ALLGEMEIN LODGE: Ses03 - The God's Market Gamble (Inactive)

Game Master DicesMuse

blast it all, I'm not built for chases
acro: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (13) + 6 = 19

Okay, so if I am reading the rules right, by missing by less than 5, I move ahead, but that ends my turn?

I failed mine by more than 5, so that was a total end to my turn though, correct? others can still keep chasing, but I'm stuck right?

((This is only if you are making a TRIPPLE move, you can still take two actions, you are good to make one more move if doing a double move!))

Current Initiative: Round 2
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Current Map: Slide 9

Shirin hopes to buy some extra time and casts grease...
”Save vrs Grease”: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 11 and Fails the Save and falls prone!

Aurux, Evanora, & Kebrin dive for the window but fall short of their goal.

Chalmers is able to rush through, using a bit of impromptu fast-talking to get past the guards! Chalmers now gets to choose between climbing an Ivy Wall (Climb DC 10) or to dodge Slippery Bathers (Reflex DC 15)!

Frustrated Evanora attempts her curse...
”Save vrs Misfortune!”: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8 and Fails the save, talk about a bit of bad luck!

Shirin, seeing the others struggling attempts to make their own jump, but falls short as well.

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Chalmers <10/10 HP> (AC 17; PFS Reroll: ◯)
((Not looking good for Barnel here, if Chalmers can get to them first while Grease and Misfortune are in effect you all will have this in the bag!))

Barnel <Healthy> (Prone, Misfortuned!)

Evanora <7/7 HP> (AC 14; PFS Reroll: ⬤)
Faustus <13/13> (AC 17; PFS Reroll: ⬤)
Kebrin <11/11> (AC 14; PFS Reroll: ⬤)
Shirin <19/19 HP> (AC 16; PFS Reroll: ⬤)
> Aurax <7/11 HP> (AC 17; PFS Reroll: ⬤)

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BOLD IS UP (just need Chalmer's second move action and to decide!

Chalmers blinks between the wall and the bathers, instead opting for the wet ground around the pools and the frantically milling bathers emerging from them.

Reflex: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 1 = 10

Sorry I didn't understand multiple squares in one action. Now I get it!

Current Initiative: Round 2
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Current Map: Slide 6

Chalmers attempts going through the bathers, but finds himself slipping about!

Greased and misfortuned, Barnel attempts to make a quick escape but is already off to a bad start! They stand up after having fallen (taking up one of their moves) and then attempts to crawl out of the effect!
Attempting to get out of the way of the grease...: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (4) + 9 = 13
Misfortune?: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (12) + 9 = 21

Barnel seems much more skilled than originally thought and is able to get through, though the spell and misfortune bought the team some much needed time to catch up!

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Chalmers <10/10 HP> (AC 17; PFS Reroll: ◯)
Evanora <7/7 HP> (AC 14; PFS Reroll: ⬤)
Faustus <13/13> (AC 17; PFS Reroll: ⬤)
Kebrin <11/11> (AC 14; PFS Reroll: ⬤)
Shirin <19/19 HP> (AC 16; PFS Reroll: ⬤)
> Aurax <7/11 HP> (AC 17; PFS Reroll: ⬤)

Barnel <Healthy> (Misfortuned!)

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BOLD IS UP

bluff: 1d20 - 2 ⇒ (10) - 2 = 8

"Your mother sent me, let me through!". Evanora cackles at her own poor attempt at exiting the area.

misfortune continues

Chalmers, now beset by slippery floors and perfumed bathers continues to try and make his way through, pardon me, excuse me, ooops my apologies

reflex: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 1 = 11

Full time action to move to the man.

Acrobatics action : 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (13) + 7 = 20

Aurax can really jump and moves to the ivy wall and climbs!

Climb speed so take 10 even in uncertainty: 10 + 9 = 19

Shirin also tries to bluff the guard this time!

bluff: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (19) + 4 = 23

-plays "western movie 'Cavalry Charge'music"- it's all or nothing time

Seeing himself suddenly left behind. Really not a great surprise being the shortest, and slowest member of the team. Kebrin took a step back from the window, and charged

window acro: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (7) + 6 = 13
window acro reroll: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (12) + 6 = 18

Promptly tumbling through, and all but landing on his face. Followed by more grumbling, and a frustrated damnit, I'm a lock maker, not an acrobat

so much for three squares, but this time I am sure I am through, and at the end of my turn, but not mired.

Current Initiative: Round 3
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Current Map: Slide 6

Chalmers stumbles about through the Bathing house, and continues to get delayed. Shirin comes rushing in with him and the two try to make their way over
Ref(Chalmers): 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 1 = 8
Ref(Shirin): 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

The Bathers seem to getting agitated as the two fumble about trying to get through. The Audacity! They are just trying to take a communal bath!

The Guards seem to be distracted by the advance of the other Pathfinders through the bath-house, giving the others left behind a chance to slip by.

With some strain, Kebrin finds themselves able to also break ahead, a fumble being turned into a success as they crash through the window. Disoriented but not detered, Kebrin gets up ready to push forward!

((Others who were stuck in the first "move" boxes automatically advance forward! Rolls were JUST shy enough that with everyone far enough ahead their successes have allowed you all to carry on!))

Desperate to get away, and now thinking they were clear of the other hurdles, Barnel attempts to break his way through the locks to leave the others behind to do the same!
Disable Dev(Barnel): 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (6) + 9 = 15
Misfortune(Barnel): 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (2) + 9 = 11 ((Failed by just a hair!))

Disable Dev(Barnel): 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (7) + 9 = 16 ((Able to succeed, but the Pathfinders are close on Barnel's tail!))
Misfortune(Barnel): 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (8) + 9 = 17

After what seems like an eternity, Barnel is only able to make a small amount of headway, doing his best to try and keep a lead on those close on his tail!

Thinking that they just had the lead, Aurax finds themselves in their natural environment and quickly able to keep up with Barnel!

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Chalmers <10/10 HP> (AC 17; PFS Reroll: ◯)
Evanora <7/7 HP> (AC 14; PFS Reroll: ⬤)
Faustus <13/13> (AC 17; PFS Reroll: ⬤)
Kebrin <11/11> (AC 14; PFS Reroll: ⬤)
Shirin <19/19 HP> (AC 16; PFS Reroll: ⬤)
> Aurax <7/11 HP> (AC 17; PFS Reroll: ⬤)

Barnel <Healthy> (Misfortuned)

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BOLD IS UP

Aurax can easily climb to the fence!

Climb speed, take 10 allowed also in stressful situations: 10 + 9 = 19

Aurax is able to move near their target and grapples!

grapple, cmb, provokes AoO: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (15) + 4 = 19

Chalmers begins to lose his patience with the bathers, My lady will be furious with you should you not move!

He continues to slip and slide through the area, and finally wriggles through the area. Seeing the locked gate and the wall, he sighs and begins to mount the wall, hampered by his armor.

Reflex: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 1 = 20

Climb: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (12) - 1 = 11

Keep your body close to the wall as you go
He said tossing out casual advice even though he didn't actually pause long before scrambling up the ivy himself.

climb: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8

Not making quite as good progress as he would have liked, but unlike jumping through a window, he actually had a physique that worked alright for this sort of thing
climb: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (10) + 4 = 14

While it took him longer than he felt it should have, he soon cleared the ivy.

climb: 1d20 - 2 ⇒ (19) - 2 = 17

Evanora verily hops over the ivy wall and cackles madly at her success!

misfortune continues for our prey

Current Initiative: Round 4 - Combat OVER!
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Current Map: Slide 6

”AoO”: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9
”AoO MisFortune”: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6 ((Miss!))
”AoO Crit Confirm?”: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (10) + 3 = 13
”Crit MisFortune”: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4
”AoO”: 1d3 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5 ((Non-lethal))

((Barnel is Grappled, End of Combat/Chase!!! Well done with the Grease and Misfortune! Talk about Clutch!))

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Barnel, being grappled by what seemed to be a dragon stiffens himself immediately and begins to proclaim, "Ok you caught me! What do you want? I'll tell you anything!"

Eventually catching up, Chalmers breathes heavily and glares down at the man on the ground. We have some questions about some items you recently acquired.... and he lets it hang in the air, an aura of menace coming from the half-orc

Intimidate: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (10) + 6 = 16

Kebrin trotted up a moment later, casting his eyes back towards the way he had come, as if he saw something behind him that caught his eye. as he arrived he tipped his hat and said.

Evening. Pardon, but you realy must get a better lock on the back gate. I fear the one there now, will let any old riffraff in.

The scraggly man sputters, "Y-y-yes, ask me anything. I-i-i'm all yours I promise." he began to explain. As far as you can tell, the man seems fully cooperative. It almost seems he happens to be scared of his surroundings just as much as Chalmers.

Evanora saunters over to the man and smiles down toward him.

"The stolen religious items. What do you know of them?"

The man nods nervously, "I-I-I work for some woman. I've never seen her face, but I think she works for the Graycloaks. I-I-I've been told to put out inquiries for potential clients, she says she has something big coming up next. She just tells me what she has and I sell the goods. I don't know exactly where she is, but I know the goods are usually kept on the north side of the Ascendant Court, some warehouse near Pitview Pub." he stutters.

He nods to those with holy symbols, "Please spare me, if I get arrested and she finds out I know I won't last the night. She comes from a place of god-haters, and I can assure you her hatred for the divine knows no bounds."

My such charming people one runs into on these little outings... and they all know such interesting things. Shall we go and have ourselves a little looksee into warehouses and see if we can find some divine relics, or just useless junk?

Turning to Chalmers he smilled a bit and asked

do you think your lady is interested in hearing what this one has to say, or do we let him save his own hide, and maybe decide to work for more honorable, and above board clients in the future?

“Let us release him. I think we have enough. Let’s go to the Graycloaks! Now!“ the half elf says.

"Yes. I think that we are done with this man. After we see about this warehouse, we are then conveniently next to a pub! How fortuitous."

Chalmers considers the man very seriously after Kebrin's question, No I think he has much to do still in this life. He may make better decisions before he sits in my Lady's judgement. Let us away to this pub, I mean warehouses...

at the mention of the pub he smiles and mutters I like this group, this is a good group, they understand priorities.

With that he once again gave a hat tip before leaving.
really, should see about that lock. At least something with more pins. Unless all it's there for is to deter honest folk from going where they shouldn't...in which case I imagine there is security, and I really should be going now....

PFS 1st Edition Raffle!

Looks like our deadline is fast approaching. If we can have everyone roll for the "Raffle" going on, so if I could get everyone to roll a 1d20, I'll roll as well!

1d20 ⇒ 12

Details can be found: here

Also, pre-roll a 1d3 in case you win the d20 roll as well (you need a roll of 19 or 20).

1d3 ⇒ 3

Good Luck everyone!

If anyone can't make the roll, I don't mind rolling on your behalf to make sure we all get credit for things.

Once I have these rolls I'll push the adventure forward again!

raffle: 1d20 ⇒ 16

1d3 ⇒ 1

After you discussion between each other, the fool of a man knows when he is well in over his head. He quickly nods, "Th-th-th-thank you!" he mutters and quickly continues on his way, slipping and stumbling as he leaves as the remnants of the grease spell continue to complicate the man's life.

Just then, a courier marked from the Pathfinder Society quickly runs up to the lot of you waving you down. "My fellows, the Grand Master himself has requested your presence at the Pleasure Salon of Calistria. He urges that it is of the utmost importance that he speak with you."

Knowing well as to not leave the Grandmaster Waiting, you take your leave and make haste the Pleasure Salon. Once you there you meat a burly half-orc guard who stands near the entrance to the bathhouse. Recognizing you all he brings you to the Grandmaster before returning to the door.

Grandmaster Torch reclines in one of the numerous small pools that make up the sauna, and steam fills the air. An attendant is rubbing a salve on Torch’s burn-ravaged face, but quickly gets up and leaves when Grandmaster Torch gives a silent gesture. “I have news from the Decemvirate and perhaps some assistance for you, but first I would like to hear what your progress is.”

raffle: 1d20 ⇒ 13
something: 1d3 ⇒ 2

As they entered the pleasure Salon, he muttered softly to himself about how his aunt would have a fit if she knew he was in such a place.

Boon: 1d20 ⇒ 15

Evanora smiles devilishly as she looks around the pleasure salon. "Well, the long and short of it is that we tracked down an individual selling these religious items. He said that he works for a mystery woman who he believes works for the Greycloaks. She delivers the goods to him, and he sells them. He says that the goods are kept on the north side of the Ascendant Court, some warehouse near Pitview Pub, and that something 'big' is about to happen."

Evanora gives a pause for that to digest, and then continues, "News and assistance. Call me intrigued..."

Snookums gives a short chirping vocalization as he butts his head against her calf.

Raffle?: 1d20 ⇒ 17

Chalmers listens to Evanora's assessment of where they are in their investigations, but has little to add. We were on our way to investigate the warehouse, but wanted to check back in when your message reached our ears.

Grandmaster Torch takes a deep breath, contemplating on what had transpired. "You've done well, but the warehouses in these parts are numerous and large in size. It could be anywhere. We need more information, which is where my opportunity plays in."

Cracking his neck he begins to explain, “Kreighton has discovered another relic, and he claims this could be the most important one yet. Supposedly, this keg was scavenged from the ashes of the original Cayden’s Hall and is the last keg Cayden Cailean drank from before he took the Test of the Starstone. After selling it to our relic dealer, the tavern keeper threw a huge celebration and bragged openly about how the Pathfinders were funding her retirement. By now, we can assume that we have piqued the interest of every would-be relic thief in Absalom."

Grandmaster Torch gives a heavy sigh, “While I am loathe to put you in harm’s way, this does present a unique opportunity. Should you accept responsibility for moving the keg from the pick-up location to the Grand Lodge, you will undoubtedly be the target of the relic thief we’re looking for. If you properly prepare yourselves, you might be able to reverse the ambush and catch the bandit before he makes off with the relic, or follow the thief afterward to find out where he’s been hiding. Either way, you’ll want to make sure not to kill the suspect, since whoever is behind this won’t be much use to you dead. Tracking down the culprit’s main site of operations is the most important thing right now—after that, you should search for as much incriminating evidence as possible."

Giving in to the warmth of the hotspring he sinks a tad, relaxing as best as one could expect with his face as scarred as it was and obviously causing him discomfort still, “It’s a huge gamble—which somehow seems appropriate when a relic of Cayden Cailean is on the line. This isn’t the sort of thing I would normally ask a Pathfinder to do, but we’ve already lost one courier and another was badly injured. I’d like this ordeal to finally be over with, and with your help, we can make that happen.”

Waving towards the guard nearby, the guard immediately walks up to the party and brandishes a scroll for them. "Also, just in case they misplace something important, this may be of some use to you all."

((The scroll that is handed to you is that of a scroll of locate object with a small note rolled up within the scroll that details the time and location of Cayden's Last Keg.))

Chalmers nods gravely, We shall lay the bait, and delay judgement upon the thief for as long as my lady allows…

Oh. I thought we were done with this mess and about to get a juicy reward. Hmph. Always wanting more.

"Get the keg, spring an ambush, and capture the culprit alive. Simple as can be. I'm rather done with chasing.

Shirin nods.

“Yeah, we’ll do it. Let’s go!!“

Cayden’s Last Keg is 3 feet in diameter and 4 feet tall, and weighs 75 pounds. The relic merchant has thoughtfully provided a small wagon pulled by a donkey to transport it. The keg has old char marks on it as if it had been in a fire, and it still sloshes with the remnants of hops and ale. The innkeeper kept it in active service (as Cayden would prefer), and it has been refilled innumerable times since it was first put into use. Should the players wish to sample some of the ale, the relic merchant happily provides them with a mug of the brew.

Moving the Keg is a slow process, but mostly uneventful. A wagon loaded with over a dozen chicken cages has toppled onto its side ahead, and a farmer and a local vendor are arguing loudly over whose fault it was rather than clearing the alley.

You all don't seem to see any reason for foul play, but you realize that you are now stuck in a bottle neck between those arguing and the swarm of chickens before you.

Evanora certainly sampled the 'divine' ale. She did not, however, finish the drink.

"No. No, no, no. This is too obvious of an abush. Keep your hands on the keg, boys. I'll see about sorting through this."

Evanora will cast "Sow Thoughts" on the farmer Will DC 17 convincing him that he is at fault for letting his chickens spill out and that he should get them back in order and moving quickly.

Chalmers fishes out his warhammer, scanning the rooftops for trouble, and invokes a quick spell on himself.

Cast: Divine Favor

while his companions seemed to be well inclined towards to observation, Kebrin pulled in on himself, and let his mind be consumed by thoughts of a god drinking out of the keg, and getting so liquored up that he managed the Starstone test.

Shirin just yawns after having drunk the ale.

"Ahh, this is so unnerving!" she says and shrugs.

Farmer Will: 1d20 ⇒ 2 - Failed!

Evanora's spell quickly takes its hold upon the farmer. Shaking his head he looks upon the other in a look of conflicted remorse. "Heh... now that you mention it..."

Just as Evanora finished her spell and its effects begin taking hold, a wave of magical energy could be felt washing over her allies from behind her. Her last few movements allowing her to step outside of the spell's grasp.

Current Initiative: SURPRISE ROUND!
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Current Map: Slide 8

A mysterious sorceress appears out of what seems thin air as they weave a spell upon the cautious adventurers!

Then, as if part of an elaborate performance, another sorcerer comes running in with unnatural speed from around the corner and quickly pulls out a scroll, casting the spell within it's contents. As the spell scroll dissolves and the spell taking affect the sorcerer places his hand upon the barrel. If Shirin or Kebrin are unable to distract the sorcerer, some odd magic will befall the barrel!

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Chalmers <10/10 HP> (AC 17; PFS Reroll: ◯) - Divine Favor, Asleep!
Evanora <7/7 HP> (AC 14; PFS Reroll: ⬤)
Kebrin <11/11> (AC 14; PFS Reroll: ⬤)
Shirin <19/19 HP> (AC 16; PFS Reroll: ⬤)
> Aurax <11/11 HP> (AC 17; PFS Reroll: ⬤) - Asleep!

Sorceress 1 <Healthy> (No Conditions)
Sorcerer 2 <Healthy> (No Conditions) Kebrin and Shirin get OoA!

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BOLD IS UP

Evanora will send a hex at the sorcerer attempting to asconce with the barrel.

Misfortune W16

"Snookums, go wake up our friends. They're sleeping on the job!"

Snookums will move toward Aurax and give him a good jostle to the face!

oh now, that wasn't very nice of you finger wigglers
Kebrin said as the wave of magic washed over him, and the situation began to change suddenly. Reacting as quickly as his reflexes currently allowed, he responded to the spellcaster that stepped up to the barrel. (target's not flat footed I assume)

oi, hands off
Aoo: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (18) + 3 = 21
dmg: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

Will save?: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (9) + 5 = 14

((Here is a link to the sleep spell for those who need it. The jist for right now is slapping or wounding awakens an affected creature, but normal noise does not. Awakening a creature is a standard action (an application of the aid another action). This effect will last for 1 minute at the minimum for those affected! Let me know if you all have any other questions!))

Shirin does not even have a dagger so no AoO for her.

Shirin takes out an acid and throws it on the sorcerer in front of the sleeping Aurax.

acid touch attack , 1 splash to Aurax which wakes them : 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (10) + 3 = 131d6 ⇒ 2

“Wake up Chalmers you lazy little dragon!!“ Shirin shouts at the awakening Aurax.

Aurax wakes up and sees Chalmers sleeping so that he immediately wakes up the half-orc.

Then he stands up to his serpentine form.

Provokes AoO for standing up.

Evanora's familiar took a standard action to wake up Aurax