[PFS] GM Skipper's #6-10 The Wounded Wisp
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Female Arrowsong Minstrel 4 | HP 31/31 | AC 18, T 14, FF 14 CMD 19 | Fort +3, Ref +9, Will +3(7) | Init +5 | Perc +5(7) | SM -1 | Spells Remaining: level 1 4/4, level 2 2/2 | Bardic Performance Rounds 11/12
This is even better than wine!
The Lost Chronicles of Eylysia. Now that's a title! Ooh, and the stonemason's punny! Best Adventure Ever!
Male NG Human Inquisitor (Preacher) 1 | AC 16 T 12 FF 14 | HP 10/10 | F +4 R +2 W +4 | Init +2 | Perc +6 | CMD 15
Anaias sighs at the pun. "I'm fine with approaching this in any order."
Making your way to the Ivy District, you find the burial ground in question; a cemetery adjoining a small Pharasmin church. Several mausoleums are spread throughout the area, and an acolyte clad in the traditional black robes with silver trim somberly goes about her business
Half-orc PFS #241518-1 Fighter (1) | AC 16 T 11 FF 15 | HP 12/12 | F 4 + R 1 + W 0 + | Init + 1 | Perc -1
Hakak nods toward the acolyte Pentheslia Hakak says, Would it be worth you seeking any information as to which is the right tomb? I would ask myself but, as you can imagine, I excel at a particular form of persuasion that might not be appropriate here
Female Arrowsong Minstrel 4 | HP 31/31 | AC 18, T 14, FF 14 CMD 19 | Fort +3, Ref +9, Will +3(7) | Init +5 | Perc +5(7) | SM -1 | Spells Remaining: level 1 4/4, level 2 2/2 | Bardic Performance Rounds 11/12
Gotcha. But uh, stay close. I don't know if the Pharasmins have some kind of gazette, but I'm not exactly world famous for respecting tombs.
Penthesilea saunters over to the acolyte, and attempts to tone herself down. A little.
Hi! Can you direct us the tomb of Arkath the Stonemason. He's been all corpsified for a couple of centuries, but, stonemason, so he probably has a pretty nice looking crypt if business was good.
Diplomacy: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (12) + 6 = 18
nit +6; Senses Perception +9 ————— Defense ————— AC 16 (20 Mage Armor), touch 16, flat-footed 11 (+4 Dex, +1 dodge +1 Wis) hp 30 (2d10+1d8+3) Fort +5, Ref +11, Will +2
Are you world famous for anything, Penthesilia Aelyosan? the monk asks, bride smile on his face.
Female Arrowsong Minstrel 4 | HP 31/31 | AC 18, T 14, FF 14 CMD 19 | Fort +3, Ref +9, Will +3(7) | Init +5 | Perc +5(7) | SM -1 | Spells Remaining: level 1 4/4, level 2 2/2 | Bardic Performance Rounds 11/12
Depends if that one gal really did know a secret spell to travel back in time from the future. And if not, well at least the future doesn't already know about it!
The acolyte gives Penthesilea a solemn nod.
"I see... Follow me."
She leads you to the northern end of the cemetery and unlocks the doors to one of the mausoleums. Inside, a single elaborate sarcophagus dominates the small chamber.
Female Arrowsong Minstrel 4 | HP 31/31 | AC 18, T 14, FF 14 CMD 19 | Fort +3, Ref +9, Will +3(7) | Init +5 | Perc +5(7) | SM -1 | Spells Remaining: level 1 4/4, level 2 2/2 | Bardic Performance Rounds 11/12
Huh, asking politely. I should remember that one for later.
Half-orc PFS #241518-1 Fighter (1) | AC 16 T 11 FF 15 | HP 12/12 | F 4 + R 1 + W 0 + | Init + 1 | Perc -1
This stonemason had some talent Hakak says.
Jinin Elf Arcanist (Occultist) L6 | HP: 38/38 | AC:14+4 T:14 FF:11+4 | CMB:+1 CMD:15 | Saves F:5 R:7 W:7 (+2 vs enchantmt) | Init:+7 | Per:+14 | Spd: 30 fly 60 | Reroll 1/1 | Spell Slots: L1 2/6 L2 2/6 L3 2/3| Arcane Reservoir: 9/15 | Consume Spell : 1/1 | Conditions: mage armor (1h)
Take any secrets to his grave... Hmm...
"Milady," Takumi gives the priestess a deep bow. "I hope you do not find us too forward, for we seek not to disturb the rest of the departed. But we have clear evidence that Master Arkath, the stonemason interred here, hid a clue to a most cryptic mystery with him in his coffin. I beseech you to grant us permission to look within the sarcophogus. We swear to disturb his remains as little as possible."
diplomacy: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (20) + 6 = 26
Female Arrowsong Minstrel 4 | HP 31/31 | AC 18, T 14, FF 14 CMD 19 | Fort +3, Ref +9, Will +3(7) | Init +5 | Perc +5(7) | SM -1 | Spells Remaining: level 1 4/4, level 2 2/2 | Bardic Performance Rounds 11/12
It's a matter of his last words y'see. A secret he said would be left here for Seekers after Truth.
Diplomacy Aid: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10
The acolyte narrows her eyes as you place your request but continues in her dispassionate manner.
"I see... As long as you don't disturb the bones themselves, there is no harm at just looking."
Levering of Arkath’s sarcophagus' lid with care reveals that the interior is empty save for the stonemason’s long-dead skeleton. Visually inspecting the corpse allows you to discover a small silver coin inside the skeleton’s mouth.
Half-orc PFS #241518-1 Fighter (1) | AC 16 T 11 FF 15 | HP 12/12 | F 4 + R 1 + W 0 + | Init + 1 | Perc -1
Hakak leans in to pick up the coin. Interesting thing to leave. A religious sentiment?
nit +6; Senses Perception +9 ————— Defense ————— AC 16 (20 Mage Armor), touch 16, flat-footed 11 (+4 Dex, +1 dodge +1 Wis) hp 30 (2d10+1d8+3) Fort +5, Ref +11, Will +2
The monk will ask the wizard if he has a detect magical auras spell memorized in case it might be needed.
Female Arrowsong Minstrel 4 | HP 31/31 | AC 18, T 14, FF 14 CMD 19 | Fort +3, Ref +9, Will +3(7) | Init +5 | Perc +5(7) | SM -1 | Spells Remaining: level 1 4/4, level 2 2/2 | Bardic Performance Rounds 11/12
Is that part of your rites? I'd love to get a closer look. Detect Magic
Diplomacy: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (19) + 6 = 25
The acolyte gives the coin a baffled look.
"This is not a part of usual Pharasmin interment practices... The Lady of Graves has no interest in her followers worldly possesion. You can take it if you want."
Penthesilea does sense that it's magical.
Female Arrowsong Minstrel 4 | HP 31/31 | AC 18, T 14, FF 14 CMD 19 | Fort +3, Ref +9, Will +3(7) | Init +5 | Perc +5(7) | SM -1 | Spells Remaining: level 1 4/4, level 2 2/2 | Bardic Performance Rounds 11/12
Penthesilea plucks the coin from Arkath's mouth, gives the acolyte a jaunty salute and heads out of the boneyard.
I have never seen a Pharasmin so okay with grave robbing in my life! Anyone know what this is by the way? It's magic, but I don't know what kind.
Jinin Elf Arcanist (Occultist) L6 | HP: 38/38 | AC:14+4 T:14 FF:11+4 | CMB:+1 CMD:15 | Saves F:5 R:7 W:7 (+2 vs enchantmt) | Init:+7 | Per:+14 | Spd: 30 fly 60 | Reroll 1/1 | Spell Slots: L1 2/6 L2 2/6 L3 2/3| Arcane Reservoir: 9/15 | Consume Spell : 1/1 | Conditions: mage armor (1h)
Takumi looks over Penthesilea's shoulder, similarly summoning his arcane craft to examine the magical emanations from it.
detect magic + spellcraft: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (12) + 9 = 21
Half-orc PFS #241518-1 Fighter (1) | AC 16 T 11 FF 15 | HP 12/12 | F 4 + R 1 + W 0 + | Init + 1 | Perc -1
Looks like a coin to me! Hakak says.
Focusing on the coin's aura, Takumi discerns its function.
Added to the slides.
Half-orc PFS #241518-1 Fighter (1) | AC 16 T 11 FF 15 | HP 12/12 | F 4 + R 1 + W 0 + | Init + 1 | Perc -1
Hakak leans up against one of the walls of the mausoleum Tell me Takumi, does this coin mean anything to you?
nit +6; Senses Perception +9 ————— Defense ————— AC 16 (20 Mage Armor), touch 16, flat-footed 11 (+4 Dex, +1 dodge +1 Wis) hp 30 (2d10+1d8+3) Fort +5, Ref +11, Will +2
sense motive on the Pharasmin 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (18) + 5 = 23
Female Arrowsong Minstrel 4 | HP 31/31 | AC 18, T 14, FF 14 CMD 19 | Fort +3, Ref +9, Will +3(7) | Init +5 | Perc +5(7) | SM -1 | Spells Remaining: level 1 4/4, level 2 2/2 | Bardic Performance Rounds 11/12
Fancy! Anyone have a wayfinder? I'm pretty sure I had one, but well, octopuses occur.
Jinin Elf Arcanist (Occultist) L6 | HP: 38/38 | AC:14+4 T:14 FF:11+4 | CMB:+1 CMD:15 | Saves F:5 R:7 W:7 (+2 vs enchantmt) | Init:+7 | Per:+14 | Spd: 30 fly 60 | Reroll 1/1 | Spell Slots: L1 2/6 L2 2/6 L3 2/3| Arcane Reservoir: 9/15 | Consume Spell : 1/1 | Conditions: mage armor (1h)
"I have as yet not acquired one. Perhaps one of the more experienced Pathfinders back at the Wounded Wisp could help with that."
Male NG Human Inquisitor (Preacher) 1 | AC 16 T 12 FF 14 | HP 10/10 | F +4 R +2 W +4 | Init +2 | Perc +6 | CMD 15
"I have heard of such devices, but have yet to acquire one," Anaias answers.
Grey does not sense any ill will in the disinterested acolyte.
Back at the Wounded Wisp, everything is as you left it; slightly grubby but filled with Pathfinders.
Jinin Elf Arcanist (Occultist) L6 | HP: 38/38 | AC:14+4 T:14 FF:11+4 | CMB:+1 CMD:15 | Saves F:5 R:7 W:7 (+2 vs enchantmt) | Init:+7 | Per:+14 | Spd: 30 fly 60 | Reroll 1/1 | Spell Slots: L1 2/6 L2 2/6 L3 2/3| Arcane Reservoir: 9/15 | Consume Spell : 1/1 | Conditions: mage armor (1h)
Takumi looks around the room and turns to his teammates. "Were any of those you met earlier Pathfinders? Who would likely have a wayfinder to loan?"
Female Arrowsong Minstrel 4 | HP 31/31 | AC 18, T 14, FF 14 CMD 19 | Fort +3, Ref +9, Will +3(7) | Init +5 | Perc +5(7) | SM -1 | Spells Remaining: level 1 4/4, level 2 2/2 | Bardic Performance Rounds 11/12
Yeah, lets see if Aram is still here. No way he leaves home without one.
Half-orc PFS #241518-1 Fighter (1) | AC 16 T 11 FF 15 | HP 12/12 | F 4 + R 1 + W 0 + | Init + 1 | Perc -1
Was he the Sarenite? Hakak says to Pentheslia. If so, then show him the coin, see if he can tell us more
Aram bin Kaleel is indeed still here, and he gives Penthesilea a devilish smile as you approach.
"Back so soon? And here I'd thought my good looks where something I left in the past."
Female Arrowsong Minstrel 4 | HP 31/31 | AC 18, T 14, FF 14 CMD 19 | Fort +3, Ref +9, Will +3(7) | Init +5 | Perc +5(7) | SM -1 | Spells Remaining: level 1 4/4, level 2 2/2 | Bardic Performance Rounds 11/12
Ha! Gross! She wipes her own devilish smile from her face and says prooobably seriously, If beauty were truly of the body, why then would mere words have the power to move us? And if a poem written centuries ago can be beautiful, what sort of fool would claim that beauty can be erased by so pitiful a thing as time?
Oh, also, it would be absolutely beautiful if we could borrow your wayfinder to read a secret message. The smile returns.
Half-orc PFS #241518-1 Fighter (1) | AC 16 T 11 FF 15 | HP 12/12 | F 4 + R 1 + W 0 + | Init + 1 | Perc -1
She certainly has a way with words Hakak thinks, watching Penthesilia honeyed words land on the Sarenite
nit +6; Senses Perception +9 ————— Defense ————— AC 16 (20 Mage Armor), touch 16, flat-footed 11 (+4 Dex, +1 dodge +1 Wis) hp 30 (2d10+1d8+3) Fort +5, Ref +11, Will +2
The monk looks on in silence.
a friend of mine passed today so I might not be as active, or vocal in game for the next few days
Aram smiles wistfully at Penthesilea's youthful idealism and produces his Wayfinder, Sarenrae's angelic ankh emblazoned on its lid.
"If I were a gambling man, I'd bet on you having found one of those Azlanti-style coins."
@Gray: My condolences. You take the you need.
Jinin Elf Arcanist (Occultist) L6 | HP: 38/38 | AC:14+4 T:14 FF:11+4 | CMB:+1 CMD:15 | Saves F:5 R:7 W:7 (+2 vs enchantmt) | Init:+7 | Per:+14 | Spd: 30 fly 60 | Reroll 1/1 | Spell Slots: L1 2/6 L2 2/6 L3 2/3| Arcane Reservoir: 9/15 | Consume Spell : 1/1 | Conditions: mage armor (1h)
Gray Son, my condolences.
Takumi receives the wayfinder from Aram and places the coin found on it.
Half-orc PFS #241518-1 Fighter (1) | AC 16 T 11 FF 15 | HP 12/12 | F 4 + R 1 + W 0 + | Init + 1 | Perc -1
Hakak leans against the bar, watching the Elf with interest.
Gray Son - sorry to hear that. Take care
As predicted, the coin levitates above the Wayfinder, spinning as it plays its message.
The path and chamber are complete, hidden behind the nameplate of the requested aspirant and guarded by the word you requested. Fimbrik will add more.
Half-orc PFS #241518-1 Fighter (1) | AC 16 T 11 FF 15 | HP 12/12 | F 4 + R 1 + W 0 + | Init + 1 | Perc -1
Who is Fimbrik? Hakak thinks. Any of you know what path and chamber this relates to?
Male NG Human Inquisitor (Preacher) 1 | AC 16 T 12 FF 14 | HP 10/10 | F +4 R +2 W +4 | Init +2 | Perc +6 | CMD 15
Sorry to hear that man. Take care of yourself too.
"I have no idea. Wasn't there someplace else to investigate?"
Female Arrowsong Minstrel 4 | HP 31/31 | AC 18, T 14, FF 14 CMD 19 | Fort +3, Ref +9, Will +3(7) | Init +5 | Perc +5(7) | SM -1 | Spells Remaining: level 1 4/4, level 2 2/2 | Bardic Performance Rounds 11/12
I'm so sorry. My thoughts are with you.
Fimbrik was in the papers! Penthesilea looks up to the ceiling, clearly pulling up the relevant passage from her memory, He's at the... Arcanimirium. Or was a couple hundred years ago. At least we knew Arkath wouldn't be moving around.
Half-orc PFS #241518-1 Fighter (1) | AC 16 T 11 FF 15 | HP 12/12 | F 4 + R 1 + W 0 + | Init + 1 | Perc -1
Of course. Fimbrik, the gnome! I have an orc's strength and an orc's memory. Hakak says, annoyed with his own deficiencies.
nit +6; Senses Perception +9 ————— Defense ————— AC 16 (20 Mage Armor), touch 16, flat-footed 11 (+4 Dex, +1 dodge +1 Wis) hp 30 (2d10+1d8+3) Fort +5, Ref +11, Will +2
To the gnome's home says the monk with a smile.
Leaving the Sarenite to his now perpetual smirking, you travel to the Wise Quarter and the Arcanamirium's campus. Speaking with representatives of the Arcanamirium confirms Fimbrik’s address in the Wise Quarter, though everyone indicates having not heard from the gnome in several years. The home itself is an impressive stone dwelling reminiscent of what one might expect from an eccentric wizard’s home. A brick step leads to Fimbrik’s front entrance, and numerous stacks of newspapers—roughly 2 years’ worth of monthly copies—are piled around the door and crammed into a thin slot at its base. Each rounded corner of the building has a large window.
This map has always bugged me, but the large "window" on the south side of the building is the front door.
Oh, and the map has been updated.
Half-orc PFS #241518-1 Fighter (1) | AC 16 T 11 FF 15 | HP 12/12 | F 4 + R 1 + W 0 + | Init + 1 | Perc -1
Hakak steps to the front door and studies the stack of papers Call me a glass half full orc, but I don't think our Gnomish friend is going to be in much fit state to talk to us. I think we'll know by the smell
Hakak knocks on the door anyway, more in hope than expectation.
Hakak's knocking seems to reverberate beyond the door, but no one answers.
Female Arrowsong Minstrel 4 | HP 31/31 | AC 18, T 14, FF 14 CMD 19 | Fort +3, Ref +9, Will +3(7) | Init +5 | Perc +5(7) | SM -1 | Spells Remaining: level 1 4/4, level 2 2/2 | Bardic Performance Rounds 11/12
Yeah... he seems pretty dead. Anyone any good with locks?
Half-orc PFS #241518-1 Fighter (1) | AC 16 T 11 FF 15 | HP 12/12 | F 4 + R 1 + W 0 + | Init + 1 | Perc -1
I have a Falchion that has never been beaten by a lock yet
Jinin Elf Arcanist (Occultist) L6 | HP: 38/38 | AC:14+4 T:14 FF:11+4 | CMB:+1 CMD:15 | Saves F:5 R:7 W:7 (+2 vs enchantmt) | Init:+7 | Per:+14 | Spd: 30 fly 60 | Reroll 1/1 | Spell Slots: L1 2/6 L2 2/6 L3 2/3| Arcane Reservoir: 9/15 | Consume Spell : 1/1 | Conditions: mage armor (1h)
Takumi holds up his hand. "Come now, let's not be too hasty. We are here to seek Fimbrik's help, and breaking down his front door would not help." He looks around the house and continues, "Let me take a walk around the house, and see if anyone is home." With that, Takumi starts pacing around the house clockwise.
Female Arrowsong Minstrel 4 | HP 31/31 | AC 18, T 14, FF 14 CMD 19 | Fort +3, Ref +9, Will +3(7) | Init +5 | Perc +5(7) | SM -1 | Spells Remaining: level 1 4/4, level 2 2/2 | Bardic Performance Rounds 11/12
Good point, the windows might be unlocked!
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