Outwit:You are talented at outwitting your prey. You gain a +1 circumstance bonus to AC against your prey’s attacks and a +2 circumstance bonus to Deception checks, Intimidation checks, Stealth checks, and checks to Recall Knowledge about the prey Perception +8; Languages Common, Mwangi Skills Acrobatics +7, Athletics +7, Crafting +4, Lore: Tanning +4, Nature +6, Occultism +4, Society +4, Survival +6 AC 19; Fort +7, Ref +9, Will +6 HP 30
Grannik strides in draws his falchion and narrows his eyes on the white mouse
stride
Interact
Hunt prey white mouse
(With free recall knowledge check nature +7 inc +1 vs my prey if crit +1 on my next attack and any ally that heeds my words
The Pathfinder knows he is fighting a mouse, but he is having difficultly discerning its capabilities in light of the disparity in size and the variable properties that often accompany magic.
Awakened Dog Exemplar 3 | HP 47/47 | AC 20/22 | F+10 R+6 W+8 | Perc +6/7; Imprecise Scent 30 ft | Speed 30ft | Hero Points 1 | Exploration: Scout| Active Conditions: None | Divine Spark: Gaze Sharp as Steel
Artemios moves towards the next giant mouse. His sword gleams even brighter, seeming to become light as it slices quickly through the air (and, hopefully, the mouse).
The brilliant gleam dies away after he attacks, though now there's something about the sharpness of his eyes...
◆ Stride (to flank White in the unlikely event it's still up, to approach Red otherwise)
◆◆ Transcendence: Flowing Spirit Strike Greatsword:1d20 + 9 ⇒ (9) + 9 = 18 for holy spirit damage:1d12 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10 and Greatsword:1d20 + 9 - 2 ⇒ (10) + 9 - 2 = 17 for holy spirit damage:1d12 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7; if both attacks hit, combine damage for resistance or weakness. Artemios's divine spark moves to his Gaze Sharp as Steel
Sorry for the delay. I attended a local con over the weekend and came back to a rough Monday.
Savan Genieshot wrote:
Did Savan's RK check reveal anything? Dubious Knowledge should give him something even on a fail.
Although I will often do the secret checks, there didn't seem to be much point in this case given the nature of the foe. The DC to Identify the mice was posted earlier. [ooc]They have no other notable attacks, defenses, or abilities.
Zdenek and Savan bring down one mouse. Artemios manages to defeat the other.
COMBAT OVER
"Well done! Well done!" Sweeper cheers.
With the threat of the mice now gone, the party has plenty of time to conduct a search of their remains and of the room. However, there is nothing of interest to be found among either.
Looking at the mice, each about the size of the Poppet, Sweeper inquires, "Any ideas on how to tidy up this place? And to dispose of these bodies?"
I have 1 vote to move to area A5.One more vote for area A5 or two more votes for a different area moves us to the next encounter.
The clatter of pots and pans echoes around the room as the bustle of a one-person kitchen rings out. The sting of fresh onions assaults the nose. A wooden toy poppet in a white chef’s hat and apron busies herself with preparing a large meal. The refuse bin in the corner overflows with the remains of past meals that were never served.
"That is Chef Basil," notes Sweeper, nodding toward the poppet doing the cooking. "She is generally nice, albeit a bit curt. She is VERY focused."
Sweeper raises her voice over the clatter. "Excuse us!" Sweeper nearly shouts. "We have some visitors I think you should meet."
"Not now, Sweeper." Chef Basil replies. "I am very busy. There is much to do, much to do. I am afraid I must ask you to leave." The poppet single-mindedly remains focused on her craft.
"But," Sweeper begins.
The chef cuts her off, her voice clearly grumpy. "Please, Sweeper. I can't afford to let myself be interrupted. I must ask you all to leave. I have cooking to do. Much cooking to do. I can't have any interlopers."
The PCs are encouraged to attempt to engage Chef Basil in conversation, but convincing her on a course of action will require obtaining a certain number of Cooperation Points.
PCs can obtain Cooperation Points with successful skill checks, but risk losing them with Critical Failures.
To try an obtain Cooperation Point, each PC may attempt one of the following skill checks: A successful Cooking Lore or Crafting check to Recall Knowledge can impress Basil with an understanding of her cooking, a successful Society or Nature check to Recall Knowledge can convince Basil that many more fantastic ingredients are available outside the dollhouse, a successful Deception check to Lie can convince her that the ingredients magically provided by the house simply are too bland for her skill.
Other checks can be used if you can convince me that they are appropriate. Creativity and application count! So, don't be afraid to be clever and/or descriptive.
Outwit:You are talented at outwitting your prey. You gain a +1 circumstance bonus to AC against your prey’s attacks and a +2 circumstance bonus to Deception checks, Intimidation checks, Stealth checks, and checks to Recall Knowledge about the prey Perception +8; Languages Common, Mwangi Skills Acrobatics +7, Athletics +7, Crafting +4, Lore: Tanning +4, Nature +6, Occultism +4, Society +4, Survival +6 AC 19; Fort +7, Ref +9, Will +6 HP 30
”Smells good could with some more varied ingredients such as …” nature:1d20 + 6 ⇒ (17) + 6 = 23
Awakened Dog Exemplar 3 | HP 47/47 | AC 20/22 | F+10 R+6 W+8 | Perc +6/7; Imprecise Scent 30 ft | Speed 30ft | Hero Points 1 | Exploration: Scout| Active Conditions: None | Divine Spark: Gaze Sharp as Steel
"Smells like you're an amazing chef!" Artemios looks at the garbage. "But do you have enough people here to eat it?"
He nudges Nadia. "Oh yes, and... Well, it seems you don't have a lot to cook with here. We wouldn't want you to be stuck in here, wasting your obviously incredible skill with such finite resources."
Zdenek has difficulty remembering what non-lizardfolk like to eat. However, when Grannik suggests a few ingredients, Chef Basil nods and goes to a nearby cabinet. Surprisingly, the cabinet contains precisely the ingredients that had been suggested and in the suggested amounts.
"No one here eats it," the cooking poppet laments. "But, I must cook no matter what. It is my only purpose in life, even if there are no prisoners left to eat."
When she finishes and plates her latest creation, she sets it down before the party. "Would you like some?"
If a PC eats the food:
You feel rejuvenated as though you’d eaten a lavish meal.
The food acts as Minor Elixir of Life. A PC can receive this benefit once per day.
Chef Basil starts cooking again.
If no PC eats the food:
Chef Basil tosses it into an already heaping trash can and starts cooking again.
Would Areeza or Savan Genieshot like to attempt a skill check? Otherwise, I will resolve this encounter and move us along to A4.
male suli-catfolk gunslinger 2 | HP 28/28 | AC 19 | F +8 R +10 W +4 | Perc +6 (darkvision) | Stealth +8 | speed 25 |◆ | ◇ | ↺
Savan doesn't know much about cooking, but he can see the precise measurements and knows how critical it can be when making gunpowder. He tries to help Chef Basil organize and ensure he has everything at the proper time.
Crafting:1d20 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 12
Despite his fouling up the Chef's system, he sits down and tries the meal. "Chef, what about you? Surely you must taste your own creation!"
Despite his fouling up the Chef's system, he sits down and tries the meal. "Chef, what about you? Surely you must taste your own creation!"
"Yes, of course, I can taste." Chef Basil huffs. "All poppet, eat, drink, breathe and sleep. I do grab a morsel every now and then. But the food I prepare isn't meant simply for my sustenance. It is my purpose!"
"But, if you think it a good idea to speak with the Warden,
she pauses for a moment. "I suppose I could get behind that idea. As much as am driven to prepare it, it would be nice to see more creatures enjoying it."
Female goblin paladin 2 | HP 28/28 | AC 19, resist fire 1 | F:+7, R:+6, W:+6 | Perc +4
I'm not sure if a check is still available, but if so,
Areeza asks the chef if she has ever tried the variant of an herb that comes only from Varisia, since the Chelaxian variant is harsher and less floral.
Awakened Dog Exemplar 3 | HP 47/47 | AC 20/22 | F+10 R+6 W+8 | Perc +6/7; Imprecise Scent 30 ft | Speed 30ft | Hero Points 1 | Exploration: Scout| Active Conditions: None | Divine Spark: Gaze Sharp as Steel
Artemios is glad that there are no prisoners left to eat, because he probably shouldn't be trying the food if there were.
As it is, he talks it up. "Oh wow, this is the best food ever! We need to get you out of here so you can get a job in a restaurant! Where you can, uh, take breaks between cooking sometimes. That--that might be good for you, too."
Areeza asks the chef if she has ever tried the variant of an herb that comes only from Varisia, since the Chelaxian variant is harsher and less floral.
"I have not, but it sounds intriguing." Chef Basil replies. She then goes to the cabinet and produces the Varisian variety. She then takes a nibble. "Harsher? I agree. Though, I believe it definitely has some heat."
Not all PCs need to participate but I wanted to give each PC the opportunity to make a check if they wished.
Ironwolf 2e wrote:
"This is most delicious, my lady. It would be a benefit to all if you could leave this place and share your gift with the world"
"Yes, I believe you are right!" The poppet concedes. "Though, I suspect it will take more than just a few of us to convince the Warden."
With Tartan and now Chef Basil on board with Sweeper's plan, the party is free to explore the remainder of the house.
On to area A4...
Moving on, the party finds a storage area, which appears as it if hasn’t been used in a century. A single set of footprints mars the dust that covers the stairs, which matches Sweeper’s feet exactly.
"I am pretty much the only one who goes up and down the stairs." Sweeper acknowledges.
With Sweeper assuring the party that the only places left to explore and remaining poppets are upstairs, the party presumably starts up the steps to the second floor of the dollhouse.
Up the stairs, the party finds a hallway (B2) and doorway (B3) to the east, a door leading to more "storage" on the right. Ahead lies a gallery (B4) and a larger chamber with a grand staircase leading up (B5).
Where to, Pathfinders? Please place your tokens on the map accordingly.
We have cleared a floor, so I will reward a Hero Point to Ironwolf (who I believe is the only PC to have used one so far).
"I assume that she is in her office, but I haven't seen her in some time," Sweeper concedes. "Most of her instructions are given through Seamless."
Savan Genieshot wrote:
Savan glances around. "Who uses these rooms over here? B2"
"No one now." Sweeper confesses. "That is where the prisoners were held."
Sweeper lowers her voice and continues, "Full-Plate was their guard. Of all the poppets here in the dollhouse, I believe that Full-Plate feels the most hopeless, and I am afraid that they have decided that without a purpose, they have no value. Now, they barely talk to anyone."
Peering down the hallway, a set of cells can be seen lining the northern wall, iron bars enclosing them from the long hallway. None of them appear locked as the bars hang open. The wooden beds lack straw or any type of sleeping mat and would be terrible places to sleep.
The PCs are encouraged to attempt to engage Full-Plate in conversation, but convincing them on a course of action will require obtaining a certain number of Cooperation Points.
PCs can obtain Cooperation Points with successful skill checks, but risk losing them with Critical Failures.
To try an obtain Cooperation Points, each PC may attempt one of the following skill checks: A successful Intimidation check to Coerce or a Martial Lore check to Recall Knowledge allows a PC to act in the manner of a drill sergeant and remind Full-Plate of their purpose, a successful Lore check of any variety to Recall Knowledge provides a PC with examples to give to Full-Plate of all the other purposes that might await the poppet outside, a successful Athletics check to Grapple, Shove, or Trip to display martial prowess and demonstrate to Full-Plate that the PCs can deal with The Warden, or a successful Diplomacy check to Make an Impression and to cheer them up with friendly banter/
Other checks can be used if you can convince me that they are appropriate. Creativity and application count! So, don't be afraid to be clever and/or descriptive.
Outwit:You are talented at outwitting your prey. You gain a +1 circumstance bonus to AC against your prey’s attacks and a +2 circumstance bonus to Deception checks, Intimidation checks, Stealth checks, and checks to Recall Knowledge about the prey Perception +8; Languages Common, Mwangi Skills Acrobatics +7, Athletics +7, Crafting +4, Lore: Tanning +4, Nature +6, Occultism +4, Society +4, Survival +6 AC 19; Fort +7, Ref +9, Will +6 HP 30
Are you easily pushed aroundshove athletics:1d20 + 7 ⇒ (2) + 7 = 9
Awakened Dog Exemplar 3 | HP 47/47 | AC 20/22 | F+10 R+6 W+8 | Perc +6/7; Imprecise Scent 30 ft | Speed 30ft | Hero Points 1 | Exploration: Scout| Active Conditions: None | Divine Spark: Gaze Sharp as Steel
"Okay, enough of that. Let's get you moving. MOVE."
Dragging them out physically isn't a long-term solution, Artemios knows, but nobody's getting any therapy until they get out of here. And it may shake them up enough to be helpful short-term.
Athletics:1d20 + 8 ⇒ (12) + 8 = 20
"You can rest all you want when you're free from here, but right now we've got to KEEP MOVING."
male suli-catfolk gunslinger 2 | HP 28/28 | AC 19 | F +8 R +10 W +4 | Perc +6 (darkvision) | Stealth +8 | speed 25 |◆ | ◇ | ↺
Warfare Lore:1d20 + 6 ⇒ (9) + 6 = 15Going to take that as close enough to Martial Lore Hero point:1d20 + 6 ⇒ (16) + 6 = 22
Savan looks at the sorry state the cells are in and turns to Full-Plate. "Is this how you care for your assignment?! It's sloppy and I can only assume you're sloppy too! Is that how it is? You have no prisoners, so you stop making any effort? All you can think about is these empty rooms?"
He spins his rifle in a flourish, presenting it. "Your turn, let me see that sword and armor!" He casts a glare at Full-Plate. "Sloppy! Again! You've got rust spots and chips all along your armor! You're wallowing in despair while your fellow poppets need your leadership! A soldier isn't just their duty post or their equipment. They are ready to take on the unknown and be strength their company can rely on. Can they rely on you, soldier? Doesn't look that way. You need a group of ragtag intruders to rouse your Warden instead of you taking command of the field. Because you can barely take care of yourself!"
"Come, leave this place with us, and we will find someone for you to guard!"
In response, Full-Plate tries to remain silent and stoic. Then, thoroughly forlorn, they state, "The Warden will be upset if I leave."
Grannik Eisfjdur wrote:
Are you easily pushed around
No you are not Grannik smiles
Full-Plate does not move.
Artemios wrote:
"You can rest all you want when you're free from here, but right now we've got to KEEP MOVING."
As the animal barks in cadence, the key on Full-Plate's back slowly starts to move. The poppet picks up its feet and begins marching in place.
Savan Genieshot wrote:
He spins his rifle in a flourish, presenting it. "Your turn, let me see that sword and armor!" He casts a glare at Full-Plate. "Sloppy! Again! You've got rust spots and chips all along your armor! You're wallowing in despair while your fellow poppets need your leadership! A soldier isn't just their duty post or their equipment. They are ready to take on the unknown and be strength their company can rely on. Can they rely on you, soldier? Doesn't look that way. You need a group of ragtag intruders to rouse your Warden instead of you taking command of the field. Because you can barely take care of yourself!"
Keep the Hero Point, the Martial Lore check was a success.
A total of three successes with Full-Plate overall. Well done.
"My fellow poppets need me!" Full-Plate declares. "I will stand beside them, leaving if necessary. I will not let them down!" They rush to find some cleanser and polish to bring their sword and self into presentable shape.
PCs are welcome to continue to interact with Full-Plate, but they are convinced. Where to next, Pathfinders?
"Why shouldn't she be upset?" Artemios scoffs, "Everyone else is."
Sure, B3.
"But everyone else can't give you the evil eye when they're upset." Full-Plate mutters in response.
Peering in the room ahead (B3), this room may have been a lecture hall at some point but is now obviously a storeroom. Stacks of materials that could be used to repair dolls and toys are littered about along with other miscellaneous items.
"The prisoners would sometimes assemble here," Sweeper explains.
Any PC who wishes to Seek may attempt a Perception check.
Perception (DC 10) to Seek:
Your scan reveals two talismans sitting atop some felt: a claw of some large predator, set in an iron clasp and chain, and a wolf canine bound in a strip of leather and tied to a strap.
Feel free to cast spells or use skills to try and identify the talismans.
Outwit:You are talented at outwitting your prey. You gain a +1 circumstance bonus to AC against your prey’s attacks and a +2 circumstance bonus to Deception checks, Intimidation checks, Stealth checks, and checks to Recall Knowledge about the prey Perception +8; Languages Common, Mwangi Skills Acrobatics +7, Athletics +7, Crafting +4, Lore: Tanning +4, Nature +6, Occultism +4, Society +4, Survival +6 AC 19; Fort +7, Ref +9, Will +6 HP 30
B4 I mean it should have been bee four everything else but now is good
While the usual peeling paint and musty smell of the dollhouse is still present in this room, it is more meticulously cared for. Cabinets with stacks of neatly filed papers line the walls. In the center sits a spartan desk currently occupied by a cloth poppet dressed in simple, yet well groomed, merchants’ clothes.
As the party enters the room, the poppet turns to address you, "Oh, I see that we have guests." The poppet rises from his desk and extends a mitten-like hand.
"I am Seamless, the facility administrator," the poppet explains in a formal tone. "I make it my business to keep this dollhouse running in an orderly fashion. Please, I must ask, what is your business here?"
The PCs are encouraged to attempt to engage Seamless in conversation, but convincing him on a course of action will require obtaining a certain number of Cooperation Points.
PCs can obtain Cooperation Points with successful skill checks, but risk losing them with Critical Failures.
To try an obtain Cooperation Points, each PC may attempt one of the following skill checks: A successful Legal Lore check to Recall Knowledge to convince Seamless that he has a duty to fix the neglect the dollhouse has suffered, which must be done from outside, a successful Arcana or Occultism check to convince him that the magics of the dollhouse are breaking down, a successful Medicine check to Recall Knowledge or a Survival check to Subsist to persuade him that the deteriorating dollhouse is unsafe for long-term habitation.
Other checks can be used if you can convince me that they are appropriate. Creativity and application count! So, don't be afraid to be clever and/or descriptive.
male suli-catfolk gunslinger 2 | HP 28/28 | AC 19 | F +8 R +10 W +4 | Perc +6 (darkvision) | Stealth +8 | speed 25 |◆ | ◇ | ↺
Arcana:1d20 + 6 ⇒ (17) + 6 = 23
"Seamless, things here have finally been changing. While exciting, that might mean the magic is breaking down. We are here to help you get out. We need your help to convince the Warden to lead everyone out fo the dollhouse."
Outwit:You are talented at outwitting your prey. You gain a +1 circumstance bonus to AC against your prey’s attacks and a +2 circumstance bonus to Deception checks, Intimidation checks, Stealth checks, and checks to Recall Knowledge about the prey Perception +8; Languages Common, Mwangi Skills Acrobatics +7, Athletics +7, Crafting +4, Lore: Tanning +4, Nature +6, Occultism +4, Society +4, Survival +6 AC 19; Fort +7, Ref +9, Will +6 HP 30
You can plainly see the state of decay of this doll house survival:1d20 + 6 ⇒ (16) + 6 = 22
Awakened Dog Exemplar 3 | HP 47/47 | AC 20/22 | F+10 R+6 W+8 | Perc +6/7; Imprecise Scent 30 ft | Speed 30ft | Hero Points 1 | Exploration: Scout| Active Conditions: None | Divine Spark: Gaze Sharp as Steel
"I already have several perfectly good wolf's teeth," close enough, "but somebody should use them."
Artemios sniffs disdainfully at the poppet. "We don't have any business. We were abducted. Our only business is to leave. If we don't have any business, are you going to help us with that. And you're in charge of upkeep here? Look at this place. It's deteriorating. Is that mold? I wouldn't want to be in a moldy building if I was made of cloth."
Survival:1d20 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7
"Oh, nevermind. That's just the pattern on the wallpaper."
"Seamless, things here have finally been changing. While exciting, that might mean the magic is breaking down. We are here to help you get out. We need your help to convince the Warden to lead everyone out fo the dollhouse."
"Convince the Warden to let everyone out?" Seamless repeats, a hint of concern in his voice. "I can't say that I have spoken with her too recently, but I don't think she would be very amenable to such a request."
Grannik Eisfjdur wrote:
Artemios sniffs disdainfully at the poppet. "We don't have any business. We were abducted. Our only business is to leave. If we don't have any business, are you going to help us with that. And you're in charge of upkeep here? Look at this place. It's deteriorating. Is that mold? I wouldn't want to be in a moldy building if I was made of cloth."
"Oh, nevermind. That's just the pattern on the wallpaper."
"Admittedly, my job has not been easy, but I do the best I can with what I have--including the wallpaper!" Seamless snaps back. "Indeed, none would dispute that I have remained quite loyal to The Warden for some time." The perturbed poppet pauses pensively, then posits, "Though, I have recently begun to feel a bit snubbed by her lack of attention."
Two successes; one crit failure. The party is currently at 0 Cooperation Points with Seamless.
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