Sister Hannah's page

I think the Digitization Update Blog of January 2021 was the last we've heard of this:

The liked boons were brought back first, as a way of testing the system, and to give time for the respected boons to get a thorough going over. (If you recall several of those had needed review as they interacted oddly with rules in ways they were not supposed to.)

As a result the new Respected boons are much more solid and consistent in their function.

The intent is to bring back Admired boons, but only after they too have had the same thorough level of review. Unfortunately I am not on the team involved in that process. So I can't tell you anything more than that.

My 11th-level PC has 130 Reputation (120 w/ Grand Archive), and I regularly see other 10th+ level PCs online. So I'm sure plenty of them are similarly Revered.

I appreciate the Master Hireling Boon, but I already downloaded that some time ago. Just wondering if/when we might see Faction-specific Capstone Boons again.

Also hoping they'll be different than the previous Boons. Starting a new PC at Level 2 isn't as enticing of a reward, with so much Repeatable content available.

I wouldn't recommend it for a rules source. According to our GM, nowhere in the scenario were there DCs for swimming.

I haven't looked at it myself. There's presumably a GM Discussion thread that might discuss more in detail.

There's a Pathfinder Society scenario with several combats underwater and these were the rules our GM shared:

AQUATIC COMBAT:

• You’re flat-footed unless you have a swim Speed.
• You gain resistance 5 to acid and fire.
• You take a –2 circumstance penalty to melee slashing or bludgeoning attacks that pass through water.
• Ranged attacks that deal bludgeoning or slashing damage automatically miss if the attacker or target is underwater, and piercing ranged attacks made by an underwater creature or against an underwater target have their range increments halved.
• You can’t cast fire spells or use actions with the fire trait underwater.
• At the GM’s discretion, some ground-based actions might not work underwater or while floating.

We had two alchemists in the party, and we decided that they basically just couldn't use Alchemist's Fire.

Hannah offers her signature smile. After wringing out her hair.

"We appreciate you, Gedrim. I'm sure you'll master phenomenal cosmic power in due time."

Hannah swims around her companions to line up a clear attack and jabs her polearm forward.

+1 Striking Ghost Touch Halberd : 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (7) + 17 = 24
Power Attack, Piercing: 3d10 + 4 ⇒ (1, 9, 5) + 4 = 19

And if an Attack of Opportunity presents itself:

+1 Striking Ghost Touch Halberd : 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (2) + 17 = 19
Piercing: 2d10 + 4 ⇒ (5, 9) + 4 = 18

I think Hannah should still have 6 damage on her, though ^_^

"Slippery little.. Err, big fish.. Err, sharks.. Right. Nevermind."

Stab, Stab, Stab the sharks.

+1 Striking Ghost Touch Halberd : 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (19) + 17 = 36
Piercing: 2d10 + 4 ⇒ (3, 8) + 4 = 15

+1 Striking Ghost Touch Halberd : 1d20 + 17 - 5 ⇒ (16) + 17 - 5 = 28
Piercing: 2d10 + 4 ⇒ (9, 10) + 4 = 23

+1 Striking Ghost Touch Halberd : 1d20 + 17 - 10 ⇒ (7) + 17 - 10 = 14
Piercing: 2d10 + 4 ⇒ (9, 7) + 4 = 20

And if an Attack of Opportunity presents itself:

+1 Striking Ghost Touch Halberd : 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (9) + 17 = 26
Piercing: 2d10 + 4 ⇒ (10, 5) + 4 = 19

Farryn and Hannah drank another round of Sea Touch Elixirs before combat.

Jaws: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (15) + 12 = 27, for 1d10 + 5 ⇒ (9) + 5 = 14 damage.

Hannah (-21)

With Dranald's Retributive Strike, I think Hannah should only be at -6.

"I don't like the idea of being surrounded."

Hannah stabs relentlessly at the sharks to break up the flank.

Strike x3, starting with [yellow]

+1 Striking Ghost Touch Halberd : 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (2) + 17 = 19
Piercing: 2d10 + 4 ⇒ (4, 6) + 4 = 14

+1 Striking Ghost Touch Halberd : 1d20 + 17 - 5 ⇒ (3) + 17 - 5 = 15
Piercing: 2d10 + 4 ⇒ (2, 7) + 4 = 13

+1 Striking Ghost Touch Halberd : 1d20 + 17 - 10 ⇒ (9) + 17 - 10 = 16
Piercing: 2d10 + 4 ⇒ (5, 7) + 4 = 16

And if an AoO presents itself:

+1 Striking Ghost Touch Halberd : 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (3) + 17 = 20
Piercing: 2d10 + 4 ⇒ (4, 10) + 4 = 18

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Hannah already benefitted from Guidance during the last hour ^_^

Ha, super-ninja'd!

EDIT: TWICE!!

Hannah takes the elixir but waits to drink it until the Baron arrives.

Diplomacy (E): 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (10) + 13 = 23

Dranald's got this!

Maybe because the difficulty of swimming was part of the challenge? But I wonder if the low HP was part of the copy/paste error?

Hannah remains vigilant.

Exploration Mode will be the one that gives everyone +1 Initiative.

[OOC]I owe you a pint, Farryn! That elixir worked fantastically!"[/b]

"Alright... Let's keep up with our strategy! Clear out these squid things, then on to the big one!"

Athletics (E): 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (11) + 14 = 25

Hannah swims up to within reach of all three critters and starts skewering the orange-colored one.

+1 Striking Ghost Touch Halberd : 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (1) + 17 = 18
Piercing: 2d10 + 4 ⇒ (3, 1) + 4 = 8
Positive: 1d4 ⇒ 4

+1 Striking Ghost Touch Halberd : 1d20 + 17 - 5 ⇒ (11) + 17 - 5 = 23
Piercing: 2d10 + 4 ⇒ (5, 9) + 4 = 18
Positive: 1d4 ⇒ 3

And if an AoO presents itself:

+1 Striking Ghost Touch Halberd : 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (14) + 17 = 31
Piercing: 2d10 + 4 ⇒ (4, 3) + 4 = 11
Positive: 1d4 ⇒ 4

Edited to add Dranald's spell

Since we didn't have time to Treat Wounds, I assume the Elixir of Sea Touch is still active? Its duration is 10 minutes.

Hannah will expend her last 1st level scroll of Heal to restore Jasariel fully.

"Maybe a chant from Shei could quell this vortex..."

Magic Disruption
Religion (T): 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (1) + 10 = 11

"...oh dear."

Also waiting to see how much Dranald heals before using consumables.

"Jasariel!"

Hannah utters a prayer to Shei and gestures to the priestess before stabbing the dragon again...

◈◈ Heal, 2nd Level: 2d8 + 16 ⇒ (8, 4) + 16 = 28

+1 Striking Ghost Touch Halberd : 1d20 + 17 + 1 ⇒ (12) + 17 + 1 = 30 (vs flat-footed)
Piercing: 2d10 + 4 ⇒ (9, 1) + 4 = 14

Does the Resist 5 Fire from being underwater apply to the Fire Damage from the Dragon Turtle's Breath Weapon? I could see why it might not. If it does, I think Hannah should be at -17 instead of -22 and Dranald should be at -21 instead of -26.

With Dranald's advice and Jasariel in position for a flank, Hannah risks swimming in closer to press the assault (movement will provoke if it is able) and stabs HARD behind the turtle's front leg.

+1 Striking Ghost Touch Halberd : 1d20 + 17 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 17 + 1 = 31 (vs flat-footed)
Power Attack, Piercing: 3d10 + 4 ⇒ (8, 3, 10) + 4 = 25

As the first Sahuagin explodes, Hannah cheers, "I think our strategy is work..."

Reflex, Bulwark: 1d20 + 10 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 10 + 3 = 17

...she uses her newfound mobility to twirl in the water...

Reroll, Vestments: 1d20 + 10 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 10 + 3 + 1 = 30

"...ing! I'm going in!"

She swims forward, polearm aimed at the soft spot between the turtle's skull and shell.

+1 Striking Ghost Touch Halberd : 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (13) + 17 = 30
Piercing: 2d10 + 4 ⇒ (9, 7) + 4 = 20

+1 Striking Ghost Touch Halberd : 1d20 + 17 - 5 ⇒ (20) + 17 - 5 = 32
Crit, Piercing: 4d10 + 8 ⇒ (5, 2, 4, 9) + 8 = 28

On a crit, target is moved 5 feet back.

35 feet, since you're wearing swim fins.

I moved you ten feet further ^_^

I didn't realize until just now that Swim Fins are actual equipment, and boost your movement by +5 feet when rolling Athletics to Swim.

So that would put us at 20 feet on a Critical Success, 15 feet on a Success, no idea on a Failure (not listed), and 0 feet on a Critical Failure.

Although I, too, was looking forward to Mounted Hippocampus Combat ^_^

Hannah's face brightens, "Thank you so much!"

SURPRISE
◈ Interact (grabbing potion)
◈ Interact (drinking potion)
◈ Swimming 20 feet

ROUND 1
◈ Swimming 20 feet
◈◈ Divine Lance on [yellow]

Divine Lance : 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (20) + 11 = 31
Crit, Good: 6d4 + 6 ⇒ (4, 1, 2, 1, 2, 1) + 6 = 17

And since she's no longer flat-footed, here's her potential AoO:

+1 Striking Ghost Touch Halberd : 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (4) + 17 = 21
Piercing: 2d10 + 4 ⇒ (5, 3) + 4 = 12

What is the Athletics DC to swim down here? Hannah would need to spend all 6 actions just getting up to them if she doesn't roll a Critical Success.

New Errata dropped today.

Guided by Farryn's magic, Hannah shouts at the merfolk to move.

Diplomacy (E): 1d20 + 13 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 13 + 1 = 34

And then quietly remarks to Farryn, "Wow! Your spells are getting powerful!"

"It sounds like we need to join the battle now," she says as she gestures to the waiting hippocampuses.

She pulls out her two Society-issued potions and downs them real fast.

Lesser Healing Potion: 2d8 + 5 ⇒ (2, 5) + 5 = 12
Lesser Healing Potion: 2d8 + 5 ⇒ (2, 4) + 5 = 11

"That'll have to do for now."

"Any idea why they're attacking here? Or now? I don't know much about their motives as a people, but it seems they're more than just simple raiders?"

"Our strategy worked!" Hannah beams a bright white smile.

"Rirzik, it would be our honor to stride.. ride? swim? beside you! Anything else we should know about the battle beneath the waves?"

...and also how long those potions last for...

One of these is facing a different direction than the others... Hmm...

"I'm here to help, but that doesn't mean I'm staying for the buffet!"

Hannah takes a Guarded Step to be shoulder-to-shoulder with Dranald and begins thrusting at the most injured ones.

I don't know which one is hurt but the strategy this time will be the cut down all the weak ones first and leave the boss for last.

+1 Striking Ghost Touch Halberd : 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (4) + 17 = 21
Piercing: 2d10 + 4 ⇒ (4, 3) + 4 = 11

+1 Striking Ghost Touch Halberd : 1d20 + 17 - 5 ⇒ (19) + 17 - 5 = 31
Piercing: 2d10 + 4 ⇒ (7, 6) + 4 = 17

On a crit, target is forced 5 feet back.

And if an AoO presents itself:

+1 Striking Ghost Touch Halberd : 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (16) + 17 = 33
Piercing: 2d10 + 4 ⇒ (9, 2) + 4 = 15

"Oh no! We have to help them!"

Hannah dashes across the pier towards the beach (Stride x2) and stabs at the green-scaled sea devil!

+1 Striking Ghost Touch Halberd : 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (4) + 17 = 21
Piercing: 2d10 + 4 ⇒ (4, 5) + 4 = 13

And if an AoO presents itself:

+1 Striking Ghost Touch Halberd : 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (1) + 17 = 18
Piercing: 2d10 + 4 ⇒ (10, 9) + 4 = 23

Next player to post gets a bonus Hero Point!

*sighs*

There are 5th Level Pregens available if you want to play something different.

I'm glad this is repeatable, because I have a Level 2 "Wereshark" Barbarian with a Swim Speed.

I will also admit, I have been excited for this scenario for a while. Sahuagin are probably my favorite villainous humanoid. I've read all of the Sea Devils Forgotten Realms books and used to own all of the AD&D supplements about them. I even have this laminated poster showing their life cycle from hatchling to the most epic four-armed king!

Most GMs and plots, sadly, don't account for their rich history. Which I'm always prepared for. But I'm hoping PF2 gives them a chance to shine as more than bloodraging devourers.

Signing in for 2-06: The Crashing Wave

PLAYER: Nefreet
CHARACTER: Hannah
PFS ID#: 66548-2002

Downtime: Off-Hours Study to begin learning Dwarven

Generalist Consumable: 2x Lesser Healing Potion

I'll be playing Hannah. About to sit down to watch Mandalorian so I'll sign-in later tonight ^_^

Recovery Check, Toughness, DC 11: 1d20 ⇒ 4

Will wait to use my Hero Point for now..

I guess maybe because I've GMed a bunch by now, but there are enough enemies with AoOs available that my default assumption is "They can do it unless observed otherwise". Even some animals can AoO!

Hannah clutches her head, her halo of flame still flickering with life. That halo begins to glow, and then erupts into a 30-foot burst of light!

◈◈◈ Heal: 1d8 ⇒ 2

As all of her companions gain consciousness, she glares upward at the trolls in defiance.

"Everyone, RUN! I will hold them off!"

Well. My sincerest apologies if the group tpks due to Hannah's orders. I didn't know the "unbordered" troll was tougher. I figured they were all the same, and nuking that one first seemed like the best strategy for breaking the circle flank =(

Hannah attempts to incapacitate the black-skinned troll...

+1 Striking Ghost Touch Halberd : 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (4) + 17 = 21
Slashing: 2d10 + 4 ⇒ (6, 8) + 4 = 18

... before taking a Guarded Step next to Dranald and touching him with her gloves:

Healer's Gloves : 2d6 + 7 ⇒ (6, 3) + 7 = 16

◈ Strike
◈ Step
◈ Interact

And if an AoO presents itself:

+1 Striking Ghost Touch Halberd : 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (8) + 17 = 25
Slashing: 2d10 + 4 ⇒ (3, 10) + 4 = 17

(also desperately hoping that the damage might drop [black], which would leave more of us standing)

*blink blink*

Well $#!+

Fortunately, only one hits, but it causes her to lose the spell.

Just to be sure, usually only a Crit on an AoO disrupts a spell. I only ask because obviously that was a tough round. Did that regular hit disrupt Jasariel's spell?

Pay attention grenade!

"That one was especially explosive! Good shot!"

Actually I went ahead and moved him to expedite things =)

"Let's show them what Pathfinders are made of!"

"We need to break the circle! Deny them their advantage! Everyone, target THIS one!"

Hannah takes two quick Guarded Steps to get out of flank and then stabs at [black].

+1 Striking Ghost Touch Halberd : 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (20) + 17 = 37
Crit, Piercing: 4d10 + 8 ⇒ (10, 6, 9, 4) + 8 = 37

Sweet! Let's move that guy back diagonally 5 feet back ^_^

And if an AoO presents itself:

+1 Striking Ghost Touch Halberd : 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (4) + 17 = 21
Slashing: 2d10 + 4 ⇒ (6, 7) + 4 = 17

Oh, did we ever find those maps for Calisro?

"Dranald!" Hannah smiles, "You have the golden voice of a Goblin!"

"I think establishing a Lodge between the two families would help bring some stability to the land and really help advertise our presence at the same time! I vote for the Mayor's choice!"

(hopes that the frozen lake is secretly a cryovolcano so Hannah can benefit from Bulwark...)

Reflex: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (12) + 10 = 22

Acrobatics (T): 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (2) + 8 = 10

"Oh dear..."

Really tempted to roll Farming Lore; but it's only +10, whereas her Diplomacy is +13. Both are Expert.

"Balasz Yrmingar, I think you would be the perfect mentor for a new generation of Arcadian Pathfinders! Pathfinders come from all over Golarion, but each Lodge is known for representing the people and culture that support it! I'm sure a storied warrior such as yourself has decades of wisdom to share!

As for us, Pathfinders come from all walks of life! I studied at a monastery for part of my youth, and my nose was buried in books for at least as long as my back was bent over tilling the gardens! Respecting the land comes naturally to explorers. We won't let you down!"

Whichever skill seems more appropriate?: 1d20 ⇒ 3

Going to Reroll that regardless...

Whichever skill seems more appropriate, while wearing a T-shirt!: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 1 = 15

Looking between the Elf and the Goblin, Hannah smiles, "I agree! Rahahksenwe or The Mayor?: 1d2 ⇒ 2 sounds like our next best opportunity."