Dimitra
The PC gains a +2 competence bonus on one Bluff, Diplomacy, or Intimidate check attempted during the adventure.
The PC gains a +2 competence bonus on one Disable Device check or Reflex saving throw attempted during the adventure.
Titus
The PC gains a +2 competence bonus on one Strength-based skill check, attack roll, or combat maneuver check attempted during the adventure.
The PC gains a +2 competence bonus on one Dexterity-based skill check attempted during the adventure.
Lymwin
The PC gains a +2 competence bonus on one Disable Device check or Reflex saving throw attempted during the adventure.
The PC gains a +2 competence bonus on one Heal, Perception, or Survival check attempted during the adventure.
Zeno
The PC gains a +2 competence bonus on one Linguistics or Knowledge check attempted during the adventure.
The PC gains a +2 competence bonus on one Heal, Perception, or Survival check attempted during the adventure.
The PC gains a +2 competence bonus on one Handle Animal, Intimidate, or wild empathy check attempted during the adventure. Alternatively, the PC gains a +2 bonus on one attack roll against an animal or magical beast.
Ash
The PC gains a +2 competence bonus on one Linguistics or Knowledge check attempted during the adventure.
Ryskovic
The PC gains a +2 competence bonus on one Heal, Perception, or Survival check attempted during the adventure.
You see a group of pathfinders meandering about a house. As soon as they spot you their leader, Jayson Rhees comes forth to greet you with a rather unflattering welcome.
“Maybe you should ask someone with more experience? Or maybe it doesn’t need to be guarded? It is haunted, isn’t it?”
It is obvious that he and his team are afraid to go into the house.
HP 33/33 | Ac 17 T 13 FF 14 | I+4 | Fort+3 Ref+9 Will +5 (+1 vs enchantments)| P+7 | Bluff +20 Diplo& Intimidate +16 Sense Mot +18 | BP 11/19 | Spells 4/6+1/4
Active Spells:
Heightenend Awareness, Heroism
before moving towards them Dimitra casts honeyed tongue
"My dear Jayson, I think you and your team are exactly the team that is perfectly suited to guard this. You don't need to go in, just make sure nobody enters or leaves. Remember your confirmation and all the assignments you have successfully finished after that. I am certain you can do this, have faith in yourself."
Jayson is tongue tied as he and his team hangs to Dimitra's every words. Once she's done, you see the team moving as one, checking their gear and equipment before entering the house and taking up their positions. There is no hesitation unlike before............just purpose.
Heading back you see Janiff Ivulxtin looking really fustrated as he unsuccessfully tris to get a dwarf to escort civilians away from the fighting. He's obviously not very sucessful as the dwarf and his team of heavily armored warriors seem eagar to have a go at the monsters already in the city.
“I’m quite confident that Professor Nigel Aldain can find his own way to the front gate. What gives you the right to order us about? You’re no venture-captains!” Shorvan Anvilhammer their leader blusters.
For PCs:
The PCs can overcome this issue with a successful Bluff check, or point out other instances in the Society’s history when temporary measures were taken in an emergency.
Yes sir, I will do my best to rally the others, as Ryskovich listens to the words spoken by Dimitra. He has to catch himself from going towards the house himself after a speech like that.
He again listens as the Dwarven clan is being...stubborn as all get out.
He tries to think of what to say, but the words don't come to him.
No bluff, and brain is dead in regards to past lore
"Allthough I have to agree on you about none of us being Venture-Captains, we did get a temporary field promotion from venture-captain Janiff Ivulxtin to the rank of Venture-Agent so for the duration of this battle we outrank you! Now fall back in line soldier and do as you are commanded! Go escort the Professor and other non combatents to where ever you think they will be save!"
HP 33/33 | Ac 17 T 13 FF 14 | I+4 | Fort+3 Ref+9 Will +5 (+1 vs enchantments)| P+7 | Bluff +20 Diplo& Intimidate +16 Sense Mot +18 | BP 11/19 | Spells 4/6+1/4
Active Spells:
Heightenend Awareness, Heroism
Venture Agent, how did he come up with that? It gives me something to work with though
"Thank you Ash" Dimitra says as she steps to the foreground and looks at the Dwarf "The new rank of Venture-Agent was to be announced by Farabellus in his speech, however circumstances have prevented him from making his statement. You know that Professor Aldain is a valued Society ally. Protecting him might just give you the opportunity to get yourself known with the Venture Officers, giving you more chance for a promotion to the rank of Venture Agent"
"Bah Field Promotion from Janiff Ivulxtin? Isn't he an ex-venture captain....but I suppose things have changed and a field promotion doesn't seem unlikely." The dwarf responds to Ash.....he looks ready to reject but Dimitra slams into him like a Calvary Charge.
"Promotion? yes. Protecting the Professor will be out utmost duty. Nothing will come close to the Destructors."
Janiff Ivulxtin beams upon your return.
"I knew that you are of a good make. Now I have here a fresh problem. I sent Meesha and her teammates who want to help but expressed doubts when asked to stall the district guards at the front gates. "
"There are only six of them and they don’t seem to like their odds against Absalom’s city watch. They need to be reminded this is a contest of wills not a brawl with the authorities. A good pep talk from you should achieve this, as does a reminder that the Grand Lodge was built in the Foreign Quarter for a reason; it has some of the privileges of an embassy. Meesha needs to be coached to tell the guards that if they want to tread across the campus, they’ll need a signed warrant from Lord Gyr first."
Turning away to issue orders to another group.
"Back them up alright? She and her team just had their Confirmation."
Reaching the Front gate where Meesha is, it's obvious she and her team are at a loss.
Looking at you full of indecision, she pleads,
“What if the guard won’t take no for an answer? Can I be arrested? Will someone post my bail? Maybe a venture captain should be doing this?”
HP 33/33 | Ac 17 T 13 FF 14 | I+4 | Fort+3 Ref+9 Will +5 (+1 vs enchantments)| P+7 | Bluff +20 Diplo& Intimidate +16 Sense Mot +18 | BP 11/19 | Spells 4/6+1/4
Active Spells:
Heightenend Awareness, Heroism
Sorry GM, this is what Dimitra is build for.
Assuming Honeyed Tongue works, if not take roll 1 Diplomacy, heroism roll 1:1d20 + 16 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 16 + 2 = 27 Diplomacy, heroism roll 2:1d20 + 16 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 16 + 2 = 30 <--
"Walk with me Meesha" Dimitra says while she puts her arm around the young woman's shoulders. They stroll of a bit and Dimitra starts to speak. "Now look, your team is obviously looking up to you. I understand that it might be difficult to stand up to authority, but it is something that every Pathfinder needs to learn. See this as a learning opportunity. Those guards are likely uncertain, and if you show confidence they will never even question you."
Yeez, how did they get through their confirmation?
Titus stays silent as Dimitra instills confidence in the rookie pathfinders. The best way to train is to on the job and this was a good opportunity. It was no fight with a great beast, but what was.
lol. I salute that build. Its perfect for this situation.
Meesha buoyed by Dimitra's Words is more than ready to take charge and somehow is transformed.......
By the time you have left to report to Janiff Ivulxtin.........The Tyrant Meesha has somehow not only fortified the gate, dragooned an entire squad of Guardsmen, created kill zones but also established a form of secure communications using a cadre of wizards.........you can still hear her bark orders in the distance.
"Move those spikes into position there and you! Take up positions behind it. Move!"
Janiff Ivulxtin takes barely a glance at you before he points to an area of the map.
"I'm not sure what you did but we have a secure form of communications somehow and I got a bunch of dunderheads at THE REPOSITORY. Do something about them and have them guard it instead of attempting to gain glory."
For PCs:
Diplomacy (Hard) or Intimidate (Easy)
Dara Immlin and her regular team consider themselves to be up-and-coming Pathfinders. When asked to simply stand around the Repository and make sure no one approaches, they scowl. They argue that there are far better uses for a team of their considerable talents.
Their track records are more than examplary and they have several signed commendations from Venture Captains.
“Why don’t you guard the stone building with no doors and windows? We’ll capture that giant two-headed vulture!” is her opening upon seeing you.
I'll just start with an assist on diplomacy so Dimitra can finish it:1d20 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 3 = 11
"I think that if you give it some thought you will come to the conclusion that that 2-headed vulture is something better suited for someone else to take care off. The best place for you and your team of experts right now is here, doing what you are doing"
HP 33/33 | Ac 17 T 13 FF 14 | I+4 | Fort+3 Ref+9 Will +5 (+1 vs enchantments)| P+7 | Bluff +20 Diplo& Intimidate +16 Sense Mot +18 | BP 11/19 | Spells 4/6+1/4
"What are you saying Dara?" Dimitra asks the other women in what is almost a whisper while she steps just that bit too close in the other woman's face and continues in an voice that becomes louder and louder, until it ends in what is almost a shout
"I know you have some great commendations from some Venture Captains. However I did not see you entering the Chelish ambassady here in Absalom or the Lodge of Venture Captain Thurl in Nerosyan. And where were you when we took care of that issue in Kaer Maga?. Fact is that we are ten times the pathfinder that you are. So if I say you guard the damn building you guard the damn building!"
Fine, change my assist to intimidate with a +2 bonus then, using the same roll that's a 10, which is just enough to be able to be of some assistance ;)
Cowed by the combination of both Dimitra and Ash, Dara and her team retreats and starts taking up position muttering about how she and her team are at least twenty times the Pathfinder than the one before her......
Janiff Ivulxtin relaxes substantically once you have reported back.
"I knew I could count on you. You're a shining example of what our Society aspires to be."
Turning to leave he smiles at all of you.
"Thank you for all your help and I think we got it in control here." just as an IMMENSE shadow passes overhead.
"Or pretty much what we can control here..........."
HP 33/33 | Ac 17 T 13 FF 14 | I+4 | Fort+3 Ref+9 Will +5 (+1 vs enchantments)| P+7 | Bluff +20 Diplo& Intimidate +16 Sense Mot +18 | BP 11/19 | Spells 4/6+1/4
Active Spells:
Heightenend Awareness, Heroism
"Looks like our job here is done, lets help our fellow pathfinders in the Northwestern quadrant"
"Verily, lead on." Titus agrees. Who was he to argue with a woman so persuasive. He seems to be very impressed. He looks up to see what caused the shadow if possible.
This enormous, columned stone structure is both temple and fortress. Two wings flank an open courtyard. The imposing structure is adjacent to a thick copse of trees.
Entering this imposing building, this Mausoleum’s main entrance, you behold a scene of destruction from a few years ago, where Aspis agents have smashed what the Society rebuilt.
Shattered statues and religious sculptures pertaining to death and
the after ife are strewn about the courtyard. The eastern stone doors are barred shut from the other side.
The bodies of two caretakers are slumped to the sides of the western doors.
C1a. Courtyard. Slide 3. PCS are randomly placed, please arrange yourself as you see fit.
HP 33/33 | Ac 17 T 13 FF 14 | I+4 | Fort+3 Ref+9 Will +5 (+1 vs enchantments)| P+7 | Bluff +20 Diplo& Intimidate +16 Sense Mot +18 | BP 11/19 | Spells 4/6+1/4
Active Spells:
Heightenend Awareness, Heroism
I have rearranged ourselves a bit: Melee types up front, Ash and myself in the middle and the archer and alchemist at the back.
Ash takes a look around the area after casting guidance and detect magic
Take 10 on perception, for a 10+15+1 =26 - using guidance, detect magic and using Spirit Sense(sp)detect presence of undead;fey;outsiders;and astral, ethereal,or incorporeal creatures (as detect undead but all types at once). Also looking for traps/hidden creatures in general, but that's just part of the perception
HP 33/33 | Ac 17 T 13 FF 14 | I+4 | Fort+3 Ref+9 Will +5 (+1 vs enchantments)| P+7 | Bluff +20 Diplo& Intimidate +16 Sense Mot +18 | BP 11/19 | Spells 4/6+1/4
Active Spells:
Heightenend Awareness, Heroism
Dimitra rushes towards the men when Ash signals that they are still alive, she whips out her wand of cure light wounds and touches both men with it.
|AC 16, T 16, FF 11|HP: 48/48|F +5, R +7, W +7 (+2 vs Enchantment/red dragon breath)|Init +5, Perc +21|CMB +11 CMD 24|11/11 Prescience, 1/1 Pearl, 1/1 Arcane Bond
"'Explore, report, and cooperate?' I'm not sure that's a particularly sound passphrase, certainly not if you really were attacked by other Pathfinders."
"That said, we have been doing our part to Explore this whole floor show, and now you've given us something of a Report...so why don't we both Cooperate?"
HP 33/33 | Ac 17 T 13 FF 14 | I+4 | Fort+3 Ref+9 Will +5 (+1 vs enchantments)| P+7 | Bluff +20 Diplo& Intimidate +16 Sense Mot +18 | BP 11/19 | Spells 4/6+1/4
Active Spells:
Heightenend Awareness, Heroism
"Where are those impostors now?" Dimitra eyes these Pathfinders carefully, maybe they are also impostors?
The Man nods at Zeno' words.
"There are supplies cached within the building. They're in the Chamber of truths. They might be what the invaders were looking for." Checking his pockets, he pulls out a couple of vials.
"Take this. It's a good thing I spent my extra gold in securing this hidden pouch." He hands over two Potions of Lesser Restoration and two doses of a variant form of silversheen, which works identically to silversheen except it allows the weapon to overcome damage reduction as if it were adamantine. It does not allow the weapon to overcome hardness.
"Stop them. There are valuable artifacts in there."
HP 33/33 | Ac 17 T 13 FF 14 | I+4 | Fort+3 Ref+9 Will +5 (+1 vs enchantments)| P+7 | Bluff +20 Diplo& Intimidate +16 Sense Mot +18 | BP 11/19 | Spells 4/6+1/4
Active Spells:
Heightenend Awareness, Heroism
"Ok, thanks. Let's go team!"
Dimitra waits for the better armored team-members to enter first and will follow, her bow at the ready.
The thunder of hooves nearby captures your attention as Seelah of Katapesh, Paladin of Iomedae, rides by. A host of Pathfinders in her wake spread out in every direction combing the area for enemies, Pathfinders in need, and the wounded.
Seelah draws up her steed, pulling it around to face you.
She says "Blessings and well met, Pathfinders! You look as if you are heading into more trouble."
She tosses you lot a whistle, like the ones you've seen soldiers on the field of battle use to direct troops.
She then says "If you are ever in need of aid, blow the whistle and Pathfinders within earshot will come to your assistance."
With waiting for a response she turns her horse about and thunders back off into the fray without waiting for a response.
Overseer:
You now have an AID Token - GM please describe how to use the Aid Token - please use it and do not horde it ;b - And then pick a table to hand it off to (in character) when you report your next success after use - you can choose who does it, it does not have to be the GM - and then the GM should email me to let me know what table you passed it off to with a link to the handoff, when you report your next success - Thanks - Jesse[IronHelixx]
I'm assuming you all know how to use the Aid token?
In case you didn't.......
Aid Token uses:
Aid Another: A Pathfinder agent helps the PCs solve a puzzle, disable a trap, or accomplish some other task as if performing the aid another action for a PC. In Subtiers 5–6 and 7–8, the bonus granted increases by 1. In Subtier 10–11, the bonus increases by 2.
Allied Offensive: A Pathfinder agent strikes a creature at the same time as the PC, increasing the damage dealt by one attack by 1d8 points. In addition, after the attack, the target is considered to be flanked until the beginning of the attacker’s next turn. In Subtiers 5–6 and 7–8, increase the damage dealt to 2d8 points. In Subtier 10–11, this amount increases to 3d8 points.
Burst of Healing: A Pathfinder agent heals all of the PCs of 1d6 points of damage. In Subtiers 5–6 and 7–8, the amount healed increases to 3d6 points. In Subtier 10–11, the amount healed increases to 5d6 points. Alternatively, in any subtier the agent can instead cast neutralize poison, remove curse, or remove disease with a caster level equal to the table’s APL (minimum 5).
Spellcasting Synergy: A Pathfinder agent casts a spell at the same time, increasing the save DC and caster level of a PC’s spell by 1. In Subtiers 7–8 and 10–11, the PC’s caster level instead increases by 2.
Timely Inspiration: A Pathfinder agent provides the effects of a bard’s inspire courage bardic performance for 3 rounds. In Subtiers 1–2 and 3–4, the competence bonus is +1. In Subtiers 5–6 and 7–8, the competence bonus increases to +2. In Subtier 10–11, the competence bonus increases to +3
A dull hum emanates from Skyreach as the ground trembles, trees sway, and glass shatters. A moment later, most of Skyreach’s northwest tower tears free from the keep; however, rather than crash to the ground, a visible aura holds the structure aloft and causes it to float above the Grand Lodge. Even the shower of stone blocks floats, swirling around the airborne tower in a nimbus of speeding debris.
GM Only Note:
GMs: You have until mid-day November 28th, 2015 to begin to wrap up ACT II. ACT III will begin the afternoon/evening of November 28th, 2015.
HP 33/33 | Ac 17 T 13 FF 14 | I+4 | Fort+3 Ref+9 Will +5 (+1 vs enchantments)| P+7 | Bluff +20 Diplo& Intimidate +16 Sense Mot +18 | BP 11/19 | Spells 4/6+1/4
Active Spells:
Heightenend Awareness, Heroism
"What the...." Dimitra exclaims. She then picks up the pace again "Let's investigate this quickly and then move towards Skyreach, they can probably use our assistance there!"
The tremors seemed to have caught the invaders by surprise as they rushed out and attacks in haste upon seeing the party!
3 of them swiftly advance and throws their fists towards their closest targets!
Init Round 1
CD
Zeno
Titus
Lymwin
Ryskovich
Ash
BS
Dimitra
Attack Titus, Red1d20 + 6 ⇒ (16) + 6 = 221d8 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8 Fort Save DC 15 to avoid being stunned on hit.
Attack Titus, yellow 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (10) + 6 = 161d8 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 3 = 11 Fort Save DC 15 to avoid being stunned on hit.
Attack Titus, blue 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 111d8 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7 Fort Save DC 15 to avoid being stunned on hit.
|AC 16, T 16, FF 11|HP: 48/48|F +5, R +7, W +7 (+2 vs Enchantment/red dragon breath)|Init +5, Perc +21|CMB +11 CMD 24|11/11 Prescience, 1/1 Pearl, 1/1 Arcane Bond
"Impressive," says Zeno as he looks at the runaway tower. "That, I did not see coming."
As the latest crew of roustabouts rush out to greet Titus, Zeno casts a spell that leaves him generating a staccato of smoky orange sparks, and suddenly, he projects a spectacular miniature dragon of fire that speeds toward one of the bruisers before exploding in their face with a flash, a whistle, and a bang!
I cast snapdragon fireworks and send the first one after Miss Scarlet there. The Reflex DC for half damage and no dazzling is 16.
Ryskovich stares in awe and amazement as the structure hovers in place. He can barely make full sentences.
Uhh..what...how? You guys are seeing this too right?
He is oblivious at first to the enemies coming out to meet them. HE than snaps back into place as Zeno causes fireworks to spark in front of him. He moves up, and attacks one of his enemies.
Round 1
Init Round 1
CD -beats on Titus
Zeno - casts Snapdragon Red for 0 dmg
Titus - Beats right back on Red for 27 dmg
Lymwin
Ryskovich - Beats on blue for 8 dmg
Ash
BS
Red has taken 27/31.
Blue has taken 8/31
Reflex Save vs DC 161d20 + 6 ⇒ (18) + 6 = 24
Both Titus and Ryskovich slam into their foes drawing blood while Zeno's spell cause his to bend over backwards, completely avoiding the spell.
HP 33/33 | Ac 17 T 13 FF 14 | I+4 | Fort+3 Ref+9 Will +5 (+1 vs enchantments)| P+7 | Bluff +20 Diplo& Intimidate +16 Sense Mot +18 | BP 11/19 | Spells 4/6+1/4
Active Spells:
Heightenend Awareness, Heroism
Did you forget about the bard?
Dimitra starts to sing, inspiring her fellow pathfinders to swing their weapons just that bit harder
+2 competence bonus on to hit and weapon damage rolls and +2 morale bonus on saves vs fear and charms!
|AC 16, T 16, FF 11|HP: 48/48|F +5, R +7, W +7 (+2 vs Enchantment/red dragon breath)|Init +5, Perc +21|CMB +11 CMD 24|11/11 Prescience, 1/1 Pearl, 1/1 Arcane Bond
You're clear that, even though the saving throw line for the spell says "Reflex negates," a more thorough reading reveals that that's only true of the dazzling, and they still take half the fire damage, right? Or perhaps these guys have Evasion....
