"Even if I would love to go to the baker's house, I know my strength and I will go to this shrine." says Lamare with Sadness with Sadness in his eyes
But just before going, he will pass to the library to cast cultural adaptation (if the gm accept).
This building features a shrine to the Ruby Phoenix Aram Zey, depicted in an intricate silk and gold tapestry of a phoenix.
Lamare, you see a young man approaching.
“Hey, you! What are you doing here!? Gao Ni Sho Is my name! In Lin Fen Hai’s absence, I am the acolyte of Aram Zey in charge!“
Lamare learns that the young man is Gao Ni Sho who tends the shrine. When you ask him about the intricate silk and gold tapestry of the phoenix, he explains that all of the weavers in the village came together to make it as a sign of respect for their god.
A fire burns in a brazier in the center of the shrine. The acolyte tells Lamare that the flame is purifying.
"I recommend you and your other friends to write down your sins and fears on something flammable and then cast the paper into the flame. Just as Aram Zey has healed and cleansed the tapestry, so too can he cleanse the tears and impurities within people’s souls." the acolyte explains.
Iason considers the description of the village, then nods. "I'd like to check out the stables-- I know a little bit about horses. "
A2. HOSTLER’S HOUSE
The people of Onhae keep a few horses, mostly in stables behind the inn.
Iason can speak to man who is tending to his horse but he is reluctant to give up much information.
You learn that horse rearing is not part of the Sunsu Godae’s old traditions—after all, horses are impractical for jungle travel.
Rather, it is part of the way the Sunsu Godae have adapted to life in their new surroundings in a jungle surrounded by more navigable grasslands.
You correctly deduce that the horse-based traditions Onhae are unlikely to be related to any traditions of the Sunsu Godae people on Golarion, but rather are more recent developments.
Tarragon's swordsmanship is astounding!!
"You can come back whenever you want to train here! But .. but maybe you come without the demon. The kids are scared Tarragon!"
Tarragon: 1
Lamare:
Professor:
Wadi:
Iason:
Etrigan:~ ~
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Etrigan chuckles at the man's words of demons helping, and bows theatrically to the trainer.
"To my ally here, I leave the blade
"Nature gifted me my own." The creature flexes claws, and smirks.
"But I'm ordered not to make the tots afraid
"So I'll leave you all alone."
Etrigan flashes Tarragon a wink, and ambles off to find his master.
Iason maintains a polite, business-like approach, admiring the horses and bringing up animals he's seen in the western countries-- both horses and more exotic beasts.
Lamare will try to learn more about this new religion.
You know, i have actually talked to Aram Zey a few time in my life.¸
[dice=diplo+cultural adaptation]1d20+16+2
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"What?? You are a faithful of Aram Zey as well!! That is great!!"
The acolyte shares their current beliefs with Lamare. Also the others can join in to listen!
In hushed tones, the acolyte speaks, “Listen Lamare, our home was falling apart, with the rivers drying up and tears appearing in reality. One day, this decay accelerated out of control. Monsters surged forth, and it seemed that all would be lost. Then a great voice echoed throughout the land, the voice of the god Aram Zey. The voice guided the faithful, a group known as Pathfinders, to beat back the monsters and destroy an army of blighted phoenixes. Then, Aram Zey the Ruby Phoenix manifested in the sky, and in a great surge of flame, purified and restored the land. Through continued prayer to Aram Zey, we believe that our god will continue his work of repairing their home!! High Priest Lin Fen Hai is certain of that!!“
You recognize that the villagers’ understanding of the Pathfinders’ actions that day is relatively accurate, even though their perception of Aram Zey’s rule is not. The villagers believe that their old god has forsaken them, and that praying to Zey under the wise guidance of High Priest Lin Fen Hai is their route to salvation.
You deduce that while some of the villagers may harbor buried doubts about the new religion, it is the current core of their hope. As such challenging their faith is almost certain to antagonize them without convincing them to share more information. They have put their trust in Lin Fen Hai.
Indeed, your interactions with the acolyte shows that the villagers do not take kindly to challenges to their faith.
Attempting convince the villagers that Lin Fen Hai is wrong and that Aram Zey is not a god is a daunting task.
Iason can really learn about the hostler tradition and the professor together with Wadi discovers the secrets of the library!
Tarragon: 1 /
Lamare: 1 /
Professor: 1 /
Wadi: 1 /
Iason: 1 /
Etrigan:~ ~
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Lamare writes in a piece of paper. I fear that one day, Desna will have enough of me and leave.. He verifies if the brasillo is not magical for safety and throws the piece of paper.
"Done. Well, that was an interesting conversation Gao. I hope we will see again. But, between you and me, i will share you a secret."
Lamare shows his wayfinder before putting back.
Bye! he says before leaving.
In two hours, everyone will know that we are pathfinders.
Lamare goes to the bakery.
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Wadi nods in understanding as the language syntax makes a little bit more sense to him now. "Thank you for the lesson Professor," he smiles in gratitude, "Shall we head to the weaver's house next?" As he passes by the shrine, he tosses a paper on which is written: I fear I will allow my passions to overwhelm me into the fire.
Lamare goes to the bakery.
A3. BAKER
Lamare, the wooden floors of this home are thoroughly dusted with rice flour.
Its windows are open to let out the heat from the oven. This is the home of the village’s most skilled baker, an elderly man whose clothes and short hair are never entirely rid of rice flour. He makes copious amounts of rice bread for the village, and some for trade.
The light, crispy bread serves as the base for most local dishes. It can be made plain or with a variety of spices to complement the flavors of whatever it is paired with.
I am reasonably perceptive and can even track a little. I will help search the village.
Tarragon and whoever else wants to join him start to search the village.
So taking their attention away from conversation with the villagers, they can study their surroundings. There are three useful pieces of information you can gain from your search.
Onhae still bears the scars of old damage and repaired holes in the tapestry, and those who search the village may find some evidence of this.
Unfortunately, Lamare and Tarragon don’t get very far with their respective actions if their comrades don’t start aiding them!!
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After listening intently to the animal traditions, Iason finds his servant loping towards him.
"Scared people, did you," he asks drily.
"The barracks master was made of sterner stuff
"But better I guard you, if things get tough..."
Iason snorts, and proceeds to walk the village thoughtfully, his eyes and ears attuned to what is going on at present.
As a summoner of eldritch and infernal creatures, Iason keeps his awareness tuned for any sense of planar energies present. His companion, innately FROM those other planes, discourses with him on the energies around.
Iason recognizes traces of a silver squall, a planar weather phenomenon comprised of aggressive, competing thoughts, gusting through the village.
The silver squall building in Onhae is a manifestation of the competition between the old and new religion, as well as the villagers’ tensions and fear you believe… this phenomenon can become dangerous.
This is the home of one of several prominent weavers in the village.
Weaving is a prized art in Onhae, with weavers making tools such as fishing nets, durable blankets, and elaborate brocade clothing.
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Wadi nods in greetings to the weaver as he looks over the styles with an appraising look in his eyes. "These robes you have woven...I have seen such intricacies used before for the costumes worn by a fellow troupe, in one of my more recent productions. I was quite impressed with the details shown there and would inquire of the methods you use to create such an intricate weave." Smiling in appreciation at the weaver.
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“You seem to know a lot about acting and our culture has some weaving techniques especially for performances! Let me tell you … “ one of the weavers says to Wadi.
Tarragon: 1-2
Lamare: 1-2
Professor: 1
Wadi: 1-2
Iason: 1-2
Etrigan: 1-2~ ~
1. A small Inn: contains the village library
2. Hostler’s House: Could reveal more about Onhae’s Horse-based traditions
3. Baker’s house: Discover the mysteries of local cuisine (Profession: Cook or other applicable profession/craft)
4. Shrine of the Pheonix: Provides insight on Onhae religion
5. Smithy: Could reveal why arming the populace is important
6. Training Building: Children practicing complex sword forms
7. Bridge: Study local fishing technique
8. Weaver’s House: Tells you about local style and characteristics of clothes and nets
9. Houses: Talk about the the rumours in the village
10. Boarded-up House: You can investigate it.*
I) EMOTIONAL INFLUENCES: A hard DC Sense Motive check
II) THE GROWING SQUALL
III) SCARS OF THE TAPESTRY: A hard DC Perception check
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Tarragon seems really interested in the smithy and what kind of weapons the folk is using.
A5. SMITHY
Tarragon gets to know the village smith, Lin Wo Got, who has a small forge near the inn.
Tarragon realizes that Wo is rather traditional in their values, and confides in Tarragon that a new faith has been born recently!
They find the recent change in faith particularly unsettling.
When Tarragon does not really understand what they mean they look reserved.
“No no, I should’ve.. ahh ... a mistake to discuss this uncertainty with outsiders. Listen Tarragon! I have something else! Because the jungles lack metal and other materials needed for forging, I frequently travel to the nearby swamp to trade with the lizardfolk there. As a result, I speak fluent Draconic. Do you potentially have someone in your group with whom I could practice Draconic?!?“ he asks.
It seems that Wo is quite excited to see an outsider as they are talking and talking.
“You are surely interested in my forging techniques! But I can’t tell you about that!! Rather, ask me why my work of forging weapons is so important to the safety of the village and its connection to the past alike!!!“
Wo speaks poetically of a time long ago, back when their ancestors lived in a jungle that stretched far and wide, serving as both a wise teacher and a hunter for those who could not protect themselves.
The Sunsu Godae who lived outside of its harsh wonders forgot the ways of the sword and the discipline of the mind. They became soft, and when danger loomed, they “surrendered their identity” to invaders without a fight, ceasing to become Sunsu Godae.
You know that Wo is referring to events nearly 700 years ago, when the Empire of Lung Wa conquered much of Tian Xia; in particular, they are referring to the peaceful surrender of Hwangott to Lung Wa.
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Tarragon seems really interested in the smithy and what kind of weapons the folk is using.
Tarragon gets to know the village smith, Lin Wo Got, who has a small forge near the inn.
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Tarragon realizes that Wo is rather traditional in their values, and confides in Tarragon that a new faith has been born recently!
They find the recent change in faith particularly unsettling.
When Tarragon does not really understand what they mean they look reserved.
“No no, I should’ve.. ahh ... a mistake to discuss this uncertainty with outsiders. Listen Tarragon! I have something else! Because the jungles lack metal and other materials needed for forging, I frequently travel to the nearby swamp to trade with the lizardfolk there. As a result, I speak fluent Draconic. Do you potentially have someone in your group with whom I could practice Draconic?!?“ he asks.
It seems that Wo is quite excited to see an outsider as they are talking and talking.
“You are surely interested in my forging techniques! But I can’t tell you about that!! Rather, ask me why my work of forging weapons is so important to the safety of the village and its connection to the past alike!!!“
Wo speaks poetically of a time long ago, back when their ancestors lived in a jungle that stretched far and wide, serving as both a wise teacher and a hunter for those who could not protect themselves.
The Sunsu Godae who lived outside of its harsh wonders forgot the ways of the sword and the discipline of the mind. They became soft, and when danger loomed, they “surrendered their identity” to invaders without a fight, ceasing to become Sunsu Godae.
** spoiler omitted **...
Responding in Draconic Tarragon says I speak the language of dragons for I have an affinity to them. I would be honored to converse with you in this tongue. So tell me why your work forging weapons is so important to both the village's safety and its connection to the past?
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Iason gestures his servitor to follow him through the streets. When the opportunity presents itself, they sidle together towards the abandoned, boarded-up house, interested to see why this one building should be such an outlier.
Master and eidolon together approach the foreboding structure, looking for what might be seen.
Lamare looks around and tries to talk to people about the lastest news.
[dice=diplo+cultural adaptation]1d20+16+2
In the streets, the people are far more interested in discussing current events than dissecting their own culture, particularly because they are unsure which aspects of it would seem unfamiliar to you Lamare.
Lamare concentrates on the SACRED FLOWER.
The villagers tell Lamare that the sacred flower provides them with divine insights.
One older woman with missing teeth smiles at Lamare, "Ahhh, yes the sacred flower! Well, normally it blooms only once every six generations, but the recent cataclysm in the sky ... well we think that caused it to bloom early. The flower does communicate! Can you believe it?? Well, but not just with anyone, only the high priest!"
Her husband has white hair and adds, "The current hierophant, Lin Fen Hai, has been receiving visions and insights from the flower. The flower’s insights have shown her that the old ways were corrupt and would lead only to destruction. The flower’s wisdom has let her see the evil spirits that had been falsely guiding us for so long. Now, Lin Fen Hai has helped the village rebuild our faith, praying to the god who saved us from certain destruction in the recent calamity! She is a blessing for us! Praise Aram Zey!!!"
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"Well, you can never practice enough! Ha ha ... otherwise you forget what you know!" they say in Draconic.
Once Wadi has finished talking with the weaver (exchanging some of the various weaving techniques he has run across) he decides to move out into the village proper, canvassing the peoples in the village to see how the general mood of them compares to others he has run across.
Wadi can sense two external pulls on his own emotions when he concentrates!
One nudging him to be more prideful and confident, and the other pulling him to be more fearful and uncertain.
Emotional auras can typically imbue only living things, but in Onhae, due to some influence, they have blended into a sea that permeates the entire village.
The village coalesces with an overlay of blue, gray, and orange hues, corresponding to the emotions of faith, fear, and pride, respectively. The specific emotions and thoughts that fill the village center on Onhae’s
new leader: her faith in her new religion, her fear for her village, her pride in having been chosen by the new god to lead her people.
Iason gestures his servitor to follow him through the streets. When the opportunity presents itself, they sidle together towards the abandoned, boarded-up house, interested to see why this one building should be such an outlier.
Master and eidolon together approach the foreboding structure, looking for what might be seen.
A9. BOARDED-UP HOUSE
Iason notices that the house is boarded up and that it covers all entrances, including the door and the shuttered windows.
Several guards wait outside this building.
The villager that see Iason approache the house frown!
”Do not ask about the house!!“ a little girl shouts and runs away.
The locals grow tense and an old lady approaches.
”Leave it alone. Our priestess, Lin Fen Hai, has warned us that opening up that house will bring ruin upon us all. Do not defy the teachings of our faith."
The professor will go to the baker's house and use his alchemical recepies to cook something that will really uplift the spirits of the local populace.
[dice=Craft Alchemy]d20+21
A3. BAKER
The professor notices that the wooden floors of this home are thoroughly dusted with rice flour.
Its windows are open to let out the heat from the oven.
This is the home of the village’s most skilled baker, an elderly man whose clothes and short hair are never entirely rid of rice flour. He makes copious amounts of rice bread for the village, and some for trade.
He notices the professor and frowns. He clearly wants to test the professor by scrambling some ingredients and wanting the professor's judgement and the alchemical training serves him well so that he can satisfy the baker.
"Ok! You ratfolk are obviously worthy to learn! Listen! The light, crispy bread serves as the base for most local dishes. It can be made plain or with a variety of spices to complement the flavors of whatever it is paired with. Now go!"
The professor quickly learns the fundamentals of Sunsu Godae cuisine.
[dice=Knowledge (History) (Take 10)]10+15
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Suddenly you all hear an unbelievably loud sound of roaring flame!!
The villagers seems to not even care as this sound is heard often as it seems!
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A9. BOARDED-UP HOUSE
Iason notices that the house is boarded up and that it covers all entrances, including the door and the shuttered windows.
Several guards wait outside this building.
The villager that see Iason approache the house frown!
”Do not ask about the house!!“ a little girl shouts and runs away.
The locals grow tense and an old lady approaches.
”Leave it alone. Our priestess, Lin Fen Hai, has warned us that opening up that house will bring ruin upon us all. Do not defy the teachings of our faith."
"Ah, no offense was intended, only curiosity," the Chelish man say with an attempt at a placating smile, his hands raised and empty.
"My master speaks true-- yet if ruin awaits
"Tis best that we know if it. Might we not share the same fate?" Etrigan chimes in, with an attempt being 'winsome'.
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Wadi can sense two external pulls on his own emotions when he concentrates!
One nudging him to be more prideful and confident, and the other pulling him to be more fearful and uncertain.
Emotional auras can typically imbue only living things, but in Onhae, due to some influence, they have blended into a sea that permeates the entire village.
** spoiler omitted **
Wadi is more than eager to share this discovery with his fellow Pathfinders here, "Truth be told, I have never experienced a sensation such at this, though I have never entered a demi plane before either..."
Tarragon will ask a local about the sound. You seem unperturbed. What is that noise? Should we be concerned?
“Yes, yes! It comes and goes. Sometimes from there and sometimes from here. We were advised to ignore it!“ a young woman answers Tarragon and points in all directions.
A9. BOARDED-UP HOUSE
Iason notices that the house is boarded up and that it covers all entrances, including the door and the shuttered windows.
Several guards wait outside this building.
The villager that see Iason approache the house frown!
”Do not ask about the house!!“ a little girl shouts and runs away.
The locals grow tense and an old lady approaches.
”Leave it alone. Our priestess, Lin Fen Hai, has warned us that opening up that house will bring ruin upon us all. Do not defy the teachings of our faith."
"Ah, no offense was intended, only curiosity," the Chelish man say with an attempt at a placating smile, his hands raised and empty.
[dice=Welp. Diplomacy]d20+5
"My master speaks true-- yet if ruin awaits
"Tis best that we know if it. Might we not share the same fate?" Etrigan chimes in, with an attempt being 'winsome'.[dice=Etrigan aid]d20+0
The old woman looks at Etrigan and shudders. She then shouts at Iason. “Did you not listen!!! I will call the guards!! We insist that you do not defy the teachings of our faith!! Go!!!“