DALSINE AFFAIR CORE (Inactive)

Game Master JASON RODARTE

Dalsine Manor is a modern, two-story structure set back from

the main road and surrounded by a twelve-foot brick wall. Its

main gate is shut and guarded, but through it can be seen a

well-kept garden surrounding the house. A carriage covered

in gold filigree and inset with gems stands parked inside the

gate, while another, constructed of modest wood with drawn

shades, waits just outside the gate.

Equipped with the location of Chalfon Dalsine’s home

in the Senate’s Hill district, the PCs should have no

difficulty navigating Oppara’s night-shrouded streets.

Before they can confront Chalfon, however, they must

first deal with two other problems: Baron Jacquo Dalsine,

head of the Pathfinder Society’s Taldor faction, and

Pasha Muhlia Al-Jakri of the rival Qadira faction.

The PCs must gain entry to the manor in order to

retrieve the confiscated documents implicating the

Pathfinder Society in abetting the illegal Sarenite cultists,

and they have several options to do so.

Let's... ignore the spoiler info for the moment and just pick what general option the group thinks we have the best chance at. Diplomacy: Do we have anyone good at diplomacy?, Bribery: Are we all willing to part with some gold?, Stealth: Are any of us particularly bad at stealth?, Combat: Do we feel like going through 1 or more extra combat encounters? Typically only one person needs to be good at Diplomacy, Bribery is cheaper then a Raise Dead or two, Liminy doesn't have any stealth penalties but 1 bad role can cause problems, And I feel the less combat the better.

Evarice has a +6 to Diplomacy and no Stealth bonuses. She would try the diplomatic route and resort to bribery if it failed.

I am fine with what the consensus becomes.

Garn is unfortunately indisposed towards speaking any form of speaking at this time, although even in normal times, that can hardly be claim to be one of his strengths. But he certainly would welcome diplomacy first.

GM - Something weird happened with the stealth spoiler and it also gave us info you probably didn't intend.

Hadanka would be disposed toward stealth. He is willing to take his armor off to be sneakier (that would give him a whopping +3). He can be talked out of it if no one else in the group is up to sneaking.
Combat he is ok with, but seems like a stupid option even to him.
He could probably assist on an intimidate(+4), but is more likely to fail a diplomacy (-2).
He has enough for the bribe, but generally dislikes bribery.
But he is not a leader personality, so will go along with the group. Of course like most followers, he will probably grumble under his breath no matter what decision is made. ;)

I think we should sneak in the back and jump the traitor like a jaguar after a hog. While the group is discussing options, Hadanka makes a careful inspection of the perimeter looking for week points to enter. If the sides or back have no visible guards, he will climb the wall to peak inside the grounds.

Ragnar is not diplomatic. He'll allow someone else to do it.

Sounds like we try diplomacy first, then. Note that Bluff, Diplomacy and Intimidate are all usable here.

Evarice asks Shelyn for guidance.
"Everyone, please calm down. We need to pass and speak to Chalfon Dalsine. He is suspected of persecuting the Saraenites. Did you know we rescued several of them from capture and brutal torture? We found another group of them, led by one of Dalsine's servants. It was some kind of abberant shapeshifter, and it tried to drain the life from our friends to delay us for as long as possible."

"Dalsine is clearly trying to do something terrible tonight, and I think it has to do with why you're here." She points to the Qadrian guards. "Where is your leader? Let us pass and we shall look in your stead."

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (14) + 6 = 20

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (19) + 6 = 25

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7
Using my GM Reroll, here.
GM Reroll: 1d20 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (12) + 6 + 1 = 19

Much better.
"Now then. May we pass?"

Reluctantly the guards allow you though.

Hadanka cautiously approaches the door and listens without touching if he hears nothing he will move over to look in the left window.

stealth: 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (13) + 0 = 13
perception: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (19) + 5 = 24

The grounds within the manor’s walls are well tended and

decorated with small statues, topiaries, and the occasional

bench. Everburning torches burn inside colorful lanterns

from many of the grounds’ trees.

The front porch of the manor sports a stylized compass inlaid

in the masonry, and a similar symbol graces the lintel above

the open double doors. Within, the sound of clashing blades

echoes off the marble floor. Suddenly, the sound of combat

ceases with a gruesome thud, and the sound of a laughing

man replaces the metallic din. The furniture in the foyer has

been thrown about, and a growing pool of blood escapes from

a crumpled corpse at the foot of the wide, carpeted stairs.

I placed us and added a dead body at the foot of the stairs.

Grazie!

What do you guys do?

Perception: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7

Evarice doesn't see anything in the area besides the dead body. "Whatever happened, it's recent." She casts Shield Other on Garn. "There we go. We'll share any wounds you take. See if you can get a closer look." She draws her bow. "DALSINE! SHOW YOURSELF!"

How much time did it take for us to get to the mansion? Before entering the grounds Liminy would have used his wand of Mage Armor on himself. And reapplied it on Garn and Snowball if the duration was mostly over and Garn agrees. As for here it might be time for initiative. Remember to only bold the characters who can act before the next enemy's action.

As soon as Garn hears the combat in the adjoining room, he starts growling and snarling, while waving his short foreclaws in the air. In succession, he lays a spell on Snowball, then on himself, then on Hadanka. Their skins thicken to bark-like hardness. Gesturing to Snowball, he then quickly move into the room, standing in front of Evarice, scanning the area with his sharp eyes and sniffing the air for anything hidden.

Cast barkskin on himself, Snowball and Hadanka. Hadanka, you get a +2 to natural AC for 50m.

Garn has scent, i.e. he can detect presence of opponents within 30 feet. If he does, he will take a move action to note the direction of the opponent. In addition, he would do the usual perception.
perception: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (17) + 10 = 27

Evarice, Garn already has a ring of protection and a cloak of resistance, so does not gain from the +1 deflection bonus to AC or the +1 resistance bonus to saves.

Hadanka rushes into the room, leaps onto the table, and looks about for source of the maniacal laughter.
acrobatics: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (12) + 3 = 15
perception: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9

Liminy will move in a bit and ready a Glitterdust for if there is a clear indication of where the enemy is. Attacking or being pointed out by one of the animals.

Ragnar used his wand of Mage Armor on himself, as well.

"Bodies. Laughter. Sounds like a wee party at the old Acadamae!" Ragnar chuckles as he creeps with the others.

You should have had time to re apply those spells.

As you enter into the room you see the following:

Chalfon Dalsine stands

laughing at the top of the stairs, an awkwardly aloof look

on his mustachioed face.

Pasha Muhlia al-Jakri stands in a pool of blood over

Baron Jacquo Dalsine’s beheaded corpse, twirling her

twin kukris around her nimble fingers. As the PCs

approach, she bitterly declares that with Khismia’s death,

she’s “done with this whole ‘shadow war for Absalom,’”

and they can keep scouring the world for useless treasures

and risking their lives for delusional fame and worthless

fortunes if they like. She spits on Jacquo’s corpse, then taps her boots and disappears.

Go, Go, Gadget Liminy!

"What in the Hells have you done, Dalsine?!? He was your cousin, man!" Ragnar shouts up at Chalfon.

The figure continues to laugh hysterically!

Laugh

Gorok looks at the corpse, confused as to what is so funny.

"You're insane." Evarice notches an arrow. "And you're under arrest. Surrender now."

I have always loved that laugh from Ren and Stimpy

Liminy: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (4) + 8 = 12
Hádanka: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 2 = 15
Evarice: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (14) + 5 = 19
Ragnar: 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (9) + 0 = 9
Gorok: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3
Garn: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (15) + 4 = 19
Dalsine: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 4 = 12

Order:
Evarice
Garn
Hadanka

Liminy
Ragnar
Gorok

The dino does notice a smell coming from behind the pillar by the kitty.

When a creature detects a scent, ... [it] can take a move action to note the direction of the scent. When the creature is within 5 feet of the source, it pinpoints the source’s location.

Garn raises his snout and sniffs the air, alarmed that there is some hidden creature, waiting to ambush his party. Choosing to leave the enemy at the top of the stairs to the rest of the party, Garn dashes in the direction of the scent, roaring at the top of his voice when he reaches the source of the scent.

Move action to determine direction, another move action to move towards the scent until he is within 5 feet. Garn currently has 70ft movement which should be more then enough to reach. I did not move his token because I do not know exactly where. Would trouble the GM to do so.

Gesturing to the location of the hidden creature, Garn commands Snowball to attack.

The obedient creature that he is, Snowball races towards the location that his master had indicated. Although he similarly is unable to see the hidden target, he can smell it as well. As he reaches, he bites down, hoping to still connect.

bite, greater magic fang: 1d20 + 8 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 8 + 1 = 17 for dmg: 1d6 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 3 + 1 = 10 and if it hits trip: 1d20 + 8 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 8 + 1 = 18
miss chance: 1d100 ⇒ 29 --> missed

I similarly did not move Snowball's token, not knowing where the hidden creature is. Again, trouble the GM to move him. Thanks.

acrobatics: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9
Hadanka drops to the floor and goes around the couch moving toward the stairs.

double move

"So be it. We'll take you down by force!"

Evarice shoots at the man atop the stairs.

Masterwork Composite Longbow: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (6) + 7 = 13
Damage: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

Maybe it will hit him because he's flatfooted?

The arrow goes wide which causes another rush of laughter from the man on the stair case.

The dino and kitty are not able to connect with anything.

So if I'm understanding things correctly, Pasha Muhlia al-Jakri was standing over the corpse and just went invisible and Chalfon Dalsine is visible and standing at the top of the stairs laughing at us. Correct?

The two animals sense the scent heading away from them.

As the cleric feels the bite of a weapon, twice, one jabs her through the side and a shock of electricity shots through her body
1d20 + 12 - 2 ⇒ (11) + 12 - 2 = 21
1d6 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5 damage
5d6 ⇒ (2, 5, 4, 3, 2) = 16 shock
1d20 + 12 - 2 ⇒ (20) + 12 - 2 = 30
Confirm 1d20 + 12 - 2 ⇒ (6) + 12 - 2 = 16
3d6 + 3 ⇒ (3, 3, 2) + 3 = 11

Total: 32 damage

As another Dalsine appears next to her with another laugh.

Liminy
Ragnar
Gorok

That puts me at -8 hp.

Evarice feels something go through her, but she's too late to react. She collapses, bleeding out severely.

Stabilization DC 18: 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (17) + 0 = 17 dammit

Now I'm at -9. I have 10 Con so if someone doesn't stabilize me I'm probably going to die.

Having no way to heal Liminy will focus on what he can do,
He will move next to Evarice while pulling his CLW wand and then Glitterdust the Dalsine that stabbed Evarice.

-40 to stealth and DC 20 Will save or blindness.

where are you focusing the glitterdust, it has a 10'radius spread.

That puts me at -8 hp.

Evarice feels something go through her, but she's too late to react. She collapses, bleeding out severely.

[dice=Stabilization DC 18]1d20+0 dammit

Now I'm at -9. I have 10 Con so if someone doesn't stabilize me I'm probably going to die.

It would be once you hit -11 correct?

There are still 2 other people that need to act that might be able to help you

The white square.