Expedition to White Plume Mountain [PFRPG]

[Xaldinaar the Ancient]

Sheridan Barlow wrote:

Sheridan will cast enlarge person on himself and hold his move action to block the path of Scorpion3 if it tries to move around him.

The Hound Archon will unleash a full attack on Scorpion1:
Greatsword 1d20+9 Damage 1d8+2
Greatsword 1d20+4 Damage 1d8+2
Bite 1d20+3 Damage 1d8+2
+1 to all those attacks if the Archon was summoned before the bless was cast. Also, the Archon's aura of menace is now active, so the scorpions should make a DC 16 Will save or be taking -2 to attacks, AC, and saves until they hit the Archon with an attack.

The Archon steps to attack the scorpions, to no effect. His Aura of Menace seems to have no effect on the Over-sized

vermin:

• Mindless: No Intelligence score, and immunity to all mind-affecting effects (charms, compulsions, morale effects, patterns, and phantasms). A vermin-like creature with an Intelligence score is usually either an animal or a magical beast, depending on its other abilities.

[Xaldinaar the Ancient]

Gerant Altidor wrote:

Gerant will 5-foot into D2 (into the Archon's magic circle against evil) and swing his falchion at scorpion 2.

1st atk (with power attack + bless): 1d20 + 13; 2d4 + 18
2nd atk (with just bless): 1d20 + 10; 2d4 + 12

Question about your dmg:

How do you get to 23 dmg bonus? I get +4 STR (+2 TH weapon), +4+2=+6 power attack =+12. How am I missing 11 bonus dmg? You didn't state you were using anything else.

[Sheridan Barlow]

Xaldinaar the Ancient wrote:

The Archon steps to attack the scorpions, to no effect. His Aura of Menace seems to have no effect on the Over-sized ** spoiler omitted **

Aura of Menace isn't actually classified as mind-affecting, but whatever.

[Xaldinaar the Ancient]

Sheridan Barlow wrote:

Xaldinaar the Ancient wrote:

The Archon steps to attack the scorpions, to no effect. His Aura of Menace seems to have no effect on the Over-sized ** spoiler omitted **

Aura of Menace isn't actually classified as mind-affecting, but whatever.

It's not specifically classified as anything, it's a will based save, with 'menace' in the name of it, so I classify it as mind affecting.

[Xaldinaar the Ancient]

Jequine hits with her shortbow, but it seems to nothing as the arrow sticks into a claw but quickly falls out. Delwyn casts bless and waits, holding his action for a moment as he determines what to do, Valanos lets loose with his arrow the arrow sinking deep into the carapace.Sheridan enlarges himself, as the archon only strikes with a vocious bits as a claw gets a little close. Gerant connects solidly with the one he faces as he closes with it. The scorpion faces off against the archon, slamming a stinger into archon and grabbing at the doglike creature, which narrowly avoids being grappled.

Scorpion attacks:

Scorpion 1 v. Hound Archon
Claw1d20 + 6 ⇒ (20) + 6 = 26
Dmg1d6 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9
Claw1d20 + 6 ⇒ (9) + 6 = 15
Sting1d20 + 6 ⇒ (20) + 6 = 26
Dmg1d6 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5

Scorpion 2 v. Gerant
Claw1d20 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7
Claw1d20 + 6 ⇒ (8) + 6 = 14
Sting1d20 + 6 ⇒ (10) + 6 = 16

Scorpion 3 v. Delwyn & Valanos
Claw1d20 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7 Del
Claw1d20 + 6 ⇒ (11) + 6 = 17 Val
Sting1d20 + 6 ⇒ (8) + 6 = 14 Val

claw crit vs. Archon 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (10) + 6 = 16 no crit
sting crit vs. Archon 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (11) + 6 = 17 no crit
Auto Grab 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (4) + 12 = 16
Archon save vs. poison if needed 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (6) + 10 = 16 1d2 ⇒ 1
Rnd 2 save :1d20 + 10 ⇒ (6) + 10 = 16 1d2 ⇒ 1
Rnd 3 save :1d20 + 10 ⇒ (12) + 10 = 22 SAVE!

25 Jequine
16 Delwyn
16 Valanos
14 Sheridan
_Hound Archon (14 dmg/-1 Str)
10 Geriant
7 Scorpions
#1 (4 dmg)
#2 (tbd)
#3 (10 dmg)

[Gerant Altidor]

Xaldinaar the Ancient wrote:

Question about your dmg

I wish my bonus dmg is 23! The bonus is just 18 with power attack. Here's the breakdown for everything.

Total Dmg = 23

- Weapon Dmg = 2d4 = 1 + 4 = 5
- STR Dmg = 4 x 2 (Backswing) = 8
- WP SPEC = 2
- WP TRAIN = 1
- MAGIC = 1
- P ATK = 6

[Gerant Altidor]

Gerant follows up with 2 more swings, trying to take this scorpion down.

1st atk (with power attack + bless): 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (11) + 13 = 242d4 + 18 ⇒ (4, 3) + 18 = 25

2nd atk (with just bless): 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (20) + 8 = 282d4 + 18 ⇒ (4, 3) + 18 = 25

2nd atk crit confirm: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (10) + 8 = 182d4 + 18 ⇒ (1, 4) + 18 = 23

I don't think the entire dmg bonus gets the x2, but I can't figure out what doesn't apply. Does anyone know from the breakdown above what gets the x2 and what doesn't? Thanks!

If Gerant kills the scorpion, he will 5-foot into E2.

[Xaldinaar the Ancient]

Gerant Altidor wrote:

Spoiler:

Xaldinaar the Ancient wrote:

Question about your dmg

I wish my bonus dmg is 23! The bonus is just 18 with power attack. Here's the breakdown for everything.

Total Dmg = 23

- Weapon Dmg = 2d4 = 1 + 4 = 5
- STR Dmg = 4 x 2 (Backswing) = 8
- WP SPEC = 2
- WP TRAIN = 1
- MAGIC = 1
- P ATK = 6

Spoiler:

Read Backswing again, it's all attacks AFTER the first. So it doesn't affect the first attack in a round. Also don't forget that since you're using a 2H weapon you get 1.5 Str bonus already. dmg=21 Still impressive. Then the backswing becomes STR+4,TH+2,Backswing,+4 (I think) +10 for the backswing.

[Gerant Altidor]

Xaldinaar the Ancient wrote:

Gerant Altidor wrote:

** spoiler omitted **

** spoiler omitted **

Fair enough, 21 dmg for that atk and 23 dmg from the first atk in the post above.

[Valanos]

Free action drop bow, 5 foot step to close into melee drawing the flail as part of the 5 foot step move.
1st atk (power atk -2 atk, +6 damage) 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (7) + 13 = 20
2nd atk 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (5) + 8 = 13

Damage 1st atk 1d10 + 12 ⇒ (3) + 12 = 15
2nd atk 1d10 + 12 ⇒ (3) + 12 = 15

[Sheridan Barlow]

Sheridan will move up behind a Scorpion to flank it and attack:
Attack 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (17) + 13 = 30 Damage 2d8 + 9 ⇒ (5, 7) + 9 = 21
assuming bless and flanking

The Hound Archon will continue its attack on Scorpion1:
Greatsword 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (6) + 9 = 15 Damage 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 2 = 10
Greatsword 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7 Damage 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6
Bite 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7 Damage 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7

[Delwyn Mane]

Delwyn flinches as the scorpion hits him, looking for a way out ...

Is there a new map ?
I'd like to move away and cast a spell ... if possible ... ;)

[Xaldinaar the Ancient]

Sheridan Barlow wrote:

Sheridan will move up behind a Scorpion to flank it and attack:

Attack 1d20+13 Damage 2d8+9
assuming bless and flanking

The Hound Archon will continue its attack on Scorpion1:
Greatsword 1d20+9 Damage 1d8+2
Greatsword 1d20+4 Damage 1d8+2
Bite 1d20+3 Damage 1d8+2

Uhm, moving to what square?

Current Map

[Sheridan Barlow]

Xaldinaar the Ancient wrote:

Uhm, moving to what square?

Current Map

Ah, I appear to be pointing down a different branch of the hallway than I thought. That makes more sense. In that case, ignore the +2 from flanking and I'll just attack Scorpion2

[Jequine]

Jequine, stealthily changes places with Delwyn, allowing him space to cast, she draws her melee weapons and fights defensively it detected.

[Xaldinaar the Ancient]

The scorpions do have reach, so keep that in mind for actions. Let me know where you're moving Delwyn.

[Delwyn Mane]

Delwyn moves back, behind Sheridan and casts Shield of Faith on him.

Move to A1, I get an AoO, and Sheridan now has a +2 deflection bonus to his AC :)

[Gerant Altidor]

Are we resuming till after the holidays?

[Xaldinaar the Ancient]

Yes I'll have a big update for it on the 26th.

[Delwyn Mane]

Alright, happy holidays then :)

[Xaldinaar the Ancient]

Jequine and Delwyn swap places, Delwyn casts shiled of faith on Sheridan, Sheridan steps up and delivers a mighty blow to the scorpion, Valanos, slices into the thick hide of the scorpion, finishing the beast off. Gerant seeing the first fall steps forward and attacks the second scorpion, slashing downward, severing a claw then driving his axe into the back of the scorpion, neatly slicing into it's brain, it convulses and then collapses.

two down, 1 to go (shouldn't take long now)

Welcome back! Hope everyone had a great Holiday. The last week was very hectic, I had a couple days of vacation with the kids and we were very very busy, and my PbP games took the business end of my inattentiveness. Now I'm back, and much more rested!.

[Gerant Altidor]

Welcome back and glad you had a great vacation!

I am a bit confused on the battle though. Which scorpion is still alive? Scorpion 1?

[Xaldinaar the Ancient]

Gerant Altidor wrote:

Welcome back and glad you had a great vacation!

I am a bit confused on the battle though. Which scorpion is still alive? Scorpion 1?

Scorpion 3 is still alive. Let's put you on E2, standing on the corpse of scoprion 2 to get the shot on scorpion 1.

[Gerant Altidor]

Xaldinaar the Ancient wrote:

Scorpion 3 is still alive. Let's put you on E2, standing on the corpse of scoprion 2 to get the shot on scorpion 1.

Thanks!

Gerant plucks his axe out of the head of the splattered scorpion and makes his way toward the last monster (from E2 to C4 to avoid an attack of opportunity), a predatory gleam in his eyes.

single atk (with power attack + bless): 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (1) + 13 = 142d4 + 18 ⇒ (4, 2) + 18 = 24

EDIT: here's hoping that my comrades kill that thing before I get there...

[Sheridan Barlow]

The Hound Archon will circle around behind the last scorpion to flank it, (risking an attack of opportunity if necessary). Sheridan will wait for Valanos to step forward out of the way and then step forward himself to attack.

Sheridan Attack:
1d20 + 13 ⇒ (16) + 13 = 29 Damage 2d8 + 9 ⇒ (8, 5) + 9 = 22
Hound Archon attack:
Greatsword 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (15) + 11 = 26 Damage 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7

[Valanos]

5 foot step to scorpion 3, full attack
Atk 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (15) + 15 = 30 and 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (8) + 10 = 18
Damage 1d10 + 5 ⇒ (9) + 5 = 14 and 1d10 + 5 ⇒ (9) + 5 = 14

[Jequine]

Back in Portsmouth now, so the holidays are almost over, hope everyone had a great Christmas and New Year. Normal service should be resuming, especially when I get back to work on the 5th.

Jequine, seeing the fighters look to have things under control goes to the dying vermin and ensures their death with her rapier in her hand, before moving to the poison sacs, to extract the deadly liquid and save it in some vials.

Coup de Grace on the least injured looking scorpion, (out of range of the remaining scorpion) 1d6 + 2 + 3d6 ⇒ (3) + 2 + (5, 3, 2) = 15 + crit 2 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6 for a total = 21 damage

[Xaldinaar the Ancient]

Sheridan, the Hound Archon and Valanos all converge on the last scorpion, it strikes the archon a glancing blow that doesn't seem to phase it as the archon cuts a claw in nearly half as the other two launch mighty attacks, felling it in swift precise attacks. Their teamwork improving. Though it appears that Gerant got his cloak stuck on the claw of the scorpion as he was about to descend from the claw he stood upon. Jequine steps to the top of the twitching scorpion and draws her blade into it's little brain, ever the cautious one.

end of combat

[Gerant Altidor]

Finally gotten his cloak free, Gerant turns around, axe at the ready, and finds the final foe overwhelmed by his comrades.

"Ah well, two out of three ain't so bad."

Now that the party is out of danger, Gerant takes a closer look at his surrounding. What does he see?

[Xaldinaar the Ancient]

endless sand, surrounded by the glass-steel walls.

[Jequine]

Jequine, collects more scorpion poison from each of the creatures.

scorpion 1 collection exposure to poison 1d20 ⇒ 16
scorpion 2 collection exposure to poison 1d20 ⇒ 18
scorpion 3 collection exposure to poison 1d20 ⇒ 14

Poison collected and stored from each scorpion, how many doses?

[Gerant Altidor]

Gerant looks at the sand that stretches into the distance. "Which way should we go?"

From the map, it seems that there are two general directions. Any ideas on right or left? Are we suppose to find someone/thing?

[Valanos]

Knowledge dungeoneering 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (8) + 9 = 17

Looking for information on sand, glass steel, specifics of creation or use in defense, hidden things, etc.

[Gerant Altidor]

Good thinking.

Knowledge dungeoneering: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (10) + 10 = 20

[Xaldinaar the Ancient]

Gerant Altidor wrote:

Gerant looks at the sand that stretches into the distance. "Which way should we go?"

From the map, it seems that there are two general directions. Any ideas on right or left? Are we suppose to find someone/thing?

Judging on the layout, there would probably be another chute opposite this one, which was opposite the door you entered from.

This sand is fine desert sand. It may be thrown in peoples faces. Deep sand is difficult to move through.

The glass-steel must be created from magic, it is as hard as iron, but translucent like frosted glass. From ringing it with a weapon it sounds at least a foot thick.

[Gerant Altidor]

"Well then, shall we?"

Gerant wipes some blood on the scorpion and starts trudging forward.

[Xaldinaar the Ancient]

Yes, shall you? Have we lost everyone but Gerant now?

[Xaldinaar the Ancient]

Jequine wrote:

Jequine, collects more scorpion poison from each of the creatures.

scorpion 1 collection exposure to poison 1d20
scorpion 2 collection exposure to poison 1d20
scorpion 3 collection exposure to poison 1d20

Poison collected and stored from each scorpion, how many doses?

Where are the rules for that Jequine? Thankee in advance.

[Valanos]

I state everything the know dungeoneering check gave to the group
"If we can learn these techniques, they would be quite useful to our respective kingdoms. Let us continue our sojourn, we've survived to this point.
Also Jequine, if you can harvest the venom, I would like to know the exact processes for my own edification."

[Sheridan Barlow]

Xaldinaar the Ancient wrote:

Yes, shall you? Have we lost everyone but Gerant now?

Sorry, didn't realize you were waiting for everyone else to chime in on that.

Sheridan waits patiently for everyone to be ready and then follows Gerant.

[Jequine]

Xaldinaar the Ancient wrote:

Jequine wrote:

Jequine, collects more scorpion poison from each of the creatures.

scorpion 1 collection exposure to poison 1d20
scorpion 2 collection exposure to poison 1d20
scorpion 3 collection exposure to poison 1d20

Poison collected and stored from each scorpion, how many doses?

Where are the rules for that Jequine? Thankee in advance.

I'll look for them in the morning

[Jequine]

[ooc]Poisons starting page 557 of PRPG Core Rulebook. pg 558, Exposing oneself to poison gives a 5% chance of being poisoned oneself.

[Gerant Altidor]

So what lies beyond the horizon of sand and glass?

[Xaldinaar the Ancient]

the party cautiously makes its way across the sandy expanse, once more directly opposite the chute you slid down is yet another chute, this one has a slight lip around it to prevent the sand from falling through.

[Jequine]

Jequine takes some toime to study the shoot, looking for any sign of a trap.

Perception(traps) 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (8) + 13 = 21

[Gerant Altidor]

Gerant, weapon in hand, takes up position to guard against any surprises.

Perception: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (20) + 14 = 34

Edit: He also takes pleasure in studying the granular nature of each individual grain of sand with his awesome perfection.

[Valanos]

Situational awareness:
Perception 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 2 = 15

[Xaldinaar the Ancient]

Jequine wrote:

Jequine takes some toime to study the shoot, looking for any sign of a trap.

Perception(traps) 1d20+13

Jequine sees no traps in the solid brass tube, though she knows it would make a lovely location for a trap, such as a fine adamantine wire strung across it in such a manner as to not been seen, a slice in dice trap. Good thing she knows to look for that specific thing.

[Xaldinaar the Ancient]

Xaldinaar the Ancient wrote:

Jequine wrote:

Jequine takes some toime to study the shoot, looking for any sign of a trap.

Perception(traps) 1d20+13

Jequine sees no traps in the solid brass tube, though she knows it would make a lovely location for a trap, such as a fine adamantine wire strung across it in such a manner as to not been seen, a slice in dice trap. Good thing she knows to look for that specific thing.

As Jequine peers down the tube she notes there is water approximately 8 feet deep after a 25 foot or so drop.

[Gerant Altidor]

"What are we going to do about this water? None of us are good fighting in it. Scout it out first with dolphins like last time?"