CORE PFS S9-02 A Case of Missing Persons (Inactive)

Game Master Gary Pepper

Grog attempts to take the head from the Troll to put a stop to all of this, He lands a heavy blow and attempts to follow the blades patha second time but the troll staggers slightly causing the axe to hit the chain shirt it’s wearing.

Not wanting to go down you can see the troll’s wounds healing once again its head securing it self back into place. The troll lets out a blood spittled howl as it swipes down attempting to attack Grog in retaliation trying to take of its head. Hitting with its second swipe.

claw 1: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (2) + 14 = 16
claw 2: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (16) + 14 = 30
Slashing: 1d6 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 9

Fight! Bold is Up!
MAP Slide 7

Round 4
Ryan
Liminy
Flaming Sphere 3 rnds left
Drootina

Round 5
Galant
Loni
Small Earth Elemental disappears next round
Lasaraleen 14/49, Sarenrae be praised
Grog 27/36
Troll 108

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Active Conditions:
Bless: Each ally gains a +1 morale bonus on attack rolls and on saving throws against fear effects.
Haste: Each ally gains a +1 bonus on attack rolls and a +1 dodge bonus to AC and Reflex saves. Each ally can make an additional attack at highest BAB, when making a full attack action.

Drootina lays down more smackdown!

Full Attack
Main Attack
Gore Attack (Power Attack, Bless, Haste): 1d20 + 4 - 1 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 4 - 1 + 1 + 1 = 16
Gore Damage (Power Attack): 1d6 + 1 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 1 + 3 = 7

Haste Attack
Gore Attack (Power Attack, Bless, Haste): 1d20 + 4 - 1 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 4 - 1 + 1 + 1 = 19
Gore Damage (Power Attack): 1d6 + 1 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 1 + 3 = 9

"Yeah, we got this!"
Loni heals Lasaraleen again.

Standard Action
Wand of Cure Light Wounds (Lasaraleen): 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

Five Foot Step
He backs up away from the troll slowly.

Earth Elemental goes Poof

Grog swings again.

"Go DOWN smelly!"

attack: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (17) + 13 = 30

damage: 1d12 + 8 ⇒ (11) + 8 = 19

haste attack

attack: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (14) + 13 = 27

damage: 1d12 + 8 ⇒ (11) + 8 = 19

Trying to remember how this Troll became part of the Gray Gardeners, Ryan keeps on slashing at it, or whatever was left after Grog's attacks.

"How does this guy fit in those hearses they drive?"

Ryan, I am not sure this guy fits at all. It was just a pest to annoy the fey, I think.

Lasaraleen waits for an opening to stand, but will channel once again to heal herself and Grog and friends.

Loni, thanks again for the aid in my time of need.
Sarenrae, bless us all once more with life.

channel: 3d6 ⇒ (1, 3, 6) = 10

Galant attacks again, itching the Troll with his rapier.

HERE! Goblin's manure!

Rapier: 1d20 + 6 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 6 + 1 + 1 = 26
Damages: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7
Rapier (haste): 1d20 + 6 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 6 + 1 + 1 = 27
Damages: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7

Crit Confirm #1: 1d20 + 6 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 6 + 1 + 1 = 22
Damages: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5
Crit Confirm (haste): 1d20 + 6 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 6 + 1 + 1 = 21
Damages: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6

With the Combined Forces of your remaining attacks your group is able to utterly demolish this troll. The flaming sphere is able to burn the flesh so it will never return before it fades from existence.

Victory Music

The Troll did leave a few affects behind You find a small gourd with a strikingly clear liquid in it. Your magical scruitiny is able to deduce the liquid is a Potion of Invisibility, the armaments the troll had are a +1 chain shirt, a cloak of resistance +1 and a ring of protection +1. You also see a small pile of burnt up bits of a belt pouch surrounding a few gold pieces in the some of 100 gp.

Current Party Status: Lasaraleen 24/49, EoE Full HPs

Your Group easily makes your way back to the Northern Verduran Collective. As you arrive you see Fiffernetter dancing about the clearing, seeing you she says in her sing song voice "My apologizes for making you do such a hard and nasty favor for me but I do appreciate your help with that nasty brute." her devilish grin appears again.

"A deal is a deal though I will lead you to Lofton now." she begins skipping down the path and looks back over her shoulder saying "Well are you coming?"

Following the fey you feel the emotional control washing over you again but after having been told about its affect by the clerics in the group you are able to fight it affects on you. If you choose ;)

After a dizzying stroll through the woods you come upon a cave that is clearly been 'landscaped' around its opening and possibly deeper in. "This way." Fiffernetter states while just walking into the cave. Deep in the back of the dead end cave is a man Slide 5 matching the description the Venza the Nick in Loftons body described as himself. A quick inspection of the old venture-captain inhabiting Venza’s body reveals that although he is physically healthy, but he looks about in a dazed manner with a bemused expression playing across his face. "Here he is as promised." Fiffernetter cheekily grins at you.

Feel free to heal up before this interaction. how do you proceed.

Looking at the troll's ring: "That's not a ring, that's a headband!", says Ryan.

He will trudge along behind the fey, not letting the emotional control take control.
Upon seeing the man, Ryan shrugs: "Okay, pops, lets trek back home".

First hippy I see in PFS?

Loni wouldn't mind the Potion of Invisibility. An invisible summoner and healer is a happy one.

At the fey
"Yeah, we'll come! It's what we're after anyway! Man, this mission has so much nature in it. It's awesome!"

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At the cave entrance
Loni takes out his Wand of Mage Armor again and uses it on Drootina. Hey, we're entering a cave and already fought a troll... he would do it.

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At Lofton
"Oh, man! He's in bad shape. Anything we can do to help?" Releasing this isn't Loni's wheelhouse, he instead looks around for tracks for what might have come in here.
Survival: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (10) + 9 = 19

"Well done. A shame realy, Moves like that we could have trained the troll as a dancer."

Liminy will fight off the artificial complacency but display the natural type and follow along.

"You won't mind if we confirm his condition will you? He looks Non compos mentis, Did you do anything to him that he won't recover from naturally within a few of our days?"

Assuming she doesn't object Liminy casts Detect Magic.
spellcraft: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (10) + 15 = 25

"Thanks for following up on our deal. But as Liminy said he doesn't look too good"

AS you pick up the headband Ryan you notice it starts to shift and shrink down to the perfect size to fit on your finger. The magics within this ring seem to be also keyed to whomever is also wielding it.

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Asking Fiffernetter about Lofton’s condition, the little gerbie shrugs apologetically, "He has been that way for years, and despite my best efforts to revive him, his condition has not improved." She jumps up and down excitedly, "Oh wait, wait maybe he’d get better if you brought him back together with his 'other half' that left long ago wearing his real body and undo the ritual that broke them apart in the first place."

She seems confident with her Explanation "Undoing the ritual is simple; all you have to do is tie the two of them together with vines and throw them into a source of pure water before severing the
vines to break the link." She smiles childishly and remarks, “at least he’s happy.” before scampering back off into the forest out of sight.

Ryan puts the ring on and wiggles his finger.

If Lasaraleen is the only one injured, she will just cure herself. Otherwise she will channel. Assuming the former is the case.

wand clw: 5d8 + 5 ⇒ (6, 1, 4, 4, 8) + 5 = 28 on herself. (5 charges marked)

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We were glad to rid the world of such a crewl creature.
So for the Loftons...we just tie them together and throw them into pure water...is that just any lake or river? How pure does it need to be?

Fiffernetter answeres Lasaraleen "Any running water from a stream, creek...." she rambled on and on and on Abbott every variation of a natural occurring water source, yet you notice she never mentions anything close to a man made water flowing source like a canal or irrigation system.

'Yes, water, we got it.", Ryan answers, mumbling: "We ain't idiots."

Loni, familiar with fey shenanigans, questions the fey. "Is the ritual REALLY that simple, or is there something you're not telling us?"

Seems cool! But do Beer could help? It's far better from water!

Or may be it's like after a long ceremony in the Grand Hall, I need a large bucket of water to wake me up!

Thanks for the tip Fiffernetter!

Fiffernetter looks at Loni in as serious and truthful ton e you have ever heard her speak in "Yes. It is that simple."

Feel free to ask any other questions pre-transition below if you chose.

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Having Lofton in Venza's body follow you back proves to be fairly simple. Even with and addled mind he is still able to follow simple commands you are able to give to a dog or a horse.

As you near the edge of town heading back to the statue room, granted for your use while conducting your inquiries, you receive an urgent sending from Eliza Petulengro "Alois Lofton has been taken into Gray Gardener custody and is currently in the Woodsedge Jail and scheduled for a trial the following morning! Please come to the Woodsedge Lodge immediately we have to discuss your findings so far and look into why he has been imprisoned."

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Your group hoofs it straight to the Lodge through the front doors where you are greeted by Eliza no longer in her glamoured form but in her Venture captain vestments. "Good you received my message. We have much to discuss. What have you found out?..." Lofton in Venza's body walks over to one of the potted plants promptly drops trow and relieves himself into the plant. Eliza looks quizzically at 'Venza' and looks back to your group asking "Umm... Who is he?"

"This would be the actual Lofton. He got bodyswapped so the 'Lofton' you've tried to talk to is actually a different person. It's really trippy. Think we know how to reverse it though."

"Yeah he got mixed up with some fey and they did this!"

Lasaraleen bows to Eliza Petulengro

Indeed, we came as soon as we could. This Lofton is in a sad state. The sooner we return him to his rightful body, the better.

She is unable to hide her concern on the news.

From what we understand, the Grey Gardners are not likely to treat him well. We must intercede quickly before it is too late to swap them back. What assistance or information can you offer, VC Petulengro?

As "Lofton" follow simple commands, Ryan is happy to give a few orders: "Strange to have an officer simply obeying like that!"

Galant bows to Lady Petulengro.
Yeah, Fey shenanigan! They mixed up both our Venture-Captain and this poor man. We need both of them to take make them switch back to their own body.

Gray gardener don't seems cool, but I'm sure they are open to discussion and know how to keep a cool head!

Eliza Petulengro takes a few moments to ponder the situation that she has just been enlightened too. She interjects "Fey are quite the troublesome creates with their tricks and 'games', we most certainly need to perform this ritual to reverse this accursed problem." Eliza lets out a sign of frustration. "All negotiation or any discussions with the Grey Gardeners have come up short. I sent a missive to the Grey Gardeners asking for an explanation as to why Lofton... well his body was impriosned." she pulls out a small sheef of paper and says "This is what they sent in reply. A wanted poster! and they wrote on the bottom corner 'He has been accused of treason, you can speak with him after the trial tomorrow morning before his execution. Any further interference by the Pathfinders will also be considered a treasonable act.' This is perposterous."

Eliza goes to the True-Lofton and speaks to him in quite tones. "I think I might be able to get through to him if given a little time this evening." she guides the man to a chair having him sit she hands him some food to which the man devours in seconds. "Please rest for the evening while I tend to lofton here. The trial does not take place until next morning which does give us a little time to plan." You have been given some time to rest up allowing you to regain some composure and also allowing you to study or commune with your diety of choice to regain your lost spells.

Everyone gains the benefits of 8 hours of rest, plus you will have time to prepare spells after the interactions below.

In the early hours of the morning you all sit about the meeting table eating breakfast. Yes Ryan this meal is on the house Eliza and the true Lofton, in more civilized clothing, come to the meeting table they look to your team and Eliza says "We are at a crossroads at this point. What can we do to rescue lofton's body and the man inhabiting it? Have you made any contacts while in Woodsedge that might be able to get you into the Grey Gardeners compound?"

True Lofton coughs "Thank you all for bringing me back from that horrible place." You see that he is still ehausted and very meek looking "I may not be able to assit you personally with your operations as this body is still week from years of living with the Fey. But, before becoming a Barrister I did dable in the Alchemical Arts and can hopefully help you in that capacity."

Pulling a small book from under his arm and setting a bag of what you could only guess to be fresh ingredients scavanged about he says "I found a spare formulae book in the Library here and some components found about the kitchen and studies I think I could produce a few Extracts for you to use. Do not worry unlike other alchemists I can infuse them for your use." he places the book open onto the table showing a few lists. "I think I can make one from this first List here and I can make three in any combination from this list on this page." pointing at the lists you see a few options.

Choose One from this list:
aid
barkskin
bear’s endurance
bull’s strength
cat’s grace
cure moderate wounds
false life
invisibility

Choose Three in any combination from this list:
You can select one more than once
cure light wounds
disguise self
enlarge person
expeditious retreat
reduce person
shield
true strike

I have a high level infusion alchemist. I can tell you from experience that while other players often request 1 minute per level extracts about the only one that actually gets used is shield. I recommend a Barkskin, 1 - 2 Shields, and maybe Disguise Self if we have anyone good at bluff.

"Good to have you back Lofton."

Liminy looks at the book and sighs at the incomprehensible symbology.

"Those potions of invisibility may come in handy as well. Eliza I take it you are willing to let us risk a little treason?"

"I'll take invisibility and disguise self. Thanks"

Should have specified as a group you can pick 1 2nd level and 3 1st level Alchemist Extracts. Not each getting a choice sorry. You also have a few Potions of Invisibility so far too I believe.

Eliza Gave you at beginning: 2 potions of invisibility, an elixir of truth, 3 doses of oil of taggit poison, and a lesser silent metamagic rod.

The Troll had on its body: potion of invisibility, +1 chain shirt,
cloak of resistance +1, ring of protection +1, 100 gp

Ryan puts the ring on the table: "Wanted to use it as a crown. If anyone wants this?".

Lasaraleen will take whatever item is left over of the items after others have selected.

Very well, lets rest and plan for the morning. Sarenrae will guide us, I am certain.

She will expend her remaining channels to heal the party before resting

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After the night, Lasaraleen will pray to the Dawnflower...to regain spells....you know...at dawn.

Good morning all. The dawn smiles upon us...let's get started.

Glad to see you back Captain! says happily Galant when the eyes of true lofton seems clear.

You make miracles Lady Captain Petulengro! he adds with a big smile and his tankard high.

As for the mission, we make good on one of the guard, a bold lady, may be she could help?

I let others take what they need

Loni just wants the Potion of Invisibility from earlier. Anything else he doesn't really have a preference for.

If you're asking for suggestions, though, extract of shield is really good for most martial characters...

Loni gets up with Drootina and gives her some meat. He then tends to his own breakfast [b]"Let's head out!."[/b} Will do it soon but since it sounds like we are going to be urban from now on he will trade out stuff like Entangle and Soften Earth and Stone for other spells.

Ryan does not take anything.

Liminy will take an invis potion.

"I am as invisible as a black cat on a moonless night, I need no potions!" boasts Ryan - "Best way to avoid extra duties"...

Ready now. Traded the two aforementioned spells for Longstrider and Heat Metal.

Lasaraleen starts heading towards the Grey Gardner's location, planning to stop blocks away to buff and observe.

We can get closer and get a look at their stronghold. From there, we may be able to develop a plan before their dreadful sentence on our missing Lofton-wannabe.

Lofton Smiles rather brightly at all of you welcome him back to the lodge, expecially after being imprisoned by the fey for so long. He looks to all of you "I had feared I would never return back to this lodge. I can never thank you enough Pathfinders for bringing me back here." he looks longingly about the lodge reminissing in memories you could guess.

Eliza looks at each of you as you decide on which extracts to use and those potions you have secured in your mission so far. "Is your intentions to sneak into the Grey Gardeners Compound, Get to Lofton's body and this Venza and then sneak out?" as she questions your motives Eliza looks over what provisions you have and frowns. "I'm thinking you might not have much to work with here. I see that you have the capability to render four of you unseen and change the appearances of another three of you." She sit back into her chair to think "Good Idea Lasaraleen scope out the compound to confirm what your up against." she excuses her self from the table satisfied that your group can carry out your plan with efficiency and not implicating the Pathfinder Society.

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Lasaraleen as you near the compound to get some information on what obstacles stand in your way you come across a guard station and the young guard sergeant Ottavia Respani. "Hail Lasaraleen! What brings you about this morning?" She seems to be in a rather good mood today. Her shift must have just started.

Before we reached the compound Liminy would use a charge from his wand of Mage Armor. And use Loni's wand on Drootina if he would like.

"I'm not much for sneaking but I can follow someone."

Those of you wishing to 'Case the Joint' roll me a Perception check or a Knowledge Local check please.

Liminy looks around during the conversation.

perception: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (8) + 17 = 25

Lasaraleen waves to her friend, Ottavia.

Blessed be the dawn, Ottavia! Still in search of a couple missing persons.
But we are so thankful for your prior assistance. Any news of interestin the city this morning?

diplomacy: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (11) + 12 = 23 to try and get some useful info

A couple questions: Ottavia is with the City Guard and not the Gardners, correct or no? How far is this guard station from the Gardners Office?

Loni helps Liminy Case the Joint. Can't fail to aid another the perception.

"Anything you have could be helpful."
Diplomacy (Aid Another): 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8

Liminy you survival the place and notice that it's a betty secure place the outside appears to be made of nearly 5 foot thick stone with arrowslits nearly every 10 feet. Only one way in and out of their facility, it appears to have two Grey Gardeners stationed out front at all times.

Without getting into the compound you really cannot tell much more.

Correct Ottavia is with the city guard sand not with three Grey Gardeners. The guard station is the equivalent of 2 blocks away. Your still in town with buildings all along the streets.

"Oh it was my pleasure to help." she stands nonchalantly with her hands on her hips and polearm nestled against her post. "I do know quite the interesting little tidbit, it seems that, that treasonous dog Estienne Jacquert was hiding in the ranks of the Grey Gardeners this whole time. That bounty hunter Enderios nabbed him and went to the capital to turn him in." her smile quickly fades "Though id's sad to hear about Lofton though. He's got trial this morning at the hands of the Gardeners and if Jacquert was in league with them there is no telling who else might be hiding behind those grey masks." she sighs with a resigned tone "Wish there was something I could do but best I can get to in there is just passed the second door only the Officer on duty can get back to where Lofton is being held behind the second portcullis."

"But how do they know who the officer on duty is? I mean, since they are all masked, can't someone with a mask just pose as the officer on duty? By the way, where do they get their masks and such? Some local person make them?"

Then Ryan moves over to her polearm, and compares it to his glaive.
"Is it heavy? It doesn't splinter does it?"

Hey guys! I have an idea?! says Galant as he was looking at the bottom of his empty tankard and as he awoke from a long drunk's dream.

What don't we try to pass for Grey Gardener, with two of the potion of Disguise Self then asks to see Lofton. Then, we give false-Lofton another extract of Disguise Self to look like a Gardener then, one of the two with Disguise self changes his appearance into false-Lofton while keeping a potion or elixir of invisibility!
Then, when left alone, and just before the execution, he drinks the potion of invisibility and when the guards come he's "gone"!
What do you think?

"I will drink to that!"

"Whatever gets us in"