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Arrius awakens to find himself laying on a stone slab back in the Concordance of Elements' meeting hall in Port Eclipse.

He looks around quizzically. "Did I miss anything?"

J. gives him a half-smile and rolls her eyes. "Oh Arrius".

Got it, thanks GM!

And yes, I'd love to play some more PFS1. (I'm also planning to GM a game soon, just finishing up my prep on it)

@GM: Oh yes, forgot about the negative levels! Yes, please go ahead and deduct 8 more PP to clear them. (good thing I save all my PP for clearing conditions!)

@Ashwell: Thanks, that was a kind offer but I should be good. And yes, a tough scenario, so good work!

@PCs: Good job folks! I was watching from the sidelines and silently cheering you on.

@GM: I'll clear the "dead as a doornail" condition by spending Prestige Points. I'm going to cross off my "Magnimarian Debt" boon to have the good citizens of Magnimar contribute half the cost to raising Arrius in gratitude for his help dealing with an assault in the city's Temple of Abadar during a certain race for a Runecarved key. (mechanically, they pay 8 PP of the 16 PP cost to have him raised, and the other half should be deducted from the Chronicle). Thanks!

@GM: I'm happy to keep watching and get my Chronicle with the others. (plus, formally, I need to wait to see how many days it takes them to get my body back to civilisation as that will affect the minimum caster level of the raise dead).

@Bom: Of course, no worries about the pearl. I'd rather see it used than just sitting around. Just don't drop it, since who knows what would happen on the Plane of Air :)

@Bom: I've got a level 1 pearl of power that hasn't been used today. Otherwise, it's just worn gear and a couple of consumable items like a potion of healing and a snapleaft.

J. rushes out of hiding and pulls Arrius' body close to her. Tears are in her eyes as she whispers "For someone so smart, you could really be an idiot sometimes . . ."

@GM: Thanks, I appreciate that, but sometimes bad things happen to PCs and that's okay. I think we're getting different totals because that first hit did 13 damage not 8. When he's raised later on, it'll be a good wake-up call for Arrius that he shouldn't bite off more than he can chew :)

Alas, I've been keeping track of damage and that crit takes me to -18 and kills me. A tough break, but at least I have a boon for a half-cost raise dead after the session . . .

Apologies, the second "damage" from the bottom should be labelled "Attack # 3".

Finally released from the whirlwind, Arrius finds himself badly hurt and dizzy. Still, he tries to take out one of the foes by launching an array of acrobatic kicks and strikes!

Targeting Blue with a Flurry of Blows (spending 1 Ki Pt for extra attack).

Attack # 1: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (12) + 7 = 19
damage: 1d8 + 7 ⇒ (1) + 7 = 8
Attack # 2: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (10) + 7 = 17
damage: 1d8 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 7 = 10
damage: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (17) + 7 = 24
damage: 1d8 + 7 ⇒ (6) + 7 = 13

Arrius tries to escape the whirlwind!

Rolling a Reflex save to get out of the whirlwind.

Reflex save+haste: 1d20 + 9 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 9 + 1 = 17

Thanks, I’ll just do Total Defense this round..

@GM: I think I'm caught in the whirlwind. Is there a particular check to try to escape?

Arrius tries to spin away from the air elemental's attacks!

Reflex save + haste vs damage: 1d20 + 9 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 9 + 1 = 13
Reflex save + haste vs sucked in: 1d20 + 9 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 9 + 1 = 23

"As a serpent in the underbrush, we strike without warning!" says Arrius, obviously caught up in the moment as he rushes across the ship's deck towards the foes. From a safe place, J. sighs and rolls her eyes.

Move action to move.

Arrius rushes ahead of wherever Volsung walks, moving obstacles out of the way, shushing noisy passengers, cleaning chairs, and so forth, just like an energetic personal servant would.

Bluff: 1d20 + 4 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 4 + 4 + 2 = 27
Bluff (take the better of these two if vs air, earth, fire, or water subtype creatures): 1d20 + 4 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 4 + 4 + 2 = 30

For the Bluff check, I'm pretending to be Volsung's personal servant. I'm going to cross off a Chronicle boon to get a +4 on the Bluff check that allows me to roll twice and take the better result against anyone of the air, earth, fire, or water subtype.

I'm also going to cross off a Chronicle boon to get a +2 to Bluff checks while on a ship. (I figure I might as well use some of these--how often do I adventure on a ship, for example! I've got an ultra-specific one for Bluffing people from Galt, but I never run into any :)

I wasn't exactly thinking of jumping them on the very ship that's taking us to the bad guy's hideout--it's not exactly blending in--but let's roll with it :) (I think we unintentionally deviated from what the scenario expected).

Once everyone is ready, Arrius and J. take up good hiding spots on the docks for a surprise attack on the mercenaries.

Arrius returns to the others to share what he's learned. "As circling vultures carry ill tidings to a lone desert traveler, so too must I be the bearer of bad news. The mercenaries are scattered through Port Eclipse, and thus our only chance to intercept them will be at the aerial harborfront. Surely word of a pitched battle there will carry like wind-fanned flames through a brittle forest, thus incinerating our hopes for a cunning disguise and infiltration."

"And yet--" he starts to continue, before J. cuts him off. "Long story short, we'll jump the bad guys at the docks and take it from there. Everyone ready? Let's go!"

"Come, young J. As the bee collects pollen, let us collect information on the whereabouts of these mercenaries."

Unless someone objects, Arrius will try a Diplomacy (Gather Information) check to see if he can learn where Efwurwa's Fury is hiding out.

Diplomacy (Gather Info): 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (6) + 11 = 17

I have to be away for the weekend. Please bot some flowery analogies in my absence :)

J. speaks up confidently. "So all we need to do is find out where these Efwurwa's Fury are hiding out, and then put the hurt on them. It sounds like they're local, so we could just ask around."

"Philosophers say time is like a circle, with neither a beginning nor an end. Yet although we may not find the beginning, perhaps we could make a beginning. An echo begins 'first things' first. Shall we confront these miscreants, subdue them, and then determine how to board the airship?"

Anyone can fly there because gravity is subjective--you control your direction through Wisdom checks. Creatures that can fly just find it much easier.

"Your concerns are well-placed, good man Bom. The forest whispers caution to the torch, lest a stray spark begets an inferno that consumes all. For the first two queries, I must envisage the regrettable necessity of outright deceit--or perhaps even certain obscure means known to but a few that could temporarily sway another's thoughts in a certain direction. And for thine third, mayhaps we could capture Grasping Storm as a prisoner of war--a planar war that threatens all!"

@GM: I'm not sure if it's common knowledge or not that even creatures that can't fly can (with greater difficulty) move around on the Plane of Air.

"So as to pluck a flower before it blooms, mayhaps we could plan an ambuscade for Efwurwa's Fury before they board the ship? And then as wolves in lambs' raiment, board the ship in the guise of those we've subdued."

Arrius nods slowly. "Yes, as removal of a blighted tree may save a forest, so could the defeat of Grasping Storm save many inhabitants of the elemental planes. I will join in this endeavor."

J. pumps her fist in excitement, though her smile falters when she sees Arrius' expression.

"You are not coming," he tells her. "The danger is too great, and a fledging must learn to fly before it can soar."

J. crosses her arms and looks defiant. "You gave me your word I could come on a mission! Something about how 'every fledging must tumble from the nest in order to learn to fly', remember! So I'm going, and that's that!"

The two walk off some distance to continue the argument out of earshot. When they return, Arrius' normally placid face is a scowl, while J.'s face wears the flush of victory.

Any other Knowledge or Gather Info checks to learn background? If not, I'm good to go.

"Mayhaps, Born is right. The light of truth, when consumed by darkness, ceases to provide illumination. Yet, not all are worthy of forbearance insofar as we owe mercy to the diseased, not to the plague that infests them. Ashasar, Liaison to the Seat of Balance of the Concordance of Elements, may I ask what exactly a 'belker' is?

Knowledge (planes): 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (6) + 9 = 15

Arrius bows deeply at the newcomers.

"As a thirsting man in the desert feels rapture seeing his own image in the still waters of an oasis, so too does my heart fill with joy by coming face to face with another of my kind," he says to Ashwell.

"Of course you must be trustworthy," Arrius says to Necco. "For I trust you, as all Pathfinders, with my very life! Can a man climb a ladder with rungs missing? Welcome!"

"Indeed, Volsung Dreamseer, I too am as astonished by this realm. The thrill of travel is like the Song of the Spheres, a pleasing melody that never ceases."

J. sighs and mumbles under her breath. "I hope the mission starts soon, or he'll go on like that all day . . ." But despite her complaint, it's clearly said with some affection for the undine.

There is no felonious catfolk here! Volsung had a really weird dream where he turned into an ethics free catfolk rogue, but it was only a dream.

Just a little stressed about something and posted here with wrong character.

Ha, just put a post in Gameplay where she swipes something from the meeting hall and runs off. We'll consider it a Special Cameo Appearance :)

The undine bows deeply. "Arrius Vext, Emissary of Outsea. As the morning blossoms are filled with warmth by the dawn's light, so am I blessed by the presence of fellow Pathfinders! This young lady has a beautiful name which she refuses to use, instead preferring simply "J."

The teenager scowls at Arrius and turns towards Ghukar. "Nice to meet you. Are you from around here?"

I imagine wayangs are relatively rare, so J. may not have seen one before.

A lean but muscular blue-skinned humanoid walks into the meeting hall. Wearing only a tight loincloth and a small backpack, he looks very out of place in Port Eclipse! "Fascinating," the undine says, looking around. "As I promised J., like leaves on the wind, membership in the Society carries one to the most unpredictable of places!"

He's talking to a teenager who carries herself with a confident and unladylike swagger. She is dressed in grey breeches, knee-high leather boots, a white cotton shirt, and an azure blue riding coat with tails with a golden eagle pin on the lapel. Beneath her coat, it is clear that she is wearing a mithral chain shirt. A small smile reaches her lips, and it seems she just can't help rolling her eyes a little at the pretentious remark. "Sure Arrius, whatever you say. I gotta admit though, the Plane of Air is certainly more interesting than boarding school . . ."

J. is attempting to look like a member of Andoran's Eagle Knights.
If any of you have played Black Waters or School of Spirits you might recognise her.

Could someone be so kind as placing Ash’s token as I’m a phone poster and always screw the slides up? I can get my modifiers in just fine, but the token kills me.

Thanks!

No problem--I placed it in the middle of the marching order, but can move it around if you'd like. Who'd ever thunk there'd be two undine psychics in the same scenario!

Player Name: Jhaeman
Character Name: Arrius Vext
OP Number: 238544-3
Faction: Dark Archive
Downtime: Day Job Check Profession (Scholar): 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (17) + 6 = 23
Anything I Need To Know: 1) Spending 12000 gp to upgrade his +2 bracers of armor to +4. 2) I've got a boon to bring along an NPC, J. Dacilane, on one scenario with me and I figure, why not now!. I can direct J. to cast a spell from the spiritualist spell list as a standard action. The spell's level can be up to level 3, and her caster level is treated as level 6. Her Wisdom score is 17. She's a noncombatant and considered to be in my square for the purpose of determining the origin of her spell. (will cross this boon off the Chronicle).

Checking in, will fill out the requested info soon.

Thanks GM!

Arrius bows deeply to his fellow Pathfinders. "As leaves fluttering in the wind, our paths have crossed but briefly. Yet despite the prognostications of soothsayers, the workings of fate remain shrouded in mist. Mayhaps we shall meet again! If so, such a reunion will bring me great pleasure."

Can a Pathfinder be defeated by a fruit cart? The battle continues!

Strength check (+spd bonus): 1d20 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 3 + 2 = 10

Arrius tries to plow right through the fruit cart!

Strength check: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (12) + 3 = 15

Arrius dodges various obstacles in the cluttered alleyway!

Acrobatics(+spd bonus): 1d20 + 9 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 9 + 2 = 23

Reading the surface thoughts of the crowd, Arrius gleans descriptions of the fleeting assassin!

Trying the Sense Motive skill check with a +2 bonus for 40' land speed.

Sense Motive: 1d20 + 9 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 9 + 2 = 27

"When the audience is unamused, every farce must come to an end." observes Arrius. He reaches out with his mind's eye, sending psychic waves of pain into the last foe's brain!

5' step and mind thrust II. He gets a DC 15 Will save for half damage.

Mind Thrust: 5d8 ⇒ (3, 3, 4, 3, 5) = 18

Catching sight of the remaining foes at last, Arrius sprints into the fray!

Double move.

Unable to see anything through the sleet, Arrius decides to work his way back the way he came.

Double move.

Climb check over wall: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (13) + 7 = 20

Day Job (+entrepreneur): 1d20 + 6 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 6 + 3 = 14

Boon: 1d20 ⇒ 18

Arrius reaches out with his mind's eye, hoping his thoughts can penetrate the blinding sleet!

Using my 1/day detect thoughts into the sleet. I don't think anyone's actually within the 60' cone, but that's what he would do . . .

His foe dispatched, Arrius sprints over to the edge of the conjured sheets of sleet. Unable to see in, all he can do is ready himself for danger from any quarter.

Move action and Total Defense.

Arrius mental strength allows him to shake off the intruder's spell quickly. "I feel obliged to recommend that you surrender," he says calmly. "Lest, as a drowning man refusing to grab driftwood for fear of splinters, the opportunity is lost."

Arrius' makes the save vs hold person and then does a 5' foot step, spends a ki point, and flurries with a combination of kicks and punches vs Red.

Will save w/ still mind vs hold person: 1d20 + 10 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 10 + 2 = 29
Attack # 1: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (19) + 7 = 26
damage: 1d8 + 7 ⇒ (6) + 7 = 13
Attack # 2: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (20) + 7 = 27
damage: 1d8 + 7 ⇒ (4) + 7 = 11
Attack # 3: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 7 = 10
damage: 1d8 + 7 ⇒ (8) + 7 = 15
Attack # 2 Crit Threat Confirmation: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (17) + 7 = 24
Extra Crit Damage: 1d8 + 7 ⇒ (5) + 7 = 12

Arrius rushes over to the newly-conjured wall and, with a burst of adrenaline, scales it quickly. Seeing his foe, he rolls into a somersault and comes out with a double-leg kick to the man's torso!

Moving up to the wall, casting burst of adrenaline as an immediate action for a bonus to the Strength-based Climb check (which leaves me fatigued for 1 round), and then (assuming the Climb check succeeds)continuing on for an unarmed attack against Red.

Climb check+burst of adrenaline: 1d20 + 7 + 8 ⇒ (16) + 7 + 8 = 31
Unarmed attack (fatigued): 1d20 + 7 - 1 ⇒ (3) + 7 - 1 = 9
damage (fatigued): 1d8 + 7 - 1 ⇒ (4) + 7 - 1 = 10