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Shennanigans with this character:
-Disruptive: The DC to cast spells defensively increases by +4 for all enemies that are within Zzorn’s threatened area.
-Breaker Rush: Improved Bull Rush or Improved Overrun at CMB +14 (either causes 12 pts. of bludgeoning dmg, targets of the overrun attempt may not chose to avoid Zzorn)
-Breaker Momentum: successful bull rush (12 pts. bludgeoning dmg) also triggers overrun combat maneuver check as a free action (for another 12 pts. bludgeoning dmg as Zzorn stomps the enemy's face into the ground)
-now with an Ulfen Guard level which comes with Guard Dedication (Ex). He selected Deflect Arrows as bonus feat, which can be used on one chosen adjacent ally.
MOAR Shennanigans!
Spell-like Abilities
Envoy Ring (CL 3rd)- 1/day each: charm person (DC 16), comprehend language, disguise self (24 hours duration; clothing automatically matches dominant culture and diminishes any personal feature that would stand out)
Subtle Mask (CL 3rd)- 1/day: comprehend language
--> Mask actually disappears or 'melds' into Zzorn's face (i.e. it doesn't look like he's wearing a mask), and instead produces subtle/faint golden patterns/tattoos on his face, and makes one of his eyes appear green while the other one still appears blue (his true eye color).
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"At 1st level, a siegebreaker can attempt bull rush or overrun combat maneuvers without provoking attacks of opportunity. When he performs either combat maneuver, he deals an amount of bludgeoning damage equal to his Strength bonus (minimum 1). If he has Improved Bull Rush or Improved Overrun, the damage dealt by the appropriate maneuver increases by 2 and he adds any enhancement bonus from his armor or shield (though such enhancement bonuses do not stack, if both armor and shield are magic)."
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There are two unusual abilities that I have that may come into play. The reference for the Archetype is linked below:
https://www.aonprd.com/ArchetypeDisplay.aspx?FixedName=Bard%20Flame%20Dance r
Fire Dance (Su): At 1st level, a fire dancer learns to protect himself and others from the pain of fire, and discovers how to control the flame while enduring its heat. Each round of the fire dance, she rolls a Perform (dance or sing) check. Any ally within 30 feet of the bard that has caught on fire or is affected by a fire effect or extreme heat can use the bard’s Perform check result in place of its saving throw against that fire. Any ally within 30 feet of the bard who is suffering from heatstroke can ignore the fatigue from heat exposure so long as the bard maintains this performance. Fire dance relies on audible or visual components. This ability replaces countersong.
Song of the Fiery Gaze (Su): At 3rd level, a fire dancer can allow allies to see through flames without any distortion. Any ally within 30 feet of the bard who can hear the performance can see through fire, fog, and smoke without penalty as long as the light is sufficient to allow him to see normally, as with the base effect of the gaze of flames oracle revelation. Song of the fiery gaze relies on audible components. This ability replaces inspire competence.
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Song of the Fiery Gaze is useful when combined with fog spells like Obscuring Mist or Fog Cloud to allow the party to see perfectly well while their enemies are hobbled with the concealment penalties. However my character has neither of these spells in his spell book and is almost entirely out of gold. Other characters might have ways of creating smoke or fog.
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Song of the Fiery Gaze (Su): At 3rd level, a fire dancer can allow allies to see through flames without any distortion. Any ally within 30 feet of the bard who can hear the performance can see through fire, fog, and smoke without penalty as long as the light is sufficient to allow him to see normally, as with the base effect of the gaze of flames oracle revelation. Song of the fiery gaze relies on audible components. This ability replaces inspire competence.
Wow... if someone in the group can cast wall of fire, fog cloud, stinking cloud or obscuring mist this could lead to a great combo... we could hide in the fog and shoot at enemies while they can't see us...
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Subtle Mask (CL 3rd)- 1/day: comprehend language
@GM Erich: as of last chronicle sheet the mask was further upgraded to also do the following (the online alias stats should be up to date now)
(CL 11th)- 9 rounds/day (need not be consecutive): the wearer may mentally activate the mask as a swift action to cast detect thoughts (DC 17)
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@Notos - I would suggest purchasing at least four scrolls of Obscuring Mist. If you like you can give one to my character and I will try to cast it in combat when your character begins to sing. Please ask me first as I reserve the right to control my actions in combat but as it is a powerful combination it should work out a great deal of time and if not then your character can try to cast it in the following round from one of the remaining scrolls.
@Zzorn - My character has Stinking Cloud in his spell book however with the exception of my familiar I do not think that any other character would like to camp out in there.
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Just remember, these are all Bardic performances, so I can onoy have one going at a time. I will be choosing which to provide among:
Inspire Courage: +2 attack and damage and bonus to saves versus fear
Fire Dance: I roll a Perform (Dance) and everyone can use that to save versus fire effects
Song of the Fiery Gaze: Which allows you to see through smoke and fog
Which one goes up will depend on the situation, and changing will require me to restart a new performance.
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@Igor: as per my last post, Zzorn does the detect thoughts from outside the inn, on the porch, to avoid any such notice from the patrons inside, on the off-chance that GM Erich has a very strict interpretation of the 'magic is always noticeable' Paizo FAQ; he is scanning the inn through the wooden walls, with no sound or movement produced, and no line of sight from the patrons. Detect thoughts is a divination; successful Will save on the 3rd round of use means you can't read their thoughts. Furthermore, the 'subtle mask' is special as it is meant to be used with a mental action during social situations, and only 9 rounds per day instead of 1 min/level... it is an item from the War for the Crown adventure path that is literally meant to be used as you're having a conversation with someone without generating any suspicious effects, hence the name 'subtle mask'; with that said, if it is the decision of the group that I can no longer use this aspect of my character, please indicate your vote here in the discussion thread and I will try to adapt accordingly.
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It is a pretty clear consensus that all magic is noticeable and this has been clarified by FAQ and the like. Clearly an effect that allows a saving throw will be noticed by the individual making the save.
That being said it is up to GM Erich to rule on this issue.
It is up to your character to decide how he will act and is not a party decision. I was just trying to give you a heads-up of the possible consequences of your character's actions completely out of character of course. My character has no idea about your mask. :)
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The chronicle sheet grants access to it but the wording appears slightly different on the sheet than the version linked by Paxal, as follows, which is why I kept Zzorn on the porch and used the regular application of detect thoughts: (Zzorn only purchased the mask for 1,400 and its First Triumph upgrade for 2,500)
Subtle Mask: (1,400 gp) The wearer of this porcelain mask gains a +2 competence bonus on Sense Motive checks and can use comprehend languages 1/day (CL 3rd).
▫ Triumph 1 (Level 6; 2,500 gp) The wearer may mentally activate the mask as a swift action to cast detect thoughts (DC 17 +1 per additional triumph obtained). This ability can be used for up to 9 rounds per day.
▫ Triumph 2 (Level 9; 6,500 gp) The wearer gains a +2 enhancement bonus to Charisma. When they mentally activate the mask, they also gain the effects of arcane sight for the duration of the effect.
▫ Triumph 3 (Level 12; 8,500 gp) The mask’s enhancement bonus to Charisma increases to +4.
▫ Triumph 4 (Level 15; 17,500 gp) The mask’s enhancement bonus to Charisma increases to +6. When the wearer activates the mask, they also gain the benefits of discern lies (DC 22) for the duration of the effect.
I'm fine with whichever version of the subtle mask though, and I'll go with GM Erich on this (his choice: regular detect thoughts used by Zzorn during his last post as per the chronicle sheet, or modified in-conversation version as per the AP version linked by Paxal)
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@GM Erich: Thank you for the confirmation. I'll keep treating it like a regular detect thoughts spell then (this is why I did it from outside the building, with line of sight blocked to anyone, anticipating that this would be the case). It's a tavern though: Zzorn doesn't expect too many of those folks to make the DC 17 Will save (according to Inner Sea Taverns p.54-55, being drunk gives one a "−2 penalty on ability checks, attack rolls, saving throws, and skill checks, but you gain DR 1/— against nonlethal damage." Those who are considered 'soused' take a -4 penalty instead...) About the changes they made to it via the Chronicle Sheet wording, I agree, it's a bit different, but a mental activation as a swift action is enough for me to still like the item! :)
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The mask is a really fun idea but problematic in many ways. There is also the ethical implications on just using it on uninvolved masses of people. It is not something that a character with a Good alignment really should be doing as reading someone thoughts without their permission is a violation of sorts and should be reserved for suspected enemies or in times of need (to solve a murder, help find someone trapped/missing, etc.).
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Ha! All this time, mission impossible theme is playing in the background.
Or maybe less explosions, and more deductions? :P :D :)
All I'm gonna say is thanks for the patience of GM Erich and the other players! :)
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Guys, I will have limited availability over the weekend. Leaving in some 2 hrs and will be away until Sunday afternoon-ish. I will be on phone and will check the thread every now and then, but if we get to something crucial and you need to rush, bot me. Everything you need for it is in Malik's profile under Botting Instructions and Frequent Rolls spoilers.
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@Zzorn - Michael Brock clarified that point in the Pathfinder Society thread. Players get to choose. If you want a roll to determine your decision then that is your choice. :)
Igor, I have kindly requested you use the Discussion thread for your ooc comments or questions about character actions/decisions. Please do so in the future, if you must (because frankly, I don't care for this kind of running commentary, and have considered elevating this to a complaint to the GM). With all due respect, I signed up for a GM Erich game, not a GM Igor game. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. Regards, PDK.
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Generally at table people will simply do their own healing out of combat assuming that there is at least one person who can automatically activate the healing wand. Going forward I really suggest that we take this approach as PbP is painfully slow in comparison to a live game.
Also can Elby activate a cure wand? Typically Paladins can but she might have traded away her spell casting abilities with an archetype choice.
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It is entirely up to the GM as to how the healing works. Since GM Erich asked to roll the healing, I rolled it. So long as it doesn't take a ton of time, which this has not in my opinion, there is no reason not to do it this way.
I am pretty sure Elby mentioned she gave up spellcasting for an archetype, although I may be remebering that from a previous scenario.
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"Did you check that those shae were dead before you chucked them over the side?"
Elby rushes to a chain, hoping that a few cuts on the way down is not as bad as an attempt to jump would be.
Hah. I mean it wasn't explicitly stated but it's one of those assumptions, you know. Like you never see posts describing the characters' morning bowel movements here, etc.
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I don't intend to follow this plan. Every opponent will get a Perception check against the Disguise so it is unlikely to work. The Disguise check might be subject to other penalties as well due to the differences in age between Zzorn and the character he is disguised as so his check might actually be less than the 11 that he rolled. Even with a better roll it is unlikely to succeed with so many eyes on him.