GM Wolfspirit's PFS 8-02 Ward Asunder (Outpost II) (Inactive)

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Male N Dwarf from Qadira - usually talking business or about the past | Flame Spirit Shaman (Speaker for the Past) 9 | HP 98/98 + 12/12 Temp HP | Resistance Fire 10 | Now: AC25 / AC 27 vs evil, Normal: AC 22 T 10 FF 22 | CMB +4, CMD 14 | F: +11, R: +6, W: +17 | Init: +0 | Perc: +20, SM: +19, Dipl.: +24 | Reroll 1/1 | Chaldira trait reroll 1/1 | Knowledge 8/8 | Darkvision 60ft | Speed 20ft | Active condition: heroism, barkskin, magic vs evil, heightened awareness

Toral bows.

”It is a pleasure to meet you. Well, who are we?“ he shakes his head.

”Some need centuries to answer this question although they see themselves in the mirror everyday. Am I a dwarf? A speaker for the past? A follower of the heavens? The member of a merchant imperium? The follower of the goddess of merchant luck? A son, a brother? Well, a Pathfinder? Yes ... let us start here ... “ he says taking a deep breath.

The Pathfinder Society is a globe-spanning organization. The membership consists primarily of Pathfinders, adventurers who travel throughout Golarion and explore, delve, and otherwise experience the lesser-seen parts of the world. They send journals documenting their travels back to their venture-captains, who also assigns them new missions and suggests new places to explore. The most exciting and illuminating of these journals are compiled in the Pathfinder Chronicles, an ongoing series of books that collect the history and mystery of Golarion for its membership and the general public.

He scratches his head.

”Well, and why are we here?“

He looks at the oni mask and continues.

”The Society asked us to travel to the Kullan Dei mountains in southern Dtang Ma and explore what is left of the temple of Yamatsumi near which Tanbaru - the mask oni back there - once lived. You see, the ancient sorceress Hao Jin transported only the lower, front half of the original temple into her tapestry. We knew little about this broken temple other than its haunted reputation, but Tanbaru here said that the temple’s secluded location high up in the mountains may well have kept its historical secrets and hidden treasures safe from vandals and looters, relics that should be valuable to the
Pathfinder Society! That is the reason we are here. To learn from the past!“

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


Absalom Initiation

She nods thoughtfully at your response, responding, "I accept your answer, but this is no place for an oni! What were you thinking
when you brought that creature here?”
Tanbaru sobs pitifully that Kami doesn't recognize him... and even though her words are harsh, hearing what you said about the other half of the temple has left her visibly shaken.

You receive a +4 to your next roll.

The Exchange

Male N Dwarf from Qadira - usually talking business or about the past | Flame Spirit Shaman (Speaker for the Past) 9 | HP 98/98 + 12/12 Temp HP | Resistance Fire 10 | Now: AC25 / AC 27 vs evil, Normal: AC 22 T 10 FF 22 | CMB +4, CMD 14 | F: +11, R: +6, W: +17 | Init: +0 | Perc: +20, SM: +19, Dipl.: +24 | Reroll 1/1 | Chaldira trait reroll 1/1 | Knowledge 8/8 | Darkvision 60ft | Speed 20ft | Active condition: heroism, barkskin, magic vs evil, heightened awareness

Toral raises an eyebrow.

”Don't you feel it? Long ago, Tanbaru was a kami who lived near this temple of Yamatsumi. But centuries ago, when the temple and Tanbaru were magically transported into an extraplanar place called the Hao Jin Tapestry he was surrounded by tyrannical conquerors who encouraged his cruelest habits, and Tanbaru turned into what he is now — an oni. It wasn’t until a group of Pathfinders found him and showed Tanbaru mercy that he was able to see past his own selfishness and spite. Tanbaru has been working for the Pathfinder Society ever since! He is also here to make amends!"

Diplomacy, +4 : 1d20 + 12 + 4 ⇒ (18) + 12 + 4 = 34

Dark Archive

Female TN Kitsune Bard (Duetist)/9 | HP: 66/66 | AC/FF/T: 23/20/13 21/18/13 | CMD: 18 18 | F/R/W: +7/11/9 +5/9/7 | Init: +4 (+4 with heightened awareness) | Speed 30ft | Low-light vision | Bluff +24, Diplo +22, DDev +10, EscArt +10, Intim +24, KnLoc +5, KnNat +5, KnNob +5, Perc +11, SMot +22, Scraft +5, Stlth +7 | Active Conditions: Heroism (180 minutes), heightened awareness (10 Minutes), inspire courage +3

Kit decides that the dwarf is about as eloquent as she could ever be and instead backs him up with a moving? performance illustrating the journey of the kami to an oni and back again, surrounded by supportive pathfinders (hey, she has the finger puppets set up for the PCs already - might as well use them!)

Perform Acting: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (5) + 8 = 13

Though acting is not her forte, she does fairly well, with Kane playing the villain. Kane loves playing the villain and hams it up a bit more than necessary. In his defense, their performances are typically comedic and melodramatic ones at that. It does seem a bit odd to have someone acting things out in the background while someone else is telling a story to a god, but then again, we are dealing with a god here, right? Right?


Absalom Initiation

Just a reminder, there's only one check per question possible.

The spirit looks to Tanbaru, then to the group. Your words cause some of her stony facade to crumble, revealing deep pain inside.

“I myself have failed my ward. Look at the desecrated altar! Is that my fate, to wind of like him? Tell me why I shouldn’t just let the fire and ash of Yamatsumi cleanse this place?” When Jiraku speaks these words, the earth trembles, and fiery flashes are visible at the summit of the mountain looming over the temple. Droplets of lava begin to seep and bead at the seams between the temple’s stone blocks.

Dark Archive

Female TN Kitsune Bard (Duetist)/9 | HP: 66/66 | AC/FF/T: 23/20/13 21/18/13 | CMD: 18 18 | F/R/W: +7/11/9 +5/9/7 | Init: +4 (+4 with heightened awareness) | Speed 30ft | Low-light vision | Bluff +24, Diplo +22, DDev +10, EscArt +10, Intim +24, KnLoc +5, KnNat +5, KnNob +5, Perc +11, SMot +22, Scraft +5, Stlth +7 | Active Conditions: Heroism (180 minutes), heightened awareness (10 Minutes), inspire courage +3
GM Wolfspirit wrote:
Just a reminder, there's only one check per question possible.

Are aids possible? Kit's performance was an aid. Its what I meant by 'backs him up', though I should probably put that in the die roll request.


@party
Kit could do a comedy performance to cheer her up. Anyone else have a better idea?

Grand Lodge

M Half Orc Lunar Oracle (Spirit Guide) 4/Paladin (OathLoyalty, Mind Sword) 2| HP 41/41 | AC 18/14/14 | F+12 R+13 W+14 | Init +5 | Perc +4 | Active Condition: None

Ijo blinks and folds his arms contemplating how to de-escalate. This place is a wonder. There is knowledge in the library that is sacred to many. The depictions of Yamatsumi should be preserved!

diplo aid for Kitoro or Toral: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (7) + 8 = 15

Dark Archive

Female TN Kitsune Bard (Duetist)/9 | HP: 66/66 | AC/FF/T: 23/20/13 21/18/13 | CMD: 18 18 | F/R/W: +7/11/9 +5/9/7 | Init: +4 (+4 with heightened awareness) | Speed 30ft | Low-light vision | Bluff +24, Diplo +22, DDev +10, EscArt +10, Intim +24, KnLoc +5, KnNat +5, KnNob +5, Perc +11, SMot +22, Scraft +5, Stlth +7 | Active Conditions: Heroism (180 minutes), heightened awareness (10 Minutes), inspire courage +3

Kit will change the mood of her performance to provide an encouraging story of a man who loses all though a series of comedic disasters, yet ends up as Mayor of a town and well loved.

perform comedy: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (4) + 14 = 18
perform comedy aid Kane: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 2 = 19

Kit gives Kane a surprised look after the performance who manages to steal the show with his tumbles and pratfalls.

"As you can see there is always hope. Let nothing stand in your way and nothing can stand in your way."


Absalom Initiation

I... Congratulations, Kitoro. You broke the GM. I'm not sure how that corresponds to one of the possible answers, but we'll go with it being akin to 'Diplomacy.'

Somehow, the comic routine manages to pierce the kami's stone facade, and the spirit laughs in spite of herself. Even though moments ago she was threatening to wipe the entire area out with lava, her previous ire fades away. She visibly collects herself, looking over at you all pensively.

“So few visitors have come and shown such respect for local traditions. I had forsaken my love and duty for this place, and nearly brought ruin... but perhaps there is hope for me yet.”

The Concordance

HP 49/49 | (Invisible, Blur) AC 17 T 12 FF 16| Saves: 6/3/5 | CMD 18 | Perception +3 | Init +2 | Female Elf | Eldritch Scion (Magus) 6 | Spells -/5/1 | GM Reroll +2 | Eldritch Pool 5/7 |

"Duty, schmuty." Dawn laughs. "This place is beautiful. Maybe some stairs for climbing, maybe a few plants here and there- ooh! We could make a hatchery for more snakes!"


Absalom Initiation

The Kami smiles at you all, then looks at Tanbaru. "Old friend, I remember you clearly now, now that my mind is cleared. I am sorry for what has befallen you, but you are the same regardless of the form you hold." She then addresses the group. "If you are agreeable, I would like for Tanbaru to remain here with me, to remind me of the past in order to avoid suffering the same fate"

If anyone specifically does -not- want to relinquish Tanbaru, please let me know. He would prefer to stay, but ultimately this is up to you.

Once that decision is made, you realize there nothing else to explore in the temple; as the dust has (literally) settled, there is little else to do but make the long trek back and report your findings.

The Concordance

HP 49/49 | (Invisible, Blur) AC 17 T 12 FF 16| Saves: 6/3/5 | CMD 18 | Perception +3 | Init +2 | Female Elf | Eldritch Scion (Magus) 6 | Spells -/5/1 | GM Reroll +2 | Eldritch Pool 5/7 |

Dawn doesn't get all of this duty stuff, but she does know about relationships.

"Tanbaru, get over there!" She thinks about slapping him on the shoulder before recalling he's just a mask. "You and Jikaru are gonna make a great couple."

While those two are making out (or whatever kami do), Dawn focuses on the party. "So we investigated the place, helped Tanbaru remember who he was, and beat up some crazy snake people. That was fun, right?"

"Time to head back."

Dark Archive

Female TN Kitsune Bard (Duetist)/9 | HP: 66/66 | AC/FF/T: 23/20/13 21/18/13 | CMD: 18 18 | F/R/W: +7/11/9 +5/9/7 | Init: +4 (+4 with heightened awareness) | Speed 30ft | Low-light vision | Bluff +24, Diplo +22, DDev +10, EscArt +10, Intim +24, KnLoc +5, KnNat +5, KnNob +5, Perc +11, SMot +22, Scraft +5, Stlth +7 | Active Conditions: Heroism (180 minutes), heightened awareness (10 Minutes), inspire courage +3

"Hmmm. Yes, lots of fun. Could have done without the snakes, but I loved the loot."

Naturally some snake-like props are squashed to emphasize her point.

Dark Archive

Male Human Wizard / 6 HP 26 /26 AC 19 ( Touch 14 Flat 16) / Fort +3 | Ref +5 | Will +7 / CMB +3 | CMD 17 / Init +2 / Perception +2

"The knowledge that can be passed on is the greatest of all treasures. I wish you well Tanbaru, and if you ever need of us again we will stand ready."

The Exchange

Male N Dwarf from Qadira - usually talking business or about the past | Flame Spirit Shaman (Speaker for the Past) 9 | HP 98/98 + 12/12 Temp HP | Resistance Fire 10 | Now: AC25 / AC 27 vs evil, Normal: AC 22 T 10 FF 22 | CMB +4, CMD 14 | F: +11, R: +6, W: +17 | Init: +0 | Perc: +20, SM: +19, Dipl.: +24 | Reroll 1/1 | Chaldira trait reroll 1/1 | Knowledge 8/8 | Darkvision 60ft | Speed 20ft | Active condition: heroism, barkskin, magic vs evil, heightened awareness

Toral frowns.

”We should at least have consulted the venture-captain. This oni had lots of knowledge. Who knows what we could have gained!“ he says shaking his head.

”Always think about a deal ... “

The Concordance

HP 49/49 | (Invisible, Blur) AC 17 T 12 FF 16| Saves: 6/3/5 | CMD 18 | Perception +3 | Init +2 | Female Elf | Eldritch Scion (Magus) 6 | Spells -/5/1 | GM Reroll +2 | Eldritch Pool 5/7 |

"I mean if we need more answers, we just come back here and ask. That's what I do with Foremother." Dawn shrugs and grabs some rope.

Grand Lodge

M Half Orc Lunar Oracle (Spirit Guide) 4/Paladin (OathLoyalty, Mind Sword) 2| HP 41/41 | AC 18/14/14 | F+12 R+13 W+14 | Init +5 | Perc +4 | Active Condition: None

Ijo doesn't much sway one way or the other, Tanbaru is sentient and can make their own decision. We must honor that. I am pleased we were able to restore honor to this place. Ijo bows to the kami and to the magnificent depictions. Turning to Dawn, [b]I may need guidance through the rocks, if you please.

Ijo is pleasant on the travel home. He often looks to the sky, although in day or night he cannot see much. He chuckles to himself occasionally anyway.

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