Rise of the Runelords Anniversary Edition - Burnt Offerings II

[Shadowsend]

Toilday, 6th of Rova, Midday, 4707



You have learned that Sandpoint is under dire threat of a group of bandits allying with the goblin tribes of the Hinterlands. You have stepped forward to deal with that threat, and now face a strange building on an island protected by goblins, full of sculptures revering the mother of monsters, Lamashtu. While you can't be sure of what lies underneath, you can be certain that nothing good will emerge.

Spoiler: Map of Sandpoint

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1. Sandpoint Cathedral
2. Boneyard
3. The White Deer (Inn)
4. The Way North (map shop)
5. Kesk's Fine Jewels
6. Junker's Edge
7. Gorvi's Shack
8. Quink Thinks (Sage)
9. Briskalberd's Locks
10. Sandpoint Garrison
11. Sandpoint Town Hall
12. Savah's Armory
13. Risa's Place
14. Rovanky Tannery
15. Red Dog Smithy
16. The Pillbug's Pantry
17. Bottled Solutions
18. Cracktooth's Tavern
19. House of Blue Stones
20. Sandpoint Glassworks
21. Sandpoint Savories
22. The Curious Goblin
23. Sandpoint Theater
24. Carpenter's Guild
25. Sandpoint Lumber Mill
26. General Store
27. Turandarok Academy
28. Madame Mvashti's House
29. Grocer's Hall
30. Vernah's Fine Clothing
31. Wheen's Wagons
32. Scarnetti Mill
33. The Hagfish
34. Valdemar Fish Market
35. Sandpoint Market
36. Sandpoint Meat Market
37. The Rusty Dragon
38. Goblin Squash Stables
39. Two Knight Brewery
40. Sandpoint Mercantile League
41. Sandpoint Boutique
42. Fatman's Feedbag
43. The Pixie's Kitten
44. The Feathered Serpent
45. Hannah's
46. Sandpoint Shipyard
47. Valdemar Manor
48. Scarnetti Manor
49. Kaijitsu Manor
50. Deverin Manor

Spoiler: Hinterlands

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Spoiler: Help Wanted Board at the Rusty Dragon

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Post is here.

Spoiler: Old Thread

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Here.

Spoiler: Current Exploration Map

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Here.

[Gwynfrid]

Sminerano readies his crossbow to fire at whatever enemy is found on the other side of the door.

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Ready action, fire crossbow (1d20+7)[17] damage (1d8)[7] cc(26+) (1d20+7)[24] ed (1d8)[5]

Sminerano
Vanara (M) Alchemist 3 (Preservationist) CG
HP 17/20Speed ft Init 3
AC 19 (armor +2 natural +2 Dex +5) Fort 4 Ref 6 with mutagen Will 2 with mutagen
CMB +2 BAB 2
Bomb +8 (2d6+4, 20(x2))
Bomb (30ft) +9 (2d6+5, 20(x2))
Acid flask +8 (1d6+3, 20(x2))
Dagger +2 (1d4, 19-20(x2))
Blowgun +7 (1d2, 20 (x2))
Light Crossbow +7 (1d8, 19-20(x2))
Str 11 (0) Dex 21 (5) with mutagen Con 12 (1) Wis 10 (0) with mutagen Int 16 (3) Cha 8 (-1)
Effects:
- Dex mutagen, 30 min minus?? assuming it is still active.
- Shield, 3 min - I assume this is now over (no long reflected in above stats).
Bombs left: 1/6

[MuffinMan]

Rax tightens his grip on his rapier as he leads the group back to the room with the low growling. "Whatever's back there, it's not like anything I've ever heard." He waits until the group is assembled around the door before prowling to the side and preparing to open it. "Ready? 3... 2... 1..." He throws the door open at the end of his countdown, stepping back to allow his allies clear shots at whatever lies beyond.

Spoiler: Status

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Araxes "Rax" Kellandon
Half-Elf Bard (Archaeologist) 3 TN
HP 19 / 23 Speed ft Init 2
AC 17 Fort 3 Ref 5 Will 4
CMB +4 BAB +2
+1 Rapier +5 (1d6 + 3, 18-20/x2)
Composite Shortbow, +2 Str +4 (1d6 + 2, x3)
Dagger +4 (1d4 + 2, 19-20/x2)
Sap +4 (1d6 + 2, x2)
(, )
Str 14 (2) Dex 14 (2) Con 14 (2) Wis 8 (-1) Int 12 (1) Cha 16 (3)

[Farmerbink]

Gilraen nods, unhappy but firm and stoic in his demeanor. "We will return as soon as we are able, Shallelu. There is another Goblin out here- a druid of sorts, though now without his companion. I do not think he will dare disturb you, but it would be foolish to let down your guard unduly." He marches just in front of Filibert, allowing Rax and Sminerano to continue scouting ahead on their way back in.

Back in the dungeon, Gilraen nods towards the door from which the growling emits. He lifts his bow. "On your mark, Rax."

Spoiler: Gilraen, after combat and wand usage

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Spoiler: Stats

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Gilraen Súrion
M CG Elf Oracle, Level 3, Init 5x2*, HP 20/23, Speed 20
AC 19, Touch 13, Flat-footed 16, CMD 17, Fort 3, Ref 4, Will 2, CMB +4, Base Attack Bonus +2
MW Composite Longbow (+2 str) (14 arrows, 17 cold iron) +7 (1d8+2, x3 )
Long Sword +4 (1d8+2, 19-20, x2)
Steel Lamellar, Heavy Wooden (+6 Armor, +2 shield, +3 Dex)
Abilities Str 14, Dex 17, Con 12, Int 14, Wis 8, Cha 13
Condition Spells, 1st level: 4/6 remaining
Martial Flexibility: 2/4
Envoy Abilities: 1/1
Called reroll: 0/1

ready an action to pew to the pew.
ready an action to pew to the pew.
(1d20+8)[9] attack (assuming PBS)
(1d20+8)[25] CC (28, x3)
(1d8+2)[8] dmg
(2d8+4)[16] crit bonus
(copied from archived thread)

[JWallyR]

As Rax approaches the door to fling it open, Filibert sidles up atop his steed, shield and lance in hand. Sensing his master's coiled posture, Growler lets slip a low growl and crouches, prepared to dart into the room!

Spoiler: Actions

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If possible, I'd like Growler and Filibert to charge during a surprise round if one takes place and movement allows; if so, Filibert gains +4 on his attack while suffering no penalty to his AC, and Lance deals double damage. Growler gains +2 to his attack, but suffers -2 penalty to AC.

Filibert's attack:
Attack: (1d20+6)[7]
CC: (1d20+6)[10] for x3 on 26
Damage: (1d6+2)[7]
Crit damage: (2d6+4)[6]

Growler's attack:
Attack: (1d20+5)[8]
CC: (1d20+5)[9] for x2 on 25
Trip: (1d20+5)[9]
Damage: (1d6+2)[8]
Crit damage: (1d6+2)[5]

Spoiler: AoOs

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Spoiler: Filibert

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Attack: (1d20+6)[20]
CC: (1d20+6)[8] for x3 on 26
Damage: (1d6+2)[4]
Crit damage: (2d6+4)[9]

Attack: (1d20+6)[7]
CC: (1d20+6)[8] for x3 on 26
Damage: (1d6+2)[4]
Crit damage: (2d6+4)[12]

Attack: (1d20+6)[13]
CC: (1d20+6)[8] for x3 on 26
Damage: (1d6+2)[3]
Crit damage: (2d6+4)[9]

Attack: (1d20+6)[15]
CC: (1d20+6)[18] for x3 on 26
Damage: (1d6+2)[6]
Crit damage: (2d6+4)[11]

Growler's AoO:
Attack: (1d20+5)[7]
CC: (1d20+5)[9] for x2 on 25
Trip: (1d20+5)[23]
Damage: (1d6+2)[8]
Crit damage: (1d6+2)[4]

Spoiler: Stats

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Filibert Heathertoe
M NG Halfling Cavalier 3 (Order of the Dragon), Level 3, Init 5, HP 27/27, DR 0, Speed 15
AC 23, Touch 14, Flat-footed 20, CMD 17, Fort 6, Ref 3, Will 2, CMB +4, Base Attack Bonus 3
Double Damage on Charge Lance Melee (1d6+Str, X3)
Brace, Reach Bardiche Melee (1d8+Str*1.5, 19-20, x2)
Enchanted, +1 Cestus +1 Melee +1 (1d3+Str + 1, 19-20, x2)
Breastplate, Shield, Heavy Wooden (+6 Armor, +2 Shield, +3 Dex, +1 Size, +1 Deflect)
Abilities Str 14, Dex 16, Con 14, Int 10, Wis 10, Cha 12
Condition None

Growler (Animal companion to Filibert)
N/A Wolf Animal Companion, Level , Init 3, HP 19/19, Speed 50
AC 19, Touch 14, Flat-footed 15, CMD 17, Fort 5, Ref 6, Will 2, CMB +4, Base Attack Bonus 2
Trip Bite Melee+1 (1d6+str, x2)
Studded Leather Barding (+3 Armor, +3 Dex, +2 Deflect)
Abilities Str 14, Dex 16, Con 15, Int 2, Wis 12, Cha 6
Condition None

[Shadowsend]

Begin Combat

Rax shifts up the stairs and opens the door to a platform about two feet off the ground of the rest of the room. Hanging braziers surround the platform, and emit glowing red smoke, giving the place an unnerving crimson lighting that throws the bas-relief carvings of countless monsters feasting on fleeing humans into lurid display. A black marble altar stone, its surface heaped with ashes and bone fragments, squats before a ten-foot-tall statue. The sculpture depicts a very pregnant but otherwise shapely naked woman who wields a kukri in each taloned hand and has a long reptilian tail, birdlike taloned feet, and the snarling head of a three-eyed jackal with a forked tongue. The left kukri flickers with fiery orange light while the right one glows with a cold blue radiance.

At the eastern entrance to the room, stone fonts containing frothy dark water sit to the north and south. Twin banks of stone pillars run the length of the long chamber. Then Rax spots it, a creepy ash-gray goblin-like creature with empty eye sockets and scraggly, stained teeth, pressing itself against the altar stone as if a living gargoyle. Rax points it out and it hisses in a strange language.

Spoiler: Abyssal

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Intruderss.....You must leave this place!

Then, it rambles incoherently and quietly. The entire room seems to whisper back, but you're not sure if it's echoes or something else.

Spoiler: OOC

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From your positioning, none of your shots are viable without more serious training (Improved Precise Shot would be necessary to hit Y1)

Spoiler: Condition Tracker

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Rax has fallen under the effect of evil eye (-2 saves), 4 rounds.

map updated.

[Gwynfrid]

As the team's presence is clearly noticed by... something, but no immediate attack is forthcoming, Sminerano hesitates. "What was that?" He asks the others in the front line.

[MuffinMan]

Rax quickly steps out of the doorway and begins rummaging in this pack, his eyes wide with fright. "Some kind of stony....
goblin... thing. It saw me!" After several seconds he produces a rolled up scroll and begins frantically freeing it from its casing, shooting nervous glances at the doorway as he does so.

Spoiler: Actions

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Have you already rolled initiatives for us, Shadowsend? If not, Rax's will be (1d20+2)[10]

5ft step to U/18 and then dig the scroll of flaming sphere out of Rax's pack (with shortbow/buckler in the offhand).

Spoiler: Status

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Araxes "Rax" Kellandon
Half-Elf Bard (Archaeologist) 3 TN
HP 19 / 23 Speed ft Init 2
AC 17 Fort 3 Ref 5 Will 4
CMB +4 BAB +2
+1 Rapier +5 (1d6 + 3, 18-20/x2)
Composite Shortbow, +2 Str +4 (1d6 + 2, x3)
Dagger +4 (1d4 + 2, 19-20/x2)
Sap +4 (1d6 + 2, x2)
(, )
Str 14 (2) Dex 14 (2) Con 14 (2) Wis 8 (-1) Int 12 (1) Cha 16 (3)

[Farmerbink]

Gilraen steps into Rax's vacated space. "Filibert, your presence is requested at the creepy altar." He looses an arrow into the room before sidling to the side to allow the mounted Halfling to pass.

As his companion does so, the lithe Elf muses, "Does that thing look questionably alive to anyone else?" He draws another arrow, this one with a glittering iron tip.

Spoiler: Gilraen, round 1

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Spoiler: Stats

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Gilraen Súrion
M CG Elf Oracle, Level 3, Init 5x2*, HP 20/23, Speed 20
AC 19, Touch 13, Flat-footed 16, CMD 17, Fort 3, Ref 4, Will 2, CMB +4, Base Attack Bonus +2
MW Composite Longbow (+2 str) (14 arrows, 17 cold iron) +7 (1d8+2, x3 )
Long Sword +4 (1d8+2, 19-20, x2)
Steel Lamellar, Heavy Wooden (+6 Armor, +2 shield, +3 Dex)
Abilities Str 14, Dex 17, Con 12, Int 14, Wis 8, Cha 13
Condition Spells, 1st level: 4/6 remaining
Martial Flexibility: 2/4
Envoy Abilities: 1/1
Called reroll: 0/1

(1d20+8)[12] attack w/ PBS
(1d20+8)[16] CC
(1d8+3)[8] dmg
(2d8+6)[12] crib bonus

[Gwynfrid]

On the lookout, Sminerano points his crossbow, uncertainly waving it left and right at a non-visible enemy.

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No move.
Ready action to fire crossbow if anything attacks the group. Otherwise, no action.
[roll]1d20+7/[roll] damage [roll]1d8/[roll] cc(26+) [roll]1d20+7/[roll] cd [roll]1d8/[roll]

Sminerano
Vanara (M) Alchemist 3 (Preservationist) CG
HP 17/20Speed ft Init 3
AC 19 (armor +2 natural +2 Dex +5) Fort 4 Ref 6 with mutagen Will 2 with mutagen
CMB +2 BAB 2
Bomb +8 (2d6+4, 20(x2))
Bomb (30ft) +9 (2d6+5, 20(x2))
Acid flask +8 (1d6+3, 20(x2))
Dagger +2 (1d4, 19-20(x2))
Blowgun +7 (1d2, 20 (x2))
Light Crossbow +7 (1d8, 19-20(x2))
Str 11 (0) Dex 21 (5) with mutagen Con 12 (1) Wis 10 (0) with mutagen Int 16 (3) Cha 8 (-1)
Effects:
- Dex mutagen, 30 min minus?? assuming it is still active.
- Shield, 3 min - I assume this is now over (no longer reflected in above stats).
Bombs left: 1/6

[JWallyR]

"Filibert, your presence is requested at the creepy altar."

Filibert's poised posture relaxes somewhat, and he looks at Gilraen with a confused look for a heartbeat. The light of comprehension erupts in the halfling's eyes, and with a suddenly fierce exuberance and a barked, "Right!" the halfling charges!

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I don't think a Charge is actually possible here, but if so... +4 on attack and no penalty to AC for Filibert. Growler only gets a +2 and retains the -2 penalty to AC.

Move to V,15. Filibert attacks on the way with his lance, and Growler with a bite!

Filibert's attack:
Attack: (1d20+6)[9]
CC: (1d20+6)[26] for x3 on 26
Damage: (1d6+2)[4] (doubled if charging)
Crit damage: (2d6+4)[10] (doubled if charging)

Growler's attack:
Attack: (1d20+4)[24]
CC: (1d20+4)[15] for x2 on 24
Trip: (1d20+4)[18]
Damage: (1d6+2)[5]
Crit damage: (2d6+4)[12]

Following which, Filibert will attempt a Ride check vs DC 20 to fast dismount to V14: (1d20+11)[20]

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Spoiler: Filibert's AoOs

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Attack: (1d20+6)[20]
CC: (1d20+6)[8] for x3 on 26
Damage: (1d6+2)[6]
Crit damage: (2d6+4)[11]

Attack: (1d20+6)[14]
CC: (1d20+6)[16] for x3 on 26
Damage: (1d6+2)[7]
Crit damage: (2d6+4)[11]

Attack: (1d20+6)[20]
CC: (1d20+6)[18] for x3 on 26
Damage: (1d6+2)[4]
Crit damage: (2d6+4)[10]

Attack: (1d20+6)[11]
CC: (1d20+6)[8] for x3 on 26
Damage: (1d6+2)[5]
Crit damage: (2d6+4)[12]

Growler:
Attack: (1d20+4)[12]
CC: (1d20+4)[9] for x2 on 24
Trip: (1d20+4)[14]
Damage: (1d6+2)[3]
Crit damage: (2d6+4)[12]

Spoiler: Stats

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Filibert Heathertoe
M NG Halfling Cavalier 3 (Order of the Dragon), Level 3, Init 5, HP 27/27, DR 0, Speed 15
AC 23, Touch 14, Flat-footed 20, CMD 17, Fort 6, Ref 3, Will 2, CMB +4, Base Attack Bonus 3
Double Damage on Charge Lance Melee (1d6+Str, X3)
Brace, Reach Bardiche Melee (1d8+Str*1.5, 19-20, x2)
Enchanted, +1 Cestus +1 Melee +1 (1d3+Str + 1, 19-20, x2)
Breastplate, Shield, Heavy Wooden (+6 Armor, +2 Shield, +3 Dex, +1 Size, +1 Deflect)
Abilities Str 14, Dex 16, Con 14, Int 10, Wis 10, Cha 12
Condition None

Growler (Animal companion to Filibert)
N/A Wolf Animal Companion, Level , Init 3, HP 19/19, Speed 50
AC 19, Touch 14, Flat-footed 15, CMD 17, Fort 5, Ref 6, Will 2, CMB +4, Base Attack Bonus 2
Trip Bite Melee+1 (1d6+str, x2)
Studded Leather Barding (+3 Armor, +3 Dex, +2 Deflect)
Abilities Str 14, Dex 16, Con 15, Int 2, Wis 12, Cha 6
Condition None

[Shadowsend]

The strange eyeless being is unprepared for Growler and Filibert's rush into the sanctuary, and is knocked to the ground by Growler's toothy jab. The arrows from the rest of the party fail to hit at the strange angle they're fired. The creature stands being more mindful of Growler but is rapped soundly by Filibert's gauntlet. It begins chanting in a strange language, and Filibert feels the air seethe around him, but nothing happens.

Spoiler: Filibert

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Some force seems to repel the steel at the last second, and the creature does not look as wounded as you expect.

Spoiler: Condition Tracker

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Rax is still evil eyed for 3 rounds. Filibert avoided an effect.

Spoiler: OOC

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The geography of this area means you guys should probably enter the room if you want shots that don't grant cover to your target because you're shooting from the bottom of a stairs.
Sorry if I didn't make that clear before.

map updated.

[Gwynfrid]

"That won't work..." Sminerano mutters in frustration. He reloads his crossbow, then climbs the stairs up to the platform, and jumps off it to take position in the center of the room. He frowns, trying to remember if he's ever read anything about such a strange creature.

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Reload crossbow
Move to W14

In case this helps, Knowledge(Arcana) (1d20+9)[21]...

Sminerano
Vanara (M) Alchemist 3 (Preservationist) CG
HP 17/20Speed ft Init 3
AC 19 (armor +2 natural +2 Dex +5) Fort 4 Ref 6 with mutagen Will 2 with mutagen
CMB +2 BAB 2
Bomb +8 (2d6+4, 20(x2))
Bomb (30ft) +9 (2d6+5, 20(x2))
Acid flask +8 (1d6+3, 20(x2))
Dagger +2 (1d4, 19-20(x2))
Blowgun +7 (1d2, 20 (x2))
Light Crossbow +7 (1d8, 19-20(x2))
Str 11 (0) Dex 21 (5) with mutagen Con 12 (1) Wis 10 (0) with mutagen Int 16 (3) Cha 8 (-1)
Effects:
- Dex mutagen, 30 min minus?? assuming it is still active.
- Shield, 3 min - I assume this is now over (no longer reflected in above stats).
Bombs left: 1/6

[JWallyR]

Filibert flinches involuntarily against the strange energy that had briefly surrounded him, and then lets slip a throaty growl as the creature seems to shrug off the blow of his cestus. "Rax, get in here! We'll have him surrounded!!" Circling the creature deliberately, Filibert drops his lance and shield, readying his bardiche with one hand and lashing out with the cestus-clad other. Almost in unison with his small rider, Growler darts forward, snapping at the foul creature's legs!

Spoiler: Actions

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Filibert takes a 5ft step to U,13
Free action: drop lance/shield
Move action: ready Bardiche
Std action: Attack with Cestus. Non-AoO attacks include flanking bonus!

Attack: (1d20+8)[11] (Plus one due to player error)
CC: (1d20+8)[23] for x2 on 27+ (Plus one due to player error)
Damage: (1d3+5)[8] (minus 2 due to player error)
Crit damage: (1d3+5)[8] (minus 2 due to player error)

Growler bites!
Attack: (1d20+7)[24]
CC: (1d20+7)[12] for x2 on 27
Trip: (1d20+7)[27]
Damage: (1d6+2)[6]
Crit damage: (1d6+2)[6]

Spoiler: AoOs

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Note: AoOs do not include flanking due to possible movement by foe. Include flanking as applicable.

Spoiler: Filibert

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Note that Filibert will use AoOs whenever possible to Aid Another through Bodyguard, giving his allies +5AC with attack rolls that exceed 10.

Attack: (1d20+5)[17] (+1 if Cestus) (Plus one due to player error)
CC: (1d20+5)[18] for x2 on 24+ (+1 if Cestus) (Plus one due to player error)
Damage (Cestus): (1d3+5)[7] (minus 2 due to player error)
Crit damage (Cestus): (1d3+5)[8] (minus 2 due to player error)
Damage (Bardiche): (1d8+3)[7]
Crit damage (Bardiche): (1d8+3)[10]

Attack: (1d20+5)[21] (+1 if Cestus) (Plus one due to player error)
CC: (1d20+5)[23] for x2 on 24+ (+1 if Cestus) (Plus one due to player error)
Damage (Cestus): (1d3+5)[6] (minus 2 due to player error)
Crit damage (Cestus): (1d3+5)[7] (minus 2 due to player error)
Damage (Bardiche): (1d8+3)[7]
Crit damage (Bardiche): (1d8+3)[11]

Attack: (1d20+5)[16] (+1 if Cestus) (Plus one due to player error)
CC: (1d20+5)[25] for x2 on 24+ (+1 if Cestus) (Plus one due to player error)
Damage (Cestus): (1d3+5)[7] (minus 2 due to player error)
Crit damage (Cestus): (1d3+5)[6] (minus 2 due to player error)
Damage (Bardiche): (1d8+3)[4]
Crit damage (Bardiche): (1d8+3)[4]

Attack: (1d20+5)[8] (+1 if Cestus) (Plus one due to player error)
CC: (1d20+5)[8] for x2 on 24+ (+1 if Cestus) (Plus one due to player error)
Damage (Cestus): (1d3+5)[7] (minus 2 due to player error)
Crit damage (Cestus): (1d3+5)[6] (minus 2 due to player error)
Damage (Bardiche): (1d8+3)[6]
Crit damage (Bardiche): (1d8+3)[5]

Growler:
Attack: (1d20+5)[24]
CC: (1d20+5)[11] for x2 on 25
Trip: (1d20+5)[6]
Damage: (1d6+2)[4]
Crit damage: (1d6+2)[4]

Spoiler: Stats

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Filibert Heathertoe
M NG Halfling Cavalier 3 (Order of the Dragon), Level 3, Init 5, HP 27/27, DR 0, Speed 15
AC 23, Touch 14, Flat-footed 20, CMD 17, Fort 6, Ref 3, Will 2, CMB +4, Base Attack Bonus 3
Double Damage on Charge Lance Melee (1d6+Str, X3)
Brace, Reach Bardiche Melee (1d8+Str*1.5, 19-20, x2)
Enchanted, +1 Cestus +1 Melee +1 (1d3+Str + 1, 19-20, x2)
Breastplate, Shield, Heavy Wooden (+6 Armor, +2 Shield, +3 Dex, +1 Size, +1 Deflect)
Abilities Str 14, Dex 16, Con 14, Int 10, Wis 10, Cha 12
Condition None

Growler (Animal companion to Filibert)
N/A Wolf Animal Companion, Level , Init 3, HP 19/19, Speed 50
AC 19, Touch 14, Flat-footed 15, CMD 17, Fort 5, Ref 6, Will 2, CMB +4, Base Attack Bonus 2
Trip Bite Melee+1 (1d6+str, x2)
Studded Leather Barding (+3 Armor, +3 Dex, +2 Deflect)
Abilities Str 14, Dex 16, Con 15, Int 2, Wis 12, Cha 6
Condition None

[MuffinMan]

Rax curses as he abandons his plans with the scroll but follows Filibert's exhortation, drawing his rapier as he moves into position next to the halfling. He calls upon his luck to guide his blade as he strikes quickly, scarcely pausing to aim.

Spoiler: Actions

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At 30ft speed, I think Rax can get to U13 by the route V17->V16->U15->T14->U13 (incurring one or more AoOs). Do so, then swift action Archaeologist's Luck (3/7) and attack:

atk (1d20+8)[27] (+2 luck, +2 flank w/ Growler, -1 Loner), cc (1d20+8)[15] (18-20/x2)
dmg (1d6+5)[10] (+2 luck), cdmg (1d6+5)[7]

AC is currently 16 due to Loner drawback

Spoiler: Status

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Araxes "Rax" Kellandon
Half-Elf Bard (Archaeologist) 3 TN
HP 19 / 23 Speed ft Init 2
AC 17 Fort 3 Ref 5 Will 4
CMB +4 BAB +2
+1 Rapier +5 (1d6 + 3, 18-20/x2)
Composite Shortbow, +2 Str +4 (1d6 + 2, x3)
Dagger +4 (1d4 + 2, 19-20/x2)
Sap +4 (1d6 + 2, x2)
(, )
Str 14 (2) Dex 14 (2) Con 14 (2) Wis 8 (-1) Int 12 (1) Cha 16 (3)

[Farmerbink]

With Filibert between himself and the foe, Gilraen can't help but feel more comfortable. With measured steps, he climbs the stairs behind Sminerano and draws his bow again- quite close to the intended target. "My thanks, Master Heathertoe" Another quiet thrum heralds the release of a cold-iron tipped arrow.

Spoiler: Gilraen, round 2

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Spoiler: Stats

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Gilraen Súrion
M CG Elf Oracle, Level 3, Init 5x2*, HP 20/23, Speed 20
AC 19, Touch 13, Flat-footed 16, CMD 17, Fort 3, Ref 4, Will 2, CMB +4, Base Attack Bonus +2
MW Composite Longbow (+2 str) (14 arrows, 17 cold iron) +7 (1d8+2, x3 )
Long Sword +4 (1d8+2, 19-20, x2)
Steel Lamellar, Heavy Wooden (+6 Armor, +2 shield, +3 Dex)
Abilities Str 14, Dex 17, Con 12, Int 14, Wis 8, Cha 13
Condition Spells, 1st level: 4/6 remaining
Martial Flexibility: 2/4
Envoy Abilities: 1/1
Called reroll: 0/1

If knowledge is appropriate (1d20)[5] (+7 for local, +8 for planes. +2 religion)
Move to V/16. Sadly, I don't yet have precise shot... I've included the -4 penalty for firing into a melee, but hope to avoid cover.
(1d20+4)[6] attack w/ PBS (with a cold-iron arrow)
(1d20+4)[8] (27, x3) CC
(1d8+3)[9] dmg
[roll]28+6[/roll] crit bonus

[Shadowsend]

The being is again reunited with the floor by Growler's attack. Spitting up curses in abyssal, it rises again to its feet, taking hits from all around it, and focuses its malice again on Filibert. His bardiche begins to shake in his hands, as if possessed.

Spoiler: Abyssal

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Desecrators! Leave this place at once!

Spoiler: Gilraen

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(OOC missed the planes knowledge check by a bit) You're pretty sure it's a demon, but you have no idea what type or what it's weak to.

Spoiler: Condition Tracker

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Rax - Evil Eye - -2 to Saves 2 turns
Filibert - -2 to Attack Rolls - 1 turn

map updated.

[JWallyR]

"Whoa" mumbles Filibert as his suddenly shaky hands falter. As Growler harries the foe's legs, Filibert aims a theatrical swipe of his Cestus at the foe before sidling to the side, and he calls out, "We've got 'im cornered- all we have to do is keep him pinned!!"

Spoiler: OOC

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Filibert will use Aid another to attack: (1d20+6)[22] (includes Evil Eye and Flanking) vs AC 10 to give Growler +5 on his next attack roll.

Growler's attack (assuming no bonus from Aid Another but including flanking):
Attack: (1d20+7)[24]
CC: (1d20+7)[20] for x2 on 27
Trip: (1d20+7)[25]
Damage: (1d6+2)[3]
Crit damage: (1d6+2)[5]

After their combined attacks, Filibert will 5ft step to V,13.

Spoiler: AoOs

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AoOs do not include flanking due to other PC possible movement.

Spoiler: Filibert

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As normal, Filibert will preferentially spend AoOs on Aid Another to give allies +5AC.

Attack: (1d20+4)[11] (+1 if Cestus)
CC: (1d20+4)[19] (+1 if Cestus) for x2 on 23+
Damage (Cestus): (1d3+3)[5]
Crit damage (Cestus): (1d3+3)[5]
Damage (Bardiche): (1d8+3)[6]
Crit damage (Bardiche): (1d8+3)[11]

Attack: (1d20+4)[18] (+1 if Cestus)
CC: (1d20+4)[11] (+1 if Cestus) for x2 on 23+
Damage (Cestus): (1d3+3)[4]
Crit damage (Cestus): (1d3+3)[5]
Damage (Bardiche): (1d8+3)[11]
Crit damage (Bardiche): (1d8+3)[11]

Attack: (1d20+4)[8] (+1 if Cestus)
CC: (1d20+4)[19] (+1 if Cestus) for x2 on 23+
Damage (Cestus): (1d3+3)[4]
Crit damage (Cestus): (1d3+3)[4]
Damage (Bardiche): (1d8+3)[5]
Crit damage (Bardiche): (1d8+3)[10]

Attack: (1d20+4)[14] (+1 if Cestus)
CC: (1d20+4)[19] (+1 if Cestus) for x2 on 23+
Damage (Cestus): (1d3+3)[5]
Crit damage (Cestus): (1d3+3)[4]
Damage (Bardiche): (1d8+3)[8]
Crit damage (Bardiche): (1d8+3)[11]

Growler:
Attack: (1d20+5)[25]
CC: (1d20+5)[13] for x2 on 25
Trip: (1d20+7)[22]
Damage: (1d6+2)[6]
Crit damage: (1d6+2)[4]

Spoiler: Stats

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Filibert Heathertoe
M NG Halfling Cavalier 3 (Order of the Dragon), Level 3, Init 5, HP 27/27, DR 0, Speed 15
AC 23, Touch 14, Flat-footed 20, CMD 17, Fort 6, Ref 3, Will 2, CMB +2, Base Attack Bonus 3
Double Damage on Charge Lance Melee (1d6+Str, X3)
Brace, Reach Bardiche Melee (1d8+Str*1.5, 19-20, x2)
Enchanted, +1 Cestus +1 Melee +1 (1d3+Str + 1, 19-20, x2)
Breastplate, Shield, Heavy Wooden (+6 Armor, +2 Shield, +3 Dex, +1 Size, +1 Deflect)
Abilities Str 14, Dex 16, Con 14, Int 10, Wis 10, Cha 12
Condition Evil Eye: -2 to attacks for 1 round.

Growler (Animal companion to Filibert)
N/A Wolf Animal Companion, Level , Init 3, HP 19/19, Speed 50
AC 19, Touch 14, Flat-footed 15, CMD 17, Fort 5, Ref 6, Will 2, CMB +4, Base Attack Bonus 2
Trip Bite Melee+1 (1d6+str, x2)
Studded Leather Barding (+3 Armor, +3 Dex, +2 Deflect)
Abilities Str 14, Dex 16, Con 15, Int 2, Wis 12, Cha 6
Condition None

[Gwynfrid]

Worried that he isn't able to help his companions very much, the vanara carefully aims his crossbow, trying to make sure he only hits foe and not friend.

"Curses!" He yells in frustration as his bolt shatters on the stair's last step.

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Attack including -4 for firing at target in melee (1d20+3)[6] damage (1d8)[8] cc(22+) (1d20+3)[5] cd (1d8)[7]
Reload crossbow

Sminerano
Vanara (M) Alchemist 3 (Preservationist) CG
HP 17/20Speed ft Init 3
AC 19 (armor +2 natural +2 Dex +5) Fort 4 Ref 6 with mutagen Will 2 with mutagen
CMB +2 BAB 2
Bomb +8 (2d6+4, 20(x2))
Bomb (30ft) +9 (2d6+5, 20(x2))
Acid flask +8 (1d6+3, 20(x2))
Dagger +2 (1d4, 19-20(x2))
Blowgun +7 (1d2, 20 (x2))
Light Crossbow +7 (1d8, 19-20(x2))
Str 11 (0) Dex 21 (5) with mutagen Con 12 (1) Wis 10 (0) with mutagen Int 16 (3) Cha 8 (-1)
Effects:
- Dex mutagen, 30 min minus?? assuming it is still active.
- Shield, 3 min - I assume this is now over (no longer reflected in above stats).
Bombs left: 1/6

[MuffinMan]

Rax's blade comes alive with green, eldritch, flames as he circles the foe. When he spots his next opening, he attacks again!

Spoiler: Actions

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Not sure exactly what the map situation will be on Rax's turn - if it's possible to 5ft step and get a flank, he'll do so.

Either way, swift action for Arcane Strike and attack (not including potential flanking):
atk (1d20+6)[10] (+2 luck, -1 loner), cc (1d20+6)[17] (18-20/x2)
dmg (1d6+6)[9] (+2 luck, +1 arcane), cdmg (2d6+12)[16]

Lingering luck round 1/2
-1 AC, -1 atk from Loner in effect
-2 saves from Evil Eye in effect

Spoiler: Status

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Araxes "Rax" Kellandon
Half-Elf Bard (Archaeologist) 3 TN
HP 19 / 23 Speed ft Init 2
AC 17 Fort 3 Ref 5 Will 4
CMB +4 BAB +2
+1 Rapier +5 (1d6 + 3, 18-20/x2)
Composite Shortbow, +2 Str +4 (1d6 + 2, x3)
Dagger +4 (1d4 + 2, 19-20/x2)
Sap +4 (1d6 + 2, x2)
(, )
Str 14 (2) Dex 14 (2) Con 14 (2) Wis 8 (-1) Int 12 (1) Cha 16 (3)

[Farmerbink]

Gilraen starts briefly, as Rax's blade flashes with obvious magic. He scowls, unable to recall anything useful about this particular demon. At the risk of voicing the obvious, he calls out, "Cold iron would be more damaging, if anyone has any." Against his own advice, he stows his bow and pulls out a thoroughly mundane blade as he climbs the stairs to join in the fray.

Spoiler: Gilraen, round 3

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Spoiler: Stats

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Gilraen Súrion
M CG Elf Oracle, Level 3, Init 5x2*, HP 20/23, Speed 20
AC 19, Touch 13, Flat-footed 16, CMD 17, Fort 3, Ref 4, Will 2, CMB +4, Base Attack Bonus +2
MW Composite Longbow (+2 str) (14 arrows, 16 cold iron) +7 (1d8+2, x3 )
Long Sword +4 (1d8+2, 19-20, x2)
Steel Lamellar, Heavy Wooden (+6 Armor, +2 shield, +3 Dex)
Abilities Str 14, Dex 17, Con 12, Int 14, Wis 8, Cha 13
Condition Spells, 1st level: 4/6 remaining
Martial Flexibility: 2/4
Envoy Abilities: 1/1
Called reroll: 0/1

Shooting into a melee is useless. Move action to sheathe bow.
Move to T/15, while drawing sword. I believe this won't incur an AoO? If it does, Growler can move over! :-P