Of Kings and Commoners - Kingmaker AP

Game Master RPGGGM

The space beyond does not amount to a 5-foot square's worth of space. There is nothing of any use left to find.

Zokon looks at Numalar with a crooked eyebrow

"That was unusually trigger happy of you, he was talking and could have imparted valuable information to us, if he was allowed to speak."

"What the...", Alia ducks away in the last moment as Numalar unleashes a stream of fire at the wall.
"I was stilll talking to it! Why did you do that?", Alia shakes her head:"No, don't even tell me. I don't think I even want to know. Forget I asked. I'll be outside.", before moving back out to the place where Ed and Tamris had made camp before.

FYI: Alia is considering if you've been changed during your time of being dead. Maybe it was not a Fey Lord that sent you back, but rather some undead thing, or the lady in the mirror, or something else...and you're now covering up for it before we learn more...

"That was unusually trigger happy of you, he was talking and could have imparted valuable information to us, if he was allowed to speak."

"I was stilll talking to it! Why did you do that?"

Numalar raises an eyebrow.

"We made a plan, and that plan was to kill it. If you wanted the plan to change, you needed to give me a bit more warning."

"But it's pretty clear to me that he had nothing of value to say. Instead of bargaining for his unlife, he continued to crack wise."

Numalar shrugs.

"Such a creature is an abomination anyway, and the world is better off without it."

"Eh, could have gone either way." She peers at the remains. "Go to sleep, buddy. Or where ever you go in the afterlife." She stows her hammers away, then notices Alia leaving. "W-wait up, Alia! Don't leave your bodyguard like that!"

Zokon follows Ali and Scarlet

"C'mon everyone, lets not get split up, there are probably still more gelatinous thingies left."

Alia whirls around when Numalar responds: "I thought me not moving aside to clear your line of fire, and talking to it instead of stabbing it would be sufficient hints for a gnome of your intelligence to understand killing is post-poned. It seems I overestimated your mental capabilities and will make sure to spell things out next time."
With a stomp, she turns just as quickly when she is finished, then moves on.

Just a bit emotional because you took matters in your own hands - no offense meant...as for dangers, we've been searching the place for a while already, I doubt there's any dangers left, especially not of the mindless sort :)

FYI Numalar has the pride drawback!

"It seems I overestimated your mental capabilities..."

Numalar frowns and his jaws clench.

"Do NOT insult me, child. You are far too cavalier with dangers that affect all of us. Who appointed you to speak for all of us, or decide to offer mercy on our behalf? That Thing was a creature of great power and dark evil, and there is no certainty at all that your sword would have struck home should it have tried something. Did you not hear Ed's warning?"

"You need to wake up from the fairyland you seem to live in. This is not a game*. You do not give a creature like that the chance to regain its strength."

* Yes, I know it's actually a game called Pathfinder. Numalar doesn't know that. :)

It's also noteworthy to mention that you posted an action trying to interfere with my burning hands and the GM resolved my action before I had the chance to see that you were trying to stop me from doing it. So try not to get too angry; I didn't even have the opportunity to hold back. When I posted my attack, the Thing had responded you your 'answer or die' question with a smartass joke. It was clear he wasn't going to give us anything and it seemed a good time to take him down.

Aware of the pride. As said, Alia harbors suspicions that you were trying to silence it before it could tell us more. Having died and come back plays into that.

I also feel compelled to note that when stomping off, I'll probably have heared it clearly until around "speak for all of us"...if you were shouting, maybe until "great power and dark evil"...because Alia will not stay and listen, or get drawn into an argument. She wants some alone time to ponder possible connections between what Ed said, what happened, and your death and resurrection. As such, she has no interest in discussing a point already rendered moot and much less interest in being lectured right now. Do feel free to hold a grudge but yeah, she's walking out on you while you rant.

@Not angry at all. But there's more of a mystery to be learned here, if only regarding what he had been set to guard or why. GM already hinted that it may become relevant sometime later, but Alia does not know that. ;) From her perspective, it was simply rash, and rude, by ignoring her intent...because she does not for a moment belief that you did not realize she was trying to learn more, wether that could have worked or not.

Ignoring the tirade from Numalar, Alia speeds up her pace, more hustling out than walking, only slowing a bit and releasing the tension in her muscles when the voice trailing off becomes too weak to understand.

Zokon leaves as well, "follow all.. please."

Celyne sighs... and looks near tears... "This is so not worth all the anger displayed here... Can't we all just get along?" she pleads as she turns to leave as well.

Ignoring the tirade from Numalar, Alia speeds up her pace, more hustling out than walking...

"Yes, fine, run away," Numalar calls after Alia as she hustles out. "Turn your back. No one has anything important to say other than you." Numalar shakes his head and looks back at the alcove.

"... Can't we all just get along?" she pleads as she turns to leave as well.

Numalar turns to Celyne. "I don't mean to distress you or bring disharmony to our group. But surely you cannot expect me to simply abide her insults, do you? There is only so much disrespect I can take. Most of my life I have been bullied by big people like her."

Numalar turns back and points to the alcove where the Thing was hiding.

"But before we go, perhaps you would have a look at old bony's hiding spot, will you? There might be a secret compartment or something. If the Thing was indeed guarding something, it might be in here."

So far I'm the only one who made a perception check to look in there and my roll was pretty low. I'd rather others have a look before we move on.

Celyne nods to Numalar and goes to check the area, casting detect magic before she does so, then taking her time...

perception, take 20: 20 + 10 = 30

Celyne sighs... and looks near tears... "This is so not worth all the anger displayed here... Can't we all just get along?" she pleads as she turns to leave as well.

Posh nods, agree with Celyne

Perception: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7

"Alia, wait! We gotta stick together." Scarlet pretends to hustle, although it's pretty easy to catch up. "Splitting up...that's what that thing did to us with his magic."

Bluff: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7

"Look. I messed up. That thing's face got to me. Made me think about losing my brother. I mean, literally, I don't know where he is. Something made me run." Scarlet shakes it off. "So, don't leave the group. Not until you're done explorin', like you wanted to."

Eh, pride. Gets the best of us.

But why? We don't care about why he was here, do we? *smile*

Alia mutters to herself as she stomps out: "Gnomes...they're all eccentric. He is longing to kill even after his bloodlust got him offed once..."
When she realizes Scarlet and Zokon are following, she stops and turns once out of earshot:"I appreciate the gesture, but I need some time to think. I'll be save. I just can't stand him right now. Not like this. You think he killed him on purpose so he couldn't tell us more? That thing may have acted like a jokster, but that magic connection with the mirror, that was not by chance. And I doubt he called the lady to spy on those ragamuffins - not in a 2-way connection. And was he here when this place got built, or was he placed here later? Does this place have something to do with that monster bear we killed outside? Why did Ed and Tamris mean to leave it alone? There's so many pieces of the puzzle missing, and the one piece that could have provided insight, gone." Alia sighs. "Numalar died. You saw it. What if it was not some fairy queen that sent him back out of goodwill? How often did you hear about a dead person coming back to the living, no strings attached and no price paid? What if he bargained for his soul with darker powers? He may cover something up, here, in someones name."
Just for the record, I re-read the previous part and Alia will also be irritated regarding the part "who appointed you to speak for all of us, or offer mercy on our behalf", when clearly, Numalar did act for all of us not caring about a differing opinion, and decided to use lethal force against an enemy at our mercy, without inmediate need to do so- as in, hypocrisy. I know that answer is triggered by the pride-drawback, but it still seems weird to call her out on that when Numalar "decided to not speak any more, for all of us, and denied mercy on our behalf" :) - I am aware that was the ultimate plan, but we were not in a hurry, and we knew the guy was stuck here. Not like he could have run away.

But why? We don't care about why he was here, do we? *smile*

Alia mutters to herself as she stomps out: "Gnomes...they're all eccentric. Longing to kill even after his bloodlust got him offed once..."
When she realizes Scarlet and Zokon are following, she stops and turns once out of earshot:"I appreciate the gesture, but I need some time to think. I'll be save. I just can't stand him right now. Not like this. You think he killed him on purpose so he couldn't tell us more? That thing may have acted like a jokster, but that magic connection with the mirror, that was not by chance. And I doubt he called the lady to spy on those ragamuffins - not in a 2-way connection. And was he here when this place got built, or was he placed here later? Does this place have something to do with that monster bear we killed outside? Why did Ed and Tamris mean to leave it alone? There's so many pieces of the puzzle missing, and the one piece that could have provided insight, gone." Alia sighs. "Numalar died. You saw it. What if it was not some fairy queen that sent him back out of goodwill? How often did you hear about a dead person coming back to the living, no strings attached and no price paid? What if he bargained for his soul with darker powers? He may cover something up, here, in someones name."
Just for the record, I re-read the previous part and Alia will also be irritated regarding the part "who appointed you to speak for all of us, or offer mercy on our behalf", when clearly, Numalar did act for all of us not caring about a differing opinion, and decided to use lethal force against an enemy at our mercy, without inmediate need to do so- as in, hypocrisy. I know that answer is triggered by the pride-drawback, but it still seems weird to call her out on that when Numalar "decided to not speak any more, for all of us, and denied mercy on our behalf" :)

Eccentric yes, but I don't think Posh is too blood thirsty. If anything, he was one of those on Alia's side in regards to the bandits. Also as Posh is near Celeyne, Posh probably didn't hear this convo which is a shame, he is also suspicious of Numalar.

She didn't say "Gnomes are all bloodthirsty" ;) Only that you're all eccentric...and that is even in the race description. Posh is, in his own way ;) - but I think it's pretty clear which of our gnomes she is currently thinking/talking about

Gnomes can have the same concerns and motivations as members of other races, but just as often they are driven by passions and desires that non-gnomes see as eccentric at best, and nonsensical at worst. A gnome may risk his life to taste the food at a giant's table, to reach the bottom of a pit just because it would be the lowest place he's ever been, or to tell jokes to a dragon—and to the gnome those goals are as worthy as researching a new spell, gaining vast wealth, or putting down a powerful evil force. While such apparently fickle and impulsive acts are not universal among gnomes, they are common enough for the race as a whole to have earned a reputation for being impetuous and at least a little mad.

As for not being near enough for the convo...we do have watch shift together, pretty certain Alia would bring it up with you, too...

Alia of the Blade wrote:

Ignoring the tirade from Numalar, Alia speeds up her pace, more hustling out than walking...

"Yes, fine, run away," Numalar calls after Alia as she hustles out. "Turn your back. No one has anything important to say other than you." Numalar shakes his head and looks back at the alcove.

Celyne wrote:

"... Can't we all just get along?" she pleads as she turns to leave as well.

Numalar turns to Celyne. "I don't mean to distress you or bring disharmony to our group. But surely you cannot expect me to simply abide her insults, do you? There is only so much disrespect I can take. Most of my life I have been bullied by big people like her."

Numalar turns back and points to the alcove where the Thing was hiding.

"But before we go, perhaps you would have a look at old bony's hiding spot, will you? There might be a secret compartment or something. If the Thing was indeed guarding something, it might be in here."

So far I'm the only one who made a perception check to look in there and my roll was pretty low. I'd rather others have a look before we move on.

Posh thinks for a moment and smiles towards his Gnome companion.

She didn't say "Gnomes are all bloodthirsty" ;) Only that you're all eccentric...and that is even in the race description. Posh is, in his own way ;) - but I think it's pretty clear which of our gnomes she is currently thinking/talking about

Gnome SRD wrote:

Gnomes can have the same concerns and motivations as members of other races, but just as often they are driven by passions and desires that non-gnomes see as eccentric at best, and nonsensical at worst. A gnome may risk his life to taste the food at a giant's table, to reach the bottom of a pit just because it would be the lowest place he's ever been, or to tell jokes to a dragon—and to the gnome those goals are as worthy as researching a new spell, gaining vast wealth, or putting down a powerful evil force. While such apparently fickle and impulsive acts are not universal among gnomes, they are common enough for the race as a whole to have earned a reputation for being impetuous and at least a little mad.

As for not being near...we do have watch shift together, pretty certain Alia would bring it up with you, too...

I just was thinking of how the line sounded, but that could've just been me, but yes she didn't say all gnomes being violent and in that case if she brings it up during the watch...

Scarlet sighs. "Five minutes. Then I'm gonna come find ya. If there are still hostile forces around, we definitely gotta watch each other's backs."

"But more importantly, you can't win alone. That's what I figured out. It feels good at first, no one to interfere with you." Scarlet shakes her head. "But it gets lonely. And you get lost..." Scarlet trails off.

"Anyway, five minutes." Scarlet watches Alia leave.

"So Zokon, uh... good shooting back there. Thanks for helping Alia when I couldn't."

Zokons eyes bug out a bit at the mention of good shooting

"Good shooting? Wow you really were out of it, I missed that thing with 2 shots and almost got myself killed. I'm not worthy of congratulations this day."

Posh thinks for a moment and smiles towards his Gnome companion.

"You know Numalar, we haven't really talked a bit. How about after this we sit down for a drink, just us two gnomes, eh?"

Numalar sighs. "My hard drinking days are mostly behind me, but yes, I feel I could use a stiff drink."

"You'll have to tell me about Pitax. I understand there are a lot of artists there. Though I was born in the Darklands, since my youth I haven't really been outside of Brevoy."

Poshment Underhill wrote:

Posh thinks for a moment and smiles towards his Gnome companion.

"You know Numalar, we haven't really talked a bit. How about after this we sit down for a drink, just us two gnomes, eh?"

Numalar sighs. "My hard drinking days are mostly behind me, but yes, I feel I could use a stiff drink."

"You'll have to tell me about Pitax. I understand there are a lot of artists there. Though I was born in the Darklands, since my youth I haven't really been outside of Brevoy."

"The Darklands you say? Strange that such a good soul like yourself would come from such a evil place, wouldn't you say?" Posh asks, genuinely interested in what he's just heard.

Knowledge Geography: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 7 = 10

"The Darklands you say? Strange that such a good soul like yourself would come from such a evil place, wouldn't you say?" Posh asks, genuinely interested in what he's just heard.

"It is strange... I can see no logical reason why light should be good and darkness should be evil. They are simply natural states of things. And yet, many evil creatures fear the light and choose to reside in darkness."

"The Darklands are not all evil, but good creatures there are made to feel that they are constantly in a state of siege. Some of the evil races there are constantly seeking slaves. Others are seeking prey."

"The city I was born in is called Ohrza-Kushain. It seems strange now, but it is a hybrid city with many races that would not normally get along, but congregate for purposes of trade. There are plenty of gnomes there, but also kobolds, duergar, and mongrelmen. Of the group, the mongrelmen are probably the most virtuous, but to outsiders they seem a horror to behold."

"There are several races of gnomes that are native to the darklands. Lava gnomes, like myself, and also the Svifneblin."

"In the end, my family was forced to leave the city. So we came to the surface. It was a harrowing journey - I was around thirty at the time. That was a long time ago."

Poshment Underhill wrote:

"The Darklands you say? Strange that such a good soul like yourself would come from such a evil place, wouldn't you say?" Posh asks, genuinely interested in what he's just heard.

"It is strange... I can see no logical reason why light should be good and darkness should be evil. They are simply natural states of things. And yet, many evil creatures fear the light and choose to reside in darkness."

"The Darklands are not all evil, but good creatures there are made to feel that they are constantly in a state of siege. Some of the evil races there are constantly seeking slaves. Others are seeking prey."

"The city I was born in is called Ohrza-Kushain. It seems strange now, but it is a hybrid city with many races that would not normally get along, but congregate for purposes of trade. There are plenty of gnomes there, but also kobolds, duergar, and mongrelmen. Of the group, the mongrelmen are probably the most virtuous, but to outsiders they seem a horror to behold."

"There are several races of gnomes that are native to the darklands. Lava gnomes, like myself, and also the Svifneblin."

"In the end, my family was forced to leave the city. So we came to the surface. It was a harrowing journey - I was around thirty at the time. That was a long time ago."

Despite Posh's original plan, it seems Numalar has turned him around with the discussion of his homeland. Also I'm quite interested in this place too...I need to buy more PDFs on these places.

Posh is honestly a bit stunned by what Numalar stated and decides to pursue this conversation out of interest now instead of investigation as his line about light and darkness hit home.
"I've not heard of Mongrel men, but it sounds like they live in a the kind of society most people on the surface dream of." he pauses for a moment, not seeming to pick up anything on Mongrelmen in the back of his mind "That being said, I agree with what you mean about this world. Because you live on the surface, that doesn't make you good as we've seen with the bandits on the surface, but do you believe someone who has caused much harm and bloodied their own hands many times can turn that around or are they cursed to stay as they are?"

Knowledge Nature: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 7 = 10

Heading back to "exploration mode" in about 15 hours.

I'll use the newly-minted purple path starting from the 'bear cave' unless someone says different. It includes the standing stones since you gave that a pass the first time though (opting to map the 'river camp' I believe).

Please work on finalizing your plans for treasure allocation, and any last-minute dungeon/ruined temple business.

I'm good with GGGGGGM's idea

Despite Posh's original plan, it seems Numalar has turned him around with the discussion of his homeland. Also I'm quite interested in this place too...I need to buy more PDFs on these places.

Well, Posh asked! :)

There's not a lot about the Darklands in Paizo material outside the Inner Sea World Guide and the Second Darkness AP. Though the articles on races from the darklands are also useful. I made up Ohrza-Kushain for Numalar's background, though. I originally envisioned Numalar as a kobold, though mechanically there was no way to make it viable.

"I've not heard of Mongrel men, but it sounds like they live in a the kind of society most people on the surface dream of."

"Oh, I wouldn't envy the mongrelmen. They are treated poorly by almost everyone in the darklands. Yet somehow, they do not turn to evil as a way to get by. As a group anyhow; there are evil mongrelmen just as there are evil humans. But perhaps the suffering they receive at the hands of others makes them understand the value of kindness."

"do you believe someone who has caused much harm and bloodied their own hands many times can turn that around?"

"Listen to me ramble on. I have said all this before. I was asking you about Pitax! Do they handle such things any differently there?"

Heading back to "exploration mode" in about 15 hours.

I'll use the newly-minted purple path...

May I propose the Orange Path? it is the same length as the purple path but covers more hexes. It also leaves the more southern hexes for later, which I'd prefer. The little northern bump at the beginning is optional.

There is also the possible Red Detour if we want to head to Oleg's to resupply, and either get crafting materials or order them.

One potential problem with Red is the lack of a known ford to cross at along the Thorn River that far north.

Feel free to discuss the path you'd like to take. For now I will assume that the party wishes to explore the area around the stone 'Temple of the Elk'.

The next day the party begins its survey of the local area. It's a nice clear day High 55 F, low 45 F with an almost negligible breeze. The forest is full-bloom though land here would be tough going without horses. Rough stone hills, and a number of streams mark the land beneath the trees and creating innumerable steep vales. As a whole the land seems to rise higher the further north you go.

The area is filled with typical temperate forest fauna, including: song birds, deer, and small ground mammals.

Area Map updated.

One potential problem with Red is the lack of a known ford to cross at along the Thorn River that far north.

That's why we explore! :)

Not red. I don't care between orange and purple.

Alia enjoys the short respite given to them. The woods seemed peaceful, and the air was so much better than in the dusty catacombs below the temple.
For a moment, she wondered if the Fey still observed them, but then decided not to think of the evil little critters now. They survived, for another day, and if fate saw fit to let them wander through such a beautiful landscape on a wonderful day, then she did not intend to insult the gods by not fully cherishing the gift.

Sitting in the saddle, trusting her horse to move along with the others, she closes her eyes, letting the sun shine into her face where it breaks through the foliage, simple listening to the sounds around and enjoying the smells of the forest.

Even is Purple: 1d2 ⇒ 2 My vote's for purple path!

Scarlet spends the day in the forest, enjoying the atmosphere. "Whoo. I love caves, but sometimes your gotta get out and enjoy the air." She juggles some of the marbles in her hands.

Purple seems good

Zokon was kinda drifting between relaxing and paranoidly looking about while riding along..

"Yeah I don't really like caves, i'm to tall and I can't see in the dark"

Purple is fine with me

"Caves are icky.. .I much prefer open sky... and I don't see well in total darkness either."

Heading south and mostly downhill in a region of thick, thick forest. The going is slow but on horseback the party finishes its exploration just before sundown. It's cooler and windier.

The next day, the party leaves the forest behind for the big rolling vale that runs mostly downhill from the Narlmarches, and toward the Tuskwater. A big gang of elk, soaring falcons, running quail, rabbits, thick tangles of brambles, and honking swans are some of the highlights of the day.

Alia's keen sight however notes something about one of the thickets just past midday.

Area Map updated. It will be a bit before I can update the map folio though. Stay tuned!

"You don't like caves? But they are usually a lot warmer than the outdoors. They're easy to fortify, AND the sun won't wake ya up so easily."

Scarlet is distracted mid rant by the flocks of animals.
K. Nature: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7

"Huh. Pretty."

"I...I think I saw something over there, past that thicket. Should have paid better attention to my teachers...Celyne, do you know what that is?"
Alia points out her discovery to the others, no idea just what it is she saw, but partially remembering some long-forgotten lessons that made it seem important enough to mention.

Once back out into the sunlight, Numalar begins to look closely at his hands and arms, and pulls out a mirror to look carefully at his face. Eventually he harrumphs and puts the mirror away, saying nothing.

Alia points out her discovery to the others, no idea just what it is she saw, but partially remembering some long-forgotten lessons that made it seem important enough to mention.

knowledge (nature): 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (11) + 4 = 15

"Ah! Those are Fangberries! They seem to be concentrated in the middle of that field."

He turns to Alia, Posh, and Scalet.

"I don't think you ever met Bokken, he is a hermit that lives east of Oleg's. We bought some potions from him. He is looking for these, and offered us a discount on potions if we could bring him some."

See the quests on the campaign page.

Map updated. The best berries can be found in the red area. The rest of the shrub is a potentially dangerous thorn bush (very difficult terrain - 1 square = 4 squares of movement and every move within the patch requires a reflex save DC 16 or take one point of damage).

"Berries, eh? I could grab some." Scarlet dismounts and uses her fire-granted speed to enter the bush.

Using 3 Move Actions to enter the red bush due to move 40.

Reflex Save: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7
"Ow. Outta my face."

Reflex Save: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (19) + 4 = 23
Reflex Save: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (18) + 4 = 22
Scarlet seems to glide through the bushes until she's face deep in berries.

Survival: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 3 = 11
"Time to pick these berries. It's like guiding a needle...right?"

Seeing as Scarlet has already plunged in Zokon oversees safety, he gets his bow out and readies a standard arrow

Perception: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (4) + 7 = 11

[b]"You ok in there...? Sheesh doesn't that hurt?

As Scarlet reaches the choicest fangberries Alia and Celyne notice something snake-like move in the nearby underbrush!

knowledge (nature): 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (17) + 6 = 23
Celyne recognizes it as an assassin vine!

This particular variety is called Briar Noose, a semi-mobile plant that collects its own grisly fertilizer.

It possess plant traits.

Though unable to move at any great speed, these plants have a large reach and are dangerous enemies. As well as being capable of dealing nasty blows with the trunk of their vine, the construction of these vines allow them to grab and strangle their victims with ease.

Perhaps the most dangerous aspect of the assassin vine is its ability to animate all nearby plants. These plants entangle and trap victims within their range, allowing the assassin vine the luxury of finishing off one foe before having to deal with others. These creatures are also very resilient to extremes of temperature.

Scarlet-Reflex save DC 13: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (20) + 4 = 24

Hey did that shrub just try to grab you!?

Surprise Round!

Suddenly, a whip-like tendril of knotted ivy lashes out at Scarlet!

slam: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7 damage: 1d8 + 7 ⇒ (1) + 7 = 8 grab: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (18) + 13 = 31 constrict: 1d8 + 7 ⇒ (6) + 7 = 13

It misses Scarlet, instead clutching a big rock in its constricting coils--pulverizing it!!

Round 1
The Bold May Act!
________________
__ Zokon
__ Posh
__ Assassin vine
__ (Sir Didymus)
__ Scarlet
__ Numalar
__ Alia
__ Celyne
__ Luna

Tactical Map updated

Scarlet Sense Tingling!

"They look tasty, I guess- whoa!" Scarlet pulls her leg aside just as a vine clutches a rock and crushes it.

If I can see it

Zokon uses studied target on the vine and then fires an arrow at it

Comp Longbow+st+pbs: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (18) + 11 = 291d8 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7

@Alia no response to this?

Poshment Underhill wrote:

Despite Posh's original plan, it seems Numalar has turned him around with the discussion of his homeland. Also I'm quite interested in this place too...I need to buy more PDFs on these places.

Well, Posh asked! :)

There's not a lot about the Darklands in Paizo material outside the Inner Sea World Guide and the Second Darkness AP. Though the articles on races from the darklands are also useful. I made up Ohrza-Kushain for Numalar's background, though. I originally envisioned Numalar as a kobold, though mechanically there was no way to make it viable.

Poshment Underhill wrote:

"I've not heard of Mongrel men, but it sounds like they live in a the kind of society most people on the surface dream of."

"Oh, I wouldn't envy the mongrelmen. They are treated poorly by almost everyone in the darklands. Yet somehow, they do not turn to evil as a way to get by. As a group anyhow; there are evil mongrelmen just as there are evil humans. But perhaps the suffering they receive at the hands of others makes them understand the value of kindness."

Posh nods

Poshment Underhill wrote:

"do you believe someone who has caused much harm and bloodied their own hands many times can turn that around?"

** spoiler omitted **...

Ahh, would've been interesting for a Kobold in the team considering Sootscales, that said though, not sure how it'd fit in the setting...then again the GM has been VERY good at making this fresh.

"Oh, I understand. Difficult situation calls for difficult choices." he fades off a little with the mention of Pitax Well, it's not like he'll know any different or if he'll visit there anytime soon. If he does, just run in the opposite direction.

"Well Pitax has it's laws, but much like the rest of the River-Kingdoms there are places of strife and chaos. Many places shifting over different city states of fiefdoms and being the kind of place that, if you don't know where you are going or what you are doing you won't be seen again." he pauses for a moment as he seemed to just remembered something before shaking it off "That said, sometime before I left the ruler, King Irovetti, was having these strange machines built made of metal and bellowing steam. I was never good with machines so I never took much of an interest in them or even what he was building or planning to build, but there was this very nice-looking half-elf who worked on something inside the palace. She had a thing for aged wine from Galt..." Posh trails off when talking about this attractive woman who sounds like she was an engineer.

Damn bushes. Burn them! Burn them all!

Posh, not knowing what how to assist decides to start singing a song he learnt from Eseme. This time it appears his skill is paying off.

Perform: Sing for Inspire Courage. As suggested in previous posts, I've taken a point in singing.

Celyne stares in shock, still unable to react much, but does pass on to the others what she knows about this dangerous foe. "It's an assassin vine... get out of there, Scarlet!"

Damn bushes. Burn them! Burn them all!

If you insist. :)

The thorn bush around Scarlet continues to try and tangle her feet.

Scarlet Reflex save (DC 13) or become entangled.

1d2 ⇒ 2

slam: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10 damage: 1d8 + 7 ⇒ (6) + 7 = 13 grab: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (17) + 13 = 30 constrict: 1d8 + 7 ⇒ (7) + 7 = 14

Meanwhile the vine surges out of the briar patch and lashes it's thick knot of thorny tendrils twine about Alia's mare's neck. The poor creature screams, and crashes to the ground!

Alia Ride check (DC 15) or land prone.

Inspire Courage +1 morale bonus on saving throws against charm and fear effects and a +1 competence bonus on attack and weapon damage rolls.

Round 1
The Bold May Act!
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__ Zokon
__ Posh
__ Assassin vine -7 hp
__ (Sir Didymus)
__ Scarlet
__ Numalar
__ Alia [Alia's horse -27 hp, unconscious, dying]
__ Celyne
__ Luna