[SFS - PbP Gameday IX] 3-03 Frozen Ambitions: the Shimmerstone Gateway (Inactive)

Game Master Kludde

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Opening Crawl
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Maps and handouts
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Hello everybody! This is the gameplay thread for PbP Gameday IX's Shimmerstone Gateway game. Fun activities here include:
* Dotting in
* Adding your details to the handouts
* Watching the opening crawl
* Introducing your character[/list]
I'll start the game on Sep 1st, but feel free to banter until that time!

Envoy's Alliance

Female Half-Elf Sorceror, Bronze Draconic/9 with Familiar Master Archetype

What do we have for characters? I haven't made up my mind yet - I've got a Xenoseeker Rogue/1 who's played two scenarios, and an Icon Envoy/1 who's brand new.

Wayfinders

male CG skittermander priest of Sarenrae mystic (healer) 4 | SP 24/24 HP 26/26 | RP 5/5 | EAC 12; KAC 13 | Fort +1; Ref +2; Will +7 | Init: +1 | Perc: +8, SM: +3 30 ft. | 1st Lvl: 3/4, 2nd Lvl: 3/3 | Expendables: | Active Conditions: None

From the characters tab, it looks like we lack both Operative and Envoy at this point, so either would be a welcome addition.

Second Seekers (Ehu Hadif)

Male Shirren (Courtier) Envoy (Phrenic Adept) 3; SP 21/21, HP 24/24, RP 5/6, EAC/KAC 12/13, F2, R3, W4; P6, SM8; Init +0; Ammo
Spoiler:
20/20, Spare Battery (1) 20/20, Spare Battery (2) 20/20

My character, Kaixik, is technically an envoy but doesn't actually have any conventional envoy abilities because of some character chocies and the Phrenic Adept archetype. So don't look and think "oh we have Envoy covered" because if you equate "envoy" with "Get 'Em" and/or "Inspiring Boost" then we don't have an envoy.

Wayfinders

Male CG Human Xenoseeker Operative (Explorer) 1 | SP 8/8 HP 12/12 | RP 3/3 | EAC 15; KAC 16 | Fort +4; Ref +4; Will +4 | Init: +3 | Perc: +5, SM: +5 | Speed 25 | Expendables: | Conditions: None

Angus is a generic Asian/Tian with blond hair and shockingly blue eyes, average height, a bit slender. He will generally try to find a non-combat solution first, viewing violence as a last resort.


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A group of starfinders has been summoned to the Lorespire complex

First Seeker Ehu Hadif stands behind his chair across the table. Two of his hands grip the backrest tightly as the other two fidget, indicating some anxiety or excitement before he begins to speak.

“Thank you for joining me. It’s a pleasure to be here before you. Today, I have a special request directly from a High Despot of the Veskarium.” Ehu Hadif pauses, gauging the reactions of his audience. He gestures to a projection that pops up of a heavily snow-capped planet.

“Of the Veskarium system’s planets, Vesk‑8 is the furthest from their sun, and most would not consider it a glamorous outpost. Each of the Veskarium’s planets has an ultimate authority, called the High Despot. Jularaz the Frozen is the High Despot of Vesk-8 and is our client for this particular mission. It can’t be overstated what a unique opportunity this presents. Considering he has an entire planet under their control, we would not normally expect a High Despot to need resources such as the Society. But Jularaz seems keen on protecting the secrecy of the anomaly uncovered in his shimmerstone mines, and he doesn’t trust his own ranks to keep the information from the attention of outside Veskarium leadership. [/b]

“The High Despot has requested our assistance in investigating this anomaly. When we questioned him for specifics, Jularaz remained vague. I anticipate that this is partially to keep the information secure, but it also evidences exactly how little Jularaz currently understands about the anomaly. All we currently know is that it likely has something to do with the shimmerstone mined on Vesk-8. Such an unknown quantity requires a versatile group to investigate and research the phenomenon.

“We now have the opportunity to develop a relationship with Veskarium leadership using both the skills and discretion of our Starfinders. Although Jularaz may come across as ambitious and status-oriented, he is deeply engaged in the politics of Vesk Prime, and certainly not a meaningless ally to obtain. “You will be meeting with the High Despot’s direct contact, Rahla.” The projection changes to the feline face of a pahtra. Black markings dot her beige fur, and a pink scar cuts diagonally over her amber eyes. “She is the High Despot’s eyes and ears in the mines, and she’ll lead you from the surface into the cavern where the anomaly has appeared. While you should always do your best as Starfinders, please be aware that you are all emissaries for the Society, and you will be responsible for establishing the nature of our relationship with the Veskarium.”

The game is afoot! Go ahead and introduce yourselves, ask questions and/or roll Culture, diplomacy or physical science checks

Exo-Guardians

Male CG halfling vanguard (power armor jockey) 9 | SP 57/117 HP 83/83 | RP 10/10 | EAC 26; KAC 31 | Fort +13; Ref +10; Will +7 | Init: +3 | Perc: +15, SM: +0 | Speed 30 ft., fly 30 ft. (average) | Entropy 2/6 | Reactive 1/1 | Size: Large | 1 Reroll | Active conditions: None

"Back to the Veskarium?" a green-haired halfling man with one robotic arm leaning against the wall next to a shield grumbles. "Wish I had known about this before. Just got back from Vesk-3," he explains as he turns to his newest teammates. "Well, vesk or skitters, it's likely to be another interesting trip at least.

"Oh," he adds, almost as an afterthought, "they call me Kneepuncher. Should be obvious why the first time we get into a scrap, if it ain't already. Happy to stand in front and trade blows with the bad guys so you don't have to." He grins impishly and waits to hear what the others have to say.

Culture 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (15) + 4 = 19

Diplomacy 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (20) + 4 = 24

Only physical science is the sweet one, so someone else will have to handle that.

Dataphiles

Android Technomancer lvl 3 SP 18/24 HP 24/24 RP 5/5 EAC 12 ; KAC 13 Fort +2; Ref +2; Will +5 (+2 racial bonus to saving throws against disease, mind-affecting effects, poison, and sleep,) Init+1 Perc: +1 (darkvision)

Revvy Bitterleaf's character here. Sorry for not speaking up earlier..for some reason I didn't see that there were new post in the gameplay thread. We have a lvl 1, 2, 2 and 3 so far? I have a Technomacer who still needs to have his online stats updated to lvl 3 which I think will fit in with this group of an envoy, vanguard, operative and mystic

Second Seekers (Ehu Hadif)

Male Shirren (Courtier) Envoy (Phrenic Adept) 3; SP 21/21, HP 24/24, RP 5/6, EAC/KAC 12/13, F2, R3, W4; P6, SM8; Init +0; Ammo
Spoiler:
20/20, Spare Battery (1) 20/20, Spare Battery (2) 20/20

A courtier shirren wearing a dark blue suit of regimental dress I armor 'speaks up', but can only be heard in the listener's mind.

"Oh, how exciting! Greetings, everyone. My name is Kaixik (ka-ICKS-ick), but you can call me "K" if that is easier for you to say. It is a pleasure to meet you all, and I look forward to cooperating on this task with all of you!"

Kaixik turns to address the First Speaker directly.

"First Speaker Ehu Hadif Ko’ra Amares of Clan Tolar, it is an honor to meet you. And, thank you for this opportuntiy to represent the Society on Vesk-8. You have certainly succeeded in assembling a diverse group here," he says, smiling while gesturing to the party.

"First Speaker, do you know what Jularaz the Frozen values? Of course we will provide assistance investigating this anomaly, but if we know the sort of things that he or his assistant, Rahla, are interested in, we might be better able to assist them and so earn their trust for the Society's beenfit."

Kaixik also takes a moment to reflect on what he knows about the Veskarium, and if he's ever heard of these individuals in particular.

Culture: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (13) + 9 = 22

Wayfinders

Male CN Half-elf Icon Technomancer 3 | SP 0/15 HP 11/19 | RP 3/3 | EAC 13; KAC 16 | Fort +1; Ref +1; Will +3 | Init: +0 | Perc: +2, SM: +0 | Speed 25ft | +2 vs. enchantment spells and effects, low light vision | Spells: Junksword, Supercharge Weapon, Remote Operation, Flight | Spell Slots 3/4 first level

A young and very muscular half-elf is sitting back in his chair, relaxed. There’s a holographic sign atop him, with the words MODERN BODY written in glowing neon colors, alternating between purple, green and pink. Sometimes they are replaced by a moving sign that says “modernbodymodernbodymodernbody”, repeating itself a couple of times before going back to the original. He seems to be watching something on his comm unit, which he puts away for a moment. “Hello, companions. I am Modern Body. You might have seen some of my magical fitness holovids - they used to be very popular some 5 to 10 years back, in at least a third of the Pact Worlds. Nice to meet you.” he goes back to his comm. His armor is carefully tailored to reveal his impressive chest muscles.

No one has ever heard of him!

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Modern Body raises his eyes from his comm unit to listen to the new seeker. “Oh? An out of system mission? That sounds like a great opportunity to gage foreign markets. You can count on me, seeker - I’ll lead this bunch into glory, as usual. Though I hope you all finally paired me up with fewer anarchists this time.” Modern Body gets up and stretches, filling up a lot of room. “They didn’t give any more information at all on the anomaly? What a bunch of paranoids.

Culture: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (9) + 7 = 16
Diplomacy: 1d20 ⇒ 13
Physical Science: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (15) + 7 = 22

Wayfinders

male CG skittermander priest of Sarenrae mystic (healer) 4 | SP 24/24 HP 26/26 | RP 5/5 | EAC 12; KAC 13 | Fort +1; Ref +2; Will +7 | Init: +1 | Perc: +8, SM: +3 30 ft. | 1st Lvl: 3/4, 2nd Lvl: 3/3 | Expendables: | Active Conditions: None

The orange-furred skittermander wearing robes of a priest of Sarenrae looks excitedly at Kneepuncher. "Oh, you were on Vesk-3? I have family there. Did you meet Dauka? Or Nukonon? Or Bepo and Bipa - they're twins, you know. What about Quelk? Everybody on Vesk-3 knows Quelk."

He smiles at Modern Body. "Congratulations! Those videos sound like a lot of fun."

He looks around. "Hello everybody! I'm Dawnfriend, and it's a pleasure to meet you all. I'm a priest of Sarenrae, the most helpful of all the gods, may her light and warmth shine upon us. So if you need healing, let me know! I can't wait to help out our friends the Vesk. Never been to Vesk-8, before, but it's a good thing I have fur! If anybody needs to snuggle or anything for warmth, just let me know."

Wayfinders

male CG skittermander priest of Sarenrae mystic (healer) 4 | SP 24/24 HP 26/26 | RP 5/5 | EAC 12; KAC 13 | Fort +1; Ref +2; Will +7 | Init: +1 | Perc: +8, SM: +3 30 ft. | 1st Lvl: 3/4, 2nd Lvl: 3/3 | Expendables: | Active Conditions: None

And the rolls ...

Culture: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (16) + 4 = 20
Diplomacy: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (2) + 7 = 9


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Ehu Responds to Modern Body's question: There is not much information on the anomaly. High Despot Jularaz’s complete consternation indicates it might be mystical in nature, as we also know that Vesk-8 isn’t particularly well-known for its technological innovations. We only know that it appeared on Vesk-8, and that the miners uncovered it in a shimmerstone mine after some extensive development of a new dig site. It must be exciting if it pulled Jularaz back from Vesk Prime.”

In response to Kaixik's question: “Jularaz the Frozen is mostly known for being the High Despot of Vesk-8, and for being there very little. He’s a bit of a social climber from what we know of him, and he collects information that benefits his own station as readily as slander that might hurt his opponents. He views his position on Vesk-8 to be an insult, as he greatly prefers the society of the system’s inner planets. I have no doubt that he hopes to use whatever he has found to leverage his position.”

Kaixik also recalls some knowledge on the local creatures of Vesk-8. Kothamas are large, peaceful, mammoth-like individuals. Their culture conflicts with the vesk occupants, as kothamas seek a more existentially enlightened path in life. They are the traditional users of shimmerstone, despite the Veskarium now regulating its trade.

Kothamas have shaggy fur and six stout limbs, and multiple pairs of glassy eyes turned toward the skies. Their culture is extremely peaceful, and they spend most of their time contemplating the cosmos.

The primary mining operation run by the vesk on Vesk-8 is called Penal Colony 8, and it’s a prison work camp that utilizes the labor of criminals committed for life. These sentences can be brutally short.

The kothamas of Vesk-7 and Vesk-8 convene a gathering called the Meet once every 36 years, using portals scattered across both planets to reach their shared moon, Traverse.

Modern body's knowledge of physical science also brings up a few nice little pieces of knowledge:

Vesk-7 and Vesk-8 pass each other on a 36‑year cycle, trading off their shared moon Traverse at this time. This event isn’t currently happening, and Traverse and Vesk-8 are currently at their furthest point in orbit.

Vesk-8 is a cold, mountainous, and volcanically active world, whose geology is strongly influenced by the gravity of its moon and sister planet. The gravitational impact on Traverse as it transfers between the worlds is even greater, triggering volcanic eruptions on the moon. The eruptions result in deep lava trenches on the moon’s surface. The moon is also frequently impacted by space debris, which kick up fogs of suspended particles.

The only liquid water on Vesk-8 comes from hot springs at the base of its mountains, such as Mount Matha, the tallest mountain in the Veskarium. Though Vesk-8 may be a harsh environment, its thin atmosphere is breathable to most breathing life forms. By contrast, Traverse has no natural atmosphere. A pulsing energy center at its core powers the technological structures that produce a breathable atmosphere at its tallest mountain, Gathermount.


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Fortunately for the group, they count no large Izalguun or Morlamaw among them, since the shuttle flight to Vesk-8, economy class on a budget VeskSpace subsidiary, is not very spacious. Really makes you wonder how Vesk manages to tolerance such flights.

Fighting against the blustering winds of Vesk-8, the ship touches down just outside Penal Colony 8. A feline woman with sharp amber eyes (See handouts) stands proudly at the edge of the landing pad. Her white fur whips wildly in the frozen winds of the arctic planet. As the landing doors open, she beckons with clawed fingers toward the disembarking passengers. “Welcome to Vesk-8. I am Rahla. Please, follow me.” With a brisk turn on her heels, she leads the way down a long staircase and into the dank mineshaft. Prisoners, restrained at their ankles, loiter around the mouth of the cavern with wary eyes. “Don’t mind them,” she assures. “We must reach the portal quickly. Watch your step.” She hops nimbly over a crack in the path and points it out behind her, offering a hand to help anyone less sure of foot to cross.

Exo-Guardians

Male CG halfling vanguard (power armor jockey) 9 | SP 57/117 HP 83/83 | RP 10/10 | EAC 26; KAC 31 | Fort +13; Ref +10; Will +7 | Init: +3 | Perc: +15, SM: +0 | Speed 30 ft., fly 30 ft. (average) | Entropy 2/6 | Reactive 1/1 | Size: Large | 1 Reroll | Active conditions: None

Kneepuncher is sure to grab one last flask of hot coffee before following Rahla into the mines.

His Liberty's Edge ancestors ponder things to use entropic strike on later...

Wayfinders

Male CG Human Xenoseeker Operative (Explorer) 1 | SP 8/8 HP 12/12 | RP 3/3 | EAC 15; KAC 16 | Fort +4; Ref +4; Will +4 | Init: +3 | Perc: +5, SM: +5 | Speed 25 | Expendables: | Conditions: None

A young confident man introduces himself, "I'm Angus Doldig. I'll be your ... access specialist. I'm happy to find non-violent solutions to problems - this looks like it could be interesting!"

Culture: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (5) + 9 = 14

Wayfinders

male CG skittermander priest of Sarenrae mystic (healer) 4 | SP 24/24 HP 26/26 | RP 5/5 | EAC 12; KAC 13 | Fort +1; Ref +2; Will +7 | Init: +1 | Perc: +8, SM: +3 30 ft. | 1st Lvl: 3/4, 2nd Lvl: 3/3 | Expendables: | Active Conditions: None

"Hello, Rahla. I am Dawnfriend. It's a pleasure to meet you, and we're happy to be able to help you in any way we can." He also offers his six hands to help people over the crack, not particularly waiting to see if they request or need the help.

Wayfinders

Male CN Half-elf Icon Technomancer 3 | SP 0/15 HP 11/19 | RP 3/3 | EAC 13; KAC 16 | Fort +1; Ref +1; Will +3 | Init: +0 | Perc: +2, SM: +0 | Speed 25ft | +2 vs. enchantment spells and effects, low light vision | Spells: Junksword, Supercharge Weapon, Remote Operation, Flight | Spell Slots 3/4 first level

Hello, Rahla. I am Modern Body, the leader of this small expedition. Please lead the way. And if you don’t mind answering one question: the heck is a shimmerstone?” he says loudly over the wind. He doesn’t pay attention to the criminals, but takes a nice good look around the place as they walk further inside.


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Nice to meet you too, Rahla says, and then turns to Modern Body “Of course. Shimmerstone is a mineral with mind-altering properties, and its what we mine here. Penal Colony 8 is as old as the Veskarium’s presence on Vesk-8. Due to our substantial workforce, we can have more than a dozen active workings in each sector, and we utilize novel backfilling processes to expedite the progress of new, secure tunnels. I engage in auxiliary operations on Jularaz’s behalf.”

The miners have uncovered a circular room 20 feet in diameter. Blue, softly luminescent jagged shimmerstone adorns every inch of the walls. Elaborate designs of smooth, carved shimmerstone inlay the floor, originating from the base of the shimmerstone archway at the center.

Rahla paces the edge of the room, eyeing the portal quizzically.

“This is one of many portals which are meant to transport the kothamas during the twice-yearly pilgrimage to their Meet— Vesk‑8 years, that is. They are only ever active for this event, despite our best attempts. However, this one has been activating consistently since its discovery, and we are more than a quarter of this planet’s very long years away from the Meet.

“You must investigate the nature of this anomaly. Enter the portal when it next opens, and report what’s on the other side. With the shared moon being so far away at this time, we must know where it leads.”

The nearby miners are resting along the outside of the room, forced to sit on the ground with their ankles bound. They whisper among themselves. (Diplomacy to interact)

Studying the shimmerstone may give some insight into the physical properties of the mineral. (Physical Science)

Alternatively, you can make a mysticism check

Exo-Guardians

Male CG halfling vanguard (power armor jockey) 9 | SP 57/117 HP 83/83 | RP 10/10 | EAC 26; KAC 31 | Fort +13; Ref +10; Will +7 | Init: +3 | Perc: +15, SM: +0 | Speed 30 ft., fly 30 ft. (average) | Entropy 2/6 | Reactive 1/1 | Size: Large | 1 Reroll | Active conditions: None

Kneepuncher gives a glance at Angus at the mention of non-violent solutions. There's never a nonviolent solution, he thought.

Figuring he will only be a hindrance to the investigation of the portal, Kneepuncher tries to strike up a conversation with the miners.

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 4 = 12

"There's no way the high muckety-muck here knows as much about what's going on as you folks," he whispers to a group fairly distant from Rahla. "What can you tell me about what's really going on here?"

Second Seekers (Ehu Hadif)

Male Shirren (Courtier) Envoy (Phrenic Adept) 3; SP 21/21, HP 24/24, RP 5/6, EAC/KAC 12/13, F2, R3, W4; P6, SM8; Init +0; Ammo
Spoiler:
20/20, Spare Battery (1) 20/20, Spare Battery (2) 20/20

Kaixik bows slightly upon meeting Rahla.

"Thank you for the greeting, Miss. I'm looking forward to exploring the mines of Vesk-8!"

In the room near the portal, he asks "Rahla, how often does the portal activate? Do we have time to make preparations, or will it be opening soon?"

He also reaches out using limited telepathy to some of the prisoners. He includes the party but excludes Rahla. While most shirren have 30 feet of limited telepathy, Kaixik has honed his psychic abilities and can use limited telepathy at a range of 120 feet.

"Greetings, miners. Do you happen to know anything about this portal: what activates it, or where it might go? If you can help us we would be most appreciative."

Diplomacy+Skill Expertise: 1d20 + 16 + 1d6 ⇒ (8) + 16 + (6) = 30

After conversing with the miners privately, Kaixik will also investigate the Shimmerstone for its mystical properties. He's had a little bit of experience when it comes to magic.

Mysticism+Skill Expertise: 1d20 + 7 + 1d6 ⇒ (15) + 7 + (1) = 23

Wayfinders

Male CN Half-elf Icon Technomancer 3 | SP 0/15 HP 11/19 | RP 3/3 | EAC 13; KAC 16 | Fort +1; Ref +1; Will +3 | Init: +0 | Perc: +2, SM: +0 | Speed 25ft | +2 vs. enchantment spells and effects, low light vision | Spells: Junksword, Supercharge Weapon, Remote Operation, Flight | Spell Slots 3/4 first level

Riiight, that sounds like the dumbest plan I ever heard. Have you heard of Nightarch, back in Apostae, one of the pact worlds? We also have a mysterious portal there, and you know what happens to people that go across it? Neither do we! They never come back. Now, I’m assuming you already sent a drone or a couple of the ‘shackled volunteers’ you have around through it - what happened?

Mysticism: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (6) + 8 = 14

Modern Body casts Detect Magic on the portal and holds the cone on it to see what he can read. Then he casts Detect Affliction on nearby prisoners to see if they were somehow affected by the mysterious object.

"Hey, Rahla - can I have a sample of the shimmerstone?" Modern Body asks, while investigating the place.

Wayfinders

Male CG Human Xenoseeker Operative (Explorer) 1 | SP 8/8 HP 12/12 | RP 3/3 | EAC 15; KAC 16 | Fort +4; Ref +4; Will +4 | Init: +3 | Perc: +5, SM: +5 | Speed 25 | Expendables: | Conditions: None

"How interesting", Angus says.

He sneaks over to the miners and talks to them about the whole situation.

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 1 = 16 - maybe he'll get lucky?

Could Angus make a Life Science check to see if he knows anything about what kind of mind-altering properties shimmerstone has?

Wayfinders

male CG skittermander priest of Sarenrae mystic (healer) 4 | SP 24/24 HP 26/26 | RP 5/5 | EAC 12; KAC 13 | Fort +1; Ref +2; Will +7 | Init: +1 | Perc: +8, SM: +3 30 ft. | 1st Lvl: 3/4, 2nd Lvl: 3/3 | Expendables: | Active Conditions: None

Seeing that Kaixik seems to be doing well in talking to the miners, Dawnfriend turns his attention to helping Modern Body. He also casts detect magic, and begins consulting with the other spellcaster about what the impressions could mean.

Mysticism(Aid Another): 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (3) + 10 = 13


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Kneepuncher, Kaixik and Angus talk to the miners, who seem to be a bit nervous to have Rahla in the room. The mention that the first person to pass through the portal only stuck his head through, and returned with sweat frozen to his brow and gasping for air. Nobody has dared go in ever since.

Kaixik notices a sudden swelling of emotion, and can only barely control bursting into enormous laughter. The shimmerstone must be causing that, which is quite atypical for this material.


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Anyone want to try the physical science check?

Wayfinders

Male CN Half-elf Icon Technomancer 3 | SP 0/15 HP 11/19 | RP 3/3 | EAC 13; KAC 16 | Fort +1; Ref +1; Will +3 | Init: +0 | Perc: +2, SM: +0 | Speed 25ft | +2 vs. enchantment spells and effects, low light vision | Spells: Junksword, Supercharge Weapon, Remote Operation, Flight | Spell Slots 3/4 first level

Physical Science: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (13) + 7 = 20


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It is apprent to Modern Body that The shimmerstone in area of the mine is cloudier and darker than the shimmerstone elsewhere, although this doesn’t appear to be from any physical impurities in the stone, suggesting a mystical origin.

Go ahead, take a piece Rahla says as she spots Modern Body's interest, this mine is quite abundant.

As she says this, the portal springs to life. Quick, this is an opportunity to investigate, Rahla says.

Are you ready to go through?

Wayfinders

male CG skittermander priest of Sarenrae mystic (healer) 4 | SP 24/24 HP 26/26 | RP 5/5 | EAC 12; KAC 13 | Fort +1; Ref +2; Will +7 | Init: +1 | Perc: +8, SM: +3 30 ft. | 1st Lvl: 3/4, 2nd Lvl: 3/3 | Expendables: | Active Conditions: None

Dawnfriend smiles. "No problem!" he shouts, holding his staff in two hands as he runs into the portal.


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Dawnfriend steps through the portal and emerges in a cavern of sorts. The faint glow of the portal provides some illumination, and several delicate shimmerstone inlays originating from each side of the portal stretch out like sun rays along the cavern ground, generating another source of faint illumination.

A faint trickle of dripping water echoes off the cavern walls...

On the other side, the remaining crew just sees Dawnfriend disappear through the portal.

Dataphiles

Android Technomancer lvl 3 SP 18/24 HP 24/24 RP 5/5 EAC 12 ; KAC 13 Fort +2; Ref +2; Will +5 (+2 racial bonus to saving throws against disease, mind-affecting effects, poison, and sleep,) Init+1 Perc: +1 (darkvision)

After hearing that it's alright to take a piece of the interesting stone Af'val quickly grabs a piece of the shimmer stone before he follows the others through the portal while making sure his environmental protections are turned on - you can never be too careful when running into the unknown.

Wayfinders

Male CN Half-elf Icon Technomancer 3 | SP 0/15 HP 11/19 | RP 3/3 | EAC 13; KAC 16 | Fort +1; Ref +1; Will +3 | Init: +0 | Perc: +2, SM: +0 | Speed 25ft | +2 vs. enchantment spells and effects, low light vision | Spells: Junksword, Supercharge Weapon, Remote Operation, Flight | Spell Slots 3/4 first level

Are you still alive? Floating in space?” Modern Body asks via comm unit, while crouching down to collect a light bulk worth of shimmerstone. He turns on his environmental protections before taking any further action.

"How do you use the stone?" he asks Rahla.

Exo-Guardians

Male CG halfling vanguard (power armor jockey) 9 | SP 57/117 HP 83/83 | RP 10/10 | EAC 26; KAC 31 | Fort +13; Ref +10; Will +7 | Init: +3 | Perc: +15, SM: +0 | Speed 30 ft., fly 30 ft. (average) | Entropy 2/6 | Reactive 1/1 | Size: Large | 1 Reroll | Active conditions: None

Kneepuncher gets ready to jump through if there's a threat, but for now is willing to let the others experiment.

Wayfinders

Male CG Human Xenoseeker Operative (Explorer) 1 | SP 8/8 HP 12/12 | RP 3/3 | EAC 15; KAC 16 | Fort +4; Ref +4; Will +4 | Init: +3 | Perc: +5, SM: +5 | Speed 25 | Expendables: | Conditions: None

Angus grabs a piece of shimmerstone, looks at the open portal, says, "Onward, for fun and adventure!", and leaps through. He's ready to activate the environmental protections on his armor if needed.

Second Seekers (Ehu Hadif)

Male Shirren (Courtier) Envoy (Phrenic Adept) 3; SP 21/21, HP 24/24, RP 5/6, EAC/KAC 12/13, F2, R3, W4; P6, SM8; Init +0; Ammo
Spoiler:
20/20, Spare Battery (1) 20/20, Spare Battery (2) 20/20

Eagar to impress, Kaixik nods at Rahla and steps through the portal after his companions.

Exo-Guardians

Male CG halfling vanguard (power armor jockey) 9 | SP 57/117 HP 83/83 | RP 10/10 | EAC 26; KAC 31 | Fort +13; Ref +10; Will +7 | Init: +3 | Perc: +15, SM: +0 | Speed 30 ft., fly 30 ft. (average) | Entropy 2/6 | Reactive 1/1 | Size: Large | 1 Reroll | Active conditions: None

"Guess there's no point in hanging around here." Kneepuncher shrugs, turns on his armor's environmental protections, then heads through the portal.


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Rahla answers to Modern Body It's a stone with mystical properties, allowing the Kothamas to contemplate the cosmos through meditation. She is clearly more interested in her sales pitch than actually revealing how the stone 'works', which gives Modern Body doubt that she actually knows.

One by one, the adventurers step through the shimmering portal, until at last Kneepuncher hesitatingly makes his way through.

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Deeper in the cave, the adventurer's light sources reflect off small crystals on the cavern wall.

DC 15 Survival:
The cave is entirely natural, not a mine, and there's not a single track or other indication of movement to be found.

It's eerily quiet, until a rustling surprises the group. A pair of snail-like creatures burrows through the wall, and appears with mouths agape, as if expecting food. It seems the adventurers look rather tasty!

init:

init, Dawnfriend: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 1 = 17
init, Kneepuncher: 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (17) + 0 = 17
init, Kaixik: 1d20 ⇒ 5
init, Angus: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 3 = 10
init, Modern Body: 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (7) + 0 = 7
init, Af'val: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 1 = 10

init, moon slugs: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 2 = 20

Bite, Kaixik: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (7) + 8 = 151d6 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4
Bite, Angus: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (18) + 8 = 261d6 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7

The slimy creature take a bite out of Kaixik, who feels the burning saliva hurt him. Angus also takes a chomp, not less hurtful!

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Dawnfriend
Kneepuncher
Af'val
Angus
Modern Body
Kaixik

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Creature
Creature
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Exo-Guardians

Male CG halfling vanguard (power armor jockey) 9 | SP 57/117 HP 83/83 | RP 10/10 | EAC 26; KAC 31 | Fort +13; Ref +10; Will +7 | Init: +3 | Perc: +15, SM: +0 | Speed 30 ft., fly 30 ft. (average) | Entropy 2/6 | Reactive 1/1 | Size: Large | 1 Reroll | Active conditions: None

"I am not supposed to be on the back line," Kneepuncher grumbles as he moves into position between the hostiles.

Doesn't look like there's enough space for people to maneuver and avoid AOO's, so I will do my tanky duties and draw the bites.

Entropic strike: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9 vs. Blue's EAC
Damage: 1d3 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7 acid and bludgeoning

Wayfinders

Male CG Human Xenoseeker Operative (Explorer) 1 | SP 8/8 HP 12/12 | RP 3/3 | EAC 15; KAC 16 | Fort +4; Ref +4; Will +4 | Init: +3 | Perc: +5, SM: +5 | Speed 25 | Expendables: | Conditions: None

Angus says, "Ouch! That hurt!."

When his turn comes, he'll back away, stow the piece of shimmerstone he grabbed, draw his tactical pistol, and see if he knows anything about these creatures. (I'm guessing Life Science is the applicable skill. In addition, if he can also draw his survival knife, he'll do that.)

Survival: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (20) + 7 = 27

Life Science: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (13) + 7 = 20

Wayfinders

Male CN Half-elf Icon Technomancer 3 | SP 0/15 HP 11/19 | RP 3/3 | EAC 13; KAC 16 | Fort +1; Ref +1; Will +3 | Init: +0 | Perc: +2, SM: +0 | Speed 25ft | +2 vs. enchantment spells and effects, low light vision | Spells: Junksword, Supercharge Weapon, Remote Operation, Flight | Spell Slots 3/4 first level

Survival: 1d20 ⇒ 6

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"Surprise, surprise, using the society as fodder is cheaper than tossing a couple of criminals in here to discover these... huge snails? Try not to damage them too much, they might be a delicacy around here."

Life Science: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (1) + 7 = 8

Modern Body moves a little closer, to have less cover from his allies and draws his axe at the same time. He tosses it at blue slug.

Basic Handaxe vs. KAC: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10
Slashing: 1d4 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9

Well, who cares to succeed in at least one check? Not I, otherwise I'd be pissed… at least the damage was good

Dataphiles

Android Technomancer lvl 3 SP 18/24 HP 24/24 RP 5/5 EAC 12 ; KAC 13 Fort +2; Ref +2; Will +5 (+2 racial bonus to saving throws against disease, mind-affecting effects, poison, and sleep,) Init+1 Perc: +1 (darkvision)

Taking a careful step back Af'val while drawing his blaster seems to analyse what is attacking the party

Life science to identify: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (15) + 10 = 25

"It seems we are dealing with a pair of _____ here"

to hit EAC purple/blue: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (12) + 3 = 15
F (laser) damage if hit: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2 (unless I somehow remember it's resistant vs fire, then I'll cast energy ray with a different element damage type)

Second Seekers (Ehu Hadif)

Male Shirren (Courtier) Envoy (Phrenic Adept) 3; SP 21/21, HP 24/24, RP 5/6, EAC/KAC 12/13, F2, R3, W4; P6, SM8; Init +0; Ammo
Spoiler:
20/20, Spare Battery (1) 20/20, Spare Battery (2) 20/20

Very surprised by the snail arrivals, Kaixik takes a guarded step to the north (away from the creatures) and lets out a telepathic scream at the two creatures!

Telepathic scream feat text:
As a standard action, you can broadcast a jarring telepathic screech into the minds of nearby enemies. You can use this ability on one target creature per character level, all of which must be within range of your telepathy. If you succeed at an Intimidate check (DC = 15 + 1 per target + 1-1/2 × the CR of the highest CR target), all targets are shaken for 1 round, plus 1 additional round for every 5 by which your result exceeds the DC. This is a mind-affecting effect. Once you have targeted a creature with this feat, that foe is immune to this ability for 24 hours.

Intimidate: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (6) + 13 = 19

Kaixik hopes the creatures have minds!


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Kneepuncher offers himself as a snack the creatures to Af'val identifies as Diathas, strange vermin that have a tendency to self-explode.

Kneepuncher, AOO: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (9) + 8 = 171d6 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6
Kneepuncher, AOO: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (18) + 8 = 261d6 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7
Nom nom nom

Angus reorganised his inventory and back away, while coming to the same conclusion as Af'val. Modern Body grumpily misses his mark, and his mood is unlikely to improve given the news of potential explosions.

Af'val scorches one of the creatures with a laser shot, while Kaixik tries to telepathically confound his enemies. The shirren doesn't immediately notice any effect.

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Dawnfriend
Kneepuncher
Af'val
Angus
Modern Body
Kaixik
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Blue Creature (2)
Red Creature
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Dataphiles

Android Technomancer lvl 3 SP 18/24 HP 24/24 RP 5/5 EAC 12 ; KAC 13 Fort +2; Ref +2; Will +5 (+2 racial bonus to saving throws against disease, mind-affecting effects, poison, and sleep,) Init+1 Perc: +1 (darkvision)

"I suggest everyone who does not want to be covered in bug guts tries to back away to a save location. If I recall correctly - and I do - then these creatures are prone to exploding."


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Dawnfriend gets two rounds worth of actions

As Af'val voices his warning, the creatures attack (without exploding), biting at the unfortunate Kneepuncher

Bite, kneepuncher: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (12) + 8 = 201d6 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6
Bite, kneepuncher: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (2) + 8 = 101d6 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7

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Dawnfriend
Kneepuncher
Af'val
Angus
Modern Body
Kaixik

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Blue Creature (2)
Red Creature
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Exo-Guardians

Male CG halfling vanguard (power armor jockey) 9 | SP 57/117 HP 83/83 | RP 10/10 | EAC 26; KAC 31 | Fort +13; Ref +10; Will +7 | Init: +3 | Perc: +15, SM: +0 | Speed 30 ft., fly 30 ft. (average) | Entropy 2/6 | Reactive 1/1 | Size: Large | 1 Reroll | Active conditions: None

"Safe distance" is not a concept Kneepuncher usually considers, but after taking three solid hits, he is considering actually using the gun he was issued. Entropic strike on blue, then a guarded step away.

Entropic strike: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4 vs. EAC
Damage: 1d3 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5 acid & bludgeoning

5/24 SP, 4 EP

Wayfinders

Male CN Half-elf Icon Technomancer 3 | SP 0/15 HP 11/19 | RP 3/3 | EAC 13; KAC 16 | Fort +1; Ref +1; Will +3 | Init: +0 | Perc: +2, SM: +0 | Speed 25ft | +2 vs. enchantment spells and effects, low light vision | Spells: Junksword, Supercharge Weapon, Remote Operation, Flight | Spell Slots 3/4 first level

Modern Body grabs his returning axe, moves back a little and throws it at blue slug again.

Basic Handaxe vs. KAC: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (8) + 6 = 14
Slashing: 1d4 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8

Dataphiles

Android Technomancer lvl 3 SP 18/24 HP 24/24 RP 5/5 EAC 12 ; KAC 13 Fort +2; Ref +2; Will +5 (+2 racial bonus to saving throws against disease, mind-affecting effects, poison, and sleep,) Init+1 Perc: +1 (darkvision)

Seeing one of the bugs not being surrounded by his allies Af'val calculates the odds and angles of flying bug pieces and decides that bringing it down now would be a better use of his effort then creating more distance

Summoning multiple magic globes he sends all of them into the blue bug

Magic missile damage (with harmfull spells as a fullround action for blue: 3d4 + 4 ⇒ (4, 4, 3) + 4 = 15

Wayfinders

male CG skittermander priest of Sarenrae mystic (healer) 4 | SP 24/24 HP 26/26 | RP 5/5 | EAC 12; KAC 13 | Fort +1; Ref +2; Will +7 | Init: +1 | Perc: +8, SM: +3 30 ft. | 1st Lvl: 3/4, 2nd Lvl: 3/3 | Expendables: | Active Conditions: None

Dawnfriend looks to see if he can recognize anything about the creatures.

Life Science(Identify Creature: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8
Mysticism(Identify Creature): 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (4) + 10 = 14

Specifically looking for any Resistances/Immunities, special attacks, or weaknesses

Assuming he doesn't know anything that would suggest it isn't a good idea, he raises a hand and says, "You need to meet the light of Sarenrae ..." A flash of light explodes from his hand at the blue slug.

DC 13 daze spell

Seeing everyone attacking the blue slug, he turns his attention toward the red slug. He holds up a different hand, again hurling a blast of light toward the slug.

DC 13 daze spell

"We really don't want to fight you!" he yells at the slugs.

Wayfinders

Male CG Human Xenoseeker Operative (Explorer) 1 | SP 8/8 HP 12/12 | RP 3/3 | EAC 15; KAC 16 | Fort +4; Ref +4; Will +4 | Init: +3 | Perc: +5, SM: +5 | Speed 25 | Expendables: | Conditions: None

Angus takes a quick glance around, picks some terrain to use, and Trick Attacks Blue.

Survival - Trick Attack Succeeds Against CR: 1d20 + 7 + 4 - 20 ⇒ (13) + 7 + 4 - 20 = 4
Tactical Semi-Auto Pistol, Piercing Damage: 1d20 + 21d6 ⇒ (14) + (6, 6, 4, 4, 4, 2, 4, 4, 6, 2, 6, 2, 3, 1, 2, 5, 2, 4, 3, 2, 1) = 87
Trick Attack Damage: 1d4 ⇒ 4

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