[PFS] Forged in Flame by VentureT PbP (Inactive)

Game Master Curaigh

Nice rolls Awen!

You do that just to mess with my head don't you? :)

Well, its not NOT why I do it ;)

Well, its not NOT why I do it ;)

Just a perk?

So Milt, how's about we see your silver tongue act vs some npcs, maybe like Fendel mentioned. We have a few other things in hand, but you have a real talent, and I for one am anxious for your contribution. Knock 'em dead baby!

Following up on Awen's suggestion, Sai glides over to Nivik and takes him by the elbow, steering him toward Awen's location.

"We will be covering for our ghostlike locksmith and providing distractions as necessary for him to work in private. As long as one of us remains on lookout while another steers guests away, this should work. We will alternate where required." Sai explains quietly as they walk back.

As various guests may wander close or turn their gaze more curiously toward the freeing of an azer, Sai will either step up while Nivik stays behind or vice versa if Nivik's skill with language might prove more useful. Sai will use acrobatic spins and twirls among the guests to cause a distraction and navigate the party, pulling their attention in her imitation of dance.

"May Nethys guide my movements" cast guidance, and recast as needed

acrobatics+Guidance: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (20) + 16 = 36

Fendel, CSI: Absalom wrote:

Well, its not NOT why I do it ;)

Just a perk?

Lol..

So Milt, how's about we see your silver tongue act vs some npcs, maybe like Fendel mentioned. We have a few other things in hand, but you have a real talent, and I for one am anxious for your contribution. Knock 'em dead baby!

I quite agree! Let 'er rip, man!

A salamander with particularly large earrings spills a platter of spicy pot-stickers. Basira puts and arm around her leading her to the windows, telling her not to worry "the slaves will get it." He calls to the azures and doesn't notice until his next rounds when the sticky mess is still on the floor that no one responded. He calls again and a slave rushes to clean the fallen food, but has to put down the champagne bottle he had been serving from to do so.

The host glares at his poorly performing staff and his eyes land on the pathfinders. Giving a quick count he realizes one of them is missing too. He then shakes his head and starts to recount the prime materialsists. Fortunately Fendel moves quickly and the efreet doesn't realize he is counting the same green robed figure twice.

Awen is actually missing but with the on in presence. He scores click after click in unlocking the slaves manacles. Each staff member quietly thanks him then disappear into the crowd before discreetly leaving the estate. Adeah you can also try disable device if you want to, there is no real limit to how many attempts at sabotage one can make, only a limit to how many attempts at sabotage that one fails at.

Sometime later the elemental begins laughing horribly. Horribly as in white seeds from the frozen delight end up on one matron's polished cheek and her two daughter's elegantly stacked hair-does. "Face!" he guffaws sending more of the white flecks flying. "'Mud', I just got it."

Fendel has managed to mingle with quite a few of the local dignitaries and has a small collection of business contact growing as the evening progresses. The coutal takes the bait, "Why this punch bowl alone, could instead feed a dozen stray thoquas for a month." ... from your earlier KN (local) success.

As word gets out of the help offered the slaves, they begin whispering repeats of the stories they have heard. Sai, you may retry your rumor spreading again if you would like.

As the events begin to escalate Basira glower turns more often to the newest people to visit the city of Zajarra. Eventually he is going to blow.

Not tempted to try her hand at spreading rumors once again, Sai merely watches the others success at disruption.

Wondering what happened to Milton, she looks around the party, not immediately seeing the Asmodean. Hearing Basira's call for a lock down, Sai casts her spell of resist energy with a focus on fire. After the efreet roars his challenge she brings her wand of shield to hand with a slight flex of her wrist and quickly activates the magic within it and shifts her weight to a more defensive stance as she steps forward.

"I am no coward, but I am willing to attend your lesson, Basira of the Ill Planned Party. Do your worst, if you haven't already." she taunts, waiting for his fury to get the best of him.

Nivik will make sure that Mage Armor is still active on his person and prepare for what comes next.

Sorry guys, I've been swamped over here. Cub Scout camping all weekend, and work, but I AM still here. Sorry I didn't help with the tomfoolery there! What is needed of me? Is there about to be a buttkicking to hand out?

GM Venture Teller wrote:

Being a younger dragon, Hsirmax is slightly less mercurial than other magma dragons. Rather than engage in violent outbursts, she is instead a social provocateur who enjoys offending others’ taboos and delighting in their dismay.

I think THIS is the person you go after. Remember, as we understand the etiquette, it seems to be that if you are attacked (verbally of course) or offended by a guest, then the host needs to come to your aid/assistance. Publicly, this could seem to imply you have a closer relationship with Basira. His defense of you may also have a negative effect on his future business with her. Just make certain she gets louder than you. Really, go treat this her like a fellow Pathfinder and I am certain things will go exactly to plan, lol.

Milton, please try this then roll Diplomacy... or I think Profession (barrister) also fits.

EDIT: Awen, how did you want to use Grog? Roll that as well!

While we wait for Milton's RP everyone should...

Roll initiative!!

Basira: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (5) + 7 = 12 If you beat that, you should also post an action. Sai, protection from energy is active before combat, shield will have to be in combat action.

Initiative: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (12) + 8 = 20

Don't have Disable Device so I'll just skip to the "combat".

Might be hard to miss convincingly, Adeah ponders, and anyway I might hit someone in the crowd. "We've been found out!" she says dramatically, hoping to sound believable. "Get him!"

Bluff: 1d20 ⇒ 1

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Initiative: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 4 = 12 Without shield, AC:30 T:24 FF:25.

Initiative : 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 12
The detective serupticiously slides his bow from quiver.
Slight of Hand: 1d20 + 8 + 1d6 ⇒ (10) + 8 + (4) = 22

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Awen quietly whispers a few commands to Grog, who bulls his way through the crowd and heads straight for the food table. After knocking several people out of his way, he reaches the table of finger foods and snacks, growling and snarling viciously at any who come near.
Using "Defend" command, instructing him to defend the food!
Handle Animal: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (16) + 5 = 21

Stealth: 1d20 + 20 ⇒ (1) + 20 = 21
Awen darts into the mayhem that his friend is causing, using the crowd to cover as he reenters the room from freeing the slaves. He suddenly appears at the opposite end of the room, calling out for Grog but intentionally not using the correct command to bring the creature to heel.

"My apologies, Basura. It seems that the beast has found a mind of its own tonight!!"

Initiative: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7
Grog Initiative: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 2 = 19

Very well.

Milton approaches the magma dragon after casting tongues, and with an innocent sounding inquisitive voice he asks in Ignan, "so, now, Hsirmax, a magma dragon huh? Do you prefer speaking in Ignan or are you able to understand Draconic like real dragons? Am I right in assuming that you are some sort of unnatural cross between an earth elemental and a real dragon? Most likely gaining the worst traits of each as often happens in such hybrid matings. Back on the Prime we often have such forced couplings between unlikely pairings of creatures, and their offspring are usually ugly or sterile. Now, you are not particularly ugly, as mutants go, so that would imply you are incapable of procreation. How very unfortunate for you! I'm sure there is some Xorn or Salamander out there that might have loved using you as their little hot blooded sex pixie."

Too much? Not enough?

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (17) + 17 = 34 +3 vs Hellknights

Initiative: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 11

I missed you Milton. <sniff> I really did.

I'm glad I could provide!

Too much? Not enough?

"Too much! shouts Basira.

Hsirmax seems flustered, then insulted, then amused. Of course she is not sterile. How amusing you mortals think. Of course 'forced couplings' raises her ire, but the thought that any mortal, even one as red-skinned as this half-breed is, could force a dragon to do anything. "Unnatural and disgusting," she exclaims, "Present company excluded," she says, glancing at the food table.

Grog valiantly defends hapless pastries and offensive drinks. Still, his actions do not stop many of the guests from attempting to get to his charges. In fact it becomes a game for them to see who can grab sliced fruit while the owlbear swipes at someone reaching for mini-sausages.

"Too much! shouts Basira again "Slave! Bring me my blade!" and the combat begins.

R1
Adeah (20): <--here now (or is the bluff your action?)
Grog (19/7): Defends the food.
Nivik <--here now
Basira (12.7):
Fendel (12.6):
Sai (12.4):
Milton (11):
Awen (7):

Nivik has a 90% chance of going before Basira so he is also up.

Are we trying to kill Grog?

No Milton. Grog is Awen's friend...and that means we don't want to hurt hm at all in case that wasn't clear.

Initiative: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (12) + 10 = 22

Nivik will cast Color Spray hoping that he can create as much of a ruckus by hitting as many people around Basira as he can so that they might really have a bad time at the party.

DC 16, though I expect Basira to likely be immune, I'm going for giving some patrons of the party a bad experience instead.

not immune, and sickened thanks to your alchemical artistry :) Will: 1d20 ⇒ 2 ... ayup that'll about do it.

As a half-chewed corn-cob drops from his grasp, Basira roars and wanders around reaching for a sword that just isn't there. Occasionally he reaches for a banister or table or nearby bystander to make sure it is there as they all seem to be wavering to him. Two salamander guards rush to the attackers.

The first swings its at the wizard, while the other swipes at the owlbear.
salamander: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 1 = 18
red salamander: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (2) + 11 = 13, swish: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 4 = 12 plus fire: 1d6 ⇒ 5
orange salamander: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (2) + 11 = 13, swish: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 4 = 12 plus fire: 1d6 ⇒ 6

& since he is stunned... the whole party is up. Adeah may post both first and second round actions.

R1
Nivik (22): casts colorspray
Adeah (20): <--here now (or is the bluff your action?)
Grog (19/7): Defends the food.
Salmander guards (18) miss Nivik & grog <--here now
Basira (12.7): stunned (& sickened & flat-footed & unarmed & ...)
Fendel (12.6): <--here now
Sai (12.4): <--here now
Milton (11): <--here now
Awen (7): <--here now

Sai uses her fervor to swiftly call for the divine favor of Nethys. Seeing the opportunity to strike Basira, but knowing this is more for show than anything, Sai quickly charges a salamander guard instead, making sure to pull her punch.

Charge Punch vs Orange(flank with Grog): 1d20 + 18 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 18 + 4 = 26
Skipped shield this round.

Non-lethal,magic,blunt damage: 2d6 + 12 ⇒ (2, 6) + 12 = 20

"I seem to have lost your attention. Instruct me oh great Basira." She says loudly, but still with her oddly flat tone.

"I have exposed myself. I hope he keeps to our agreement and holds back some. I can handle a bruising."

Duly impressed by your tirade, Milton. I like it! And yes, I would greatly appreciate you restraining yourself from killing Grog. I was going to have him upset the table, but then I realized that he doesn't know any tricks that could possibly be used for such. So, Defend it was!

Awen draws his dagger and runs to aid Sai in her fight against the salamander! While moving forward, he whistles a short phrase, calling Grog off out of the fight
Come

I would also like to cast "Darkness" on myself if that is alright with the rest of you. Unfortunately, I don't know how this will effect anyone else, so I didn't post it as my action. 20' radius on myself, dim light conditions.

PS: I know this is a non-lethal fight; the dagger is for show!

There bluff was my action. Since this is a pretend fight Adeah is afraid her musket would do some real damage-- either to Basira or to an onlooker.

Adeah looks around for anything she might use as projectiles. Are there any, like, butter knives or anything around? She gathers up whatever she can and flings one at Basira.

Ranged attack with an improvised weapon: 1d20 + 9 - 4 ⇒ (2) + 9 - 4 = 7

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Milton yells, "cry havoc it is then! And I AM the dog of war!" He turns and casts disrupt undead at the nearest Salamander and moves towards the door.

Attack: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (14) + 7 = 21 vs touch
damage: 1d6 ⇒ 3 Which shouldn't do any damage!

Sidling toward the doors just in case, the detective takes a different tact to engage the crowd. In Ignan and common, "Oh, how embarrassing is this? Our host is playing the role of a CLOWN in this mockery of a minstrel show! I thought we were to be entertained by REAL performers. I guess Basira could not afford real talent for his guests, or thinks we are not worth paying for the best! Look, they aren't even trying to hurt him. BOOOOO!!"

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 10 + 1d6 ⇒ (13) + 10 + (3) = 26

Him saying he would take it easy doesn't mean he has to win. I think it would ruin his night to lose.

The guards are attacking Nivik and Grog for real(they just rolled bad), so they at least are NOT in on any plan to take things easy. Sai is making a show of things to embarrass Basira and protect Nivik and Grog from the clueless but still deadly salamander guards. I figure if she yells loud enough and does some damage they will go after her instead.

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Sai charges one of the guards and a loud wallop booms through the room. A ray of energy springs from Milton's fingers and spatters harmlessly across the salamander's chest. Awen having expressed his strategies at breakfast yesterday casts darkness. I do not see any objections so go for it.

Fendel, Diplomacy takes a minute to improve someone's attitude. What is it you would like to do?

A crystal goblet flies from Adeah's hand and shatters on the floor behind the efreet. Nivik sidesteps the salamander and concentrates on a casting a spell. Con: 1d20 + 5 + 4 ⇒ (12) + 5 + 4 = 21 the electricity it creates fill his hand which he unleashes against the guard who attacked him.tch: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 2 = 16, 5d6 ⇒ (3, 1, 2, 5, 3) = 14

One salamander attacks the mage while the other focuses on the sacred fist.
vs. Nivik salamander red: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (3) + 11 = 14, spear: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7 plus fire: 1d6 ⇒ 4
vs. Sai salamander orange: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (20) + 11 = 31, spear: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7 plus fire: 1d6 ⇒ 4, salamander orange: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (9) + 6 = 15, spear: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5 plus fire: 1d6 ⇒ 2

Basira shakes his head and shouts again for his sword. Not too concerned he instead steps forward and slams a fist at the cloaked figure in front of him.
v Awen or (is it Fendel?)Slam: 1d20 + 15 - 4 ⇒ (3) + 15 - 4 = 14, 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11 plus fire: 1d6 ⇒ 5

R2
Nivik (22): casts shocking grasp
Adeah (20): misses with improvised weapon
Grog (19/7): withdraws
Salmander guards (18): R v Nivik, O v Sai
Basira (12.7): attacks Awen
Fendel (12.6): <--here now
Sai (12.4): <--here now
Milton (11): <--here now
Awen (7): <--here now
... & Adeah's R3: <--here now

R1
Nivik (22): casts colorspray
Adeah (20): bluffs the efreet
Grog (19/7): Defends the food.
Salmander guards (18): (0:xx) miss Nivik & grog
Basira (12.7): stunned (& sickened & flat-footed & unarmed & ...)
Fendel (12.6): <--here now
Sai (12.4): charges salamander guard
Milton (11): casts disrupt undead
Awen (7): casts darkness

I do not want to mess with that long post, so instead of an edit... confirm with spear: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (10) + 11 = 21. dmg: 2d8 + 8 ⇒ (6, 2) + 8 = 16 plus fire: 1d6 ⇒ 4
Red takes 14 electricity & Basira misses.

I am trying to sway the crowd to jeer and/or mock Basira. If he loses the respect of his guests, I am hoping that will ruin his night.

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BTW, Awen is GREEN, I am the GREY icon (near the door).

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BTW, Awen is GREEN, I am the GREY icon (near the door).

Phew, That is what I thought.

There is a special action that can sway the crowd to mock and jeer him. It works like a free action feint, so if you want to make a bluff check you may. I will go ahead and use the same roll to adjudicate it (success!), but it will not make any changes to his roll of a 2 and no one attacked him to take advantage of the distraction. Also this option will only work three times. If you would prefer to make a retcon please do so. :) Also R2.

EDIT

I am trying to sway the crowd to jeer and/or mock Basira. If he loses the respect of his guests, I am hoping that will ruin his night.

EDIT you have successfully cost him the respect of his guests & ruined his night and therefore can make the special action listed above. The combat is the only way he can regain their respect. Does that make sense?

Can I be the one to attack him? (assuming a retcon where I shoot him several times with a bow and changing the speech a bit).

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For round 3, Nivik can cast Toppling Magic Missile with the intent on having their host take an embarrassing tumble. BTW, I hope to be back to normal sometime tomorrow.

So how do we extricate ourselves from this without killing anyone?

Milton: I don't know.. other than a full on withdraw by all of us. I was going to try for a grapple or a trip maneuver. Maybe if we dogpile everyone then skedaddle?

Grapple & subdue is fine, but don't overthink it.
nl>hp=0wakey

EDIT

Can I be the one to attack him? (assuming a retcon where I shoot him several times with a bow and changing the speech a bit).

Yes. the 'guest feint' is a free action. Do you have a merciful bow? sap or whip?

Seemingly ignoring the glancing blow from the salamander guard, Sai spins to face Basira as he moves down the stairs to strike at Awen.

"You really should not have attacked my friend Awen." she says with ice cold words.

Following through on her promise to do only non-lethal damage, Sai none the less desires to end the fight with none of her team hurt. She fights defensively, making herself an ever harder target to hit, but something else changes in her movement. Her fists and feet then move in a blur of motion too fast to follow as all of her attacks focus on Basira.

Free action controlled bloodrage, +2 str +2 dex, no penalties, fight defensively(crane style and acrobatics = -2 to hit +4 AC) swift action 1 ki extra attack on flurry of blows. First attack is a Stunning fist (Fort save DC18)

Controlled raging ki flurry,defensive strike: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (18) + 17 = 35
Controlled raging ki flurry,defensive strike: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (16) + 17 = 33
Controlled raging ki flurry,defensive strike: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (10) + 17 = 27
Controlled raging ki flurry,defensive strike: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (6) + 12 = 18

Nonlethal magic blunt damage: 2d6 + 12 ⇒ (1, 1) + 12 = 14
Nonlethal magic blunt damage: 2d6 + 12 ⇒ (3, 2) + 12 = 17
Nonlethal magic blunt damage: 2d6 + 12 ⇒ (6, 4) + 12 = 22
Nonlethal magic blunt damage: 2d6 + 12 ⇒ (6, 3) + 12 = 21

Awen steps in towards Basura, waving his dagger around in the air a few times before lashing out with the flat of the blade to slap Basura with it.

Non lethal attack: 1d20 + 8 - 4 ⇒ (15) + 8 - 4 = 19
Non lethal attack: 1d20 + 8 - 4 ⇒ (15) + 8 - 4 = 19

Dmg: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5
Dmg: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

"I think its time that we left, my friends!!" Awen calls out to the rest of the group. "Grog! Defend the door!"

Handle Animal: 1d20 + 5 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 5 + 4 = 13

@GM, yes to merciful bow

***Retcon***

"Our host wants to play the fool for our entertainment? I thought he could afford actual performers. If Basira is the main act, perhaps we should all join in this laughable mockery of a mistrel show!"

merciful longbow: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (13) + 12 = 25 for damage: 1d8 + 9 + 1d6 ⇒ (7) + 9 + (1) = 17
merciful longbow: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (9) + 12 = 21 for damage: 1d8 + 9 + 1d6 ⇒ (2) + 9 + (1) = 12
merciful longbow: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (7) + 7 = 14 for damage: 1d8 + 9 + 1d6 ⇒ (8) + 9 + (6) = 23

...and cut! That's a wrap everyone. Take a tenner.

just kidding. I would have to do math to know that for sure, but it looks like a lot of non-lethal hits. Please continue & I will be back on the morrow.

Can you see in darkness Sai?

[ice=Controlled raging ki flurry,defensive strike]d20+17
[ice=Controlled raging ki flurry,defensive strike]d20+17
[ice=Controlled raging ki flurry,defensive strike]d20+17
[ice=Controlled raging ki flurry,defensive strike]d20+12

Odds are in you favor.

Still Basira drops!

R2
Nivik (22): casts shocking grasp
Adeah (20): misses with improvised weapon
Grog (19/7): withdraws
Salmander guards (18): R v Nivik, O v Sai
Basira (12.7): attacks Awen
Fendel (12.6): <--here now
Sai (12.4): closes & flurry on Basira
Milton (11): <--here now
Awen (7): strikes Basira
... & Adeah's R3: <--here now

I can't see in darkness but I have the blind fighting feat for that very reason. She learned that early in her career after... a challenging time. :)

The detective wastes little time unlocking the doors so the team may depart.

Disable Device: 1d20 + 26 + 1d6 ⇒ (11) + 26 + (4) = 41

"What a fop! Basira can't even win a rigged fight against beings from the prime material plane. Esteemed guests, our host locked the doors so you would be forced to stay and watch. I can only imagine after having a laugh at his expense, you would rather leave than watch him drool for an hour until he regains consciousness. However, during that time, he may actually be tolerable. Indeed, an hour without his inscecent and verbose arrogance would be a welcome change of pace."

Odds are in her favor
Blind fight re-rolls: 1d2 ⇒ 1<-Success! This was just for my own interest. She would stop attacking once he dropped anyway.
Blind fight re-rolls: 1d2 ⇒ 2