Guardians of Golarion (Inactive)

Game Master Matt Adams 259

Okay. That's a majority. We can get the dollar amouts in the morning.

Okay. That's a majority. We can get the dollar amouts in the morning.

You've aged quite rapidly over the past couple hours lol

"Aye, I vote to case the museum. Though I'd say that we'd seem like a suspicious lot, poking around that place for a tick and then scurrying off into the alleys. Suppose that more folks than ourselves have caught wind of this heist, I think we oughta watch our backs."

Mary reaches for his wallet, peering into the tightly stuffed corduroy bag.

"I've got bout' fifty gold to help work this 'Gob' character"

"That's why each of us enters separately, looks around for a bit, and leaves in staggered intervals. We'll pick a meeting place and time and compare notes there. Splitting up that way covers more ground and is less likely to arouse suspicion." Adalric frowns thoughtfully, then reluctantly holds up 7 platinum pieces. "I can contribute this if necessary."

Ok so we've got 570gp and we're still waiting for Azrin and the Captain to respond. To be clear, this is only flash money. We won't be giving it to anyone for any reason, we'll just have it on hand as proof as to our legitimacy as buyers.

Awake and getting ready for a new day (Actually night shift)

Andy remains neutral as the group's plans crystallize. He nods, offering up 100 Gp towards the first effort.

"Okay...lets talk strategy..."

And fill in the rest with Knowledge local rolls etc. Basically, work out the best ways in. The best ways out. Where we're going to meet up after. Capt will be doing LOTS of perception rolls to watch for people etc.

Much cheers to all.

That's 670gp, does Azrin happen to have 330gp handy?

@DM So do you just want us all to make a series of rolls to tell us what we find at the museum or something? Im simply looking for something of value that would be worth 5-10 times more than the amount of flash cash we put together. I don't have Appraise but I'll pay to take a tour or something, perhaps use Diplomacy of the guide or something if I need to.

Azrin begrudgingly offers 330gp, but makes it known that he always collects on his debts.

So, do we go in separately, in pairs?

So we can aid one another

How to handle this. If a Perception check would come into play, I'll roll for all of you to save time. Same for Initiative if a combat comes into play. For any other skills, tell me when you're using what. Or you can give me a list of skills to roll for you if you plan on not being able to post a lot.

That's actually a pretty good plan Ransaq, but are there any other suggestions?

As you reach the city's Artifact Museum, you see a massive stone structure. Five stories tall and divided into three wings: West, Central, and East. Together they measure between three and four hundered feet across. Each wing is 125ft deep. An extension out from the center of the Western Wing serves as an admission chamber. That would be the most obvious entrance. However, there are also several emergency exits. They have no handles on the outside, but a clever person could possibly use them as entrances.

How do you want to handle maps? I'm a fan of just putting maps on roll20.net to be honest. Then, you guys can move your pieces as you want. Are there any other suggestions on that front?

I've seen people use Roll20, but it's often inconvenient for players (myself included). The method I've seen most successful is using Google Drive and allowing global editing so players can move their tokens.

Let's head into discussion to continue this. I may need some help in getting maps up that way. I've played using Google Drive, but have never GMed with it.

I think there may have been a miscommunication on my part. You guys are outside the museum. You can go through the main entrance in admissions or try to get in through a side door.

The map thing was just to prepare for later.

I see, yeah I was a bit confused about all that.

"Well, I'm gonna go take a tour, try to find something in our price range. Anyone care to join me?"

Adalric keeps a separation from the others as they approach the museum entrance. As they enter (by whatever method chosen), he continues walking for a block or so. After a few minutes of window shopping, he enters the museum alone via the main entrance. He'll then proceed to wander around by himself until he's seen everything - ignoring the others if they notice him.

Here are any relevant skill mods. I'll take 20 whenever possible but will make every attempt to be discreet and unobtrusive.
Disable Device +13 (to assess any visible security measures)
Knowledge(arcane/geography/religion) +4
Knowledge(dungeoneering and local) +5
Perception +9
Stealth +11 (to appear like a regular, honest museum patron)

@DM I'm just looking for something that I think would fetch 5,000-10,000gp on the black market. Feel free to make my rolls for me, also taking 10 or 20 whenever possible. I've no problem with charming everyone that works there to avoid suspicion if i need to flat out ask what somethings worth. Once I find an appropriate item I'll exit the museum.

"Ah, well, let's get on with it. Right behind ya, Saq."

Mary dusts himself off and takes a moment to spit-shine his jewelry, trying to class up a bit before entering the museum.

"We should keep our eyes peeled for pieces that seem to be under weak security, or are being displayed near side doors and whatnot'. I'd wager those are prime targets.."

Marian plans to let Saq (or whoever) scope out the shiny bit, while he looks out for potentially shady characters, and shmoozes up the museum staff.

Andy will drift way and hang well back from the group.

His intent is to watch for watchers.

Stealth:1d20 + 7 ⇒ (4) + 7 = 11

Perception:1d20 + 6 ⇒ (11) + 6 = 17

Sense motive:1d20 + 5 ⇒ (13) + 5 = 18

Diplomacy:1d20 + 8 ⇒ (11) + 8 = 19

Even though he's keeping away from 'The group', he's doing his best to be casual and fit in with the throngs of people around him. :)

Just a reminder for GM et all that I'm not actually part of "the group" at the moment. I'll meet up with everyone later. This way, if I get caught doing something, they'll be fine. Or vice versa. :-)

Azrin will enter through the main doors, but at some point exit through a side door and hold it open, breathing in the fresh air.
Bluff: 1d20 ⇒ 18
Perception: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (10) + 9 = 19

Dimitious will go with Ransaq

Dimitrious and Ransaq: You spend the five gold apiece to take the tour, paying extra attention to the more valuable pieces in particularly open areas.
Ransaq Appraise: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (9) + 5 = 14
Dimitrious Appraise: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (16) + 4 = 20
In the center of a room dedicated to a defunct cult, you see a mask that could be worth in the range you are looking for.

Captain Andoran: By watching the crowd, you see a woman with white hair and blue eyes in the tour, acting strangely. She is looking at the exhibits, but her eyes shift as if she is examining the surroundings. She catches your staring eye out of the corner of hers and tries to disappear into the crowd. If you follow her, you manage to keep her in your sights, even when the alarm begins to sound.

Marian: Sense Motive: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5
Perception: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (18) + 10 = 28
You also notice the woman scoping the museum security. However, you lose track of her in the crowd and only keep in pursuit by watching for Andy.

Azrin: You successfully blend in with the crowds and use people to hide your way to the side door. However, just before opening, you notice the door is marked the seal of the museum. When you open it, an alarm sounds throughout the museum.

Adalric: You arrive at the museum late and notice an alarm going off. Guards are gathering people just outside the museum and performing searches on random guests. Perception: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (2) + 9 = 11

*Nods* Follow her, see what happens/where she goes etc...

Gives the slightest of nods toward the mask

Whispers to Ransaq I believe we have a contender

Azrin doesnt get a chance to rethink his decision about opening the door once he sees the seal? This is my first pbp, but it seems like in such a game you'd get a chance to rethink something if new info's gained befor the act, but after you posted it. It seemed like he made that decision assuming it was a public exit before he got to the door.

Ransaq nods at Dimitrious, "Aye.", and walks over to the mask, reading any information they have on it. If no info is available I'll simply ask an employee what the mask is, noting the name of it.

Hearing the alarm, Adalric will refrain from entering the museum and inconspicuously watch the entrance from across the street until the commotion dies down.

Y'know. I was going over it in my head, debating whether or not to wait on a response for that. He didn't notice anything strange about the door other than a logo on it. If I hadn't mentioned that, he would've just walked through it. It's my first time DMing a PBP game, so I have some ironing out to do in my style.

The mask is a work of art depicting bird god, Garuda of Sky. It's worth approximately 8,500gp, you think.

Captain Andoran Sense Motive: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (11) + 5 = 16

Adalric Perception: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (12) + 9 = 21
Azrin Perception: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (16) + 9 = 25
Captain Andoran Perception: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (8) + 6 = 14
Dimitrious Black Perception: 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (7) + 0 = 7
Marian Ceville Perception: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (3) + 10 = 13
Ransaq Perception: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 1 = 11

Adalric and Azrin: You notice a woman come out of the crowd just outside the museum. She is being persued by the captain.

Captain Andoran: You continue to follow the woman through the museum. She is crisscrossing her path, trying to lose you, but her efforts are unsuccessful. She eventually heads back to the admission lobby and tries to lose you outside.

Marian: You catch sight of the woman you and the captain are following again. You also notice she is finally beginning to head to the entrance where the large crowd is.

Ransaq: You notice the Captain's strange behavior, walking around the museum in circles. Finally, you figure out that he's watching an odd looking woman roam around the building. When the alarm sounds, she ends up going towards the main entrance.

Dimitrious: You don't notice anything unusual.

Adalric raises a quizzical eyebrow at the Captain. that's odd...it's not like him to chase women during a mission - even an informal one...i should probably keep an eye on this... Staying inconspicuous, he follows the stranger. that alarm killed my chances of casing the museum, anyway....

Stealth: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (14) + 11 = 25
Perception: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (5) + 9 = 14

@DM no problem, I completely understand. Its just my nature to try and help. I hope it doesn't get too annoying.

Ransaq works his way within 40 feet of the woman and manifests compelling voice (psionic suggestion) while hollering at her, "Hey miss, wait up a second."

I misspoke before, the save for this power is actually Will 17. I'll also attempt to manifest this without a display (concentration DC 17) Concentration: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (4) + 10 = 14

EDIT* I forgot I can suppress the display of any power I manifest by expending my psionic focus(It counts as 15 on the die which is automatically a success). This is what I would've liked to done if you will let me retract that roll, since its automatic and unlimited. If not, then the power simply emits a low pitched hum that can be heard within 15ft. Let me know either way cuz I'll have to use a move action at some point to refocus if I used it. The only difference is that it won't emit the hum and I'm trying not to cause a scene.

I'm wondering if she's from a competing group who's also caught wind of the heist. Perhapse she's got some useful info even if she isn't a culprit.

Marian attempts to bolt through the crowd, maintaining a watchful eye on this shrew. He attempts to be subtle about trailing her, unless all sense of cover is already blown.

He also subtly casts detect magic, eyeing the woman closely.

Stealth: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7

I would have opened the door either way, so it works.
Azrin decides to try to linger inside the museum as the alarm goes off, perhaps looking for a latrine.
Stealth: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (16) + 5 = 21

Initiative
Adalric: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10
Azrin: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 1 = 20
Captain Andoran: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 3 = 10
Dimitrious: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (17) + 4 = 21
Marian Ceville: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (11) + 3 = 14
Ransaq: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5
Woman: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (19) + 3 = 22

There is a bit of magic on the woman's person.

Ransaq can retract the roll.

Initiative Order
Round 1
Mysterious Woman
Dimitrious Black
Azrin
Marian Ceville
Adalric
Captain Andoran
Ransaq

The Mysterious Woman walks calmly and quickly away from the museum. She is heading towards a low-class residential district. Full Round Action: move 60ft to the East.

I put up Initiative for a chase scene. If I'm convinced of an inevitable fight, I'll put up a battle map. I figured out how I'm going to do that.

If you've all ready given a course of action, you can change it. If you don't change, you can keep any die rolls you made. Ransaq you can do your psionic focus thing.

Perception:1d20 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 12

Knowledge Local:1d20 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

Andy tries to think of a way to get a head of the woman judging by the lay of the streets and buildings. Frowning in frustration, another idea strikes him,

"Oh! Madam? You've dropped this!" He calls

Diplomacy:1d20 + 8 ⇒ (17) + 8 = 25

Even as he tries to draw closer to her.

Dimitrious will attempt to follow the woman quietly to see where she is heading.

Stealth: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (7) + 15 = 22

Mary continues his pursuit, but struck by the captain's idea he turns his dour attitude into one of friendly concern.

Excuse us, young lady! But you seem to have lost something!

Aid Another; Diplomacy: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (5) + 8 = 13

Adalric will observe quietly from across the street.

Stealth: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (13) + 11 = 24
Perception: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (12) + 9 = 21

Azrin decides to follow the others, dodging through crowds and taking unusual routes when beneficial.
Acrobatics: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (13) + 5 = 18
Climb: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (4) + 8 = 12

Azrin parkours outta this piece lol.

Sense Motive: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8
Will save: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

She turns around, caught off guard by the concern and Ransaq's psionic power. However, if nothing is presented to her as something she lost, she'll book it full out. Either way, the rest of the party has been able to catch up to the woman now.

Andy smiles and reaches out/moves closer to offer the woman the 'something' that she's dropped.

Bluff:1d20 + 3 ⇒ (20) + 3 = 23

Diplomacy:1d20 + 8 ⇒ (15) + 8 = 23

Basically, trying to casually get within 'grabbing' distance so that we might have at least a friendly chat with said stranger. :)

CMB:1d20 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 5 = 11(To grab a hold when the time comes)

Ransaq steps between her and Andy as if to protect her."Follow me. I can help." He says as he charms her.
Will 17, its been augmented to affect several creature types.

If she presses to leave after I've charmed her I'll let her go, perhaps the others will be able to tail her. If she doesn't realize I'm with the people chasing her and she allows me to "help", I'll see if I can get anything playing double agent.

Edited to accommodate Andy's actions. They weren't posted when I started typing. By the time I clicked submit my actions didn't quite make as much sense lol. They're good now:)

Perception:1d20 + 6 ⇒ (11) + 6 = 17 (To notice both Ransaq and what they are doing)

If the scheme works Andy will let Ransaq's play work out.

Perception:1d20+6 (To notice both Ransaq and what they are doing)

If the scheme works Andy will let Ransaq's play work out.

I believe it would actually be a sense motive. Unfortunately I can't communicate with you guys telepathicly yet or I'd just tell yas what I'm trying to do.

Azrin keeps his distance, keeping his eye on the scene from a nearby rooftop.
Acrobatics: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6
Climb: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9
Stealth: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 5 = 11
Or, he tries, but he can't find any footing and ends up making a ruckus.

Seeing that the Capt. and Ransaq have things somewhat under control. Dimitrious will try to stay hidden and keep an eye out for any sort of trouble approaching.

Stealth to keep hidden: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (2) + 15 = 17
Perception: 1d20 ⇒ 9

Adalric continues to silently observe.

Stealth: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (9) + 11 = 20
Perception: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (14) + 9 = 23

Sense Motive: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (10) + 3 = 13

There is something in Ransaq's voice that tells Andy he's only doing this to mislead the woman. However, she does not pick up on it.

"Thank you," she says. "If you could just distract him for a moment..."

Ransaq ushers her along. "I'll walk with you a moment. He'll stop following and I'll be on my way, It's no problem."

I manifested Suggestion at the start, but then Charm. Did my Charm work? If it didn't work and I know, I'll try again. If I need to try again I'll manifest without a display, concentration DC 16 Concentration: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (2) + 10 = 12. If my original Charm did succeed I'll instead fest Conceal Thoughts, again with no display, concentration DC 15 Concentration: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (13) + 10 = 23.

Ransaq attempts to manifest a power without notice, then says to her "I noticed you being eyed inside. I cant help but wonder why they would harass you. Did you get yourself into some trouble or something?"

EDIT* Apparently, assuming a Charm is in effect, if she would not typically give a friend the answers to these questions then she gets an opposed Cha check? Cha: 1d20 ⇒ 14. My sense motive is pretty bad as well so hopefully this works.