Marcus Garrolus & Bork's page

Many thanks, GM, for running, and thanks all for playing!

Huzzah! A surprisingly tense final fight.

Marcus is prioritizing keeping this baddie down and away from the hostages at all costs

AOO trip 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (10) + 12 = 22

To keep things simple, I'll just vital strike on my turn. If I need to move, I will.

Attack One

1d20 + 12 ⇒ (18) + 12 = 30

1d8 + 4 + 1d8 ⇒ (2) + 4 + (5) = 11 damage (if it hits)

I'm happy to roll with this if it works best!

I am a bit confused, though, sorry. For future reference, what prevents me from using trip in place of the normal attack that I would receive as an AOO when he tries to move away?

STAY. DOWN!

AOO 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (12) + 12 = 24 to trip

Attack: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (7) + 12 = 19

1d8 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7 (if it hits)

Attack two: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (14) + 7 = 21

1d8 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7 (if it hits)

AOO: 1d20 + 12 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 12 + 2 = 25 to trip

Only 1 attack this time.

1d20 + 12 ⇒ (3) + 12 = 15 to attack

1d8 + 4 + 1d8 ⇒ (4) + 4 + (3) = 11 damage, if it hits

AOO: 1d20 + 12 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 12 + 2 = 29 to trip

And then attacks:

1d20 + 12 + 2 - 4 ⇒ (7) + 12 + 2 - 4 = 17 Nonlethal

1d8 + 4 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 4 + 3 = 8 (nonlethal, if it hits)

No. 2

1d20 + 7 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 7 + 2 = 23 Regular

1d8 + 4 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 4 + 3 = 12 (Normal damage, if it hits)

I say, bally quick thinking there Igor! Got us out of a sticky situation.

Nonlethally attempt to attack the Hobgoblin

1d20 + 12 + 2 - 4 ⇒ (5) + 12 + 2 - 4 = 15

If it hits

1d8 + 4 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 4 + 3 = 13

And a second time

1d20 + 7 + 2 - 4 ⇒ (6) + 7 + 2 - 4 = 11

If it hits

1d8 + 4 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 4 + 3 = 8

Initiative 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (20) + 7 = 27

Marcus will rush forward, double moving, drawing his falcata as he goes.

From Scabbard of Ardent Vigor, to give it +3 for 3 rds

Not today, villain!

Marcus is preparing to AOO if the hobgoblin provokes, like trying to pull the bench, and will try to trip it.

If I get the AOO:

This bounder is a right nuisance, wot?

1d20 + 8 ⇒ (15) + 8 = 23

If it hits

2d12 + 5 ⇒ (7, 6) + 5 = 18

2d12 + 5 ⇒ (11, 9) + 5 = 25 Damage!

Blimey! It's the sparkles, they have me right confused

Marcus takes his time, lines up his shot, and pulls the trigger on the (hopefully unsuspecting) Invisible Hobgoblin.

1d20 + 8 ⇒ (3) + 8 = 11 vs touch

Blast! He ducked.

The two reflex saves from my botted turn: 1d20 + 10 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 10 + 1 = 13 = fail, so take damage 1d20 + 10 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 10 + 1 = 20 succeed so no lift, I believe?

'tis but a scratch, but I appreciate your ministrations, Willard!

Wand of CLW x3 charges from mine 3d8 + 3 ⇒ (5, 7, 7) + 3 = 22 should be enough to heal back up, I expect?

Thank you for botting - I'm at 30/40 hp per my tagline, right? So after Garista's +8 from channeling, I'm at 38/40 hp?

Thank you Garista - Left sounds good to me.

Reflex 1 1d20 + 10 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 10 + 1 = 26
Reflex 2 1d20 + 10 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 10 + 1 = 28

Marcus will try to pile onto the elemental on the right:

1d20 + 8 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 8 + 1 = 23 vs touch

BOOM!

1d12 + 5 ⇒ (11) + 5 = 16 damage (Magic, B+P) (if it hits)

*clink*

Haste 1d20 + 8 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 8 + 1 = 11 vs touch

BOOM!

1d12 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10 damage (Magic, B+P) (if it hits)

*clink*

Attack no. 2 1d20 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 5 + 1 = 22 vs touch

BOOM!

1d12 + 5 ⇒ (9) + 5 = 14 damage (Magic, B+P) (if it hits)

*clink*

I say, can anyone tell me what it might be weak against?

Marcus fires off another volley at the top elemental

Attack no. 1 1d20 + 8 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 8 + 1 = 19 vs touch

BOOM!

damage = 1d12 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8 (if it hits)

*clink*

Haste 1d20 + 8 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 8 + 1 = 17 vs touch

BOOM!

damage = 1d12 + 5 ⇒ (7) + 5 = 12 (if it hits)

*clink*

Attack no. 2 1d20 + 8 + 1 - 5 ⇒ (18) + 8 + 1 - 5 = 22 vs touch

BOOM!

damage = 1d12 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10 (if it hits)

*clink*

Reflex save no. 1 1d20 + 10 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 10 + 1 = 31
Reflex save no. 2 1d20 + 10 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 10 + 1 = 28

Hmm, it will take more than this to knock me down.

At least they aren't electricity elementals... then it would be shocking! :)

I say, suddenly a bit blustery in here, wot?

Reflex No. 1 1d20 + 10 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 10 + 1 = 15
Reflex No. 2 1d20 + 10 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 10 + 1 = 22

Let's see, just a little to the right...

5' step so I can target a square of the top air elemental without cover or melee

Righty-o, three rounds rapid

1d20 + 8 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 8 + 1 = 20 vs touch AC

BOOM!

1d12 + 5 ⇒ (9) + 5 = 14 (if it hits)

clink

Musketmaster + Rapid Reload + Alchemical Cartridge

1d20 + 8 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 8 + 1 = 15 vs touch AC

BOOM!

1d12 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8 (if it hits)

clink

Musketmaster + Rapid Reload + Alchemical Cartridge

1d20 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 3 + 1 = 13 vs touch AC

BOOM!

1d12 + 5 ⇒ (9) + 5 = 14 (if it hits)

clink

BALLY EXPENSIVE THIS ADVENTURING, INNIT?

If Igor indicates an opening to parlay with something, Marcus will carefully lowers his musket, and gesture for the rest of the party to adopt a non-threatening posture hopefully aiding his diplomacy.

Marcus will summon up his most impressive mustache twirl activate timelost chronicler boon for a +1 morale, straighten his broach faction pin for a flat +1 and hopefully get an encouraging pat on the back bit of luck from Garista.

Igor, perhaps you could let them know that we have no interest in their activities, be they on behalf of Hshurha or otherwise. We are concerned with politics on this plane, and are pleased to let them be if they will let us be.

Diplomacy 1d20 + 12 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 12 + 1 + 1 = 16 Plus aids, if applicable if I have a bit of luck 1d20 + 12 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 12 + 1 + 1 = 22 plus aids, if applicable

Initiative: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (5) + 7 = 12

Perception + Inspired 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (19) + 8 = 27 or 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (17) + 8 = 25 27 it is

Ooof, that is rough. My condolences, and no worries about the game.

Ready, with musket out and loaded.

I say! Good names, but shame they aren't here now, so they could squeeze under the door and let us in. Or is that mice... Marcus responds to Jilla, as they head to area 7.

Oh! Good show, Igor, glad you have figured out what they are saying. Now, what is the charade for "is there a secret entry way to the big room"? As requested, I will take 10 on Diplo

Righty then. Onwards? My first thought is for the Earth Elemental unlocking Area 3 for us, but I'll happily follow if anyone else wants to head somewhere else.

My preference would be Area 3, but looks like we have no disable device or Knock, so...

Well, best not dilly dally, since they know we're here! To area 7 I go...

Roger, thanks! Just wanted to check, as I was thinking of trying to swashbuckler my way down on a rope if that was possible. :)

Question about the map. It says "balcony level". Is the party clustered around door, or are these windows or something else?

And can we see from the 'walkways' on either side down into area 3? Or are there walls?

Hmm, one second, there seems to be something hidden in this window, let's see if I can figure this out...

Marcus Takes 10 for 20 on Perception

Even if there is no mechanical effect to the faction mission, this son of Taldor appreciates the flavour!

Eh, a door you say? Kicking it in or going through a window are all I've got.

Ah, fair! Marcus is, indeed, an oddity. Edit: and it has been so long since I last played him, that even I was surprised he didn't have Precise Shot! ;)

Yes, Magic Missile is an excellent ranged option for casters and folks with good UMDs - PF 1.0's power supremacy of certain casters over us mere martials is well established. ;)

Precise Shot is on the list when I next level up to 7 - I opted for Vital Strike at 5 b/c Marcus tries to be a switch hitter and Vital Strike helps both. (Improved Precise will take a while, though... BAB +11 isn't an option for a while... ;) )

I would have kept with Melee to provide flanks and such and Vital Struck through the DR... but I wanted to be a good teammate/PBPer by "yes, and" ing the call to retreat by the two prior posters, thus leaving me out of position to avoid the -4... .

Sorry, missed the -4 penalty for shooting into Melee. Marcus is only at a 9 to hit touch, in this case, because he doesn't have Precise Shot

Make up your blooming minds... Marcus mutters, as he takes aim at the 'window'...

1d20 + 8 ⇒ (5) + 8 = 13 to hit, touch AC (-1 to the preceding if I am still dazzled).

2d12 + 5 ⇒ (11, 6) + 5 = 22 Adamantine damage, if it hits.

Righty o, if a withdrawal is in order, let us make it in good order

Marcus withdraws for turn one. For turn two, Marcus sheathes his falcata, quickdraws his musket, and loads an Adamantine bullet.

Let's see if the blighter pursues...

FYI - on the road tomorrow for work, so my Wed/Thurs posting might be spotty, but will try to stay on top of things!

Init 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (8) + 7 = 15

I say, my eyes... 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 7 = 10 Fort Save to avoid being dazzled.

Curse these lovely coruscating colours! I am dazzled. Factored into the below

Bugger, can't slit its throat and it is likely to shatter. Still, I'll try to be quiet...

Igor can't fail to beat our foes Init, so I'll delay until after Tiny Pebble. If Tiny Pebble is able to move out of its current spot, I'll 5' step and Vital Strike. If not, I'll have to move one square further to the right, which would then just be a standard action attack so no Vital Strike damage.

Right, let's see whose cuts are the sharpest! Swift: challenge

1d20 + 12 - 1 ⇒ (20) + 12 - 1 = 31 to attack with my Falcata.

1d8 + 4 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 4 + 1 + 1 = 9 Cold Iron Slashing (non-magic) damage if it hits (plus 1d8 ⇒ 1 if Vital Strike) (If this crits, x3 damage)

Marcus scans the area Perception: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (18) + 7 = 25

I don't think we have a minute for me to try History

(Sorry, realize I put the wrong descriptor in my IC text! I meant to say: "up the stairs awaits". Marcus is ready to rush up the stairs.)

Room 5 awaits, wot?

Hmph, there's never a porter when you need one...

Marcus will begrudgingly work on clearing out the door

I'm afraid that is beyond my ability. Swinging down from the belfry, on the other hand... just say the word!

Hmm... unless...

Marcus looks around for a sewer grate.

Hmm. Anyone here capable of magically keeping noise down? I've got a way to deal with obstructions...

Marcus meaningfully hoists his firearm, as he also surveys the building looking for another way in.

I'm not averse to a climb, though I'll have to leave ol' Bork here. Flight, ironically, not one of her gifts. Except that one time.

Thanks! I've bookmarked the gameplay thread, so I'll try to check in once per day. And I'm certainly in no rush: happy to have a gentle pace to our adventures. I'm just a little bit "out of sight, out of mind", and don't want to hold anyone up b/c I missed a prompt. ^^;

Ahoy! Back from a wedding/flight/work, so should be good to go, sorry for being a bit slow off the mark! :)

By the by... is there a way to configure settings here to generate an email notification when there is an update to the Gameplay thread?

(That would be a helpful "push" reminder, as I don't frequent the Paizo forums much these days, and coming to the site to read the blog evidently doesn't alert me to the fact there is activity in a campaign...).

I say, blooming typical of Andoran. I can practically feel the place sliding into anarchy and disorder. Why, before you know it, we'll have another Galt on our hands. Bad form, bad form!

Marcus shakes his head, disapprovingly.

Still, bally good excuse to deal with some bounders, eh?

To VC Hamshanks and Fillian, Marcus asks:

Did you see any other symbols or hear any chants or slogans? Any signs of a group that the Shadow Lodge might have partnered with?

To the team, he will pat his trusty matchlock and say:

Lead on!

I can switch characters if it would facilitate more folks playing. While I do like playing Marcus, I have a stable of other folders gathering dust right now... so I can do 3-4 with another character...

6-7 > 3-4 > 1-2 (if necessary)

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Wassail! Marcus Garrolus reporting for duty. :)