PFS #6-03: Godsrain in a Godless Land for Gameday XV with TechnoDM A

Game Master Ira kroll

A Pathfinder Society Scenario designed for 5th- through 8th-level characters.

The Pathfinder Society is invited by Mayor Deyahi to take part in a special traditional ceremony known as the Festival of Fire! This ceremony has been performed for generations and is always an honor for the group of warriors chosen to defend the sacred bonfire. While it's expected that there will be several spirits and undead appearing throughout the evening, what Niishan is unaware of is the fact that an unknown figure has been watching the ceremony for its entirety, waiting for the time that the warriors are weak enough to make their move. With the Pathfinders appearing to fill this role, they see their chance to attack and make Niishan feel their ancient wrath. It's up to the PCs to hold off this villain and the other spirits, ensuring that the ceremony is successful and Niishan remains safe!

Written by Jacob W. Michaels

Scenario tags: Repeatable

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It is late in the afternoon in the halls of the Swordmeet Lodge, the Pathfinder Society’s Rahadoumi headquarters, located in the port city of Manaket. Venture-Captain Obo has called you here for an assignment, though when you arrive at the designated meeting room, he is not the only one waiting to greet you.

Shelves of Jiskan puzzle-boxes line the walls of Obo’s office, lending a colorful backdrop to the Venture-Captain’s fruitive conversation with a thin middle-aged woman dressed in white and gold, her pale skin adorned with blue henna. Both glance to the door as it opens and Obo motions everyone inside.

“Close the door.” He waits for his instruction to be followed, then nods to the woman beside him. “You’ve heard of our guest, I’m sure, even if you don’t know her on sight. This is Doctor Kassi Aziril, founder of the school of godless healing, which makes her one of the most important private citizens in this country—so mind your manners. The Society has agreed to help her, and time is of the essence. Doctor?”

See Slide #4

Though she seems tired, Kassi Aziril turns to face the room with the firm stance of a no-nonsense lecturer. “I shall assume no one present has been living under a rock, and we are all thus familiar with the recent ‘Godsrain’ incident. This event presents many challenges for a nation such as Rahadoum, particularly when it applies to those mortals who have been unfortunate enough to manifest divine magic. Under the Laws of Mortality, Rahadoum cannot abide the continued existence of divine power within its borders. These people, however, are not willing channels, they are innocent citizens, and many would reject these ‘rainblessings’ if they could. Some do not care and call for them to be expelled, arrested, or punished for violating our laws no matter whether they embrace the gifts or not. Others seek tolerance and solutions, perhaps a cure. No one can agree. The Council of Elders is at a deadlock, and tensions are rising. I fear that things will become dangerous soon.

“Which is where we come in,” interjects Obo as he lays a map of the city out on his desk. As he continues, he points to the map as though offering strategy tips in a game of siege. “The Risen Albatross is already waiting at the dock. Once the students are onboard they’ll be safe. The trick will be getting them there without drawing attention. Like Dr. Aziril said, a lot of people around here have it out for the rainblessed, and a contact of the Society’s within the Pure Legion tells us that some among their ranks may be looking to take things into their own hands.

“Your job, as a group, will be to escort the six rainblessed students from their current location—at Dr. Aziril’s research lab—to the docks. Moving a half-dozen untrained civilians through the city’s going to attract attention whether we like it or not, but the more you can keep your head down, the better off you’ll be. Now, leaving the country isn’t illegal, so if you face interference from members of the Pure Legion, you can safely assume they belong to this anti-rainblessed ‘rogue element.’ Defend yourselves and your charges, but it is vitally important that you do not kill the legionnaires. If you can subdue and restrain them for our Legion contact to collect, all the better. Any questions?”

Doc Bloodshanks is excited to have an opportunity to meet the illustrious Doctor Aziril. He listens to the description of the situation, and shakes his head, "To have that sort of divine power forced upon you ... I can think of little that would be worse. The Pure Legion should be treating these poor victims with compassion, rather than adding to their torments."

He considers the map and asks, "So we get them to The Risen Albatross at the docks. Where do we pick these students up at? And do we have a means to get in touch with this Legion contact if we need support while within the city?"

You see a rocky gray and pale, oversized eyes with gray, thin, stringy hair in a chef outfit.

"Oh... something... You are Kissi Aziril! You are my idol! You are so great at showing your non religious beliefs! You are a real rebel in this religious world. I love you!"

She take out a very elaborate cookbook with the words The world of Chef Inonotuusobliquus.

" It just got out of print. It contains a lot of recipes that are healthy, delicious and may have strange temporary effects on you. I would love if you could make to publish a review about it! "

Then, she realized she forgot to present herself.

Oh! I am Inonotuusobliquus, such a manly name for fenale Drathnelar gnome from the darklands. I can make you anything alchemical although, i prefer to do food. Bur i must warn you it can be quite spicy!"

Ino has huge formula book. So don't be afraid to ask for something.

"Leaving your home can be quite traumatic. Doubly so when you might have people after your life. Do you have a recommended extraction route, or should we leave it to chance, based on local conditions as we encounter them?"

Blub

Squish looks more like a set of oddly connected burlap sacks filled with Jell-o than a person, but nonetheless they speak with surprising grace despite lack of an obvious mouth and a slight bubbling sound. They carry an acacia staff topped with eye-shaped gemstones that seems to provide Squish's sight.

"Yes... Here's the long story short. Much like Valais Durant I was rescued from Thurl's laboratory. I don't remember who I was before but Valais Durant told me I needed more levity in my life so have decided to be called 'Squish'."

Blub

This tall big boned elf, dressed as a merchant but with a breastplate on top, some daggers, a light pick, javelisn and a longspear enters the room the last, his big bright smile and big features make him a very odd sight for an elf, his dark skin betrays him as one of the Eukujae from the northern part of the Mwanghi expanse, alas nothing of his clothes seeem to speak of this rather than Absalom, the city at the center of the world,

Er.. yes. leaving your home against your will due circunstances is not funny, Elfman knows.I had to leave home as well, but the same as your students will, i found a new home and a new people to call family, well not really family, but it is the best we can get on the present circunstances .

Honored to meet you doctor, say, i take that your students didn't took well to need to leave home as that? Hiw are they feeling about leaving? And it would be obvious for the Pure legions that they have abilities as that? What kind of thing sthey are " blessed" with? '

"We do not suggest a particular route, since we don't know what hazards you will encounter. Just be particular and try to avoid conflict."

Obo raises an eyebrow but explains patiently, “When the god Gorum was killed, his blood and ichor rained over all of Golarion, one coming down red, the other silver. Anything or anyone touched by the red Godsrain is infected by some of Gorum’s undying lust for bloodshed, becoming violent and dangerous. Those touched by the silver Godsrain become infused with some of Gorum’s divine essence and manifest divine abilities. Rainblessed is the local name for those in the second category.”

Conferring amongst yourselves, you know that Kassi Aziril is also known as “the mother of medicine,” a title granted in honor of her many important breakthroughs in non-magical healing. She has traveled the world, studied at the Magaambya, and developed techniques so revolutionary they’ve spread around the world, partially due to her own efforts and partially thanks to plagiarism by other scholars.

Kassi isn’t responsible for training every doctor in Rahadoum, but she’s hand-picked a few dozen apprentices and assistants to tutor directly. These students are split into smaller research teams, at least one of which resides in each major Rahadoumi settlement, and Kassi travels between them, both to teach and to help treat local medical emergencies.

The dromaar was himself likely taught by a student of a student of Aziril's, so views her as something of a "great-grandmother" of medicine personally.

He listens to Obo's explanation, and then strokes his chin. "I confess that I've not been in a position to study the effects directly, nor to read up on the recent literature, but do those affected with the bloodlust from the red Godsrain also manifest any divine abilities ... or is the effect of it purely psychological? If we encountered such a person, they would just have their normal skills and abilities, but be motivated by the bloodlust?"

Obo replies, "We haven't received any reports of the infection pairing with the infusion. Certainly, if you see such a manifestation, please bring it to our attention."

He ponders on the information given, and with slow voice, he mentions Well, it would be problematic if this acted like a disease, although who knows whne the gods are involved And then ... your students, Are they willing and ready to depart? What should we tell them in the case there is a message from you to them? He asks the doctor.

Obo gives brings out a letter for their students, proceeds to seal it with wax, and hands it to you. "They are ready to depart. If they have any questions about you, this letter should suffice."

In the first leg of your extraction mission, you must make your way from the Swordmeet Lodge to Kassi’s research lab in the bustling heart of Manaket without drawing too much attention.

As you move through the city a group of irate citizens are holding a political demonstration to demand the Council of Elders vote to arrest and expel the rainblessed from Rahadoum. They’ve gathered a crowd of onlookers, some in support, others to argue against their cause; they’re all blocking the road.

To overcome this obstacle:
Acrobatics to slip through gaps in the crowd,
Athletics to push through by force, or
Society to negotiate a way through the mob without drawing too much attention.

➤ Squish
➤ Cheerful Screams Over Water
➤ Doctor Bloodshanks
➤ Zhamie Zhapp
➤ Elfman
➤ Inonotiuus Obliquus

Blub

Squish does their best to not draw attention to their bulbous form.

Society: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (4) + 14 = 18

Relying on his small stature, Cheerful attempts to slip through the crowd.

Acrobatics: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (2) + 12 = 14.

Unfortunately, it is like trying to squeeze through a mosh pit...

oops Retcon time

A tall distinguished-looking woman walks in, a long firearm strapped to her back. She greets the assembled Pathfinders with a strong accent that you can't quite place.

"Ah! Bonjour! I am Zhamie Zhapp from Absalom. I am a docteur but also vorking for zee Pathfinder Society as an Investigateur! I vas attracted by zis mission ven I read about Kassi Azril. I 'ope ve meet her!"

"So ve need to rescue Kassi's etudyantes and bring zem to ze docks. No problem!"

Current Investigation: Rescuing Kassi's students and bringing them to safety

End Retcon

Sacre Bleu! I need to update her statblock. She's level 7

Acrobatics, Pursue a Lead: 1d20 + 13 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 13 + 1 = 19

Unfortunately she trips on something...

Ino draws out some sort of candy that excites Neuron.

society+cognitive mutagen: 1d20 + 13 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 13 + 2 = 30

Squish ❌
Cheerful Screams Over Water ❌
➤ Doctor Bloodshanks
Zhamie Zhapp ❌
➤ Elfman
Inonotiuus Obliquus ✔️

The fat boned elf has been in this situations before, Absalpm piers are as well crwoded with people that sometimes get out of control so he knows when to run ,when to push, and when to not be there. .. this called for pushing he guessed

Athletics: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (16) + 16 = 32

Seeing the inauspicious progress from several of his companions, Doc Bloodshanks considers how best to proceed, and decides to use his knowledge of the culture to slip through. The fact that he is dressed in the local fashion, and speaks Osiriani, will hopefully help.

Society: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (15) + 14 = 29

With Elfman shoving and Ino and Doc figuring out just how to navigate the crowd, you succeed at avoiding getting noticed.

One of you, though, may or may not have bumped into this passerby, but he’s screaming in their face now either way. If they can’t convince him to calm down or leave, he’ll attract attention.

In this case you could use:

Deception to convince him that the guy who actually bumped into him went a different direction

Diplomacy to talk the irate citizen down

or

Intimidation to scare him away.

➤ Squish
➤ Cheerful Screams Over Water
➤ Doctor Bloodshanks
➤ Zhamie Zhapp
➤ Elfman
➤ Inonotiuus Obliquus

Ino offer him a muffin that she baked to make him calm himself.

diplomacy: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (17) + 11 = 28

Cheerful makes full use of his Shameless Request feat to try and calm the man down.

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (9) + 11 = 20.

Doc's bedside manner leaves something to be desired, and he decides to let the others deal with this malcontent.

Not trained in any of those skills, so don't want to risk the crit fail.

Blub

No help here, my diplomacy is -4

Teh fat boned elf looks to one side then to another And the speaks I think you got us wrong, We are not thosee you are looking for , the actual person is running voer there . see? He points out towards a running man one stree down That is why he is running, why would i lie to you?

Then proceeds to lie

Decpetion: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (6) + 12 = 18

"Ve are not ze ones you vant. Ve are just passing through."

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (13) + 9 = 22

➤ Squish
➤ Cheerful Screams Over Water ❌
➤ Doctor Bloodshanks
➤ Zhamie Zhapp ❌
➤ Elfman ❌
➤ Inonotiuus Obliquus ✔️

The passerby continues to scream at you and tell others how you've ruined their day, attracting unwelcome attention to you.

As you continue walking through the market, spy a small patrol of the Pure Legion receiving orders from a commanding officer.

Four Pure Legionnaires stand at ease, the gold brocade on their white leather armor glimmering proudly in the faint light of dusk. Their focus rests entirely on the handsome, tawny aiuvarin man addressing them, the broad red sash across his chest clearly designating him as a commanding officer. He seems to be giving patrol orders for the evening.

Since they seem intent on other things, you continue walking past merchants' carts.

A couple of you almost upset a cart as you walk by, but others steady it as you pass.

Society DC 22: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (5) + 14 = 19

From the red X's I'm assuming we are still trying to get past that 2nd obstacle. Not sure if this counts as "exploration" or not, but is "Follow the Expert" viable for these Diplomacy/Deception/Intimidation checks? (And, if so, do we have an expert?)

You arrive at Kassi Aziril’s Research Lab. When you knock at the door, the students refuse to open the door unless you identify themselves as help sent by Kassi. Once you are let inside, the de facto leader of the group, Misgenia “Missi” Rohzali makes quick introductions in soft, strained voice.

"I suppose thanks are in order, for being willing to do this. Sorry if we’re not exactly good company right now, it’s been a… hard few days." The young woman sniffs and wipes a cheek with her shawl before taking a deep breath to recompose herself. "I’m afraid we’re not ready to leave just yet. We, well, we haven’t finished packing. It’s hard, you know, to know what to take when you know you’re… you’re probably never coming back."

This is an Influence encounter. Pictures of each student are on Slides 4 and 5

Levels of Influence:

Misgenia Rohzali 0
Faarax Leadwood 0
Aymn Sono 0
Yezza 0
Zayyaan 0

Round 1

➤ Squish
➤ Cheerful Screams Over Water
➤ Doctor Bloodshanks
➤ Zhamie Zhapp
➤ Elfman
➤ Inonotiuus Obliquus

Each of you may make a Perception check on a student of your choice to (a) Discover what skills will influence them, (b) attempt to influence them, (c) find out what will make it harder to influence them, or (d) what will make it easier to influence them.

<snip>

From the red X's I'm assuming we are still trying to get past that 2nd obstacle. Not sure if this counts as "exploration" or not, but is "Follow the Expert" viable for these Diplomacy/Deception/Intimidation checks? (And, if so, do we have an expert?)

It doesn't look like anyone is Expert in any of those three. As it is, since at least one of you succeeded, with more than half failing, your group only gets only one Attention Point.

Soc: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (17) + 13 = 30

Zhamie shares what the knows. Spoiler open

Zhamie looks over Misgenia to try to see what makes her tick.
What skills influence them

Perc: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (14) + 17 = 31

To clarify, Discovery can be made with Perception or Society and certain Lore skills

Levels of Influence:

Name | Discovery techniques | Influence skills | Influence Points

Misgenia Rohzali | Perception/Society/Golden Road Lore/Rahadoumi Lore | | 0
Faarax Leadwood | Perception/Society/Academia Lore | | 0
Aymn Sono | Perception/Society/Fiend Lore | | 0
Yezza | Perception/Society/Iruxi Lore | | 0
Zayyaan | Perception/Society/Catfolk Lore | | 0

Round 1

➤ Squish
➤ Cheerful Screams Over Water
➤ Doctor Bloodshanks
Zhamie Zhapp thinks you can use Medicine to distract her with a discussion of mortal healing.
➤ Elfman
➤ Inonotiuus Obliquus

Each of you may make a Perception check on a student of your choice to (a) Discover what skills will influence them, (b) attempt to influence them, (c) find out what will make it harder to influence them, or (d) what will make it easier to influence them.

Levels of Influence:

Name | Discovery techniques | Influence skills | Influence Points

Misgenia Rohzali | Perception/Society/Golden Road Lore/Rahadoumi Lore | Medicine | 0
Faarax Leadwood | Perception/Society/Academia Lore | | 0
Aymn Sono | Perception/Society/Fiend Lore | | 0
Yezza | Perception/Society/Iruxi Lore | | 0
Zayyaan | Perception/Society/Catfolk Lore | | 0

Elfman apprcoahce Zayaan, a foolish grin on his face, feels a bit familiar, to put a smile on your face to hide what others should not see

He tries to see how to get this student to move easily

Discover influence skills

Discover w/Society on Zayaan: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (10) + 14 = 24

Blub

Squish will spend some time observing Yeeza, trying to look at their clothes and mannerisms, in an attempt to Discover what approaches might interest them.

Society to Discover influence skill for Yezza: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (4) + 14 = 18

Zhamie Zhapp thinks you can use Medicine to distract her with a discussion of mortal healing.

Is this a desirable outcome? We want them to focus and get ready to leave, not be distracted, right? Does Medicine help us or make things more difficult?

Doc begins chatting up Faarax. "So, what can I do to help get you ready? Which things are most essential for you to take with you?" He carefully observes Faarax's response and his possessions, to see if he can sort out the sort of things that might be of interest.

Society: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (14) + 14 = 28

Cheerful attempts to engage Misgenia in a discussion about herbalism techniques.

Medicine: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (9) + 12 = 21.

Levels of Influence:

Name | Discovery techniques | Influence skills | Influence Points

Misgenia Rohzali | Perception/Society/Golden Road Lore/Rahadoumi Lore | | 0
Faarax Leadwood | Perception/Society/Academia Lore | | 0
Aymn Sono | Perception/Society/Fiend Lore | | 0
Yezza | Perception/Society/Iruxi Lore | | 0
Zayyaan | Perception/Society/Catfolk Lore | | 0

Round 1

Squish can't figure out Yezza
Cheerful Screams Over Water discusses how herbalism causes synchronous healing, but, she doesn't seem impressed.
Doctor Bloodshanks figures out that Arcana could influence Faarax
Zhamie Zhapp thinks you can use Medicine to distract her with a discussion of mortal healing.
Elfman knows you can intimidate Zayyaan
➤ Inonotiuus Obliquus

Round 2

➤ Squish
➤ Cheerful Screams Over Water
➤ Doctor Bloodshanks
➤ Zhamie Zhapp
➤ Elfman
➤ Inonotiuus Obliquus

Each of you may make a Perception check on a student of your choice to (a) Discover what skills will influence them, (b) attempt to influence them, (c) find out what will make it harder to influence them, or (d) what will make it easier to influence them.

Levels of Influence:

Name | Discovery techniques | Influence skills | Influence Points

Misgenia Rohzali | Perception/Society/Golden Road Lore/Rahadoumi Lore | Medicine | 0
Faarax Leadwood | Perception/Society/Academia Lore | Arcana | 0
Aymn Sono | Perception/Society/Fiend Lore | | 0
Yezza | Perception/Society/Iruxi Lore | | 0
Zayyaan | Perception/Society/Catfolk Lore | Intimidate | 0

Zhamie takes Missi aside and strikes up a conversation about mortal healing.

Medicine, Lead: 1d20 + 18 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 18 + 1 = 38

Elfman moves closer to Farax

Those are very interesting tomes you have there, you know where we are taking you there will be plenty of chances to learn and understand magical situations and theories The arcanamirium on Absalom is always eager to have new students to add to their cultural reservoir

Er .. me? Not quite, i am more a merchant, but i studed magic before i had to leave home, just as you are doing now. It worked for the best in the end The big boned elf says with that big smile of his

Arcana to influence Faarax: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (5) + 17 = 22

Blub

Not having much success navigating the complex social situation Squish decides to join Elfman in having a chat with Faarax.

"I'm not good for much else these day, but I do have a penchant for magic. Perhaps you can tell me about what you've been studying recently. I'm always curious to learn more."

Arcana to influence Faarax: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (5) + 12 = 17

Ino follows the lead of Zhamie to make Misgenia ready to leave while she continually eat cognitive mutagen as candy.

" Mortal healing? How interesting! Is there quite weird that there is greater success when you don't believe in gods? How can it be possible?"

crafting (medecine for chiurgeon+ mutagen+lead: 1d20 + 18 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 18 + 1 + 2 = 22

"Do you want a lamb sandwich? "

Hero point crafting (medecine for chiurgeon+ mutagen+lead: 1d20 + 18 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 18 + 1 + 2 = 34

Medicine: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (6) + 12 = 18.

Cheerful continues to be utterly useless.

Second round

crafting (medecine for chiurgeon+ mutagen+lead: 1d20 + 18 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 18 + 1 + 2 = 30

" I make food that is good for soul. Some people call this médecine or alchemy.How technique of Mortal healing would like with my cooking? I am atheist myself so."

Round 2

Though Doc would also be fascinated in the discussion about mortal healing, he sees that Ino seems to be making some progress, so turns his attention to helping figure out Yezza's interests, in the hopes of expediting the group's departure.

Society: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (18) + 14 = 32

Levels of Influence:

Name | Discovery techniques | Influence skills | Influence Points

Misgenia Rohzali | Perception/Society/Golden Road Lore/Rahadoumi Lore | Medicine | 0
Faarax Leadwood | Perception/Society/Academia Lore | Arcana | 0
Aymn Sono | Perception/Society/Fiend Lore | | 0
Yezza | Perception/Society/Iruxi Lore | | 0
Zayyaan | Perception/Society/Catfolk Lore | Intimidate | 0

Round 2

Squish also talks to Faarax about books.
➤ Cheerful Screams Over Water
Doctor Bloodshanks realizes that a discussion with Yezza about the harsh but fulfilling reality of nomadic desert life would influence her.
Zhamie Zhapp discusses mortal healing with Misgenia
Elfman strikes up a conversation with Faarax, without much success.
➤ Inonotiuus Obliquus

Each of you may make a Perception check on a student of your choice to (a) Discover what skills will influence them, (b) attempt to influence them, (c) find out what will make it harder to influence them, or (d) what will make it easier to influence them.

Levels of Influence:

Name | Discovery techniques | Influence skills | Influence Points

✔️ Misgenia Rohzali | Perception/Society/Golden Road Lore/Rahadoumi Lore | Medicine | ✔️✔️✔️
Faarax Leadwood | Perception/Society/Academia Lore | Arcana | 0
Aymn Sono | Perception/Society/Fiend Lore | | 0
Yezza | Perception/Society/Iruxi Lore | Survival | 0
Zayyaan | Perception/Society/Catfolk Lore | Intimidate | 0

Since Misgenia has been convinced, Cheerful and Ino can choose to do a different influence

Blubb

Cheerful bullies Zayyan?

Intimidate: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (11) + 11 = 22.