Absalom Abberations - A Pathfinder Society Tale

Game Master Brian Minhinnick

Roll 20 Campaign


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Current AC: 37 (39 vs Evil) HP: (16/16) 224/224
Stats:
AC 33, T 18, FF 25; (All saves +2 vs Evil) Fort +16, Ref +18, Will +22; Init +2; Percept +36
Current Buffs: (Permanent: Darkvision, See Invisibility, Arcane Sight), Heightened Awareness, Shield, False Life, Tears to Wine, Invisibility Sphere

Sorry for the silence. On top of being busy, the keyboard on my phone stopped popping up. Made it impossible to post from work on quiet stretches.


Sabrina Henderson wrote:
@Jelani: Can I keep my second head in Wild Shape? There is literally no mechanical benefit. I just took this evolution because it's cool. By RAW, I don't think it'd be allowed.

I'm going to say no on that one. An ettin or something wouldn't if they wildshaped.


I've got a final paper to write over the next couple days so I might be slow to respond until I finish that.


Current AC: 37 (39 vs Evil) HP: (16/16) 224/224
Stats:
AC 33, T 18, FF 25; (All saves +2 vs Evil) Fort +16, Ref +18, Will +22; Init +2; Percept +36
Current Buffs: (Permanent: Darkvision, See Invisibility, Arcane Sight), Heightened Awareness, Shield, False Life, Tears to Wine, Invisibility Sphere

Leveled up Argor.

Bought a headband of Int +4, and retrained some skills, as well as began a 2nd spellbook.


HP: 85/85 | Hero 3/3 |
Stats:
AC 29, T 14, FF 24; Fort +8, Ref +10, Will +12; Init +4; Per +19, darkvision, scent
Active buffs:

I've leveled as well.

I dropped the +2 to Int evolution to free up a couple points. One's going to increase my flight, and the other is to power-up my tail.


You large fools, I would suggest narrow frame. I would allow you guys to take it, since you are kind like magical beasts.

Otherwise that belt thing works. It's just that the majority of hallways everywhere are 5' wide and you're in a huuuge city.


Also, please note I changed the play schedule slightly. Gallery of Evil just doesn't fit with the whole story arc I've got going, and I want to experience Eyes of the Ten since it's unlikely I'll ever get to play it myself at this point.


HP: 85/85 | Hero 3/3 |
Stats:
AC 29, T 14, FF 24; Fort +8, Ref +10, Will +12; Init +4; Per +19, darkvision, scent
Active buffs:

Handwave the wedding?!? Blasphemy! We have to have the wedding! And bachelor/bachelorette parties! Imagine Gianluca, Hrimnagel and Grommuk taking Argor out for a guy's night! And Imrizade going out with Sabrina, Cladissa and Nyugelle! It's comedy gold!


I haven't had time to completely catch up yet, but I agree. The wedding should be a thing.

I think Hrim is going to have a major event this downtime as well, I'm just waiting on him to finish writing it up.


Current AC: 37 (39 vs Evil) HP: (16/16) 224/224
Stats:
AC 33, T 18, FF 25; (All saves +2 vs Evil) Fort +16, Ref +18, Will +22; Init +2; Percept +36
Current Buffs: (Permanent: Darkvision, See Invisibility, Arcane Sight), Heightened Awareness, Shield, False Life, Tears to Wine, Invisibility Sphere

It's not something I wanted to even suggest, mind you. Just with at least 3 of us having reported in recently about being busy, I didn't want to try to force something that could drag on and on due to slow posting. Nevertheless, I will try and work on the biggest part of the post now, and that way, I should be able to post quick replies via phone or tablet.


Current AC: 37 (39 vs Evil) HP: (16/16) 224/224
Stats:
AC 33, T 18, FF 25; (All saves +2 vs Evil) Fort +16, Ref +18, Will +22; Init +2; Percept +36
Current Buffs: (Permanent: Darkvision, See Invisibility, Arcane Sight), Heightened Awareness, Shield, False Life, Tears to Wine, Invisibility Sphere

Leaving some room open for you to dictate some things about the Wedding, Jelani, if you would like. Namely, Argor would have let Imrizade (or her house's servants) handle the arrangements and venue, with his own lending whatever assistance may be required of them.

Also, am leaving some room in the timeline for others to toss in whatever else they'd like to do, namely Cladissa had mentioned taking Imrizade on a "night on the town" bachelorette party style, so am leaving some room for that as well, should they wish it.

I do not see Hrimnagel or Gianluca really having an interest in showing Argor a good time via a bachelor party, nor do I picture Argor being interested in one.


Alright, I will work on this stuff as I have time. This downtime might need to go on for a while, as it seems I have a lot of writing to do and Gianluca appears to be busy.

Grand Lodge

Female Mutated Half-Elf Druid (Naga Aspirant) 10 | AC 26 T 12 FF 23 | HP 93/93 | F +13 R +7 W +12 (+2 vs. Enchantment) | CMD 30 | Init +4 | Perc +23 | Buffs:

That's fine. I know Classy had a lot of stuff that she wanted to do.

Grand Lodge

Female Mutated Half-Elf Druid (Naga Aspirant) 10 | AC 26 T 12 FF 23 | HP 93/93 | F +13 R +7 W +12 (+2 vs. Enchantment) | CMD 30 | Init +4 | Perc +23 | Buffs:

Updated Evolutions:
Base: +3 Str; +3 Dex; +6 Natural Armor
Extra Head - 2 Points
Large Size (+8 Str, -2 Dex, +4 Con, +2 Natural Armor) - 4 Points
Natural Attack: Slam - 1 Point
Skilled: Intimidate - 1 Point

As Thron informed me last night, when a Large or bigger creature Polymorphs, they first adjust their physical stats based on a table in the Polymorph Subschool section and then apply the benefits of the Polymorph effect.

I originally took +2 Dex so that I would keep the benefits of Paired Partners with Wild Shape as a Large Animal/Dire Wolf; from what I learned, it was redundant. By RAW, Sabrina gains +2 Dex when her stats are adjusted and then immediately loses it from Wild Shaping. She also takes a -4 to Str but regains it via Wild Shaping. The only major loss is a -2 to Con.

Given the nature of this discovery, I have decided to drop the +2 Dex Evolution and grab some other ones.


Yes, very busy here. Hope to catch up on games over the next few days.

Thanks for understanding!


Current AC: 37 (39 vs Evil) HP: (16/16) 224/224
Stats:
AC 33, T 18, FF 25; (All saves +2 vs Evil) Fort +16, Ref +18, Will +22; Init +2; Percept +36
Current Buffs: (Permanent: Darkvision, See Invisibility, Arcane Sight), Heightened Awareness, Shield, False Life, Tears to Wine, Invisibility Sphere

Lurking


I meant, where is Rutai going to look for her? The Blakros's have tons of property on Kortos split between Diobel and Absalom, and if you look at the post where she left, she didn't say which one she was going to. He could go to the main estate, where the feast was. Or he could ask Argor's staff if she'd been back at all as she mentioned. [sarc]Or he could brute force it and spend the next week flying to every house, villa and apartment owned by them on the island.[/sarc]


Current AC: 37 (39 vs Evil) HP: (16/16) 224/224
Stats:
AC 33, T 18, FF 25; (All saves +2 vs Evil) Fort +16, Ref +18, Will +22; Init +2; Percept +36
Current Buffs: (Permanent: Darkvision, See Invisibility, Arcane Sight), Heightened Awareness, Shield, False Life, Tears to Wine, Invisibility Sphere

I figured he'd start at the most likely source of their main estate. If he couldn't find her, he'd ask around there who last saw her, and where she was headed, and follow the trail until he lost it or found her, at which point, he'd return to Argor and report.


Got it, I'll work on something when I have time.


If you want to get married, I want you more involved in the wedding itself. I ain't planning your wedding for you. I know you don't have a lot of time right now, which is fine. Seems we're not in a hurry.

You have wide latitude to do what you want location and ceremony wise. The guests you mentioned before will have all RSVPed and will be attending. The wedding of one of the famous Freaks to one of the Blakros daughters is bound to be an even more extravagant affair than that of Michellia and Damien. At least that's the expectation in the high class social circles, and salon gossip.


Current AC: 37 (39 vs Evil) HP: (16/16) 224/224
Stats:
AC 33, T 18, FF 25; (All saves +2 vs Evil) Fort +16, Ref +18, Will +22; Init +2; Percept +36
Current Buffs: (Permanent: Darkvision, See Invisibility, Arcane Sight), Heightened Awareness, Shield, False Life, Tears to Wine, Invisibility Sphere

That's fine with me, you know I am always apprehensive about using premise NPC's as my own RP fodder though, hence my lack of posting any "on camera" RP regarding the wedding planning.

However, I figure there has been some "behind the scenes" interaction, and not Argor leaving her out of the loop in regards to his interactions when not on mission. So, regarding the "fiancé is mad" scene you've alluded to, do you want to have me do both sides RP, or you handle hers, or what?


I will handle hers for now. But I need more information on what she would know, which you need to decide. If they have some details worked out, you can decide them now and then going into the scene I'll be ready to RP her properly.


Current AC: 37 (39 vs Evil) HP: (16/16) 224/224
Stats:
AC 33, T 18, FF 25; (All saves +2 vs Evil) Fort +16, Ref +18, Will +22; Init +2; Percept +36
Current Buffs: (Permanent: Darkvision, See Invisibility, Arcane Sight), Heightened Awareness, Shield, False Life, Tears to Wine, Invisibility Sphere

So, due to from the fact that I JUST now got home from my 12 hour shift that should have ended 2.5 hours ago because one of my patients decided to try and die on me at shift change...I won't be able to post that researched info as promised. On top of that, my grandmother has gotten very sick and may not make it very long either.

As such, I would appreciate a bit of help on the wedding planning research from any of you interested, willing, and with the free time to do so. Any of you who want, feel free to post some suggestions regarding the wedding details for me to peruse and soon as I can, I'll add my own research to the mix and settle on some decisions.


HP: 50/50 | Hero 3/3 |
Stats:
AC 19, T 13, FF 16; Fort +3, Ref +5, Will +6; Init +3; Per +14, low-light vision, scent
Altered Human Witch 8

Sorry to hear that! I'll see what I can add to the wedding planning if you'd like.

I'm back from my trip and I should be posting the next part of Cladissa's events this evening. I'll try to work in some background wedding details as well.

Grand Lodge

Female Mutated Half-Elf Druid (Naga Aspirant) 10 | AC 26 T 12 FF 23 | HP 93/93 | F +13 R +7 W +12 (+2 vs. Enchantment) | CMD 30 | Init +4 | Perc +23 | Buffs:

@Classy: Will there be a chance for third party participation, or is poor Cladissa destined for more railroading into destruction? ;D


HP: 50/50 | Hero 3/3 |
Stats:
AC 19, T 13, FF 16; Fort +3, Ref +5, Will +6; Init +3; Per +14, low-light vision, scent
Altered Human Witch 8

Yes, there's room for others, though I'm not sure if it'll be railroading. Although that light at the end of the tunnel might not be day...


I've got my real life game today as well as a bunch of other stuff, so don't expect anything from me for a couple days at least. I'd like Gianluca to be able to get at least one more post in before we end downtime, AND Hrim will need to introduce his new character to the team. Maybe we can do that at the wedding to save time?


AC 38 T 12 FF 35 (+1 v evil outsiders, +2 when pro evil) | HP 124/124 | F +15 R +10 W +14 ( +2 sacred v spells & abilities from evil sources; +2 morale v mind-affecting spells & abilities) | resist acid, cold, electric 5 | CMD 46 (48 vs evil) | Init +4 | Perc +23 | reach 10’, 4 AoO/round | active buffs: Silver Crane Stance (pro evil + holy on sword), Gladiator's Presence (allies within 30’ get +6 to CMB and CMD), Rallying Presence (allies within 30’ get +6 to Will vs fear, death, compulsion)

Sorry to be so scarce!

And Thron, very sorry to hear your grandmother has taken a turn for the worse.

Work + family commitments have conspired against me. I'll be busy...for a while more, honestly. (We'll have guests over at our house every evening this week...and then I fly to NYC for work for a week. Actually, once I'm in the air on Sunday I *might* have a bit more time, since I'm flying without family this time.)

I'll try to get a bit in there before that too though.

And, y'know, to level up.


I'm also sorry about your g-ma, Thron. I didn't mean to be insensitive, just forgot to say something. Hope she comes through okay, or passes peacefully if her time has come.


Current AC: 37 (39 vs Evil) HP: (16/16) 224/224
Stats:
AC 33, T 18, FF 25; (All saves +2 vs Evil) Fort +16, Ref +18, Will +22; Init +2; Percept +36
Current Buffs: (Permanent: Darkvision, See Invisibility, Arcane Sight), Heightened Awareness, Shield, False Life, Tears to Wine, Invisibility Sphere

Couldn't sleep, and was trying to read through some stuff about Absalom for wedding tidbits. Couldn't really find anything specific, so I guess I am just going to have to come up with something without cannon input.

I kinda had a really neat idea for a venue...but would require some concessions from you, Jelani.

Assuming a wedding of a Blakros and a Varlokkur is expected to be an extravagant ordeal, could it be possible to have the wedding take place within a created demiplane explicitly for the occasion? That way, we can describe it as literally just about whatever we want, without requiring being tied to any location in the city. Also, from an in-character perspective, it is a flashy, gaudy, over-the-top wedding venue that is somewhat expected of such prestigious members of society that would be impossible to duplicate...or forget.

If allowed, I'm thinking something along these lines:

A perfectly serene and beautiful tropical paradise, with the edges of the demiplane having views of an expansive blue ocean and islands, distant picturesque mountain ranges, etc. A well prepared and elegant site will be prepared within the demiplane for the ceremony, including a performance stage for musicians, a well manicured dance area, banquet tables, and of course the ceremony itself. The temperature will be warm enough for summer attire, but not overbearingly hot so as to cause anyone to sweat. Hired staff would be on hand to tend to anyone's needs, obviously.

As for features granted by the demiplane spells, I'm thinking the following:

-Portal (from Create Greater Demiplane) - bound to a marble archway located within the gardens of Verde Heights that, once the spells durations ended, would just serve as a nice reminder of the ceremony.

-Bountiful (from Create Demiplane) - to create real vegetation and natural features like beaches, palm trees, gentle streams, tropical flowers, etc.

-Seasonal (from Create Demiplane) - to give Argor control of the temperature, lighting, and such of the demiplane. For example, for the ceremony, he could will it to be a clear, perfect day, and as the ceremony wound down to the reception, he could will the sun to set and a beautiful, cloudless night full of stars and a picturesque moon over the ocean would gradually come into existence.

-Shape (from Create Demiplane) - to make it so the whole plane naturally loops in on itself, so that while the plane has set limits, any guests walking about could continue to have the sensation of a limitless paradise that just conveniently loops back on itself.

Is this TOO over-the-top for their wedding?


The problem would be finding someone high enough level to cast those spells.

After scouring the wiki, there was only one NPC I could find that is powerful enough and not a BBEG or on another plane. That's Felandriel Morgethai.

How much prestige you have left?


Current AC: 37 (39 vs Evil) HP: (16/16) 224/224
Stats:
AC 33, T 18, FF 25; (All saves +2 vs Evil) Fort +16, Ref +18, Will +22; Init +2; Percept +36
Current Buffs: (Permanent: Darkvision, See Invisibility, Arcane Sight), Heightened Awareness, Shield, False Life, Tears to Wine, Invisibility Sphere

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HP: 85/85 | Hero 3/3 |
Stats:
AC 29, T 14, FF 24; Fort +8, Ref +10, Will +12; Init +4; Per +19, darkvision, scent
Active buffs:

I'm sure there are some outsiders that would be willing to offer you a wish for reasonable rates. Say, your firstborn son?


Current AC: 37 (39 vs Evil) HP: (16/16) 224/224
Stats:
AC 33, T 18, FF 25; (All saves +2 vs Evil) Fort +16, Ref +18, Will +22; Init +2; Percept +36
Current Buffs: (Permanent: Darkvision, See Invisibility, Arcane Sight), Heightened Awareness, Shield, False Life, Tears to Wine, Invisibility Sphere

Going with the assumption that the above is plausible, with an expenditure of some prestige points. Going to make a post about my travels to Diobel. Jealous of the RP my character is not present for. Punks.


I'll say you can swing this for 10 influence, since it is a big deal. Part of the deal would be that Felandriel get to study Argor and his mutations, as well as attend the ceremony. It is not so often that something like this comes along, even in the long life of an elf.


Current AC: 37 (39 vs Evil) HP: (16/16) 224/224
Stats:
AC 33, T 18, FF 25; (All saves +2 vs Evil) Fort +16, Ref +18, Will +22; Init +2; Percept +36
Current Buffs: (Permanent: Darkvision, See Invisibility, Arcane Sight), Heightened Awareness, Shield, False Life, Tears to Wine, Invisibility Sphere

Argor would be agreeable to that.


Current AC: 37 (39 vs Evil) HP: (16/16) 224/224
Stats:
AC 33, T 18, FF 25; (All saves +2 vs Evil) Fort +16, Ref +18, Will +22; Init +2; Percept +36
Current Buffs: (Permanent: Darkvision, See Invisibility, Arcane Sight), Heightened Awareness, Shield, False Life, Tears to Wine, Invisibility Sphere

My grandmaw passed away last night. I will post as able.


Damn. You’ll be in my thoughts.


HP: 50/50 | Hero 3/3 |
Stats:
AC 19, T 13, FF 16; Fort +3, Ref +5, Will +6; Init +3; Per +14, low-light vision, scent
Altered Human Witch 8

Sorry for your loss.

Grand Lodge

Female Mutated Half-Elf Druid (Naga Aspirant) 10 | AC 26 T 12 FF 23 | HP 93/93 | F +13 R +7 W +12 (+2 vs. Enchantment) | CMD 30 | Init +4 | Perc +23 | Buffs:

Same here.


Between RL gaming and other obligations I've managed to fall behind on reading posts.

I am currently up to here.

I am going to try to catch up over the course of the day, if the baby will let me.


Very sorry to hear, Thron.

Take care of yourself.


Argor, you have my deepest sympathies.

All, returned last night from a business trip. Try to post RP tonight.


HP: 85/85 | Hero 3/3 |
Stats:
AC 29, T 14, FF 24; Fort +8, Ref +10, Will +12; Init +4; Per +19, darkvision, scent
Active buffs:

Lurking this evening over on Roll20.


AC 38 T 12 FF 35 (+1 v evil outsiders, +2 when pro evil) | HP 124/124 | F +15 R +10 W +14 ( +2 sacred v spells & abilities from evil sources; +2 morale v mind-affecting spells & abilities) | resist acid, cold, electric 5 | CMD 46 (48 vs evil) | Init +4 | Perc +23 | reach 10’, 4 AoO/round | active buffs: Silver Crane Stance (pro evil + holy on sword), Gladiator's Presence (allies within 30’ get +6 to CMB and CMD), Rallying Presence (allies within 30’ get +6 to Will vs fear, death, compulsion)

Anyone around?

Finally have a window to post, and lurking on roll20


HP: 85/85 | Hero 3/3 |
Stats:
AC 29, T 14, FF 24; Fort +8, Ref +10, Will +12; Init +4; Per +19, darkvision, scent
Active buffs:

Sorry I missed you!


Hrim - I know you were borderline about having time to continue in this game. I know Hrim has been basically written out at this point, but I haven't seen any posting from you in a while. Do you think you realistically have time to keep participating? I think I could be satisfied with 3-5 posts a week. If so, we can introduce your new character at any time now. Perhaps he could have been invited to the wedding, or crash the wedding or something...

Argor - I'm basically waiting on you to introduce the wedding scene since I don't know exactly what you have in mind yet. How/when do you want Imrizade to arrive? When should guests begin arriving? Any other stuff I should know going in? If anything is secret you can PM me of course.


Current AC: 37 (39 vs Evil) HP: (16/16) 224/224
Stats:
AC 33, T 18, FF 25; (All saves +2 vs Evil) Fort +16, Ref +18, Will +22; Init +2; Percept +36
Current Buffs: (Permanent: Darkvision, See Invisibility, Arcane Sight), Heightened Awareness, Shield, False Life, Tears to Wine, Invisibility Sphere

Ok, I'll send you what specifics I have planned and get a post up ASAP.


Current AC: 37 (39 vs Evil) HP: (16/16) 224/224
Stats:
AC 33, T 18, FF 25; (All saves +2 vs Evil) Fort +16, Ref +18, Will +22; Init +2; Percept +36
Current Buffs: (Permanent: Darkvision, See Invisibility, Arcane Sight), Heightened Awareness, Shield, False Life, Tears to Wine, Invisibility Sphere

I'm going to say that the Wedding will be on Day 12.

Imrizade will return to Absalom on Day 10, to the Blakros estate, to do her final preparations for the ceremony.

What season/month are we in in Absalom? The invitations to the wedding will inform everyone, at the very least, to be dressed for summer weather.


HP: 85/85 | Hero 3/3 |
Stats:
AC 29, T 14, FF 24; Fort +8, Ref +10, Will +12; Init +4; Per +19, darkvision, scent
Active buffs:

Lurking, for a bit.

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