PFS PbP Online Gameday - 2-01 Before the Dawn pt I: Bloodcove Disguise (Inactive)

Game Master Aeshuura

I am opening recruitment for this Scenario, it is 1-7, so either 1-2, 3-4, and 6-7.

This is for the Official PFS PbP Gameday, so there will be convention support if we fill enough tables!

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If you are interested, you will need to sign up on the warhorn, but it's free so don't worry too much about signing up. Instructions are on the thread.

A little bit about this scenario:

When the Gorilla King’s minions lays siege to the Pathfinder Society’s excavation at Azlant Ridge in the Terwa Uplands, the Society’s own Master of Spells, Aram Zey, dispatches the PCs to nearby Bloodcove to gather supplies and bolster the expedition’s floundering defenses—as well as deliver an ancient key for a door found at the dig site. As Bloodcove is the stronghold of the Society’s hated enemy—the Aspis Consortium—the PCs must adopt clever disguises to conceal their true identities and begin tracking down all of the materials needed to resupply the excavation site.

I love the roleplaying aspect of this scenario, and would like players that enjoy that as well! So, come one and come all! We have 5 spots left so I hope to see you all soon!

Let's get this back up there... Bump!

Registered and looking forward to it. :)

I will probably be playing my comical tengu monk, Kuazi "the Craw" Wu, but need to update him as Lantern Lodge was retired. I'm thinking maybe Osirion... as I've only played PFS a few times, do you think Osirion would be a compatible faction for a LG-aligned character who has taken a Vow of Peace?

Silver Crusade would be best for a LG character. Despite being called a crusade, they actually don't require you be a fighter. ;)

Thanks Aeshuura. Hmmm, now to work it into his back story and pick a faction trait. :)

Vow of Peace is from Ultimate Magic, right?

Woo hoo! We are up to three! ^_^

Yep, three and counting. :)

Yes, Ultimate Magic (p. 50). He also has taken a Vow of Truth (p. 51). When I complete the stats, I'll post here using the character's alias for you to check out.

Ooh, Vow of Truth might be difficult for you in this scenario... Of course, you have a rogue that will hopefully have some face skills... >.<

EDIT Looking at it closer, you don't need to take the vows yet, since they don't affect you until 4th lvl, but remember that you still give up Still Mind to take them.

Thanks for the forewarning. The character concept does call for him to have the vows now, stats aside... though if you think it would be too much of a problem I do have another PFS character I could try instead (a half-elf druid). As for face skills, Kuaizi will be trained in Intimidate though - he always attempts to frighten enemies into surrendering before engaging in melee. :)

I don't know if it will be too troublesome, but it certainly could make it more challenging. We will see if the other players are willing to handle that, seeing as they will have to fight at least two rounds before you can attack.

It will be hard enough because you guys will mostly be 1st lvl characters, but we will see.

It would be easier to do with 6 PCs, but we are still recruiting... ^_^

Well, since the Tier 1-2 has been almost set, I'm going with Ralklain - lvl 2 summoner. That may give us some more muscle.

Nice! We are up to 5! ^_^

And I'm the 6th. Morgrim's currently in a game that's winding down, which should be done before we begin.

Does this mean that he will be 2nd level for Bloodcove? That will be a good mix. About 1/2 will be 1st lvl, and 1/2 will be 2nd.

Yes, he'll have just hit level 2. (Finally, +1 BAB so he can draw a weapon while moving.)

Woo hoo! Tear it up! ^_^

I have a level 2 Inquisitor I'd love to submit. All his info is here:
Gryne Skystone
I'll hop on Warhorn now as well.

I'm up for the challenge, and I'd be happy to swap characters if the others would find it a nuisance. But actually, my monk could attack in rounds 1 and 2 so long as he is attacked first and fights defensively.

"The monk... may only use violence as a last resort. He can never strike the first blow in combat. If attacked, he must use the fight defensively action or the total defense action for the first 2 rounds. He must always give his opponent the option to surrender, and cannot purposely slay another creature that could reasonably be influenced to flee or join a civilized society as a productive member (obviously this excludes many monsters)." (Ultimate Magic, p. 50)

I am an alternate for for the group should something happen to a player :)

This is the rogue registered with the group. Glad to be here.

Quote:

"The monk... may only use violence as a last resort. ... He must always give his opponent the option to surrender, and cannot purposely slay another creature that could reasonably be influenced to flee or join a civilized society as a productive member (obviously this excludes many monsters)." (Ultimate Magic, p. 50)

"I am pleased to see that I am not the only Pathfinder to support civilization."

I'm up for the challenge, and I'd be happy to swap characters if the others would find it a nuisance. But actually, my monk could attack in rounds 1 and 2 so long as he is attacked first and fights defensively.

Quote:

"The monk... may only use violence as a last resort. He can never strike the first blow in combat. If attacked, he must use the fight defensively action or the total defense action for the first 2 rounds. He must always give his opponent the option to surrender, and cannot purposely slay another creature that could reasonably be influenced to flee or join a civilized society as a productive member (obviously this excludes many monsters)." (Ultimate Magic, p. 50)

Oop, for some reason, I thought it was go full defensive! ;) Should be fine... should make for some fun RP. Your choice in the end, though.

Took a little while and now it looks like we are overflowing!

There are many tables yet to fill! Everyone after #6 will be alternates in case someone drops out before the 5th of October. We are only allowed to take up to 6, I believe.

Posting as Kartari's PFS character. Still working out the change to the new faction. And it looks like my GM never corrected his report screw up, oh well... I was told I earned 2 prestige points in that game, but they're not showing in my Session tab.

I forgot, turns out I lacked enough ranks to invest in Intimidate at 1st level; plan to do so next level. But, that will just make it funnier when he tries to get enemies to stand down. ;)

Anyway, yep, I always go for roleplaying over stats. :)

"I am pleased to see that I am not the only Pathfinder to support civilization."

The orange-robed tengu swiftly raises a taloned hand to emphasize the wisdom of his point. "All people deserve a chance at civil life, Master Kong say! CAW!"

Shandor "The Beast" Arvandru, reporting for duty.

I'll fill in his profile now, I've never played him online.

The profile is up to date. Ready to play!

They both look good. I don't see anything that is questionable.

I mean as far as my back story goes. Anyone know the official in-game reason given for Lantern Lodge to disappear? I guess I'll make something up if there isn't one as to how my character went over to the Silver Crusade.

Amara Li was finally recognized and allowed to open a Grand lodge in Goka, thereby fulfilling her goals for the Lantern Lodge (that Tian Xia be recognized as a viable interest for the Society). Now that her attentions will be dominated by running a Grand Lodge, she chose to dissolve the Lantern Lodge.

EDIT: If you get a chance, play Way of the Kirin when you hit 3rd level or higher. That is the conclusion of the Lantern Lodge.

Can you clear something up for me? Would a Savage Elf from ARG be allowed? Kinda unclear to me.

"Select your character’s class and race from the choices offered in the Core Rulebook. You may also select aasimar, tengu, or tiefling as your character’s race with access to the proper Additional Resources book. Other races are not legal unless the character’s Chronicle stack includes a race boon. Additional class and race options from resources like the Pathfinder RPG Advanced Player’s Guide, Pathfinder RPG Ultimate Magic, Pathfinder RPG Ultimate Combat, Pathfinder RPG Advanced Race Guide, and Pathfinder Campaign Setting: The Inner Sea World Guide are generally available with few or no alterations, as well."

Signed up to get on the waitlist. I guess it is unlikely I will make it in, but crossing my fingers anyway. If Savage Elf is not allowed, that will kill my concept unfortunately.

Elves: all alternate racial traits, except darkvision; all racial subtypes except arctic and dusk elves, are legal for play; all racial subtypes, favored class options, racial archetypes, elven special materials except wyroot, feats, magic items, and spells are legal for play.

If someone drops out I will contact you. Have you checked the other "tables"? I know we are getting filled up, especially the low level tables, but I thought there were still a couple available.

I like this module because the character is from the Mwangi (Savage Elf).

Can you clear something up for me? Would a Savage Elf from ARG be allowed? Kinda unclear to me.

There is something called "Additional Resources" on the pathfinder society. In it you find what's allowed and what's not on every Pathfinder book. Everything that is not in the CORE, like the advanced race guide, has to be checked and you can only use it if you have the book (printed or pdf).

Anyway, the "savage elf" is just a fluff, and it is legal:
Elves: all alternate racial traits, except darkvision; all racial subtypes except arctic and dusk elves, are legal for play; all favored class options, racial archetypes, elven special materials except wyroot, feats, magic items, and spells are legal for play.

Hope that covers.

I tracked that download down. Thanks very much for the info Walter.

you also supposedly are doing the immortal connundrum, but I don't see a thread for that yet?

Didn't make one, because it didn't need a Recruitment thread, because it filled quickly. I will open up a Discussion thread soon.

Thanks Aeshuura. Will keep an eye out for it.

Discussion thread has been created. Please check in with your characters on that thread if you signed up on Warhorn.

Link to the discussion thread? Definitely still interested if you have room. If not, no worries and have fun all.

I've found it, never mind. (blush)

I am number 6 on the list as J M, will get a character up by Friday. Work is super busy and I work odd hours so sorry bout the wait. Just as a side note, would we like a balanced party cause I see a sum/monk/sorc/rogue/inqui as players. So should I do a fighter, I was hoping my guy would be ready but he won't be done by then. So I got a couple thoughts rolling around.

I got a super annoying halfling fighter/barbarian concept OR druid

Sounds good to me. Another melee combatant couldn't hurt, especially since my monk took a vow of peace, lol.

Gil, super annoying personality or super annoying to GMs? ;p

Super annoying to hit dex based fighter with a near 20+ AC at level 1 :)

Well, hopefully it helps! This scenario does have its share of combat, but that is a small part of it. ;)