DM Carbide's Through a Cracked Mirror: The Dark Road (Inactive)

Game Master John Woodford

As the myriad potential Golarions collide, a small group of heroes is charged with setting things right.


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Scarab Sages

Female Human Sorceress 6

Eretria is about tired with helping with the boat the last couple days and today she just doesn't seem up to the task.

1d20 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3


Weakly Godlike Entity

Is anyone going to try to analyze the chain?


Male Nagaji Monk / Master of Many Styles 5; HP 35/35; AC 17/16/15; saves 5/7/7; perc +12

I don't think that Sami would be much use for that; perhaps someone more arcane or engineering minded?


Weakly Godlike Entity

I was actually thinking Xavier should take a crack at it :-).


Male
Spoiler:
HPs: 67/67 AC20/T14/FF16: Saves F8 (+2 trait bonus vs. poison or drugs (+4 to avoid effects of alcohol)),R9,W6: Perception+5: Init+3
Human Brawler/7

Craft aid 1d20 ⇒ 6

Darc spends much time moaning to Eretria, in monosyllabic terms. His irritation at the continuing boat building steadily causing increased frustration. He tries but he fails to help, as he labors to keep his interest focused.


Weakly Godlike Entity

At this point, Rashun's and Xavier's rolls are largely immaterial, only influencing how soon the boat will be done the next day. The boat won't be finished that day, but will be done with only Luntz' roll tomorrow.

That night, Luntz breaks out a few bottles of wine. "Normally I'd hang on to these t' trade, but you deserve something more fer all yer help with the akata."

The night is again uneventful. The next morning, you make your way back to the shipyard, this time with all your gear in hand. Luntz casts a single wood shape spell on the boat to tighten up all the seams, and it's done. He gives you a quick primer in how to sail her, the most important part of which is the injunction to [b]"make for shore if the weather turns sour on yer." You've got a single sail, two pairs of oarlocks and extra oars, and a fishing line or two.

Dice rolls:
Craft roll for Luntz: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (20) + 6 = 26
Miscellaneous roll E: 1d100 ⇒ 49
Miscellaneous roll W: 1d100 ⇒ 28


Male Human Warpriest 8, AC21/T10/FF21+2 if using Shield, HP74/74, F10/R4/W12, CMB+10/CMD+20, Perception +5

During the previous night, Xavier had bought Eretria the finest flowers he'd been able to find

Survival to find REALLY nice ones1d20 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9

She still was angry with him however, upon offering a final apology for his ignorance he spied the chain near where she was sleeping.
Knowledge: Engineering1d20 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 2 = 12


Weakly Godlike Entity

Xavier is unable to find flowers on the breakwater or near the shipyard, and the kelp blooms didn't go over well.

It's a well-made chain, wrought of high-quality bronze with individually-welded fine links.


Male Human Warpriest 8, AC21/T10/FF21+2 if using Shield, HP74/74, F10/R4/W12, CMB+10/CMD+20, Perception +5

Look, I know the flowers are not particularly nice but trust me, the pickings are quite slim here, I spent hours looking. In any case I have resloved to learn a bit about magic to cure my ignorance. I don't mean to undervalue you or your abilities at all, in fact I feel the whole thing rather adds mystery to your beauty. It is something I would very much like to better understand.

Once again, forced to admit his great failing, Xavier tries to excuse himself and leave.

What is it about this beutiful and Frustating woman that puts me ill at ease. 3 weeks ago I would have lost interest and simply slept it off in adrunken episode with a barmaid and forgotten her...

Scarab Sages

Female Human Sorceress 6

Persistent fellow... I'll give him that.

"Learning about magic might help you do better with stratigy against enemy casters better as well, I would have thought though... in our travels you would notice I have not once pulled out a book for my spells is all." She offers Xavier a polite smile with her response.

Not having a bar with said barmaids might have some part in that :P


Male Human Warpriest 8, AC21/T10/FF21+2 if using Shield, HP74/74, F10/R4/W12, CMB+10/CMD+20, Perception +5

Well I have been looking. Not at books though

You will find me far more attentive now. If you'd be willing to teach I will listen.


Male Nagaji Monk / Master of Many Styles 5; HP 35/35; AC 17/16/15; saves 5/7/7; perc +12

Sami gives Luntz's hand a heary shake, his grin wide. Luntz, we can't thank you enough for the assistance; we'll make sure to put the craft to good use, don't doubt that. I hate to leave you by yourself here and would like to tell you that we'll return but, well, our path is not a simple one. Sure you'll be alright?

Sami boards as he speaks, stowing away his very limited amount of gear, then testing the feel of sails and rigging.


Male
Spoiler:
HPs: 67/67 AC20/T14/FF16: Saves F8 (+2 trait bonus vs. poison or drugs (+4 to avoid effects of alcohol)),R9,W6: Perception+5: Init+3
Human Brawler/7

Bored with boat building, Darc looks for excitement elsewhere. "We go back to evil hole?" he asks. "We ignorant of place." he seems to plead. "Who come?"


Male Human Warpriest 8, AC21/T10/FF21+2 if using Shield, HP74/74, F10/R4/W12, CMB+10/CMD+20, Perception +5

Xavier looks at the Half- Orc, confused. Why? With the boat done, we're leaving aren't we?


Male Nagaji Monk / Master of Many Styles 5; HP 35/35; AC 17/16/15; saves 5/7/7; perc +12

Sami nods. Indeed; we're to travel to the source of this evil, at least where we assume it to be.. He looks about for their floating comrade. Will Besmarial be joining us on this trip?


Weakly Godlike Entity

The helmet swoops down to perch on the bow. "Yes."


Male Nagaji Monk / Master of Many Styles 5; HP 35/35; AC 17/16/15; saves 5/7/7; perc +12

Sami grins. Splendid. Let's get on our way, then, if everyone's ready. He looks at his fellows before proceeding, then begins fiddling with the sails to learn how they work, waiting for the others to climb aboard.


Male
Spoiler:
HPs: 67/67 AC20/T14/FF16: Saves F8 (+2 trait bonus vs. poison or drugs (+4 to avoid effects of alcohol)),R9,W6: Perception+5: Init+3
Human Brawler/7

Darc shrugs, though he seems reluctant to enter the boat. "Test boat, who know sail?" he looks around at each, except Eretria, looking for an answer. "Eretria, she no like sail. Must test safe."


Male Nagaji Monk / Master of Many Styles 5; HP 35/35; AC 17/16/15; saves 5/7/7; perc +12

Sami shrugs and looks about at the others. You're right of course, Darc. We should take it for a short ride to get accistomed to its controls. Luntz, would you mind takinf a few of us on a quick trip and teach us some of the finer points of sailing this boat? No more than an hour or so would be necessary, I'm sure.


Weakly Godlike Entity

"Happy to oblige." He runs you through some basic operations with the boat. It doesn't have much of a keel, so it's easier to navigate in shallow water, but that means it can't really tack against the wind. If the wind isn't largely at your back, you're better off furling the sail and rowing. If the weather gets bad, you're better off not trying to sail in it. Given the navigability of the Sellen, it'll take some really bad rolls for you to get into trouble, although mediocre rolls could lose you some time.

Scarab Sages

Female Human Sorceress 6

"You guys go ahead and do that then...I'll wait here." She says with a smile, she didn't mind of the men learned a little what they are doing.


Male
Spoiler:
HPs: 67/67 AC20/T14/FF16: Saves F8 (+2 trait bonus vs. poison or drugs (+4 to avoid effects of alcohol)),R9,W6: Perception+5: Init+3
Human Brawler/7

"I stay, protect Eretria" says Darc, notes of relief punctuate his timbre and his eyes seem to shine more brightly. "We watch."


Male Human Warpriest 8, AC21/T10/FF21+2 if using Shield, HP74/74, F10/R4/W12, CMB+10/CMD+20, Perception +5

Xavier is keen to learn to operate the boat, but his protective instincts kick in at Darc's suggestion he stay with Eretria, alone. He moves beside her and keeps his voice low, I won't leave you with him, I don't trust him yet.

He'll stand beside her, silent but clearly not moving. He will leave her if she directly asks but would rather she come on the boat or simply let Rashun and Sami learn to sail.


Male Human Ranger 1/Inquisitor 4 HP: 38/42

Good news: My internet is back to working consistently.
Bad news: I won't be home that long today.

After I inform my other pbp groups of the internet issue. I will get caught and made an actual post if I have something relevant to say.

PS:The above is a standard issue apology so I can copy an paste to all the PBP's I am in.

PS2:Is it time for my next Fort save yet?


Male Human Ranger 1/Inquisitor 4 HP: 38/42

Rashun pays special attention to the operation of the boat, but does not say much, trying to present a calm exterior. Inside however he is eager to finally get a chance to confront the evil that exist in this world.


Male Nagaji Monk / Master of Many Styles 5; HP 35/35; AC 17/16/15; saves 5/7/7; perc +12

Sami listens intently throughout the instruction, his interest piqued at learning a new craft, particularly one that could mean the life or death of him and his companions. He gives Luntz a hearty handshake at the end of it, as he helps to guide the ship back in to shore. It's been a pleasure, Luntz. I hope that you find a measure of peace in these dark times. I hope we can stop through again, but I know not where this path will take us.. He looks to the others. All aboard then, everyone; I'm afraid we could be behind schedule anyway.

Guess I can't consider profession sailor trained now, can I?


Male Human Warpriest 8, AC21/T10/FF21+2 if using Shield, HP74/74, F10/R4/W12, CMB+10/CMD+20, Perception +5

Personally, I'm hoping knowledge: survival will help me pick appropiate weather for our trip. I'll get Sami to teach me what Lutz showed him as we go. He really was interested but he won't leave a companion alone with Darc yet.

Scarab Sages

Female Human Sorceress 6

I want to say sorry ahead of time but I don't know how often my posts will be the next few days... the house I was in caught fire and I basically lost everything I owned except my computer which was salvaged after a lot of cleaning

Eretria doesn't mind either one of them being present while she silently waits for the men to practice on the boat, she hoped it would be enough for them to fair well on the trip.


Weakly Godlike Entity

I'm sorry to hear that...I hope you're OK. Good luck!


Male Human Warpriest 8, AC21/T10/FF21+2 if using Shield, HP74/74, F10/R4/W12, CMB+10/CMD+20, Perception +5

Holy Crap. Sorry. Really hope you/family are ok.


Male
Spoiler:
HPs: 67/67 AC20/T14/FF16: Saves F8 (+2 trait bonus vs. poison or drugs (+4 to avoid effects of alcohol)),R9,W6: Perception+5: Init+3
Human Brawler/7

Best of luck recovering from the fire, sounds pretty devastating. Hope you and yours are all well and you can sort things out as quickly as possible. Don't worry about the game.

Scarab Sages

Female Human Sorceress 6

I lived in a room I rented in a shared home, one of the other girls was careless... I already relocated and red cross help me get new clothing since mine was ruined from the fire... dont worry guys I was at work and everything is as fine as its gonna get right now :)


Male Nagaji Monk / Master of Many Styles 5; HP 35/35; AC 17/16/15; saves 5/7/7; perc +12

Indeed, good luck Eretria! Just glad that you were away when it happened and didn't get hurt.


Male
Spoiler:
HPs: 67/67 AC20/T14/FF16: Saves F8 (+2 trait bonus vs. poison or drugs (+4 to avoid effects of alcohol)),R9,W6: Perception+5: Init+3
Human Brawler/7

Darc, seeing Xavier staying behind says to him questioningly, "No like water boats?" He smiles at Xavier, awaiting his answer.


Male Human Warpriest 8, AC21/T10/FF21+2 if using Shield, HP74/74, F10/R4/W12, CMB+10/CMD+20, Perception +5

Xavier looks back, not wanting to offend the half orc (he did agree to give him a chance after all) he states, Like boats fine, like standing with friends better. He hopes that deflection satisfies the Barbarian. They needed to get along if this was going to work.


Male
Spoiler:
HPs: 67/67 AC20/T14/FF16: Saves F8 (+2 trait bonus vs. poison or drugs (+4 to avoid effects of alcohol)),R9,W6: Perception+5: Init+3
Human Brawler/7

"umph" escapes from Darc's mouth and a confused look as his dark left eyebrow raises. "All friends, yes." With a nod at the young human, he turns his attention back to Luntz's boat and his instructions. "Sami no weapon now called Sami boatmaster" he laughs nervously, casting a little glance at Eretria.


Male Nagaji Monk / Master of Many Styles 5; HP 35/35; AC 17/16/15; saves 5/7/7; perc +12

Sami smiles and claps Darc on the arm as the half-orc boards. Let's hope so, shall we? Otherwise, this could be quite a short trip! Sami seems completely oblivious to the fact that any others may fear the watery depths.

Scarab Sages

Female Human Sorceress 6

Eretria sighs softly staring at the boat which was now ready, knowing she would have to board now.

I really wish we had a better way to travel....

"Don't crash the boat into anything please."


Male Human Ranger 1/Inquisitor 4 HP: 38/42

Sorry to here that Eretia. It is good to know that you are ok though.


Male Human Warpriest 8, AC21/T10/FF21+2 if using Shield, HP74/74, F10/R4/W12, CMB+10/CMD+20, Perception +5

Xavier allows Eretria to board ahead of him, ever the gentleman, (and not minding the view at all), then hops aboard after, careful not to touch any controls until Sammy can pass on wjat he learned. He keeps his armor on. He was a good swimmer and his magical breastplate did not hamper him much at all.


Weakly Godlike Entity

There isn't much wind right now, so you end up rowing away from the shipyard and up the mouth of the river. It's slow, but with four fairly strong people and one for the tiller, it's easier than walking. By the time night falls, you've left the city behind and are up into the edges of what used to be the Verduran Forest. There are large patches of second-growth forest, but nothing like it used to be.

This might be a good time for Eretria to look at that chain again.

Scarab Sages

Female Human Sorceress 6

Eretria lacks strength for rowing so I guess whatever the tiller is, is what she is gonna have to do. Before resting for the night she'll take another look at the chain I suppose.

Detect magic too right?
Spellcraft: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (15) + 8 = 23


Male Human Warpriest 8, AC21/T10/FF21+2 if using Shield, HP74/74, F10/R4/W12, CMB+10/CMD+20, Perception +5

That night in camp, between watches and with little.to do, Xavier spots Eretria looking at the chain again.
Is there something about that you know? Or is it the mystery that holds you?
He examines the chain again,
Knowledge: Engineering1d20 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 2 = 11
A fine chain, to be sure


Male
Spoiler:
HPs: 67/67 AC20/T14/FF16: Saves F8 (+2 trait bonus vs. poison or drugs (+4 to avoid effects of alcohol)),R9,W6: Perception+5: Init+3
Human Brawler/7

After the tense white knuckle ride in the boat, Darc found the rowing helped a bit, giving his mind something to concentrate on. His hands ache with the tension applied through his developed muscles, as they gripped the oars more tightly than usual.

Once on dry land again, his mood visibly lightens, well his eyes seem to be brighter anyway and a smile appears on his visage. He looks around for a vantage point from which to keep guard and identify from where any dangerous predator might attack. "Hunt food?" Darc asks the others, he doesn't venture far, trying to keep in sight all the time, seeking to find

As they prepare the food for the evening feast, Darc prays over the food, asking for health to be provided by the gifts on offer, though the quiet prayer is monosyllabic and in orcish.

Survival 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6 to determine guard post and hunt.
Perception 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (14) + 4 = 18 to see dangers and hunt.
Casts Purify Food and Drink, before they eat.


Male Human Warpriest 8, AC21/T10/FF21+2 if using Shield, HP74/74, F10/R4/W12, CMB+10/CMD+20, Perception +5

Xavier, as usual, in friendly competition with the 1/2 orc makes his own attempts at finding dinner. He is however, smart enough to note the Barbarians meager findings and doesn't tell the others why he's circling the camp.

Survival1d20 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5
He returns, disappointed. Looks like it was trail rations tonight.


Male
Spoiler:
HPs: 67/67 AC20/T14/FF16: Saves F8 (+2 trait bonus vs. poison or drugs (+4 to avoid effects of alcohol)),R9,W6: Perception+5: Init+3
Human Brawler/7

The pressure of competition and having to better Darc's roll of 1, Xavier rolls the same, would you believe it!!! Reminds me of our priest in a 1E or 2E game, who was aged when failing a save with a roll of 1, said 'what are the chances' ... and he aged again on a 2nd consecutive roll of 1.


Male Nagaji Monk / Master of Many Styles 5; HP 35/35; AC 17/16/15; saves 5/7/7; perc +12

Sami helps Rashun to set up their quick camp as Xavier and Darc hunt for food. He sees Eretria eyeing the chain and gives it a look himself, just to make certain that there was no religious or historical importance to it.

Know history and religion
1d20 + 4 ⇒ (20) + 4 = 24
1d20 + 4 ⇒ (12) + 4 = 16


Weakly Godlike Entity

Eretria:
The chain emits a moderate illusion aura. It continuously emanates a spell effect similar to hallucinatory terrain, but one that only affects aberrations, and only for perception across the chain. So if the chain were across a doorway, the other side of the doorway would be concealed from an aberration. If the chain is laid out in a loop and joined at the ends, aberrations can't perceive what's on the inside.

Sami, you're sure there's no relevant information to be had in history or religion.

The experienced gamer knows that you never challenge the dice. They will screw you over.

Scarab Sages

Female Human Sorceress 6

Whoa Whoa... are you saying if someone stands in it with the ends connected that an aberration won't see them?

"Damn... I think I narrowed down the spell on this thing finally!" She exclaims as she turns the chain over in her hands. "What a very unusual specialization to have... curious... very curious."

The chain seeming to interest her more now then it ever did before.


Weakly Godlike Entity

Yes, it's based on hallucinatory terrain. Now, attack from inside it, and they start getting saves.

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