PbP GameDay 2: PFS Destiny of the Sands: Bitter Bargain 1-5 (Inactive)

Game Master Curaigh

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I would think the mitigating effect here may be Than's 1, I would say his intimidation comes off as wholly ineffective and that would mean the grapple would have happened. My intimidate happened after the grapple not before. But if the DC to beat was say between 7-10 we go to sleep but if the DC to beat was 15 or higher a character who rolled a total of 5 wouldn't be taken seriously... no offense Than... either way, you tell me if you want to roll my will save.

Yes, please roll the save & hopefully initiative. :)

Than, Sir Willem, and Badriyah drop to the floor. Mazon drops fire instead in a cone shape burst of hurt.

R1
Mazon (22): casts burning hands at sandman
sandman (16):(R: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (9) + 5 = 14) takes 2 damage.
Zelekhati (10):

Will 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 3 = 11 against a spell
Belvica doses off mid grab and falls to the floor like a ton of bricks.

The patch of sand that struck at Belvica grows taller. Flowing sand compacts on itself forming legs, then a torso and finally two arms and a head. Zelekhati steps away from the fallen dwarf and human. She points her fingers at Mazon and greenish ray shoots toward the half-orc. The ray of energy sizzles as it burns Mazon.

R2
Mazon (22): <--here now
sandman (16): 2
Zelekhati (10):

Sir Willem & Belvica should Reflex save for half against burning hands (DC 15). Then roll initiative and post an action if it is higher than 16. Remember weapons have been peace-bonded and are a standard action to draw instead of the usual move action. This actually means Mazon has to choose between waking Badriyah and loading the weapon. :) (Roll ini Badriyah if your awake)

Then Mazon will wake up Badriyah.

I would think the mitigating effect here may be Than's 1, I would say his intimidation comes off as wholly ineffective and that would mean the grapple would have happened. My intimidate happened after the grapple not before. But if the DC to beat was say between 7-10 we go to sleep but if the DC to beat was 15 or higher a character who rolled a total of 5 wouldn't be taken seriously... no offense Than... either way, you tell me if you want to roll my will save.

Reflex: 1d20 - 5 ⇒ (10) - 5 = 5
2 pts fire damage to me...
Initiative: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5

Ser Willem suddenly wakens when a blast of heat overtakes his body.

I should have mentioned that the DC for my burning hands is 15. I'll add that to my info page.

Reflex 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (20) + 5 = 25

Initiative 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

Initiative: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 2 = 13

Badriyah's eyes flutter open and she struggles to her feet. "Wha...What happened?" She says taking a few moments before becoming completely free of the sandman's magic.

Since you passed the reflex save Belvica, you only take half damage.

Mazon's flames wake two of the pathfinders and then her foot awakens a third.

Since Mazon's initiative was so high, Sir Willem & Belvica get a R1 action with a little bit of retcon.

R1
Belvica (6): <--here now
Sir Willem (5): <--her now

R2
Mazon (22): wakes Badriyah
sandman (16): (2)
Badriyah (13):
Zelekhati (10):
Belvica (6):
Sir Willem (5):

Belvica attacks with her heavy shield bash, two handed, ranger's focus 1d20 + 9 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 9 + 2 = 17 if hits 1d4 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10 on the woman.

"Usea mistakesna misaa me... juicesa dies ner..." growls Belvica

"I'm sorry this had to go this way, milady!" Ser Willem rushes in to grab Madame Zelekhati.

Grapple: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9

The the two flame-wakened Pathfinders regain their feet and attempt to join the melee. The sandman throws a stony punch at Mazon. Connecting with a meaty thud.

Standing is a move action. Picking up a dropped item is a move action. Moving is a move action. Grapple is a standard action. But I will fit what I can in the first round and use these rolls for the second round if that is OK with you (you can wait until R2 to decide). You can stand and take a different standard if you want, or not stand and... etc.. Also there isn't room for both of you to be adjacent to her.

R1
Belvica (6): Belvica stands and picks up her shield (or other standard?)
Sir Willem (5): Sir Willem stands and moves next to the Zelekhati.

R2
Mazon (22): wakes Badriyah
sandman (16): (2) 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (11) + 6 = 17, 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8 + sleep (everyone immune for 24 hours now though so I will not continue writing it).
Badriyah (13):<--here now
Zelekhati (10):
Belvica (6):
Sir Willem (5):

As soon as the fist connects, Mazon falls to the ground.
With the poison effects still in her system, if her health falls to the new low will Mazon die? BTW CON 14 normally, but 10 with the CON damage. Should I roll my scorpion into combat now?

Jic, here is the roll for sleep saving.
Will Save: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10
Nevermind about the roll, I forgot sleep is mind-affecting.
Initiative: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

Ah... okay, wasn't sure if we got both move and action or just the one. Willem's intent is to get a hold of her, so however many actions that takes.

I shouldn't have to pick something up that should already be connected to my elbow and forearm at the same time. If i can stand up and attack that is ok, if i cannot both stand up and attack, I want to attack. The Aoo for me is irrelevant. I want to hit that woman. The shield should not have to be picked up. I should be in melee with the woman because I did attempt to grapple before I tried to intimidate Thanks

Than snores away as the battle goes on.

Still weakened by the snake poison and sleep spell, Badriyah takes a step back to try and avoid the sandman. Then seeing Mazon go down, she grabs the half-orc by her legs in an attempt to drag her to safety as well.

Five foot step back.

Strength Check if needed to drag Mazon: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (13) - 1 = 12

Belvica attacks with her shield 1d20 + 9 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 9 + 2 = 29 most likely hitting for 1d4 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8

Happy 4th of July my PPL

To you as well, Qui Transtulit Sustinet!!!! thats my state motto...

I shouldn't have to pick something up that should already be connected to my elbow and forearm at the same time....

Honestly that is not how I saw it, but I talked with a few folks and they agree there is enough of a difference between weapons and shields. I was wrong and Belvica's attack in round 1 will connect.

The dwarven ranger puts her shield full-force into the face of the proprietor. The women falls onto her backside with a hand lifting to her bleeding nose. Barely awake herself Badriyah pulls Mazon from the reach of the sandman. The creature seems to freeze instantly. The result being another example of fine sculpture in the garden.

The few remaining customers have moved to hiding or running up the stairs to leave the place.

Zelekhati finishes twisting the ring on her hand and she yells in pain. "Alright! Alright I surrender!" I'll tell you what you want to know."

After taking them out of earshot from any remaining customers she explains her story. She inherited the ring from her family, guides in the Underdunes region of Osirion’s eastern desert. She was not with her family when one of the region’s infamous sand-slides buried them.

After her sorcerous abilities manifested, she encountered the sandman, and the ring awakened. The mostly dormant ring of elemental command allowed her to command the elemental and she has used the creature ever since. The creature spies on the customers by hiding in the sand of the garden. Additionally, she can sometimes enter the stone columns or walls to spy on her clients.

I am assuming we are all awake?
Thanagar listens intently to Zelekhati story.

Aye, sorry combat ended round 2 since Belvica dropped Z into her moral clause on a single shield bash to the face. :)

Has Mazon been made conscious again?

Bel cannot speak very well but she can hit things. :) I can see your point especially if i were using a buckler... so no big deal... Shoot i do not like to lawyer at all... :)

Belvica holds the woman while she speak with a deadly stare... and follows up with "anddddddssss?????!!!!?????????? for effect.

Ser Willem looks at the woman, a mixture of anger and remorse on his face. Helping her clean her own face, he says, "That would have been much simpler if you had simply come out with that. We will be taking the ring and you can go about your business. The old fashioned way."

Than looks at woman and says I would take the good Ser Dargerion offer

Badriyah quietly clears her throat after Sir Willem's suggestion. "Sir Willem I believe there might be a way for the Lady Zelekhati to keep her ring and her current operation." Fixing the woman with a cool stare that offers Zelekhati a better choice. "If she were willing to share her information and some of the profits from her operation with our benefactor then I believe he might be willing to leave things be. Perhaps even provide a little additional security and assurance. What do you think?"

Zelekhati looks at Sir Willem with panic on her face. "Take the ring?" she says staring at the elemental now frozen due to the magic item. At Badriyah's words she relaxes a little. "Benefactor?"
include a diplomacy roll as you answer :)

Badriyah offers a thin smile. "Yes, we are not just simple thugs. Those with greater power and influence have taken an interest in you. Personally, I would look to make alliances rather than enemies."

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (15) + 8 = 23

"My friends speaks with wisdom and discretion. I would suggest you take the offer given so that you may continue your work in peace." Ser Willem adds to Badriyah's counter.

Diplomacy Aid: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (19) + 8 = 27

Than looks and says I believe that would be in your best interest as well.

Dip Aid = 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (13) + 8 = 21

wow three rolls beating the necessary DC (well the necessary DC after her face took a beating :)
"I have never heard of this Torch fellow. But then I guess a trader of secrets wouldn't exactly be common knowledge would he." After making the necessary arrangements for a meeting the party is free to leave.

thanks for not freeing the elemental in the shop :)

Returning to Grandmaster Torch the Pathfinders then....

Thanagar looks at the group and then says What is next my friends?

Now we get the information about the Diamond Sage from Master Torch." Badriyah says to Than, her voice tired and drained as the effects of the snake poison are still quite evident.

"And then see if his healers can help our friends..", Ser Willem adds.

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Than looks Badra and then says Let me heal you if I can.

CLW 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9

Than looks Badra and then says Let me heal you if I can. He lays his hands on her and whispers sofly to Torag.

CLW 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

Than, Mazon's health is still in the negatives, but not dead yet.

After returning the party to consciousness the Pathfinders return to the White Ureaus. Offering the artifacts from the well and an appointed time to meet with Zelekhati as well as the news about the book being placed on the caravan, the party completes Torch's list of favors. Grandmaster Torch is pleased and snaps his fingers. One of the half-orcs retrieves a bundle from a chest against a wall and hands it to Torch.

Grandmaster Torch pulls out three sheets of aged paper. "You have fulfilled your part, so now I fulfill my part of our bargain, Pathfinders," the information broker says and hands the papers over.

One is a map of Osirion, clearly marking Eto and an unnamed site to the north. The second map has a much smaller scale and marks the route between Eto and the mystery location. The last sheet has a charcoal drawing that depicts two large rock outcroppings connected by a smooth wall with a single gate. It is entitled “Seeker’s Folly” and signed “V.L.”

Thank you Grandmaster for being honorable with us. It restores my faith in planned relationships. Thanagar says to the Grandmaster Torch.

Ser Willem bows as well. "An honor working with you again."

"Thank you for honoring our deal Grandmaster." Mazon says with a bow of her head.

I can wait for my chronicle as well.
Boon: 1d20 ⇒ 10

Boon: 1d20 ⇒ 8

No hurries for Badriyah.

Ah I can see what you mean, like laughing at someone who threatens to tie your shoelaces together when you're holding a battle axe. :)
Intimidation is specifically accounted for in the scenario. (A suspicious person in her own building with her own guardian and an immunity to the guardian's abilities.) Not beating the DC has consequences and not beating by a certain number has more consequences. This is part of the reason I PMed a couple of folks about aiding Than's roll. ;).

Even if his roll was ignored (valid point in most circumstances), grappling Z sets the guardian sandman to attack. Belvica's intimidation also missed the DC, though just barely, giving three reasons it will defend the half-elf.

I hope that makes sense.

Sorry about my absence during PaizoCon. I am back now and we only have two things left to do. The second half of this favor and reporting to Torch.
I also have to report this scenario and get your chronicles to you.

So we are officially done, but let's put the last few conversations out there.

Thanks again for your patience this past week. :)

As I have to report this today: Belvica's Boon: 1d20 ⇒ 1 , Than's Boon: 1d20 ⇒ 15, GM's Boon: 1d20 ⇒ 1

Also it is time to roll Day Job rolls if you have them. As a GM I am allowed a little leeway of circumstance bonuses, so take the time to explain the craft/performance/profession/other in characters :)

If you don't have Day Jobs please let me know. I think only one reroll was used. If you have one of those now is the time to use it, but let me know it's source. :)

EDIT: reporting needs your emails. If you dinnae want to post it here PM me or send it to my gmail account: scott a janke (without spaces).

Than, Belvica I need this number:

This should be set up for a reply to make it easier for you. Make sure to add the appropriate modifier and the final closed bracket (])
RL name:
PFS number:
Faction:
Email:

Your Session ID is: 145

You have reported the following information:

Event ID: 41401
Event Name: PbP Gameday 2

(just for future reference)

Day Job: Craft (alchemy): 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (9) + 8 = 17
Email: crashwheeler@hotmail.com

Day Job: Craft(Alchemy): 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (10) + 8 = 18
Email: tareth [at] hotmail.com

Are we going to do part 2?

edsalisch at yahoo.de

Are we going to do part 2?

edsalisch at yahoo.de

I ran part 2 at PaizoCon and am willing to run it again for y'all. GMing three PBP & playing one turned out to be too much for me. If y'all are willing and want to give me a break I would be happy to do so :)

I suggest you play with the character between now and then, part 3 is tier 3-5 and you want to play all three with THE SAME CHARACTER. :)

let me know

Belvica I need your RL name (or avatar you want it under) & PFS number.

I'm definitely down.. can I give you my numbers when I get back from Bosnia.

I found your numbers Belvica. :)

Sorry all, I did not get all the chronicles done. I will not get back to them until Monday.

My dear pathfinders, your chronicle sheets.
Mazon
Sir Willem
Badriyah
Belvica

Than: I still need a PFS number & Day job, probably an email also for you.

I didn't change editing privileges, if that is need to print please let me know. Also tag here when you get it so I can pull them off of public viewing. I will always have an electronic copy if you need it. :)

I appreciate any feedback you might have for my GMing, especially for the format of PbP.

I dinnae know how long I need to finish the other PbPs, but it will be at least a week. I will post here next week to let you know how close I am and for finding out if you are interested in joining us for Destiny of Sands Part 2: Seeker's Folly!

Mazon and her familiar will be ready for Part 2. Printed out the chronicle sheet, thank you. When Part 3 does come around, Mazon may not be able to play it. I have already played it with a different character, but if it is ok she can still play it for no credit...if needed.

Got mine, spent 315gp on a masterwork sword, sold off my regular one for 7.5gp.

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Day job roll 1d20 ⇒ 17

I won't be to guarantee playing after 8/8 I will be out of touch. So I will have to give up my space for the next game.

Than's chronicle :)

Keep checking Than, never know when I schedules will match & if you join before the first encounter it is all good :)

Let me try to stay in..if you are down with that I really want to play.

I've got my chronicle. Thanks and looking forward to part 2.

Just an FYI, not much progress on the other two PBP. At least another week :)

Weekly update: I finished another GM PbP today, the other one is on the final encounter. If it goes quickly, I will start recruiting for part two next Monday. If not the Monday after. This group gets priority on all slots naturally :)

thanks!

Awesome. I'm saving Willem for that slot.

Same with Mazon. :)

I will have to bow out I am going Fort Polk for the month for training, and don't know what internet will be like. Thanks

I'm still in. Thanks.

Update: Belvica, Sir Willem, Badriyah, & Mazon.
I will finish chronicles for my other PbP tomorrow and am inviting the two best posters from that game to this one. If they are interested, we will be at six, which is where I like to start as PbP can have a high dropout rate. If they do not, I will recruit for a couple more (unless someone here minds random newbies. (? :)

If I do not need to recruit I may just use this thread and continue. intros should start late this week.

Ok. Sounds good :)

Sounds fine to me.

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Update :)