GMEdwin's The Pharoah's Race

Game Master Insnare

A motley group of adventurers fixing to find the pharoah's tomb first.


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Female Aasimar Bear Shaman / 1

"We should return to Kalden and ask what he knows of the Crook bearer. Perhaps there may be something he wants badly enough to trade for the mask or to at least allow us to borrow it."


Male CG human (Azlanti) Bard 2 / gunslinger (pistolero) 1 | HP: 15/26 | AC: 16 (14 Tch, 12 Fl) | CMB: +2, CMD: 16 | F: +2, R: +9, W: +5 | Init: +6 | Perc: +8, SM: +9 | Speed 30 ft. | Grit 4/4 | Active conditions: Bless

recovering from hurrcane Sandy sorry for delay

Alistair will shadow the half orc (unless it is Torsk) trying to see what he is up to.

stealth 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (12) + 9 = 21
perception to see what he is doing 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (9) + 11 = 20

Grand Lodge

HP: 17/17, AC/FF/TCH: 14 /10/14, Perception +0, Initiative +2, F/R/W: 4/2/3 | CMD 15 Half-Orc Magus (Kensai) 2

Alistair be safe, pbp is not sorth your well being lol

If nothing else, I could 'persuade' him to let us barrow it momentarily, Torsk says will an obvious comical chagrin on his face.


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Khaldran

Spoiler:
the mask is not magical

Alistair

Spoiler:
GM rolls Perception 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 11 You see him walking around looking at different things with no real pattern although he looks like he is talking to himself in orcish.

The spunky sage from the auction strides up to the Arch Docent, Excuse me sir, I had a quick question regarding the Pharoah of Numbers, what do you think caused his 'mind quakes?' she then recognizes Khaldrun and blushes. Hello, Khaldrun, how are things going with the rubbings?


Male Human (Osirian) Wizard 6 (HP 62/47; AC 17, touch 13, FF 14; Fort +4, Ref +5, Will +5; Init +12; Perception +13)

Khaldrun nods politely,

"We have hardly had time to review them yet I fear - Miss Anu, was it not? I trust your scholastic urges are not overly time sensitive, for our present business is most pressing."

Azule sensing Khaldrun's discomfort hisses at the girl sage, even as her master thinks, curse my good looks will I always be plagued by these walking distractions in skirts, how much more could man achieve if procreation could occur in some more efficient and sanitary fashion.


Shot Putter Funkmeister

She smiles Well Mr. Khaldrun, I am very well versed in the subject, which the Arch Docent would agree, as I had offered before, I could well accompany you, I am able to read Ancient Osirian better than I can modern Osirian she giggles.

Anu Diplomacy 1d20 + 21 ⇒ (6) + 21 = 27

You feel as though she could be an asset to the team.

Arch Docent pipes up She is very good at reading these texts by the way


Male Human (Osirian) Wizard 6 (HP 62/47; AC 17, touch 13, FF 14; Fort +4, Ref +5, Will +5; Init +12; Perception +13)

Khaldrun's eyes narrow,

"My thanks, but as I have told you, I require no aide reading the texts. If I should prove to need you, or we have concluded our business and my comrades agree to allow you to study the information I have your address."

Sense Motive: 1d20 ⇒ 18 I was suspicious she was after something - other than Khaldrun's bod - but now I've ooc convinced myself she is a succubus! +21 diplomacy! Trying hard not to metagame, but wow, if she's human she's got to be in the double digits.


Female Aasimar Bear Shaman / 1

Sense Motive 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (20) + 10 = 30
A giggling girl interested in the asexual seeming wizard? Yeah, Kirsteen is a bit suspicious.
I imagine Kaldrun to be similar to Sheldon Cooper when it comes to girls... :)

Kirsteen looks over this "Miss Anu" person. Hmph, just what is she giggling about and why is she so interested in us? We've already caught one person interested in spying on us. Though I suppose she might actually be interested in the wizard, unlikely as that might seem...Now where is Cooper going off to again?

Grand Lodge

HP: 17/17, AC/FF/TCH: 14 /10/14, Perception +0, Initiative +2, F/R/W: 4/2/3 | CMD 15 Half-Orc Magus (Kensai) 2

on a side note, I LOOOVVEEE me some Big Bang Theory! :) :) and yes he reminds me of Sheldon Cooper, very scientific and "odd".

Where Alistair go to? Anyone know? Torsk whispers to Kirsteen.

Torsk would Sense Motive, ever since the Xaven episode, he doesn't trust anybody really anymore except his own group.

Sense Motive: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (9) + 6 = 15


Shot Putter Funkmeister

Well, I do agree that a +21 diplomacy is high, with the feats available to the character without the 3.5 of negotiator which it says she would have, she has a diplomacy score of 19 instead of 21... Forgot this book was written before the change... I hate to push the issue but the die was what it was... and I wouldn't consider Khaldrun to be overtly hostile to the girl. On the other hand, I didnt write she was still interested in Khaldrun...

Kirsteen

Spoiler:
You can tell she is really into the rubbings and would like to join the team and that she is not interested in Khaldrun for his bod...

Arch Docent continues Well Ms. Anu it is purported that the Pharoah of numbers may have received these Mind Quakes from either the Dominion of the Black or from his studying of the planet of Auctturn, it is also suspected that the other three may have had them as well... Some scholars have talked about the possibilities that it came from a connection to one of the other planes or aliens from outer space, but, alas, that is just conjecture...


Female Aasimar Bear Shaman / 1

The girl blushed when she noticed Khaldrun. That equals interested to me no matter what was written. It just means that Kirsteen may be interpreting things differently than what they are.


Male Human (Osirian) Wizard 6 (HP 62/47; AC 17, touch 13, FF 14; Fort +4, Ref +5, Will +5; Init +12; Perception +13)

Also note that diplomacy flat out does not work on PCs. It's specifically designated as working on NPCs only, so it's up to the DM to make his NPCs seem convincing, etc. If its a 3.5 score I bet she's receiving the old bonuses for k. Nobility and bluff to. It was much easier to make a diplomancer in 3.5. Sense Motive results?


Male CG human (Azlanti) Bard 2 / gunslinger (pistolero) 1 | HP: 15/26 | AC: 16 (14 Tch, 12 Fl) | CMB: +2, CMD: 16 | F: +2, R: +9, W: +5 | Init: +6 | Perc: +8, SM: +9 | Speed 30 ft. | Grit 4/4 | Active conditions: Bless

after feeling confident that this half orc is not up to trouble for us Alistair will head back to the group. keeping a mental note of this half-orc fellow.

and try to best guess interpret what he was saying running the phrases over and iver in his mind and comparing to things he may have heard Torsk say.

linguistics 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (9) + 9 = 18

I have got to learn that damn orc language never thought it useful until now

Alistair enters the room mumbling some orc words trying to decipher their meaning. was that gruugrack?, no definately grak-glu lor, floor?, door? damn it I have got learn this


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Khaldrun

Spoiler:
You can tell that her blushing and giggling has to do with her nervousness vis a vis the situation and asking the Docent a question in front of you.

Its hard to be convincing on play by post. The only reason why I used the die roll was because I thought it might help but of course no...


Male Human (Osirian) Wizard 6 (HP 62/47; AC 17, touch 13, FF 14; Fort +4, Ref +5, Will +5; Init +12; Perception +13)

Lol, even in real life play I've pretty much discovered that the surest way to make an NPC unpopular is to let my players know they are supposed to be likeable :) Its a player choice issue, if you always know how your players will react - other than in exactly the way you don't want them to - then you might as well not bother having them and just roll dice on your own. I generally have high diplomacy NPCs act like they don't care what people think of them and then my players start to love them, pfft.

Khaldrun nods and half turns to leave,

"My thanks Arch Docent, best of luck with your studies Miss Anu."


Shot Putter Funkmeister

Fair enough, you can either go back to the lodge or visit the Crook Bearer...


Female Aasimar Bear Shaman / 1

Well, we don't know where to find the Crook Bearer right now, so back to the lodge unless Docent knows..

"Excuse me Arch Docent, but do you have any guess as to where we might find the Crook Bearer this time of day? "


Shot Putter Funkmeister

Well yes, here is his address, he should be at home, he then shows you the location on the map.


Male Human (Osirian) Wizard 6 (HP 62/47; AC 17, touch 13, FF 14; Fort +4, Ref +5, Will +5; Init +12; Perception +13)

Khaldrun surveys the map, waits for Alistair to conclude his business and then heads out with the group for the Crook Bearer's residence.

"Miss Anu is perhaps a little too eager for my taste, I suppose it makes sense that a student of Osirian history would be at the Musueum, but she seems a little too insistent. I suggest we go with caution, we can always show her the rubbings after they cease to be relevant when we have completed her quest - they should loose nothing in the way of scholarly value."

Grand Lodge

HP: 17/17, AC/FF/TCH: 14 /10/14, Perception +0, Initiative +2, F/R/W: 4/2/3 | CMD 15 Half-Orc Magus (Kensai) 2

Torsk will wait until everyone is done with their business and follows the group to the Crook Bearer's residence. He also is keeping an ever watchful eye out for any possible threats.

Perception: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (14) + 10 = 24

While traveling to the Crook Bearer's residence, he will turn to Alistair and say,

You know Anu lady personally? She your friend? She seem nice enough.


Shot Putter Funkmeister

Following the instructions given to you from the Arch Docent, you come upon a walled compound in the northern part of the City. The walls are ten feet high made of granite and the double doors are made of iron large enough to fit a horse-drawn wagon through. There are two guards wearing white robes and carrying large polearms. Upon your approach, the two guard cross their polearms in a professional military manner.

The one on the left says Halt! Who goes there?


Male CG human (Azlanti) Bard 2 / gunslinger (pistolero) 1 | HP: 15/26 | AC: 16 (14 Tch, 12 Fl) | CMB: +2, CMD: 16 | F: +2, R: +9, W: +5 | Init: +6 | Perc: +8, SM: +9 | Speed 30 ft. | Grit 4/4 | Active conditions: Bless
Torsk wrote:


While traveling to the Crook Bearer's residence, he will turn to Alistair and say,

You know Anu lady personally? She your friend? She seem nice enough.

actualy no I don't, but I probably wouldn't mind knowing her a little better. he replies with a smile.

Anyway, you remember that halfling we captured? didn't he mention something about orcs? and I heard this phrase

Alistair tries to repeat some of the words he heard the half orc say at the museum to see if Torsk can make any sense of them

linguistics to try and pronounce the words correctly 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (17) + 9 = 26

Grand Lodge

HP: 17/17, AC/FF/TCH: 14 /10/14, Perception +0, Initiative +2, F/R/W: 4/2/3 | CMD 15 Half-Orc Magus (Kensai) 2

Torsk will translate if his check was high enough


Male Human (Osirian) Wizard 6 (HP 62/47; AC 17, touch 13, FF 14; Fort +4, Ref +5, Will +5; Init +12; Perception +13)

Khaldrun opens his mouth to speak, but bites back his comments instead taking a step back and motioning for Kirsteen to speak. The Lady is clearly possessed of a more civil tongue than my own.


Shot Putter Funkmeister

Torsk

Spoiler:
You understand map, case, mask, roof, walk and hide, you get the impression that other half-orc was probably thinking aloud but not in a cohesive manner, that you could decipher.

The guard says, State your business.


Female Aasimar Bear Shaman / 1

Kirsteen addresses the guardsmen. "Good day to you, we are here to converse with the Crook Bearer on the subject of antiquities. Is he available to see guests this day?"

diplomacy 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (16) + 10 = 26


Shot Putter Funkmeister

Let me see, may I have all of your names?

I will just push it forward unless someone wants to not give their name

Once he gets your names, he writes them down on a piece of paper and sends with a runner into the compound to check. After waiting out front for about two hours, the runner returns and says The Crook Bearer may see you now


Shot Putter Funkmeister

Upon walking into the Crook Bearer's estate you see a large stable about 30 feet in front of you and a large mansion off to the left of the stable built in a large L-shape. You notice a large oasis 20 feet off to the right and just north of it you see a large black marble building in the shape of an ankh.

A different guard middle 40s with a khopesh on his belt escorts you into the manor house and then you are brought upstairs, you are then seated at a large table and a maid pours you all some sweet tea and eventually the Crook Bearer makes his entrance. The 6-foot tall man in his fifties struts into the room in the finest Sothan silk and says, Aha... I only recognized the one name from the your list a Khaldrun, for he had outbid me on the Kahotep statue... You have piqued my interest, how may I help you?


Female Aasimar Bear Shaman / 1

Diplomacy 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (8) + 10 = 18

"It is a pleasure to meet you sir. I hope you won't hold being outbid against us, for we have come to see about borrowing an item from your collection."


Male Human (Osirian) Wizard 6 (HP 62/47; AC 17, touch 13, FF 14; Fort +4, Ref +5, Will +5; Init +12; Perception +13)

Khaldrun bows gravely, and says,

"Indeed, though I do not doubt your own resources would have been more than adequate to the task, but prudence is of course a virtue of the wealthy and a great part of the reason many remain so."


Shot Putter Funkmeister

The Crook Bearer looks at first Kirsteen and then Khaldrun and says while getting more exciteable with every word, You would like to borrow one of my artefacts, the great pieces of our history, of the history of Golarion, hmmm, you know they are priceless, in most cases one of a kind... pray tell, which item were you eyeballing?

His gaze then shifts to Khaldrun,
Of course young man, throwing your money foolishly is a large mistake, I am a scholar as well as a businessman, and prudence is paramount.


Male CG human (Azlanti) Bard 2 / gunslinger (pistolero) 1 | HP: 15/26 | AC: 16 (14 Tch, 12 Fl) | CMB: +2, CMD: 16 | F: +2, R: +9, W: +5 | Init: +6 | Perc: +8, SM: +9 | Speed 30 ft. | Grit 4/4 | Active conditions: Bless

Alistair tries his best to be behaved while here not offering much in the way of opinion. he obviously hates dealing with the wealthy, always eyeing the Crook Bearer with a distrusting stare.

looking about the rooms (at least the ones he is in or traversing through) for intersting antquities that might prove useful on this expedition.

sense motive 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (15) + 6 = 21
perception 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (10) + 11 = 21


Female Aasimar Bear Shaman / 1

"We were interested in a funeral mask with red and black feathers."

Kirsteen will wait for his reaction to the mask before continuing.


Shot Putter Funkmeister

Cooper

Spoiler:
You can discern a level of interest in the what the party wants.

You see a few items that may have helped you a couple of years ago on a different caper

Young lady, let's not be coy... you are referring to the FUneral Mask of the Four Pharaohs of the Ascension, your group here must looking to gain entry to that pyramid. Legend says it is the only way... You do understand that this mask has been in my family's possession for over 50 years, passed from my grandfather to my father and then to me, on top of that it's value is priceless...


Female Aasimar Bear Shaman / 1

"You are right, from what we've heard it is the only way to enter the pyramid which is why we want to borrow it from you. Just think of all the wondrous items of both historical and religious significance that we could find? Some of which could find their ways into your own collection as a thanks for helping us to find them? Even if we fail to find a way in with the mask, I would be willing to give you this statue from the auction as thanks for allowing us to borrow that mask and make the attempt." Kirsteen will show him the man/cobra statue she won.

Grand Lodge

HP: 17/17, AC/FF/TCH: 14 /10/14, Perception +0, Initiative +2, F/R/W: 4/2/3 | CMD 15 Half-Orc Magus (Kensai) 2

Torsk will Sense Motive the Crook Bearer to possibly discern what if anything will he "trade" the Mask for?

Sense Motive: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (8) + 6 = 14


Shot Putter Funkmeister

The Crook Bearer turns to Kirsteen and says, While that is a nice statue, that is far from adequate collateral for the Mask. I have also heard the story of Imivus and his expedition which I am not sure you know. But, he went in the Pyramid with the mask and his entire team minus 1 ended up dead and one turned on the rest. What you are asking of me is highly risky, with a high probability of failure and no real collateral. I am sorry but I must decline.

Torsk

Spoiler:
You have no idea of what it would take to say yes, but your guess is that the sums are much more than your party has available to you.


Male CG human (Azlanti) Bard 2 / gunslinger (pistolero) 1 | HP: 15/26 | AC: 16 (14 Tch, 12 Fl) | CMB: +2, CMD: 16 | F: +2, R: +9, W: +5 | Init: +6 | Perc: +8, SM: +9 | Speed 30 ft. | Grit 4/4 | Active conditions: Bless

Alistair takes a look out a window while Kirsteen continues her "negotiating"

Perception 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (3) + 11 = 14

Alistair not exactly feeling comfortable in this place finally is starting loose his patience with the nicities.

Look we need to at the very least have a look at the mask. I am quite sure others will be looking for it as well and they may not be so kind as to ask.

Alistair does not break eye contact with the Crook bearer

there is one rare oppurtunity to find out if these stories are in fact true and without the mask we may never find out!

Diplomacy 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (12) + 6 = 18


Female Aasimar Bear Shaman / 1

"Cooper does bring up a good point. Our group has been spied upon by agents of another party who also wish to enter the pyramid and they do seem quite a bit unscrupulous. We would at least return your mask with interest added, if they manage to steal it you will likely never see it again."

Grand Lodge

HP: 17/17, AC/FF/TCH: 14 /10/14, Perception +0, Initiative +2, F/R/W: 4/2/3 | CMD 15 Half-Orc Magus (Kensai) 2

"Others won't ask, just take. It be safe because you know where it is."


Shot Putter Funkmeister

Aha, so let me get this straight, somehow my precious mask is safer with the five of you than with my 30 guards in my own compound, and you just admitted to me that you are already a target of intrigue and most likely a larceny attempt. Even if what you are saying is true, that would mean the people who have been spying on you would know you have it and it doesn't take an Archmage to reason that they would be going to the same location as you, the pyramid. I digress, as I have said before, I must decline, I wish you luck on your quest.

He then claps his hands and a guard comes in.

I have another meeting shortly, Salim will show you out. Senebti

Shadow Lodge

Female Human Fighter(Two Weapon Warrior) 4/Alchemist (Internal Alchemist)2: AC 25, FF 22, touch 14; HP 54/54; Init +3; Fort +11, Ref +9, Will +3; Perception +9

We can try stealing it if you want guys. I say we threaten about killing him.

Lanfear shrugged as it seems a most normal thing condo.


Male CG human (Azlanti) Bard 2 / gunslinger (pistolero) 1 | HP: 15/26 | AC: 16 (14 Tch, 12 Fl) | CMB: +2, CMD: 16 | F: +2, R: +9, W: +5 | Init: +6 | Perc: +8, SM: +9 | Speed 30 ft. | Grit 4/4 | Active conditions: Bless

in celestial to Kirsteen:

I don't want to divulge to much, I suggest we make our way to where we need to go the other that want the mask may actually be working for the crook here we can get what we need from them at the pyramids. we do have a common detination after all

Well then good day and if you are in need of any assistance from the city militia don't hesitate to ask I am sure my response will just as helpful as your was today


Male Human (Osirian) Wizard 6 (HP 62/47; AC 17, touch 13, FF 14; Fort +4, Ref +5, Will +5; Init +12; Perception +13)

Khaldrun blanches and glowers at Lanfear and Torsk,

"Please accept my humblest apologies Master Crook Bearer, I fear my companions have become over excited and forgotten their manners, and reason, entirely. Your position is of course entirely reasonable. However, might I suggest a compromise? If I could study the Mask, in the presence of yourself and any guards you wish - I am sure you are a prudent man - I might be able to divine a method for gaining entry to the Pyramid without it. Should such a thing be possible we would be willing to give you first refusal on any artifacts you might find of interest..."

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2 D'oh! Knew he shouldn't have rubbed his hands together in avaricious glee as he said it!

Depending upon time restraints we might be able to find someone to replicate its abilities int he fake mask. And, um, well if that didn't work it couldn't hurt to case the joint ;)


Shot Putter Funkmeister

As the sun slips down past the horizon and day becomes night you are led outside of the compound. Should I skip to the next morning?


Male Human (Osirian) Wizard 6 (HP 62/47; AC 17, touch 13, FF 14; Fort +4, Ref +5, Will +5; Init +12; Perception +13)

Nope. I'll take it that he responds in the negative to Khaldrun oh so diplomatic offer - stupid dice!

Moving away and well out of earshot of the Crook Bearer's guards Khaldrun sighs,

"Well that did not go well. I suggest we have no option, but to attempt to steal the mask. We could wait at the pyramid, but if our enemies fail to secure it - which is a distinct possibility - we would have lost, and I prefer to determine my own fate. I am normally an exponent of law and order, but this is a once in a life time opportunity and we can not afford to miss this chance. What we need is information, where does the Crook Bearer keep the mask, what guards it, etc.

I suggest we split up and pursue a number of avenues. The stealthier of our number can try to get an idea of the layout of the Crook Bearer's estate without entering it - perhaps from a high neighboring building's roof or the like? Even get an idea of the guards movements if such a thing is possible. While the silver tongued could gather information, perhaps the Arch Docent would have seen the Crook Bearers collection, maybe we could find a disgruntled former employee who could be persuaded to talk? From our brief encounter I would surmise that The Crook Bearer to be a demanding employer.

I can prepare a new set of spells, tailored to the task at hand with two hours rest - thanks to my ring. So if we hurry we could strike tonight. Thoughts?"

Shadow Lodge

Female Human Fighter(Two Weapon Warrior) 4/Alchemist (Internal Alchemist)2: AC 25, FF 22, touch 14; HP 54/54; Init +3; Fort +11, Ref +9, Will +3; Perception +9

Lanfear cracks her four arms.

I like you wizard. You think like me.


Female Aasimar Bear Shaman / 1

"Though we do need the mask, I don't know if I can be part of stealing it from its owner."

moral quandary for Kirsteen here.


Male CG human (Azlanti) Bard 2 / gunslinger (pistolero) 1 | HP: 15/26 | AC: 16 (14 Tch, 12 Fl) | CMB: +2, CMD: 16 | F: +2, R: +9, W: +5 | Init: +6 | Perc: +8, SM: +9 | Speed 30 ft. | Grit 4/4 | Active conditions: Bless

there was a time when I would have no issue with stealing the mask but as it stands today, It goes against all that I've work for to put that life style behind me. besides I am a Captain in the city Militia I don't think such an action is appropriate.


Shot Putter Funkmeister

If you want I could split it up between those that want to thieve and those who don't to keep the game going or you can debate it out...

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