[PFS/DMK] 6-07II - Valley of Veiled Flame (Inactive)

Game Master Kludde

"Excuse me." Aurora calls out to the two Ifrits. "May I ask what two handsome young men like yourselves might be doing by covering this poor man's shop in oil? He can't be that important, can he?" she asks, fluttering her eyes in their direction.

1d20 + 14 ⇒ (13) + 14 = 27 +4 if sexually attracted and a +1 trait bonus if sexually attractive

What kind of roll is that? Diplomacy?

Come on Aurora, he must've done somethin' wrong.. The law is the law and we are but outsiders.

Diplomacy: 1d20 - 2 ⇒ (16) - 2 = 14

Naiar motions for Boots to stay back a little and lets the other two approach the Ifrits.

Can I do some sort of knowledge check on the oil or is it just like, generic oil as in the type that is lit on fire?

yeah it was diplomacy. I lost it when I lost my post and forgot to write that back in.

I'm assuming Dizzy's is an aid? Anyone else want to aid Aurora's roll?

From the smell, Naiar concludes that this is the kind of oil that is meant to set buildings on fire.

Yes, aiding.

The Ifrtis listen to the arguments of Aurora for a moment, and look to be on the brink of just moving out, leaving the place. At the moment they're not, however.

You can either gain a surprise round if you want to get the jump on them, or Naiar and/or Nokazi can still try to aid.

Dizzy gives Nokazi and Naiar a pat on the back, in an attempt to guide them to say something.

Cast Guidance. C'mon guys, we can diplomance our way out of this!

Hope so, lol. Aurora isn't the combat type.

Naiar may be pretty on the outside but for some reason his Oracle Curse causes him to be pretty bad when it comes to diplomacy, so he stays out of conversations. (Wasting Curse)

He'll nudge Aurora and motion for her to maybe try and talk to the people who own the establishment. "Maybe they'll be quiet if we tell them that we're starting a revolution so we can start a riot at a better time instead of now..." he whispers to her.

Can we not handle this peacefully?

Aid Diplo: 1d20 - 2 ⇒ (14) - 2 = 12

I prefer not to fight as well. Your town is so amazing, how about we all get an ale?

aid dip: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 1 = 11

Finally, with the aid of Nozaki and Chasik, Aurora manages to convince the Ifrits. Hmm, perhaps you're right. No use setting the entire block on fire anyway. Better get back to the keep.

The Ifrits withdraw, leaving the oil to evaporate. Morak is estatic, you've saved my shop! How can I thank you? Here, he rushes into the shop and returns in the blink of an eye, this potion will help against fire (resist fire), and these will heal your wounds (cure moderate, x4).

You are welcome, Morak. We caught your name in the tavern last night. What is going on here? It seems strange for guard to harass someone on the street, let alone set fire to a civilian's shop!?

Chasik breaths a sigh of relief

"I'm glad." Aurora smiles as he looks over where the oil had evaporated. "I am very greatful for your gift and I would love if you could help us. Our colleagues are imprisoned by your ruler and after talking with a few of your people, we have decided to help free you from this tyrant who was about to burn down your shop."

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (5) + 14 = 19 +4 if sexually attracted and a +1 trait bonus if sexually attractive

You have my support then! If it wasn't for you, my shop would be up in flames, and who knows what would have happened to me...

You can try and convince that councillor you met before, or go to the forge of the giant

I don't trust giants one bit, but maybe we can use the fact that he's enslaved here to our advantage? On the other hand, it might be wise to inform the councellor of our success before we meet up with someone who's allegiance is unclear. I vote we visit the councellor.

Dizzy says, while scratching the back of his head.

Naiar also gives out a sigh of relief as the guards leave and gives an affirming nod to Dizzy. "I think the councilor is next on our list of people to talk to."

"The councilor will be the most important, but we can see the Giant afterwards." she states as she thinks on this "I have heard bad things about giants, but if he is enslaved he may want his freedom or, more likely, the lady in charge has been taking more than her fair share of profits."

Back at the councillors house, the leader looks troubled. That's quite a fuss you started there. The oreads will get their hopes up, though you truly need an army to bring down that fortress. Tygora is a formidable opponent. I'm afraid we're headed for disaster...

"I do not believe so. Many times in history people have managed to rise up and overthrow tyrants through the ages." Aurora states as she looks back across the city and back to him "The truth is, she fears you. That is why she has tried to educate the Ifrit as her own children and forces these laws on your people. You all outnumber her and if you band together, you can overthrow her. We are going to visit the giant afterwards. He can make up an army by himself."

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (6) + 14 = 20 +4 if sexually attracted and a +1 trait bonus if sexually attractive

Not been rolling too high on the diplomacy, but I'm hoping my bonuses help.

Very well, it seems anyway that you have unleashed forced that cannot be stopped anymore. A rallying cry it is, then.

That was simple, wasn't it? Valsog?

Naiar and the group arrive and see Valsog through the doors. "Just one more stop." He turns to Aurora and gives a little bow, the stone-skinned statue-like human letting her do her thing as he becomes distracted by one of the invisible spirits of Lore. "That's the blacksmith you've been looking for! Praise the knowledge of Nethys." it whispers as he nods in agreement, looking down at Gamin.

From the outside, can we see what type of giant he is?

Aurora smiles as she enjoys the treatment from Naiar and moves towards the blacksmith's home.
"Excuse me, but do you happen to be Volstag?" she calls over to the figure they can see inside "We're new in town and heard you have made great armour and weapons."

True the giant says to Aurora while he hammers on his anvil, then has a glance at Naiar's sword Dwarven craftsmanship. Gorgeous piece of work. Ruined.

He then returns his gaze to Aurora Busy. Make weapons. Repair weapons. For Tygora.

To identify, roll K(nature)

Naiar will slip into a trance behind Aurora to get a little more information. He'll pass along any important details with whispers.

Trance Knowledge Nature: 1d20 + 10 + 20 ⇒ (11) + 10 + 20 = 41

Dizzy mumbles something about metal and the destruction of nature.

Know. (Nature): 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (3) + 14 = 17

Think Naiar has this one.

"We wish to speak with you. I heard you had been imprisoned here by Tygora. Is that true?" she asks, attempting to keep up a conversation "What was your crime? You seem to know your steel very well. Did you spend many years learning to forge metal?" she flutters her eyes again as she asks these questions, hoping to get a grasp on his attention.

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (1) + 14 = 15 +4 if sexually attracted and a +1 trait bonus if sexually attractive

Imprisoned, yes. Treated well. Gave me own forge. I make weapons now. the giant says, banging on. Many years. Father taught me. He's not here, so I am best smith in town.

He seems completely disinterested in Aurora, preferring to look instead at Gamin more.

Well Aurora is only one gender and not everything is interested...plus I rolled a natural 1, lol. Well we got this far...one review said this was a game for Murder Hobos.

You seem to have taken an interest in my friend's sword, giant. May I ask what is so special about it?

Rare dwarven craftsmanship. Masterpiece. Sad though. Broken, ruined. Needs repairs. But no time now. Make weapons for Tygora.

Gamin...oh wait! I remember...I did that adventure on a different character! Gamin the Misforged.

"If you were to help us over-throw Tygora I am sure my companions would be more than happy to let you repair that great sword. Not to mention you would be allowed to craft whatever you like for the people of this city." she states, attempting to draw out his interest as a possible ally. "Let him hold Gamin."

1d20 + 14 ⇒ (14) + 14 = 28 +4 if sexually attracted and a +1 trait bonus if sexually attractive

Dizzy tries to take a better look at the giant, in an effort to find out where it's loyalties lie.

Giants... miserable folk. What is this one doing here?

Sense motive: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (4) + 13 = 17

I keep my forge? Oread are good folk. I keep my forge. Promise. Then no more weapons for Tygora! No more Tygora!

The giant look positively swayed by Aurora, and defiantly puts his hammer away. The town is now in a state of contained uproar, and the party only needs to send the signal to move to the keep.

Oh god... xD

Dizzy does not seem happy with the situation at hand at all.

What have we done..?

"I have heard stories about slag giants and I'm finally getting to meet one! We will definitely make time after the tyrant is handled. We should move quickly and get to the keep, who knows what condition our friends are in!"

The road up to the hold of the Efreeti queen is half a mile long, moving upward to where the fort offers a commanding view of Crystal Crag. At the end of the road, near the gate, two large fire elemental are standing guard. They look at the adventurers suspiciously.

REVOLUTION!

Knowledge Planes: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (4) + 19 = 23

"Greetings great elementals! We would like an audience with the wonderful Tygora!" she states with enthusiasum in an attempt to convince them to let the group enter.
Diplomacy: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (7) + 14 = 21 +4 if sexually attracted and a +1 trait bonus if sexually attractive

Hmm. the elemental says, Tygora is not seeing anyone. Why should I let you in?

We have an important matter to discuss; it is pertinent that we speak to her at once! It concerns the legitimacy of her authority. We have no need for violence, because there is confidence in a diplomatic solution. Move, little elemental masters, you have no quarry here.

Dizzy says with a menacing flicker in his eyes.

*Groan* This is not going to end well...Nice roleplaying though :D

Nokazi firmly grips his bow.

"You do not want to trifle with us. Your master would be most displeased if we were not allowed an audience with her. There must be a way to speak with her without violence.

Sense Motive: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (7) + 16 = 23

The elementals feel little for reasoning with the group. Move! Now!

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Dizzy
Naiar
Aurora
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Elemental
Elemental
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Chasik
Nozaki
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Well I'm surprised we got this far without killing anything, lol.

Aurora watches the situation unfold as it has and sighs that things could not be resolved peacefully.

Knowledge Planes: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (2) + 19 = 21

Aurora starts up a beautiful sonnet with her heavenly voice.

Bardic Performance: Inspire courage. +2 Moral bonus to Attack, Damage and on will saves vs charm and fear effects

Something changes in Dizzy's posture, as if readying a strike.

Enter pummeling style, walk forward 10 feet

Use wild shape to transform into into giant octopus

A low, grumbling voice emerges from the octopus.

Come and get some... ten-tackle!

PS: Kludde told me to use the old version of pummeling style and change dizzy after the game. Apologies!

PS: Kludde told me to use the old version of pummeling style and change dizzy after the game. Apologies!

The reason being that we already started the game before the errata came out. He'll have to adjust once were done.

Dizzy turns into something disturbing, while Aurora inspires courage.

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Dizzy
Naiar
Aurora
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Elemental
Elemental
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Chasik
Nozaki
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