“Then let us conduct a ceremony in the proper burial rights.” Wadley reaches into his bag and pulls out a fully taxidermied extremely large wolf skull. “This is my dear friend who tried to kidnap a witch Princess Uliyara and daughter of Babayaga. Such wonderful woman who had just wanted to see the world. Oh what a wonderful day. I still write to her. Anyways, she shall commence the proper burial ceremony of recently laid to rest.” Wadley will begin drawing the symbols and laying the proper markings.
[dice=knowledgehistory]1d20+9
Memory Tender is stout and strong. She wears a sleeveless cloth shirt and a long animal-hide skirt, and she has a satchel worn with a strap over her shoulder. One of her arms is heavily tattooed from her shoulder to her elbow, featuring scenes of skeletal animals. She tends to speak somewhat enigmatically and can seem as if her mind is elsewhere at times. Her spirit animal is a vulture with black feathers. The vulture perches on a ledge nearby during the council meeting, watching for trouble.
"Wadley it is, correct? Your path is very different than mine but I understand the wisdom that you show about the past!"
Brie seeing that Lake at Dawn is off to find more refreshments, manages to snag a plate with fresh dates and offers it to him.
"She also speaks about redemption and this is one of the times that the society should certainty attempt at. This would give us a chance to heal the rift that has formed between the society and the tribes. This is also according to her teachings."
Brie really has her religious training present and before the council members leave to have a brief discussion among themselves, Lake at Dawn whispers to Brie with a smile.
"You have earned my vote!"
[dice=Sense Motive]1d20+11
Rel studies Kemchet Flame-Stoker to attempt to discern what is important to them.
Flame-Stoker is really hard to read it seems!
Amadeus joins Zhaasshar by Payah.
Payah Against the Wind, what you have seen is not all there is to see. I, like the Society, have hidden strength. We are prepared to and capable of removing the taint from the tomb. We have with us an artifact to restore the building once we have done so.
Amadeus grows and bulges, his hair thickens, his skin toughens, and his nails become claws.
We can help.
A voice chimes in from near his waist.
You wouldn't believe the stuff this guys has had to handle.
Str, guidance, aid: 1d20 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 4 + 1 = 14
Zhaasshar looks with an intimidating glare to support the Captain.
Payah looks at Zhaasshar and the Captain.
He begins speaking while juggling three weapons from his pack, "You understand fighting..." he adds a fourth item to the rotation "...and maybe understand the intimidating glance of your ancestors."
One of the daggers thuds into the soft wooden beam directly above his head, precariously wobbles and almost falls down.
Payah ignores it and continues, adding a fifth and sixth dagger to make the rotation five total, "But we are here offering to risk our lives..." several daggers are now being flipped behind him, easily being caught on the downturn "...to restore what is right. And you convinced me of your worth!"
At this last word and a gasp from all the dagger above plunges towards his head.
With a last fraction of a second twist of his head his teeth snap shut around the dagger and he gives a grin, the other five weapons resting comfortable in his hands.
Cousin to All : Already convinced
Rollicks in Waves : Already convinced
Kemchet Flame-Stoker : ?
Lake at Dawn (2 Successes! Convinced!): Knowledge (religion) low DC, Diplomacy or Knowledge (local) medium DC
Payah Against the Wind (4 successes! Convinced!): Profession (soldier) or Strength check low DC, Acrobatics or Intimidate medium DC, aid another gives +2 on top once
Memory Tender (2 successes): Knowledge (history) low DC,
Togimal in Shadow (1 success) : Profession (hunter) low DC, Knowledge (local) medium DC, +2 to rolls if you speak privately to him. [/ooc]
~~ PHASE 4 ~~
After some discussion, the council members each head towards their private chambers for a moments deliberation of the matter.
The council reconvenes soon after, taking their places atop the platform and begin the democratic process of voting as requested by Cousins to All. The first two votes in your favour being Cousin to All and Rollicks in Waves to nobody's surprise followed by Flame Stoker announcing his “no” vote. Lake at Dawn also votes in your favor.
Payah against the Wind looks at Kemchet and shakes their head.
The other two join Kemchet and shake their heads as well.
Cousin to all nods at you and then addresses the council.
"We have not come to an overwhelming majority, yet. Maybe the Pathfinders can speak with you all personally to earn the respect of the overall council?"
Memory Tender and Togimal in Shadow nod.
~
Rollicks in Waves seems disappointed when he joins you privately. He raises his hands as your murmurs begin, "Alright Pathfinders, easy now. You still have your two final arguments. Listen well, sometimes an opinion can even be swayed at the last moment."
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Phase 4
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Naevys
Amadeus Venturre
Wadley Winslow
Brie Magnum
Zhaasshar
Rel Kalorsk
Bold may act
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Wadley goes through the entire ceremony with memory tender walking through steps needed to lay their dead to rest. He then puts the skull away. “My father was an undertaker as well. He was an elf so you can imagine his life span of how many he had to lay to rest in order for them to move on. It’s very unique with your people ceremony because it continues many years after they are good and buried. You have to go back every year and provide for the ancestors and make sure the dead continue to lay rested. It was always fascinating to have a ever lasting funeral shall we say.” Wadley will continue to talk about the comparative burial process demonstrating his knowledge to Memory tender. Influence.
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Brie approaches Togimal in Shadow.
"If I could have a word with you away from the others..." she begins.
"I ask that you do give us consideration for what this could mean to both the tribes and the society. Give us a chance to repair those bonds between us. Let not one mistake undo everything that we have made together."
She gives him a look as she steps back to allow him some space to himself after her plea.
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Payah Against the Wind, I want you to feel confident in our strength. Our society has survived assaults from without and within. We have overcome many challenges and continue to strive to improve.
Amadeus draws his silver sword,
We have awoken the cursed sleeper and freed the geniekin. We will restore the tomb.
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Having little luck with words, Rel decides to turn to martial pursuits in an attempt to persuade Payah.
Payah, you value strength. You wish to know that we will have the strength to defend the sacred site, and clear out any interlopers who have taken up residence since the first Pathfinders desecrated the site. Shelyn teaches that all art is beautiful. Some adherents believe that this includes the sculpting of one's body.
As he speaks, Rel works through a difficult calesthenics routine to demonstrate his strength.
I would like to use curious scholar from the Hao Jin Cataclysm to reroll my knowledge history check.
[dice=knowledgehistory]1d20+9
Memory tender suddenly smiles. "You understand historical events and their significance to us from personal experience as it seems! I trust you with our future Wadley!"
Reroll, pathfinder Polio, +5 GM star bonus 1d20+6+5
Brie approaches Togimal in Shadow.
"If I could have a word with you away from the others..." she begins."I ask that you do give us consideration for what this could mean to both the tribes and the society. Give us a chance to repair those bonds between us. Let not one mistake undo everything that we have made together."
She gives him a look as she steps back to allow him some space to himself after her plea.
After Brie has finished talking to Togimal, Naevys pulls him aside again.
Togimal, I know that greater friendship between your people and the Shoanti can only benefit both of us. We need your help to allow us to make this mistake by a rogue agent right.
[Dice=Kn(Local)]1d20+9+2
They look a little strangely at Naevys and then smile at Brie.
"I am usually always in thought and pondering decisions but you are making it easy for me Brie Magnum. Your words make sense. Maybe a stronger bond can make sense." they say.
Payah Against the Wind, I want you to feel confident in our strength. Our society has survived assaults from without and within. We have overcome many challenges and continue to strive to improve.
Amadeus draws his silver sword,
We have awoken the cursed sleeper and freed the geniekin. We will restore the tomb.
[Dice=Strength, guidance, aid]1d20 +4+1
Having little luck with words, Rel decides to turn to martial pursuits in an attempt to persuade Payah.
Payah, you value strength. You wish to know that we will have the strength to defend the sacred site, and clear out any interlopers who have taken up residence since the first Pathfinders desecrated the site. Shelyn teaches that all art is beautiful. Some adherents believe that this includes the sculpting of one's body.
As he speaks, Rel works through a difficult calesthenics routine to demonstrate his strength.
[dice=Strength]1d20+2
Payah in shadow looks at the captain and Rel while sometimes glimpsing at Kemchet.
"It was a mistake to doubt your capabilities! Yes, you definitely have my vote!"
Zhasshar is has 1 rank in history! Yeah!
My travel azzz a PaSSSfinder gave me the possssibility to learn numerous thingsss from the Passst. Let me tell you the ssstory of the Pharao of Ansssient Ozzirion.
Memory Tender, Payah and Lake at Dawn are swayed and Togimal is almost at the brink.
Kemchet is angry about that. "You aren't experts in our society, that's why you should just leave and let us do it."
Cousin to All claps his hands together, "Alright, that's enough time to make their cases. Let's put it to a vote and move along, regardless of the outcome."
COUSIN TO ALL: Yes
KEMCHET FLAME STOKER: Heck No
LAKE AT DAWN: Yes
PAYAH AGAINST THE WIND: Yes
ROLLICKS IN WAVES: Yes
TOGIMAL IN SHADOW: Maybe
MEMORY TENDER: Yes
TOGIMAL speaks, "While I am really on the fence here and I can tell my vote is the deciding factor..." his words hang like a noose "...they aren't the ones who did this and it appears they are doing everything they can to fix their own problem. I vote yes to allow the pathfinders access."
~ ~
Rollicks in Waves seems very relieved at the outcome.
Cousin to All summarizes it for the group, "Then we have a majority, though not a complete agreement among the tribes as I had hoped. Nevertheless, the Pathfinders shall be given their chance to repair the damage."
Kemchet Flame Stoker angrily stomps out of the room muttering something that sounds very suspiciously like, 'Idiots, I'll show them all. They'll see!'
The remainder bow to you and wish you good luck in their repairs.
Cousin to Allgives the group the location of the Muschkal Sepulcher, suggesting you leave at once.
The group reaches the sepulcher around mid-afternoon, slightly longer than expected. They see an unassuming opening into the cliffside with large chunks of stone haphazardly scattered throughout the grassy area.
The pieces of stone appear to be part of the seal broken by the obviously not-careful-at-all Lumketul.
THE MUSCHKAL SEPULCHER
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A1. ENTRANCE HALL
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.
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As Wadley enters to detect magic he suddenly hears two really monstrous voices speak in a strange language.
"You are an idiot! Violence is a way of life for ogres. The best way to cause pain is to mete out beatings for even the slightest infraction!!"
And suddenly, two lumbering giant with beady eyes that are devoid of kindness come into view! Their puffy faces feature a wide mouth with ill-fitting teeth!
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Round 0
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Surprise round for all of you - only a move or standard action This represents the time the Ogres needed to step into the room so you did not see them in the surprise round.
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Round 1
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Brie Magnum
Naevys
Amadeus Venturre
Ogre, brown
Ogre, grey
Wadley Winslow
Zhaasshar
Rel Kalorsk
Bold may act
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As the party approaches the sepulcher Amadeus warns the group,
Don't worry, I have it under control...
His face elongates slightly, eyes become slitted before opening wide, and the hair you can see becomes thicker and more coarse over swelling muscles
...as the ogres approach.
Here we go boy
Amadeus touches Mozart and both are filled with ursine fortitude.
growls loudly and stands ready
Did I have a surprise round?
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A ripple passes over Amadeus and Mozart as muscles twist and grow.
Let's go, left side
Quicker on his feet Mozart runs ahead to attack the leading giant. Amadeus follows behind, drawing his shining sword on the way.
A metallic voice pipes up Go for the knees.
Amadeus comes in low while Mozart tries to topple the large foe.
Mozart bites at the giant's hamstring, but can't find purchase.
When Amadeus, Mozart and Brie move forward the large Ogres takes a swing with their greataxe!
Mozart is hit right in the chest!
~
As Naevys gun explodes, Amadeus and Mozart attack but only Amadeus's thrust leads to a bloody wound on the hairy Ogre's chest!
Brie can also cut into the bald Ogre with her blade!
~
The Ogre now takes his greataxe to work!
After the first swing the cut on Mozart's back is so deep that he immediately falls unconscious!
The hairy Ogre continues to hack into Amadeus and his greataxe sinks deep into his collerbone.
Then the bald Ogre that looks a little weaker slashes at Brie but she can dodge!
The Pathfinders at the front are very injured!!
"Argggghhh ... " the Ogres shout with malice in their eyes.
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Round 1
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Wadley Winslow
Zhaasshar
Rel Kalorsk
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Round 2
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Brie Magnum
Naevys
Amadeus Venturre, -24
Mozart, -49, dying stabilization roll needed
Ogre Brute, brown, -17
Ogre, grey, -8
Bold may act
The larger Ogre Brute is only mildly shaken by the spell!
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Round 1
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Wadley Winslow
Zhaasshar
Rel Kalorsk
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Round 2
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Brie Magnum
Naevys
Amadeus Venturre, -24
Mozart, -49, dying stabilization roll needed
Ogre Brute, brown, -28
Ogre, grey, -8
Bold may act
Zhaasshar hits the ogre hard on the head with his flail!
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Round 1
~~~Wadley Winslow
Zhaasshar
Rel Kalorsk~~~
Round 2
~~~Brie Magnum
Naevys
Amadeus Venturre, -24
Mozart, -49, dying stabilization roll needed
Ogre Brute, brown, -57
Ogre, grey, -8Bold may act
Brie dances around the ogre and whips her blades around its defenses looking for a chance to deliver her strikes.
Brie's scimitar cuts deep into the Ogre's flesh!
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Round 1
~~~Wadley Winslow
Zhaasshar
Rel Kalorsk~~~
Round 2
~~~Brie Magnum
Naevys
Amadeus Venturre, -24
Mozart, -49, dying stabilization roll needed
Ogre Brute, brown, -57
Ogre, grey, -18Bold may act