[PFS] GM Lithrac's The Paths We Choose (#5-99) (Inactive)

Game Master Cyril Corbaz

UMD: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (7) + 10 = 17

Haris tries the wand without effect, "Just stand in front of me if anyone comes".

Bizzle manages to draw the guard's attention, and doesn't worsen the situation any more... for now.

Meanwhile, Haris unlocks the side door, which opens into a deserted courtyard.

”Alright, tell the others the side door is open, sod off for few minutes, then come on back”, Haris carefully steps inside.

Stealth: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (2) + 12 = 14
Find Traps: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (16) + 7 = 23
also, Trap Spotter (Ex): Whenever a rogue with this talent comes within 10 feet of a trap, she receives an immediate Perception skill check to notice the trap. This check should be made in secret by the GM.

The courtyard appears to be oft-travelled, and is trap-free.

Assuming that we are going to enter thru the side door now, Bizzle finishes with his haggling and accepts "defeat". Very well, I could have been persuaded to having my friend consider a larger offer, but we'll just have to deal with the consequences of his failure. Bizzle will then give a sympathetic look toward his party and walk away.

Hawkwren holds his hands out and shrugs. "Alright boys. I understand and no hard feelings. Wish I could lined your pockets a little, but a little now against losing a steady income is quite legitimate. Good evening to you." Hawkwren says, then strolls off to the north a couple blocks before heading east, doubling back and meeting up with the others. "Now what? I ahve two elixirs that aids one in stealthy movements, and a potion to make one invisible." He says, taking a mental inventory.

Haris checks the large door for entry, making sure to not be seen by guards or otherwise.
Stealth: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (14) + 12 = 26
D.Device if locked: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (8) + 13 = 21

Aod directs his companions to quickly join them at the side door. He follows Haris in, but gestures to those not disguised to stay to the side as the inner door is opened. "Let me take the lead." He whispers. "Haris, try that wand again, or give it to someone who can use it."

Aod will open the inner doors, but in such a way that if anyone is inside, they will only see him.

UMD: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (20) + 13 = 33 The wand works this time and Haris passes it to the others.

[3/5 charges]

The inner doors open into a vast storage space filled with merchandise of all kinds. Crates, barrels and bags are everywhere... where to start looking?

Those who haven't done so yet can make a Stealth check. Everyone looking for the right crates can make a Perception check.

Stealth: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10
Perception: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (16) + 11 = 27

Thekk manages to sneak inside fairly quietly until a powerful sneeze erupts from his nostrils. He sniffles as he peers around looking for the proper crates.

Henry leaves his trusty dinosaur tied up outside while he follows the others in. He stays near the entrance to act as a lookout.

Stealth: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (16) + 4 = 20

Hawkwren's eyes widen in alarm at Thekk's sneeze. Shaking his head, he quickly pads into the warehouse, looking for the crate.

Stealth: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (13) + 15 = 28

Perception: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (15) + 17 = 32

Bizzle believes himself to be quite stealthy, given his height and all.

Stealth: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (19) + 5 = 24

Aod is disguised as a guard, so he is not sneaking. He is walking around like he owns the place.

Waiting for Haris's roll, but proceeding for now.

Having found a way inside the warehouse, your group finds itself in the difficult task of identifying the boxes containing what you seek. Luckily, Hawkwren has a keen eye and is able to spot three ironbound wooden crates marked with a seal of Taldan origin along with an inscription written with chalk, reading Property of Lord Minovitas. The crates are unlocked, and indeed contain the paintings you're looking for.

Meanwhile, Aod hears the two guards from the other side of the wall. "Hey Rabe, did you hear that sound? It sounded like sneezing." The other guard answers something unintelligible, but the kensai hears the gate being opened, and has only a few seconds to react.

It looks like everyone has moved inside, so Aod will do the same.

Aod slips into the warehouse and LOUDLY closes the door behind him.

Stealth: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6

perception: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (13) + 7 = 20

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Haris quickly looks at the painting and changes himself into Lord Minovitas. "Get rid of that disguise" he tells Aod.

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Aod nods and dismisses his disguise.

Hushed voices can heard from outside.

"What that the door? Rabe, get your sword, I think we got ourselves some burglars."

The guards open the main door and move in, sword in hand.

"What in the Nine Hells are you doing here? I thought we told you this area was off-limits."

Haris is disguised as Lord Minovitas. Aod and Thekk took no part in the conversation at the front door. The rest of the party looks to be somewhat deeper in the warehouse. Any chance they aren't spotted yet?

Aod pretends to be an Ulfen guard for "Lord Minovitas".

"You speakin like that to a lord?" He growls, giving the two his best intimidating glare. "Your boss knew we were comin for the paintings, said he'd leave the side door open for us. Not sure he really trusts his men. Somethin about being short on payroll?"

Intimidate: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (17) + 12 = 29

Haris activates an everlasting torch as he stands on top of the crates as Lord Minovitas, then in deepest voice he can muster, "You'll wish there were one more Hell to hide after I'm through with you! I am Lord Minovitas and I'll have you hanged for insolence and incompetence in guarding my precious cargo! My paintings - unlocked! You sods better have a good explanation, how do I know no one has tampered with them?! I should have my men cut you down on the spot!! "

1d20 + 8 ⇒ (15) + 8 = 23

A bit scared of Aod, they nonetheless take some time to observe "Lord Minovitas"'s face, then nod. "Mighty apologies, m'lord. We dinnae know 'twas you. We'll resume our duties, if ye dinnae mind."

And with that, they turn tails and hastily depart. You easily open the crates and find the paintings you're looking for.

Alright, fun time ahead! Please describe - as much in detail as possible - what you are doing and how you are altering the paintings. Unless you propose a very special move (which is more than welcome of course!), the rolls should be Disable Device, Sleight of Hand, or a relevant Craft/Profession. Only one check may be attempted per painting.

”They bought it”, the Lord says ,”Alright, get out those Erase scrolls. We erase all three, replace two with her's, then make up one of our own. -I suggest 'me' in drag... with some monkeys in the background.”

"How 'bout I drop my trousers and put some paint on my backside before sitting on the canvas. We can call the result "The Dwarven Moonscape"!

Henry lets out a chuckle to both suggestions. "These are fine suggestions, what, but I like the "Lord's" suggestion," Henry says pointing at Haris, "We need to embarrass him as much as possible and putting him in drag will certainly cause a stir!"

I agree! Make it happen! Oh, how I wish I had the artistic talent for such things. Bizzle giggles with glee at the whole idea. I say, it is good to see a dwarf with a bit of a sense of humor! Bizzle looks at Thekk with a little bit of a surprised look. However I dare say I'd rather you keep your trousers on! Haha!

What would be need rolls for? Disable Device, Sleight of Hand, or a relevant Craft/Profession

Henry holds out the brushes and paints he bought and offers them to the party. "Well, who wants to make the first stroke, what?"

Henry bought paints before we came here (essentially mwk tools for +2 to Craft (painting). He'll let someone else use them if anyone wants to take a crack at it. Maybe we can all aid one person.

"-and fornicating with Azmodeus. Here, I'll pose. Aod, you be Azmodeus"

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Hawkwren covers his mouth, stifling a laugh. "Very good suggestions. I agree with Master Flaxseed. The more we can embarrass, the better. Alas, art wasnever my strong suit."

Aod chuckles and shakes his head, but assumes the position. "Just don't try to feed me any cheese." He then makes a couple suggestions of his own. "Put a tattoo of a succubus on his arse. Also, I think we might look good atop a pile of defeated Mendevian crusaders."

Forgot you could use Disable

"Hey, I do have a thought. What if we make a few precise cuts in the canvas, giving the man's..."member" some dimension? Maybe the monkeys too....."

That ought to be a good use of Disable!

"This is crass even by Dwarven standards. I like it!"

Can we aid another on these checks?

Slight of Hand Aid Another: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (9) + 6 = 15

Assuming everyone agrees, Hawk takes out his kukri and begins making deft cuts in the canvas.

Disable T10: 10 + 20 = 30

I don't see why you couldn't, as long as you describe in what way you are aiding the other character. As long as it makes sense, I'm fine with it.

Henry will pass around his paint set and help add a few splotches himself.

Craft (painting) aid: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

"By Shelyn! I've never been good at art! More of an appreciator and patron, what!"

Once the paintings have been doctored, Aod goes over them carefully cleaning off smudges and paint drips, then signing them "Grand Prince Minovitas" in bold script.

Sleight of hand aid another

Thekk watches in awe as the others deftly deface the paintings. "Alright we'll do it your way...but before the day is out I'm using my backside for something!"

Hilarity ensues as you all contribute one way or another to the magnum opus of Lord Minovitas's upcoming show! Two of the six paintings are quickly replaced with the commissioned portraits, yet the four other ones take a bit more time.

One of the portraits - where Lord Minovitas stands proudly over a dead fiend - is punctured very accurately by Hawkwren to ensure everyone can see the Lord's altered manhood in a very awkward situation! It is also partly repainted by Henry with little success, as the halfling's work is blotchy but certainly colorful. Aod's suggestive pose is the final touch, turning the work of art into something Absalom will likely remember for decades!

Also remember that Lady Morilla told you to prefer altering portraits rather than destroying them, via erase for example. I'll rule that you haven't used the scrolls yet, feel free to let me know what you do with the other three paintings. If you wish to use the scrolls anyway that's fine, but I just wanted to give you a not-so-subtle reminder to ensure that you can fulfill your mission as well as you possibly can! Plus, your ideas are hilarious, keep them coming!

Yeah, lets say we altered the existing ones rather than erased them completely.

"One of them needs to show Lady Morilla in a glorious pose on the battlefield so that everyone knows who was the true hero of the Crusade in the name of Taldor!" Henry suggests. "Let's make sure we add the Lady's paintings in to the collection."

She displays two paintings. One is a fairly realistic depiction of Lady Morilla mustering soldiers, and the other shows Henry Flaxseed battling a demon.

We're obviously not painters here. My suggestion is that we slip those two in and make one more ridiculous one.

Probably a good idea.

Bizzle, with his background in gambling, will suggest the party create one with the Lord playing a card game with goblins or orcs or some other evil but stupid creature, think of the dogs playing poker ones, except that our Lord is getting beaten soundly by his opponents, or is throwing a fit after losing a large sum of money.

"Hmmm... I'm thinkin we aim closer to home." Aod says. "How about a portrait of the Lord taking a big bag of taxes from a sad little commoner? Perhaps his other hand could be guzzling cheap wine."

"I like your thinking Aod! Very much against idealistic nobility, what!"

Well, maybe he could be gambling with the big bag of taxes and losing it all... Bizzle seems disappointed that his idea didn't pass muster.

Hawkwren nods in agreement. "Yes, it reminds of the political cartoons they nail to the posting poles back in Augustana. Minovitas should be fat and bloated and the commoners should be thin and downtrodden!"

Aod considers Bizzle's words. "Good idea, let's try to put gambling in there too. Maybe a few starving peasants watching him dice with bags labeled 'taxes' while getting drunk on Qadiran wine."

Aod signs this one "Grandmaster Minovitas".

Sleight of Hand Aid: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (9) + 6 = 15

Yes, I assumed you had switched the two commissioned portraits from Lady Morilla already. Let's call them #1 and #2. #3 was the punctured one, helped with Henry's colorful smudges and Aod's posing for him. Three painting remains at this stage.

Ideas are still being gathered about the fourth portrait, one involving Lord Minovitas with a glorious aura. Aod starts altering the painting, but someone needs to put the ideas into place.

The last two paintings are as follows. One displays Lord Minovitas shaking hands with Queen Galifrey -Mendev's rightful ruler- and on the last one the pompous lord cleaves through a rift representing the Worldwound with an oversized greatsword.