
GM Nowruz |

Sirani Perc: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (8) + 5 = 13
Yoko Perc: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3
Grim Perc: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 2 = 13
Perc (Roran): 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6
Seltyel Half-Elf Perception: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (20) + 8 = 28
Again, you are discussing and standing in a silent room that looks like it was not touched for ages.
Suddenly, Seltyel hears footsteps that are approaching fast.
Seltyel: you have a surprise round with a standard or move action. You do not see anything but have only heard something.

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Who is there?, shouts Seltyel.
Say your name and why you are here.
Seltyel grabs his sword firmly while he waits for whoever is approaching.
I ready the action attacking with my sword if whoever approaches attacks any of us and is within my reach.

GM Nowruz |

Sirani Ini: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (16) + 3 = 19
Ini(Roran): 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9
Yoko Init: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5]
Grim Init: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (13) + 5 = 18
Seltyel Half-Elf Initiative: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 1 = 8
Male Human with greatclub: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 2 = 17
Female Dwarf with shortsword: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (17) - 1 = 16
Male elven archer: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5
Surprise round
You see three figures approaching, a male elf, a female dwarf and a make human Ulfen.
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Round 1
Sirani
Grim
Male human
Female Dwarf
Seltyel
Roran
Elf archer
Yoko

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Could these figures be Doulgonlir Caskmail, Hollis Thorne and Karina Clamp? They may be spirits
Grimwald touches Seltyel's shoulder and casts Guidance.

GM Nowruz |

Sirani prepares.
When you hear a scream you are momentarily startled and see a human with rage in his eyes and a large greatclub in his hands making his way towards Sirani! The electric charge only hits the wall and the brute fumbles and almost trips.
To hit Human with Greatclub, str +4, bab +1, weapon focus +1, power attack -1: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6
Damage Human with Greatclub, str 2H +4+2, power attack 2h +3: 1d10 + 9 ⇒ (8) + 9 = 17
The dwarf moves forward and then concentrates to create a single mirror image next to her.
"You will all die for your blasphemies!" she shouts with a strange voice.
~
Round 1
Sirani
Grim
Male human
Female Dwarf, 1 mirror image
Seltyel
Roran
Elf archer
Yoko

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"What blasphemies? We're only looking around! We mean no harm!"
Roran looses an arrow at who he believes is the real female dwarf.
Composite Longbow ATK + PB Shot: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 5 = 11 Composite Longbow DMG + PB Shot: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

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Seltyel moves forward to defend his allies.
What nonsense is this? Please, explain yourself before we harm you for real!
I need 25 feet to arrive where I have move to. So, double move for me this round.

GM Nowruz |

“We will destroy the heresies that you intend to spread!!“ the elf shouts.
He looks at Seltyel with a hateful smile and shoots an arrow but the fighter is well protected!
Elven archer, Dex +3, bab +1, FE +2, point blank +1: 1d20 + 3 + 1 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 3 + 1 + 2 + 1 = 15
Elven archer, FE +2, point blank +1,: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7
~
Initiative
Yoko
Sirani
Grim
“
Male human
Female Dwarf, 1 mirror image
Seltyel
Roran
Elf archer

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Seeing no safe way away from the ulfen in front of him, Sirani fires off another blast at the one threatening him.
Electric Blast (Ranged Touch): 1d20 + 3 - 4 ⇒ (7) + 3 - 4 = 6 for Electricity: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5

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Recognizing he is taking a risk, Grim moves up past his colleagues, then to the other side of stone pillar from the enemies.
Likely triggering AoO moving past the dwarf
Now lined up directly from the dwarf with no allies blocking line of sight, he takes a shot with his bow.
Longbow, Point Blank Shot: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7 Damage: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9

GM Nowruz |

After Grim misses, the brute tries to take out Sirani but again only hits the ground.
To hit Human with Greatclub, str +4, bab +1, weapon focus +1, power attack -1: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (8) + 5 = 13
Damage Human with Greatclub, str 2H +4+2, power attack 2h +3: 1d10 + 9 ⇒ (10) + 9 = 19
The dwarf touches the brute and casts protection from good.
~
Initiative
Yoko
Sirani
Grim
Male human
Female Dwarf, 1 mirror image
Seltyel
Roran
Elf archer

GM Nowruz |

The elf looks at Seltyel with a hateful smile, 5 ft steps back and shoots an arrow but the fighter is too well protected!
Elven archer, Dex +3, bab +1, FE +2, point blank +1: 1d20 + 3 + 1 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 3 + 1 + 2 + 1 = 15
Elven archer, FE +2, point blank +1,: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 3 = 10
~
Initiative
Yoko
Sirani
Grim
Male human
Female Dwarf
Seltyel
Roran
Elf archer

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"Care Seltyiel!"
Grim draws another arrow, trying to shoot past the fighter and at the barbarian.
Longbow, Point Blank Shot: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (13) + 5 = 18 Damage: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 1 = 8
Likely they have cover in some degree

GM Nowruz |
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Grimwald can really hurt the brute with an arrow!!
will : 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4
The human brute suddenly is affected by misfortune and again hits the ground with his greatclub.
To hit Human with Greatclub, str +4, bab +1, weapon focus +1, power attack -1: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6
misfortune To hit Human with Greatclub, str +4, bab +1, weapon focus +1, power attack -1: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (10) + 5 = 15
Damage Human with Greatclub, str 2H +4+2, power attack 2h +3: 1d10 + 9 ⇒ (7) + 9 = 16
The dwarf sees the wounded barbarian and heals the brute so all wounds really close!
concentration DC 17, clw : 1d20 + 1 + 3 ⇒ (16) + 1 + 3 = 201d8 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 1 = 8
stabilization roll elf : 1d20 + 2 - 1 ⇒ (5) + 2 - 1 = 6
~
Initiative
Yoko
Sirani
Grim
Male human
Female Dwarf, 1 mirror image
Seltyel
Roran
Elf archer, -2, dying

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1h bastard sword to hit male human: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (16) + 7 = 23
damage: 1d10 + 3 ⇒ (10) + 3 = 13
Seltyel hits againt hard the human with his sword.
Heal this if you can!

GM Nowruz |

Botting Roran.
Roran looses another arrow at who he believes is the real female dwarf.
Composite Longbow ATK + PB Shot: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (20) + 5 = 25
Composite Longbow DMG + PB Shot: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 1 = 8
hitting mirror image of dwarf on 1 : 1d2 ⇒ 2
crit?: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6
Composite Longbow DMG + PB Shot: 2d8 + 2 ⇒ (8, 7) + 2 = 17
Although he faces cover he does pierce the dwarf’s chest.

GM Nowruz |

After examining the fallen you notice that they are all still alive but will surely die if they are not stabilized.
During the examination you find two symbols that all of the attackers were carrying with them.
The first symbol is the holy symbol of Norgorber. He is the only evil god amongst the Ascended. He is known as a Taldan deity of thievery and assassination, as well as a keeper of secrets. He is called the 'Reaper of Reputation' by some, but has more insidious titles among his other worshipers. He remains an enigma to most, and his true motives are unknown. Many of his own followers remain ignorant of his plans and designs.
The symbol belongs to an organization called the Harbingers, which was founded around the Book of One Thousand Whispers and that are dedicated to bringing about the promised Age of Glory by making the prophecies from the ancient Book of 1,000 Whispers come true.
The Book of 1,000 Whispers is a book of prophecy used as a guidebook by the Harbingers of Fate in Absalom. This book predicts events happening between the years of 4604 AR and 4714 AR. Unfortunately for the Harbingers, many of the remaining prophecies make no sense.
Additionally, the dwarf had a written note that unfortunately is written in a strange code.
The note details that the Harbingers want to attempt to make the recorded prophecies within The Book of 1,000 Whispers come true so as to set the world right after the death of the god Aroden. The group has come to the Shrine of the Failed in search of unattended items that fulfill more of the book’s strange conditions, but they have heard of the investigation of the Pathfinders and as their mission is in direct violation of the Harbingers’ mission they are to attack the Pathfindes and try to kill them to ensure the Pathfinders don’t interfere with the foretold omens.

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Knowledge Religion: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (20) + 4 = 24
Well, these gentlemen worshipped Norgorber. He's known for thievery and assassination. He's not great. These guys must be trying to keep something here secret. Suppose we should keep them from bleeding to death? Turn them over to the authorities? Yeah, let's do that.
Grim gets down and stabilizes the enemies and then binds their wounds.
So what's in there they want to keep secret?

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Well, look at that, that other symbol belongs to an organization called the Harbingers. Those guys were founded around the Book of One Thousand Whispers. They think they can bring about the promised Age of Glory by making the prophecies from the ancient Book of One Thousand Whispers come true. The book predicts what will happen over a 110 year span. From what i hear, many of the remaining prophecies make no sense.
Whoops! Missed that one!

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So, what this mean? We were interferring with their "plans", or what?
Seltyel cleans the sword.
Are we finished here then? We certainly must report this attack. The Society should know.

GM Nowruz |

If anybody wants to make the linguistics check then please feel free to do so. But other Pathfinders can help as well.
You save your attackers' lives and learn that they were Harbingers that wanted to kill you because some of the Harbinders' crude prophecies could have been invalidated by Eylysia’s cache.
After surviving the ambush, you are able to leave the Shrine of the Failed after some explanations to the city guard who take the three Harbingers into custody.
The crowd gathered around the Starstone Cathedral has disbanded, and many of the locals are still horrified following Sir Reinhart’s attempt to vault the chasm on horseback, which ended with a fall into oblivion.
You deliver Eylysia’s cache to the Grand Lodge. Drandle Dreng personally thanks you for your successful investigation, indicating his interest in your future careers as Pathfinders.
He speaks with each one of you and should you not have completed your confirmation, the venture-captain promises to speak with Master of Scrolls Kreighton Shaine to have the process expedited.
Dreng promises that those who have already completed their Confirmation will receive further assignments soon.
Each of you also receives the Explore, Report, Cooperate boon and the Prized Find boon on your Chronicle sheet. Well done!!
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In the next weeks you receive a lot of attention as the news about your discovery spreads!
Several Venture-Captains from near and far send you their regards.
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The Wounded Wisp staff is still flabbergasted about your discovery and has received some funding from the society with which they intend to repair the disgrace in their cellar.
You now also enjoy Heryn's gratitude which means that the first drink is always on the house! You can take cooking lessons in the Wisp whenever you want.
And of course you can be sure that several agents in the Wounded Wisp will never forget you and the events of that night.
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After about a month you receive a summons to gather in the Grand Lodge as Dreng wants to give you a thorough debrief on this mission.
When you arrive in the meeting room you are all together again but Dreng is not there, yet.