Medium Male LG Suli Unchained Monk 8 | HP 68/68 | AC 20 T 20 FF 16 (w/ Mage Armor & Barkskin: 27/20/23) | CMB +13, CMD 33 | F +11, R +12 (evasion), W +6 (+2 vs stunning, fear, +6 vs mind-affecting, +4 vs paralysis & sleep, +1 vs fire) | Init +3 | Perc +10 SM +2 | Speed 50' | +2 Str/atk/CMB check | +2 Dex check unused | Lucky Number: 3 | Active Conditions: Mage Armor, Barkskin
Bon Jon rushes to deal with this new foe!
Free to continue Elemental Assault (rounds used 3/6). Swift action to enter Dragon Style. Move action to close with Chalos (50' movement speed). Standard action to attack once.
Elenial’s arrow just barely misses as Bon Jon races across the room. While Grunjar takes cover to heal himself, the monk slashes the new opponent across the belly with a particularly vicious cut.
Bedisa and Elenial remember hearing about a rogue Pathfinder agent that may have been involved in the disappearance of the Nemes. She was, perhaps coincidentally, a female half-elf.
Bedisa | Female NG Medium Half-Orc Bloodrager (Id Rager) 4 / Shaman (Animist) 2
Bloodrage Stats:
HP 42/66 | AC 19, T 11, FF 17 | CMD 22 | F +10, R +7, W +11 |
HP 54/54 | AC 21, T 13, FF 19 | CMD 22| F +8, R +7, W +7 | Init +2 | Perc +8 | Speed 30ft | Bloodrage 6/12, | Active Conditions: n/a
Bedisa sighs. "Stop. Let's talk it out. No need to kill each other."
She attempts to Call a Truce. The half-orc holds up her hands non-threatening. "Please. Let's just talk."
(For this to work, allies can't attack nor take any threatening actions until Bedisa's next turn. I'm 100% okay if you don't want to do this, especially if she's still hostile.)
Chalos grips her slashed belly in pain and glances back at Bon Jon and his flaming sword. She spots Suussmaar hovering beyond the group and recalls how he single-handedly destroyed two ice golems in mere seconds. The Onyx agent isn’t stupid, so she raises her hands mirroring Bedisa’s gesture of peace.
"Fine, yeah, parley. I don’t think I’d last long now that my invisibility is gone,” she concedes with a glare at the aasimar. ”You want the painting, take it. That was Sarnia’s plan all along anyway.”
She pauses as something suddenly occurs to her. ”That b*@~@! She set me up!” Chalos hisses in anger.
”Sarnia said that if I failed to kill you all, my -- damn, how did she say it -- “my future prospects with the Alliance would be severely limited.” So either I win, I die here, or I'm out of a job. But she wanted you to win and take the painting and the Nemes -- that I stole, by the way,” she adds with pride before looking quickly at your team. ”Hey, wait a second. Where’s the Nemes? Where’s that goofy monster?”
And right on cue, the "goofy monster" enters the room followed closely by King Fahrstad. ”Hulloo!” Hats says cheerily. ”We got bored. He don’t wanna talk about Hats. And he won’t share,” Hats whines as he casts a jealous look at the wax golem’s big horned helmet.
”OOOOHHHH, pretty painting,” he exclaims excitedly as he meanders toward the back wall. Though not toward the Tien painting you were sent to retrieve, but toward a portrait next to it, unsurprisingly of a woman in a large flower-covered Hat. Staring intently at the portrait, he accidentally bumps the Cerulean Nemes against the Osa original, and they both begin to glow and vibrate ominously. A second later, Hats disappears in a brilliant flash of energy, leaving the nemes sitting in the space the otyugh once occupied.
Exactly where this freak magical accident has taken Hats and the otyugh’s ultimate fate are clearly beyond the scope of this adventure your assignment.
Recovering from the interruption and related freakiness, Chalos sighs heavily. ”Well, I can’t work for Sarnia any longer, and I’m not gonna stay in Shadow Absalom, either. I guess I’m going back to the Material with you lot. You supposed to turn me in to the Grand Lodge for a trial or something?” she asks in resignation. Then she looks down at the blood dripping from her wound. ”Though, would you do a former Pathfinder one last favor and patch me up with a happy stick before we head out?”
Combat Over! Unless someone decides to violate the Truce…..
I’ll post the Conclusion in about 24 hours. Don’t go away, cause there’s a party vote to be taken for the Reporting Conditions at that point.
#06-97 Siege of Serpents Male CG Dwarf Cleric 8 | HP 59/59 | AC 25 T 11 FF 25 | CMB +7, CMD 18 | F: +10, R: +4, W: +16 (+2 vs. Poison/Spells/SLAs, +2 vs. charm/comp.) | Init +6 | Heal +12, Perc +18 darkv. 60' (Stonecunning: +2 extra), SM: +12 | Speed 30ft | Lucky Number: 4
Grunjar walks back to the group, listening closely to Chalos' words, trying to sense any deception or lie.
Sense Motive:1d20 + 10 ⇒ (17) + 10 = 27
If Grunjar cannot detect any deception:
When Chalos finally asks for healing, Grunjar hands Elenial his evil stick wand of infernal healing. (it's on the wizard's spell list)
"Elenial, if you're ok using this (on her), please do so. If not, it's ok - we have other ways, too..."
He then channels energy for the third time on this day.
Channel Positive Energy:3d6 ⇒ (2, 6, 1) = 9HP healed for everyone, including Chalos
Afterwards, he draws his holy stick wand of CLW.
@Party:
Grunjar cannot use the wand of infernal healing himself, but out of combat it is much more efficient than CLW.
If your character has a problem with evil magic used to heal them, please speak up.
Grunjar then will use his wand of CLW.
Male NG Warpriest 9 of Ragathiel | Aasimar Outsider (Native) & Humanoid (human) | Speed 30ft | HP 89/89 | AC 21, T 16, FF 15 | CMD 23| F +14 R +14 W +16 | Init +6 | Perc +14, Sense Motive +9, Diplomacy +17 | Reroll 1/1 | Sacred Weapon 9/9 | Fervor: 9/9 | War blessing 9/9 | Resistance 5 vs. Cold, Acid, Electr | Active Conditions: Defending bone
When a second later, Hats disappears in a brilliant flash of energy, leaving the nemes sitting in the space the otyugh once occupied you see that Suussmaar steps back in surprise.
"Wow! This place is crazy!! And you lady made the right choice to talk! You are a former Pathfinder and thus we will accompany you to the grand lodge for a debrief. I cannot just let you go! Those proven guilty must be punished for their crimes. I will not turn a blind eye to wrongdoing. But I also always remember that redemption finds hearts from even the cruelest origins. I will strive not to act upon prejudice against fellow mortals based on race or origin." he says with a smile.
Medium Male LG Suli Unchained Monk 8 | HP 68/68 | AC 20 T 20 FF 16 (w/ Mage Armor & Barkskin: 27/20/23) | CMB +13, CMD 33 | F +11, R +12 (evasion), W +6 (+2 vs stunning, fear, +6 vs mind-affecting, +4 vs paralysis & sleep, +1 vs fire) | Init +3 | Perc +10 SM +2 | Speed 50' | +2 Str/atk/CMB check | +2 Dex check unused | Lucky Number: 3 | Active Conditions: Mage Armor, Barkskin
Bon Jon allows the fire to fade from his limbs and bows in acknowledgment to Chalos. "You fight well. Perhaps you should consider rejoining the Pathfinder Society - if the Decemvirate will have you - I'm sure you could tell us much about the workings of the Onyx Alliance."
Grunjar detects no deception and so works with Elenial to heal up Chalos and the rest of the party. Suussmaar and Bon Jon share escort / guard duties watching over their prisoner as Bedisa and Elenial lead the way out of Wighter House and across Shadow Absalom.
With each of the objects retrieved and a wax golem in tow, you easily return to Absalom and the Blakros Museum by travelling to the Glare—the light at the center of Shadow Absalom that returns extraplanar visitors to their location immediately prior to entering the Shadow Plane. On your arrival at the museum, you find Hamaria Blakros eager to take the items back and hear your story.
Hamaria shows obvious concern when she hears news of Sarnia Blakros and the Onyx Alliance’s recent change in leadership. The Blakros matriarch is clearly stunned by the news that some of the sacrificed daughters may still be alive, let alone the implications of Sarnia’s newly fetchling-like appearance.
She taps her long crimson nails on her desk as she thinks before addressing you. ”For now, I would like to ask that you keep this information to yourselves and not inform your leaders in the Society. It’s really more of a family matter, and doesn’t directly concern them. I hope you can understand.” She looks straight into Bedisa’s eyes, clearly hoping to capitalize on their previous working relationship.
Meanwhile, Nigel Aldain takes custody of the objects that your recovered and leads the grumpy golem away with a promise to find it a linorn to hunt. The curator thanks you for retrieving all of them and indicates that Pathfinders of your skill are always welcome within the museum.
You are then free to head back to the Grand Lodge and report to Venture-Captain Ambrus Valsin. After arranging for a thorough debriefing of Chalos, Valsin listens intently to your report and promises to deliver it back to the Decemvirate. Ambrus does take a moment to ponder the gravity of Sarnia Blakros’s recent coup within the Onyx Alliance and whether or not her claim to the Blakros family fortune has any true validity. Though unwilling to pass judgment one way or another, Valsin inquires on your opinions about whether or not the Society should involve itself in the growing conflict between the Blakros family and the Onyx Alliance.
I need a party vote on one of two retorting conditions. Admittedly, it’s poorly worded and the binary nature doesn’t leave any other options. Here’s your choices: A) The Society should remain involved in the ongoing feud between the Blakros family and the Onyx Alliance, or B) The Society should stay out of the ongoing feud.
As soon as I get a majority, I’ll report the scenario and issue Chronicles.
Male NG Warpriest 9 of Ragathiel | Aasimar Outsider (Native) & Humanoid (human) | Speed 30ft | HP 89/89 | AC 21, T 16, FF 15 | CMD 23| F +14 R +14 W +16 | Init +6 | Perc +14, Sense Motive +9, Diplomacy +17 | Reroll 1/1 | Sacred Weapon 9/9 | Fervor: 9/9 | War blessing 9/9 | Resistance 5 vs. Cold, Acid, Electr | Active Conditions: Defending bone
Suussmaar thinks for a moment.
"Rage is a virtue and a strength only when focused against the deserving. I will never seek disproportionate retribution." he says as if it is poem.
"I do not believe that the Onyx Alliance is deserving and thus I would discontiue the hostilities."
Bedisa | Female NG Medium Half-Orc Bloodrager (Id Rager) 4 / Shaman (Animist) 2
Bloodrage Stats:
HP 42/66 | AC 19, T 11, FF 17 | CMD 22 | F +10, R +7, W +11 |
HP 54/54 | AC 21, T 13, FF 19 | CMD 22| F +8, R +7, W +7 | Init +2 | Perc +8 | Speed 30ft | Bloodrage 6/12, | Active Conditions: n/a
Bedisa shrugs. "I feel intertwined with the Blakros's now. But the feud is useless and will provide nothing beneficial in the future. My vote is to end it now."
Valsin considers your words carefully. ”Very well,” he nods. ”I’ll give your recommendation to the Decemvirate. The fact that you’re all experienced and capable agents should help convince them to act as you’ve suggested.”
He stands and moves towards to the door, clearly ushering you out. ”Thank you all for a job well done. I look forward to calling upon you again.”
Thanks for the good game. Reporting has been done. Chronicles are available here. Please let me know if there are any issues.
Male NG Warpriest 9 of Ragathiel | Aasimar Outsider (Native) & Humanoid (human) | Speed 30ft | HP 89/89 | AC 21, T 16, FF 15 | CMD 23| F +14 R +14 W +16 | Init +6 | Perc +14, Sense Motive +9, Diplomacy +17 | Reroll 1/1 | Sacred Weapon 9/9 | Fervor: 9/9 | War blessing 9/9 | Resistance 5 vs. Cold, Acid, Electr | Active Conditions: Defending bone
Suussmaar nods.
“A drink! Ha ha! Yes, I look back a the old days. But I do not drink anymore Grunjar! We will see each other I assume!“ he says and waves goodbye.
Medium Male LG Suli Unchained Monk 8 | HP 68/68 | AC 20 T 20 FF 16 (w/ Mage Armor & Barkskin: 27/20/23) | CMB +13, CMD 33 | F +11, R +12 (evasion), W +6 (+2 vs stunning, fear, +6 vs mind-affecting, +4 vs paralysis & sleep, +1 vs fire) | Init +3 | Perc +10 SM +2 | Speed 50' | +2 Str/atk/CMB check | +2 Dex check unused | Lucky Number: 3 | Active Conditions: Mage Armor, Barkskin
Before parting, Bon Jon continues his efforts to persuade Chalos to rejoin the pathfinder society, or at the very least, abandon any further commitment to the Shadow Alliance.
Attempting to fulfill the Liberty's Edge faction mission: "Convince an NPC who serves an oppressive or tyrannical leader to abandon that leader of their own free will by succeeding at a Diplomacy DC 21 check" - GM, let me know if you don't think this situation qualifies.
Diplomacy DC 21 (15 + character level):1d20 + 6 ⇒ (9) + 6 = 15
The Faction Journal Cards direct GM's to be liberal in their interpretation. I could see allowing your efforts, on the basis that she could potentially be swayed by Sarnia to return, or it could have just been a ruse to plant her as a double-agent, and Bon Jon is trying to get her to forgo returning or being used as a spy for the Alliance.
Too bad you used your reroll on that crit confirm in the final fight, though. Bedisa and Suussmaar can auto-aid, but it'll take an Aid from either Grunjar (-2) or Elenial (+0) to succeed. Alternately, you could spend 1 Prestige to succeed on a Faction Journal Card goal.
