[ACO] PF2e - 05-04: Equal Exchanges - Necessary Introductions (P2) (Inactive)

Game Master UncleFroggy

Does anyone else want to try the spicy chicken challenge?

Yeah!

Melenia steps aside and lets the other, more charismatic members handle the negotiations.

diplomacy: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (18) + 10 = 28; +4 if making an impression.
Sheesh. Has BK failed a roll in this game yet?

BK plays up the virtues of the liquor, which would be a fine addition to a meal by itself or in the recipe. AND BONUS! The empty bottle can be used for the sauce.

Dokk looks crestfallen as BK manages to convince her to give the jug of fond remembrance back.

"Ok. I gives jug back. But yous all try chicken challenge!" she says with a big grin.

She leads you to the back of the camp and shows you a vat of sauce the color of molten lava.

"I's need tasters! Needs volunteers. Jortix already volunteer. Who else want try?"

Oo, I'll try!

Sorry, I am vacationing, visiting family. I will try to post when I can...

"I have performed around the whole Inner sea, this can't be much worse than what I have been already offered", Zenobia says as she joins Ebiten and Jortix.

"I'll give it a try," Ghardak says.

I imagine games will slow down a bit due to the 4th of July weekend

Ebiten -- enjoy your visit. we'll take care of you... raise a cold one for the GM!

You are given a chicken skewer smothered in the lava-like hot sauce and must finish the skewer without succumbing to its spice.

Those who decide to try a skewer, please roll a DC 20 Fort Save

BK will pass. Not because he fears the challenge, but because he really wants to watch while the others take the challenge.

Maybe, after he has enjoyed the entertainment, he will try some himself.

Will do!

Fort save: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (3) + 8 = 11
Hero Point: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (7) + 8 = 15 >.< Still not enough!

Ebiten starts fanning his mouth, agape, breathing heavily... Ahhh, karai!

"Hmm.. this better be chicken meat.." Ghardak says.

Fort: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (14) + 11 = 25

"Jortix sniffs the mixture and takes a sip"

Fort save, DC20: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (17) + 6 = 23

"I would put some rosemary to it..."

Bok-bok Bagaaaahk! Ebiten looks embarrassed, Wh-what was- buk-bok- that?!?

Against his better judgment... Who's fooling who here. What judgment? After the entertaining results he also takes a sip, wondering what it might be like to be a chicken.

sip...
fort: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (10) + 8 = 18

And he joins Ebiten in the chicken dance. He tries to play his flute to it, but he. just. can't.

Fortitude: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (11) + 7 = 18

Zenobia tries to contain herself, but fails. She takes the milk, trying to soothe the feeling.

"I might have been wrong on that it couldn't be worse, this may well be the new winner."

Gulping down the goat's milk, after dancing around for a minute, Ebiten plops down on his butt and lets out a breath, Whoo, that was crazy!

"Well, even my stone mouth could taste something.."

Melenia shrugs her shoulders. "Oh what the heck. Give me some of that!" and tries some of the spice.

Fort: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (17) + 4 = 21

You see her start to grow some chicken feathers, but she is able to control the spicy flavor. She covers her mouth as she gives a mild burp. Sweat visible on her brow.

Dokk and the rest of the goblins are impressed with most of your courage at tasting the spicy chicken. Dokk gladly gives you the jar Purepurin sent you to retrieve.

Returning to the lair, you hear the sentry fulu screaming its alarm. Investigating, you surprise five goldmongers who have apparently happened on the cave and are in the process of looting it.

Your weapons are out since Alfred proclaiming Intruder Alert means someone is in the room who's not supposed to be there!

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COMBAT TRACKER
Round: 1
Tactical Map
Active Conditions:
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Those with ** may go

**Jortix - AC 17 (18 w/ Mage Armor, 19 w/shield) 29/29
White
Melenia Nightbreeze - AC 17 (19 w/shield) 22/22 (AC 19; Shield - H5, 17/20)
Zenobia Arsinoe Thea - AC 21 (23 w/Nimble Dodge) 44/44
Green
Ghardak - AC 22 (24 w/shield) 62/62 (AC 24)
Ebiten PFS - AC 19 (20 w/shield) 28/28
Red
Blue
BK - AC 20 46/46 (AC 21)
Yellow
Pink

Map is wrong so I can't see anything ;) if there is an enemy within 30 ft with line of sight

Jortix sends a chess of gold at one of the looters

Telekinetic Projectile@closest looter: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (4) + 9 = 13
Damage, b: 3d6 ⇒ (6, 2, 5) = 13

Than Shroud of Night will save DC19

argh. Sorry about that :)

EDIT - Map corrected

Jortix hurls some treasure at Blue but narrowly misses. She then tries to drop a dark cloud over him but he also resists it.

A looter with a White cloak rushes at you. He pulls out a pick and hacks at Ebiten, Ghardak: 1d2 ⇒ 2

Pick vs Ghardak AC 24: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (3) + 9 = 12 for Piercing Damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3

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COMBAT TRACKER
Round: 1
Tactical Map
Active Conditions:
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Those with ** may go

Jortix - AC 17 (18 w/ Mage Armor, 19 w/shield) 29/29
White
**Melenia Nightbreeze - AC 17 (19 w/shield) 22/22 (AC 19; Shield - H5, 17/20)
**Zenobia Arsinoe Thea - AC 21 (23 w/Nimble Dodge) 44/44
Green
Ghardak - AC 22 (24 w/shield) 62/62 (AC 24)
Ebiten PFS - AC 19 (20 w/shield) 28/28
Red
Blue
BK - AC 20 46/46 (AC 21)
Yellow
Pink

Melenia rushes in and sends out an arc of electricity targeting White and Blue.

Electric Damage: 2d4 ⇒ (4, 4) = 8 DC 18 Basic Reflex

Stride, Electric Arc

Melenia moves in and sends lightning at Blue and White, who manage toa avoid the worst of the zap.

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COMBAT TRACKER
Round: 1
Tactical Map
Active Conditions:
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Those with ** may go

Jortix - AC 17 (18 w/ Mage Armor, 19 w/shield) 29/29
White (-4)
Melenia Nightbreeze - AC 17 (19 w/shield) 22/22 (AC 19; Shield - H5, 17/20)
**Zenobia Arsinoe Thea - AC 21 (23 w/Nimble Dodge) 44/44
Green
Ghardak - AC 22 (24 w/shield) 62/62 (AC 24)
Ebiten PFS - AC 19 (20 w/shield) 28/28
Red
Blue (-4; 13 < AC)
BK - AC 20 46/46 (AC 21)
Yellow
Pink

Zenobia rushes past the white-dressed looter to surprise his companions. She slashes at the unexpecting looters with her fans.

◆ Stride
◆ Strike Purple Attack: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (5) + 11 = 16 Damage (S): 2d4 + 4 + 1 + 1d6 ⇒ (1, 1) + 4 + 1 + (1) = 8
◆ Strike Purple, or Blue if Purple is down. Attack: 1d20 + 11 - 4 ⇒ (15) + 11 - 4 = 22 Damage (S): 2d4 + 4 + 1 + 1d6 ⇒ (3, 2) + 4 + 1 + (5) = 15

They should be off-guard due to Surprise Attack. If white has Reactive Strike or similar, Zenobia triggers that while running around.

Zenobia charges in and rakes the startled Pink twice with her fan. He drops and does not move.

Fortunately, at this level, most monsters don't have RS. Unlike D&D where everything and their mother has RS :)

Green charges into the fray, taking advantage of the flank with White. He pulls his pick from his belt and tries to perforate Zenobia with it.

Pick vs Zenobia AC 23, Nimble Dodge, OG: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (17) + 9 = 26 for Piercing Damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3

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COMBAT TRACKER
Round: 1
Tactical Map
Active Conditions:
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Those with ** may go

Jortix - AC 17 (18 w/ Mage Armor, 19 w/shield) 29/29
White (-4; 13 < AC <= 16)
Melenia Nightbreeze - AC 17 (19 w/shield) 22/22 (AC 19; Shield - H5, 17/20)
Zenobia Arsinoe Thea - AC 21 (23 w/Nimble Dodge) 41/44
Green (13 < AC <= 16)
**Ghardak - AC 22 (24 w/shield) 62/62 (AC 24)
**Ebiten PFS - AC 19 (20 w/shield) 28/28
Red
Blue (-4; 13 < AC <= 16)
BK - AC 20 46/46 (AC 21)
Yellow (13 < AC <= 16)

Ghardak strikes at the one in front of him.

+ Warhammer Warhammer: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (7) + 11 = 18 Bldg Dmg: 2d8 + 4 ⇒ (1, 7) + 4 = 12
+ Warhammer Warhammer: 1d20 + 11 - 4 ⇒ (20) + 11 - 4 = 27 Bldg Dmg: 2d8 + 4 ⇒ (4, 2) + 4 = 10
+ raise Shield

Trigger glimpse of redemption if applicable on first ally hit.

Ghardak swings at White twice and reduces his head to jam...

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COMBAT TRACKER
Round: 1
Tactical Map
Active Conditions:
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Those with ** may go

Jortix - AC 17 (18 w/ Mage Armor, 19 w/shield) 29/29
Melenia Nightbreeze - AC 17 (19 w/shield) 22/22 (AC 19; Shield - H5, 17/20)
Zenobia Arsinoe Thea - AC 21 (23 w/Nimble Dodge) 41/44
Green (13 < AC <= 16)
Ghardak - AC 22 (24 w/shield) 62/62 (AC 24)
**Ebiten PFS - AC 19 (20 w/shield) 28/28
Red
Blue (-4; 13 < AC <= 16)
BK - AC 20 46/46 (AC 21)
Yellow (13 < AC <= 16)

Ebiten snaps a quick word as a shimmering shield appears briefly before fading, then shifts into a stance. He then blinks out of existence for a moment, and reappears next to Zenobia, kicking out at the Blue creature!

Unarmed Strike: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (7) + 8 = 15 Since it hasn't acted yet, it should be Off-guard due to Surprise attack from Rogue Dedication. So, hopefully it hits!
Damage, Arcane Cascade (Laughing Shadow): 1d6 + 2 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 2 + 3 = 10 Bam! ^_^

◆ Cast a Spell (shield), ◆ Arcane Cascade (+1/+3 damage, more if Off-Guard; +5 foot Speed), ◆ Cast a Spell (dimensional assault)

Current AC 20

Ebiten surprises Blue and punches him, doing damage. AC 15.

A furry critter runs out from behind the treasure pile and tries to bite Melenia.

Jaws vs Melenia AC 19: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (3) + 11 = 14 for Piercing: 1d12 + 5 ⇒ (12) + 5 = 17
Jaws vs Melenia AC 19, MAP: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9 for Piercing: 1d12 + 5 ⇒ (8) + 5 = 13

Blue pulls out his pick and hits back against Ebiten.

Pick vs Ebiten AC 20: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (9) + 9 = 18 for Piercing Damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7
Pick vs Ebiten AC 20, MAP: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 4 = 12 for Piercing Damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

But neither strike connects.

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COMBAT TRACKER
Round: 1
Tactical Map
Active Conditions:
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Those with ** may go

Jortix - AC 17 (18 w/ Mage Armor, 19 w/shield) 29/29
Melenia Nightbreeze - AC 17 (19 w/shield) 22/22 (AC 19; Shield - H5, 17/20)
Zenobia Arsinoe Thea - AC 21 (23 w/Nimble Dodge) 41/44
Green (AC 15)
Ghardak - AC 22 (24 w/shield) 62/62 (AC 24)
Ebiten PFS - AC 19 (20 w/shield) 28/28 (AC 20)
Red
Blue (-14; AC 15)
**BK - AC 20 46/46
Yellow (AC 15)

Up to now BK has been content to just watch. But, finally, he begins a performance and takes a shot at the red critter.

to hit TK projectile, courageous anthem: 1d20 + 10 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 10 + 1 = 22
blunt damage, courageous anthem: 3d6 + 1 ⇒ (1, 6, 1) + 1 = 9

*courageous anthem
**TK projectile

BK performs and bounces a goblet off the red critter.

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COMBAT TRACKER
Round: 2
Tactical Map
Active Conditions: Courageous Anthem (1 rd)
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Those with ** may go

**Jortix - AC 17 (18 w/ Mage Armor, 19 w/shield) 29/29
**Melenia Nightbreeze - AC 17 (19 w/shield) 22/22 (AC 19; Shield - H5, 17/20)
**Zenobia Arsinoe Thea - AC 21 (23 w/Nimble Dodge) 41/44
Green (AC 15)
Ghardak - AC 22 (24 w/shield) 62/62 (AC 24)
Ebiten PFS - AC 19 (20 w/shield) 28/28 (AC 20)
Red (-9; AC <= 22)
Blue (-14; AC 15)
BK - AC 20 46/46
Yellow (AC 15)

Melenia transforms her hands into claws and lashes at Red before raising her shield.

Claw: 1d20 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 7 + 1 = 13
Slashing: 1d6 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 3 + 1 = 6

◈Untamed Shift, ◈Strike, ◈Raise Shield

Zenobia continues running through the looter group to get an advantageous attacking position, finally slicing with both her fans at the yellow-dressed robber who is distracted by Ebiten.

◆ Stride
◆ Strike Yellow Attack: 1d20 + 11 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 11 + 1 = 21 Damage (S): 2d4 + 4 + 1 + 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (1, 2) + 4 + 1 + (1) + 1 = 10
◆ Strike Yellow Attack: 1d20 + 11 - 4 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 11 - 4 + 1 = 28 Damage (S): 2d4 + 4 + 1 + 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (2, 2) + 4 + 1 + (4) + 1 = 14

Deadly to second attack: 1d6 ⇒ 2

"Such amateurs once again", she laments the lack of skill of her opponents.

Melenia's hands become claws and she slashes at Red but the attack doesn't connect.

Zenobia continues her rampage as she easily cuts Yellow down.

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COMBAT TRACKER
Round: 2
Tactical Map
Active Conditions: Courageous Anthem (1 rd)
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Those with ** may go

**Jortix - AC 17 (18 w/ Mage Armor, 19 w/shield) 29/29
Melenia Nightbreeze - AC 17 (19 w/shield) 22/22 (AC 19; Shield - H5, 17/20)
Zenobia Arsinoe Thea - AC 21 (23 w/Nimble Dodge) 41/44
Green (AC 15)
Ghardak - AC 22 (24 w/shield) 62/62 (AC 24)
Ebiten PFS - AC 19 (20 w/shield) 28/28 (AC 20)
Red (-9; AC <= 22)
Blue (-14; AC 15)
BK - AC 20 46/46

Jortix sends another chest at bud guy

Telekinetic Projectile@blue: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (18) + 9 = 27
Damage, b: 3d6 ⇒ (5, 6, 6) = 17

Than she casts shield

Jortix sends another small chest at Blue and crushes his skull. Blue drops without a sound.

"Who are you?!" Green screams, desperation evident in his voice. He attacks Ebiten desperately.

Pick vs Ebiten AC 20: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (12) + 9 = 21 for Piercing Damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7
Pick vs Ebiten AC 20, MAP: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (12) + 4 = 16 for Piercing Damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6
Pick vs Ebiten AC 20, MAP 2+: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (17) - 1 = 16 for Piercing Damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8

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COMBAT TRACKER
Round: 2
Tactical Map
Active Conditions: Courageous Anthem (1 rd)
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Those with ** may go

Jortix - AC 17 (18 w/ Mage Armor, 19 w/shield) 29/29 (AC 18)
Melenia Nightbreeze - AC 17 (19 w/shield) 22/22 (AC 19; Shield - H5, 17/20)
Zenobia Arsinoe Thea - AC 21 (23 w/Nimble Dodge) 41/44
Green (AC 15)
**Ghardak - AC 22 (24 w/shield) 62/62 (AC 24)
**Ebiten PFS - AC 19 (20 w/shield) 21/28 (AC 20)
Red (-9; AC <= 22)
BK - AC 20 46/46

Ghardak takes a step and strikes at the remaining creature.

+ Stride
+ Attack Red Warhammer: 1d20 + 12 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 12 + 1 = 27 Bldg Dmg: 2d8 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (2, 3) + 4 + 1 = 10
+ Attack Red Warhammer: 1d20 + 12 + 1 - 5 ⇒ (20) + 12 + 1 - 5 = 28 Bldg Dmg: 2d8 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (8, 4) + 4 + 1 = 17

Ghardak moves to the large weasel-like creature and reduces its head to jam...

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COMBAT TRACKER
Round: 2
Tactical Map
Active Conditions: Courageous Anthem (1 rd)
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Those with ** may go

-3-
**Jortix - AC 17 (18 w/ Mage Armor, 19 w/shield) 29/29 (AC 18)
**Melenia Nightbreeze - AC 17 (19 w/shield) 22/22 (AC 19; Shield - H5, 17/20)
**Zenobia Arsinoe Thea - AC 21 (23 w/Nimble Dodge) 41/44
Green (AC 15)

-2-
Ghardak - AC 22 (24 w/shield) 62/62 (AC 24)
**Ebiten PFS - AC 19 (20 w/shield) 21/28 (AC 20)
**BK - AC 20 46/46

Excitedly, BK shouts back "BK! Hero and adventurer! Defender of dragons and kobolds! AND YOUR WORST NIGHTMARE!"

Which inspires him to pick up some kind of nightmare spell next level if he can find one. THAT way he can use that as a signature line and cast the spell. Phantom Pain and Illusory creature just doesn't cut it.

With an ominous sounding series of toots
demoralize: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (14) + 14 = 28
He says "SURRENDER OR FACE MY WRATH!"

Waiting on results before smashing him with another lackluster rock.

Green looks terrified at BK's threat but he still readies his pick. "Do your worst Shorty!"

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COMBAT TRACKER
Round: 2
Tactical Map
Active Conditions: Courageous Anthem (1 rd)
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Those with ** may go

-3-
**Jortix - AC 17 (18 w/ Mage Armor, 19 w/shield) 29/29 (AC 18)
**Melenia Nightbreeze - AC 17 (19 w/shield) 22/22 (AC 19; Shield - H5, 17/20)
**Zenobia Arsinoe Thea - AC 21 (23 w/Nimble Dodge) 41/44
Green (AC 15)

-2-
Ghardak - AC 22 (24 w/shield) 62/62 (AC 24)
**Ebiten PFS - AC 19 (20 w/shield) 21/28 (AC 20)
**BK - AC 20 46/46 (2 actions)

Jortix moves into the chamber and keeps on tossing wealth

Telekinetic Projectile@green: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (19) + 9 = 28
Damage, b: 3d6 ⇒ (1, 6, 2) = 9

Ebiten grunts as he gets hit by the fella's pick, but manages to maneuver his mystic shield to block the following two attacks!

The name's Ebiten, and you? the young pugilist retorts as he focuses his chakra into his fist, causing it to burst into flame and he hurls a strike at Green!

◆◆ Spellstrike (ignition)

Unarmed Strike, courageous anthem: 1d20 + 8 + 1 ⇒ (12) + 8 + 1 = 21
Damage, ignition, courageous anthem: 1d6 + 3 + 2d6 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 3 + (2, 2) + 1 = 11

Ebiten mutters, Tate!
His familiar shimmering shield reforms and fades...

◆ Cast a spell (shield)

With an "Oh well" he launches a pointy gold statue at the fellow.

to hit TK projectile, courageous anthem: 1d20 + 10 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 10 + 1 = 31
blunt damage, courageous anthem: 3d6 + 1 ⇒ (1, 5, 5) + 1 = 12

and crits the poor fool.

*demoralize
**TK projectile

"If you haven't heard it before, Zenobia Arsinoe Thea. Like you could use that knowledge anymore", Zenobia says calmly, walks over to the remaining enemy, and strikes twice, the first attack distracting from the second one.

◆ Stride
◆◆ Twin feint Strike 1 attack: 1d20 + 11 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 11 + 1 = 27 Damage (S): 2d4 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (3, 3) + 4 + 1 = 11 Strike 2 attack: 1d20 + 11 - 4 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 11 - 4 + 1 = 28 Damage (S): 2d4 + 4 + 1 + 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (1, 1) + 4 + 1 + (1) + 1 = 9

Deadly dices for #1 & #2: 2d6 ⇒ (4, 5) = 9

Green gets his wish and is reduced to jam...

COMBAT OVER

We're done essentially. The last encounter is role play

As you return to the vaults after finding the last artifact, the kobolds usher you deeper into the caves to where Purepurin has been preparing the ritual to contact her mistress. The cavern is devoid of treasure, designed solely for meetings and communication with the outside world.

A small breeze flows throughout the spacious cavern from ventilation sources somewhere near the distant ceiling. The soft glow of crystals along the walls illuminates fine furniture of all sizes, with sets of tea and various delicacies artfully arranged on lavish tables to accommodate guests. At the tallest wall is a large hearth carved by nature’s work, surrounded by ritual items and bursting with a twisting cerulean flame.

Purepurin stands before the hearth, struggling with a pair of tongs to adjust the hippogriff in a jar into the center of bright blue coals. The Pathfinder Society’s gift to Valashinaz sits on a small table beside her, ready to be presented, and the ghost courier fulu is plastered onto the wall. The kobold turns as she hears company arrive, nearly swinging the jar out of the flames as she shouts, "You’re just in time!"

The hearth is a tool for long distance communications. Purepurin has already prepared the ghost courier fulu and hippogriff in a jar, hurriedly taking the jug of fond remembrance from the PCs to complete the ritual. She pours the contents into a series of connected ceramic saucers and slides them into a compartment beneath the flames, the steam changing the fire from blue to gold.

The jar set within the golden flames cracks open and the fulu evaporates into a mist that swirls into the hearth. A dark shape emerges, twisting and stretching as it grows. Smoke coalesces into the agile shape of a dragon that stretches out to fill the empty spaces of the cavern. A cold, ancient face forms from the vapor, misty scales rippling into place as a rumbling voice echoes out.

"Purepurin, have you called me?"

"Yes, ma’am!" Purepurin stands straight, tail twitching nervously. The enormous smoky image of Valashinaz, powerful, lithe, and nowhere near full size, peers down coolly. "You see, there’s been a bit of a scheduling mishap! These nice adventurers have brought you a gift from, uh..."

Purepurin glances over and gestures, whispering, "Introduce yourselves! Tell her why you’re here!"

Douzo yoroshiku onegaishimasu! I am Ebiten of House Inaba, it is so wonderful to meet you! The young herbalist's enthusiasm seems to be bursting from his seams as he bows deeply, We are representatives of the Pathfinder Society!

EDIT: A look of panic flashes across Ebiten's face as he looks to the others, Why are we here, again?

BK scratches his head without taking his cap off. "Something about establishing a relationship. Probably exchanges of information, though perhaps items, but probably information. The society sure does like information."

"I am Ghardak. We are here to forge an alliance with the Pathfinder Society," the dwarf says. Dwarves and dragons are not friendly but he keeps his tongue.