GM Fnord's PFS First Steps (Inactive)
Game Master Aoth Anskuld

Karzak looks up from the corpse and gives Jake a lopsided grin. Then, his eyes roll back to show their whites, and he collapses into a heap of sweaty, bloody, hairy dwarven flesh with scratched and dented armor.

At -1 HP with rage gone

Jake rushes to the dwarf's prone form.

Hey, we need to get some healing into Karzak, and fast!

Nodding quickly and taking a position centered among her allies, Tiann kneels and begins to pray quietly. A sphere of holy energy flows out in a sphere, healing those within it.

Channel Positive: 1d6 ⇒ 3

Maintaining the genuflecting pose, the same thing transpires a second time.

Finally, she helps Karzak to his feet as soft beams of light play around her arms and into him.

CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

With a sigh, she looks around and addresses her companions, [b]If no one else is severely hurt, shall we continue?[/ooc]

Thank you Tiann! Indeed, let us proceed, provided Tal did not find anything interesting.

A moldering wood door covers one of the hollow ends of the log, and a makeshift mud chimney emits a thin wisp of blue smoke.

Inside the hollow log, a pile of leaves acts as a bad, and a long wooden shelf lines the eastern wall filled with all sorts of potted mushrooms. On the north side of the log house, a small patch of thistles grow in haphazard rows as if planted to resemble a garden.

The kobold had in her posession:
8 amethysts
wand of cure light wounds
club (back to its normal small club natural state again)

That's about all there is to find here.

You proceed for another hour or so, and the sun is starting to set. Looking at the map, Rees think there's another 5 hours or so of travel to the village of Pier's End.

Go ahead and do any camp prep you want to do for tonight. Anyone rolling healing to assist someone's disease checks, please go ahead and make your healing rolls for the morning, I'll roll the disease for anyone affected in the morning once all the prep and healing checks are done.

Ooh, a CLW wand! I was just thinking that I really wanted one of those. How many charges, do I know?

I will take the first watch.

Thus far its only myself and Nestor who have been afflicted...correct?

Tiann...if it wouldn't be a bother could you check me over again? I'm feeling a bit light-headed...

Karzak grumbles at Tiann's ministrations...once he wakes up that is; but he eventually mutters a quiet "Thank you", and bows his head, suddenly finding his feet very interesting. He's only too happy to change subject and move on. I'll take watch when it's completely dark if its the same with you; kin see better'n most of ya' tall folk anyhow.

Yes, so far only Tal and Nester have come up sick.

The wand doesn't specify, so I'll just roll it since that's what random wands are supposed to be. 1d50 ⇒ 48 charges. You can freely use those charges during this scenario, after which you get access to buy it brand new as many times as you want, if you want it.

OK, you camp for the night, which is uneventful.

Who is performing heal skill checks on whom?

Jory aids tiann 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7

Taking direction from both Tiann and Jory (who seem to be well trained in such things) Tal looks in on Nestor to try to help him overcome the miasma...which seems to be affecting him more.

1d20 ⇒ 4

Hope that helps some my friend...

...I just hope I didn't make it worse!

Triaging among everyone in the group, Tiann decides that Nester is probably least capable of fighting off the disease and tries to spend some time helping him fight it off.

Heal: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (8) + 8 = 16

After aiding Nester Tal begins breaking camp and preparing for the day. Thankfully Tiann saw to him after I did...I'm not sure how much good I did there.

Fortitude 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 1 = 18

Everyone except Tiann wakes up feverish.

Everybody except Tiann, make a DC13 fort save, or suffer 1 wis damage.

Tal makes his save. Is that the second success for you Tal? If so, you are cured.

Nester thanks everybody for their ministrations. "This cough is just awful."

Nester Rees fortitude: 1d20 + 1 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 1 + 4 = 9, fail even with aid, -1 wis (-2 total).

This is save # 2 for me. I'm starting to feel bad for Nester though...

Jory fort 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7
Lessons of Chaldira
Reroll 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9
Jory is sick too.

Fort Saved: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6

WTF? Jake sick too.

fort save1d20 + 6 ⇒ (18) + 6 = 24

Karzak shakes off the ill effects; looking at Jake and Jory in confusion. What the hell is wrong with you?. He glances at the road ahead, worried that this could hurt their mission's timing.

Probably best we press on...the sooner we get to civilization the more likely we can find the resources to kick this thing. Although I'm feeling much better....maybe it just needs to run its course.

Around lunchtime, you catch sight of a village in the distance, and beyond that, water.

Nester consults the map, and says, "At last! That must be Pier's End. Hopefully we can find some medical help."

Doesn't look too far away...hopefully we can make it by nightfall.

"Well, we can lick this disease, especially in town."

Within another hour or two, you reach the small village. There are a few stores that mostly cater to seafarers, so you can probably find most anything you would want to buy that you can afford at this point. Nester Rees goes off in search of medical aid, and suggests that the rest of you might want to take advantage of being back in civilization again, and also find out what sea transport to Escadar might be available.

Karzak, thankful to be back at someplace he doesn't have to worry about strange sicknesses and giant frogs, searches for someplace to warm his bones and get a drink that's as far from water as it can be. Stayin' the night, ain't we?

I hope so. I could use a few stiff drinks and relaxation before departing again. Plus, I am not feeling quite right.

Knowledge: Local 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9
Diplomacy: Gather Info 1d20 ⇒ 10

Tal wanders about town asking the locals about passage to Escadar and whether or not there is a healer in town with a knack for curing diseases.

There are a couple of small inns and taverns. Any will provide you with a meal and drinks for a few coppers to a silver, and the same for a place to stay the night.

Nester returns, having found a healer who will prepare the remove sickness spell in the morning for 10 gold, and help treat the disease for anyone who needs it. The spell will give a +4, and the healer will give a good chance for another +4. Anybody else who wants to use this service can do so in the morning, but please post that you will be paying for the spell before you make your fort roll post.

No names...but I assume they'd be easy enough to find?

After spending an hour or so trying to arrange for transport Tal discovers that there are 3 captains in port who might be willing to do the job. Sadly Tal looks as though he just spent the better part of a week traveling through all manner of climates and terrains and likely smells even worse. In such a state he was unable to discover even a single name.

I should make every effort to treat Karzak better.

Hopefully his companions will have better luck; and maybe he will as well after a solid meal, a hot bath and a good night's rest.

Jory spends 10gp on a healer.

Jake has spent the 10 GP.

Fort Save: 1d20 + 4 + 4 + 4 ⇒ (11) + 4 + 4 + 4 = 23

I assume that does the trick?

That will do the trick for 1 success in the morning. It's still the first day though, so everybody else please hold off on your fort rolls until it's actually the next day...still time for information gathering, etc.

After a brief rest to get himself cleaned up, Tal tries to find out a bit more information on these captains that may provide passage to Escadar.

Diplomacy 1d20 ⇒ 12

Sorry guys...someone with a bit more charm than I ought to try this.

The dwarven diplomacy duo probably wants to let someone else try this one.

Tal's diplomacy takes 1d4 ⇒ 1 hours. He finds out that all 3 ships are down by the docks, and you would probably find captains there, but the people clearly don't trust him enough to tell him more.

Having settled his disease treatment plans for tomorrow morning, Nester Rees turns to researching transportation.

Knowledge(local): 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (16) + 9 = 25
Luckily the village has a +1 to Lore...

Nester shares what he has found with the rest of you.

The first captain is Darice Sumore, a human. Rumor has it, Darice never knew her father, and many villagers whisper that he was a member of the Pathfinder Society. Darice resents never knowing her father and some say she longingly caresses the trinket he left behind for her. Darice often lends a hand to the town's elderly male residents, and some suggest that she longs for a father figure.

The second captain is Small Otti, a halfling. Small Otti values his coin, for he has many mouths to feed - most importantly, his own. He has a weakness for fine food and drink, and any deal with him is made sweeter if food is involved. Otti often asks for the moon in payment, but if he's treated properly, he sometimes settles for much less.

The third captain is another human, Crazy Old Tanner. Tanner's skill at sea is unmatched, but so is his lunacy; take a boat ride with him and you might ride straight into a squall. Some whisper that Tanner is not actually crazy, but no one is brave enough to find out. Tanner enjoys his tobacco, and merchants often give him tobacco before they negotiate with him as it seems to relax him.

"This Darice seems like the best option, shall we visit her?"

Indeed, let us pay the woman a visit.

Actually why don't we send Nester and Jake to visit Darice? Nestor may appeal to her need for a father figure...and having a uniformed Andoran close by may help that cause even further.

I think Karzak and I should talk to the Halfling. If he's as fond food and drink as Nester says if we bring him a bit of ale and a Dwarf to drink it with that may soften his mood toward us.

And maybe Jory & Tiann can look in on Crazy Tanner. Tiann should be able to reason out whether or not he is truly insane...and if it is an act Jory is pretty good at catching people off guard.

Fine thinking there, Tal...agreed.

FWIW, you can also buy supplies here if you need any.

The right interactions and diplomacy rolls will serve all of you well today.

Jake, Nester is actually less of a diplomat than you, so by all means please take the lead (I don't really feel like the GM should drive the bus even if the NPC is helping). Whatever role you want him to play, just say so in your posts, and Nester will play along with your strategy.

Karzak totes the ale with ease, grumbling at the fact that he was carrying it instead of drinking it. He grins at the sight of the fat halfling, hoping that the look didn't come off as his usual scowl. Now, 'ere's one who likes 'is drink. I think we'll get along jus' fine.

Karzak defers to Tal in the whole speaking department, hoping that the man had a more glib tongue than he. He waits for his time to shine, hoping to share quite a bit of the ale...and soon.

Good day to you Otti. My name is Talhaearn...but some find it easier to simply call me Tal. My friends and I are looking to find passage to Escadar and were told that you might have a ship for hire. We've travelled a long way so far, and I fear my friend Karzak here has built up a mighty thirst. If you have three cups available maybe we can all sit down and help him quench it.

And a fine good morning to you as well, Lady Sumore. It is true that I am an agent for the Society, but more importantly I am an Andoran. My companions, including Nester here, desperately seek passage to Escadar. You see, we were tasked to escort this educated man and protect him on his journey, but now we are at a leg of our journey that requires travel by boat. I was hoping that you may entertain the prospect of helping us see this fine gentleman safely to Escadar?

Diplomacy: 1d20 ⇒ 17

Karzak holds up the ale in question, even going so far as to give it a little jiggle. Some a' the best stuff around, I'm hearin.'

diplomacy for aid...possibly hinder attempt
1d20 - 1 ⇒ (7) - 1 = 6

Cheers Otti! Tal raises his cup and taps it to both Otti's and Karzak. So what will it take to get the lot of us across the way to Escadar?

Diplomacy 1d20 ⇒ 10

Jory is just happy to be along with Tiann and entrusted to be on a diplomatic mission after the 'orphanage incident'.

Jory smiles and watches for any dishonesty or shiftiness.
Sense motive 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (9) + 8 = 17

Jake, upon seeing the attentiveness of Darice.

As you can tell we are in a dilemna of sorts, and there are other options to transport, but Nester firmly believes, as do I that you should be our choice. I am not aware of the level of importance of nester's trip, but I do know that we have traveled a decent amount already, and we have protected this gentlemen on several occasions already. I humbly ask what would you charge to transport Nester and our team to Escadar? We do not expect your services to go uncompensated, but his continued safety is our paramount concern.

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 2 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 2 + 2 + 2 = 20