GM Numbat's PFS2 1-01 The Absalom Initiation (Inactive)

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GM Numbat's PFS2 1-01 March 2020


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Jayson and Sara continue to attempt to engage with the creature. As they do so they realise the creature is bored. They think it is unlikely to bother them if they provide a pleasant diversion or entertainment.

Performance, visual illusions to create an interesting scene, providing a written text are all appropriate or be creative!

Razpen carefully follows the others down the stairs and takes the opportunity to study the creature for clues as to its nature and origin. He recalls a text he studied a while back that mentioned the Fleshforges of Nex. This creature looks like it could be a Fleshorge Dreg, rare for these parts, definitely as Construct of some kind. He also thinks that avoiding a fight may be wise as it is likely built to survive and possibly to serve in battle.

Radiant Oath

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Female CG Goblin (Unbreakable) Sorcerer 2 | HP 26/26 Hero 1/3 | AC 16 (17 w/Shield) | F: +6, R: +6, W: +7 Perc: +5 | Speed 25ft | Spell slots: 4@1st Focus 1/1| Active conditions: none.

"Well, dearie, I gather you can't speak...can you understand what we're saying?"

She pulls out her writing set and writes "CAN YOU READ?" in her neat, transcriptionist's hand.


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The creature reaches out gently toward the written question.

Anyone else?

Radiant Oath

CG Male Human Liberator 1 | HP 21/21 | AC 17| F +7 R +4 W +6 | Perc +4 | Stealth +4 | Speed 25 | Focus 2/2 | Hero 1/3 |Active Conditions: ---

I'm good for right now. Sorry, SUPER hectic at work.

Radiant Oath

Female CG Goblin (Unbreakable) Sorcerer 2 | HP 26/26 Hero 1/3 | AC 16 (17 w/Shield) | F: +6, R: +6, W: +7 Perc: +5 | Speed 25ft | Spell slots: 4@1st Focus 1/1| Active conditions: none.

Sara will write out one of the Chronicles she's been tasked to transcribe for broader publication, as best she can recall it. That should be sufficiently interesting, she hopes.


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Sara keeps her new friend occupied. Saturday acts as lookout to make sure they are not disturbed.

Jayson and Razpen, what would you like to do?

Grand Archive

Alignment CN Male Elf (Seer Elf) Wizard 1 HP 12/12 | AC 15 | F +3 R +5 W +7 | Perc +5 | Stealth +2 Speed 30’ | spells 1 2/2 2 0/0 | Active Conditions: ---

Razpen cast light on a piece of wood for the construct to play with as he starts to look around.
"It will only last a shot time, but I can make it glow again."

Horizon Hunters

CG (male) Human (Half-orc) Fighter 1 | HP 20/20 | AC 17/19 | F +7 R +6 W +5 | Perc +7 | Stealth +1 | speed 25 | Active Conditions ---

Jayson sets his shield down, removes his sword belt, and attempts to walk on his hands. "Here now, mister. What do ya think of this?"

Athletics:
Athletics: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (5) + 7 = 12

Radiant Oath

Female CG Goblin (Unbreakable) Sorcerer 2 | HP 26/26 Hero 1/3 | AC 16 (17 w/Shield) | F: +6, R: +6, W: +7 Perc: +5 | Speed 25ft | Spell slots: 4@1st Focus 1/1| Active conditions: none.

"I think I can manage our friend, for the moment, why don't the rest of you have a look around?"


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With the creature now entirely entertained the team spread out to search the ship.

In the main cargo hold, other than the neatly stacked items seen from above, there is what was obviously a crate, now a neatly stacked pile of wood. The top piece in the pile has an insignia visible. Society check to identify

Whoever is searching this room may make a Perception check.

The contrast of the new doors fore and aft is even more apparent now the team is in the hold. Who is going to investigate which?

Radiant Oath

Female CG Goblin (Unbreakable) Sorcerer 2 | HP 26/26 Hero 1/3 | AC 16 (17 w/Shield) | F: +6, R: +6, W: +7 Perc: +5 | Speed 25ft | Spell slots: 4@1st Focus 1/1| Active conditions: none.
GM Numbat wrote:

The contrast of the new doors fore and aft is even more apparent now the team is in the hold. Who is going to investigate which?

Sara moves towards the aft cabin and does a quick Detect Magic scan and Perception check before moving up to the door.

Perception: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (12) + 4 = 16

Grand Archive

Alignment CN Male Elf (Seer Elf) Wizard 1 HP 12/12 | AC 15 | F +3 R +5 W +7 | Perc +5 | Stealth +2 Speed 30’ | spells 1 2/2 2 0/0 | Active Conditions: ---

With the construct being entertained, Razpen casts Detect magic and starts to take a look around.
Perception: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10


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Neither Sara nor Razpen detects any particular magic in the main room of the hold. While poking around the neatly arranged piles, Sara notices some papers tucked away to one side. On examination, they prove to be the shipping manifest and confirm that this creature definitely has a Nexian origin.

Sara moves to the aft door, opening it carefully to look inside.

This cabin’s floor has been cleared of the algae present everywhere else on the ship, and a simple table has been set up in the centre of the room, with a few chairs pulled up around it. The aft wall bears a large carving of a coat of arms, visible even despite the wear of the elements. An antique lantern hangs above the carving, casting a faint light over papers strewn over the table.

Horizon Hunters

CG (male) Human (Half-orc) Fighter 1 | HP 20/20 | AC 17/19 | F +7 R +6 W +5 | Perc +7 | Stealth +1 | speed 25 | Active Conditions ---

Jayson, seeing the creature is happy, reacquires his equipment and follows Sara.

Radiant Oath

Female CG Goblin (Unbreakable) Sorcerer 2 | HP 26/26 Hero 1/3 | AC 16 (17 w/Shield) | F: +6, R: +6, W: +7 Perc: +5 | Speed 25ft | Spell slots: 4@1st Focus 1/1| Active conditions: none.

Detecting magic in this room, as well.

Do none of us have Society training?

Horizon Hunters

CG (male) Human (Half-orc) Fighter 1 | HP 20/20 | AC 17/19 | F +7 R +6 W +5 | Perc +7 | Stealth +1 | speed 25 | Active Conditions ---

Just Razpen, I think.

Grand Archive

Alignment CN Male Elf (Seer Elf) Wizard 1 HP 12/12 | AC 15 | F +3 R +5 W +7 | Perc +5 | Stealth +2 Speed 30’ | spells 1 2/2 2 0/0 | Active Conditions: ---

Razpen takes a look at the papers and shipping manifest to see what else the ship might be caring, and why a construct is onboard. and he also looks at the insignia on the stack of wood that was pointed out by Sara.

Society, Trained:
]Society: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (7) + 7 = 14

Radiant Oath

Female CG Goblin (Unbreakable) Sorcerer 2 | HP 26/26 Hero 1/3 | AC 16 (17 w/Shield) | F: +6, R: +6, W: +7 Perc: +5 | Speed 25ft | Spell slots: 4@1st Focus 1/1| Active conditions: none.

I was referring to the insignia on the stack of wood.


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Razpen examins the manifest and notes a variety of items, including a significant amount of furniture, some of which is still clearly in evidence.

He puzzles over the insignia for a moment and then realises it is from the Fleshforges, further evidence of the origin of the creature.

Presuming you eventually head to the other door...

In stark contrast to the rest of the ship, this cabin has been somewhat cleared of algae and cleaned. Six simple beds, complete with fresh linens, are crammed into this space. A few small footlockers are shoved under some of the beds.

When Sara initially sweeps this room she definitely has a sense of some minor magic.

Upon searching, the team reveals that the footlockers hold simple clothing and personal effects.
Under one of the beds, rolled up in a smelly, salt-crusted rag are two crying angel pendants. Available for purchase on your chronicle sheet.

Having gathered all the useful information they can, the team only needs to decide what to do about this creature.

Leave it here? Take it back to the lodge? Kill it? Something else?

Radiant Oath

Female CG Goblin (Unbreakable) Sorcerer 2 | HP 26/26 Hero 1/3 | AC 16 (17 w/Shield) | F: +6, R: +6, W: +7 Perc: +5 | Speed 25ft | Spell slots: 4@1st Focus 1/1| Active conditions: none.

Sara goes up to the construct and says "I think you can understand me, dearie, yes? How would you like to come back to somewhere with lots more interesting stories and things you could stack and set straight, hmm? I know a few folks who would love to get to know you better. I'd even visit you, every once in a while! What do you say?"

Horizon Hunters

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CG (male) Human (Half-orc) Fighter 1 | HP 20/20 | AC 17/19 | F +7 R +6 W +5 | Perc +7 | Stealth +1 | speed 25 | Active Conditions ---

"That's a great idea, Miss Sara! Yeah, come with us Mister, uh, Con-rad? Do you like that name? Conrad? We'll all stop by and tell ya stories of our adventures when we get a chance, right guys?" Jayson looks expectantly at Razpen and Saturday, giving a slight nod.


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The creature nods at Sara and Jason, delicately gathers Sara's supplies, and follows the Pathfinders.

When they reach the rail and head down toward the waiting boat, Captain Semiri Balogog looks up, cracks a crooked smile and says "I see you found a new friend?"

The small team receive some odd looks and curious stares on their way back to the Grand Lodge. Even in Absalom, it is not usual to see one of the Fleshforge creatures wandering the streets.

When they reach the lodge Eando Kline takes it all in stride. "Welcome! Conrad, did you say? Welcome." Turning more to the team he adds, "I think this is not the first recruiting you have done since you were granted your commissions. I heard Gorm has taken someone in as well. Well done. Much better to have positive recruits rather than explaining corpses."

As the team starts to head out again Janira Gavix races down the hall, her blond hair flying in her excitement. “I just heard you made it back—congratulations! It sounds like everything went, well, about as well as anyone could expect. Come with me, I have something for each of you.”

The halfling woman leads the way into a small office and distributes finely crafted wooden boxes. Within each, a gleaming compass lid emblazoned with the Glyph of the Open Road and an engraved name lies upon a cushion of silk. “I’m not sure if you’ve picked up your own wayfinders yet, but when you do, you should have ones that prove that you belong. Now it’s official,” she beams. “Welcome to the Pathfinder Society!”

Horizon Hunters

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CG (male) Human (Half-orc) Fighter 1 | HP 20/20 | AC 17/19 | F +7 R +6 W +5 | Perc +7 | Stealth +1 | speed 25 | Active Conditions ---

Jayson looks at his hand and his fingers curl around the wayfinder."We did it." he says quietly. Then he looks up at his friends, throws up his arms, and shouts in a booming voice,"We did it!" He enthusiastically hugs Razpen and Saturday. He drops to a knee and hugs Sara gently, as if he's afraid he'll break her, mutters"Aw, heck"then grabs Janira and does the same.

He clears his throat. "I just wanna let you all know that I would gladly, and proudly, go on a mission with any one of y'all. Any place, any time. Includin' you, Miss Janira," he says, smiling at the halfling. "And if any of y'all are ever in Nirmathas, my folks are sure to give you a hot meal and a place to sleep for the night. Home's about 25 miles east of Fort Ozem. Just ask folks around those parts to direct you to Jay and Goruka Ghita's place, and tell them I sent ya."

He brushes a knuckle against the corner of one eye, looks at his friends, and says,"Well, let's get to work," he grins, "Pathfinders!"

Radiant Oath

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Female CG Goblin (Unbreakable) Sorcerer 2 | HP 26/26 Hero 1/3 | AC 16 (17 w/Shield) | F: +6, R: +6, W: +7 Perc: +5 | Speed 25ft | Spell slots: 4@1st Focus 1/1| Active conditions: none.

Sara smiles her toothy grin after slapping Jayson on the back and says "I think you'll find I'm...well, the sisters used to say I was unbreakable, Jayson, and it might not really be true, but I'm certainly tougher than the average kid who fell out of every tree around!"

"Thank you, Mistress Janira, I plan to order a new Wayfinder as soon as I can, this is lovely! And all of you were lovely companions, my fellow agents. May your paths be clear, easy, and interesting!"

Radiant Oath

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CG Male Human Liberator 1 | HP 21/21 | AC 17| F +7 R +4 W +6 | Perc +4 | Stealth +4 | Speed 25 | Focus 2/2 | Hero 1/3 |Active Conditions: ---

Saturday smiles and nods to Jayson when he brings up bringing back stories for the poor creature.

While reticent he does return the hug when the jubilant half-orc embraces him after the congratulations.

"It has been a pleasure to serve with all of you, may all your days be as brightas these ones," he told them, knowing that most likely wasn't to be true, but it was nice to hope. And to act on that hope.

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