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

Game Master DicesMuse

Chalmers, fighting through force of will, taps Evanora with his wand, intoning the magic before falling unconscious.

CLw: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

Current Initiative: Round 5
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Current Map: Slide 10

Evanora falls, but as they do so they cling on to life stabilizing.

Kebrin, Shirin, and Aurax all blitz over and swarm the sniper, cornering them and preventing any hope of escape.

Chalmers is able to bring Evanora back to consciousness, but in so doing leads them back to the brink of death!

Death Save (DC 14, Chalmers): 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7

The sniper drops their bow realizing the sudden charge and pulls out a wicked battleaxe. "Sympathizers! You and your abominations will not best me here!" she screams bitterly as she brings her rageful wrath down upon Aurax!

Axe Attack Aurax: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (18) + 4 = 22 ((Power Attacking at -2))
Crit?: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (18) + 4 = 22
Arrow Dmg: 1d12 + 7 ⇒ (2) + 7 = 9
Crit Dmg?: 2d12 + 14 ⇒ (9, 7) + 14 = 30

The attack cuts deep into Aurax as she pulls the axe free and prepares for another attack.

The familiar sound of a screeching bird from before dives down and flutters up to Kebrin, the beak and talons desperately attempting to distract and protect it's human companion.

Talon Attack1: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (14) + 3 = 17 ((Flank bonus))
Crit?: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4
Talon Grab: 1d4 ⇒ 1
Crit?: 1d4 ⇒ 3

The talon is able to scrap an exposed shoulder on Kebrin, the sound of screeching and desperately flapping wings slapping upon the back of Kebrin's head.

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Chalmers <-5/10 HP> (AC 17; PFS Reroll: ◯) <Blessed +1!; Dying, Unconscious, Prone>
Evanora <2/7 HP> (AC 14; PFS Reroll: ⬤) <Blessed +1!, Conscious, Prone!>
Faustus <13/13 HP> (AC 17; PFS Reroll: ⬤) <Blessed +1!>
Kebrin <7/11 HP> (AC 16; PFS Reroll: ⬤) <Blessed +1!>
Shirin <19/19 HP> (AC 16; PFS Reroll: ⬤) <Blessed +1!>
> Aurax <2/11 HP> (AC 17; PFS Reroll: ⬤) <Blessed +1!>

Parani <Healthy>
Talon <Healthy>

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BOLD IS UP

Stabilization: 1d20 + 1 - 5 ⇒ (15) + 1 - 5 = 11

This half-orc won't die!

Chalmers lays on the street, blood pooling around his injuries, weapons and healing wand close at hand, but miraculously the blood stops pumping, and his breathing becomes regular, slow, but regular; and the bleeding stops.

Aurax is hurt but starts to attack the woman with a bite and tail slap!

Bite : 1d20 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 3 + 1 = 24
Bite damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

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Tail slap: 1d20 + 3 + 1 - 5 ⇒ (7) + 3 + 1 - 5 = 6
Tail damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

He then 5 ft steps so that Kebrin can step to flank with Shirin.

Shirin swiftly retrieves a wand from her spring loaded wrist sheath and touches Kebrin!

She threatens the woman with her dagger.

Kebrin has fast healing 1 now from infernal healing wand.
Kebrin, you have to 5 ft step to flank with Shirin now so you can sneak attack.

"'Up, down, up, down. Chalmers ole buddy, we need to stop playing this game. Hehehe."

Evanora picks up Chalmer's wand, intending to save his life again, but sees that he seems to be stable for the nonce. So, lshe instead turns her attention to the she-devil causing so much of this trouble.

"Just a moment dear." She says to Chalmers.

Giving the sniper a wicked look, Evanora gives her an
Ill Omen.

Misfortune for one round with no save, essentially.

The scratches and buffeting from the bird quit hurting, although he felt strangely dirty for some reason, that thought vanished from his mind the millisecond it formed, as there were two presently greater problems. The one flapping about his head, and the bird's master herself. Dealing with the second problem would make the first much easier to deal with, and he was willing to chance a few more scratches on his face. Sidestepping in so that his companions could better serve as distractions for him, and he for them he thrust his gladius looking for a point where clothes and armor and movement didn't provide enough protection and let him through.

attack w flank: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8

well at least it wasn't a crit miss

Ahh! I had hoped for a nice flanking sneak attack! ;-)

crit??? Bite : 1d20 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (12) + 3 + 1 = 16
Bite damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7

Current Initiative: Round 6
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Current Map: Slide 10

As if granted yet another miracle, Chalmers stabilizes! Evanora, seeing this, curses Parani, hoping to turn the tide of battle!

Aurax takes advantage of Parani's flank and takes a massive bite out of Parani ((12 points of damage!)), catching her off guard but fueling her rage further. "You will never take me alive, my secrets die with me!"

Swapping places with Kebrin, the dwarf takes an attack of their own but misses the mark as Parani parries the attack before turning back towards Shirin who had used their wand on Kebrin just before the attack. "You dare use the tools of the wicked before me!?"

Axe Attack Shilin: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (13) + 4 = 17 ((Power Attacking at -2; and Cursed!))
Cursed Roll!: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (15) + 4 = 19 ((Power Attacking at -2; and Cursed!))
Crit?: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (19) + 4 = 23
Cursed Crit?: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (17) + 4 = 21
Axe Dmg: 1d12 + 7 ⇒ (8) + 7 = 15
Crit Dmg?: 2d12 + 14 ⇒ (8, 10) + 14 = 32

Despite the curse upon her, Parani's bitterness pushed through and lands a powerful blow upon Shirin!

Taking the lead of their companion, the Bird attempts to turn their attention from Kebrin's retreat over to Shirin!

Talon Attack1: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (10) + 3 = 13
Crit?: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (20) + 3 = 23
Talon Grab: 1d4 ⇒ 3
Crit?: 1d4 ⇒ 4

Talon misses the attack as the force from Parani's attack knocked Shirin out of the bird's reach!

Shirin's wand bestows upon Kebrin a boon, the infernal magic preparing them for what may happen next!

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Chalmers <-5/10 HP> (AC 17; PFS Reroll: ◯) <Blessed +1!; Stable!, Unconscious, Prone>
Evanora <2/7 HP> (AC 14; PFS Reroll: ⬤) <Blessed +1!, Conscious>
Faustus <13/13 HP> (AC 17; PFS Reroll: ⬤) <Blessed +1!>
Kebrin <7/11 HP> (AC 16; PFS Reroll: ⬤) <Blessed +1!, Infernal Fast Healing 1!>
Shirin <4/19 HP> (AC 16; PFS Reroll: ⬤) <Blessed +1!>
> Aurax <2/11 HP> (AC 17; PFS Reroll: ⬤) <Blessed +1!>

Parani <Wounded>
Talon <Healthy>

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BOLD IS UP!

Evanora will spit at the sniper and whisper something under her breath.

misfortune Will 16

"One way or another, you're next on my list Charmy."

That nickname tickled her enough that she's disappointed that it's not time to cackle quite yet.

Shirin touches herself with her wand of infernal healing and continues to provide flanking to his rogue ally!!

”Get her Kebrin!!!“

Aurax is hurt still hurt but 5 ft steps and attacks the woman with a bite and tail slap!

Bite : 1d20 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 3 + 1 = 21
Bite damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

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Tail slap: 1d20 + 3 + 1 - 5 ⇒ (12) + 3 + 1 - 5 = 11
Tail damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7

With a grunt and a half whispered prayer, in Dwarven to his peoples gods. He lunged forward and again struck out with his sword, seeking a telling blow that might bring her down, and so protect his companions, and other good people from her vicious hate in the future.

attack: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7
I forgot the bless last time, oops

stab: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2
sneak: 1d6 ⇒ 1

Pfs re-roll, Kebrin! Get her.

I had thought I had used mine, but since I hadn't

reroll: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8

Current Initiative: Round 7
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Current Map: Slide 10

Chalmers continues to remain prone, though breathing and stable!

Will(Parani vrs Misfortune): 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7

Evanora's misfortune hex seems to take hold, Parani's eyes and muscles beginning to cramp. "What is this non-" she would begin to say before accidentally biting her tongue. She gives out a bitter slur before Kebrin, Shirin, and Aurax attempt to take advantage of the situation!

Auruax and Kebrin tag-team together and score a painful few cuts on Parani, "Gah!? This can not be, you will all p-" she would say, before wincing from another cramping spasm. How unfortunate!

Angry and bitter, Parani barks at her companion to flank and attempts to take another bite out of Aurax with their battleaxe, still desperately trying to end it as quickly as they could!

Axe Attack Shilin: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5 ((Power Attacking at -2; and Misfortuned!))
Cursed Roll!: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (14) + 4 = 18 ((Power Attacking at -2; and Misfortuned!))
Crit?: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (9) + 4 = 13
Misfortuned Crit?: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6
Axe Dmg: 1d12 + 7 ⇒ (6) + 7 = 13
Crit Dmg?: 2d12 + 14 ⇒ (5, 9) + 14 = 28
Talon Attack1: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (18) + 3 = 21
Crit?: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (10) + 3 = 13
Talon Grab: 1d4 ⇒ 4
Crit?: 1d4 ⇒ 3

Parani misses wide as another cramp takes over, but her companion Talon is able to get a solid grab with it's talon and attempts to bring down Aurax in a flurry of flapping bird wings! ((Aurax is now in negative hit points!))

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Chalmers <-5/10 HP> (AC 17; PFS Reroll: ◯) <Blessed +1!; Stable!, Unconscious, Prone>
Evanora <2/7 HP> (AC 14; PFS Reroll: ⬤) <Blessed +1!, Conscious>
Faustus <13/13 HP> (AC 17; PFS Reroll: ⬤) <Blessed +1!>
Kebrin <8/11 HP> (AC 16; PFS Reroll: ◯) <Blessed +1!, Infernal Fast Healing 1!>
Shirin <5/19 HP> (AC 16; PFS Reroll: ⬤) <Blessed +1, Infernal Fast Healing 1!>
> Aurax <-2/11 HP> (AC 17; PFS Reroll: ⬤) <Blessed +1!, Dying, Prone>

Parani <Wounded>
Talon <Healthy>

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BOLD IS UP!

As Aurax seemed to go down to the bird, he cursed again in dwarven, pressing the attack, hopeful somehow that one of his other companions will be able to care for them. As for himself, he continued to press onward. Attacking as best he can
strike: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (8) + 6 = 14
dmg: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4
sneak attack: 1d6 ⇒ 1

Evanora will begin cackling, it is a bit mad, isn't it, and use Chalmers wand on him.

cure light wounds: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

cackle to continue this fortune as a move action and use the one as her action.

Chalmers, unconscious, heals some and continues to lie there, inert from the assassin's attack and his semi-heroic actions...

-1/10 hp

Dang. Next round.

Wait! Can I use my re-roll for a cure light wound wand roll? I think that getting Chalmers back in there could turn the tide.

"Get up you lazy lout!"

Edit then :D

Aurax cries out in pain and immediately vanishes!!

"Nooooo!" Shirin shouts out.

She steps back and immediately starts to cast a summoning spell!

Summoner 1 can use summon monster 1 as a standard action and the creature remains for 1 minute.

Suddenly, a blue eagle appears and immediately starts to attack the hooded opponent!

talon left: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (16) + 3 = 191d4 ⇒ 2
talon right: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (18) + 3 = 211d4 ⇒ 3
Bite: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 61d4 ⇒ 4

Current Initiative: Round 8
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Current Map: Slide 10

Kebrin, seeing an opportunity, takes a swing and gets a clean cut from Parani's side prompting a scream as the blade gets under a chink in her armor!

Evanora is able to cast a spell, and at first the magic seems to leave a faint mark, but thanks to yet another miracle Chalmers stirs and is awakened! Standing up from where he fell, he marches forward with renewed purpose!

Shirin falls back, summoning forth the (celestial? infernal?) blue eagle with skillful ease! The magic summoning spooks Parani's Talon, confused as to where Aurax had gone off to.

With a sudden switch, Parani turns in horror as the new bird gets a firm set of talons across her back and neck! The Beak attempts to take another bite out, but a rageful back swing knocks the attack off course. Another wince and spasm forces her to tremble. "More abominations of the wicked!?!? So be it!"

Axe Attack Shilin: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (14) + 4 = 18 ((Power Attacking at -2; and Misfortuned!))
Cursed Roll!: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (11) + 4 = 15 ((Power Attacking at -2; and Misfortuned!))
Crit?: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (9) + 4 = 13
Misfortuned Crit?: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (10) + 4 = 14
Axe Dmg: 1d12 + 7 ⇒ (6) + 7 = 13
Crit Dmg?: 2d12 + 14 ⇒ (11, 8) + 14 = 33

Her back swing, fueled by rage catches the newly summoned blue eagle off guard. The axe blade cuts deep, mortally wounding the eagle and dispatching it just as quickly as it was summoned!

Feeling emboldened she barks triumphantly to her animal companion, "Talon, get help!"

Turning now towards Kibrin with murderous intent, "Hah! Even if I fall here or not, the Grey Cloaks will avenge me. Your pathetic Society sympathizers will pay the price for your blasphemy!" she cursed preparing for yet another swing.

The bird screeches in response, quickly turning to retreat and flying off towards the direction of the nearest Grey Cloak guard station ((Full Retreat)).

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Chalmers <2/10 HP> (AC 17; PFS Reroll: ◯) <Blessed +1!; Stable!, Concious>
Evanora <2/7 HP> (AC 14; PFS Reroll: ◯) <Blessed +1!, Conscious>
Kebrin <9/11 HP> (AC 16; PFS Reroll: ◯) <Blessed +1!, Infernal Fast Healing 1!>
Shirin <6/19 HP> (AC 16; PFS Reroll: ⬤) <Blessed +1, Infernal Fast Healing 1!>
> Blue Eagle <-8/5 HP> (AC 17; PFS Reroll: ⬤) <Dying!, Prone>

Parani <Bloodied!>
Talon <Healthy>

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BOLD IS UP!

"You will go down!" Shirin shouts out.

She steps back and again starts to cast a summoning spell!

Summoner 1 can use summon monster 1 as a standard action and the creature remains for 1 minute.
Summon 5/7 left.

Suddenly, a blue eagle appears and immediately starts to attack the hooded opponent!

talon left: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 3 = 111d4 ⇒ 2
talon right: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 3 = 101d4 ⇒ 1
Bite: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 91d4 ⇒ 3

Chalmers smiles wickedly, Did you miss me, she wasn't ready for me, but requests your presence promptly.... and swings the warhammer in a powerful blow at her head.

Attack: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (10) + 5 = 15
damage: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8

Seeing things go so well now, Evanora will continue to cackle. She will also move to place herself behind Chalmers, in case she needs to pick him up again.

with little more than a nod and a grunt, Kebrin struck again. Even with the magic taking away some of the pain and hurt, it was obvious he was running out of steam for any more fight. Still her screams of blasphemy and loss of control as well, left him with an opportunity, and again he struck. Hopefully for the last time...

attack: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (11) + 6 = 17
stab: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2
sneak: 1d6 ⇒ 2

Current Initiative: END OF COMBAT!
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Shirin summons yet another blue eagle, it's attacks hone in on Parani's back though she seems prepared this time. She quickly back-hands the bird with her axe and prepares to turn her attention back towards Chalmers.

Seeing an opportunity, Chalmers brings down his warhammer on an exposed shoulder, knocking her off balance and to a knee.

Kebrin then steps in with a quick stab of his dagger, finding another chink between the folds of leather.

As the blade exits the wound, Parani look on towards an unkown spot along a distant horizon. She gives out a short chuckle, blood spilling from her lips before falling to her side unconscious and dying.

The battle was won, but was it over? The sound of the Gray Cloaks ringing bells could be heard as various units began to converge on your location. You had only but a few moments before you would have to explain yourselves as to why you had killed one of their agents, or find ways of bringing her back from the brink of death itself...

Chalmers quickly acts, reaching down and touching the woman who almost killed him.

Cast Stabilize on Parani

He looks up, What's the plan? Leave her, or heal her? as he pulls the axe away from the would-be assassin.

save her if you can. I'd rather she explains herself to the law, than have to try and defend myself before them.

even as he spoke, he was busy cleaning the woman's blood from his sword, using her cloak, before putting it away and sighing

but you know, if any of you wanted to not deal with the law, and happened to leave, with what evidence we do have, that wouldn't be a bad thing either. Get the Society doing their thing an' all that eh?

Evanora looks down upon the assassin piteously. "I'm sure she'll try and lie. Perhaps she will have a change of heart with her near death experience."

[Ooc] it's too bad I'm out of first level spells. 'sow thoughts' would be a good one here.

Shirin is really angry.

”She hurt Aurax!! Let’s grab her and return to the Grand Lodge! But what about the rest of the items we are looking for??“

Bah, the items themselves are secondary, us or others can hunt them down at their leisure. We've got the root of the problem and that's more than enough. Is Aurax going to be alright? When they just poof that means they have gone back to their own place wherever, right?

GAME CONCLUSION
Shortly after you all defeat Parani Akar and mend your own wounds, a large contingent of Graycloaks arrive, including Runewulf the Unbeliever himself. Having managed to apprehend Parani alive, even if barely, she claims that the party stalked her and captured her, trying to bluff her way out of things. For his part, Runewulf does not seem pleased that the PCs attacked one of his most promising guards, and demands evidence to back up your own and the Pathfinder Society's claims.

You all are more than happy to oblige, granting the following:
• Getting Barleyhusk to place a Graycloak woman at the scene of the first mugging; Barleyhusk can later confirm that it was Parani.
• Obtaining Kanebti’s account of his blackmailer’s ties back to Rahadoum.
• Retrieving Cayden’s Last Keg and the accompanying letters of interest from the warehouse.
• Discovering Parani Akar’s Pure Legion uniform and identification in the footlocker at the warehouse.

Having captured Parani alive, and with evidence, the Graycloaks are skeptical at first, but the evidence is overwhelming. Parani is eventually tried and convicted for her crimes. Word of the evenhanded way you Pathfinders handled the situation spreads throughout Absalom’s guards and much of the tension between the Society and the local guard in Absalom eases for a while.

You all return to the Grand Lodge with praise and respect. You all have done a great service to Absalom and the Pathfinder Society this day, and your respective Lodges will not easily forget it. Well done!

((=====END OF ADVENTURE!=====))

CONGRATULATIONS PATHFINDERS!
You have found your way to the end of this fun little scenario. Having worked hard through this one you all have gained the Evenhanded Investigator boon in addition to the following:

+1 XP
+2 Prestige Points
+2 Fame

You may now attempt a trained Craft, Performance, or Profession check to see how much extra money you earn during your downtime between adventures (AKA Your Day Job check). You may take 10 on this roll (but not 20).

After you make your rolls, I'll get your Chronicle Sheets filled out, and we'll be on to the next adventure! Well done!))[/ooc]

That was a fun one!

Evanora can take ten, for a 19 craft alchemy.

No day job here

craft locks: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (17) + 3 = 20

Aurax moves and bites!

Bite : 1d20 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 3 + 1 = 9
Bite damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4