GM Ietsuna's Confirmation Table 2 (Inactive)

Game Master Ietsuna

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"I Lancyn Pendragon am here to help those in need whilst seeking out the evil and unjust who are working to destroy this world" He announces as he enters the Dragon's Hoard and begins looking around the not so clean establishment for his fellow Pathfinders whom he is ready to set out with.

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Dotting means you are posting a message in this thread, and now when you look at the messageboards you will see a dot next to it. You don't have to say you're dotting, and an in-character introduction is probably better than a dot!

"Greetings, Lancyn Pendragon. I am Garzen Marbleface of the Five Kings Mountains. You will find that many Pathfinders share your honourable goal, but for now I suggest you relax a bit until they tell us why we're here."

Leaning back in one of the chairs is a clean-shaven, red-haired Taldan man with swarthy tanned skin and a mug in their hand. They wear baggy trousers of a deep orange tucked into red leather high top boots, a shirt of mail over his torso, a bandolier and broad belt across his waist. The man wears a dark red captain's jacket open and a wicked serrated blade rests on his hip.

"Yes yes! though this is a tavern and there is no need for such ceremony!" The man answers Pendragon with a tip of his tankard. "Take a seat and keep the weight off, My name is Malcharion Val Mond, Captain of the Scarlet Scar out of Zimar."

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Turning red from embarrassment the nearly seven foot tall armour clad man begins walking towards the table while unclasping his shield and longsword from his back.

I did it again he thinks berating himself. "Greetings o noble dwarf and fine Captain." Lancyn says in a more inside voice, taking an open chair that begins creaking as if it may break from his immense weight.

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He should be all updated, he bought 4 CLW potions and masterwork chain mail

The young half elf enters into the room. Greetings he says I am Talondreal, devotee of Apsu he relates as he takes a seat. He nods his head at Lancyn and to the symbol of Iomeadae.

Malcharion grins broadly and throws up a casual hand to order another drink for the newcomers to the table, it was the first time anyone had called him 'fine' and the occasion deserved the man a drink. As he sipped from his foaming mug, Malcharion cautiously eyed the Knight as he sat down, wincing at the creaking chair.

"So tell me my new friend, seeking out the unjust, what does that mean to you? The enemies of a given Lord? Or does it hold religious connotations?" he asks, genuinely interested in the Crusader's viewpoint.

I think the majority are here, so lets go

The invitation delivered last night was remarkably simple, especially given the importance of the occasion: “Start where it all began. Meet us at the Pig’s Paunch one hour before dawn.” The Pig’s Paunch is a run-down building with a faded sign of a large pig standing on its hind legs, arms folded above a corpulent belly. Inside, the air is thick with the scents of human sweat, stale tobacco, and leftover food. In the center of the room, surrounded by inebriates sleeping off their revelries, a familiar elven man stands high upon top of a large round table.

Welcome! Welcome, my students! Please, have a seat! With that, Kreighton Shaine, the Pathfinder Society’s Master of Scrolls, nimbly drops down to sit cross-legged on the table before looking about the tavern with a sense of reverent wonder.

Can you believe it? It all started here years ago—well, over four hundred of them at least. Under this very roof the Pathfinder Society was born.
But today! Today you will begin your Confirmation! Master Farabellus, Master Zey, and I all agree you each have shown your worth and dedication to the Society, so there’s no better time to see if you can handle becoming full field operatives. Allow me to introduce you to Janira Gavix he says as he motions for an excitable halfling woman to approach. She wears a large backpack and carries all manner of tools, pouches, and scroll cases around her waist.

Shaine continues, saying, Janira here will be going with you on your Confirmation. She was one of my brightest pupils and will no doubt be an invaluable resource on your journey, for she discovered the caves you are about to explore during her own Confirmation.

Janira speaks up in an enthusiastic and cheerful voice, Greetings, aspiring Pathfinders! Six months ago, while I was mapping cave entrances in the foothills of the Kortos Mounts, I witnessed a lone gillman entering a concealed cave. I thought little of it at the time, but I saw another one enter the cave again a month later as my Confirmation stretched on. A few days later, after I completed my assigned task, I entered the cave system, but was unable to find the gillmen.

Master Shaine hops to his feet.
Initiates, for your Confirmation, you will travel to these caves to explore and document its many passages. Additionally, and most importantly, you are to learn what the gillmen are up to in there. Oh, and you need to come back alive as well.

With these parting words, the Master of Scrolls jumps off the table and strolls out of the building while humming to himself. Once the door has closed behind him Janira looks to you. Does anyone have any questions?

Mistress Janira, what do we know about the gillmen? the half elf inquires.

Returning a nod to Talondreal smirking another honorable knight Lancyn thinks to himself then speaking "Thank you for the drink captain" Lancyn takes a large gulp of drink offered to him "Might I begin Malcharion by saying this," Lancyn pauses "One can only define the meaning of unjust unto themselves and those of like mind. I for one derive its meaning not only by my faith but also by how those who oppose growth and happiness to our world and her peoples."

Standing up suddenly bumping his head on one of the low supports. "Ouch... um sorry yes Mistress Janira, what dangers might we expect to face on or journey?"

Janira answers Talondreal's question.

The gillmen are a humanoid race much like humans save for the three piscine gills on both sides of their necks. They’re a little secretive but not outright hostile. Most live in or near the water.

That would only make sense, but they are amphibious then correct? he asks.

Yes, they are amphibious from everything that I have read and seen Janira replies.

A young human enters the tavern. He appears to be dressed in elven-style clothing, but is otherwise wearing fairly standard adventuring gear.

"It is indeed impressive how long the Pathfinders have been around as an organization," says Omniel after listening to the Master of Scrolls.

"Thank you, Master of Scrolls, for allowing me to take this Confirmation."

The dwarf wipes his mouth, tiny specks of liquid sticking to his sandy beard.

"While I'm sure the gillmen will not be hostile towards us, a dwarf knows how dangerous mountains and caverns can be. Do you expect us to run into opposition, or do you think the greatest challenge will be navigating the cave system?"

While it is obvious the last part of the sentence is intended to be humorous, nothing in Garzen's still voice or stony expression betray this.

Malcharion salutes the large Knight with his mug before drainining it in one swift motion, shaking his head at the poor quality and even worse taste.An interesting answer and not one you would guess from one of his calling. I have underestimated him. The captain ponders his new comrades as he Listens to the master of spells followed by the enigmatic elf's plucky apprentice.

"Hmm, all too much land I fear! Ahh well, where there are Gillmen it sounds like there will be rivers at least. Count me in your Mastership." Malcharion states as he stands, staggering slightly from the effects of ale this early.

"One wuestion if it pleases you, how long will it take to get to the cave system?"

Motioning towards Malcharion as if to catch him should he fall.

"Need We make any special preparations before we venture forth from here and when will depart? " Lancyn addresses Janira.

Lancyn glances to the server and giving a slight nod as if to imply his companion may need to be cut off.

Janira looks around the group For my confirmation I spent several months watching the cave and mapping the area around the outside. There are the usual creatures in the area but I only ever saw gillmen enter the tunnel. The cave entrance is roughly 2 days travel from here. If we leave soon we will make it in time for the full moon, when I expect the next gillman will enter.

Before we depart everyone should check their equipment. The society motto is "Explore, Report, Cooperate" so make sure you have writing supplied to keep an accurate record, maybe even make a map.

As far as other equipment, you will see my many bags and pouches. Some useful items like rope, a light source, food, a way to make fire, any sources of healing may be useful to an agent in the field. Flasks of alchemist’s fire and antitoxins may be useful also, if you have the spare gold.

I am putting some knowledge checks up too

Know Geography: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (10) + 4 = 14

"Ahh that'll be up near the Kortos Mountains!" says the slightly swaggering Privateer, "Central points of the Isle apparently, great points to navigate by if you have the knack. I do, I am a Captain don't you know..."

Malcharion looks at Janira as if they have two heads, which they likely do in his off state. "Ermm, I don't have any of that fancy writing stuff, though if you have some charcoal and paper handy I could do you a map indeed!"

Janira slips a couple of sheets of inexpensive paper from her pack and pulls a charcoal pencil from a pocket. She passes them to Malcharion.

Feeling embarrassed turning bright red. Why am I so illprepared Lancyn thinks to himself.
"I.. uh.. well.. I need a few moments to procure... what did you Alchemists fire and anti-toxin correct?" He stutters while asking Janira.

Purchasing two alchemists fire and two antitoxin vials

Omniel lifts his hand and speaks, "I would also like some paper and any writing implement."

A young woman rushes in,

"Sorry I'm I late?"

She is a little out of breath.

I have paper and pencils enough for the party Janira says.

I will give a few more hours for people to make the knowledge checks above if they wish and then we'll set out on our adventure

Perhaps alchemists fire and holy water might also come in handy/ he states

Will buy two of each

"Greetings young miss" Lancyn smiles while addressing the young woman, "I believe you have arrived just in time."

Omniel takes some of the offered paper and pencil.

Omniel looks quite pleased at everyone purchasing alchemist's fire and similar weapons. "I agree that such weapons can come in handy. You'd be surprised how hard it is to convince some people."

"Good, good"

Sitting down.

Garzen listens closely to Janira's advice, then to the excited Pathfinders declaring their purchases.

"I'll have a vial of alchemist's fire too, please", he says mechanically, "thought I doubt we'll have use for so much."

"Thank ye kindly young miss" the Captain replies as he searches for a pocket inside his coat that isn't filled with something already. Finally happy he places it in and then nods his readiness, still swaggering slightly.

"Right! We shall grant you a map of this Cave or my name's not Captain Malcharion!" he declares proudly, lifting his coat to show the vials of Acid and holy water under there.

Janira takes a brief moment to go over the plan before you all set out.

“Now, on to the details of the mission at hand,” Janira says with an eager grin. “After reviewing my mission reports personally, Master Shaine believes it is no coincidence that each time they entered the caves it was during a full moon, so it is also no coincidence that you have been called here now, just a day before the moon is full again. We both believe that tomorrow night is our best chance to find out why these caves are important and what exactly the gillmen are doing in there.

“The caves we’ll be travelling to lie under the base of the Kortos Mounts. We’ll need to spend every minute of daylight possible to reach the caves by foot, crossing over the Cairnlands, taking the paths to Diobel, and finally making our way through the wilderness. With any luck we won’t run into any of the local inhabitants. Once in the caves, we’ll need to work together to explore and determine whether any gillman are present or have been recently. Keep an eye out for any other clues that might hint at the caves’ significance, too.”

Finishing up her explanation Janira stands up, settles her tab and leads you to the door.

The first part of your journey takes you through Absolom itself and Janira takes great joy in pointing out landmarks and other things of note as the group travels along. Just after noon you leave the city and begin to travel through the countryside. The first day and night pass uneventfully with Janira regaling you with tales of the glory of the Pathfinder Society.

Over breakfast Janira talks about the day ahead. ”The area we’re heading to is controlled by a large centaur tribe. If we cross paths with any of them, they’ll see the horses as an affront and might become dangerously unfriendly. Our mission is to explore the caves and investigate the gillmen activity, not fight the local populace.”

As mid-afternoon passes and the party progresses deeper into the forest, the trees towering overhead begin to shield most of what remains of the day’s sun and the vegetation beneath grows denser. Janira pauses a moment and pulls out an intricate silver compass emblazoned with the Pathfinder Society logo: the Glyph of the Open Road. “I received this wayfinder when I successfully completed my Confirmation. Should we be successful on our journey, you will get your own as well.”

She flips open the device and holds it in front of her; the initials J. L. are engraved into the inside of the device’s lid. After studying the compass inside for a moment, she remarks, “We’re on the right path. We need to keep heading northwest past those large rocks up ahead.”

But before you can start moving again, a large tree falls to the forest floor, startling all sorts of creatures. In their fear, some start to attack your party.

Round 1 Bold may act
Enemy Green
Omniel
Lancyn
Kyomi
Janira
Enemy Red
Malcharion
Garzen
Talondreal

The green enemy moves toward the party hissing and screeching.

As the green enemy approaches Janira begins to tell a tale of the great deeds of past Pathfinders.

“As Durvin Gest, exemplar of our Society, saw through the treachery of the fabled Lens of Galundari and chose to hurl the terrible lens down into the neverending Nemesis Well, so you, his noblest heirs, shall stand steadfast against deceit and error, surrendering nothing but your burdens, and falling nowhere but on our foes!”

Inspire courage +1. Gain a +1 morale bonus on saving throws against charm and fear effects and a +1 competence bonus on attack and weapon damage rolls

I have placed your tokens on the map. Feel free to move them around slightly, within reason to suit marching order etc. If you cannot edit please let me know. It should be editable, but this is my first time.

Omniel moves up a bit to get a clear shot.

Bomb Attack, Touch, PB, Inspire: 1d20 + 3 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 3 + 1 + 1 = 12
Damage, Splash: 1d6 + 4 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 4 + 1 + 1 = 9

Moving to become a barrier between the unknown assailant and the party, shouting out a prayer to Iomedae "As Iomedae watches, answer me. Be you friend or foe?"

Lancyn goes into a defensive stance.

Fighting defensivly -4atk +2AC, updated header, Using Detect Evil

know arcana 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 2 = 19

The paladin will tell people what he knows about the hippogriffs.

She moves in with the others, but slows at the sign of danger.

Stealth 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (6) + 7 = 13

Seeing the one on the rocks she lets fly a blast of fire from her hand.

Fire blast, range 120'counts as magic, RTA TH1d20 + 3 ⇒ (9) + 3 = 12 DMG1d6 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2 Fire

Both hippogriffs remain undamaged as all attacks fail to connect. The Red hippogriff moves closer to confront these invaders into its territory.

Round 1 Bold may act
Enemy Green
Omniel
Lancyn
Kyomi
Janira
Enemy Red
Malcharion
Garzen
Talondreal

Garzen looks at Kyomi in what one could assume is surprise, then swiftly analyzes the positions of both Hippogriffs.

"Ah, the excitement of battle", he says monotonously and runs forwards towards the Hippogriff past Malcharion. As he moves, the earth twists and rises into Garzen's hand, forming a stone axe which the dwarf uses to attack.

Kinetic Blade + Bard Song: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (18) + 3 = 21, Damage: 1d6 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 12

The half-elf moves up to aid the dwarf in his attack
1d20 + 1 + 6 ⇒ (7) + 1 + 6 = 14
1d10 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 4 + 1 = 11

Wow, seriously? A 12 Touch AC failed to hit? Yeesh.

"Mind the claws and jaws? Got it!" Lancyn yells out in response to Talondreal's sharing of knowledge.

Did my detect evil not work on the hippogriffs?

The hippogriffs do not detect as evil to you

Having unfortunately sobered over the day of travel, Malcharion starts as the Hippogriff's swoop in. Swaggering back to back-up the tall Knightly crusader, Malcharion draws the wicked jagged sabre from his hip and then lunges into action, surprisingly quick for one so unused to fighting on solid ground.

"Got your back my friend!" he calls out as he passes Lancyn.

Sabre vs Green: 1d20 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 7 + 1 = 15 for Damage: 1d8 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 4 + 1 = 7

Malcharion's saber finds flesh and slices the green hippogriff.

The green hippogriff will strike back at Malcharion with both beak and claws.

Bite: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 2 = 15 Damage: 1d4 ⇒ 3
Claw 1: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 2 = 16 Damage: 1d3 ⇒ 2
Claw 2: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4 Damage: 1d3 ⇒ 3

One of the claws scratches Malcharion.

Round 2 Bold may act
Enemy Green (-7)
Omniel
Lancyn
Kyomi
Janira
Enemy Red
Malcharion (-2)
Garzen
Talondreal

Omniel draws his bow and fires at the hippogriff green.

Attack, Longbow, PB, Inspire: 1d20 + 2 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 2 + 1 + 1 = 9
Damage: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7