DM Maslen's Second Darkness PF Conversion (Inactive)

Game Master Pathfinder Maslen

@Ascaria (Grid Location W,7)

You find a position which isn't too obvious to try and focus in on the pirate type fellow and just as you are ironing down the auras. Your dispel magic spell winks out. You will need to recast it to continue on your current path of investigation.

@Valius

It seems that no one really comes and goes from the private chambers as they are fully catered for and the curtains are partially drawn. You think you would need to move spots to get any hope of really seeing who exactly is in each of the three suites.

@All

The next hour passes without any major incidents. Two drunks are removed for harassing the waitresses. One refused to go quietly but was managed to be shunted out the door before he was dealt any physical repercussions. Feel free to make multiple gamble checks with individual wagers or a single check with a large wager (to represent the sum total of all your betting over the 1hr period).

Everyone who wishes roll a 'Sense Motive' check please do so. This is verse the room, looking for a hunch about anything.

@Marcus

You may feel a little under utilised at the moment but the guard who greets you back up in the catwalks says,

Bouncer wrote:

Nice work there. You know Saul usually gives a bonus for each cheat you uncover. Looks like someones eating and sleeping cosy tonight.

Then may my eyes be keen and the dog hungry.

Marcus returns to his spot and resumes his scanning, hoping for continued good fortune for himself and maybe some for Valius, who also seemed more interested in the room than the bets. Marcus was unsure why, but he trusted his friend and as long as he occasionally bet, Marcus wouldn't need to toss him out.

Perception 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 9
Sense Motive 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 2 = 16

During the next hour, Ascaria keeps on scanning the crowd for unusual magical auras. Every once in a while, she retreats to the lavatory or her room to recast detect magic.

She refrains from gambling though. The crowd makes her nervous and some of the figures don't look too friendly. Somewhere inside her there is the nagging thought that it maybe was not such a great idea to accept Saul's invitation after all.

Sense Motive to get a hunch about 'anything' 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (17) + 3 = 20

Ethaniel's shoulders slump ever so slightly.

Haven't caught sight of any mischief, though that other fellow seems to have seen some. Perhaps I'm not meant to be a spotter. Perhaps Saul might find some other place for me. Perhaps not.

I have a funny feeling though...

Sense Motive - 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (19) + 6 = 25

Ethaniel tosses another Silver Tooth on the table.

Gambling - 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (16) + 0 = 16

"Finally," the young man thinks to himself. "No relax a bit. Bide your time. Notice not only your target, but the world around it as well." he heard Earidissle voice saying to him.

Valius placed another bet and losing made his excuses to leave and wandered to another table. He watched the man he hated more than anything as he made his way slowly closer to the private booths, placing bets at a few different tables along the way. (move to Y-9)

@Valius

You think Gaedren is up to something, of course you do. How could he not be. He certainly isn't giving up any hints. But what is it ...... Perhaps you could influence Gaedrens actions somehow? Make him dance to your tune to speak.

@Marcus

It may be nothing but someone went into the gents privie quite a while ago and hasn't reappeared.

@Ascaria

@Ethaniel

Observing the crowd, Ascaria gets the feeling that something is wrong here. There are people at the tables exchanging nervous looks. It does not seem like cheating but as if they are waiting nervously for something.

Ascaria pushes a strand of hair from her face. he feels that her mouth is getting dry.

What are these people up to?, she thinks. Should I tip off Saul's men? But what if I'm wrong? I don't have the slightest proof...

Finally, she decides to report her observations. She walks over to one of the bouncers near the private areas (V,6) and points out the persons she has observed.

Excuse me, I... I think something is going on here. Those men there seem to be exchanging looks or signs or something. I'm not sure though. They seem nervous. Maybe we should do something about them...

Now, that was not the most convincing speech. Hoping that the bouncer is willing to believe her, she tries to work up a nervous smile.

"Gent is taking a damn long time to p!$$. Better take a lot see if we've got another fool whose face is gonna meet road.
Marcus gathers his Chakram and Samson and heads down to check the privy.

@Ascaria

Make a diplomacy roll to aid your delivery of information please.

@Ascaria

Make a diplomacy roll to aid your delivery of information please.

Diplomacy to convince the bouncer 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 1 = 21

Gambling (for the past hour) - 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (16) + 0 = 16

Ethaniel takes a long look at the people in the northeast corner in an attempt to discern what they might be doing.

Perception - 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (7) + 12 = 19

Sense Motive:1d20 ⇒ 11

Tippy gambles up to 1 gp in total.
Gambling: 1d20 ⇒ 6

I see you've placed me at the bar? Alright.

Iscarel sits at the bar, swirling a glass of cheap wine in his hand, absentmindedly. He makes idle conversation with the barkeep, who seems unnerved by his presence. "It seems the night's getting on." he says, to nobody in particular. He watches, smirking with amusement, as Marcus escorts out a drunk.

He sits and sips his wine, smacking his lips, dissapointedly. He curses himself for paying the entry fee, he's 10 silver short of the top shelf. He stands, slowly, eyeing the competition disdainfully.

Perception 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (14) + 5 = 19
Sense Motive 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (1) - 1 = 0

I'm still iffy about this name. I have a lot of trouble with elven names, I might see if I cant come up with something better this evenin'

Iscarleon or Iscarlious maybe?

Valius spends anoher few minutes at the table thinking of a way to lead his target. "Still haven't mastered that yet. No matter how hard the ol'gnome tried." he thinks with a smile. "Best to take a straight shot, at close range. The target can't get away."

"Get away that's it!"

Valius places a bet and starts making plans for when the night is over.

I do. One of the perks of working for the Boss :)

Marcus Enters the privvy.
Hope you ain't passed out drunk in here pal, or you're out on your arse

I'm planning on Marcus being a fairly aggressive, sweary bastard. Except towards elves, to which he is respectful and calm. If the swearing offends I'll stop

@Ascaria

Okay little miss. I hope your not wrong about this but lets see if i can shake one of them up a bit aye. You just sit back here and keep an eye on your other suspects and we shall see if we get a reaction.

Firstly the bouncer calls over another to take his place guarding the door warning his replacement sternly not to move. Then he approaches one of the men, taps him on the shoulder whispers something too him and steps back. The suspect seems to excuse himself from the table and follows the bouncer up into the bar area and out of your sight.

You watch the other two intently, then one of them gets up and heads toward the bar area. The bouncer nearest notices and follows behind him thinking this one may be going to back up the other. The third, doesn't seem to pay the occurrence any notice.

@Ethaniel

As your watching the corner of concern. One of the bouncers approaches a gambler and soon both are heading up to the bar area and out of sight. Almost everyone turns around to see whats going on but soon all turn back to their 'work'. About 30sec later, another gambler, from the same table as the last, gets up and heads toward the bar area. The bouncer standing nearest to that table follows closely behind. You look around a realise, there is only one remaining bouncer on the floor.

@Tippy

Seems like a typical non eventful evening at the Goblin tonight.

@Tippy

Your mark spots you trying to relieve him of his goods. You try to talk your way out of it but unfortunately this guys is smarter or wiser than he looks. Kicking yourself, you swear this guy was way too drunk to notice. Just so you know, i added +5 to your Bluff as your target is drunk but still only brought your check to 15 which he succeeded against.

Initiative roll please Tippy. Lets see how this plays out. Good luck. I have held over the stealth roll until initiatives begin. You can still choose to use that method on your go if you wish. In that case i will re-roll my Perception when we get to initiative actions.

Map Update

Updated Gold Goblin First Floor

I like the name Iscarel.

Ethaniel watches the movement of the bouncers and gamblers with great interest, but turns at the altercation between Tippy and the drunken patron.

What's he done?

Yes, everyone has full kit with them. Riddleport and especially in this district, weapons are carried everywhere without question.

@Valius

@Iscarel

You take your time leaving the bar as you try to catch some of the conversation between the bouncers and a supposed trouble-maker. You seem to think the fellow seems to be making a valid defense but the more senior of the bouncers must not be buying it cause he 'presses' harder trying to break the guy down. Then you walk out of ear-shot.

I'm an elf, I take my time with everything. :P

Iscarel will saunter towards one of the tables and join a game, watching the commotion Tippy causes with a bemused smile.

Profession(gambler) 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 4 = 12

Edit:D'oh! Stakes. I'll get 1 gold eye and twenty silver teeth. I'll bet 5 of the teeth.

Initiative: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6

WOW! The great rolls keep on coming!

Tripping up slightly on his chair, keeping him from ducking away as quickly as he'd like, but he does his best to get lost in the crowd.

Ignore it. It's not your business.

Ethaniel instinctively reaches for the handle of his whip.

@Iscarel

@Tippy

Drunks Initiative Roll 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 1 = 19

Oooh no you don't sticky fingers.

@Tippy

The drunk reaches out to grab hold of you with one hand and raises the other hand up in the air and is about to start yelling.

He is attempting a one handed grapple against you. He suffers -4 using only one hand and if your AoO hits, the damage you do also adds to this negative value. This person is robed and you would assume him to be a priest (adept NPC). His AC to hit is 11.

please let me know if I see any of the action going on with other PCs. Doubt it though since Valius is focused.

"How long are you going to sit there you monster," Val thinks as he watches Gaedren laughing and gambling.

@Valius

You do hear the drunk saying "Oh no you don't sticky fingers!" in an accusatory tone. You also see Gaedren's nice big stacks of Gold Eyes and Silver Teeth. And lastly, you notice Marcus enter one of the privies and come out holding a semi conscious halfling by the scruff of the neck and the patron appears to have vomit all over his front.

Marcus, holding the halfing high and away form his body (no need to get vomit on himself), moves to the door and places, rather than throws, the little guy outside the door.

No dozin' inside.Unless ya pay for it.

He turns and surveys the gambling hall, checking everything is still under control and whether Saul has returned.
Where'sre Saul's guys working the room and Valius got to?

Perception 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (15) + 6 = 21

@ Marcus (Grid Y,17)

You can only just hear yelling coming from the bar area and see the bar tender waving his arms, pointing to the far corner where the bouncers are dealing with the suspicious character

@ All
Perception checks(all but Marcus)to determine awareness.
We then play a surprise round. Then Initiative rounds begin

@Tippy
Roll the Perception check above, but you are engaged in initiative action already so we will splice the two soon.

@Marcus

You are aware and so can make an action in this surprise round.

Perception - 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (15) + 12 = 27

@All

I will update the GG Map after each initiative round so we can keep on the same page.

@Ethaniel
You are aware and may act in the surprise round.

"Tch."

Iscarel cocks his head, dissapointedly. "A hundred long years to master this... One would think I'd have it down pat."

"Deal" he says, folding his arms and swinging his feet onto the table to watch the show.

Perception 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6
Profession Gambler 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5

Edit: Mein gott, two ones! What are the odds!?

Ascaria had remained at her old post when the bouncer dragged the suspicious figure over to the bar.

Now, as she notices the trouble over there, she decides to take a look for herself. She hurries over to see what's going on.

Initiative (if required) 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8

I will be away from my computer the next couple of days due to RL constraints. If the situation should escalate, Ascaria will take a supportive role, using the fortune hex on bouncers and guards as needed and casting healing spells. She will refrain from direct combat.
See you soon.

With a sproing sound, a dagger suddenly appears in Tippy's hand, and he slashes at the hand trying to grab him. "Keep your hands off me, fool," he curses.

Attack: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 2 = 20
Damage: 1d3 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3

Perception: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (18) + 4 = 22

Just to clarify, what we're seeing is the bouncers roughing up a suspicious character at the bar (North), and others reacting in surprise to something happening?

Something is very wrong. This tournament needs to end. Now.

With a flick of his wrist, Ethaniel uncoils his whip and lifts himself to his feet. He bows to the other players at his table. "Gentlemen."

Ethaniel steals a glance towards Old Scratch, then looks over at the altercation between Tippy and the drunk, noting the wobbly footing of the latter.

A brawl is in order, and I might just make a friend through it...

Initiative - 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

I guess it's good I get to act in the surprise round, because my initiative is terrible!

Ethaniel's intention is to use his whip to trip the man assailing Tippy.

Initiative1d20 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 2 = 13

Marcus moves over to investigate what the barman is on about.
Move to close to melee with the man the guards are having trouble with

@Ethaniel

The altercation in the bar area is out of your line of sight as it is occurring around the corner. You hear the yelling and see the bar tender calling for assistance but the noise in the common area is preventing a clear message getting out to everyone.

Before you act, you see the Halfling produce a dagger and slash a nice gash in the drunks hand, who then recoils from his attempt to grab the 'thief'. At this, everyone at your table becomes fully aware and the dealer also begins yelling for help.

You may make your surprise round action.

@Iscarel

You are so engrossed in the atmosphere and game now that you hear little else other than what the dealer is saying. You do however notice at the very edge of your peripheral vision a man and his dog making a dash to the bar area.

@Tippy

You cut a deep gash in the outstretched hand and the man lets out a gasp of pain. His call for help immediately stifled by his out cry.

Grapple attempt1d20 - 5 ⇒ (12) - 5 = 7

His grapple attempt on you fails however, everyone at your table and some surrounding tables have seen the altercation escalate quickly. The man says something under his breath in a language you cant understand.

You also see numerous people moving hastily toward the bar area and away from your altercation but the nearby guards at the chest look over and the guard enforcing the locked door near the private rooms yells down toward the cashier's desk.