Adventure Path Reign of Winter

Game Master Almonihah

I was hoping that now that Tezuzu is an NPC, maybe we can fudge his numbers and abilities to be an identification machine.

That’d be nice as his Spellcraft could be up to +15 had he leveled up with us since he left the party…

I'd be fine with him having leveled and putting some ranks in Spellcraft.

Zilvazaraat would be happy to help... but he would definitely charge a small fee for it, because he's a Mercane. XD

Thanks, GM. I’ll roll for Tez here and then we can let Zilvazaraat ID what he can’t…unless Saki wants to give those a shot…

Adding +2 assist from Sakitu…good idea, Q…

THE MAGIC ITEM HAUL
The Headless Cossack--
a revolver Spellcraft: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (2) + 15 = 17 +2 = 19
a scimitar Spellcraft: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (1) + 15 = 16 +2 = 18
a belt Spellcraft: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (1) + 15 = 16 +2 = 18
a ring Spellcraft: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (4) + 15 = 19 +2 = 21
Rasputin--
a cassock Spellcraft: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (18) + 15 = 33 +2 = 35
a belt Spellcraft: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (4) + 15 = 19 +2 = 21
a headband Spellcraft: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (14) + 15 = 29 +2 = 31
an amulet Spellcraft: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (10) + 15 = 25 +2 = 27
The Machine--
a circle of black cloth Spellcraft: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (18) + 15 = 33 +2 = 35
a pair of iron rings Spellcraft: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (20) + 15 = 35 +2 = 37
a rod Spellcraft: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (6) + 15 = 21 +2 = 23
Yeti Lair--
spectacles with green-tinted lenses Spellcraft: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (7) + 15 = 22+2 = 24

Maybe Saki can just auto-assist Tezuzu while he identifies things by taking 10 on her Spellcraft. +2 across the board might be more useful.

Just a note, you guys did use magic to talk to the other familiar Syvet, and thus knowing it is possible and how to do it, you might consider it for talking to Winter.

Assuming some taking 10 sometime later where you got low rolls...

The Headless Cossack--
a revolver: +2 Nagant M1895 revolver
a scimitar: +1 Scimitar
a belt: Belt of Incredible Dexterity +4
a ring: Ring of Protection +2
Rasputin--
a cassock: Cassock of the Black Monk
This ankle-length black robe, cut in the style favored by
Orthodox priests, bears little outward ornamentation beyond
its gold buttons, though subtle occult symbols embroidered
in black thread decorate the skirt’s hem. The cassock of the
Black Monk grants a +4 luck bonus to the wearer’s touch AC.
In addition, while wearing the cassock, an oracle of the occult
mystery (see page 68) gains access to the spectral spells
revelation (see page 69) and may use it as if he had it as a
normal class feature. If the wearer already has that revelation,
he can use that ability one additional time per day. This ability
has no effect if worn by a non-oracle. If the wearer is an oracle
but does not have the occult mystery, once per day he can
cast a spell with the Ectoplasmic Spell feat (Pathfinder RPG
Advanced Player’s Guide 158) as a standard action that does
not increase the level of the spell. This ability has no effect if
the wearer is a non-oracle.
a belt: Belt of Physical Perfection +2
a headband: Headband of Mental Prowess +4 (Wis, Cha)
an amulet: Amulet of Natural Armor +4
The Machine--
a circle of black cloth: Well of Many Worlds
a pair of iron rings: Ring Gates (You may have accidentally figured this out even before identifying them)
a rod: Extend Metamagic Rod
Yeti Lair--
spectacles with green-tinted lenses: Sniper's Goggles

I’d be interested in the +4 Amulet of Natural Armor and the +2 Ring of Protection as Fin could use a boost on his AC so he won’t make so easy a target…

@Selena: I thought Syvet could already speak when we ‘freed’ him…

a belt: Belt of Incredible Dexterity +4
a headband: Headband of Mental Prowess +4 (Wis, Cha)

Quasit would definitely want the Dex belt.

Think we need to decide what to keep and what to sell so we can make a wishlist and send to Zilvazaraat so we can move on to Book 6. So far, those who professed interest in the items thus far:

Q: +4 Belt of Dexterity, +4 Headband of Mental Prowess
Fin: +4 Amulet of Natural Armor, +2 Ring of Protection

I can calculate the price of the stuff to sell…it’s half of the purchase cost, right?

@GM: How many weapons/ammo might we have found within the camp in salable condition?

I picked Dodo for my familiar. Just your average hut that's also a little guy that's also made of fire.

Full item price listed. Sell price is 1/2. Updated the loot sheet as well.

The Headless Cossack--
a revolver: +2 Nagant M1895 revolver (8k gp)
a scimitar: +1 Scimitar (2k gp)
a belt: Belt of Incredible Dexterity +4 (16k gp)
a ring: Ring of Protection +2 (8k gp)
Rasputin--
a cassock: Cassock of the Black Monk (34k gp)

a belt: Belt of Physical Perfection +2 (16k)
a headband: Headband of Mental Prowess +4 (Wis, Cha) (40k gp)
an amulet: Amulet of Natural Armor +4 (32k gp)
The Machine--
a circle of black cloth: Well of Many Worlds (82k gp)
a pair of iron rings: Ring Gates (You may have accidentally figured this out even before identifying them) (40k gp)
a rod: Extend Metamagic Rod (11k gp)
Yeti Lair--
spectacles with green-tinted lenses: Sniper's Goggles (20k gp)

Thanks Maka!

By my count, that’s 177900gp from the latest haul, split 7 ways that’s 25414.28g apiece. If we add in the 27000g we had banked, that raises the per person share to 29271,42g per person, assuming we split that banked pot equally.

If Fin’s calculation of the True Res scroll costing 28875g is correct, then Selena’s share will cover the scroll with a little to spare for fox treats.

I recommend everyone start making claims on the loot and make shopping lists for Zilvazeraat based on those totals. We should endeavor to keep all this moving. I guess if you want to claim gear from the pile, the cost against your share should be the sell price, not the purchase price, since that’s how much the party loses if the item disappears from the pile.

‘Preciate the work you do on the loot sheet, Maka!

Q, does that total also reflect selling the Sword of Planes that we had prior to this treasure we found? If not, that’s another 1,594 gp for each of us…

And if we can find any more salvageable guns/ammo, perhaps a bit more…

Since no one else has mentioned interest in the amulet of natural armor nor the ring of protection, I’ll figure those into my calculations, unless someone objects…also, if I get those things, that frees up a Periapt of Health and a +1 Ring of Protection for anyone if they wish it, or we can sell those as well…

Right, the gear from the troops you killed, you'd be able to claim that now. Let's see...

2d12 ⇒ (7, 4) = 11 Mosin-Nagant M1891 rifles
2d12 ⇒ (11, 10) = 21 M1914 fragmentation grenades
2d2 ⇒ (1, 1) = 2 Nagant M1895 revolvers
3d100 ⇒ (93, 39, 1) = 133 metal cartridges
2d12 ⇒ (3, 5) = 8 socket bayonets
2d12 ⇒ (4, 2) = 6 gas masks
One periscope
2000 gp
One Lawrence 1917 flamethrower
One Maxim M1910 Machine gun
1d2 ⇒ 1 Aasen mortar
2d4 ⇒ (1, 3) = 4 Aasen mortar bombs

Q, does that total also reflect selling the Sword of Planes that we had prior to this treasure we found? If not, that’s another 1,594 gp for each of us…

I was not including that. And all those WWI weapons were also not included. That might be a lot more fox treats.

Tallying up the Loot Sheet, i have a grand total of 209,850 gp. Divided 7 ways, that's 29,978.57 gp apiece. Shop accordingly.

We'll spend Selena's share on a True Resurrection scroll.

For Quasit's loot, if she claims the Belt of Dex +4 and the Headband of Mental Prowess, that's 28,000 gp out of her share. With the remaining 1978 gp and change, I think she'd want to buy a couple Potions of Cure Serious Wounds (750gp ea) and a bottle of Andoran whiskey (?). She might keep a rifle and/or revolver for a souvenir.

Again, if anyone else wants to lay claim on the Headband, they should speak up. That's an amazing item.

Actually, I'll take the headband. I realized that Kalchine doesn't have a Wisdom enhancing item so that will take him up to a Wisdom of 24, which will give a nice boost to those saving throw DC's.

And the Charisma boost will make it more likely Quasit will succumb to his charms the next time he awkwardly flirts with her.

OK, Headband to Kalchine.

See? Giving me gifts. She's already melting before my charms...

@DM Could I get a custom magic item created and add Bracers of Elemental Conversion to my Bracers of Armor?

It would make them 18k instead of 12k. Gives me an option against fire invulnerability while still leaving it as a hinderance.

Hoping to have time to level up this evening and then start looking at things to buy. As always, I never know what gear would be useful so I'm open to suggestions.

Hoping to have time to level up this evening and then start looking at things to buy. As always, I never know what gear would be useful so I'm open to suggestions.

As a sorcerer, any item that improves your Charisma score is worth getting. At high levels, I like metamagic rods as well, particularly Reach, Empower, Silent or Still. You may also want to consider some scrolls for spells outside your repertoire, but which could be useful for niche situations. Armor Class isn't a huge consideration for a ranged caster, but improving a Ring of Protection or a Cloak of Resistance is never a terrible idea.

Obviously there's a huge panoply available, those suggestions are just off the top of my head for if I were playing a sorcerer.

Well, if I'm not getting that Headband, that leaves me with an extra 20k to throw around. I may see about improving my own Ring of Protection to +3 (10k to go from +2 to +3). Or a Sword of Subtlety goes for 22,310gp, that's a great rogue weapon, might trade in the Gloomblade (worth about 4400 on trade-in) for that.

@DM Could I get a custom magic item created and add Bracers of Elemental Conversion to my Bracers of Armor?

It would make them 18k instead of 12k. Gives me an option against fire invulnerability while still leaving it as a hinderance.

That would be fine.

Cool beans, I'll spend the 18k on the bracer upgrade then. That leaves 11,978.56 which I'll throw back in the party pot.

With the amulet and ring taking up most of Fin’s share for a badly needed AC bump, I think Fin’s gonna focus on ioun stones to bolster his ‘to hit’ mod and increase his saves…

Should have my short list done in the next day or so…

With selling back a couple items I already had, my total to spend is 36,401.

Claimed Items:
+4 Amulet of Natural Armor (16K)
+2 Ring of Protection (4K)

Total: 20K

Purchased Items:
Pale Green Prism (cracked): +1 to attacks (4k)
Pale Green Prism (cracked): +1 to saves (4k)
Amber Spindle (cracked): +1 Will save & it stacks (3.4K)
Dusty Rose Prism: +1 to AC (5k)

Total: 16.4 K

Money to spend: 36,401
Money spent: 36,400

With a whole gold left for Elf treats!

I’m finished leveling up except for picking a feat; thinking Toughness (+15 hp) or Improved Initiative (+4 to Init for a total of +14)…still looking over some combat feats to make sure I’m not missing anything…

We are firmly in rocket tag territory so little is as powerful as going first.

You'd need to put 3 ranks in use mage device, but Ability Mastery is a rotating +2 enhancement bonus to an ability score.

Combat Stamina would give you a lot of utility. Improved Critical is a notable standout for combat stamina use.

A question occurs to me GM,

A) if Selena is rezzed, what mechanics do I need to worry about? Level her up? Stay the same?

B) if it takes the team a while to rez Selena and I build Winter, what happens if Selena is rezzed later?

It's been a couple weeks since we killed Rasputin. So we need to think about pushing ahead with the narrative.

I'm going to impose a totally arbitrary deadline of this upcoming Monday, July 21st, for claiming any of the loot from the current pile and for anything people want to purchase from the vendor. At that time, we send the list and summon Zilvazaraat. You still get your share of the gold, and you can level up whenever you want. But we need to clear our inventory and start Book 6.

Another question for the GM, when Selena is rezzed, will it be her last body, or since this is true rez, will it be her original body?

I expect that reincarnation would reset what counts as her “original” body as that is what makes sense given how reincarnation is an exception to things such as resetting when one would die of old age. But I wanted to ask just in case.

1) Selena would level up along with the rest of the party, yes.
2) I'd figure Winter's experience would transfer to Selena, so she'll keep up with the party.
3) I do think reincarnation resets what counts as her 'true form', so that's what she'd be resurrected as.

Money Available: 44,391gpgp 5sp 8cp

+2 Nagant M1895 revolver (8k gp)
Belt of Physical Perfection +2 (16k)
Shield from a +2 upgraded to a +4 12k if possible
Eyes of Keen Sight 6k if available

Selling regular nagant 200

Money left 2,591gp 5sp 8cp

Fighter level 15
BAB+1
Reflex Save +1
Will Save +1
Hit Points: 1d10 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8

Perception +1, Linguistics +1, Fly +4, Knowledge Engineering +1, Knowledge Local +1
New Language: Azlanti
Feat: Critical Focus

Money Available: 44,391gpgp 5sp 8cp

+2 Nagant M1895 revolver (8k gp)
Belt of Physical Perfection +2 (16k)
Shield from a +2 upgraded to a +4 12k if possible
Eyes of Keen Sight 6k if available

Selling regular nagant 200

Money left 2,591gp 5sp 8cp

The belt and revolver will cost you half as much as you're calculating-- we're using the sell price instead of the purchase price for the loot we collected, since that's what the pot loses if you take those things. So add 12k to your remaining total, if there's something else you want to shop for.

In that case

Money Available: 44,391gpgp 5sp 8cp

+2 Nagant M1895 revolver (4k gp)
Belt of Physical Perfection +2 (8k)
Shield from a +2 upgraded to a +4 12k if possible
Goggles of Night if available 12k
Immovable Rod 5k if available

Selling regular nagant 200

Money left 3591gp 5sp 8cp

Contacting Space Merchant. Here's our particulars.

LOOT LIST
Claimed:
+2 Nagant M185 revolver (4k)(Bulvi)
Belt of Incredible Dexterity +4 (8k)(Quasit)
Ring of Protection +2 (4k)(Findurel)
Belt of Physical Perfection +2 (8k)(Bulvi)
Headband of Mental Prowess +4 (Wis, Cha)(20k)(Kalchine)
Amulet of Natural Armor +4 (16k)(Findurel)

Selling:
Sword of the Planes (11.158k)
+1 Scimitar (1K)
Cassock of the Black Monk (17k)
Well of Many Worlds (41k)
Ring Gates (20k)
Extend Metamagic Rod (5.5k)
Sniper's Goggles (10k)
11 M1891 rifles (2.750k)
21 M1914 grenades (15.750k)
2 M1895 revolvers (400)
8 bayonets (20)
6 gas masks (75)
1 periscope (10)
1 1917 flamethrower (400)
1 M1910 machine gun (750g)
1 mortar (250)
4 mortar bombs (8)
bullets (189)
Assorted gold & valuables (23.4k)

SHOPPING LIST
Findurel:
Pale Green Prism Ioun stone (cracked)(+1 attack)(4K)
Pale Green Prism Ioun stone (cracked)(+1 save)(4k)
Amber Spindle Ioun stone (cracked)(3.4K)
Dusty Rose Prism Ioun stone (5k)
Bulvi:
Shield Upgrade (+2->+4) (12k)
Goggles of Night (12k)
Immovable Rod (5k)
selling revolver (200)
Maka:
Custom Magic Bracers (18k)
Quasit:
Sword of Subtlety (22,310)
2 potions Cure Serious (1.5k)
1 bottle Andoran whiskey (??)
selling Gloomblade (4.4k), Belt of Dex +2 (2k)
Selena:
Scroll of True Resurrection

I'm afraid Zilvazaraat doesn't deal in non-magic items so he won't bring the Andoran whisky. :D Other than that it looks fine.

Selena, if you're interested in playing Selena trapped in Winter's body for a while Zilvazaraat could always be delayed in getting a scroll of True Resurrection. Then he could 'just happen' to get hold of one if you get tired of it.

I'm afraid Zilvazaraat doesn't deal in non-magic items so he won't bring the Andoran whisky.

Well that's disappointing. Hopefully Findurel actually finds a village that has a jug of peasant vodka to sell.

I am leveled up. I know I missed the purchase deadline but that's fine with me because I have no idea what to purchase. I'll save my money for the next time.

GM_Almonihah wrote:

I'm afraid Zilvazaraat doesn't deal in non-magic items so he won't bring the Andoran whisky.

Well that's disappointing. Hopefully Findurel actually finds a village that has a jug of peasant vodka to sell.

Have we got an extra 4K gold to spend? If so there’s the Flask of Endless Sake…

I had gold left over that I'm more than happy to spend on a flask of endless whiskey.

Selena, if you're interested in playing Selena trapped in Winter's body for a while Zilvazaraat could always be delayed in getting a scroll of True Resurrection. Then he could 'just happen' to get hold of one if you get tired of it.

I am comfortable either way, but I’d just go with reviving Selena unless there is a narrative reason to do otherwise.