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Both spiders seem to avoid the worst of the electricity Goupour Dune sends their way.
The Purple Raven moves up to attack the Sun Bear.
◆ Stride
◆ Attempt to peck the Sun Bear
◆ Second Attempt to peck the Sun Bear
The second attack barely scratches the bear.
Bold may act
Magenta Spider ,
Blue Spider
Yellow Raven ,
Hasvi' ,
Green Spider
The Moon Bear ,
Goupour Dune
Hui Kong
Nanoc Evitceted
Purple Raven
Flory Buntzer
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Flory casts a spell on her spider companion, and Sir Miles moves up and bites the Greenish enemy spider, giving it a taste of poison from the other side.
The Blue Spider attacks the Sun Bear
◆ Strike at Sun Bear
◆ Strike at Sun Bear
◆ Strike at Sun Bear
The Blue Spider finally seems to hit its stride, biting the Sun Bear on two out of three strikes
Bold may act
Magenta Spider ,
Blue Spider
Yellow Raven ,
Hasvi' ,
Green Spider
The Moon Bear ,
Goupour Dune
Hui Kong
Nanoc Evitceted
Purple Raven
Flory Buntzer
The jungle bear gets a little glassy-eyed as the spider venom begins to take effect.
...really glassy eyed.
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Hasvi can't stop the poison running through his veins, but fortuantely, being Stupefied doesn't impact his ability to wield a sword. He hits the Green Spider twice and it drops to the ground, bleeding out a dark ichor.
Bold may act
Magenta Spider ,
Blue Spider
Yellow Raven ,
Hasvi' , ,
Green Spider ,
The Moon Bear ,
Goupour Dune
Hui Kong
Nanoc Evitceted
Purple Raven
Flory Buntzer
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"Dream Spiders! And they have poison!" he declares but it is too late, maybe. He devises a way to bring down the Blue Spider
But he can't concentrate, unfortunately. He chooses to move past the others and shoot the Purple Raven instead. "Excuse me, make way for me."
piercing damage
◆ Devise a Stratagem
◆ Stride
◆ Strike
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With his staff still spinning in the air, extending and retracting seemingly on its own will, Hui Kong starts chanting a spell , causing vicious looking spikes to extend from his staff just as he brings it slamming down on the remaining spider.
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Hui Kong, keeping his staff still spinning around his body, moves up beside the raven.
◆◆ Spell Strike
◆ Strike
As the other strike down the remaining raven, the Moon Bear makes a series of rapid hand signs to channel primal energy into his sun bear companion. He then looks around for the source of the trouble.
The bear snorts and shakes his head.
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Nanoc misses the shot at the Purple Raven with his shortbow.
Hui Kong hits the Blue Spider with his magic as well as a solid strike from his Staff, but the spider takes a licking and keeps on ticking. [ooc]The strike is not a Crit, and normal damage doesn't take down the Blue Spider. Likewise, the Purple Raven is still up.
Bold may act
Magenta Spider ,
Blue Spider
Yellow Raven ,
Hasvi' , ,
Green Spider ,
The Moon Bear ,
Goupour Dune
Hui Kong
Nanoc Evitceted
Purple Raven
Flory Buntzer
The Moon Bear punches at the spider's face.
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Goupour Dune's magical electricity shoots harmlessly off into the alley
The Blue Spider sees an opportunity and moves to flank the Sun Bear
◆ Step
◆ Strike at Sun Bear
◆ Strike at Sun Bear
The Spider manages to take another chunk out of the Sun Bear
Bold may act
Magenta Spider ,
Blue Spider
Yellow Raven ,
Hasvi' , ,
Green Spider ,
The Moon Bear ,
Goupour Dune
Hui Kong
Nanoc Evitceted
Purple Raven
Flory Buntzer
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Sir Miles definitely doesn't show any mercy to his arachnid brethren, as he tears the Blue sider into tiny pieces.
Dream Spider Venom (poison) Saving Throw DC 18 Fortitude;
Maximum Duration 4 rounds;
Stage 1 stupefied 1 (1 round);
Stage 2 1d6 poison damage plus stupefied 1 (1 round)
Bold may act
Magenta Spider ,
Blue Spider ,
Yellow Raven ,
Hasvi' , ,
Green Spider ,
The Moon Bear ,
Goupour Dune
Hui Kong
Nanoc Evitceted
Purple Raven
Flory Buntzer
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Hasvi's body can't handle the venom and the venom wrecks his body, taking
He moves to flank the Raven and kills it with one swing of his rapier.
Bold may act
Magenta Spider ,
Blue Spider ,
Yellow Raven ,
Hasvi' , ,
Green Spider ,
The Moon Bear ,
Goupour Dune
Hui Kong
Nanoc Evitceted
Purple Raven ,
Flory Buntzer
The Moon Bear moves forward as the last of the attacking menagerie falls so that he can reach both his sun bear and Hasvi. "Hold still a moment." The quickly prepares a poultice from the ingredients on his bandolier and applies it to their wounds.
The jungle bear looks slightly less glassy-eyed as he rallies his strength.
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The Moon bear uses their Medical kit to help both Sun Bear and Hasvi deal with their poisons, and Sun Bear immediately starts to feel better.
Bold may act
Magenta Spider ,
Blue Spider ,
Yellow Raven ,
Hasvi' , , ,
Green Spider ,
The Moon Bear ,
Goupour Dune
Hui Kong
Nanoc Evitceted
Purple Raven ,
Flory Buntzer
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Hasvi and Sun Bear, looks like your compatriots have done what they can this round.
Go ahead and move into the next round and get ready to make saving throws.
Bold May act
Magenta Spider ,
Blue Spider ,
Yellow Raven ,
Hasvi' , , ,
Green Spider ,
The Moon Bear ,
Goupour Dune ,
Hui Kong
Nanoc Evitceted
Purple Raven ,
Flory Buntzer
The sun bear shakes off the last of the poison with a grunt, a snort, and a puzzled look at Nanoc.
With his animal friend well on the mend, the Moon Bear can devote his attention to treating Hasvi while also keeping an eye out for more trouble.
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After you defeat the enemies Kwari returns, asking why you haven’t followed her. Once you tell her what happened, she frowns and says: It seems others may know about your Pathfinder Society’s secret. Let me walk you to your meeting with the council. I can help explain the delays in your arrival.
From the city center, it’s only a short walk to the council chambers. Once you have entered, a secretary meets you at the door and guides you through the wide halls of the council chamber. He leads you up a tall, winding staircase until you come to a circular meeting room with large open windows overlooking the city. In attendance are the mayor, Wanakeena; her councilors, Ojiham and Skawahann; and the Peacekeeper Captain, Tekawenda. Also in attendance is a woman sitting off to the side, Suhko, recording notes on the proceedings. Wanakeena rises to her feet and initiates the meeting with her opening remarks.
“The room we’re gathered in overlooks the city. This is not to show our superiority, but to remind us of our duty. Look out in any direction and you’ll see our city, our people. Every decision we make is with the constant reminder of who we are meant to serve. It is with this in mind that we meet with you today. What we decide here will set a precedent, and the city is aware of it. You are here with good intentions.
To restore something stolen from our lands is a welcome change. It shows that your organization listens. That they are willing to act toward the benefit of our peoples rather than themselves. Already there is talk on the streets about the problems of our citizens and how you can help. There are those, as you must have heard, who do not share this view. In fact, we can see them right now, gathered right below us. The Segada Protocol is intended to protect Arcadia from Avistani interests. They say that the Pathfinder Society, based in Absalom, is one of those interests. That by allowing you entry, we are exposing the continent to armed warriors beholden to a foreign authority. The Avistani settlements may only send a small amount of their wealth across the ocean, will this apply to your organization as well?”
Finally, she sits back down behind her desk. “Arcadia is listening, Pathfinders. Tell us why it should welcome you.”
And now everyone’s Favorite part of the game, a Social Encounter using the Influence subsystem.
In this social encounter, you have an opportunity to convince the councilors that the Pathfinder Society should be allowed to access the interior of Arcadia. You have 90 minutes, comprised of three 30-minute rounds in the influence subsystem. Be especially aware of the ability to discover resistances or weaknesses in the NPCs.
During each round, each of you can either use the Discover action to learn more about a Council member or the Influence action to make a favorable impression. These actions are reprinted below.
INFLUENCE
CONCENTRATE LINGUISTIC
You attempt to make a favorable impression on an NPC to convince the NPC to support your cause. Choose an NPC, and attempt a skill check to impress that NPC. The DC, and whether success is possible, depend on the NPC’s preferences (typically found in the NPC’s influence stat block).
Critical Success You gain 2 Influence Points with the chosen NPC.
Success You gain 1 Influence Point with the chosen NPC.
Failure You gain no Influence Points with the chosen NPC.
Critical Failure You lose 1 Influence Point with the chosen NPC.
DISCOVER
CONCENTRATE SECRET
You watch or study an NPC to learn more about that NPC’s preferences. Choose an NPC and attempt a Perception check or an appropriate skill check determined by the GM. The DC is typically found in the PC’s influence stat block.
Critical Success Choose two of the options detailed in Success below; you can choose the same option twice to learn two pieces of information from the same category.
Success Choose one of the following: You learn which skill that can Influence the NPC has the lowest DC (skipping any skills that you already know), one of the NPC’s resistances, or one of the NPC’s weaknesses.
Failure You learn no information.
Critical Failure Choose a piece of information to learn about, as success, but the information is incorrect. For instance, you might think the NPC is susceptible to flattery when actually the NPC is resistant to flattery.
Each PC should choose one of the NPCs and either try to Discover to learn more about them or Influence them to make a good impression.
Discovery is a secret check, so roll in a spoiler box or just tell me your bonus. You also choose a piece of information to learn (and a second, in case you critically succeed):
Which Influence skill is easiest,
one of the NPC's resistances, or
one of their weaknesses.
Be aware that on a critical failure you can get false information, as is typical for secret checks.
To Discover something about WANAKEENA AWASUUL you can use Arcadia Lore, Society, Perception,
To Discover something about TEKAWENDA ULASH you can use Warfare Lore, Athletics, Society, Perception
To Discover something about SKAWAHANN DUBURRA you can use Arcadia Lore, Arcana, Perception
To Discover something about OJIHAM NEKERO you can use Society, Arcana, Perception
You can always try another skill (particularly a similar Lore).
INFLUENCE
CONCENTRATE LINGUISTIC
You attempt to make a favorable impression on an NPC to convince the NPC to support your cause. Choose an NPC, and attempt a skill check to impress that NPC. The DC, and whether success is possible, depend on the NPC’s preferences (typically found in the NPC’s influence stat block).
Critical Success You gain 2 Influence Points with the chosen NPC.
Success You gain 1 Influence Point with the chosen NPC.
Failure You gain no Influence Points with the chosen NPC.
Critical Failure You lose 1 Influence Point with the chosen NPC.
You can roll an Influence check openly.
To Influence WANAKEENA AWASUUL you can use (in alphabetical order): Deception: Diplomacy; Society (discussing the ceremonial importance of returning the star gun),
In order easiest to hardest:
To Influence TEKAWENDA ULASH you can use (in alphabetical order): Deception; Diplomacy; Intimidation (trying to threaten the captain of the peacekeepers); Pathfinder Lore (discussing the history of the Pathfinders and how they may aid her); various (demonstrating a skill and explaining how it can help her keep the peace; various skills can apply).
In order easiest to hardest:
To Influence SKAWAHANN DUBURRA you can use (in alphabetical order): Arcana (demonstrating knowledge of magic and its history); Crafting (explaining how the Pathfinders will care for this relic over the journey); Deception; Diplomacy; Lore (appealing to her love of knowledge and secrets; various lores can apply); Occultism (sharing hidden knowledge).
In order easiest to hardest:
To Influence OJIHAM NEKERO you can use (in alphabetical order): Deception; Diplomacy; Performance (comparing the Society’s mission to a famous story); Religion (ascribing divine importance to the restoration of the star gun); Society (showing a clear understanding of the Segada Protocol), Survival (demonstrating that the Pathfinders know how to navigate and subsist).
In order easiest to hardest:
You can always try another skill of course.
I have added this information to the slides as well
I am just using the initiative tracker to keep track of who has acted in each round.
Bold may act
Flory Buntzer
Nanoc Evitceted
Hui Kong
Hasvi'
Goupour Dune
The Moon Bear
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Flory determines Wanakeena can be most easily influenced through discussions around Society, especially arguments that focus on the
ceremonial and political importance of restoring a star gun. This is because the star gun is a powerful cultural symbol, and the Star Code is the basis for Arcadian law.
Bold may act
Flory Buntzer
Nanoc Evitceted
Hui Kong
Hasvi'
Goupour Dune
The Moon Bear
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Nanoc focuses his attention on Wanakeena, investigating the mayor for a minute on what can easily influence her. Learning from Flory, if she intends to share what she discovered about his Lead, Nanoc takes this opportunity into consideration before he presents his case to the mayor.
"I think we can both agree that the star gun is an important relic to Arcadia." Nanoc begins his argument. "And it would be a disappointment if you will let this opportunity get past you. The star gun symbolizes Arcadia. Allowing us to return this star gun will solidify your status as a mayor, I believe."
