[PFS] Blake's To Seal the Shadow (Inactive)

Game Master Blake's Tiger

Nevermind. I wrote the previous without double checking the demon's HP.

The shadow demon seems to be coming to terms with its presence on the Material Plane, its effect on the world slowly spreading. Rerois spurs Swift Gray into a charge, and the heavy horse gallops across the beach, tossing up fans of white sand to either side with each crash of his hooves. The Chelaxian cavalier lowers his lance as the charger gains speed, and the two collide with the shadow demon with such force that the giant wolf is forced onto its hind legs. Onyx fangs snap inches in front of Rerois' face as it struggles against the lance piercing its shoulder. When the demon frees itself from the lance and lands back on all four of its massive paws, Swift Grey snaps out his foreleg and caves in the beast's skull.

The demon drops to the ground, motionless.

Maqan shrinks in size and soon thereafter completes the ritual with Feuerseele's and Harjandi's help. Rays of light descend from the moon and burn the demon's corpse away with intense white fire.

Suddenly, you are left in complete blackness as darkness covers the entirety of the moon. For those of you without the gift of darkvision, the darkness feels like an eternity. You eventually make out the twinkling light of the stars in the sky, proving that you are not blind, but the experience is still disorienting.

Then, just as suddenly, the moon returns and with the return of its light, so returns the natural colors of the world. You all hear a great cheer rise up from the direction of the village.

Several wayangs rush out of the hiding places between rocks and trees to help complete the rest of the ritual.

Eynemb kneels on the sands, weeping and murmuring, "I'm sorry," over and over.

Mayor Farhzan approaches after the ritual, carrying a small darkwood chest. "Pathfinders! You saved us! We have new heroes to add to our tale!"

Rerois trots his horse over to Eynemb and dismounts with a frown. He thrusts his lance through it's loop on the saddle and looks down at the weeping wayang. "Eynemb, your name was spoken highly of by your fellows, and yet you tossed it away on a foolish whim. But you also recognised the danger when it arose, and you offered your aid." Rerois holds out his hand, freshly-tattooed Archstar visible on the back, and softens his glare. "I see you only wanted to help, but tradition is built for a reason. Arise, and teach your village what you have learned. Too often the new generations forget why things are, and someone like you to remind them would be a great boon." The cavalier then pulls out his wayfinder. "Repay your debt by teaching your fellows, and by sharing what you can with the Society. Our Archives would benefit from your knowledge, and we have quite a bit to share with a scholar as well."

Checking a Dark Archive goal by recruiting a named NPC spellcaster or scholar, DC 17 Diplomacy check.
Diplomacy, DC 17: 10 + 8 = 18

Maqan stretches upwards, returning to her normal size, then smiles and turns to help complete the ritual with the other wayangs. "What joy, my new friends!" She beams at the adulation of the shadow-touched people, and bows to Mayor Farhzan. "It is our great pleasure to have been here to assist you, good Mayor. I look forward to composing a report for our archives in the Grand Lodge. May your future celebrations always be this fun, but perhaps with a little less excitement."

Int Roll to Finalize a Report (Grand Lodge goal): 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 1 = 12

Ah well...

Maqan: While your report had too many typos, don't forget that this counts as 'nation other than Abasalom,' because I doubt you've been to Minata before.
Rerois: Success

Eynemb takes Rerois' hand and his assistance off of his knees. "I am so terribly sorry. I was just-- just so certain that my research was accurate and that the shadow army was no longer a threat. I just wanted to show my people that we were-- were safe. That we didn't need to be afraid." He wipes the tears off of his cheeks with his sleeve, though his glasses are still splattered with tears. "I appreciate your forgiveness and kind words. I will work twice as hard to ensure the tragedy that I almost caused never happens. I'm so sorry."

Harjandi joins Mayor Farhzan as the mayor opens the chest. Inside are two well made darkleaf belts and a carved darkwood amulet inlaid with mother of pearl so that it resembles two fish chasing the other's tail: one darkwood with a mother of pearl eye, the other mother of pearl with a darkwood eye.

"Please, accept these gifts in thanks for your heroic aid," Farhzan says, "You went so far beyond what you were volunteered to do. Tell your Lodge that we could not be more pleased with their representatives."

More and more wayang are returning to the beach, rejoicing and congratulating you.

Finish up what you would like.

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The next morning, the Spider's Silk is ready to take you back to the mainland. Harjandi stays behind to tend to her duties, and the sailors are clueless about your heroics, so it makes for a rather boring trip back.

Old Pak accepts your reports and congratulates you on a job well done. "If you're not happy with those tattoos, I've got a cleric who can fix that for you, if you like."

Old Pak will remove your piercings and/or tattoos if you want, free of charge. Just let me know, otherwise they'll go on your Chronicle.

I'm all set! Thanks for running the game. :)

"Thank you for the unique opportunity to participate in your tradition." He handles the amulet gently. "Such a treasure!"

Hervey stares wistfully as the island sinks into the distance.

Thanks for a great game, GM! You really nailed all the flavor I thought. And thanks everybody else too!

Rerois slaps Eynemb on the back and stops frowning. "Have no fear, friend. If anyone speaks ill of you, I shall be the first to defend you. As long as we live, none of your people need live in fear. And with the Archives at your disposal, hopefully you'll find a way to end the threat permanently."

Rerois stares at Pak for a moment. "I chose to get it, why would I want it removed? Any who see it and ask will be told of the greatest festival Minata ever saw, and of our glorious victory."

I'm keeping these...what better way to show my dedication to me Goddess than having her scribed over my heart. I just need to find a proper earring now....maybe a sun motif...