Tomas Kellner's page

Well, thanks for a good game folks. Enjoyed it. Thanks GM for hosting and guiding it.

Or, ... given that the GM is already writing up the loot sheets we can consider this adventure concluded?

PFS: 177526 -2
Player: mderm
Character Name: Tomas Kellner
Faction: 'Liberty's Edge'

We still have the 'elixir of swimming' if anyone is interested in retrieving the gold from the pool?

Not to mention the mithral flask/dagger/caltrop containing 'hide from undead'.

A suggestion: take the 'hide from undead' potion, then the 'elixir of swimming' and someone dive in and retrieve the loot? Any takers?

I'm reluctant to believe we were given all these items only not to use them in a way which will maximize our loot. Though ... as a newb, perhaps the adventure could have taken different paths which would have required us to use them in different scenarios or different ways within the the scenarios we encountered

There is the potion of cure light wounds I have ...?

The cloak of resistance is probably doing me no good. If we were to lay it over her it might help ... If her injuries are caused by magic.

Tomas looks to the others for objections as he starts doing it.

Then, he kneels down next to the Elf and places some loose cloth from the cloak of indifference over one of her wounds to see if it has any effect.

Tomas remembers the items found in Kalkamede's house:

As the lock is opened you discover many of Kalkamedes's old adventuring equipment. You find bracers of armor +1, a mud-splattered cloak of resistance +1, an elixir of swimming, a dried gourd containing a potion of cure light wounds and an irregularly-shaped mithral flask with jigsaw-like edges containing a potion of hide from undead. The razor-sharp flask doubles as a caltrop or an improvised dagger. At the bottom you find a Mithral +1 Allying longsword with a nasty crack in the centre of the blade, effectively making it have the broken condition.

Tomas moves towards the circle looking for anything in the environment which would connect with any of these items.

Perception: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (9) + 6 = 15

Tomas takes a 5 foot step alongside Thallin, draws his loaded repeating light-crossbow (feat, quick draw) and aims a bolt at the dragon.

Attack on Dragon: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4
Damage on Dragon: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 3 = 10

You're remembering the +2 bonus on attacks you get from flanking, right?[/ooc]

Yes, sorry - total newb: I forgot my strength modifier. Had to look up the formula in the manual to see where I was going wrong. Thank goodness it was a hit in this case

Tomas withdraws his greatsword and strikes again at at different angle into the area of flesh exposed when Lunu tore the monster's scale off.

Attack: 1d20 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 1 + 2 = 13
Damage: 2d6 + 3 ⇒ (2, 5) + 3 = 10

Immediately afterwards he takes a 5-foot step back around the other side of the rock by the monster.

Tomas moves to the Demon, with Luna flanking, draws his greatsword (free action) and using two hands aims a powerful blow to the area exposed by the torn off scale.

Attack: 1d20 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 1 + 2 = 17

Perception: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7

I'd like to wait to see what Kalkamedes does, rather than going round smashing things bringing God knows what consequences.

Koth'Vaul - if we get out of this place alive we'll make sure you come with us.

Tomas, slightly ill at ease in the poor light, watches Thallin for signs of anything happening with Kalkamedes

I have none of the relevant Knowledge Skills.

I do have cleats (awarded from my last adventure) which might be useful for making up a smooth surface.

I'm not sure of the mechanics of award sheets - do you automatically own what you get or only the chance to purchase them when you can?

Tomas takes his time looking for something that would serve as a torch.

He turns to the Pathfinders and says: "I think I might pass through those doors wearing this cloak of resistance! It might be an idea for someone who can use it to take the wand, if possible.

Tomas has a quick look through his belongings, turns facing the direction of the edifice then back and waits for the Brigand's answer.

In a hushed whisper, he calls out to the rest "Where are you going, I'm back here?"

Tomas walks over to one of the bound brigands and speaks:

Intimidate: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 4 = 12

"Gave us a bit of a run for our money back there! Was that all you were after? Maybe you're out here for something else? I might not stamp on your balls if you tell me nicely what you know about that ancient building over there, what it contains and what sort of creature makes in and out of it! Is there are treasure in there you were after?"

"I suggest whoever is the most armored lead the way inside. We'll be right behind you."

I might be the most armed but if I have to drop my shield or use my longsword I'm potentially down to AC 18, which isn't the lowest.

I think Kalkamedes might know exactly where he's to go and what he's looking for. On the other hand, Kalkamedes isn't really much use to anyone. Whatever treasure he's after it's probably behind something large and nasty which shouldn't be too hard to find - if we're after its precious.

If no one else volunteers, I'll don the cloak of indifference, take the mithral vial, the broken sword and head in.

Alternatively, someone with comparable AC and considerably more hit points might be better suited for the job.

Otieno,yes ... perhaps if we put Kalkamedes the in the cloak of indifference, give him the swimming potion and arm him with the mithral dagger he will find his way to whatever he's looking for?

My chainmail will weight me down swimming. If anyone else has has other suggestions I'd be glad to hear them. I'm not really sure what to do here. I can go with him and try use my skills in Dungeoneering to guide him past any dangers. Also, it would he a help to have someone handy with a blade.

Tomas takes his pack off, opens it up and examines Kalkamedes' belongings.

"a mud-splattered cloak of resistance +1, an elixir of swimming, a dried gourd containing a potion of cure light wounds and an irregularly-shaped mithral flask with jigsaw-like edges containing a potion of hide from undead. The razor-sharp flask doubles as a caltrop or an improvised dagger. At the bottom you find a Mithral +1 Allying longsword with a nasty crack in the centre of the blade, effectively making it have the broken condition."

Tomas attempts to track the paw prints going to and coming from the entrance of the building

Survival: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8

Can I make more rolls in the hope of a successful result, or 'take 20'?

While we're waiting around I'll get into my chainmail

"My apologize Tomas if I offended you with the term virtually useless. What I meant was diminished capacity."

I understand what you mean: in that state, I'm good for one lucky strike on a mildly healthy opponent, otherwise I'm dead weight.

I did object a bit to ...

"Tomas isn't looking so good. The hole side of his head is swollen and he looks a little out of it.

I've always looked this way, I'll thank you Sir.

It might make sense to secure Kalkamedes and interrogate the survivors for a few hours if only to pick up some natural healing. I'm happy to see the mission to its end or die trying.

"I am lightly injured. Tomas has taken a couple nasty blows to the head, which is enough to render him virtually useless. Cathetel is unconscious, and Cormac has taken some injuries as well. I have seen Otieno heal his pet, but I’m not sure how many more heals he has. I have a single potion of cure light wounds. At Kalkamedes’s house we found a second potion of cure light wounds in a gourd, which is currently being carried by Tomas. We still haven’t located where Kalkamedes is heading but it seems that it is close by. SO! The way I see it, we need to use what healing we have now, or turn around.”

Thallin turns to Otieno. “Do you have any more healing?”

Thallin pulls out a potion of cure light wounds and pours it down Cathetel's throat.

Tomas isn't virtually useless. When I have chainmail and shield on my AC is 19 (or 18, dropping the shield to wield a greatsword 2 handed). Until I get a few points over 0 I'm danger but I can still cause trouble. If the group thinks it's sensible, I'll take the potion of cure light wounds from my pack

DM - is it at all possible to make camp, rest up and heal during the day, and let Kalkamededs march on come nightfall?

Tomas looks over to Thallin. "No, I'm pretty bust up. If no one has anything to speed my healing, I could do with making camp and recuperating overnight"

Question: if each shot of a repeating crossbow is a standard action, is the main advantage of having one getting to draw bolts as a 'free action'?Also, if I wasn't in the 'staggered condition' could I have as many standard actions as feasible: i.e achieve what I tried to do?

Tomas draws the light repeating crossbow, with a folly loaded clip, aims it at bandit 6 at lets a bolt loose.

bolt1: 1d20 + 2 + 1 - 4 ⇒ (20) + 2 + 1 - 4 = 19
critical?: 1d20 + 2 + 1 - 4 ⇒ (6) + 2 + 1 - 4 = 5
bolt1_damage: 1d8 ⇒ 2
bolt2: 1d20 + 2 + 1 - 4 ⇒ (18) + 2 + 1 - 4 = 17
bolt2_damage: 1d8 ⇒ 1
bolt3: 1d20 + 2 + 1 - 4 ⇒ (4) + 2 + 1 - 4 = 3
bolt4: 1d20 + 2 + 1 - 4 ⇒ (18) + 2 + 1 - 4 = 17
bolt4_damage: 1d8 ⇒ 7

I think I misunderstood 'critical hits'. When I wrote the above I thought getting a natural 20 gave me other shot to breach my opponents' armour, a successful hit causing instant death. When the weapon is '19-20x2', does that mean I get two shots at instant death?

DM: if I wanted to shoot at Bandit 6 would you that '10 foot from a friendly' and impose a -4 on the roll?

Also, would stepping into the square occupied by the mushy pile of Bandit 4's body count as uneven ground and not allow me to attack with 'total defence' against Bandit3?

I believe you are flanking so you also gain a +2 making that a hit. Also I hope the damage is right but when I tried to load your character sheet it wouldn't load.

Sorry - the service isn't working. I'll try soon to get the information up on Google Docs

Clearly labouring under the effort, shaky on him feet, Tomas heaves a barely controlled slice at the bandit

greatsword: 1d20 + 2 - 4 ⇒ (12) + 2 - 4 = 10

Returning to start again where Toma begun ...

Tomas will 'fight defensively', with his greatsword (free-action(quick-draw) - targeting bandit 2 to start with.

Tomas use his 'quick-draw' feat to take hold of the already loaded light bolt-repreating crossbow.

He fires off two bolts at Bandit 3 - over the unonscious 3- and 3 at Bandit 4. He drops the bow and readies his greatsword!

'only non-lethal to 0' - Got it!Give me a few minutes to think of something (unless kalkamedes is going to do something?).

Isn't my problem here: any standard action costs me -1 lethal as soon as it's completed (PFS-CORE) and the clock on my demise then starts ticking at a hit a round? If I can take any kind of offensive action without subsequently falling unconscious, dying - I'll do it. Hell, if I can cause a few hits before I fall unconscious, I'll do that too

Tomas take a diagonal 5ft step back within my move turn to the square behind Bandit 1.[ooc]Asssuming ... this provokes no AoO[/oooc

DM - am I unconscious or staggered?

Wrote yesterday's posts after a hard day and long evening at the pub. I understand why I get attacked twice (it's on the map). Regarding armour: that listed on my character sheet link is what I was wearing on my last adventure. With gold earned I upgraded to chainmail. The idea was, I could dispense with shield and use my greatsword two-handed. I meant to explicitly say earlier that I would be wearing it. Anyway, I didn't, so I'll take the damage if I have to.

Thallin, I don't think the link says what Tomas is wearing, only what he is carrying. I'm not using herolabs. I work things out on paper then update to charactersheet.co.uk online docs service.

Also ... as a newbie I don't understand why does Tomas gets attacked twice?

Does this take into account Tomas is wearing Chainmail? [+6 armor bonus]

Perception: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (19) + 3 = 22

Let's hope the food works.

Safest might be to just kill the bear. Not the nicest - I know.

Though, might be safer to avoid the chance of conflict. If we can lead Kalkamedes up to the next split in the path and see which way he wants to go, we might just be able to do that.

If he wants to go to the bear, I'm okay with killing it.

How does this sound ... ?

The party proceeds with me at the front (crossbow drawn) to the split. Behind me, Kalakamedes and Thallin. At the split, if we get people with ranged weapons on either side, ready to fire if it charges.

That gives escape routes left and right and behind. If Kalkamedes and Thallin flee backwards then I will shield them from the bear if it gets to melee. If I get killed, at least the party has a chance to proceed further with Kalkamedes (assuming those on the flank manage to kill the bear).

Can we circumnavigate the bog and get Kalkamedes back on his bearing? Maybe a path around the side?

Perception: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (16) + 3 = 19

Tomas collects up what's left of Kalkamede's gear and stows it in his pack along with the broken mithral sword.

'You never know ... ' he thought to himself, 'we might meet some magic along the way and a mithral sword would be a hell of an asset'.

He then wondered about meeting whatever broke a mithral sword and felt a bit less optimistic.

"Ready!", he said to the group.

Tomas pulls a set of Thief's Tools from his pack and holds them out to Cathetel. You might as well hold on to these if you don't have your own. They're no use to me here.

DM: if Cathetel doesn't have tools, could you factor them into the attempt (DC-10 ?) before first attempt is over?
DM: just to confirm ... if I attempt to Sunder the lock or chest (lining up shot for automatic hit) my weapon receives no damage?

As he searches he says, without looking over: "Thallin, yes - I've a rope. Securing him might be worth a try, though it could prove a liability to the man he's tied to. Scouting ahead is a good idea. Keeping him boxed in could prevent us losing him: ahead and behind on closed-in paths, on both sides in the open."

Tomas considers what the Venture-Captain said and wonders if there is anything else to be found before they leave.

"Sorry, can we first have another look around in case there's anything to be found we'll regret setting off without?"

He looks and feels under and around the bed, table, wardrobe and stove (careful not to get burnt on the last). When Kalkamedes is cut loose he might check under the pillows and mattress. Also, a quick check around the window area, inside and out, might be worthwhile.

Perception: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 3 = 10

Tomas examines the picture.

"Looks like some kind of Temple ... which kind, I have no idea: I have no knowledge of religion except my own. Any guesses?"

The maps frustrated him. In the field, they might be useful - if they ever got wherever that was.

Tomas regarded his surroundings and out the window. "Pretty", he thought. Then he looked at Kalkamedes, thrashing about like the damned, and shuddered to think what did this to him.

"I don't know where this poor soul will lead us: wildernes, dungeon, den of iniquity ... ? I don't know how he'll like the situation or how cooperative he'll be. Is there anywhere we should go to stock up the right gear for this area before he leads us God knows where?"

He thought for a moment and added: "What is the right gear for these parts?"