PBP[PFS] #5-04 The Stolen Heir Table 1 (Inactive)

Game Master Valeron De Stinzite

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 3 = 11

Tuthil looks questionably at Thalia, ”Yes, why would you whan to delay your reunion with your family?”

"Surely you know more than just that. Tell us more about this Taldan alchemist."

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10

"It will be easier for you if you say what's bothering you."
diplomacy aid: 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (12) + 0 = 12

Hello GM, I am sorry to bring the topic up again but do we believe to be finished with the game in the next two weeks before Gameday VII? Thanks

”He always looked at his hand. I think he had instructions written on it.”

”There is an alchemical and tonic shop run by Koriana. She sometimes corresponds with my father. She has an alchemical shop by dead eye crossing.”Thalia looks around at the group as she explains.

I will give another update later. If everyone does not post I will either not you or continue on if your action isn’t required.

Tuthil takes a look at the man’s hand assuming Thalia is talking about her abductor.

”Alright, what do you think is in the cellar more thugs?”. Tuthil moves to open the cellar door and have a look.

"I am slightly confused now. We will definitely look at the cellar. But let us look at the instructions you are talking about first." Zaarah says and walks over the lead abductor.

"Can you please show me your hands?"

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GM, moving on the cellar is fine! Or anywhere! ;-)

Laafdahni's eyes narrow as she considers this new information. "Hmm...Yes. We'll check the alchemical and tonic shop later, after the instructions and cellar."

She casts Detect Magic and peers down and around, trying to perceive anything magical in the cellar before the party goes down there. Maybe the third attempt is the charm.

Lawmaster Malora nods, waiting for her companions questions to be answered.

” No. My employer always had the instructions written on his hands. I suggest you look at the alchemical shop like Thalia said. I was simply waiting on him before all of you arrived. You find him there and he will have the instructions on his hand. There’s no one in the cellar, but I know they did store things down there.”Enderios tries to clarify what he meant.

Sorry I was trying to clarify the situation. Enderios was waiting on his employer before the group arrived. He’s trying to tell you that he might be at the alchemical shop. Paying attention to the persons hands of course.

"If you allow we will search the cellar! Then we will go to this employer of yours!"

Perception Cellar: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6

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When the group arrives at the alchemical shop Zaarah just steps in and looks around. If she sees someone in the store she immediately addresses the person.

"You should be ashamed of yourself. Poor little Andares girl. Kidnapping is a hideous crime! Enderios told us everything. Although I would also kidnap someone if really necessary I do not believe that you had legitimate reason! Or did you have a good reason?!" she asks.

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (10) + 8 = 18

Majora ensures that the kidnappers are all turned into the authorities before heading to the alchemist's shop.

@GM Deekan: Did Laafdahni's Detect Magic spell detect any magic in the cellar? This is the third time I've stated that she cast it, with no response from you as to the result.

"Can you give us a clearer description of your boss so we know when we see him?" Laafdahni asks Enderios. Then she glances around in the cellar, but as her mind is already on the next step in this investigation, she doesn't discover anything that isn't glaringly obvious.

Perception (cellar): 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

She is ready to move on to the alchemical shop as soon as the rest of the party is.

Once there, she will scan the room for Enderios's boss, looking for anyone who might have instructions written on their hands.

Perception (boss): 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 1 = 21

Tuthil helps to search the cellar.

perception: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (2) + 9 = 11

After being questioned by her own compatriot, Dioliapitisallada hangs back for awhile, feeling like the second-class citizen a halfling usually endures. She lets the very vocal law master take charge of Enderios while she searches around the previously hidden cellar.

The Pathfinders check out the cellar.
Laafdahni no your detect magic didn’t detect anything in the cellar. Next time, if I miss something , put a post in the discussion tab. That way I’ll be more prone to not forget it or somehow read over it and not do anything. No need to get angry, it’s fixable.

Damp, moldy rafters barely hold up the ceiling of this 15-foot-square cellar, and already the supports sag under the weight of the earth above. The few remaining shelves and wine racks in this room are equally decayed but still support several dozen bottles of decades-old wine of good vintage

On the floor you find a iron box kept in a leather bag.

If everyone wants to run the checks I put up then I will update later on everyone going to the alchemical shop.

Zaarah examines the iron box and gives the magical scrolls to someone that understands them. She takes the contract and reads it thoroughly.

kn(nobility) : 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (16) + 8 = 24

Zaarah tells all of you about the contract. Read all spoilers.

”Well, I will definitely take a couple of wine bottles! I love alcohol!! And the contents of the chest - except of the magical scrolls - are safe in my bag of holding.“ she says smiling.

”Let us go to the shop!“

Tuthil nods, "Yes if we are done here let's pay the alchemical shop a visit."

"Seems to be no reason to stay here. If we are to get the recognition we deserve, we must not wait any longer."

"OK, let's move on!"

Malora examines the scrolls. Read magic. "Hmmm... I could try to activate these in a pinch, but it's unlikely to work."

Unless someone else wants to hold onto them Malora slips them into her backpack then nods at the group. "Yes. Let's investigate the alchemist's shop after we drop off the prisoners to the authorities."

After investigating the cellar the group heads off to the alchemical shop.

Broad country roads lead in four directions away from a crossroad. To the north, the road to the Sauer Vineyard cuts among golden fields and lush vineyards. To the south, the road into Sauerton is flanked by sparse and apparently abandoned houses. To the west, the road to the Andares manor winds through a grove of apple trees whose leaves have begun to yellow. To the east, fields stretch among rolling hills as far as the eye can see, with long autumn wheat lolling in the wind. On the southeast corner, an empty shop sits boarded up with broken windows. On the southwest corner, a sign advertises Koriana’s Exotic Tonics and Remedies and boasts of “long- forgotten delights from all across the Inner Sea.”

Just as you hit the crossroads, 4 rabid dogs run out to greet you. Teeth showing, they want to tear your flesh from bone.

I will resolve actions in post order. I will also resolve my actions in my next post as if nobody moved yet. We are on the next map so put your characters right where the dogs are. We are coming to the end.

Zaarah sees the dogs and start smiling with a crazy look on her face! She shouts "Chaldira is with us!" and starts her spell combat.

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Spell combat & spellstrike: Cast touch spell Brand/0-level defensively, free action to deliver touch spell with Scimitar (spellstrike) on a dog next her.

Zaarah successfully casts brand defensively and deliver her touch spell with her Scimitar.

Casting Brand defensively, concentration: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (20) + 7 = 27

Brand, free action to deliver with Scimitar attack roll, -2 spell combat : 1d20 + 7 - 2 ⇒ (20) + 7 - 2 = 25
Brand + Scimitar damage roll : 1 + 1d6 + 4 + 1 ⇒ 1 + (6) + 4 + 1 = 12

Crit Confirm roll: 1d20 + 7 - 2 ⇒ (9) + 7 - 2 = 14
Crit Scimitar damage roll : 1 + 1d6 + 4 + 1 ⇒ 1 + (4) + 4 + 1 = 10

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Then regular attack with her scimitar during spell combat full attack.

Scimitar attack roll, -2 spell combat : 1d20 + 7 - 2 ⇒ (1) + 7 - 2 = 6
Scimitar damage roll : 1d6 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 4 + 1 = 8

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* * * OPPORTUNE PARRY & REPOSTE

In case Zaarah is attacked she uses 'Opportune Parry' and parries by expending an AoO to parry and spends a panache point (so if the attack roll of tshe opponent is lower than Zaarah's parry then the opponent does not hit and Zaarah could potentially reposte)

Opportune Parry: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (4) + 7 = 11

In case Zaarah successfully parries she uses 'Reposte' as an immediate action to attack the opponent that attacked her.

Scimitar reposte attack roll: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (8) + 7 = 15
Damage reposte roll : 1d6 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 4 + 1 = 7

Seeing the rabid dogs prepare to attack, Tuthil steps forward and attacks with his longsword and shield "Away with you dogs!"

adamantine longsword: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (16) + 6 = 22 to hit
damage: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3

Nino tries to hit the dog with his sword.
to hit: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 5 = 11
damage: 2d6 + 6 ⇒ (3, 1) + 6 = 10

Seeing that the dogs are feral, Malora draws her heavy mace and swings it at the blue dog.

Attack: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (17) + 4 = 21
Bludgeoning Damage: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

Hi all, I'm back now.

Laafdahni sighs, then gets down to business, casting a small spell for what she considers to be a small threat.

Acid Splash (ranged touch attack vs. Touch AC: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 1 = 111d3 ⇒ 3

Calling out to the group, she suggests: "Try to bunch them up so I can cast a spell to knock them out! And stay back so you're not caught in it!"

Seeing a clear path, Dioliapitisallada charges towards one of the dogs, readying her lucerne hammer to strike the dog.

Attack (charge): 1d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 5 + 2 = 21
Piercing damage: 1d10 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

-2 AC until next turn

Tuthil swings at the (yellow) dog and slices right through it. The dog yelps in pain.

Bite: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8
The blue dog bites at Malora, but can’t sink it’s teeth in.

Bite: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5
The yellow dog tries to bite Tuthil, but misses.

bite: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 2 = 22
Damage: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4
The (red) dog bites Zaarah and sinks it’s teeth deep.
Fortitude DC14 save or be infected with rabies.

Nino misses with his sword.

Zaarah delivers I huge scimitar hit to the yellow dog and it drops dead instantly from being cut in half.

Malora dispenses with the blue dog quickly. Laafdani misses. Diol hits the green dog right in the gut. Blood flows freely from its belly.

Bite: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3
The green dog tries to bite Nino, but can’t get it’s teeth in.

Combat round 2

Zaarah used a Panache to be able to parry the attack and regained it after the crit. 4/5 Panache remaining.

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Fort save vs. rabies: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (7) + 5 = 12

If this save was not successful she rerolls a failed saving throw with her trait 'Lessons of Chaldira'!

If new save necessary: Fort save reroll vs. rabies: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (16) + 5 = 21

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Zaarah starts her spell combat to attack the dog.

Spell combat & spellstrike: Cast touch spell Brand/0-level defensively, free action to deliver touch spell with Scimitar (spellstrike) on a dog next her.

Zaarah successfully casts brand defensively and deliver her touch spell with her Scimitar.

Casting Brand defensively, concentration: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (18) + 7 = 25

Brand, free action to deliver with Scimitar attack roll, -2 spell combat : 1d20 + 7 - 2 ⇒ (9) + 7 - 2 = 14
Brand + Scimitar damage roll : 1 + 1d6 + 4 + 1 ⇒ 1 + (6) + 4 + 1 = 12

* * *

Then regular attack with her scimitar during spell combat full attack.

Scimitar attack roll, -2 spell combat : 1d20 + 7 - 2 ⇒ (20) + 7 - 2 = 25
Scimitar damage roll : 1d6 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 4 + 1 = 7

Crit Confirm roll: 1d20 + 7 - 2 ⇒ (6) + 7 - 2 = 11
Crit Scimitar damage roll : 1 + 1d6 + 4 + 1 ⇒ 1 + (6) + 4 + 1 = 12
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* * *
* * * OPPORTUNE PARRY & REPOSTE

In case Zaarah is attacked she uses 'Opportune Parry' and parries by expending an AoO to parry and spends a panache point (so if the attack roll of tshe opponent is lower than Zaarah's parry then the opponent does not hit and Zaarah could potentially reposte)

Opportune Parry: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (18) + 7 = 25

In case Zaarah successfully parries she uses 'Reposte' as an immediate action to attack the opponent that attacked her.

Scimitar reposte attack roll: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (19) + 7 = 26
Damage reposte roll : 1d6 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 4 + 1 = 7

Crit Confirm roll: 1d20 + 7 - 2 ⇒ (9) + 7 - 2 = 14
Crit Scimitar damage roll : 1 + 1d6 + 4 + 1 ⇒ 1 + (2) + 4 + 1 = 8

Tuthil moves around to flank with Zaarah on the green dog and swing at the green dog, ”Die mutt!”

Nino tries to hit the green dog again.
to hit: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9
damage: 2d6 + 6 ⇒ (4, 5) + 6 = 15

Dioliapitisallada steps back and swings at the snarling beast again.

5 foot step

Attack: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7

Malora approaches the green dog and swings her mace at it.

Attack: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (10) + 4 = 14
Bludgeoning Damage: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8

Laafdahni sidles around Zaarah to line up the remaining dogs so she can cast Color Spray without putting her comrades to sleep.

Color Spray: 2 HD or less: The creature is unconscious, blinded, and stunned for 2d4 rounds, then blinded and stunned for 1d4 rounds, and then stunned for 1 round.

Unconscious, blinded, stunned: 2d4 ⇒ (1, 2) = 3
Blinded, stunned: 1d4 ⇒ 1

Zaarah vaporizes the remaining dogs in the blink of an eye.

Im assuming everyone wants to go to the shop so we will continue on to there.

After dealing with the annoying and rabid dogs the group carries on and doesn’t waste any time.

This shop is spacious and lined with rack upon wooden rack of exotic herbs, spices, tonics, smoking paraphernalia, and a smattering of glass vials of brightly colored liquids. More such vials stand in display inside a glass-fronted countertop. Strange and smoky odors waft from a back room past a mostly closed door.

Upon entering you are greeted by a middle-aged half- elf woman with platinum blonde hair, gray-green apothecary’s robes, and huge goggles.

”Welcome. I am Koriana Verdothia. What tonic or remedy can I get for you?”

Perception: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 1 = 17
Oooh, so close!

Laafdahni gives Koriana Verdothia a warm smile and, with a nod, gestures to Malora, knowing that the Lawmaster will naturally want to take the lead. She then turns to begin browsing.

Perception : 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (14) + 4 = 18

”Hello lady, we are here because we believe that you are involved in a kidnapping case! Due to the fact that the people that sent us here, told us to look at your hands and I observed that you really have instructions written on your palm, I believe that you are involved and I ask you to please tell us everything that you know as any non-compliance will have severe consequences from the authorities! But we are here to help!“ Zaarah says with a smile.

Diplomacy : 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (13) + 8 = 21

Tuthil watches and nods his head in agreement.

sense motives: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (1) + 8 = 9

Malora narrows her eyes at the woman. "I am Malora Nagovya, a Lawmaster in Abadar's service working for justice. I recommend answering all questions posed to you immediately, and with honesty."

"Let me see your palm."

”I’d rather not see this turn to uncivilized violence. Although you may think I enjoy profiting from healing injuries inflicted in this neighborhood, I consider it unprofessional for customers to get those injuries inside my own shop. Let’s talk. Perhaps I should brew some tea or perhaps something else to drink to ease the mood. I have a fresh supply of pesh if you’re interested?” she looks around at the group.

”No thanks a lot! No tea! You should please just talk! Now! Please!“ Zaarah says.

She draws her scimitar.

Dioliapitisallada takes this opportunity to step in, putting herself directly between the rest of her group and the proprietor. "Thank you for the offer for tea, but given the reason we are here, you can understand that we must decline. That, however, does not mean we can't be civil. You are vastly outnumbered and we are very skilled in the martial arts. Let's avoid your untimely death and discuss matters." To make her point, she brings her polearm to bear before her.

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (7) + 6 = 13
Sense Motive: 1d20 ⇒ 12

Casually, yet purposefully, Laafdahni makes a show of selecting a colorful bottle, picking it up to inspect it, then setting it back in its place before locking eyes with Koriana Verdothia and gracefully sauntering up to stand beside her comrades. The silent expression of her limpid, turquoise eyes in her dark face is hard and cold as ice. Her hands are held ready to unleash a spell at a moment's notice.

Intimidation: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (19) + 4 = 23

"Let's settle this peacefully."

diplomacy aid: 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (11) + 0 = 11

“We all have our goals,” she continues. ”The elder Andares did not hire you to investigate, so what is a band of Pathfinders hoping to acquire here? Perhaps a compromise?”.

Right before any of the group talk she yells, “JYRNAS AND MANDAS.”.

Two medium sized humans wearing chain shirts walk in. They are carrying short swords and throwing axes at their sides.

I need everyone’s action here. This can obviously go a few different ways. So if everyone posts an action I can give another update or two today. That way we are don’t by the 13th.

"As I said. As a Lawmaster of Abadar I have the power to enforce laws throughout much of the Inner Sea. Including here. Answer the questions or I'll arrest you and have you questioned in a more formal environment."

Malora clearly means every word.

"What connection do you have to the kidnappers?"

Zaarah sees the humans appear and just smiles.

"I long for a good battle but my goddess would be very angry with me if I would kill innocents. So let us see if you are innocent! Where is the Taldan man that ordered Ms. Andares to be kidnapped!?? Ms. Thalia Andares would have accompanied us from the residence where Enderios is holding her but we thought it safer to keep her there. I do want to be diplomatic and thus I promise you that I just want to know the truth. But should you not start talking I will leave bloodied bodies behind!" she says smiling again.

Diolia looks hard at Zaarah and then back to Koriana, "Not all of us are bloodthirsty and would prefer a diplomatic resolution. As the lawmaster is unwavering, you will have to pay for your crimes, but cooperation certainly will not hurt your chances at leniency. What do you know about the kidnapping of Thalia Andares." Despite her short stature, she stands tall and confident in the presence of these possible foes.

Tuthil looks sternly at the woman, ”Aye the elder Andares did not hire us. As you said ‘We all have our goals.’ We are looking for answers and I hope yours is to continue living. Sounds like a good compromise?”

intimate: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6
sense motive: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (3) + 8 = 11