GM Blazej's 03-13: Guardian's Coven (Inactive)

Game Master Zynete

Ra'uf tries to appeal again. "What you want to do is noble, but you are not alone any more. You don't have to throw your life away."

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (5) + 8 = 13

"I don't understand why you are so determined to let your story end here. You needn't sacrifice yourself for us! We choose to fight, and we choose to take you home alive."

Diplomacy, Hero Point, Promotional Vestments: 1d20 + 8 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 8 + 1 = 18

Zendel knows a scattering of information about Cihua Couatl. They are an Arcadian deity associated with warriors and healers promoting the ideals of using one's strength to strike at enemies and defending those who cannot defend themselves regardless if that means taking up arms or providing kindness and support. He has heard they are a full pantheon of couatls that share their power in mas and their servants join in the divinity upon passing on to the afterlife making them fervent warriors and unflappable warriors.

She glares at KaLang as she declares, "I know better than you what I have left and that is nothing. You do not get to make this choice from me. I will give my life for the many, before I put the many in danger for my own."

KaLang's skill check fails

"My name is Henecahual," she responds to Zendel. She holds some wariness, but hearing of Viltydus gives her pause. She shifts looking toward the forest and states, "if you are of such good character, it would be even more imperative that you do not fall along with me. I do not of this Viltydus, I have only traveled here. What is he to the Mahwek, to my people? A leader, a priest?"

Zendel's skill check barely passes relying on his arguments.

"And do you expect me to watch you fight with me on the side? Protecting me as though I were still an infant?" She holds firm as she declares, "I may not have strength enough to fight, but I carry the honor of all my parents. I do not know you and ceding your injuries to you while I huddle is unacceptable."

Ra'uf skill check fails.

Salaish has had just about enough of this woman's ridiculous stubbornness. "Oh my goodness! Would you listen to yourself? You're not helpless now. We're healing you up, and you can still fight beside us without your magic, like I do when I'm out of spells. Do you seriously think you're the only person here who gets to refuse to let others get hurt when you could save them? Do you have a monopoly on martyrdom or something?"

Backwards Diplomacy: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (20) + 13 = 33
If intimidation is more appropriate, the bonus is only +4.

Arfsnarf's jaw drops and he just stares at Salaish when she tears into the woman.

Uh oh

After she's done, he nervously collects himself and turns back to the fatigued woman, though with less resolve than he had before.

Woo! Tough gnome!

He draws the clacky rock!

Okay, let's see what fortune has to say about you coming back with us! Sometimes when when decision hard, you see what fate has to say about it! In occultism we call that "gathering relevant data." Sound kinda stuffy, but old reliable.

Fortune-telling Lore: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (15) + 11 = 26

Henecahual stares at Salaish as she rails into her. Henecahual shifts her spear to brace her weight moves away from the tree, using the weapon as an impromptu walking stick. "You have a far grander view of the fire I have left in me if you think I can still fight, but it seems like you have enough to spare for me. It seems my view of you was off as well and may have more strength than I offered."

Salaish gets a critical success.

Watching Arfsnarf's clacky rock with interest she watches the results. "I had already accepted what I felt was fated, that I would never see or learn about my people. It seems as though your scrying divines another fate for me." She nods along as she moves forward toward your group.

Arfsnarf gets a critical success.

"I accept your aid and direction." She finds the strength to move with your group as she tells you, "there were three in total. A pair of the cruel tiger-people and an animal that followed them. I couldn't safely work my magic within reach of their claws and they were able to use their strength and size to fling me about like a toy."

Given the darkness right now, what light sources do you have out?

Darkvision. I am not using a light source.

“Time to get you to Port Valen. If they are foolish enough to attack us on the way, we will deal with them.”

The party begins doubling back out of the forest. It is a slower pace than the entry as Henecahual sets a slightly slower pace with her hours of battle coming to a head as the fatigue grips her.

Within a few minutes though, a few of the party hear the cracking of branches amid the darkness. Through darkvision and the magical lighting you see a trio of lurking attackers that surround you. Two are a set of tiger-humanoids that rise more than 10 feet high. They have scraps of clothing and dried blood on their claws. Once you catch sight, one gives up subtlety and shifts their weight, completely breaking off a tree branch as they cast it away.

Along with them is a leopard that hides itself within the undergrowth. Only a few of you, Arfsnarf, KaLang, and Zendel immediately see it within the brush.

The creatures give large toothy grins as they prepare to lunge at you.

Buffs: Inspire Defense (+1 AC, +1 Saving Throws, resist 1 physical)
Round 1
Arfsnarf
KaLang
Zendel
Cat-People [Red, Blue]
Cat [Green]
Salaish
Zhamie
Ra'uf

Map

The dark green patches are undergrowth and acts as difficult terrain and offers concealment.

Edited

Arfsnarf, KaLang, and Zendel can act.

Reminder that Salaish has been repeating Inspire Defense all this time. (+1 status bonus to AC and saving throws, as well as resistance 1 to physical damage)

Zendel strides and devises a statagem on the Red Cat person and then shoots twice. "We do not want this fight. Walk away and live!"

◈ Stride

◇ Devise Stratagem: 1d20 ⇒ 19
◇ Known Weakness (Society): 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (19) + 12 = 31

◈ Stratagem + Shortbow: 19 + 10 + 1 = 30
Strategic Strike+Piercing damage: 2d6 + 1d6 ⇒ (3, 2) + (6) = 11
Deadly?: 1d10 ⇒ 1

◈ ◈ Shortbow (striking): 1d20 + 7 - 5 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 7 - 5 + 1 = 14
Piercing damage: 2d6 ⇒ (2, 6) = 8
Deadly?: 1d10 ⇒ 1

Zendel critically succeeds on the check with Known Weakness. Everyone gets +1 circumstance bonus to attack Red for this round.

Zendel, just confirming, that +1 on that attack is from your magic weapon, right?

Zendel confirms for certain these are a pair of weretigers. Lycanthropes who have normal humanoid forms, but can take on aspects of the tiger in fully animal or hybrid forms. They are strongest during the full moon with the curse that transforms them into this cruel form is strongest and they are able to pass on this curse through their bite. Weretigers have a vulnerability to silver weaponry and a comparatively weak will to their other strengths. They fight exclusively in melee, leveraging any chance to grab hold of their prey and take an attack of opportunity.

With his insight, Zendel is able to line up his shot just well enough to land a critical hit into the monster's chest. The weretiger is able to avoid the second arrow however.

Buffs: Inspire Defense (+1 AC, +1 Saving Throws, resist 1 physical)
Round 1
Arfsnarf
KaLang
Zendel
Weretigers Cat-People
. [Red] (party gets +1 circ. to attack, 23 damage)
. [Blue]
Cat [Green]
Salaish
Zhamie
Ra'uf

Arfsnarf and KaLang are up.

KaLang moves up next to Zendel and readies his halberd to attack when an opponent comes in reach.

Yes, that +1 is from my striking weapon!

Zendel shares what he knows about were tigers with the rest of the party.

Arfsnarf follows Zendel and KaLang, imbuing his fellow goblinoid with Haste!

◆ Stride
◆◆ Cast (somatic, verbal) Haste on Kalang

"You filthy rodent!" The injured weretiger growl as they lunge forward. She dodges around KaLang's halberd as she attempts to bite into Zendel.

Weretiger Red Strike - Jaws vs Zendel: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (3) + 14 = 17

The jaws clamp down on only air as the attack misses.

The other weretiger rushes forward, landing in the heavy underbrush near Salaish and Zhamie. Obscured by the foliage they chuckle as she declares, "we want this fight little ones. Run and scamper. Stand and fight. Both will end the same for you."

She gives a commanding roar that signals for the hidden leopard to attack.

It runs out and pounces upon Ra'uf, using its jaws to take hold of the champion.

Leapord Strike - Jaws vs Ra'uf: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (9) + 10 = 19

Leapord Strike - Claw vs Ra'uf: 1d20 + 10 - 4 ⇒ (5) + 10 - 4 = 11

However, both the bite and claws fail to connect with Ra'uf.

Round 1
Salaish
Zhamie
Ra'uf
Round 2
Arfsnarf
KaLang (quickened)
Zendel
Weretigers Cat-People
. [Red] (Sala., Zhamie, Ra'uf get +1 circ. to attack, 23 damage)
. [Blue] (concealed)
Cat [Green]

Dark green areas are difficult terrain and grant concealment.

Everyone is up.

"Silly cats, challenging a dog. We know how this ends."

◆ Strike

+1 Striking Greataxe: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (6) + 11 = 17
Slashing Damage: 2d12 + 4 ⇒ (3, 4) + 4 = 11

◆ Strike

+1 Striking Greataxe: 1d20 + 11 - 5 ⇒ (13) + 11 - 5 = 19
Slashing Damage: 2d12 + 4 ⇒ (4, 4) + 4 = 12

◆ Strike

+1 Striking Greataxe: 1d20 + 11 - 10 ⇒ (13) + 11 - 10 = 14
Slashing Damage: 2d12 + 4 ⇒ (1, 6) + 4 = 11

If the cat goes down, replace the next action with a ◆ Step west and continue with blue.

Arfsnarf, Salaish and Zhamie are in range of a

Salaish's piping changes tune, evoking a sense of heroism and might.

Casting Inspire Courage:
Lingering Composition DC 20: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (18) + 13 = 31
Crit success: +1 status bonus to attack rolls, damage rolls, and saves against fear effects lasts for 4 rounds.

Then, with a cheeky wink, she traces an arc in the air, casting Roaring Applause on the Blue cat that just taunted them. "You mean it'll end with you applauding us? Awww!"

DC 21 Will save

◇ Lingering Performance, ◆ Cast a spell, ◆◆ Cast a spell

The leopard's agility lets it avoid most of the swings, but gives a roar as the second of the blows manages to connect.

Weretiger Blue AoO - Jaws vs Salaish: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (9) + 14 = 23
Piercing Damage, minus liberating step: 2d6 + 7 - 6 ⇒ (4, 1) + 7 - 6 = 6

Flat Check - Blue Concealed DC 5: 1d20 ⇒ 7

Weretiger Blue Will Save: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (13) + 9 = 22

The lycanthrope bursts from the shrubbery as Salaish casts her spell. The pain of the blow is dulled by Ra'uf's liberating step and she is able to finish the spell.

The weretiger is content for the strike for a moment as they realize they are absently clapping their hands as compelled by Salaish's magic. Frustrated they face the caster and declare, "Continue your jokes. You don't have much time left to tell them."

With Lingering Step, Salaish can Step if she would like.

Buffs: Inspire Courage, +1 to attacks, damage rolls and saves vs fear. Ends Round 6
Round 1
Salaish (6 damage, can step as free action)
Zhamie
Ra'uf
Round 2
Arfsnarf
KaLang (quickened)
Zendel
Weretigers Cat-People
. [Red] (Zhamie gets +1 circ. to attack, 23 damage)
. [Blue] (concealed, mild applause (no reactions))
Cat [Green] (12 damage)

KaLang grunts before striding back a short distance. Only move 5’, but Haste requires it be a stride.
Provokes from Red

He then draws a sigil in the area and slashes down at the red werecat. “Melt!”
Spellstrike with Acid Arrow
+1 Striking Halberd: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (20) + 11 = 31 Reach, Versatile S
Slashing damage: 2d10 + 4 ⇒ (3, 10) + 4 = 17
Acid damage: 3d8 ⇒ (3, 7, 6) = 16 plus d6 persistent acid, crit double base but not persistent

He then takes his stance.

Zendel, ever the expert on hobgoblin culture, helpfully translates Kalang's grunt for the Red weretiger. "Ma'am, that grunt in the hobgoblin language means, 'This is going to hurt!'"

◇ Devise Stratagem: 1d20 ⇒ 7
◇ Find Weakness (Society): 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (8) + 12 = 20

Zendel devises a stratagem on the Red Weretiger, but does not like his odds shooting the weretiger to its face. "By the way, ma'am, 'filthy' rodent? Your language is quite shocking and so is my response!"

Seeing Kalang provoke the attack of opportunity, Zendel casts Electric Arc on both Red and Blue. If Red went down to Kalang's alpha strike, he targets Green instead.
◈◈ Electric Arc (DC 19): 2d4 + 3 ⇒ (4, 4) + 3 = 11

◈ Then Zendel strides to get in better bow position.

Weretiger Red AoO - Jaws vs KaLang: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (13) + 14 = 27
Piercing Damage: 2d6 + 7 ⇒ (3, 2) + 7 = 12

The enraged hunter doesn't let KaLang go without a strike as she strikes out with her fangs.

She isn't able to take on KaLang's blow as it sweeps through and cuts down the attacker with a cut of blade and acid.

With the decisive strike Zendel adjusts his position as he retargets the magical bolt.

Blue Concealed: 1d20 ⇒ 5

Blue Weretiger Reflex vs Zendel: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (18) + 13 = 31
Leopard Reflex vs Zendel: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (3) + 10 = 13

Seeing the other go down enrages the remaining weretiger and she leaps out the way as the magic begins allowing her to avoid the lightning completely. The cat doesn't manage the same feat and is struck by the fast moving electrical bolt.

Buffs: Inspire Courage, +1 to attacks, damage rolls and saves vs fear. Ends Round 5
Round 1
Salaish (6 damage, can step as free action)
Zhamie
Ra'uf
Round 2
Arfsnarf
KaLang (quickened)
Zendel
Weretigers
. [Red] (91 damage)
. [Blue] (concealed, mild applause (no reactions))
Cat [Green] (24 damage)

Zhamie and Arfsnart are left to act.

Not sure if anyone lit a wayfinder so I'll present 2 options:

◆ Zhamie takes a step back

Her last 2 actions will depend on below

Arfsnarf peers into the brush for one of the cat-people, hoping to drop it before it emerges again.

DC5 Flat check: 1d20 ⇒ 1

Grr... kitty-people is good at hiding in the tall grass...

He turns to the presently-visible leopard to unleash a powerful battery of force missiles.

◆◆◆ Cast (somatic, verbal) magic missile at level 3 (doing it right this time :) )
Force damage GREEN: 6d4 + 6 ⇒ (3, 1, 1, 4, 3, 1) + 6 = 19

The party does have a light source so will use Zhamie's second action.

Arfsnarf, for concealment I believe roll the concealment check when you target (either the strike or a targeted spell). I will apply the magic as presented against the leopard since I'm not sure if you would have cast the spell with the chance of failure.

Zhamie's shot misses the leopard, but the missiles from Arfsnarf connect and bring down the vicious cat.

"You will pay, I will rend your and let your cries echo through this wood!" They roar and bellow as they tear through the foliage and lunge out at KaLang.

Strike - Jaws vs KaLang: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (12) + 14 = 26
Piercing Damage: 2d6 + 7 ⇒ (4, 1) + 7 = 12

Their body still within the mass of untamed plant-life, the weretiger bites and takes hold of KaLang.

12 -2 (temp hp) dealt to KaLang added to the previous 12 damage from the previous AoO.

Buffs: Inspire Courage, +1 to attacks, damage rolls and saves vs fear. Ends Round 5
Round 2
Salaish (6 damage)
Zhamie
Ra'uf
Round 3
Arfsnarf
KaLang (22 damage, quickened)
Zendel
Weretiger (concealed, mild applause (no reactions))
Cat [Green] (43 damage)

The weretiger is concealed.

Everyone can act

Zhamie reloads her jezail and attempts to target the cat.

Flat Check: 1d20 ⇒ 14

Seeing it, she attempts to devise another strategem on how to neutralize it.

Devise: 1d20 ⇒ 9
Devise, HP: 1d20 ⇒ 17

Hits AC 24

Sure of her target, Zhamie pulls the trigger.

Piercing/Bludgeoning: 1d8 ⇒ 7

She calls to KaLang. "Bonk ze 'ead! Bonk ze 'ead!"

Catman is FF to KaLang

Argh... forgot to add the IC. Please add 1 to the Devise/Damage

◆ Reload
◆ Devise
◆ Bang

Okay okay okay okay, I've wanted to do this forever now.

Arfsnarf senses when the weretiger approaches in the brush and gets a little inspired by theme of the situation.

It's time to fight like animals! he declares.

As he switches to a harsh draconic sequence, long claws grow from the fingers on his little hands. They begin crackling with electrical energy.

◆ Cast (verbal) Dragon Claws; Duration 1 minute
Resistance: Electricity 5 for duration
Because he cast a bloodline or [u]focus[/u] spell: Blood Magic Draconic scales grow briefly on you or one target, granting a +1 status bonus to AC for 1 round.

An eerie, faint pattern of blue dragon scales seem to emerge and glow softly over much of his skin. He immediately lunges into the brush, slashing at the weretiger.

◆ DC5 Flat check, Claw attack, slashing damage, electricity damage (inspired): 1d20 ⇒ 181d20 + 11 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 11 + 1 = 221d4 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 41d6 ⇒ 4
◆ DC5 Flat check, Claw attack, slashing damage, electricity damage (inspired, map): 1d20 ⇒ 21d20 + 11 + 1 - 5 ⇒ (15) + 11 + 1 - 5 = 221d4 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 41d6 ⇒ 1

Looks like he should have at least one hero point left, so let's retry that flat check and salvage attack 2...

DC5 flat check, hero point reroll: 1d20 ⇒ 19

And I bite too! he yells out, baring his razortooth anklebiter fangs.

KaLang turns to the other werecat and says “You chose this when you attacked us.”

Then he lets out a shout as he brings his halberd down on them.
Focus spell, Thunderous Strike
Flat Check for Concealment: 1d20 ⇒ 9
+1 Striking Halberd, IC: 1d20 + 11 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 11 + 1 = 26 Reach, Versatile S
Slashing damage, IC: 2d10 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (9, 5) + 4 + 1 = 19 plus 1 Acid from Arcane Cascade

DC 19 Basic Fortitude vs 3 Sonic, CF they are prone

He then uses his little protective spell before attacking again.
Cast Shield
Strike from Haste
Flat Check for Concealment: 1d20 ⇒ 9
+1 Striking Halberd, IC, MAP: 1d20 + 11 + 1 - 5 ⇒ (5) + 11 + 1 - 5 = 12 Reach, Versatile S
Slashing damage, IC: 2d10 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (10, 4) + 4 + 1 = 19 plus 1 Acid from Arcane Cascade

Finally he carefully steps back from the creature so that it will have to come out of the brush to continue the attack.
Guarded Step

◇ Devise Stratagem: 1d20 ⇒ 4
Hero Point: 1d20 ⇒ 20
◇ Find Weakness (XX): 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (19) + 10 = 29

Concealment Flat Check: 1d20 ⇒ 4
Hero Point on Concealment: 1d20 ⇒ 17
◈ Stratagem + Shortbow+I.C.: 20 + 10 + 1 + 1 = 32
Strategic Strike+Piercing damage: 2d6 + 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (5, 2) + (2) + 1 = 10
Deadly?: 1d10 ⇒ 6

Zendel makes his calculations and shoots the Blue Weretiger in the eye, but his other shots go astray.

◈ Shortbow +I.C. (striking): 1d20 + 7 + 1 + 1 - 5 ⇒ (9) + 7 + 1 + 1 - 5 = 13
Piercing damage: 2d6 + 1 ⇒ (6, 3) + 1 = 10
Deadly?: 1d10 ⇒ 1

◈ Shortbow +I.C. (striking): 1d20 + 7 + 1 + 1 - 10 ⇒ (7) + 7 + 1 + 1 - 10 = 6
Piercing damage: 2d6 + 1 ⇒ (6, 6) + 1 = 13
Deadly?: 1d10 ⇒ 3

Removed two Hero Points from the slide

A barrage of projectiles from Zhamie and Zendel are fired and most connect with the yowling weretiger. Arfsnarf's claws turn out to serve well in slicing at the cloaked behemoth.

Weretiger Fort vs KaLang: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (3) + 11 = 14

KaLang's blow connects and adds to the mounting damage, but doesn't bring the beast down just yet. Her face is twisted in rage and fury as she prepares to rend him apart.

Buffs: Inspire Courage, +1 to attacks, damage rolls and saves vs fear. Ends Round 5
Round 2
Salaish (6 damage)
Zhamie
Ra'uf
Round 3
Arfsnarf
KaLang (22 damage, quickened)
Zendel
Weretiger (70 damage, concealed, mild applause (no reactions))

Salaish and Ra'uf can still act.

Everyone seems to have set things up perfectly for dog to defeat cat.

◆ Stride

◆ Strike

+1 Striking Greataxe: 1d20 + 11 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 11 + 1 = 31 vs. FF
Slashing Damage: 2d12 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (5, 4) + 4 + 1 = 14
Flat Check: 1d20 ⇒ 8

◆ Strike

+1 Striking Greataxe: 1d20 + 11 - 5 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 11 - 5 + 1 = 24 vs. FF
Slashing Damage: 2d12 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (8, 4) + 4 + 1 = 17
Flat Check: 1d20 ⇒ 4

Salaish cocks her head at the weretiger. I wonder what she's like when the moon isn't full. Is she a good person then? Sadly, she knows she's unlikely to find out. With a sigh, she raises her free hand and shoots an arc of electricity toward the bloodthirsty monster, then steps back a bit to get cover behind some tree roots. As she goes, she spots Kalang on the other side of the brush. Hm. Kalang could use some healing.

DC 21 basic reflex save

◆◆ Cast a spell, ◆ stride

Reflex: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (8) + 13 = 21

The weretiger falls, blasted by lightning and cut down by Ra'uf's axe. Their roars echoing off into the woods until they fade completely.

Henecahual nods thankfully as steps forward. She looks to the wounds suffered by the party and dealt out. However the forest does not present itself as a safe place to rest as yet more noises are cast out from deep within the woods.

Leaving the forest you are met with Viltydus who meets with utter joy as they smile upon seeing you and Henecahual. "My utmost thanks Pathfinders. Your swift speed and skill have rendered aid even this dire moment." They look upon you and declare, "I will ensure I grant you a reward for such action tonight."

He acknowledges the woman you rescued as well, "and may I now welcome you to Port Valen. Your heroism is welcome Henecahua, child of Nichano and Liraina as well as Huawe and Nahakasyn."

She seems a bit confused by the introduction from Viltydus, but she is far too exhausted to combat it.

Viltydus looks to Henecahua, KaLang, and Salaish. "I suspect you carry more upon your wounds than is apparent. If you were to give me some times, I would remove the lingering marks left by the creatures of the wood."

As the werecat falls, KaLang says “Good job everyone.”

He checks everyone and is soon ready to leave.

——

In response to Viltydus’s offer, KaLang grunts his assent. Then realizing what he did, says “Agreed.”

Viltydus looks to Henecahua, KaLang, and Salaish. "I suspect you carry more upon your wounds than is apparent. If you were to give me some times, I would remove the lingering marks left by the creatures of the wood."

Salaish's eyes bug out in alarm. "Oh, yeah, right! We don't want to become weretigers! You can prevent that, right Vityldus?"

Goblin weretiger... give me a minute. Could be cool...

Clacky rock: 1d20 ⇒ 8

Okay okay okay! Remove it!

"Yes, with my purpose and it only seems proper to dispel such curses for the work you have done. It looks to be a brighter future and welcome working with you as well as the rest of your Pathfinder Society in the future." They weave magic and spend as much as they need as they slowly remove the lingering curses laid within your bodies.

Port Valen has warm beds and meals awaiting you in the day ahead. For a moment you are granted a time of leave. You are all able to spend more time in Port Valen as you see fit. The Maze portal awaits though who seek further adventure among the other Pathfinder lodges.

"Oh, thank you!" Salaish gives Vityldus a grateful hug. After she is cured, she immediately begins composing a song about him. Hmm... Let's see...

Guardian of the people,
Guardian of the wood.
Protector of Port Valen,
Something something could.

Yeah, needs more work. "Hey Arfsnarf! What does your clacky rock say about my new song? Will it be any good?"

For seven days, Zendel retrains Assurance in Medicine to Battlefield Medicine. Then he does one day of actual work, developing new markets in Arcadia for his father's business, Bradazig's Constructs.

Lore (Mercantile E): 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (15) + 12 = 27

KaLang spends some time helping around the forge before returning through the Maze. He is happy to be working with Tonfer.

Earn Income Craft Blacksmithing: 1d20 + 9 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 9 + 1 = 27 Critical Success, 4 GP

Yeah, needs more work. "Hey Arfsnarf! What does your clacky rock say about my new song? Will it be any good?"

Clacky rock: 1d20 ⇒ 12

Hmm, it says it one of those songs people have to grow into. You know, after you warm up a crowd. But hey, maybe we check again after you finish words! Clacky rock can only say for current form of song!

Once in Port Valen, the goblin peddles his fortune-telling foresight to the locals as a way to endear himself with them.

Earn income, task 3 (Fortune-telling Lore): 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (8) + 11 = 19

Over the week Huali comes to Zendel as he refocuses his attention to medical treatment. Impressed as she looks to hope to improve her own healing skill from the party.

Tonfer also shares in the love of work with KaLang and introduces him to Mahwek smiths about the port town. The days give much time to trade skills and traditions.

Those in the town show interest in the far off traveler offering fortune-telling services and a good number of people enjoy his talents and hear what fates he hints at for them.

There is plenty of time for Salaish to work on her song and very well can fine many people who enjoy performances at the Pathfinder Lodge, both other Pathfinders who have traveled to this land as well as those who come to hear the far off stories.

"Huali, you will be a fine hero!" Zendel shakes the mahwek girl's hand. "I hope you'll consider the Pathfinder Society as part of your heroic journey."

Zendel turns to Salaish, and kisses her hand. "It was a pleasure working with you again, Salaish. If you ever visit Oprak, do visit me and Kalang!" He says farewell Ra-uf, and thanks the champion for all of his protective energy. "You're a good man, Ra'uf!" He claps ArfSnarf on the back. "Thank you for introducing me to the art of clacky rock divination. May I ask you for one last bit of fortune-telling?"

Finally, he shakes hands with Zhaymie. "Thanks for helping me and Huali work on my medical skills. It was excellent working alongside you."

Then he turns to heart-brother Kalang, and grunts. It's the hobgoblin grunt that means, 'Shall we go now?'

KaLang complements Arfsnarf, saying “You are a goblin that is always welcome by me.” That is quite wordy for him. The rest of you get a much shorter “Thanks!” that is more typical of him.

Rewrote that a couple of times, trying to make it shorter. :)

Then he turns to heart-brother Kalang, and grunts. It's the hobgoblin grunt that means, 'Shall we go now?'

KaLang gives a grunt of assent.

He claps ArfSnarf on the back. "Thank you for introducing me to the art of clacky rock divination. May I ask you for one last bit of fortune-telling?"

Hmm... back to Oprak eh? You want to know what your Arfsnarf-less life will be like?

Clacky rock: 1d20 ⇒ 18

He looks momentarily stunned, which quickly converts to a frown.

Eh... I think clacky rock is having fun with me. It says life is going to be better than good very soon. Oh... maybe that's because you carry memories of new goblin in your hearts. Yes... that must be it. Would still be better with more Arfsnarf, but it seems like memories I create be awfully powerful! Yeah that's it.

He smiles sheepishly and silently replaces the clacky rock in his belt pouch.

Ra'uf spends time with both the aspiring magician and the skilled smith before bidding farewell to his companions.

Zendel hugs ArfSnarf. "We will be fine without you until we meet again." Then with a jaunty whistle, he waves farewell to the rest of the team.

"Where to next, Kalang? Shall we see where the stone roads of Oprak take us?"

"Where to next, Kalang? Shall we see where the stone roads of Oprak take us?"

KaLang grunts to indicate Whatever will be will be. Evidently he doesn’t have a plan yet.

Zhamie sighs, as parting with her comrades is always a sad moment for her. "I hope ve vill get to vork togezer again. I like ze clacky rock. I might even get vone!" she says, winking at Arfsnarf.