GM Tektites PFS First Steps Group B (Inactive)

Game Master Hawkwen Agricola

Note: One must have at least one rank in the day job skill (Perform, Craft, Profession) to roll it. Ref page 22.

As for buying things with PP, it's in page 27 of the Guide to PFS.

A common one is to get a "Free Purchase of up to 750 gp" to get a Cure Light Wounds wand, which is helpfully 750 gp. Using prestige also allows one to ignore the fame prereqs for purchasing things outside of the "Always Available" list.

What he said. Meat..beat me to it.

MEatbeat, what character number is this?

22357-5

I see, I guess I can't roll for it since I don't have any ranks on any of what you just said. Another question, if I want to get a masterwork greatsword, I need 2000gp + 300gp + 50gp (cost of weapon), unless it drops during the gameplay in which case I can buy it off the chronicle sheet?

A masterwork greatsword is 50gp+300gp. A +1 greatsword is 2000+300+50gp. The items on the chronicle are available to buy, they are not something you get

That math doesn't add up, unless you meant Cold Iron. Masterwork Weapons are Weapon Cost + 300. Alternatively, you could have Masterwork Transformation cast on your sword, but the return might be minimal or non-existant; I'm going to lunch so no math for me.

For right now, just look if it's something on the Always Available List. That's usually mundane gear, +1 weapons and armour, and some first-level spell stuff.

Sweet. Sorry I've been a little slow to post lately. I've been out of town. Getting back into town today. Should be good for a few weeks (then I travel again).
I believe Danyn has what he needs. No shopping required.

ok well i'm going to pull out on this next one good luck all...

Takahiro has no shopping to do at this stage, as he's saving up for a nicer Katana and suit of armour.

Happy to roll on to the next installment.

"Farewell Tengu Spirit, your presence was a blessing!" he waves the Chak goodbye.

Dot for easy finding later.

day job perform: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (19) + 8 = 27

Most of you have only had a few days rest from your last mission before you are called to Skyreach for a briefing on another mission.

Venture-Captain Drandle Dreng, a wiry old man with a wild gray beard and glinting eyes, sits on a large plush bench next to a finely dressed, full-figured woman who looks as though this entire meeting isn’t worth her time. Dreng warmly greets the party once they are all assembled and introduces to the woman. Greetings Pathfinders, this august guest of mine is Lady Gloriana Morilla. The Taldan woman tilts her head slightly in acknowledgement of the introduction, but otherwise makes no move to greet anyone. Oblivious to any social slight on the lady’s part, Dreng goes on to explain the mission.

“Recently, a contact from the Low Azlanti embassy in Escadar approached us with an offer. It seems they have discovered a unique relic of Azlanti origin on the Inner Sea’s floor that we have a unique opportunity to add to our collection for study. In return, however, we must deliver one of our catalogued items to Escadar in exchange. The Low Azlanti drive a hard bargain, so we need you to escort a relics broker to Escadar so he can authenticate the Azlanti item and mediate a fair deal on the Ten’s behalf."He walks over to a small table laid out with a cold cut tray and wine, picking up a roll and some cold cuts, he stuff the food in his mouth, before going back over to sit down next to Lady Gloriana.

He begins talking again, barely understandable with a mouth full of food. I must warn you that the Society is not the only organization looking to acquire this relic. The damned Apsis Consortium has caught wind of this and thrown the hat in the ring. He takes a big swig of wine from his goblet then wipes his mouth with the back of his sleeve. The Apsis have tendered an offer to the Low Azlanti gillman and they have accepted the offer unless the Society can close the deal in thirty days. The kicker is the dirty Apsis have a warship patrolling the waters just off Absalom's harbor, so sailing to Escadar is out of the question. he stops speaking to look between the party and Lady Gloriana.

Meatbeat (whose helmet looks brand new, now) is wholly distracted by the fact there is both a full-figured woman and a tray of sandwiches with wine.

"We take cat or log item and relic breaker to Escandar to break Gillmen relic?" he adds as he adds sandwich content to his mouth. "Sound good to me."

Danyn makes mock martial arts moves to express his approval.

Lady Gloriana stares at Meatbeat and Danyn in shock while Dreng finally finishes his thought. So anyway we came up with a plan.. he begins rubbing his hands together when Lady Morilla stirs from her aghast silence and speaks in a strong, demanding voice. “I have used some of the Empire of Taldor’s most skilled operatives to plant a false crew manifest and course plans with the harbormaster, ensuring that the Aspis Consortium spies who certainly keep an eye on such matters believe we are moving our relic to Escadar on a ship tomorrow morning. This decoy should occupy the Consortium sufficiently for you to travel overland to Escadar with plenty of time to make the final agreement with the gillmen before the Society’s window of opportunity runs out.”

Dreng laughs to himself absently, Good plan, great plan! Yes, yes..ahem. Anyway you need to go down to the Siphons and see Grandmaster Torch. He rolls his eyes when he says grandmaster. Torch has a map that shows an old smuggler's trail across the center of the island. It should allow you to cross relatively quickly and safely. he stares off into space again, losing his train of thought before Lady Gloriana clears her throat loudly. Uh huh, yeah, um, so I've made arrangements for you to stay at the Grindylow's goblet when you get Ecadar. That's where you'll meet the Low Azlanti.

Oh yeah almost forgot, there is going to be a chap by the name of Nestor Ress going with you. He's an appraiser and relics broker, he's going to verify the authenticity of the relic. He grabs another handful of food from the table and stuffs it in his mouth. Not your job to take care of him. He's a big boy..uh..just don't let him die..at least until after he's checked the relic. Any questions?

Kassi approaches dressed in her finest, the demure woman begins to speak up after the mess in the tunnels frayed her nerves. {b]Perhaps Master Zey could teleport us to meet these contacts. I am sure someone knows the area. This would also ensure we reach the destination with plenty of time to spare. Yes?[/b]

Zorlax will indulge himself with some luxuries of life, wine...

"Fine with me," as he sips another from the wine glass.

Takahiro bows with tidy formality.

"It is an honour to serve"[/b

After he straightens up from the bow, Takahiro continues, [b]"If there are spies then this is a matter of gentle deception, however should we encounter any Aspis agents, would you prefer we used tact or steel in our counter-offer to their offer? Or should we let the meeting play out and simply respond to them in kind and let them make any first moves?" Takahiro's tone remains polite and defferential to his superior.

"Regardless, we will ensure the meeting is made and the relics negotiated"

The sound of a few hasty footfalls emit from the entrance of the chamber, quickly followed by a cacophony of noise as several objects fall to the floor near the door. A golden haired woman struggles to keep any more items from falling off a tall shelf as a large scythe slides off her back and also clatters to the ground.
"Sorry! Sorry! Sorry!"
The woman exclaims as she begins hurriedly replacing items on the shelf. After recollecting herself, and picking her weapon up off the floor, she takes several bows and speaks to the group.
"We are sorry for the interruption. We do not know this city well and were just sent here to help with a mission. Are we in the right place?

Takahiro returns the greeting, and assists the lady tidying up again.

"This is the place, I too know what it is to be a stranger in these parts"

Danyn looks around for the second party to complete the "we".

"Thank you mister. We are Asuna."
Asuna says while awkwardly extending a hand to the man assisting her.

"Ahhh please forgive my misunderstanding, but when I first arrived on these shores I struggled with the tongue, as the way they speak here differed to the way we were taught in the monastery... unless there is more than one of you, one uses the singular I, only if there is more than one do we use the plural 'we', or has my inattentiveness caused me to miss someone else arriving with you? So many apologies for my shortcomings"

Dreng coughs and chokes on his mouthful of food in response to Takahiro's question. Encounter them! Gads, that's why we're sending over the mountains and across the island, so that you won't meet any Consortium agents. But if it were to happen, I leave it to your discretion. He smiles when Asuna enters. Come in dear, coldcuts?

"Greetings fellow pathfinder," as he bows to his new group.

Turning back on topic, "So when do we leave?"

"This man is likely from the same area we are. He probably does not do this new hand shaking thing either."
Suddenly aware of the meeting she has interrupted, Asuna drops her hand back down to her side, and nods quietly in response to the Tien man in front of her.

In response to Dreng's offer of food, she shakes her head to decline politely in an effort to not disrupt the gathering further.

Takahiro leans in a little closer, slightly confused "Your hand, was I supposed to give you something?" he whispers, a look of concern on his face.

Looking a little flustered, she begins shaking her head again and quietly replies.
"No. No."

"Aha! Then I have not made another graceless blunder. So much to learn here, so much to learn." Takahiro smiles politely at the re-assurance he has not made an error.

"We must undertake a journey, but I am sure that Shizuru the Empress of Heaven will continue to cast her blessings down upon us, bathing us in sunlight and honour, though I am saddened at the departure of our Tengu spirit."

Any questions?

Meatbeat nudges Danyn and makes a gyrating/hump motion towards Lady Morilla when the word "Man-Fest" is said.

Meatbeat addresses the Lady while attending to another sandwich. "So, we are take nest or reeds to artifact goblet to break it? Sounds simple."

"Wurziss Nessorn thimap wurz posta be gittin?"

Dreng squints a little, listening to Danyn. He grabs a roll and some cold cuts and stuffs them in his mouth. He's almost as hard to understand as Danyn when he replies. You have to go to Torch's quarters in the Siphons. Rees will meet at the north city gate at daybreak tomorrow.

"Wait. Whose quarters do to torch, now?" Meatbeat looks genuinely confused.

Danyn looks at Meatbeat and facepalms like only a cleric of Irori can.

Moving along

Dreng just stares at Meatbeat in silence, while Lady Gloriana shakes her head. Finally Dreng speaks up, Well you better get down to see Torch, one last thing, he gestures toward the table, coldcuts?

The party takes their leave and travel down through the Foreign Quarters and down into the waterlogged Puddles district. You manage to find your way to the Siphons. A gruff half-orc grants you entry into Torch's audience chamber. There you see a horribly disfigured man sitting in a bathtub, being attended to by several not so pretty women. Seeing you enter, Torch rises, still completely nude and greets you. “Well met, Pathfinders. I see you have survived as the Decemvirate’s pawns thus far, and for that I commend you. This next task they have for you is more dangerous than the venture-captain may have told you, so let me give you a word of warning."

He pauses to pick at a festering scab. "I have made it my life’s work to ensure Pathfinder agents are given all the tools they need to return home from their myriad adventures, and this map is the tool I give you. Follow the directions on my map as strictly as you can. Deviate from this path and you may encounter challenges far beyond your abilities. Many would paint me and those who believe like I do as betrayers of the Society, but it is the corps of the organization that I am completely loyal to. Each and every one of you."

He sits back in the tub and the attendants begin to pour cool water on his sores again. “If you believe you have been mistreated by the Ten or their representatives, don’t hesitate to let me know upon your return from Escadar. My network of agents and spies if vast, and I am a powerful ally to have on your side. ”Now be off. You have a long journey ahead of you. And remember, don’t deviate from this map—it’s designed to get you there and back safely!”

He points to a table. The map is there.

Map

Kassi approaches dressed in her finest, the demure woman begins to speak up after the mess in the tunnels frayed her nerves. Perhaps Master Zey could teleport us to meet these contacts. I am sure someone knows the area. This would also ensure we reach the destination with plenty of time to spare. Yes?

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Kassi approaches dressed in her finest, the demure woman begins to speak up after the mess in the tunnels frayed her nerves. Perhaps Master Zey could teleport us to meet these contacts. I am sure someone knows the area. This would also ensure we reach the destination with plenty of time to spare. Yes?

Dreng shakes his head and chuckles to himself. Ahh, well we don't want to squander Society resources do we? It's just across the island. It's not like we're asking you to walk to Bloodcove in Garund or something. Dreng chuckles to himself and grabs some more food to stuff his face with.

"The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step, and so it is that our journey must likewise begin. Whilst we focus on the destination as though it is the final outcome, it is along the path we travel that we fill our soul with wisdom. Master Torch, I thank you for this chance to walk and learn in service to the Society, and should there be any difficulties in the service, I will most assuredly seek to share any wisdom I may have gained. It is ever the challenge of an adherent to honour that the difficult truths they are compelled to speak can mark them as unpopular and set tongues wagging, so I understand the burden you bear."

Takahiro bows politely and collects the map.

Asuna holds a hand up in front of her eyes as Master Torch gives his briefing. When he finishes and the Tien man lifts the map, she steps forward to peek over his shoulder, thankful for something other than the scarred naked man to look at. Upon examining the route on the map she states dejectedly.
"Oh no, we are going to have to ride a boat again. We just got off a boat only hours ago."

Danyn makes exaggerated gestures of martial arts techniques, perhaps indicating that he is ready to go, but also perhaps indicating that he is having a hallucination.

"I think I'm gonna have a bath like yours Torch. Oh well maybe when I get back," Zorlax turns at the table and looks at the map. "Not so bad,.. I think."

When everyone is ready we'll proceed. Any last minute purchases?

I will use my PP to purchase a wand of cure light wounds, and our hp's are full again right?

"Old Man Sandwich told us to burn your house. Would be difficult in this wet place. Is too much work..." Meatbeat indirectly informs Torch.

He then looks to the group. "So, we are to find nest and reeds. Go to artifact chalice. Break chalice with reeds or nest. Then paint corpse of chalice? Magic is confusing."

Spending my 2 PP on the Masterwork Transformation for my Helmet, so it looks shiny and new.

Takahiro looks perplexed again, as though something was lost in translation.

ready to roll

Good to go.

Think I might want to purchase a few things, but mostly good to go.

Leaving Torch's abode, the party heads back to lodge to make fianl preparations for their morning departure. As you enter the Lodge grounds, you are approached by a Garundi man who introduces himself as Nestor Rees. The man walks with a limp and carries a cane. Greetings Pathfinders! I hope you are prepared for this mission. Do you have everything you need for a seven day trek, including a hike over the Kortos Mounts? he chuckles to himself, fingering his cane. I will meet you at the Lodge gate at daybreak. He starts to walk away before turning and addressing Zorlax. Oh! I almost forgot. Lady Gloriana wanted me to give you this. He hands Zorlax a letter. Well good evening then, I'll see you all in the morning, unless you have any questions?