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The Ruby Phoenix Tournament is nigh, and organizations and individuals throughout the Inner Sea are scrambling to secure a spot in the legendary Tian fighting competition, among them the Pathfinder Society. In an underground qualifier event overseen by an enigmatic old monk and his oni spokesman, the Pathfinders must overcome the opposition to ensure the Society can send representatives to distant Goka to compete in the Ruby Phoenix Tournament itself. Battles will rage and blood will flow under the streets of Absalom, and only the greatest combatants will emerge victorious.
Hello everyone to my table, everyone!
Before anything, please keep in mind these informations:
General infos:
* Kick off date will be the morning of Friday 13th of January (Sydney, Australia time). The Scenario will then run at a conversion rate of 5 mins/day until completion, which should run around 6 weeks. Please be aware that PbP Multi Tables run at a fairly brisk pace, and players (and GMs) will need to bear that in mind and schedule accordingly.* The main aim is to have fun, however bear in mind that this is a challenging scenario that is delivered at a brisk pace by design, so bring both a sense of humour and a bit of flexibility :)
Boons:
* Yes, there will be boons.Rules:
* Normal PFS rules apply, and both ‘classic’ and ‘core’ tables are available.
* The event will take place on the Paizo Boards, with one MythWeavers table.
* Please ensure you clarify any other customs and practices with your table GM.
* If you encounter any problems or have any concerns please let your GM know ASAP, alternatively I’m just an inbox away.Players:
* You may only register and play at one table.
* If your desired tier is full, either choose another tier to play OR jump on the waitlist and I will see what can be done. I have some unallocated tables aside for this purpose.
* There will be a dedicated Overseer announcement thread.
* IF there is a requirement, you MAY be moved to a new table to help it become/remain legal for play. I tend to go with 'last in, first moved'.
So, we'll play in classic mode, in tier 3-4. You signed up with the current composition but I'm of course ok for you to change if you wish to.
A few informations from my part now. As some of you already know, I live in Europe and it may matter in a timed event like this one. DM Beckett already kindly contacted me to let me know of some unexpected absence. I may have some as well during the end of January as I'll be presenting my thesis before the jury at that time. Please let me know if you plan to have an absence or if anything unexpected happens. :)
This special is different than those you may have already played in the past, since it's the first one of them.
The adventure will then begin the 13th of January 2016!
What I need from you is to write here the character you will use and his/her details.
Player Name or alias:
Character Name:
PFS #:
Faction:
Dayjob:
Any boon or specialty you use with your character that I should be aware of?
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Bonjour!
I signed up with either a rogue or a psychic, but after looking at the make up, I'm going to roll with the psychic I think.
Player Name or alias: Dungeon Master S (Chris Marsh)
Character Name: Nemis of Sothis
PFS #: 1824-20
Faction: Scarab Sages
Dayjob: Caravan Ownership
Any boon or specialty you use with your character that I should be aware of?: [/b]
Skillful Barterer: 1/Scenario - trade out up to 300 Gp worth of non-magical gear for other nonmagical gear.
Dragonkiller: Add +1d6 damage to any attack on a dragon. (Single Use Boon)
Snowmask Induction: Resistant to cold issues up to 0° C.
Scribe of the Scarab Sages: +1 on saves versus Death (+1 for every 4 faction goals completed)
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Player Name or alias: Enchanter Tim
Character Name: Aiden Richter
PFS #: 1142-7
Faction: Dark Archive
Dayjob: Pending
Any boon or specialty you use with your character that I should be aware of? Aiden is a melee debuffer. He'll try to gain positioning to deliver dirty tricks, use his net, or intimidate.
Aiden is currently finishing up a game and should be level 3 by the time the special starts.
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Player Name or alias: ckelley83
Character Name: Varuna Varghese
PFS #: 62803-3
Faction: Liberty's Edge
Dayjob:
Nothing of particular note for this character. At the end of January I will be moving across the country from TX, back home to NH though. It will take a few days of traveling and my posting will probably be spotty at best.
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Profile stills needs to be significantly updated, but Fimbir is here!
Player Name or alias: Zoomba
Character Name: Fimbir
PFS #: 127063-12
Faction: Liberty's Edge
Dayjob: n/a
Any boon or specialty you use with your character that I should be aware of?:
- Fimbir has a fox friend. It mostly exists in his head. But sometimes it talks sense so he lets it come out and play (Elemental Whispers Talent lets me manifest a fox familiar if I concentrate)
- Usually is wearing stilts. If expecting a more formal occasion, will put on his 'business stilts' (adding yet another foot)
Also I have GMed this special once before, but never played. I'll be vigilant to not let that color my choices or actions, just a polite heads up (and it was running the top tier, so vastly different encounters).
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Player Name or alias: ckelley83
Character Name: Varuna Varghese
PFS #: 62803-3
Faction: Liberty's Edge
Dayjob: [dice=Craft Alchemy]1d20+21Nothing of particular note for this character. At the end of January I will be moving across the country from TX, back home to NH though. It will take a few days of traveling and my posting will probably be spotty at best.
Where in NH? I have lived in Southern NH my whole life (well, short stint in Portsmouth.)
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I've seen you around the boards a bit, but never realized you were the VL for NH. I grew up in Merrimack but have also lived in Nashua and Manchester for bit here and there. I'm just getting out of the Army and we are really looking forward to getting back to NH. I guess you would be the person to ask where I can find some PFS games once I'm back in the area. If you could shoot me a PM with some info that would be great.
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DM Beckett
Archon
5,274-23
Silver Crusade
The only thing I can really think of is that I try to draw enemies into drawing AoO's (Longspear + Combat Reflexes) when I am able to, <which I hope this party can utilize for good tactics>, and that I am not a very good healer. I can Spontaneously cast Summon Monster spells via my Archetype, and I can automatically communicate with anything I summon, (regardless of language or the ability to speak), as well as a few other minor benefits. However, I'm really not planning on Summoning much until level 5, so it shouldn't be much of an issue here.
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One thing I'd like to point out is that both DM Snider and I are in the military, and while I will try to post as often as I can, sometimes it may be difficult, if not outright impossible. Generally I have warning, but because I am a medic and may be pulled very quickly, sometimes I do not. However, my phone service has gotten much better recently, so typically I have access even while in the field.
I've tried to include everything as clearly as I can in the character sheet, allowing as easy as possible botting if needed (I don't expect it), but just wanted to be up front. Additionally, I am pretty sure I have run multiple games for everyone here, and I trust you to run for me if needed.
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One thing I'd like to point out is that both DM Snider and I are in the military, and while I will try to post as often as I can, sometimes it may be difficult, if not outright impossible. Generally I have warning, but because I am a medic and may be pulled very quickly, sometimes I do not. However, my phone service has gotten much better recently, so typically I have access even while in the field. I've tried to include everything as clearly as I can in the character sheet, allowing as easy as possible botting if needed (I don't expect it), but just wanted to be up front. Additionally, I am pretty sure I have run multiple games for everyone here, and I trust you to run for me if needed.
My appreciation for your job never wanes. We got your game covered if need be.
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One thing I'd like to point out is that both DM Snider and I are in the military, and while I will try to post as often as I can, sometimes it may be difficult, if not outright impossible. Generally I have warning, but because I am a medic and may be pulled very quickly, sometimes I do not. However, my phone service has gotten much better recently, so typically I have access even while in the field.
I've tried to include everything as clearly as I can in the character sheet, allowing as easy as possible botting if needed (I don't expect it), but just wanted to be up front. Additionally, I am pretty sure I have run multiple games for everyone here, and I trust you to run for me if needed.
Thank you for the warning (and the PMs that we already exchanged), I really appreciate that! Stay safe, then!
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Will I be able to swap characters. I had forgotten about this and Thoril is in the new 3-7 evergreen. It is halfway done. I will contact gm to see if it will be done by 13th. If not then I have others in tier that I will play
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This is thoril. If i can not get thoril finished then i will play this character. He just leveled so i have to finish leveling then will be set
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I am here and following. Just waiting to see if other character gets done. I know its almost done
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”The Decemvirate are truly grateful that so many of you have answered this summons to the Grand Lodge, for they, above all, know the trying lives that field agents endure. Indeed, you have only to look about this courtyard and gaze upon your colleagues to know they have come from all ends of Golarion to be among us. Look not grim, but rather determined, for this summons is not one brought of dire threat or terrible consequence. No! The Decemvirate has instead summoned you to taste the opportunity to enter the greatest contest of martial arts the world has ever known—the Ruby Phoenix Tournament”
”The legacy of Tian Xia’s legendary mystic arcanist, the nearly immortal Grandmaster Hao Jin, the Ruby Phoenix Tournament is held only once every ten years. The Tournament is run by Sifu Xho Nuo, Emissary of the Ruby Phoenix and sole heir to Hao Jin’s secrets. The prize for victory: an artifact pulled from Hao Jin’s fabled collection of the greatest wonders Golarion has ever known”
”Though Xho Nuo has made no formal announcement, we have learned the sifu has chosen to hold the qualifying round for this decade’s tournament here in Absalom. The Pathfinder Society has long sought to send one of its members to compete in this tournament. If our information is true, this means that for the first time, the Society has the opportunity to qualify a good number of its field agents. While the chance to glean an artifact from Hao Jin’s collection is enticing, that is hardly the entirety of our goal. However, I shall speak more on this subject at a later time”
”At present, we have learned that Xho Nuo plans to host a covert meeting to address all would-be contestants. Don’t get too excited though; it’s supposedly being held at a decrepit tavern in the Docks called the Devil’s Dregs. Go there and see what details you can pick up about the competition and the other entrants, but watch your backs. There’s little law to protect you down on the wharves, and it’d take a riot to raise any attention. Oh, and I wouldn’t expect an appearance from Xho Nuo either, as his social status prevents him from contact with such filthy and common places. My guess is that he’ll send one of his agents to rile up as many lowlifes as possible to serve as fodder for the first round of the contest”
”Lastly, though its likely Xho Nuo is aware of our interest in the competition, we need all our agents to maintain as much secrecy as possible. For all we know, he has deliberately chosen Absalom to bait our interests, so it’s imperative that he identify as few of our agents as possible. From here out, to keep our affiliations covert, we request all of you make arrangements for your stay outside the Grand Lodge. Try to pick a place that’s low key to avoid attention. Don’t worry about the cost though. The Decemvirate will pick up the tab. Good luck.”
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A man with heavily angelic features stands to one side as the woman speaks, taking notes in a small personal journal and making certain to capture names, places, and other important information.
Once it has completed, he nods, adding "While I'm not sure I will be of much use in either this tavern or a martial arts competition, I shall do my upmost to defend my fellow agents and see that we all return."
"I am simply called Archon, as that is the realm to which I came to be, and whose ideals I uphold. It is a pleasure to meat you all, and I hope that my endeavors find a place within this team."
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Oh sorry
Character:Van Helsing
Player:DM Snider
Pfs#:22306-4
Faction:Exchange
Day Job: None
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Just doing the rounds - all seems to be going along ok :) Cool stuff!
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GM, I just wanted to let you know I've been getting pretty hard at work with very long days recently. It should be over pretty soon, hopefully next week. It was both unexpected and not common. I'm trying to keep up, but for some reason I'm finding it very difficult to view the map from my phone. Sometimes it works and sometimes it either does not load or does not allow me to edit it.
If people don't mind, for the next week or so, please move for me if it looks like I have not. When I can, I will. Additionally, if I am holding the game up, please, by all means bot me. I'm really trying not to do so, and once I am able to, I will make longer posts and aim for more RP.
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That's a very good point. GM, would you mind explaining a bit more how this works? Aside from the mob that's obviously attacking us, is the crowd still there? Is the Withdraw action still available (with only a single move)? Are we allowed to use Acrobatics for normal speed/movement?
I was a little confused that we could take a Move Action and a Standard Action, but not a Move Action and another Move Action. I understand that sometimes Scenario's say ________, and we have to run as written, I just found that bit confusing. Not trying to cause trouble.
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First, thank you for the warning about your IRL stuff. Of course, don't worry about it. I have the habit to bot a player 24 hours after my init post (new round), as I did today with Van Helsing.
About movement, the scenario simply states that the crowd forbids you to take two move actions in the same round, like a double move action. However, you can do anything else, including doing two move-like action (for instance, start a 5th level bard performance or use a freebooter's bane or draw a weapon/potion, etc.)
I'd rule that you can make a withdraw as a full round action, moving only once your speed, though. But I'm negative about the acrobatics to allow you to move more.
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Traveling tomorrow, so pleat run Aiden as necesary.
He'll either try to flank the stirges and sneak attack them or flank the snake and do a dirty trick (blind).
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Thank you :)
I'm currently studying the use of post-mortem judgement in two early christian apocalypses, the Visio Esdrae and the Visio Pauli, which are known to us only in latin but were written in ancient greek. I also analysed Plato's myth of Er (Republic X) and try to show how post-mortem judgement (and hell) in apocalyptic literature is a construction that became so popular and displays christian beliefs in the early church.
The current name of my work is "De l'angoisse à la parénèse. Trois lectures du jugement post-mortem et leurs sotériologies." (From anguish to parenesis. Three readings of the post-mortem judgement and their soteriology) I'm a theologian, by the way, but the work's in History of Christianism, here in Switzerland.