Outpost VI - GM Valen's Pathfinder Society Intro #4-01: Year of Boundless Wonder (21 Challenge Points) (Inactive)

Game Master Lysle

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Devil We Know | Ashes of Discovery (Hellknights) | Ashes of Discovery (Desna)

Your adventure begins in the Vaults of the Grand Lodge in Absalom.

Grand Archive

CN Goblin Male Bomber Alchemist 2 HP: 24/24 | AC: 18 | F: +7, R: +9, W: +3 | Perc: +3 | Cold/Elec/Fire Resist 1 | Speed: 25 ft. | Explore Mode: ? | Hero Points: 1 | Active Conditions: None

Three goblins stand around numerous piles of burning items munching on pickles and relaying their observations:

"Of course the wooden chairs burn, but notice how slowly full combustion takes with increased thickness and moisture content. Split those legs in half and we're getting to full combustion in almost half the time with the same output of HEAT... ei: lots of little things burn so much faster and hotter." He tosses another bottle on the flames, a geyser of fire builds to triple the height.

"And, its always fun to add more fuel to the fire.. no matter what the others say." Crunch crunch crunch As he resumes pickle mastication and consumption.

Vigilant Seal

M Goblin Magus 3 | HP (27/39) | AC 20 | F +9, R +6, W +7 | Perception +5 | Darkvision

Toasty! munches on a pickle and leans on their rather ashen staff as Flikk excitedly tosses items into his cauldron.

"Toasty! know chairs will burn, cucumbers vs pickles might be interesting, but also tasty."

Eventually Toasty! looks up from the fire to see who else has joined them. Excitidly he bounces up and down and introduces himself.

"Toasty! here."

Before looking for some nice pointy sticks to put the veggies on.

Radiant Oath

Buuurn! | 2396852-2006 | CG Male Goblin | Scavenger | Alchemist (Chirurgeon) Lvl 4 | Pathfinder Agent Dedication | Minor Healing Potion (2) | HP 42/42 | AC 21 | F/R/W: 8/11/6 | Perc +6 Darkvision | 25 feet | Class DC 19 | ◆◇↺ | Exploration Activity: Avoid Notice | Hero Points: 1/3 | Alchemical Items: 5/3/- (Alchemist Fire/Bottled Lighting/Infused) |

A third goblin stands and watches gleefully as the fire crackles and dances. He too eats a large green pickle, chewing absently and enjoying the merging flavors from the brine he soaked them in. With brine dripping down his chin, he reaches into his pickle jar for another large cucumber.

His beady red eyes seem to glitter in the firelight and his face takes on a dreamy expression as the strong flavor of the cucumber hits him.

"This good. I's Lokoloko. Nothing better than fire and pickles. So yous two Paffinders too?"

Horizon Hunters

Hunter 2 AC19 | HP 20/20| F +5 R +8 W +6 | Init +8 Perception, +8 Stealth| Low-light vision

Coming out of the shadows, appears a slender elf in black leather and wearing a black hat. He's clearly very old, and his smirking face is marked by numerous scars.

Looking around, he seems not sure to be at the right place, but hearing that the goblins are pathfinders too he says with a hoarse voice.

Greetings, name's Dolmandir.

Horizon Hunters

Male Tengu Rogue (Eldritch trickster) 5 / HP 61/61, Perc +11, AC 23(25), Fort +9 Ref +13 Will +11 / Active conditions: Low-light vision, Nimble dodge, resist negative damage 1, +1 HP/min

A Tengu wearing an hooded cape under which there is a leather armor bearing a pendant on the chest enters the vault. He has a shortsword at the belt.

Seeing a goblin assembly with an elf in the middle he has a doubt.

Excuse me, I'm Chupko. Is it right here the meeting point with Zarta Dralneen?

Grand Archive

CN Goblin Male Bomber Alchemist 2 HP: 24/24 | AC: 18 | F: +7, R: +9, W: +3 | Perc: +3 | Cold/Elec/Fire Resist 1 | Speed: 25 ft. | Explore Mode: ? | Hero Points: 1 | Active Conditions: None

Flikk waves the newcomers closer to the blaze "Come gather 'round students, today we're going to learn about combustion and explosions!" Flikk grins, pulling a flyer off the side of a building and tossing it into the churning barrel of flaming fun.

"Please bring your own burnables, anything and everything!"

Radiant Oath

Buuurn! | 2396852-2006 | CG Male Goblin | Scavenger | Alchemist (Chirurgeon) Lvl 4 | Pathfinder Agent Dedication | Minor Healing Potion (2) | HP 42/42 | AC 21 | F/R/W: 8/11/6 | Perc +6 Darkvision | 25 feet | Class DC 19 | ◆◇↺ | Exploration Activity: Avoid Notice | Hero Points: 1/3 | Alchemical Items: 5/3/- (Alchemist Fire/Bottled Lighting/Infused) |

Lokoloko pulls out a red vial from a pocket.

"This old alchemist fire. Past use by date."

He casually tosses it into the flames and watches with glee as the flames shoot upwards for a half second before returning to their pre-alchemist fire levels. He also watches the glee in his fellow goblins as they gape at the flames.

Vigilant Seal

M Goblin Magus 3 | HP (27/39) | AC 20 | F +9, R +6, W +7 | Perception +5 | Darkvision

Toasty nods to Chupko without looking up before waving for him to join them around the cauldron of fire.

Horizon Hunters

Male Tengu Rogue (Eldritch trickster) 5 / HP 61/61, Perc +11, AC 23(25), Fort +9 Ref +13 Will +11 / Active conditions: Low-light vision, Nimble dodge, resist negative damage 1, +1 HP/min

The archaeologist approaches and says: I know how to make fire as well. perhaps it is a good word to gain acceptance.

Horizon Hunters

Hunter 2 AC19 | HP 20/20| F +5 R +8 W +6 | Init +8 Perception, +8 Stealth| Low-light vision

Goblins...

The old elf gives a scold look to the goblins burning things.

Vigilant Seal

M Goblin Magus 3 | HP (27/39) | AC 20 | F +9, R +6, W +7 | Perception +5 | Darkvision

Toasty nods in excitement to Chupko and looks to the burning pile of refuse in the cauldron. "Want to add fire too?"

Horizon Hunters

Male Tengu Rogue (Eldritch trickster) 5 / HP 61/61, Perc +11, AC 23(25), Fort +9 Ref +13 Will +11 / Active conditions: Low-light vision, Nimble dodge, resist negative damage 1, +1 HP/min

The archaeologist casts a Produce flame to give a bit fire for the cauldron.

Is it enough like this?

Grand Archive

CN Goblin Male Bomber Alchemist 2 HP: 24/24 | AC: 18 | F: +7, R: +9, W: +3 | Perc: +3 | Cold/Elec/Fire Resist 1 | Speed: 25 ft. | Explore Mode: ? | Hero Points: 1 | Active Conditions: None

Flikk observes excitedly as now nearly everyone has joined in on the demonstration "Yes Chupko, very nice!" He rips a couple loose shingles off the side of the building, lights them over the produced flame and gleefully shows them off to the others before tossing them in the barrel.

"Now you try Dolmandir! Anything you wish to test the flammability of on hand?" He looks around, seeing a mangy dog run past "Perhaps that horrid little creature there? I can't think of a much more deserving test subject!" He gives an eager glance to the audience to hear their thoughts.

Radiant Oath

Buuurn! | 2396852-2006 | CG Male Goblin | Scavenger | Alchemist (Chirurgeon) Lvl 4 | Pathfinder Agent Dedication | Minor Healing Potion (2) | HP 42/42 | AC 21 | F/R/W: 8/11/6 | Perc +6 Darkvision | 25 feet | Class DC 19 | ◆◇↺ | Exploration Activity: Avoid Notice | Hero Points: 1/3 | Alchemical Items: 5/3/- (Alchemist Fire/Bottled Lighting/Infused) |

Lokoloko crunches down on the end of his pickle. He tastes something off and stares at it for an instant. He makes a face and throws the last bit into the flames. He either timed it so that Chupko's Produce Flame struck the bottom of the refuse pile or something flammable was in the brine. In any case, the fire flares high momentarily before returning to its usual level. Lokoloko nods appreciatively and reaches for another pickle.

We're a bunch of pyromaniacs here...

Horizon Hunters

Male Tengu Rogue (Eldritch trickster) 5 / HP 61/61, Perc +11, AC 23(25), Fort +9 Ref +13 Will +11 / Active conditions: Low-light vision, Nimble dodge, resist negative damage 1, +1 HP/min

If the GM let us alone we will finish by setting fire to the vault...

Radiant Oath

Buuurn! | 2396852-2006 | CG Male Goblin | Scavenger | Alchemist (Chirurgeon) Lvl 4 | Pathfinder Agent Dedication | Minor Healing Potion (2) | HP 42/42 | AC 21 | F/R/W: 8/11/6 | Perc +6 Darkvision | 25 feet | Class DC 19 | ◆◇↺ | Exploration Activity: Avoid Notice | Hero Points: 1/3 | Alchemical Items: 5/3/- (Alchemist Fire/Bottled Lighting/Infused) |

Lokoloko picks up a random scroll from a pile. He unrolls it nods.

"Scroll with directions on how to cook mushrooms... Wonder how it burns"

Horizon Hunters

Male Tengu Rogue (Eldritch trickster) 5 / HP 61/61, Perc +11, AC 23(25), Fort +9 Ref +13 Will +11 / Active conditions: Low-light vision, Nimble dodge, resist negative damage 1, +1 HP/min

Should we try if you have one with you?

The Tengu would have smiled if he could.

Grand Archive

CN Goblin Male Bomber Alchemist 2 HP: 24/24 | AC: 18 | F: +7, R: +9, W: +3 | Perc: +3 | Cold/Elec/Fire Resist 1 | Speed: 25 ft. | Explore Mode: ? | Hero Points: 1 | Active Conditions: None

Flikk raises an eyebrow "Let me see that recipe. I'd say we soak mushrooms in pickle brine, then apply direct flames until golden brown, then eat said mushroom and drink the brine afterwards."


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Devil We Know | Ashes of Discovery (Hellknights) | Ashes of Discovery (Desna)
Chupko wrote:
If the GM let us alone we will finish by setting fire to the vault...

It has been said, "Upon every fire, a little rain must fall." A sprinkling of water from the sky would be unusual here within the vaults beneath the Grand Lodge. And yet, there is Rain to be found here afterall.

The fungus leshy, Rain in Cloudy Day, at the request of Grand Archivist Zarta Dralneen heads through the various Vaults of the Grand Lodge in Absalom looking for those agents he was asked to assemble.

"Zarta had asked me to acquire a list of available Pathfinders who happened to be within the Grand Lodge, between assignments." The leshy ponders aloud, noting as he reads the list. "Curious, it is, that so many such 'available' agents just happen to be goblins. Quite the coincidence, it would seem."

"The summons had requested that they assemble as a group within the vault most-recently filled with newly acquired treasures." Rain continues. "The Vault of Boundless Wonder. I had a big wooden sign made up for the Vault and everything, but it seems to have gone missing. Along with the wooden chair that it was sitting on. I wonder--?"

Rain pauses for a moment, noticing a distinct odor in the air. "Could it be--?"

Quickening his pace, Rain soon finds a cloud of smoke and an explanation for the missing sign... and chairs...and more...

Lokoloko wrote:
"Scroll with directions on how to cook mushrooms... Wonder how it burns"

Did I just hear--? The fungus leshy checks his ears, then decides he needs to put a stop to this.

"*Ahem*" Rain tries to clear his throat amidst the ever-increasing smoke, but does not seem to be noticed.

Chupko wrote:
Should we try if you have one with you?

"Try?"

"*Ahem!*" Rain repeats, trying to overcome the sounds of crackling embers even as smoke fully envelopes his cap.

Flikk wrote:
Flikk raises an eyebrow "Let me see that recipe. I'd say we soak mushrooms in pickle brine, then apply direct flames until golden brown, then eat said mushroom and drink the brine afterwards."

[i]"Brine!?!"[i]

"*AHEM!*" Rain shouts in a huff, his tiny arms flapping hurriedly in an effort both to gather attention and disperse accumulating smoke.

"I am...*cough* * cough*... Rain in.. *cough*...Cloudy Day, new Pathfinder agent and one chosen to... *cough*... help with important tasks around the Grand... *cough*... Lodge!" declares Rain through the thick smoke. The leshy cannot help but choke a few times, though whether it is due to the smoke or the topic of conversation he just overhead, is not entirely clear.

"Fellow Pathfinders, by the request of Grand Archivist Zarta Dralneen, you are to come to the Vault of Boundless Wonder!"

"Please extinguish all possible ignitions sources, remove any residual ash and unburnt materials, and follow me."

Pathfinders, we have begun!

Grand Archive

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CN Goblin Male Bomber Alchemist 2 HP: 24/24 | AC: 18 | F: +7, R: +9, W: +3 | Perc: +3 | Cold/Elec/Fire Resist 1 | Speed: 25 ft. | Explore Mode: ? | Hero Points: 1 | Active Conditions: None

Flikk looks up from the recipe, eyes going wide at their good fortune A giant talking mushroom!?! Oh, we shouldn't brine a fellow Pathfinder, drat. He holds the scroll in front of his face "Oh, excellent, we've been busying ourselves doing SCIENCE! We'll be right behind you." He says with a hidden grin.

He looks longingly at the flames I don't have the heart to douse such beautiful creatures. He thinks in a huff, skipping off after the talking fungus and away from the still burning chair and signage.

"Quickly now students before the vault's treasures are all gone!"

Vigilant Seal

M Goblin Magus 3 | HP (27/39) | AC 20 | F +9, R +6, W +7 | Perception +5 | Darkvision

Toasty puts the lid on his cauldron, while fire is fun and entertaining, safety is also important.

Ready to go!

Horizon Hunters

Male Tengu Rogue (Eldritch trickster) 5 / HP 61/61, Perc +11, AC 23(25), Fort +9 Ref +13 Will +11 / Active conditions: Low-light vision, Nimble dodge, resist negative damage 1, +1 HP/min

The archaeologist simply follows the leshy. It seems that the goblins have put an end to the fire.

Horizon Hunters

Male Human Ranger 2 | HP 30/30, Hero Pts 1/3|Focus 1/1 | AC 19 | Saves F +7 R +10 W +6 | Perc +8, Lore: Scouting, Labor +4 | ◆ | ◇ ◈ | ↺ |

"Am I late?"

A tall garundi man appears, covered in bruises, burn-mark and soot.

"I'm sorry. I just returned from an assingment, and they said to report in here."

Horizon Hunters

Hunter 2 AC19 | HP 20/20| F +5 R +8 W +6 | Init +8 Perception, +8 Stealth| Low-light vision

The elf smiles and follows the Leshy.

Lets see what will be my first mission as Pathfinder. At least, it should be fun. My fellow colleagues seems to be on fire...

Radiant Oath

Buuurn! | 2396852-2006 | CG Male Goblin | Scavenger | Alchemist (Chirurgeon) Lvl 4 | Pathfinder Agent Dedication | Minor Healing Potion (2) | HP 42/42 | AC 21 | F/R/W: 8/11/6 | Perc +6 Darkvision | 25 feet | Class DC 19 | ◆◇↺ | Exploration Activity: Avoid Notice | Hero Points: 1/3 | Alchemical Items: 5/3/- (Alchemist Fire/Bottled Lighting/Infused) |

Lokoloko looks forlornly at the now-capped cauldron but perks up as he knows that there will be time to burn things again later. He follows the other Pathfinders and Rain-in-Cloudy-Day, munching on a pickle.


Devil We Know | Ashes of Discovery (Hellknights) | Ashes of Discovery (Desna)

As the smoke is left behind, one can now see that Rain has a bright green body and a purple mushroom “cap” atop his head, and he wears a white scarf and brown vest emblazoned with the Glyph of the Open Road.

If a PC has a Chronicle Sheet for Pathfinder Society Intro #1: The Second Confirmation:
Rain's face lights up when he finally sees you through the smokey haze. "Why, it is you! I was unsure through all of the smoke. How fun our adventure together was!" he exclaims. "Thank you for helping me pass my Confirmation. Not only did the ruins that you uncovered draw the attention of all sorts of important faction leaders for a special new training mission, but I am now a full-fledged agent thanks to you!"

If a PC has a Chronicle Sheet for Pathfinder Society Intro #2: United in Purpose, you may open the spoiler below:

Spoiler:
You know this new training mission has already happened as you were among the ones who undertook it!

After a moment’s pause, Rain excitedly recognizes you from reading the reports about the mission and asks you for a firsthand account of your adventure.

If a PC has a Chronicle Sheet for Pathfinder Society Intro #2: United in Purpose (but not #1):
"Say?" asks Rain. "Weren't you among the agents who undertook a special training mission to those ruins in Taldor?"

The fungus leshy gets excited. "I read your reports about the mission, but I would love to hear a firsthand account of your adventure! Do tell!"

As you approach another vault, you see Zarta Dralneen waiting at the door, recognizable by her long dark hair and black nail polish She is wearing a vibrant blue dress.

Zarta Dralneen watches the conversation between you and Rain with amusement, before clearing her throat to remind Rain of his current mission.

“The Archives get more exciting every day,” Rain states then adds, “And who better to manage the excitement than Zarta! Oh, have you all met Grand Archivist Zarta Dralneen?”

Rain prompts you to introduce themselves. Zarta smiles and thanks you for coming. Rain and Zarta then lead the group to a table covered in
interesting objects.

Rain in Cloudy Day waves exuberantly to indicate the piles of treasure in the vaulted chamber. “Wow! Just look at all these magic items! And enchanted weapons! And a skull that always looks at me funny! Big magic books about even bigger magic books! Well, I’m not sure about that last one. I haven’t read them. Cataloging all this treasure is bound to be exciting! It sure beats sorting the mail.”

Zarta runs her fingertips along the table, lifts a strange hourglass, and inspects it with dubious curiosity. “Exciting, yes, and possibly
quite dangerous.”

Rain frowns. “Well, yes, but… at least we’re in the safety of the Lodge? Can’t be that bad! You said these items are harmless.”

He picks up a skull from the table. Its eyes glow with pink fire, and it speaks, “Unhand me, you hideous rotten mushroom! Harmless?! How dare you!”

Rain replaces the skull and covers it with a cloth, muffling the voice. Well… mostly harmless?”

Zarta fails to stifle a grin. She tilts the hourglass this way and that, shrugs, and sets it back on the table. “Yes, mostly harmless. We believe these items present no major threat to us, and we’ve secured those we believe to be cursed. The true danger comes from an old enemy of the Pathfinder Society, the night hag Aslynn. She nearly claimed these treasures for herself before they were entrusted to us. We don’t know why she needs the items, or which ones are most central to her wicked plans. "

“I’m off to a meeting to discuss the situation with Eliza, Ambrus, and the faction leaders. You’ll stay here with Rain and continue cataloging these objects. We need to learn where the items come from and understand what they do. Then we can decide what to do with them. Any questions?”

Grand Archive

CN Goblin Male Bomber Alchemist 2 HP: 24/24 | AC: 18 | F: +7, R: +9, W: +3 | Perc: +3 | Cold/Elec/Fire Resist 1 | Speed: 25 ft. | Explore Mode: ? | Hero Points: 1 | Active Conditions: None

"Flikk here." The pudgy goblin with a deep voice introduces himself with confidence. "I bet I can help with some cataloging, let's start with the more dangerous, and exciting ones first?" He lifts the cloth up off the skull and peeks underneath "Hello, just want to see what sort of skull we're dealing with here.."

Society?: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (17) + 8 = 25

Horizon Hunters

Male Tengu Rogue (Eldritch trickster) 5 / HP 61/61, Perc +11, AC 23(25), Fort +9 Ref +13 Will +11 / Active conditions: Low-light vision, Nimble dodge, resist negative damage 1, +1 HP/min

The Tengu thinks he has understood the job. Now they must proceed.

Vigilant Seal

M Goblin Magus 3 | HP (27/39) | AC 20 | F +9, R +6, W +7 | Perception +5 | Darkvision

Toasty has intro 1, but not 2

Toasty! nods to Rain "Toasty! got lots of good notes from that mission on what will burn! Ready to help out with cataloging mission, burning tests for later."

Radiant Oath

Buuurn! | 2396852-2006 | CG Male Goblin | Scavenger | Alchemist (Chirurgeon) Lvl 4 | Pathfinder Agent Dedication | Minor Healing Potion (2) | HP 42/42 | AC 21 | F/R/W: 8/11/6 | Perc +6 Darkvision | 25 feet | Class DC 19 | ◆◇↺ | Exploration Activity: Avoid Notice | Hero Points: 1/3 | Alchemical Items: 5/3/- (Alchemist Fire/Bottled Lighting/Infused) |

Lokoloko has Intro 1 but not 2 as well. I've also run and played this many times so I'll let the ones who haven't take the lead

"I's Lokoloko. Paffinder leader tells me to comes here and look through treashers. But I's prefer to make things buuurrrn... We sorts treashers now then burns them later?"

Horizon Hunters

Male Tengu Rogue (Eldritch trickster) 5 / HP 61/61, Perc +11, AC 23(25), Fort +9 Ref +13 Will +11 / Active conditions: Low-light vision, Nimble dodge, resist negative damage 1, +1 HP/min

Chupko has played both introductions.

Horizon Hunters

Hunter 2 AC19 | HP 20/20| F +5 R +8 W +6 | Init +8 Perception, +8 Stealth| Low-light vision

First scenario, so no intro 1 or 2

not what I was expected for a first mission... but let see. We could find something interesting.

Who is Aslynn? Do you know what do we need to expect about the items?

Horizon Hunters

Male Human Ranger 2 | HP 30/30, Hero Pts 1/3|Focus 1/1 | AC 19 | Saves F +7 R +10 W +6 | Perc +8, Lore: Scouting, Labor +4 | ◆ | ◇ ◈ | ↺ |

"Cataloging?" Raj sighs.

"I was expecting something more... exciting."


Devil We Know | Ashes of Discovery (Hellknights) | Ashes of Discovery (Desna)
Flikk wrote:
"Hello, just want to see what sort of skull we're dealing with here.."

When the cloth lifts up, the skull seems to come alive. "Ugh!" chitters the skull. "And just what sort of creature am I dealing with here!?" The lights glowing from the eye sockets within the skull seem to flare up for a moment before it mutters, "For once, I'm glad I don't have a nose."

Zarta walks over and neatly slides the cloth back under it again covers the skull. “At least one of the ‘objects’ seems to be alive, in a sense, yes. So far, the skull just insults everyone. Maybe you can talk to it and learn more. We haven’t found any other creatures in the vault—yet! It’s not our business to keep creatures captive, so we’d like to help get them home if we can, and to keep them safe from Aslynn.”

Toasty! wrote:
"Toasty! got lots of good notes from that mission on what will burn! Ready to help out with cataloging mission, burning tests for later."

"Yes, 'later' is preferrable," Zarta agrees.

Dolmandir wrote:
First scenario, so no intro 1 or 2

For the player or the player character? Either way, welcome! I hope you have fun!

Dolmandir wrote:
Who is Aslynn? Do you know what do we need to expect about the items?

"A night hag who caused trouble for the Society a few years back, even tried to capture and sell the soul of our former Master of Spells," Zarta explains. "We thought we’d seen the last of her after we helped stop her from raiding a magical demiplane known as the Hao Jin Tapestry. Apparently, she’s still hunting for treasures, and she has something horrible planned for the Pathfinder Society.”

"As for what to expect," Zarta continues, “That depends. We’ll return some to wherever they belong. Some might be dangerous, some should be destroyed, some might hold valuable knowledge. Some might be all those things. That’s why your work, and my meeting with the Society’s leaders, is so important. We need to make a plan!”

Raj the Unmovable wrote:

"Cataloging?" Raj sighs.

"I was expecting something more... exciting."

"What could be more exciting than..." Rain quickly interjects, then slows down before adding with a grand gesture of his limbs, "Exploring the [bigger]Vault of Boundless Wonder?"

"Yes, what could?" Zarta smiles. "I, however, have a meeting that I must attend. I advise that you all be ready for anything. Feel free to make a quick trip to purchase supplies, if necessary, before you begin your work." She then departs.

After the briefing concludes, you are free to spread throughout the vault to begin the process of cataloging items;

"So, what would you like to help with first!" Rain asks cheerfully. He then produces a piece of paper with a series of marks vaguely resembling handwriting. He hands you a page from his overstuffed journal. "This page holds a list of what I believe are some of the most interesting or most important items to analyze and areas to search."

The list of items (and relevant skills) is now available on Slides.

In short, you may explore:
Talking skull (Skill Check: Arcana, Diplomacy, Occultism, or Religion);
Pile of treasure (Skill Check: Arcana, Crafting, or Perception);
Assorted items (Skill Check: Arcana, Crafting, or Perception);
Pile of empty chests;
High shelves (Skill Check: Acrobatics, Athletics, Medicine, Thievery, or Underworld Lore);
Weapons (Skill Check: Arcana, Crafting, Gladiatorial Lore, or Warfare Lore); or
Scrolls and such (Skill Check: Arcana, Nature, Occultism, or Religion).

Choose one area to explore as a group. Feel free to work out where to start in the Discussion thread. I also urge you to come up with an order for the other areas as that will allow me to move you along to the next area once has been completed.

When the party decides where to begin, any PCs who wish may attempt their first checks.


Devil We Know | Ashes of Discovery (Hellknights) | Ashes of Discovery (Desna)

CORRECTION: Players should each decide what task they would like to help with first. Choose an area, place your token in that area, and make a skill check attempt from among those skills listed for the area.

"I suggest you split up," encourages Rain in Cloudy Day, "lest you step on each other’s toes."

The various tasks are numbered on the list on slides (as well as below):

1. Talking skull (Skill Check: Arcana, Diplomacy, Occultism, or Religion);
2. Pile of treasure (Skill Check: Arcana, Crafting, or Perception);
3. Assorted items (Skill Check: Arcana, Crafting, or Perception);
4. Pile of empty chests;
5. High shelves (Skill Check: Acrobatics, Athletics, Medicine, Thievery, or Underworld Lore);
6. Weapons (Skill Check: Arcana, Crafting, Gladiatorial Lore, or Warfare Lore); or
7. Scrolls and such (Skill Check: Arcana, Nature, Occultism, or Religion).

The location of each task is identified by a yellow number on the Map on Slides (note that task "3" has three different locations to explore, so a PC should choose one of the locations when attempting the task.

This vault is one of many such chambers in the Archives beneath the Grand Lodge. Located several floors below the surface, this area quite secure from intruders. The surrounding walls are several feet thick, and the new head of security placed powerful wards to prevent anyone from teleporting in or out. The only way to enter or exit the vault is through the arched passage in the northwest corner, which leads to a reinforced door about 10 feet off the edge of the map. There are no windows or skylights.

Vigilant Seal

M Goblin Magus 3 | HP (27/39) | AC 20 | F +9, R +6, W +7 | Perception +5 | Darkvision

Toasty nods to Rain.

"I'm going to go talk to the skull."

Don't ask if its flammable... don't ask if its flammable... don't ask if its flammable

Thinks Toasty! to themselves as they move the almost certainly flammable sheet off of the skull and talk to it about cool magical stuff. Like fire.

Arcana: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (20) + 6 = 26

Horizon Hunters

Hunter 2 AC19 | HP 20/20| F +5 R +8 W +6 | Init +8 Perception, +8 Stealth| Low-light vision

Dolmandir will have prepared a batch of 2 bottled lightning, lesser

Dolmandir nodes when The Grand Archivist explains who is Aslynn and wonder how the Society have made such a creature an enemy. If an organisation's power is measured through the enemy, then the Society is particularly strong!

The elf starts looking around before choosing a place and searches for useful items in one of the pile of assorted items. 3a

Arcana: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (10) + 6 = 16

Radiant Oath

Buuurn! | 2396852-2006 | CG Male Goblin | Scavenger | Alchemist (Chirurgeon) Lvl 4 | Pathfinder Agent Dedication | Minor Healing Potion (2) | HP 42/42 | AC 21 | F/R/W: 8/11/6 | Perc +6 Darkvision | 25 feet | Class DC 19 | ◆◇↺ | Exploration Activity: Avoid Notice | Hero Points: 1/3 | Alchemical Items: 5/3/- (Alchemist Fire/Bottled Lighting/Infused) |

Without straying far from his fellow goblin, Lokoloko has a look in the pile of treasure. He looks at Rain almost hungrily, perhaps recalling the recipe he found earlier.

Crafting: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (9) + 11 = 20

School Item: 2 x Minor Healing Potions
Prepared Bombs: 4 x Lesser Bottled Lightning, 6 x Moderate Alchemist Fire, 3 x Minor Elixir of Life
Lokoloko is also a Chirurgeon, allowing him to use Crafting to do Treat Wounds checks (not Battle Medicine, unfortunately)

Horizon Hunters

Male Tengu Rogue (Eldritch trickster) 5 / HP 61/61, Perc +11, AC 23(25), Fort +9 Ref +13 Will +11 / Active conditions: Low-light vision, Nimble dodge, resist negative damage 1, +1 HP/min

The archaeologist moves to some shelves containing many scrolls.

Better to have a look before one goblin gets the idea to lead an empirical study to determine if the parchment is flammable. does he thinks in himself.

Occultism:1d20 + 13 ⇒ (14) + 13 = 27

Horizon Hunters

Male Human Ranger 2 | HP 30/30, Hero Pts 1/3|Focus 1/1 | AC 19 | Saves F +7 R +10 W +6 | Perc +8, Lore: Scouting, Labor +4 | ◆ | ◇ ◈ | ↺ |

Raj shrugs and moves to one of the piles of assorted items. Maybe there would be something of interest among them.

Perception, 3b: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (17) + 8 = 25

Grand Archive

CN Goblin Male Bomber Alchemist 2 HP: 24/24 | AC: 18 | F: +7, R: +9, W: +3 | Perc: +3 | Cold/Elec/Fire Resist 1 | Speed: 25 ft. | Explore Mode: ? | Hero Points: 1 | Active Conditions: None

Items prepared for the day: Lesser Alchemist's Fire (3)
Lesser Acid Flask (3)
Lesser Blight Bomb (2)
Minor Elixir of Life (2)
2 reagents left over

Flikk frowns as he's too slow to interview the skull, instead he strides off to a fresh area for treasure hunting. "Lots of stuff here, must be something useful right?" 3c

Crafting: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (17) + 8 = 25


Devil We Know | Ashes of Discovery (Hellknights) | Ashes of Discovery (Desna)
Toasty! wrote:

"I'm going to go talk to the skull."

Don't ask if its flammable... don't ask if its flammable... don't ask if its flammable

Thinks Toasty! to themselves as they move the almost certainly flammable sheet off of the skull and talk to it about cool magical stuff. Like fire.

The skull warms up to Toasty. " “Call me Zykyryz!" intones the skull. "No, it isn’t my name, but it’s shorter than ‘all powerful wizard.’ That’s right, I can do magic! Just wait. Keep me close, and I’ll prove it to you.”

Crit success!

If Toasty carries Zykyryz in their hand or a suitable container, the next time the PC rolls initiative, Zykyryz casts heroism (heightened to level 6) on them.

Toasty ascertains that Zykyryz is neither flammable nor undead. It’s more likely that some supernatural aspect of her became trapped in this unusual vessel.

If Toasty mentions this to the skull:
Zykyryz says, [b]“That sounds about right. Thanks for using your head!”

Dolmandir wrote:
The elf starts looking around before choosing a place and searches for useful items in one of the pile of assorted items. 3a

The elf gets a rock.

Failure

Lokoloko wrote:
Without straying far from his fellow goblin, Lokoloko has a look in the pile of treasure. He looks at Rain almost hungrily, perhaps recalling the recipe he found earlier.

Lokoloko locococates a brooch of shielding.

Success!

Chupko wrote:
The archaeologist moves to some shelves containing many scrolls.

Nothing to see here:
NOTHING, I SAY!: 1d6 ⇒ 1

Chupko finds a flammable scroll of glitterdust.
Success!

Raj the Unmovable wrote:
Raj shrugs and moves to one of the piles of assorted items. Maybe there would be something of interest among them.

Nothing to see here, neither:
NOTHING, I SAY!: 1d4 ⇒ 1

Raj removes an oil of mending.
Success!

Flikk wrote:

Items prepared for the day: Lesser Alchemist's Fire (3)

Lesser Acid Flask (3)
Lesser Blight Bomb (2)
Minor Elixir of Life (2)
2 reagents left over

Flikk frowns as he's too slow to interview the skull, instead he strides off to a fresh area for treasure hunting. "Lots of stuff here, must be something useful right?"

Nothing to see here, neither-er:
NOTHING, I SAY-ER!: 1d4 ⇒ 4

Flikk finds a wolf fang.
Success!

Grand Archive

CN Goblin Male Bomber Alchemist 2 HP: 24/24 | AC: 18 | F: +7, R: +9, W: +3 | Perc: +3 | Cold/Elec/Fire Resist 1 | Speed: 25 ft. | Explore Mode: ? | Hero Points: 1 | Active Conditions: None

"Well, aren't I just the luckiest one in the room, my very own dog tooth.. at least its a magic dog tooth." He sighs a bit and rolls his eyes, heading back to check on that talking skull.

"Well? Did it burn Toasty!?"

Horizon Hunters

Male Tengu Rogue (Eldritch trickster) 5 / HP 61/61, Perc +11, AC 23(25), Fort +9 Ref +13 Will +11 / Active conditions: Low-light vision, Nimble dodge, resist negative damage 1, +1 HP/min

The Tengu looks around. swell it seems we are moving forward with this task. Let’s continue.


Devil We Know | Ashes of Discovery (Hellknights) | Ashes of Discovery (Desna)

Handout on Slides updated to track success of party and areas left available for further exploration.

As you complete your initial exploration within the Vault of Boundless Wonder, your efforts are disrupted by an unpleasant sound (Though, Lokoloko, perhaps, finds the noise rather... appetizing?).

“They’re not real! They can’t be real!” The panicked voice of Rain in Cloudy Day precedes his rapid footsteps as he races back into the vault, having tried to exit just a few moments before.

“I can’t… I don’t… help! Please, help! They’re after me!” Rain collapses just inside the vault, clutching the sides of his head and whimpering in fear. A hideous snarl from just past the entryway causes Rain to go completely still with sheer terror.

Initiatives:

Chupko, Perception: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (20) + 11 = 31
Dolmandir, Perception: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 7 = 10
Flikk, Perception: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (12) + 3 = 15
Lokololo, Perception: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (14) + 5 = 19
Raj, Perception: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (2) + 8 = 10
Toasty, Perception: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7
? (black), Perception: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (10) + 8 = 18
? (blue), Stealth: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6
? (red), Stealth: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (18) + 5 = 23
? (yellow), Stealth: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10
Where?: 3d6 ⇒ (6, 6, 2) = 14

Sharp-eyed Chupko notices instantly that the source of the snarl is not alone as the tengu spies three more humanoid-shaped shadowy forms emerging from around corners (blue & red) and a bookcase (yellow).

RAIN'S NIGHTMARES, YOUR FOES! - Round One Begins!

PCs in bold may act

Chupko
? (red)
Lokololo
? (black)
Flikk
? (yellow)
Raj
Dolmandir
Toasty
? (blue)

Map now updated on Slides.

Horizon Hunters

Male Tengu Rogue (Eldritch trickster) 5 / HP 61/61, Perc +11, AC 23(25), Fort +9 Ref +13 Will +11 / Active conditions: Low-light vision, Nimble dodge, resist negative damage 1, +1 HP/min

The archaeologist is used to see things moving in the darkness that0s the reason why the rogue noticed the forms around. He moves quickly to cast a spell throwing a sharp stone towards the blue one.

Telekinetic projectile, Surprise attack: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (7) + 10 = 17 vs FF

Damage, sneak: 2d6 + 4 + 1d6 ⇒ (1, 4) + 4 + (1) = 10


Devil We Know | Ashes of Discovery (Hellknights) | Ashes of Discovery (Desna)
Chupko wrote:
The archaeologist is used to see things moving in the darkness that0s the reason why the rogue noticed the forms around. He moves quickly to cast a spell throwing a sharp stone towards the blue one.

The stone strikes the shadowy creature (blue), causing injury to the strange, unnerving brute.

One of its shady kin (red) approaches Toasty and tries to grab ahold of the goblin.
Startling Grasp [one-action] The bugbear Strides up to 10 feet and attempts to Grapple a creature they’re undetected by. If they succeed, the creature is frightened 1, or frightened 2 if the bugbear critically succeeds at their Athletics check to Grapple.
Athletics: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (17) + 6 = 23

Grabbing Toasty with one hand, the creature repeatedly jabs with a dark, sharp spear.
Melee, spear v Toasty ff: 1d20 + 6 - 5 ⇒ (14) + 6 - 5 = 15
Damage piercing: 1d6 ⇒ 1
Melee, spear v Toasty ff: 1d20 + 6 - 10 ⇒ (5) + 6 - 10 = 1
Damage piercing: 1d6 ⇒ 4

Skills to ID are Occultism or Society

RAIN'S NIGHTMARES, YOUR FOES! - Round One Cont'd!

PCs in bold may act

Chupko
? (red)
Lokololo (grabbed)
? (black)
Flikk
? (yellow)
Raj
Dolmandir
Toasty
? (blue) -10 HP

Map now updated on Slides.

Radiant Oath

Buuurn! | 2396852-2006 | CG Male Goblin | Scavenger | Alchemist (Chirurgeon) Lvl 4 | Pathfinder Agent Dedication | Minor Healing Potion (2) | HP 42/42 | AC 21 | F/R/W: 8/11/6 | Perc +6 Darkvision | 25 feet | Class DC 19 | ◆◇↺ | Exploration Activity: Avoid Notice | Hero Points: 1/3 | Alchemical Items: 5/3/- (Alchemist Fire/Bottled Lighting/Infused) |

Lokoloko is grabbed? Or is Toasty!?

Horizon Hunters

Male Tengu Rogue (Eldritch trickster) 5 / HP 61/61, Perc +11, AC 23(25), Fort +9 Ref +13 Will +11 / Active conditions: Low-light vision, Nimble dodge, resist negative damage 1, +1 HP/min

Looking at the map it seems it is Toasty!

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