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Heals
Quenly has 28 charges remaining on his clw wand.
He can also use his spell slots on cure spells, but that'll exhaust his casting pretty quickly. He'll use spell slots for cures in emergencies only.
Marching order
Quenly is happy pretty much anywhere in a marching order, but is perhaps not best at the front (unless heavily buffed). He'll use Perception on doors and the like, as well as Detect Magic. Quenly's Dragon will follow its usual 'early warning system' operating procedure - blindsense and telepathy. (Quenly's perception mod for finding hidden things using vision is currently +22: deduct 2 if non-visual, deduct 2 if it's not a check for hidden things, deduct 4 if its an opposed check, auto-fail hearing checks).
Next sage
Any more clues as to what we might be delving into? In the absence of any further info, Quenly's suggestion is GMT. Rogues and dungeons just go together.
One more thing: Hunter's Blessing
Rufeo, do you want to cast your Hunter's Blessing now? Or save the slot for a spontaneous summons? Quenly also knows Hunter's Blessing, but I do kind of want to save the slots for potential Breath of Life, replacing the Draconic Ally if it's killed, and quickened 1st level spells especially Unbreakable Heart and Divine Favour. I can use boons to recover up to 2 spell slots, but each one costs a standard action to use (and is a one-shot boon). If you do cast it, I'd suggest selecting Underground terrain and either undead or evil outsiders as the 'favoured' enemy.
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With Trapspotter, I should be up near the front (first or second). I'm swapping eyeware for the Perception, bringing it to 30+1d6 (+2 for traps, +2 for magic traps). I can always I can use my Wayfinder to cast Detect Magic.
As for which sage, I like the idea of having a monk next to me in these close corridors. Heh heh heh...or Torch, he is bound to have a ton of answers for problems.
Quenly, your perception is +22? That is not what is in your header. (I based my scripted perception roll block on what you guys had in your headers.) Does anyone else have a significantly more buffed perception now?)
It sounds like at least three of you would not mind Torch, so Torch it is!
Hmm
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Perception maths incoming!
Ranks 11, wis -1, race +2, competence (oracle curse) +3, circumstance: masterwork tool (vision) +2, insight (boon) +1, untyped (boon, only applies to finding hidden things, traps etc) +2, morale (heroism) +2; get -4 on opposed perception checks because of deaf curse, and auto-fail hearing checks.
Only a few minutes has passed since the battle, right?
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Heals Eadie now has 41 CLW charges left in total, spread over two wands.
I am happy for her to share, but am also aware Eadie + Ariana will probably take the brunt of the damage taken.
Marching Order I’d suggest in single file:
Fendel, Torch, Eadie, Ariana, Dunia, Quenly, Rufeo+Ki’lala
Two-abreast:
The above order but in pairs.
Door Opening Procedure Eadie will auto-aid the highest person’s Perception check for door traps (+2 to Fendel’s [?] check).
She will also follow Fendel’s directions at doors, ie if he wants her close or backed around a corner when the door is opened.
Any other things?
Unless otherwise noted, Eadie will travel with her cold iron falchion drawn.
As her buffs expire, or if the party approaches obvious danger she will pause to remove her backpack and consider buffing options.
@Ariana, do you need more healing? Has your wand still got charges left?
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Since Torch seems to mainly provide bonuses to us, rather than roll himself, I'd as soon move him farther back to get me into the 2nd rank when we're two-abreast.
Something like:
Fendel, Eadie, Ariana, Dunia, Torch, Quenly, Rufeo+Ki’lala
or
Fendel & Eadie
Ariana & Dunia
Torch & Quenly
Rufeo & the big kitty
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If you can list buffs in your headers, great! Otherwise I promise to lose track. Seriously, I will.
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More questions! Wooot!
Do any of you have Mendevian Commendations? If so, how many?
Do you have bonus combat feats from class levels? If so, how many?
Do you have a lawful alignment?
Do you have an feats, traits, or class features that impose a code of conduct upon you?
What are your feelings about tea? Do you have a favorite variety?
How about musicals? Any favorite show tunes that you listen to again and again?
Hmm
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Answers!
Do any of you have Mendevian Commendations? If so, how many? None
Do you have bonus combat feats from class levels? If so, how many? None
Do you have a lawful alignment? Nope. Chaotic Good.
Do you have an feats, traits, or class features that impose a code of conduct upon you? No, unless "be an elf" counts (Warrior of Old, race trait).
What are your feelings about tea? Do you have a favorite variety? Quenly approves of tea. HIs favourite is Elven tea, brewed in the manner prescribed by the ancient gods of his people of course.
How about musicals? Any favorite show tunes that you listen to again and again? Sadly, it is difficult for Quenly to enjoy show tunes, since he hears only the voices of the true gods. However, he has an Elven instinct for music and enjoys a show regardless.
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Do any of you have Mendevian Commendations? Nope
Do you have bonus combat feats from class levels? Nope
Do you have a lawful alignment? Yep, Lawful Good
Do you have an feats, traits, or class features that impose a code of conduct upon you? Nope, just her own moral compass
What are your feelings about tea? Do you have a favorite variety? Dunia's pro-tea though not a true devotee of the beverage. Her personal favorite is hibiscus.
How about musicals? Any favorite show tunes that you listen to again and again? Dunia's not much for musical theatre
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Do any of you have Mendevian Commendations? If so, how many? NO
Do you have bonus combat feats from class levels? If so, how many? NO
Do you have a lawful alignment? NO
Do you have an feats, traits, or class features that impose a code of conduct upon you? Not really
What are your feelings about tea? Do you have a favorite variety? the player not so much...but I have a feeling the druid would drink teas or other her infused things
How about musicals? Any favorite show tunes that you listen to again and again? No...no musicals for me. But I am not bothered by them in PBP
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Do you ever wonder how many groups push Torch in, thinking: “Eh, he’s a rogue. He has evasion — right?”
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Poor old Torchie. Judging by some of the forum posts of late, I might be in the minority in having sympathy for him. I like the anti-establishment, anti-authoritarianism he seems to embody.
BUT - I came to PFS after all the shadow lodge plot had played out, and I still haven't experienced the scenarios that make Torch a 'bad guy'.
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Yeah, I genuinely like the character of Torch.
I think it’s because all the GMs that have run him for me have portrayed him as a likeable rogue.
Also, I haven’t played, run or read the Season 4 Shadow Lodge retirement scenario, which supposedly puts him in a poor light.
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• Do any of you have Mendevian Commendations? If so, how many? None
• Do you have bonus combat feats from class levels? If so, how many? 8
• Do you have a lawful alignment? Chaotic Good to the MAXX!
• Do you have any feats, traits, or class features that impose a code of conduct upon you? Don’t think so
• What are your feelings about tea? Do you have a favorite variety? Eadie is OK with tea, but prefers coffee. Anything fancier than plain black tea is probably wasted on her.
• How about musicals? Any favorite show tunes that you listen to again and again? Yes, I like musicals and opera.
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More Answers! Wooot!
Do any of you have Mendevian Commendations? If so, how many? None
Do you have bonus combat feats from class levels? If so, how many? Of course 6
Do you have a lawful alignment? Nope neutral good
Do you have an feats, traits, or class features that impose a code of conduct upon you? Nope
What are your feelings about tea? Do you have a favorite variety? The player loves tea. I drink it almost every day. My favorite is Earl Grey. I've discovered a new adult beverage: Brown Sugar Bourbon, Earl Grey, and some cream/milk. It's quite tasty. Ariana will drink it black.
How about musicals? Any favorite show tunes that you listen to again and again? Les Miserables (I prefer the 25th Anniversary production over the movie.) Oklahoma and Thoroughly Modern Milley
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Wooot, wooot indeed!
Do any of you have Mendevian Commendations? Nope
Do you have bonus combat feats from class levels? Yes If so, how many? Two
Do you have a lawful alignment? Lawful Neutral
Do you have an feats, traits, or class features that impose a code of conduct upon you? Well, Fendel is an athiest, so NO WORSHIPING, lol
What are your feelings about tea? Do you have a favorite variety? Cold sweet tea or an Arnold Palmer. If it is hot, Earl Grey or Black, sugar/honey with cream. Back in the day, Long Island Ice Teas, but I never actually checked the ingredients.
How about musicals? Well, as a theater major, I was not a fan of musicals. Give me Billy Shakespeare anytime. However -->Any favorite show tunes that you listen to again and again? Defy Gravity at the end of ACT ONE of WICKED is quite simply the best. I would have been content if the show ended right there. Some nice numbers in Les Mis (End of the Day, Master of the House). Avenue Q is pretty strong all the way through. Had a chance to get Hamilton ticket on their current tour but my wife had, and I quote, "no interest in people yelling history at me." So, that was a disappointing pass.
Hey Gang, today is my crazy Wednesday. I'm going to try to get a post in to you, but it also might not happen.
Hmm
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I feel I have dominated much of today's story, so happy to share the spotlight with whomever cares to step through.
Don't feel bad for doing your thing and doing it well, Fendel! We're all going to need to be on our 'A' game to succeed here :)
Are you certain you don't want to come with us into the past? There may be knowledge checks ahead ;)
Agreed. Fendel, your joining the team has been invaluable here.
Don’t worry about it. By the way, conversations like the one in gameplay right now are why I adore being a Play-by-Post GM. Fendel, I do hope you join us here.
Hmm
My fear is having no way to leave/open the portal from inside the mindscape. If I can do that, then I will happily join. I just don't want to be stranded.
I am noting that we have Torch here, if you feel you can trust him. If both you and Rufeo want to go, I am fine with that.
Rufeo, I note you GMed this before. Do you want to go through the memories area?
Excellent, thank you.
After we finish with this scenario, I’ll have to ask you about what you think of my take on the whole memory extraction room. This was one of the scenes that I was ecstatic to run in Play-by-Post. So rich! So much for me to play with!
I have been battling a mammoth - sized headache all day. If my head clears, I’ll try to post in later. Sorry my friends.
Hmm
I didn't kill everyone, did I?
* Checks Gameplay thread *
Oh look, you're all still alive.
Muahahaha. For now...
I don't know if a shadow of a semi-living spell-effect has a soul to drain ;)
Not sure I want to find out what happens if the little dragon gets a second negative level (ie equal to its hit dice). At least the dragon/spell-effect is dismissable.
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I will be travelling tomorrow (Friday) and away for Easter weekend. I expect to have wifi, but my posting rate may be lower until I return home on Monday night.
Botting instructions are in Quenly's profile.
Whilst we are searching through the memory doors, it might be an idea for anyone suffering with a negative level already to finish up the remaining doors (except my dragon, he only has 2HD). Although they're more likely to fail a save, that will minimise the number of Restorations we need. Assuming they are not already permanent negative levels, Restoration clears multiple negative levels from one target with one casting. Don't forget we have a Wand of Restoration.
So... This weekend I’ll be at Quilt Camp, in the wilderness, and with only my phone to provide unreliable internet. So if we can, let’s finish up the memory room early tomorrow morning, and then y’all can decide which way you want to go from the hub.
North - Doorway to Oblivion
East - South Archive, Waste Disposal, North Archive, Slave Pits, Incubation Chambers
South - Central Chambers
West - North to Cleansing Room and Memory Extraction, South to Plague Laboratory
You’ve already gone West. Where to next?
By the way, what time zones is everyone in?
And Quenly is in the U.K. So this explains why this whole group always posts late at night! Ha! I’m of course in Central, and a morning person, but I’ve been adjusting my posting to later and later at night because of this group!
BTW... I really must apologize to Ariana here. She got walloped!
With regards to Eadie’s questions of whether I allow RP bonuses to saves — interesting idea. I almost always gift RP bonuses to skills, and never have done so for saves. That’s firmly in a rules grey area.
How about this? I’m open to considering the possibility later on, especially when you get to interact in a truly active manner rather than just dealing with a recording.
Hmm
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So lets see if I can summarise what we've learned down memory lane...
1. Black Moon drowned people in her experiments.
2. Black Moon could appear as a frail, harmless old Garundi woman, and took in foundlings if they appeared strong enough to experiment on.
3. An Osirian Paladin, Ermias Dallia, fought against Black Moon at Resa. It seems likely he failed in his quest.
4. Black Moon values living prisoners (I assume so she can run experiments on them).
5. Black Moon killed a group of courtiers that tried to sue for peace, by conjuring poisonous mists (looks like a Cloudkill spell).
6. Black Moon animated the corpses of the victims of her plagues.
7. Plague sample #14 is likely the Night Plague; or it could be the weapon Black Moon made after the Night Plague. That substance is still here, in the lab.
8. Marouf the Shaitan died on Black Moon's table. Kabede, the Div, refused to obey Black Moon's command and was punished by being placed in the memory extractor. He is probably dead - or could be undead.
9. In a room full of sarcophagi, in the eastern wall, there is a secret door that leads to a vast library.
And the tally of negative levels:
Quenly's Dragon: 1
Dunia: 1
Ariana: 2 + DC24 Fort save or another
So we really only need two restorations. The dragon is quite easily replaceable. I propose we use the wand first. Quenly can activate it.
As for our next direction I vote East. Lots to do there. I suggest leaving "door to oblivion" till last. Oblivion doesn't sound inviting ;p