[ACG] [PluTo] Adventure 3-3: In Search of a Sage by Yewstance

Game Master Yewstance

Per BR instructions: some retcon to correct my goofs:

The pick is not acquired due to not being able to use another weapon on the check.

Using Blessing of Pharasma on the attempt to acquire Locate Object

INT 6: 2d6 ⇒ (2, 2) = 4 Ugh! Sorry, guys!

Turn over, no discards.

No biggie; there'll be more opportunities in the future! Damiel's turn, and I'll repost the scenario update on this gameplay for ease of readability. Remember that there's now two closed locations with an ongoing usable effect.

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During This Adventure: The scourge die is 1d4+1.
When you are dealt Acid damage, if that damage is not reduced by at least 1, suffer the scourge Curse of Vulnerability.

During This Scenario: When adding henchmen, also shuffle the henchman Aspis Agent into each location deck.
Cards you encounter that have the Human trait gain the Aspis trait.
When you encounter a card that has the Aspis trait, you may succeed at a Dexterity, Stealth, Charisma, or Diplomacy 6 check to evade it.
When all locations are closed, summon and build the location Alchemical Laboratory and shuffle the henchmen Aspis Analysis and Aspis Agent into it.
To win the scenario, close the location Alchemical Laboratory.

VILLAIN:
NONE
HENCHMEN:
ASPIS ANALYSES
Additional Rules: Alchemical Laboratory is now open for business!
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Top of Blessing Discard Pile:

Blessings Deck

Warehouse
Closed
At This Location:
M: 0 Ba: 0 W: 0 Sp: 0 Ar: 0 I: 0 Al: 0 Bl: 0 ?: 0
Located/Displayed Here: None

Oasis
Closed
At This Location:
M: 0 Ba: 0 W: 0 Sp: 0 Ar: 0 I: 0 Al: 0 Bl: 0 ?: 0
Located/Displayed Here: Damiel/khazkhaz, Grazzle/GMAndrew, None

Caravanserai
Closed
At This Location:
M: 0 Ba: 0 W: 0 Sp: 0 Ar: 0 I: 0 Al: 0 Bl: 0 ?: 0
Located/Displayed Here: None

Dilapidated Plaza
Closed
At This Location: For the rest of the scenario, when a character at any location attempts a check, after the roll, he may bury a card to reroll 1 die and take the new result.
M: 0 Ba: 0 W: 0 Sp: 0 Ar: 0 I: 0 Al: 0 Bl: 0 ?: 0
Located/Displayed Here: Darago/AAUGHWHY, Lini/Bigguyinblack, Valeros/AbrahamZ, None

Earthworks
Closed
At This Location:
M: 0 Ba: 0 W: 0 Sp: 0 Ar: 0 I: 0 Al: 0 Bl: 0 ?: 0
Located/Displayed Here: None

Alchemical Laboratory
At This Location: If you defeat a bane by 4 or more, each character at this location is dealt 1d4 Acid damage.
When Closing: Succeed at an Intelligence or Craft check with a difficulty of 5 plus the scenario's adventure deck number.
When Permanently Closed: On closing, draw 3 random items that have the Alchemical trait from the box and shuffle them into this location.
M: 1 Ba: 2 W: 0 Sp: 2 Ar: 0 I: 3 Al: 1 Bl: 0 ?: 2
Located/Displayed Here: None

In the distance Damiel sees smoke from the Alchemical Laboratory. He moves to investigate.

Damiel finds a Compass at the entrance, a sure sign that explorers have been here before.
Wisdom 4: 1d6 ⇒ 5
Damiel uses the Compass and explores again.

A Blasphemous Priest blocks his way! Damiel douses his Dagger with the chemicals of the Bladeguard, and takes a swipe at the Undead Cleric.
Combat 10: 1d12 + 1 + 1d4 + 1d10 ⇒ (6) + 1 + (1) + (5) = 13
One swipe was all it took, and the former Priest dissolves into a noxious pile of remains.

Damiel waits at this place for his fellow adventurers to join him.

Hand: Dagger, Cure 1, Tussah Silk Coat, Alchemy Lab, Blowgun,

Displayed:
Deck: 10 Discard: 3 Buried: 0
Notes: I have a Cure if you need healing.
Sideboard cards:

During This Adventure: The scourge die is 1d4+1.
When you are dealt Acid damage, if that damage is not reduced by at least 1, suffer the scourge Curse of Vulnerability.

During This Scenario: When adding henchmen, also shuffle the henchman Aspis Agent into each location deck.
Cards you encounter that have the Human trait gain the Aspis trait.
When you encounter a card that has the Aspis trait, you may succeed at a Dexterity, Stealth, Charisma, or Diplomacy 6 check to evade it.
When all locations are closed, summon and build the location Alchemical Laboratory and shuffle the henchmen Aspis Analysis and Aspis Agent into it.
To win the scenario, close the location Alchemical Laboratory.

VILLAIN:
NONE
HENCHMEN:
ASPIS ANALYSES
Additional Rules: Alchemical Laboratory is now open for business!
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Top of Blessing Discard Pile:

Blessings Deck

Warehouse
Closed
At This Location:
M: 0 Ba: 0 W: 0 Sp: 0 Ar: 0 I: 0 Al: 0 Bl: 0 ?: 0
Located/Displayed Here: None

Oasis
Closed
At This Location:
M: 0 Ba: 0 W: 0 Sp: 0 Ar: 0 I: 0 Al: 0 Bl: 0 ?: 0
Located/Displayed Here: Grazzle/GMAndrew, None

Caravanserai
Closed
At This Location:
M: 0 Ba: 0 W: 0 Sp: 0 Ar: 0 I: 0 Al: 0 Bl: 0 ?: 0
Located/Displayed Here: None

Dilapidated Plaza
Closed
At This Location: For the rest of the scenario, when a character at any location attempts a check, after the roll, he may bury a card to reroll 1 die and take the new result.
M: 0 Ba: 0 W: 0 Sp: 0 Ar: 0 I: 0 Al: 0 Bl: 0 ?: 0
Located/Displayed Here: Darago/AAUGHWHY, Lini/Bigguyinblack, Valeros/AbrahamZ, None

Earthworks
Closed
At This Location:
M: 0 Ba: 0 W: 0 Sp: 0 Ar: 0 I: 0 Al: 0 Bl: 0 ?: 0
Located/Displayed Here: None

Alchemical Laboratory
At This Location: If you defeat a bane by 4 or more, each character at this location is dealt 1d4 Acid damage.
When Closing: Succeed at an Intelligence or Craft check with a difficulty of 5 plus the scenario's adventure deck number.
When Permanently Closed: On closing, draw 3 random items that have the Alchemical trait from the box and shuffle them into this location.
M: 0 Ba: 2 W: 0 Sp: 2 Ar: 0 I: 2 Al: 1 Bl: 0 ?: 2
Located/Displayed Here: Damiel/khazkhaz, None

Odd that a +1 elite flaming weapon is a B. And yes you can always use one of my blessings if it gives a decent shot at an in tier spell. We are doing well and I want another Spell 1 so would add my

Adding Blessing of the Spellbound to acquire Locate Object. 2 more needed: 1d6 ⇒ 3

Woot!

Lini hears through the grapevine that we have located the Aspis base. She heads there asap.

She does some recon.

Spotting a Potion she determines that it has healing properties.
Potion of Healing Intelligence 5 revealing Crow: 1d6 + 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (6) + (1) + 1 = 8

She has her Frilled Lizard sniff around.
Hearing it make odd noises she follows it's path and encounters The Evil Eye.
Divine 6 revealing crow: 1d10 + 2 + 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 2 + (4) + 1 = 9

She out stares it. Barely. But decides to let her companions do a little work while she waits.

Hand: Crowbar Market, Crow, Frigid Blast, Binder's Tome, Potion of Healing MM,

Displayed:
Deck: 10 Discard: 3 Buried: 1
Notes: Binder's Tome adds 1d4 and Mental to any combat check or charisma non combat check.
Sideboard cards:

Grazzle looks over his comrades, seeing that they are mostly OK. He decides to hold off on the healing.

He heads over to the Alchemical Laboratory to join the party.

He explores, uncovering an Aspis Analysis. Not too concerned with beating it right away as we can get more boons... just gonna roll for it.
Wisdom 5: 1d10 ⇒ 3 - Fail
He doesn't quite understand it, and it eludes him.

He discards his Blessing of the Gods to explore again.
Random Card: 1d7 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7

It's The Third Law. It gets displayed. Ugh, oh well, but at least there's no more barriers in the deck besides Aspis Analysis.

Alchemical Laboratory needs a shuffle, with cards 1, 2, and 7 removed.

Hand: Remove Curse, Frost Staff, Inflict, Fireblade, Viper Strike, Crocodile Skin Armor,

Displayed:
Deck: 13 Discard: 1 Buried: 1
Notes:
Sideboard cards:

Grazzle, I used your Blessing of the Gods on my turn.

So, I guess remove the second explore then. That's really the only difference

Packing up so it's harder to read everyone's posts right now.

Darago finally gets the memo that the Party is ready to infiltrate the Alchemy Lab and heads over, looking through his pack along the way. Reveal Helpful Haversack to find Bracers of Protection. Place on bottom of deck.

Darago takes a look around...

Random Card: 1d7 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

...And bumps into an Aspis Agent. The Agent begins slinging various concoctions towards the party. Darago slings bolts of magic right back. Discard Force Missile 1 to use Arcane+2d4.

Combat 11: 1d10 + 2d4 + 3 ⇒ (1) + (4, 3) + 3 = 11 Ooo exactly!
Recharge Force Missile 1 Arcane 6: 1d10 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8

With expert aim, Darago hurls Force Missiles at each of the flasks aimed at his teammates, shattering them midair. Intimidated and out of options, the Agent begins to panic and subsequently faints. Darago shoves him into a nearby supply cabinet.

Darago takes a step back to reassess the situation.

End Turn.

Hand: Magic Wooden Armor, Force Missile 2, Blessing of Pharasma, Sling, Codex, Helpful Haversack (Acquired),

Displayed:
Deck: 10 Discard: 1 Buried: 0
Notes:
Sideboard cards:

So I still need to reset my hand to take into consideration the retcon that resulted in me acquiring Locate Object. Either I need to a) discard one of my other cards to hold LO in my hand until I can give it to another player (which will realistically not be until turn after next because this coming turn I will begin alone at the Abandoned Dilapidated Plaza), or b) discard LO and keep my current hand of cards. Which would be better?

I guess what I'm asking is: do we actually need to hold on to this card until I can give it to one of the casters? Or, for the purposes of after-scenario rewards, will it not matter if I go ahead and discard it?

If the former is better I can do that - I don't want to interfere with the casters getting access to the reward - but do bear in mind that it will likely mean that my next two turns I'll only have 3 useable cards in hand.

We wanted it because it is a spell 1 for upgrade purposes. Casting it when we are all in one location could do a lot of damage off of a trigger. I suggest just putting it in your discard.

Ok, just wanted to confirm that discarding it doesn't interfere with the upgrade path.

At the end of Valeros turn: Discard Locate Object; keep all 4 other cards in hand

Hand: Shock Glaive +1, Crowbar, Chain Mail 2, Ubashki,

Displayed:
Deck: 10 Discard: 4 Buried: 1
Notes:
Sideboard cards:

I believe most of the questions have already been answered, but a couple of points in response to Valeros' questions, in case they help.

• As long as an acquired card isn't banished, it goes into the 'pool' of potential card upgrades at the end of the scenario. Anything in anyone's deck, hand, discard or buried piles that wasn't there to begin the game is free game!
  
• "Deck 1" upgrades aren't always 'better' than Deck B upgrades; have a look at your class deck and consider with deck B or 1 cards you'd really like to play with. There may be some better weapons, or a better item, or a better blessing... but maybe there isn't anything you like the look of.
  
• I recommend players keep in mind what cards upgrades they're looking for, and discuss to find a fair allocation for loot.. If two people want the same upgrade, decide by dice roll. Don't worry too much about what you get or don't get, though; you'll all eventually build exactly the decks you want!

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During This Adventure: The scourge die is 1d4+1.
When you are dealt Acid damage, if that damage is not reduced by at least 1, suffer the scourge Curse of Vulnerability.

During This Scenario: When adding henchmen, also shuffle the henchman Aspis Agent into each location deck.
Cards you encounter that have the Human trait gain the Aspis trait.
When you encounter a card that has the Aspis trait, you may succeed at a Dexterity, Stealth, Charisma, or Diplomacy 6 check to evade it.
When all locations are closed, summon and build the location Alchemical Laboratory and shuffle the henchmen Aspis Analysis and Aspis Agent into it.
To win the scenario, close the location Alchemical Laboratory.

VILLAIN:
NONE
HENCHMEN:
ASPIS ANALYSES
Additional Rules: Alchemical Laboratory is now open for business!
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Top of Blessing Discard Pile:

Blessings Deck

Warehouse
Closed
At This Location:
M: 0 Ba: 0 W: 0 Sp: 0 Ar: 0 I: 0 Al: 0 Bl: 0 ?: 0
Located/Displayed Here: None

Oasis
Closed
At This Location:
M: 0 Ba: 0 W: 0 Sp: 0 Ar: 0 I: 0 Al: 0 Bl: 0 ?: 0
Located/Displayed Here: None

Caravanserai
Closed
At This Location:
M: 0 Ba: 0 W: 0 Sp: 0 Ar: 0 I: 0 Al: 0 Bl: 0 ?: 0
Located/Displayed Here: None

Dilapidated Plaza
Closed
At This Location: For the rest of the scenario, when a character at any location attempts a check, after the roll, he may bury a card to reroll 1 die and take the new result.
M: 0 Ba: 0 W: 0 Sp: 0 Ar: 0 I: 0 Al: 0 Bl: 0 ?: 0
Located/Displayed Here: Valeros/AbrahamZ, None

Earthworks
Closed
At This Location:
M: 0 Ba: 0 W: 0 Sp: 0 Ar: 0 I: 0 Al: 0 Bl: 0 ?: 0
Located/Displayed Here: None

Alchemical Laboratory
At This Location: If you defeat a bane by 4 or more, each character at this location is dealt 1d4 Acid damage.
When Closing: Succeed at an Intelligence or Craft check with a difficulty of 5 plus the scenario's adventure deck number.
When Permanently Closed: On closing, draw 3 random items that have the Alchemical trait from the box and shuffle them into this location.
M: 0 Ba: 1 W: 0 Sp: 2 Ar: 0 I: 1 Al: 1 Bl: 0 ?: 1
Located/Displayed Here: Damiel/khazkhaz, Darago/AAUGHWHY, Grazzle/GMAndrew, Lini/Bigguyinblack, None

With no monsters in the location deck Valeros should feel free to discard allies for explores.

With no monsters in the location deck Valeros should feel free to discard allies for explores.

Thanks for this tip. That was actually the reason that I discarded my blessing to explore last time instead of my ally, because I assumed that the rest of you would benefit from having him in my hand if you ran into a combat.

Valeros leaves the Dilapidated Plaza and heads to the Alchemical Laboratory. When he gets there he is pleasantly surprised to see his friends, but he soon finds that they are all busily immersed in various activities. Hmph, what kind of party is this, anyway. Not even a drop of ale to be seen. He begins to rummage through the cupboards, hoping that he might find a forgotten flask. Wait! What's this? Valeros peers with interest at a seemingly forgotten Djinn Favor Amulet.

Fortitude 4: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9

Valeros tucks the amulet into his pouch and decides to continue looking around.

Discarding Ubashki to explore again

As Valeros continues to wander about, he finds a pamphlet that discusses something called "The Third Law." Valeros has no idea what that might mean and settles down in a corner to read about it and contemplate what - if any - relevance the Third Law might have for him.

Per the card text, it doesn't appear to me that this is going to do anything meaningful for us since we are already at the final location. Please tell me if I'm missing anything about this.

Discard Crowbar and Djinn Favor Amulet. Turn over.

Hand: Shock Glaive +1, Spiked Chain +1, Pahmet Clansman, Chain Mail 2,

Displayed:
Deck: 8 Discard: 7 Buried: 1
Notes: If you meet the Aspis Agent, don't forget to add 1d6 to your combat check from my Pahmet Clansman.
Sideboard cards:

Damiel is pleased to see his companions have joined him. He explores the Laboratory further.

In a different room, he finds a Find Trap spell. Damiel tries to figure out its workings.
Wisdom 6: 1d6 ⇒ 3
.. But he lacks the Wisdom and the Divinity to understand it, so he leaves it behind.

Damiel thinks that the Alchemical Laboratory is the best place to set up his personal Alchemy Lab as well, so he comes up with a concoction. And creates a Noxious Bomb item.

Damiel has no means to explore further, and continues his study of Alchemy.

Hand: Dagger, Cure 1, Tussah Silk Coat, Noxious Bomb, Blowgun,

Displayed:
Deck: 10 Discard: 3 Buried: 1
Notes: I have a Cure if you need healing.
Sideboard cards:

Nice acquire on the Item 1!

Just so you know, as Lini previously mentioned, there's no Aspis Agent left, he was already defeated in this location earlier. The mystery card is just the Aspis Analysis, so no more combat checks for the scenario.

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During This Adventure: The scourge die is 1d4+1.
When you are dealt Acid damage, if that damage is not reduced by at least 1, suffer the scourge Curse of Vulnerability.

During This Scenario: When adding henchmen, also shuffle the henchman Aspis Agent into each location deck.
Cards you encounter that have the Human trait gain the Aspis trait.
When you encounter a card that has the Aspis trait, you may succeed at a Dexterity, Stealth, Charisma, or Diplomacy 6 check to evade it.
When all locations are closed, summon and build the location Alchemical Laboratory and shuffle the henchmen Aspis Analysis and Aspis Agent into it.
To win the scenario, close the location Alchemical Laboratory.

VILLAIN:
NONE
HENCHMEN:
ASPIS ANALYSES
Additional Rules: Alchemical Laboratory is now open for business!
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Top of Blessing Discard Pile:

Blessings Deck

Warehouse
Closed
At This Location:
M: 0 Ba: 0 W: 0 Sp: 0 Ar: 0 I: 0 Al: 0 Bl: 0 ?: 0
Located/Displayed Here: None

Oasis
Closed
At This Location:
M: 0 Ba: 0 W: 0 Sp: 0 Ar: 0 I: 0 Al: 0 Bl: 0 ?: 0
Located/Displayed Here: None

Caravanserai
Closed
At This Location:
M: 0 Ba: 0 W: 0 Sp: 0 Ar: 0 I: 0 Al: 0 Bl: 0 ?: 0
Located/Displayed Here: None

Dilapidated Plaza
Closed
At This Location: For the rest of the scenario, when a character at any location attempts a check, after the roll, he may bury a card to reroll 1 die and take the new result.
M: 0 Ba: 0 W: 0 Sp: 0 Ar: 0 I: 0 Al: 0 Bl: 0 ?: 0
Located/Displayed Here: Valeros/AbrahamZ, None

Earthworks
Closed
At This Location:
M: 0 Ba: 0 W: 0 Sp: 0 Ar: 0 I: 0 Al: 0 Bl: 0 ?: 0
Located/Displayed Here: None

Alchemical Laboratory
At This Location: If you defeat a bane by 4 or more, each character at this location is dealt 1d4 Acid damage.
When Closing: Succeed at an Intelligence or Craft check with a difficulty of 5 plus the scenario's adventure deck number.
When Permanently Closed: On closing, draw 3 random items that have the Alchemical trait from the box and shuffle them into this location.
M: 0 Ba: 0 W: 0 Sp: 1 Ar: 0 I: 0 Al: 1 Bl: 0 ?: 1
Located/Displayed Here: Damiel/khazkhaz, Darago/AAUGHWHY, Grazzle/GMAndrew, Lini/Bigguyinblack, None

Lini hands Damiel the Potion of Healing she found then continues to explore the building.

Spotting some papers she gains some Aspis Analysis by reading them.

wisdom DC 5 revealing crow: 1d10 + 1 + 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 + (2) + 1 = 12

He had a scroll of Fireblade on him which she pockets for later.
Divine 6 revealing crow: 1d10 + 2 + 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 2 + (2) + 1 = 12

Discard Frigid Blast, Fireblade, and Crowbar.

She stops and watches her companions loot the place.

Hand: Clinging Venom MM, Crow, Blessing of the Spellbound 1, Binder's Tome, Fire Snake,

Displayed:
Deck: 7 Discard: 6 Buried: 1
Notes: Binder's Tome adds 1d4 and Mental to any combat check or charisma non combat check. Use the blessing if you need it.
Sideboard cards:

Damiel thanks Lini for the potion!

Lini hands Damiel the Potion of Healing she found then continues to explore the building.

I haven't updated the random spells, by the way. Pick Spell 2 if you have to summon another random one for some reason. I'll be refreshing all of the random cards for the next scenario anyway.

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During This Adventure: The scourge die is 1d4+1.
When you are dealt Acid damage, if that damage is not reduced by at least 1, suffer the scourge Curse of Vulnerability.

During This Scenario: When adding henchmen, also shuffle the henchman Aspis Agent into each location deck.
Cards you encounter that have the Human trait gain the Aspis trait.
When you encounter a card that has the Aspis trait, you may succeed at a Dexterity, Stealth, Charisma, or Diplomacy 6 check to evade it.
When all locations are closed, summon and build the location Alchemical Laboratory and shuffle the henchmen Aspis Analysis and Aspis Agent into it.
To win the scenario, close the location Alchemical Laboratory.

VILLAIN:
NONE
HENCHMEN:
ASPIS ANALYSES
Additional Rules: Alchemical Laboratory is now open for business!
-

Top of Blessing Discard Pile:

Blessings Deck

Warehouse
Closed
At This Location:
M: 0 Ba: 0 W: 0 Sp: 0 Ar: 0 I: 0 Al: 0 Bl: 0 ?: 0
Located/Displayed Here: None

Oasis
Closed
At This Location:
M: 0 Ba: 0 W: 0 Sp: 0 Ar: 0 I: 0 Al: 0 Bl: 0 ?: 0
Located/Displayed Here: None

Caravanserai
Closed
At This Location:
M: 0 Ba: 0 W: 0 Sp: 0 Ar: 0 I: 0 Al: 0 Bl: 0 ?: 0
Located/Displayed Here: None

Dilapidated Plaza
Closed
At This Location: For the rest of the scenario, when a character at any location attempts a check, after the roll, he may bury a card to reroll 1 die and take the new result.
M: 0 Ba: 0 W: 0 Sp: 0 Ar: 0 I: 0 Al: 0 Bl: 0 ?: 0
Located/Displayed Here: None

Earthworks
Closed
At This Location:
M: 0 Ba: 0 W: 0 Sp: 0 Ar: 0 I: 0 Al: 0 Bl: 0 ?: 0
Located/Displayed Here: None

Alchemical Laboratory
At This Location: If you defeat a bane by 4 or more, each character at this location is dealt 1d4 Acid damage.
When Closing: Succeed at an Intelligence or Craft check with a difficulty of 5 plus the scenario's adventure deck number.
When Permanently Closed: On closing, draw 3 random items that have the Alchemical trait from the box and shuffle them into this location.
M: 0 Ba: 0 W: 0 Sp: 1 Ar: 0 I: 0 Al: 1 Bl: 0 ?: 0
Located/Displayed Here: Damiel/khazkhaz, Darago/AAUGHWHY, Grazzle/GMAndrew, Lini/Bigguyinblack, Valeros/AbrahamZ, None

Oh, Lini defeated the Analysis by 7, which is more than 4, so unfortunately.

All players at the Alchemical Laboratory (which is all players) take 1d4 acid damage. Please roll and post your discards separately, or use Armor as appropriate.

Damiel takes damage.
Acid damage: 1d4 ⇒ 2
Discarding Dagger and Blowgun. And suffers a Curse of Vulnerability.

acid dmg: 1d4 ⇒ 2

Discard crowbar and Frigid Blast to acid. Suffer Curse of Vulnerability.

Acid dmg: 1d4 ⇒ 2

Discard Spiked Chain +1 and Chain Mail. Suffer Curse of Vulnerability

What does the curse mean?

Good memory, all. During this adventure, you Display the Curse of Vulnerability as a consequence for taking acid damage.
To answer Valeros' question, that means that this card is displayed next to your character (feel free to type it into your "Displayed" section, though there's no need to put it in your DON'T LOOK, because it's not a normal card). It causes you to be unable to use armor for the next case of elemental damage, but it otherwise doesn't do anything.

However, Valeros, you can bury your Chain Mail to reduce any type of damage dealt to you to 0, therefore protecting you from the acid. In the process, you'd also not suffer the Curse, so I recommend just burying your Chain Mail.
(A buried card cannot be healed back during the scenario, but you still recover it after the game as per usual)

Ah, ok. I thought the Chain Mail would only protect me against combat damage. Need to read more carefully. Ok, I will bury my Chain Mail to avoid the damage and the curse.

Acid Damage: 1d4 ⇒ 3
Discard Force Missile 2, Sling, Magic Wooden Armor and suffer Curse of Vulnerability. Convenient, I was going to get rid of them anyway.

Acid Damage: 1d4 ⇒ 3
Grazzle buries his Crocodile Skin Armor to prevent all the acid damage he takes.

Grazzle discards the top 5 cards of deck. (Holy Light, Blessing of the Gods 4, Cure 1, Blessing of the Gods 2, Armor of the Sands)

Just gonna decide some heals to avoid arguments:
Darago: Heal 2 random cards from your discard pile
Valeros: Heal 4 random cards from your discard pile
Lini: Heal 2 random cards from your discard pile
Damiel: Heal 2 random cards from your discard pile

He also uses Remove Curse on a fellow ally.
Damiel: Your Curse of Vulnerability is removed.

He explores the location.

It's a Cure. He's again great at these.
Divine: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9
He acquires it.

He uses it to cure himself.
Cure: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5 - Everything but Cure 1
Auto Recharge

He ends his turn.

Hand: Frost Staff, Inflict, Fireblade, Viper Strike, Eloquence, Armor of the Sands,

Displayed:
Deck: 12 Discard: 1 Buried: 2
Notes:
Sideboard cards:

Damiel feels the familiar tickle of healing magic. He silently thanks Grazzle. Shuffling BOTG and Dagger into my deck, and banishing the Curse of Vulnerability.

Hand: Cure 1, Tussah Silk Coat, Noxious Bomb, Potion of Healing,

Displayed:
Deck: 12 Discard: 3 Buried: 1
Notes: I have a Cure if you need healing.
Sideboard cards:

During This Adventure: The scourge die is 1d4+1.
When you are dealt Acid damage, if that damage is not reduced by at least 1, suffer the scourge Curse of Vulnerability.

During This Scenario: When adding henchmen, also shuffle the henchman Aspis Agent into each location deck.
Cards you encounter that have the Human trait gain the Aspis trait.
When you encounter a card that has the Aspis trait, you may succeed at a Dexterity, Stealth, Charisma, or Diplomacy 6 check to evade it.
When all locations are closed, summon and build the location Alchemical Laboratory and shuffle the henchmen Aspis Analysis and Aspis Agent into it.
To win the scenario, close the location Alchemical Laboratory.

VILLAIN:
NONE
HENCHMEN:
ASPIS ANALYSES
Additional Rules: Alchemical Laboratory is now open for business!
-

Top of Blessing Discard Pile:

Blessings Deck

Warehouse
Closed
At This Location:
M: 0 Ba: 0 W: 0 Sp: 0 Ar: 0 I: 0 Al: 0 Bl: 0 ?: 0
Located/Displayed Here: None

Oasis
Closed
At This Location:
M: 0 Ba: 0 W: 0 Sp: 0 Ar: 0 I: 0 Al: 0 Bl: 0 ?: 0
Located/Displayed Here: None

Caravanserai
Closed
At This Location:
M: 0 Ba: 0 W: 0 Sp: 0 Ar: 0 I: 0 Al: 0 Bl: 0 ?: 0
Located/Displayed Here: None

Dilapidated Plaza
Closed
At This Location: For the rest of the scenario, when a character at any location attempts a check, after the roll, he may bury a card to reroll 1 die and take the new result.
M: 0 Ba: 0 W: 0 Sp: 0 Ar: 0 I: 0 Al: 0 Bl: 0 ?: 0
Located/Displayed Here: None

Earthworks
Closed
At This Location:
M: 0 Ba: 0 W: 0 Sp: 0 Ar: 0 I: 0 Al: 0 Bl: 0 ?: 0
Located/Displayed Here: None

Alchemical Laboratory
At This Location: If you defeat a bane by 4 or more, each character at this location is dealt 1d4 Acid damage.
When Closing: Succeed at an Intelligence or Craft check with a difficulty of 5 plus the scenario's adventure deck number.
When Permanently Closed: On closing, draw 3 random items that have the Alchemical trait from the box and shuffle them into this location.
M: 0 Ba: 0 W: 0 Sp: 0 Ar: 0 I: 0 Al: 1 Bl: 0 ?: 0
Located/Displayed Here: Damiel/khazkhaz, Darago/AAUGHWHY, Grazzle/GMAndrew, Lini/Bigguyinblack, Valeros/AbrahamZ, None

Feeling rejuvinated, Darago notices a tiny alcove that the rest of the team seems to have missed and goes to investigate. Inside he finds a Shock Lizard has built a comfortable den.

WIS 4: 1d4 ⇒ 4

It's his old friend, Sharon the Shock Lizard! Accompanied by Sharon, Darago takes one last sweep of the room, just to make sure they didn't miss anything. I feel pretty good, so I'll just use my Blessing of Pharasma. That way if I fail we can still pump up Damiel's Craft check.

INT to close 6: 2d10 + 1 ⇒ (3, 1) + 1 = 5 I am filled with regret.

Darago is pretty sure that they got everything, but only about 93% sure. He waits for a second opinion before leaving. Plus, he figures this'll give him more time to catch up with Sharon the Shock Lizard.

End Turn

Hand: Shock Lizard (Acquired), Lightning Touch 1, Magic Wooden Armor, Cure (Acquired), Crowbar, Helpful Haversack (Acquired),

Displayed: Curse of Vulnerability,
Deck: 9 Discard: 3 Buried: 0
Notes:
Sideboard cards:

Valeros stares at the intricate lab equipment with a baffled expression. I wonder what would happen if I press this button...

Int 6: 1d6 ⇒ 1

Valeros is pretty sure that such brainy stuff should be left to his smart friends, but he can't resist pressing another button.

Using Dilapidated Plaza power to bury Pahmet Clansman and reroll

Int 6: 1d6 ⇒ 2

Valeros sighs and gets out his whetstone to work on sharpening his blades. If only there was some monster I could slay!

Discarding both remaining cards in hopes of drawing some Blessings for my friends

... Nope...

Hand: Night Watch, Crocodile Skin Armor 2, Greatsword, Quartermaster,

Displayed:
Deck: 8 Discard: 5 Buried: 3
Notes:
Sideboard cards:

Damiel go ahead and use Lini's Blessing of the Spellbound to add another die to the craft check.

It is Damiel's turn to work the Laboratory. I'm an alchemist, damn it. I got this, I got this, Damiel mutters to himself, praying for a Blessing of the Gods.
Craft 6: 1d10 + 3 + 1d10 ⇒ (8) + 3 + (10) = 21
It's an astounding success! The Laboratory gives its approval by filling the room with acrid fumes. Damiel breathes in the fumes deep, filling himself with the all too familiar workings of chemistry. After all the alchemical work is done, he closes the Laboratory and struts out of its halls.

COMPLETED SCENARIO 3-2A: THIS ONE TIME AT ASPIS CAMP

Victory! Congratulations all!

REWARD
For the rest of the Adventure Path, 1 character may temporarily replace 1 spell in her deck with the spell Remove Curse. At the end of each scenario, return the spell to the game box.
Each character draws an item from the game box.
Adventure Card Guild characters may choose a bonus deck upgrade.

Random Items have already been drawn and added to the "Acquired Cards" list.

TIER REWARDS

• By completing their second scenario of a Tier; Damiel and Valeros gain a Power Feat.

DEVELOPMENT:
There have been some close calls, but your reconnaissance has been productive so far. You have a map of the dig site, and you’ve learned that the Aspis are employing modified mining constructs to assist with heavy labor underwater. The damage they might cause in the process of excavating treasures could be irreparable.

As you are getting ready to leave Merai’s thankfully vacant tent, a Taldan woman in a foppish hat suddenly appears, grabbing one of the water breathing potions Merai was brewing. You and the new intruder stop and stare at each other, each realizing you can’t make a commotion or you’ll both be caught. She turns and runs, and you grab potions of your own and pursue.

ACQUIRED CARDS
Shock Lizard (Ally C)
Porcupine (Ally B)
Ubashki (Ally B)
Sebti the Crocodile (Ally 1)
Crocodile Skin Armor (Armor C)
Crocodile Skin Armor (Armor B)
Blessing of Abadar (Blessing C)
Blessing of Pharasma (Blessing C)
Magnifying Glass (Item C)
Djinn Favor Amulet (Item 1)
Frost Staff (Item B)
Potion of Healing (Item B)
Acid Flask (Item B)
Noxious Bomb (Item B)
Compass (Item B)
Acid Flask (Item B)
Anubis Staff (Item 1)
Osirion History Guide (Item B)
Potion of Healing (Item B)
Helpful Haversack (Item 1)
Flame Staff (Item C)
Bladeguard (Item B)
Locate Object (Spell 1)
Fireblade (Spell B)
Cure (Spell C)
Cure (Spell C)
Cure (Spell B)
Fireblade (Spell B)
Acid Jet (Spell B)
Clinging Venom (Spell B)

As per usual, please discuss, roll and otherwise choose your preferred Card Upgrades and - in the case of Damiel and Valeros - their Power Feats in the Discussion Thread.
I will post the locations and story of the next scenario shortly, so that you can also consider your Trader and Loot options. Only 1 player may take a given Loot card at a time, so consider which of you - if any - want the Remove Curse spell.

I prefer an Item 1, but I'm good with a B either way. As for my other upgrade, I'll wait for the next scenario before deciding. For my power feat I'm taking the one that lets meadd to my Strenght, Dexterity or Constituion non-combat check.

Card upgrades will be spell and ally. Lini has no use for item 1 and is sitting out the spell this time so I'll roll for the ally and if I lose I'll pick spell B to add the Fire Sneeze I picked up today to my deck.

Ally 1 roll: 1d1000 ⇒ 415

Power feats have been picked.
Card Upgrades aren't finalized yet (waiting on Grazzle's input), and the discussions in different threads makes it a bit difficult to track. From what I've read, it's looking like the following.

• Lini - ? (Interested in Ally 1 and some Spell)
  
• Damiel - ITEM 1 + (Interested in Spell 1 and Item B)
  
• Valeros - ITEM 1 + ?
  
• Darago - ITEM 1 + SPELL B
  
• Grazzle - ?

The single Ally 1 and single Spell 1 are still being decided on. I will upload the locations and rules for the next scenario, so that players can have a think about their Trader and Loot (Remove Curse) choices.

3-1C: UP FOR A SWIM?
As you chase the Taldan infiltrator in the foppish hat, it quickly becomes clear why she stole one of Merai’s water breathing potions: she’s headed for the dig site! That knowledge is a poor consolation for the fact that the Taldan managed to significantly outpace you, likely by using a spell to increase her speed.

However, you don’t have long to ponder before you hear a strange crashing sound. You look behind you to see a floating, horned beast head followed by the Aspis’s contingent of mining constructs! You take a moment to ponder the strange sight before you remember that the creature is a doru, the least of the divs. Divs arise from corrupted genies exiled to the depths of Abaddon, and their ancient hatred of mortalkind leads them to despoil all that which mortals create. But doru in particular are obsessive gatherers of secrets and able to become invisible whenever it suits them; it would have been a simple matter for the creature to learn the constructs’ secret commands. But that still doesn’t completely explain its actions. You don’t have more time to consider the implications—now is the time to fight!

DURING THIS SCENARIO
If your combat check has the Bludgeoning, Fire, or Slashing trait, subtract 1 from each die you roll.
If you move in a step other than your move step, recharge a card.

VILLAIN: IMANISH

HENCHMEN: ACID POOL
MINING CONSTRUCTS

During This Adventure: The scourge die is 1d4+1.
When you are dealt Acid damage, if that damage is not reduced by at least 1, suffer the scourge Curse of Vulnerability.

During This Scenario: If your combat check has the Bludgeoning, Fire, or Slashing trait, subtract 1 from each die you roll.
If you move in a step other than your move step, recharge a card.

VILLAIN:
IMANISH
HENCHMEN:
ACID POOL
MINING CONSTRUCTS

Golden Lake
At This Location: At the end of your turn, you may recharge up to 1d4+1 cards.
When Closing: Summon and defeat the henchman Graven Guardian of Nethys.
When Permanently Closed: No effect.
M: 0 Ba: 0 W: 0 Sp: 0 Ar: 0 I: 0 Al: 0 Bl: 0 ?: 0
Located/Displayed Here: None

Precious Mine
At This Location: The difficulty to defeat banes that have Construct trait is increased by 1d6.
When Closing: Succeed at a Strength or Melee check of 6 plus the scenario's adventure deck number.
When Permanently Closed: On closing, draw an item from the box.
M: 0 Ba: 0 W: 0 Sp: 0 Ar: 0 I: 0 Al: 0 Bl: 0 ?: 0
Located/Displayed Here: None

Quarry
At This Location: Add 3 to your checks that have the Bludgeoning trait.
When Closing: Succeed at a Constitution or Fortitude check with a difficulty of 6 plus the scenario's adventure deck number.
When Permanently Closed: On closing, discard a weapon.
M: 0 Ba: 0 W: 0 Sp: 0 Ar: 0 I: 0 Al: 0 Bl: 0 ?: 0
Located/Displayed Here: None

Hot Springs
At This Location: When you play a weapon, discard it.
When Closing: Summon and defeat the henchmen Acid Pool.
When Permanently Closed: At the end of your turn, you may recharge a random card from your discard pile.
M: 0 Ba: 0 W: 0 Sp: 0 Ar: 0 I: 0 Al: 0 Bl: 0 ?: 0
Located/Displayed Here: None

Peasant Tombs
At This Location: After playing a boon that has the Fire trait, bury it.
When Closing: Bury a card that has the Divine trait.
When Permanently Closed: No effect.
M: 0 Ba: 0 W: 0 Sp: 0 Ar: 0 I: 0 Al: 0 Bl: 0 ?: 0
Located/Displayed Here: None

Stonework Passages
At This Location: Damage dealt to you is reduced by 1.
When Closing: Succeed at a Wisdom or Survival check with a difficulty of 6 plus the scenario's adventure deck number.
When Permanently Closed: On closing, you may examine the top card of any location.
M: 0 Ba: 0 W: 0 Sp: 0 Ar: 0 I: 0 Al: 0 Bl: 0 ?: 0
Located/Displayed Here: None

Ruined Temple
At This Location: When you play a card that has the Divine trait, bury it.
When Closing: Bury a blessing.
When Permanently Closed: On closing, banish a card that has the Curse trait next to the deck of a character at this location or draw a random blessing from the box.
M: 0 Ba: 0 W: 0 Sp: 0 Ar: 0 I: 0 Al: 0 Bl: 0 ?: 0
Located/Displayed Here: None

Planning on starting at Hot Springs.

Will trade out his Quarterstaff for Remove Curse with the Sunburst Market.

Clarified Scenario Details.

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During This Adventure: The scourge die is 1d4+1.
When you are dealt Acid damage, if that damage is not reduced by at least 1, suffer the scourge Curse of Vulnerability.

During This Scenario: If your combat check has the Bludgeoning, Fire, or Slashing trait, subtract 1 from each die you roll.
If you move in a step other than your move step, recharge a card.

VILLAIN:
IMANISH
HENCHMEN:
ACID POOL
MINING CONSTRUCTS

Golden Lake
At This Location: At the end of your turn, you may recharge up to 1d4+1 cards.
When Closing: Summon and defeat the henchman Graven Guardian of Nethys.
When Permanently Closed: No effect.
M: 2 Ba: 2 W: 0 Sp: 2 Ar: 1 I: 1 Al: 0 Bl: 1 ?: 0

Precious Mine
At This Location: The difficulty to defeat banes that have Construct trait is increased by 1d6.
When Closing: Succeed at a Strength or Melee check of 6 plus the scenario's adventure deck number.
When Permanently Closed: On closing, draw an item from the box.
M: 2 Ba: 2 W: 1 Sp: 1 Ar: 0 I: 3 Al: 0 Bl: 0 ?: 0

Quarry
At This Location: Add 3 to your checks that have the Bludgeoning trait.
When Closing: Succeed at a Constitution or Fortitude check with a difficulty of 6 plus the scenario's adventure deck number.
When Permanently Closed: On closing, discard a weapon.
M: 3 Ba: 1 W: 2 Sp: 0 Ar: 1 I: 1 Al: 1 Bl: 0 ?: 0

Hot Springs
At This Location: When you play a weapon, discard it.
When Closing: Summon and defeat the henchmen Acid Pool.
When Permanently Closed: At the end of your turn, you may recharge a random card from your discard pile.
M: 1 Ba: 1 W: 0 Sp: 0 Ar: 2 I: 1 Al: 2 Bl: 2 ?: 0

Peasant Tombs
At This Location: After playing a boon that has the Fire trait, bury it.
When Closing: Bury a card that has the Divine trait.
When Permanently Closed: No effect.
M: 2 Ba: 2 W: 2 Sp: 0 Ar: 0 I: 1 Al: 1 Bl: 1 ?: 0

Stonework Passages
At This Location: Damage dealt to you is reduced by 1.
When Closing: Succeed at a Wisdom or Survival check with a difficulty of 6 plus the scenario's adventure deck number.
When Permanently Closed: On closing, you may examine the top card of any location.
M: 2 Ba: 3 W: 1 Sp: 1 Ar: 1 I: 0 Al: 0 Bl: 1 ?: 0

Ruined Temple
At This Location: When you play a card that has the Divine trait, bury it.
When Closing: Bury a blessing.
When Permanently Closed: On closing, banish a card that has the Curse trait next to the deck of a character at this location or draw a random blessing from the box.
M: 1 Ba: 1 W: 0 Sp: 2 Ar: 1 I: 1 Al: 1 Bl: 2 ?: 0

I seriously misunderstood what was going on. No card feats yet, just 2 card upgrades. Everyone's revised want list seems to have left off the Ally so I will upgrade Vulture with Wolverine (Ally 1) and my Blessing of the Gods with a Blessing of Pharasma (Blessing B). Lini will trade her Amulet of Mighty Fists for a Crowbar at the market. And will start at the Stonework Passages.

Damiel replaces both of the Alchemist's Fire with an Embalming Fluid and a Potion of Healing. He also replaces a Dart with an Acid Flask from the Market

Damiel will start at Hot Springs.

Hand: Blessing of the Elements 1, Tussah Silk Coat, Cure 1, Dagger, Blowgun,

Displayed:
Deck: 11 Discard: 0 Buried: 0
Notes: I have a cure in hand. And a BOTG
Sideboard cards:

Don't forget your Sunburst Market trades, or any other Trader visits!

Don't forget your Sunburst Market trades, or any other Trader visits!

Yup! I almost forgot. I went back and edited my post after checking out the wares.

Final Card Upgrades:

Item 1: Sapphire of Intelligence replaces Bracers of Protection

Spell B: Acid Arrow replaces 1 Lightning Touch

Sunburst Market: Trade Rapier for Blessing of the Elements

Darago can start out at the Quarry

Hand: Blast Stone, Acid Arrow, Fox, Blessing of Pharasma, Sapphire of Intelligence, Force Missile 1,

Displayed:
Deck: 9 Discard: 0 Buried: 0
Notes:
Sideboard cards:

Hand: Crowar Market, Wolverine, Pyrotechnic Blast, Blessing of the Spellbound 1, Binder's Tome,

Displayed:
Deck: 11 Discard: 0 Buried: 0
Notes: Curse of Vulnerability, Binder's Tome adds 1d4 and Mental to any combat check or charisma non combat check. Use the blessing if you need it.
Sideboard cards:

Darago has not yet chosen a starting location, so he's been left at the Golden Lake until he makes a post.

Players may choose to wait for people to finish drawing their starting hands, or they may take their turns as they choose. Damiel begins.

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During This Adventure: The scourge die is 1d4+1.
When you are dealt Acid damage, if that damage is not reduced by at least 1, suffer the scourge Curse of Vulnerability.

During This Scenario: If your combat check has the Bludgeoning, Fire, or Slashing trait, subtract 1 from each die you roll.
If you move in a step other than your move step, recharge a card.

VILLAIN:
IMANISH
HENCHMEN:
ACID POOL
MINING CONSTRUCTS
Additional Rules:

Top of Blessing Discard Pile:

Blessings Deck

Precious Mine
At This Location: The difficulty to defeat banes that have Construct trait is increased by 1d6.
When Closing: Succeed at a Strength or Melee check of 6 plus the scenario's adventure deck number.
When Permanently Closed: On closing, draw an item from the box.
M: 2 Ba: 2 W: 1 Sp: 1 Ar: 0 I: 3 Al: 0 Bl: 0 ?: 1
Located/Displayed Here: Valeros/AbrahamZ, None