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Is this using the OGL or the ORC license?

Dayjob: Perform Dance: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (5) + 7 = 12

Thanks, looks good.

Day job, Perform Dance: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (16) + 7 = 23

Nah, almost all the faction goals are you were in a group that does it. Even some of the recruiting ones can be done that way. No problem if two Exchange people try one of the skill checks with one using Aid Another for the other’s attempt.

Varies by GM, but some will allow anyone to help on some of the recruit ones.

Making something like ‘defeat creature type’ would not be practical for all classes if it had to be a solo kill.

Just checking, does Vargrim count for this FJC goal? I don’t know the CR.

Defeat an outsider that has the evil subtype or an undead creature whose CR is at least equal to your character level.

With a chuff of amusement, Cith adds “There is a group in the society that uses the travel and contacts made to do trade.”

He happily fills in more details about joining the society and what it means. He does include the bad with the good.

Stepping forward, Cith says “We are not native to Dalun, but we do have the permission of Baroness Nadya.”

With a gesture towards the outside, he says “The wolf pup that attacked us was from Scarbotten, demanding that we turn over our guide to them. I imagine you saw how that negotiation ended.”

Looking to Haltani, he then says “I assume she is an ally of yours?”

Diplomacy: 10 + 11 = 21

“That must make your dealings challenging! I do hope you are successful.”

Looking towards Uliyara, Cith says “Thanks, we might need that.”

Looking at the body of the undead dwarf, he then says “Do you get that sort of reaction often? I assume this time it wasn’t personal, but it seemed to be very personal with Baroness Urgalaena.”

He pauses a moment, then says “If there is something we should know about her or that relationship, please share it before it becomes a big problem.”

“Sure.” Cith says, using the same wand on Syco. He then concentrates for a moment, implanting his trick in himself again.

UMD: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (16) + 8 = 24 CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6

Cith says “I suspect Baldrum can read the journal.”

He then gets out a wand and uses it to heal his wounds.
Use Magic Device: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (14) + 8 = 22CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9

And another question: Is Baldrum now flanking with Ulyara (=does she threaten the undead) or not?

Baldrum is flanking with Cith who has a reach weapon regardless of if Ulyara threatens.

Did the Painful Stare work? It would give +1 damage for the first hit if it did.

Kn: Religion: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (12) + 5 = 17 Forgot I had the skill
Also, unless you have Combat Reflexes or Uncanny Dodge I don’t think you get an AoO before you act

Fortitude: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7 Not even close
Cold damage: 1d6 ⇒ 4

Cith stares at the undead then suddenly moves 10’ to where he has flanking with Baldrum. He tries to strike past Haltani at the creature.
Masterwork Longspear, IC, Flanking: 1d20 + 3 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 3 + 1 + 2 = 7 Reach
Piercing damage, IC, Painful Stare: 1d8 + 1 + 1 + 11 ⇒ (1) + 1 + 1 + 11 = 14

Free action: Activate Compel Alacrity to move 10’
Swift: Hypnotic Stare — might not work on this creature: This is a mind-affecting effect.
Standard to attack

Attack missed, so if Hynotic Stare works he will use Painful Stare when someone else hits for +1 damage

“The place has been sealed behind a wall of ice. Even with the clay, it took us a while to get through. Linnorm is some sort of dragon, right? I don’t think one of those could get in here.”

As Syco is dealing with the lock, Cith muses “Unlikely we will meet anything alive here unless it can burrow through ice. I do hope there are no constructs, their armor is almost impossible to get past!”

“Anyone have other ideas of what we should be expecting?”

I think we are waiting on a Strength check to get through a door.

“That or what they took made these look like a dagger in comparison.”

Cith pauses, then asks “What do you mean Irrisen wasn’t this cold back fhen?”

I am in the US, although I have been known to be on at strange times given my timezone.

I also tend to spend a lot of time on the PbP section of these forums. Used to be on the other sections more, got overloaded on them and haven’t been there as much of late.

“I wonder if the rest of the pack really will show up…”

Looking to Haltani, he asks “Should we try to hide the body? The scent would be tough to hide.”

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Cith digs through his supplies and finds his cleats. Once he figures out how to attach them to his boots, he tests them out a little.

When it is time to go in the tunnel, he concentrates for a moment and some lights flicker into existence just head. He directs them over to the statues.

Will use Dancing Lights to provide the group with illumination.

Perception: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (9) + 4 = 13 low-light vision, scent

I had lost track of how many days we traveled. How many charges should I mark off the wand of Endure Elements?

Cith moves to where he is flanking with Kalak, stares at the wolf, tells it “Bad idea.” and then tries to skewer it with his longspear.

Masterwork Longspear, bless, flank: 1d20 + 3 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 3 + 1 + 2 = 19 Reach
Piercing damage, Painful Stare: 1d8 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 + 1 = 6

As Cith moves forward he brings his longspear into position. Glaring at the wolf, he says “Ready when you are, wolf cub. Do you even have a name?”

Move into position
Swift Hypnotic Stare, -2 Will saves
Ready an attack when it comes in reach.
Masterwork Longspear: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (18) + 3 = 21 Reach, +1 if Bless active
Piercing damage: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

Will activate Painful Stare for +1 damage first time it gets hurt.

So are we all supposed to be in one area? I put my avatar down where most of the others were, but thought it would have made more sense if we were near the ice we just melted through.

Right now the group is sort of split.

“Who do you serve? They really need to find better help. Someone with a working sense of smell. Yours is obviously off if you mistook me for a human.”

I’m not sure we can avoid this fight. Thought I would give it a shot, hopefully at least throw them off balance.

I don’t object if you decide to take advantage of the distraction that Cith is hopefully giving people.

“You are wrong, her name is Haltani. Do you always throw such a fit when your shown to be wrong? How childish.”

Bluff: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (11) + 11 = 22

People can have more than one name, stupid wolf!

“What do you want with Haltani? She is our guide.”

No one in the group is trained in Kn Engineering. Unless there is another skill that can be used or someone has a trick to give them it off something else we can’t do it.
Knowledge skills are generally trained only.

When the group arrives at Naldak’s Point, Cith concentrates for a moment.
Implant Alacrity in himself since no one else wants a trick implanted.

He then goes up to the wall and inspects it. “This seems like a good time to use some of that clay to melt our way in.”

Looks like this is a good place for Baldrum to use his Blessing of the Faithful repeatedly on someone who knows what they are doing.
I think that is probably Kalak if they will allow it.

Cith is happy to see Haltani again. After greeting her, he suggests that they get going.

Once they leave the protection of the city walls, Cith starts to become worried as it appears others are just as much city folk as he is. He makes his best guess as to the direction they should travel through the snow.
Survival, untrained: 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (7) + 0 = 7

Cith thanks the baroness for the Endure elements spell and then excuses the group if the baroness has no questions for them.

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Once well away from the castle and guards, Cith says “I think that went well. Now for the real task.”

“Does anyone remember, was Haltani going to rejoin our group?”

The player is unclear on this as well.

Opening his hood so his race is clearly visible, Cith gives the baroness a bow and assure her “I have never been to Saarbotten, Baroness. This is my very first foray into Irrisen.”

“We have come from the south, some of us much farther south than others. I am from Jalmeray, an island that could never support a wonderful garden like this one.” He gestures to the delicate frost flowers.

Since Haltani is her sister, I am sure she will get an independent report from her. Might as well share what we found out about the Ulfen across the border.

“You should know that Saarbotten has been raiding the nearby Ulfen, likely seeking to make them attack you in reprisal. We were able to discourage such actions for the moment, but it might be wise to watch that situation.”

Diplomacy, take 10: 10 + 11 = 21

When his whiskers start to frost up, Cith apologizes that he hasn’t adjusted to the climate and puts his hood up again to protect against the cold.

When the time seems appropriate he brings up the request to travel inland to access the dig site.

Cith lays down his backpack and weapons, stating he isn’t sure if they would consider some of the tools as weapons.

He addresses what he guesses is the lead guard in a clear voice, loud enough that all the guard and the baroness can hear it.

“We were told that we needed to speak with Baroness Nadya for permission to travel. No disrespect was intended.”

“My sincere apologies if we did not follow protocol, if now it not good please tell me who we might contact to make a proper appointment.”

Diplomacy, take 10: 10 + 11 = 21

As far as Cith is concerned, the merchandise is just part of a cover story. Making a profit is nice, but not why we are here.
He would defer to someone with merchant experience on what to purchase.

I expect that the diamonds would also make excellent bribes if that is what we need to get the travel papers.

“If you think the seeds would sell in warmer climates, we can adjust the ratio. I was just judging it on what I thought might sell, but if you have more experience with such things please to share.”

Cith suggests “Should we spend about a quarter of the funds on the seeds, the rest on the diamonds? The seeds will only sell in the cold climates, and I would like to get out of the cold as soon as we can.”

This is assuming we can split the funds from the note. Let me know if it is a case of needing to choose one or the other.

Cith’s Dilomacy: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (4) + 11 = 15
Cith’s Diplomacy, shirt reroll, GM stars: 1d20 + 11 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 11 + 4 = 17

Cith is very interested in the jeweler and rumor of witch-tree seeds. Light weight goods are considerably easier to transport than materials like ore. At first he gets a little distracted by a twine merchant, but then he refocuses and resumes his search for goods popular with more races.

Evidently that twine was really fascinating…

Sense Motive: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (19) + 7 = 26

With a growl in his voice, Cith tells Halvor “It is as she says, there is no honor nor redemption to be found here. You have eyes, use them! The emblems on those ahead are different than those of the attackers!”
Intimidate: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (12) + 8 = 20

Bluff may be mechanically higher, but the intimidate seemed more appropriate.

He approaches Cith and asks him Are we sure those warriors won't interfere with ou business? Go into Irriseni territory with a full regiment at our back isn't really the best way to say 'Hi, we're friendly merchants' to the locals...

Cith looks at him, blinks his eyes a few times, then says “I believe this will go about as smoothly as a Grand Convocation. If you recall, I didn’t want to visit Whitehall.”

“If you have ideas, please let me hear them. If all you want to do is vent your frustration, perhaps you could find someone else’s ear to bend.”

He immediately regrets his words as the angry half-orc then heads directly for the guide.

So, you speak with Halvor and with Uliyara's help, Cith is able to convince Halvor not to go charging in. Halvor then gives you space to sleep overnight in the village until the next morning.

Cith privately hopes that Halvor heard when he talked of vengeance only working when directed against the real transgressors.

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When Uliyara talks of her mission, Cith suggests that perhaps the Society could help her make contact with merchants from further away. The best way of making the Ulfen do something may well be by giving them a competitor!

He then talks a bit of the markets in Absalom and his own home of Jalmeray.

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During the trip up river, Cith tells the group of the two boosts he can provide. One improves the mental defenses against intimidation and attacks on the mind, while the other allows one to reposition themselves against an opponent. He asks if anyone would want either of them.

Compel Alacrity to move 10’ at beginning of their turn with limitations and Gift of Will to use Cith’s Will save +6 instead of their own.

sense Motive: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (1) + 7 = 8 Yup! She is telling him the truth!

“Could you tell me some of the insignia that shows that, so I can point it out to him? That way his scouts could watch Saarbotten and confirm the information.”

“Where is Saarbotten?”

I (the player) don’t need the information, it is fine if you just say she gives my character it.

Take 10 on Diplomacy for 21 if a roll is required.

“Haltani, you are the one familiar with this area and our guide. I get the feeling that we are not getting the full story here. I know there is a long history of problems between the Ulfen and the Irriseni.”

“Please, give us your advice.”

Diplomacy, take 10: 10 + 11 = 21

“Just want to check that I understand your proposal. We would get your men into town. We would leave them in town. After we left town they would enact their retribution.”

“Is that basically what you are proposing?”

—- After he answers
“We need to discuss this as a group before deciding. If you could please excuse us for a few minutes.”

Cith would allow others to ask any questions, but once that was done try to move the group off to the side where they can discuss it without the Ulfen overhearing. He would include Haltani in the group discussion.

“Fools errand or not, we have a task requiring us go into the witches lands. Thank you for the warnings, we will be sure to watch for treachery.”

“If you could give us a better description of the witch that attacked, we could watch for her specifically.”

diplomacy, make a request: 10 + 11 = 21

Edit to fit with what Kaseem said

“We are also interested in gathering information about the the nearby area.”

“While in Dalun, we wil seek permission to travel inland.”

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (16) + 11 = 27 Does not count any potential aids such as the one above

Got ninjaed, guess this would become another aid on Kaseem’s diplomacy if only one Diplomacy check is allowed.

Cith glares at the Ulfen leader but decides against arguing with him given some of his companions seem to want to comply.

I guess this is an opportunity to find out how good of a forgery those papers are. The Ulfen don’t seem to be robbers.

Sense Motive on Ulfen, do they really just want us to talk to their leader: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (6) + 7 = 13

Thought I had made it clear that I wasn’t interested in violence.

Still, sounds like most of the group wants to go. I will not attempt to change course in that case.

Alright, sounds like we need a group decision.

Do we just meekly go along with these Ulfen to Whitehall or do we try to avoid it? My character doesn’t have much for other skills, but he has the people skills and there are others in the group that also do.