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I've got mine.

Thanks for running!

Cheers, all!

While her faceplate lacks any eyes to roll, the sigh Athena lets out leaves no doubt what she is thinking.

Turning back to the leader of the tiny group, she menaces them slightly with her size before easing down to one knee and looking at them closer to eye level. "Ignore the loud one for the moment. You must make amends. Only if everything is returned and put right can the joke be considered funny. Otherwise, it is just petty theft."

Diplomacy: 1d20 ⇒ 17 Intimidation would be +5

Athletics: 1d20 + 11 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 11 + 2 = 32

Athena charges up to the edge of the canal, gears whirring and pistons pumping, and launches herself across the water. She lands with a teeth-rattling clang on the far side, in a perfect three-point hero stance, before slowly, dramatically, rising back to her feet.

"Give up, little ones," she calls to the fey. "This escapade is wearing you down more than us. And would you rather not rejoin those festivities?"

Acrobatics: 1d20 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 6 + 2 = 17

Athena mingles with the crowd, frequently turning at just the right moment to angle her way further in. Her success seems a bit odd at first, until the group notes her ability to turn her legs and torso in entirely different directions.

"Our perpetrator is diminutive and a bit of a prankster, then. I do not want to say it is definitely Fey but that does not seem to be a terrible conclusion.

Survival or Perception: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (17) + 5 = 22

Athena walks the perimeter, looking for tracks or dropped jewels or other indications of the burglar's flight.

Survival or Perception: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (17) + 5 = 22

Crafting: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (1) + 8 = 9 hero point
Crafting: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (2) + 8 = 10 Worth it!

Athena assists in the kitchen, but is dismayed to learn that the kitchen lack the ingredients for some amazing Jistkan dishes. And far too late in the process to pivot to something more palatable to the locals.

Athena moves closer and fires a blast of ice at the ooze.

◆ Stride
◆◆ cast Ray of Frost
Ice, Ice, Baby: 1d20 + 8 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 8 + 1 = 27 for 3d4 + 1 ⇒ (2, 1, 1) + 1 = 5

Crafting: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (14) + 8 = 22

"If he broke it intentionally, he did a poor job of it."

Athletics: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (17) + 11 = 28

Athena Muse loses herself in the physical labor. There is an unconscious, methodical nature to her work. One would almost swear she turned her mind off and just her body follow some sort of program.

"Thank you, Variel. I do not read much, if I am honest... it is all experience."
She tilts her head and the faceplate shines in a way that indicates she would be smiling.

Player sings the theme song to green acres

Athena looks about for signs of the ritual itself, and attempts to decipher its steps so she can unwind it.
Arcana: 1d20 + 8 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 8 + 1 = 28

Athena hesitates, clearly not happy with being asked to perform in the middle of the market.
Rather than do anything flashy, she recites a few arcane lessons.
Arcana: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (15) + 8 = 23

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"Your branches have interesting parallels to the factions of the society. Fascinating."

And she does indeed laugh along with Takulu, though maybe not for the same reason.

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Athena crouches down to look Kana faceplate-to-eye and gives them a reassuring nod. "A shame, but not something we cannot make short work of."

She is momentarily distracted by Weaver-of-Tales, however, and steps back to consider all of the requests.

A rough order of interest:
Farming, Magic, Cat, Sewers, and Bellies

"I am Athena Muse. As you might have guessed, I hail from the Jistka of long ago, though my memories of the war with Ancient Osirion are almost nonexistent. I shut myself down for a number of centuries a few years after its conclusion, and they all faded during that time. I stirred at the presence of a group of pathfinders, and enjoyed my time with them. Feeling reinvigorated, I joined their ranks and embarked upon a new study of arcane magic as well."

Skipping over any notion of food or drink, Athena only pauses once or twice to examine a trinket or folio on display.

"This chassis is built for strength, and that has been my strongest asset when performing my duties. My mind is still keen and my knowledge of magic grows steadily, but nothing as yet has challenged those skills the way the physical rigors have."

A predominantly blue automaton with gold highlights and faceplate strides off the boat. Plate armor is bolted on and painted to match, and a large axe is slung across her back. Her chassis is clearly built for strength over speed.

In a strong voice, she responds, "I am Athena Muse."

Her voice is that of the PA alert system in the movie Aliens ("You have fifteen minutes to reach minimum safe distance"), or the AI Loa in Pacific Rim: The Black

Thanks again for the double-feature.

Take care, all! Great playing with you.

Ninja'ed!

"It is a shame they have gone to waste. In fact, there is much here in the dollhouse that would have once been quite ... interesting."

Athena nods approvingly of Nanoc's efforts, her faceplate flickering slightly as if she is grinning at his attempt to impress them.

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"I believe we were brought here by the house's failing magic specifically to set you free, Warden. Nothing half-baked about it - everyone needs to get out and be free."

Intimidate to Aid: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8 Figures - hero point
Intimidate to Aid: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (7) + 5 = 12 Well, not a crit fail

"We are not new prisoners. We are pathfinder agents. No cells necessary, thank you. In fact, we want to entreat you to leave with us."

Perception: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (15) + 5 = 20

Athena tilts her head in interest at the idea that someone was attempting to rehabilitate the prisoners, at least in some small way.

Her faceplate glows slightly in recognition, and she walks over to some seeming-refuse and collects the talismans.
"Not terribly potent, but might come in handy," she says, presenting them to the group.

Athena emphasizes her own mechanical nature as she clanks over to stand before Full Plate. She stares at him for a few seconds, faceplate to helm - letting their commonality sink in - before speaking.
"I understand your feelings and your frustration. It is easy, as an ageless being, to see certain things as futile. But there is so much more out there to explore and experience - and if it benefits posterity, as my companion says, then you will get to witness that legacy come to fruition."

Automaton Lore: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (7) + 8 = 15
Seemed appropriate

Crafting: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (10) + 8 = 18

"I do not partake, myself, but I certainly understand your drive to cook. To provide. Creation - the ability to create - is an oft-overlooked gift. I commend you for that. But I would also challenge you to consider what you could do with new and interesting ingredients. Unexplored tastes. Undiscovered audiences."

Athena whispers a few magical words and her axe bursts into flame mere moments before she brings it down upon the rat.

◆◆ Spellstrike w/ produce flame against red (flanked)
Axe: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (1) + 10 = 11 Hero point
Axe: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (15) + 10 = 25 for 1d12 + 4 + 3d4 ⇒ (5) + 4 + (4, 2, 4) = 19 Slashing and fire

◆ Strike again
Axe: 1d20 + 10 - 10 ⇒ (15) + 10 - 10 = 15 for 1d12 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 11 slashing

Athena charges into the fray, yanking her axe from its sheath as she goes. She lays into the white-furred rat as soon as she reaches it.

◆ Draw
◆ Stride
◆ Strike Axe: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (10) + 10 = 20 for 1d12 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10 slashing

"We are investigating the magic of this place. We come from the world outside and would like to offer you and others here the opportunity to leave, since your duties are no longer required."

Athena explains all of this while matching Tartan's movements - not in a competitive manner, but in a way that suggests she is following his lead.
Athletics: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (7) + 11 = 18

Those first double doors to the north look good, yeah.
Such a surprisingly familiar layout to this house. =D

"We will. Why not start with gathering as many of your friends? coworkers? as possible and then we can gain audience with the warden as a large, influential group."

"Hello, Sweeper. Thank you for greeting us. I am Athena Muse. My companions and I were not intending to enter this domain, though I doubt any of us are surprised by the turn of events. Tell me - can you not walk out of this 'building' and into the room you see beyond?"

Assuming a response in the negative...
"Then we shall help you with that. Tell us more about the Warden and where we can find her."

A predominantly blue automaton with gold highlights and faceplate strides into the vault. Plate armor is bolted on and painted to match, and a large axe is slung across her back. Her chassis is clearly built for strength over speed.

In a strong voice, she introduces herself, "I am Athena Muse. This is a very curious object. And I agree - I do not believe the venture captain's claim about it causing trouble. There is clearly something going on already."

Her voice is similar to the PA alert system in the movie Aliens ("You have fifteen minutes to reach minimum safe distance"), or the AI Loa in Pacific Rim: The Black

Apologies for mucking things up, but I am going to drop out.
I'm sure someone else will be happy to take my seat.

Cheers!

Apologies for mucking things up, but I am going to drop out.
I'm sure someone else will be happy to take my seat.

Cheers!

PFS number: 2361-2008
Character name: Athena Muse
Character Pronouns: She/Her
Ancestry (Heritage): Automaton (Mage)
Class / Level: Magus 1
Home Region or City: Rahadoum
Faction: Horizon Hunter
Downtime: Academia Lore 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (14) + 6 = 20

Repeating the data from the recruitment tab, to have everything in one place.
But keeping the good income roll. ;)

PFS number: 2361-2008
Character name: Athena Muse
Character Pronouns: She/Her
Ancestry (Heritage): Automaton (Mage)
Class / Level: Magus 1
Home Region or City: Rahadoum
Faction: Horizon Hunter
Downtime: Academia Lore 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (14) + 6 = 20
Are you an Outpost VI GM? : Nope.

You do not keep it automatically.
The only things we keep are things we buy and things given to us by the Achievement Points (which this mod does not have).

In other words, seeing the arrow in the scenario does not give purchase access by itself - it has to be listed on the chronicle.
I noticed all of the scrolls we found were similarly absent. :(

Chronicle received and looks good. Thanks for running and thanks for a fun game, all!

Fort Save: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 9

Sickened by the musk, Athena attempts to clear the nausea before attacking the last critter.

◆ Retch Fort: 1d20 + 6 - 2 ⇒ (6) + 6 - 2 = 10
◆ Strike Greataxe: 1d20 + 7 - 2 ⇒ (11) + 7 - 2 = 16 for 1d12 + 4 ⇒ (12) + 4 = 16 slashing
◆ Strike Greataxe: 1d20 + 7 - 2 - 5 ⇒ (12) + 7 - 2 - 5 = 12

Athena casts a spell and speeds around the center of the room and up to Aislynn, gears and motors whirring. Bringing the axe up to her shoulder, she swings hard at her target in attempt to decapitate.

◆◆ Cast Wrap Step and double move.
◆ Strike Aislynn Greataxe: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (2) + 7 = 9 Yeah, hero point...
Greataxe: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (14) + 7 = 21 for 1d12 + 4 ⇒ (10) + 4 = 14 slashing

Limited potion and Treat Wounds availability in the ten minutes that we had, unfortunately

Should we move to where we were investigating? Or does init happen as we come to the middle with our latest finds?

"It is far better armor than I am currently fitted with, if you do not mind. The dagger, though, someone else can bother with - Jistkan or not."
Wearing basic breastplate already, so this would bring her AC up to 19

After saying that, Athena pauses, looks around at everyone, then adds, "And we are all okay with this? Accepting advice from a mimic and a pair of .. magic? .. possessed? gloves. You seem nice, Biglock, but I am sure you are aware of the general animosity adventurers have for mimics."

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When that is settled, Athena searches for more magic assistance.
Arcana: 1d20 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 6 + 2 = 17

From the seven areas we have checked, are any more of them 'done'?
If Scrolls and Such is not complete, she'll go there. If not, then maybe the Pile of Treasure?

"Mr. Glovely? Did you choose that name for yourself?" Athena asks as she approaches the table and begins moving boxes about carefully.

It's been a bit since the first fight, so I'll reiterate that Athena Muse is untrained in the healing arts. She has a potion if someone needs that, though.

If both strikes from Hunted Shot hit, then they are combined before resistance is applied, so that might be one way to overcome it. Just gotta land that second shot. :shrug:

I don't know if we've determined that it's only piercing or slashing or all types of damage.

◆ Arcane Cascade Gain 1 temp hp
◆ Stride
◆ Strike blue AXE!!!: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (18) + 7 = 25 for 1d12 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5 slashing plus 1 force (for 6 or maybe 12 thanks to flank)

Athena imbues her limbs the lingering energy from the thunderous strike, moves up to the rat, and drops the axe on it.

"Blue manages to squeak (HA!) out of the way."

Ha!

Athena grips her axe tightly, raising it above her head with some care, before uttering a series of arcane words and bringing the weapon down twice - once in a spray of acid and once in a thunderous crash.

◆◆ Spellstrike w/ acid splash on Swarm #1 Greataxe: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (11) + 7 = 18 for 1d12 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10 slashing and 1d6 ⇒ 6 acid damage, plus 1 acid splash on all three.

◆ Thunderous Strike on Swarm #1 Greataxe: 1d20 + 7 - 5 ⇒ (11) + 7 - 5 = 13 for 1d12 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 11 slashing damage
The swarm and Mr Pink must make a DC 16 Fort save against 2 sonic damage (15' cone going north and northwest, avoiding Webny this time).
Spellstrike is recharged

Perception: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9

Taking the mysterious voice's advice, it lieu of a better idea, Athena calls out to Aslynn and attempts to draw her attention.
"Great Aslynn! Your treasures are here - yes, here. These old stacks, they were the perfect hiding place, but come and you'll see."

Occultism: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (16) + 6 = 22

Do we have a tally somewhere of everything we found in the previous search?

Arcana: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (11) + 6 = 17
Arcana: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (8) + 6 = 14

Athena decides to stay closer to the center of the chamber for now and investigates the trove of scrolls and wands. She makes more progress in the first ten minutes than in the second.

"Of course, little one. Rest there, and we'll take a look."

Athena motions to the others, to see if any of them would join her, then moves towards the exit - first looking for the individual that Rain saw, then further onward to the door itself.

Athena summons a bit of magic that overclocks her inner mechanisms and speeds her down the stairs.

◆◆ Cast Warp Step and move 60' with the enhanced speed
◆ Stride 30'

Looking down on the situation below and seeing Mrs. Crinkles transformation, Athena opens fire to support Webny then starts down the long path to the floor.

◆◆ Cast Ray of Frost at Red IceIsNice: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (10) + 6 = 16 for Cold: 1d4 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4
◆ Stride

How much movement does it take to get down from 5?
What would jumping from steps to step (northward) do?