[LPF] Tower of Power

[omnitricks]

"Maybe the tower is getting to you because I don't hear anything" Paskell said after trying to hear the sound the tiefling pointed out.

Even when Aeron pointed them at the door but at least it helped to make the choice which way to go. "Lets check it out then" the tengu said in agreement and took position at the door out of view and ready to hit anything else that might appear with his dueling sword once Dane opens it.

[sblock=Paskell's Mini Stats]

Paskell
AC: 18 (14 flat-footed, 14 touch)
HP: 8/8
CMB: +0 CMD: 14
Fort: 0 Reflex: +6 Will: -1
Perception: +5
Initiative: +4
Current Weapon in Hand: Dueling sword, Swordbreaker dagger
Current Conditions in Effect: Low light vision

Used Items:
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[Commander_Fallout]

Samad gripped his blade tightly and flanked the door with the others. He rubbed the side of his head, before whispering, "He is right, I hear it too. There is something on the other side of that door."

[sblock=Samad's Mini Stats]

Samad Salil
AC: 17 (14 flat-footed, 13 touch)
HP: 9/9
CMB: +1 CMD: 14
Fort: +0 Reflex: +5 Will: +2
Perception: +6, Low Light Vision
Initiative: +5
Current Weapon in Hand: Scimitar (+1, 1d6+1, 18-20 x2)
Current Conditions in Effect: Weapon Finesse
Spells Remaining (1st): 3/3

Used Items:
N/A
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[sblock=OOC]Systole never said that Aeron was the only one to hear it, y'know. Technically, Paskell should've been able to hear it as well, since his perception roll was on par with Aeron's.
I believe that the survival roll was to notice the tracks, which Aeron passed but we, apparently, did not.[/sblock]

 

[Systole]

Dane opens the door and cautiously steps inside. It takes a moment for his eyes to adjust to the deeper darkness of the interior room, and another moment before he sees the dim light reflecting off the black carapace of a monstrous insect picking through the rubble on the far side. The humongous cockroach pricks up its antennae as the fresh air brings Dane's scent to it. The adventurers have only a moment to react.

[sblock=GM]Surprise round! There is a humongous cockroach on the far side of the room. This cockroach completely blew its Perception check, so you guys all have surprise on it. I can't remember if some of you are unfamiliar with Pathfinder, so quick rules overview just in case: In a surprise round, you have one action (a move or a standard, not both) before we move into real initiative. You can charge in a surprise round, but charging needs to be in a straight line and not over difficult terrain, so you can't do it in this particular situation. Any questions, feel free to ask.

Getting through the doorway involves moving diagonally from C11 to D10. You can move through squares occupied by allies, as long as you do not end your turn in an occupied square. The roach is currently flat-footed.

Giant bug: Uninjured, AC 12 (FF12, touch 8)[/sblock][sblock=Map, Surprise round]

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[SinisterRogue]

At the sight of the monstrous bug, Aeron felt his uncertainty wash away. The training instilled by his father took over his body as his mind was overcome with a wave of calm clarity and deadly purpose. Dane had rushed ahead first and was already in the room with the monster, but Aeron knew that he would probably need help. Without a hint of hesitation, Aeron dashed into the room with his wickedly sharp scimitar intent on finally drawing blood. As he continued to run, Aeron's eyes swept the area with a calculated awareness. The monster was near the wall and if their group could dash in quickly enough, they could probably pin the monster against the wall and large amounts of rubble; like the metal between the anvil and a hammer.

[sblock=OOC] Aeron's Speed is 30'. Aeron dashes through the door from C11 to D10. Then from D10 to E9 and finally from E9 to F8 and to flank the target. (Should have used up a total of 20 out of 30 for Speed, factoring the 10 speed it cost to pass through the difficult terrain).[/sblock]

[sblock=Aeron's Mini Stats]

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Aeron
AC: 17 (14 flat-footed, 13 touch)
HP: 9/9
CMB: +1 CMD: 15
Fort: 3 Reflex: +4 Will: +2
Perception: +0
Initiative: +4
Current Weapon in Hand: Scimitar (+1, 1d6+1, 18-20 x2)
Current Conditions in Effect: Weapon Finesse, Darkvision
Spells Remaining (1st): 2/2

Used Items:
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[SpicyWaffle]

In the dark depths of the insufferably intoxicating ruins, it didn't take long for Dane to spy the viciously large insect sequestered against the destitute walls, suddenly grateful that he'd pried the door open slowly in lieu of aptly kicking it asunder. The fact alone that such a massive roach existed in the tower in the first place was nearly bone chilling for Dane; if Baggio were still alive, this was probably one of the many obstacles he had to flee from. No way this bug was going to just let them walk way without a chance at a free meal, but at least they still had the element of surprise!

Taking Aeron's lead, Dane followed his pragmatic ally into the thick of battle, sword drawn and torch held aloft so that the others might still see their foe. They had to be quick. They had to be decisive. It was all or nothing if that stupid roach decided it wanted to make a snack out of one of them!

"Try and box it in!" shouted Dane as he closed the gap. "Take it down quick!"

[sblock=OOC]Since the Torch technically puts Dane over into Medium Encumbrance by one pound, he'll spend his Free Action to drop his pack and keep himself at his full base speed of 30'.

Dane'll use a Move Action to get from his square in D10 up to F9, ending his turn right beside Aeron if I'm reading that right. Accounting for the rough terrain, that should be a total of 25' covered.[/sblock]

[sblock=Dane's Mini Stats]

Dane Mazelo
AC: 16 (13 flat-footed, 13 touch)
HP: 16/16
CMB: +2 CMD: 15
Fort: +4 Reflex: +3 Will: +2
Perception: +1
Initiative: +3
Current Weapon in Hand: Shortsword (+3, 1d6+3, 20x2); Torch
Current Conditions in Effect: Piranha Strike, Weapon Finesse

Used Items:
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[Systole]

GM: Going diagonally is 1.5 squares (although it rounds down), so for Aeron the first square is 1.5, then the difficult terrain is 3, then the final square is 1.5, so Aeron has made his full move of 6 squares. Also keep in mind that enemies who are flat-footed cannot make attacks of opportunity, so you can move around them with impunity until they are no longer flat footed.

 

[Commander_Fallout]

Samad charged in with the others, but stopped dead in his tracks. It was hideous. He'd never seen anything like it in all his days, and he couldn't say he'd ever like to again. He shook off the feeling of disgust and, holding his torch out between him and the beast, called out to the others, "Torches! Maybe we can frighten it into a corner!"
[sblock=OOC]Moving 2 diagonals is 15 feet, right? Also, without using his battle dance (which he has precious few rounds of as is), I don't think Samad has enough movement to be able to reach the bug this turn, which probably means that Paskell cannot either.
Plan A: Here's what he can muster, 5ft to C11, 5ft to d10, 15ft to e9, for a total of 25ft, and unable to move anymore. Unless...
Plan B: Can I jump over difficult terrain? If I move to d10, and leap over e9 to f8, I should still have 5 ft to move to f7 (Assuming I don't knock over Aeron for jumping into his square). Without a running start, though, it would be a DC30, which I'm not so sure of making. :/

I'll just settle for Plan A...[/sblock]
[sblock=Samad's Mini Stats]

Samad Salil
AC: 17 (14 flat-footed, 13 touch)
HP: 9/9
CMB: +1 CMD: 14
Fort: +0 Reflex: +5 Will: +2
Perception: +6, Low Light Vision
Initiative: +5
Current Weapon in Hand: Scimitar (+1, 1d6+1, 18-20 x2), Torch
Current Conditions in Effect: Weapon Finesse
Spells Remaining (1st): 3/3

Used Items:
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[omnitricks]

"Its only a cockroach" Paskell said in response to the party's excitement on the new creature after getting into the room himself.

[sblock=OOC]Paskell moves to F11[/sblock]

[sblock=Paskell's Mini Stats]

Paskell
AC: 18 (14 flat-footed, 14 touch)
HP: 8/8
CMB: +0 CMD: 14
Fort: 0 Reflex: +6 Will: -1
Perception: +5
Initiative: +4
Current Weapon in Hand: Dueling sword, Swordbreaker dagger
Current Conditions in Effect: Low light vision

Used Items:
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[Systole]

The cockroach's antennae prick up as the group moves in around it.

[sblock=GM]And initiative goes to the group.

Giant bug: Uninjured, AC 12 (FF12, touch 8)[/sblock][sblock=Map, First round]

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[SinisterRogue]

Aeron takes his scimitar and lashes out at the monstrous cockroach.

[sblock=OOC] Aeron will use a standard action to attack. Attack Roll: 1d20 (10) + 1 = 11. If it hits, Damage Roll: 1d6 (5) + 1 = 6. That will end his turn. [/sblock]

[sblock=Aeron's Mini Stats]

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Aeron
AC: 17 (14 flat-footed, 13 touch)
HP: 9/9
CMB: +1 CMD: 15
Fort: +3 Reflex: +4 Will: +2
Perception: +0
Initiative: +4
Current Weapon in Hand: Scimitar (+1, 1d6+1, 18-20 x2)
Current Conditions in Effect: Weapon Finesse, Darkvision
Spells Remaining (1st): 2/2

Used Items:
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