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Goupour Dune blasts the two enemies with fire. They both manage to avoid the worst of the flames, but still come away singed.
Bold may act
The Moon Bear
Witch’s Talon Red ,
Goupour Dune
Witch of the Owl Purple
Hasvi'
Nanoc Evitceted
Witch’s Talon Green
Witch’s Talon Yellow ,
Flory Buntzer
Hui Kong
Witch’s Talon Gray ,
Witch of the Owl Light Blue
The Moon Bear makes a hand sign to his jungle bear companion as he strides into the melee. The bear follows him to the injured witch and rears back on his hind legs menacingly.
The Moon Bear tries to deck the witch with a fish aimed at the mask.
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The Witch's magic almost bounces off The Moon Bear. Unfortunately, the The Moon Bear and Sun bear move up to attack, The Moon Bear gets a little off balance and misses with their strike.
The Purple clad witch tries to help defend the group by attacking The Moon Bear.
◆◆ Cast Daze at The Moon Bear.
◆ Cast Shield
Bold may act
The Moon Bear ,
Witch’s Talon Red ,
Goupour Dune
Witch of the Owl Purple
Hasvi'
Nanoc Evitceted ,
Witch’s Talon Green
Witch’s Talon Yellow ,
Flory Buntzer
Hui Kong
Witch’s Talon Gray ,
Witch of the Owl Light Blue
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Nanoc is able to resist the drowsy feeling he is experiencing. From that and with the weapon at hand, he analyzes one of the hostile creatures Green for some weak points to hit.
He disregard the plan and shoots Purple instead, twice.
piercing damage
piercing damage
◆ Devise a Stratagem
◆ Strike
◆ Strike
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Nanoc shakes off the magic as well, then sends an arrow into the Purple clad witch's side. She grunts in pain at the impact, but still stands.
Bold may act
The Moon Bear ,
Witch’s Talon Red ,
Goupour Dune
Witch of the Owl Purple
Hasvi'
Nanoc Evitceted ,
Witch’s Talon Green
Witch’s Talon Yellow ,
Flory Buntzer
Hui Kong
Witch’s Talon Gray ,
Witch of the Owl Light Blue
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Hasvi moves and carefully aims to hit the witch clad in Blue, however Green gets in the way and takes some of the damage.
↺ Lay Down Your Lives [reaction] (occult) Trigger An ally within 30 feet of the witch’s talon takes Hit Point damage; Effect
The ally takes half of the Hit Point damage, and the witch’s talon takes the remainder of the damage.
Hasvi's second strike misses.
Green tries to attack the Moon Bear to save the witches.
◆ Strike Moon Bear
◆ Second Strike Moon Bear
◆ Third Strike Moon Bear
The Green clad enemy hits with their first strike and narrowly misses with the next two strikes.
Bold may act
The Moon Bear ,
Witch’s Talon Red ,
Goupour Dune
Witch of the Owl Purple
Hasvi'
Nanoc Evitceted ,
Witch’s Talon Green
Witch’s Talon Yellow ,
Flory Buntzer
Hui Kong
Witch’s Talon Gray ,
Witch of the Owl Light Blue
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Flory has Sir miles move in, and Sir Miles takes Green down to the ground with a nasty bite. Green quickly stops moving.
Bold may act
The Moon Bear ,
Witch’s Talon Red ,
Goupour Dune
Witch of the Owl Purple
Hasvi'
Nanoc Evitceted ,
Witch’s Talon Green ,
Witch’s Talon Yellow ,
Flory Buntzer
Hui Kong
Witch’s Talon Gray ,
Witch of the Owl Light Blue
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Hui Kong's staff slams and slashes the witch in Blue. The witch falls, not sure whether to bleed or just die from the bludgeoning.
Bold may act
The Moon Bear
Witch’s Talon Red ,
Goupour Dune
Witch of the Owl Purple
Hasvi'
Nanoc Evitceted
Witch’s Talon Green ,
Witch’s Talon Yellow ,
Flory Buntzer
Hui Kong
Witch’s Talon Gray ,
Witch of the Owl Light Blue ,
The Moon Bear moves onto the bridge. "Malign methods will yield poor results," he says as he grabs hold of the witch. He tries to wrestle her to the ground.
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The Moon Bear moves up and easily grabs the witch in Purple, but can't manage to get her to the ground.
Bold may act
The Moon Bear
Witch’s Talon Red ,
Goupour Dune
Witch of the Owl Purple ,
Hasvi'
Nanoc Evitceted
Witch’s Talon Green ,
Witch’s Talon Yellow ,
Flory Buntzer
Hui Kong
Witch’s Talon Gray ,
Witch of the Owl Light Blue ,
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Single Move and Cast electric arc on Purple electric, reflex 17 for half.
Purple can't dodge the electricity shooting from Goupour Dune
Purple doesn't have many good options.
◆ Attempt to Escape
And she exactly escapes, but she is still prone
◆ Stand up
◆ Stride away
Bold may act
The Moon Bear
Witch’s Talon Red ,
Goupour Dune
Witch of the Owl Purple
Hasvi'
Nanoc Evitceted
Witch’s Talon Green ,
Witch’s Talon Yellow ,
Flory Buntzer
Hui Kong
Witch’s Talon Gray ,
Witch of the Owl Light Blue ,
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Nanoc drops Purple with a well placed arrow, after Flory had slowed her down.
The Town guards arrive to take charge of the one living prisoner and collect the bodies of the dead.
Once you have dispatched the assassins, Rahaksenwe and Uanae appear and offer their aid to you, asking what happened. Once they’re caught up to speed, they insist on accompanying you to the council to share this information.
Accompanied by Rahaksenwe and Uanae, you are escorted back to the council chambers to finish your negotiations. The protestors have still gathered outside the chambers, but Uanae’s presence and his endorsement of your group is enough for them to begrudgingly step aside and let the group pass. All members of the council are present except for Suhko, whose notes have vanished alongside her.
Once you are back inside the chambers, Rahaksenwe steps ahead of you so she can brief the council on the situation with the coven. Tekawenda solemnly nods and promises to discuss these events further once the meeting is complete.
Since you successfully defeated the coven, your proven ability to defend yourselves and protect Arcadian secrets further sways the council, granting you 1 Influence Point with every councilor.
You have one final hour, comprised of two 30-minute Influence rounds, to convince the remaining council members. During this time, Rahaksenwe assists you in their efforts, focusing her attention on convincing a council member of your choice. You can pick a different council member on each of the two remaining rounds. The DCs of all checks to Influence the council member Rahaksenwe is talking to are reduced by 2.
Start each round determining who you want Rahaksenwe to help you with. You only have WANAKEENA AWASUUL and SKAWAHANN DUBURRA to convince.
Since you got another Influence Point with TEKAWENDA ULASH, she shares SKAWAHANN DUBURRA's weakness. SKAWAHANN knows of the Pathfinder Society’s research capabilities and is interested in what other secrets they have uncovered. Promises to share the Society’s knowledge reduce this check’s DC by 2. Arguments made by Arcadians reduce this check’s DC by 5.
Bold may act
Flory Buntzer
Nanoc Evitceted
Hui Kong
Hasvi'
Goupour Dune
The Moon Bear
"Working with the Pathfinder Society has advantages as well," the Moon Bear says after conferring with his cultural interpreter. "The Society is an institution of knowledge and learning. Those who cooperate with us have access to knowledge from around the world. And sometimes across the planes."
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Nanoc shares the recent incident they got involved. "It looks like somebody is trying to stop us." he infers. "We need your permission to do this. Whatever information we learn about the object of interest we are dealing with, the Society, I believe, is open to sharing them with you." he tells Skawahann. He continues to discuss how the Society will handle the relic with care and safety if they are given permission to do so inside their territory.
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Nanoc makes the final argument that convinces Skawahann that the Pathfinder Society is worthy of this opportunity.
Wanakeena smiles warmly. “I believe we’ve heard enough. It’s true some of our people have had misgivings about your organization, but it’s also true you have demonstrated your ability and commitment to the Segada Protocol and the peoples of Arcadia. You have shown us courage, honesty, and a healthy amount of stubbornness. These are all traits you will need in our home. I, however, can’t make this decision on my own. Our council requires consensus.
So now I ask my fellow members: should the Pathfinder Society be allowed access through the Akrandida Mountains so they may have the star gun restored?”
She raises her hand, and slowly, the rest of the council joins her. She beams once more. “Arcadia has listened, and it has thrown its arms wide.” She rises to her feet, offering a handshake. “We will deliberate and decide on who shall accompany you past the mountains. Your organization will be contacted once we have decided on a guide. In the meantime, you’re free to stay in the lodgings we provided and take in the city.” Wanakeena looks over to Rahaksenwe, who’s already pitching strategies and plans to Tekawenda. “As for us, it seems our day has only just begun.”
This concludes scenario 4-12 Negotiations for the Star Gun. I will be sending out chronicle sheets in a day or so, and I intend to start the next scenario, 4-13 Between the Prairies, toward the end of the week.
Please double check you information in RPG Chronicles. I made a mistake in moving people between tables and one of the players at the other table had the wrong player ID number in RPGChronicles. If you want me to add your downtime to your chronicle sheet, please post it in the discussion thread and I will add it.
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Nanoc reaches for the hands of the highly-esteemed members of the Council like he has been accepted for employment, beaming them with smiles. "We will not fail you. The Society will not fail you. Thank you very much!" he happily tells them before he gets back to his allies.
"Well, our efforts are not taken for nought . Job well done, everyone!" he congratulates his fellow agents. "Drinks on me!" and motions everyone to the nearest bar they could find.
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A few days after your meeting with the Councilors, Rahaksenwe sends you a message and gives you a location for a meeting.
Rahaksenwe glances at both ends of the street, then peers upward at the surrounding rooftops for several seconds before speaking. “First, let me apologize for the informal meeting spot; your guide requested it specifically. She should arrive shortly, but until then, I’ll go ahead and brief you on your task.
“As you know, the Pathfinder Society has recovered what we believe is a broken star gun—specifically one that was stolen by Chelaxians who broke the Segada Protocol. The star gun is called Hatahasi, and we need you to return it to its home: Niishan, a town near Lake Starfall. However, it would be deeply inappropriate to return Hatahasi in its current state. After significant research from Zarta, we have located a talented gunsmith who resides close to Niishan and is said to have the necessary skill set to repair Hatahasi. Your task is to find this gunsmith, repair Hatahasi, and then repatriate it to the mayor of Niishan.”
Rahaksenwe pauses to let the information sink in. “Here’s where it gets a bit complicated. There’s a night hag, Aslynn, who covets Hatahasi. You have already had to deal with the forces she’s sent along with her daughter, Suhko. They attacked you already, during your negotiations with the Segadan government. Though you managed to secure their permission for you to travel beyond Segada, we expect Aslynn’s daughter to pursue you. Stay alert during your travels, especially since this is a new environment for you. Aslynn and her forces aren’t the only threat present in the interior.
“Finally, the Envoy’s Alliance and the Verdant Wheel have requests for you.” She pulls out a pair of fliers and hands them over. “The Envoy’s Alliance is particularly interested in this mysterious gunsmith and has asked that you convince them to come out of hiding and work with the Society. The gunsmith’s knowledge is vast and deep, and the Grand Lodge in Absalom would benefit greatly from their cooperation. The Envoy’s Alliance is hoping to set up a Pathfinder Lodge in Niishan as well, so you should try to negotiate with the mayor on that. Also, the Verdant Wheel wants you to collect plants or animals endemic to Arcadia—toxic plants or animals, specifically. Your guide will be able to assist in this. Both factions have provided some supplies to aid in your efforts.”
Rahaksenwe withdraws a cloth sack and several odd glass cylinders from her belongings. “I feel I should say this: your most important task is getting Hatahasi repaired and repatriated. Don’t forget that Aslynn will go to extremes in order to steal it, and that more lives than just your own are at risk here.
Be careful. When you’re ready, I will give you Hatahasi and you can be on your way. Now, any questions?”
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Rahaksenwe responds to Nanoc: My going with you would attract too much attention. As it is, there is a Team of more senior agents taking a fake Star Gun via a separate route to try and fool our adversaries.
Rahaksenwe looks quizzically at Flory: I am not quite following your question. Are you asking about caring for the Star Gun, or how to approach the Gunsmith? Or something else?
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"You mentioned that we will be facing one of Aslynn's daughters. What do we know of her? Her name? Abilities?"
He pauses to give Councilor Rahaksenwe time to reply. Then, he continues with another question.
[b]"Also you did not mention the name of this mysterious Niishan gunsmith? Does ma'am Zarta know this smith's name?
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"What do you have there?" Nanoc asks Rahaksenwe when he finds that she withdraws a cloth sack and several odd glass cylinders from her belongings. "And what kind of a gun is this Hata... what was it? Hatasawi? Does it shoot stars, so it is called a star gun? Ha!" Nanoc tries to be funny but delivers it awkwardly.
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Responding to Flory: The Star Gun is damage and currently does function at all. There is no danger of it exploding. Just keep it clean and dry and it will be fine.
Response to Hasvi:
What can you tell us about Aslynn’s forces? “She has a child named Suhko. Suhko is a witch and gaining power, and we believe she’ll be leading the incursion and coming after you. She has a penchant for cruelty and likes to bully and abuse those she deems inferior.” Sukho tried to invade your dreams when you were convincing the Council to allow this expedition. We don't know what else she might be capable of.
Who is the gunsmith? Rahaksenwe shrugs. “Someone very secretive. I don’t even know their name, and but your guide has assured me they do exist. I do know they hide because of something that happened in their past; maybe you can convince them to talk about it. Ease their fears.”
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Hui Kong leans casually against the wall as he listens to the mission briefing.
"Repair gun, sweet talk gunsmith, collect poisonous plants and animals. That about covers it?"
Hui Kong looks around for the arrival of the guide, but not seeing her, adds, "So what can you tell us about our guide? Preferably before she gets here so we can get all the salacious details."
"Is there anything more that was is seen to the jars and sacks the factions sent for collecting samples," the Moon Bear asks.
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All I know about your guide is that she was selected by the Segadan government and is reported to be very good at her job.
Do you have any other advice? “Yes. Listen to your guide, keep your eyes on the sky, and protect the gunsmith. We don’t know what Aslynn and Suhko are planning for them, but I have a hunch it won’t be good. Also, your guide has been instructed by the Segadan government to avoid entering dangerous situations, citing political and personal safety concerns. If you get into a fight with Aslynn’s forces, she’ll keep out of your way, but she won’t be able to help you.”
What supplies are the Envoy’s Alliance and Verdant Wheel giving us? Rahaksenwe gives you the items from the Envoy’s Alliance and Verdant Wheel: a cloth sack of Segadan-spiced Arcadian bison jerky, its cerulean color bright even under the spices, and a set of three glass cylinders with screw tops. “There’s enough jerky to be an appropriate gift for either the gunsmith or the mayor of Niishan, but not both. It’s an expensive delicacy, particularly out on the prairies, so I advise against keeping it for yourselves. The cylinders are preservation chambers. They’ll alchemically preserve any organic material placed inside for a maximum of eight days without needing air or other sustenance,” Rahaksenwe says. “Also very expensive, so the Verdant Wheel will be expecting all three of them to be returned.”
Star guns are legendary weapons unique to Arcadia. They are said to have been crafted from skymetal by an isolated society called the Crowned Regents, and allegedly fire brilliant bolts of light. The Crowned Regents haven’t been seen in thousands of years, and very few star guns still exist.
Star guns are skymetal weapons unique to Arcadia and allegedly fire white-hot energy that resembles starlight, giving them their name. The Crowned Regents were the most well-known creators of star guns but haven’t been seen in nearly ten thousand years. In many legends, star guns are the weapons of brave travelers who ascended the Mildanesi Mountains and, through many impressive feats, were entrusted with one of their own by the Crowned Regents. Powerful Arcadian leaders are known to claim ownership of a star gun, though whether their weapon is a true star gun or not is difficult to parse.
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"Seriously? Just one jerky? So it's our problem now as to whom to give it." Nanoc is slightly disappointed. "I don't believe the Society can't afford it, but this is already what we have now." he adds while taking the sack of jerky and the set of cylinders, putting them in his backpack.
Thinking for a moment. "Now I remember that thing, Hatahasi." he shakes his head at how can he even forget such detail in this mission. "Star guns are legendary weapons unique to Arcadia. They are said to have been crafted from skymetal by an isolated society called the Crowned Regents, and allegedly fire brilliant bolts of light. The Crowned Regents haven’t been seen in thousands of years, and very few star guns still exist." he explains.