GM CariMac's Tyranny of the Winds (Inactive)

Game Master CariMac

While the others work to solve the magical mystery, the barbarian has a look around.

Perception: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (6) + 9 = 15

Rumble follows Osten. He wasn’t exactly sure what all the discoveries meant, but he knew the group was better situated to figure it out than he.

There are four gems sitting on different alters.

The garnet contains a small flame; the opal contains a miniature cyclone; the pearl is filled with sloshing water; and the diamond has several visible gray rocks inside of it. Each of the gems is round, and each of the barriers has a round slot below it next to a phrase in an elemental language.

The White Barrier has words in Auren written below the barrier.

The Red Barrier has words written in Ignan below the barrier.

The Green Barrier has words written below the barrier in Terran.

The Blue Barrier has words written in Aquan below the barrier.

"The words under the blue barrier are in Aquan. They say 'fill in the sea'. It looks like we need to match these gems to the appropriate slot in order to enter the alcove."

Laafdahni cautiously picks up the pearl and carries it over to the blue barrier. "I do not know if anything surprising will happen, so I will wait until everyone is ready to place the pearl in the slot."

As soon as at least two of the party indicate that they're ready, she'll plunk it in there.

Osten unslings his ax. "Well, at least I know what to do in this part of the job. Let's do this." Just before show makes her attempt, Osten takes a huge breath into his lungs. Just in case she floods the place.

"Wait, Laafdahni!" says Leyten. "It says 'fill in the sea'? Fill it in with what? You're assuming it's water... but the sea is already full of water!"

He examines the other stones, settling on the diamond with the rocks inside. "This one," he says firmly. "You fill in water with rocks, like building a dam." He offers a crooked smile. "Please humor me on this, Laafdahni. If we all die, you can tell me I was wrong."

Wait wait wait, that bird speaking language says “WET THE SKY!” How strange. Why would anyon ewet the sky, rain is aweful! he squawks.

He takes a moment to think about this. Maybe it’s not as simple as we think. Think about the basic alignment of the plane. Air. Water, Earth, Fire - right? What if what we need to do is mix the elements with their closest next alternative? Ooooh, I’m a genius! ...wait, what was that Layten thought of this first? Shhh, but it makes sense - right? We need to put the blue stone with Air, brown stone with Water and boom! The rest will follow!

Planes: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (10) + 6 = 16 — yep, makes sense to me!

Super excites by this. I was listening to the Paizo podcast on elemental planes the other day...!

”The Terran one says ‘Spark the Earth,’l Rumbke says confidently. As the group places the items, he takes two big steps backward.

Laafdahni pauses before placing the gemstone to listen to her comrades. "My, it seems you are likely correct. I should not have been so hasty. My apologies. I will follow your lead. It appears that this pearl should be placed by the air element instead, correct?"

Laafdahni will not do anything with this puzzle without input from her team.

Even Rumble is getting in on this! I may have to try an pay more attention to things. After a long exhalation, "Look, I trust you guysm but who knows when someone might be coming down here. That lizard may come back for his lantern. Ain't 'xactly a secret to him what it does."

The Pathfinders collectively hold their breath as Layton places the diamond from the center of the room in the slot below the barrier.

The barrier falls with no adverse events.

One down.

The diamond represents the Moaning Diamond, which holds the imprisoned elemental lord of earth, Sairazul.

"'Spark the Earth,' Rumble?" says Leyten. "So... it must be this one." He picks up the garnet with the small flame. He places it in the slot beneath the Green barrier.

If nothing unfortunate happens, he continues, "Laafdahni, yes! Use that pearl on the White barrier, please."

"I am afraid that may be impossible, though there seems to be nothing to stop us from venturing into the alcove." Laafdahni searches briefly for the pearl's slot among the rubble where the white barrier must surely have been.

Perception: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

She finds a pile of rocks.

Lekki picks up the blue crystal and waddles over to the white barrier and places it in the slot.

There, this should do the trick!

Rumble waits to see what happened when the final slot is filled. Hopefully the group pulled it off successfully.

The group successfully drops three of the four barriers. As they are poking around in the areas behind the fallen barriers they notice a pile of rubble behind the white barrier. Buried in the rubble is a book.

Knowledge (Planes): 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7

Laafdahni's brow furrows as she glances over the book. "This is unfamiliar to me. Can anyone else make out anything about it?"

Perception: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (17) + 9 = 26

"Uh...I ain't to sure, but isn't that written in Air or somethin'? It just looks like some of the symbols I have seen around town."

Will share the spoiler. Look at the meat shield making skill checks!

”Rumble not speak air language. Wonder what am meaning of book?”

"Air? You mean Auran?" says Leyten. "Lekki... I said, LEKKI, can you read the language in the book?"

Once Lekki starts reading, Leyten begins looking at what was concealed behind the now-fallen Green barrier.

Perception: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (15) + 5 = 20

"Please read aloud, Lekki." Laafdahni speaks clearly and somewhat loudly in Lekki's ear, hoping he doesn't misunderstand. He really needs an ear horn.

She then begins making her way to the alcove formerly behind the blue barrier, wary of any traps, and searches the alcove while listening for Lekki's reading.

Perception: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 1 = 17

Slowly making his way up with the party, the old bird takes a moment to himself. Returning to the group, Geeez, Leyten! What is with all this yelling, you know I can read lips and body language right! I can tell when you are shouting, please there is no need. Can I recede the leakage in this book? Well, isn't that interesting, a book that leaks water! How fascinating, please, make way - old bird coming through...

Approaching the book with massive intrigue, Oh my, you must be seeing things son. We should get your eyes fixed, would you like to borrow my glasses? Lekki hands Leyten his reading glasses.

Let's see here, ది కోడెక్స్ ఆఫ్ ఫండమెంటల్ డొమినియన్! దయ చేసి excuse me. It's title is The Codex of Fundamental Dominion. Let's see, in the dawn of time ఇది ఆటగాళ్ళు ప్రతి మలుపును తమ డెక్స్కు జోడించటానికి కార్డులను కొనుగోలు చేసే ఒక డెక్-బిల్డింగ్ గేమ్, నెమ్మదిగా పెరుగుతుంది! Fascinating stuff! he reads patiently, in a mix of common and auran, obviously not recognising that he is swapping between the langauages.

In all seriousness, Lekki will translate the important parts of the book...

Leyten holds Lekki's spectacles. A thin, pinkish-purple nimbus surrounds his hand and the reading glasses... and then vanishes just as abruptly. "Better choices, Leyten, that's right, good job, mate..." he mutters. He listens to Lekki's translation.

Leyton locates a a smashed chest containing a very shiny chain shirt, and an elixir.

Perception: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (18) + 9 = 27

"Um, what does all that fancy writing mean? It looks important."

Sharing the spoiler with the party.

Overhearing Lekki and Osten discussing the writing in the book, Laafdahni calls out from where she stands: "Hmm... I wonder if there is a way for us to visit the Azure Hall, after all. Perhaps a sneak peek for visitors from another plane who must leave before the grand opening?"

If no one lose in the party takes the gear, at the least Rumble will stuff it in his backpack. ”Book am good, no? What do now?”

Mmm, interesting. Maybe you are right, Laafdahni - the hall might be worth checking out. Do you think they would really let us in?

...voting to go to the Azure Hall next.

"I doubt it, but we may as well ask. Perhaps our host can pull some strings. Let us make sure that we have gleaned what we can from this area, then return the gems to their previous places on the altar. It may be best to avoid making it obvious that someone was here." Laafdahni suggests. As an afterthought, she adds: "As we leave, we should appear disappointed or frustrated, as though our time and efforts were fruitless."

She then finishes scanning the alcove formerly behind the blue barrier, then moves on to the green, then red, then white, double checking that no one missed anything of note.

Perception: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5
Well, it was a good idea, anyway. Sigh.

Leyten holds up the chain shirt and the elixir. "I suppose we can examine these later. Rumble, if you don't mind...?" He gives the items over to Rumble for storing in his backpack.

He walks over to examine what's left behind beyond the white barrier. Then he says, "Fine. Azure Hall it is."

Perception for white barrier stuff: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7
Should Leyten spot anything (unlikely!), he'll hold on to it for now. I don't want to hold us up.

Perception: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (18) + 9 = 27

"What the heck are you guys looking for?

"Anything of note, really. We do not necessarily need to take everything we see, but it would be wise to see if there is anything that may help us with one of our missions or aid the Society. In fact, since the lizard we fought earlier could give our descriptions to the authorities, it may be best to avoid clearing out this place."

@GM_CariMac: If the scenario indicates what the penalty is for stealing in this city:

Laafdahni would know that trying to take the globes out of the room would result in them reappearing on the alters. There isn't much else to find.

As you finish searching through the vault you hear steps on the stairs. A group of four Suli's in uniform approach.

"There you are! You lot are wanted for questioning in the robbery of Fairuza Bereket’s possessions at the Grand Symposium Gala. Please submit to arrest."

Lekki raises his hands up. I surrender. I didn't do anything!

As the men approach, "I don't remember any of us taking anything from her. By the way, how did these guys know where to look for us? We didn't even know we were coming here."

The huge man does not want to make things worse, but he also has no interest in playing the patsy for someone else.

Laafdahni nods as Osten speaks. "Indeed. I certainly did not steal anything from anyone at the gala. There must be some mistake. Perhaps you could explain the charge in more detail?" As she speaks, she spreads her arms out to the side a bit, so the guards can see that she is not reaching for a weapon.

It appears that lizard man escaped his bonds sooner than we expected. Unless this was orchestrated by another party... I wonder... Curious to know if these guards are purely following governmental orders or if their services were bought by the Concordance cell that operates here, Laafdahni attempts to discern how violent the guards' intentions are.

Sense Motive: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

Sense Motive 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (8) + 8 = 16

The Oread tries to tell if he is being lied to by the men.

One of the guards answeres Laafdahni's question. "Fairuza Bereket says she had belongings stolen, and she's sure it was that group of people asking questions at the gala. She says they looked shady and untrustworthy."

In answer to to the how did you find us? They give each other quick looks, before another guard answers. "You weren't hard to find. A loud nosy bunch of Pathfinders makes a splash in this city."

Whats that? The Fuzzy Bucket was stolen from you? Oh no, my...condolences? That must be a true relic of your people. Was it important? What can we do to help? speaks up the winged bird still holding his feathers up above his head.

My Sense Motive roll reveal anything, GM?

"If you want to question us, we can do that right here," says Leyten. "If you intend to arrest us, as you say, then you're making a brash accusation, that - as a member of the Pathfinder Society - I find insulting. What is your business?"

Leyten will aid Rumble's Sense Motive check.
Aid on Sense Motive: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (7) + 6 = 13

Laafdahni gently chides Leyton: "Please, we should keep our conversation calm and civil to avoid troublesome escalation."

Turning to the guards, she purrs: "My apologies. We are simply surprised, disappointed, and a bit indignant that we have been targeted for this accusation, as no doubt you would be in such a situation. Please, ask us your questions here and now, and we will happily do our best to answer them for you." Her hands open in a gentle gesture of welcome; her face shows an expression of open honesty and compliance.

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (19) + 4 = 23

Rumblerock with the aid from Leyton. You sense that you are being lied to about the theft, and they don't like you for some reason.

"No you will be questioned at the station and not here. What are you doing here in a private area of the library anyway?" they look angry with you for being in this area. "Will you submit to arrest or not?"

Leyten shares a look with RumbleRock, confirming that the monk is getting the same sensation he is.

"We've done nothing wrong," he says calmly to the guards. "More importantly, you know that. Think carefully about your next action, and whether it's worth whatever you're being paid."

”Rumble am fine with going along with guards, if telling truth. But guards am not telling truth, so Rumble not go then,” he confirms to the others his strange sensation.

Hmm... Trusting Leyton's and RumbleRock's assessment of the guards, Laafdahni's eyes narrow. With a calm, but firm voice, she answers the guards' query about why the group is down there. As she speaks, her tone hardens, stopping short of sounding like a threat, but clearly communicating strength of resolve.

"I am Laafdahni Riverrun, member of the Concordance of Elements. I, along with my associates, have been sent on a mission by our superiors on the material plane. I have every right to be here."

Reminder: I'm aware that this scenario was written before the Concordance became a faction, so I'm playing it as if Laafdahni assumes the Concordance members active in this city are a splinter group which for some reason has its own separate agendas.

Well, this has taken a turn. The barbarian takes a step forward to make certain he is between the guards and his allies.

"Look fellas, no one wants this to get ugly. However, if you are dead set on this happening; well that's a choice you should seriously reconsider. You've heard of Pathfinders? Good. Then you know of our reputation. We do not shy away from violence. We also make certain that our enemies stay down. Enemies like the Aspis. You don't look like snakes, so I hope there is a way we can all walk out of here without loosing blood. But trust me when I say this... we are walking out of here."

Diplomacy, AID: 1d20 - 4 ⇒ (11) - 4 = 7 C'mon, what did you expect?

When called on their behavior and you make it clear you won't be arrested peacefully. They group of "guards" attacks.

Two of the guards toward the back begin casting spells, and the other two move up with Saps in their hands.

Round 1
Lekki Pioro: 19
RumbleRock: 17
Laafdahni Riverrun: 17
Leyten Krovt: 13
Osten Grimhelm: 10
Guards: 4

Party Up

Rumble begins using his advice ability, granting the party insight on the attacking squad.

As Inspire Courage. +1 to hit and damage.

Lekki will cast a quick bless on the party.

Thats a total of +2 to hit, +1 damage to the party from bless and inspire courage together.

Please fill out the first slide with your info so I can report everything once we wrap up. :)

Dotting in!

Would someone be so kind as to please place my icon on the slide? I’m a computer doofus, and would appreciate the assistance. Thanks.

Thanks! FYI: Now that I'm in here, I've removed my name from the Alternates for Shades of Ice.

P.S. I got you covered, RumbleRock!

Thanks Leyten!

Laafdahni Riverrun dotting in.

Alright I guys, games got delayed a couple of days due to a real life snafu, but gameplay in all games is going live tonight. Sorry for the delay.

My WiFi is currently borked. I’m going to go to Starbucks after work and set all of my games up. Again, I apologize for the delay and hope everyone is ok with this late start.

Eh, we'll live. Besides, role playing is fun in its own right. :)

Yep, same attitude here. Happy to role play in the interim!

I hope everyone had a good weekend. I took my girlfriend to Disney for her birthday and proposed during the firework show, and now she's my fiance! Well, lets get this show on the road, shall we?

Congratulations! That's wonderful news! Man, I don't even know you but I am so happy for you. I wish you guys the best of luck and happiness!

WHOA, congratulations! Great news. Best of luck to the two of you!

Now there's a romantical story! Hard to beat that. Congratulations!

Well done! Wishing the best for both of you.

Hey there! Just checking in to make sure all is well with the game. We've had a quiet few days.

I'm good here. RL is probably happening. Darn that RL! It gets in the way of our pretend life! ;)

Hmm... GM Evil hasn't posted since Sept. 18. How long should we wait before asking for input from a Venture Captain? I hope everything is okay.

I’m not sure what’s going on. I think a post to a VC is a good idea, as there’s no reason to not get a post in over 10 days.

I’m rather new to PbP so I don’t know to be honest. Hopefully everything is alright.

I sent our GM a private message a few days ago. No response.

I sent our GM a private message a few days ago. No response.

I also checked Posts tab on GM Evil's profile page, and there was nothing more recent. Leyten, since you have tried to PM him, would you mind posting to a VC? That way, you can provide the date of your PM. If you'd rather not, please share the date of your PM to GM Evil and I can do it. Thanks!

@GM Evil: No hard feelings, and I hope you are okay!

I've never had to reach out to a VC, so if you could do it, I'd appreciate it. I sent a PM to GM Evil on Thursday morning.

Thanks, Leyten. I have PM'ed GM Hmm, providing links to our discussion page and GM Evil's profile page. More info to come as it is received.

Per Redelia's instructions (VM Hmm delegated to Redelia), I have posted on the Flaxseed Discussion forum. Apparently GM Evil has dropped another game as well. That game and a third, unrelated one, have been picked up. The discussion looks like it's changing direction, but I will give my request a bit more time (a couple of days sound good?) before posting a reminder.

I'll take this table. Give me until tomorrow morning to get up to speed on the scenario.

Were you in for the entire three part run? I'm good with that I love running the bigger arcs.

Yes, I believe we were, GM.

Thanks for picking our abandoned group up!

Thank you! Take your time.

Yes, thanks a bunch! I've never played a longer arc before and am really looking forward to it.

WOOHOO!!! CariMac for the win! Spackle sends his love!

@Osten: Fey throws Spackle a couple of air kisses all the way from Korvosa.

I have this group as an average of 1.8 for low tier.

One other question, was this part of Gameday?

I think it was, but that doesn’t matter to me, GM.

Is Lekki still among us? Just wanted to make sure we're didn't lose any players during the gap.

The recruitment didn't come at the same time as all the Gameday stuff, so I had assumed that this wasn't part of it. I've also just scanned the Gameday listings for GM Evil's name, but didn't see it.

If we happen to get finished in time, I'll report it as part of the Gameday so you can get a chance for boons.

Lekki doesn't have his PM's turned on so I can't send him a message. Hopefully he sees this is moving along again, and this slow start didn't turn him off of PbP.

Sorry just been busy with work. I’m still here hehe. Ready to go, just might be posting scarcely and from my phone.

Also, massive thank you for taking over. We really appreciate it!

Lots of info I need to condense. Post incoming tomorrow am.

I hope everyone had a great weekend.

Yes, I did, thanks. I took my two kids to a local comic book show. Plus... new Doctor Who! I hope you had a good weekend, too!

I'm so sorry guys yesterday and today were crazy. I'll get a post up tomorrow. It's getting to late tonight.

Post is up. Thanks for you patience.

CariMac, since "Void" energy includes gravity manipulation, can Leyten use his Basic Chaokinesis to get a +4 on either the Will roll or the Acrobatics check to move, as he would with a Jump check?

@Leyton: Yes

Heads Up I'll be away from a computer 11/10-11/14.

Hey there! I've been busy with Thanksgiving activities. I'll post again on Saturday.

Happy Thanksgiving everyone.

We've finished the first part of the the three part arc.

Please roll your day jobs if you have them. I'll get the Chronicles finished up on Monday.

Is everyone with us for Part 2: Secrets of the Endless Sky?

We can start middle of next week if that works for everyone. I'll keep part 2 in this campaign thread for ease of finding the game.

Thanks for playing everyone. I enjoyed your roleplay very much.

Thanks for stepping in, GM! It’s been so awesome of you.

I’d love to play part two with the group! Rumble will be Level three after this current chronicle is applied. If that is not a problem, I am in!

No day job for Rumble.

Survival {Hunting Lodge Vanity}: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (18) + 7 = 25

Laafdahni would love to finish what she started. She'll be level 2 once she applies the Chronicle sheet for this one.

Profession: Fisherwoman: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (18) + 5 = 23

I would love to keep going. This party seems very capable and fun to play with. Thank you for deciding to continue, I have enjoyed the pace and role play.

Oratory: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (12) + 5 = 17

Yes, count me in, too! I'm really enjoying this group. And thanks for helping us out, CariMac! I imagine that Leyton will also be Level 2 shortly.

Leyten doesn't have a distinct Profession skill, which makes sense as his reputation took a hit after his cursed dalliance with a hag.