DystopianGM's The City of Strangers, Part I: The Shadow Gambit CORE
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DystopianDream
The Pathfinder Society sends you to Kaer Maga, the City of Strangers, where you are ordered to find a local Pathfinder associate who sent a strange letter to Venture-Captain Drandle Dreng in Absalom. When the local associate turns up dead and you find evidence linking his death to a mysterious organization called The Shadow Lodge, it's up to you to track them down and solve the man's murder.
Maps
Hello everyone and welcome! I've always been a sucker for Kaer Maga. I'm a big fan of the city, and have wanted to GM a scenario set in it for awhile.
First, the obligatory expectations for those selected:
Posting: I expect everyone to post at least once per weekday, and once over the weekend. More is always appreciated. Once we get going, things will move at a good clip, and not posting for several days in a row causes the game to stall. If this happens, it will result in your character being skipped. Make sure you’re OK with the time commitment this entails.
Mistakes: If you notice a mistake, problem, or have a concern, please let me know in any way you’re comfortable (discussion thread/pm) and we can discuss and find a solution.
RP: I’m a big fan of RP. That said, I’m also a big believer in keeping things moving. Interspersing description, dialogue, and action can seem like a chore, but it makes the game richer and more immersive for everyone. Doing all that while pushing things forward is the ideal for me. And don’t forget to interact with your fellow teammates, too, as well as the NPCs! It's much more enjoyable when interaction occurs, rather than just playing in proximity with other players. Be part of a team!
Those that were selected, if you feel you can meet the requirements above, please put your information below in the following categories:
Player name:
Character name:
PFS#:
Faction:
Day job:
Male Halfling 5th level Bard | HP 37/37 | AC 21 | T 14 | FF 18 | CMD 15 | Fort +5 | Ref +9 | Will +6 | Init +5 | Perc +10 | Bardic Per 15/15 | Spells: 1st - 5/5, 2nd - 3/3
Player Name: Matt B.
Character Name: Garrett Goodleaf
PFS #: 13693-10
Faction: Silver Crusade
Day Job: Perform: Oratory: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (14) + 9 = 23
Checking in!
Would like to know a little more about the other characters playing before I choose one, as I have several options. Just checking in to say I'm watching, though. :)
Male L/G Dwarf Wizard (Transmuter)/9 | HP: 101/101 (0/? false life) | AC/FF/T: 14/14/10 +1 haste| CMD: 13 | F:+10, R:+5, W:+9 (+2 Hardy) | Init: +6 | Speed 20 ft | Appraise+9, Kn Arc, Geo +17, Kn Dun/Eng/His/Loc/Nob/Pln +9, Lin+10, Perc+10, SpCft+17 | Active Conditions: mage armor, false life
Player name: Miteke
Character name: Silgil
PFS#: 141936-5
Faction: Grand Lodge
Day job: Craft Jewelry: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (14) + 7 = 21
Male Halfling 5th level Bard | HP 37/37 | AC 21 | T 14 | FF 18 | CMD 15 | Fort +5 | Ref +9 | Will +6 | Init +5 | Perc +10 | Bardic Per 15/15 | Spells: 1st - 5/5, 2nd - 3/3
Garrett is your typical buffer bard with a focus on illusions and a few debuffing spells. He has a high Acrobatics bonus to setup flanks in combat.
HP 45+0/47(+10); Reroll @+4 1/1;SPELLS: Lvl 1 5/8; Lvl 2: 2/6; Lay on hands (2d6) 0/1; CLW wand available 44/50 Gnome CORE Sorcerer-5: AC 13 (17 mage armor); Fort +5; Ref +4; will +3; Perc +7; Init +1;
Player: B Viggers
Character: Prisim
PFS: 100387-14
Faction: Silver Crusade
Day job: craft traps: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (4) + 7 = 11
Prisim is a friendly little gnome. Generally splashes acid around when she can't think of anything else to do. Sorcerer-4. If we are looking at low tier, then I have a bard-2 option instead.
I'll give those that have not yet checked in until tomorrow to do so, but will throw up the introductory post now so everyone can start their introductions.
Just a note on my schedule: I usually post at night, U.S. central, but will periodically check for questions or items that need quick resolution throughout the day, but the major posts will come at the end of the day.
Gnome Ranger 6 (CORE) | HP 54/58 (1 NL) | AC 22* | T 15* | FF 19 | CMD 23* | Fort +7 | Ref +8* | Will +6 | +2 vs. illusion, +1 vs. mind-affecting spells/SLA (+2 if psychic), +1 vs. disease, +1 vs. distraction of swarms | Init +2 (+4 urban) | Perception +10 (+12 urban) (low-light vision) | Sense Motive +5 | Reroll 0/1 | Active Conditions: Haste(*), Longstrider
Player name: Andrew
Character name: Chip
PFS#: 43439-54
Faction: Grand Lodge
Day job: Profession (Scribe): 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (14) + 11 = 25
GM Andrew here. Made a decision to go with this guy, since there's a lot of casters and it looks high tier. Plus as a two weapon fighting character with a badger with multiple attacks, we can soak up that bard goodness. ;)
Small note. I will be traveling this weekend. I am currently in Japan (for work) and coming back to the states on Friday, so there may be some blackout time for me, but I'll try to check in before my flight as well. Just wanted to let you know!
Will hopefully be able to update his last chronicle he received soon. He's not making any purchases, though, so it's not super important.
Oh, and he has a lot of boons. Just so you know! :)
N Male Half Orc Rogue2/Ranger7 Init +6|8 in Urban | HP72/74 | AC30, T18, FF23 | CMD 29 | Fort +12, Ref +20, Will +12, +2 vs poison and fear, +5 vs disease, Evasion | Perception +23 (+1 traps, +2 urban, +2 humans, +4 evil outsiders) Conditions: FoM, Delay Poison, Resist Acid 10
Player name: Andrew Watson
Character name: Blend
PFS#: 14523-22
Faction: TBC
Day job: TBC
I am at work and will need to confirm details later.
Blend is a Ranger 4/Rogue 1 archer.
I am based in the UK so my posting time is likely to be quite different to everyone else.
N Male Half Orc Rogue2/Ranger7 Init +6|8 in Urban | HP72/74 | AC30, T18, FF23 | CMD 29 | Fort +12, Ref +20, Will +12, +2 vs poison and fear, +5 vs disease, Evasion | Perception +23 (+1 traps, +2 urban, +2 humans, +4 evil outsiders) Conditions: FoM, Delay Poison, Resist Acid 10
Player name: Andrew Watson
Character name: Blend
PFS#: 14523-22
Faction: Exchange
Day job: Profession Merchant: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (20) + 5 = 25
PM sent to Celegon. If no response comes by tomorrow morning, I will roll again of those remaining on the list and seek a replacement.
Male Elf Bard 1
Sorry for the delay, all! Had a long day at work and just getting to forums.
Player name: Jeff
Character: Celegon
PFS#: 37080-1
Faction: Scarab Sages
Day Job: Perform(Oratory): 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (15) + 6 = 21
Gnome Ranger 6 (CORE) | HP 54/58 (1 NL) | AC 22* | T 15* | FF 19 | CMD 23* | Fort +7 | Ref +8* | Will +6 | +2 vs. illusion, +1 vs. mind-affecting spells/SLA (+2 if psychic), +1 vs. disease, +1 vs. distraction of swarms | Init +2 (+4 urban) | Perception +10 (+12 urban) (low-light vision) | Sense Motive +5 | Reroll 0/1 | Active Conditions: Haste(*), Longstrider
Just wanted to let everyone know, I am heading on my journey back from Japan to the United States, so I will be in a state of travel/hotels for about the next 40-ish hours and probably super jetlagged after that. I will post when I can but just want people to be aware.
Sounds good. Safe travels.
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lottery: 1d4 ⇒ 1
Celegon had to bow out due to RL. Seeking his replacement off of the signup list now.
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HP 45+0/47(+10); Reroll @+4 1/1;SPELLS: Lvl 1 5/8; Lvl 2: 2/6; Lay on hands (2d6) 0/1; CLW wand available 44/50 Gnome CORE Sorcerer-5: AC 13 (17 mage armor); Fort +5; Ref +4; will +3; Perc +7; Init +1;
Prisim will do some shopping before leaving. I'm not quite 100% sure what yet, will check when I get home. May be time for a headband of charisma or something to help her pathetic AC.
Halfling Warrior 4 | HP 30/30 | AC 16 T 12 FF 15 | CMD 16 (18 vs bull rush) | Fort +7 Ref +4 Will +9 (+4 against fear) | Init +1 | Perc +6 | smite (+2 hit/ac, +1 dmg): 1/1
Hello everyone! Replacement here!
Player name: EndlessForms (aka Mike Tuholski)
Character name: Lod Flaxseed
PFS#: 55162-30
Faction: Grand Lodge
Day job: none
Despite his current profile, Lod is indeed level 4. It is rather late tonight so I will get him updated on here tomorrow night.
Thanks for having me!
Male Halfling 5th level Bard | HP 37/37 | AC 21 | T 14 | FF 18 | CMD 15 | Fort +5 | Ref +9 | Will +6 | Init +5 | Perc +10 | Bardic Per 15/15 | Spells: 1st - 5/5, 2nd - 3/3
Given that the majority of the party is small... I demand that Blend waste all his resources on Resuce Person potions!! All-Small party! :)
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Male L/G Dwarf Wizard (Transmuter)/9 | HP: 101/101 (0/? false life) | AC/FF/T: 14/14/10 +1 haste| CMD: 13 | F:+10, R:+5, W:+9 (+2 Hardy) | Init: +6 | Speed 20 ft | Appraise+9, Kn Arc, Geo +17, Kn Dun/Eng/His/Loc/Nob/Pln +9, Lin+10, Perc+10, SpCft+17 | Active Conditions: mage armor, false life
Silgil resents any suggestion that he may be small. Short is not small. An important distinction.
HP 45+0/47(+10); Reroll @+4 1/1;SPELLS: Lvl 1 5/8; Lvl 2: 2/6; Lay on hands (2d6) 0/1; CLW wand available 44/50 Gnome CORE Sorcerer-5: AC 13 (17 mage armor); Fort +5; Ref +4; will +3; Perc +7; Init +1;
Yes! The tallest member of the part is a Dwarf!
I Like It!
HP 45+0/47(+10); Reroll @+4 1/1;SPELLS: Lvl 1 5/8; Lvl 2: 2/6; Lay on hands (2d6) 0/1; CLW wand available 44/50 Gnome CORE Sorcerer-5: AC 13 (17 mage armor); Fort +5; Ref +4; will +3; Perc +7; Init +1;
PRisims shopping list is
Cloak of resistance +1 (1000gp)
Quarterstaff of Entwined Serpeants (5050gp)
HP 45+0/47(+10); Reroll @+4 1/1;SPELLS: Lvl 1 5/8; Lvl 2: 2/6; Lay on hands (2d6) 0/1; CLW wand available 44/50 Gnome CORE Sorcerer-5: AC 13 (17 mage armor); Fort +5; Ref +4; will +3; Perc +7; Init +1;
Of course I woke up at 2am thinking. "Quarterstaff of Entwined Serpents, that isn't Core! What was I thinking?"
Guess it will be a headband of Charisma +2 instead. (400gp)
Just FYI, I'm at Writefest Houston this weekend, so I will not be very responsive until the evenings.
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HP 45+0/47(+10); Reroll @+4 1/1;SPELLS: Lvl 1 5/8; Lvl 2: 2/6; Lay on hands (2d6) 0/1; CLW wand available 44/50 Gnome CORE Sorcerer-5: AC 13 (17 mage armor); Fort +5; Ref +4; will +3; Perc +7; Init +1;
Just checking, we are playing high tier, right?
I'd not normally waste time with an acid splash, but this encounter seems to be well under control.
APL is 4.2, so I'm currently running it at subtier 3-4, not 6-7.
HP 45+0/47(+10); Reroll @+4 1/1;SPELLS: Lvl 1 5/8; Lvl 2: 2/6; Lay on hands (2d6) 0/1; CLW wand available 44/50 Gnome CORE Sorcerer-5: AC 13 (17 mage armor); Fort +5; Ref +4; will +3; Perc +7; Init +1;
Oh, this is one that goes up to 7, I totally missed that, thus the unusual sub-tiering.
Male Halfling 5th level Bard | HP 37/37 | AC 21 | T 14 | FF 18 | CMD 15 | Fort +5 | Ref +9 | Will +6 | Init +5 | Perc +10 | Bardic Per 15/15 | Spells: 1st - 5/5, 2nd - 3/3
So Chip has inspired me to make a gnome ranger with the Hookhammer for my next Core PFS PC! Right now Garrett is my only Core and I've been tossing around ideas, but Chip really got the juices going.
Gnome Ranger 6 (CORE) | HP 54/58 (1 NL) | AC 22* | T 15* | FF 19 | CMD 23* | Fort +7 | Ref +8* | Will +6 | +2 vs. illusion, +1 vs. mind-affecting spells/SLA (+2 if psychic), +1 vs. disease, +1 vs. distraction of swarms | Init +2 (+4 urban) | Perception +10 (+12 urban) (low-light vision) | Sense Motive +5 | Reroll 0/1 | Active Conditions: Haste(*), Longstrider
I thought about it, but he ended up going for an Aspis Slayer, so his longsword will eventually have Bane (Aspis) (per boons), in addition to his favored enemy.
Side note: All of my CORE characters are gnomes.
Long night tonight. I will push things along in the morning, though this combat is mostly wrapped up.
Halfling Warrior 4 | HP 30/30 | AC 16 T 12 FF 15 | CMD 16 (18 vs bull rush) | Fort +7 Ref +4 Will +9 (+4 against fear) | Init +1 | Perc +6 | smite (+2 hit/ac, +1 dmg): 1/1
Hey everyone!
I'm traveling again tomorrow (Tuesday) through Saturday. I'll do my best to keep up but I just wanted to warn you that I might not be able to post every day.
The good news is that I've got less than a month left of this traveling-between-states nonsense!
Gnome Ranger 6 (CORE) | HP 54/58 (1 NL) | AC 22* | T 15* | FF 19 | CMD 23* | Fort +7 | Ref +8* | Will +6 | +2 vs. illusion, +1 vs. mind-affecting spells/SLA (+2 if psychic), +1 vs. disease, +1 vs. distraction of swarms | Init +2 (+4 urban) | Perception +10 (+12 urban) (low-light vision) | Sense Motive +5 | Reroll 0/1 | Active Conditions: Haste(*), Longstrider
Just wanted to let everyone know my entire "My Campaigns" page disappeared. From the Flaxseed lodge, it sounds like many others are having the same problems. Will be harder to check but will still do it.
Yeah, Wayfinder's not showing the 'new' notifier. Btw, safe travels Lod!
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Same here, I can find things if I hut for specific posts but it has been making everything very difficult. It looks like it might now be fixed though.
Thank you all for playing. I hope you enjoyed this game as much as I did. This is my second time GM'ing for PFS (and first higher tier game, woohoo!), so I welcome any feedback you're willing to give.
Chronicles will be up in the next day or so; they just need a final checking through.
Side note: I'm planning on running the second part to this, but I've got a business trip coming up at the end of April, and so I don't think I'll be GM'ing anything until then. After that, say, around May 5th, would you want me to PM you all to see if you would like a slot in part II?
HP 45+0/47(+10); Reroll @+4 1/1;SPELLS: Lvl 1 5/8; Lvl 2: 2/6; Lay on hands (2d6) 0/1; CLW wand available 44/50 Gnome CORE Sorcerer-5: AC 13 (17 mage armor); Fort +5; Ref +4; will +3; Perc +7; Init +1;
Thanks for the game. I'd love to play part 2.
And good job on the GMing.
One option you have is to start prior to your business trip and then go on a break for a week during the trip. I've done that before, so long as everyone knows to expect a break it works well.
N Male Half Orc Rogue2/Ranger7 Init +6|8 in Urban | HP72/74 | AC30, T18, FF23 | CMD 29 | Fort +12, Ref +20, Will +12, +2 vs poison and fear, +5 vs disease, Evasion | Perception +23 (+1 traps, +2 urban, +2 humans, +4 evil outsiders) Conditions: FoM, Delay Poison, Resist Acid 10
Thanks very much for running and for everyone playing. I would love to play part 2.
Male L/G Dwarf Wizard (Transmuter)/9 | HP: 101/101 (0/? false life) | AC/FF/T: 14/14/10 +1 haste| CMD: 13 | F:+10, R:+5, W:+9 (+2 Hardy) | Init: +6 | Speed 20 ft | Appraise+9, Kn Arc, Geo +17, Kn Dun/Eng/His/Loc/Nob/Pln +9, Lin+10, Perc+10, SpCft+17 | Active Conditions: mage armor, false life
Absolutely. I love to have my characters play a series through.
Gnome Ranger 6 (CORE) | HP 54/58 (1 NL) | AC 22* | T 15* | FF 19 | CMD 23* | Fort +7 | Ref +8* | Will +6 | +2 vs. illusion, +1 vs. mind-affecting spells/SLA (+2 if psychic), +1 vs. disease, +1 vs. distraction of swarms | Init +2 (+4 urban) | Perception +10 (+12 urban) (low-light vision) | Sense Motive +5 | Reroll 0/1 | Active Conditions: Haste(*), Longstrider
Male Halfling 5th level Bard | HP 37/37 | AC 21 | T 14 | FF 18 | CMD 15 | Fort +5 | Ref +9 | Will +6 | Init +5 | Perc +10 | Bardic Per 15/15 | Spells: 1st - 5/5, 2nd - 3/3
I very much enjoyed this as well! I would love to get into the next scenario as well.
Halfling Warrior 4 | HP 30/30 | AC 16 T 12 FF 15 | CMD 16 (18 vs bull rush) | Fort +7 Ref +4 Will +9 (+4 against fear) | Init +1 | Perc +6 | smite (+2 hit/ac, +1 dmg): 1/1
Thanks, GM! Sorry for being a little slower posting than usual. I'm up for Part 2 whenever you decide to start it. After April 15 I will have moved into my new house and things should be a little more settled for me and hopefully that will mean I can post more consistently.
No worries Lod. Life happens, and congrats on new house and getting settled! Work has been putting me through the wringer this week. I apologize for not getting the chronicles out to you yet. I plan to get them checked and sent out tonight.
As for Part 2, it seems my business trip has been pushed back a week or two, into the middle of May. It looks like everyone is on board for the next part, so I will prepare the slides and maps over the weekend and look to start The Twofold Demise early next week. If anyone needs more time to make purchases/upgrade characters just let me know.
Male L/G Dwarf Wizard (Transmuter)/9 | HP: 101/101 (0/? false life) | AC/FF/T: 14/14/10 +1 haste| CMD: 13 | F:+10, R:+5, W:+9 (+2 Hardy) | Init: +6 | Speed 20 ft | Appraise+9, Kn Arc, Geo +17, Kn Dun/Eng/His/Loc/Nob/Pln +9, Lin+10, Perc+10, SpCft+17 | Active Conditions: mage armor, false life
Did you send out chronicles yet? I'll need to know how much gold was on that so I can make purchases.
Not yet. I will as soon as I get home.
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Chronicles are up! Thanks everyone for your patience.
Please go here for your chronicles.
Let me know if anything needs correcting and I'll look to start the next game next week!
Male Halfling 5th level Bard | HP 37/37 | AC 21 | T 14 | FF 18 | CMD 15 | Fort +5 | Ref +9 | Will +6 | Init +5 | Perc +10 | Bardic Per 15/15 | Spells: 1st - 5/5, 2nd - 3/3
Got my Chronicle! Everything looks good after a quick glance. I'll update my sheet and see if there's anything I'm looking to purchase currently.
Male L/G Dwarf Wizard (Transmuter)/9 | HP: 101/101 (0/? false life) | AC/FF/T: 14/14/10 +1 haste| CMD: 13 | F:+10, R:+5, W:+9 (+2 Hardy) | Init: +6 | Speed 20 ft | Appraise+9, Kn Arc, Geo +17, Kn Dun/Eng/His/Loc/Nob/Pln +9, Lin+10, Perc+10, SpCft+17 | Active Conditions: mage armor, false life
I do not see the day job entry. See post on Mar 7, 2017, 12:20 am.
Male L/G Dwarf Wizard (Transmuter)/9 | HP: 101/101 (0/? false life) | AC/FF/T: 14/14/10 +1 haste| CMD: 13 | F:+10, R:+5, W:+9 (+2 Hardy) | Init: +6 | Speed 20 ft | Appraise+9, Kn Arc, Geo +17, Kn Dun/Eng/His/Loc/Nob/Pln +9, Lin+10, Perc+10, SpCft+17 | Active Conditions: mage armor, false life
Thanks. Silgil will be upgrading to a Cloak of Resistance +2.
I also noticed some holdovers on my character sheet from a previous game where he got some mythic bonuses that I had to remove (init being the most important one). Ooops.
Gnome Ranger 6 (CORE) | HP 54/58 (1 NL) | AC 22* | T 15* | FF 19 | CMD 23* | Fort +7 | Ref +8* | Will +6 | +2 vs. illusion, +1 vs. mind-affecting spells/SLA (+2 if psychic), +1 vs. disease, +1 vs. distraction of swarms | Init +2 (+4 urban) | Perception +10 (+12 urban) (low-light vision) | Sense Motive +5 | Reroll 0/1 | Active Conditions: Haste(*), Longstrider
Will get to you with purchases/etc. when I have time to update... probably in a couple days. Should be all set Monday. :)
HP 45+0/47(+10); Reroll @+4 1/1;SPELLS: Lvl 1 5/8; Lvl 2: 2/6; Lay on hands (2d6) 0/1; CLW wand available 44/50 Gnome CORE Sorcerer-5: AC 13 (17 mage armor); Fort +5; Ref +4; will +3; Perc +7; Init +1;
I think you missed Prisim's day job on the sheet. I can add that myself if you like.
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