[PBP Gameday IV]4-01: Rise of the Goblin Guild (Inactive)

Game Master Crashwheeler

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The tall, bald man walks in. He is of slightly larger build, decked out in armor and weapons everywhere. He motions for someone to bring over a drink.

"Water. Cool if you have it."

The man seats himself down, invitation or not, and proceeds to glare at newcomers. Without taking his eyes off his surveillance, he queries the assembled group. "Name's Ka'zaak. Well met. Ever been to Galt?"

Sagart Laoch is a Kellid warrior of no real renown, however his presence adds a sense of security to those whose side he fights on; and a sense of dismay of those he opposes. The thickly muscled and ill-tempered fighter wears studded leather armor and has a longbow on his back, but what captures your immediate attention is the giant falchon he hefts on his shoulder. The large wicked weapon appears to have seen its share of action and Sagart looks as if he knows how to use it, well.
"Nay, this one has not. This one has never had the reason or the opportunity."

A middle-aged male halfling with graying light brown, curly hair and big deep blue eyes is waiting in the meeting room. Standing 3 feet even, with a little bit of a belly and wearing a reed necklace. He does not openly carries a melee weapon.

Walking over to both large Humans in turn, Evan offers his hand to shake to each of them. "Hello, I am Evan. I have water if you need it but is is not cool. I have never been to Galt but have heard is can be a beautiful place this time of year. Where is Galt? Well I am from Branchwater a small village in the Varisian frontier near the city of Sand Point. After I was forced from my village I moved to ......." He goes on and on even if no one is actively listening.

A gorgeous young woman wearing a leather cuirass and leather skirt, with a scarf around her neck bearing hand-sewn patches, walks in. Around her neck is what looks almost like a silver holy symbol, but on it is the symbol of the open road. She also bears a tattoo along her lower back in the shape of the beautiful and gender-ambiguous deity Arshea. On her belt she carries a pair of brightly-colored cat-o-nine-tails whips that seem to have been cut off short to the point where they would not function as whips anymore, as well as a metal fan. She also carries a beautiful pair of butterfly swords strapped to her back, and what looks like a paintbrush holds some of her hair into a loose bun, leaving other flowing locks of her chocolate brown hair to hang over her shoulders.

"Hi everyone! I'm Kaylee! It's SOOO nice to meet all of you! I'm like, TOTALLY EXCITED to go on this mission with all of you! Have you been Pathfinders long? I've been going on missions for like... a few months now? Venture Captain Nalshene saved my life, and then she TOTALLY made me a Pathfinder! Isn't that cool! I've had to go on some really fun missions.... " she goes on to explain what each of the patches on her scarf represent, each of them matching a mission she had been sent on.

Responding to the effervescent Halfling, "Galt is located to the east of Kyonin, the land of the elves. I ask because, well, if you have not been there then, no matter. Well met all." He adds in a friendly voice.

Inwardly Ka'zaak shies away from the bubbly conversation, preferring a more serious tone. Instead of feigning interest, he pulls a traveling copy of The Acts. Leafing through the well worn pages, he turns to a dog-eared page. Any of the new comers can see that he is reading The Sixth Act, where Iomedae instantly reforged her sword that was magically shattered by the Whispering Tyrant.

After Kaylee introduces herself Evan hops over to talk to her. "Hi Kaylee, I am Evan!" bowing to the young women. "Boy you sure are pretty and nice too. Wow those are nice swords. Where did you get them? I have only been on one mission but is was a great time. We fought giant rats and one of companions had wings... Cool right! He goes on and asking her more questions."

"Oh my gosh THANKS EVAN! You're such a sweetie! After our mission we should TOTALLY go out for a drink! I got my swords at the marketplace in Absalom, Aren't they pretty? And these pom-poms I made myself! Oh, and let me show you my trampoline!"

From her backpack, Kaylee produces a very strange contraption made of pieces of wood and a very stretchy leather tarp. She assembles it into a circular base with the tarp stretched across it. She then proceeds to start jumping up and down on it, waving her "pom-poms" in the air while she cheers loudly, extolling the Pathfinder Society as the best Society that has ever been a Society. As scantily-clad as Miss Kaylee is, this is quite the show for any onlookers.

Evan's eyes go wide with wonder. "That is the .... " the halfling is speechless. After a minute or two regains his senses. "My turn! My turn!! Kaylee can I please have a turn?" Evan asks with a wide smile.

"Of COURSE! And since you're littler, you'll be able to bounce HIGHER!!"

Kaylee and Evan gleefully play with the trampoline while waiting for their mission to be detailed.

Still waiting on Julian and Natula. One more day and if they still don't post I'll ask Bennybeck and GM Lari.

A man with brown hair and a chain shirt walks into the room, holding his hand in front of his mouth as he yawns. "Sorry, I overslept!"

Acrobatic: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8

He walks straight up to the trampoline when he spots it, attempts to jump into it, and bumps into both Kaylee and Evan. "$#@%!"

The man hits the floor hard, but quickly scrambles back up. "It's been fifteen years, I should've seen that coming..."

Scratching the back of his head the man nods at everyone present, meanwhile readjusting the wakizashi on his hip. "I'm Julian... Ahum... nice to meet you."

"Sooo... you okay?" Julian asks Kaylee and Evan.

A tiny fox follows Julian into the room. When Julian bumps into Kaylee and Evan, just for a moment, it looks like the fox snickers. It then runs up to Julian and leaps onto his shoulder.

Julian points a thumb at the tiny fox on his shoulder. "This here's Wapun. She helps me out on missions."

"This one has forgotten how unique folk are here." the fighter mumbles under his breath. He then looks to see when they will be leaving.

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Ka'zaak nods at Sagart. "Unique indeed."

Ka'zaak saw that they halfling and the frolicsome woman were enjoying themselves, and never one to intervene in one's personal choices, continues to peruse The Acts while he waited.

Evan see something out of the corner of his eye as he is jumping on the trampoline then is suddenly knock off and almost crushed by a large man. Evan jumps up. "Hey! What do you think you are doing!! You almost killed me!! Wait your turn Fathead!!! As he is yelling Evan is slowly walking backward ready to run at any hint of danger from the man.

Acrobatics: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10

"Oh, friggin' great...." Says the tall, lank, completely underwhelmed, and completely vocally-fried, Ulfen woman eyeing the bouncing Kaylee. "Pharasma snuff me now."

The knuckles on her right hand wrapped in its fearsome spike gauntlet noticeably whiten, which is quite a trick considering how naturally pale she is.

"Oh, don't you know Pharasma doesn't do that type of thing herself, silly? Someone ELSE has to snuff you, and then Pharasma gets to decide your, like, fate?"

Having shown off her talents, Kaylee lets Evan and Julian have their fun as well, then puts away her portable trampoline.

"I'm Kaylee!" she says, sticking out her hand to Natula. "Pleased to meet you! Seems we're the only girls in this group... we should stick together, right? Ooh, your hair could use a little teasing, want me to take care of that?"

Natula looks at the Kaylee's hand and then down at her own hand and its wicked spike gauntlet (link) before saying: "No." in a voice like a creaking door hinge. The way she says it, the word lasts for two whole syllables.

Kaylee's face falls, as she's used to making friends with everyone. "Oh, alright then. Well, let's work together real good on our mission for the Soceity, yeah? Yay!" Dejected, Kaylee goes back over to the boys and flirts for a while.

"Yay...." There are sighs made at librarian symposiums that have sounded more enthusiastic. "Whatever."

As soon as all of you gather, a woman approaches you followed close by a guardsman.
"Welcome to Varisia, welcome to the city of Magnimar, welcome to the Pathfinder Lodge of Heidmarch Manor, but most importantly, welcome to my home." Venture-Captain Sheila Heidmarch greets you in her low, breathy voice, finishing with a warm smile.
"Varisia is a land of ancient wonders and exciting possibilities," she continues, "and I've found it most helpful to keep a team of Pathfinders on call at the lodge at all times, should anything of interest to the Society come up unexpectedly. This assignment is only temporary. We'll rotate in a new team to take your places in a few weeks, but rest assured, there's plenty of potential for you to make a name for yourselves as Pathfinders here.
"I've arranged for you to stay in Bakrakhan House, one of our guest cottages, for the duration of your stay here. It's currently unoccupied, so you'll have the place to yourselves. You're on duty starting tomorrow morning, so take some time to settle in, wrap up any unfinished business you have in the city today, and should the Society have need of you, I'll contact you directly.
"Ebrylis, if you could show them the way, please," Sheila says as she turns and departs.
A half-elf guardsman steps forward. "This way, please," Ebrylis says. "Bakrakhan House is the last house on the end. I'm sure you'll want to unpack, set up your bunks, and so on. Dinner's at sunset in the manor's dining room. Look for me at the gate if you need anything else. I'll leave you to it." With that, Ebrylis strolls back down the path.
Exploring the Bakrakhan House shows that it is a cozy stone cottage with a slateshingled roof and stained glass windows depicting colorful Varisian designs. The ground floor consists of a den centered around a wide stone hearth, a small kitchen with a side dining area, and an exterior sun porch. The second-story loft contains private sleeping quarters for up to eight people.
Map for manor is up. If you want you can go to town and do some purchasing you can. Let me know when you are ready.

As soon as all of you gather, a woman approaches you followed close by a guardsman.

"Welcome to Varisia, welcome to the city of Magnimar, welcome to the Pathfinder Lodge of Heidmarch Manor, but most importantly, welcome to my home." Venture-Captain Sheila Heidmarch greets you in her low, breathy voice, finishing with a warm smile.
"Varisia is a land of ancient wonders and exciting possibilities,"

Great. Is she trying to sell me a house? Hopefully she's not a complete ditz like that fool Wulessa.

Natula finds a nice cozy corner room with lots of windows, closes the door, draws all the curtains shut and by a light spell, transcribes her spark scroll into her spellbook. She lets her bat roost in the wardrobe.

"Oh Venture Captain Heidmarch, it's SOOOO nice to finally meet you! I'm Kaylee Sharpston, a, like, protege of Venture Captain Nalshene? She's talked a lot about you... she must really regard you highly! Thank you so much for putting us up in your lovely home!"

Kaylee practically stammers as she speaks to the famous VC, falling over herself to be gracious and try to be as proper as she can be.

"This one is ready to be of service, thanks be unto you."
With this, Sagart takes the smallest, most inconvenient room and appears glad to have it. His first order of business is to whetstone his weapon.

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Venture-Captain, thank you so much for your hospitality during our stay. I am Ka'zaak, and when, not should, you need my service, I will come with all haste. It is most kind of you to offer lodging. Bakrakhan House. That name ... seems familiar. Have I it heard it mentioned in the Lodge before? Methinks I should know it."

Realizing that he is speaking out loud, and blushing slightly, "My apologies if I have spoken out of turn."

Turning to the Pathfinders, "I for one will take one last look around town. Anyone care to accompany me?"

"This one shall... He must stretch his legs before he eats."

The sign reads: Do not disturb.

Just a Evan is about to give Julian another verbal assault a woman approaches you followed close by a guardsman. This must be the VC I need to be on my best behavior. Evan give Julian a stern look then turns toward the women to hear of his mission. About half way thru here speech Evan gets bored and starts to sway from foot to foot and finger his hidden dagger under his shirt.

After she finishes Evan walks up and introduces himself. "Hello Venture Captain Heidmarch, I am Evan Everscared a new recruit to the Pathfinder Society. I am at your service." He gives a deep bow. "It is good to be back in Varisia and I thank you for your hospitality."

When she leaves Evan grabs his pack and heads for the house.

Julian completely ignores Evan during his outburst, but notices that the halfling takes his distance. While Evan introduces himself to the Venture-Captain a mischievous grin appears on Julian's face. He walks up behind Evan and taps the little man's shoulder with a finger. "Boo."

Let's see how high he jumps, or if he runs.

"Anyway," Julian says, turning to look at his other allies as well, "I'm ready when everyone else is."

You Jerk!! LOL

Evan feels a poke in the ribs and hears "Boo" from behind which causes the halfling to tuck and roll right between Venture Captain Heidmarch legs.

Acrobatics: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (8) + 6 = 14

Sorry all, Ka'zaak is a GM/Pregen blob, and I thought he had more money that he does, so while he goes to town, I don't need anything. Ready to move on

On the road back to town, Ka'zaak, engages Sagart in light conversation, trying to get a sense of who his new team member is. He tries to formulate his questions to put the man at ease and gently probe of his religious affiliation.

Once in town, Ka'zaak, browses the wares, but finds nothing useful. Blushing slightly again, he turns to Sagart, "Prices are higher than I remember. Don't seem to see anything that I need. Ready to head back when you are."

Once back at Bakrakhan House, Ka'zaak seeks the solitude of the den, hoping it is currently unoccupied. There he browse the shelves, looking for new-to-him and obscure texts. After a few hours of light reading, he retires for prayer, contemplation, and sleep.

Julian's eyes widen slightly when Evan positions himself in between Sheila Heidmarch's legs.

She's going to kill him for that!

Kaylee is saving up her gold for several key items, so no purchases here. She has a cure light wounds wand that she'll happily use on anyone who needs it, though.

Ka'zaak also has a clw

Julian uses a wand of Infernal Healing, but also has a wand of CLW in case he goes down and you can't/won't use Infernal Healing.

I blow things up.

Sorry. I just felt left out.

After Sagart puts his things in his room and leaves the house, his window opens from an outside force.

Surprise Round
Evan
Julian
Ekkie

Bold characters are up. Once someone catches up to the intruder and damages her, the fight will start.

"Did you hear that? It sounds like someone is breaking into the house." He looks around to the others and to find the source of the noise. Evan will move in the direction away from the sound and pull out his hand crossbow.

"Sounds like we have something to do!" Julian says as he jumps up and runs after the sound.

Using a full-round action to move 3 squares. Not rolling for anything, 'cause my starting square doesn't have skills in it.

From the room downstairs, Julian runs outside the house. He takes a leap to jump over the manor's wall, suddenly not as clumsy as with the trampoline, and ends up in the busy street next to it.

Wait... where did I end up...? Why did I even move here?

I've moved into position to cut off the creature we're chasing. It makes sense if you look at the chase map, but in-game it's like Julian randomly ran off, jumped over a wall, and disappeared into some random street! xD

I'd say good move, but this is a surprise round where you can make only a move action or a standard action. What else would you like to do?

Stumbling out thru the front door backwards with crossbow drawn. "Well, nothing out here! Yet!" Please don't be a big scary monster

@Julian: During your first full round you can do the full round action, but since it is still just the surprise round I will put you outside so you can still do what you were planning on.
Evan and Julian exit the house.
Acrobatics: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (17) + 10 = 27
Evan, Julian, and Sagart see a little goblin drop from the window and go running over to the wall. Julian is able to find a nice shortcut by jumping over the wall and appears 60 ft in front of the goblin.

First Round
Evan
Natula
Ka'zaak
Julian
Kaylee
Ekkie
Sagart

Bold is up now. Julian might need help from the rest of you so we can still continue the chase.

Natula stomps on the floor and yells: "Keep it down out there!"

She then goes back to reading the first book of 50 Shades of Twilight Twins. She's team Edward Raistlin Grey.

Has Kaylee seen the goblin? If so:

Kaylee tumbles out the window.
Acro: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (16) + 7 = 23
She lands perfectly, tucking and rolling forward.

@ Natula Genre mixing? Not team Jacob Cameroon Majere?

Hearing the commotion from outside, Ka'zaak places a worn, brown leather strip into his book. After gently placing it down on the small desk he books out the door of the study. Adjusting his belt as he races for the door and he grabs the handle and swings it open wide. There he spies the goblin and sprints as fast as he can towards him.

full round action, move to square goblin is currently in. Token not moved because I am at work