PbP FS-3: A Vision of Betrayal (Inactive)

Game Master Deane Beman

Ulionestia, disappointed that some of the Pathfinders were able to resist her spell, is still pleased with the level of confusion she caused. She mutters a few brief words and the aquarium in the center of the room shatters; leaving a large hole in the floor. "Get their artifact or don't bother showing your face again!" With that she runs for opening in the floor, dives in and swims away.

Everyone else may act in any order, I'll resolve in initiative order. If everyone has posted by this evening I'll make an update...otherwise I'll wait until Wednesday morning.

Lucky for him, Amnur was gazing disinterestedly out the window when the explosion went off. He turns back in time to see a third gillman jump through a hole in the floor and pulls his flail to defend his friends. "Get yerselves gone ya dastardly fishguts!"
Heal to notice the others condition: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 4 = 12 GM - Does that do it?

He seeks to impose himself between the gillman and Mylvwara (and consequently the artifact she's holding), and readies his flail for any incoming attack.
Readied Action - If a foe comes in melee range, then bash them on the head.
Attack: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (18) + 4 = 22 damage: 1d10 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8

Lore is more concerned about protecting Nestor's artifact than the one the gillmen brought with them. She takes one look at the situation and then, since the other two gillmen were sitting across the table from Nestor, she simply moves up next to the expert and aims flame at the two gillmen.

burning hands damage,refl dc 14 to save for half: 2d4 ⇒ (2, 4) = 6

Blinking the sparklies from her eyes, Shilyn quickly stands and draws her rapier. "Figures, I didn't even get to finish my meal," she grumbles as she moves to join Amnur in protecting Mylv and the artifact.

If needed:
rapier attack: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (17) + 3 = 20
damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4
damage if flanking: 1d6 ⇒ 5

"Nethys preserve me!I can't see! I can't see!"

I curl up in a ball, cradling the artifact.

Orion happens to be looking right into one of the lamps as it bursts, and it leaves him with a splotch right over his eyesight.

"This reminds me of a time when I was in the jungle of.... Oh, the hell with it!" Orion cries out as he starts tipping over the anything within reach, realizing that if he can't see, then he'd rather create a barrier for people to have to get through, and maybe he can slow down the fish people while he is at it.

he would start at the table in between the two parties, and flip how ever many tables and chairs you would allow him to in a 2 round period. Not sure if you want a roll, or how you want to play that out... I would nine to take 10 if possible, but understand if being temporarily blind might impede him finding other objects.

While Mylvwara instinctively protects the artifact Orion starts ransacking the tavern attempting to distract the gillmen. Each of their respective ploys work; allowing Lore, Amnur & Shilyn ample opportunity to cut down the pair of gillmen before they can gain their bearing. After a few moments everyone's sight returns...and everyone is surprised to see Nestor in a defensive stance with a sword at the ready. Seeing that the threat was dealt with he returns his sword to its carved scabbard...disguised as a cane once again. With a wink he says "I guess you've finally seen through my ruse. If you would...please keep it to yourself. You'd be surprised how advantageous it is to feign being a cripple in my line of work."

Returning to Absalom, Dreng is disturbed but not surprised by the betrayal. "The Aspis Consortium is a great threat to the society...and now you know first hand why that is so." Dreng is extraordinarily pleased that you had the wits about you to protect the artifact. "We would be a lot worse off for losing this relic...and you are commended for showing a level of composure that is not normally seen in a group of inexperienced agents." He bids you a good day and collects the Pathfider relic from Mylvwara. "Be sure to enjoy the Crystalhue festivities this evening; but also get some rest. First thing tomorrow I need to brief you on a mission that is right up your alley...

Before returning to Absalom..

After the ruckus in the tavern, Shilyn gives Nestor a wink. "You're secret's safe with me. Nice trick though. I may have to adopt it sometime."

Looking at the others, she pats her pocket and says, "We have one stop to make.. the embassy. I have a letter to deliver. It was slipped into my pocket before we left."

After getting directions, she heads over to deliver the missive that was entrusted to her by parties unknown..