Seraphimpunk's Way of the Wicked

Game Master Seraphimpunk

Imbicile.

Crap. We need to figure this out before we go. I do hope they haven't learned anything from him. I'd prefer to get him out alive, he has been with us since the beginning and he's been a loyal member of our team, but if he reveals our mission, or our past deeds, then it will be the end of all of us.

Very carefully, over message:
Also, our host is particularly concerned about being linked to anything illicit. If he learns that one of us has been captured, he will likely turn us in immediately. I don't think it is prudent for us to stay here tonight no matter what else we do.

Lets get out in the streets and find out what happened. I don't want to approach the nunnery for fear we'll be exposed as well. I don't know how they caught Loran, if it was magical detection of some kind or if he exposed himself. If magic was involved, we may be at risk of compulsion.

Looking at Piety:
I don't believe I caught your name, but do you happen to have misdirection in your spellbook? I think we should...redirect...any impure auras from around us before we start asking questions

Looking at Fortysythes:
Can you ask Asmodeous for the spell Undetectable Alignment? It will keep us safe from detection for a full day, I believe.

Did you miss my intro? My name's Piety. How about you? Should I just call you Blondie?

And yes, I have misdirection. What self-respecting revolutionary doesn't?

Yes. if needed i could shield four of us for a day. Ash should be able to as well if we can get him a scroll of the spell. One thing the Baron's contacts should be useful for, procuring a scroll of that or a spellbook with it, without question.

Revolutionary? Sweet Liar, are you a tree hugger?

... yeah, i guess that would be good for me to learn about now...

My diplo is +8, i gather information asking around. Y'all may aid me if you wish to. gather info: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (15) + 8 = 23
time: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3 hours.

I try and procure the scroll or spellbook access.

The Baron approaches Neji after one of your friends has placed a request. I so prefer speaking with you. Do remedy this in the future. Itrust things are going fine , and that you are satusfied ?

the access is found, go ahead and learn it if you want and just pay the materials cost of scribing it to your book

We should not spend too much time. If he was caught and they do force information out of him, the sooner we get to this place and open the seal, the better. My former knot could handle the wayward soul, either to freedom or do death, while we press on.

I'll gather info as well, I'll go separately. And I'll use a different disguise while I'm out, don't want my questions being connected back to our group.

Diplo Gather info: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (14) + 15 = 29
Time: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

A few hours later, you've discovered that the rumor his he was approaching the abbey, and had entered , when he was struck down by the angel, he started glowing blue, and crumpled to the ground. nuns came out and carried him away into the abbey.

Stumbling out of the bar followed by a chorus of drunken garble, cursing and laughing, squinting at the sun.

ANY TIME SVEN! ANY TIME! AHAHAHA

A courier runs up with a message from the Baron. Looks both ways suspiciously and whispers,

You are difficult to find...I was not followed. jamming the message in my hand and runs off.

What was that about? Come to think of it what day is this? How long were we in there?

Longer than we should have, I told you I have no idea about this "underground pit fighting," but I appreciate you coming to get me. How I got from the docks to here is a mystery, let alone how I was "the prize." How much did you win?

As much as I lost on buying rounds and paying for damages. Over all a win in my book. You know, with that little trick of yours we could make some real money in this town. We better check in with the team then see what has the Baron on edge.

Saio and I work our way back to our room. I think everyone is gone on missions so we come to empty rooms?

Huh. Did he try to sneak in there or something? Seems weird that he would walk in to the abbey to check out the library and immediately be struck down. Maybe the angel has some kind of detection and he lit up like an evil lamp. Even then, a little harsh to just smite him down. There must be more to this story.

Honestly, I'm surprised we've made it his far without some kind of alignment obscurement. Can I get one of those undetectables alignment casts, Forty? I'm increasingly nervous about being out an about in this town asking about what happened to an evil character.

And next steps...well, I guess we should inform Elise of the specifics and see if she has a solution. If she can manage the situation, we should probably move on. Otherwise help with cleanup (maybe rescue if we're lucky?) and then get on with it.

Those fools who dedicate themselves to Mitra, the paladins, they can detect evil with just a glance, can they not? Even if he has not spoken anything of our plans, his presence will put the mitrans at higher alert. It won't be too long before they remember the Temple as well... We should come to a decision quickly, one way or another

Informing Elise, you receive a message that she will what she can to contain the Loran situation, urging you to move ahead with your mission.

you almost get the impression that she's happy that some of you are screwing up, before you've even really started.

Yeah, sure, it'll cover us for today, so we can get what we need and get out, we shouldn't need it in the wilderness. If we do come back, a rod of extend would be great, it would cover three of us for 48 hours, so the next day we could actually prepare something in case of trouble. I've got the gold... shopping montage. But enough of that, i've done some shopping, and have trail supplies for 5 days, and a masterwork backpack, and .. Temperance? do you still have those scrolls of Mount? do we have enough to get us into the woods quickly? or would you rather purchase some horses?

purchasing a rod of lesser extend spell [[ -3,000gp ]] , trail supplies bundle ( if any of you want one as well) [[ -182.5gp, 19lbs ]] :
[[ -50gp, 4 lbs ]] mwk backpack,
[[ -2.5gp, 5 lbs ]] 5 days trail rations,
[[ -80gp, 5 lbs ]] climber's kit
[[ -50gp, 5 lbs ]] mwk survival kit

shoot. i'm moderately encumbered anyway... need to get some mithril breastplate armor...

suggestions:
[[ -10gp, 20 lbs ]] small tent,
[[ -75gp ]] light horse
[[ -125gp ]] combat trained light horse currently very few in the city, normally 110gp
[[ -2gp ]] bit and bridle
[[ -10gp ]] riding saddle
[[ -.25gp, 50 lbs ]] oats/hey for 5 days

will cast extended undetectable alignment on myself, temperance, and neji, and regular undetectable alignment on saio
ash can dose himself, leo, edwin, and piety. is that everyone? 8 of us going into the woods?

...yeah, they're okay, but watch out for...Oh hey guys are we hitting the road again or is this just a camping trip? I black out for a couple days and we're back on the road again. Everyone, this is Saio, she's interesting an little nymph. Hands off Forsythe! You broke my heart when you smooched the frost queen. But it doesn't bother me, nope, moved on.

Saio bows to each person in the room respectfully. Saio, appears to be a light hearted and jovial, slight and attractive teenager from the far north, her eyes glow softly green as she stares at each member one by one, studying them.

I am honored to support you in all our endeavors. I will do my best to be a valuable member of this knot. Although I must admit I don't understand most of Neji is referring to, I am appreciative you sent her to find me. Are we indeed camping? I am very excited to do this.

Stopping at Forsyte, Saio states a blessing in Necril and touches Forsytes forehead softly. Her touch is as cold as stone.

Both Saio and Neji can act as gear pack horses if you need.
I will take two copies of the above basic gear and horses please. As for the previous requested magical items, Neji requested the cloak (thank you) and a belt of strength. I think the belt is ready by now?

if we're going into the woods, we should follow the path.

also, do we need undetectable alignment for that?

Piety brings as her starting gear:
Elemental Spell (Acid) Rod, Lesser
Wand of Infernal Healing
Pathfinder chronicles (All 10)
Sleeves of Many Garments

She also scribed a ton of spells, b/c she's striving to add utility. Plus she can scribe scrolls f/ this list now!

Also, it won't last as long, but if you'd prefer misdirection to undetectable, I can swap your evil aura with a random peasant or bunny or something.

I think the undetectable castings were for any searching we were going to do in the city for Loran before heading out. However, since Elise seemed excited to have something to do, I say we go shopping and head out. Still, I wouldn't mind one casting since I am the face and if we do come across anything good I'd prefer not stick out like a sore thumb.

I have some scrolls of mount and Piety can cast it, but at 25 gold per 2 hours, or 1 spell slot per 12 hours, I'd prefer just buy the horses for myself. Happy to cast for someone else if they need it.

My purchases:
1 Headband of Alluring Charisma +2
1 Cloak of Resistance +1
1 Wand of Shield
1 Handy Haversack
1 Boots of the Cat
1 Climber's Kit
1 Mwk Survival Kit
1 Small Tent
1 Light Horse + bit + saddle + feed
1 Antitoxin
1 Antiplague

If anything looks amiss tell me. I've tried to keep good records, but probably did something wrong along the way.

its beyond me to care at this point, as long as you guys keep track of your pocket money from after the watchkeep distribution, and how much you're each spending on mounts/gear/stuff

I will take the resist energy and shield of faith potions

oh no you won't... not if she doesn't say you can. she "bought" those with her share of the loot rather than selling them. if you want to buy them at the sell price from her, she would probably not mind.

@neji idd, the belt is ready.

With plans for Loran's escape/assassination handed off to Elise, and the preparations made for the journey, horses procured you set out while the sun is still high in the sky. With luck, you'll reach the horn around noon tomorrow after a brisk night camping in the woods.

unless you'd like to wait, and set out tomorrow morning, and reach the Horn at dusk, and explore a bit before camping?

1d100 ⇒ 96

who's reading the map? can i get a survival check to avoid getting lost? and what's party order for this little caravan? i'll set up a map under the goat for Way of the Wicked, you can add yourselves if i don't add you, i'll fix up the images tonight after i'm done at work.

As you're making your way on horseback, following the map...

Sorry, was late when I wrote that. The goat is right, I was buying those from the pile. However, that was just b/c they were unclaimed and I didn't want them to get sold. So, you are welcome to buy them from the loot pile (at half price) instead of me.

I guess i'm navigating...
Forsythe pulls out the mwk survival kit, begins fidgeting with things and takes a few readings.

survival: 1d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 5 + 2 = 18

You head out into the wilderness, two hours south from Farholde, you pass the farms and steads, another hour, and you've firmly reached the wilderness of the Caer Bryr. Rechecking measurements, you keep on going. The trackless wilderness around you is beautiful. Birds of Paradise hide among the trees towering above you. In places you have to lead the horses. No trails lead here, but you do find a rough grotto, a mossy floor over trodden branches that seems strong enough, and head off in the direction of the horn.

Edwin, Neji, and Forsythe hear something up ahead around a low rise of foliage, about 50 ft away. No one is prepared when suddenly with a roar, a tyranosaurus rex comes crashing through the brush, a shower of roots, plants, and dirt. letting out a deafening roar, sending birds and animals in the area fleeing. Your horses all lose their bowels.

those that bought combat trained mounts, your mounts are unsettled, I need a DC 10 ride check to calm them. Those with riding mounts I need a DC 20 ride check to calm them. ( i'd roll, but i don't know what everyone bought ) make this check as reaction. failure means your horse bucks and might throw you, and will retreat/flee on initiative 10. with you on it if you can't calm it.

[r1] [24: Forsythe], [21: Temperance], [20: Piety], [15: Leo], [12: Edwin], [7: TRex], [5: Ash], [4: Saio], [4: Neji]

By the fires of hell, what is that?! And where can I get one to ride?

for my scared riding mount
ride check: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (14) + 6 = 20

if it bucks me, i'll try to roll with it to land softer
acrobatics: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (13) + 16 = 29

EDIT: I controlled the mount so can I acrobatics to get off the horse easier?

Ride to control horse: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3
Nice roll. Solid. I'm going to assume I'm on my ass. Let's see if I can at least try to land softly...

Acrobatics to land softly: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6
Nope, that's flat on my ass. Good first round. I'll watch the action from down here for a bit and hope I don't get eaten.

Given her perception check, seems she was looking the opposite direction...
Oh @$%# %#%$! What the ^#&# is that thing? RUN!!!!!! AAAAGH!!!
...and she smashes into the ground...
Damage f/ fall: 1d6 ⇒ 3

Despite being startled and thrown from my horse, looks like my turn is near the top of the order, so:

On my turn I will shake my head to clear my senses, cast invisibility on myself and then stand up and 5 ft step away from the T-Rex.

Kn:Nature to ID this thing: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (12) + 6 = 18
Nope, no idea what that thing is.

Oh, and I need to know which way I fell.
1 is due west: 1d8 ⇒ 1
Cool, I fall towards it.

Hey, I think I hear something up ahead, sounds pretty lou...WHAT THE ^#$@ IS THAT?

Kn:Nature: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (2) + 11 = 13
Also no idea what it is, so let's see how she does with her horse

Ride: 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (9) + 0 = 9
Acro to land gently: 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (7) + 0 = 7
Yup, also on my ass
Where do I land? 1 is due west: 1d8 ⇒ 4
Fall damage: 1d6 ⇒ 2

Also near the top of the turn order, so will write out my actions.

From the ground:
I've spent a lot of time studying books on the natural world and I've never read about one of those. I hope it tastes good well done!

I'll ready to cast burning arc on it if it gets close enough. 45 feet is my range. It gets a DC 19 reflex save for 1/2 damage if it does get blasted.
Burning arc, w/ arcanist reservoir bump: 9d6 + 9 ⇒ (5, 5, 3, 4, 6, 1, 5, 6, 3) + 9 = 47

And she'll stand up and 5ft away from the monster too.

Holy Shizballs!

ride: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6
nope, on my ass as well, crap.
ride: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 1 = 11
no soft fall for me either.

falling: 1d6 ⇒ 6

i spend my action standing up, and i'll Bless us, because i'm not will and i don't plan for s%&& like this. also all my 2nd level spells are gone at the moment...

i bought a war trained one. i'm screwed anyway in full plate, i need to put a rank in ride...

ride: 1d20 - 4 ⇒ (3) - 4 = -1
ride - soft fall: 1d20 - 4 ⇒ (1) - 4 = -3
fall damage: 1d6 ⇒ 1

fall direction. leo, forsythe. ul =1 : 1d12 ⇒ 81d12 ⇒ 9

um. well, i'll draw my greatsword as i stand up, call upon my unholy boon, and my greatsword glows like a torch, and is keen for 6 min.

Edwin you controlled your mount, if you want to ride check to fast dismount, its 20. adjusting your roll to ride, rather than acrobatics, and its a 19, so it takes you a move action to dismount, in the square of your choice. you still have a standard action left. your mount is controlled, for now. i don't know if you bought a combat mount, or a riding mount.

[r1] [12: Edwin], [7: TRex], [5: Ash], [4: Saio], [4: Neji]
[r2] [24: Forsythe], [21: Temperance], [20: Piety], [15: Leo],

riding mount for me.

i'll use a standard to grab my equipment off the horse that will likely flee and toss it to the side. and draw my saber

i smell bacon, i smell bacon, i smell bacon.... BACON!

bite: 1d20 + 20 ⇒ (10) + 20 = 304d6 + 22 ⇒ (1, 5, 2, 6) + 22 = 36

The T Rex lumbers forward, screeching, and biting Leo's mount. In one bite, the horse is ripped in two, and the head is being crushed and swallowed by the immense dinosaur.

its still out of reach for Piety's Burning Arc readied action

after the T Rex's action, on 10 the horses bolt. those of you still on your horse can try and control it on your action. Dismounting while the horse is moving at speed can be done with acrobatics to lessen the damage (2d6) or a ride check , both as part of/move actions. the horses can't "run" here, but they're trying their best to double move away from that thing, and stampeeding / flocking a little.

one of the horses runs into a patch of some mucky quicksandy goo, and begins sinking immediately.

forsythe gets trampled by one of the horses, taking 1d6 ⇒ 2 damage.

not what i planned...

screw controlling it ... i'm jumping off.
acrobatics jump: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (1) + 8 = 9

falling: 2d6 ⇒ (3, 4) = 7

for my other move action i guess i'll stand up.

[r1] [4: Saio], [4: Neji]
[r2] [24: Forsythe], [21: Temperance], [20: Piety (ready)], [15: Leo], [12: Edwin], [7: TRex], [5: Ash],

neji@ride: 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (11) + 0 = 11
saio@ride: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 1 = 18

horses were aquired for them, will presume just riding horses. so neither gains control. presuming they'll try and jump off their horses this round.

neji@acrobatics: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (9) + 4 = 13 falling: 2d6 ⇒ (5, 2) = 7
saio@acrobatics: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 1 = 8 falling: 2d6 ⇒ (5, 6) = 11

[r2] [21: Temperance], [20: Piety (ready)], [15: Leo], [12: Edwin], [7: TRex], [5: Ash], [4: Saio], [4: Neji]
[r3] [24: Forsythe],

well f#@~. i just got trampled and that thing just chewed up a horse in one bite...

i'll draw and load my light crossbow while moving a bit ( must replace with a longbow now that i can use martial weapons. stupid gm. ). and use a fervor to lay on hands.

2d6 ⇒ (1, 1) = 2

I am back, and apparently on my backs. You beat me to the post. Yes they were just riding horses.

I fall to the ground and curse the beast that fails me.

May I have one retcon while I was away in that I have four life links up? I would typically place them with prayers at the start of each morning. If I may, then they are on Ash, Leo, Edwin and Neji. If they are then they heal 5HP each on my turn and I take those 5s.
Mr. Fluffy Ears we were just starting to be friends

i figure you'd not try and control them, so y'all jump off, and stand up, you won't be prone for your next action at least =)

don't look too closely at me saying the horses go on 10 before... you won't like the retcon... just accept what happened as is

[r2] [21: Temperance], [20: Piety (ready)], [15: Leo], [12: Edwin], [7: TRex], [7: horses], [5: Ash], [4: Saio], [4: Neji]
[r3] [24: Forsythe],

May I have one retcon while I was away in that I have four life links up? I would typically place them with prayers at the start of each morning. If I may, then they are on Ash, Leo, Edwin and Neji. If they are then they heal 5HP each on my turn and I take those 5s.

Mr. Fluffy Ears we were just starting to be friends

yah sure, that's natural for a lifer

Thank you sir Goat,

On my turn above, Life Link (Su) does the following:
Ash heals 5, I take 5.
Edwin heals Ø, I take Ø.
Leo heals Ø, I take Ø.
Neji heals 5, I take 5.

Saio whimpers and bites her lip as pain finds it's way home. She smiles a little as steaming black blood trickles from her mouth.