[PFS] The Many Fortunes of Grandmaster Torch
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Game Master
Deane Beman
Male Human, Varisian Sorcerer 2 | HP: 14/14 | AC: 14 (18) FF: 10 Touch: 12 | Saves: Fort: +2 Ref: +3 Will: +3 | Perception: +3 (+6 in Dark) | Init: +8 | CMB: -2 | CMD: 10
Gaius fires his wand at the thug again.
"You'll have to do better than that!"
Damage: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5
Male Archon-Blooded Aasimar Mystic Theurge 5 HP: 34/34 | AC: 11 | T: 11 | FF: 10 | CMD: 12 | Fort: +6 | Ref: +3 | Will: +10 | Init: +7 | Perception: +15
Lucian swings again, managing to land another blow on the thug.
Rapier: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (14) + 5 = 191d6 ⇒ 4
Male Human (Garundi), Summoner 10, HP: 93/93 | AC: 19[21] FF: 17[19] Touch: 13 | Saves: Fort: +11[+13] Ref: +9[+11] Will: +11[+13] | Perception: +2 SM +0| Init: +2 | CMB: +16 | CMD: 27 | Speed: 30 | Spells 1st: 6/6 2nd: 4/5 3rd: 2/4 4th: 1/1| Wand of MA 39/50(1) | Wand of IH 38 / 50 | Active conditions: heroism 200 min, greater invisibility 10 rounds
Amaranti steps forward, readying his lance for a strike.
"Yield!" he commands the wounded thug leader.
Ready action: attack if Belal tries something offensive or flees
As Lucian continues to poke his opponent full of holes, Jorus sends the second thug to the ground. "Patyr is down, boss!" the second thug yells as Gaius sends a bolt of force to his midsection rendering him unconscious as well. As soon as the words reach his hears Belal attempts to flee.
Changed Gaius's target since his original target was down.
Male Human (Garundi), Summoner 10, HP: 93/93 | AC: 19[21] FF: 17[19] Touch: 13 | Saves: Fort: +11[+13] Ref: +9[+11] Will: +11[+13] | Perception: +2 SM +0| Init: +2 | CMB: +16 | CMD: 27 | Speed: 30 | Spells 1st: 6/6 2nd: 4/5 3rd: 2/4 4th: 1/1| Wand of MA 39/50(1) | Wand of IH 38 / 50 | Active conditions: heroism 200 min, greater invisibility 10 rounds
Ready action triggered
As Belal turns to flee, Amaranti takes that as he is not going to surrender.
Lance: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (17) + 5 = 221d8 + 6 ⇒ (7) + 6 = 13
The Garundi tries to hit gently, but underestimates the power of his thrust.
Belal won't be bothering Nasir, or anyone else, ever again. For that, Nasir is thankful. "What a racket this guy was running." Nasir proclaims nervously. "He bleeds us so dry for protection money that we can barely put food on our tables. Well, he's the one bleeding now, eh? If you don't mind, you know, pointing that thing away from me I'll get you just what you're looking for."
Nasir gingerly makes his way to the counter and produces a locked box. He removes one of the many keys from a string around his neck and opens the box, handing Armaranti a cloth bag and holding it open to reveal a statue of a small copper cat. "No idea what it does...but I was told to keep it in this sack at all times."
"There...anything else you gentleman need? I really should, ah, clean up this mess and get back to work." It is clear that Nasir wants to be rid of you, but also doesn't want to offend. Whether or not he intends to call the authorities to report Belal's untimely death is unclear.
Male Human, Varisian Sorcerer 2 | HP: 14/14 | AC: 14 (18) FF: 10 Touch: 12 | Saves: Fort: +2 Ref: +3 Will: +3 | Perception: +3 (+6 in Dark) | Init: +8 | CMB: -2 | CMD: 10
Gaius looks at the statue, trying to detect if it is the real thing or a counterfeit.
Spellcraft: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (4) + 7 = 11
Just double checking...does use of the word "detect" imply that you're using Detect Magic?
Male Human, Varisian Sorcerer 2 | HP: 14/14 | AC: 14 (18) FF: 10 Touch: 12 | Saves: Fort: +2 Ref: +3 Will: +3 | Perception: +3 (+6 in Dark) | Init: +8 | CMB: -2 | CMD: 10
I was just going to see if I could identify the object visually, not use a spell around it.
The statue appears to be authentic.
Male Human, Varisian Sorcerer 2 | HP: 14/14 | AC: 14 (18) FF: 10 Touch: 12 | Saves: Fort: +2 Ref: +3 Will: +3 | Perception: +3 (+6 in Dark) | Init: +8 | CMB: -2 | CMD: 10
"Well, shall we take this back to the Venture-Captain? or should we investigate the other disturbances in town first?"
Male Archon-Blooded Aasimar Mystic Theurge 5 HP: 34/34 | AC: 11 | T: 11 | FF: 10 | CMD: 12 | Fort: +6 | Ref: +3 | Will: +10 | Init: +7 | Perception: +15
I feel we should investigate the other disturbances. Lucian says, calmly cleaning off his rapier.
Male Human, Varisian Sorcerer 2 | HP: 14/14 | AC: 14 (18) FF: 10 Touch: 12 | Saves: Fort: +2 Ref: +3 Will: +3 | Perception: +3 (+6 in Dark) | Init: +8 | CMB: -2 | CMD: 10
"I feel as much also. Perhaps Jorus should keep the statue we have recovered? He is fast and no sneak thief or pick-pocket of this city shall get the better of him if I am any judge."
Male Human (Garundi), Summoner 10, HP: 93/93 | AC: 19[21] FF: 17[19] Touch: 13 | Saves: Fort: +11[+13] Ref: +9[+11] Will: +11[+13] | Perception: +2 SM +0| Init: +2 | CMB: +16 | CMD: 27 | Speed: 30 | Spells 1st: 6/6 2nd: 4/5 3rd: 2/4 4th: 1/1| Wand of MA 39/50(1) | Wand of IH 38 / 50 | Active conditions: heroism 200 min, greater invisibility 10 rounds
"Torch-man warns us not use magic with statue. Jorus not use magic, right? So he should keep statue." Amaranti ponders looking at the statue, and keeping it at arm's length.
Male Human, Varisian Sorcerer 2 | HP: 14/14 | AC: 14 (18) FF: 10 Touch: 12 | Saves: Fort: +2 Ref: +3 Will: +3 | Perception: +3 (+6 in Dark) | Init: +8 | CMB: -2 | CMD: 10
"Yes, I believe it is so." Gaius agrees.
Male Human (Garundi), Summoner 10, HP: 93/93 | AC: 19[21] FF: 17[19] Touch: 13 | Saves: Fort: +11[+13] Ref: +9[+11] Will: +11[+13] | Perception: +2 SM +0| Init: +2 | CMB: +16 | CMD: 27 | Speed: 30 | Spells 1st: 6/6 2nd: 4/5 3rd: 2/4 4th: 1/1| Wand of MA 39/50(1) | Wand of IH 38 / 50 | Active conditions: heroism 200 min, greater invisibility 10 rounds
"And sorry about him, did not mean to kill. Got excited", Amaranti apologizes to the shopkeeper, pointing at the bloody corpse of Belal.
"I'll have some explaining to do...but I'll not shed a tear for that brute. Good day to you sirs...and thanks again."
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After wandering around the Overmarket looking for a Vudrani covered with little bells, the you practically run right into him. What Torch said was true—he is unmistakable. Sitting on the rim of a fountain, the man appears to be contemplating the contents of a small intricately carved wooden box. The many pouches of his flowing, bell-covered robes bulge with various small items, and wands and rods stick out from odd folds. Under his arm he casually carries an item wrapped in shipping linens but by its shape it is almost surely a statue.
Male Archon-Blooded Aasimar Mystic Theurge 5 HP: 34/34 | AC: 11 | T: 11 | FF: 10 | CMD: 12 | Fort: +6 | Ref: +3 | Will: +10 | Init: +7 | Perception: +15
Unmistakeable indeed Lucian mutters as he sees the man sitting at the fountain. This situation is a little more delicate, what's the plan?
Male Human (Garundi), Summoner 10, HP: 93/93 | AC: 19[21] FF: 17[19] Touch: 13 | Saves: Fort: +11[+13] Ref: +9[+11] Will: +11[+13] | Perception: +2 SM +0| Init: +2 | CMB: +16 | CMD: 27 | Speed: 30 | Spells 1st: 6/6 2nd: 4/5 3rd: 2/4 4th: 1/1| Wand of MA 39/50(1) | Wand of IH 38 / 50 | Active conditions: heroism 200 min, greater invisibility 10 rounds
Amaranti shrugs.
"Steal it. Ask for it. Buy it. Fight for it", he whispers back. "Don't know. But no magic. He got statue"
A plan is forming in Amaranti's head. But as the Garundi's plans are rather straight-forward, he holds the thought, and looks at the others for suggestions.
Male Human, Varisian Sorcerer 2 | HP: 14/14 | AC: 14 (18) FF: 10 Touch: 12 | Saves: Fort: +2 Ref: +3 Will: +3 | Perception: +3 (+6 in Dark) | Init: +8 | CMB: -2 | CMD: 10
"I think we should talk to him. Negotiate for it I think."
Male Archon-Blooded Aasimar Mystic Theurge 5 HP: 34/34 | AC: 11 | T: 11 | FF: 10 | CMD: 12 | Fort: +6 | Ref: +3 | Will: +10 | Init: +7 | Perception: +15
Half-elf Ranger(Trapper)-1 HP: 11/11 | AC: 18 (T-13 FF-14) | CMB: +3 CMD: 16 | Perception: +8 |Fort: +3 Ref: +4 Will: +2
Sorry missed a few comments back there so answering back when you were offering me to hold the statue.
"My eyes are indeed keen my friend, I'll hold on to the statue. My abilities are all natural no magic here, unless you mean my award winning smile!" He gives a goofy grin and motions to move on with the group.
Now current time
Jorus studies the next target to see if there any other dangers hidden around the Vurdani. "I don't like this fellas, it seems like a trap to me. I'll Hide in the crowd so we have ambush ready for them and I picked up a few suprises in that last town."
Perception:1d20 + 8 ⇒ (7) + 8 = 15
Stealth:1d20 + 7 ⇒ (2) + 7 = 9
Male Human, Varisian Sorcerer 2 | HP: 14/14 | AC: 14 (18) FF: 10 Touch: 12 | Saves: Fort: +2 Ref: +3 Will: +3 | Perception: +3 (+6 in Dark) | Init: +8 | CMB: -2 | CMD: 10
Gaius approaches the man.
"Hello kind sir. I represent an individual of no small amount of power and wealth. They're in the market for certain magical artifacts. The rare kind that might fetch an handsome price to the right people. Wouldn't happen to know anything about that sort of thing would you?" Gaius says in what he believes is a rather confident and winning tone.
Bluff: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (11) + 10 = 21
Male Archon-Blooded Aasimar Mystic Theurge 5 HP: 34/34 | AC: 11 | T: 11 | FF: 10 | CMD: 12 | Fort: +6 | Ref: +3 | Will: +10 | Init: +7 | Perception: +15
Always on your toes, I like it! Cover us while we speak with him. Lucian says, motioning the others to follow him as he approaches the man at the fountain.
"What....who are you? Be gone good sir! I have important business that requires my undivided attention!" He pulls out a wand and points it at you in a menacing fashion.
Male Human, Varisian Sorcerer 2 | HP: 14/14 | AC: 14 (18) FF: 10 Touch: 12 | Saves: Fort: +2 Ref: +3 Will: +3 | Perception: +3 (+6 in Dark) | Init: +8 | CMB: -2 | CMD: 10
Gaius, not taking the wand lightly, raises his hands and dazzling lights stream forth.
Cast Color Spray DC 16
Will: 1d20 ⇒ 19
Startled by the sudden flash of colors, the man jumps backwards. "Gah...take it you thieves!" he exclaims before chanting and moving his fingers in intricate arcane patterns. His form loses substance and turns to a wispy cloud, but as it does, the bundle under his arm begins to vibrate, crackle, and grow. His eyes widen as his body resolidifies and the statue bursts out of its wrappings, seemingly absorbing the arcane energy from Viraj’s failed spell. Linen, strings, and little bells skitter across the pavingstones. On the ground now, the statue continues to grow, taking on the form of writhing, giant centipedes.
The party and Viraj may act in the surprise round while the centipedes materialize.
Round 1
Overmarket Square
Armaranti
Lucian
Centipede 1
Gaius
Centipde 2
Jorus
Viraj
Centipede 3
Male Human (Garundi), Summoner 10, HP: 93/93 | AC: 19[21] FF: 17[19] Touch: 13 | Saves: Fort: +11[+13] Ref: +9[+11] Will: +11[+13] | Perception: +2 SM +0| Init: +2 | CMB: +16 | CMD: 27 | Speed: 30 | Spells 1st: 6/6 2nd: 4/5 3rd: 2/4 4th: 1/1| Wand of MA 39/50(1) | Wand of IH 38 / 50 | Active conditions: heroism 200 min, greater invisibility 10 rounds
"No magic!!!", Amaranti shouts, trying to prevent the inevitable. But he was too late... He looks in disgust as he critters are taking form. Lacking understanding of the things happening around him, he resorts to brute force.
Lance: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 71d8 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 12
Amaranti tries to skewer the nearest centipede, but in his bewilderment he strikes empty air.
Male Archon-Blooded Aasimar Mystic Theurge 5 HP: 34/34 | AC: 11 | T: 11 | FF: 10 | CMD: 12 | Fort: +6 | Ref: +3 | Will: +10 | Init: +7 | Perception: +15
They haven't acted yet so they are Flat-Footed correct?
Lucian springs forward and stabs at the nearest centipede with his rapier.
Rapier: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 5 = 11
Love the enemy tokens by the way lol
Lucian, Dervish of the Dawn wrote: Love the enemy tokens by the way lol Thanks…I try to find fun tokens! And yes they are flat footed.
Male Human, Varisian Sorcerer 2 | HP: 14/14 | AC: 14 (18) FF: 10 Touch: 12 | Saves: Fort: +2 Ref: +3 Will: +3 | Perception: +3 (+6 in Dark) | Init: +8 | CMB: -2 | CMD: 10
"Exactly what I was hoping to prevent... oh well, better keep it more mundane from here on out."
Gaius draws his crossbow and fires.
Attack: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 2 = 15
Damage: 1d8 ⇒ 3
Half-elf Ranger(Trapper)-1 HP: 11/11 | AC: 18 (T-13 FF-14) | CMB: +3 CMD: 16 | Perception: +8 |Fort: +3 Ref: +4 Will: +2
Jorus stalks around the market and as he moves around the corner unleashing a Chakram at the centipede at the feet of the caster.
Chakram throw:1d20 + 5 ⇒ (11) + 5 = 16
Damage:1d8 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4
With the party preoccupied with the centipedes, Viraj drinks a potion and disappears. Top of the order!
Male Human, Varisian Sorcerer 2 | HP: 14/14 | AC: 14 (18) FF: 10 Touch: 12 | Saves: Fort: +2 Ref: +3 Will: +3 | Perception: +3 (+6 in Dark) | Init: +8 | CMB: -2 | CMD: 10
Gaius reloads his crossbow and fires again.
"We need to find Viraj, where has that snake gotten to?"
Attack: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 2 = 16
Damage: 1d8 ⇒ 2
Male Human (Garundi), Summoner 10, HP: 93/93 | AC: 19[21] FF: 17[19] Touch: 13 | Saves: Fort: +11[+13] Ref: +9[+11] Will: +11[+13] | Perception: +2 SM +0| Init: +2 | CMB: +16 | CMD: 27 | Speed: 30 | Spells 1st: 6/6 2nd: 4/5 3rd: 2/4 4th: 1/1| Wand of MA 39/50(1) | Wand of IH 38 / 50 | Active conditions: heroism 200 min, greater invisibility 10 rounds
"He still has statue? Or is these critters the statue?" Amaranti says and continues to attack the closest centipede.
Lance: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (14) + 5 = 191d8 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10
Male Archon-Blooded Aasimar Mystic Theurge 5 HP: 34/34 | AC: 11 | T: 11 | FF: 10 | CMD: 12 | Fort: +6 | Ref: +3 | Will: +10 | Init: +7 | Perception: +15
I believe these creatures are the statue, or at least they WERE!
Lucian says, stabbing his rapier into the adjacent bug.
Rapier: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (18) + 4 = 221d6 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2
Confrimation: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 101d6 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2
With the centipedes disposed of there is the small matter of an exposed, arcane sensitive statue and an unaccounted for Viraj.
Male Human, Varisian Sorcerer 2 | HP: 14/14 | AC: 14 (18) FF: 10 Touch: 12 | Saves: Fort: +2 Ref: +3 Will: +3 | Perception: +3 (+6 in Dark) | Init: +8 | CMB: -2 | CMD: 10
"Jorus, grab up the other statue. I seem to have underestimated it's affinity for magic. I won't chance any more spells until it's far away."
Half-elf Ranger(Trapper)-1 HP: 11/11 | AC: 18 (T-13 FF-14) | CMB: +3 CMD: 16 | Perception: +8 |Fort: +3 Ref: +4 Will: +2
"Aye Aye my Caster." He gives Gaius a mocking salute and a smirk while he picks up the statue. He studies it looking for any obvious traps, magical or otherwise.
Perception for traps:1d20 + 9 ⇒ (10) + 9 = 19
Male Human (Garundi), Summoner 10, HP: 93/93 | AC: 19[21] FF: 17[19] Touch: 13 | Saves: Fort: +11[+13] Ref: +9[+11] Will: +11[+13] | Perception: +2 SM +0| Init: +2 | CMB: +16 | CMD: 27 | Speed: 30 | Spells 1st: 6/6 2nd: 4/5 3rd: 2/4 4th: 1/1| Wand of MA 39/50(1) | Wand of IH 38 / 50 | Active conditions: heroism 200 min, greater invisibility 10 rounds
"Put it in a bag, to be safe", Amaranti says, obviously wary of the statue. Then he grabs his lance in one hand, and starts making swooping motions with it in a large arc around him.
"Watch out for Viraj, he may want statue back"
With the statue secure and Viraj no where to be found, you move on to your next "meeting". You spot Buri Buri-Ban, as promised, at the Fetching Fan café on Sengali Square. The moment you walk in he stands up, a burlap wrapped parcel in hand, and leaves out the side door.
Male Human (Garundi), Summoner 10, HP: 93/93 | AC: 19[21] FF: 17[19] Touch: 13 | Saves: Fort: +11[+13] Ref: +9[+11] Will: +11[+13] | Perception: +2 SM +0| Init: +2 | CMB: +16 | CMD: 27 | Speed: 30 | Spells 1st: 6/6 2nd: 4/5 3rd: 2/4 4th: 1/1| Wand of MA 39/50(1) | Wand of IH 38 / 50 | Active conditions: heroism 200 min, greater invisibility 10 rounds
"Not again", Amaranti sighs as he changes his pace from walking to full running. "After him!!!
Half-elf Ranger(Trapper)-1 HP: 11/11 | AC: 18 (T-13 FF-14) | CMB: +3 CMD: 16 | Perception: +8 |Fort: +3 Ref: +4 Will: +2
"By the gods, what are these pests being told about us to make them run at the sight of us?" Jorus complains as he runs after yet another person of interest.
Male Human, Varisian Sorcerer 2 | HP: 14/14 | AC: 14 (18) FF: 10 Touch: 12 | Saves: Fort: +2 Ref: +3 Will: +3 | Perception: +3 (+6 in Dark) | Init: +8 | CMB: -2 | CMD: 10
"Cut off his escape!" Gaius says, running after him along with Amaranti.
Buri Buri-Ban runs across the square and into the Jenji Combine Sianti Refinery, a two-story building with no windows. It looks well and frugally made, and the only decoration consists of the name painted above the door and a stark sign by the entrance that says “No Open Flame.”
Male Archon-Blooded Aasimar Mystic Theurge 5 HP: 34/34 | AC: 11 | T: 11 | FF: 10 | CMD: 12 | Fort: +6 | Ref: +3 | Will: +10 | Init: +7 | Perception: +15
"In we go!" Lucian says as he runs into the building.
As you enter the warehouse, the foreman and several workers start trying to get you to leave, yelling about the dangerous environment. Workers in the back of the warehouse appear to be having a similar conversation with Buri.
Half-elf Ranger(Trapper)-1 HP: 11/11 | AC: 18 (T-13 FF-14) | CMB: +3 CMD: 16 | Perception: +8 |Fort: +3 Ref: +4 Will: +2
Jorus rushes to the door before Lucian, "He ran into here for a reason give a sec to check it out." He gives it a quick look for traps.
Perception:1d20 + 9 ⇒ (1) + 9 = 10
"It's good Lucian go ahead." Jorus opens the door to let them go in.
Sorry if we all die, lol.
Male Archon-Blooded Aasimar Mystic Theurge 5 HP: 34/34 | AC: 11 | T: 11 | FF: 10 | CMD: 12 | Fort: +6 | Ref: +3 | Will: +10 | Init: +7 | Perception: +15
"A gold piece to every man who assist us in capturing that man!" Lucian calls out pointing at Buri.
That should to the trick lol
"Go get him...but take it outside, This dust in the air is extremely flammable." Just then Buri breaks free of his captors and runs back outside.
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