Currently stalking the rooftops and side alleys trying to find any sight of shanwen shanwen, or clues regarding the council.
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(Just to clarify Alcibiades heard that there was a women fortune teller however it is really a man ... correct?)
I have a few questions for him. I will put them in the order i would like to ask them. I of course will give him more money as he answers more questions.
If his answers are to s&&+ty i will stop asking...
What happened to the Alchemist (i will describe the one i am talking about)?
(this may lead to other questions...actually i will start with this and see where it takes me.)
(Just to clarify Alcibiades heard that there was a women fortune teller however it is really a man ... correct?)
I have a few questions for him. I will put them in the order i would like to ask them. I of course will give him more money as he answers more questions.
If his answers are to s%*!ty i will stop asking...
What happened to the Alchemist (i will describe the one i am talking about)?
(this may lead to other questions...actually i will start with this and see where it takes me.)
Your question seems as if it would fall under the suit of Dexterity. The card you drew out is The Wanderer. This is the neutral good card of intelligence. It represents a centaur collector who appreciates things others discard as junk. This is your role in events.
Now I will shuffle and we shall see if we can find the answers to your questions. Your search for the missing alchemist. He deal out 9 cards in a 3 by 3 grid. The first column represents the past. The courtesan... she typically represents political intrigue and false niceties. Its position however is Lawful and it is a chaotic card...this opposition indicates conflict from this source and may represent the root of the problem. The keep…. Resilience, quiet unshakable strength that endures…. its position is neutral though it is a good card. Your alchemist has endured many trials, but it may not have been for the better. The Tyrant It is strengthened by its position. This is the truest source of the problem. One who rules and harms those he rules….
The present
The desert. An environment to dangerous to survive in without help. You are in a dangerous situation, best to cling your allies if you wish to survive. In the center we find the Waxworks… you or your alchemist is in a place of torture and imprisonment, helpless. The peacock… your adversary wishes to make a mark that will last forever, like a man frozen by the cockatrices glare.
The future…The mountain man. If you continue your search, you will deal with physical powers beyond your control, leading to chaos and upheaval, but working out for the good. They may be the only way for you to endure the desert you find yourself in. The unicorn. Someone you will soon meet with offer you what you seek if you know to ask. The rabbit prince is the capriciousness of combat. You may find yourself in direct conflict. You will face a young upstart of a some noble lineage. Your future is enshrouded in chaos. Order and law brought forth this problem with the alchemist. It is in chaos you will find your this missing alchemist, but only by siding with staunch allies will you appreciate the fruits of your labors and live to free the missing alchemist.
(well that was an awesome answer and fun to read. It makes me want to ask way more questions...but that seems like to much work for the dm.)
"I, Alcibades thank you my friend." (I will then wait to hear a name or ask his name if one isn't given..."and you are my friend?"
I add another silver to the bowl...I have to more requests...one I a reading the other a question about cards i found... I explain the layout and the cards i found in the alchemist house
"The Uprising; The fiend;The cyclone;The Rabbit Prince;The Crows;The Tangled Briar;The Waxworks;The Vision;The Snakebite;The Carnival;The courtesan;The Liar"
and ask if that has any added meaning that the reader can tell.
After that if the reader seems game i will say. I seek to prove my lineage. I am descended of a once great house in west crown that is fallen into ruin. I see to re-establish my family. I wish for a reading that can tell me where i can find proof of my families status.
Aya asks Janessa, "Who is it?"
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A halfling woman, she says she knows you. She said her name is Fiosa.
knowledge check - connections b/t me and halflings/her name
3d6+3A halfling woman, she says she knows you. She said her name is Fiosa.Aya asks Janessa, "Who is it?"
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Yeah she is one of the rebels. You she took care of the kids initially when you all go t out of the sewer to the safe house.
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Dakaar looks at the gnome, and shakes his head.
"Where?"
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"Where?"
"The usual place. There is someone they want you to meet."
Aya says to Janessa, "Oh, Fiosa. I sort of know her from that outing I had recently. I hope nothing bad has happened. Please, show her in."
(well that was an awesome answer and fun to read. It makes me want to ask way more questions...but that seems like to much work for the dm.)
"I, Alcibades thank you my friend." (I will then wait to hear a name or ask his name if one isn't given..."and you are my friend?"
I add another silver to the bowl...I have to more requests...one I a reading the other a question about cards i found... I explain the layout and the cards i found in the alchemist house
"The Uprising; The fiend;The cyclone;The Rabbit Prince;The Crows;The Tangled Briar;The Waxworks;The Vision;The Snakebite;The Carnival;The courtesan;The Liar"
and ask if that has any added meaning that the reader can tell.
After that if the reader seems game i will say. I seek to prove my lineage. I am descended of a once great house in west crown that is fallen into ruin. I see to re-establish my family. I wish for a reading that can tell me where i can find proof of my families status.
"Hmm 12 cards is not typical for a harrowing spread. From what you say they do not sounds as if they were arrayed in any particular order, but it is a strange coincidence. Every suit is represented. There is a strong emphasis on chaotic cards. And none of the cards are good aligned. "
"As for your heritage that may put an interesting twist on the reading I performed. The rabbit prince represents young nobility. Perhaps your adversary is from a house the formerly rivaled yours and lead to its downfall. I shall perform another reading." He gathers up the cards.
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The guys and I have been very busy dealing with the tiefling gang issue. You wouldn't believe the things I have seen! Is everything OK? What is going on in this crazy town?
Gather Information/Diplomacy:
Aya says to Janessa, "Oh, Fiosa. I sort of know her from that outing I had recently. I hope nothing bad has happened. Please, show her in."** spoiler omitted **
The guys and I have been very busy dealing with the tiefling gang issue. You wouldn't believe the things I have seen! Is everything OK? What is going on in this crazy town?
Gather Information/Diplomacy: 3d6+9
Aya says to Janessa, "Oh, Fiosa. I sort of know her from that outing I had recently. I hope nothing bad has happened. Please, show her in."** spoiler omitted **
Jai: Do I recognize the name?
After my reading ... and hopefully after getting the readers name... I will thanks very much and give him a gold.
I will then go back to base (the Tie-flings old fort).
Aya looks a little puzzled, "A play...important? Seems like a stretch to me. I've never heard of this Nonon guy. Is he the guy they want us to meet?"
"No, I think it is related, but I'm not certain how. They didn't tell me."
After my reading ... and hopefully after getting the readers name... I will thanks very much and give him a gold.
I will then go back to base (the Tie-flings old fort).
"The quest to reclaim your lost heritage... how to proceed... these are the questions we seek to answer" He deals the cards, " In the past first I see, the Idiot. Greed, corruption, bribery, in the good position tells me your families fall came from a refusal to be party to these things. The Dance, a situation so complex that it could not be avoided unless all parties cooperate. They would not be corrupted, their foes would not yield, disaster followed. The dessert. A chaotic good card in the Lawful evil position. A complete reversal. Your families enemies sat in safely, alone, untouchable. " He continues flipping the cards. " We look to the now. The Sickness, Neutral evil in Neutral good. Another reversal. You are the cure. You will be the soothing balm. You will restore your families name. Or at least you would be. If the Gods be willing. In the center of things, the Trumpet. You must drive boldly into danger. What works against you, The fiend. Lawful evil, it devours many men. Some great disaster may be brewing even as you seek to restore your name, forces working against you seek to do great harm, perhaps even the old houses that cast yours out..." He turns the cards..."In the future, where will your search take you? The Vision chaotic neutral card of intelligence. Your quest will bring you esoteric knowledge, perhaps arcane, or perhaps madness. The waxworks... you will endure torment, tortures, great pain, and trials. Against you... the Publican. Normally good. A refuge, perhaps that of an enemy. Something that seems irrelevant, but which has important insight to your quest. Your future is again filled with chaos. I do not envy the task before you. If you and your friends seek more answers, just look for Vytautas, my deck and I will be ready. "
I give the gold (i said i would earlier) and thank him. I head for our new base hoping to catch up with everyone else.
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What do they tell you these days? I have been tagging along with my group since the sewer fight. I had no idea that things here were so bad. It really makes you rethink everything. What's your take on the situation? Are we really doing the right thing?
Diplomacy/Gather Info:
Aya looks a little puzzled, "A play...important? Seems like a stretch to me. I've never heard of this Nonon guy. Is he the guy they want us to meet?""No, I think it is related, but I'm not certain how. They didn't tell me."
What do they tell you these days? I have been tagging along with my group since the sewer fight. I had no idea that things here were so bad. It really makes you rethink everything. What's your take on the situation? Are we really doing the right thing?
Diplomacy/Gather Info: 3d6+9
Aya looks a little puzzled, "A play...important? Seems like a stretch to me. I've never heard of this Nonon guy. Is he the guy they want us to meet?""No, I think it is related, but I'm not certain how. They didn't tell me."
"Well I think Areal and Janiven are trying to protect some of us. I'm not really a fighter and I while my faith in Iomodea is important to me, I don't have the gifts you have. I know some of the others want to do more. We've been working on training, but we don't really have much experience with all this. I know you've only been drawn into this recently, but you really con do more then I think you know. Areal has us mostly running errands, reporting on what we see and so forth. You and your friends have faced a lot of dangers, but I think what you have done is for the greater good. The things people are saying, many of them are good. Some are skeptical and worried, but much of what I hear is about how these goods were returned and how the Dottari got help from this group of adventurers who have uncovered crimes in the past. You really are doing good work Aya."
I give the gold (i said i would earlier) and thank him. I head for our new base hoping to catch up with everyone else.
I give the gold (i said i would earlier) and thank him. I head for our new base hoping to catch up with everyone else.
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"Where?"
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Aya feels a connection with Fiosa. Maybe it's their minority status. Maybe it's the fact she's one of the only females she's really talked to outside of the temple. Or maybe it's just that Aya has never really had a non-temple friend.
"You know what, I was never a fighter either, but my training here has prepared me far more than I expected. I do far more healing that fighting, but sometimes I try and sometimes I have success. I never thought I could kill someone, but ever since I've been mixed up with everyone, the most unlikely things become true. I know this city used to be filled with beauty, and although we continue that tradition here at the temple, seeing what it is now - outside the walls - breeds an anger in me I never knew existed. What we do is certainly good work, Fiosa. Some of my party may be a little shady - I'm sure some would have rather kept the goods, but they will be a huge asset to the goals of you and your friends. I hope I can help you, Areal, and Janiven in any way possible."
Aya pauses, picks up her mandolin and strums a few chords.
"Would you like a tour of the temple? I would like to know more about you and your experiences with the resistance."
"Well I think Areal and Janiven are trying to protect some of us. I'm not really a fighter and I while my faith in Iomodea is important to me, I don't have the gifts you have. I know some of the others want to do more. We've been working on training, but we don't really have much experience with all this. I know you've only been drawn into this recently, but you really con do more then I think you know. Areal has us mostly running errands, reporting on what we see and so forth. You and your friends have faced a lot of dangers, but I think what you have done is for the greater good. The things people are saying, many of them are good. Some are skeptical and worried, but much of what I hear is about how these goods were returned and how the Dottari got help from this group of adventurers who have uncovered crimes in the past. You really are doing good work Aya."
She smiles broadly, "I'm not expected anywhere for awhile. I think I would enjoy that."
Aya feels a connection with Fiosa. Maybe it's their minority status. Maybe it's the fact she's one of the only females she's really talked to outside of the temple. Or maybe it's just that Aya has never really had a non-temple friend.
"You know what, I was never a fighter either, but my training here has prepared me far more than I expected. I do far more healing that fighting, but sometimes I try and sometimes I have success. I never thought I could kill someone, but ever since I've been mixed up with everyone, the most unlikely things become true. I know this city used to be filled with beauty, and although we continue that tradition here at the temple, seeing what it is now - outside the walls - breeds an anger in me I never knew existed. What we do is certainly good work, Fiosa. Some of my party may be a little shady - I'm sure some would have rather kept the goods, but they will be a huge asset to the goals of you and your friends. I hope I can help you, Areal, and Janiven in any way possible."
Aya pauses, picks up her mandolin and strums a few chords.
"Would you like a tour of the temple? I would like to know more about you and your experiences with the resistance."
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"Well I think Areal and Janiven are trying to protect some of us. I'm not really a fighter and I while my faith in Iomodea is important to me, I don't have the gifts you have. I know some of the others want to do more. We've been working on training, but we don't really have much experience with all this. I know you've only been drawn into this recently, but you really con do more then I think you know. Areal has us mostly running errands, reporting on what we see and so forth. You and your friends have faced a lot of dangers, but I think what you have done is for the greater good. The things people are saying, many of them are good. Some are skeptical and worried, but much of what I hear is about how these goods were returned and how the Dottari got help from this group of adventurers who have
XXX N/A alchemist Diplomacy 3d6 + 12 ⇒ (1, 6, 6) + 12 = 25
Butcher Diplomacy 3d6 + 12 ⇒ (6, 6, 6) + 12 = 30
Miller/Baker Diplomacy 3d6 + 12 ⇒ (4, 4, 5) + 12 = 25
Dry goods Diplomacy 3d6 + 12 ⇒ (6, 4, 5) + 12 = 27
Jeweler Diplomacy 3d6 + 12 ⇒ (5, 4, 3) + 12 = 24
Dive bar Diplomacy 3d6 + 12 ⇒ (6, 4, 3) + 12 = 25
Here our the diplomacy checks i posted before. I believe the deal was to by at 90 percent and sell at 60 percent.
Besides making the deal i want them to feel that they can seek help from the Cleansing Flame and that we can be reached at the our new base.
I also would like to gather information on becoming a PI ... and what that gets for me ... or maybe i already know...
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gather info
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gather information on if there is a way to register a town watch or something similar...or maybe i know...and see what pros / cons of doing so would do...
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gather info
XXX N/A alchemist Diplomacy 3d6 + 12 ⇒ (1, 6, 6) + 12 = 25
Butcher Diplomacy 3d6 + 12 ⇒ (6, 6, 6) + 12 = 30
Miller/Baker Diplomacy 3d6 + 12 ⇒ (4, 4, 5) + 12 = 25
Dry goods Diplomacy 3d6 + 12 ⇒ (6, 4, 5) + 12 = 27
Jeweler Diplomacy 3d6 + 12 ⇒ (5, 4, 3) + 12 = 24
Dive bar Diplomacy 3d6 + 12 ⇒ (6, 4, 3) + 12 = 25Here our the diplomacy checks i posted before. I believe the deal was to by at 90 percent and sell at 60 percent.
Besides making the deal i want them to feel that they can seek help from the Cleansing Flame and that we can be reached at the our new base.
I also would like to gather information on becoming a PI ... and what that gets for me ... or maybe i already know...
knowledge local 3d6+12
gather info 3d6+12and
gather information on if there is a way to register a town watch or something similar...or maybe i know...and see what pros / cons of doing so would do...
knowledge local 3d6+12
gather info 3d6+12
Ok I'll deal with the other stuff later, I need a second diplomacy for each shopkeeper. And let me make sure I understand properly. The party buys at 90% and sells to the shop at 60%?
correct... sorry i know you said ... 2
Butcher Diplomacy
Miller/Baker Diplomacy
Dry goods Diplomacy
Jeweler Diplomacy
Dive bar Diplomacy
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"Where?"
Dakaar arrives at the hideout, curious to see what these people could possibly want now.
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Aya leads her out the door and proceeds to show her around the temple - Aya's favorite practice area, the weapon training area, the prayer area, and more! As they walk, Aya inquires to Fiosa's background and how she got involved with Areal & Janiven. She feels a growing connection to the plight of her peers, and seeks justification that what she is doing is right. As they tour, she strums on her mandolin a random folk tune from the past, one reminiscent of the peaceful, harmonious days of Westcrown's past.
"As you can see, the temple is like a diamond in the rough. Centered around beauty and the arts, but what happens when we leave these walls? Beauty fades in the face of reality. How did you get mixed up in all of this? Did Janiven appear to you one day?"
She smiles broadly, "I'm not expected anywhere for awhile. I think I would enjoy that."
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David, Aya, and Alcibades purchase a bag of holding (type I) unless there is a sale on a larger sizes for the same price ;)
David, Aya, and Alcibades purchase a bag of holding (type I) unless there is a sale on a larger sizes for the same price ;)
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(I fully intend to go, I'm just curious what information this guy has.)
Does Gorvio have a particular role within the organization that I'm aware of (ie: spy, hired muscle, etc.)?
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Aya leads her out the door and proceeds to show her around the temple - Aya's favorite practice area, the weapon training area, the prayer area, and more! As they walk, Aya inquires to Fiosa's background and how she got involved with Areal & Janiven. She feels a growing connection to the plight of her peers, and seeks justification that what she is doing is right. As they tour, she strums on her mandolin a random folk tune from the past, one reminiscent of the peaceful, harmonious days of Westcrown's past.
"As you can see, the temple is like a diamond in the rough. Centered around beauty and the arts, but what happens when we leave these walls? Beauty fades in the face of reality. How did you get mixed up in all of this? Did Janiven appear to you one day?"
She smiles broadly, "I'm not expected anywhere for awhile. I think I would enjoy that."
RECAP
Some lady Arael introduced us to allegedly from the pathfinder society wants us to get into the local pathfinder hall. (It has been locked by the Chelix officials after that got in but had a mishap. It is thought this is linked to the shadow beast in west crown.)
Well anyway the pathfinder lady had a stupid scheme on how to get in. It goes like this:
1. join a play where many people die
2. don't die
3. get invited to a party in the mayor's mansion.
4. sneak / break into the vault (extra dimensional space whatever)
5. get the key that will get us past on the traps that have been set up around the pathfinders guild in west crown.
6. i assume get aid from the pathfinder association ... for the key and get very well payed
7. presumably this will lead to stopping the shadow beast.
AND as good adventures we accept!
We audition and are accepted for the play (even dakaar!)
We go through practice and dress rehearsal making friends with some of the cast members and such. we still have no idea what the trials we will have to survive are. they are concealed. Through some investigation we found the mayor is going to take care of that... It is now the evening after dress rehearsal and the night before the big show.
Now on to Alcibiades actions.
After the dress rehearsal I ask the Mage (the stagehand/makeup man) if has found out anything about the trials or has and suggestions? I also make some small talk and ask him about his future plans and such. I try to make friends with him and ask him what his job will be during the performance and such. (If this yield any useful info let me know) If these actions earn a diplomacy role to befriend him.
Diplomacy:
I will also make on more try to make friends with the other female lead. I give her flowers after the dress rehearsal (I will also leave flowers for the other girl but not in front of anyone else and give flowers to Aya later). Compliment her on a beautiful job. I ask her if she has ever acted on the other stage before and if she thinks will be as well received there. I continue with some small talk and if i earn a diplomacy role.
Diplomacy:
I thank the director profusely for all his help and tell him that although we aren't the best bunch he certainly managed to whip us into shape.
I remind Arael to meet us in the morning so he can be behind stage to help us out and go over some details with him.
(I know Alcibades has more on his mind but John can't remember right now... Hopefully it comes back to him)
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Aya too would like to do something at the end of the dress rehearsal. When she sees that Nonon is finished with the others, she would like to take ask him to speak with her in private.
- Going to confess that I am definitely his daughter
- Going to say that I do not want anything material from him, that I am very happy in my life
- But I would like to get to know him better, or just learn some stuff about him.
I'm guessing at least one diplomacy roll is necessary for me to convince him I'm as genuine and sincere as I appear to me. But if he's doing the sense motive thing, I'm as pure hearted as one of those pure hearted things...
Now on to Alcibiades actions.
After the dress rehearsal I ask the Mage (the stagehand/makeup man) if has found out anything about the trials or has and suggestions? I also make some small talk and ask him about his future plans and such. I try to make friends with him and ask him what his job will be during the performance and such. (If this yield any useful info let me know) If these actions earn a diplomacy role to befriend him.
Diplomacy: 3d6+12
I will also make on more try to make friends with the other female lead. I give her flowers after the dress rehearsal (I will also leave flowers for the other girl but not in front of anyone else and give flowers to Aya later). Compliment her on a beautiful job. I ask her if she has ever acted on the other stage before and if she thinks will be as well received there. I continue with some small talk and if i earn a diplomacy role.
Diplomacy: 3d6+12
I thank the director profusely for all his help and tell him that although we aren't the best bunch he certainly managed to whip us into shape.
Millich grumbles, "Rhobal is still keepin' me in the dark about the trials. I'm startin' to think he doesn't know himself. I'll try to keep an eye out for you during the performance. Can't help to directly otherwise it'll spoil the show."
Delour accepts your flattery and gift graciously, "Thank you me dear its wonderful to know someone who recognizes true talent honed by experience. I must say your performances was quite good considering your lack of experience and training. I'm certain you and your friends will be instant celebrities if any of you manage to survive. In either case it will be a premiere to remember."
Areal assures you he will be there and ready. He asks if there are any particular spell you wish him to prepare.
Aya too would like to do something at the end of the dress rehearsal. When she sees that Nonon is finished with the others, she would like to take ask him to speak with her in private.
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I ask the director if the doctor (Areal although i don't give his name) can watch the show from behind stage. I try to convince him if he doesn't agree immediately. Diplomacy
I also ask how big the stage is... like how long and how deep.
(What are Areal's domains again?)
I tell Areal:
Level 0:
Guidance
Resistance
Stabilize
Virtue
Level 1:
Bless
Bless
Bless
Level 2 (if Areal can see the whole stage):
I see if Areal mines using shield other. Diplomacy
If that is ok.
Shield Other
Shield Other
If any of that goes a wry i will reconsider.