Tide Of Twilight (Inactive)

Game Master Rickmeister

Anyone else? It's round 3, nobody but the pixie and Kumari has taken their actions.

Defensive attack: 1d20 + 5 - 4 ⇒ (5) + 5 - 4 = 6

Bayani attacks the pixie carefully, trying to defend himself at the same time as attacking.

Horatius spins around at the sound of the attack. Making his way through his companions he finds some open ground and attacks the creature.

Attack: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (10) + 5 = 15
Damage: 2d6 + 4 ⇒ (4, 2) + 4 = 10

Both Bayani and Horatius attempt to hit the creature, but as it flies around rapidly they both fail to connect their blows.

Theor?
Darius: I'm assuming you'll continue to scout ahead?

Yes, I'm going to keep looking until I find something.

Theor tries to assist the others in attacking the pixie since it obviously does not appear to want to talk.

Attack: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (11) + 4 = 15
Damage: 1d10 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9

Theor, you going to shoot something? Coz on the map you seem to be standing behind the others, so unless you want to try an acrobatics?

Perception to locate pixie if needed: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (16) + 3 = 19
Attack roll: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (12) + 5 = 17
Miss chance if appropriate: 1d100 ⇒ 48

All right, I'm assuming nobody does anything for the entire last round, as the pixie is invisible.
Bayani: I believe she gets a +20 bonus for being invisible, so no luck finding her.

Round 4:
The pixie appears once again, behind Bayani, stabbing him in the rear with her short needle-like sword. She hits a piece of armor though, and seems befuddled by the unsuccesful strike.
1d20 + 8 ⇒ (3) + 8 = 11

Can I use the attack roll I made previously to attack her now?

Damage If so: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7

Normally I would say no, but now I'll use the "Okay" button since there has been a kind of hiatus in posting due to RL issues. Hope we can kick it up a notch again.

The pixie/nixie screams as you make contact with her shoulder.
"HEEEYY!! Why did you do that? That's not how this works! I stab you, and do my job! It's not your job to stab me and come in here IS IT??"

"Stabbing you is not required, and can be prevented by you not stabbing us. Our mission from the Pathfinder Society is to enter this Henge and retrieve the Atavistic Splinter before it turns everyone in this area into beasts!"

Theor not able to get around to attack moves to the other end of the shrubbery taking a look to make sure nothing comes up on them from the other side.

Horatius spins toward the small fey when it appear on the other side of Bayani. Blocked out by the hedge he holds his ground waiting for the creature to come in range.

Prepared action to attack the pixie if it appears in/enters his threatened area.

"Holding to your duty does you honor but the druids are using this artifact to corrupt the natural order. We will stop them though we will take no pleasure in our conflict."

"But wwwhhhyyyy?" she says in the tone of a small child not receiving the present she wanted for her birthday.

"Why don't you let me do my job? I was promised something and because of you I won't get it.
Go away!!"

"What were you promised? It is entirely possible we can provide an alternative incentive."

Guys, everyone still here? I feel this is slowing down to a halt...?

The pixie replies: "Can't say. What do you want to give me? Maybe I'll like it better."

The flutter of wings can be heard, but not well enough to pinpoint a location.

I'm here, just want to get it done.

"A cessation of stabbing would be the beginning of the negotiations. Were you paid for this guard duty? If so, how much?"

Still here.

Darius returns to the group and looks the pixie over quickly.

Giving her a wink and his most playful grin (hoping to win over the notoriously mercurial fey creature), he says:

"You can trust us, we are good at keeping secrets. If you tell us we can think of something much more exciting to give you."

Bluff: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (20) + 6 = 26

Still here watching the other passage for trouble.

Horatius awaits the results of his fellows efforts at negotiation or the restart of hostilities. As far as initiative type actions he'll prepare an action to attack the sprite if it appears and attacks someone.

Okay!

"I trust you, little one!" she says while smiling.
"They offered too teach me something I didn't know.. So if you could do the same, I guess I don't have to stay here..?"

Bayani offers to teach the pixie a dance. If it accepts:

Perform(dance): 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (18) - 1 = 17 The dance is technically proficient, though it seems to lack a certain sense of emotional presence.

You can hear giggling.
"Silly elf, I know that dance. Anyone else?"

Nice try :-)

"I know a quite a lot of dances."

P.Dance: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (20) + 6 = 26

And How!

Bayani watches Kumari swirl in the Qadiran dance. "I would like to learn that dance," he remarks in appreciation.

" It's... beautiful!" Consider it a gift well-received!".

The pixie appears out of thin air, moments after. She nods, and flies off into the woods.

Horatius shakes his head at the capricious nature of the fey. Moving back towards the front of the group he let's Darius take point and follows along shortly behind.

"Well then. Those pixies can be very odd folk!. Let's press onward fellows!"

Darius continues on his original path, sneaking ahead as best he can.

Stealth: 1d20 + 6 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 6 + 4 + 1 = 17

I can assume you follow the map to the left? --->

Yep, continuing on past the dead dog.

Stealth: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

Bayani follows the others as they press inward towards to center of the Henge. Unfortunately he steps on a stray branch and makes a loud, clearly audible *CRACK*.

Moved character on the map.

This long, wide area is partially roofed by a sheet of woven bark. Under the bark sheet rest several casks, boxes, and simple pieces of furniture. Gourds dangle from the thorny walls as though hung on hooks. Three breaks in the bramble walls lead west, south, and east.

MAP UPDATED

Perception to notice anything dangerous: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (11) + 3 = 14

"Let's keep moving inward," Bayani whispers.

Horatius moves forward into the area and takes a defensive position near the pathway leading west. "Agreed, let's see what's at the center of all this."

"That sounds good to me. I'll scout ahead."

Still in his small form, Darius slips past the rest and moves towards the center of the henge, ever alert for danger.

Stealth: 1d20 + 6 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 6 + 4 + 1 = 13

Perception: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (16) + 4 = 20

Bayani follows the others towards the center of the henge. Has more than a minute passed since we entered?

Bayani: no.

Darius moves into the clearing and inspects the satchel.

Perception: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (13) + 4 = 17

Perception, aid another: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (9) + 3 = 12

While his companion inspects the satchel Horatius keeps an eye on their surroundings.

Perception: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 1 = 15

"Someone was just here, or perhaps still is" Horatius warns quietly to the rest of the group. Looking at the town scene he states to no one in particular, "It is unfortunate. These druids have let their love of the natural world fool them into thinking that we are not already a part of it. It is our blessing and burden to be the head of things, to tend the world with care and respect as a gardener. They would put aside our responsibilities and cavort in chaos and savagery." He gives a sad shake of his head.

Taking a brief look at the book he stands back up and says,

To the room he says, "Come out little one, we have no with to hurt you. We seek to stop the ritual and will do so peacefully if we can."

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 2 = 16

Rick not sure if you got a chance to update the map yet. I still see the center blacked out

Darius keeps his eyes open, to see if anyone or anything repsonds to Horatius' call.

"Listen to my friend. We have no desire for violence if we can restore the natural order peacefully."

Diplomacy, aid another: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 9

SO CLOSE!

Bayani examines the books and calendar to see if either is the almanac he is looking for. (Not sure if we are still doing faction missions because of when this PBP was started, or if the secondary success conditions now apply for the extra prestige.

Map updated!
Thanks for reminding me Horatius!
What do you mean Bayani? I'm confused.
(although, please talk about it in discussion tab.)

You can hear rustling in the 'walls', but nothing replies to you.