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Retrain for Gortek

Thank you GM and thanks everyone. It was a lot of fun.

I would recommend to anyone with less than +12 in fortitude to stay away from the adult hounds gaze or at least not to stay in the middle in the cross fire.
With them being hasted, it would be quite challenging in terms of action economy.

(Way to go, Avonatha! :) )

Considering that the joke has gone on too long, Gortek gets super angry (◆ Rage).
He decides to step to get the flank from Piney and to get away from Green’s gaze. (◆ Step)

He then attacks Red with a Dual Handed assault (◆ Strike):

+1 Striking Cold Iron Dwarven War Axe: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (6) + 17 = 23
Rage Magical Slashing Damage: 2d12 + 10 ⇒ (1, 7) + 10 = 18

DC 24 Basic Fort Save
Gortek's Fortitude Save (E): 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (7) + 14 = 21
4d6 Slashing Damage: 4d6 ⇒ (2, 5, 6, 5) = 18

AoO
+1 Striking Cold Iron Dwarven War Axe: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (11) + 17 = 28
Rage Magical Slashing Damage: 2d8 + 10 ⇒ (5, 1) + 10 = 16

Not sure how many are away of this action so going to post it as it may help with Ripping Gaze.

Avert Gaze

Saw that too late. But it wouldn’t have changed anything for Gortek.

Assuming Gortek is no longer slowed 1

Reeling from the damage received from Red, Gortek decides to strike back at Red from behind, benefiting from the flank provided by Coptidel (Stride).

He tries to hit Red with two attacks:

Attack #1 Dual handed assault
+1 Striking Cold Iron Dwarven War Axe: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (6) + 17 = 23
Magical Slashing Damage: 2d12 + 4 ⇒ (2, 4) + 4 = 10

Attack#2 Snagging strike
+1 Striking Cold Iron Dwarven War Axe: 1d20 + 17 - 5 ⇒ (8) + 17 - 5 = 20
Magical Slashing Damage: 2d8 + 4 ⇒ (4, 7) + 4 = 15

DC 24 Basic Fort Save (Red’s Ripping Gaze).

Gortek's Fortitude Save (E): 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (3) + 14 = 17
4d6 Slashing Damage: 4d6 ⇒ (1, 6, 2, 6) = 15

DC 19 Basic Fort Save (Yellow’s Ripping Gaze).

Gortek's Fortitude Save (E): 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (2) + 14 = 16
1d8 Slashing Damage: 1d8 ⇒ 1

AoO rolls (if needed)
+1 Striking Cold Iron Dwarven War Axe: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (14) + 17 = 31
Magical Slashing Damage: 2d8 + 4 ⇒ (6, 7) + 4 = 17

Poor rolls this round, except for AoO!

Thanks. Yes, it was more a clarification question for the next saves as it doesn't change anything for the past saves.

@GM Tyranius: Thanks for the clarification on slowed 1.
Is it a basic fort save or basic will save for the gaze?
It is said Fort save in the first spoiler.

Gortek’s DC 21 Fort vs Slow: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (3) + 14 = 17

Hero point for re-roll

Gortek’s DC 21 Fort vs Slow: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (15) + 14 = 29

Now, Gortek strides to Red and tries to hit him:

◆ Stride
◆ Strike with DHA

Dual Handed Assault:
+1 Striking Cold Iron Dwarven War Axe: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (16) + 17 = 33
Magical Slashing Damage: 2d12 + 4 ⇒ (4, 2) + 4 = 10

He tries again with snagging strike:

◆ Snagging Strike

+1 Striking Cold Iron Dwarven War Axe: 1d20 + 17 - 5 ⇒ (9) + 17 - 5 = 21
Magical Slashing Damage: 2d8 + 4 ⇒ (5, 4) + 4 = 13

AoO
+1 Striking Cold Iron Dwarven War Axe: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (17) + 17 = 34
Magical Slashing Damage: 2d8 + 4 ⇒ (7, 3) + 4 = 14

Gortek tries to connect with the Arch by touching it (Interact).

Gortek Will save: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (10) + 13 = 23

mental damage: 2d10 ⇒ (5, 6) = 11

After this painful first contact with the Arch, Gortek will try to attune to it.

Gortek Fort save: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (17) + 14 = 31

Now that Gortek is attuned to the Eternity Arch, he will attempt to manipulate it.

Gortek would step and then rage for his first 2 actions, to flank Red. (◆◆)
He will then attack Red with a DHA strike and then a snagging strike. (◆◆)

DHA strike vs Red FF
+1 Striking Cold Iron Dwarven War Axe: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (2) + 17 = 19
Rage Magical Slashing Damage: 2d12 + 10 ⇒ (2, 12) + 10 = 24

Snagging Strike vs Red FF
+1 Striking Cold Iron Dwarven War Axe: 1d20 + 17 - 5 ⇒ (20) + 17 - 5 = 32
Rage Magical Slashing Damage: 2d8 + 10 ⇒ (3, 4) + 10 = 17

AoO, if needed
+1 Striking Cold Iron Dwarven War Axe: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (7) + 17 = 24
Rage Magical Slashing Damage: 2d8 + 10 ⇒ (3, 7) + 10 = 20

Do I need to roll for the two other missions?

Gortek follows the lead of Barad and tries to repair the glass and metal coffin:

Gortek's Crafting (T): 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (3) + 8 = 11
Gortek's Crafting (T): 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (13) + 8 = 21

Sorry. I got an emergency since Friday night (hospital)

Gortek takes his Shining Wayfinder and holds it above his head, asking for divine guidance.
Impressed by the determination of Avonatha, Gortek kneels down and calls upon the blessing of Angradd to help her.

Gortek's Religion (T): 1d20 + 11 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 11 + 1 = 30

(◆) Aid Avonatha via Religion check (with guidance)

Feeling quickened now that he received the magical effect from the Haste scroll from Avonatha, Gortek steps to flank Red and gets into a frenzy rage.

He then unleashes this rage with his DHA strike against Red (FF).

+1 Striking Cold Iron Dwarven War Axe, Flat footed : 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (8) + 17 = 25

Rage Magical Slashing Damage: 2d12 + 10 ⇒ (8, 2) + 10 = 20

(◆) Step
(◆) Rage
(◆) Strike (DHA)

Should an Attack of Opportunity (↺) arise:

+1 Striking Cold Iron Dwarven War Axe: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (6) + 17 = 23

Rage Magical Slashing Damage: 2d8 + 10 ⇒ (8, 8) + 10 = 26

Forgot to include the -1 penalty from the clumsy condition, but it doesn’t change the results.

Gortek tries to avoid the worst of the damage from the two jolting arcs, via a swift reaction and hoping that his full plate armor will offer some protection:
1st DC 19 Basic Reflex vs Jolting Arc with 18 DMG: 1d20 + 10 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 10 + 3 = 18
Failed!

2nd DC 19 Basic Reflex vs Jolting Arc with 24 DMG: 1d20 + 10 + 3 ⇒ (11) + 10 + 3 = 24
Success!

Gortek rushes forward as much as he could, while feeling a bit to be in slo-mo, to stand next to Barad.

(◆) Stride

He then tries to hit Yellow (or Green if Yellow is down) with his favorite strike:

(◆) Strike with DHA

+1 Striking Cold Iron Dwarven War Axe: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (6) + 17 = 23

Magical Slashing Damage: 2d12 + 4 ⇒ (11, 5) + 4 = 20

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Should an Attack of Opportunity (↺) arise:
+1 Striking Cold Iron Dwarven War Axe: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (10) + 17 = 27
Magical Slashing Damage: 2d8 + 4 ⇒ (1, 3) + 4 = 8

Casters, I think there is no better moment than now to cast those haste scrolls we gave you at the beginning of the adventure :)
Preferably on us, the melee strikers! ;)

I think the simple solution for the trap is to heal and move Gortek.

Should work as long as you ask Gortek if he’s ok with that plan ;)

’Yes, should be fine. But please do something! This area is weird as I feel a crushing weight. Just as if Time has stopped!’

From my understanding of the GM post, we had plenty of time to get our HPs back to normal, thanks to Lay of hands and natural medicine with assurance.

DC 22 Basic Fort Save: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (1) + 14 = 15
’Ouch!’
Reroll with Hero Point

DC 22 Basic Fort Save: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (12) + 14 = 26

’Phew!’

Wysiwygg Gortek wrote:

Is Akiton the SF equivalent of Mars? Is it called the same in PF? In other words does Akiton ring a bell to Gortek or anyone else in the group?

Here is a map of the Solar System for Pathfinder.

Gortek would indeed be familiar that there was a planet out there called Akiton. This would certainly explain your lighter gravity as well as all the strange beasts and creatures that you can't understand.

Makes sense. Thanks a lot.

’Thank you very much, Zaggarn! What should we expect if we go further ahead ?’

Popping in real quick to give an update for Barad - he sends his apologies, but his player is acutely sick. He said he'll be back as soon as her can.

Sorry to hear that. Wishing him a speedy recovery

Is Akiton the SF equivalent of Mars? Is it called the same in PF? In other words does Akiton ring a bell to Gortek or anyone else in the group?

Now that he understands the creatures, GORTEK is interested in conversing with them: ’Hello there! What do you mean by ‘this’ exactly? Are you talking about the collapsed ceiling?’
Gortek looks up at the night sky, through the collapsed ceiling.
Does he recognize any known star constellation seen on Golarion?
’But maybe proper introductions are in order? I’m Gortek from the Wysiwygg clan, and a giantslayer! And you are?’

Ok thanks. So Gortek is back to his 3 digits HP number :)

With all the enemies defeated, the rage of Gortek instantly disappears and he recovers some of his sanity. Looking at the dead bodies, pathfinders included, around him and at the blood dripping from his axe and splashed all over his armor, most of it not his own, he seems confused, including because of his enlarged stature which continues for 4-5 more minutes.

He murmurs to himself:

’What…what happened? Am I responsible for this?’

He then looks around to check on his fellow pathfinders:
’Everybody’s ok? Is anybody hurt? What were these things?’

Gortek doesn’t seem to remember everything from what just happened.

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Once back to his normal size, and on his way to the next objective, Gortek addresses his companions:
’Dear brothers and sisters in arms, from the last combat I realized you were more than fellow pathfinders, you are my new Clan and as such I will protect you, even with my life if need be!’
As he says that, he touches his clan dagger as if swearing an oath.

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Gortek will restrain from interacting with the newly arrived strange warriors, to avoid any failure in social interactions with them.

Gortek would prefer not to heal himself as he is untrained. Unless someone else has some time to treat his wounds, he would use his potions like Barad.

How much time did we spend healing ourselves? Is lay of hands available everything 10 mins?

@GM if Gortek’s strike against Green was successful, Green should have the FF condition due to the effect of Snagging strike.

DC 20 Will save vs Dominance Display: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (8) + 10 = 18

sonic damage: 2d8 + 9 ⇒ (2, 5) + 9 = 16

Feeling a bit overwhelmed, Gortek seems to have been impacted by the dominance display and the sonic pulse. He staggered a bit under the shock but soon shook off his worst fears.

Frightened 1 becomes Frightened 0 thanks to Bravery.

Gortek now turns his attention to the large Giant foe directly in front of him (Red), which has been punishing Coptidel so bad for getting too close.

He tries to swipe at the flanked creature with his favorite two-handed grip, ignoring the cover of Coptidel thanks to his newly gained height:

(◆) Strike, with Dual-handed assault against RED (Flanked, FF).

+1 Striking Cold Iron Dwarven War Axe, FF: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (12) + 17 = 29

Rage Magical Slashing Damage: 2d12 + 4 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (2, 9) + 4 + 6 + 2 = 23

’Go back to your tribe, Frost Giant!’
He tries again with a new swipe, using also his free hand to annoy him a bit, thanks to his reach.

(◆) Snagging strike, against RED, FF.

+1 Striking Cold Iron Dwarven War Axe, FF: 1d20 + 17 - 5 ⇒ (9) + 17 - 5 = 21

Rage Magical Slashing Damage: 2d8 + 4 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (5, 4) + 4 + 6 + 2 = 21

As a final move, he tries to trip the creature with his free hand, with an assured gesture:

(◆) Trip against RED, FF, using Assurance (Athletics Expert) for a result of 20 against the creature’s Reflex DC.

Pre-rolling AoO strike (↺)

+1 Striking Cold Iron Dwarven War Axe: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (12) + 17 = 29

Rage Magical Slashing Damage: 2d8 + 4 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (1, 2) + 4 + 6 + 2 = 15

Thanks! ;)

My understanding from the enlarge spell is that Gortek will have +2 status bonus to damage, + 5 feet in reach and gets Clumsy 1 condition.

Also the size of his dwarven WarAxe was Large before, so its size is now Huge, correct?

Given that he was already Clumsy 1 due to the Giant Instinct from his barbarian dedication, does he become Clumsy 2 or does he stay Clumsy 1?

Either way is fine with me.

In any case, a Large Gortek fighting Large Creatures reminds me of the Clash of the Titans.

Thanks for making it happen, MAthias/ Frogger!
It’s a lot of fun :)

Gortek, seeing that Piney is down and that the creatures are getting closer to the casters, decides to move in front of Avonatha to protect her from any threat and to make sure that Piney will be able to retreat safely. Poor sapling!
The ground is shaking a bit with each of his steps given his large stature.

(◆) Stride.

’Evil giants! Leave my clan alone ! You won’t harm my fellow dwarves! I promise you that! YEEARRRRRAGH!’

Not only Gortek thinks the creatures are evil Frost Giants, but apparently he also considers his fellow pathfinders to be members of his dwarven clan (the famous Wysiwygg clan), that were decimated by those same Frost Giants a long time ago.
As if this traumatic event was happening again in front of his very eyes!

He then proceeds to strike at the Pink one who did so much damage to his dwarven leshy friend. Full of anger, he uses his now Huge-sized war axe with two hands to maximize the damage.

(◆) Strike, with Dual-handed assault against PINK.

+1 Striking Cold Iron Dwarven War Axe: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (16) + 17 = 33

Rage Magical Slashing Damage: 2d12 + 4 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (1, 3) + 4 + 6 + 2 = 16

’Take that, you evil giant! YEEARRRRRAGH!’

If it was a critical hit, then the Axe crit spec effect should apply to the Orange one also.

Choose one creature adjacent to the initial target and within reach. If its AC is lower than your attack roll result for the critical hit, you deal damage to that creature equal to the result of the weapon damage die you rolled (including extra dice for its potency rune, if any). This amount isn't doubled, and no bonuses or other additional dice apply to this damage.

Full of anger, he uses the same swipe to try to hit the next Frost Giant creature (strike at Orange), while releasing part of his grip.

(◆) Snagging strike, against ORANGE.

+1 Striking Cold Iron Dwarven War Axe with Sweep Trait: 1d20 + 17 - 5 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 17 - 5 + 1 = 17

Rage Magical Slashing Damage: 2d8 + 4 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (6, 4) + 4 + 6 + 2 = 22

Pre-rolling AoO strike (↺)

+1 Striking Cold Iron Dwarven War Axe: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (15) + 17 = 32
Rage Magical Slashing Damage: 2d8 + 4 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (3, 6) + 4 + 6 + 2 = 21

DC 20 Will Save vs Dominance Display: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (17) + 10 = 27

Gortek doesn’t seem to be that impressed by the display of this creature, probably thanks to his anger and his new enlarged size.

Is Dominance Display a fear effect? If yes, then Bravery should apply and this success would become a crit success for Gortek.

FYI, I tend to roleplay the barbarian dedication of my fighter (Gortek) through anger management issues and PTSD. Just so you know :)

Gortek, so happy to become so big, is very grateful to Frogger:
’Thank you, my friend!’

At last, my dream has come true, by Angradd, I’m as large as a Giant!

As soon as he becomes large, Gortek gets completely out of control:

Rage (◆)

’Come here, you evil giants! I will make you pay for all the harm done to my clan. A price you will pay with your blood! YEEARRRRRAGH’ yells Gortek, who, in his rage and delusion, apparently imagines the foes to be Frost Giants from his home region.

He then (◆◆) Readies an action to Strike the first one of them that gets too close.

Pre-rolling readied (↺) action

+1 Striking Cold Iron Dwarven WarAxe: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (3) + 17 = 20
Magical Slashing Damage:: 2d8 + 10 ⇒ (6, 3) + 10 = 19

Gortek is always ok to getting bigger! ;)

@ Wysiwygg Gortek, a 100 hp? Impressive, I would love to see your build.

Thank you ! Sorry, I missed your post last week (I was sick, but not with Covid).

Replying to VC Jirneau:  ‘Yes, we will take care of them and secure the area!’

Just as Gortek was heading down the hallway, he noticed that Barad wanted to talk to the group. Getting closer to listen and take part in the discussion, Gortek got very confused when Barad started to talk in Elven:
‘Are you talking about what happened just before when you attacked someone without any warning?
Gortek got even more confused when Coptidel replied in Elven : ’ Can someone tell me what are you talking about exactly? I don’t understand Elven!’
He got clearly upset when Avonatha continued the discussion in Elven. ’By Angradd! Are you doing it on purpose so I won’t take part in the discussion? Am I just here to take the hits? What is this new habit of speaking mostly in Elven since the start of this mission? Is it the new official language of the Pathfinder Society?’ asks ironically the grumpy dwarf.

He turns to Frogger: ’ And you? Do you understand Elven as well?’

"Yes, we're here to help! We're pathfinders. Paxle sent us to bring you back to the future!"

Gortek, first, will try to resist the effects of the dense barriers of smoke (otherwise, he's going to be slowed for 1 round and he doesn't like that):

Fortitude DC 21: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (14) + 14 = 28
Upon entering the room, he notices the red-skinned human and doesn't consider him grabbing a bomb as an act of aggression yet, as the group is clearly trespassing.

He will therefore delay and will play his turn after the scientist's one.

In the meantime, he will yell at the group's champion :
"Hold on, Coptidel! Slow down a bit! He may not be a fiend after all. I don't see any horns! We don't even know who he is and what he's doing here"

According to the marching order, Gortek is supposed to be in the front line, so I will move my token to reflect that.

Is the scientist speaking in common?

Gortek will follow the group and will look out for any threat (Search).

Very intrigued by the orrery, Gortek tries to mobilize his knowledge to better understand how this mechanism works. Seeking some help, he also holds his polished silver Wayfinder and asks for guidance from the benevolent deities who have blessed his cherished compass:

Crafting, Guidance: 1d20 + 8 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 8 + 1 = 28

Well we can TRY to stop any casualty. It is not done yet.

can someone in the group do that?

I can heal her with the wayfinder of rescue. My champion reaction can mitigate her damage.

And Coptidel can also step on the plate. Then we remove the girl and Coptidel activate the trap on him like the Paladin he is. (With a moderate antidote.) This is my preferred option.

If nobody finds a better solution, Gortek will volunteer to step on the plate instead of Coptidel, so as to free the trapped female Pathfinder.

Two 'final' requests:
1. If someone could lend Gortek a real steel shield, that would be great as he currently has only a small buckler.
2. while he is on the plate, Gortek will give his Large Dwarven War Axe to the nearest Pathfinder, so that he is no longer clumsy (and his AC would be 25 or 27 with the shield raised).