*Arioch's page

"Thanks for the help Mercutio. As for the sticks, well, maybe someone will stick it to you the right way eh?"

@GM: Yep next area and Arioch will search some more so the usual 19/23/24 with hopefully Mercutio (and anyone else) assisting.

Arioch moves in and gives the place a once-over - hoping for more assistance from Mercutio (and anyone else!).

19/23/24

He looks at Narka, "Cool but you might want to wait for me to check the place out before going in next time or they might be fitting a coffin for you."

Arioch studies the area the group is in for any 'surprises', "Welcome mat."

@GM: 19/23/24 as usual.

Arioch gives the area a thorough search leading up to the door while Mercutio puts on his fancy airs with book learnin' and such.

@GM: The usual take 10 on Perception for 19, 23, and 24. Hopefully someone else assists his search. :)

Arioch grins at those still up top, "Hook, line, and sinker."

He'll follow Mister Mudslapper on his descent if for no other reason to watch his finery become sullied - the horror!

Take 10 on Stealth for a 20.

"Benson has been looking for a fight, he'll probably want to go first. Can Gamorra give him some magical light so he doesn't burn himself?"

"Cousin eh? Never mix family with business. I'll give you some advice my dearest Grand Ma-Ma gave me, 'In this business you never trust anybody. Everybody in this business is a criminal. How are you going to trust a criminal?' So besides keeping what we find how about you all put an end to the lies that the Pathfinders were behind the beatdown and subsequent robbery? Money is great but we have a reputation to repair."

Credit to 'Harlem Nights' for the wisdom. :)

Responding to Mercutio, "Sure why not. It's not like you read in the broadsheets, 'After stupidly following the people who set them up the authorities found their mangled bodies in a roadside ditch.' Never happens!"

Arioch nods to the two Varisians and lets Mercutio do the talking. Hey the man is willing to spend coin to add hirelings to their motley crew so why not?

Diplomacy Aid: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (11) + 4 = 15

"Where's his manners right? His name is Mercutio and I'm Arioch. What did we do to you for you to besmirch our good names?"

"Setting up people that you then want to follow you back to your turf? Really?"

I'll let the Diplomancers handle the social niceties. :)

"'Two-Lights'? Are you certain it isn't Four...*twitchtwitch*?"

Naw everyone knows it's five lights.

Arioch helps the woman from the pit and introduces himself to both. Noticing the bandage on Ylandria's neck he remarks, "That doesn't look sanitary. Perhaps our healer can examine your wounds to make sure they're clean?"

He notes Eun's wardrobe and remarks to the others, "Hey that's a nice satek she's wearing. Looks familiar doesn't it?"

@GM: When you write "Eun wears a satek identical to the one found in the Dryad's Trousseau" that it has the same gang symbol on it as well?

[dice=Ref]1d20+7

The rats ignore Benson's pleas for them to retreat. They continue to look for a meal.

rats 10 damage

Rest of the group is up

@GM: Gamorra's DC is 17 so the rats should take 21 damage since swarms are subject to 1.5 times damage to AoE.

Arioch chuckles, "Nice setup but a bit overly dramatic."

I'll wait to see how the Burning Hands resolves before acting. He only has 2 splash weapons - I should've bought more! :(

Arioch looks around for any sign of a setup or what caused the collapse.

@GM: Usual take 10 on Perception for 19/23/24. Is there a Knowledge check to make on what to do about this hole?

There's a 20 on every die, right?

Appraise: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (12) + 5 = 17

But not this time.

"What's a pesh? Why only check the one crate? Lack of time? Got disturbed? Something more valuable in the other one?"

"The Paloma eh? At least we have another place to check around. As for Ordellia my beloved Grandmama always said, 'Don't stick your face into a viper's nest.'"

I thought we were going to continue searching the store.

Arioch has a look around to see what else is trapped or hidden.

@GM: Taking 10 again for 19, 23 for secret doors, 24 for traps.

"You guys are pretty tough, I feel safe enough to go along with that plan"

"Thanks! And you're pretty weird looking so people won't want to mess with you."

"Need to ask around. Newcomers always stand out and local gangs don't want competition."

"Ain't that the truth. Unless you approach the established group and come to an agreement - and fork over a cut of the action. Or so I've heard..."

"So how do we find these Szarni blokes?" Benson asks.

"Does anyone have any local contacts? Hey Mercutio Mudslapper, what about you? Maybe toss some coin around and people will talk."

"Looks like the plant thing did try to defend the guy. This satek has the markings of the Twincandles, a newly arrived branch of the Sczarni gang. We'll secure it as evidence they were the ones who robbed the guy and tried to set up Pathfinders."

Knowledge (Local): 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (13) + 6 = 19

@GM: Doh! I forgot to add +1 to Arioch's damage thanks to Mercutio.

Grumbling at being hit, "Damn weed someone get me some defoliant!", Arioch takes another swing at the plant:

@GM: I can't tell on the map if the square just to Arioch's right is 'open' due to the protrusion of a wall? If it's an open square Arioch will move there for flank with Benson.

MW Elven Curve Blade: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (12) + 7 = 191d10 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7

It would be +2 more to hit and 1d6 sneak dice if he has flank:

Sneak if it applies: 1d6 ⇒ 5

Meanwhile the spooky specter joins the fray:

lost soul: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (2) + 7 = 9
Negative Energy Damage: 1d4 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6

Narka Nama wrote:

the lash is already +1...

In that case, DM permitting I'll make it Flaming too! Corrected link.

Don't forget your lost soul, either!

It would help if you included the hit rolls for the lost souls.

"Looks like someone forgot to feed this thing."

Arioch waits for the gout of flame from Daenerija to fade before stepping in to slash at the plant:

MW Elven Curve Blade, Sneak?: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (17) + 7 = 241d10 + 6 + 1d6 ⇒ (6) + 6 + (2) = 14

@GM: Added the 1d6 sneak dice if it applies.

Does anyone have Knowledge (Nature) to learn anything about these plants?

@GM: Were we able to unlock the door?

Arioch assists Benson with the trip wire and the door.

I didn't think the table had a rogue. Arioch can't fail the aid attempts since his DD is +12.

"We have a trip wire here." and points to the location from one end to the other.

"And the door behind the counter is locked."

Does anyone have Guidance in memory? Or anything else to give a bonus on skill checks?

Sorry for my delay in posting, but one of our cats passed away and it's been a tough few days. I'm going to be posting as soon as I can catch up on what has happened. Thanks for your patience.

Sorry to hear about your loss. :(

Take all the time you need. With the holidays coming up everyone's posting is going to be more sporadic.

@GM: Taking 10 on Perception for a 19 basic, 23 for secret doors, 24 for traps.

You're in the hallway. You went up to Chert's room. are you moving to A1 or a3?

When you wrote, "the old man is blabbering in the street. No one has gone inside" I thought that meant the group was still on the street.

We'll search A1 first; Arioch will be taking 10 on his Perception for a 19/23/24 (23 if there's a secret door or trap, 24 if there's a trap).

The GM posted a map but we're outside the structure not inside as our tokens indicate.

"It sounds like we need to go inside to further our investigation. She has told us all she can, the victim is unable to, and we have no idea who or what Antaios is. Maybe a breed of magical flower since we do not know it as a person?"

"Maybe we should get this guy some help? Someone is setting up Pathfinders and it ain't gonna help our rep to leave some guy who got robbed and beat flopping around in the street like some poor relation we didn't invite over."

"Yeah anyone stealing for money isn't going to drop a five hundred gold standard magic item. It's definitely a setup. Dragging him out into the street is weird though. All that time and effort just begs for attention - not what a thief is looking for. Rare and unusual plants eh? Sounds like a pricey business."

Emerging from the crowd is a tall, slender half-orc man who blends in well with the local populace - and not by accident.

"I've heard of second story jobs but yikes that guy doesn't look too good. He owe anyone?"

Perception: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (2) + 9 = 11

"Yeah anyone know who or what an Antaios is? Or is it a where?"

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (19) + 4 = 23

Arioch's Chronicle is correct, thanks for running this one!

Tempestas was voiced by David Graham, also the voice of Parker in the Thunderbird's series.

I heard it in the voice of Keith David.

No day job = BUMS! ;)

Dayjob - Craft (Locks): 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6

Better here than on a to-hit roll or saving throw. He just barely made that 1 gold!
8)

Zamir chuckles. "I was about to have Jumra here pounce, but you Pathfinders are just so . . . sincere! It's adorable, really. Very well, then. Cooperation it is! If nothing else, being part of the Society will keep keep the Thakur's hounds at bay." He pours himself a glass of wine and raises it in the air. "To a mutually profitable future!"

Things are done differently in Jalmeray, and it's better to have a new ally than an old enemy. Back in Padiskar, Venture-Captain Mahir is so pleased with your work he presents you each with a copper coin bearing the sigil of the open road on one side and the flag of Jalmeray on the other. With Zamir helping to manage operations in the northern half of the isle, the Society will prosper more than ever before.

"Business is business my friend!"

Used to making shady deals with even shadier individuals Arioch sees this as a typical day in his life - and the life of a Pathfinder.
Sometimes gold and expedience win the day...

Come on Tempestas and Eegru, there's a 20 on every die roller!

He's asking about cooperation that Zhaxia mentioned, so she'll need to elaborate what she had in mind.

Hey Darzus has a +7 Diplomacy, give an Aid a try!

[Dice=Diplomacy check]1d20 + 6

Folio reroll!

[Dice=Diplomacy check, take 2, 3 GM stars]1d20 + 6 + 3

*whew* Good use of a reroll, there.

Yes it was!

Grilgoth is not known for her smooth talking ways but she decides to give it a try anyways.

"Sure what do you have to lose? Being with the Pathfinders is a good way to line your pockets with gold."

"And isn't that what it's all about? You make money, you get power. You get power, you get famous. You get famous, they might even make a statue of you. And where are the Aspis Consortium? At home washing their underclothes!"

Diplomacy Aid: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (18) + 4 = 22

Who is our Diplomat?

Arioch motions for the others to join he and Darzus in the room.

Someone use Arioch's CLW wand on Darzus; he's down 4 HP.

CLW Wand: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6

Looks like Zhaxia and Eegru are also down:

CLW Wand Zhaxia: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

CLW Wand: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

CLW Wand: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9

CLW Wand, Eegru: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

If anyone else has a Wand of CLW to use and can spread out the charges used I would appreciate it.

Arioch follows Darzus into the room.

Arioch waits for the magic users to do their detecting and searches the doorway and the area in front of it.

Perception: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (19) + 8 = 27

+1 extra for traps.

Do you know which 1st level adventures would work with the Stolen Land. From PF modules, PF society, Midgard or even old Dungeon magazine.

Thanks