Amazing Red's You Have What You Hold

[Las Lajas]

"Could use a little help here..."

Spellcraft: 1d20 + 7 + 1d1d6 ⇒ (3) + 7 + (3) = 13

[Morvius Eruthiel]

Morvius emerges from belowdecks, bow in hand, and shoots an arrow at the crocodile. Unfortunately, it glances off of the creature's tough and knobbly hide.

DA arrow to croc, incl. banner & PBS: 1d20 + 7 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 7 + 2 + 1 = 12

[Las Lajas]

Now that the boat is in view, and while I wait for someone to save my life :) I'll make a reactive K. engineering to see if there's anything noteworthy about the boat...like the style and who might make it, etc.

K. Engineering on boat: 1d20 + 7 + 1d1d6 ⇒ (8) + 7 + (2) = 17

[DM Amazing Red]

Lajas:

You cannot identify the spell. The boat however you identify as a typical boat found in these parts.

Lajas is up. He is grappled.

[Las Lajas]

Apologies, I though we had more PCs to go, didn't realize we are only 4. Also the site was down for me this morning.

Las takes out some alchemical grease from his handy haversack and spreads it on him in hopes of proving too slick for the croc.

Grease:

Alchemical Grease: Each pot of this slick black goo has sufficient contents to cover one Medium or two Small creatures. If you coat yourself in alchemical grease, you gain a +5 alchemical bonus on Escape Artist checks, on combat maneuver checks made to escape a grapple, and to your CMD to avoid being grappled; this lasts 4 hours or until you wash it off.

General Perception: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (8) + 8 = 16
Know Local on Pirates: 1d20 + 8 + 1d1d6 ⇒ (6) + 8 + (4) = 18

Rolled a K. Nature on the croc earlier...

"Can someone pull me free of this creature? Don't think we're going to kill it before it kills me..."

Las activates his Resilience boon as a swift action.

[Taliesin Staccato]

"Help him, someone!" Taliesin calls out, seeing Lajas' danger.

The bard casts grease on the investigator, hopeful it will help him escape.

Maybe redundant with your own stuff, but this will give you +10 instead of +5.

[DM Amazing Red]

It's a crocodile animal companion. What did you want to know? Tali has already gone this round, she glitterdusted the pirates.

All the sailors just try to wipe their eyes clean of glitterdust.

A1: 1d20 ⇒ 19
A2: 1d20 ⇒ 14
S1: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8
S2: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 2 = 14

Only one of them shakes it off as their boat floats nearer. The halfling finishes her spell and a vicious looking octopus appears. She points at Truk and the normally sea-faring animal goes after the half orc.

Smite Good Bite: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (8) + 5 = 13
1d3 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 3 + 2 = 6

She then casts another spell and a ball of flame appears in her hand. She then hurls it at Talia!

VS Touch: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (9) + 5 = 14
Fire Damage: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7

The crocodile will tuck it's legs and rolls rapidly!

Death Roll!: 1d20 + 16 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 16 + 5 = 25
Damage: 1d8 + 10 ⇒ (8) + 10 = 18 How much does resilience give you, Lajas?

And the investigator is knocked prone! Or unconscious depending on the answer to the above question. Party is up again! Talia can keep her desired action from earlier or change it.

[Las Lajas]

Forgot to roll it, but I'll just skip it and go unconscious in the hopes the creature moves on and this will give Talia her spell back.

Stabilize checks for the next couple of rounds 2d20 ⇒ (12, 17) = 29 add +1 to each roll

[Taliesin Staccato]

Sorry, got a turn ahead of myself. Skip the grease.

Taliesin cringes as the animal companion takes out one of their small group, and she is scorches by the flames. Seeing that things could go from bad to worse with the boat closing in, she continues inspiring her standing companions and tries to disable to crocodile with a shrill note that only it can hear.

Casting Cacophonous Call, DC 17 Will save or nauseated 4 rounds.

Guys, with a party of 4, this really could be bad. We have 1 down, but with a boat full of guys coming that will bring us down quickly. I hope you all have something up your sleeves!

[DM Amazing Red]

Crocodile Will: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

The reptile starts vomiting up the bits and pieces of Lajas that he has previously eaten. Truk and Morvius.

[Truk the Hammer]

What does a vicious looking octopus look like? Normal octopi are already kind of scary.

With Tali's spell disabling the croc, Truk focuses on the summoned sea life menacing him. The big orc shifts his stance and balls up his fists together before smashing the octopus with the might of a dragon.

Martial maneuvers for dragon style.

Smash (Tali's stuff): 1d20 + 11 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 11 + 2 = 31
Nonlethal Damage: 1d8 + 10 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 10 + 2 = 18

[DM Amazing Red]

Spikes and evil intent?

Edit: Truk smashes the sea-food into sea-nothing thanks to some inspiration. Morvius.

[Taliesin Staccato]

Would be great to get Lajas back in the fight...I've used both my big spells to disable the enemy. If both hadn't worked, we could be in a real bind. ALSO, PLEASE REMEMBER THE +2 ATK/+2 DMG. It would be helpful if you guys would note it in your dice rolls so that I know you remembered.

[Morvius Eruthiel]

With the crocodile chundering and the octopus obliterated, Morvius turns his attention to the halfling.

DA Arrow on the way, incl. inspiration and banner: 1d20 + 7 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 7 + 2 = 15
Damage, on the off chance: 1d8 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 6 + 2 = 15

Gaaah...the dice have gone cold on me.

[DM Amazing Red]

Morvius misses his shot on the halfling. The one unblind pirate draws a bow and fires it at Truk.

Favored Enemy(Truk): 1d20 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 4 + 2 = 19
1d8 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

The others just keep wiping their eyes.

A2: 1d20 ⇒ 12
S1: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6
S2: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 2 = 13

The halfling throws more fire at Tali!

Vs Touch: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (9) + 5 = 14
1d6 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 5 = 11

The crocodile keeps heaving into the water. Party is up!

[Truk the Hammer]

Truk steps protectively over Las and aims a mighty punch at the heaving reptile. "I always wanted to wrestle a crocodile but that'll have to wait."

Smash (Tali's stuff): 1d20 + 11 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 11 + 2 = 29
Nonlethal Damage: 1d8 + 10 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 10 + 2 = 17

[Morvius Eruthiel]

Are the other pirates human?

[DM Amazing Red]

He can step to avoid cover. Yes, they are human.

Truk smashes the crocodile but it is hardier than the octopus was and still floats.

[Morvius Eruthiel]

In that case...

Morvius switches targets to the opposing archer, but still fails to hit.

DA arrow, incl. inspiration and favored enemy bonus: 1d20 + 7 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 7 + 2 + 2 = 13

2, 6, 2...argh!

[Taliesin Staccato]

Taliesin, continuing to take damage from the fire thrown at her, moves into a position behind Truk and the fallen Lars. Am I correct they are both in R20? If so, I have just enough movement to get me to R21.

She activates a hidden wrist-sheath to draw a curative wand forth, which she taps Lars with.

CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2 Bah!

REMEMBER +2 ATK/+2 DMG!

[DM Amazing Red]

Yea.

Morvius fails to return fire. Tali moves and heals the down investigator. The unblind pirate fires at Truk again.

Favored Enemy(Truk): 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (7) + 6 = 13
1d8 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 = 9

The other pirates keep wiping their eyes.

A2: 1d20 ⇒ 2
S1: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 2 = 21
S2: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 2 = 14

The crocodile keeps heaving. The halfling throws fire at Truk since he previous target is hiding behind him.

VS Touch: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (11) + 5 = 16
1d6 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9

Their boat then finishes closing the distance with your barge. Party is up.

[Truk the Hammer]

After patting out the fire, Truk shifts his stance. The hulking orc abandons his double-fisted strategy and winds up for a big uppercut.

"Hey you! Leave the others alone. This is between you and me", he bellows at the unblinded archer.

Move action to get cleave instead of dragon style. Challenging A1. Fighting defensively.

The moment the river pirates are in range, Truk throws a whistling haymaker.

Cleave vs A1(Tali's stuff, fighting defensively): 1d20 + 11 + 2 - 4 ⇒ (18) + 11 + 2 - 4 = 27
Nonlethal Damage: 1d8 + 7 + 2 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 7 + 2 + 4 = 20

Cleave vs K: 1d20 + 11 + 2 - 4 ⇒ (19) + 11 + 2 - 4 = 28
Nonlethal Damage: 1d8 + 7 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 7 + 2 = 11

[Morvius Eruthiel]

With the enemies moved closer, Morvius finally manages a better shot at the human archer.

DA Arrow to other archer, incl. PBS, inspire, and favored enemy: 1d20 + 7 + 1 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 7 + 1 + 2 + 2 = 20
Arrow damage, incl. PBS, inspire, and favored enemy: 1d8 + 5 + 1 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 5 + 1 + 2 + 2 = 13

[DM Amazing Red]

Truk instantly knocks out his challenge target and pummels the female halfling with his backswing. Morvius embeds an arrow into one of the blind pirates. Tali!

[Morvius Eruthiel]

It looks like Morvius will have to advance ten feet or so to get within point-blank range of his target. Please move him up.

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[Taliesin Staccato]

"Come on...get UP!" Taliesin urges the unconscious Lajas. She again activates her wand to heal him, though again its power seems subdued.

CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

[Las Lajas]

Man, the dice gods must have a thing against me. I bet it's the free inspiration thing that really ticks them off.

Since my general perception check earlier did not reveal that the druid was armed, I'm assuming that the druid is not. If the druid is armed, then my actions will most likely change.

Las opens his eyes, expecting to see the inside of a crocodile. For second, covered in blood and vomit, Las thinks he is, but then he quickly ascertains the situation. Las' first priority is to put distance between himself and the croc. Las checks to make sure the Druid is unarmed before he rises and retreats behind the bard,

"Thank you, and please don't stop."

[DM Amazing Red]

Tali heals the downed investigator who immediately gets up and retreats behind her. The halfling druid steps back and begins casting another spell.

Spellcraft17:

Summon Monster 2

"Defend me idiots!" The rest step up, some of them blindingly swinging at Truk.

S1 vs Truk: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 2 = 11
1d6 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5
Miss chance High is good for you: 1d100 ⇒ 75

A1 vs Truk, Main Hand: 1d20 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 4 + 2 = 12
1d8 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 3 + 2 = 9
Miss chance High is good for you: 1d100 ⇒ 54

A1 vs Truk, Offhand: 1d20 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 3 + 2 = 25
1d4 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 1 + 2 = 5
Miss chance High is good for you: 1d100 ⇒ 68

The poor sick crocodile keeps heaving. Party up.

[Truk the Hammer]

The blind pirates attacks' either swing through open air or are deflected by Truk's armor. While they recover, the big orc winds up for another brutal haymaker.

Cleave vs A2 (Tali's stuff, fighting defensively, vs blind): 1d20 + 11 + 2 - 4 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 11 + 2 - 4 + 2 = 17
Nonlethal Damage: 1d8 + 7 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 7 + 2 = 16

Cleave vs S1: 1d20 + 11 + 2 - 4 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 11 + 2 - 4 + 2 = 31
Nonlethal Damage: 1d8 + 7 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 7 + 2 = 13
Confirming: 1d20 + 11 + 2 - 4 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 11 + 2 - 4 + 2 = 24
Extra Nonlethal Damage: 1d8 + 7 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 7 + 2 = 11

[Las Lajas]

Las tries to determine what spell the Druid is casting...

Spellcraft: 1d20 + 7 + 1d1d6 ⇒ (10) + 7 + (2) = 19

"He's summoning another creature." Las then draws his wand of magic missiles attempting to interrupt the druid

Use Magical Device: 1d20 + 9 + 1d1d6 ⇒ (9) + 9 + (2) = 20

Damage: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4
Assuming Tali's buff does not apply to the wand

Since attacks are supposed to be resolved as soon as they are made e.g. saving throws and concentration checks, I assume Las gets to know immediately whether the Druid's spell is interrupted. If it is not....Las swiftly activates his Resilience boon.

1d8 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 12

Boon:

0 0 Pathfinder's Excellence (Resilience): As a swift action, you can check one of the boxes preceding this boon to gain a number oftemporary hit points equal to 1d8 plus twice your character level. These temporary hit points last for 10 minutes and do not stack with any other temporary hit points. So long as you have atleast 1 of these temporary hit points remaining, you also have DR2/- against attacks made by members ofthe Aspis Consortium and anyone in their direct employ. Alternatively, as a standard action you can check a box in order to heal 1d2 points of ability damage to one ability score. Once you check the last box, cross this entire boon off your Chronicle sheet.

[Taliesin Staccato]

Taliesin looks at the curative wand in her hand, and weight the utility of healing Lajas more, or herself for that matter, she determines the best thing she could do is cast grease in the middle of the enemy raiders.

"Careful!" she exclaims. "It's slippery when wet!"

Grease, DC 16 Refl, targeting center of their boat. Guys, we may also want to finish off that croc while we have a chance. It hits really hard.

[Las Lajas]

Tali may want to delay until after Morvius fires his shots so he won't have to fire on prone targets.

[Taliesin Staccato]

Or, he may want to choose any targets still standing?

[Las Lajas]

I guess I'm just optimistic :)

[DM Amazing Red]

Truk dispatches both pirates with ease and they are knocked out.

Concentration: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (2) + 7 = 9

The halfling druid curses as her spell is interrupted. She looks at the investigator. "You're lucky that Scurvy didn't finish you for lunch."

I can resolve the grease after Morvius takes his turn if you want.

A2 Reflex: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10
K Reflex: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (17) + 4 = 21

The pirate is knocked prone but the druid is not. Morvius is up.

[Las Lajas]

As Las sees the druid lose his spell, he can't help but smile, mumbling...

"You know...I picked up this wand for just this occasion...and this is the first time I've used it ."

Las shouts back,
"You won't get any argument from me if you promise to call that prehistoric monstrosity off! But let me introduce you to our muscle...oh wait...you two have already met."

Las whispers to Tali "How long is that croc going to continue on like that anyway?" Las is clearly nervous and seems to tap into some inner power as the color returns to his dark-skinned cheeks.

Las will go ahead and use the swift action boon anyway. Better to be safe than dead.

[Morvius Eruthiel]

Morvius advances to where he's in close range of the remaining pirate and the druid and lets another arrow fly.

DA arrow to remaining pirate, incl. PBS, favored enemy, and inspire: 1d20 + 7 + 1 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 7 + 1 + 2 + 2 = 23
Arrow damage, incl. PBS, favored enemy, and inspire: 1d8 + 5 + 1 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 5 + 1 + 2 + 2 = 16

[DM Amazing Red]

Morvius moves and drops his target easily. The druid will heal her animal companion even while it is heaving.

CLW: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5

Party is up! The Crocodile is no longer nauseated.

[Truk the Hammer]

"I don't like hitting ladies but you're not giving me much of a choice", Truk complains before stepping forward onto the boarding vessel and throwing another big arcing hook.

Cleave vs K (Tali's stuff, fighting defensively): 1d20 + 11 + 2 - 4 ⇒ (17) + 11 + 2 - 4 = 26
Nonlethal Damage: 1d8 + 7 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 7 + 2 = 13

Cleave vs croc: 1d20 + 11 + 2 - 4 ⇒ (17) + 11 + 2 - 4 = 26
Nonlethal Damage: 1d8 + 7 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 7 + 2 = 14

[Morvius Eruthiel]

The deck rocks as Truk leaps onto the other vessel, throwing Morvius' shot off completely. At least that's the way he'll tell the story.

DA arrow to croc, incl. PBS and inspire: 1d20 + 7 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 7 + 1 + 2 = 11

Back to this, I see :-(.

[DM Amazing Red]

Truk is adept at fighting reptiles and female halflings as he strikes them both. Morvius fails to hit with an arrow. Lajas and Tali.

[Las Lajas]

Alright, I just go ahead and post now

Las draws his shortsword and waits at the ready to spoil any further casting attempts.

Ready Action to use use magic missile wand on druid if she attempts to cast a spell

Hidden UMD check - no peeky!:

UMD: 1d20 + 9 + 1d1d6 ⇒ (12) + 9 + (5) = 26
Damage: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

[Truk the Hammer]

I peeked!

[Morvius Eruthiel]

Tsk, tsk. I didn't peek.

[Taliesin Staccato]

Taliesin continues her inspiring oratory to assist her companions, and also heals herself with her wand.

CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7

[DM Amazing Red]

Tali heals herself while Lajas readies. The druid steps back and....
drinks a potion!

2d8 + 3 ⇒ (3, 8) + 3 = 14

Some of her wounds heal up. The crocodile, now miserable thanks to heaving its lunch decides to refill on half orc.

Nom: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (17) + 10 = 27
1d8 + 10 ⇒ (5) + 10 = 15
Grab!: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (12) + 14 = 26

Party is up again!

[Truk the Hammer]

Truk manages to muscle out of the croc's grip but still suffers a nasty bite for it. He balls up his fists again and tries to finish off the beast.

Switching back to dragon style.

Punch (Tali's stuff, fighting defensively): 1d20 + 11 + 2 - 4 ⇒ (11) + 11 + 2 - 4 = 20
Nonlethal Damage: 1d8 + 10 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 10 + 2 = 20

[Las Lajas]

Las sees the druid drink what is obviously a healing potion and calls out,

"You better stop drinking our potions."

Then Las winces at sight of the croc chomping down on Truk. Mumbling to Tali,

"Did I mention that I hate that croc?"

waiting to see the outcome of the beat down on the croc before moving.

[DM Amazing Red]

With a mighty strike, Truk knocks out the crocodile who bit him.

[Las Lajas]

Las drops his sword, drinks his extract of adhesive spittle , drawing his whip as he moves S19. "Looks like we are having crocodile for lunch. Turnabout is fair play don't you think? Oh wait, I imagine you don't play fair."