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Draw Spear, total defense

Sorry, I'll delay.

Well, they know we're coming anyway, might as well protect ourselves. So Jikan, you call the mists, Shaya and Klo go through the breach with the rest of us just behind. Good?

Is there anything we can use for cover? Make our approach a bit more guarded?

For starters, let's give them a taste of their own medicine, Kara says, pointing to the alchemist's fires. I'll take one if there aren't 3 others that want one. She retrieves her weapons and continues.

We have a job to do. I think we should press on. Even if that one warns the others, they won't have much time to prepare.

Javelins break 50 percent of the time when thrown, right?

Kara stops trying to bark orders to the others end performance and instead turns her attention to the goblins.

Intimidate to demoralize Yellow Gobbo, bonus for size advantage: 1d20 + 3 + 4 ⇒ (14) + 3 + 4 = 21

Kara steps down and grabs her last weapon, a trusty dagger, flinging at the goblin who again proves too dexterous to strike.

Maintain song. 5 ft move. Draw dagger. Throw.

Dagger throw, range: 1d20 + 2 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (9) + 2 + 1 - 2 = 10

Damage: 1d4 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 2 + 1 = 7

These are the toughest goblins I've ever faced ;-)

Kara backs away to allow the stronger combatants better access into the fray.

Take 'em down! We can do this! she says, trying to spur the others on.

Inspire Courage, +1

Looks like a young slime mold--best to keep your distance, Kara says, looking at the blob with distaste.

She tosses her second javelin and then reaches back, leveling her spear in front of her.

Know (Dungeoneering): 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (12) + 3 = 15

5 ft move

throw javelin at black: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 2 = 12

damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7

Move: draw spear

Kara, now shielded, regains her feet, drawing another javelin.

No sense playing it false any more. Let's take 'em down!

Kara draws a javelin and steps into sight, throwing her projectile at the lead goblin. Her balance is off and the shot goes wide. Cursing, she then dives on the ground, trying to make a small target for return fire.

Move: Draw javelin. 5 ft move. Standard, throw at black goblin. Free: drop Prone, 22 AC

throw at black goblin, range penalty: 1d20 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 - 2 = 5

damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

Heads up that I'm going to gen con tomorrow. I'll be out of commission for awhile, but if I can post I will. If I'm slowing things down, please bot me.

Perc: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (13) + 5 = 18

Kara doesn't see anything amiss and moves to advance upon the next group of goblins, until she sees Jikan stop.

What? she says to Kul-Amon, in the Common tongue. Do you see something?

Sorry, I wasn't sure if the previous one was still in effect or whatever.

Bluff: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (16) + 7 = 23

Kara speaks to the goblin succinctly, and begins walking past the feasting sentry.

Kara approaches slowly, tossing the meat to the goblin.

Well, here goes nothin'. Kul-Amon, can I borrow some of that horse meat?

Assuming he says yes...

Kara stows her weapons and approaches the goblin with hands outstretched, holding the horse meat in front of her.

Bluff: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (20) + 7 = 27

Fort: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 1 = 14

Well, at least we found the place, right Yargul? Kara says, holding back a cough.

I can talk to it, show it Plarg's skull. Maybe says Ekkie sent me. Fresh horse meat up above, but there's not much left. See if it'll abandon its post...

I may have told her that I was a Goblin, and that I was going to kill all of you. Who knows, maybe I am?

Kara smiles at the others, and casts a spell, summoning an orb of light that she keeps 10 feet in front of the party.

Dancing Lights

Local: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (2) + 7 = 9

Kara returns the wink to Ekkie, then says to Shaya I just told her she'd better do what we say if she knows what's good for her. So, let's go to the horse-killing place. I can go a bit ahead with Ekkie when we draw close, so the goblins don't run away at the sight of our group. What do you guys think?

If Kara ever has a moment with the group when the goblin isn't around, she'll tell them what she said to Ekkie

So, I recently watched Gremlins with my kids and it gives me an idea. Kara speaks Goblin, so...

Kara walks alongside Shaya and crouches down next to the goblin's head, speaking to her in a strange, chittering tongue. Some of it even sounds melodic, punctuated by the soldier clapping her hands together dramatically.

Bluff: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (10) + 7 = 17

Perfom (Sing): 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (17) + 3 = 20

Nice work, Kul-Amon! Her mind seems...addled, but I'd like to know if her burglary was targeting us or if it was just random. Maybe we should take her back to the lodge?

To whomever moved me--thanks!

No time to properly convince them, it'll take too long. Let's try this, Kara thinks to herself.

Gentlemen, my friend is embarrassed, she's not used to city-life and that goblin stole her change purse. Please let us through, and help us!

Bluff: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (1) + 7 = 8

Ugh

She is not very convincing at first, so she presses on. What, afraid of a little goblin? We can't stand around while all of her money in the world is running away on those two spindly legs! If you won't help, at least step aside!

Bluff take 2: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (11) + 7 = 18

The soldiers have had enough and decide it's not worth their time to pursue any further questions, and Kara catches up to Kul-Amon and the goblin.

Kara runs right into a rearing horse, cursing her luck.

Gotta watch where I'm going! she says, chiding herself. She dives under the horse's legs and scoots forward on her belly until she's clear, hopping back to her feet. She walks up to the patrol to explain the circumstances just in time to hear Shaya's unconvincing lie and shakes her head.

Acro: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

Acro attempt 2: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 2 = 13

reroll: 1d20 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 2 + 1 = 20

Can someone please move me to Shaya's square? I'm on my phone.

Sorry, my bad!

Full round attempt

Escape Artist, plus grease: 1d20 + 2 + 10 ⇒ (14) + 2 + 10 = 26

Intimidate: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (17) + 3 = 20

Kara dives through the wall breach and breaks into a run, yelling and shoving aside those in her way. Outta the way! Thief, thief!

She looks at the City Watch and points to the fleeing goblin. Don't just stand there, get it!

I admit, this confuses me: "You can attempt to travel through three squares in one turn via doing a full-round action. To do this, you must complete both obstacles in your square. On a success, you move three squares ahead. If you fail either obstacles by 5 or less, you only move 1 square. If you fail by more than 5 you are unable to move."

So, when I started out in a square with no obstacle, could I have just done a full-round action and automatically move ahead 3 squares. That seems wrong.

And, aren't both of the obstacles in one square just 2 different ways to circumvent that square? How can you both squeeze through a breech in the wall AND climb it? It seems weird. It would make a lot more sense if I could move three squares by completing one obstacle in my current square and one obstacle in the next square, right?

Kara casts a spell, coating the breach in a slick, buttery substance.

C'mon guys! Through here! she says, trying to keep pace with the others.

Standard: Cast grease on the wall breach

Move: Squeeze through: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

I think so, Klo

Kara runs outside and gives chase, following Jikan.

Double move, no obstacles.

I still don't see it. I clicked on the Goblin Guild link the map link at the top from the previous game.

Pleased to meet your acquaintance, Captain Heidmarch, and thank you for welcoming us into your home, Kara salutes, unsure of the proper greeting.

Upon seeing their accommodations, she walks around in fascination. This will do nicely, I could get used to this.

She puts her feet up and relaxes until the others are ready to depart into the city.

Magnimar, it's been awhile. That should be fun, once we get off the boat, that is... Kara frowns, unable to hide her contempt for a sea voyage.

Changes:
Swapped out Knowledge Religion rank for spellcraft.

had 5 gp, Earned 505.
Sell scroll of CLW 25
Sell Studded Leather Armor 25

Buy Darkwood Heavy Shield, 257
Buy MW Chain Shirt, 250
Buy a smokestick, 20
Buy a scroll of Disguise Self, 25

Buy Wand of CLW, 2 PP

8 gp left

Ok, I made a new one. So I guess I have to put it as my -6 account, which is just Kara Battaglia. But I'm going to keep posting with this alias, because I don't want to transfer everything over.

I'll just make the 5 into a 6 on the chronicle sheet above (I already printed it).

So, does Level 1 still allow for changes to be made without penalty? I probably want to change skills slightly to get a rank in spellcraft so I can ID stuff. I may want to buy some new equipment, too. We can still sell stuff for 100% at level 1?

Hmm, lemme look into that. I thought I did it right.

So, does Level 1 still allow for changes to be made without penalty? I probably want to change skills slightly to get a rank in spellcraft so I can ID stuff. I may want to buy some new equipment, too. We can still sell stuff for 100% at level 1?

Before heading out, Kara approaches Klo, talking quietly.

You did nothing wrong. They attacked us, remember that. Any blood that was shed is on their hands, not ours.

Thanks for GMing! I agree about keeping this thread.

I'm probably going to get a wand of CLW after this chronicle, just to help out in case one of our healers gets dropped.

Kara smiles as the half-orc spills the beans, then takes her aside as the others rifle through her belongings.

She stows her spear and speaks quietly to the cooperative foe.

Listen, you have a lot more sense than your compatriots. And well, like you said, your current employers aren't paying you enough. There are factions within the Pathfinder Society and my boss, she appreciates people with skills like yours. You're not afraid to get your hands dirty, and you don't mind recovering artifacts. Let me tell you a bit about the Dark Archive...

Not sure if this applies, but this is what I'm going for: Recruit a named NPC scholar, knowledgeable spellcaster, or similar figure to the Dark Archive. Recruitment requires a Diplomacy or Knowledge (arcana) check with a DC equal to 15 plus your character level.

Knowledge Arcana DC 16: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (18) + 7 = 25

Then, with Dreng...

Why not? The night is still young. Let's go crack open a bottle. Whaddya' say, boys?

Well, Kara says when the Asmodean drops like a stone. That settles that.

She stands up slowly, drawing her spear and pointing it at the prone half-orc's throat.

Yeah, how'd you find us? Who sent you?

Sure, just call off your friend, Kara says simply, punching the half-orc in the kidney for good measure.

maintain grapple for unarmed damage, IC, bonus: 1d20 + 2 + 1 + 5 ⇒ (9) + 2 + 1 + 5 = 17

nonlethal damage, IC: 1d3 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 2 + 1 = 4

Kara slaps the cudgel aside and kicks the half-orc in the kneecap, throwing her to the ground face-first. She leans her forearm into the back of her foe's neck, driving her into the ground.

All that time learnin' magic and you can't even win a fist fight. I almost feel bad for you. Almost.

grapple to pin, IC, maintain bonus: 1d20 + 2 + 1 + 5 ⇒ (12) + 2 + 1 + 5 = 20

Matt Bauers
Captain Kara Battaglia
Pfs: 100025-5
Faction: Dark Archives
Day job: Perform (Oratory): 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (20) + 10 = 30

Yep, I assumed I had both hands free because I never stated that I drew a weapon. I can't even draw one as I move, still have +0 BAB.

Kara shudders when Klo is struck again but, seeing that he still stands and Kul and Yargul can keep their comrades in the fight, she eyes the unprotected caster.

Move 30 ft

Grapple the half-orc, IC: 1d20 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 2 + 1 = 23

Kara advances upon the half-orc, grabbing her arm and twisting it behind her back.

You like to hang back and bark orders, huh? Let's see how strong your magic is when I rip your arm outta your socket!

Here's to hoping they don't have combat reflexes!

I'll be damned if I let these bushwackers take what's ours. C'mon, Pathfinders! Let's send them slinking away like the worms they are!

Standard Action, Inspire Courage: +1 morale bonus on saving throws against charm and fear effects and a +1 competence bonus on attack and weapon damage rolls

Kara ducks around to give Klo an opportune target.

Move to indicated area on the map.

Klo, I'll give you some buffs if you can wait until I take my turn. I gotta wait until I get home.

Dungeoneering: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 3 = 10

Perception: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (10) + 5 = 15

Kara is oblivious to other things, but smiles broadly at the cache of papers.

Fascinating! How many others in our station can boast such a find on their first mission! Well done, everyone! She helps load what she can, and is surprisingly strong despite her (lack of) armament.

Ha! That was an awesome exchange, Kul-Amon and Korum

Kara half-listens to their talk of spirits and ritual then turns, satisfied, when the door is revealed.

A ha! Here we are. Do you lot want to keep up your banter, or help out? I don't know how much time we have until people become bored with Sir Fool-heart's last ride. Now, what was it that Fimbrik's note said...

Kara writes 'wiffle' on the chalk board.

At Sir Reinhardt's attempt...

Kara watches the twin lanterns fall and says frankly: Well, let that be a lesson to us. We're not special. Damn waste of fine armor. Let's go.
WS: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7

Hmm, this 'Spuchasta' seems most likely to be the "drug-induced hallucination. Let's take a look more closely...

Take 20 on Perception for a 25