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Amelia finally had everything she could have wanted. As she looked across the county through the palace windows, there was always a tinge of sadness to it.

She busied herself with advising, enjoying parties and courtly functions and quickly became known within the nation as an extremely shrewd and highly competent Countess.

It didn't take long for her to quickly realize that there were still problems that needed to be solved, and she worked to help pull youth off the street, to provide them with opportunity like she had. With her wiles it took nearly no time at all to get many of Taldor's elite on board with the idea. While some realized it was altruistic, others saw opportunity to increase Taldor's glory; she cared not for what their reason was because it was ultimately her choices that nudged them where she wanted them to go.

In time, the sadness started to wane as she realized that while this all came at a great loss, it allowed her to salvage many lives; and more importantly keep them out of the clutches of the cult that scarred her.

However in all of this time, she never once missed an anniversary of Liam's sacrifice and constantly kept a watchful eye at Katria's back.

Amelia moves toward Katria and puts an arm around her. The scholar always seemed more detached but this single moment right here reminded Amelia otherwise. "It is what he wanted."

She notices the rose before Katria puts the Standard over him, "Milani didn't just make a hero, she chose a proper champion."

Struggling for words, the weight of the choice finally hits her.

"We did it Katria." She squeezes her hard.

Amelia raises an eyebrow, "I'm sorry Katria, but this is where my goodwill has to end. I've lived my life in the literal shadows and gutters. I can't give this up now; I've come so far to become someone." She clutches a necklace and looks toward the floor, "I've sold enough of my soul..." Her voice becomes forceful but starts to quake, "I won't do it again."

Her eyes genuinely water, unsure if it is from reminiscing of her own journey or from what Liam is proposing. "There must be another way... But if you insist I will not stop you." The Lady Amelia Reed stares into the half-elf's eyes, "Whatever you choose you must be okay with, and if that is truly what you want I will ensure that your legacy lives."

She slices her hand against Koriana's Blade, "You joked before that such a bloody act wasn't necessary, but I offer it again. My oath that I will continue to strive for a Taldor that we can all be proud of."

Focusing, she takes a deep breath to steel herself, "If I could have one request from a devout man..." She moves toward Liam.

"There is a difference between your voice and one that he consents to. How hard would it have been if it was your forefathers in your head telling you who to be and how to be it? Can you really say that a legacy forced upon you would have made you who you are now?"

She knows where to twist the knife, "Again I ask you, you would deny this boy a chance to become like you of his own accord?"

Emotional Appeal: 1d20 + 25 - 2 - 2 ⇒ (13) + 25 - 2 - 2 = 34

Ante at 5.

"Let's be honest Taldaris, we have dealt with five other legends. Your mockery is nothing but a child's tactic to deflect from the real issue; that the three of us and Eutropia are becoming legends in our own right. You want to throw a tantrum? Do it, but know that we will not back down.That is not the noble spirit of Taldor."

Presence: 1d20 + 25 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (16) + 25 + 2 - 2 = 41

If we win, we get a +1 Determination, which will offset that concession from before.

Ante 3

Amelia heard Taldaris' replies but knew that deep down there was more than duty for his nation, there was love.

"Does it matter? Are you not going to give one of your own the same chances for strength? The same chances for a future? I'm sure if we went back further enough, some would say the same about you. What deeds did you have before you became the legend that you were? Don't you owe it to the love of your country? How can you call yourself a leader if you cannot follow the beating heart of the nation... A nation that calls for Eutropia and those that believe in her?"

She goes for the stab, "I love this nation. I have done much, even brave death for this nation and far worse. I implore you, take a step back and realize a nation is its people... And sometimes such things don't follow logic and reason. They just are"

Emotional Appeal: 1d20 + 25 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 25 + 2 = 45

This increases the Ante by an extra +1 according to the rules. So it should be at 7 now.

Is it one person per exchange? Does that mean I'm next after Taldaris responds?

Let's try this out...

Allegory: +11 from K: History. If I get to add in Favored Nation, I get a +6 on top of it. I assume that's the case due to the Dandy being from UI.

Baiting: +23 from Intimidate

Emotional Appeal: +27 from Sense Motive.

Flattery: +29 from Diplomacy +6 from Favored Nation for a +35

Logic: Untrained... Unless... P: Gambler might apply? It's kind of mathy and reading people?

Mockery: +29 from Bluff +6 from Favored Nation for a +35

Presence: +26 from K: Nobility +6 from Favored Nation for a +32

Red Herring: +9 for P: Oratory I guess? I never specified my Performance actually, didn't think it would come up to be honest.

Rhetoric: Untrained

Wit: Untrained

Not wanting to be held up again Amelia casts Freedom of Movement on herself as well as Mirror Image.

Mirror Image: 1d4 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8

Not much else that lasts long, I do have a single 2nd that I'm going to hold for Reinvigorating Wind and a single 4th for Primal Scream on the off-chance I get enchanted and need a quick Break Enchantment.

How buff are we getting here? I have some spells but not too much.

I like your speech so I'll just add on here for the +2 Aid Another bonus

"What journey could be greater than the great beyond? Isn't that an adventure in its own right?"

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 29 + 6 ⇒ (15) + 29 + 6 = 50

Amelia feels like she's on death's door before some of the dirt she's on manages to miraculously get into Cyricas' eye and stop what would be nearly lethal.

"If you want to duel, all you had to do was say so before you sent your ape at me."

The spell Liam has on her immediately goes off and washes her with positive energy.

Reversion: 1d8 + 11 ⇒ (6) + 11 = 17

I actually went for Mordal last time, didn't include Favoured Nation in the attack and damage bonus, but now I'll go for Cyricas.

Full Round: 1d20 + 25 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 25 + 6 = 33
Damage: 1d8 + 32 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 32 + 6 = 44

-5: 1d20 + 20 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 20 + 6 = 31
Damage: 1d8 + 32 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 32 + 6 = 41

-10: 1d20 + 15 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 15 + 6 = 26
Damage: 1d8 + 32 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 32 + 6 = 39

-15: 1d20 + 10 + 6 ⇒ (19) + 10 + 6 = 35
Damage: 1d8 + 32 + 6 ⇒ (8) + 32 + 6 = 46

Critical -15?: 1d20 + 10 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 10 + 6 = 18
Damage: 1d8 + 32 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 32 + 6 = 40

Dazed from the attacks, she doesn't fight to the best of her ability.

Can't post right now due to work but I will use Defiant Luck to force him to reroll the Critical Confirm.

Escape Artist: 1d20 + 5 + 20 - 1 ⇒ (11) + 5 + 20 - 1 = 35

The wounds around her close and she feels her bones mending after the huge blow.

Assuming I escape with a 35

She grips her weapon and tries to slice through the adversary next to her.

Attack: 1d20 + 25 ⇒ (17) + 25 = 42
Damage: 1d8 + 32 ⇒ (2) + 32 = 34

Attack -5: 1d20 + 20 ⇒ (9) + 20 = 29
Damage: 1d8 + 32 ⇒ (8) + 32 = 40

Attack -10: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (10) + 15 = 25
Damage: 1d8 + 32 ⇒ (2) + 32 = 34

Attack -15: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (19) + 10 = 29
Damage: 1d8 + 32 ⇒ (6) + 32 = 38

Critical: 1d20 + 25 ⇒ (1) + 25 = 26
Damage: 1d8 + 32 ⇒ (6) + 32 = 38

Critical -15: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (14) + 10 = 24
Damage: 1d8 + 32 ⇒ (1) + 32 = 33

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If she doesn't escape artist she will spend her Standard to try to reverse the grapple and break free.

Grapple: 1d20 + 26 ⇒ (3) + 26 = 29

If either Grapple break fails I will add +4 Luck to it.

Amelia's ears perk up at the threat and she gets down to one knee.

"Stay with me." Her hands move to the floor and she then looks toward the trees, judging the how the branches feel. Some were missing their leaves. It was subtle but her quarry left some telltale signs.

Survival (to Track): 1d20 + 23 + 6 + 9 ⇒ (19) + 23 + 6 + 9 = 57

Getting up, her eyes fixate on a small flower that seemed bent out of shape. He was good, but she was better.

"This should be no problem at all."

"I have no desire to give up my blood to anyone. Especially not now."

Hearing that they want blood, Amelia pre-emptively casts a spell on herself.

Mirror Image: 1d4 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6

Fortitude: 1d20 + 18 + 3 ⇒ (13) + 18 + 3 = 34 If I fail I can use Koriana's Blade anyway

"Should have just removed him." She cleans the wine off her lips and gives a quick cough, "I'm fine though. Nothing I can't handle."

I'm on mobile but I can make the checks needed if we still want to kill him. I can autopass the Stealth check via Camouflage / Hide in Plain Sight and raw numbers, the Strength check I can pass with a +8 Luck Bonus as I have a +8 inherently.

Amelia listens to the riddle. "How dangerous is this poison anyway?" She wasn't as smart as Liam and certainly not Katria so she waited.

Doesn't really make sense for her to solve it with her Int score honestly. I agree out of character that it's a 50/50.

K: Nobility (As per Discord): 1d20 + 26 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 26 + 6 + 2 = 48

Amelia knew the history of the legend and looked around the room... "Busts." She gave a glance over to Katria and saw the scholar excited for a chance to flex her mental muscles and speak with a legend.

I can wait. Let's see what happens.

"I know a lot about Taldan deception. Perhaps you can confide in me some piece of information so that I can unravel this mystery."
Bluff: 1d20 + 29 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 29 + 6 + 2 = 45

The dandy moves toward the table, like a predator eying easy prey. It wasn't just to get close, but to see how quickly she could grab a bust and end the legend should a fight break out.

"If not, tell me about some of your friends. Perhaps they have a tell based on who they are."
Diplomacy: 1d20 + 29 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 29 + 6 + 2 = 44

Her tongue was smooth, she had read all of the books, lived a life perfectly structured for this. Hells, she learned from them all. She was Taldor.

So if you want, let me know and I can execute him. I can pass the Strength check with Luck (I have a +8 Innately) and I automatically pass the check for Stealth here (+25 with +8 for Urban and +2 from Good Hope). I'll just leave myself in a Schrodinger's Assassin situation.

Seeing the reinforcements coming in and Liam getting scarred by the flaming blade, Amelia throws everything she can at Stavian.

She had trained. She knew the Taldan fighting styles like the back of her hand. Koriana's Blade came down with frightful speed enhanced by the Blessing of Fervour.

Attack, PA: 1d20 + 25 + 6 + 2 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 25 + 6 + 2 + 2 + 2 = 45
Damage: 1d8 + 32 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 32 + 6 + 2 = 46

Attack (Fervor): 1d20 + 25 + 6 + 2 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 25 + 6 + 2 + 2 + 2 = 38 OOF
Damage: 1d8 + 32 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 32 + 6 + 2 = 46

Attack -5: 1d20 + 20 + 6 + 2 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 20 + 6 + 2 + 2 + 2 = 43
Damage: 1d8 + 32 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 32 + 6 + 2 = 44

Attack -10: 1d20 + 15 + 6 + 2 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 15 + 6 + 2 + 2 + 2 = 47 YAY
Damage: 1d8 + 32 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 32 + 6 + 2 = 48
Quarry Automatic Critical: 1d8 + 32 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 32 + 6 + 2 = 44

Attack -15: 1d20 + 10 + 6 + 2 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 10 + 6 + 2 + 2 + 2 = 23 OOF
Damage: 1d8 + 32 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 32 + 6 + 2 = 48

I'm going to assume he's not going to willingly set himself up to be full-attacked by both me and Liam so that means I'm probably not threatened...

Amelia sees that Stavian is occupied with Liam and slips around into a flank with the half-elf.

Hide In Plain Sight: 1d20 + 25 + 10 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 25 + 10 + 2 = 52

"Right behind you."

Choosing +Attack Rolls, AC and Reflex saves. +34 AC now and will Parry.
Single Power Attack: 1d20 + 25 + 4 + 2 + 6 + 2 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 25 + 4 + 2 + 6 + 2 + 2 + 2 = 45 Might be flat-footed if he can't perceive my Stealth
Damage: 1d8 + 32 + 4 + 2 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 32 + 4 + 2 + 6 = 46

Parry?: 1d20 + 25 + 4 + 2 + 6 + 2 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 25 + 4 + 2 + 6 + 2 + 2 + 2 = 55

Just to give you a breakdown of that number salad: +25 base, +4 Inspire, +2 Good Hope, +6 Favoured Nation (Taldan), +2 Flank, +2 Quarry, +2 Blessing of Fervour

With her blade drawn, Amelia moves beside the towering Cleric and declares Stavian as her quarry.

"I would tell you to leave this noble's soul but it seems like your mind has been made up."

Quarry grants me a +2 to attack rolls and makes my critical hits automatically confirm

I had my blade drawn, sorry Liam! Otherwise this would have been a real good starting turn... and possibly a dead Stavian. If only I settled on Quick Draw.

Let's turn up the heat! Just in case, remember you can break Heightened Reflexes for +10 to Reflex once.

What good is my Bestowed Luck if I never use it. I'm more than happy to hand it off to Liam

I'm going to assume this counts as Urban Terrain...

Amelia steps toward the Ulfen guards, recognizing something of their culture. "I can't state that I have been in the Land of the Linnorm Kings. I have not dealt with the bitter colds of the North. What I have dealt with is an environment that can be just as harsh, for nothing has as much venom and carries as much of a curse as the soul of man."

She moves her hand out toward the window, "There contains threats at every corner. Dangers in every shadow. A place where you are always in a crowd but never alone. I have lived in the streets, during the cold winter months and during the blazing hot summers. I have fought for my survival day in and day out."

Turning back to the guards she continues, "I can scavenge. My mind is sharp and my blade is sharper. I have fought and killed in these shadows just to survive and to be where I am here. You may have loyalty to Daronlyr, but I implore you, follow me and I can show you challenges that will defy your imagination. You wish to sit in a throne room? A whole city, a whole new environment waits for you to hone your skills in."

Survival (Urban): 1d20 + 23 + 10 - 4 + 8 ⇒ (14) + 23 + 10 - 4 + 8 = 51 Going to Pre Use Luck for a +8 as I know going into this the stakes.

She commands the room "Follow me! I will show you dangers you've never seen... And glory beyond compare!"

Going to cast my usual Freedom of Movement on myself as well as Heightened Reflexes on the party for a +10 to a single Reflex save.

Hearing Liam's wise words, she draws Koriana's Blade.

Woops forgot damage rolls. I am fine with any door.

Amelia stashes her composite bow and looks toward the dreamscape.

"They may not be who they were in life but the remnants are there. I don't think we should go in expecting a bloodbath if we can avoid it."

Emboldened by watching the adamantine arrows shatter the scimitars, Amelia continues launching arrows at a dizzying rate.

Manyshot: 1d20 + 21 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 21 + 4 + 2 = 45
Rapid: 1d20 + 21 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 21 + 4 + 2 = 36
-5: 1d20 + 21 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 21 + 4 + 2 = 32
-10: 1d20 + 16 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 16 + 4 + 2 = 26
-15: 1d20 + 11 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 11 + 4 + 2 = 23

12 Arrows used so far. 8 left

Knowing they only have 5 feet of reach.

Amelia takes a series of slashes across he body and reels back. "I'll try to take the swords down, keep him tied up."

Taking a quick reposition backward she focuses her shots on the scimitars, and pulls from a special stock of Adamantine Arrows. +5 if that matters.

Manyshot: 1d20 + 21 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 21 + 4 + 2 = 29 Will spend +4 Luck if this roll fails. Need to land the Manyshot
Damage: 1d8 + 24 + 4 + 2 + 1d8 + 24 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 24 + 4 + 2 + (7) + 24 + 4 + 2 = 69

Rapid: 1d20 + 21 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 21 + 4 + 2 = 40
Damage: 1d8 + 24 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 24 + 4 + 2 = 37

-5: 1d20 + 16 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 16 + 4 + 2 = 36
Damage: 1d8 + 24 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 24 + 4 + 2 = 37

-10: 1d20 + 11 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 11 + 4 + 2 = 22
Damage: 1d8 + 24 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 24 + 4 + 2 = 31

-15: 1d20 + 6 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 6 + 4 + 2 = 25
Damage: 1d8 + 24 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 24 + 4 + 2 = 35

Do any of these Legends count as Taldan Nobility? If so, I would get Favoured Nation here for +8 to attack and damage
I have Precise Shot so Liam's melee shouldn't be an issue.

Server was being killed due to OGL stuff. Just got back online

Before I act, do we need to Sunder these swords or do they just get damaged like normal but have Hardness? I did take about 60 damage there, so I can maybe take 1 more round of that.

Sorry mind sending me a Discord invite? I feel like I'm missing stuff!

Stepping through the door, Amelia takes a deep breath and steels herself for whatever form the legend takes.

What she sees though, isn't at all what she expected.

"Holy..."

Will Save: 1d20 + 13 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 13 + 3 + 2 = 30

Her irrepressible will manages to avoid the frightful presence.

"Bludgeoning?" The dandy hates that word, it usually means she can't flourish her weapon and fight as she wants. Thankfully she is fairly adept at fighting in other ways.

Drawing her bow, she takes a blunt arrow arrow from her quiver, and takes a pinpoint shot

Pinpoint Shot, Deadly Aim: 1d20 + 23 + 2 + 4 ⇒ (15) + 23 + 2 + 4 = 44 Ignores Armour, Natural Armour and Shield Bonuses since I can't draw and full-round
Damage: 1d8 + 24 + 2 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 24 + 2 + 4 = 38 Bludgeoning damage

The arrow flies with horrifying accuracy and she maintains her position near her allies.

DRAMA versus TACTICS. I can't decide lol.

It looks like Paizo ate my post.

"I'm not worried about fighting a legend." She gives that smirk that she's known for, "I am fine to speak with Taldaris first. He is more known than the others as we've met his petitioner."

I agree we should face Taldaris last for dramatic purposes.

"I agree with you. I don't wish for this to come to blows but I worry that it might." She thinks out loud, "Katria, which of these legends is least likely to fight? Perhaps we can talk our way out of this first and figure out more of the puzzles here if we avoid conflict for now."

I'll be mostly half-here until after New Years.

Had a bit of a massive snow storm which has changed some plans.

Well that seems like time we don't have.

Out at a Christmas party but can't we have Eutropia reveal herself as alive? A la Aragorn

Would that change the situation at the palace?

Also I don't mind fighting my way through but honestly we could use more tact. Whatever we do I want to be able to teleport though so we should bribe the mage.

Yeah it's not great, but its between that or just another Runestone of Power.

It's a shame that item DCs are pretty terrible. I would probably be better off with Bane Arrows when you go by the pure numbers / cost but I don't think they're nearly as dramatic.

I can grab 4 Greater Slaying Arrows, so lets cover some bases...

Going to get Outsider Arrows, but I need to choose subtypes so I'm thinking the following:
- Lawful
- Lawful
- Evil
- Evil

I don't see a lot of this campaign going too Chaotic at this point.

What say you?

Thinking of some Greater Slaying Arrows but don't know what creature type. Totally just thinking of these to make use of Pinpoint Shot the one time I absolutely need something to go through.

Otherwise let me know what Scrolls you want and I'll drop the money into them... I think a Readied Pinpoint into a Caster might be better than Counterspelling.

I'll just keep it simple.

Get the Physical Might to +6 (50k) and get the Bow to +5 (32k) so I can break Alignment and Adamantine. That leaves me with 18k to pitch towards Scrolls and stuff we might need.

Oh boy I get a Combat Style Feat and uh... Favoured Terrain 4.
And a new 4th level spell known. Probably going to grab Neutralize Poison, as we really can't afford to take damage from a lot of these endgame effects.

Not terribly exciting sadly.

@Liam: Invoke Uprising seems really good. Dispels are never bad. I can't use the Scabbard of Keen Edge, I have Improved Critical already.

Going to grab Pinpoint Targeting as my Ranged Ranger Feat. Most of the other ones at this point are pretty bad.

100k GP seems like a ton.
A part of me just wants to pour it into a Belt of Physical Perfection and sell my previous belt for it, the other part wants to get this Bow to +5.

Giving a kneel, Amelia looks at the princess.

"I can't believe it."

She gets up, "We can escort you out of here Princess, there's more to learn outside of this den of whispers. Please allow me to shield you."

Amelia approaches slowly, not quite sure what the crucible holds.

"I think whatever happens, we should be wary of some kind of treachery."

She takes a quick look around the area, making sure that the site was secure for whatever ritual happens.

Amelia stands quiet, unaware of the secret that Liam had been holding.

Or perhaps we never had the chance to truly talk.

She had determined that if they were to survive this whole ordeal, she would want to know more... There would be time after all.

Amelia weighs the choices of her two companions.

"No."

She shakes her head, "With what we know, I think we need to remove Panivar now." Drawing her blade she looks toward Katria and Liam, "There is far too much of a risk carrying him around and we do not know if he has any sorts of contingencies in place."

Giving a deep breath she closes her eyes and just nods, "I think your plan with the antimagic field is best. As much as I don't want to admit it, we need to be efficient. We are dealing with dangerous things." She steps forward, "I have plenty of blood on my hands already."

If we can't move it and don't want to bring back Eutropia here, I think we need to kill him. She is willing to do it if no one else wants to.

Is the Crucible carriable?

Amelia chokes the consciousness out of Pannivar and listens in to what Katria says, "I'll take your word on it. If we are to bring back Eutropia, I don't like doing it here if we have the option."

There was something about the air here and she wasn't going to let the Princess pass through some planar veil into it.

"I don't know enough about any of this magic, but if you both say it is fine, I am happy to oblige." She looks toward Pannivar, "About him, I'm sure it would be good for him to not end up dead just yet. I do like the idea of sending him to the Lady of Graves though, I'm sure she would have words with him."

I got logged out and missed all the updates.

Bah.

Seeing the plan fall into place, Amelia moves in to grab Panivar just in case anything happens with the archmage.

"Well then. I guess this is it."

I'm like 95% sure you can stack Grapple/Pins so I'll do that... just in case.

Amelia takes the bands out and aims it much like her bow. Thinking the command word and catching Pannivar off guard, she hurls them with deadly accuracy!

Bands of Binding: 1d20 + 21 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 21 + 2 + 1 = 44 Flat Footed, Touch, No Cover or Concealment

The bands fly through the air with blinding speed and rip open toward the archmage.

"Ewntarhl!"

Assuming the bands work, she will spend her Hasted movement to get right in his face.