DM Rah's "The Confirmation" - Ollysta's Six (Inactive)

Game Master Kobash

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Scarab Sages

Evangelist 1

"I promise not to shoot next time little Karina", Arumael picks up his spear.

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Following the tunnel you eventually emerge into a 40-foot clearing at the base of the Kortos Mounts. The light of the surface world above provides a welcome reprieve from the blue and green fungus of the caverns below, and illuminates a stream whose water is hastened by runoff from a recent storm further up the mountains.

It would seem there are more then one entrances to the caves under the mountain.

You can probably navigate around the outside to meet up with Janira, or return to the caves and talk more with Uori.

Silver Crusade

m assimar Bard/1 AC 14, touch 12, flat-footed 12, hp 9 Fort +1, Ref +4, Will +3; +2 Trait bonus vs. mind-affecting effects for 1 hour after drinking alcohol, Perception +7, Sense Motive +4, Stealth +3

"Well looks like the caves are clear lets go see if we can preform some of those rituals." Garry shrugs "Couldn't hurt to pay hommage to the old gods. I'm sure Cayden Cailean would have a drink with him."

The Exchange

Active Buffs:
Mage Armor | Chakra Gate - Fly (4/5 remaining) | Bull's Strength (+2 Str); Align Weapon; Smite Evil (+5 AC/Hit; +2 dmg);Prot from Evil (+0 AC/+2 Saves); Haste
Resources:
CLW: 46/50 | Lay on Hands 4/5 | Ki Pool: 2/7 | Serpentfire Ki: 0/3 | Smite Evil: 0/1
Keeper of the Serpentfire | HP 33/52 | AC 29* Touch 24* FF 29* | Fort +13 Reflex +10* Will +13 | CMD 32 | Initiative +3 | Perception +16 | Sense Motive +13 | Acrobatics +14 | Diplomacy +6 | Kn. Religion +3

Karina fills her waterskin and takes a deep drink. Ahhhh... refreshing.

Do we have to go back in there? It's booooooring.

Scarab Sages

Evangelist 1

"I like Garry's idea", Arumael confirms.

Grand Lodge

Bloodrager lvl 1

Macarius shrugs.

Silver Crusade

CG | Celestial Sorcerer 9 | AC (16)12/12/10 | HP 74/74 | F+8,R+7,W+9 | SR 14 vs. Spell cast by evil outsiders or with evil descriptor | Resist acid 10 & resist cold 10 | Init.+2 | Perc+3 | SenseMotive+1 | Darkvision 60' |

"I'm fine with following back up in there. I'm sure we might have missed something, and I want to be sure my mapping and etchings are pristine. I want to remember everything about this for posterity!"


Heading back into the caves the group soon returns to Uori, still in prayer at the diorama.

"Welcome back friends. You seem none the worse for wear, except perhaps for a bruise or two. I trust you have cleared he rest of the passages?"

Silver Crusade

m assimar Bard/1 AC 14, touch 12, flat-footed 12, hp 9 Fort +1, Ref +4, Will +3; +2 Trait bonus vs. mind-affecting effects for 1 hour after drinking alcohol, Perception +7, Sense Motive +4, Stealth +3

"It sees as though everything has been taken car of. We do have a bit of somber news though. We discoverd several undead that looked as though they were once your people." Gary shuffels about nervously.
"We did make sure that they rest now. I am truly sorry to have to give you this news"

Silver Crusade

m assimar Bard/1 AC 14, touch 12, flat-footed 12, hp 9 Fort +1, Ref +4, Will +3; +2 Trait bonus vs. mind-affecting effects for 1 hour after drinking alcohol, Perception +7, Sense Motive +4, Stealth +3

"Maybe we can preform the rituals in their honor" Looks around at the group.

The Exchange

Active Buffs:
Mage Armor | Chakra Gate - Fly (4/5 remaining) | Bull's Strength (+2 Str); Align Weapon; Smite Evil (+5 AC/Hit; +2 dmg);Prot from Evil (+0 AC/+2 Saves); Haste
Resources:
CLW: 46/50 | Lay on Hands 4/5 | Ki Pool: 2/7 | Serpentfire Ki: 0/3 | Smite Evil: 0/1
Keeper of the Serpentfire | HP 33/52 | AC 29* Touch 24* FF 29* | Fort +13 Reflex +10* Will +13 | CMD 32 | Initiative +3 | Perception +16 | Sense Motive +13 | Acrobatics +14 | Diplomacy +6 | Kn. Religion +3

Sorry, it's been ages since I played the Confirmation. I don't remember what to do here.

Yeah, but those little scaly buggers got what was coming to them! How dare they throw rocks at me!


"It is good to know the fate of those that have gone missing. When I return to my people I will inform them of their fate your acts in exploring and securing this site."

Uori tells you of his knowledge regarding the wall carvings and their meaning. Unfortunately, his knowledge in interpreting them is not much better than yours, and he does not know any of the lost parables once depicted on the walls. However, he does have a little insight into the rituals they imply.

"The rituals are intended to be approached through symbolic action." Uori explains, then points to the pool, and more specifically, the fish within. "Assuming the guise of the fisherman, how do you suppose Aroden would act?"

Arumael has never done this before, so let's give him a shot at figuring it out first.

Scarab Sages

Evangelist 1

Arumael must contemplate and post in the morning

Scarab Sages

Evangelist 1

”We should try to perform these four parables that survived to honor this deity”, Arumael says,”I have no fishing rod, though perhaps all the same”; he steps into the water with his spear, lends a prayer to Aroden, then goes fishing.

Take 10/20 +2


The fish are too small for a spear. You might be able to catch them by hand or through another means.

Scarab Sages

Evangelist 1

Arumael tosses his spear aside with frustration and tries his hands.

Take 10/20 +2


It takes a few tries but Arumael eventually grabs one of the small fish from the pool.

What do you do with it?

Scarab Sages

Evangelist 1

The Fisherman is depicted hauling in an enormous catch of small fish to take back to Absalom

Arumael puts the fish in the miniature city.


Arumael finds an open spot in the diorama and places the fish within it. Suddenly, a strange sensation comes over everyone in the chamber. Something magical has happened.

"Well done." Uori smiles. "As you can feel, the divine power of Aroden still lingers here."

The fisherman's ritual provides everyone a +2 insight bonus on a single combat maneuver check made over the next 24 hours.

Scarab Sages

Evangelist 1

”Shall we attempt the other ones?”, Arumael asks, ”-or has Aroden received his prayers”.

Silver Crusade

CG | Celestial Sorcerer 9 | AC (16)12/12/10 | HP 74/74 | F+8,R+7,W+9 | SR 14 vs. Spell cast by evil outsiders or with evil descriptor | Resist acid 10 & resist cold 10 | Init.+2 | Perc+3 | SenseMotive+1 | Darkvision 60' |

Great job, Arumael. Keep it up if you want! We've got plenty of time...

Scarab Sages

Evangelist 1
DM Rah wrote:


The Fisherman is depicted hauling in an enormous catch of small fish to take back to Absalom, illustrating Aroden’s declaration that a great host of creatures could accomplish a great task, whether that be taming the wilds or feeding a nation.

The Shepherd is depicted herding animals out of a crowded city to the pastures beyond, just as Aroden blessed leaders with the foresight to direct people to the tasks and places that best suit them.

The Tailor is depicted sewing together a long cloth of featuring many patterns that wraps around a city like a moat, referencing Aroden’s proclamation that when the fate of all peoples is woven together, it shall be humanity’s greatest strength.

The Thief is depicted stealing a gem from a shop while whispering a prayer, an allusion to a passage saying that larceny—though illegal—is a form of praise, for anything worth stealing is also worthy of praise for its craftsmanship.

Arumael checks the city model for hidden gems.

Take 20 +5


Quote:
Rising up from the pool is a column of rock with steeply sloped sides and a flat top, as if someone had sawn off the top of a massive stalagmite. A miniature city carved from this same stone occupies nearly the entire surface. Tiny trinkets such as ancient coins, polished semiprecious stones, and ornately braided loops of string are scattered throughout the diorama, and pale cave frogs clamber atop it. The smooth cavern floor is covered in gravel and pebbles along the edge of the pool, and several foot-long centipedes prowl among the gravel in their search for prey.

Scarab Sages

Evangelist 1

Is everybody else just watching the crazy aasimar?

Arumael sheepishly attempts to filch a gem after a prayer to Aroden.

Sleight Hand: 10 + 2 = 12


When Arumael takes a gem from the diorama Uori looks to the others with an impish grin and holds a finger to his lips.

Nothing seems to happen right away. What now?

Scarab Sages

Evangelist 1

Appraise

Take 10 +0

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The Exchange

Active Buffs:
Mage Armor | Chakra Gate - Fly (4/5 remaining) | Bull's Strength (+2 Str); Align Weapon; Smite Evil (+5 AC/Hit; +2 dmg);Prot from Evil (+0 AC/+2 Saves); Haste
Resources:
CLW: 46/50 | Lay on Hands 4/5 | Ki Pool: 2/7 | Serpentfire Ki: 0/3 | Smite Evil: 0/1
Keeper of the Serpentfire | HP 33/52 | AC 29* Touch 24* FF 29* | Fort +13 Reflex +10* Will +13 | CMD 32 | Initiative +3 | Perception +16 | Sense Motive +13 | Acrobatics +14 | Diplomacy +6 | Kn. Religion +3

Karina stomps through the pond, chasing fish.

Come here fishes! I need to honor this Aroden guy!

Silver Crusade

m assimar Bard/1 AC 14, touch 12, flat-footed 12, hp 9 Fort +1, Ref +4, Will +3; +2 Trait bonus vs. mind-affecting effects for 1 hour after drinking alcohol, Perception +7, Sense Motive +4, Stealth +3

"Try shooing the frog out of the city maybe that 1 will work"

and yes we are all just watching lol

Silver Crusade

m assimar Bard/1 AC 14, touch 12, flat-footed 12, hp 9 Fort +1, Ref +4, Will +3; +2 Trait bonus vs. mind-affecting effects for 1 hour after drinking alcohol, Perception +7, Sense Motive +4, Stealth +3

ok everyone i will be out of town for the next 2 weeks i will post as i can when in wifi range but i should be in touch with the GM via text to finish this up


We're basically done. This part is just icing on the Confirmation cake.

Arumael stands there looking a little sheepish. Luckily Karina offers an entertaining distraction as she wades around chasing fishes.

About a minute later another feeling washes over those in the cave.

The ritual of the Thief grants everyone a +1 circumstance bonus to AC against a single attack made while when you benefit from cover.

Grand Lodge

Bloodrager lvl 1
Arumael wrote:
Is everybody else just watching the crazy aasimar?

Most of us have already done it before so... yea.

/grabs popcorn
;P


If there is an aspect that you have not done, go ahead and join in now.

Scarab Sages

Evangelist 1

Oh lord

Arumael tries to chase the frogs out of the city; takes this tunic and tries to wrap it around the city.


Arumael continues with the rituals...

Chasing the frogs away is not too hard for him, and doing so triggers another magical effect.

The ritual of the Shepherd grants each of the PCs a +2 insight bonus on a single check made to perform the aid another action in the next 24 hours.

Encircling the diorama takes more fabric then his tunic, but Uori offers his own cloak to aid him, completing the final known ritual.

The ritual of the Tailor grants each of the PCs a +1 bonus on a single attack roll made against a flanked target within 24 hours.

"You have done a great service for my people and to the memory of Aroden." Uori bows deeply. "I am very honored to have met you on this pilgrimage."

These bonuses would have aided you more had you completed the rituals before moving on, but you did well just the same.

Silver Crusade

CG | Celestial Sorcerer 9 | AC (16)12/12/10 | HP 74/74 | F+8,R+7,W+9 | SR 14 vs. Spell cast by evil outsiders or with evil descriptor | Resist acid 10 & resist cold 10 | Init.+2 | Perc+3 | SenseMotive+1 | Darkvision 60' |

"It was a pleasure meeting you, Uori. The Society is pleased to count you as a friend."

The Exchange

Active Buffs:
Mage Armor | Chakra Gate - Fly (4/5 remaining) | Bull's Strength (+2 Str); Align Weapon; Smite Evil (+5 AC/Hit; +2 dmg);Prot from Evil (+0 AC/+2 Saves); Haste
Resources:
CLW: 46/50 | Lay on Hands 4/5 | Ki Pool: 2/7 | Serpentfire Ki: 0/3 | Smite Evil: 0/1
Keeper of the Serpentfire | HP 33/52 | AC 29* Touch 24* FF 29* | Fort +13 Reflex +10* Will +13 | CMD 32 | Initiative +3 | Perception +16 | Sense Motive +13 | Acrobatics +14 | Diplomacy +6 | Kn. Religion +3

Thanks, Mr. A-ou-ri. Feel free to stop by the Bold Strider's Monastery in the River Kingdoms if you are ever out that way!

The Exchange

Active Buffs:
Mage Armor | Chakra Gate - Fly (4/5 remaining) | Bull's Strength (+2 Str); Align Weapon; Smite Evil (+5 AC/Hit; +2 dmg);Prot from Evil (+0 AC/+2 Saves); Haste
Resources:
CLW: 46/50 | Lay on Hands 4/5 | Ki Pool: 2/7 | Serpentfire Ki: 0/3 | Smite Evil: 0/1
Keeper of the Serpentfire | HP 33/52 | AC 29* Touch 24* FF 29* | Fort +13 Reflex +10* Will +13 | CMD 32 | Initiative +3 | Perception +16 | Sense Motive +13 | Acrobatics +14 | Diplomacy +6 | Kn. Religion +3

Wait, so are we done?


Eventually you leave the caves and after reuniting with Janira, make your way back to Absalom. Once safely back in the Grand Lodge, Master of Scrolls Kreighton Shaine inquires excitedly about what the party found and asks to see your notes. He compliments those who recorded notes for being certain to write down ideas and observations while the thoughts are fresh, observing that it’s difficult enough to remember what one had for breakfast the day before as it is to recall exactly what one was thinking while studying an inscription. As the party is now the foremost authorities on that cave and what it contains, Shaine also invites you to come up with its name.

Three days later, the Master who best represents each party member's interests confirms that each of you are a full Pathfinder field agent. As part of the ceremony, that mentor also gifts a personalized wayfinder to you, reminding him or her that this is not only the symbol of the Pathfinder’s trade but also a reminder of the three principle duties: explore, report, and cooperate.

Congratulations, You are done! Primary and Secondary mission success. I'll try to get out chronicles later tonight or tomorrow.

Scarab Sages

Evangelist 1

NICE

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