GM Bret's PFS #10-14 Debt to the Quah (Inactive)

Game Master BretI

Cousin to All calls a short recess.

During this recess, Cousin to All meets with you to discuss the situation.

“It appears nothing will sway Kemchet Flame Stoker from voting against you. I suspect you already have figured this out.”

“Currently I believe that Lake at Dawn and Memory Tender are inclined towards voting in favor of your proposal.”

“You have made some progress with Payah, but I don’t know if you have enough time to convince her.”

“You have done nothing to sway Togimal in Shadow to vote for your proposal.”

“I and Rollicks in Waves are committed to giving you this opportunity to redeem the society.”

“I would have preferred more of the council members vote for it, but as long as you can get four votes in favor, you will be given your opportunity to redeem yourselves.”

About this time, Rollicks in Waves comes over. Frowning, he says “Kemchet has used his time to talk with Memory Tender. Although I think you can still get her to vote for your proposal, you will need to work at it.”

Nodding, Cousin to All says “He is quite determined to prevent this. It is no surprise that he would try to sway others to his side.”

“When I reconvene the council, you will have an opportunity to make your final statement on the subject. May you do well with them.”

A short time after that, Cousin to All calls the council back. Each of the council members takes their places.

Final phase for the social encounter. Good luck!
You would have had some time to discuss amongst yourselves what you want to do.

Is the plan to focus on the same two?

Fifi whispers to the group-"We should try to turn Payah over to our side, and bring back Memory Tender to our side. I shall aid Ginadori on convincing Memory Tender, perhaps with some oratory skills."-before they all regroup at the council table.

Perform (oratory), Bluff or Diplo Aid: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 4 = 12
(Will keep the roll to give her +2, but will describe my actions after Ginadori does so)

I think memory tender has to be convinced with a success to get on our side! Please somebody do that with
Memory tendet Best skill: kn (history), Other skills: Bluff, Perform (oratory)
Sadaf is super bad with all of those. I will try my luck with a profession soldier roll.
Payah Best skill: Profession (soldier), Other skills: Acrobatics, Intimidate

Sadaf tries to convince Payal and bring her to our side.

"Payah Against the Wind, I understand that you are wary of our aid. I hope that you understand that we want to help you to defend your lands. We can be strong partners in battle also against evil that could be a threat in the future!"

profession soldier: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (8) + 6 = 14
profession soldier folio reroll, 3 GM stars: 1d20 + 6 + 3 ⇒ (10) + 6 + 3 = 19

Yes, Kemchet undid one of your successes on Memory Tender.

“Well, it seems more than one of you knows something of knows something of battle.”

Sadaf is not sure if he was able to convince Payah.

Ginadori works with Fifi to try to regain Memory Tender’s ear and vote.

”Memory Tender, your name means much to us, it is like the goals of our Archives, to tend to memory and significance. I was struck by the items that we are to return to their places in your Sepulcher. Much could be learned of their proper placement and the history of the objects.”

oratory with aid: 1d20 + 7 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 7 + 2 = 18

GM star reroll 2 stars

oratory with aid: 1d20 + 7 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 7 + 2 + 2 = 25

Truddig joins Sadaf in the conversation with Payah. "And no surprise it's another dwarf, right Sadaf? We stick together, and we know battle." He says with a smile. "Payah Against the Winds, I've enjoyed learning about the Shoanti's fighting traditions, and I hope that when this is all done, we can spar and share more of our strategies. But there is no 'when this is done' if the Society isn't allowed to make things right. We will be sent home, and we may never get another opportunity to test your blade against my feathers."

Profession (soldier): 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (3) + 13 = 16
Profession (soldier), shirt reroll: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (7) + 13 = 20

Don’t have time for a full update.
Payah and Memory Tender are now swayed to vote for your proposal.
Will give a full update later today, just wanted to post in order to avoid having to retcon.

Memory Tender says “You have returned the items taken. If the council grants you what you have asked for, come talk to me and I will tell you some of their placement.”

——

Payah Against the Wind looks at the two dwarves and says “The real test of soldiers is how well they can work together. I do hope your people know how to work together.”

——

At this point, you believe that both Memory Tender and Payah Against the Wind are willing to grant you permission to make things right.

Idril listens to the Payah respectfuly then bows and rejoins his fellow agents.

"I am not sure I helped, but I think we may have finally gotten through to them. Shall we take the chance?"

Diplomacy: 10 + 11 = 21

Seeing things are in running in our favour and not wanting to screw things up Awkin plays it safe says, "Thank you for your wisdom and dedication to your people."

Cousin to All announces “Having heard the Pathfinder Society representatives proposal and their reasons for considering it, it is now time to vote.”

“I vote in favor of the proposal.”

She turns to Rollicks in Waves and asks for his vote.

Rollicks in Waves says “I believe the Pathfinder Society should be given the chance to make amends. I vote in favor of the proposal.”

Cousin to All then turns to Kemchet Flame Stoker and asks for his vote,

“They are outsiders. They have done nothing deserving of our trust. One of them desecrated our site. I vote against the proposal and would gladly escort them off our lands immediately!”

Cousin to All then turns to Lake at Dawn and asks for his vote.

“I believe they have demonstrated some knowledge of our customs and a sincere desire to repair what has been broken. I vote in favor of giving them that chance.”

Cousin to All then turns to Togimal in Shadow for his vote.

“I am not satisfied. I see no signs that they know anything of our lands. I am against the proposal.”

Cousin to All calls Payah Against the Wind next.

“I am a person of action. They wish to act rather than just give words of appeasement. I say let them do so! I vote in favor of the proposal.”

Finally Cousin to All turns to Lake at Dawn. “You have the final vote, cousin. What shall it be?”

Lake at Dawn slowly gets to his feet. “I would have preferred we all agree on this. Such is not the case.”

“The Pathfinder Society has sent these representatives to make peace with us. Let them act so that we can judge their true intentions. I vote in favor of the proposal.”

As the last vote is cast, Kemchet gets up and says “This is a mistake! I warn you all, we have no need for these outsiders!” He then storms out of the chambers, his attendants following in a flurry of activity.

Cousin to All announces the decision as The last of Kemchet’s attendees is walking out. “The council has decided. We will give them their opportunity to make amends.”

“This council is adjourned.”

The rest of the council members get up and prepare to return to their respective homes.

Cousin to All and Rollicks in Waves come to you.

Rollicks in Waves says “It is good that you convinced enough of the council members to allow you this chance. I have seen the good that the Pathfinder Society can do. Please act in a way to show this to the others.”

Cousin to All gives you directions to the Muschkal Sepulcher. It is about a half day’s journey from your current location. You are to go northward up the Muschkal River.

She returns the bag with the items and advises you to leave at once.

Sadaf nods in relief.

“We will surely not disappoint you! And thank you all for the opportunity to make amends! My companions and I are going to leave immediately!“ Sadaf says looking at the other Pathfinders.

survival in case needed to get there fast : 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (9) + 10 = 19

Gina gets instructions from Memory Tender if possible.

Idril bows "We will ensure this chance to make amends will not be in vain. Thank you."

Gina gets instructions from Memory Tender if possible.

Memory Tender asks to examine the items.

I assume you will allow her to look at them,

Pointing to the weapon replicas, she says “These tokens symbolize the courage and honor of the heroes that once wielded the actual weapons. Most likely they were together in a place of honor.”

She shows great reverence towards the ring. “This ring belonged to Lore Whisperer, one of our legendary oral historians.” Carefully putting it back, she says “It is perhaps best I didn’t know this was one of the items stolen.”

Turning to glare at you, she says “Be sure to treat it with reverence and see that it is restored to the proper place.”

Looking at the statue, she says “I am not sure of the history of this one. I assume it was a hunting companion to one of our heroes, but out of context it is difficult to say which.”

Carefully replacing the items in the bag, she hands it back. “When you return to your leaders, you should tell them the agent who did this should never return to our lands.”

Following Cousin to All’s directions, you travel east through a gap in the Iron Peaks to the Muschkal River. You then turn northward along the river, reaching the sepulcher by mid afternoon. The journey is pleasant and you arrive without problem.

The days are much shorter this far north. The sun is already starting to fade behind the mountains.

You see an unassuming opening in the cliffside. There are large chunks of stone haphazardly scattered throughout the grassy area in front of the opening.

See slide 13 for the enlarged image of that section of the map.

Go ahead and do any final preparations before heading in.

Truddig grips his bow tightly; a slight sparkling of electricity runs up and down its length momentarily before subsiding.

Activating thundershot on the bow (1 minute duration)

Sadaf casts resinous skin on himself.

He then moves into the cave.

perception : 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (12) + 12 = 24

The animal companion Danduun follows right behind him.

The gently sloping passage leads to a cool, dimly lit area. The air is damp. Animal bones, gristle, and long-rotten viscera are haphazardly scattered across the floor. Stairs to the east and west lead to slightly elevated walkways flanking the recess. Doors lead away from the entrance hall to the northwest and southeast.

You hear a roar from the other end of the chamber as you open the doors. There are two large humanoids on the far side of the room. It looks like they were busting things up, and now have turned towards your group.

The one in blue appears to be the more fearsome of the pair. It has a greataxe, several javelins, and is wearing a chain shirt. The one in red has a great club, several javelins, and hide armor.

Slide 13

Round 1:

Bolded may act.

Truddig
Ginadori
Awkin
Blue Brute Giant
Sadaf
Danduum (delayed from init 12)
Idril
Fifi
Red Giant

Truddig announces in a loud voice "You are desecrating a sacred site! Throw down your weapons and these arrows will be the only punishment you receive!"

The two giants look at each other. They both shrug, then Blue says something in a very load voice.

Just as they finish replying, the first of Truddig's arrows come flying at them. If not for the cover, the first one would have certainly been much more deadly. The third arrow misses.

Then the blue one shakes his axe and yells again.

Round 1:

Bolded may act.

Nature to identify the giants.

Truddig
Ginadori
Awkin
Blue Brute Giant -25
Sadaf
Danduum (delayed from init 12)
Idril
Fifi
Red Giant

Cover?

Ginadori attempts to identify these brutes.

knowledge local maybe: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (12) + 7 = 19

Going on the assumption that they are big but still humanoid, Gina pulls out a her rapier with one hand and a bit of iron with the other. She casts hold person on Blue, the one with more weapons. DC16 Will or paralyzed 7 rounds.

Cover?

I count three people between you and your target.

Gina realizes that Red is a normal Ogre.

Blue is also an Ogre, but not your normal type. It would be a separate check for it.

Blue Will save: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (1) + 8 = 9

Blue suddenly stops waving their axe and yelling.

Round 1:

Bolded may act.
Nature to identify the creatures. Blue is different than Red.

Truddig
Ginadori
Awkin
Blue Brute Giant -25 Paralyzed until round 8
Sadaf
Danduum (delayed from init 12)
Idril
Fifi
Red Giant

For some reason I was thinking cover only applied at the target end, but I guess I can't find anything saying so. Go figure.

Gina searches her recollection for the other one.

knowledge nature: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (6) + 7 = 13

Awkin starts to rally the group with tales of pathfinders-past.

Inspire courage: Allies receives a +2 morale bonus on saving throws against charm and fear effects and a +2 competence bonus on attack and weapon damage rolls.

Flagbearer: +1 morale bonus on attack rolls, weapon damage rolls, and saving throws against fear and charm effects.

Total: +3 bonus on attack rolls, weapon damage rolls, and +2 saving throws against fear and charm effects.

”Ogres, though the frozen bigger one is something more. Let’s hope he stays paralyzed long enough we don’t find out what that extra stuff is.”

Atkin shows off her flag and recites tales of Pathfinder Society legends.

Blue Brute glares angrily at Gina as he struggles against her spell. With great effort, he manages to break through!
Will: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (16) + 8 = 24

Round 1:

Bolded may act.
Nature to identify the creatures. Blue is different than Red.

Truddig
Ginadori
Awkin
Blue Brute Giant -25
Sadaf
Danduum (delayed from init 12)
Idril
Fifi
Red Giant

Knowledge (nature), red: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (11) + 5 = 16
Knowledge (nature), blue: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 5 = 11

Sadaf moves forward and casts a snowball on the red ogre.

cold damage, touch attack, inspire, flag: 1d20 + 5 + 3 ⇒ (15) + 5 + 3 = 235d6 + 3 ⇒ (5, 3, 6, 4, 2) + 3 = 23

”Eat some snow guys!!“

He then makes a hand sign and commands Danduun to attack!

Danduun moves on the far right of the wall to not provoke an attack from the other ogre and makes a claw attack against the red ogre.

Claw, flag, ic : 1d20 + 3 + 8 ⇒ (5) + 3 + 8 = 161d6 + 1 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 1 + 3 = 9

"Ahhhh!! Grrrrr ..."

Red takes a snowball to the face!

Dandunn was a little too preoccupied by running to where he was told. By the time he is in position, there is no opening for an attack.

Round 1:

Bolded may act.
Nature to identify the creatures. Blue is different than Red.

Truddig
Ginadori
Awkin
Blue Brute Ogre -25
Sadaf
Danduum
Idril
Fifi
Red Ogre -23

Fifi pushes forward, scimitar in hand and shield at the ready. She looks at the blue ogre and says-"Come, brute! Let me show you our resolve - steadfast and unwavering!"-her hair growing in size like a beacon.

She slashes through her magical flaming hair, and lobs a fire bolt right at the blue ogre!

Fire bolt att vs Touch: 1d20 + 7 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 7 + 2 = 26
Fire bolt dmg: 1d6 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 1 + 2 = 6 fire damage

Getting ready for what's coming, she proceeds to spin her scimitar quickly, praying - "Dawnflower's flame, let our victory come swift." - and making it catch on fire!

Fifi will use her Energy Channel feat to ignite her scimitar as a swift action - spending 2 uses of Lay on Hands, her next three attacks will deal an additional 6 points of fire damage each.

Fifi sears Blue with the bolt of fire and then ignites her weapon.

Round 1:

Bolded may act.
Nature to identify details on Blue. People have identified Red already.

Truddig
Ginadori
Awkin
Blue Brute Ogre -31
Sadaf
Danduum
Idril
Fifi Next three attacks w/Scimitar get +6 fire damage
Red Ogre -23

Idril grimaces and readies himself to meet the enemy. His dark blade shimmers with arcane energy as he glides near Fifi. He calls on more magical reserves to give him strength.

Swift action to activate arcane pool. move action to step to Fifi, standard action to cast Bull's Strength on himself.

Idril uses his magic to ready himself for battle.

Red attacks Danduum with her club, but the dinosaur is too quick for it.
greatclub: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (8) + 7 = 15
Bludgeoning: 2d8 + 7 ⇒ (4, 1) + 7 = 12

It yells something in that language they have been using.

Round 2:

Bolded may act.
Nature to identify details on Blue. People have identified Red already.

Truddig
Ginadori
Awkin
Blue Brute Ogre -31
Sadaf
Danduum
Idril Bull’s Strength
Fifi Next three attacks w/Scimitar get +6 fire damage
Red Ogre -23

Truddig moves up beside Awkin to get a better firing lane, and sends a sparking, crackling arrow at the ogre on the right.

Truddig moves up but then the arrow fletchings get damaged as he pulls the arrow. The arrow goes wildly off target.

Round 2:

Bolded may act.
Nature to identify details on Blue. People have identified Red already.

Truddig
Ginadori
Awkin
Blue Brute Ogre -31
Sadaf
Danduum
Idril Bull’s Strength
Fifi Next three attacks w/Scimitar get +6 fire damage
Red Ogre -23

Gina moves into the room, zigzagging up the stairs to come up next to Blue.

Double move. Parry and riposte ready.

Blue swings at Gina as she comes within his reach.

Greataxe: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (6) + 15 = 21
Slashing: 3d6 + 14 ⇒ (5, 1, 3) + 14 = 23

It just barely manages to connect in spite of Gina's attempt to parry the heavy weapon.

Round 2:

Bolded may act.
Nature to identify details on Blue. People have identified Red already.

Truddig
Ginadori -23
Awkin
Blue Brute Ogre -31, reaction used
Sadaf
Danduum
Idril Bull’s Strength
Fifi Next three attacks w/Scimitar get +6 fire damage
Red Ogre -23

Will tell the blue ogre to "Fall." (Cast command DC19 will).

Awkin will send Cat up to attack.

Attack: 1d20 + 9 + 3 ⇒ (14) + 9 + 3 = 261d6 + 3 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 + 3 = 11

Total: +3 bonus on attack rolls, weapon damage rolls, and +2 saving throws against fear and charm effects.

Will: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (18) + 8 = 26

The spell fizzles but the claws sink in deeply.

Blue winds up and makes a powerful swing at Cat.
Greataxe, power attack: 1d20 + 15 - 2 ⇒ (10) + 15 - 2 = 23
Slashing, power attack: 3d6 + 14 + 6 ⇒ (1, 3, 5) + 14 + 6 = 29

It continues the swing into Gina, attempting to cleave into her as well. Gina easily parrys the blow.
Greataxe, power attack: 1d20 + 15 - 2 ⇒ (3) + 15 - 2 = 16
Slashing, power attack: 3d6 + 14 + 6 ⇒ (2, 3, 2) + 14 + 6 = 27

Round 2:

Bolded may act.
Nature to identify details on Blue. People have identified Red already.

Truddig
Ginadori -23
Awkin
Cat -29
Blue Brute Ogre 32, -2 AC cleave
Sadaf
Danduum
Idril Bull’s Strength
Fifi Next three attacks w/Scimitar get +6 fire damage
Red Ogre -23

Fifi charges right at the blue ogre, her scimitar held out towards her side. Her movements graceful and swift, she slashes right at the torso!

Scimitar att with Charge: 1d20 + 10 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 10 + 2 + 1 = 29
Scimitar dmg: 1d6 + 4 + 3 + 1 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 4 + 3 + 1 + 6 = 15 nonlethal damage, of which 7 is fire

But behind her blade's pass, only a cauterized wound is left behind, the holy fire in her blade sealing the wound made by the slash.

Immediate action riposte on the first successful parry of Blue, as above.