GM Norwuz - #5-21 The Merchant's Wake - PFS1 Standard (Inactive)

Game Master noral

During the service, Raelene quietly imparts to her colleagues, "We should keep an eye on that one, she does not act as I expect. I wonder if there is someone here who can confirm her identity. We may have an imposter."

Sense Motive with Inspiration (Temel): 1d20 + 7 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 7 + 2 = 20
Sense Motive with Inspiration (Doritannia): 1d20 + 7 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 7 + 2 = 20
Sense Motive with Inspiration (Metella): 1d20 + 7 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 7 + 2 = 11
Sense Motive with Inspiration (Pellius): 1d20 + 7 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 7 + 2 = 23
Sense Motive with Inspiration (Jakti): 1d20 + 7 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 7 + 2 = 19

Wow - Dice Bot is determined we will not understand Metella's motives.

Throughout the proceedings, the young undine attempts to portray serene confidence and great respect. Her concerns regarding Umut add a few worry lines and distract her slightly.

“There are some who know every verse of the Birth of Light and Truth, and yet have not a drop of the Dawnflower's mercy in their blood.”

Bluff to secret message (complex) her companions (VP) DC 20: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (4) + 18 = 22

sense motive DC 22 required by non-Pathfinders to know the spoiler

"Ywhay oday ouyay aysay atthay?"

Are we all standing close to each other now to have a conversation?

“Well, Raelene is very knowledgeable went it comes to matters of religion, Cade.”

Abdara adopts a big sisterly tone. “I totally believe her.”

“Speaking of knowledgeable people, what impresses everyone the most about Metella Rauger?”

Bluff to secret message (complex) her companions (VP) DC 20: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (12) + 18 = 30

sense motive DC 30 required by non-Pathfinders to understand the spoiler

In reply to the conversation regarding Umut, Raelene quietly imparts "She certainly did not exhibit the knowledge and proficiency I would expect from one of her station."

Jakti al’Awar is the last to toast the hosts, concluding his remarks by saying, “And may our hosts carry on the legacy of the departed, may Sarenrae see her safely to Nirvana and its city of High Ninshabur.”

As he says this, suddenly a piercing scream tears through the air. One of the merchants is pointing a shaking finger at Zarmina's body, as it twitches to life!

The undead Zarmina clambers off the bier, tearing herself out of the shroud with a pained moan. Screams and chaos fills the temple as en masse, the merchants attempt to flee from the temple, but the double doors are only so wide. The undead points toward the door—in the same direction as Jakti, Metella, Temel, and Aaqir—and rasps “You have failed me! Betrayer!”

Aaqir is stunned briefly, but quickly gathers up his family. Passing you, you can tell that he is furious.

"Whoever did this, how dare they desecrate her body! Use whatever means you have - end this sacrilege!"

He quickly ushers his family out, while trying to bring some semblance of control to the crowd.

Aldar, Brakkik, Cade: YOU HAVE A SUPRISE ROUND ACTION!

Aldar pulls a potion of Mage Armor from his belt immediately in response to the movement of the creature.

"Guys? Does anyone know what we're dealing with here?" yells Cade as he pulls out his pair of kukris and moves forward.

"I bet Raelene's impostor has something to do with this. Someone keep eyes on her."

Those pews - can they be moved to block the way?

You would say that you would need a good pull (DC 15) but the mummy could step over them.

Knowledge (religion): 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (18) + 9 = 27

“Zarmina is now a desiccated mummy. Unlike typical mummies, she’s surrounded by sweltering winds which absorb moisture.”

Abdara frowns as she tries to recall what she knows about them. “Anyone within 30 feet of it who fails to resist takes nonlethal damage, and can become fatigued –– eventually to the point of exhaustion.”

Resistances and vulnerabilities, please GM

She calls a warning to the Trade Prince. “Sheik al’Hakam, please have any unengaged guards detain Grand Mufti Umut.”

“Vhatever meansh neshesharry?” Brakkik’s eyes light up with joy as he processes the venture-captain’s words. Quickly he reaches into his mouth, pulls out a small bottle, shakes it vigorously, and steps forward to throw it in a long arc towards the rising corpse.

Bomb, PBS, Prone: 1d20 + 7 + 1 - 4 ⇒ (19) + 7 + 1 - 4 = 23
Fire damage, PBS: 2d6 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (1, 1) + 4 + 1 = 7

5-ft step and bombs away! Penalty for attacking a prone creature with a ranged weapon has been added to the attack roll already. Brakkik uses a bombchucker to increase the range increment of his bombs to 30 ft, so there shouldn’t be any range penalties if I understand the map correctly.

Knowledge (religion): 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (7) + 9 = 16

Having nothing additional to add about the mummy, Ferdrin remarks

And let us know quickly if you can't easily detain her.

Al’Hakam looks at you and nods while securing his family.

"I will try to get her! You do everything to contain this undead! Please ... " he says with desperation in his voice.

Cade is up in the surprise round.

I did move him a few squares already... although I'll just move him the last of his 30' seeing how we're already standing 30' next to it and the rest of the folks appear to have moved their pieces. For what it's worth, he'll try to buy a few rounds before she moves past him...

The mummy is vulnerable to fire and has no DR or resistances.

Brakkik’s aim is true and he burns the mummy severely!

The mummy waves a hand and sand magically starts whirling around the mummy!

Brakkik, Cade and Aldar all feel an unbelievable desert wind hitting them!

Aldar can resist the effect and seems to now be immune but Cade and Brakkik inhale some sand and really are fatigued!

non lethal damage Cade and Brakkik : 2d6 ⇒ (2, 5) = 7

Abdara

Aldar, immune to sand
Raelene
Brakkik, -7nl, fatigued
Cade, -7nl, fatigued
Ferdrin
Mummy, -10, prone

BOLD may act.

Time to call on a fiery friend...

Ferdrin begins a summoning.

Cast Summon Monster II (1 round casting time)

Summoning a small fire elemental.

Round #1: AC 15, inspire courage +1 to atk/dmg (1)

“Is anyone a doctor?”

Abdara begins a bardic performance to inspire courage, before moving 15 feet to the south-west to observe the undead curiously.

“Are you my Mummy?”

“Thank goodnesh theshe are sho light,” Brakkik wheezes through a mouthful of sandy wind. Before anyone else can get in the blast zone, he plucks another vial from his cheek pouch and throws it into the center of the swirling dust storm.

Bomb, PBS, IC, Fatigue: 1d20 + 7 + 1 + 1 - 1 ⇒ (18) + 7 + 1 + 1 - 1 = 26
Fire damage, PBS, IC: 2d6 + 4 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (5, 4) + 4 + 1 + 1 = 15

Thank goodness … these? are so light?

“Brakkik, did your Mummy not teach you not to speak with your mouth full? Nice shot by the way.”

Aldar drinks his potion of Mage Armor and then focuses his ki energy into his body to protect him.

Drinking mage armor, casting shield of faith +2 with investiture. Moving into melee range next round.

Raelene moves forward a little to where she can duck between the pews for additional cover. As she moves she raises her voice, "May the healing power of Sarenrae cleanse you of this corruption." The undine begins to glow slightly and those around her see and feel positive energy radiating out in response to her prayer.

Channel positive energy to harm 30 ft burst, DC 18 Will save to halve: 2d6 + 4 ⇒ (4, 3) + 4 = 11 (reroll 1s for damage)
Undead do not add their channel resistance to their saves. Also harms chaotic evil outsiders, worshipers of chaotic evil deities, and evil creatures with light sensitivity or light blindness as if they were undead.

Fight through it... gotta fight through it...

Cade circles towards the desecrated body and slashes with his kukris.

+5' step

Kukri 1, -2 TWF -2 Str: 1d20 + 9 - 2 - 1 ⇒ (10) + 9 - 2 - 1 = 16
Kukri 2, -2 TWF, -2 Str: 1d20 + 8 - 2 - 1 ⇒ (5) + 8 - 2 - 1 = 10

Kukri 1 damage, -2 str: 1d3 + 5 - 1 ⇒ (3) + 5 - 1 = 7
Kukri 2 damage, -2 str: 1d3 + 3 - 1 ⇒ (2) + 3 - 1 = 4

Brakkik hits the mummy with another bomb and pieces of flesh start to turn to dust!

Raelene moves forward and can weaken the mummy with her channel.

Will : 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (9) + 8 = 17

And Raelene also easily resists the sand storm!

Fort (Raelene): 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (20) + 4 = 24

Cade moves forward and but cannot penetrate the bandages of the mummy with his kukri.

~

The mummy then stands up ...

Provokes from Cade.

... and tries to slam into Cade but his armor is too tough!

slam : 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (5) + 14 = 191d8 + 10 ⇒ (7) + 10 = 17

Cade inhales some more sand and really is exhausted now! Brakkik can shake of the storm's effect.

Fort (Brakkik): 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (19) + 5 = 24
Fort (Cade): 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (9) + 7 = 16

non lethal damage Cade : 2d6 ⇒ (4, 5) = 9

Abdara

Aldar, immune to sand
Raelene, immune to sand
Brakkik, -7nl, fatigued, immune to sand
Cade, -16nl , can make AoO while still fatigued, is exhausted at beginning of turn
Ferdrin
Mummy, -44

BOLD may act.

Round #2: AC 15, inspire courage +1 to atk/dmg (2)

Abdara maintains her bardic performance to inspire courage, (free) before moving 15 feet to the east where she readies an action to ✨cast grease under the Mummy, if it is still up after Brakkik and Raelene have their turns. (move + standard)

Reflex DC 15, or fall prone

AoO
Kukri 1, -2 Str: 1d20 + 9 - 1 ⇒ (17) + 9 - 1 = 25
Kukri 1 damage, -2 str: 1d3 + 5 - 1 ⇒ (2) + 5 - 1 = 6

Aldar rushes forward to join the fray and strikes points on the mummy designed to disrupt the animating energy.

unarmed strike: 1d20 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 6 + 1 = 11
damage: 1d6 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 + 1 = 4

Unfortunately, such techniques do not work well on undead creatures it would seem.

Not that great at melee yet it seems. I can cast divine favor as well, but I was definitely more concerned with the Mummy's attacks than dealing it damage which is why I chose Shield of Faith instead.

Cade, you can also take your normal action.

Cade moves to the side to try and keep the mummy between him and Aldar as he continues to harass, although the elemental barrage is slowing down his movement and reaction time.

Kukri 1, -2 TWF -6 Str: 1d20 + 9 - 2 - 3 ⇒ (9) + 9 - 2 - 3 = 13
Kukri 2, -2 TWF, -6 Str: 1d20 + 8 - 2 - 3 ⇒ (7) + 8 - 2 - 3 = 10

Kukri 1 damage, -6 str: 1d3 + 5 - 3 ⇒ (2) + 5 - 3 = 4
Kukri 2 damage, -6 str: 1d3 + 3 - 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 - 3 = 2

Raelene continues to channel Sarenrae's power through prayer while drawing her Scimitar, wistfully thinking of the one they brought as a gift, now removed by the likely imposter.

Channel positive energy to harm 30 ft burst, DC 18 Will save to halve: 2d6 + 4 ⇒ (1, 1) + 4 = 6 (reroll 1s for damage) see reroll below
Undead do not add their channel resistance to their saves. Also harms chaotic evil outsiders, worshipers of chaotic evil deities, and evil creatures with light sensitivity or light blindness as if they were undead.

reroll 1s for damage + IC: 2d6 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (4, 1) + 4 + 1 = 10
Cleansing Light does not indicate you only reroll once but I am guessing that is the intent and I don't reroll this 1 as well.

Just then, Ferdrin seems to break concentration from some prolonged incantation.

Summon Monster II completes. Round 1/4.

Suddenly a fiery apparition manifests near the mummy! As it steps forward, Cade and Aldar notice a distinct, burning sensation in their nostrils.

It slams at the mummy with its fiery appendages!

[5' step] E
[standard] slam mummy
slam attack, B damage, FIRE damage: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 81d4 ⇒ 21d4 ⇒ 2

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And now for Ferdrin's turn.

Meanwhile Ferdrin rushes around the far side of one row of pews, so as to get a clearer shot at the mummy. When he arrives, he quickly executes a series of gestures to send a bright ray of positive energy at the mummy.

[move] 30'
[standard] Cast disrupt undead
Ranged touch (into melee), positive damage: 1d20 + 2 - 4 ⇒ (16) + 2 - 4 = 141d6 ⇒ 1

“Brakkik, did your Mummy not teach you not to speak with your mouth full?”

“No,” Brakkik answers as he scampers down the aisle for a better shot at the creature. “She shaid I needed to have shtrong cheeksh sho ve could take more shtuff vith ush vhen ve had to leave shomeplashe in a hurry. Vhy do you ashk?”

Bomb, PBS, IC, Fatigue: 1d20 + 7 + 1 + 1 - 1 ⇒ (8) + 7 + 1 + 1 - 1 = 16
Miss?: 1d8 ⇒ 5
Fire damage, PBS, IC: 2d6 + 4 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (6, 4) + 4 + 1 + 1 = 16 (6 splash damage, Reflex 15 to halve)

Move and throw. Brakkik has Precise Shot (so he doesn’t have to worry about making ranged attacks into melee), but he still takes penalties from Cover. He’ll also use his Precise Bomb discovery to exclude allies from the splash damage (except for the fire elemental because Brakkik is a kind and caring soul who wants the living flame creature to feel warmly welcomed to this plane of existence). That discovery does not exclude spaces if the attack is a miss though.

After you cut the mummy, bomb it and wash it positive energy the body drops back into the coffin!

Combat over!

Chaos all around you as panicked people are still trying to escape the room.

“No, she shaid I needed to have shtrong cheeksh sho ve could take more shtuff vith ush vhen ve had to leave shomeplashe in a hurry. Vhy do you ashk?”

“No reason.” sigh

Raelene turns to the others in attendance and calls out in her most soothing tones, "Don't panic, stay calm, the immediate threat has been handled and we do not want any harm to come to you. We should all be able to leave in an orderly fashion, or even take a seat again and catch your breath before you do."

As an aside to her team she suggests, "We need to find Umut, or whoever is posing as them, and stop them before they do anything else harmful."

The temple finally falls silent after a brief while and Aaqir peers in.

Clearly furious that this sacrilege has taken place, he crouches beside the body of Zarmina, frustrated tear rolling down his face as he carefully lays the body to some semblance of peace.

The servants enter shortly, one bearing a large white cloth. After Aaqir has done what he can, the servants carefully covering the body with the cloth.

Aaqir takes a few deep breath to gather his composure before turning to you.

"It is fortuitous indeed that I had sought your help. If I had not, this act of defilement could have easily turned into a massacre as well. Clearly, something is afoot with Umut as you correctly stated and I can only seek your help again to uncover what has caused this... this..."

He stops here and lets out a deep sigh, uncertain how to continue. He looks up at you again, and despite his troubles, he is clearly grateful.

Grabbing one of his pouches, he presses it into your hands. "Here, a small appreciation for what you have done."

He tells you what is in the pouch.

No spellcraft checks needed: scroll of cure moderate wounds, a scroll of endure elements, a scroll of see invisibility and a bead of force.

By this time, a number of the guests, at least the braver ones, have started pressing back into the temple, looking on curiously.

Rumors and gossip fly about on how Zarmina have been raised but clearly, there are more flights of fantasy than solid evidence.

Aaqir shoos them back to their rooms to rest, making the excuse that the servants would need to clean up the temple.

Aaqir asks you to examine the body.

Take 10 is enough with your skills. :-)

Somehow, Zarmina's body had been raised as a mummy and this must have been a very strong spell caster.

You search the discarded and torn shroud left unceremoniously on the floor, but other than a handful of dust you figured is magical, does not seem connected to her raising, but is simply what has flaked off from this rather unusual mummy.

✨detect magic + spellcraft DC 26: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (20) + 7 = 27

“The handful of dust functions as dust of dryness.”

Having already ceased her bardic performance, Aeliah gathers the dust in a delicate lace handkerchief monogrammed with an A and the House Kastner crest, before standing to examine the contents of the Trade Prince's pouch.

“Has the false-Umut been found, Sheik al’Hakam? Were any of the VIP guests injured?”

If nobody objects, she slips the bead of force into her clutch. “At least I’ll be able to contribute physically in combat with this.”

She offers the scoll of endure elements to Raelene and the scroll of see invisibility to Ferdrin.

"Don't much like the implication that comes with that scroll, Freddy."

She then takes the scroll of cure moderate wounds and ✨casts it on Cade.

scroll CMW on Cade: 2d8 + 3 ⇒ (2, 8) + 3 = 13

”I believe both Raelene and I have wands of CMW that will be more effective in combat than a single scroll.”

She then removes all non-lethal damage from Brakkik and Cade with her wand of CLW.

Abdara’s CLW wand on Brakkik: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4
Abdara’s CLW wand on Brakkik: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9

Abdara’s CLW wand on Cade: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2
Abdara’s CLW wand on Cade: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

"Raelene, it might pay to remove the fatigue and exhaustion from Brakkik and Cade before we proceed. If you are concerned about depleting your wand of lesser restoration, I can offer you a scroll of five lesser restoration spells at the beginning of our next mission together."

Finally, she returns her attention to Aaqir. “So what is the next step? Is Zarmina's body still to left lying in state per Sarenraen funeral doctrine?”

“Should we be on hand to guard it and the guests, hunt for the false-Umut, or do something else?”

Hehe, to be honest I thought that would take longer :D Oh well.

Ferdrin nods at his elemental friend, signaling that it may be released from duty. It dissipates as quickly as it had manifested.

He then extends a hand to accept the scroll from Abdara, nodding when he safely clutches it. I suppose not, but it is just a tool. Thank you.

He tucks it away in his cloak for the time being. Most importantly, he awaits al’Hakam's response about whether the imposter has been recovered. ... and if not, should tracking her down not be our first task?

Raelene accepts the scroll from Abdara and then, unprompted, retrieves her wand of lesser restoration to offer assistance to both Brakkik and Cade.

I will note 3 charges used unless either decline.

“Oh, thank you, that’sh very kind ov you,” Brakkik’s ears fold back at all the attention from both Abdara and Raelene, but the little ratfolk bravely stands still and endures it.

Cade rubs his arms, inspecting himself after the generous heals. "Thanks for that. That mummy radiated some serious heat. Even then... *yawn* I think I could lie still and sleep for a day.... but I guess we should get on to finding this fake priest."

“Thanks to you no one was injured! You are absolutely right about Umut and I’ll send men out to search for her outside! Can you support to search the grounds?!“ the trade prince asks.

Together with the trade prince you scour the room for clues, but with the mass stampede following the rise of Zarmina the mummy earlier, you are unable to identify anything that might be useful.

Aaqir by this time is accompanying his spouse and daughters back to their chambers to rest from the ordeal.

He repeats his request to you to investigate further. "However, let's not let your earlier work go to waste. If the opportunity arises, please continue what you were doing to sway the merchants to our side."

You start patrolling the grounds of the extensive Bahjari estate. About half a dozen buildings have ample space to sprawl across the family’s land. The largest building is the manor house which you are in, a two-story structure made of whitewashed stucco over stone. The home has several wings that fan out through well-maintained gardens.

With some a wide area, the tasks of finding some clues is like searching for a needle in a hay stack. This does not even include the extensive gardens nor the other outbuildings like the kitchen, servant quarters, and what not.

While making your way along a corridor in the west wing, a servant boy approaches and hands you a note, saying it had come from Doritannia Raffella before he leaves. (see Handout #2)

You have barely finished reading when another servant comes by and hands you a note, sharing that this has come from Jakti al’Awar, before he leaves to return to his work. (see Handout #4)

Ferdrin frowns while reading the first note.

Uh-oh... Doritannia has a not-so-little problem. However, is an accountant worth that much debt to Aaqir? I guess we find out.

No sooner does he blurt out this remark to the team than the second note arrives.

And, Jakti wants to see us. Let's stop by the temple to see what it is, and then we can go check with Aaqir about Doritannia.

Unless there are objections I presume we head there shortly.

Ferdrin leads and you make your back to the temple for the meeting.

When you arrive at the temple, Jakti and his two bodyguards are waiting for you. The servants have since cleaned up the worst of the mess from the earlier combat, and Jakti is now wearing a scimitar at his side.

Waving for his guards to stand outside the door to ensure a measure of privacy, he whispers conspiratorially, "Thanks for coming. I was uncertain if you were trustworthy enough to share this information with, but after your battle against the mummy, I see that you are most competent individuals and I believe you can help." he says looking at all of you.

“Some days ago I received information from... a trusted source... that a someone has hired several assassins in Katheer for a job this very night. This manor has one of the greatest gatherings of powerful people in the entire city, so I can only conclude that these assassins are meant to strike here. With that knowledge, I hired a few bodyguards for myself, but it would allay my fears if I were to have your protection as well. Of course, you may seek to protect everyone in the manor, and I would applaud you for such commitment to righteousness! I will be satisfied if no harm comes to my person before this night is over, whatever the circumstances. Do this for me, and I would greatly consider dealing with such competent individuals in the near future.”

Is an accountant worth that much debt to Aaqir? I guess we find out.

"Mm ... we can but put it to him, Freddy. I’m sure the Trade Prince will work out what's best for both himself and the Society."

sense motive: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 2 = 10

“Of course, you may seek to protect everyone in the manor, and I would applaud you for such commitment to righteousness!”

Abdara bows at al’Awar’s comment, but doesn’t interrupt his speech.

The man utters ‘righteousness’ in discourse that emphasises his own selfishness. Nevertheless, his ignoble goal of self-preservation doesn’t currently conflict with our own objectives.

Abdara nods demurely, making agreeable noises while waiting to see if one of the others has better insight.

Ferdrin frowns at the wording Jakti uses to deliver his message. It's what he doesn't say...

We would of course use this information to protect all within this manor. While I wouldn't expect you to give up your "trusted source," it would help us to know who the "someone" is, who allegedly hired assassins.

Sense Motive: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (15) + 7 = 22

Raelene listens politely though is not favourably impressed by the apparent self-centred approach of Jakti.

"We will of course protect as many as we can. May Sarenrae bless all who are worthy and bring them safely through this event. You are fortunate to have your own bodyguards. My good friend Ferdrin is correct, knowing your source or any other detail or suspicion you have may assist us in this endeavour."

This feels... odd. What's wrong with this picture? Is *he* responsible for the mummy?

Nonetheless, Cade can't possibly make the sense motive check.

Just as Jakti and you finish speaking, a series of loud crashes echoes through the house, followed by screaming from everywhere and shouts from the guards outside. Jakti’s eyes widen in alarm as he rushes to the temple’s doors only to discover that the entry hall downstairs teeming with the walking dead! The two guards retreat to stand beside Jakti.

Jakti draws his scimitar and, rallying his guards, start cutting his way down the stairs with them.

Just then, Aaqir al’Hakam emerges from one of the upstairs hallways. He takes in the situation quickly, and notes how well Jakti is in protecting himself. He calls out to the Pathfinders, "There are more zombies throughout the manor!" The breaking of glass elsewhere in the house emphasises this point.

"Jakti seems fine. Protect the other guests!"

Before he can clarify further, he rushes back to his quarters to keep his family safe.

Unfortunately, Temel’s and Metella’s animosity toward each other led them to take rooms at opposite ends of the manor’s ground floor. If you split up, it is unlikely that you could save either unless you go in full force.

Today is a public holiday in Germany. Will update tomorrow.

If ever I seem slow to post, feel free to ping me on Discord. Yesterday I checked at least twice, including just before shutting down for the night and the Forums showed no new posts. Clearly, that was not true.
Reading and catching up now.

You're fine (as far as my time zone is concerned anyway ;) Raelene.

I might give you a ping on Discord tomorrow anyway, and maybe have a *shock horror* telephone conversation :D

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@Cade, I’m not sure you added the +2 for inspire competence to your sense motive check?

If not, you should be able to open Metella’s spoiler.

If IC is retro-active we might open up yet more motives.

Sure. What do you say, GM?

Fine for me.

You're fine (as far as my time zone is concerned anyway ;) Raelene.

I might give you a ping on Discord tomorrow anyway, and maybe have a *shock horror* telephone conversation :D

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@Cade, I’m not sure you added the +2 for inspire competence to your sense motive check?

If not, you should be able to open Metella’s spoiler.

Ah, thanks. I missed that.

Apologies all - I am moving this weekend and will have limited availability (and energy) to post until Monday. Don't be afraid to bot Brakkik or keep things moving while I am out.

All good!! Thanks for informing us.

Regarding grease. I just read the spell description.

The spell can also be used to create a greasy coating on an item. Material objects not in use are always affected by this spell, while an object wielded or employed by a creature requires its bearer to make a Reflex saving throw to avoid the effect. If the initial saving throw fails, the creature immediately drops the item. A saving throw must be made in each round that the creature attempts to pick up or use the greased item.

Good luck with the move and have fun living out of boxes for awhile :P

Yup, it's a handy spell :) I'm hoping it's a matter of time before he drops the scimitar and wastes lots of time trying to pick it up again.

I'm kicking myself for not remembering to use Potent Magic with it and increase the DC by 2, but cest la vie.

He already lost the scimitar. ;-)

I'm pretty tired from GMing at PaizoCon Online.

Will catch up with everyone (on my) tomorrow!

Abdara will definitely do the saving finale, thanks GM! :)

Hey gang. Looks like one of my posts was eaten/didn't take. It was about healing Metella though, so no need to try and reconstruct it.

Sorry I wasn't around yesterday when I was needed. I did suggest Abdara bot me and any of you are welcome to do so whenever needed, though I will try to stay on top of things better from now.

I started the day at 03:00 for the Tonya and Alex show - yay Goblin Song and happy announcements - and went through solid until we had wrapped and closed the con. By then, I just staggered off for food and fell asleep in my chair as soon as I finished eating. I'm still feeling drained and tired but should be back to full soon.

Of course, I have an in-person convention this weekend, but I am just attending, no official duties, so that should be much easier.

I hope you are all well and if you attended PaizoCon that you enjoyed it.

GM - did I have time for the Protection from Evil on the group before we headed to the graveyard? I am assuming yes.

Of course!!

Yay! Welcome back, Raelene!

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Hello everyone,
I will be on a mini vacation which was not planned.

I will be back on Sunday and will only make GM posts again on Monday.

Please take your turns until then!

When it is the turn of the cleric, she will channel negative energy: DC 15 will half: 3d6 ⇒ (6, 6, 6) = 18. You can take AoOs when she stands up then.

Please then take your round 1 actions and those that act before her on round 2 can also act.

All the best!

I choose to interpret this as meaning we can bot the GM up until the woman-in-black’s second round turn ;)

(Without reading the scenario of course)

Calling dibs on the first turn!

Have a great time, GM!

Actually, I didn't need the reroll as I have a Dark Life Ring that gives a +2 profane bonus for just this thing. Also, I take 5 less damage.

Enjoy the time off!

Hello everyone! I am back from vacation and will update tomorrow!

This is an FYI that I'll be away this coming weekend, 6/12-13, with no access to computers or phone signal. I should be able to resume Sunday evening (US/Pacific time). Given that it's a weekend I expect minimal disruption.

Brakkik - Raelene also provided 5 healing so you should be at 23

Ferdrin - the woman is down - do you want to target the skeleton instead? - oops failed to read the ooc at the end. Sorry.

Sorry for missing protection from evil Aldar! No hit!

It's totally fine, but it could save Abdara an action if she wants to do something other than heal me as the channel would heal me up anyway.

Totally! So Abdara, if you want to do something else then go ahead!

Thank-you, Boss!

So if Aldar is at 23 or 24hp, Abdara will change her standard action in Gameplay and save the CMW wand charge.

Brakkik - Raelene also provided 5 healing so you should be at 23

Ferdrin - the woman is down - do you want to target the skeleton instead? - oops failed to read the ooc at the end. Sorry.

Yeah, I missed the "dying" tag, I should've just written the post against the skeleton.

I will be travelling for the next few days with limited online access. I should be able to check-in at least once per day but feel free to bot as necessary.

Enjoy your time, Raelene and stay safe!

This is an FYI that I'll be away this coming weekend, 6/12-13, with no access to computers or phone signal. I should be able to resume Sunday evening (US/Pacific time). Given that it's a weekend I expect minimal disruption.

Back. Catching up.

Back. Exhausted but home.

Hey, Numbat! I'll give you a call through the week :)

That is the end of the scenario! :-)

Can you please ensure that the information in the table for chronicel sheets is up to date in the slides?

Thanks!!

@GM Nowruz,

RE: Faction Card Goal

Is it fair to say Abdara helped dissuade Doritannia Raffella from working with an organization that directly opposes the Pathfinder Society (ie Temel Passad & the Prophets of Kalistrade) during the adventure by presenting her with evidence that doing so is contrary to her interests?

Abdara's info is up to date in the Slide Show.

Yes of course!

Profession (herbalist): 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (14) + 7 = 21

May as well spend my reroll for my day job.
slide updated

Thank you very much for organizing the group and running this game.

Craft Alchemy, Take 10, Crafter's Fortune: 10 + 12 + 5 = 27

Thank you for a fun game GM! Info on Slide #3 is up to date.

Yes, ditto, thanks for starting this group. This was a lot of fun and I'm looking forward to continuing!

>> HERE<< is the link to the Discussion Page of #3-06 Song of the Sea Witch.

Catch you all there!

Thank you very much for organizing the group and running this game.

+1

Cade's info is good on the slide...

I will have chronicle sheets ready latest on Monday.

Thanks again everyone!

Oh, thank-you for running, GM Nowruz!

Here are the CS in case you did not see them on discord.

Got mine.

Thanks again for running the first one, GM Nowruz!

GM Nowruz,

Would you mind marking this campaign as inactive when you get a chance please? :)