[PFS] The Many Fortunes of Grandmaster Torch
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Deane Beman
Male Archon-Blooded Aasimar Mystic Theurge 5 HP: 34/34 | AC: 11 | T: 11 | FF: 10 | CMD: 12 | Fort: +6 | Ref: +3 | Will: +10 | Init: +7 | Perception: +15
"Not this again!" Lucian yells, "Off we go"
Male Human (Garundi), Summoner 10, HP: 93/93 | AC: 19[21] FF: 17[19] Touch: 13 | Saves: Fort: +11[+13] Ref: +9[+11] Will: +11[+13] | Perception: +2 SM +0| Init: +2 | CMB: +16 | CMD: 27 | Speed: 30 | Spells 1st: 6/6 2nd: 4/5 3rd: 2/4 4th: 1/1| Wand of MA 39/50(1) | Wand of IH 38 / 50 | Active conditions: heroism 200 min, greater invisibility 10 rounds
"RRaaargh!" Amaranti cries from frustration. Slowing down for a moment, he closes his eyes and whispers to the Great Beyond. And in a moment, his whisper is heard and a small eagle materialises into air above them. And in the same instant, the eagle dives for the escapee.
Standard action: SLA Summon Monster I
Exiting the warehouse, Amaranti's summoned eagle is circling the area outside; where an unwrapped burlap sack sits and an 8 inch golden giraffe statue lies on its side.
Gathering around the statue, Buri is no where to be seen...until a figure materializes in front of Amaranti; striking at the summoner with a devastating blow to the head!
Round 1 No map...I almost feel sorry for Buri!
Gaius
Armaranti
Lucian
Jorus
Buri
Male Human, Varisian Sorcerer 2 | HP: 14/14 | AC: 14 (18) FF: 10 Touch: 12 | Saves: Fort: +2 Ref: +3 Will: +3 | Perception: +3 (+6 in Dark) | Init: +8 | CMB: -2 | CMD: 10
"And we could have bartered... you sicken me." Gaius says, raising his crossbow and loosing a bolt at the man.
Attack: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 2 = 14
Damage: 1d8 ⇒ 8
Male Human, Varisian Sorcerer 2 | HP: 14/14 | AC: 14 (18) FF: 10 Touch: 12 | Saves: Fort: +2 Ref: +3 Will: +3 | Perception: +3 (+6 in Dark) | Init: +8 | CMB: -2 | CMD: 10
At the end of combat (probably this round) Gaius will use his Wand of Infernal Healing on anyone who needs it and his Wand of Mage Armor on himself. Gotta keep our health up!
Male Archon-Blooded Aasimar Mystic Theurge 5 HP: 34/34 | AC: 11 | T: 11 | FF: 10 | CMD: 12 | Fort: +6 | Ref: +3 | Will: +10 | Init: +7 | Perception: +15
"Such a fool" Lucian mutters as he steps up to stab at Buri.
Male Human (Garundi), Summoner 10, HP: 93/93 | AC: 19[21] FF: 17[19] Touch: 13 | Saves: Fort: +11[+13] Ref: +9[+11] Will: +11[+13] | Perception: +2 SM +0| Init: +2 | CMB: +16 | CMD: 27 | Speed: 30 | Spells 1st: 6/6 2nd: 4/5 3rd: 2/4 4th: 1/1| Wand of MA 39/50(1) | Wand of IH 38 / 50 | Active conditions: heroism 200 min, greater invisibility 10 rounds
"You..." Amaranti rubs his cheek where the blow landed, eyes wide from surprise.
"You hit me! Bastard!" He shouts in fury as he drives the lance towards the hostile Garundi.
Lance: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (16) + 5 = 211d8 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11
Summon monster lasts only for one round, so if eagle is still around it attacks
Talon: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (9) + 3 = 121d4 ⇒ 3
Talon: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (19) + 3 = 221d4 ⇒ 4
Bite: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 41d4 ⇒ 3
Male Archon-Blooded Aasimar Mystic Theurge 5 HP: 34/34 | AC: 11 | T: 11 | FF: 10 | CMD: 12 | Fort: +6 | Ref: +3 | Will: +10 | Init: +7 | Perception: +15
Completely forgot my dice rolls.
Rapier: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (9) + 4 = 131d6 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7
Gaius, Amaranti and the eagle are too much for Buri...so much so that Lucian catches only air with his rapier as Buri Buri's body hits the ground.
A lot of the reviews for this module mention that it is very "un-Pathfindery" since all you do is walk around and beat the stuffing out of people so you can steal their statues. I'd say the reviews are fairly accurate!
The final statue is held by Saldin Marafi who holds court at the Secure Market. Situated in the foundation of an ancient tower and surrounded by walls with no windows, it is accessible by one heavily-guarded, narrow entrance from the Central Market to the north. Visitors may not bring weapons into the Secure Market, though the merchants, their personal guards, and the Secure Market guards can.
The market is under an anti-magic field—no magical charming, pecuniary prestidigitation, or counterfeit conjuring can happen in this place. It’s a popular place to do business for those who take security to the level of fetish, and who can afford the stall license.
Male Human (Garundi), Summoner 10, HP: 93/93 | AC: 19[21] FF: 17[19] Touch: 13 | Saves: Fort: +11[+13] Ref: +9[+11] Will: +11[+13] | Perception: +2 SM +0| Init: +2 | CMB: +16 | CMD: 27 | Speed: 30 | Spells 1st: 6/6 2nd: 4/5 3rd: 2/4 4th: 1/1| Wand of MA 39/50(1) | Wand of IH 38 / 50 | Active conditions: heroism 200 min, greater invisibility 10 rounds
GM Beman wrote:
A lot of the reviews for this module mention that it is very "un-Pathfindery" since all you do is walk around and beat the stuffing out of people so you can steal their statues. I'd say the reviews are fairly accurate!
oh, I thought murdering and looting was the very essence of being a Pathfinder :D We have a reputation to keep, you know... True, this scenario seems to leave very little option on how to acquire the statues...
Male Human (Garundi), Summoner 10, HP: 93/93 | AC: 19[21] FF: 17[19] Touch: 13 | Saves: Fort: +11[+13] Ref: +9[+11] Will: +11[+13] | Perception: +2 SM +0| Init: +2 | CMB: +16 | CMD: 27 | Speed: 30 | Spells 1st: 6/6 2nd: 4/5 3rd: 2/4 4th: 1/1| Wand of MA 39/50(1) | Wand of IH 38 / 50 | Active conditions: heroism 200 min, greater invisibility 10 rounds
"No weapons? I don't leave my lance", Amaranti is negotiating with a guard. He looks at the other for some help in talking their way in.
Half-elf Ranger(Trapper)-1 HP: 11/11 | AC: 18 (T-13 FF-14) | CMB: +3 CMD: 16 | Perception: +8 |Fort: +3 Ref: +4 Will: +2
Jorus loads up another statue into his pack and follows the group to the next stop.
As Amaranti talks with the guard, Jorus turns to Gaius "I forgot something back there, I will be return shortly." He gives his friend a wink and rushes off.
Jorus finds a close alleyway and ducks behind a few boxes. He moves up his leather sleeve exposing his wrist, and wraps around his sling tightly around it making it look like a leather band. The half elf rolls back up his sleeve and then dips into his coin purse and takes a few silver to cover up the top of his bag of bullets concealing them.
Then unrolls his bedroll and takes his twin daggers and shortsword that were hidden under his cloak. He places the blades in the bedroll and rolls them up in it. He ties the bedroll back on his backpack and heads back out to the group changing up his route a little bit just incase.
Stealth:1d20 + 7 ⇒ (11) + 7 = 18
Perception: 1d20 ⇒ 15
One of the guards waves Jorus in while the other argues with Amaranti. "Look...I admire your gall. But there is no way I'm letting you in with that thing."
Male Human (Garundi), Summoner 10, HP: 93/93 | AC: 19[21] FF: 17[19] Touch: 13 | Saves: Fort: +11[+13] Ref: +9[+11] Will: +11[+13] | Perception: +2 SM +0| Init: +2 | CMB: +16 | CMD: 27 | Speed: 30 | Spells 1st: 6/6 2nd: 4/5 3rd: 2/4 4th: 1/1| Wand of MA 39/50(1) | Wand of IH 38 / 50 | Active conditions: heroism 200 min, greater invisibility 10 rounds
"But it is treasure in family", Amaranti tries, not very convincely.
Diplomacy: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 2 = 11
"Bah, fine. Have it. Do not lose, or I get very angry!" Amaranti gives up, and surendershis weaponry to the guards.
I'm assuming the weapons are left at the guardpost. Otherwise Amaranti heads back to the Pathfinder lodge
Yep...you can pick up your lance later. Of course if one of your companions wants to try to Bluff their way in as a merchant and claim that you're "hired security"...
Male Archon-Blooded Aasimar Mystic Theurge 5 HP: 34/34 | AC: 11 | T: 11 | FF: 10 | CMD: 12 | Fort: +6 | Ref: +3 | Will: +10 | Init: +7 | Perception: +15
Gaius that's all you
Bluff Aid Check: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7
Male Human, Varisian Sorcerer 2 | HP: 14/14 | AC: 14 (18) FF: 10 Touch: 12 | Saves: Fort: +2 Ref: +3 Will: +3 | Perception: +3 (+6 in Dark) | Init: +8 | CMB: -2 | CMD: 10
Seems like a thing I might do.
"My good guardsmen, we are not ruffians. We are to protect a rather important shipment of goods coming into the market this morning."
Bluff: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (20) + 10 = 30
"Shipment…" the guard thumbs through his paperwork. "We're not supposed to get a shipment today."
Sense Motive: 1d20 ⇒ 2
"Then again…they never tell me anything. Move on through; and don't cause any trouble while you're in there. And please" looking at Amaranti "keep that thing pointed toward the ground unless you need it. Which shouldn't be likely; but you never know."
Saldin Marafi’s stall is at the back of a narrow notch in the edge of the Secure Market where he is protected by two bodyguards. Even if you did not manage to bluff your way in with your weapons there are several items that would do in a pinch; the poles holding up awning stalls can be used as quarterstaffs and a couple of pieces of machinery would make serviceable, if unwieldy clubs. Lastly, the spice itself could be used to blind someone for at least a small amount of time.
Secure Market
Male Archon-Blooded Aasimar Mystic Theurge 5 HP: 34/34 | AC: 11 | T: 11 | FF: 10 | CMD: 12 | Fort: +6 | Ref: +3 | Will: +10 | Init: +7 | Perception: +15
These aren't the ruffians you're looking for.
Careful friends, this situation will be much more delicate than the last few. Lucian says, eyeing up Saldin's stall.
Male Human, Varisian Sorcerer 2 | HP: 14/14 | AC: 14 (18) FF: 10 Touch: 12 | Saves: Fort: +2 Ref: +3 Will: +3 | Perception: +3 (+6 in Dark) | Init: +8 | CMB: -2 | CMD: 10
Gaius approaches Saldin and says "Greetings Mr. Marafi, we are in the market for a rather unique item. One we're told you may have either in your possession or within your ability to acquire. Do you know of what I speak?"
Diplomacy: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (19) + 5 = 24
"I have many 'unique' items...what specifically are you looking for?"
Sense Motive: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (19) + 4 = 23
Male Human, Varisian Sorcerer 2 | HP: 14/14 | AC: 14 (18) FF: 10 Touch: 12 | Saves: Fort: +2 Ref: +3 Will: +3 | Perception: +3 (+6 in Dark) | Init: +8 | CMB: -2 | CMD: 10
"A statue. One of interesting make. Carved as you might say. We come on behalf of buyers of no small consideration. To a man with interest in coin or favor, they have great measure of both."
Bluff: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (9) + 10 = 19
"Yes…I have just what you need." Saldin says as he draws his weapon with his bodyguards following suit.
Round 1 Map
Gaius
Lucian
Jorus
Saldin
Armaranti
Bodyguard
Bodyguard
Male Archon-Blooded Aasimar Mystic Theurge 5 HP: 34/34 | AC: 11 | T: 11 | FF: 10 | CMD: 12 | Fort: +6 | Ref: +3 | Will: +10 | Init: +7 | Perception: +15
Is that sasuke? GET HIM!
Lucian moves adjacent to the left guard and stabs at him.
Rapier: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (20) + 4 = 241d6 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5
Confirm: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (12) + 4 = 161d6 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2
Why can't I crit like this in my home campaign!?
Male Human, Varisian Sorcerer 2 | HP: 14/14 | AC: 14 (18) FF: 10 Touch: 12 | Saves: Fort: +2 Ref: +3 Will: +3 | Perception: +3 (+6 in Dark) | Init: +8 | CMB: -2 | CMD: 10
Gaius sighs and fires his trusty crossbow at Saldin.
"At least I can promise this one won't get away!"
Attack: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7
Damage: 1d8 ⇒ 1
Half-elf Ranger(Trapper)-1 HP: 11/11 | AC: 18 (T-13 FF-14) | CMB: +3 CMD: 16 | Perception: +8 |Fort: +3 Ref: +4 Will: +2
Jorus went into the market thinking he was smooth hiding his weapons until he see's the rest of the group coming in with all there weapons and sighs to himself, "Guess I should of waited for you all."
As they approached the next target he begins to get ready for trouble, so he untangles his sling under his cloak. As Saldin raises his blade Jorus launches a bullet at him.
Launching bullet:1d20 + 5 ⇒ (7) + 5 = 12
Damage:1d4 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7
Lucian runs the lead bodyguard through, causing him to grab his gut in pain. The ranged attacks miss their intended targets. Realizing that discretion is the better part of valor, Saldin retreats to the back room, leaving his bodyguards to do his dirty work.
Amaranti is up.
Male Human (Garundi), Summoner 10, HP: 93/93 | AC: 19[21] FF: 17[19] Touch: 13 | Saves: Fort: +11[+13] Ref: +9[+11] Will: +11[+13] | Perception: +2 SM +0| Init: +2 | CMB: +16 | CMD: 27 | Speed: 30 | Spells 1st: 6/6 2nd: 4/5 3rd: 2/4 4th: 1/1| Wand of MA 39/50(1) | Wand of IH 38 / 50 | Active conditions: heroism 200 min, greater invisibility 10 rounds
"We come in peace. We want to talk. We just want statue back. And always everyone runs or fights. I'm sick of this!", Amaranti rants, closing the distance to closest bodyguard.
Lance: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 61d8 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7
The big garundi isn't even trying. He just whacks the massive weapon around the room.
The first bodyguard strikes back at Lucian, while the second jumps up on top of the counter and slashes at Gaius.
vs. Lucian: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8, Damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4
Acrobatics: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 1 = 16
vs. Gaius: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5, Damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5
The party is up!
Male Archon-Blooded Aasimar Mystic Theurge 5 HP: 34/34 | AC: 11 | T: 11 | FF: 10 | CMD: 12 | Fort: +6 | Ref: +3 | Will: +10 | Init: +7 | Perception: +15
Lucian swiftly dodges his enemies attacks, an stabs with his rapier in a single fluid motion.
Rapier: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (10) + 4 = 141d6 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4
Lucian ends Bodyguard #1.
Male Human, Varisian Sorcerer 2 | HP: 14/14 | AC: 14 (18) FF: 10 Touch: 12 | Saves: Fort: +2 Ref: +3 Will: +3 | Perception: +3 (+6 in Dark) | Init: +8 | CMB: -2 | CMD: 10
Male Human, Varisian Sorcerer 2 | HP: 14/14 | AC: 14 (18) FF: 10 Touch: 12 | Saves: Fort: +2 Ref: +3 Will: +3 | Perception: +3 (+6 in Dark) | Init: +8 | CMB: -2 | CMD: 10
Gaius shoots a bolt at the dastardly man.
"I don't think much of your consideration good sir, allow me to present a counter offer!"
Attack: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 2 = 15
Damage: 1d8 ⇒ 1
Half-elf Ranger(Trapper)-1 HP: 11/11 | AC: 18 (T-13 FF-14) | CMB: +3 CMD: 16 | Perception: +8 |Fort: +3 Ref: +4 Will: +2
Jorus moves behind Gaius and lets loose another bullet at Saldin right after the casters crossbow shot.
Sling shot:1d20 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10
Damage:1d4 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6
Man d20 doesn't like me anymore.
Male Human (Ranger 1) | HP 12/12 | AC 16 (FF 13, T 13) | Fort +3, Ref +5, Will +1 | Init +5 | Perception +5
Did Saldin move already? Anyway, I'll post Amaranti's action already..
Still frustrated with the whole deal, Amaranti keeps thrusting his lance towards the bodyguard. This time with better results.
Lance: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (16) + 5 = 211d8 + 6 ⇒ (8) + 6 = 14
Male Human (Garundi), Summoner 10, HP: 93/93 | AC: 19[21] FF: 17[19] Touch: 13 | Saves: Fort: +11[+13] Ref: +9[+11] Will: +11[+13] | Perception: +2 SM +0| Init: +2 | CMB: +16 | CMD: 27 | Speed: 30 | Spells 1st: 6/6 2nd: 4/5 3rd: 2/4 4th: 1/1| Wand of MA 39/50(1) | Wand of IH 38 / 50 | Active conditions: heroism 200 min, greater invisibility 10 rounds
Ack, sorry... Previous post was Amaranti, not "Marek". Shouldn't post when tired...
We'll just say Saldin delayed...
Seeing both bodyguards subdued, Saldin scurries out the back door. After a quick search of Saldin's wares Jorus easily finds the wrapped statue at the bottom of a deep spice tray.
"What's the meaning of this?" the outside guards question you with a broadly smiling Saldin standing behind them.
Male Human, Varisian Sorcerer 2 | HP: 14/14 | AC: 14 (18) FF: 10 Touch: 12 | Saves: Fort: +2 Ref: +3 Will: +3 | Perception: +3 (+6 in Dark) | Init: +8 | CMB: -2 | CMD: 10
"This man had stolen our employer's cargo and had his men set steel to us during a trade deal! He is little more than a highwayman dressed as a merchant. We have retrieved the item only after having to defend ourselves from his fellows. If this is what passes for trade in this quarter we most certainly will not be making a habit of taking work here."
Bluff: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (12) + 10 = 22
As Gaius explains your case a liveried messenger hands a letter to one of the guards, who reads it quickly and sighs. "Let 'em go boys...seems these lads have friends in low places." The messenger hands each if you an invitation from Grandmaster Torch to dine with him at his inn.
You are treated to a sumptuous dinner and are offered luxurious accommodations for the night. "I'm sure the Venture Captain can wait until tomorrow for your report...and don't forget to let him know that the Society owes me a favor. Good night, gentlemen. I'm sure we'll meet again."
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