GM Sethran's Gameday Phantom Phenomena! (Inactive)

Game Master Sethran

The old lady gladly hands out a few of her horseshoes to act as talismans against the evil spirits prevalent in Ustalav and promises they will keep you from harm as long as you believe in their power.

With the crowd dissipating slowly that you have been proved to be real, you gather your belongings and Talismans and make your way to the boarded up building in the middle of the town, it looks drab and dingy.

An ornate lantern hangs from a post in front of this derelict building. The doors and windows of the tavern are all boarded shut. Dozens of horseshoes are nailed to the front door, a cursory look around the Tavern shows that all of the windows are boarded which would take breaking though the Back door has no boards on it, most likely the result of the previous adventurer's meddling.

DC 15 strength check to force a window or the front door, or you can enter through the back

Alexis politely takes her "talisman," but informs the others when out of earshot that there is no true magic in the horseshoes.

Theoden notes "Aye, I suspected as much, but when in Absalon... Also, makes any other suspicious natives less likely to think we're evil spirits ourselves."

"Exactly," Katarina murmurs, carefully attaching her horseshoe to her belt. "Not to mention they can be thrown if needed, as the old woman demonstrated for us," she chuckles. "I'm betting we have better aim though!"

When they reach the site of the tavern, she can't help but cough to cover up the smile that threatens to creep across her face at the sight of all the horseshoes nailed everywhere.

"Back door then?"

Theoden nods.

KEE-YAH! (Strength check): 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 1 = 21

Fauxish's leg blurs. Her snap kick blows the front door open. She takes a place beside it and bows like a formal doorperson.

"Orrrr we can go in the front since Fauxish opened it for us..." Katarina comments, eyes wide with surprise and a bit of awe.

Preparing to go round the back of the tavern, plans change however when Fauxish's powerful kick breaks through the door at the front of the Lucky lantern, causing splinters and horseshoes to litter the ground.

Fortunately, everyone in town gives the Tavern a wide berth so have not seen the criminal damage. Entering through the wrecked door, you find yourselves in the common room of the Tavern.

This musty common room is coated with thick layers of dust. Dozens of black candles, animal skulls, and occult idols are arranged as decorations through the room. One table near the center of the room is decorated with human skulls and a crystal ball. A spread of harrow cards lies face down on the table and two chairs are pulled up to it. One chair sits empty and the other holds a skeletal corpse.

Although the room seems empty at first, as you all step inside the common room, the candles all spontaneously light and a robed figure appears in the empty chair at the harrow table.

As you stare at the sudden appearance, the cowled figure speaks in a calm tone and gestures at the table.

"“Welcome, travelers. Have you come to seek the wisdom of my harrow reading? These are strange times and those without guidance risk great peril. Stand before my table and learn your fate.”

Perception: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (7) + 5 = 12

Sense Motive: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (13) + 3 = 16

Though unafraid of the apparition, Alexis is no fool.

"If I may ask, what happened to...your last client?" She asks, gesturing toward the corpse.

Perception: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10

Taken aback my the display, Eldren is still curious. My fate? What types of things might I see?

Stood in the entrance of the Common room, Alexis and Eldren try to address the hooded figure sat at the table, however there is no response and it seems to wait patiently for you to approach.

Cover me... I gotta see this.

Eldren, wary of the surroundings, goes to sit at the table.

Perception: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

"Ye gods!" Katarina jumps with surprise as the candles flare to life and the robed figure appears. "I wasn't expecting that! Spirits and strange happenings aren't easy to get used to, even when you've got some of your own!"

As Eldren decides to brave sitting at the table, Katarina observes warily. "Be careful there Eldren. We don't know if this spirit is truly friendly or not."

perception: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

"Kon'nichiwa."

Perception take 10: 10 + 5 = 15

Theoden will watch closely, covering Eldren.

As Eldren approaches the table and you all look on, the figure takes up the Harrow cards from the table and shuffles them expertly, laying down nine cards down into a square, forming three rows, as Eldren takes their seat. In obviously practiced ritual, the robed figure turns each card in turn, taking a pause after each row is revealed to explain the the meanings behind them.

The illusion disappears after interpreting the last cards, and the six skulls on the table animate and attack, two of them burst to flame and the others float menacingly.

Combat is Up!

Initiative, Bold are up!

Katarina
Flaming
Eldren
Theo
B
Alexis
Fauxish

Round 1

"Ah! Watch yourselves!" Katarina cries as the skulls take to the air. Taking a quick step back from the table, she narrows her eyes at one of the flaming skulls - and as if in response, one of the nearby animal skulls suddenly launches itself at the fiery menace!

Telekinetic Projectile vs. Flaming Skull (Ranged): 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 2 = 13
Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 2

Kat will take a 5 foot step back and cast Telekinetic Projectile.

You will get an attack of opportunity Katarina if you have a melee weapon as the Skull enters your square.

Katarina's controlled and thrown Skull bounces off the floating flaming foe, causing them both to crack slightly. Whatever is animating the skulls still has its hold on them as the damaged flaming skull floats over and try to bite Katarina, with the other going for Eldren.

Slam vs Katarina: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 2 = 18 for damage: 1d2 ⇒ 2 and fire damage: 1d6 ⇒ 2

slam vs Eldren: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 = 9 Miss!

Katarina finds herself bruised and singed by the Skulls strike whilst Eldren is saved by the back of the chair they are sat on.

Bold are Up!

Katarina 5/9
Flaming 2 | 0
Eldren
Theo
B
Alexis
Fauxish

Not sure if the small enemy would prevent him from using his bombs, Eldren, steps back and draws his elven curved blade, then strikes at the skull!

ECB: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9 for Damage: 1d10 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

Theoden will pull out his heavy crossbow, and step forward and cracks the bright purple skull with his own skull.

unarmed attack: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 4 = 12
unarmed damage: 1d6 ⇒ 4

Despite their sudden appearance, Eldren is quick to move away from the flaming Skull, the blade sings through the air but is deflected by the chair leaving the skull unharmed.

Theoden, crossbow drawn, also leaps into attack, in the battle of heads the Skull is the victor and Theoden's collision doesn't seem to faze it.

Eldren and Theoden - you get an attack of opportunity as the skull enters your square

The other skulls spread out, flying across the room so that each of you is fighting one of them off, these do not burst into flames, but there is an unholy light in their eyes.

slam vs Eldren: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 = 9 MISS

slam vs Alexis: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 = 9 MISS

slam vs Theoden: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5 MISS

slam vs Fauxish: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 = 9 MISS

The Skulls are, however no match for heightened reflexes of a Pathfinder agent and their attacks a fouled.

Bold are Up!

Katarina 5/9 Round 2
Flaming 2 | 0
Eldren
Theo
B
Alexis
Fauxish

Katarina's Round 2

With a yelp of pain as the flaming skull singes her, Katarina instinctively steps back lest she get burned again. As she watches the other skulls fan out and square off with each of her companions she calls forth a shimmering shield of force to protect her.

Taking a 5 foot step back and casting Shield.

morningstar: 1d20 ⇒ 6
damage: 1d6 - 1 ⇒ (3) - 1 = 2

Alexis flails clumsily with her morningstar - she hasn't had much practice with it.

AoO: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7
unarmed damage: 1d6 ⇒ 4

5-foot step south.

Overhead 'nyuk nyuk' hammer! v. blue (flurry): 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (11) + 3 = 14 damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6

spinning snap 'bleacher' kick! v. blue or possibly yellow if blue is down (flurry): 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (19) + 3 = 22 damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

Katarina backs away from her foe and quickly a shimmering force appears around her, seeking to protect her from further harm. Neither Alexis nor Theoden have much luck with the flailing, however Fauxish whirls into action, her first strike cracks the skull that had tried to latch on to her and her follow up kick runs across Alexis' face to shatter the next skull.

I will move the round on but Eldren still has their AoO. Alexis will also get one as the skull approaches on her.

The two skulls with flaming eyes begin to move up to the struggling Pathfinders, the one Katarina cracked seems to still be bent on revenge as it darts in to attack. The other skull floats to assault Alexis and her morningstar.

slam vs. Katarina: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 2 = 12 MISS

slam vs Alexis: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 2 = 21 for damage: 1d2 + 1d6 ⇒ (2) + (1) = 3

Bold are Up!

Katarina 5/9
Flaming 2 | 0
Eldren
Theo
B
Alexis 7/10
Fauxish

Ack, I thought I posted an AoO but it was for another game. Sorry about that!

AoO: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 1 = 12 for Damage: 1d10 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6

Eldren then steps back and tries again!

Attack: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5 for Damage: 1d10 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

Theoden gives the skull a roundhouse kick as he backs away.

unarmed attack+5ft step

attack: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (19) + 4 = 23
damage: 1d6 ⇒ 5

attack of opportunity: 1d20 ⇒ 10
damage: 1d6 - 1 ⇒ (5) - 1 = 4

Eldren is still unable to get into rhythm and their swings kiss nothing but air as he tries to destroy the floating skull. Likewise, Alexis shows they still need practice as their swings are wild. Changing tactics, Theoden fairs much better, the skull shattering under their powerful blow.

Red is destroyed but i'm on my phone and can't remove it right now so please ignore it ^^

The remaining skull which is not afire, keeps its focus on the Elven alchemist, floating up slowly before slamming into them.

slam vs eldren: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 2 = 19 for damage: 1d2 ⇒ 1

Bold are Up!

Katarina 5/9 Round 3
Flaming 2 | 0
Eldren 7/8
Theo
B
Alexis 7/10
Fauxish

Pulled red off to the side for you.

Likewise, pulled the other two skulls off of us.

Despite her painful bite, Alexis bravely steps up at a calculated angle...

morningstar, flank: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 2 = 10
damage: 1d6 - 1 ⇒ (3) - 1 = 2

...and still has difficulty wrapping her head around this whole "hitting with a blunt instrument" thing.

"Too highly sophisticated, I suppose...."

Love how it insists on auto-capitalizing "morningstar" like the only one it knows is the Biblical one. :P

Katarina's Round 3

As the others manage to shatter most of the skulls, the spiritualist turns her attentions to the one stubborn holdout and sends another piece of debris spinning towards it.

Telekinetic Projectile (Ranged, Into Melee): 1d20 + 2 - 4 ⇒ (12) + 2 - 4 = 10
Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 6

Oh, you haven't actually taken out any of the flaminng skulls, they are back on the map. Katarina I will assume you change target to one not in combat?

[dice=Boot to the head]1d20+5[/dice] damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

Blasted thing! Get off me!

ECB: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9 for Damage: 1d10 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

"Sorry. Wrong head."

I will go with the assumption that Katarina will strike a target not in combat

Alexis still has no luck with her morningstar and Fauxish, successful before is caught out by the nimble skull, missing it with her boot. Katarina fairs better and the rubble she launches from the table strikes a flaming skull dead on and it crumbles to dust.

Eldren also strikes out, but their blade misses too.

The remaining flaming skull floats cautiously towards Alexis and attempts another singing slam.

slam vs Alexis: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 2 = 22

slam confirm vs Alexis: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 2 = 15 Does not confirm

damage vs Alexis: 1d2 + 1d6 ⇒ (1) + (2) = 3

Bold are Up!

Katarina 5/9 Round 3
Flaming
Eldren 7/8
Theo
B
Alexis 4/10
Fauxish

Theoden will move up and try and finish off the last skull.

pow: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8
damage: 1d6 ⇒ 2

Theoden's strike misses the floating skull as well, luck seemingly abandoning the Pathfinders. It floats towards the Human brawler and slams at him.

slam vs Theo: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 2 = 21 for slam damage: 1d2 ⇒ 1

Bold are Up!

Katarina 5/9 Round 4
Flaming
Eldren 7/8
Theo 17/18
B
Alexis 4/10
Fauxish

[dice=Boot to the head (flurry)]1d20+3 [/dice] damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

[dice=Boot to the head (flurry)]1d20+3 [/dice] damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6

Showing the others how it is done, Fauxish's final blows crush the two remaining skulls, removing the immediate threat from the tavern of the common room.

Combat Over!

With the skulls dead, you notice that the table's elegance has faded and gone, revealing it to be no more than an Illusion. Sitting in the centre of the table is a Harrow deck, surrounded by a slight glow.

As you explore the rest of the tavern you find little more of interest, however at the back door you find a skeleton, likely of the adventurer who broke in some time ago. Wulfer’s bony hand still clutches a single harrow card he took from the reading table—the Demon’s Lantern, the card seems to react to the glowing Harrow deck.

Wulfer's body also carries seemingly unused equipment, though showing some signs of age, he wears leather armor, carries a masterwork rapier, and 2 vials of holy water.

You have completed part one, the Harrowing! I will update tomorrow after work to give you time to explore and interact.

"Tch...what a poor fool to have come here alone," Katarina sighs when they come upon poor Wulfer's skeleton. "But look there, the cards are glowing and so is the one in his hand!"

Carefully, she kneels down and plucks the card out of the skeletal hand.

Clutching her wounded hand and head, Alexis approaches the table with a noticeable deal more confidence, and pores over what she sees with her expertise in esoteric matters, checking the harrow deck against her own fine deck of cards.

Profession (Soothsayer): 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (4) + 13 = 17

detect magic and Spellcraft: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (7) + 6 = 13

Katarina grabs the card from the skeletal adventurer, it feels almost warm to the touch, there is power there but it feels spent for now. The card's back shows an elegant signature, peering at it you can make out the name 'Illrigarde'.

Alexis sets to examining the table and its contents, with her professional knowledge, she can tell that the table has been prepared by an expert Harrower, there are a few cards turned as if they were part way through the telling when something happened. The cards themselves are expertly made, bordered in silver and the inking still appears fresh despite the time they have been here.

She can also tell that indeed, the deck holds the essence of magic, in its loosest sense though is not something ahe can identify, it eould most likely need investigation by a master of the occult.

Theoden grins, glad he was not seriously hurt by the skulls.

"All this for a card game?"

"More than a game, this is the Harrow. These cards have the power to weave - or sometimes, seal - one's fate. Whoever set this table was an expert in their Art."

Feel free to keep roleplaying at the tavern, but you have found all you can so I will move on ^^.

Upon finding the Harrow Deck you gain the following ability once each that you can use in the following 5 adventures and it doesn't affect your chronicle sheet:

Draw from the Deck: You have recovered a psychically charged harrow deck, commonly used for telling fortunes. You can expend its remaining energy to draw a card at random as a standard action, and you gain a +2 enhancement bonus to the ability score that matches the suit of the card drawn until the end of the adventure. If you do not have a harrow deck available, instead roll 1d6 to determine the suit (1 is Strength, 2 is Dexterity, 3 is Constitution, 4 is Intelligence, 5 is Wisdom, and 6 is Charisma)

I will add the ability to the Campaign tab ^^

Feel free to discuss anything here!

This is Lady Ladile checking in with my spiritualist! I'm looking forward to playing with everyone :)

Let's a-go! /supermario

dash

"Kon'nichiwa."

Player Great Green God
Character Fauxish
PFS # 139009-15
Faction Grand Lodge
Day Job Perform (flute) flute: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7

Fauxish succeeds in blowing all the wood lice from her flute.

Just wanted to check in and make sure that we are ready to go once the game day begins.

Brilliant Fauxish! Looking forward to this, just hit Midnight here in the UK so I will get this started in a few hours when I get up ^^

Did you compose that yourself, or...?

Heyy everyone! Please fill out the below Template for reporting etc. I think i've got 5 so far which I am happy to go with but if the sixth shows up not a problem ^^

Player
Character
PFS Number
Faction
Day Job (Feel free to roll now)
Any pertinent boons etc.

Player Name: Lady Ladile
Character Name: Katarina Caverly
PFS ID# 192133-10
Faction: Scarab Sages
Day Job: None

Katarina is a brand new character so no boons or anything to speak of (and also no CLW wand yet, hehe).

Player: I'm Hiding In Your Closet
Character: Alexis "The Odd" Trismegistis
PFS#: 40025-22
Faction: Scarab Sages
Day Job: Profession (Soothsayer): 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (16) + 13 = 29

Player: Pirate Rob
Character Theoden
PFS Number 757-37
Faction Liberty's Edge
Day Job NA

Player : RyckyRych
PFS # : 79644-21
Faction : Grand Lodge
Day Job : Craft Alchemy: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (15) + 8 = 23

Hey, wrote on the other thread (Pontia Empirea) asking if there was still place for one more, this is my character:

Player: Diego Lopez Feliciano
Character: Dacius Felix
PFS #:128510-11
Faction: Dark Archives
Day Job: Profession (Barrister): 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (17) + 11 = 28

(edited: forgot to put my name :p )

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I think I might have wrote it in the wrong thread, should have done it in Michael Hallet one, isn't it? :p

I see you have posted on the other one, you do want the other game ^^

Thanks for humoring me with the phantom reveal guys. Not meaning to sidetrack anything but I did want to give a little in-game explanation/introduction now instead of just busting him out without warning at more tense moment later on!

As a note I'll be at a con this weekend. Friday-Monday.

I should still manage a post a day, but am quite unlikely to manage any more than that.

Please feel free to bot me as necessary.

Have fun at the convention! :)

As an FYI I'm working night shift the next three nights (tonight, Friday, Saturday) and sleeping during the day so my posting rates will likely drop during the time. I'll try and catch up/keep up as best as I can but feel free to bot Katarina as needed to keep things moving along.

If I may kibbitz, Fauxish, I liked your old avatar better - I think it looks more like a Kitsune's humanoid form.

Agreed, but I just wanted give it time to see if it grew on me. I like it I just don't know if it fits Fauxish.

I'll be in Canada the 4th-9th. I should have internet and manage at least a post a day but will likely be a bit slower than normal.

Eldren is an alchemist after my own heart <3

Heyy guys, I am heading to a convention for this weekend, so i will start part 6 on Monday when i return. Feel free to finish up in the university.

boon: 1d20 ⇒ 15

Boon: 1d20 ⇒ 18

[dice=BOOOOOOOON!]d20[/dice]

Boon?: 1d20 ⇒ 13

Oh well, better luck next time! Congrats Alexis though :D

[Dice=Sigh. Mine was only a Pat Boone]1d20[/dice]

Boon me!: 1d20 ⇒ 15 So close... I've struck out this Game Day.

DM, are you sure you got the damage against Fauxish right? There was no die roll, only "6 + 2 = 8."

Alexis- I need you to roll a D6 and will need your email for your boon.

1d6 ⇒ 2

My E-mail address: DragonPharaoh@gmail.com

Chronicles

Righto, sorry about the wait but that should be them done for you. Let me know if there are any issues ^^

I'm not sure if it's my computer or what, but the Chronicles aren't showing up - there's big blank boxes with file names beneath them, but that's it.

No, something has gone wrong with the files. I'll print em off and then scan them in ^^

I've been having more difficulty than normal getting some electronic chronicle sheets to show up correctly. If it's still giving you issues send me a PM and I'll send you my trouble shooting notes.

I had the same issue as Alexis.

Right I have given up trying to save them digitally, the computers here keep breaking the file. So they are printed and when I get homeI will scan them and upload them. Sorry about this guys!

It's been a while. What's up with our Chronicles?

Also poking my head in to check on the status of the chronicles, but I'm also aware that it's still the weekend and that we're heading into Thanksgiving for the US folks so no worries if you've been a bit busy the past few days :)

<poke>

Sorry! I have been having no luck with these! Working on getting them scanned, just being a pain

Right, no luck on Google Drive (Which I now loathe) so reliable Dropbox:

Chronicles

...Why is mine upside-down?

Upsidedown seems like a solvable problem...

I'm all set, thank you.

Cause My girlfriend scanned them over upside down and I felt bad pointing it out when she did it at 5am as a favour... And it is easily rotateable (Just not on my phones dropbox)

Yeah, I'll just flip the paper after I print it. :)

Thanks!

Thank you! :)