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Got the sheet - cheers all ^^

Cheers Zin ^^

Moving out of the secret entrance, Samildanach makes sure to close it after them before moving to retrieve the card from beneath the chair as long as they are not observed. "Right, best we sit for a few moments more and look like we've been here and put our books back." they speak softly to the group before taking their own advice and sitting down. He realises the book he pulled off was thoroughly unhelpful and uninteresting to boot and groans.

"Aye! Course we will as promised," Samildanach agrees bringing the shield closer to the Guardian's Carving. "Ermm, anything ye need us to do?"

Nodding to the Guardian, Samildanach nods and lifts the heavy Bronze Shield. "Aye, ye were most helpful Guardian. We've discovered much, how useful is for other minds. But for now we have found this for ye. Hope it suits."

As they start leaving, Samildanach spots the sneaky Halfling living up to racial stereotypes and rolls their eyes before turning on them. "Hey, i'm all for a little plunder, but going against captain's orders is sure to bring unwanted notice, even after the fact. I doubt whatever you've found is worth our reputation." They say sternly, a disappointed frown upon their face.

”Hmm, well it seems sturdy enough and the boss matches their carving so we can but ask right?” Samildanach replies, grabbing the shield and tucking it under an arm. ”Hopefully they won’t miss it, being in a secret chamber after all.”

Unsure exactly what time remains, Samildanach will start heading out of the room and towards the main chamber and the Lion Guardian. ”We need to tell the caretaker to lock up after us right?”

"Well, no news is good news I suppose." Samildanach says with a shrug, entering the chamber underneath the Lion headed statue. Eyeing the chests they give a low whistle. "I wonder if there might be something in one o' them suitable for the Guardian's vessel?" they muse aloud before beginning their search for more information requested by the Society.

Seeing how they had been having luck so far with healing tomes - the privateer continues their search for more knowledge this time looking for preventative methods for the conditions likely suffered at the worldwound.

Heal: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (9) + 6 = 15

There are four gaps and your working out here:

History has first in its line.
Cunning has twice in its line.
Persevere x3? Got to be third.
Loyalty has end in its line.

Looks good, and I don't disagree with the statues chosen - The two prowling Lions don't seem to fit. I vote for going as is

"I think the order discussed is right FIllia." Samildanach replies as Aldaran begins to place the Statues in order. "Loyalty, perseverance and all that seem like the characteristics of the hot wind filled Tadans I know, never heard them say they were hunters."

boon?: 1d20 ⇒ 18

so close!

There are only four recesses for the statues - i think 2 of them are red herrings.

Quote:

Each miniature lion is portrayed in a different way. One crouches as if preparing to ambush its prey. The second is roaring as it leaps at prey. The third wears a yoke that is chained to a large block that the lion strains to pull. The fourth wears a tiny pair of spectacles and reads from an ornate scroll. The fifth is draped in the flag of Taldor. The sixth sits erect and wears a crown.

The sixth sits erect and wears a crown. <---Nobility.

The fifth is draped in the flag of Taldor. <-- Lion King, Loyalty.

The fourth wears a tiny pair of spectacles and reads from an ornate scroll. <---Lion Scholar? History

The third wears a yoke that is chained to a large block that the lion strains to pull. <--- Lion Bull. lol Nah this is Perseverance. I saw this similar sculpture somewhere in Rome or so.

The second is roaring as it leaps at prey. <---Lion Hunter.

One crouches as if preparing to ambush its prey. <--- hunter?

History has first in its line.
Cunning has twice in its line.
Persevere x3? Got to be third.
Loyalty has end in its line.

Seems good to me!

”Hmm, maybe we should check the room beyond if it’s unlocked? No need to waste time on a combination we don’t need.” Samildanach suggests as they take the clues from this room. They follow up their advice by moving towards the Lion and peering at the door and saying a brief prayer to Gozreh to reveal auras.

Detect Magic

Stepping into the room, Samildanach ponders aloud. "I wonder if the Guardian can move to that Lion too, or could transfer into one of those Statues maybe?"

With the though out there, the Half-orc begins their search, seriously considering doing some book learning in the near future to avoid finding themselves in this situation again. They continue their search for healing texts to help the Crusaders and Pathfinder both in dealing with wounds - or reports from the Doctors of the previous crusades.

Heal: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (11) + 6 = 17

If ok with others, I would like to use one of the clues to add 3 to the check. But happy for someone else with a proper skill to do so

Seeing their ally struck by the dart, Samildanach checks to see if the dart contained any nasty surprises. Uttering a prayer to Gozreh, their eyes glow slightly as the see within their friend.

Casting Detect Poison

DC 20 Wisdom to identify: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 2 = 18

"Ach! Yer poisoned laddie, anyone help him? I can restore you after."

INT: 1d20 ⇒ 11

Pretty confident in their abilities to remember their search, Samildanach leaves the room before they can knock anything over.

Finding another code cipher, Samildanach examines them before making a note and returning the originals as instructed by the Caretaker. "So we got one more room to look at before the hidden chambers. I suggest checking out that hidden passage before we search the last room." the pirate suggests.

GM - We posted at the same time - i vote for the clue, have put in my re-roll in case it gets accepted.

Will give that a chance

Magical Assistance, Heal: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (20) + 6 = 26

Entering the study room, Samildanach first checks to see if there is another portrait of the Crown Prince to add to their list of possible clues. Then they look through the study material to see if there is anything pertaining to the curing of injuries, focusing on burns, claw marks and the like - usual injuries suffered by those fighting the demons of the Worldwound.

Heal: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8

Condolences, stay safe we'll still be here

"Aye let's move, let's check the study - though I do want to find out what was useful enough to hide in a secret chamber.

Samildanch moves over to the study, as indicated by Ilyana.

Vote for the study

Sounds good

Still out of their depth, Samildanch moves to the portrait of the Crown Prince and examines the plaque, seeing if it contains any hints or clues they might use - consulting the cipher book they've found if required.

"I'm Samildanach,, pleasure to make yer acquaintance." The Half-Orc replies, knowing there was no point in alienating the woman further. "Yeah the administrator's room sounds good, might get us a better idea of what is where."

"Aye Miss, I know all to well being a virtual hostage to others - I won't sell you out you have my word." Samildanach agrees, "We need texts to help us in the Worldwound - can you help us find something? We're hoping the previous Crusades will help this current one succeed."

”Aye it’s as they say, we’ve been given permission to search in here for the betterment of Taldor and the Inner Sea. We don’t want to harm anyone but protect them against demons lass.”

Diplomacy, aid: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (4) + 8 = 12

Hearing the woman speak, Samildanach too waits quietly, keeping their armour from clanking as they hold their breath, waiting for the caretaker's response to Vraxam.

"Yeah, South works." Samildanach agrees, stepping forward as quietly as possible. "I wonder what's in here, who are these Lion Blades the Guardians mentioned? Not up on Taldan history."

Ah yes, in the worldowund gambit novel they mention using barges, forgot it didn't have a port. Fair ^^

Searching the room, Saildanach is amazed how well they have done so far. "Well done and thankyou guardian." he says when they all share their findings. "We've got that crystal, should help us in this room, save using more of our precious time?"

Proposing using the Hidden gem clue, which finds another clue if any remain and isn't used up if we got them all?

”Aye Guardian, we’ll take a look for you. Thanks for the key and the aid.” Samildanach responds to the lion, picking up the key and tucking it inside their tunics. Turning to the others they say ”Do we want to start here now? Or shall we see what’s behind those doors and search this room on our way out? I think we move on but i’ll go with consensus”

If the group decides to search, Samildanach will try to use their knowledge of the sea to look for Nautical texts stored here, which would help with supporting the armies of the Crusade by using trade routes of the previous crusades.

Trying to shoehorn in Profession Sailor instead of Know. Geography? Fine if not, but has to try

Prof Sailor: 1d20 + 7 + 4 ⇒ (15) + 7 + 4 = 26

Will: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (18) + 6 = 24

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (16) + 8 = 24

Shaking their head lightly as a strange buzzing sensation washes over them, Samildanach continues to talk with the Guarding. "Like I say, no offence and we do not seek to harm this place. We are not Lion Blades as you guess, but instead seek knowledge that will help the people of the continent defeat the demons of the Worldwound.

"Apologies Guardian..." Samildanach begins automatically, before checking themselves as they talk to a statue before shrugging, not the strangest thing they have come across. "I didn't mean any offence."

They step closer as instructed, hands away from any weapons on their belts.

Pulling several books off stacks and trying to work out how relevant they are, Samildanach hears their allies' concerns. "I didn't see anything, but I've been looking at these." Samildanach replies as they move closer to the Lion statue with the others.

"What do ye think it is? Some sort of scrying?" he asks no one in particular

I agree with Aldran - SHould use a clue in here (when appropriate) My sugegstion is Esoteric Alphabetization

Entering the large library, Samildanach is nearly overwhelmed by the sheer volume of information stored here. Picking a shelf almost at random they move up and down looking for something that might help.

"Whoa, this is going to take some time eh?" they ask the room.

Moved my token

"Aye, best move on for now. Don't wanna get caught standing around." Samildanach agrees, moving out of the room and moving towards the next door with the others.

Apologies Work has been mad following the Easter Break.

Previous search in the hallway: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 = 9

Moving into the room with the others, Samildanach begins to search through to try and find any hidden clues or usable information.

Perform: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7

Standing in the hallway keeping their senses focused on discovering anything anything in there that might help or hinder them in their search here.

"You keep looking for a minute, I'm looking out here." Samildanach tells the others.

Happy to search again - Is there anything those of us in the hallway can do in those 10 minutes? Happy to search the hallway carefully rather than start a separate room

Ahh, i was looking at the Avatar and assumed, apologies.

Peering into the room from over the shoulders of the searchers, Samildanach is clearly out of their depth just looking at the titles of the books he can spy from here.

"Hmm, the Society really needs to vet candidates for their missions..." he says self deprecatingly, instead keeping a eye out in the corridor for signs of disturbance.

Perception: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 2 = 10

With the Elf and Dwarf teaming up to check on the doors Samildanach lets them hoping their expertise will avoid any nasty surprises or alarms. With the door open and nothing exploding in their face, Samildanach follows Hudor into the corridor.

"Seems a good a door as any down here." Samildanach agrees, stepping back for their experts to do their job.

Matching the actions of the rest of their group, Samildanch grabs a book from the case - a first hand account of Merchant Captains supplying the earlier crusades, to keep up with their cover - and then place their card underneath - leaving their real jacket on the back of the chair in case someone brushes past it. Moving down the stairs, they order Grimshaw to guard the spot by their illusory double, again to keep people from investigating too closely.

I'm assuming I didn't get an extra card for the Raptor so I'll leave it upstairs

Down the spiral staircase, Samildanach keeps their shield and Trident sheathed in order to keep noise down. Unfortunately, their metal armour is a hindrance in that.

Stealth: 1d20 - 2 ⇒ (5) - 2 = 3
Perception: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

If none others are willing, and assuming keen eyes have spotted traps, Samildanach moves to the wooden doors.

"I suggest we move quickly then, no need to stand in an antechamber". They agree.

Nodding thanks to the librarian, Samildanach takes the opportunity to take their courtier’s coat iff and hang it off the back of a chair, feeling better for the loss of the restrictive garment. ”Right, that’s much better!” the Privateer remarks as they scratch their raptor behind the ear. ”Hmm that wall over there looks like our route in, and these statues have the right words on em, any ideas?”

They move over to the Statues snd begin examining the words for clues.

Frustrated at the lack of progress, Samildanach is glad that the group finally stumble upon the place before he had to put the fear of Gozreh into an unfortunate member of the waiting staff. They take a moment to eye up Tobias before speaking.

"Aye, it's as the Dwarf says. We've been tasked with doing some research on the Crusades - case something can help with the current mess over in Mendev."

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (11) + 8 = 19

Sorry, meant to add an aid to gather info if someone was doing it, if not will try myself

diplomacy: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (8) + 8 = 16

Samildanach shrugs his broad shoulders at the Halfling's questions. "Never been to an Academy before, don't tend to have libraries in the Shackles. Asking around might be a good idea, maybe good to mingle a bit first it's what you posh ones do innit?" He does however go in search of a waiter with canapies and a drink of something to calm his nerves, the small Raptor following in their wake. Might as well look like we're here to mingle a little, wouldn't pay to rouse suspicion he muses, making up an excuse to drink should he be questioned by the others.

Leaning in the corner of the bait shop's back room is a tall heavily built, slightly gray/green tinted Half orc, his tusks sharpened to look like fangs and his eyes and face often painted in black Kohl to give himself a demonic visage to strike fear in his foes. His black hair, peppered with gray hangs loose and unkempt, with bits of seaweed tied amongst it in a seemingly haphazard fashion.

He wears a dark gray robe over heavily corded muscles, which is stained with seawater over which he wears a battered but well made breastplate, acid etched gray to look like the scales of a great fish, with matching vambrces enclosing the lower parts of his arms. Dark gray baggy trousers, again sea-stained are tucked into heavy well-worn Black leather boots, his hands are gauntleted in fingerless scales to match his breastplate. Around his neck sits a roughly carved Leaf with a droplet on the end.

A large wooden shield, chipped and battered from use is slung over his back and a gleaming, dark Iron Trident is belted at his waist, a silvered dagger on the opposite hip. A small Raptor sits at their heels, gnawing on an old bone to keep it occupied.

"Ah'm Samildanach, Cleric of Gozreh, nice to meet'cha" he says in a gruff voice as the report is finished.

Perception: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 2 = 22

sense Motive: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (16) + 7 = 23

Spending the day wandering through town to make any needed purchases, the Half Orc meets up with the group at the gala entrance. In contrast with his earlier guise, Samildanach now wears a much finer outift, still in dark gray with enhancing jewellry. He wears the jacket over his now polished breastplate and still carries his Trident, dagger and Shield.

"Right, so something about Honour Courage and Glory, any of ye know if it's a motto or anything?" he asks quietly when in the room.

Ace! Will get caught up now ^^

Hey still have room for one more? I'd like to play, not played pf1 in a while so forgive any rules muddling ^^

Chronicle: 10
Name: Sethran
AKA: Samildanach
Faction: Exchange
PFS: 34762-14
XP: 9
Prestige: 16
Fame: 18
Gold:2788
Spend: Nothing
Dayjob: Profession Sailor: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 7 = 10

As Tatiana begins her lone mission, Samildanach calls upon Gozreh's power to turn his skin into hardened oak and patting Grimshaw behind the ear, hoping to keep the curious Raptor from making too much noise.

"Be ready, if we hear a howl we best get in quick" Samildanach warns softly.

Cast Barkskin and prepare to rush in if needed