Pirate Solstice Scar B (Inactive)

Game Master Pirate Rob

Idruzi moves forward to try to help, although he doesn't understand any of the arguing parties.

Yup, path is fine to talk on, trees and ice are difficult.

Rounding the forest path the situation becomes more clear.

An attractive woman, apparently made of wood is being menaced by a trio of small yapping creatures that must be kobolds.

Red and blue are wearing armor and have rapiers out. The smallest, and loudest of the batch (yellow) leans on a gnarled wooden staff carved into the motif of a dragon.

As you approach they turn their ire, and obnoxious yapping towards you.
The wooden woman looks to you in confusion, not sure of your full intentions.

Initiative:
Idruzi
Myrd
Lya
Belinda
Buddy
Red
Blue
Hamith
Yellow

Everybody except Hamith is up!

As a move action, may attempt an moderate Bluff, Diplomacy, or Knowledge (nature) check to appeal to the dryad for assistance.

PS Large artwork in upper left is just so you can actually see the art.

Idruzi takes in the situation. "There's a damsel in distress and some...scaly rat things. What more could you need to step in and save the day? To arms!"

He casts Shield of Faith on himself and uses Agile Feet to ignore the difficult terrain, drawing his rapier as he moves forward. His armor class is 26. He should still be within Haste range if that is what is happening.

Lya calmly walks up towards the imminent fighting. "surely this fighting is unneccesary. We are intelligent creatures who can sensibly discuss our differences right? The lovely creature need not fear anything from us, and you creatures need not attack us... "

diplo: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (15) + 17 = 32

I don't see the yellow critter on the map, btw.

Belinda stands next to Idruzi, calling out in a strong voice.

Fixed yellow on the map

Myrd moves closer. He does not understand Sylvan, but Draconic has no secrets for him

Knowledge Arcana for fey: 1d20 + 9 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 9 + 2 = 22

To be certain the pathfinders will have the upper hand in the fighting that seems about to break out he casts haste.

I think I can get the other five

Buddy will move to see who everyone is talking nonsense to and will ready a shot at blue if fighting starts.

"Whoa, big walkin' lizards. I'm not sure what you all are trying to say to them, but I'll cover you if your talkin' goes south."

The Kobolds seem to have no interest in listening to any sort of reason. Additionally it's not entirely clear they understand common.

The front two Kobolds both pull out and draw comically over-sized red bubbly potions and chug them.

Initiative:
Idruzi
Myrd
Lya
Belinda
Buddy (ready)
Red
Blue
Hamith
Yellow

Hamith is up!

Hamith strides up and out onto the ice while drawing his sword.

"I'm not sure I understand any of these languages, but I know the language of aggression, and you three creatures, you must calm down before things get out of hand."

He keeps his eye on the other creature behind him.

"Don't make us hurt you, any of you. Listen to my friends here."

Yellow yaps and casts a spell before retreating amidst the trees, as a pit appears beneath Belinda and Idruzi Buddy sinks an arrow into blue, giving the kobold a nasty wound.

The Dryad unconvinced by Belinda's words, merely keeps her back to the tree.

Initiative:
Idruzi (pit?)
Myrd
Lya
Belinda (Pit?)
Red
Blue (-17)
Hamith
Buddy
Yellow
Dryad

Idruzi, Myrd, Lya & Belinda are up!
The edges of the pit are sloped and if you end your turn adjacent to the pit, you need to make a reflex save with +2 and then see the spoiler above.

Also, please remember our aid token.

"Have it your way then"

Myrd is ready for another trick by the caster

Readied magic missile for when it starts to cast
Magic Missile: 3d4 + 3 ⇒ (3, 1, 3) + 3 = 10

A varisian woman comes running by with a deck of cards in her hands. She stops for a moment and smiles "I think I will support you for a moment, but I must be off soon"

She starts to sing and you feel your spirits being lifted.

using aid token for inspire courage +2 for three rounds

Lya sighs at the violence.. and turns towards the Dryan. "We won't hurt you. perhaps you could help us subdue them - for they may yet be redeemed."
diplomacy: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (15) + 17 = 32

Reflex: 1d20 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 3 + 1 = 21 - so lucky!

"Aha!" Idruzi cries as he leaps out of the way of the pit. "You'll not stop me that easily, fiend."

Idruzi has little interest in Lya's call for nonviolence and returns the favor.

Agile Feet to ignore difficult terrain again, 5' toward the kobold. Swift action to use Force Channeling. Including +2 Inspire Courage.

Attack 1 Red: 1d20 + 9 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 9 + 1 + 2 = 20
Damage 1 Red: 1d6 + 6 + 2 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 6 + 2 + 3 = 12

Hasted Attack 2 Red: 1d20 + 9 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 9 + 1 + 2 = 22
Damage 2 Red: 1d6 + 6 + 2 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 6 + 2 + 3 = 12

ref: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (1) + 14 = 15 I'll reroll that one
ref: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (11) + 14 = 25

Teetering on the edge of the pit, Belinda relies on her halfling luck and then some.

She quickly advances on the nearest of the kobolds and sticks him with her rapier.
attack,inspire: 1d20 + 14 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 14 + 2 = 28
damage,inspire: 1d4 + 17 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 17 + 2 = 21

Out Pathfinders narrowly avoid certain doom at the bottom of the pit.

Myrd readies for any more Kobold tricks while Lya convinces the Dryad to help.

Thanks to a timely haste and bardic performance Idruzi manages to connect once with the fearsome kobold, who lets out a yap in response.

Belinda manages to skewer her kobold, who goes down a flurry of yaps.

Idruzi's kobold goes "Rawr" and breathes a gout of flame onto Idruzi,

[spoiler=reflex save for Idruzi]
Reflex DC 13 halves. fire damage: 4d6 ⇒ (6, 2, 3, 4) = 15

initiative:
Idruzi
Myrd (ready)
Lya
Belinda
Red (-21)
Hamith
Buddy
Yellow
Dryad

Hamith and Buddy are up!

Reflex Save: 1d20 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 3 + 1 = 14

Energized by Myrd's Haste spell, Idruzi manages to dodge the worst of the fire breath.

Buddy will shoot the nearest enemy

Rapid shot deadly aim shot attack 1: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (12) + 14 = 26
Rapid shot deadly aim shot attack 2: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (1) + 14 = 15
Rapid shot deadly aim shot attack 3: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (10) + 14 = 24
Rapid shot deadly aim shot damage 1: 1d8 + 14 ⇒ (6) + 14 = 20
Rapid shot deadly aim shot damage 2: 1d8 + 14 ⇒ (8) + 14 = 22
Rapid shot deadly aim shot damage 3: 1d8 + 14 ⇒ (7) + 14 = 21

Hamith starts moving across the ice to confront the spellcaster in the trees and feels the magical speed aid him.

"You will not get away with attacking us!"

+1 greatsword, power attack (furious focus), haste, inspire courage: 1d20 + 9 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 9 + 1 + 2 = 25
DMG (magic, slashing), inspire: 2d6 + 11 + 2 ⇒ (1, 5) + 11 + 2 = 19

Buddy makes quick work of the closer Kobold.

Hamith, remember the ice is all difficult terrain, even with 40feet of movement after haste I think you're within getting there with a double move, but not a single move. I also could be misremembering your starting space, let me know. If you are in range it's enough to drop him and combat is over, ignore this next bit.

Either way we'll be out of combat.

The Dryad introduces herself "My name is Enzial, and I greatly appreciate your assistance. The white dragons from the mountains recently hatched a new clutch of wyrmlings, causing their kobold to go on a hunting frenzy. Their actions are threatening to wipe out several species entirely."

"Oh no!" says Belinda in Sylven.

"We were following a lead about a white dragon who fought a dwarven paladin many years ago... could it be the same one?"

Ah no, sorry about that. For some reason I was just thinking the ice increased acrobatics checks. So it would've been a double move to get to yellow.

Reflex: 1d20 + 7 - 2 ⇒ (20) + 7 - 2 = 25

Hamith dodges out of the way of the blast's main arc and manages to save himself from some of its damage.

He looks back at the Dryad and says, "My thanks. Hamith, knight of the Inheritor at your service. Yes, it seems our goals align in this. We are on a quest to rid the land of this white dragon."

Enzial responds "The powerful wyrm Grathatonhakis terrorized this region for centuries before dying unexpectedly nearly a millennium ago. The white dragons were too fearful to return in force until the last century. For current events I'd suggest speaking to Vallahk and Quiselle, the stewards of this region."

She warns you however "Those two are difficult to convince of anything, but could provide considerable assistance."

"we would be honored to meet these stewards. Thank you."

Idruzi spends a moment treating his burns.

"Yes, please introduce us to your stewards. 'Though we meet as strangers, a drink and a song can bring all people together.'" he recites a quote of scripture.

Enzial nods and leads you into a nearby cluster of birch trees so dense that it seems not even a sparrow could fly between them. As she approaches, the trees seem to leap aside, clearing a short path.

Traveling this path causes the scenery to blur, as though each step were carrying you several miles at a time. After walking what feels like a few dozen feet, you arrive in a clearing surrounded by a living palisade of birch trees.

At the center stands a lopsided oak tree with green leaves, and two regal fey sit atop the roots while holding court before several dozen other First World beings like dryads, pixies, satyrs, and awakened animals.

From just the few moments of conversation you hear before they stop to acknowledge you it's clear they are discussing the Dragon problem.

They seem to be considering all-out war, however, they’re concerned about the safety of those under their protection. They’re also concerned that if they lose and upset the dragons, no one will remain to protect the forest.

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They don't seem disturbed by your presence, rather they welcome you graciously into the circle. "Come join us outsiders, I am Quiselle, Queen of this forest, and this is Vallahk, it's King. Now honored guests, tell us of yourselves, I'm sure you're here about the Dragon problem as well."

Vallahk nods firecly, seemingly a bit less patient than the Queen, but still eager to hear your words.

This encounter involves a lot of back and forth as you learn about their personalities and such via conversation before having to make some skill checks that's a little awkward in pbp. We're going to spend a day or so conversing and then I'll ask for a round of checks, then likely another day before the second round of checks.

also, please roll a sense motive.

Finally: pictures of your hosts are now on p1 of the slides.

Sense Motive: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (6) + 9 = 15

Idruzi bows before the fey royalty. "My name is Idruzi Zarshai, follower of Cayden Cailean, explorer of the planes and a Pathfinder. We came to your domain not to find dragons, but in pursuit of a legend of a warrior of old who we believe fought a dragon on your lands ages ago. I believe that our interests might align even if our reasons might be different one from another."

Belida offers a short bow to the rulers.

"Greetings Queen Quiselle and King Vallahk, it is an honor to meet you both." she gushes.
sense motive: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (17) + 5 = 22

"We had heard of a dragon threat and seek your counsel on the matter.."

Sense Motive: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (9) + 12 = 21

While walking through the forest Myrd has cast tongues, to be able to adress the fey in their own tongue.

"Well met and thank you for your hospitality. My name is Myrd Sharpclaw. We are members of the pathfinder society, and as my companion said following in the footsteps of a great dwarven warrior of ages ago."

Vallahk responds quickly "Yes yes, the Dragon is a threat to all of us, but is it our place to stop the kobolds, perhaps we should let nature take its course."

Quiselle looks to Vallahk and speaks softly "Just as the oak's branches twist and bend, direct confrontation may not be the plan. There are options in between all out war and doing nothing."

Vallahk points to Little Lya "You, speak of what you think should happen."

Everybody should feel free to talk though, time is all strange in fey land anyway.

Speaking in Sylvan
"Lord Vallahk," says Belinda, doing her best to look the fey in his eye. "My people have being fighting larger folk for as long as we have known them. And not through choice. Sometimes you have to stand up to a bully in order to make him back down. "

She directs a sly eye at him. "The thing is, when you are smaller that others, you have to use guile. Plan. Be the hunter, not the prey. You need to know the lay of the land and use it to your advantage."

She gazes around the court.

perception: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (16) + 12 = 28

"I see here many folk who may be able to help, without necessarily putting themselves at risk. Your aid to us would be aid to yourself and your people.."

Sense Motive: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (11) + 6 = 17

Hamith greets the court and introduces himself.

"I am no stranger to combating evil, though I have never encountered a dragon before. My instinct is to mete out justice head on, but I realize that this has gotten me into very difficult positions in the past."

And you lose people. You're always the one left behind... a voice croons through Hamith's head.

Sense motive: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (15) + 4 = 19
Lya bows respectfully to the royal Fey. in Sylvan "My name is Lya, servant of Shelyn. Your dilemna is difficult. I believe there is always a peaceful resolution, though discovering it is not always successful."

Lya pauses a moment with eyes close.. before continuing "Direct confrontation will destroy much of that which is beautiful in your realm. I would advise focus on alternate options. We have seen only a few kobolds and they were unwilling to listen... perhaps the dragons might be willing to parlay. Their young are the ones being hunted. If not to move to a safer location... then perhaps to make an alliance against the kobolds.

Shelyn does not advocate for violence... but as a last resort to save the greater community... it is permissible though not my personal preference."

"My lady, there are always options between doing nothing and being aggresive. Can you tell us what you have in mind?"

Buddy, are you still having trouble with the map, and is there anything I can do to help?

Sorry, I was just needing to use my phone and I didn't want to try to pull up the map on it.

Sense motive: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (12) + 7 = 19

Belinda, you see several dozen other First World beings like dryads, pixies, satyrs, and awakened animals taking part in the court, nothing overtly threatening or out of place however.

Vallahk responds to Belinds "You should know that size is no measure of mettle, just as a wildfire may spread unpredictably and fiercly, so my may vengeance and violence if called upon."

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Quiselle responds to Myrd with a sigh "There are ways to twist and bend the forest away from the little yappers, to slow their hunt, there is always the long term dragon problem however."

She seems somewhat melancholy about the whole situation though.

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Vallahk looks down at Little Lya from atop his oaken throne and snarls a bit "You have misjudged the situation, the little kobolds hunt the beasts of the woods and bring back the meat for the wyrmlings. I assure you if kobolds were seperable from their Draconic masters somebody would have done so long ago."

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In response to Hamith Vallahk responds "It is good to see strength among you, still is it proper to risk your life and interfere to save the yellow necked swallow that is too weak to defend itself from the kobolds?"

---

The Queen looks to Buddy
"You still haven't spoken yet, please our court hears from all guests, you would not be here if you weren't meant to speak."

Everybody a chance to try and influence either Vallahk or Quiselle with a skill check, (After this, they'll be some more discussion and then another round of checks) you get the feeling that to get the fey to help you'll need to convince them both. Also that they feel opposite regarding aggression and that going too far towards either in your arguments may create more difficulty with the other. In addition to the listed skills relevant professions are always acceptable, other skills only if you have a "particularly creative approach," particularly if you are willing to expend some resource.

Additionally you may each aid another once during this encounter, after which one of the leaders will chide you to stop interrupting the others.

"Shucks, I ain't knowing what to say to folks like you, neither am I all that clear as to what's going on. I'm here to help my friends and I'm getting the feeling that has something to do with dragons and kobolds, whatever them be. I just figure if you share a similar view then we should work together rather than separate. Cause things are easier when working with friends."

And I guess towards Vallahk
survival: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (17) + 5 = 22

Belinda nods to the king. "Then Majesty, I am on the lookout for a fire! I have heard the white wyrms fear such greatly!" she grins enjoying the play on words.

"It is rightly said my people fear little. If our group were to scout the way ahead, would your people help us?"

She demonstrates how good her own scouting skills might be by pointing out a small bird in a tree. "No kobold will escape our notice, or our blades - and with your help your people will no longer need concern themselves with their depredations for years to come."

perception: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (14) + 12 = 26

I'm here. I'm interested to see if we can persuade Vallahk, though, and Idruzi doesn't have any particularly relevant skills for him so I'm waiting to see if anyone else pipes in first.

Knowledge (Nature): 1d20 + 9 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 9 + 2 = 17

"Mylady, isn't this the cycle of nature? If the dragons hunt everything populations will dwindle and eventually the dragons will migrate because they can't get enough food. When that happens the beasts of the forest will thrive again"

It is going to take several successful checks to persuade the fey leaders.

Lya will continue to encourage finding solutions outside of all out war.

Perform oratory take 10: 10 + 26 = 36

"I appreciate your concerns, Lady Quiselle" Idruzi begins. "It is far preferable to seek arrangements acceptable to both parties than to resort to violence. But great evil cannot be dissuaded on such terms: the dragons will hunt far beyond their borders as their greed knows no end. It is for times like these that action is called for."

Diplomacy Quiselle: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (3) + 9 = 12 - or not

Hamith tries to convince the Queen of the necessity of going to war.diplomacy: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (7) + 12 = 19

Vallahk and Quiselle listen to your arguments, swayed by some more than others.

The dryad Enzial takes you aside during a small recess "I think you're starting to make a difference in the way they think but you've still got a long way to do, and those bears are starting to get hungry so I wouldn't hold back, also Vallahk didn't seem none to pleased to those softer appeals to the queen, just know he might take some extra convincing if you pursue that route."

Vallahk 2
Quieselle 1

Some more mechanics to help us not get bogged down and so you can make good decisions: Each fey needs 3 successes to convince. However the first time you get a diplomacy success with Quiselle Vallahk gets annoyed and requires an additional success. (Also reverse with intimidate) Normal DC is 20 and hard DC is 24. Don't forget the ability the aid once.

Everybody has a second check to make.

Knowledge (Nature): 1d20 + 9 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 9 + 2 = 22

Myrd continues his talk with Quieselle "On the other hand a mother bear will defend her cubs, so it would be only proper if you also defended the forest and the beasts that live there. This might be more than the circle of life, dragons are ravenous beasts and won't stop until everything they can eat is dead."

Hamith say to Quieselle, "I always view diplomacy to be the best course of action. I think we can come to an agreeable stance on this situation, no matter how aggressive these creatures might be."

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (10) + 12 = 22

To Vallahk he says, "I believe our prowess would be more than up to the task. We've slain much lower beings."

Intimidate: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (19) + 4 = 23

Idruzi attempts to persuade the Quieselle again.

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (9) + 9 = 18
Diplomacy Reroll+4: 1d20 + 9 + 4 ⇒ (16) + 9 + 4 = 29