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Celebdan stands to one side, waiting to see Lady Ziralia’s reaction to what the Pathfinders have uncovered. He sighs in regret at such political maneuverings but knows there is little a champion and priest of Shelyn can do.

Yes, thanks for stepping in! Appreciate it. Oh and yes, Celebdan is doing a reroll for his day job.

perform(keyboard), masterwork, GM Star: 1d20 + 16 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 16 + 2 + 1 = 20 Lol!

In case she's still not down...

Celebdan, heartened that his comrades had fled the burning tent. steps forward and chops down on Ivira with his glaive.

+1 glaive, inspire: 1d20 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 7 + 1 = 21 dmg: 1d10 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 4 + 1 = 13

Celebdan finds himself starting to lose his usual cool, frustrated by the inability to pinpoint the elusive Ivira. He glances briefly at the burning tent, but not having any means to put it out, he races across to the other side of the smoke cloud, and once again, gets ready to strike should Ivira emerge from the smoke or if the smoke dissipates.

perception: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (6) + 8 = 14

Celebdan waits but see no enemies emerging from the smoke. Instead he hears someone, likely Ivira, chugging down a potion, but his ears are not sharp enough to pinpoint her location. Keeping up his inspiring song, Celebdan continues to wait, ready to slash at any enemy that emerges.

GM, when Ivira loaded her crossbow, she was within Celebdan's reach and would have provoked an AoO from him. Rolled in the previous post.

Celebdan frowns in frustration that the enemies fail to be dropped by his spell. He notices Ivira pulling out the stick, and averts his eyes just in time to avoid getting blinded.
fort: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (14) + 10 = 24

He quickly races out of the smoke, circles around to where he roughly thinks Ivira might come out of, and readies to attack with his glaive as soon as someone exits from the smoke.

I'm assuming Celebdan has no idea where she moved to since he was no adjacent to her.

While keeping up his inspiring song, Celebdan changes the inflections somewhat, drawing upon magical power to summon a pool of grease into existence under Ivira and one of the (green) guards. He then repositions himself, getting ready to attack them should they attempt to stand.

Cast grease, DC15, orange box. Celebdan has reach weapon, but no combat reflexes. Rolling his AoO below in case anyone falls prone and attempts to stand. He'll prioritise his AoO on Ivira if possible.

Yeah, Celebdan has tonnes of healing available from his wand.
GM, Celebdan will delay at his next turn to go together with everyone in the block.

Before setting off, Celebdan spends some time to activate a wand on himself, increasing his movement speed.

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Once the party has been spotted, Celebdan again starts seeing a rousing wordless tune that stirs the spirit of his party. While doing so, he strides forward, swinging his glaive threateningly, daring any of the Aspis snakes to draw near.

inspire courage: +1 attack, dmg, save vs fear
GM, Celebdan is wielding a reach weapon

Sorry, Paizo site has not been kind to me the last few days. Only just managed to get in but I really need to get to bed now. Will try to update in approximately 12 hours but please bot me where necessary.

Sorry I didn't manage to post for the previous round. Paizo site was down for me pretty much the whole of yesterday, and work has been busy today.

Oops, got ninja'ed by Whims. Was going to unseen servant it also, but hiding it should work? *cross fingers*

Celebdan nods at Tatiana. "Come, let's do it together. It would be faster and he looks badly hurt." Celebdan moves in, crouches beside Kent, and lays his hand on him, channeling healing energy into him.

lay on hands on Kent: 1d6 ⇒ 3

Celebdan comes up in front of the door, examining the vials carefully from a distance, not wishing to approach the altar. He starts humming a faint tune under his breath, calling upon Shelyn's power to grant him sight of magic.
cast detect magic
perception: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (4) + 8 = 12

Gripping tight his magical glaive, Celebdan speaks up in his soft-spoken voice, "Whatever the case, we would need to move fast before the guards return. Let Jayori try with his wisp of a magical summon first. If that fails, that perhaps Whims can take over."

Worried about other surprises the spellcaster might pull, Celebdan, while keeping his inspiring song going, steps forward and brings his sap down hard on the (green) mage/

sap vs green, bless, inspire: 1d20 + 5 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 5 + 1 + 1 = 25 NL dmg: 1d6 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 2 + 1 = 4

Sorry for being MIA. Busy weekend.

Celebdan keeps up his wordless song, a tune that lifts the spirit and sharpens focus. And hopefully loud enough to mask the noise of the battle.

He then rushes into battle, circling around the distracted dog coming beside the sole guard, bringing the sap down upon his head with as much force as he can muster.

sap vs orange, bless, inspire: 1d20 + 5 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 5 + 1 + 1 = 27 NL dmg: 1d6 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 2 + 1 = 6
crit?: 1d20 + 5 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 5 + 1 + 1 = 18 NL dmg: 1d6 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 2 + 1 = 6

Celebdan activates his wand of longstrider on himself, in case fast movement is needed.
UMD: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (10) + 10 = 20

He also offers its use to those who can activate it.
Think Lannior can use it. Those with UMD please go ahead also.

"Unfortunately, I do not possess a sap at the moment, so some of the money could be used to purchase them for those of us lacking them." Celebdan then pauses and thinks through the plan.

"Let's take this step by step. Please chip in if there's any flaw in the plan. Before the actual ambush, we would already have Hadanka among the guards, while the rest of us will wait at the ambush site. As soon as the caravan arrives, we will activate the dancing lights to halt the convoy and signal for the escorts to disperse, although undoubtedly some would remain, including Hadanka, hopefully. The rest of us can approach openly as we have already gained their trust, before we surprise them. Lannioir should be able to manage the dogs with ease, and with Tatiana's idea of spreading darkness, combat with the remaining guards should turn to our advantage."

"After that, Whims should have little difficulty in disabling the traps and unlocking the hidden door to the transport. But just in case, she could take the magic lockpicks. That leaves us with the construct. Hmmm..."

"If none of us can conjure any creatures to assist, either Lannior or I can hold the vial. I could lend Lannior the use of my wand of longstrider, increasing his speed slightly, possibly allowing him to keep ahead of the construct while still pelting it with arrows. I could also attempt to use it on myself, and if we purchase a scroll of expeditious retreat, I should have no difficulty keeping out of its reach. Or, as Whim suggested, we could plant it on one of the dogsf Jayori is confident of directing the animals. Although I do hopoe none of them get injured in the process..."

"I also recommend that Jayori make use of the adamantine morningstar. And he might need a scroll as well to keep up with the construct should it prove too fast."

"After acquiring the goods, the horn of fog would do well to cover our escape."

"Anything I missed out? Who should wear the vestment? Jayori in case the construct turns on him? Or Lannior in case the construct actually catches up? And how about the eyes of the eagle?"

Wow, that's an impressive list.

"There is something, Lady Zarillia, that I thought I must share with you. While training with the guards, we encountered a rather suspicious-looking halfing by the name of Varnic. He was studying us with great intent. I had worried that our cove were blown but no alarms were sounds. Perhaps he was a spy for another group that intends to carry out a heist as well..."

"We have done nothing suspicious thus far so that, so feel free to bring whatever made-up accusations you have to Enyro. I took this job to protect the interests of Pashow's trade and I fully intend to do that." With a flourish, Celebdan steps aside and lets the halfling go on his way, before returning to the duties for that day.

Ooh, the encounter with the halfling is going further than I expected. As Celebdan's next action could potentially have major impact on the whole party, I don't want to make the decision myself. :P Right now, I'm inclined to step aside and let him pass, but he might start making accusations to Enyro. But if Celebdan pushes further, there would likely be a confrontation, which might similarly expose us.

Worrying that the halfling might be a spy himself to sabotage the convoy, Celebdan continues to stand in his path. In a more measured tone, he continues, "You are right. You do not have to say anything, but if we share our suspicions of you to the captain, then you would find that it is to him that you have to say much. Might be better for all present if you just speak with us, and resolve it here and now."

diplomacy: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (20) + 14 = 34

Celebdan raises an eyebrow at the accusation. Now with steel in his voice, Celebdan replies, "I will have you know that we are hired legitimately by the leaders of this convoy." Lowering his voice while sharpening his tone, he continues, "But there is a tian saying that the guilty one always fires the first accusation. You are clearly up to something fishy, and if you know what is good for you, you had better own up now!"

intimidation: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (11) + 14 = 25

Celebdan follows and comes up beside Lannior. "Yes, certainly. Varnic, if something is the matter, let us know."

diplomacy, take 10: 10 + 14 = 24

sense motive: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (18) - 1 = 17

Celebdan looks back and forth among his team, and also notes Jayori's intent to stay in camp. He thus decides to stay as well, since Lannior and Hadanka would be out. Since he seems to have made some connection with the Enyro, he might be able to find out more from him while working on the maps.

"While I have some skill in battle, I can perhaps serve best as a scout. As you can see, I am more comofortable in light armor, which does not hamper my movement. And my elven blood has gifted me with sharp eyes." He pauses here briefly to ponder. "What would be the route that we would be travelling though? I am not so familiar with this area, and whether as guards but definitely more so as scouts, it would help to be prepared in advance. Knowing the lay of the land is the definitely the first step in preparation."

diplomacy: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (18) + 14 = 32

know(local): 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 9

It seems that Celebdan knows nothing, too.

Celebdan accepts the extra attention stoically, bearing it with the grace and fortitude that he could summon. He smiles in appreciation when Jayori sidles up to him. "Yes, indeed I have."

fort save: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (9) + 10 = 19

GUARD BARRACKS

At the training grounds, Celebdan picks another of the trainees to spar with. He sings to himself, while twirling his glaive with great flourish in the exercise. But along the way, he trips on its shaft, nearly falling flat on his face.
+1 glaive, inspire courage: 1d20 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 7 + 1 = 10

GUARD BARRACKS

Lannior decides to join the beast trainer in the yard during the heat of the day, training through the noon and early afternoon hours. Since Celebdan and Hadanka didn't say otherwise, I'll assume they're joining him.

Yes, indeed. Celebdan mentioned he would be interested to join in the beast training.

fort: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (17) + 10 = 27
Standing in the courtyard, Celebdan is intently observing the trainer at hand, dealing with the animals, to the extent that he barely notices the sun beating mercilessly upon them. It seems that the grace of Shelyn is protecting him from the elements.

"Come on, come on! Don't be afraid to show the dogs who's boss. You three, get in there and show me what you've got!"

Celebdan ponders briefly. Having spent much of his life in the church of Shelyn, he had little encounter with the natural world, much less in handling such beasts. However, it seems that Ishyal merely wants them to cow the beast. And that, he can do.

Making sure he has locked eyes with one of the mutts, he paces slowly and ominously towards it, drawing himself tall, presenting himself an imposing figure. Just when he is about three paces away from the dog, he suddenly lets out a loud shout at it. "Kiai!"
intimidate: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (6) + 14 = 20

"I do not have any special talents with beasts, but I am nonetheless curious to learn more about their handling."

At barracks
Celebdan keeps his holy symbol and his wayfinder hidden, not without sighing at the necessity. He approaches the guards and in a warm but firm tone, follows up after Hadanka. "Good day. My name is Celebdan. As you can see, we are trained warriors in our own rights."

diplomacy: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (4) + 14 = 18 Doh! Aid might help. :)

Hmm, not lying while infiltrating is going to be a challenge!

Sorry for being MIA. Work was bad today.

Celebdan ponders for quite some time, uncertain how he could contribute. Finally, he speaks up. "I'm afraid I do not have any particular talents with any crafts, and will likely stick out like a sore thumb. If it does not unbalance the party too much, I'll head to the barracks."

knowledge(history): 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (16) + 6 = 22
knowledge(local): 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (12) + 6 = 18

Celebdan raises his eyebrow at the rather unusual request, but nods to himself as he considers it further. Unusual, but could be interesting.

However, he does glance at Lady Ziralia with some suspicion in his heart. I know their economies are inter-related but what the gnome shared seems to indicate more than that. "I am afraid that I am not completely cognisant of the local politics. What interest do you and your father have over how well Pashow should manage this? In fact, should they fail again, would that not be a good opportunity for Aspenthar to extend its reach and influence?"

Sorry, I didn't realise the discussion and gameplay threads were open.

Player name kuey
PC name Celebdan Barhador
PFS # 215076-7
Faction The Exchange
Day Job Roll perform (keyboard instruments), masterwork: 1d20 + 16 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 16 + 2 = 21 May reroll that after the scenario if I haven't used it.
Have you played/GMed this scenario before? Played in standard.
Anything weird/special I need to know about your PC? Celebdan is a bard/paladin. Meant to be more bard than paladin, which complements Jayori, although he ended up being frontline melee in the previous scenario because of party mix. :) He sing songs, demoralise enemies and slashes them with his glaive.

A serene looking half-elf enters, garbed in gleaming chainshirt, bearing in his right hand a well-crafted glaive. Around his neck hangs a simply but beautifully carved symbol of Shelyn. Slung across his back is a rather unusual-looking instrument, almost like a miniature pipe organ.

He bows gently to the two who are already present, and introduces himself in a rather musical voice. "Good day, my companions-to-ve. My name is Celebdan Barhador, faithful servant of Shelyn, the goddess of all that is beautiful in the this world and beyond. There is beauty in perfection, yes, but beauty can be crafted from flaws as well. It just needs someone with a masterful eye to draw it forth."

Celebdan brushes off the effects of the hound, filled by the inspiring song of Shelyn in his heart.

will: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (16) + 5 = 21

Can we still use Thunderous Aid?

I'll take it that healing will reset the suffocation for now.

Celebdan moves towards the still unconscious Florin, drawing his healing wand along the way, activating it on her.
wand of clw on Florin: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9

GM, as the rules are vague on this, thought to run through you. What happens if one of us cures Florin? My take, reading some forum, is that she regains consciousness with positive hp. But would still be suffocating so if she fails the save again, she falls unconscious at 0 hp. It essentially "resets" the suffocation. Just want to verify if that's how you would read it, too.

Florin, Gwen, no worries about the charges. As you say, you can't take your pp with you when you die... :) But think have to stop for now. The wand is down to 10 charges and I think we're not at the end yet. Could someone else help with Gwen? And maybe Chock?

Celebdan does his best to guide the party through the tunnels, but his efforts were not good enough. Not only were they crushed by suddenly shifting walls, he led them into a pit trap.
reflex: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (19) + 5 = 24

"Uh.. sorry everyone," he apologises sheepishly, tending to his and the wounds of others.
wand of clw: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7
wand of clw: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3 Celebdan is at 27/28 now.

Celebdan enters the chamber, staring at the orb in wonder. He looks at what each of the party shares and their interactions, before deciding on his course.

Since almost everyone else has gone, Celebdan will use Thunderous Aid for the +3 bonus.

Finding his eyes drawn to the floating orb, Celebdan moves closer to it, studying intently the runes and symbols on it, calling out silently to the being trapped within for aid. Solving the Orb
umd, aid, vs DC20: 1d20 + 10 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 10 + 3 = 21

Immediately, he feels the weight of the world weighing on him, but with Shelyn's blessing, he manages to brush it off.
Assuming he takes the same effects as Darksid' Ious
will: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8 Ooops
will, GM reroll +1: 1d20 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 5 + 1 = 25 Whew...

Celebdan nods and holds out his wand, activating it repeatedly on those who needs it.

Just go ahead and roll it. I'll take off the charges after that.

Sorry had a very busy last few days.

With the destruction of the undeads, Celebdan turns and smiles warmly at Florin. "That was a mighty blow worthy of the greatest warriors!" He then takes a short breather, drawing his wand to heal himself.
wand of clw: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5
wand of clw: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7
wand of clw: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7

Sometime later

As the rock starts moving towards the fortress, Celebdan fights to keep his balance. His eyes lock in onto a breach on what had appeared to be an impenetrable fortress. "Look, a breach! We can enter from there!" Celebdan calls out excitedly. He should, however, have been paying more attention to the rock as it smashes into the fortress, throwing Celebdan roughly onto the floor.
perception vs DC20: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (17) + 6 = 23
reflex: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8

know(dungeoneering): 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 2 = 21
know(dungeoneering): 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 2 = 16
know(dungeoneering): 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 2 = 19

If there's time
Celebdan picks himself up, favouring his right leg which had received a massive gash. He pulls out his wand once again and heals himself, before turning to the rest. "Anyone else need healing?"
wand of clw: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4
wand of clw: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 1 = 8

So hp is either 20 if there had not been time to heal, or 28 if there was.

Celebdan glances in concern as Samildanach, worried about his severe wounds. [b]"Hang in there! As soon as I get rid of this pesky skeleton, we'll come over to help!"/b]

With the bone priest approaching, Celebdan was just about to step back so that he has space to swing his glaive when suddenly a wall slams into place. Stunned briefly, he instead cautiously steps back along the way on the treacherous ground and waits for Florin to get into flanking position before chopping down again with his glaive.
glaive+1, flank: 1d20 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 6 + 2 = 16 dmg: 1d10 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 4 = 12

Can Celebdan 5-foot step into the square? If not, he would instead acrobatics tumble along the wall east for 3 squares instead, and attack without flank.
acrobatics: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 1 = 12 Oh no...

Thanks everyone, the little guy was with us for about 8 years, he was family. But he started having epileptic seizures a few months back, and it finally got to the point where medicine and more examinations wouldn't help his suffering, so when he finally had more bad days than good we had to make that call. Thank you again for the kind words =)

I never had the fortune to have a pet dog, and I've always envied those who do. So I can't say I understand what you've gone through, but I can imagine how difficult it is. My condolences.

Celebdan recognises the only way to stop the pestering magical bastard sword is to take down the bone priest. Thankful that Florin has moved into position to stop his retreat, Celebdan moves up to flank the undead with her and strikes again with his glaive.

glaive+1, flank: 1d20 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 6 + 2 = 27 dmg: 1d10 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10

will: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (16) + 7 = 23

Celebdan once again feels the vile magic flowing over him. Calling on Shelyn's blessing, Celebdan focuses his will and shakes off the spell.

Celebdan had made the climb check earlier in round 1 at this post. He got a 10 which should be enough to climb down a knotted rope? His latest post is for round 2.

Disregarding the hovering sword, Celebdan continues moving towards the bone priest and slices across its bony chest with his glaive.

glaive+1: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (11) + 6 = 17 dmg: 1d10 + 4 ⇒ (10) + 4 = 14

retcon healing
wand of clw: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5
wand of clw: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6
wand of clw: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6

Celebdan looks down in concern at more of the undead that await them, paying special attention to the skeletal champion.
knowledge(religion) on skeletal champion: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (18) + 6 = 24

He clambers down the rope as quickly as he can then move towards the undeads, drawing his glaive as he does so.
climb vs DC5 on knotted rope: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 2 = 10

Double move: 60 feet movement at quarter speed down the rope, then 10 feet movement towards undeads, drawing glaive at the same time.

Taking advantage of the momentary distraction of the creature, Celebdan once again chop downs on it with his glaive.

glaive +1, inspire, flank: 1d20 + 6 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 6 + 1 + 2 = 27 dmg: 1d10 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 4 + 1 = 13

bard song round 4; this would be last round as he would need to conserve for the future battles...

Gwen, just want to point out that you have included Celebdan in the spell as well. Would be good if this was coordinated. Celebdan has no issue stepping away before you activate the spell.

will: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (11) + 5 = 16
From behind him, suddenly a burst of scintillating colors swarm over him towards the stone creature. He just manages to avert his eyes in time but still gets a pounding headache.

Disregarding the source of the spell, he steps back from the remaining enemy. Despite his countless injuries, he continues to swing his glaive at it, while keeping up his inspiring song.

glaive +1, inspire, flank: 1d20 + 6 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 6 + 1 + 2 = 19 dmg: 1d10 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 4 + 1 = 6

bard song round 3