GM Computerpro82 No Time For Treason & Escape From Oppara (Inactive)

Game Master Eric Parker 82

Unfortunately, while everyone was looking at the bodies, no one noticed several small stones in the foundation wiggling free and rolling uphill, away from the party.

Cobbled Problems: Round 1

Bold may act

Zenith 73/73 HP
Shandra 68/68 HP
Cobbled Brutalizer (Huge) -0 HP
Scratch 65/65 HP
Cobbled Bruiser (Large) -0 HP
Kaitlyn Deathsbane 54/54 HP
Jaxon 52/52 HP
Avery Wings 46/46 HP

Why are they going away?

Shandra quickly reacts and moves to stop the cobble stone to go too far away!

+1 striking cold iron Sawtooth Saber: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (9) + 16 = 25
Damages, S: 2d6 + 4 ⇒ (2, 3) + 4 = 9

Then she strikes again!

+1 striking silver Sawtooth Saber: 1d20 + 16 - 4 ⇒ (5) + 16 - 4 = 17
Damages, S: 2d6 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (3, 3) + 4 + 2 = 12

(◆◆) Sudden Charge
(◆) Strike

I know I should have been more explicit. The stones detached, rolled UP the hill, and collected to create the creatures you see.

Zenith follows Shandra and attempts to trip the smaller cobble creature!

Trip w/ Whip vs Bruiser Reflex DC: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (12) + 14 = 26 if success-> gain panache

They then attempt to strike the creature with their gauntlet!

Strike w/ Gauntlet vs Bruiser: 1d20 + 14 - 4 ⇒ (2) + 14 - 4 = 12 | B dmg: 2d4 + 4 ⇒ (3, 3) + 4 = 10| if panache, precision: 3 = 3 | If crit, DC 21 Fort save or slowed 1 until end of Zenith's next turn

Actions: ◆Stride ◆Trip ◆Strike
Reaction ↺ Opportune Riposte if enemy crit fails a strike against Zenith then Zenith melee strikes back!

Shandra, I didn't ask which one you are hitting, the Large one or the Huge one? I will assume you hit the Large one unless you correct me.

Shandra hits the Large conglomerate creature with her first strike, but the second misses. Unfortunately, the weapon doesn't do as much damage as she thinks it should.

Zenith successfully trips the smaller creature, but their follow up misses badly,

To add a little more description, this creature looks like a bunch of Cobble mites glued together in a humanoid shape.

The Huge creature strikes at Shandra

First Strike
Fist Attack roll (reach 15 feet): 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (2) + 16 = 18
Bludgeoning damage plus Grab: 2d8 + 10 ⇒ (3, 2) + 10 = 15

The first strike misses Shandra
Second Strike
Fist Attack roll (reach 15 feet): 1d20 + 16 - 5 ⇒ (10) + 16 - 5 = 21
Bludgeoning damage plus Grab: 2d8 + 10 ⇒ (8, 7) + 10 = 25

Missing with the second strike, and these things are single minded
Third Strike
Fist Attack roll (reach 15 feet): 1d20 + 16 - 10 ⇒ (2) + 16 - 10 = 8
Bludgeoning damage plus Grab: 2d8 + 10 ⇒ (4, 7) + 10 = 21

Cobbled Problems: Round 1

Bold may act

Zenith 73/73 HP
Shandra 68/68 HP
Cobbled Brutalizer (Huge) -0 HP
Scratch 65/65 HP
Cobbled Bruiser (Large) -4 HP
Kaitlyn Deathsbane 54/54 HP
Jaxon 52/52 HP
Avery Wings 46/46 HP

@GM Yes, sorry, my first intention was to move just next to the large one and it was evident I could only attack the large one, but then, I've realized that I move 25ft. in heavy armor and decided to move next to the two (the large and the huge) in hope to be able to give flank to my comrades and take the hit of the creature rather than my comrades.
Will try to be more explicit next time!

"What in the heck!" Scratch's jaw drops as he turns around, seeing the two really large piles of rock mites swinging enormous fists at Shandra.

"Focus fire on that downed one first I guess!" He hustles over to the pier to get behind a post.

Recall knowledge if nature/occult/craft, Stride, Strike (Assuming the recall doesn't change things.)

BOOM!

+1 Striking Arquebus: Concussive, Fatal d12, Kickback vs FF: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (11) + 16 = 27
Damage (P/B): 2d8 + 2 ⇒ (6, 6) + 2 = 14
Replace Damage with Fatal Damage if a Crit, then x2 (P/B): 2d12 + 2 ⇒ (9, 1) + 2 = 12
Extra Fatal Dice Damage (P/B): 1d12 ⇒ 6
One Shot, One Kill (Precision): First Strike, Stealth for Initiative: 1d6 ⇒ 4

Scratch tries to remember what he know about creatures like these.

Then he shoots, hitting the tripped creature.

The smaller creature acts.

◆ Stand up

◆ Strike at Shandra
Fist Attack roll: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (7) + 13 = 20
bludgeoning damage plus Grab: 2d8 + 7 ⇒ (4, 6) + 7 = 17

Frustrated with the miss, it strikes again
Fist Attack roll: 1d20 + 13 - 5 ⇒ (9) + 13 - 5 = 17
bludgeoning damage plus Grab: 2d8 + 7 ⇒ (6, 6) + 7 = 19

Missing again

Cobbled Problems: Round 1 into 2

Bold may act

Zenith 73/73 HP
Shandra 68/68 HP
Cobbled Brutalizer (Huge) -0 HP
Scratch 65/65 HP
Cobbled Bruiser (Large) -27 HP
Kaitlyn Deathsbane 54/54 HP
Jaxon 52/52 HP
Avery Wings 46/46 HP

"Smash 'em!" Scratch calls out over the retort of his rifle, a smokey haze still lingering in the air around him. "They're extra weak to bludgeoning attacks, strong against the others!"

Kat drops her crossbow and charges into the fray. Running up to the Large Bruiser, she concentrates, before imbuing her fists with power and striking at it.

Ki Strike, Flurry 1: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (16) + 13 = 29
Ki Strike, Flurry 2, Agile, MAP: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (10) + 9 = 19

Bludgeoning, Force: 2d6 + 3 ⇒ (4, 2) + 3 = 9
Bludgeoning, Force: 2d6 + 3 ⇒ (2, 2) + 3 = 7

Kat then steps back, hopefully to get out of range.

GM, Kat's fists do 1d6+3 Bludgeoning, in case you need to separate the damage between Bludgeoning and Force

In the off chance both strikes hit, combine damage before including weaknesses/resistances

◇ Drop Crossbow
◆ Stride
◆ Ki Strike
◆ Step

BOTTING AVERY

Avery strides to where Scratch is. She declares the Cobbled Bruiser (the smaller one) as prey and sends two arrows at it.

+1 Striking Shortbow, Hunted Shot 1: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (10) + 10 = 20
+1 Striking Shortbow, Hunted Shot 2: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (9) + 7 = 16

Piercing 1: 2d6 ⇒ (1, 5) = 6
Piercing 2: 2d6 ⇒ (4, 6) = 10

If both shots hit (which I doubt) combine the damage before adding weaknesses/resistances

◆ Stride
◆ Hunt Prey
◆ Hunted shot

Zenith attempts to trip the Bruiser once more, followed by a confident strike with their gauntlet!

Trip w/ Whip vs Bruiser Reflex DC: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (10) + 14 = 24

Confident Strike w/ Gauntlet vs Bruiser: 1d20 + 14 - 4 ⇒ (19) + 14 - 4 = 29
B dmg: 2d4 + 4 ⇒ (4, 3) + 4 = 11| +precision: 3d6 ⇒ (5, 5, 3) = 13 | If crit, DC 21 Fort save or slowed 1 until end of Zenith's next turn

Hoping to catch the Bruiser offguard, Zenith takes the moment to tumble between its legs and move into a more tactical position

Tumble Through Vs Bruiser Reflex DC: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (10) + 13 = 23 if success-> gain panache. I also moved my token assuming success, but if it was a failure then Zenith would remain 15ft to the East (the other side of Bruiser)

Actions: ◆Trip ◆Confident Strike ◆Tumble Through
Reaction ↺ Opportune Riposte if enemy crit fails a strike against Zenith then Zenith melee strikes back!

"Oh ya, forgot to mention... they MIGHT turn into a swarm of those little mites when they die so.. that could explain all the holes in that dead guy... be careful!" Sounds like I may get to finally use my bird gun on a mission!

Kat, your breakout is good.

Kat hits with one of her flurry of blows, doing extra damage from the Bludgeoning.

Avery moves over and looses a couple of arrows, but only one hits for minimal damage.

Zenith trips the Large Cobblemite amalgam, tumbles through the creature, and strikes with their gauntlet, not doing as much damage as expected. Zenith would notice that none of their precision damage affects the creature.

Large Bruiser Fort save DC 21 or Slowed 1: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (8) + 14 = 22

Not Slowed, but looking very rough

Cobbled Problems: Round 1 into 2

Bold may act

Zenith 73/73 HP
Shandra 68/68 HP
Cobbled Brutalizer (Huge) -0 HP
Scratch 65/65 HP
Cobbled Bruiser (Large) -69 HP
Kaitlyn Deathsbane 54/54 HP
Jaxon 52/52 HP
Avery Wings 46/46 HP

Jaxon rushes up on the tripped cobble-monster. The thug viciously stomps on the stones, trying to kick and dislodge them.

Attack vs flatfooted: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (3) + 11 = 14
Bludgeoning Damage: 2d6 + 4 ⇒ (2, 1) + 4 = 7
Sneak Attack: 1d6 ⇒ 5

Attack vs flatfooted: 1d20 + 11 - 4 ⇒ (18) + 11 - 4 = 25
Bludgeoning Damage: 2d6 + 4 ⇒ (2, 4) + 4 = 10
Sneak Attack: 1d6 ⇒ 1

◆ Move
◆ Strike Bruiser
◆ Strike Bruiser

I broke out the sneak attack damage since it's precision damage. But it's all bludgeoning.

Thanks Jaxon, as you can see, that helps

As Jaxon stomps the Cobbled Bruiser, it dissolves into a swarm of smaller, biting stones, AKA Cobble mites.

I will note that the Coobelswarm has different characteristics from the larger Cobble Mite Amalgams, and can be identified seperately.

Cobbled Problems: Round 1 into 2

Bold May Act

Zenith 73/73 HP
Shandra 68/68 HP
Cobbled Brutalizer (Huge) -0 HP
Scratch 65/65 HP
Cobbleswarm -0 HP
Kaitlyn Deathsbane 54/54 HP
Jaxon 52/52 HP
Avery Wings 46/46 HP

I saw Shandra posted they would be out of town and posting would be slow, so I will give a little time before I bot.

Shandra strikes with both weapon at the swarm.

Sawtooth Saber: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (11) + 16 = 27
Damages, S: 2d6 + 4 ⇒ (5, 3) + 4 = 12
Sawtooth Saber: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (5) + 16 = 21
Damages, S: 2d6 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (5, 1) + 4 + 2 = 12
Double Slice: Combine both damages for resistance and weaknesses

Then calls the protection of her magic to be able to stand the Huge one retaliation.

(◆◆) Double Slice
(◆) Cast a Spell: Shield (+1 AC)
↺ If one of the creature move: AoO
↺ If a hit do 20 damages or more, shield block

Shandra's devastating attacks destroys the swarm of Cobble Mites before they can even act.

The Huge amalgam of Cobble Mites continues to try to attack Shandra

◆ Strike Shandra
Fist Attack roll (reach 15 feet): 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (15) + 16 = 31
Bludgeoning damage plus Grab: 2d8 + 10 ⇒ (2, 8) + 10 = 20

Finally hitting the fighter. I believe your Shield Cantrip in heightened to 3rd level and will block 10 points of damage and be unavailable for 10 minutes.

◆ Grab

◆ Constrict
Constrict Damage DC 23 Fortitude basic save: 1d8 + 10 ⇒ (2) + 10 = 12

The Huge creatures grabs Shandra and squeezes.

Cobbled Problems: Round 3 into 4

Bold may act

Zenith 73/73 HP
Shandra 58/68 HP, Grabbed, DC 23 Fort save vs 12 damage
Cobbled Brutalizer (Huge) -0 HP
Scratch 65/65 HP
Cobbleswarm -31 HP, Destroyed
Kaitlyn Deathsbane 54/54 HP
Jaxon 52/52 HP
Avery Wings 46/46 HP

Jaxon ducks and weaves in an unpredictable way as he circles around the cobble-monster. Once opposite Zenith, he tries to kick some of the stones away.

Attack vs flatfooted: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (16) + 11 = 27
Damage: 2d8 + 4 ⇒ (2, 2) + 4 = 8
Sneak Attack Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 5

◆ Stumbling stance
◆ Move (provokes AOO)
◆ Strike

If attacked, Jaxon will use ↺ Nimble Dodge to try and avoid it.

The Creature doesn't attack as Jaxon deftly moves around to flank the Creature.

Jaxon's strike hits and his pounding fists seem to hurt the creature even move than they normally would.

Cobbled Problems: Round 3 into 4

Bold may act

Zenith 73/73 HP
Shandra 58/68 HP, Grabbed, DC 23 Fort save vs 12 damage
Cobbled Brutalizer (Huge) -13 HP
Scratch 65/65 HP
Cobbleswarm -31 HP, Destroyed
Kaitlyn Deathsbane 54/54 HP
Jaxon 52/52 HP
Avery Wings 46/46 HP

"Woo, layin' the HURT!" Whoops Scratch as the smaller rock pile breaks up and is quickly dispersed. He hustles over for a clean shot, reloads with some cover and fires!

BOOM!

+1 Striking Arquebus: Concussive, Fatal d12, Kickback vs FF: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (12) + 16 = 28
Damage (P/B): 2d8 + 2 ⇒ (2, 3) + 2 = 7

Replace Damage with Fatal Damage if a Crit, then x2 (P/B): 2d12 + 2 ⇒ (4, 10) + 2 = 16
Extra Fatal Dice Damage (P/B): 1d12 ⇒ 12

Stride, Covered Reload: AC25, Strike

Kat runs in, strikes the Huge pile of rocks before stepping out of range.

Flurry 1: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (4) + 12 = 16
Flurry 2: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (15) + 8 = 23

Bludgeoning: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

◆ Stride
◆ Flurry
◆ Step

Seeing Shandra get grabbed but not being able to do anything directly about it, Zenith resorts to repeatedly punching their larger foe. By the stars, be free!"

Strike w/ Gauntlet vs Brutalizer: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (8) + 14 = 22
B dmg: 2d4 + 4 ⇒ (2, 3) + 4 = 9 | +precision: 3 = 3 | If crit, DC 21 Fort save or slowed 1 until end of Zenith's next turn

Strike w/ Gauntlet vs Brutalizer: 1d20 + 14 - 4 ⇒ (17) + 14 - 4 = 27
B dmg: 2d4 + 4 ⇒ (3, 4) + 4 = 11 | +precision: 3 = 3 | If crit, DC 21 Fort save or slowed 1 until end of Zenith's next turn

Strike w/ Gauntlet vs Brutalizer: 1d20 + 14 - 8 ⇒ (19) + 14 - 8 = 25
B dmg: 2d4 + 4 ⇒ (4, 3) + 4 = 11 | +precision: 3 = 3 | If crit, DC 21 Fort save or slowed 1 until end of Zenith's next turn

Actions: ◆Strike◆Strike ◆Strike
Reaction ↺ Opportune Riposte if enemy crit fails a strike against Zenith then Zenith melee strikes back!

Scratch repositions and hits the Huge amalgam creature with his shot.

Kat moves in and strikes the remaining creature with one fist from her flurry before she steps back.

Zenith misses with their first strike but hits with two more, doing lots of damage to the creature, but it still has a lot of fight left in it.

Cobbled Problems: Round 3 into 4

Bold may act

Zenith 73/73 HP
Shandra 58/68 HP, Grabbed, DC 23 Fort save vs 12 damage
Cobbled Brutalizer (Huge) -66 HP
Scratch 65/65 HP
Cobbleswarm -31 HP, Destroyed
Kaitlyn Deathsbane 54/54 HP
Jaxon 52/52 HP
Avery Wings 46/46 HP

Fortitude Save: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (2) + 11 = 13 crit fail -> 24 damages

Shandra's is completely taken by surprise by the creature attack and almost choked when it crushes her.

She tries to keep her concentration and strikes with both weapon.

Sawtooth Saber: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (13) + 16 = 29
Damages, S: 2d6 + 4 ⇒ (6, 5) + 4 = 15
Sawtooth Saber: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (16) + 16 = 32
Damages, S: 2d6 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (6, 1) + 4 + 2 = 13

Double Slice: Combine both damages for resistance and weaknesses

Then strikes a third time.

Sawtooth Saber: 1d20 + 16 - 4 ⇒ (16) + 16 - 4 = 28
Damages, S: 2d6 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (3, 1) + 4 + 2 = 10

(◆◆) Double Slice
(◆) Cast a Spell: Shield (+1 AC)
↺ If one of the creature move: AoO

BOTTING AVERY

Avery marks the huge bruiser as prey and again sends arrows at it.

Striking Shortbow vs Rocks: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (14) + 10 = 24
Striking Shortbow vs Rocks: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (6) + 7 = 13

Piercing: 2d6 ⇒ (3, 1) = 4

Avery then takes some time to break off the arrowhead on one arrow, making it a blunt weapon.

◆ Hunt Prey
◆ Hunter Shot
◆ Interact

Shandra continues to attack and does a significant amount of damage to the aggregate creature, leaving it barely holding together. You can see some of the individual cobblestone-like creatures falling off its body, but it still hold itself together when she is done.

Avery targets the Huge creature and hits it with one arrow, but the arrow just passes between some of the individual stones.

The Huge Aggregate Creature continues to squeeze. Unless someone see something that says it can't.

◆ Constrict
Constrict Damage DC 23 Fortitude basic save: 1d8 + 10 ⇒ (2) + 10 = 12

◆ Constrict
Constrict Damage DC 23 Fortitude basic save: 1d8 + 10 ⇒ (6) + 10 = 16

◆ Grab to maintain the grip

Cobbled Problems: Round 4 into 5

Bold may act

Zenith 73/73 HP
Shandra 34/68 HP, Grabbed, Pending two DC 23 Fort saves, First for 12 hp and second for 16 HP
Cobbled Brutalizer (Huge) -94 HP
Scratch 65/65 HP
Cobbleswarm -31 HP, Destroyed
Kaitlyn Deathsbane 54/54 HP
Jaxon 52/52 HP
Avery Wings 46/46 HP

Kat immediately slaps a battle dressing on Shandra.

Battle Med: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (8) + 10 = 18
Healing: 2d8 ⇒ (5, 3) = 8

She then steps forward and attempts to batter the Brutalizer into submission.

Flurry 1: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (18) + 12 = 30
Flurry 2: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (1) + 8 = 9
Bludgeoning: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6 Doubled to 12 if a 30 is a crit

◆ Battle Med on Shandra
◆ Step
◆ Flurry

Kat quickly binds some of Shandra's wounds, then moves forward to strike the Massive Aggregate Creature. Her first blow tips the scales on the stability of the creature, and it dissolves from a coherent creature into a swarm of smaller ones.

Cobbled Problems: Round 4 into 5

Bold may act

Zenith 73/73 HP
Shandra 42/68 HP, Pending two DC 23 Fort saves, First for 12 hp and second for 16 HP
COBBLESWARM - HP
Scratch 65/65 HP
Cobbleswarm -31 HP, Destroyed
Kaitlyn Deathsbane 54/54 HP
Jaxon 52/52 HP
Avery Wings 46/46 HP

Jaxon lays into the swarm of stones, trying to slam them into the ground or crush them against each other or under his boots before he uses his tattoos to protect him.

Attack: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (9) + 11 = 20
Damage: 2d8 + 4 ⇒ (8, 1) + 4 = 13

Attack: 1d20 + 11 - 4 ⇒ (2) + 11 - 4 = 9
Damage: 2d8 + 4 ⇒ (3, 3) + 4 = 10

◆ Strike
◆ Strike
◆ Cast Shield

Jaxon will use the Shield Block if he is hit for 10 or more

Fortitude #1 DC23: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (9) + 11 = 20
Fortitude #2 DC23: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (1) + 11 = 12

Fortitude #2 DC23 (HP Reroll): 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (4) + 11 = 15

Shandra barely stands, mostly thanks to Kat's healing.
Thanks. says Shandra between her teeth, trying to diffuse the pain.

She strikes with both weapons at the swarm.

Sawtooth Saber: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (15) + 16 = 31
Damages, S: 2d6 + 4 ⇒ (2, 4) + 4 = 10
Sawtooth Saber: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (15) + 16 = 31
Damages, S: 2d6 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (1, 2) + 4 + 2 = 9

Double Slice: Combine both damages for resistance and weaknesses

Then strikes again.

Sawtooth Saber: 1d20 + 16 - 8 ⇒ (17) + 16 - 8 = 25
Damages, S: 2d6 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (6, 5) + 4 + 2 = 17

(◆◆) Double Slice
(◆) Strike
↺ If one of the creature move: AoO

Bloodied and bruised, Shandra tears through the swarm of Cobble Mites and quickly disperses it.

You are out of combat.

As you take a closer look at the two bodies, you find a note in one of their pockets addressed "Dear Pathfinders" Handout #3 on slide 14

The note reads:

Revel in your perceived victory. You have survived, but you still have burgeoning unrest in Taldor. I’ll be moving on; my work here is done. I skulked into this land, I extracted what I needed, and I left chaos in my wake. What happens with the Ninth Army isn’t my concern, and you’ve made lasting enemies. You’re welcome.

My mother sends her regards.

Scratch and Zenith both know cobble mites can be kept as pets or familiars, a swarm of them living in a city is rare, and a swarm taking on a humanoid form is unnatural.

Within a few minutes, a clockwork boat piloted by Muesello’s apprentice Lolly Adafish (N female kobold inventor) scuttles and puffs its way to the dock. She tells the party: I received a message from Muesello about your situation. Climb aboard and I'll ferry you back to Gloriana’s manor in Westpark. Keep your heads down and act inconspicuous.

When you arrive, Muesello is waiting for you at the dock. He thanks Lolly for her help and apologizes that he hasn’t been able to do more to help around the lodge. Lolly smiles sullenly. Muesello escorts Lolly and the party to a receiving room where Lady Morilla nervously pets her cobble mite.

Gloriana and Muesello are eager to learn what you discovered.

Yes, you have time to Treat Wounds on the way to manor

Kat returns to retrieve her crossbow. Now that the excitement is ended, she sees to Shandra's wounds.

"This might sting a bit" Kat pulls out her dagger, sterilizes it with some wine and makes an incision near Shandra's wound.

Risky Surgery: 1d8 ⇒ 7
Medicine: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (18) + 12 = 30
Healing: 4d8 - 7 ⇒ (8, 6, 2, 2) - 7 = 11

Scratch starts smashing mites under the butt of his rifle as the swarm starts to disperse "Shandra yer a tough biddy I'll give ye that much. Drink this and hope for a shower sooner then later." He sends one of the lesser healing potions down her mouth-hole.

Lesser Healing Potion: 2d8 + 5 ⇒ (5, 4) + 5 = 14

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Reading the note Scratch shakes his head "How come they always scoot n boot at the end? Them masterminds don't get caught til the very end do they." He stomps another mite as it crawls away

He waves the others onto the ship, doing his best to look helpful, shoveling coal into the boiler for a fast escape "Nice boat, what other cool gadgets you got stowed away?"

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Scratch gets one look at that mite and hollers "Geezus, squash that damned pet of yours, yer bein' BUGGED woman! Them mites are the source of all our problems!"

Gloriana picks up her pet rock. She examines it closely and shrieks as she drops it to the floor. The mite’s mouth is wide open, and behind its quartz teeth, an eyeball scans the room. It locks eyes with Scratch before Lolly throws an oily rag over the creature. It starts to roll away toward a nearby sewer grate.

Athletics or Acrobatics check if you want to try to grab the creatures before it escapes.

Acrobatics: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (17) + 12 = 29

Reacting quickly, Kat grabs at the mite, making sure to keep her hands away from the bitey end...

Shandra is happy to see the swarm of cobbles disperse after her strikes.

That was limit for me, but I know I could have count on you all to keep me alive. That's the reason I join the Society despite my previous ... accointances. she says.

When she reads the papers she thinks again?! but when Scratch and Zenith realize something about the mites she becomes suspicious.

But it's not until they joined Lady Morilla and that Scratch immediately curse the mite that she realize that the sudden cobble's love was certainly planted by the Peddler.

Before she could act, Kat already has the mite in hands!

Well done! May be we will be able to know more about our true enemy?

Jaxon is alarmed at the the presence of the mite and breathes a sigh of relief when Kat catches it. "Where did you get that, Lady Morilla?"

Scratch moves to quickly block the mite's escape route. "Little bastards are quick!"

Acrobatics: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (16) + 11 = 27

Lady Gloriana says I don’t know who it came from. It was an anonymous gift, I thought from one of the other nobles. It seemed too fashionable to be a trick.
Lolly says I’ll take it and study it to see what I can learn.

Gloriana considers all the evidence recovered from the prison, and a look of relief washes over her. “Thank you, Pathfinders. What you’ve learned should exonerate Venture-Captain Muesello. I knew I could count on you. I don’t know who this “Peddler” is, but their withdrawn support for the Ninth Army is a good omen. We’ll continue our investigation into this insurgent group...”

“Not me,” interrupts Muesello. “I think it’s best for me to lay low for a while longer. I’m an inventor. I’m not cut out for all this subterfuge. Not anymore.”

Gloriana nods and replies, “I understand. This has been difficult for you. I have ample leads to pursue, and I’ll coordinate with the Pathfinder Society to root out further corruption in Oppara. Take care, my friend.” She turns and takes her leave.

Muesello slumps in a high back chair. “I can’t begin to thank you enough for all you’ve done. I’ll be honest with you all. I’m tired. I miss my workshop. I just want to...” he pauses and takes a long, deep breath. “I need a change, but I don’t know what to do. I could travel north to study Stasian coils in Ustalav, perhaps, or across the sea to study black powder. There’s also a whole world out there I’ve not seen yet. I don’t know. What do you think?”

What do you recommend Muesello study? I have to report what the majority recommends.

This is the end of the scenario. I’ll start the reporting process, and you can provide downtime information for inclusion on your chronicle sheets if you like.

I hope you all enjoyed yourselves. This was a fun group to run for. Let me know if there are any comments, questions or corrections.

I apologize for being absent during the holidays. I was able to inform the tables I am running that I will be away for the duration of the holidays but I forgot to post on the games I play. Internet is also not steady in the places I went. Thank you to Kaitlyn for botting me.

"How long have you been keeping that?" Avery asks Lady Morilla about the mite that is caught by Kaitlyn while it escapes. "And what had just happened? Is it normal?"

"Maybe you can focus on studying those Stasian coils in Ustalav." Avery suggests to Muesello. "And when we meet again, I hope you could share with us what you've learned."

Thank you so much, GM Computerpro82, for running the Taldor arc games.

"I would suggest black powder. It looks like an interesting topic, seeing that Scratch used it to great effect in combat."

A fun 2 games and a great group! Looking to play with you all again!

"Black Powder?" Jaxon points to Scratch. "Like he uses? That seems like more fun. Maybe you can start a factory here to give all us Pathfinders some of that stuff!"

Liking a more traditionnal approach, I would suggest Stasian coils in Ustalav rather than studying black powder, even it seems quite efficient as Scratch showed us during this mission.

Says Shandra.

@GM & all thanks for a great game! Hope to be able to play with you all again :)

"Electric coils over black powder? Do we need to tip you over and check you for mind controlling mites?" He starts pulling out all manner of firearms and laying them across the table, starting with his arquebus, followed up by his scattergun, and finally, pulling out a hidden clan pistol with a silencer tucked deep beneath his leather armor.

"How 'bout if you want I give you some of the basic lessons right here in yer own workshop then you can make the trip back home for some of the higher end classes. Tell 'em Scratch Steeltoe sends his regards!"

Zenith offers, "You could always do what I do, and consult the stars. They have never let me down. That's how I am here after all"

Zenith thinks back to their past reading of the stars, "Ah yes, I was beginning to wonder who this reading was for. Your future holds danger and others around you may fall. Whether you succumb to the danger or save those around you is up to you. I'm afraid the more pressing issue is that in the future there will be regret for not seizing the moment. You must exercise knowledge and prudence, and you must be the bridge between these two-- knowing when the time is right to strike."

Short harrow reading. Zenith does not offer a direct recommendation and lets Muesello interpret this on his own. I was inclined to vote coils but that would seem to just tie things

Zenith otherwise thanks their teammates "It has been a pleasure, and perhaps the stars will guide us together in the future."