Just an fyi that I should've mentioned in the Discussion tab; as an Investigator, I automatically add +1d6 to all knowledge checks, as well as to linguisitics and spellcraft without expending inspiration points...but it didn't really matter in this case...
Flyn alerts his friends, spitting out "Tomb Giants! Be wary; their very touch, along with the touch of their wicked scythes, can drain the life out of you..."
The Elf moves 5' NW and fires a rain of cold iron at the flat-footed blue giant...
Male Half-Orc M Half-Orc Normal AC: 36 Current AC: 36 T 14 FF 33 | HP 121/121| F +22 R +16 W +16 / +2 Heroism | CMD 28 | Init +5 | Perc +18(+4 On Beak)| Spells: Level 1 4/6 Level 2 5/5 Level 3 3/4 Level 4 0/1 | Bane 10/10 | Animal Focus 8/10 | Hunter Trick 4/7
Kramac, favoring a more measured approach this time, directs beak to fly above Lissa. Kramac readies his lance and prepares to strike the giants when they approach.
Kramac and Beak both ready to attack should a giant or other for enter their threatened area.
Flora sends a ball of ice hurtling at the more exposed giant, striking it squarely in its massive chest. As the frozen water rapidly thaws and re-freezes, she tries to brush it off...
Blue Reflex vs DC 17:1d20 + 9 ⇒ (6) + 9 = 15
...but only succeeds in pushing the slush down to her legs before it becomes solid again. Flyn takes advantage of the giant's predicament by raining down a storm of arrows, one of which strikes her in the eye! Lissa tries to follow up with a blast of water, but only knocks down a sickly-looking tree while Kramac, Zagan, and Eorsten prepare themselves.
The entangled giant roars in frustration, and even from this distance Flora can see her massive muscles straining against the imprisoning ice...
Strength check vs DC 17:1d20 + 11 ⇒ (11) + 11 = 22
...and with a massive crack, she breaks free and strides behind a mass of trees. Her companion does likewise, the trees quaking from his heavy footsteps.
A Bigger Rumble in the Jungle! Kramac
Beak
Eorsten
Flora
Zagan
Lissa
Flyn Red
Blue (-106)
Area Effects:
- Trees are difficult terrain and provide cover
- Bless
Just a reminder in case it’s relevant here: Flyn has Improved Precise Shot and ignores all cover and concealment unless it’s total cover or concealment
Venture-Captain Drandle Dreng emerges from the jungle, addressing the scouts. “Sometimes, there is great power to going unnoticed. Especially when you’re walking into dangerous territory. Not everyone in the big, obvious group of Pathfinders on the front lines understands the value of subtlety. Let’s make sure that they know what they’re walking into, so they are ready to act fast when danger strikes.”Players, you can send your Scout Aid Characters on this mission.
GMs, please begin the Aid Mission (Scout) when you reach a good point to do so.
Lissa eyes the giants as she steps over slightly. After a deep breath, she exhales, and from around her, the sounds of surf crashing against the rocks seemingly comes out of nowhere. The sound is quickly followed by tiny motes of water condensing in the water momentarily before streaming to an orb in front of Lissa, who reaches her hand into it, before withdrawing another watery whip from within.
Then, She waits, Daring them to approach.
5 foot Move action - Gather Power Standard action - ready to attack via Empowered Water Whip
When first Tomb Giant enters range:
As the first giant reachs her range, she smiles, and lashes out with the whip...
Flora aims for the giant's legs and freezes the acidic rain trickling down them...
Red Reflex vs DC 17:1d20 + 9 ⇒ (14) + 9 = 23
...but this giant just plows through the frost before it has a chance to impede him and continues lumbering towards the halfling. Arrows fill the sky as Flyn finishes off the further giant, his last arrow striking her in the eye socket and sending her massive form tumbling to the ground with a whomp felt even by the distant Pathfinders. Eorsten, Kramac, and LIssa all stand ready to defend the group.
Delaying Zagan.
Bellowing in rage, the remaining giant crashes across the small glade. Grabbing a piece of crumbling building, he hurls it at the minuscule halfling...
Red Rock vs Flora AC 35:1d20 + 12 ⇒ (5) + 12 = 17 Bludgeoning damage:1d8 + 11 ⇒ (6) + 11 = 17
...but it shatters on the tree beside her, spraying the Pathfinders with shards of rock and broken masonry.
A Bigger Rumble in the Jungle! Kramac
Beak
Eorsten
Flora
Zagan
Lissa
Flyn Red (-30)
Blue
Area Effects:
- Trees are difficult terrain and provide cover
- Bless
Emerging from the shadows ahead, a group of vigilant Pathfinder agents keeps a close eye out for danger. Surely, they will help you act quickly against your foes. The Scout Mission was successful!
Table GMs, the Scout Mission Success condition on page 11 is in effect.
Well, that was lame. Not even 24 hours before the scout mission closed. That being said, any scout characters who want to attempt to help can do so in the Discussion thread (rules to be posted there shortly). They're at a reduced risk in doing so (since we already know the mission was a success), and they'll be eligible for a boon based on their participation.
@Kramac, charging wouldn't be possible due to the cover provided by the trees.
Also, @Kramac, giant vultures normally have only a 5 ft reach. Does Beaky have something to change that?
Eorsten charges through the poisonous jungle, and the giant takes advantage of his approach to swings his massive scythe...
Red Scythe vs Eorsten AC 23:1d20 + 20 ⇒ (16) + 20 = 36 Slashing damage:2d6 + 16 ⇒ (6, 3) + 16 = 25
...and the paladin feels his strength ebb from the blade's chill touch even as the giant laughs and steps back from the oversized axe Eorsten wields. Flora's frosty spear goes skyward, as do two of Flyn's arrows before the third finally strikes the giant in the shoulder. Kramac tries to get closer, but his lance catches on a dripping tree branch and he nearly drops the weapon before it is dislodged. Zagan tries to help, but his own arrows only dislodge a few sickly leaves from the trees. Lissa's whip crashes into the giant's armor, but is not strong enough to do more than get him wet.
To clarify: Lissa's attack missed due to cover.
The giant roars in delight and swings his scythe in broad arcs at Eorsten - but Beaky tries his best to distract him!
Red Scythe vs Eorsten Bodyguard AC 25:1d20 + 20 ⇒ (3) + 20 = 23 Slashing damage:2d6 + 16 ⇒ (6, 2) + 16 = 24
Red Scythe vs Eorsten Bodyguard AC 25:1d20 + 15 ⇒ (5) + 15 = 20 Slashing damage:2d6 + 16 ⇒ (6, 5) + 16 = 27
Beaky bravely pecks the blade away as it rushes towards the human's head, beak pinging against the chill metal and knocking the giant back enough that his followup swing swishes through the air in front of Eorsten's face.
A Bigger Rumble in the Jungle! Kramac
Beak
Eorsten (-25, 1 negative level)
Flora
Zagan
Lissa
Flyn Red (-41)
Blue
Area Effects:
- Trees are difficult terrain and provide cover
- Bless
Male Half-Orc M Half-Orc Normal AC: 36 Current AC: 36 T 14 FF 33 | HP 121/121| F +22 R +16 W +16 / +2 Heroism | CMD 28 | Init +5 | Perc +18(+4 On Beak)| Spells: Level 1 4/6 Level 2 5/5 Level 3 3/4 Level 4 0/1 | Bane 10/10 | Animal Focus 8/10 | Hunter Trick 4/7
Beak is actually a Yolubilis Heron, not a vulture. I was always under the impression that animal companions adhere to the same template as their base animal in terms of reach. The heron (stats here) is 15 feet in size with 15 foot reach, so while not explicitly stated from my understanding of the rules, he would have 10 foot reach to match his as well. If you have a different understanding please let me know.
@Kramac - that works for me. I take it you own the appropriate AP? I only ask because it's not a common rulebook. Unfortunately, Beaky did not hit due to not being able to charge through the cover/difficult terrain provided by the trees.
GM: I made the scout post in the discussion before I saw your post above...is that right or should I have made it in the gameplay thread?
ETA: Scratch that, dumb question...
Zagan's first arrow strikes another tree with a wet thunk, but his second strikes the giant squarely in the knee! He roars in pain as twin whips of ice crash repeatedly against his body. Flyn carefully lines up a shot and sends twin arrows into both of the giant's eyes. Like his partner before him, the giant tumbles to the ground with a resounding WHOOMMPH!
Out of combat! Damage report:
- Eorsten (-20, 1 negative level)
- Zagan (-5)
Male LG Ifrit Pei Zin Oracle 7/Divine Hunter Paladin 4 | HP 98/113 | AC 20 T 12 FF 18 (23/15/21) | CMB +11, CMD 23 | F: +17, R: +13, W: +17 | Init: +10 | Perc: -1, SM: -1 | Speed 20ft | 3rd (3/6), 2nd (6/8), 1st (6/8) | Channel 4/8, Healer's Way 4/8, Lay on Hands 5/9 | Active Spells: Prayer, Shield of Faith, Shield Other (Flyn) | Active Conditions: None
What are our options here? Can we move on to another area/encounter? I know with the multi-table specials, there are normally several options available to the table.
Shevar Besnik steps forward, his clothing ripped but a smile on his face. “Pathfinders! We’re almost to... well, the crater where Gallowspire once stood. Be sure you cut down any opposition; we don’t want them creeping down after us or blocking our exit!” Shevar raises a weapon and charges into battle.
With a final surge, the expeditionary force of Pathfinders finishes off the last of its foes. Shevar Besnik nods to Ollysta Zadrian, and the two lead the expedition to the edge of a massive crater. The crater’s sides are smooth and glassy, as if melted by an immense heat. Several passageways extend from the sides of the crater, many of them nearly blocked by tons of fallen earth. Ollysta Zadrian narrows her eyes and points at the bottom with her sword. “That way leads to the Catacombs, and beyond it the wards set up by the Whispering Tyrant. Steel yourselves,” she says, sheathing her weapon.
The expedition reaches the bottom of the crater and moves into the passageway beyond, where Ollysta Zadrian stands in a half-collapsed chamber. A ball of light shines brightly in her hand, although its power seems dimmed by the oppressive atmosphere of the room. The walls are constructed entirely from the bones of thousands of humanoid creatures, fused together with unknown power. “Pathfinders, it is time to make our way to the wards and move beyond them," the paladin instructs. "Be cautious, and may the gods watch over you."
The Pathfinders enter the desecrated halls, where dull black ribbons snake through the stones and bones forming the walls and floor like necrotic veins. The darkness feels like it is watching the invaders, pressing back against their attempts to bring light to the catacombs.
What are we doing for light sources or other means of vision? Non-magical light is ineffective and magical light sources have their radius halved.
The dark halls eventually open to a larger room, where numerous severed heads of a variety of magical creatures and beings writhe in a mockery of life. The Pathfinders quickly discover that they are not alone though as a large construct whirs to life, accompanied by what looks like an animated mud puddle.
Apparently I misread my sheet and never replaced my oil of daylight that I used in my last adventure, so apparently I have no way of seeing in here unless someone else has a light source.
Male Half-Orc M Half-Orc Normal AC: 36 Current AC: 36 T 14 FF 33 | HP 121/121| F +22 R +16 W +16 / +2 Heroism | CMD 28 | Init +5 | Perc +18(+4 On Beak)| Spells: Level 1 4/6 Level 2 5/5 Level 3 3/4 Level 4 0/1 | Bane 10/10 | Animal Focus 8/10 | Hunter Trick 4/7
As we enter the gloom, Kramac will cast Light on beak's Amulet of Mighty Fists to allow others to see.
GM - Kramac also adds his wisdom to rolls to identify creatures (+3). Sorry for not mentioning it sooner.
Kramac spurs beak to action, who rises into the air, reaching the ceiling before swooping back down to allow Kramac to attack the construct. Kramac will opt to bash the creature with his adamantine cestus rather than his sword.
After striking, Kramac will feign slipping in the saddle, offering the Golem an opening to strike the half-orc.
Kramac will activate Broken Wing Gambit - the Golem gets +2 to hit and damage on its first attack as Kramac presents an apparent opening, but if it does so, Beak gets an AoO, which then generates one for Kramac from Paired Opportunist
Kramac's AC vs the Golem's first attack will likely be 31 (+2 from Bodyguard, -2 from Broken Wing Gambit), 33 vs. attacks 2 and 3 and 31 vs. all other attacks.
There is 10 feet of illumination around beak ( 1 square on each side), with another 10 feet of dim illumination (20% miss chance I believe, 2 and 3 squares out from Beak)
With the golem illuminated, Flora will step forward, gather power and fire a blast at the golem.
Extended Range, entangling winter blast Winter Blast:1d20 + 19 ⇒ (10) + 19 = 29Damage:12d6 + 27 ⇒ (6, 5, 4, 2, 3, 1, 3, 1, 4, 5, 2, 5) + 27 = 68half the damage is magic and piercing half the damage is cold
I've been calculating the DC of entangling infusion incorrectly. The save DC is based on the level of the blast (5) not the level of the infusion (2). As it is a substance infusion the DC is modified by Con, not Dex. So the Reflex DC is 24 not 17.
Just before entering, Flyn will activate a 10 minute increment of Darkvision and tap himself with his wand of mage armor (AC26)...
Flyn mutters, "What foul manner of creatures be these?" While Kramac and Flora target the construct, Flyn moves 5' NW and fires a barrage of blunt arrows at the monstrous puddle...
Just a note as I might not have mentioned it before, but Flyn has Quick Draw and can draw his bow as a free action...
I'm assuming everyone is traveling with weapons out - no need to draw them unless you're swapping on the fly.
@Kramac - Almost - the light spell only provides normal light within 5 ft and dim light 5 ft beyond that, as both are halved by the oppressive gloom. It stinks. You are correct - thanks for the breakdown!
Whoops, @Eorsten - Unfortunately Blue has to take its turn before you can.
As Kramac's fist punches a small hole in the construct, fluid sprays out...
What kind:1d4 ⇒ 2
...that chills the half-orc's hand even through the metal cestus. Flora's blast batters the construct, but its rigid metal frame shatters the point of the wooden spear and dampens its effect. Flyn's arrows follow after, flying at the barely-visible blob next to the construct and landing with soft plops. Lissa tries to follow up with her own watery missile, but it splashes somewhere in the darkness instead.
Red Reflex vs DC 24:1d20 + 10 ⇒ (15) + 10 = 25
The construct seems unhindered by Flora's freezing blast as its blob companion rolls forward. Suddenly, a sheet of thick translucent green mucus erupts from the floor. Ghostly faces within it howl and scream at the Pathfinders in the entrance...
...but Eorsten's courage gives the Pathfinders the grit to ignore the otherworldly screams - though the roiling wall remains, blocking their way into the room.
The Trophy Room
Round 1! Bold may act!
Lissa
Flyn
Kramac (-1)
Beaky
Flora
Zagan
Blue (-59) Eorsten (1 negative level)
Red (-74)
Area Effects:
- Ceiling is 20 ft high
- Mucus wall (dark green) is 15 ft high and blocks sight and line of effect
- Area is dark save for Pathfinders' light sources
- Nonmagical light sources do not function
- Magical light sources have their radii halved (i.e. light creates 10 ft radius normal light, 10 ft additional radius dim light)
Unfortunately, @Eorsten cannot charge at Blue due to both the wall and Lissa blocking his path. Redirecting attack to wall.
Eorsten cuts a large hole in the thick green wall, but the quickly closes with a shlurp as mucusy substance is pulled from the outer edges. Meanwhile, the construct steps away from Kramac and Beaky - though the bird instinctively flaps closer - before swinging a massive arm tipped with an oversized syringe at the half-orc. Both Kramac and Beaky lash out, and as the heron rips the offending arm off Kramac punches the golem in what passes for its face.
Random:2d4 ⇒ (3, 1) = 4
Beaky gets a small shock for his trouble and Kramac's hand stings from an acidic bite, but the construct topples and falls to the ground in a heap of broken parts and oozing liquid.
The Trophy Room
Round 2! Bold may act!
Lissa
Flyn
Kramac (-2)
Beaky (-1)
Flora
Zagan Blue (-59)
Eorsten (1 negative level)
Red
Area Effects:
- Ceiling is 20 ft high
- Mucus wall (dark green) is 15 ft high and blocks sight and line of effect
- Area is dark save for Pathfinders' light sources
- Nonmagical light sources do not function
- Magical light sources have their radii halved (i.e. light creates 10 ft radius normal light, 10 ft additional radius dim light)
