[PFS PbP GameDay IV] 6-08 The Segang Expedition (1-5)


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A Pathfinder Society Scenario designed for levels 1–5.

Rumors of a lost shrine in the Segang Jungle draw the Pathfinder Society’s attention, but the prohibitive cost of sending a team into the wilds of Jalmeray threatens to shut down the expedition before it even begins. Fortunately, a wealthy patron has offered to fund the PCs travel expenses in return for their help in his decades-old quest. Can the Pathfinders balance this new obligation with their exploration of the archaeological site?

Content in “The Segang Expedition” also contributes directly to the ongoing storyline of the Sovereign Court faction.

Written by Benjamin Bruck.

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Today, I would like to take you on an expedition into the steaming jungles of distant Jalmeray...

When signing up, please indicate the following:
Character Name:
PFS Number:
Faction:
Race/Class(es)/Level(s):
Short description:

I am recruiting for a group of up to six characters. In case there should be more applicants than there is room in the group, I reserve the right to select who gets to join the team based on which characters I think would make for the most balanced group. Please feel free to submit alternate characters for the different subtiers (1-2 and 4-5).

The game should start around September 19th. Roll20.net will be used for maps and handouts. While I have plenty of experience GMing for PFS, this will actually be a premiere for me with regards to PbP play, so I hope you'll bear with me if things don't run with perfect smoothness at first try. ;)

I look forward to hearing from you and find out which intrepid explorers are willing to brave the Segang Jungle and uncover the secrets buried there...

Dark Archive

I'm very interested!

Aldur Sanvell
158431-1
Dark Archive
Wildborn Half-elf Investigator (Empiricist) 2

A librarian in service of the Dark Archive, Aldur specialises in the acquisition of rare and dangerous artifacts. As a Wildborn half-elf, he is no stranger to the jungle, and he has been to Jalmeray before in the service of the Pathfinder Society.

Mechanically, he's a face-focused skill monkey who uses a trained dog to help in combat.

Grand Lodge 4/5

Aha, one of the few I have yet to play, and a fine one for this format!

Lissanya
3217-16
Grand Lodge (But interested in switching factions if someone has a Season 6 faction card.)
Sylph Ranger (Free-booter) 3

A wispy Pathfinder skilled in scouting techniques and archery. She tends to be quiet and reserved among strangers but will quickly show a sharp wit among familiar faces.

Mechanics put her in ranged support and trapfinding, thanks to a PaizoCon '14 GM boon.

My alternate for 4-5 is a Barbarian (Invulnerable Rager) 4. This will also be my first PbP, so I may be just a little rusty on the text RP.


Aldur Sanvell wrote:

I'm very interested!

Aldur Sanvell
158431-1
Dark Archive
Wildborn Half-elf Investigator (Empiricist) 2

A librarian in service of the Dark Archive, Aldur specialises in the acquisition of rare and dangerous artifacts. As a Wildborn half-elf, he is no stranger to the jungle, and he has been to Jalmeray before in the service of the Pathfinder Society.

Mechanically, he's a face-focused skill monkey who uses a trained dog to help in combat.

Unfortunately, I have to withdraw from this one. I just realized that you can't play the same character I multiple pbps art once, and I'm in another one with this character. Sorry!


Howdy folks, I'm planning on applying once I finish up the math on my character. Thing is, this is literally my first endeavor with PFS. I was wondering if someone would give me some insight into how chronicle sheets worked. I played through Phantom Phenomena at PAX this week and wanted to apply some of the boons to my character. Should I include an inventory tracking sheet or chronicle sheet in my alias (I have a scanner)? If I spend some of the gp I earned in the scenario does it need to be approved by this GM or someone else?

Thanks in advance for any insight.


Character Name: Guy du Loc
PFS Number: 141936-4
Faction: Scarab Sages
Race/Class(es)/Level(s): Cleric 1
Short description: Swarthy mousy man the color of sand from head to toe. Guy was never much of a warrior (in fact he is a coward) and determined early in life to excel at academics to pursuit his dreams of fame and renown. Life in the desert of Thuvia and his thirst for glory naturally steered him towards Sarenrae in particular. He feels very uncomfortable in armor and uses any excuse to rid himself of it. He will always attempt to stay in the back lines, though two things will often draw him out: healing a downed ally or fighting evil outsiders/undead.

Scarab Sages

Thanks for the game GM, I am signing up for this game buy time of day might have an effect.

Character Name: Khamid
PFS Number: # 191824-1
Faction: Scarab Sages
Race/Class(es)/Level(s): Human - Sorcerer - 2

Short description: Khamid is many things, he is a lonely man, a genius, and very empathetic towards others. He is constantly trying to save the innocent and the universe. Therefore, he is a force to be reckoned with. Many fear him and many adore him, but he usually ends up in places and times that need his help.

Liberty's Edge 5/5 5/5 **

Well, looks like we have the makings of a great subtier 1-2 group. Thank you for your interest, everyone, I'm looking forward to playing with you all!

Gleaming Terrier, while it is true that you cannot play the same character in two PbP games at once, since it looks like we'll be playing in subtier 1-2, you could always roll up a fresh character in order to play.

Johnnycat, there's no need to scan your sheets - just tell me which boons you wish to use and what you want to buy, and I'll approve that. Eventually, I'll need to know some information from your last chronicle sheet to prepare the chronicle for this game, but we're going to get to that once the group is finalized.

Naughtydread, since you're asking about time of day - you are aware that this is going to be a play-by-post game (that is, it will mostly be played by posting messages here on the forums)? So, the time of day you read / post shouldn't make too much of a difference. That said, I will usually make my posts on afternoons / evenings in Europe.

So, looks like our Group so far is:

1. Lissanya (Sylph Ranger 3), Grand Lodge
2. Guy du Loc (Human Cleric 1), Scarab Sages
3. Khamid (Human Sorcerer 2), Scarab Sages
4. (reserved for Johnnycat)
5.
6.

Scarab Sages

Please forgive me I was not aware. I will withdraw my request to join.

Silver Crusade

Marros
168913-1
Silver Crusade
Human Cleric 1
Marros Shipsail is a tall, lean, muscular man from a small town in the region of Irrisen. He is a devoted follower of Pharasma and travels around most of Northern Golarion. The Pathfinder Society caught his eye as he saw this as an opportunity to spread the word of Pharasma to much more of Golarion.

(Just as a heads up, this will be my first PFS game. I've played a good amount of home adventures though.)

Grand Lodge

Thanks for the help GM. This is Johnnycat's submission

Character Name: Lahti
PFS Number: 183278-1
Faction: Grand Lodge
Race/Class(es)/Level(s): Half-Elf Occultist 1
Short description: A former fisherman, Lahti caught more junk than fish in her jungle home. An offer from the Society has spurred this exotic wilderness-dweller to try her luck at adventuring instead.

Boons are in the alias, let me know if I need to clarify them in some way.

Dark Archive

If there's still a position for an alchemist I'd be glad to join in.
Character Name: Gedulan
PFS Number: 162789-3
Faction: Dark Archives
Race/Class(es)/Level(s): Human Alchemist 1
Short Description: A short man in a long leather cloak, with many hooks and pockets holding glittering potions. A large backpack weighs him down, and smoky goggles wrap around his head. His eyes are orange and his hair a fiery blonde. He does not talk much, other than the occasional mad laughter.

Liberty's Edge 5/5 5/5 **

There's definitely still room - welcome to the expedition, Marros and Gedulan!

So, our updated group roster is:

1. Lissanya (Sylph Ranger 3), Grand Lodge
2. Guy du Loc (Human Cleric 1), Scarab Sages
3. Cleo Lahti (Half-Elf Occultist 1), Grand Lodge
4. Marros Shipsail (Human Cleric 1), Silver Crusade
5. Gedulan (Human Alchemist 1), Dark Archives
6.

Any takers for the final spot?

I intend to have gameplay and discussion threads up on September 19th, and will post the links here as soon as they are online.

Dark Archive

Thinking about joining this, just need to decide with who ;)
Majal likes old stuff, but maybe I should take somebody who actually cares for the sovereign court.

Dark Archive

Let's go with Majal for now, might still switch if that's ok.

Character Name: Majal
PFS Number: 93773-3
Faction: Dark Archive
Race/Class(es)/Level(s): Human (Varisian) Witch (Hedge Witch) 3
Short description: Majal is an old crone, and seems kind of out of place between young adventurers and dashing swordsmen, always accompanied by her trusty goat companion Esmeralda.
She is rather easy-going and likes to make fun of those with a more serious demeanor. After having raised generations of children and grandchildren, she felt the calling of the road more strongly than ever and joined the Pathfinder Society in hopes of seeing something truly magnificent before she dies. She has already succeded at this task, but keeps going anyway. Not much to lose, eh?

Liberty's Edge 5/5 5/5 **

Welcome aboard, Majal! There are definitely some magnificient sights awaiting in the Sejang Jungle - if one can survive getting there and back again...

The scenario offers quite nice boons for Sovereign Court characters, so if anyone wants to switch to a character from that faction, I'm fine with that. Otherwise, I think we have our crew!

Silver Crusade

Should be a fun one! Can't wait!

Liberty's Edge 5/5 5/5 **

Heads up: I've now created the campaign for the game and the related discussion thread.

The gameplay thread will go online on the 19th, and I'll PM you with access data to the Roll20 campaign, which I'll be using to store maps and handouts.

Dark Archive

I think I will swap characters with my other gameday game, if that is still possible.
Taldan Swashbuckler seems like a good fit here, and that way Majal can go hunt for the Sky Key. Also, she had some bad experiences with heat in Katapesh recently ;)

Sovereign Court

Majal here

Character Name: Varis Salani
PFS Number: 93773-4
Faction: Sovereign Court
Race/Class(es)/Level(s): Tengu Swashbuckler 1
Short description: Varis looks very out of place. The tengu wears clothing befitting a true heir of Taldan nobility, including a finely worked rapier. The feathers, claws and beak on the other hand give away that something is off here, as Taldor is not known for its birdman noble nouses. An overly large broad-ripped hat topped with a feather of his own black plumage adds another angle of surreality.
He is a dashing swordsman if there is any, with a louse mouth and the tendency to talk more than necessary.

Liberty's Edge 5/5 5/5 **

Sure, no problem. I've updated the campaign roster.

Looks like a very good fit. :)

Scarab Sages

Almost there!

Dark Archive

If anyone withdraws, I would like to join!

Liberty's Edge 5/5 5/5 **

And... we are good to go. The gameplay thread is online!

Quick link to the gameplay thread.

Sir Longears, I'll keep you in mind in case we get an opening!

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