Almaas is definitely interested in the activities of commerce, and would like to understand if that is something to where he can create some opportunity for the group!
“Hey! I just remembered something! [I] The ratfolk of Diguo-Dashu likely worship Lao Shu Po, the goddess of night, thieves, and rats. Her holy symbols typically take the form of a curled and emaciated rat!“ he explains.
“Oh and there’s more!! [I] Lao Shu Po was not always a goddess. She was once a simple rat until she fed on the corpse of the moon god Tsukiyo and absorbed some of his divine power. When Tsukiyo returned to life and banished his killer—his brother Fumeiyoshi—from heaven, Lao Shu Po stole Fumeiyoshi’s portfolio and become the goddess of night!“ he states.
Almaas is a Dwarf from a Kelish merchant family that always felt that community, tradition and fairness are the values that should be inherently present in any civilisation .
Thus, he embraces the lessons of Erastil and tries to use his family fortune to bring prosperity through fair trade. He often comes across as arrogant and patronizing.
He can be a stoic negotiator but has an empathic approach. He is very perceptive and understands people's motives which is very important to him as a merchant and a pillar of his community.
He typically wears no armor and during battle usually tries to use his bow to attack but also uses his legs and fists if necessary.
Almaas' family has deep roots in the Exchange faction of the Pathfinder Society.
Thus, the Kargar brothers Almaas, Jangafzaar, Toral and Sadaf are all members of the Pathfinder Society.
Almaas is a Dwarven archer and devout follower of Erastil.
He wears no armor, is well groomed and has a slightly arrogant and distant behavior.
"Ahh Kal'ryon … good to see you again! Oh and Myth and Bocke! I heard that you are both experts on the tapestry! I will follow your lead as experience is very important!"
He bows slightly.
”Almaas is my name!!"
Almaas seems to be in the mood for a lecture. He looks at his fellow Pathfinders, "I want you all to behave and be civil as this is a Society mission in a very delicate environment."
He looks at all of you like a father that teaches his children.
"For once, I hope that you have listened to the preaching of followers of Erastil in your communities! It is always important to feel a spark of family, community, and duty in your hearts! I will help you with that! If we show these traits then we will have no problem.“
You clearly notice that Almaas can really go on one’s nerves with his preaching.
He turns to VC Li.
"It is an honor to work with you Venture Captain."
“Be glad that you can rejoin your community for a certain time before you travel with us to the worldwound! Seeing family and embracing friends is something that every person cherishes … and you not becoming demons should be what you should be thanking your gods for! Do not let bitterness into your heart because we are not elves but let your gratitude towards us flow!“ he says admonishingly.
He then explains what happened in Kyonin and what the group went through to finally rescue them.
Almaas attacks the strange, stinking demon with his bow.
Please note that Almaas has DEADEYE BOWMAN so no cover from one ally which is Kal.
Activating boots of speed as free action.
Swift action: study target +2.
"You will die demon!!" he shouts.
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Longbow to hit:+1 Longbow +27 (study +2, haste +1, +7 BAB, +8 Wis (Zen Archer), +1 Enhancement Bonus, +1 Weapon Focus, -2 Deadly Aim, +2 Wood Mystery Wood bond, bane +2, bless +1, heroism +2, demon +2)
Longbow damage: 1d8+9+2d6, 20/x3 [study +2, +4 Deadly aim, +1 Enhancement bonus, bane +2+2d6].
~
CLUSTERED SHOTS so all damage is pooled before considering DR.
Using PERFECT SHOT feat 3/4 this round to roll twice and take best for the primary attack.
Almaas attacks the strange, stinking demon with his bow.
Please note that Almaas has DEADEYE BOWMAN so no cover from one ally which is Kal.
Activating boots of speed as free action.
Swift action to bane versus the demon.
"You will die demon!!" he shouts.
~
Longbow to hit:+1 Longbow +25 (haste +1, +7 BAB, +8 Wis (Zen Archer), +1 Enhancement Bonus, +1 Weapon Focus, -2 Deadly Aim, +2 Wood Mystery Wood bond, bane +2, bless +1, heroism +2, demon +2)
Longbow damage: 1d8+7+2d6, 20/x3 [ +4 Deadly aim, +1 Enhancement bonus, bane +2+2d6].
~
CLUSTERED SHOTS so all damage is pooled before considering DR.
Using PERFECT SHOT feat 2</4 this round to roll twice and take best for the primary attack.
Please note that Almaas does not provoke AoO when others threaten him in melee for shooting with his bow.
Activating boots of speed as free action.
Swift action to bane versus the leech. I think I ID it last round with my kn nature?
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Longbow to hit:+1 Longbow +25 (haste +1, +7 BAB, +8 Wis (Zen Archer), +1 Enhancement Bonus, +1 Weapon Focus, -2 Deadly Aim, +2 Wood Mystery Wood bond, bane +2, bless +1, heroism +2)
Longbow damage: 1d8+7+2d6, 20/x3 [ +4 Deadly aim, +1 Enhancement bonus, bane +2+2d6].
~
CLUSTERED SHOTS so all damage is pooled before considering DR.
Using PERFECT SHOT feat 1/4 this round to roll twice and take best for the primary attack.
Ha ha!
Super sorry GM but did you say that the creature that Almaas just shot arrows cannot be harmed with arrows or physical attacks in general?
Because if yes then he would direct his attacks at another target which can be hurt with arrows. ;-)
Knowing from their friend that that they will face horrors potentially, Almaas casts Protection from Evil, Bless, See Invisibility, and Heroism before continuing.
Only one 3rd level spell slot remaining for today. :-/
"What are these things?" Almaas thinks.
kn nature:1d20 + 16 ⇒ (16) + 16 = 32
kn planes:1d20 + 22 ⇒ (16) + 22 = 38
Almaas attacks the large figure that is camouflaged in the middle of the bog at the top with his bow.
Swift action evil subtype bane.
Longbow now +3 weapon with +2d6 damage with bane that overcomes DR cold iron and silver.
Activating boots of speed as free action.
~
Longbow to hit:+1 Longbow +23 (haste +1, +7 BAB, +8 Wis (Zen Archer), +1 Enhancement Bonus, +1 Weapon Focus, -2 Deadly Aim, +2 Wood Mystery Wood bond, bane +2, demon +2, bless +1)
Longbow damage: 1d8+7+2d6, 20/x3 [ +4 Deadly aim, +1 Enhancement bonus, bane +2+2d6].
~
CLUSTERED SHOTS so all damage is pooled before considering DR.
Beyond first increment is -2 to hit.
"I completely understand your situation. The loneliness is hard but you are strong and have endured. If we can be of aid then please tell us. But it would be important to know if you can aid us? Is there any route that we can take that is safer than others?" the dwarven Pathfinder ask.
”You seem to be very knowledgeable about this area sir. What made you survive this dangerous place?!?“ the inquisitor asks after studying the creature for a long time.
Yeah, I have a Dwarven zen archer 3 / inquisitor 7 so very similar build. I just did not go the flurry route as I’m going all inquisitor now so that I have to rely on rapid shot etc so I totally forgot the flurry with the bow. :-D
Almaas casts Protection from Evil, Bless, See Invisibility, and Heroism before continuing.
"What is this thing?" Almaas thinks.
kn nature:1d20 + 16 ⇒ (20) + 16 = 36
kn planes:1d20 + 22 ⇒ (17) + 22 = 39
Almaas attacks the red tree-like creature with his bow. He switches to the other tree-creature in case one drops!
Swift action evil subtype bane.
Longbow now +3 weapon with +2d6 damage with bane that overcomes DR cold iron and silver.
Activating boots of speed as free action.
Almaas attacks the red demon with his bow. He switches to the other demon in case one drops!
Swift action demon bane. Study target on red. +2 to hit and damage.
Longbow now +3 weapon with +2d6 damage with bane that overcomes DR cold iron and silver.
~
Longbow to hit:+1 Longbow +23 (study +2, +7 BAB, +8 Wis (Zen Archer), +1 Enhancement Bonus, +1 Weapon Focus, -2 Deadly Aim, +2 Wood Mystery Wood bond, bane +2, demon +2]
Longbow damage: 1d8+9+2d6, 20/x3 [study +2, +4 Deadly aim, +1 Enhancement bonus, bane +2+2d6].
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CLUSTERED SHOTS so all damage is pooled before considering DR.
“Oh dear Erastil help me to save my companion!“ he says with desperation.
Almaas attacks the tentacle with his bow and activates his boots of speed.
Swift action bane whatever this is! 12/15 remaining after this round.
Longbow now +3 weapon with +2d6 damage with bane that overcomes DR cold iron and silver.
~
Longbow to hit:+1 Longbow +22 (+7 BAB, +8 Wis (Zen Archer), haste +1, +1 Enhancement Bonus, +1 Weapon Focus, -2 Deadly Aim, +2 Wood Mystery Wood bond, bane +2, demon +2]
Longbow damage: 1d8+7+2d6, 20/x3 [+4 Deadly aim, +1 Enhancement bonus, bane +2+2d6].
~
CLUSTERED SHOTS so all damage is pooled before considering DR.
“Thanks for the map. I’m ready to continue our path and hopefully we can find more of your friends alive! So what was it that you found on the giant insect? And anything else useful that we should know of???“
Almaas sees the longing for rescue but also mistrust in the elves eyes. He tries to fig deeper to understand their emotions.
sense motive :1d20 + 18 ⇒ (12) + 18 = 30
”You have been dearly missed by your comrades and families. Erastil would want you to rejoin your families. We are his tools to make you get home!! Do we have your trust? Do you want any proof?? And where are the rest of the team?!“ the dwarven inquisitor asks.
You gain a +2 bonus on Knowledge (planes) checks to know the powers and abilities of demons. You gain a +2 morale bonus on all attack rolls and a +2 morale bonus on caster level checks to penetrate spell resistance made against creatures with the demon subtype you recognize as demons.
Before the group leaves, Almaas shares his knowledge.
“Let me tell you what I know as I’m an expert in hunting demons! Demons are chaotic and evil outsiders originally from the Abyss, and Tanglebriar is one of their footholds on
Golarion. There is also demon lord called Treerazer that is known as the Lord of the Blasted Tarn and is worshipped by dark cults within Kyonin.
Tanglebriar’s corruption is patterned after Treerazer’s former Abyssal realm. Whether Treerazer has any connection to the Worldwound’s breach is unknown, but Tanglebriar’s reputation as a hotbed of demonic activity is known in the Abyss, and though there's no portal there, it serves as a beachhead for demonic forces.
I hope you know what’s important about their weaknesses! Demons are immune to poisons exuded by many of the plants in Tanglebriar. Lesser demons are vulnerable to cold iron and good-aligned attacks, though greater demons typically resist all but the latter. Although most demons are created in and by the Abyss, there are also rituals—typically lengthy—that can transform one or more mortal creatures into demons. If the ritual is interrupted early enough, the victims might escape transformation. So let us use this knowledge!!“ Almaas says after the lecture.
~
After the rude goodbye by the elves, the dwarf shakes his head. “Etiquette is not the elves’ strength it seems!“ he says.
~
When the monster appears:
kn nature to identify monster Wis +8 :1d20 + 8 + 8 ⇒ (9) + 8 + 8 = 25 +6 additional if this is planes and not nature, additional +2 if demonic subtype
“Oh dear Erastil what large creature is this?!??!“ he asks incredulously.
Almaas attacks the creature with his bow and activates his boots of speed.
Swift action bane whatever creature this is.
No cover because of dead eye bowman trait.
Free action boots of speed.
Longbow now +3 weapon with +2d6 damage with bane that overcomes DR cold iron.
~
Sneak attack as within 30 ft and flat footed. Ranged attacks of Almaas don’t provoke in melee because of weapon master feat.
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Longbow to hit:+1 Longbow +20 (+7 BAB, +8 Wis (Zen Archer), +1 Enhancement Bonus, +1 Weapon Focus, -2 Deadly Aim, +2 Wood Mystery Wood bond, +1 haste, bane +2]
Longbow damage: 1d8+7+2d6+2d6, 20/x3 [+4 Deadly aim, +1 Enhancement bonus, bane +2+2d6, sneak attack 2d6].
~
CLUSTERED SHOTS so all damage is pooled before considering DR.
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Demon hunter feat: if the creature has the demon subtype then +2 to hit on all below.
