Ebonfist's #10-11 The Hao Jin Hierophant (Inactive)

Game Master EbonFist

Apologies Kioshi. Been preoccupied and missed that part of the spell.

Reflex Save: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (12) + 7 = 19
Tofu shifts his flight closer to the pink cloud and jabs at it with the trident.
Flight 5ft Shift DC10: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (2) + 12 = 14

Attack Roll; +2 Singing Trident + Heroism + Long Arm: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (9) + 14 = 23
Damage Roll; +2 Singing Trident + Arcane Strike: 1d8 + 11 ⇒ (3) + 11 = 14

Hasted Attack
Attack Roll; +2 Singing Trident + Heroism + Long Arm: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (12) + 14 = 26
Damage Roll; +2 Singing Trident + Arcane Strike: 1d8 + 11 ⇒ (2) + 11 = 13

Ahh forgot about spell resistance for magic missile.

cl check : 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (20) + 9 = 29

Sorry Kal'Ryon, your attack should have been the one to take out the plant creature last round. I'm going to apply the damage to one of the shimmer beings. And yes, one of them should be down more HP from Diazepane's last bombs. I realized that right after I posted the summary.

Kal'Ryon slashes pinkle even as it flies through him.

Then, Kioshi sends blasts of mystic force at it, shredding part of it's psychic mass.

Diazepane's first bomb hits but the other two are near misses. The creature is able to avoid the bulk of one of those near misses but the other still splatters him with force.

Refl: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (15) + 11 = 26

Refl: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (4) + 11 = 15

Shifting Tofu's attack to the Grange one. He has to move more than 5' so only the first attack counts.

Tofu jabs the creature, his weapon not doing quite as much damage as he might expect due to its incorporeal nature.

Then, the ganzi's swing that it directed at the plant previously stutters and jumps, hitting the remaining creature when it finally phases back into the correct timeline.

He follows up with a flurry of attacks with his glaive, managing to overcome its resistance to physical damage with sheer power. It, too fades into nothingness.

Combat over.

With the plant destroyed, an illusion falls and the group sees colorful crystals pulsing with psychic energy. You quickly realize these crystals are standard lithomancy stones. In addition, the bodies of two people from Onhae lay here each wearing a set of +1 leather lamellar armor longsword, and a set of high-quality clothing worth 50 gp.

Link to lithomancy stones (?)

Can we pass the stones around and have everyone trained with knowledge (planes) ask a question?

Link to lithomancy stones (?)

Can we pass the stones around and have everyone trained with knowledge (planes) ask a question?

That's the thing and I will allow it.

"This plane really brings out the maelstrom in me..." the Ganzi says to himself, reflecting on the strange timelines and events that stuttered and sputtered throughout their combat. Taking a moment, he steadies himself and feebly attempts to regain his strength.

"Those ghosts really pack a wallop, don't they? Does anyone have some magics that might help me here? I seem to have, ummm, left some of my supplies at home"

Kioshi nods.

"Good, then let us aks these questions! And then we should go back to the village if the answers are positive!"

Diazepane will ask whether going back to the village will help our search for the Sunsu Godae.

Diazepane will ask whether going back to the village will help our search for the Sunsu Godae.

The villagers ARE the Sunsu Godae.

Oops, I misremembered. At the beginning of the scenario, the smithy mentioned that the Sunsu Godae outside the village were lost to an outside force, the Lung Wa empire. I somehow got it in my mind that all the Sunsu Godae were lost.

You guys shouldn't actually read these spoilers...even if they have your name on them.

The party takes some time to throw them bones.

1. Will returning to the village be helpful or hurtful?

The configuration says "helpful."

2. Will attempting to collect a plant specimen be helpful or hurtful?

The psychic winds whisper "heeeelpfuuuuull."

3. Will we find the sacred flower if we return to the village?

The mystic vapors fill your mind and say "for sure, dude."

“Good, then let’s go to the village!“ Kioshi says and starts walking.

"Far out, man. Thanks, righteous stones of voices in my head."

Diazepane follows.

As you begin heading back to the village, you can hear the discordant voices of opposing ideas clashing with each other, proponents of Onhae’s old ways clashing against the new.

You think, at first that it is actually the villagers but the noise grows too loud too fast. A swirling silver haze rapidly approaches and engulfs you. You can almost see ideas and words forming in the haze, concepts forming, shifting and dissipating in the corner of your eye.

You've been caught in the Silver Squall Kioshi noticed earlier!

You can hear people talking and arguing in the swirl though they seem to be disembodied voices. In fact, they all seem to be Lin Fei Han speaking over and across herself.

“Aram Zey saved Onhae,”

“The old ways failed to protect my people,”

“Evil spirits corrupted the old faith, and it was time to purge them.”

You must overcome the literal embodiment of the village's new faith.

To quiet a portion of the storm, you must compose a counterargument and succeed at a skill check. If you present arguments against the squall that fall within the scope of a different skill, you may use it instead. You can make your own individual checks, in which case they must compose your own arguments, or you can use the aid another action, in which case you can grant an ally a +2 bonus on their check and work together to compose a unified argument. Failing a check stuns you.

The skills for this segment of the squall are Diplomacy and Knowledge (Religion.)

“The evil flower was creating false prophecies that poisoned the mind and the religious beliefs of the people in Onhae!!“ Kioshi shouts into the mist of ideas!

diplomacy, heroism : 1d20 + 17 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 17 + 2 = 32

Aid Diplomacy: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (10) + 4 = 14

"You can trust us! We defeated the flower and dispelled its evil magic!"

"There are those who would use religion, not in the seeking of divine truth, but in accordance with their own power and wishes. I am afraid that this plant was the later"

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (14) + 10 = 24

With a single determined declaration, Kioshi stills part of the storm while Diazepane and Kal'Ryon launch a successful argument from another angle.

But the psychic winds only shift in direction and intensity as the next segment of the squall fills the space left by the vanquished one.

“The river went dry because the old gods abandoned us.”

“If we return to the old ways, Aram Zey will smite us.”

“We brought ruin on our world and only the new god can save us."

The fear for the village's future is almost infectious and you can feel your own heartbeat increasing.

The skills for this segment of the squall are Diplomacy and Knowledge (Planes.)

Kioshi again fights back the emotions and ideas!

"You are trusting in a dead man and not a god! Aram Zey is a former Pathfinder and you have to take your destiny into your own hands!" he shouts.

kn planes, heorism, heightened awareness: 1d20 + 21 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 21 + 2 + 2 = 30

Is Aiding Knowledge checks allowed? Diazepane auto-aids with Knowledge (planes) +16.

Kioshi and Diazepane put their heads together and point out the illogic of worshipping Aram Zey and the wisdom in forging their own path.

Again, the storm shifts, though it is notably smaller, now, if not weaker.

“Our leader is chosen by the divine.”

“I am the only one who can save my people.”

“I am a prophet and my course was set by Aram Zey.”

Lin Fen Hai's Pride threatens to sweep you away.

The skills for this segment of the squall are Diplomacy and Knowledge (Nobility.)

1d20 ⇒ 8

+9 to Knowledge(nobility) or +4 to Aid Diplomacy

Kioshi nods at Diazepane!

"We implore you to trust in your whole community! Only together can you change your villages path to survive! You can be a great leader but you are not chosen but were only deceived by a powerful plant!" Kioshi shouts.

diplomacy, heroism, aid Diazepane: 1d20 + 19 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 19 + 2 + 2 = 39

Once more Kioshi and Diazepane are able to dissipate some of the psychic storm. It is clearly weaker and smaller but not quite finished yet.

“The old leader abandoned us.”

“My father wanted Onhae to die.”

“The sacred flower showed me the evil spirits surrounding him. I had no choice.”

The words flying through the air now all seem to be some sort of justification for an action now regretted.

The skills for this segment of the squall are Diplomacy and Knowledge (History.)

Diazepane has Knowledge (history) but I think optimally the play here is just to Aid Kioshi's Diplomacy.

"Everyone makes mistakes. Do not fear them - learn and move forward!"

Aid Diplomacy: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (10) + 4 = 14

Again, Kioshi nods at Diazepane!

"Diazepane is right. Listen to him!" Kioshi shouts.

diplomacy, heroism, aid Diazepane: 1d20 + 19 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 19 + 2 + 2 = 28

Diazepane and Kioshi aid each other in coming up with just the right argument and the squall dissipates. Tiny fragments of thought briefly fall from the sky like sleet. When they pass, the air is peaceful and still.

As the group makes their way back to the village, they pass the spot where Lin Fen Hai was meditating. Much to their surprise, a brilliant blue blossom grows nearby. The ground is undisturbed and it has clearly been growing there for some time. No doubt it was simply hidden by the evil plant before.

Tofu investigates the brilliant blue blossom, being certain not to tamper with it but to verify if it is the right plant rather than another death trap.
Profession Herbalism: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (16) + 19 = 35

Knowledge (nature): 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (6) + 19 = 25

"Listen to the herbalist!"

This flower is definitely more in keeping with what you would expect a rare, but natural blossom to be and fits the description you were given.

When the Pathfinders get to the village, Lin Fen Hai is there to greet them. From the red in her eyes and her puffy cheeks, it is clear that she has recently been crying, but now she seems at peace.

"I thank you for your help in revealing the truth to me, strangers. I have much to atone for but at least now I know that I was on a false path and that I was led to it rather than finding it on my own," she says.

"My people tell me that you were asking questions. If there's anything I can answer I would be happy to and, though they are in shock and mourning, the other villagers will, as well."

You now have a couple more rounds of investigation available to you.
Inn - Completed
Hostler's House
Baker - Completed
Shrine of the Phoenix - Completed
Smithy - Completed
Training Building
Bridge - Profession (Fisherman) or Survival check needed
Weaver's House - Profession (merchant) check, or a Craft or Profession check related to making clothing check needed
Boarded Up House - Completed

Kioshi bows.

“We know that you’ll walk the right path now!! Thank you for your hospitality!“

He visits the Hostler's House.

Diazepane sees if anyone is still looking at Kal'Ryon strangely.

If they're okay, he'll visit the training building.

Diazepane can make a Survival check (+4) and untrained Crafting check (+7) if nobody has higher modifiers.

Sadly, this is where I run dry of my usefulness. I can cast Heroism on one person though.

According to character sheets, Diazepane is the party high with +7 Intelligence, Kioshi and Tofu can Aid.

Craft (untrained): 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (13) + 7 = 20

Kal'Ryon is the party high with +6 Survival. Diazepane will Aid.

Aid Survival: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 11

Diazepane visits the Hostler's House. He is glad to show the man the villages' few horses which are actually kept at the stable behind the inn with those of any guests staying at that establishment.

Inn - Completed
Hostler's House - Knowledge (geography) or Knowledge (nature) check needed
Baker - Completed
Shrine of the Phoenix - Completed
Smithy - Completed
Training Building
Bridge - Profession (Fisherman) or Survival check needed
Weaver's House - Profession (merchant) check, or a Craft or Profession check related to making clothing check needed: Diazepane knows SOME stuff, but he made need help figuring out ALL the stuff.
Boarded Up House - Completed
Diazepane has acted. Need actions from Kioshi, Tofu and Kal'Ryon.

Kioshi is at the Hostler's house and investigates.

Not a native speaker ... do not even know what a hostler is. :-)

kn nature: 1d20 + 11 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 11 + 2 + 2 = 22

They're either someone who runs a hostel, or they're professionally hostile. Maybe both.

Knowledge (nature): 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (11) + 19 = 30

A Hostler is someone who raises, trains and cares for horses as opposed to a Stablemaster who would be responsible for the upkeep of a stable and the horses currently in it.

Diazepane quickly realizes that the Sunsu Godae on Golarion live in the mountains, not a place where raising and caring for horses is generally a valuable activity.

This branch must have developed their techniques after being brought into the Tapestry.

Inn - Completed
Hostler's House - Completed
Baker - Completed
Shrine of the Phoenix - Completed
Smithy - Completed
Training Building
Bridge - Profession (Fisherman) or Survival check needed
Weaver's House - Profession (merchant) check, or a Craft or Profession check related to making clothing check needed: Diazepane knows SOME stuff, but he made need help figuring out ALL the stuff.
Boarded Up House - Completed
Diazepane is done entirely. Kioshi has acted. Need actions from Tofu and Kal'Ryon.

Tofu awaits Diazepane to see when he will head to the Weaver's house, granting him aid magically and with his own skill.
Cast Heroism on Diazepane, then aid on his craft. I will not attempt it on my own.

Craft Aid: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10

Weaving is a prized art in Onhae, with weavers making tools such as fishing nets, durable blankets, and elaborate brocade clothing. With both magical and mundane aid from Tofu, Diazepane speaks to a weaver and discovers some of the characteristics that identify the local style.

Kal'Ryon returns to the bridge from whence he was once banished by the guards of Onhae.

He chats the folks up again and checks out their nets.

Survival: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (12) + 6 = 18

He doesn't understand any better this time, but at least his questions aren't offensive.

Inn - Completed
Hostler's House - Completed
Baker - Completed
Shrine of the Phoenix - Completed
Smithy - Completed
Training Building
Bridge - Profession (Fisherman) or Survival check needed
Weaver's House - Completed
Boarded Up House - Completed
Diazepane is done entirely. Kioshi, Tofu and Kal'Ryon have one more round.

Kioshi tries to aid Kal'Ryon with the fishers.

"Hmmm... I might have seen this somewhere else!"

survival dc 10 aid, heroism: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 2 = 13

What is wrong with these people! I smile and ask nice questions, and yet- nothing

Survival, with Aid: 1d20 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 6 + 2 = 16

He turns back to the fisherman, and smiles at them.
"I get it, I really do- I am not exactly similar to what your are used to seeing around here. I promise that I am not that bad of a guy"

The fishermen exchange bemused looks. One of them starts explaining what they already did exactly the same way but in a louder voice.

Inn - Completed
Hostler's House - Completed
Baker - Completed
Shrine of the Phoenix - Completed
Smithy - Completed
Training Building
Bridge - Profession (Fisherman) or Survival check needed
Weaver's House - Completed
Boarded Up House - Completed
Diazepane, Kioshi and Kal'Ryon are done entirely. Tofu has one more round. We'll be wrapping up after his action so if there's anything else you want to do while in the Tapestry, now's the time.

Tofu follows the others to the fisher spot, and tries to aid once more.
Aid Survival Kal'ryon: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 1 = 14

Diazepane clicks his heels three times.

Though Lin Fen Hai has put in a good word for them and news of the aid they've given the village has spread around, it is clear the villagers are reeling from the events that have occurred. Their patience wears thin again, though they are polite about it.

As it becomes clear that they'll get no more information, the group gathers to leave and the villagers all turn out to see them off. Most of them are sad or shaken by recent events though there are more than a few hopeful eyes in the group looking toward a brighter future.

Lin Fen Hai is a prime example of both reactions, her sorrow and guilt over what she was lead to do clearly evident but an air of determined hopefulness around her as she has rededicated herself to being a good leader for her village.

"The people of Onhae have much to consider and reflect upon after these events. Thank you for showing me the false path I was being led down."

A quick jaunt through their dimensional eddies and the Pathfinders are back in the Tapestry Chamber with an expectant Sorrina Westyr.

"Were you successful? What did you learn about the Sunsu Godae? And the sacred flower? What sort of state is the demiplane in? Were there any unusual occurrences?" she asks.

"Unfortunately, the Sunsu Godae are a shadow of their former selves. An evil entity pretended to be the sacred flower, sending horrible visions and throwing the village into disarray. They are lost, but I think we have set them on the path to find themselves again."

"So like, other, y'know, evil dimensional threats probably are gonna do the same. Its like, PSSSSSHHHHHH, ya?" The elf clearly knows not what he talks about.

Kioshi shows the sacred flower they were able to harvest.

“This is the magical flower that we were supposed to bring back and unfortunately the demon plane is in very bad shape! We realized this when we arrived … and also an emotional storm that we had to fight showed us that something is happening in the tapestry that is not normal!“ he says with methodical precision.