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Glen Fiddich has been popular with the other guards, keeping their mugs full of free ale and their skins full of free wine. "Cayden Cailean's blessings, brothers and sisters."

He toasts the buxom Calisro Benarry with a wink. "Bottoms up, Cap'n!"

A hidden door in the wall flies open, releasing a putrid stench. Armored bodies pour out of the opening, gathering into a tidal wave of rotting flesh and steel that quickly reaches the ceiling.

Before she can respond to Glen's invitation to 'back that thang up,' Calisro Benarry cries out, "Are you lot going to be scared off by a few dead bodies? Come on, let’s go!" She draws her blade, preparing to fight.

The inquisitor draws his enchanted elven curve blade and holds the sword aloft. "Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness!" Heedless of the danger, he charges into battle.

Guard Aid Mission, Level-10 Aid Character: 4d6 ⇒ (4, 2, 5, 2) = 13

Thanks. Yes, Oberon participated in all three previous missions. I'd really like to play him, if no one objects.

Is there a link to a list of scenarios that deal with Sevenfingers and Gloomspire?

I recall my level-8 elf evoker Oberon della Strega has done at least a couple of them.

I don't have to play that PC, if he'd be a poor fit with the team.

I appreciated the opportunity to join you all for this scenario. Is your regular crew back together now?

If you'd like to have me stick around for another round of adventuring, I've got a broad range of PCs at most levels of play. As far as potential future scenarios or modules go, I prefer roleplay-heavy scenarios over dungeon crawls.

Chronicle looks good. Thanks!

"Well done, gentlemen!" Glen high-fives the team.

"Amara Li, it's great to see my favorite Tien lady again." The half-elf grins. "Still owe you that deep tissue massage. Swore an oath to return the favor one day. No time like the present, am I right?"

Glen adopts a defensive stance, ready to dodge the Venture-Captain's slap.

With ample down-time to pursue other passions and pleasures, the inquisitor of Cayden Cailean tours the local pubs, blessing them all in the name of the Drunken God, filling their casks with free wine and ale, and offering his healing services to the wounded after bar fights and to preempt the inevitable hangovers.

Day Job, Temple Vanity, Heal: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (10) + 19 = 29 50gp.

Lots to be thankful for this Thanksgiving. Wishing everyone a blessed day with great friends and loving family.

Go Bears!

Wow, rolled a 1, 3, and 9! Stinky dice!

"Well done, Berosius!" Glen compliments the oracle on his spell.

Glen rubs a gauntleted hand over his sword, imbuing it with the bane property. The inquisitor slashes thrice at the construct, two wild swings followed finally by a more accurate thrust.
+1 keen adamantine elven curve blade, haste, good hope, blessing of fervor, judgment of justice, power attack, bane; Damage, power attack, good hope, judgment of destruction, bane: 1d20 + 12 + 2 + 2 + 3 - 2 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 12 + 2 + 2 + 3 - 2 + 2 = 201d10 + 7 + 6 + 2 + 5 + 2 + 2d6 ⇒ (5) + 7 + 6 + 2 + 5 + 2 + (5, 1) = 33
Iterative Attack; Damage: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (3) + 14 = 171d10 + 22 + 2d6 ⇒ (5) + 22 + (1, 2) = 30
Additional Attack from Haste; Damage: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (9) + 19 = 281d10 + 22 + 2d6 ⇒ (3) + 22 + (3, 5) = 33

Glen looks around, wondering where Kelson and Berosius are and which of the enemy they are targeting.

(Neither yet on the battle map. Glen delays until that's clear.)

"There are two teams of two advancing toward us along each avenue of approach. Looks like Harrow, Mareq, and the lion have the team on the left covered. Berosius and Kelson, shall we deal with our foes on the right?"

Now that he can see the enemy approaching, Glen tries to recall what he can about them and share the information with his companions.
Knowledge (arcana), Monster Lore vs Mages: 1d20 + 10 + 4 ⇒ (17) + 10 + 4 = 31
Knowledge (arcana), Monster Lore vs Soldiers: 1d20 + 10 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 10 + 4 = 21
(The GM can provide any useful information to Glen and the team.)

"Ye have been judged, clockwork creatures!" the inquisitor renders Cayden Cailean's verdict.
Judgment Surge, Justice +3 & Destruction +5)

Determined to delay the enemy as long as necessary to enable the ratfolk to evacuate, he advances toward them.
+1 keen adamantine elven curve blade, haste, good hope, blessing of fervor, judgment of justice, power attack; Damage, power attack, good hope, judgment of destruction: 1d20 + 12 + 2 + 2 + 3 - 2 ⇒ (16) + 12 + 2 + 2 + 3 - 2 = 331d10 + 7 + 6 + 2 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 7 + 6 + 2 + 5 = 26
Crit!? Additional Damage, if confirmed: 1d20 + 12 + 2 + 2 + 3 - 2 ⇒ (9) + 12 + 2 + 2 + 3 - 2 = 261d10 + 7 + 6 + 2 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 7 + 6 + 2 + 5 = 22

Glen casts resist energy (fire), shield of faith, and coordinated effort, granting each of his allies the outflank teamwork feat.
Outflank: Whenever you and an ally who also has this feat are flanking the same creature, your flanking bonus on attack rolls increases to +4. In addition, whenever you score a critical hit against the flanked creature, it provokes an attack of opportunity from your ally.

Glen surveys the terrain with a critical eye. "If the ratfolk commander is right, I don't think it makes much tactical sense to position ourselves 20ft below the clockwork armies' likely axes of advance."

He points to the junction of the two stone bridges. "That's our NoPen Line, there. We can't let the enemy penetrate past that point."

"Let's set up over there," the inquisitor suggests. "What do you think?"

Once the team settles on and occupies their defensive positions, Glen casts defending bone, heightened awareness and heroism.

"Cool. Good, simple plan." Glen nods along.

He pauses. "Are we going to be able to see in all that fungus-smoke?"

Sorry for the confusion - and for forgetting about that encounter with the priests.

Larry's Lesson-Learned: Don't post following general anesthesia. (Had some minor surgery yesterday.)

Glen's not clear on the time still available to the team. This task sounds like the last thing we'll do before the feces hits the proverbial fan.

He'd still like to visit the priests, if there's time to do both.

At least that's what I was trying to convey in my post in the Gameplay thread.

"If you're convinced you've got the evacuation plan well in hand, then I'm game to help you delay and trap the clockwork army."

"Care for a toast to our future victory, Commander Nor Zhen?" Glen casts an orison to create wine and ale for those with a thirst.

"We also need to visit your priests. Is there time to see them now or after we've completed this mission?" he asks and looks to his companions for their thoughts.

Glen Fiddich 67083-5 Liberty's Edge

Lakeside

Glen helps pack up the artifacts the team finds within the cave. "Not a bad day's work, friends."

Once the party is ready, and hoping he'll air dry soon, he sets off for the garrison.

Garrison

Arriving outside the squat stone fort sitting atop a small rise a mile east of town, he can see the signal lamps at each cavern entrance. "Wow, it looks like a starry nightscape."

The inquisitor waits for one of the more charismatic members of the team to hail the leader of the several soldiers stationed along the fort’s roof parapets, who are observing the distant pinpricks of light.

"Yes, sir, we've got urgent matters to discuss with your commander. We're here with the governor's blessing."
Diplomacy to Aid: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (9) + 7 = 16

Glen, too, needs no healing this round (yet).

Clicking his boots of speed, Glen rockets through the air, up and over the gashadokuro, where he can outflank the monster. "Harrow, this beast will feel our bane, brother!"

+1 Adamantine keen elven curve blade, blessing of fervor, heroism, haste, Justice Judgment, outflank, power attack, bane, beacon of hope; Damage, Destruction Judgment, Precise Strike: 1d20 + 23 ⇒ (4) + 23 = 271d10 + 19 + 2d6 + 1d6 ⇒ (3) + 19 + (5, 5) + (4) = 36

"Curious, indeed. From what I recalled, Sushi-Hole's bludgeoning slams should be most effective against the gashadokuro brittle structure. I'm not sure how it's avoiding injury from elemental's powerful blows." (DR10/bludgeoning, right?)

The nimble Glen avoids half the damage the gashadokuro's bone shard-breath. (-19)

His life link with Berosius heals some of his wounds, and the oracle's burst of positive energy heals the rest. "Thanks, Ber-bro!"

Pangs of hunger beginning to gnaw at his gut, Glen draws on a reserve of luck borne of his experience as a Pathfinder.
T-shirt re-roll, 5 GM-stars, Fortitude: 1d20 + 15 + 5 ⇒ (12) + 15 + 5 = 32 (+2 resistance bonus from Protection from Evil, if applicable)

Glen flies out of the gashadokuro's reach and casts another spell, freedom of movement, which he hopes might keep him from being grabbed and swallowed by the creature's gaping maw.

Then the inquisitor renders his judgment. "I judge your unholy mass with sacred justice and destruction!"

(Blessing of Fervor: Gain a +2 bonus on attack rolls and a +2 dodge bonus to AC and Reflex saves - in fact, he forgot to add that bonus to his previous Reflex saving throw.)

"You're a good man to have around, Berosius!" Glen says, appreciating all the healing and content to maintain the oracle's blessing of fervor's boon to his attacks, defenses, and reflexes.
(Blessing of Fervor: Gain a +2 bonus on attack rolls and a +2 dodge bonus to AC and Reflex saves - in fact, he forgot to add that bonus to his previous Reflex saving throw.)

"Bludgeoning weapons will work best against the gashadokuro (DR10/bludgeoning). A gashadokuro that kills creature by using its swallow whole special ability automatically consumes its victim’s body [Corpse Consumption (Su)]. Yeah, I mentioned the swallow whole ability, right?"

(Glen's Refex save bonus is currently +17 for a 12+17=29 save. No re-roll - yet. Don't forget your +2 resistance bonus on save via protection from evil, folks.)

The inquisitor activates his celestial armor's fly ability, rising 5ft off the ground, and swiftly adds the undead bane property to his +1 keen adamantine elven curve blade.

Knowledge (religion), Monster Lore: 1d20 + 10 + 4 ⇒ (16) + 10 + 4 = 30
Now that he can finally see the ol' bag-o-bones, Glen tries to figure out what wants to eat them for lunch. "Gents, I'm pretty sure that thing's a _______________!"
(GM's discretion, regarding what information to reveal)

"Can you guys tell if anything we're doing is working?" Glen asks, trying to determine what to do next.

"I see you now, m*~$~+$#%#@+! Come and get some!" Glen unleashes an insulting tirade so vicious and spiteful that the bag-o-bones is physically scorched by his fury.

Blistering Invective: Intimidate check to demoralize: 1d20 + 20 ⇒ (8) + 20 = 28 (DC equal to 10+target’s Hit Dice+target’s WIS mod. Success: target is shaken for one round; duration increases by 1 round for every 5 by which you beat the DC.)
Fire Damage: 1d10 ⇒ 8 (DC16 Reflex or also catch fire)
(SR negates fire damage only)

Glen shivers as a little of Berosius's fervor infects him, too.
(Gain a +2 bonus on attack rolls and a +2 dodge bonus to AC and Reflex saves)

"Let's see if Mareq can convince his buddy Sushi-Hole to lure the bag-o-bones to the surface, first."

"Then we can go for a dive and a swim."

"Mareq, can Sushi-Hole drag the bag-a-bones up here, where we can whack at it?"

Yes. At the time I posted that question, I wasn't yet able to see the new map.

Knowledge (religion), Monster Lore: 1d20 + 10 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 10 + 4 = 16
"Some kind of huge skeleton with bones and skulls of countless smaller creatures dribbling from its joints and rib cage? Gee, I'm not sure... "

Unsure of what the team will face, but forewarned by the legends of haunts and the undead, Glen draws his sword and mutters a prayer. "Cayden Cailean, protect us from evil!"

Protection from Evil, Communal: Allies (except for the summoned elemental) gain a +2 deflection bonus to AC and a +2 resistance bonus on saves. Both these bonuses apply against attacks made or effects created by evil creatures. Second, allies immediately receive another saving throw (if one was allowed to begin with) against any spells or effects that possess or exercise mental control over the creature (including enchantment [charm] effects and enchantment [compulsion] effects, such as charm person, command, and dominate person). This saving throw is made with a +2 morale bonus, using the same DC as the original effect. Third, the spell prevents bodily contact by evil summoned creatures.

"No hablo Agua, Mareq-con." Glen grins, good-natured, at his other-worldly jest. "It's a rude play on your name. A joke. In bad taste."

"Oh, never mind." The inquisitor vows to himself, Stick to business and leave humor to the bards, Glen.

Are there any visuals to accompany this encounter? Map of the lake's shoreline? Or is it all theater of the mind?

"So, Mareq, any word from your buddy? Wonder how it's going down there..."

"Know any mermaid necrophiliacs, Harrow?"

"I'm willing to explore, but I'd rather not do so alone. I'm a decent swimmer, but I'd need air sooner or later."

"What sort of ally did you have in mind, Mareq? Anybody else willing to get wet?"

"Hey, guys, look! An underwater cave."

"According to local legends, this bit of shore may be haunted and inhabited by the undead," Glen says. "Anybody see or sense anything?" He activates his wayfinder to shed some light upon the darkness.
Take 20 Perception for 41 or: 1d20 + 21 ⇒ (6) + 21 = 27

Then the inquisitor casts an orison and slowly pivots, looking for any magical auras around them.

Glen warms his hands by the fire, starting to smell like a smoked salmon himself. "Fascinating place, the bottom of the lake. Bumped into a few finless browns, though."

The half-elf grins at Berosius. "The others might take a while. Let's enjoy some wine or some ale, until they get back. Then we can all look into the tales of undead hereabouts."

The inquisitor casts an orison, filling both their mugs. "Cheers, brother."

Knowledge (nature) re aqua-cultural practices (#3): 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (19) + 10 = 29
Survival re shellfish (#4): 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (3) + 10 = 13
Knowledge (local) re cuisine (#6): 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (7) + 11 = 18
Knowledge (nature) re cave fauna and flora (#7): 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (14) + 10 = 24
Knowledge (dungeoneering) re lake bed (#8): 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (20) + 10 = 30
Take 10 Swim for 18

While Mareq takes a look at the complex irrigation system, Glen works with the rest of the team to study the area.

"Anyone think they can learn something about the flow of goods or engage in early trade negotiations (5)? I'm willing to help."
Appraise to Aid re goods and trade (#5): 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 2 = 13

His research completed, the half-elf dries himself next to the fire where one of the ratfolk is grilling and smoking a catch of fish.

Glen is mindful of the need to speak to the priests and to the garrison, and ultimately, make the evacuation a success.

He wants to do all the investigating possible but only if it doesn't jeopardize the success of those higher priority tasks.

Glen considers all that the team could learn and do along the lake. "I wouldn't mind observing the ratfolk's aqua-cultural practices (3), capturing some live shellfish for later study (4), explore the local cuisine (6), document the local cave fauna and flora further along the lake’s shore (7), and swim out and explore and document the lake bed (8)."

"I'd leave examining the complex irrigation system (2) to one of you who's better skilled and knowledgeable in engineering."

"If time permits, how about we pursue those individual tasks, and then we regroup and together explore the area in the undead folklore (1)?"

Glen approaches one of the fishmongers. "Ahoy there, ma'am. Oysters on the half-shell, if you've some fresh ones. Some hot sauce, too, if you please."

The half-elf presents the coupon from the governor. "First time visitors, us. What can you tell us about this place?"
Diplomacy: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (19) + 7 = 26

"Something tells me we should check out the lake."

Glen examines the objects recovered from the archaeological site. "Impressive. Anyone want to make use of these?"

He indicates the grappler’s mask, the cauldron of brewing, and the ring of arcane signets.

The inquisitor casts his usual spells, just before setting off. "I'm ready to go, whenever everybody's set."

"Thanks for the grub, Your Excellency. A man works up an appetite spelunking for shrooms and information."

Glen turns to his companions. "While we're here, we might as well take the opportunity to look at the archives. If I recall correctly, anyone with some knowledge of geography, history, local, or nobility could contribute. What do you say?"

If the team concurs, the half-elf inquisitor begins a search through the records.
Knowledge (local): 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (16) + 11 = 27 (Monster Lore +4 to identify the abilities and weakness of creatures, if applicable in any way)

"If time permits" Glen suggests, "we should share what we've learned with the governor, before we proceed."

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (19) + 7 = 26
Knowledge (local): 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (20) + 11 = 31
Knowledge (nature): 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (11) + 10 = 21
Knowledge (nature) to collect some samples: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (19) + 10 = 29

Stowing the hazardous violet fungi poison with care, Glen works with the rest of the team to learn the lay of the land and its inhabitants. "A fascinating place. It's too bad it cannot be better preserved for posterity."