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"That sounds like a very useful tactic," Allanarian replies to Micah. "I am fluent in the languages of both air and earth elementals, but I'm still working on those of fire and water. Perhaps we can help each other, as time allows between missions?"

Allanarion listens attentively to Sorrina's speech, and eyes the gem with obvious interest--at least as much for the academic gains the Master of Spells speculates about as for its incalculable monetary value. (Intellectual class but also a member of the Exchange!)

"It seems fortunate that I already speak Auran," the aphorite muses, before turning to their teammates. "Yes, excellent work today, everyone."

I'm not sure about GMing, but I still have a half-dozen specials from PFS 1E that I haven't played yet: 2-00, 6-00, 7-00, 8-99, 9-00, 10-00. Of those, 10-00 (The Hao Jin Cataclysm) is probably the one I'm most interested in, as I've played or run pretty much very other Tapestry adventure. (Sadly, my PC who is most invested in the demiplane is Seeker-level now, so out of tier.)

Day Job: Craft (armorsmithing): 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (8) + 12 = 20
20 gp

Thanks for GMing!

So...now I just need to find someone running Unleashing the Untouchable (or convince myself that I'm crazy enough to run a Seeker-tier adventure myself) and then I will finally have completed the full Season 8 metaplot.

AoO:
mwk longsword, bless: 1d20 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 4 + 1 = 23
damage (lead blades, S): 2d6 + 3 ⇒ (1, 3) + 3 = 7

Attack:
mwk longsword, bless: 1d20 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 4 + 1 = 19
damage (lead blades, S): 2d6 + 3 ⇒ (2, 3) + 3 = 8

Allanarian moves to the remaining creature, and swings their sword at it.

mwk longsword, bless: 1d20 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 4 + 1 = 8
damage (lead blades, S): 2d6 + 3 ⇒ (3, 2) + 3 = 8

Bah.

Prize?: 1d20 ⇒ 13 Nope

Since nobody spoke up when I offered it en route...

Allanarion casts protection from chaos on Koli, then moves around her to threaten the same creature.

Duration 2 minutes. And moving in should set up Koli for Gang Up.

Allanarion moves forward to support Koli and Moe.

Double move.
Knowledge (planes): 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (3) + 8 = 11 to identify.

Allanaruion casts lead blades on their longsword as the Pathfinders hurry to the tower. (Duration 2 minutes.)

I also have a 1/day protection from chaos SLA. Which of our 1st-level heroes wants it?

I will wait to use legacy weapon (+1 enhancement) and/or philosopher's touch (cold iron or silver) until I know what we're up against.

"I should be able to enhance one or two of our weapons to better damage these demons, once I see what we're dealing with," Allanarion offers, speaking calmly and coolly as they accompany their teammates to the tower. But they have their sword and shield at the ready, just the same.

Do we have time to use the party CLW wand on Moe? If so, it looks like he badly needs a boop (and I think he was the one carrying it). I think that would leave us with 6 charges.
CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

Now that the warding rings are finally gone, Allanarion can finally concentrate on the orb itself.

Knowledge (religion): 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (17) + 8 = 25

The Winds condition heals Allanarion to full with even a minimum roll. They haven't expended any spell slots, and their class features are all based on mental focus points rather than times per day, so I think that's it for them.

Allanarion keeps altering the orange circle until it fails to function. (I assme your spoilered action meant orange, not purple, for your second action)

Yes, that's what I meant.

Did we disable the will save circle yet?

That's the one Allanarion's working on right now.

Allanarion decides to try disabling the orange circle next, to make it safer for themself and others to help solve the orb's puzzle. But first, they draw on the power to they've invested in their wayfinder for some insight.

Sudden Insight (swift action): expend 1 mental focus to gain +1 insight to next check (included below).
Disable Device: 1d20 + 5 - 1 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 5 - 1 + 1 = 18

Allanarion mutters to themself in sing-song Celestial as they continue to work on the purple circle.

Disable Device: 1d20 + 5 - 1 ⇒ (14) + 5 - 1 = 18

Allanarion attempts to disable the purple circle, to make solving the puzzle easier for Dora.

Disable Device: 1d20 + 5 - 1 ⇒ (10) + 5 - 1 = 14

Who/what hit Red for 6 hp?

Thor hit it (while prone and flanked) for 10 damage, but one of the magic circles gave it 4 temp HP, so it only lost 6 real HP. (It took me a moment or two to scan posts to figure this out myself.)

This is my second (out of three) games from this GameDay with an encounter that consisted of my PC working on disabling something impeding their progress while the rest of the party was fighting. I don't mind, it's how these PCs are built, I'm just amused that my baby occultist is echoing my high-level technomancer. Though I may end up wishing they were even remotely as hypercompetent for their level...

Questions: Weaknesses? DR/hardness? Energy resistances/immunities?

Allanarian shares what they know about celedons as they attempt to break one of the circles. They start with the cyan circle, which is empowering the guardian creatures.

Disable Device: 1d20 + 5 - 1 ⇒ (16) + 5 - 1 = 20

Unless they have to be done in a particular order, in which case, I do that instead.

What skill is needed to identify the creatures? Allanarion has the following, all at +8:
Knowledge (arcana, planes, religion): 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (18) + 8 = 26

Allanarion turns to study the emerging creatures for a moment, but decides that their allies can handle this. They continue studying the magic circles, hoping to find a way to deactivate the the wards (and potentially weaken the guardians).

Knowledge (arcana): 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (17) + 8 = 25

Allanarion moves forward to study the circles.

Knowledge (arcana): 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (8) + 8 = 16

(On my phone at the moment, if someone could move my token next to Moe.)

Alas, I am not trained in either skill, so would be at +0 Survival to aid at best.

Re: Koli: I don't think so, but I'm willing to say someone used a charge from the party's free wand, which brings it to 7 charges left.
CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

Reflex: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 2 = 10

Allanarion jumps off the monolith as it crashes, but lands poorly.

Knowledge (engineering): 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (20) + 8 = 28

Well, that should move things along!

Allanarion studies the structure, mentally comparing it to examples of both worldly and otherworldly architecture they are familiar with. After a long moment, they point and say confidently, "That way. Follow me."

Allanarion moves up, drawing their sword. They stop just behind Koli, and reach forward with their free hand to touch the hilt of her gladius. "Here, this will make sure they feel your full strength."

Spend 1 mental focus to use legacy weapon on Koli's weapon. It gains a +1 enhancement for 1 minute. (I realize that we'll have to bot her for a couple days, but she appears to be the heaviest hitter of the party.)

Cool, cool. I can help someone overcome that DR on my next turn, if it's still up then.

For both, in order, until I run out of questions: DR; special attacks (until run out); weaknesses; immunities or resistances other than basic undead stuff.

Knowledge (religion): 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (17) + 8 = 25 on Red
Knowledge (religion): 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (18) + 8 = 26 on Green

untrained Climb, in armor & pressure suit: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (10) - 1 = 9
untrained Climb, in armor & pressure suit: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (16) - 1 = 15
Good enough for knotted rope without a wall (DC 5). 1/4 speed (5 ft) per check, then drop the last 5 ft.

Allanarian's athletic skills are almost entirely limited to fighting, so they repel down the rope carefully, until they are close enough to the surface below to drop safely. Meanwhile, the aphorite attempts to study the approaching hostile creatures.

Allanarion wades across the cold water so that they can get a better look at the approaching creatures, and help shield the other Pathfinders' advance.

Double move, difficult terrain factored in.
Knowledge (arcana/planes/religion?): 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (14) + 8 = 22 on Green
Knowledge (arcana/planes/religion?): 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (3) + 8 = 11 on Red

I was afraid it was something like that. Glad to hear you're on the mend!

Allanarion strides forward, holding their wand almost like a duelist's sword. Their curiosity, particulatly about the occult, causes them to wait until the haunting has fully manifested before they act. The aphorite remains cool and collected as the shadowy serpent rises through the ice, then thrusts the glowing tip of their wand into the surface just as the the beast appears to be about to breach. There is a bright flash of light, after which Allanrarion stands unharmed, and there is no trace of the creature below.

The aphorite nods in satisfaction, and beckons the other to join them and Micah. "Perhaps with more study, we'll learn how to exorcise this haunt completely, but it won't be bothering anyone else for several hours, at least." They secure the wand in its holster, and undo the tether as the party continues on.

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Perception: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (17) + 5 = 22

Allanarion raises a brow at Micah's comment, but is pretty sure he must be joking.

"I see it, too," they say to Moe quietly. The aphorite readies their shield, just in case it's hostile.

If causing the fear effect is the haunt's turn, then Allanarion will use their readied action (spoilered above) immediately after that.

Sorry, brought home a bug from my trip, so not feeling well. Please continue to bot.

Is Dora/Redelia OK? We haven't heard from them here since Sept. 24.

Allanarion moves forward and readies to discharge their wand once the haunt manifests.

Will: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (19) + 4 = 23 (+2 vs. mind-affecting)

(Edit to clarify: Allanarion wants to experience the haunt, not just destroy it without learning anything more. So that ready is not to interrupt it, but to damage it after it manifests.)

Allanarion looks thoughtful for a moment, then points towards the bridge. "Moe, Torrin, Koli...if this goes poorly, I'd prefer not to plummet off that in a panic. Be ready to grab us if we start running back here too quickly."

Ready to proceed once the others chime in.

Oh, good idea about casting and holding the charge. I'm trained in UMD, but Cha is my worst stat.

Use Magic Device: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (15) + 5 = 20 (DC 20 to activate wand)

Woo, first time!

Knowledge (religion): 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (9) + 8 = 17

Allanarion begins to share what they know about haunts, while they pull out their cure light wounds wand in order to have a way to combat it.

Slow is good! My Acrobatics is a mighty -2 right now.

Knowledge (planes): 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (20) + 8 = 28

Allanarion warns the others that they sense a planar anomaly nearby, which they expect will manifest in some way when the party finishes the crossing.

Allanarion has darkvision 60 ft.

I assume you meant Climb in this edition? Allanarion is not trained in that or Survival, so is currently at -2 and +0, respectively.

As Allanarion looks around, they realize that some of their companions won't be able to see at all down here, so activates the light spell on their wayfinder. (They make no move to hand it off, however, as it's currently invested as their divination implement.)

The aphorite stows their shield, and pulls a coil of silk rope from their pack. "I'm no good at climbing, especially in this," they say, tapping their breastplate. "But I have rope, if one of you is nimble enough to get up there and lower it down for the rest of us."

In my post full of dice rolls for everyone, I assumed that Dora would assist Allanarion with the engines, because they are the only two PCs trained in DD.

Do we need to do the damage method if we got a success with the skill method? Or do we need multiple successes?

Sorry, I was still composing when Micah posted and missed that he had. But Allanarion would want to try the skills method first, so I think we can let my rolls stand?

Both Ponyo and Thor have attacks that would break the seal of a pressure suit, but they still grant endure elements with a broken seal.

In the interest of keeping things moving along, I've taken the liberty of looking at everyone's sheets. Koli, Moe, and Toren aren't trained in any of the necessary skills, unless any Craft will do? (in which case Moe has a +4 alchemy and Dora has +5 alchemy without any ranks). Nobody has Knowledge (engineering).

How long do each of these checks take? Since we don’t know how much time we have, how about we do this simultaneously as two teams?:

Team Engine: Allanarion gets out of their armor to don a pressure suit and work on the engines (DC 18), with Dora’s aid (DC 10). (Nobody else is trained.)
Dora aids: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (12) + 3 = 15 success
Allanarion, Disable Device: 1d20 + 7 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 7 + 2 = 18 success! (barely, with the aid, huzzah!)
Allanarion will re-don their armor as soon as that's done.

Team Flight Suits: Micah adjusts suits for Ponya and Thor (both medium, DC 15), with help from the remaining PCs, who can make untrained Craft checks (DC 10).

Suit for Ponya:
Koli aids: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4 fail
Moe aids: 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (4) + 0 = 4 fail
Torrin aids: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 1 = 21 success
Micah, Craft (armor): 1d20 + 8 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 8 + 2 = 17 success!

Suit for Thor:
Koli aids: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 2 = 14 success
Moe aids: 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (19) + 0 = 19 success
Torrin aids: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6 fail
Micah, Craft (armor): 1d20 + 8 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 8 + 2 + 2 = 23 success!

Questions seem moot now, but Allanarion will warn the others about the ghouls' paralysis and disease attacks in case we meet more.

Allanarion has Disable Device +5 (or +7 if they remove their armor) and is not trained in Knowledge (engineering). They do not have a way to produce electricity damage (but the arc pistol should work if the skill check method fails).

They will gladly take a pressure suit, and have Craft (armor) +12 to modify suits for other PCs' companions.

Knowledge (religion): 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (11) + 8 = 19

Allanarion is too slow to get into flanking position and still attack, so leaves that space free for their allies.

masterwork longsword: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 11 vs. Red
damage (S): 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5