[ACG][OutPost I]Hawkmoon269's Season of Plundered Tombs Table 3 (Inactive)

Game Master Hawkmoon269

Estra starts her turn.
Blessing of the Ancients discarded from the Blessings Deck.
Thriae Hive: Estra encounters Thriae Dancer.

I'm hopeful we can finish this scenario soon, so we can merge the tables faster, so...
Estra moves to the Location #3: Thriae Hive, and examines the top card of it with her power.
Thriae Hive Card 1: Good Omen

Estra discards Crocodile Skin Lamellar to encounter the Good Omen, adding 1d6 to her Strength, Dexterity and Constitution checks for the encounter.

Explosions in the distance. Estra shakes her head, her eyes wet.

'So much death. So much slaughter.' Estra thinks, as Honaire takes care of the Larvae rescued from the destruction, 'Why was it so much easier killing Gnolls...?'

Estra looks up at the mounds of hives around her, frowning as some shadows - cast from a fire in some corner of the caverns, likely more signs of the Alchemists' damage to this place - dance in a curious fashion among the mounds. The shadows take a familiar shape. A Sign?

They spell out a good omen... Estra cannot say she feels any sense of optimism at the moment, but she has learned to take omens seriously since discovering her true powers.

Estra takes her free exploration.
Thriae Hive Card 2: Thriae Constructor

Estra gasps, the ground quaking as entire mounds of the odd material of the hives starts to shift; tons of material being moved as a truly enormous Thriae drone crafts a path for it to take - heading right for the spiritualist. Was it the Larvae she's carrying, or is it just fighting any non-Thriae it seems? These drones aren't thinking individuals, are they?

No time for Estra to ruminate on Thriae physiology - the drone is clearly ready to attack! Honaire floats in front of the Spiritualist, his back to the Thriae as he shields both Estra and the Larvae from harm, flung stones and hive-matter projected by the enormous drone deflecting off of Honaire's phantom armor despite their weighted, numerous impacts. In doing so, Honaire gives Estra a chance to focus and summon an orb of fire, at which point she flings it into the behemoth's eyes, blinding it, then flinging it at its remaining sensory centres. It doesn't let out any notable sound, but it shields itself in some understanding of pain, backing away, and eventually driven to flee by the unrelenting battering of fire upon its skin.

Even if I still had my Sphere of Fire displayed, I'd be reluctant to attempt to close this location - the Thriae Soldier has 2 checks I'd need to fight through, and overkilling either of them by 4 or more would cause me to take damage, which would cost me a Stolen Larvae each time (as they must be discarded first).
Estra does not to attempt to close her location..

Estra ends her turn and resets her hand.

Estra pants, checking to ensure that the Larvae weren't harmed in the attack, nor Honaire... as much as he's able to be 'harmed', that is.

Hand: Neferekhu, Good Omen, Honaire, Charm Person, Stolen Larvae, Stolen Larvae 2,

Displayed:
Deck: 12 Discard: 9 Buried: 0
Notes: See below.

Off-Turn: At the start of Skizza's turn, Estra will bury Charm Person to draw a random human ally from the box...

Hand: Neferekhu, Good Omen, Honaire, Khelru, Stolen Larvae, Stolen Larvae 2,

Displayed:
Deck: 12 Discard: 9 Buried: 1
Notes: At my location, ALWAYS reveal Neferekhu to add 2 dice to your Knowledge or Wisdom noncombat checks! I can handle the Diplomacy check to avoid the downside.
At any location, feel free to have Estra set aside Good Omen to add 4 to a check to acquire a boon.

My combat abilities are greatly hampered right now - just Neferekhu + Honaire for a light combat check, so I won't be exploring much.

Qualzar set aside Swipe, and may attempt to recharge it.
Cogsnap recharged Blessing of the Elements.

(During Estra's turn)
Arcane 10: 1d10 + 4 ⇒ (9) + 4 = 13
Swipe is recharged
Seeing the Thriae swooping towards Estra, Qualzar couldn't resist giving a quick magical tug. A wing popped right off. The gnome chortled. "Now *that*'s a classic."

Hand: Chain Lightning, Stolen Larvae 1, Stolen Larvae 2, Acid Splash, Crowbar, Frost Ray,

Displayed:
Deck: 13 Discard: 4 Buried: 0
Notes:
Ask before using:
Can use without asking:

Reveal Larvae to Dancer.

Explore Hive Card 3: Blessing of the Elements

Discard it to Explore Card 4: Stolen Larvae

As Estra appears to help...loot...the hive Skizza follows along. When the hive's guardian appears and Estra doesn't attack him he throws a fit.

"Why you no kill him? He is the only thing left defending this place.?" he whines before running off after him.

He passes a confused dancer who looks on puzzled as he runs with a larvae above his head. That is until he finds another one then has one larvae in each hand...still running after the soldier.

  The thriae are scattered and slain, and Alhaman grins as he lowers jars of reddish honey into a bag. “Nicely done, Pathfinders! We found a cell imprinted with that cartouche of yours over there.” You break open the wax barrier and search Mnesoset’s possessions, finding a reference to the army she sought. It was not mortal, but machine, built by the Jistka Imperium ages ago. If you are to find the sage, her trail leads to Rahadoum. You had best hurry before anyone else offers to help you.

Scenario Reward
For the rest of the Adventure Path, 1 character may temporarily replace 1 item in his deck with the loot Scarab Brooch and 1 character may temporarily replace 1 item in her deck with the loot Scarab of Mummy Defense. At the end of each scenario, return the loot to the game box.

Each player chooses 1 of her Pathfinder Society RPG characters. That character may purchase potions of cure serious wounds as though their market price were 500 gp.

[b]Upgrade Pool[/b/]
Khelru (Ally 1)
Black Kiss (Ally 1)

Crocodile Skin Lamellar (Armor B)
Shield Cloak (Armor 1)
Clawhand Shield (Armor 3)

Blessing of the Elements (Blessing B)
Blessing of the Elements (Blessing B)

Alchemist's Kit (Item B)
Ring of the Godless (Item B)
Deliquescent Gloves (Item 3)
Burglar's Bracers (Item B)

Locate Object (Spell 1)
Acid Splash (Spell B)
Deathgrip (Spell 2)
Clinging Venom (Spell B)
Good Omen (Spell B)
Chain Lightning (Spell 3)

Glacial Khopesh +1 (Weapon 1)

Here's the Loot Card texts. I'll soon add both Loot cards to the Loot List spreadsheet.

From completing her 1st scenario for Tier 4, Estra earns a Skill Feat, and checks off...
Charisma d10 [X] +1 [X] +2 [ ] +3

Estra's card upgrade preferences are as follows...

Oh yeah, and Estra earns a die bump (now 3) from completing an adventure.

Gaining Role: Impeller
Gaining Power Feat: For your combat check, you may discard a card to use your Arcane skill + 1d6+2 and add the Attack, Mental or Force, and Magic traits. This counts as playing a spell.
Gaining die bump
Qualzar cleared his throat importantly. "Ahem. Thank you all for coming today, as I, Qualzar the Impeller, reveal my groundbreaking research in of comedomancy, of which I am one of the most skilled practitioners. Behold, the first demonstration of what shall henceforth be known as Qualzar's Theory of Impelling! Nemsky, if you will." The apprentice ran off. A few alchemists looked up, confused at suddenly having become an audience.

The gnome continued speaking, pacing back and forth with his hands clasped behind his back. "Now, as we all know that the foundation of magical humor involves trickery. Yet, the Undead, being abominations, are insusceptible to such mental illusions; and thus are not fun. To demonstrate."

Nemsky wheeled forward a large long box covered in a red curtain, on top of which was a covered silver tray. There was a moaning coming from within the box. With an elaborate flourish, Qualzar uncovered the tray, revealing a banana peel underneath. Then the sorcerer whipped away the curtain, revealing a coffin. "Thank you, Nemsky." The apprentice ran off. Qualzar walked about 12 feet away, dropping the peel on the ground halfway, while a moaning sound could be heard from within the box. "Within this coffin is a randomly selected undead." The box began shaking. "Utterly boring. Devoid of any sort of humor." A hand burst through the top of the coffin, and a zombie started crawling out, and stumbled forward towards Qualzar. The monster ignored the obstacle in its path, fixated on Qualzar. The undead's withered foot descended towards the peel- but it went straight through, revealing that the banana peel was just an illusion. "No fun whatsoever." The sorcerer blinked away just before the zombie reached him.

The gnome reappeared on the other side of the coffin. "This is where Impelling comes in!" The zombie turned around, and stumbled toward where Qualzar now was. But after a few steps, its feet flew out from under and it fell flat on its rear. Qualzar waved his hand, causing something yellow to appear on the ground. "An invisible banana peel!"

Nemsky ran forward and covered the zombie with the red cloak and dragged it away. Qualzar continued. "As I have shown, it is not necessary to convince the zombie that there is a banana peel where one isn't; I can instead convince the zombie that there isn't one where one is. Indeed, for every mental force of humor, there is an equal physical force. Qualzar's Theory of Impelling summarizes this relationship with the following equation: Farce equals Mass times Acceleration."

Role: Gulch Gunner.
Power Feat: [X] At the start of your turn, you may discard ([ ] or recharge) a random card; if you do, draw a random card that has the Alchemical or Firearm trait from your discard pile.

Preference 1 (Weapon 1): 1d1000 ⇒ 868
Preference 2 (Ally 1): 1d1000 ⇒ 143

With the alchemists distracted by the show Skizza took his time...inventorying their supplies. Tossing things aside that only periodically exploded.

"Sorry! Wasn't worth anything anyways! AH THIS *BOOM* Sorry." some would hear.

You guys also earned the adventure reward now.

Adventure Reward
Choose 1 trader that you have been rewarded with and record it on your Chronicle Sheet. For the rest of the Adventure Path, your trade cost for that trader is reduced by 1 card (to a minimum of 1).

TOMB OF THE GODLESS HOST
  It seems like ages since you set out from Sothis, the capital of the desert nation of Osirion, in pursuit of the jewel called the Untouchable Opal. The opal is rumored to contain an imprisoned elemental lord of air, quite the prize for the Pathfinder Society. You serve Venture-Captain Norden Balentiir, who charged you with this quest that has led you far from Sothis. You have battled ravenous gnolls, undead alchemists, and the scoundrels of the Aspis Consortium. Some of them were even, until recently, your allies.
  Your encounter with the alchemists in the Halls of Hidden Flame and your expedition to the thriae hive are more than a week behind you. A ship carries you into Manaket, a prosperous port city along the northern coast of Rahadoum. The thriae were the last settlement to have seen Mnesoset, a formidable scholar known also as the Spinel Sage—also your key to breaking into a flying pyramid in pursuit of the Aspis Consortium villains who betrayed you in Osirion.
  The journey has given you ample time to study Mnesoset’s belongings, many of which she left with her thriae allies before setting off to the west. Her carefully preserved journals depict a woman enthralled by the Jistka Imperium, a powerful empire that was ancient Osirion’s greatest rival in its early years. Jistkan artificer-priests were famous for their ability to create powerful and lifelike golems, but their empire collapsed from disease, infighting, decadence, andongoing attacks from Osirion. The pharaohs’ forces leveled many Jistkan sites, but new ones have reappeared over the centuries.
  Apparently, the Spinel Sage had located an unexplored ruin she believed to be a storage facility for a golem army that was never deployed. When she set out millennia ago, it was to awaken and control the army to fight off a foreign power that had recently conquered Osirion. Given history books don’t mention any golem apocalypse from the west, you suspect she did not succeed. Even so, you need to find the rest of her notes, or recover the sage jewel that contains her memories, or—ideally—both.
  In Manaket, you enjoy the hospitality of Venture-Captain Obo, a tall Garundi man with a graying beard and a welcoming smile. “I have reviewed the sage’s maps,” he announces while setting out a tray of oranges, nuts, bread, and wine. “And I have determined approximately where the site is—many landmarks change over three thousand years. The site Mnesoset describes was likely underground; that explains how it could have escaped the pharaohs’ armies and countless explorers. This means that you will need to reach that area, keep watch for clues, and track down the entrance. I have arranged for food and camels to carry you. With luck, you shall find what you seek.”

COMPLETE THESE SCENARIOS IN ANY ORDER:
3-4A: Escape from Manaket
3-4B: The Battle of Toppled Stones
3-4C: The Choked Tunnel
3-4D: Spinel’s Grave
3-4E: The Army Awakens

DURING THIS ADVENTURE
The scourge die is 1d8.
When you are dealt Acid or Fire damage, if that damage is not reduced by at least 1, suffer the scourge Curse of the Ravenous.

3-4A: ESCAPE FROM MANAKET
  True to his word, Venture-Captain Obo has secured you provisions and mounts, and early the next morning you prepare to set out. Obo beckons you to come back inside,closing the door before imparting a few last words of wisdom.
  “According to your sage Mnesoset, she intended to invoke the ancient gods of Jistka to enter the ruins, awaken the golems, and control the army. She made a point to carry several holy symbols of the now-forgotten deities.” He holds up a set of silver charms and icons. “I suspect you might need your own. These were among the treasures the thriae preserved.” Obo quickly and carefully wraps them up, adding, “In Rahadoum, symbols of the gods are contraband. Having these in your possession is a crime, and a serious one at that. Keep these hidden until you are well outside Manaket—and even after that. I’ll travel with you to the edge of the city.”
  You try to keep a low profile as you depart the lodge, but every time you look over your shoulder, you’re certain you see a flutter of a white cloak vanishing around a corner, or the flash of polished mail before a rooftop spy slips out of sight. Obo leads you through busy markets, down crowded streets, and past a traveling menagerie. Suddenly, several soldiers call for you to stop—it’s the Pure Legion, Rahadoum’s guards against religious intrusion!
  “They’ll search us for sure,” Obo whispers urgently. “They can practically sniff out divine symbols and magic. Slip away quickly, and I’ll buy you time to leave the city.” He hastily adds, “The Rahadoumi are strict, but they are not bad people. If you can avoid violence, please do so!”
  With that, Obo loudly hails the guards, providing you the distraction you need to escape, and hopefully to avoid further patrols.

DURING THIS SCENARIO
•When setting out locations, shuffle all of the listed location cards into a location pile, then draw 1 random card from it and build that location deck.
•Whenever there are no open locations, draw 2 random cards from the location pile. Choose 1 and banish it, then summon and build the other; shuffle in the henchman Pure Legion Enforcer. Then move all characters to that location.
•At the start of your turn, you may recharge from your hand or bury from your discard pile any number of cards that have the Divine trait, then roll 1d6. If the result is less than the total number of cards that have the Divine trait in your hand and discard pile, summon and encounter the henchman Pure Legion Enforcer.
•To win the scenario, close a number of locations equal to the number of characters plus 3.

LOCATIONS
Alchemical Laboratory, Brickworks, Canny Jackal, Caravanserai, Dilapidated Plaza, Dye Market, Great Library of Tephu, Pleasure Barge, Precinct of Left Eyes, Ruined Temple, Smoking Den, Surgery, Tooth and Hookah, Vault of Hidden Wisdom, Vizier’s Hill, Walled Oasis, Warehouse

VILLAIN
NONE

HENCHMEN

Random location: 1d17 ⇒ 3 Canny Jackal

During This Adventure: •The scourge die is 1d8.
•When you are dealt Acid or Fire damage, if that damage is not reduced by at least 1, suffer the scourge Curse of the Ravenous.

During This Scenario: •When setting out locations, shuffle all of the listed location cards into a location pile, then draw 1 random card from it and build that location deck.
•Whenever there are no open locations, draw 2 random cards from the location pile. Choose 1 and banish it, then summon and build the other; shuffle in the henchman Pure Legion Enforcer. Then move all characters to that location.
•At the start of your turn, you may recharge from your hand or bury from your discard pile any number of cards that have the Divine trait, then roll 1d6. If the result is less than the total number of cards that have the Divine trait in your hand and discard pile, summon and encounter the henchman Pure Legion Enforcer.
•To win the scenario, close a number of locations equal to the number of characters plus 3.

Location #1: Canny Jackal
At This Location: If you fail a check to acquire a boon, you may bury a card to acquire it.
When Closing: You may close this location automatically.
When Permanently Closed: On closing, summon and encounter an ally.
M: 0 Ba: 1 W: 1 Sp: 1 Ar: 1 I: 3 Al: 2 Bl: 0 ?: 1
Located/Displayed Here: Cogsnap/VampByDay, Estra/Yewstance, Qualzar/EmpTyger, Skizza/agent_eclipse, None

For the Adventure Reward, Estra will decrease the cost of the Auction House trader to 1 boon.

Estra will visit the Auction House trader for this scenario.
Loot choices will be listed along with my Trader picks, after we merge with the new players. Please check the Discussion page, as I'll be making a couple of posts there soon.

A cool scenario. Be wary of holding onto too many Divine cards if you're not prepared to deal with the summoned henchmen. Otherwise, we have a remarkable degree of control for which locations we're dealing with - and we're always sticking together, which potentially has its own benefits!

Upgrading Item 1 Wand of Shield into Item 3 Mist Horn
Gaining Trader discount: Hadden Hoppert -1
Going to Hadden Hoppert
Qualzar concluded his presentation with an elaborate bow, amid billowing clouds of smoke which by custom accompanied any great gnomish discovery. The alchemists stared nonplussed by what Qualzar had been talking about on.
Hadden Hoppert ran up and shook the sorcerer’s hand. “Truly great work! Impelling! Such a delight to witness the latest in gnomish sorcery. I’m heartened to see my materials have gone to great use!”
Qualzar beamed proudly. “I don’t intend to stop now, of course. In fact...” A gleam appeared in the sorcere’s eye. “How would you like to become Hadden Hoppert, Main Supplier of Sorcerous Arcana to Qualzar the Relentless?”
Hadden considered for a moment. “It does have a poetic ring in Gnomish, doesn’t it. Why yes, in exchange for a period of limited exclusivity, I would be prepared to offer, hm, hm, let’s say, 50% off all future research materials?”

Also visiting Hadden Hoppert

Having just convinced the Pure Legion of how much he is frowned upon by most major religions, Darago stops by Hadden Hoppert's to refill his library with definitely-not-religious spells. He finds the merchant preoccupied by by a gnome calling himself "Qualzar the Relentless" and overhears them talking about having to go through customs in Rahadoum. Darago chuckles and shakes his head; now that was a process!

Visiting Smiths of Wati. Seems like Sun Falcon Pectoral is available so I'm interested in that.

Lini hopes to never see a Pure Legion Enforcer again... Oh.

After greeting the new lot of Pathfinders she starts trying to think up better excuses for carrying contraband.

Visiting Falsin and cozying up to him with a boon.

Skizza eyes the new Pathfinders joining them on the next leg of the journey.

"Is this because of the explosions? Gonna be more explosions but Skizza doesn't need a ratsitter. Wellllll...got anything interesting that goes boom or can be shot out of this boomstick?" he scurries around the others peeking in their bags if allowed.

"The others were called away for more important tasks and we were reassigned. My spells go boom but this is not a good place to demonstrate Holy Fire."

Looks like 3 of us have Binder's Tomes so the Charisma/Diplomacy option for the Pure Legion Enforcer will get easier over time.

The past week's travel had not been kind to Estra, having been worn down by the exertions of adventure and combat, all whilst carrying the weight of guilt. She spoke little, averted her gaze from those of her travelling companions, remaining quiet and withdrawn and excusing herself from most conversations quickly.

Instead she retreated away to her cabin aboard the ship, communing with the spirits of those who have passed away, drowning the sounds of her conscience with the whispers of ghosts, and doing what she can to help them pass onward peacefully. She finally hobbles out onto deck as the call goes out that they've reached Rahadoum, having let go of some of her burden - enough to continue to serve the Society's wishes.

After arrival, Venture-Captain Obo introduces the party to two fellow Pathfinders also on the trail of the Spinel Sage Mnesoset. Estra greets the gnomish druid - why so many gnomes in these lands? - politely, but noticeably hesitates before accepting the wizard's offered handshake. He smells of death, an aura of decay.

The corner of Estra's mouth twitches as she thinks of Honaire. Perhaps it would be hypocritical of her to judge the man based on his familiarity with the dead. This expedition may be a learning opportunity... if they can be wary of not drawing the Pure Legion's attention. Though at this point, Estra is more concerned about the Pure Legion's enforcers' health, given her companion's increasing tendency to solve problems with violence.

A reminder that you only need to trade away 1 of any type of boon within 1 AD# of your desired Trade Option.

Also, as a player, I request that no Item 4s are picked from a Trader, since I intensely want to pick one up as a Deck upgrade, and each one traded for is one less in the box (and there's only about 4 Item 4s in the box to begin with).

Smiths of Wati: Lini

Hadden Hoppert: Qualzar & Darago

Falsin Deek: Skizza & Cogsnap

Auction House: Estra

Taking Shattertouch Shotel +2 and trading Volcanic Storm (spell 3) for it. Trading out Amulet of Mighty Fists for Sun Falcon Pectoral.

Hand: Binder's Tome, Mastiff, Holy Javelin, Blessing of Sivanah, Wolverine, Channel the Gift,

Displayed:
Deck: 12 Discard: 0 Buried: 0
"Notes: Binder's Tome: Reveal to add 1d4 + mental trait to combat at this location or 1d4 to a charisma non-combat check at this location.

Blessing of Sivanah: Discard this card to add 2 dice to any non-combat Intelligence or Charisma.

Channel the Gift: Discard to let a character at this location search their deck for a spell and put it in their hand.

Location: Canny Jackal"
Sideboard cards:

Not a fan of either Ally card for now.
The Maftet Hunter's first power is useless in this scenario, since we're always at the same location, and its second power requires me to recharge a card in addition to discarding it, because "Any number of cards" in PACG must always equal at least 1. Plus, picking him will leave less Ally 4s in the box.

And the Library Curator simply doesn't help Estra. I'm not an Intelligence-based character.

But I'll pick one up to replace with a Loot card.

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TRADE (Auction House): Lithomancy Stones (Item 3) -> Library Curator (Ally 3)

The following are my preferred Loot Options, and for readability I'll also list them on the Loot Tracker sheet. However, if any other player wants them, feel free to claim them - I only feel strongly about the Spear of the Watchful Guardian and Neferekhu.

LOOT: Walking Stick -> Spear of the Watchful Guardian
LOOT: Padded Armor -> Akhentepi's Armor
LOOT: Library Curator -> Neferekhu

I may take additional loot cards if they remain unclaimed, but that's a trio of cards particularly well-suited for Estra.
Estra draws her Opening Hand.

Hand: Honaire, Idorii, Neferekhu, Blessing of Qi Zhong, Cleric of Nethys, Akhentepi's Armor,

Displayed:
Deck: 13 Discard: 0 Buried: 0
Notes: Wow, rough. 4 allies, a blessing and an armor - no sign of a spell at all. It's not too bad, though; Neferekhu and Honaire can be used in combat, the armor's a nice defensive option, and most importantly I have good support to provide.

Idorii may be recharged to add 1d4 to a combat check.
Blessing of Qi Zhong may be discarded to add a die to any check, though preferably only if the top card of the blessings discard pile has Wisdom as a check-to-acquire, because otherwise it's exploration power is better.
Neferekhu can and should always be revealed to add 2 dice to any noncombat Wisdom or Knowledge checks.

I see that Qualzar wants Ice Storm, so I can take Channel the Gift. We've got a good amount of casters and we're always at the same location, so it should be useful.

Trade Volcanic Storm for Channel the Gift. I'll trade Gem of Mental Acuity for Mask of the Forgotten Pharaoh; if anyone else wants it, let me know and we'll figure it out

Hand: Binder's Tome, Bound Lantern Archon, Staff of Minor Healing (D), Mind's Eye Blade, Scrying (D), Blessing of Master of Masters (D), Blessing of Isis (D),

Displayed:
Deck: 12 Discard: 0 Buried: 0
Notes: Binder's Tome: +1d4 to local Combat or Non-Combat CHA. Master of Masters: +2 dice to any INT. Isis: Add 1 die + Acid or 2 dice on INT/vs Constructs/invokes Acid. Staff of Minor Healing: Recharge to heal 1
Sideboard cards:

Trading Spell 3 Dimension Leap for Spell 4 Ice Storm
Replacing Item 1 Crown of Charisma with Loot Item 1 Tablet of Languages Lost
Replacing Spell B Lightning Touch with Loot Spell B Elemental Treaty
Replacing Ally B Sage with Loot Ally B Kafar
"Hello there, Darago!" Qualzar looked up from Hadden's newest selections as the gnome heard another customer being greeted. The sorcerer bounced over to introduce himself good-naturedly to the wizard. "Why hello there! A necromancer, huh? What good timing! Last week I would have killed an undead creator such as yourself on the spot." With only sincere friendliness, Qualzar continued. "But lucky for you I've just discovered how fun the undead can actually be!" The gnome chuckled. "So I won't kill you! We can adventure together instead." The sorcerer turned back to Hadden.
"You know, there will be lots of new folk I'll need to introduce myself to here in Manaket." Qualzar fingered a certain scroll. "But I have an idea for how to hail them."

Hand: Kafar, Blessing of the Gods, Surgeon, Scrying, Frost Ray, Elemental Treaty, Tablet of Languages Lost,

Displayed:
Deck: 11 Discard: 0 Buried: 0
Notes: Since I have a free evade, 1 character per round can smuggle a Divine card past the henchman via Qualzar, instead of recharging/discarding it. Pass me the Divine card, and I'll pass it back at the start of my turn.
Ask before using: Blessing of the Gods; Scrying (discard to examine top 3 cards of a location; top or bottomdeck chosen type; shuffle in rest)
Can use without asking: Blessing if would recharge; Blessing for Boon 4; Elemental Treaty (display at location to prevent 1 Acid/Cold/Electricity/Fire/Poison damage); Surgeon (recharge to cure 1 card at my location); Scrying to avoid a nasty bane or location effect.

Before we enter the city Lini communes with her Mastiff. After a quick consultation she helps Estra unlock her gifts.

"I sense you have powers that could help us all here."

At the start of the first turn. Cast Channel the Gift allowing Estra to search her deck for a spell. Display Mastiff to draw 2 cards. Blessing of Milani and Pyrotechnic Blast.

recharge 14 on Channel the Gift revealing Wolverine: 1d10 + 1d4 + 8 ⇒ (1) + (3) + 8 = 12

Hand: Binder's Tome, Blessing of Milani, Holy Javelin, Blessing of Sivanah, Wolverine, Pyrotechnic Blast,

Displayed: Mastiff,
Deck: 10 Discard: 1 Buried: 0
"Notes: Binder's Tome: Reveal to add 1d4 + mental trait to combat at this location or 1d4 to a charisma non-combat check at this location.

Blessing of Sivanah: Discard this card to add 2 dice to any non-combat Intelligence or Charisma.

Blessing of Milani: +2 dice vs Dexterity or Wisdom non-combat check.

Location: Canny Jackal"
Sideboard cards:

”Ah, new friends,” Cogsnap elates as the new pathfinders join the group. ”My name is Cogsnap. I’m a student of highly energetic reactions. If I can help you two, let me know.” But then he leans towards Lini and whispers ”Watch out for Qualzar, he’s charming but he’s evil! Recently just stole some kids from their parents! Why the pathfinders tolerate. . . “

Hand: Galvanic Chakrum +1, Alchemist's Fire-Beta, Blessing of the Elements-Gamma, Bone Lamellar, Acid Flask, Alchemist's Kit, Canteen,

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

Still need to wait for Skizza and Cogsnap to finalize their Traders + Loot before I can build the scenario, but thanks!

Estra grips her cane tighter, her eyes gleaming with the sudden influx of power. The spirits whispers grow in volume and clarity with her ears, until she shakes her head to focus on the physical plane around her. The elderly spiritualist looks to the Druidic gnome, surprised at her mastery of magic.

"I suppose I do. But be careful of tricks like that in this city, wandering one."

Estra searches and draws Create Mindscape from her deck.

Hand: Honaire, Idorii, Neferekhu, Blessing of Qi Zhong, Cleric of Nethys, Akhentepi's Armor, Create Mindscape,

Displayed:
Deck: 12 Discard: 0 Buried: 0
Notes: Idorii may be recharged to add 1d4 to a combat check.
Blessing of Qi Zhong may be discarded to add a die to any check, though preferably only if the top card of the blessings discard pile has Wisdom as a check-to-acquire, because otherwise it's exploration power is better.
Neferekhu can and should always be revealed to add 2 dice to any noncombat Wisdom or Knowledge checks.

Create Mindscape can be displayed as soon as anyone makes a Wisdom, Intelligence or Charisma check (as long as it's not against a Mental-Immune enemy) to add 1d4 to all of those checks at this location. Note that I can't play/display Create Mindscape against a Mental-Immune enemy, but if it's already displayed then it will still add 1d4 against them, because it's a passive bonus that doesn't involve playing it from then on.

Replacing Armor B: Buckler Gun for Scarab Buckler.
Replacing Item 1: Emerald of Dexterity for Ushabti of The Willing Servant.
Replacing Item B: Alchemical Cartridges for Game of Afterlife.
Replacing Ally B: Jinx Eater for Tetisurah.

Not utilizing my trainer.

"What kind of shop lacks boomers. All this is shiny...sure...but throwing it or blasting it won't be that useful. Nothing like this?" he says slamming down his dragon pistol. He is quickly shooed out of the shop and meets with the others.

Despondent and kicking his paws in the dust but his gynosphinx ally attempts to cheer him up.

"The winds change quickly here so you will find some of your...devices...soo enough." she tells the ratfolk.

Hand: Dragon Pistol +1, Tetisurah, Quartermaster, Game of Afterlife, Double-Barreled Musket, Blessing of Shizuru,

Displayed:
Deck: 12 Discard: 0 Buried: 0
Notes: DP+1: Recharge to 1d6 and card's traits to combat check at my location. Blessing of Shizuru/+1 die (recharges if top blessing has STR acquire). Game of Afterlife to banish curse.
Sideboard cards:

I have Tetisurah so do not hesitate to use my cards as I can fill back up on my turn.

Thank you to everyone for filling out the Loot Tracker sheet, as it does make things easier to track, especially with a new party.

Cogsnap may still choose any Loot he'd like. If he wants to make a trade (for example, if he wants to trade away his Armor for Scarab Sand) then he should feel free to do so - I'll just modify the location deck if necessary and it's removed from the box retroactively.

Otherwise, we'll start the game with Estra. I'll be posting sometime within the next three hours, and we'll be continuing the turn order from there.

(Note that I will sometimes be able to post updates with a cleanup script that will include the Turn Order in the Blessings Deck spoiler. I don't have access to the script right now, however.)

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During This Adventure:

Estra starts her turn.
Blessing of Anubis discarded from the Blessings Deck.
Scenario Power (Divine Cards: 1): 1d6 ⇒ 5 -> Estra is not caught with contraband.
After Estra's start-of-turn, Lini uses Channel the Gift to allow Estra to draw Create Mindscape, as listed above.

Estra gives Create Mindscape to Lini. (You can recharge it far more consistently than I with your 1d10+2d4+8 Divine skill, and there's not really any other benefit for any one player holding onto it over another.)
Estra can't move, and examines the top card of her location deck with her power.
Canny Jackal Card 1: Black Marsh Spider Venom

Estra discards Akhentepi's Armor to encounter the Black Marsh Spider Venom, adding 1d6 to her Strength, Dexterity and Constitution checks for the encounter.

Estra takes her free exploration.

Estra discards Idorii to explore again, adding 2d4 to her combat checks during this exploration.

Estra discards Cleric of Nethys to examine the top two cards of her location and reorder them.
Canny Jackal Card 4: Augury -> Placed on top of the location deck.
Canny Jackal Card 5: Shotel
From discarding Cleric of Nethys, Estra explores her location.

Estra sets aside Augury, naming Ally, then examines the top 3 cards of her location deck and places any found on top or bottom in any order; then shuffling the rest.
Canny Jackal Card 5: Shotel
Canny Jackal Card 6: Nefti the Bard -> Placed on the top of the deck.
Canny Jackal Card 7: Bloodroot Poison
Estra reveals Neferekhu to autopass the Augury recharge check (Divine 8: 3d10+4+1d4). Augury recharged.
Darago and Lini each reveal a Binder's Tome to each add 1d4, and Create Mindscape adds 1d4 to Estra's check against Neferekhu, autopassing it. (Diplomacy 8: 1d10+5+3d4)

Estra reveals Honaire to heal herself.
Honaire Cure: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3 -> Estra shuffles all 3 cards (Cleric of Nethys, Idorii, Akhentepi's Armor) from her discard pile into her deck.
Honaire is discarded.

Estra reveals Blessing of Qi Zhong to randomly shuffle Honaire from her discard pile into her deck, though uses her power to instead set aside Honaire.
Following the shuffle, Estra places Honaire on top of her deck with her power, then discards Blessing of Qi Zhong and explores again.

Estra discards Nefti the Bard to explore again.
Canny Jackal Card # (6 == 5): 1d5 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9

Estra ends her turn and resets her hand.
No time for me to post flavour - I may have to do it in a separate post. I won't have time to post an update for a few hours, either.

Hand: Neferekhu, Filter Hood, Sunrod, Giant Slug, Honaire, Sign of the Daughter,

Displayed:
Deck: 15 Discard: 2 Buried: 1
Notes: SIgn of the Daughter may be discarded to add a die to any check.
Neferekhu can and should always be revealed to add 2 dice to any noncombat Wisdom or Knowledge checks.

Create Mindscape has been displayed by Lini, adding 1d4 to all Charisma, Wisdom or Intelligence checks at this location.

If you want any of the cards I've picked up, let me know! I can discard one of them a turn for a bonus exploration, but I'm happy to share them with anyone who's interested - such as the potent Sunrod which may be strong in Cogsnap's hands, for example.

(I generally recommend giving cards back and forth a lot - it effectively increases our hand size in the process, too.)

During This Adventure:

Flavour Post.

Estra hobbles along the streets, unhurried. Her misspent youth learned the hard way that haste will only bring more attention on you from the authorities. Besides; she's confident she can bluff her way past the Pure Legion, with her scant traces of Divine symbols well-concealed amidst her cloth and cloak. Best not to summon Honaire's ghost unless absolutely necessary, though.

So determined to blend in, Estra actually takes a detour through the market stalls, picking up some curious trinkets and scrolls. She even recalled a secret phrase that would bring her to a rather infamous seller of black market wares in the city - a phrase taught to her by Nefti during their previous outings. All in all, Estra spends a productive, relaxing half-hour's stroll. If any of the Pure Legion were watching her, they'd have surely lost interest by now based on her absolute lack of haste.

Just a harmless, elderly tourist. That's all they need to see.

Mastiff is recharged at the end of Esra's turn. Passing and casting of Mindscape noted.

As Estra teaches her an unfamiliar magic...

"Ah I see. Do animals travel here? I wonder."

Finding a secluded place for us to gather she creates a mindskape that looks similar to the city but we have some control over the dream.

"We will use paths that they cannot follow. They are ever vigilant but it will help."

Hand: Binder's Tome, Blessing of Milani, Holy Javelin, Blessing of Sivanah, Wolverine, Pyrotechnic Blast,

Displayed: Create Mindscape Estra,
Deck: 11 Discard: 1 Buried: 0
"Notes: Binder's Tome: Reveal to add 1d4 + mental trait to combat at this location or 1d4 to a charisma non-combat check at this location.

Blessing of Sivanah: Discard this card to add 2 dice to any non-combat Intelligence or Charisma.

Blessing of Milani: +2 dice vs Dexterity or Wisdom non-combat check.

Location: Canny Jackal"
Sideboard cards:

Cogsnap trots along Estra with his cart out as he starts assembling his mobile alchemical lab, and throws his magic canteen on there for good measure. Upon seeing the sunrod that she picked up, he nods in approval.

Start of turn, Display Alchemist's kit and canteen.

"That's a really good find Estra, good eye," he compliments her.

Start of turn, Blessing of Maat. Start of turn, can't move, so explore: -Shotel

"Oh, look-oh, it's just a melee weapon, and the craftsmanship isn't that great . ." he says passing a market stall and deciding not to pick up a new weapon.
Choose not to acquire Shotel. Discard BotElements to explore again: Pure Legion Enforcer

"So, Estra . . . how are-" Cogsnap begins but before he can even start his sentence, a pure legion enforcer shows up.

"There! The party with three gnomes! THAT HAS TO BE THEM! GET THEM!!!" he shouts.

"Ah, sonofa- EVERYONE MOVE!" Cogsnap shouts while throwing his chakrum at a nearby stand that collapses an awning on the Pure Legionaire, buying his group some time.

Choose Combat. No divine skill, no divine cards in hand, so a straight 13 check. Reveal Galvanic Chakrum +1, along with two binder's tomes for combat
DC13 vs. 1d8+3(dex)+1(ranged)+1d8+1(weapon)+2d4(2 binder's tomes): 2d8 + 5 + 2d4 ⇒ (8, 1) + 5 + (4, 1) = 19

Succeed in combat check vs. enemy. This allows me to close the location. Recharge Alchemist's fire in order to draw random alchemical item from deck-Twitch Tonic (B). Close location automatically. Encounter random ally to acquire.-Khelru

The awning collapses spectacularly, pinning the legionnaire under it long enough for the group to escape. They then see a hooded man pointing down a back ally. "I'm Khelru" he explains. "I'm secretly here trying to spread religion to the Rahadoumi, like you."
"But we aren't-"Cogsnap starts, as the Cleric leads them to a new location. He also hands them a Twitch tonic which he insists may be useful.
Charisma 7 vs. 1d6(charisma)+2d4(binders tomesx2): 1d6 + 2d4 ⇒ (6) + (1, 3) = 10
Success
"Listen," Cogsnap explains. "We aren't . . we just want to get out of the city, we aren't trying to start anything with anyone."
"Ah yes my child, we are always 'looking to get out of the city. Such a clever metaphor. Yes, I can show you the way!"
Cogsnap throws his hands up in the air in frustration and follows the cleric.
Reset hand. We need a new location.

Hand: Galvanic Chakrum +1, Twitch Tonic-MM, Khelru-MM, Bone Lamellar, Acid Flask, Corrosive Dagger +1, Flensing Jelly,

Displayed: Alchemist's Kit, Canteen,
Deck: 9 Discard: 1 Buried: 0
Notes:
Sideboard cards:

Blessing of the Ancients in effect.

recharge 11 on Create Mindscape revealing Wolverine: 1d10 + 1d4 + 8 ⇒ (4) + (3) + 8 = 15

random location #1: 1d17 ⇒ 10

random location #2: 1d17 ⇒ 10

random location #2: 1d17 ⇒ 13
Choosing option 2.

Location #13: Tooth and Hookah
At This Location: If you fail to acquire an ally, shuffle that card back into this location.
When Closing: Summon and acquire a random ally from the box.
When Permanently Closed: No effect.
M: 1 Ba: 2 W: 1 Sp: 1 Ar: 1 I: 0 Al: 3 Bl: 0 ?: 0

"Surely they won't look for us near a dive like this."

contraband check on 4 or less: 1d6 ⇒ 4

Under her breath "or not."

"Good evening officer. These? Simple trinkets. No religious connection at all. Are you feeling okay? This smoke seems to be doing strange things to your pupils."

charisma 7 +3 revealing Wolverine and 2 Binder's Tomes.: 1d8 + 3d4 + 3 ⇒ (5) + (2, 4, 2) + 3 = 16

As the guard panics and moves off Lini finds Estra and leads her to a secluded spot out back.

"These streets can be dangerous. Let me teach you one of my favorite uses for fire."
Lini passes Estra Pyrotechnic Blast.

She then wanders a bit trying to avoid trouble.

First location card with 10 being henchman: 1d10 ⇒ 9

She comes across a robed figure that is clearly in the wrong place and confirms it in whispered conversation.
Auto pass divine 9 by revealing Wolverine.

Khelru agrees to travel with Lini for now as they explore the area but quickly lose each other in the crowd.

Discard Khelru to examine top card then I may explore.

Next location card ignoring 9: 1d10 ⇒ 5

Auto acquire. Cast to examine next card. Auto recharge by revealing Wolverine.

Lini hears whispers of spirits long dead. And she begins to whisper back.

Next location card ignoring 5 and 9: 1d10 ⇒ 5

Next location card ignoring 5 and 9: 1d10 ⇒ 1

The whispers lead her to a pile of bones. As the bones begin to move they cry in unison "Set us free!"

Lini has just the spell for the job.

combat 17 casting and auto recharging Holy Javelin and revealing Wolverine: 1d10 + 2d12 + 1d4 + 8 ⇒ (6) + (5, 1) + (4) + 8 = 24

A flash of light and the dead are laid to rest.

Unsure of which god would be appropriate Lini says a few prayers to Sivanah then moves on.

Discard Blessing of Sivanah to explore.

Next location card ignoring 1, 5 and 9: 1d10 ⇒ 4

Wrinkling her nose at the cruel weapon she destroys it. Banish it.

A few prayers to Milani for the deceased cat could be appropriate.

Discard Blessing of Milani to explore.

Next location card ignoring 1, 4, 5 and 9: 1d10 ⇒ 9

Next location card ignoring 1, 4, 5 and 9: 1d10 ⇒ 10

Lini's actions have attracted attention.

"Look it was a minor lapse okay. The dead need to stay dead or they get up and get bitey. And obviously there are no clerics around to stop them. I did you a favor."

charisma 7 +3 revealing 2 binder's tomes and wolverine: 1d8 + 3d4 + 3 ⇒ (6) + (2, 2, 3) + 3 = 16

The Enforcer sees her point but calls in someone to give her a stern lecture.

The lizard was convincing but after a long conversation it agrees that Lini's mission is important and joins her.

Auto acquire. Close Tooth and Hookah. Generating new location.

random location #1: 1d17 ⇒ 12

random location #2: 1d17 ⇒ 13

random location #2 reroll: 1d17 ⇒ 5

Location #12: Surgery
At This Location: At the start of your turn, shuffle a random card from your discard pile into your deck.
When Closing: Recharge a card that has the Healing trait, or succeed at an Intelligence, Craft, or Survival check with a difficulty of 6 plus the scenario's adventure deck number.
When Permanently Closed: On closing, shuffle 1d4+1 random cards from your discard pile into your deck.
M: 2 Ba: 1 W: 0 Sp: 1 Ar: 0 I: 2 Al: 2 Bl: 1 ?: 0

The Lizard leads her and her allies to a place of healing.

Recharge Shock Lizard to explore.

first location card: 1d10 ⇒ 6

Lini picks up a vial and sniffs at it.
Intelligence 6 revealing Wolverine: 1d6 + 1d4 + 3 ⇒ (3) + (1) + 3 = 7

Liking the smell she drinks it. No harmful effects but she feels the need to take a walk.

Discard Twitch Tonic to examine then explore.

Next location card not 6: 1d10 ⇒ 10

"Just taking a stroll here officer. No trouble here."

charisma 7 +3 revealing 2 binders tomes and Wolverine: 1d8 + 3d4 + 3 ⇒ (2) + (3, 1, 1) + 3 = 10

Auto pass Survival 10 by revealing Wolverine.

As the enforcer continues to patrol Lini is feeling the aftereffects of the tonic and gets patched up.

heal from closing: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

Twitch Tonic, Khelru, Channel the Gift

random location #1: 1d17 ⇒ 1

random location #2: 1d17 ⇒ 1

random location #2 reroll: 1d17 ⇒ 7

Location #7: Great Library of Tephu
At This Location: If you fail to acquire a boon, shuffle it into this location deck.
When Closing: Succeed at an Intelligence or Knowledge 6 check.
When Permanently Closed: On closing, draw a spell from the box.
M: 2 Ba: 1 W: 0 Sp: 3 Ar: 0 I: 0 Al: 2 Bl: 1 ?: 0

Lini feels she deserves a rest and lets one of her allies take point.

Hand: Binder's Tome, Khelru aq, Sun Falcon Pectoral loot, Cure 2, Wolverine, Crow,

Displayed:
Deck: 14 Discard: 2 Buried: 0
"Notes: Binder's Tome: Reveal to add 1d4 + mental trait to combat at this location or 1d4 to a charisma non-combat check at this location.

Location: Great Library of Tephu"
Sideboard cards:

Passed Estra Pyrotechnic Blast.
Location #13: Tooth and Hookah created then closed.
Location #12: Surgery created then closed.
Random monster #1 Bonestorm banished.
Random item #1 acquired Twitch Tonic.
Random allies #1 Khelru and #2 Shock Lizard acquired.
Random spell #1 Detect Undead acquired.
Random weapon #1 Cat's Claws banished
Location #7: Great Library of Tephu created.

I've updated Estra's Deck Handler with Pyrotechnic Blast - thanks! Want me to hand it back, based on your lack of attack spell?

Also, an important rules note. When you draw 2 new locations for the scenario power, you can only draw locations that haven't already been summoned or banished. So when you draw 2 new locations, both of them are removed from the 'location deck'. To simplify this for players, I'll keep updated the link you can find in the scenario updates to only list locations that haven't yet been banished or built.

I would also like to repeat my request that players roll to summon new locations as soon as they close the location, even if they're going to end their turn. I cannot pick for the players which location to summon (of the choice of 2 provided by the scenario power), so I cannot actually put out a scenario update until someone makes a decision, so it would delay updates significantly.

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During This Adventure:

Under BoAbadar. Recharge Staff of Minor Healing.

Caught with Contraband? 3 Divine Cards: 1d6 ⇒ 4

Darago wanders the library, looking for documentation of Rahadoum's anti-religion laws. It strikes him odd that Arcane casters are also banned under the law and wants to examine the original text.

Suddenly, he receives a vision from on high (that still doesn't count a divine for some reason)! A Lantern Archon appears before him and enlightens him. Play Bound Lantern Archon to examine top 3 cards of my deck, rearrange, and draw 1. Find Mask of the Forgotten Pharaoh, Armor of the Sands, Acid Rain. New order is Rain, Mask, Armor; draw Acid Rain

Recharge Bound Lantern Archon Arcane 10: 1d10 + 6 ⇒ (9) + 6 = 15

Darago is brought out of his trance by a sticky green goo dripping on the floor around him. He disregards it a leak in the pipes until the floor starts sizzling! He looks up to find a Card 1: Rukh sitting atop the bookshelf, corrosive spittle dripping from its mouth. It rears up to hawk a acid loogie when Darago decides to one-up it, conjuring an entire cloud of acid! Good thing I drew Acid Rain! Play it to use Arcane+3d6+9. Reveal Binder's Tomes x2 to add 2d4. I can use the result of the check on the second check

Combat 13: 1d10 + 3d6 + 2d4 + 15 ⇒ (2) + (1, 1, 5) + (4, 4) + 15 = 32
Recharge Acid Rain Arcane 12: 1d10 + 6 ⇒ (9) + 6 = 15

The acid is intense, instantly dissolving all the soft tissue from the animal. At least some of the bones stayed intact! Use Animate Dead Power to add Rukh to hand

Darago hears a faint clapping from further down the aisle. He walks in that direction and runs into Card 2: Aunty who compliments him on finally getting rid of the Rukh that had been pestering the library for so long. They chat for a while. Discard Blessing of Isis to explore again. Reveal Binder's Tomes x2 to add 2d4

CHA 8: 1d6 + 2d4 ⇒ (6) + (2, 4) = 12

Aunty tells Darago about a section of the library that he might find interesting and hands him the business card of someone who might be useful for his "unique" craft with dead things. Discard Aunty to examine top 3 cards and explore. Find Locate Object, Toxic Cloud, and Embalmer (secretly a Reed Moccassin)

Darago moves to the part of the library Aunty suggested and finds that she's correct. He immediately identifies a scroll of Card 3: Locate Object that he wants to check out and tries to find another one, maybe something like Card 4: Toxic Cloud? Auto-Acquire Locate Object. Use Power to immediately explore again and encounter Toxic Cloud