GM Chadius presents: 4-05 & 4-10

Game Master chadius

Nykor does some tumbles around Zyk to jog his memory.

Acro: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (13) + 7 = 20

"You know what this reminds me of?" Zykyryz uses some magic to spit up water. "At midday I'd sit on a bench and watch the kids play. They'd dance around the fountain like Nykor... Maybe I could use my magic to help improve their lives, you know?" She falls quiet.

Memory recovered! 6 total.

"Well, this has been fun, but also kinda aimless?" Zykyryz pauses, trying to scratch her head before remembering she doesn't have fingers. "I mean I don't really know where I'm supposed to do- HEY! Take me up there!" The skull begins blathering on and demanding to go until you carry her.

You take her to a relatively nondescript building north of the Bandeshar, providing a lovely view of the massive palace as well as several towers that float suspended above the city. Inside you find a private academy teaching magical theory and music in equal measure, along with the connection many cultures have between the two.

After introducing yourselves you discover the academy is largely funded by a member of the Arclords of Nex. This includes an endowment for impoverished children with magical potential as well as youths of ancestries considered “monstrous” by most societies on Golarion, so they and their families can live at the Starry-Eyed Conservatorium while enrolled. Strangely, none of the students nor staff seem to remember who this arclord is, and no written materials bear their name.

"So we can't get rid of it yet?" Nykor says. "That's quite a palace..."

Desmond turns to Zykyryz. "Ok, no one here knows who funds this place. Do you? Do you remember anything about this school?"

"Well, there's something about this place. Did I work on this?" Zykyryz hesitates. "I feel like... okay, with all the memories you showed me, this place is real familiar."

Zykyryz points you to an advertisement for Scorpia’s Grotto, a bar one of the Conservatorium’s graduates opened near the docks, suggesting it’s important.

While looking at the ad, Zykyryz remembers that ordering a “chill‑witch” at Scorpia’s Grotto signals a person is a friend of the Conservatorium to the bar’s staff, and often yields free services.

After encountering the ad, Zykyryz points you to a deaf janitor, who remembers the Conservatorium’s benefactor spent a good deal of time at a place called the Sunmist Stele, one of the towers floating above the city.

She also directs you to a public magic carpet service near the Bandeshar that takes visitors to those locales for 1 sp each.

Zykyryz guides you to the top floor of the Conservatorium, indicating an unmarked door.

Whoever opens the door must make a DC 10 Reflex Save

The skull laughs uproariously.

Nykor studies the door and tries to open it.

Reflex: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (15) + 10 = 25

"Cheap trick..." Nykor says.

An ironing board falls towards Nykor's head, but he takes a step back just in time. Looks like it was balancing on the doorframe.

As she finishes laughing, she controls herself long enough to say "That's the janitor's closet! Gotcha!- wait, what IS that?"

A magical portal opens inside the closet.

"I know! This takes you the Sunmist Stele directly. We'll be there in a blink of an eye!"

Inside the janitorial closet are two minor healing potions, clearly marked.

"Anyway, we can go to the Sunmist Stele directly, or Scorpia's Grotto. I'm pretty sure we have to go to both, so pick your poison!"

Once two of you agree on the next destination, we'll go there.

"I admit Scorpia's Grotto sounds intriguing. Plenty of scorpions there?" Nykor says.

"You must have spent much time in this place academy to remember something as ... minor as the ironing board," It is obvious Takumi was going to say "frivolous" but changed his mind at the last minute.

"Yes, sounds intriguing. And no, hope no scorpions there. A drink would be welcomed at this time."

Landon sighs and digs into his beltpouch for a moment, retrieving a single silver coin. Looking at it with a frown, he says "Very well, let us go to the Grotto. Though I fear I will be walking back, unless someone can spot me a silver."

I have exactly 1sp left over from character creation, so any subsequent magic carpet trips will have to come out of the chronicle, haha

"Scorpia's Grotto is on the ground. You'll have to walk." Zykyryz speaks up. "Teleportation magic isn't cheap."

This establishment has been open for almost two years now, hosting musicians of all kinds who perform day and night.

As you enter, you see a >girtablilu< onstage, playing a lute in a rustic, strumming style using her own pincers as castanets.

Her song is about the love of nature found beneath moonlight, primarily staying in a major key throughout the piece. The bartender and servers mostly consist of pechs and gnomes, obviously enjoying the music as they work.

One of the waiters notices you as you enter. "Welcome to Scorpio's Grotto. A homesick Varisian cyphermage built this as a brick‑by-brick reconstruction of a famous inn from their homeland. But the current owner is on stage right now. Gabranaya's making some catchy music tonight!"

"Anyway, what can I get you? Anything to drink? Frontside seats are available." The gnome wiggles his eyebrows. "You've got some time before Gabranaya finishes up."

Desmond pauses as they walk in. "Well, Takumi, looks like you get scorpions and a drink."

He turns to the server. "Do you know much more about the original owner? Or perhaps Gabranaya would?"

"I'm not getting close to those claws..." Nykor says.

He surveys the crowd and tries to pass some crumbs to Mouse.

Desmond pauses as they walk in. "Well, Takumi, looks like you get scorpions and a drink."

Takumi smiles faintly at Desmond jests. "A drink is sufficient for me."

While waiting, Takumi circulates among the crowd, seeing if anyone might happen to know of the history of the bar, especially in relation to an Arclord.

diplomacy: gather information: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (14) + 10 = 24

As Gabranaya finishes up, another “act” suddenly arrives! Four humans dressed in bright red armor storm the bar. Three of them wear red-stained chain shirts (two of them are clearly better at this) while the leather armored leader steps forward.

"Name's Keryn!" one of the members step forward, looks you over and points a finger. "The talking skull... yeah, now I remember! You've cost us a lot of money. Tell the bar to pay up their protection money, or the C Flats are gonna see this bar flattened to the ground!" Fear quickly sweeps through the room as she finishes her threat.

You have an opportunity to non violently calm the C Flats down.
- You can bribe them. This will cost 1 gp for each player.
- You can talk to the leader directly using Deception, Diplomacy, Intimidation, or Society.

Looks like Zykyryz is going to say something- will you let her?

You can also choose to subdue them.

Desmond turns Zykyryz and holds her close to his body and armpit, effectively trying to keep her from making the situation worse.

Who's got face skills?

"Come now. We're here to make a deal.."

Diplo: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (5) + 7 = 12

The unassuming kitsune quietly steps forward until he is in front of the group of thugs. Takumi glances at each of the Pathfinders, letting his eyes lay just a tad longer on their weapons, then turns back to the intruders.

"Perhaps you might wish to reconsider your demands?" Takumi speaks this in a low, almost gentle voice.

intimidation: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (18) + 10 = 28

Shinju, without saying a word, steps up to Takumi's side, just slightly behind, glaring at the four humans.

intimidation, aid: DC15: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (9) + 6 = 15

"Yeah? Well you don't have mmmpppffffhh-" Desmond wraps Zykyryz in some table cloth.

While Keryn ignores Nykor, Takumi gets her attention. "A tough guy, eh? At least you're not one of those Golem Lovers, eh?" The lackeys boo in perfect unison.

For a skill challenge, either Takumi or Shinju may make the skill check, but not both.

Still waiting for Diplomacy, Intimidation, Deception or Society checks from the rest of the team. Need at least 2 more Successes.

Eddie follows up on Takumi's veiled threats with a more peaceful discussion, hopefully to change directions in the encounter "I like the name of your group, sea flats. Lots of saltiness there.. and red mud I guess too?" Eddie bobs their head up and down trying to gauge them as best is possible, maybe even sway some of the underlings as well?

Expert Diplomacy, Glad-hand, Group impression: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (12) + 10 = 22

Eddie is definitely a 'face' build on the side of diplomacy.

After Takumi's impressive threat, Landon decides some humour may ease tensions somewhat.

"Please, reconsider what you are asking. I'm sure it isn't worth..." he gestures at Zykyryz, "...losing our heads over?"

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 3 + 2 = 12

Whoa, they buffed Glad Hand so it doesn't take the penalty anymore

"C Flats are salty..?" It takes Keryn a moment to get it, but she and her goons form a smile. "I like your style, little guy."

She frowns at Landon's attempts at a follow up, but Zykyryz chuckles at it.

Everyone turns to Desmond.

Society: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11

Desmond leans down to the covered skull. "Be nice, we're trying to make a good impression to get some answers, right?"

"Trying to get answers? You think we're wimps? Oh, that's it!" Keryn cries out before cracking her knuckles. "Alright let's get 'em!"

The patrons quickly duck under the chairs and tables, staying out of your way. The gang reaches for saps, keeping their lethal weapons sheathed.

You can use bar stools and chairs as improvised melee weapons; they’re nonlethal and deal 2d6 bludgeoning damage on a successful hit but are destroyed in the process.

"C Flats! Sharpen yer tongues and flatten your abs, because we're gonna smash this place into the grass!" The goons hoot in unison as Keryn spins on her heel and points at you.

The C Flats seem to have a choreographed introduction. That wastes time. Takumi and Eddie can get the jump on Keryn and the goon in the back with a yellow sash.

Round 1
Takumi
Eddie
Keryn
Yellow Slash
Desmond
Nykor
White Cross
Black Cross
Landon

You can use bar stools and chairs as improvised melee weapons; they’re nonlethal and deal 2d6 bludgeoning damage on a successful hit but are destroyed in the process. All of you are currently unarmed.

>Bar Brawl<

"Rumble! Flee, flee!" Eddie ◆ draws out a worn wooden shield, ◆ raises it up high and ◆ scurries quickly up the stairs and on top of a wooden table.

Shinju leaps forward with a majestic roar, landing between Takumi and Keryn. He glances at Takumi briefly as if urging him to retreat, but quickly turns back to Keryn, ramming at him with his horns.

vs Keryn: horns, nonlethal: 1d20 + 11 - 2 ⇒ (12) + 11 - 2 = 21 bludgeoning: 2d8 + 4 ⇒ (3, 4) + 4 = 11

◆ Act Together (Stride)
◆ Strike

Takumi gives the briefest nod, but just before he pulls back, he concentrates briefly. Seemingly from his body, wispy energy burst forth to surround and protect Shinju.

Cast Spell: Shield (Amped) on Shinju: +1 AC, will shield block for 5HP if Shinju is damaged

◆ Act Together (Cast Spell, Shield-Amped)
◆ Stride

Eddie moves to protect themself. Takumi protects Shinju before the beast headbutts Keryn.

"Oof! C Flats! Let's move in! We're gonna rock this dragon!" Keryn shouts before casting a spell, fading from view.

The least armored goon with a Yellow sash moves in and flanks Shinju.
Sap, Courage: 1d20 + 9 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 9 + 1 = 16

His swing is wide.

Round 1
Takumi and Shinju (Shield)
Eddie
Keryn (11 nonlethal, Courageous Anthem, Invisible)
Yellow Slash
Desmond
Nykor
White Cross
Black Cross
Landon

Keryn is invisible and Hidden from view. I am showing her last known position on the map.

You can use bar stools and chairs as improvised melee weapons; they’re nonlethal and deal 2d6 bludgeoning damage on a successful hit but are destroyed in the process. All of you are currently unarmed.

>Bar Brawl<

"Hey! Watch what you're doing! Take a seat!" Desmond moves to support Shinju and tries to shove one of the brawlers to the ground. He pulls up his shield as he juggles Zykyryz in the other hand.

Trip vs Yellow Slash Fort DC: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (17) + 7 = 24

◆ Move
◆ Trip
◆ Raise Shield

Nykor delays a bit to see what the C Flats will do.

Desmond quickly grabs the goon by their Yellow sash and topples him over.

"C Flats! Charge!" The goon with a White Cross painted on his armor pulls out a sap and runs in. "Boss! The wolf or the Orc?"

Even is Shinju: 1d2 ⇒ 2
"What wolf? Whatever! Hit the thing that hit me!" Keryn grumbles.

"Right, I'll surround it, boss!" The woman tilts her Black helmet for good luck and flanks Shinju.

Round 1
Nykor
Landon

Round 2
Takumi and Shinju (Shield, Incoming damage please see spoiler)
Eddie
Keryn (11 nonlethal, Courageous Anthem, Invisible)
Yellow Sash (Prone)
Desmond
White Cross
Black Helmet

Keryn is invisible and Hidden from view. I am showing her last known position on the map.

You can use bar stools and chairs as improvised melee weapons; they’re nonlethal and deal 2d6 bludgeoning damage on a successful hit but are destroyed in the process. All of you are currently unarmed.

>Bar Brawl<

Landon reluctantly looks away from the menu on the wall, picks up the bar stool he had been about to pull up, and moves up to flank the enemy in the yellow sash. He raises the stool above his head and tries to bring it down over Yellow's head.

Bar stool, to hit: 1d20 + 9 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 9 + 1 = 16 (Enemy is flanked, so they should have -2 AC from off guard)

Bar stool, damage: 2d6 + 4 ⇒ (3, 6) + 4 = 13

Action 1: Pick up bar stool
Action 2: Stride
Action 3: Attack

I will move Landon's token when I get to a proper computer, but he should be in the space directly east of Yellow.

Yes, Takumi would shield block the first blow, and unfortunately take damage from the 2nd, i.e. 15 dmg in total.

Takumi flinches as first the magical shield is shattered, then again when the 2nd blow hits. Otherwise, nothing much else changes except his eyes narrowing in concentration. The rune on his forehead flashes, followed almost immediately after by the one on Shinju.

extend boost, DC19: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (8) + 7 = 15 Fail, so Boost Eidolon for 1 rd

Immediately after, again he calls forth a burst of energy from his body to surround and protect Shinju.

◆ Act Together (Extend Boost, Boost Eidolon)
◆ Sustain Spell (Shield - Amped) - Will shield block, hardness 5

Shinju roars as primal energy from Takumi flows into his blow. He slams his horns down upon the one with the yellow sash.

vs yellow sash: horns, nonlethal (flanked, prone): 1d20 + 11 - 2 ⇒ (3) + 11 - 2 = 12 bludgeoning, boost eidolon: 2d8 + 4 + 4 ⇒ (8, 7) + 4 + 4 = 23

◆ Act Together (Strike)
◆ Step

Landon, Yellow is Prone, so his already Off Guard.
Landon bashes one of the goons with a wooden chair.

Takumi protects Shinju again as he roars and misses his target.

Round 2
Takumi and Shinju (Shield, 15 damage)
Eddie
Nykor
Keryn (11 nonlethal, Courageous Anthem, Invisible)
Yellow Sash (Prone, 13 damage)
Desmond
White Cross
Black Helmet
Landon

Keryn is invisible and Hidden from view. I am showing her last known position on the map.

You can use bar stools and chairs as improvised melee weapons; they’re nonlethal and deal 2d6 bludgeoning damage on a successful hit but are destroyed in the process. All of you are currently unarmed.

>Bar Brawl<

Eddie watches the fray from upstairs, cocking their head to the side "We're not composting them? Or maybe you all like your food still kicking? Ok." Eddie ◆ picks up a wooden pitcher and ◆ shuffles quickly back down the stairs, moving to gang up on the downed yellow one.

◆ Smack! Nonlethal vs OG: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (8) + 6 = 142d6 ⇒ (3, 2) = 5

Eddie is mostly just a damage dealing caster with some healing spells so combat effectiveness doing nonlethal is not their strong suit.

Eddie runs down the stairs and barely misses the man on the ground.

"Come on! Get up and fight!" You hear Keryn's voice ring out among the chaos. Her goons shout in unison. "C Flats fight in accord!"

The goon with a Yellow Sash scrambles to his feet. Landon sees an opportunity to quickly punch the goon. Landon, this will trigger a Reactive Strike. Do you take the opportunity?

Assuming he's still conscious, he looks at the trio in front of him and takes a single swing with his sap. Keryn's voice rings out from somewhere in the tavern. "Not the mushroom! They're funny!"

"Right, sorry boss!"
Even is Landon: 1d2 ⇒ 2
Sap: 1d20 + 9 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 9 + 1 = 20
Nonlethal Bludgeoning: 1d6 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 4 + 1 = 11
"Teach ya right for sockin' me like that!" The goon wallops Landon and takes a careful Step back. "I'm watchin' ya! One false step and I'll flatten ya!"

Round 2
Takumi and Shinju (Shield, 15 nonlethal damage)
Eddie (Holding a mug)
Keryn (11 nonlethal, Courageous Anthem, Invisible)
Yellow Sash (Prone, 13 nonlethal damage)
Nykor
Desmond
White Cross
Black Helmet
Landon (11 nonlethal damage) Can Reactive Strike vs Yellow

Keryn is invisible and Hidden from view. I am showing her last known position on the map.

You can use bar stools and chairs as improvised melee weapons; they’re nonlethal and deal 2d6 bludgeoning damage on a successful hit but are destroyed in the process.

>Bar Brawl<

The goon with a Yellow Sash scrambles to his feet. Landon sees an opportunity to quickly punch the goon. Landon, this will trigger a Reactive Strike. Do you take the opportunity?

As Yellow stands up, Landon takes a swing at him.

Punch: 1d20 + 9 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 9 + 1 = 12

Damage?: 1d4 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 5 + 1 = 7 (Including +1 for level bump, which I forgot to add for the last attack)

Desmond sighs. "What is it with people and bar brawls? Whatever. Not like I haven't see a few in my time." He grabs the nearest one and slams him into a table. Hard. Then he raises his shield again to ward off any blows.

Attack vs White Cross, OG: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (19) + 11 = 30
Nonlethal Damage (backstabber): 1d8 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 + 1 = 8

Attack vs White Cross, OG: 1d20 + 11 - 4 ⇒ (1) + 11 - 4 = 8
Nonlethal Damage (backstabber): 1d8 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 + 1 = 5

◆ Wolf Stance
◆ Flurry
◆ Raise Shield (+2 AC)

Reflavoring Desmond's attacks just not as punches.

Nykor casts Guidance to help Landon. Then he picks up a wooden barstool. Where did Keryn go? He tries to Seek out her position.
Perception: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (10) + 6 = 16
"Where did Keryn go? I can't find her!"

Desmond lines up with Shinju to surround the goon with the White Cross. He grabs his head and critically slams him against a table.

After picking his head up from the table, he figures out who to swing at.
1 is Shinju, 2 is Desmond: 1d2 ⇒ 1
Sap: 1d20 + 11 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 11 + 1 = 29
Nonlethal Bludgeoning: 1d6 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 2 + 1 = 4
Sap: 1d20 + 11 - 4 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 11 - 4 + 1 = 19
"Gee, my nose! Be that way, will ya! I'll Effect yer mascot, then!"
Takumi feels the sap bludgeoning Shinju.

The other goon taps her lucky Black helmet and flanks Shinju, standing where Keryn used to be before turning invisible. "Oy, is this their mascot or something? A rival band battle? I LOVE Band Battles!"

Sap: 1d20 + 11 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 11 + 1 = 29
Nonlethal Bludgeoning: 1d6 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 2 + 1 = 4

Sap: 1d20 + 11 - 4 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 11 - 4 + 1 = 22
Nonlethal Bludgeoning: 1d6 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 2 + 1 = 6

Excited by the prospect of a battle of the bands, her aim hits Shinju twice. Takumi feels a bit more dizzy as he absorbs some of the wounds.

Round 2
Keryn (11 nonlethal, Courageous Anthem, Invisible)
Yellow Sash (14 nonlethal damage)
Nykor (Holding a stool)
Desmond (Wolf Stance, Raise Shield)
White Cross (16 damage)
Black Helmet
Landon (11 nonlethal damage, Guidance)

Round 3
Takumi and Shinju (Shield, 15 nonlethal damage, 4, 4 and 6 incoming damage)
Eddie (Holding a mug)

Keryn is invisible and Hidden from view. I am showing her last known position on the map. You know she's not there right now.

You can use bar stools and chairs as improvised melee weapons; they’re nonlethal and deal 2d6 bludgeoning damage on a successful hit but are destroyed in the process.

>Bar Brawl<

Landon staggers from the puncg, then looks around for an improvised weapon. Seeing none within reach, he raises his fists and steps forward to deliver two quick blows of his own.

Unarmed Attack: 1d20 + 9 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 9 + 1 + 1 = 26 (Using guidance)

Damage?: 1d4 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 4 + 1 = 7

Unarmed Attack (MAP -4): 1d20 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 5 + 1 = 23

Damage?: 1d4 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 4 + 1 = 9

Action 1: Step
Action 2: Unarmed strike
Action 3: Unarmed strike

Landon should be standing directly east of Yellow. Will update the map later today.

Moved Landon

"Cannon BALL!" Eddie hollers as they ◆ raise their shield and ◆ run at white cross, slamming them in the chest and trying to ◆ push them straight back into the table.

Athletics: Shove vs Fort DC: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (13) + 6 = 19

Its an unorthodox technique but it may have worked?

Landon resorts to good old fisticuffs. All he needs is 1 punch to flatted the C Flat fellow with the Yellow Sash. A shame, as he had a mean right hook ready. Landon, you have 1 action remaining. If you're going to make a d20 roll, I'll let you keep the 17.

Eddie decides to shove the goon with the White Cross against the table. "Whoa!" He stumbles against the table and struggles to regain his balance. "Off key!" Eddie, you can choose to move 5ft to the left if you want.

Round 2
Keryn (11 nonlethal, Courageous Anthem, Invisible)
Nykor (Holding a stool)
Desmond (Wolf Stance, Raise Shield)
White Cross (16 damage, Off Guard)
Black Helmet
Landon (11 nonlethal damage, 1 Action remaining, Immune to Guidance)

Round 3
Takumi and Shinju (Shield, 15 nonlethal damage, 4, 4 and 6 incoming damage)
Eddie (Holding a mug, can move 5 ft left)

Keryn is invisible and Hidden from view. I am showing her last known position on the map. You know she's not there right now.

You can use bar stools and chairs as improvised melee weapons; they’re nonlethal and deal 2d6 bludgeoning damage on a successful hit but are destroyed in the process.

>Bar Brawl<

Rereading shove I'd need a hand free, I thought I could use the shield. Eddie will have dropped the mug as a free action then so is now only holding their wooden shield.

Eddie moves ahead to take the man's space, turning to pet the oversized kitty. "It's ok Kitty kitty!"