[GD X] Blazej's Blood Under Absalom (Inactive)

Game Master Zynete


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Prank War Map

The Society and a great many others fight and scramble for a chance at a rare opportunity. Battles will rage and blood will flow under the streets of Absalom.

Will your Pathfinders emerge victorious?

Liberty's Edge

Female Human Bard-6/Sphere Singer-5 | AC24 | hp:69/69 |F8 R16 W10 | P18, SM18 | Init+5 | FR:0 TSR:1

Let's find out ....

The Exchange

Male LN Dwarf from Qadira | Follower of Erastil | Monk 3 & Inquisitor 7 | Freedom of Movement 3/3 | Spells 1st 5/6, 2nd 5/5, 3rd 3/3 | HP 106/106 | Normal: AC 22 T 20 FF 20 | CMB +6, CMD 27 | F: +18, R: +12, W: +22 | Init: +9 | Perc: +22, SM: +18, Diplomacy: +26 | Discern Lies 7/7 | BoSpeed 3/10 | Reroll 1/1 | Lucky Horseshoe 1/1 | Bane 15/15 | Perfect Strike 4/4 | Darkvision | Speed 30ft | Active conditions: Divine Favor

Almaas is a Dwarven archer and devout follower of Erastil.

He wears no armor, is well groomed and has a slightly arrogant and distant behavior.

”Almaas is my name! Finally an adventure in Absalom!!"

Almaas seems to be in the mood for a lecture. He looks at his fellow Pathfinders,

"I want you all to behave and be civil as this is a Society mission in our home base!"

He looks at all of you like a father that teaches his children.

"For once, I hope that you have listened to the preaching of followers of Erastil in your communities! It is always important to feel a spark of family, community, and duty in your hearts! I will help you with that!“

You clearly notice that Almaas can really go on one’s nerves with his preaching.

Liberty's Edge

Female Human Bard-6/Sphere Singer-5 | AC24 | hp:69/69 |F8 R16 W10 | P18, SM18 | Init+5 | FR:0 TSR:1

Kat just facepalms. Her Holy Symbol of Desna is clearly visible.

She looks at Almaas.

Please don't let it be one of THOSE missions ...

The Concordance

Female LN Samsaran Monk 2/Druid 8 | HP 83/83 | AC 22(29) T 18(18) FF 20(29) | CMB 11, CMD 29 | F:13,R:9,W:16 | Init: +6 (+8 surprise) | Perc: +27, SM: +9 | Speed 50ft | Wild Shape 2/3 Dino 1/2 |
Spells:
4th Life Bubble, Grtr Invis, Str Jaw, D-SNA IV (Animals) 3rd GMF(2), Heroism, Resist Com, D-Fly 2nd Barkskin(2), Invisibility, Resist Energy, D-Feather Fall 1st Longstrider, Faerie Fire, Shillelagh, Divine Favor (3), D-Calm Animals 0th Light, Detect Magic, Guidnce, Create Wtr
| Spells: GMF,EE,LS,Bark,DivFav | Conditions: Dragon Style

Damn, I hate cities and people. Can we just raze the whole thing and let the animals come back?

The Concordance

Animal Companion to Meylara Raven | HP 84/85 | AC27 T14 FF23 (4 Dex, 9 Nat, 4 Armor) | CMB +11, CMD 25 | F +10, R +10, W +4 (addl +4 vs ench) | Init: +4 | Perc: +6 (scent), SM: +1 | Speed 60ft | Active Spells: | Active Conditions: None

Petal rubs up against Meylara as you wait.

The Concordance

Female Human ( Ulfen ) Rahadum) Skald 11

The lady dressed in a blue and white tunic over the mithril chainshirt, arrives at the meeting, her blonde hair falls freely on her back, she wears a matching blue scarf and little make up on lips and eyes. The addamantie glaive on her back its a stark contrast to the rest of the iamge that she would otherwise give.

- Mmm . Er Greetings, you may call me Saya from Elidir - As she looks over the gathered people and start to hear the initial toughts of the ones involved -

Towards Almaas , she replies courtly bur sharply - I am affraid that i had only heard of the Old deadeye teachings till i started traveling , alas the Laws of Martality, speaks of order and civiled beheavior amoung sentient beings, I am quite sure that the teachings that you refer may find coincidence on this fact, i am quite sure that with that an our motto, we'll do a great team to uphold the society name on this ocasion -

The Exchange

Male LN Dwarf from Qadira | Follower of Erastil | Monk 3 & Inquisitor 7 | Freedom of Movement 3/3 | Spells 1st 5/6, 2nd 5/5, 3rd 3/3 | HP 106/106 | Normal: AC 22 T 20 FF 20 | CMB +6, CMD 27 | F: +18, R: +12, W: +22 | Init: +9 | Perc: +22, SM: +18, Diplomacy: +26 | Discern Lies 7/7 | BoSpeed 3/10 | Reroll 1/1 | Lucky Horseshoe 1/1 | Bane 15/15 | Perfect Strike 4/4 | Darkvision | Speed 30ft | Active conditions: Divine Favor

Almaas smiles at Saya and frowns Kat.

"Very good lady! I did not get your name but exactly! But not everyone wants to understand! Not until people start dying because we did not care ... but I will not let that happen!" he says and looks at Kat with a serious expression.

Sovereign Court

active effects:
Tengu (Tooth) and Fiendish Giant Mantis (Claw) Hunter (divine verminous) 11 | AC 24 T 15 FF 20 | HP 98/98 | F +13 R +14 W +11 | CMD 26 | Init +4 | Perc +19 lowlight, carrion sense | vermin focus (11/11) | Sudden Shift (7/7) | Master's Illusion (11/11) | Spells (-, 6/6, 5/5, 5/5, 3/3)

"Erastil, yes. Desna, yes. These are True Gods, me say."

A squat, broad-shouldered tengu bristling with weapons speaks. He wears gleaming mithral armour decorated with ribbons and medals, although the ribbons would appear more suitable for a child's hair than a soldier's uniform.

"Me Senator Baron Tooth of Ravenmoor!" he puffs out his chest and preens. "Him Claw." The tengu gestures towards a creature that looms silently behind him - a giant praying mantis, green with red striations over its chitin that give the eerie impression of rivulets of blood running down. "And him Sven." Next the Baron indicates an ulfen warrior bearing a large round shield.

The Baron scrutinises Kat. "You sure you follow True Desna? Not false Desna? It easy mistake to make, me seen it before."

Sovereign Court

active effects:
GMF x3, mage armour, ant, leech, skald, haste
Fiendish Giant Mantis vermin companion (9HD) | current AC 30 T 15 FF 26 | HP 67/67 | F +8 R +11 W +6; evasion, devotion | DR5/good | SR14 | CMD 30 | Init +3 | Perc +5 darkvision | tricks 3/5

"...."

The Concordance

Female Human ( Ulfen ) Rahadum) Skald 11

She shows a broad smile towars Almaas. one that comes easily to her lips, placing her right haand on her hips and tilting her head towars de same side, and resting the weight on her left leg.

Apologies Masterdwarf, my name is Saya, Saya of Eledir - She lifts her left arm showing an open palm towards the sky as she explains - As in the small halfling town in Rahadoum, not the capital of Sargava - She adds to prevent furtther complication as if its sometning she is used to get.

And I am glad that we are on the same page here, protection of our fellow pathfinders and friends should be as important and strong as the ties to our families and comunities, Its always reasuring finding someone with such inclination. I too will do my best to keep all of us safe and sound with as few as I can do for that. - Looking at the newcomer tengu she arches an eyebrow -

False Desna? that sounds oddly specific? How can one know about the truth of gods in the end? Hope you don't mind to cliarify, the ways of the gods are not taught where i came from.

The Concordance

Female LN Samsaran Monk 2/Druid 8 | HP 83/83 | AC 22(29) T 18(18) FF 20(29) | CMB 11, CMD 29 | F:13,R:9,W:16 | Init: +6 (+8 surprise) | Perc: +27, SM: +9 | Speed 50ft | Wild Shape 2/3 Dino 1/2 |
Spells:
4th Life Bubble, Grtr Invis, Str Jaw, D-SNA IV (Animals) 3rd GMF(2), Heroism, Resist Com, D-Fly 2nd Barkskin(2), Invisibility, Resist Energy, D-Feather Fall 1st Longstrider, Faerie Fire, Shillelagh, Divine Favor (3), D-Calm Animals 0th Light, Detect Magic, Guidnce, Create Wtr
| Spells: GMF,EE,LS,Bark,DivFav | Conditions: Dragon Style

Interesting you should mention a false Desna. Friend of mine got into a scrape up in some backwoods town in Varisia with a demon lord cult all got up and pretending to be Desna. Ravenmoor, I think she called it. The town I mean, not the demon lord. Name stuck with me because of well, my name. Anyway. Do we know what we're doing here?

Liberty's Edge

Female Human Bard-6/Sphere Singer-5 | AC24 | hp:69/69 |F8 R16 W10 | P18, SM18 | Init+5 | FR:0 TSR:1

Not yet, no. And frankly I've never heard of a 'False Desna'. But I assure you the Desna I follow is true. I should show you the wings She granted me.

Anyway, I'm Katrina. Some call me Krazy Kat cause of what I do but ... I think it's fun. I'm a Desnian Spellsinger.

Sovereign Court

active effects:
Tengu (Tooth) and Fiendish Giant Mantis (Claw) Hunter (divine verminous) 11 | AC 24 T 15 FF 20 | HP 98/98 | F +13 R +14 W +11 | CMD 26 | Init +4 | Perc +19 lowlight, carrion sense | vermin focus (11/11) | Sudden Shift (7/7) | Master's Illusion (11/11) | Spells (-, 6/6, 5/5, 5/5, 3/3)

"Yes, wings, yes. But false Desna have wings too! That how people get fooled me think. They not fooled now, me Mayor of Ravenmoor now! Me offer marry old mayor, but him say no because him bad and stupid and me kill him. Now me Mayor! Me also prettiest girl in village."

The Baron, Mayor and Senator - for he is a tengu of many titles and surely needs a Herald about now - taps the ribbons on his chest.

minor Feast of Ravenmoor spoiler:
Tooth has the Sovereign Court Noble Title vanity and selected 'Baron of Ravenmoor' as his title. Ravenmoor isn't actually in Taldor, but that's just a technicality to Tooth. At the end of Feast of Ravenmoor he declared himself Mayor of the town, replacing the sinister cult with wholesome worship of the Blood God, Achaekek.

Liberty's Edge

Female Human Bard-6/Sphere Singer-5 | AC24 | hp:69/69 |F8 R16 W10 | P18, SM18 | Init+5 | FR:0 TSR:1

And what do their wings look like?

Sovereign Court

active effects:
Tengu (Tooth) and Fiendish Giant Mantis (Claw) Hunter (divine verminous) 11 | AC 24 T 15 FF 20 | HP 98/98 | F +13 R +14 W +11 | CMD 26 | Init +4 | Perc +19 lowlight, carrion sense | vermin focus (11/11) | Sudden Shift (7/7) | Master's Illusion (11/11) | Spells (-, 6/6, 5/5, 5/5, 3/3)

"What do your wings looks like? Not fool me, mammal."

The Baron taps the side of his beak with a finger.

Liberty's Edge

Female Human Bard-6/Sphere Singer-5 | AC24 | hp:69/69 |F8 R16 W10 | P18, SM18 | Init+5 | FR:0 TSR:1

Katrina is only too willing to show off. She sings her butterfly wings into existance then flies into the air and does some fancy acrobatic stunts before gently landing on the ground.

fly: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (12) + 18 = 30
acrobatics: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (5) + 18 = 23

There ya go she beams. Of course it looks better when I'm wearing my performing outfit .. but I guess you get the idea

Sovereign Court

active effects:
Tengu (Tooth) and Fiendish Giant Mantis (Claw) Hunter (divine verminous) 11 | AC 24 T 15 FF 20 | HP 98/98 | F +13 R +14 W +11 | CMD 26 | Init +4 | Perc +19 lowlight, carrion sense | vermin focus (11/11) | Sudden Shift (7/7) | Master's Illusion (11/11) | Spells (-, 6/6, 5/5, 5/5, 3/3)

Baron Tooth's eyes go wide and he makes a whistling noise through his beak. "That TRUE Desna! Me approve. False Desna show moth wings, not butterfly. Me know difference" the Baron nods vigourously.

The Concordance

Female Human ( Ulfen ) Rahadum) Skald 11

Saya listens to the conversation with a bit of concern as the words flow, eventually when the wings are shown, her eyes opens wide, and beams as well.

- Impresive miss, certainly impresive - Looking from the Kat to the tengu, then to Meylara and then back at Kat - You are full of intresting stories it seems so, worth of record them on a Saga, i am sure for the proper public, the story of the baron here seems odd but somehow i am sure that had plenty of memorable moments, wonder how is that you can become the preetiest girl of a town, ... Leaves the rest of the sentence as she continues the train of thought, till her mind returns to reality. - Can you share with us Katrina miss, how is that you got those wings? , it seems to be a very interesting story

Liberty's Edge

Female Human Bard-6/Sphere Singer-5 | AC24 | hp:69/69 |F8 R16 W10 | P18, SM18 | Init+5 | FR:0 TSR:1

It's a very long story too Katrina replies, So I'll stick to the highlights. You see .. as an escape artist, before every stunt, I'd always ask Desna for a .. well ... bit of luck to help me through. And sure enough, I was sure I could feel the Goddess's warmth on me. I guess one thing led to another through my Pathfinder career and I got to know Desna more and more, especially when I died and was brought back by Kyra. I seem to remember being wrapped in Desna's wings for a while before she said I had to go back because there was more for me to do. Just before I ... erm .... came back I could have sworn I felt Her lips on mime. Now I've had lady partners before, but ... this was ... wow ... I mean wow with a capital WO.

But yeah, I've always been a fan of the stars and butterflies and such things, and one of the main reasons I became a Pathfinder was to travel to new horizons and such like .... and well .... here I am I guess.

Of course to become a Spellsinger and get wings, one has to get proficient with the Starknife. Now the Starknife, a lot of people would say, is not the most effective weapon but, once I've had mine enchanted and also with the returning spell on it, it's quite effective. Used to get teased a lot about using one though ... but, when one is dedicated to one's Goddess, one has to put up with that sort of stuff.

But no. ever since I first stepped on that path of dedication to Desna, I've had no regrets, and ... frankly ... I wouldn't change a thing.

The Concordance

Female Human ( Ulfen ) Rahadum) Skald 11

She seems conflicted with some parts of the story, as she had doubts before in some parts that touches that story, but listens with atention to the highlights

- I see, well dying is never easy, they say, The resurrection magic is indeed a boon that is usually taken for granted by adventiring people, a comodity tnat not many have, yes. Back at home there was no way to reach that easily, but i understand that the trip from and back from the other side should be traumatic to say the least, and has to change you somehow, for good on your case apparently -

Looks over to the starknife then back at the glaive on her back

Well, we work with what we are confortable I guess, when i started to train they also mocked me for my weapon of choice, they said that a girl like me should have more use of a small and quick weapon like a rapier or something like that, but this one caught my eye from the first day, its bulky yes, not practical to han to hand combat , yes , its more used to chop horses head on cavalry defense lines, true, but it doesn't matter, i feel confortabble with this one, and it helps me to protect people around me, almost as well as the inspiration from the voice and the sagas i've learned from my teachers and comunity, So i am glad to hear your confidence. -

- Thank you for sharing, I am so hyped to see your performance in combat both in the way of combat and the song, in particular the late one. -

Grand Lodge

Male CG Undine Wizard 10 | HP 81/81+12| AC 13+4 T 13 FF 10+4 | CMB +3, CMD 16 | F: +11, R: +9, W: +10 | Init: +4 (+8 with H. Awareness) | Perc: +16, SM: +2 | Speed 30ft (Swim 30) | Active conditions: Mage Armor, Overland Flight, Life Bubble

A portly fellow with bluish skin and a jovial expression comes bustling up, bearing a platter covered with a simple cloth. ”Sorry to be late, so sorry, though I believe when you see what delayed me you’ll forgive me.” He pulls the cloth aside, revealing an array of... well, it’s hard to say what these concoctions may be: clusters of rice and vegetables and mysterious-looking lumps of fish meat. Seeing the quizzical expressions on his companions’ faces, he throws his head back and roars with laughter. ”Aye, not many in Avistan have acquired the taste yet, but believe you me, it won’t be long before the Kings and Queens of the Inner Sea and beyond are all hankering for a taste! Undiana Jones is the name - Undy to my friends - and I aim to be the sushi king of all Golarion; it’s just a matter of time before I’ve got a franchise in every hamlet this side of Katheer. But as you can imagine, it’ll take some capital to get the ball rolling, which is what brought me to the Pathfinder Society: hard to find a better way to make a quick buck, don’t you know? But where’s my manners? I’m sure after hearing all this you must be famished, which is why I hope you’ll forgive my lateness - if you want to harvest the freshest baby reef claw you’ve got to wait until the tides are just right (and it doesn’t hurt to wait until mama reef claw has gone out neither!).” He offers the platter towards the group, and as he does so, a small dragon pokes its head out of his robe and slurps up half the samples in a flash. ”Riddywipple! Those are samples for our new customers, I mean friends!” Sheepishly, Undy offers the remaining samples to the group, while the faerie dragon smacks his lips with gusto.

Craft (Sushi): 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (12) + 14 = 26

GM, fyi, Undy & Riddy engage in some shenanigans built around a particular teamwork feat, Elemental Commixture. It's a bit complex so I've written up a summary that you can find here. Let me know if you have any questions.

Liberty's Edge

Female Human Bard-6/Sphere Singer-5 | AC24 | hp:69/69 |F8 R16 W10 | P18, SM18 | Init+5 | FR:0 TSR:1

*tries a sample* Not bad. I guess the only way I get fresher is catch them myself.

*grins at the dragon's antics*


Prank War Map

I believe I understand Undiana. I will reread the abilities again and check in with you as we start. If I have any questions I'll let you know.

The group slowly comes together and is able to share tales within the Grand Lodge. Around you a few dozen other Pathfinders are doing the same as they are organized into their own teams.

Overall the process is slow and methodical compared to other gatherings, there are a relatively small number members of leadership and their aides that are working to coordinate the teams. One such halfling woman quickly makes an accounting of your numbers, giving an appreciative nod as she bounds over to another team.

Liberty's Edge

Female Human Bard-6/Sphere Singer-5 | AC24 | hp:69/69 |F8 R16 W10 | P18, SM18 | Init+5 | FR:0 TSR:1

*waves to the halfling*

The Concordance

Animal Companion to Meylara Raven | HP 84/85 | AC27 T14 FF23 (4 Dex, 9 Nat, 4 Armor) | CMB +11, CMD 25 | F +10, R +10, W +4 (addl +4 vs ench) | Init: +4 | Perc: +6 (scent), SM: +1 | Speed 60ft | Active Spells: | Active Conditions: None

Petal wanders over to the undine, sniffs the platter and then quickly snatches almost all the remaining fish before Undiana can blink.

The Concordance

Female LN Samsaran Monk 2/Druid 8 | HP 83/83 | AC 22(29) T 18(18) FF 20(29) | CMB 11, CMD 29 | F:13,R:9,W:16 | Init: +6 (+8 surprise) | Perc: +27, SM: +9 | Speed 50ft | Wild Shape 2/3 Dino 1/2 |
Spells:
4th Life Bubble, Grtr Invis, Str Jaw, D-SNA IV (Animals) 3rd GMF(2), Heroism, Resist Com, D-Fly 2nd Barkskin(2), Invisibility, Resist Energy, D-Feather Fall 1st Longstrider, Faerie Fire, Shillelagh, Divine Favor (3), D-Calm Animals 0th Light, Detect Magic, Guidnce, Create Wtr
| Spells: GMF,EE,LS,Bark,DivFav | Conditions: Dragon Style

Petal, you must be courteous and allow others to also try some.

She gives Petal a stern look and holds out her hands.

The Concordance

Animal Companion to Meylara Raven | HP 84/85 | AC27 T14 FF23 (4 Dex, 9 Nat, 4 Armor) | CMB +11, CMD 25 | F +10, R +10, W +4 (addl +4 vs ench) | Init: +4 | Perc: +6 (scent), SM: +1 | Speed 60ft | Active Spells: | Active Conditions: None

Petal looks at her mistress sheepishly, then puts her head down and spits several pieces out into Meylara's hands.

The Concordance

Female LN Samsaran Monk 2/Druid 8 | HP 83/83 | AC 22(29) T 18(18) FF 20(29) | CMB 11, CMD 29 | F:13,R:9,W:16 | Init: +6 (+8 surprise) | Perc: +27, SM: +9 | Speed 50ft | Wild Shape 2/3 Dino 1/2 |
Spells:
4th Life Bubble, Grtr Invis, Str Jaw, D-SNA IV (Animals) 3rd GMF(2), Heroism, Resist Com, D-Fly 2nd Barkskin(2), Invisibility, Resist Energy, D-Feather Fall 1st Longstrider, Faerie Fire, Shillelagh, Divine Favor (3), D-Calm Animals 0th Light, Detect Magic, Guidnce, Create Wtr
| Spells: GMF,EE,LS,Bark,DivFav | Conditions: Dragon Style

Meylara holds the dripping pieces of sushi out if anyone wants them, then will eat the remaining pieces with gusto.

Quite good, thank you!

The Concordance

Female Human ( Ulfen ) Rahadum) Skald 11

Saya looks at the newcomers and smells the sushi prepared atchingan eyebrow at first then nods once in understanding.

- Greetings Undiana miss, I am Saya *gives a look to the sushi as if deciding to or not give a sample a chance, specially after looking at Petal's bejeavopr. still when offered she takes one and takes it in delight - - And i totally understand, my secret passion outside its to brew coffe, i am not aiming to get proffessional at that, its just something i enjoy to do and share, i have some grains with me and i am sure we can enjoy some during our trip. -

As the halfling comes and goes, she gives an measuring look at her, as she moves from team to team. And waves as she passes by, more in a way to acknowledge than to hope the wave back.

- Certainly there seems to be plenty of activity here, I wonder what brings so many of us together, i do hope its an investigation to somwhere and not something that had put lives at risk. - She ponders.


Season of Ghosts

**HOUSE GM ANNOUNCEMENT**

”The Decemvirate are truly grateful that so many of you have answered this summons to the Grand Lodge, for they, above all, know the trying lives that field agents endure. Indeed, you have only to look about this courtyard and gaze upon your colleagues to know they have come from all ends of Golarion to be among us. Look not grim, but rather determined, for this summons is not one brought by dire threat or terrible consequence. No! The Decemvirate has instead summoned you to taste the opportunity to enter the greatest contest of martial arts the world has ever known—the Ruby Phoenix Tournament!”

”The legacy of Tian Xia’s legendary mystic arcanist, the nearly immortal Grandmaster Hao Jin, the Ruby Phoenix Tournament is held only once every ten years. The Tournament is run by Sifu Xho Nuo, Emissary of the Ruby Phoenix and sole heir to Hao Jin’s secrets. The prize for victory: an artifact pulled from Hao Jin’s fabled collection of the greatest wonders Golarion has ever known.”

”Though Xho Nuo has made no formal announcement, we have learned the sifu has chosen to hold the qualifying round for this decade’s tournament here in Absalom. The Pathfinder Society has long sought to send one of its members to compete in this tournament. If our information is true, this means that for the first time, the Society has the opportunity to qualify a good number of its field agents. While the chance to glean an artifact from Hao Jin’s collection is enticing, that is hardly the entirety of our goal. However, I shall speak more on this subject at a later time.”

”At present, we have learned that Xho Nuo plans to host a covert meeting to address all would-be contestants. Don’t get too excited though; it’s supposedly being held at a decrepit tavern in the Docks called the Devil’s Dregs. Go there and see what details you can pick up about the competition and the other entrants, but watch your backs. There’s little law to protect you down on the wharves, and it’d take a riot to raise any attention. Oh, and I wouldn’t expect an appearance from Xho Nuo either, as his social status prevents him from contact with such filthy and common places. My guess is that he’ll send one of his agents to rile up as many lowlifes as possible to serve as fodder for the first round of the contest.”

”Lastly, though it’s likely Xho Nuo is aware of our interest in the competition, we need all our agents to maintain as much secrecy as possible. For all we know, he has deliberately chosen Absalom to bait our interests, so it’s imperative that he identify as few of our agents as possible. From here out, to keep our affiliations covert, we request all of you make arrangements for your stay outside the Grand Lodge. Try to pick a place that’s low key to avoid attention. Don’t worry about the cost though. The Decemvirate will pick up the tab. Good luck!”
______________

Welcome to #3-S Blood Under Absalom! Please make your character introductions, collect yourselves, and set out for the Devil’s Dregs. Act One begins September 9th.

Liberty's Edge

Female Human Bard-6/Sphere Singer-5 | AC24 | hp:69/69 |F8 R16 W10 | P18, SM18 | Init+5 | FR:0 TSR:1

I think that was Janira Kat says as the halfling went by Now I .....

She was interrupted by the Decemverite announcement. When it was completed ....

And here I was thinking it was something to do with Nigel and the Blakros ..... again. She frowns. I dunno how much help I'm gonna be on this one ... besides either singing songs of encouragement or being a distraction cause I know stuff all about martial arts. Bar brawls on the other hand ......

The Concordance

Female Human ( Ulfen ) Rahadum) Skald 11

Saya listens to the anouncement and arches an eyebrow as she is already removing the wayfinder of her persona

- Oh well, another incognito Mission it seems and in our home turf, none the less - she mutters to herslef - Where is Aisha when you need her, she enjoys this missions as much as anyone can.

Grand Lodge

Male CG Undine Wizard 10 | HP 81/81+12| AC 13+4 T 13 FF 10+4 | CMB +3, CMD 16 | F: +11, R: +9, W: +10 | Init: +4 (+8 with H. Awareness) | Perc: +16, SM: +2 | Speed 30ft (Swim 30) | Active conditions: Mage Armor, Overland Flight, Life Bubble

Undy is quite pleased to see his new comrades sampling the sushi. "Don't worry, Petal, there's plenty more where that came from, especially if our first mission will be down by the docks. Once we've handled whatever humdrum affair the Society has in mind for us, perhaps there will be time for Riddy - and you if you care to join - to dive for the next course."

The Concordance

Female Human ( Ulfen ) Rahadum) Skald 11

*Looking sideglance to the mention of the "next course" she looks antsy and at the same time tries to keep her composture, as if waiting to see if there are more information or someone tlese to ask about the docks and the directioons to the tavern*

Liberty's Edge

Female Human Bard-6/Sphere Singer-5 | AC24 | hp:69/69 |F8 R16 W10 | P18, SM18 | Init+5 | FR:0 TSR:1

Oh, I'm always in for a swim Kat replies. Heck, I'd be happy to just wear my swimsuit everywhere if I could.

She ponders a bit. Devil's Dregs. Unless that's the one with the hole in the floor that looks down into the ocean, I don't know it. Besides, I'm fairly sure that's the Salty Mermaid. Performed there a few times.

k local: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (7) + 9 = 16

The Concordance

Female LN Samsaran Monk 2/Druid 8 | HP 83/83 | AC 22(29) T 18(18) FF 20(29) | CMB 11, CMD 29 | F:13,R:9,W:16 | Init: +6 (+8 surprise) | Perc: +27, SM: +9 | Speed 50ft | Wild Shape 2/3 Dino 1/2 |
Spells:
4th Life Bubble, Grtr Invis, Str Jaw, D-SNA IV (Animals) 3rd GMF(2), Heroism, Resist Com, D-Fly 2nd Barkskin(2), Invisibility, Resist Energy, D-Feather Fall 1st Longstrider, Faerie Fire, Shillelagh, Divine Favor (3), D-Calm Animals 0th Light, Detect Magic, Guidnce, Create Wtr
| Spells: GMF,EE,LS,Bark,DivFav | Conditions: Dragon Style

I know a few things about the arts martial, and I suspect Almaas does as well. I suspect between us, we should be able to hold our own at least.

Meylara fishes though her backpack, pulling out a wand. Undiana, would you be so kind as to use my wand on me before we head off to the meeting? I'd hate to run into trouble and not be prepared.

Just need someone to activate the wand of Mage Armor for her, so she's covered for the next hour.

Liberty's Edge

Female Human Bard-6/Sphere Singer-5 | AC24 | hp:69/69 |F8 R16 W10 | P18, SM18 | Init+5 | FR:0 TSR:1

Good idea Kat says as she pulls out her own wand of Endure Elements.

The Exchange

Male LN Dwarf from Qadira | Follower of Erastil | Monk 3 & Inquisitor 7 | Freedom of Movement 3/3 | Spells 1st 5/6, 2nd 5/5, 3rd 3/3 | HP 106/106 | Normal: AC 22 T 20 FF 20 | CMB +6, CMD 27 | F: +18, R: +12, W: +22 | Init: +9 | Perc: +22, SM: +18, Diplomacy: +26 | Discern Lies 7/7 | BoSpeed 3/10 | Reroll 1/1 | Lucky Horseshoe 1/1 | Bane 15/15 | Perfect Strike 4/4 | Darkvision | Speed 30ft | Active conditions: Divine Favor

Almaas frowns.

”It seems that you all are too distracted to concentrate on our mission! You heard that we need to move … this is the chance of a lifetime to be able to get access to the secrets of the Ruby Phoenix!“

He packs his belongings.

”We need to find a place to sleep and then the Devil’s Dregs is our destination!! I … I am looking forward to testing our martial arts skills!!“ he says looking at all of you.

Liberty's Edge

Female Human Bard-6/Sphere Singer-5 | AC24 | hp:69/69 |F8 R16 W10 | P18, SM18 | Init+5 | FR:0 TSR:1

Fine. I'll get a room at the Mermaid. Unless I got my inns mixed up

She stalks off, a bit irritated.

Sovereign Court

active effects:
Tengu (Tooth) and Fiendish Giant Mantis (Claw) Hunter (divine verminous) 11 | AC 24 T 15 FF 20 | HP 98/98 | F +13 R +14 W +11 | CMD 26 | Init +4 | Perc +19 lowlight, carrion sense | vermin focus (11/11) | Sudden Shift (7/7) | Master's Illusion (11/11) | Spells (-, 6/6, 5/5, 5/5, 3/3)

"Me not like soo-shee. Me like sausage. Blood sausage best sausage!" the Baron opines.

After the briefing (such as it is) Tooth perks up, puffing his chest out and preening. "Me great warrior! This perfect mission. Blood God be very pleased, me is sure."

"You not worry about in-cog-nee-tow" Baron Tooth assures his fellows. "Me is master of disguise!"

"Oh, me have wand like that too" the Baron tells Undy. "It for Claw. Him not allowed wear armour anymore, but mage armour is good yes."

Unusually, a thought occurs to Tooth. With a twinkle in his eye he says "Me have thought! We use secret sign, yes, so we recognise each other when in disguise!" He shows the group a simple hand gesture.

"Me find bed now, meet you all at Devil's Dregs. Remember secret sign!"

Going to review Tooth's boons, might want to expend a couple ;)

The Concordance

Female Human ( Ulfen ) Rahadum) Skald 11

She sighs a bit, as she looks at the discusion, and seems to be pondering at something for a moment

I guess i could leave all this at Aisha's place and find a proper inn at the docks, the Mermaid is rough , but if Katrina miss is there, mabye ... -

She leaves as the rest goes, looking a bit concerned and surprising at the Baron's statement about being a master of disguise.

Also its a good idea that we all share the same room, i assume that we are going to participate as a team, so probably .. . . -

She walks faster to catch up with the rest as the pathfinder leaves the room.

Sovereign Court

active effects:
Tengu (Tooth) and Fiendish Giant Mantis (Claw) Hunter (divine verminous) 11 | AC 24 T 15 FF 20 | HP 98/98 | F +13 R +14 W +11 | CMD 26 | Init +4 | Perc +19 lowlight, carrion sense | vermin focus (11/11) | Sudden Shift (7/7) | Master's Illusion (11/11) | Spells (-, 6/6, 5/5, 5/5, 3/3)

"How you think me win prettiest girl in village contest, eh?" the Baron winks.

The Concordance

Female Human ( Ulfen ) Rahadum) Skald 11

She puts her best smiel at that

No disrespect meant Baron, but that is one of the things i've tried to avoid thinking - Shakes her head - Alas, i am sure that we all have plenty of talents, personally its the first time i am in a team with a tengu, much less the mayor of a town, so i guess you might have some unknown and wonderful abilities , i'll be expecting to be in wonder -

Her words come out without maice and pure feeling of wonder

Sovereign Court

active effects:
Tengu (Tooth) and Fiendish Giant Mantis (Claw) Hunter (divine verminous) 11 | AC 24 T 15 FF 20 | HP 98/98 | F +13 R +14 W +11 | CMD 26 | Init +4 | Perc +19 lowlight, carrion sense | vermin focus (11/11) | Sudden Shift (7/7) | Master's Illusion (11/11) | Spells (-, 6/6, 5/5, 5/5, 3/3)

The Baron nods and taps the side of his beak. "Me have powerful tengu magic!"

The Concordance

Female LN Samsaran Monk 2/Druid 8 | HP 83/83 | AC 22(29) T 18(18) FF 20(29) | CMB 11, CMD 29 | F:13,R:9,W:16 | Init: +6 (+8 surprise) | Perc: +27, SM: +9 | Speed 50ft | Wild Shape 2/3 Dino 1/2 |
Spells:
4th Life Bubble, Grtr Invis, Str Jaw, D-SNA IV (Animals) 3rd GMF(2), Heroism, Resist Com, D-Fly 2nd Barkskin(2), Invisibility, Resist Energy, D-Feather Fall 1st Longstrider, Faerie Fire, Shillelagh, Divine Favor (3), D-Calm Animals 0th Light, Detect Magic, Guidnce, Create Wtr
| Spells: GMF,EE,LS,Bark,DivFav | Conditions: Dragon Style

All in the same room might be a bit much, but all staying at the same in is a reasonable suggestion. I'm not too familiar with the Docks, but I suspect we will want to stay relatively local. She looks wistfully out over the water. Should I just swim in the harbor for the night? Petal is fine sleeping rough.

The Exchange

Male LN Dwarf from Qadira | Follower of Erastil | Monk 3 & Inquisitor 7 | Freedom of Movement 3/3 | Spells 1st 5/6, 2nd 5/5, 3rd 3/3 | HP 106/106 | Normal: AC 22 T 20 FF 20 | CMB +6, CMD 27 | F: +18, R: +12, W: +22 | Init: +9 | Perc: +22, SM: +18, Diplomacy: +26 | Discern Lies 7/7 | BoSpeed 3/10 | Reroll 1/1 | Lucky Horseshoe 1/1 | Bane 15/15 | Perfect Strike 4/4 | Darkvision | Speed 30ft | Active conditions: Divine Favor

Almaas looks at the team.

“I would also appreciate if one of you could use my mage armor wand on him before we go to the pub!“


Prank War Map

The group is able to discuss plans for the ultimate lodgings for the evening, but from the timing of the upcoming event that flows through the crowd of Pathfinders, there isn't much time to find lodgings before whatever secretive meeting is likely to begin.

Other Pathfinder teams begin to move out through the city, seperating into their own groups, trying to draw as little interest as they able to the Docks and, ultimately, the Devil's Dregs.

The streets are a bustle as normal throughout the city, but the Docks feel a bit more active today, only a hair more than normal as a nervous energy flows from stall to stall and pier to pier. People have their weapons ready at their sides and their bags held close as they sense the increase in tension as well. Still passage through even this rundown section of the Docks goes smoothly as you find the tavern.

Even in a weathered state, the building is easily identifiable from the wooden sign above the entry alcove reading "Devil's Dregs" in a common, non-fanciful styling. The sign doesn't match the rest of the age of the building, but the same could be said for most of the wood of the building as bits and pieces seem to have been replaced over time by the lowest bidder.

Even the thick heavy double doors within the alcove do little to stifle the murmuring of crowds within.

A brief glance at the building reveals additional double doors over the rickety piers on both the east and west walls of the building

If and when you enter

Despite the sizable taproom, the Devil's Dregs seems filled to capacity. The smells of cheap ale, unwashed bodies, and thick pipe smoke mix in the crowded room, as tightly squeezed contestants push and shove their way about the tavern.

As one might expect in the Docks district, the tavern extends over the harbor, and beneath the floor lies the silty, brackish water of Absalom's wide bay. A common design choice for many various taverns within Absalom.

The dim light of the tavern's few lanterns exposes few specifics about the patrons of the surroundings.

Everyone: I've placed you all on slide one of the slideshow map. At any point during the game you should be able to access it via the link at the top of this campaign marked "Maps and Handouts" or in the tagline of any of my posts.

Feel free to position and move yourselves on the map. Let me know if there is anything I can do for any of you to increase visibility or usage with the slideshow.

A closer investigation of the others reveals some of the Pathfinder teams you saw at the Grand Lodge are hear as well, and more still approach and are entering through the doors. The others are harder to identify.

You may make both a pair of Perception checks and a Knowledge (local) check to identify the groups, you can reveal any of spoilers that you meet or beat the DC for.

Perception Check 1 DC 20:
Aside from the other Pathfinders present, you are able to see enough signets and badges, even hidden, among the others to make it clear that many are agents of the Aspis Consortium, a group of rivals to the Pathfinder Society that seeks to tear apart historical sites, take advantage of locals, and make a profit above all else. Aside from their badges, those here seem to come from all walks of life, just like those that join the Pathfinder Society. Among them you can see both spellcasters and trained warriors.

Perception Check 2 DC 25:
One figure stands out among the many in the tavern. There are are a number of those who seem to have come from outside the Inner Sea, but this one is more well armed and has a stance indicating far more training that many, if any, of the others present. He wears a Tien heavy armor with ornate designs and his beard is visible from below his full helm that is designed with the visage of a snarling demon.

Knowledge (local) DC 20:
A number of those here have already taken strong defensive spots with walls at their back. From their subtle motions and signs to one another in the tavern you identify them as Red Mantis assassins. Terrifying mercenaries and professional assassins, their skill is well regarded among those throughout Golarion.

Liberty's Edge

Female Human Bard-6/Sphere Singer-5 | AC24 | hp:69/69 |F8 R16 W10 | P18, SM18 | Init+5 | FR:0 TSR:1

perception1: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (6) + 18 = 24
perception2: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (8) + 18 = 26
k local: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (2) + 9 = 11

Kat whispers to the rest of her team about the presence of the Aspis and the big Tien muscular man.

How high is the ceiling and are their rafters?

And looking at the map. this inn does have the hole in the floor that Kat was referring to earlier.

The Concordance

Female Human ( Ulfen ) Rahadum) Skald 11

Perception1: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9
Perception2: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10
Knowledgelocal: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (12) + 9 = 21

She whispers at her team* - Tensions seems to be high, There are are some people taking defensive positions about

Also there is some high profile organization, *Looks over to claw* or maybe we should have seen this coming - *Looks over to claw wherever he is* - This are no pushovers

Make a sign of a mantis with her fingers and then points to something red , probably on Claw's outfit.

I take no one is visibly with weapons drawn at the moment, right?

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