I have arrived, and have some internet access. Im not sure if it is my location or the site issues with Paizo, (both), but I have had a lot of trouble getting online.
I know in the next few days I will also be going out for training and expect to not have internet for 3-5 days.
So, with all that being said, Ill leave it up to you all if you would like me to continue. I completely understand if you would rather have a more reliable player at this point, and no hard feelings. I am also fine with botting me as needed.
Archon I'll let you stay downstairs to buff as the others go upstairs to check it out if you would like. It would probably be no more than a few seconds before someone gets upstairs and notices something.
As Solstice heads upstairs she feels a cold draft coming from the southwest room. The window is open, and no one else can be seen on the second floor. Maybe they jumped?
In that case, I'll just cast Magic Circle and Barkskin, both longer lasting spells, and try to move with the group. I'm assuming Magic Circle plus move to the top of the stairs, and then my first "combat round" would be casting Barkskin. Is that ok?
Bending down to inspect the bodies as well, Archon is a little saddened at the bloodshed. Indeed, they where just Goblins he thinks, but why so foolishly throw one's life away with so little need Taking a moment to clean himself and his spear off, he follows Protero's glance towards the ceiling.
If we have time, I'll go ahead and take the opportunity to cast a few buffs before we head up. In order: Magic Circle vs Evil, Barkskin, Bull's Strength, and Shield.
AC: 26 || FF: 23 ||Touch: 15, Longspear: +7, 1d8+10
Planting his spear in the ground, Archon attempts to pole-vault through the remaining Goblin to help Spackle, having given them a chance at a different path.
Moving in, but not attacking outright, Archon looks on at each of the Goblins as he calls back to the group, "Some sort of flame, or less likely a light spell."
Turning his attention back towards the Goblins, "There is no need to die here. Not when there is shiny gold" shaking his coin pouch, "and fame to be had."
Sorry, I didn't think you where waiting on me. I was sort of trying not to speak, as a follower of the patron deity of guards and security, I didn't want to lie or tell half truths to guards. Advising or suggesting that they ignore their duty and let us through because ______ seems sort of questionable to me, and was thinking simply staying back and saying nothing would be less likely to lead to party conflict.
Archon, not wishing to spill any more blood than is required, takes a step back and using the blunt side of his spear attempts to knock the thug over the head, but despite being somewhat better trained at the tactic than most, it is a difficult fighting style and he fails to connect solidly.
As the Battle Priest moves at him, Archon will lunge his readied spear at the man, landing a well placed thrust into the unholy man's thigh, I presume.
Now able to see, Archon withdraws a little bit, attempting to set himself up to force the thugs to move through his threatened to come at him, then closes his eyes for a brief moment to call on divine aid of his own. Suddenly a mailed fist appears in the air just before the battle priest, smashing down across the back of his head. It is not meant to be a killing blow, but rather one that they feel, and perhaps think twice about their course of action.
Archon will plant his spear and make ready to attack anyone that comes at him, once he can see.
I'm not angry, but my main tactic is to get into position and try to get as many AoO's as possible. Obscuring Mist makes that impossible, because I'm using both a reach weapon and because concealment/cover means no one provokes. Delaying really would not benefit me, as I'm more counting on the enemy's actions. I'd appreciate it in the future of doing it in reverse order, or even working together to pull this off. I have Obscuring Mist as well. :)
Darting past many of obstacles just as the area becomes misty, Archon curses as his entire tactic becomes significantly more difficult, but getting into position, just in case the mists vanish and these thugs continue their attack.
Acrobatics if needed:1d20 + 11 ⇒ (4) + 11 = 15
Why did we cover the area in Obscuring Mist, just out of curiosity?
I don't really care either way. I'm good on spells and could continue on, but if others would rather we can rest. I was under the impression we had already gotten a room off screen.
I'm back, finally, and I should be able to post frequently at this point. I apologize for vanishing a few times, it was unexpected. I do need to catch up on most of these social encounters, as I'm not really tracking much of them.
I just got word that I will be working straight until the 21st, (This is coming off of me working through the weekend). Right now, I am not sure if I will have a chance to, and if I do, just how much time I will have to post in that time. I apologize to everyone, and this is very uncommon for me, (normally it's a day or two at most).
If I am Playing:
I will have a little better chance to post, as there is significantly less involved on the player side of the screen, and I will very likely be limited to my phone the vast majority of the time. But, please feel absolutely free to bot me as needed. I will do my best to post, and it is very likely that there is at least one other player that I've DM'd for or played with enough to know just what I'm likely to want to do.
If I am DMing:
I apologize extra. This is very unexpected, and is not something I have really encountered before, so did not have a way to anticipate it. I will do what I can to post, but, at this point I honestly do not know and if I am restricted to just my phone, I may not be able to in any meaningful way. If we are a part of the Game Day, we are fine as far as making the time limit, and very easily might have time for another. If we are not part of the Game Day, well, out side of my personal sense of duty, we do not have a hard time limit, but I will still make every reasonable effort to keep things going.
Being from the environment gives something like a +4 bonus, and allows you to ignore some of the temperature ranges, I believe. But also, being able to rest a short while also kind of resets the time.
Sorry, work has kept me stupidly busy all week, and I got off yesterday and just passed out. I do have Endure Elements, and it's from a wand, so am perfectly willing to share if other want it. Just let me know and I'll mark off charges. It lasts 24 hours, and I don't mind doing a charge a day if needed.
"Well met, and thank you sir smith. It is a sacred relic of my faith, though, I do find myself considering having a backup weapon for those too far for my immediate reach. I understand it might be outside of your purview, but if one where in the market for a battle sling, could an expert such as you make such a weapon?"
Diplomacy (Aid):1d20 + 8 ⇒ (13) + 8 = 21
If it's possible, I'd like to purchase or commission a Masterwork Sling and Sling Bullets. If not, no worries.
Hello, everyone, I just wanted to say that I've been hit with a lot of work this last week, and have not really been able to get online. I just got off work again, having been called in both weekend days, and I will try to get a post in today.
I don't believe after this point that I will be as slammed, and things should be back to normal. If I am a player in your game, please feel free to bot me, and I apologize for vanishing. I just have not been able to get online much.
If I am running the game, I'll make an effort to get things going asap, and I likewise apologize for vanishing.
"Well, lady, it seems we are his targets," as he approaches and suddenly stumbles, "accidentally spilling his wayfinder on the table before scrambling to tuck it away. "How clumsy of me, I was just trying to say, if only we had someone who might write this epic. . . It would have to be someone with a sharp mind, unrestrained by,. . . vices. There are always so many hidden details and depths to such tales, yes. I suppose we could request a scribe, but that might take a few days, and we would likely all be dead by then. It's a shame it all might be lost by then, and no one would know. . ."
Looking concerned towards the rest of the group, "Are we certain we want to do this? Looks, and sounds like she might have done enough "praying" already."
No, no, I was just unclear and wondering if I had missed something. I had read Solstice's post as more forecasting a likely skills set attempt than splitting up.
As for the rest, it seems like we are split between going to the Swordsmith and everyone in order. I personally have no preference, but I expect that only the Gnome and the Swordsmith will really have much information we want and also be forthcoming with it.
Is anyone particularly against just going down the list?
Carina eyes the infernal healing wands wearily. "I'm of the same opinion as Archon,"she states bluntly. "One shouldn't use the gifts of devils, especially in desperation. I have a curing wand of my own. Archon, may I pass it to you, in case I need it?"
"Certainly, though I have other means to heal as well. In the future, should we need it, I can heal us all at one time."
I'm a medic in the army, and my base has sort of become the hub for a lot of the response, (I think). On the military side, we have been trying to prep a lot of our vehicles and equipment like that to help out, but on the civilian side, I've just been going to the local shelters around Fort Hood. Honestly, it's mostly been things like sorting through donations and heavy lifting for me. :P
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I'm not actually in Houston, though, so I'm not entirely sure as far as the Hazmat or on location side of things.
Looking on with slight disapproval, Archon asks "For the record, I would appreciate it if that,. . . implement," eyeing the wand of Infernal Healing, "was not utilized on me, even if I fall. I have no soul, not the way you do, but even still, it's corruption is tedious, afflicting the soul and spirit even as it "heals" the body. I would rather perish, than risk it."
Utilizing his own wand, he heals some of his wounds (looks like it's about time to get another one), and takes a moment to make some notes in his journal, copying the notes they had found as well, just in case. At worst, it will help with reporting.
"I suppose anyone with any grudge against the Pathfinder Society saw what just happened, and we should keep that in mind while we are here. With luck, any potential allies we might have, though doubtful, might also know we are here."
"I suggest we first seek a rom at the inn, a temporary base of operations, where we can plan our next step. Someone knows something, we just have to find them and how to get that information. I do agree, the Gnome and the swordsmith seem the best options to start with."
While trying to hold his entrails in, Archon steps back to remain in threatening range and thrusts his spear at one of the thugs flanking his friend. Longspear vs Blue:1d20 + 6 ⇒ (20) + 6 = 26 Damage:1d8 + 8 ⇒ (7) + 8 = 15
. Crit Confirm:1d20 + 6 ⇒ (18) + 6 = 24 Extr Crit Damage:2d8 + 16 ⇒ (7, 6) + 16 = 29
Redrawing his weapon where he stands, Archon looks at the thugs fead in the eyes and says boldly "Are you stupid?!? You are outnumbered and obviously out classes. I will offer you this one chance,. . . DROP YOUR WEAPONS NOW and you will not be slaughtered here and now!"
While the offer of mercy is sincere, and his tone cold and stern, Archon does not intend to actually murder them unless forced to.
"We could simply try to talk to them. For all we know, they think we are looters. " Archon puts his spear away, and steps closer to face the aproaching group with his hands free.
Normally, you may Take 20 on Perception, as missing something isn't the same thing as a bad effect on a failed roll, (such as accidentally destroying the thing we might find or making an NPC hate us). You simply do not notice something. This specific case might be different, or the Scenario itself might not allow it, I can't say. Speaking only for myself, I'm not really sure what our characters have discovered. There are no tracks or clues from all of the checks thus far?
My next inclination might be to go around and ask who might hate Pathfinders, but I have a feeling, metagame-wise that would be the entire nation.
"I wonder if maybe this is a clue rather than a warning? Someones dying attempt to direct us."
Using his Wand of Comprehend Laungauges, and also casting his divine sight Detect Magic, Archon will also begin to look around the area, always staying close to the hidden chest.
"The Golden Bulwark blesses this venture, no doubt. I have a wand that should offer us all aid from the weather, and perhaps purchasing a simple sled and some dogs would be enough. My own faith has granted me greater reserves of strength for heavy carrying and lifting, as well, though I generally need both hands in order to defend my charges."
I have cast Ant Haul at the start of the day, but I also have a fairly low Str score. I also have a Wand of Endure Elements I can use on us all, and myself have Cold Resistance 5. However, because my computer is broke, (where I have all my character and chronicle sheets stored digitally), and I have already mailed off all of m hardcopies for the deployment, I honestly do not know right now how many PP I have, so am limited to spending GP only for now.
Archon immediately approaches the ill Venture-Captain, perhaps the single Pathfinder he holds true respect for, and attempt to do what he can to help his friend.
Heal:1d20 + 7 ⇒ (18) + 7 = 25
"Here,. . ." as he digs through one of his many pouches for something, finally retrieving a small pouch of something foul smelling, "brew this into a tea, and sip it. Add a bit of, extra "medicine" to help warm the bones, if you wish, but it should help."
All the while knowing just how canny the not-so-old man is, and this might just be a show, for whatever machinations he has going on, Archon is hopeful that either way, he might be able to help just a bit.
I just wanted to let you know that my computer is dead, and so far everywhere Ive taken it has not been able to help. I still have at least my phone, which will allow me to play, but I might have less opportunity to post than I had expected until I can get it running again.
Seeing "Dame Crit Magnet" take another hard hit, Archon will call on his newly recharged divine energies and unleash another wave of soft healing energy after moving in closer. "Come on" he yells out jokingly, "this is no time to take a nap. Get up and smack that thing!"
For the Party Vitals, I was under the impression that we had used the Restoration and Lesser Restorations already.
Know Planes 1 DC 18:1d20 + 9 ⇒ (14) + 9 = 23 "It's a Yeth Hound! An Outsider. Be careful of its <Special Attack>. It's nasty."<If no special attacks, assume "its bite"> Know Planes 2 DC 18:1d20 + 9 ⇒ (5) + 9 = 14
GM Chyro wrote:
Dim lighting here, so any without special vision will be at a disadvantage, unless you have active light sources.
Before Velinov starts to summon something into an area he can't see, who is carrying a light source/cantrip?
I can then make a circle for its radius of effect.
I have a Continual Flame (20ft and 20ft), and Darkvision. If we also had advanced warning, (hey it looks dark down there), I could also have cast Light before hand on someone or something. Up to the DM if we this might have been possible.
GM Chyro wrote:
As Archon quickly, but barely, jumps further, he and Velinov see the other three fall down. The pit is 30ft deep.
Just a reminder, for those that had not yet used it, the free Snapleaf thing we got can be used as an Immediate (reactionary) Action to grant Feather Fall.
I've GMed a fair amount of Face-to-Face games for PFS and played in a few different PBP games.
This will be part of Play by Post Gameday VI. I intend to start the game September 2nd, 2017 although I will most likely open up gameplay a few days before that so that the characters can introduce themselves to each other.
I will be running Masks of the Living God, a 32-page module for 2nd to 4th level characters.
Masks of the Living God wrote:
An adventure for 3rd-level Pathfinder Roleplaying Game characters.
I've included some extra rolls under the assumption that anyone that needs them can have them. Just post which you are claiming, so I know how many charges to count of, and if there are extra, I just wont use them. :) CLW (anyone that needs charge 1):1d8 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 1 = 8 CLW (anyone that needs charge 2):1d8 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4 CLW (anyone that needs charge 3):1d8 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7 CLW (anyone that needs charge 4):1d8 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7 CLW (anyone that needs charge 5):1d8 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3 CLW (anyone that needs charge 6):1d8 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9 CLW (anyone that needs charge 7):1d8 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5
I would, thank you. I really don't like the idea of knowing how well or poorly we are doing in such a manner, though I think it might work better in an IC post if Sorrina Westyr where to say something like "It looks like we are half way there", or something along those lines.
I just feel that giving specific numbers, both where everyone is at and also what the goal is overall to be too metagamy.
