 12: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (7) + 13 = 20
Klatzu Fortitude 7: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (3) + 13 = 16
Klatzu Fortitude 9: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (6) + 13 = 19
total: -35

Siva Fortitude 13: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (17) + 13 = 30
Siva Fortitude 12: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (8) + 13 = 21
Siva Fortitude 7: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (19) + 13 = 32
Siva Fortitude 9: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (4) + 13 = 17
total: -15

**If Red dies, redirect remaining attacks to Blue.
(R) (If I can AoO Red, use this roll, otherwise reduce damage to Siva by 8 with Liberating Step.) Strike (Bastard Sword vs Red: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (1) + 15 = 16)
for (Damage Slashing: 2d12 + 4 ⇒ (4, 3) + 4 = 11)
EDIT: that roll was terrible, if the AoO is allowed I will hero point that, especially since killing Red could save on a lot of dealt damage.

(◆) Dismount
(◆) Strike (Bastard Sword vs Flanked Red: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (5) + 15 = 20)
for (Damage Slashing: 2d12 + 4 ⇒ (2, 6) + 4 = 12)
(◆) Strike (Bastard Sword vs Flanked Red: 1d20 + 15 - 5 ⇒ (14) + 15 - 5 = 24)
for (Damage Slashing: 2d12 + 4 ⇒ (4, 1) + 4 = 9)
(F) Siva-Uncommanded Strike vs Flanked Red Strike vs Swarm AC: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (3) + 12 = 15
for Damage Piercing: 2d8 + 3 ⇒ (5, 6) + 3 = 14)

At this point, Klatzu has abandoned all sense of moral righteousness and is ferally smashing the swarms while screaming incoherent platitudes to Milani.

Klatzu Fortitude: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (7) + 13 = 20
Siva Fortitude: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (14) + 13 = 27

(F) Siva-Uncommanded Stride
(F) Drop Shield
(◆) Regrip Bastard Sword in two hands.
(◆) Weapon Surge
(◆) Strike (Bastard Sword vs Red: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (6) + 16 = 22)
for (Damage Slashing: 3d12 + 4 ⇒ (9, 10, 1) + 4 = 24)

Klatzu's arch nemesis, fleas! Fiendish demon, pitting Klatzu against most dangerous adversary! Surrendering his shield to the swarm, the Goblin turns his efforts towards the swarm nearer his allies. "SIVA! PULL BACK! MILANI! LIBERATE ARMOR FROM CONSUMING FLEA TIDE!" As his sword unfolds into a massive, jagged sheet of steel, the Goblin smashes it into the swarm with all of his might with a look of unrivaled ferocity.

EDIT: If 22 is a miss, I'll hero point it. I don't know how bad Swarm AC is this edition.

Keep going IMO, Lay on Hands to boost and pass the healing Aid Token before refocusing. If it can be tossed to the 7-8 table, feel free to do so, otherwise if any other table is struggling with fights pass it to them.

If Kyra can't heal for some reason, let me know, otherwise we'll roll with this.

(◆) Move
(◆) Strike (Cold Iron Shield Spikes vs Green Flanked AC, will Hero Point if missed.: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (11) + 15 = 26)
for (Damage Piercing Cold Iron: 2d6 + 4 ⇒ (3, 2) + 4 = 9)
(◆&F If Green alive:) Strike (Cold Iron Shield Spikes vs Green: 1d20 + 15 - 5 ⇒ (1) + 15 - 5 = 11)
for (Damage Piercing Cold Iron: 2d6 + 4 ⇒ (6, 6) + 4 = 16)
(Siva-Uncommanded Strike vs Blue Strike vs Twigjack AC, will hero point on miss if first strike vs Green was successful without Hero point.: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (17) + 12 = 29
for Damage Piercing: 2d8 + 3 ⇒ (5, 8) + 3 = 16)
(◆ If Green killed before Action 3:) Command an Animal ((◆) Strike v Blue Flanked AC using above roll, plus (◆) Strike vs Blue Flanked AC Strike vs Twigjack AC: 1d20 + 12 - 4 ⇒ (13) + 12 - 4 = 21
for Damage Piercing: 2d8 + 3 ⇒ (5, 3) + 3 = 11)

"CLERIC! HEAL CRAFTMAN! CRAFTMASTER HAS OTHER WORK!" Trundling over the path, the goblin swings his shield around, attempting to rake the dwarf with its cold iron nails. "SIVA! FETCH THE STICK!" he shouts quickly, before quickly resuming his assualt to ensure the creature's defeat as Siva howls and rips into the remaining Twigjack.

Klatzu Reflex: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (2) + 9 = 11
Siva Reflex: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (18) + 14 = 32

((lol figures))

(◆) Dismount
(◆) Strike (Cold Iron Shield Spikes vs Red: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (15) + 15 = 30)
for (Damage Piercing Cold Iron: 2d6 + 4 ⇒ (3, 5) + 4 = 12)
(◆) Command an Animal (If red still up: (◆) Stride to flank Red, (◆) Strike vs Flanked)
(If blue still up: (◆◆) Strike Blue twice)
Strike vs Twigjack AC: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (11) + 12 = 23
for Damage Piercing: 2d8 + 3 ⇒ (5, 3) + 3 = 11
Strike vs Twigjack AC: 1d20 + 12 - 4 ⇒ (9) + 12 - 4 = 17
for Damage Piercing: 2d8 + 3 ⇒ (4, 6) + 3 = 13

"Sticks want to fight two on one? FOOLISH STICKS! KLATZU NOT ONLY OPPONENT!" Quickly sliding off Siva's back, Klatzu engages a pack attack with Siva, striking out rapidly against the wooden assailants even as his form begins to resemble that of a pincushion.

Klatzu Reflex: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (7) + 9 = 16
Siva reflex: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (19) + 14 = 33

(◆) Command an Animal ((◆◆) Stride twice, if I could make it to flank with Niklaas vs Blue Stick, assume I moved there instead, or even better to flank the Dwarf if I can reach there.)
(◆) Strike (Cold Iron Shield Spikes vs Twigjack AC: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (17) + 15 = 32)
for (Damage Piercing Cold Iron: 2d6 + 4 ⇒ (4, 2) + 4 = 10)
(◆) Raise Shield

Cursing under his breath as the goblin is assaulted by pine splinters, the goblin quickly brings his steed about. "Smash surrounding force! Don't let flank! Sarenrite, with us! Siva mushes through the swamp before skidding to an abrupt halt, letting the momentum carry her rider's sword into the creature. Klatzu quickly rights his shield after the fact, readying himself for anything.

(Going to prioritize AoO if Stickman provokes, otherwise block the first attack done by Green Dwarf if within range or Yellow Dwarf if Green does not enter range for Liberating Step or attack Klatzu for Shield Block.)

If any of the other tables seem to be having an issue with Healing, I'll Lay on Hands boost an Aid Token before refocusing. Otherwise I'll save it for midway through or after we wrap up the finale to pass to struggling tables.

Siva Reflex: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (19) + 14 = 33
Siva's good to go, sadly due to the effect, even if I did have a reaction this isn't a damaging effect and isn't a Grab/Grapple so it doesn't trigger Liberating Step.

(◆) Command an Animal ((◆◆) Stride twice)
(◆) Raise Shield
(◆) Recall Knowledge, assuming I can see the one on far left. Nature +9. Looking for most interesting information barring cold iron weakness, as that just seems like a safe bet at this point.

"Klatzu scout the enemy! Follow Klatzu's lead!"

Klatzu will refocus in any case.

(◆) Strike (Cold Iron Shield Spikes vs Flanked AC: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (2) + 15 = 17)
for (Damage Piercing Cold Iron: 2d6 + 4 ⇒ (2, 2) + 4 = 8)
(◆) Strike (Cold Iron Shield Spikes vs Flanked AC: 1d20 + 15 - 5 ⇒ (9) + 15 - 5 = 19)
for (Damage Piercing Cold Iron: 2d6 + 4 ⇒ (6, 5) + 4 = 15)
(◆) Raise Shield

"Klatzu appreciate friend's assistance! NOW, WITH ME STABBY! WITH ME, FLAME! WE FELL OUR ADVERSARY!"

EDIT: Just realized I was in Bless, add +1 to both attack rolls.

I was told by Niklaas's player that they intend to attempt to Intimidate the cat on their next turn, so I'll type up this turn and just assume I delay until after the Intimidation attempt goes off.

(◆) Stride into Flank
(◆) Cast Weapon Surge.
(◆) Strike (Cold Iron Shield Spikes vs Flanked AC: 1d20 + 15 + 1 ⇒ (12) + 15 + 1 = 28)
for (Damage Piercing Cold Iron: 3d6 + 4 ⇒ (2, 5, 6) + 4 = 17)
>(F) Uncommanded Companion Action: Stride away. (assuming it disappears into smoke again)
> or (F) Uncommanded Companion Action: Strike with (Jaws vs Flanked AC: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (15) + 12 = 27)
for (Damage Piercing: 2d8 + 3 ⇒ (4, 5) + 3 = 12) (if it does not poof)

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Oh Milani, it’s a damned Poofer.

”FRIENDS! If poofs again, back away from smoke! Direct its attacks! If in smoke, prepare to strike when reappear!” I’ve fought disappearing foes before, the strategy is to hit them as they reappear by readying strikes with the trigger “Strike once a viable target is within reach.” This forces the creature to either eat the attack to get its full round off, or poof prematurely before getting a strike in to focus on damage mitigation. This fight is going to be a pain in any case, so we need to play towards punishing the creature’s tactics and its weakness of having to re-materialize to attack. In this creature’s case, if it can reappear anywhere in the smoke, if only one target is in the smoke then we can try to funnel its attacks that way, else it has to move/attack to reach a different target, which prevents it from attacking multiple characters if it tries to not go after the person in the smoke.

”MILANI! GIVE KLATZU STRENGTH TO SEE OLD ORC MAN FREED!” The goblin charges in as the spirit with his shield resonates with divine might, before crashing into the Fey creature.

15' is enough to hit the corner of Siva and the creature using diagonal measurement. Not sure where it was when attacking Crafty, but with current map positioning Siva is a valid target for Liberating Step.

Sidenote: I literally cannot discern how any character could have 27 HP at this level. I think its more likely that, worst case, Crafty has (6racial + 8class*5 -1con*5 = 41 HP) and that 27 was a typo potentially stemming from their last play-by-post being at Level 3 (presumeably). If this is the case, depending on the cat's positioning when attacking Crafty (specifically the squares N, NE, E, SE of Crafty) then I could have used my Reaction to save him from the first hit due to both target and attacker being within 15'.

Since we’re all failing our Recalls, I suggest using the Aid Token. We should probably prep and pass one of ours as well soon. Assuming the others agree, if the creature is a Fey, since I honestly can’t tell here, use Cold Iron Shield Spikes rather than Bastard Sword damage, for (Damage Slashing: 2d6 + 4 ⇒ (2, 1) + 4 = 7)

(◆) Dismount (This action has the move trait, if the cat has AoO it can take it now vs Klatzu.)
(◆) Command Animal
>(◆) Stride into Flank
>(◆) Strike with (Jaws vs Flanked AC: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (8) + 12 = 20)
for (Damage Slashing: 2d8 + 3 ⇒ (6, 4) + 3 = 13)
(◆) Strike (Bastard Sword vs Flanked AC: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (3) + 15 = 18)
for (Damage Slashing: 2d8 + 4 ⇒ (7, 3) + 4 = 14)

”Lowly beast! Siva not your opponent, KLATZU IS!”

Lifting his sword high, the goblin leaps from his steed’s back, landing on the ground as Siva circles the beast to flank. The pair lets out a echoed cry as they both charge in for a hit.

Really loving these trash attack rolls on my end, oof.

I was going to vote Defense anyways since our party feels pretty skills-light, so sounds like we're in agreement. Besides, its what Klatzu would want to do in-character anyways.

Apparently I’ve been copy-pasting d12 Bastard Sword strikes on earlier turns despite also having raised shield, should have been d8’s. I think only one die rolled over an 8 on an attack that connected (the 9 on turn 2) so reroll for that is here: bad copypaste fix: 1d8 ⇒ 7

(◆) Quick Mount (Cavalier skill feat, Mount and Command an Animal as part of the same action.) ((◆◆) Stride twice straight up to Flank with Flame, speed 40’.)
(◆) Weapon Surge, +1 Attack, +1 Weapon Damage Die
(◆) Strike (Cold Iron Shield Spikes vs Flanked/Frightened AC: 1d20 + 15 - 2 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 15 - 2 + 1 = 17)
for (Damage Piercing: 3d6 + 4 ⇒ (2, 4, 6) + 4 = 16)
If you guys want me to go for a kill shot here to speed things along I can use my Hero Point if desired. Otherwise we can just time out this fight and move on that way. If we still need to pass an Aid token just let us know GM.

Siva! To me! This creature waste enough time!