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From the Outpost Google Sheet, it looks like your Gilded Test doesn't have much success. If you decide to launch something else during Outpost, don't hesitate to send me a PM, Czav will be available :)

It's all good to me. Thanks a lot Erich for the game!
And thanks to everyone.

For Outpost, Watery Soup is running an adventure I haven't done. This time I won't use a replay ;)

When the Aspis delegation leaves, Czav whispers to his favored Aspis guard: "Farewell, brother."

Czav Zdarilescu wrote:

Czav fakes a smile, so happy to pass as an idiot.

Nothing escapes you. :D

Well, I read what's happening!

"She also claims that Csav over here is "a master of subterfuge and magic". Seth laughs. "This damphir is neither skillful at deception nor possesses one iota of magic. He is talentless in either."

Czav fakes a smile, so happy to pass as an idiot.

Hey all,

We are getting near the end of the mission, so please fill out the >>>RPG Chronicles<<< information so I can process the chronicle sheets next week.

Thanks!

Done, sorry for the delay.

Czav shows the bulette-like charms he has taken (as no one seemed interested and as Czav was rather obsessed by these charms, I consider he took them).

"Here are the charms the Aspis members were using during the meeting. They were protecting them from the bulettes. If you have someone able to recognize these kinds of objects, you'll realize they are Zoic Fetishes."

@Seth Don't hesitate to reroll if it's a failure. I have the feeling this check is important.

"The dhampir is obviously a master of subterfuge and magic."

Excellent!

Czav will follow Seth, supporting him, if possible, with his limited diplomatic skills.

"What are you doing in there?"

"What could I be doing there? Ho, maybe my friend Greeleep invited me to his hu...", he says before being interrupted by the explosion.

"Man, you have explosive tents? I'll check Greeleep's one, it looks like there are important things to keep away from our eyes in there."

And he gets back quickly inside Greeleep's tent and takes the ladder back to his companions: "Raike's tent was out of our reach, I was sure about that. Seth, it's your turn to save the day."

I don't have Deception, I wanted to just get out of Greeleep's tent, which should be a quick but clear diversion as the guard will hardly stay at his position (but he could go tell his homeys, so we'd have to be quick).

Czav smiles: "It's all about magic!"

At that stage, you should have figured out that magic is not Czav's thing ;)

Czav whispers to his companions: "I can make a diversion if you don't want to have issues with the guard."

And a large smile appears on his face.

Gosh, a bit too late, everyone posted their bonus. Considering our low bonuses, maybe I should go for my diversion, don't you think?

Czav sees the guard in front of Raike's tent and whispers to his companions: "Getting into Raike's tent seems complicated. Do we go out now? Seth, I encourage you to be ready for some tough negociation."

I'm sarcastic, but I actually like this adventure (well, fights are a bit too tough for my level but the story is nice). I just need to put my brain on hold a bit to accept that the hobgoblins haven't seen anything despite the great amount of weird stuff going on.

Of course, you could just walk out of Greeleep's hut too, but that would look quite odd.

[sarcasm] Odd? Like having killed their master sergent and found that the Aspis halfling was in fact a disguised kobold who hatches half a dozen Huge size bulettes in a subterranean complex under the camp? Or even odder than that? [/sarcasm]

"Yes, it's not the best moment, but maybe I can have a look, too, while you check the tent."

If it doesn't take too long, Czav has +7 in Society (so I don't expect to succeed but luck happens). I'll use a Hero Point in case of critical failure.

"Running away would be a proof of guilt, so I guess we don't have the choice. The lieutenant seemed to be a wise man, I hope he will wait until we finish explaining what happened. Also, we must alert the hobgoblins about what just happened as fast as possible. Another one of them just died... So let's check the tent quickly and then get out of it as quickly."

"Difficult is an understatement... You know the laws in here? Because we just killed their master sergent, and all the prooves we have are fairly weak and can easily be forged. I can clearly see a mob deciding to quickly dispose of us as traitors."

Are the hobgoblins fair when it comes to justice? How do they handle murder? I have Society +7

Czav laughs: "Don't worry, I won't get killed without retaliating. But I feel this fight may be a misunderstanding and I'm also worried we could be considered traitors by the rest of the hobgoblins, too."

Czav draws a blanket from his backpack and tries to put out the fire: "Someone can stabilize him? Weren't we supposed to keep him alive?"

Czav moves behind the Sergent and tries to disarm him.

Disarm: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (8) + 10 = 18

He then moves to block an escape path (don't hesitate to move Czav if I'm not properly positioned, I don't visualize the ways to get back to the surface).

"If we continue like that we will very much kill him..."

Czav charges and strikes the hobgoblin, using the flat of his sword instead of the blade.

Attack: 1d20 + 11 - 2 ⇒ (3) + 11 - 2 = 12

He then moves back to avoid retaliation, thinking on how to fight against such a tough opponent.

Czav sees the faces of Elsha and Seth above him. But he ears the sound of steel against steel (or anything else) and gets back on his feet, grabs his sword and moves away from the Master Sergent: "Sergent, this is not what you think. Let us at least explain you!"

Unfortunately, a Composite bow is not exactly cheap and I haven't bought one yet. That's on me.
And even if I had one, with +4 to hit I'm pretty sure it'd be doomed to fail anyway.

@Seth, Molly, Elsha: Let's move the conversation out of the gameplay section.

I didn't realize how much punishment I'll take in this adventure. In general, the level bump is enough for Czav to survive despite the level difference but in this adventure I'm outmatched by 4 (5?) levels so I go down in a single round. It makes things messy, sorry.

Honestly, you should not focus on healing Czav. Currently, I'm puzzled as to what I can do as staying anywhere near the Master Sergent is suicidal.

Guys, it's nice to heal me, but the Master Sergeant has as much bonus to attack than I have AC, I'll be down again before having time to do anything...

@Black Molly: Czav expressely stated that spells have diminished effects on him and that you should avoid targetting him. Do you insist on casting Soothe?

Reminder: "If anyone of you is a spellcaster, you should avoid considering me as a valid recipient for your spells. Magic has reduced effects on me and spells regularly fizzle when I'm the target. You should keep your magic for others."

You say he attacks Czav then deals damage to Corvus... So, who's attacked? Against me, the first attack is a crit.

We found what looked like the body of Greenlep here: https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivn5f/gameplay&page=4#165

I know, but the kobold is Greeleep. So I don't know exactly how all of this happened.

Czav answers to Elsha: "But I think we fail at having someone stealthy. At least, last time we needed one, there was only you trying. I don't kow if you feel to poke around without getting caught."

And to Corvus: "Is Greeleep dead?", and then turning to Greeleep he continues: "How did you use the halfling as cover, Greeleep? It puzzles me..."

"I'd hate to be caught in Raike's tent and accused of any felony... that would undermine our progress. I'd prefer to emerge from Greeleep's tent as he is now with us. Even if we somehow have prooves, I can see the Aspis' agents trying to gaslight our hosts and make it a matter of their words against ours. In my opinion, it's better to stay factual and avoid accusing anyone, leaving the Aspis gasping in their own lies. I expect the hobgoblins to clearly see through all this."

It will take a DC 23 Diplomacy check (to make a Request) to seal the deal.

Is it one per character or one for the party? Because it should be our diplomat if it's one for the party.

Czav lets the more apt teammates lead the discussion, his proposition was just an introduction.

Diplomacy to aid: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (16) + 6 = 22

Czav is puzzled by Greeleep's explanations, then he remembers they're talking about the Aspis and gets angry again: "No snake will touch your egg or they'll lose their head trying to."

Looking at his companions, he continues: "I think I can safely say for all of us that we will protect you and your... child. Unfortunately, the negociations are strongly favoring the Aspis thanks to their scheme. May I ask you to help us? The only thing we really need is truth to be told."

Czav doesn't understand: "Why would we kill you? We just saved you! How come that you chose this exact specific place to lay your eggs? Are you aware there's a whole hobgoblin camp just a few feet above us?"

"Protecting a wizard, what irony..."

Czav charges to attack the last ant to avoid any harm to the kobold.

Attack: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (12) + 11 = 23
Slashing damage: 1d12 + 4 ⇒ (11) + 4 = 15

The ant can roll against poison. If still alive, I make a second attack otherwise I'll help my comrades.

Attack: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 9

Yes, it's from the remaster. They made it much clearer on how spells manifest.

@Erich: Recognize Spell doesn't specify that you need to see the spell, just that you need to be aware of the casting (so any sense on paper).
Also, remember that spell casting has visual effects: Spellcasting creates obvious sensory manifestations, such as bright lights, crackling sounds, and sharp smells from the gathering magic. Nearly all spells manifest a spell signature—a colorful, glowing ring of magical runes that appears in midair, typically around your hands, though what kind of spellcaster you are can affect this— academic wizards typically have neat and ordered spell signatures, while a druid’s might be more organic and a cleric’s might be inspired by their deity.

So even in the dark Elsha could "see" the spellcasting.

It's hard to know what Czav sees but with low-light vision I assume he has still a good vision of the situation.

"An underground complex, now kobolds, this place is full of surprises!"

And higher: "You need a hand with these ants?"

Society: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (6) + 7 = 13

Czav feels he's missing something by just a notch.

Czav moves towards the southern tunnel: "Too much talking, we need to act fast."

"If we go back to the surface, we have a great chance of being seen or heard as it doesn't seem we have anyone stealthy. I'd prefer to explore this area a little bit more before taking this risk."

Czav draws his sword and starts going into the tunnel.

Glory...cowardice?

Czav is about to grab the guard at the collar when Raike emerges. He listens to her with his teeth clenched and when she leaves with the rest of the Aspis guards he stays with the other guard, realizing that he made a fool of himself and won't achieve anything by violence.

He lets the awkward moment last, just to annoy the guard.

"Brothers... It looks like your halfling companion doesn't deserve a good meal. I assume that's what you mean by the word 'brothers'?"

He then leaves to get to his teammates with a mood so bad it could frighten Rovagug.

Czav gets to the guard and starts talking to him:

"Looks like we are brothers in arms, now. Aspis and Pathfinders all together, funny, isn't it?"

He pauses to smile, insincerely, then continues: "In my culture, after a tough fight like this one where our lives were at stake, we exchange with our fellow comrades tiny ugly animal-like badges as a sign of mutual respect.", he says, showing his... tiny ugly animal-like badge, "It's with all my respect that I give you mine!"

And he gets really close to the guard, looking at their badge, obviously waiting for some kind of reciprocity.

I prefer to be upfront, Czav is not really thinking about a diversion or whatever. He's definitely pissed by Aspis' schemes and is just looking for any excuse to start a fist fight. If Elsha (or anyone) wants to intervene, you can (I won't push too hard in that direction if other players dislike it).

@Erich: I also have a question: You said the badges were looking like animals. I wonder: Do they look like bulettes?

Czav anger, who went down after being downed, gets back up when speaking about the Aspis potential involvement.

"Give me a minute, I'll distract the guard..."

He then takes a piece of wood and his knife, and carves it into what could look like a very ugly animal badge (with a lot of imagination). He then draws a bottle of strong alcohol out of his bag and drinks a mouthful of it. He finaly walks in the direction of the guard.

At that stage, everyone knows it's a bad idea, but Czav seems really pissed and I'm not sure anyone wants to stop him...

Czav charges the creature and attack it twice.

Attack: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (9) + 11 = 20
Attack: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (20) + 6 = 26

His second attack hits the enemy (not even a crit...).

Piercing damage: 1d12 + 4 ⇒ (10) + 4 = 14
Fire damage: 1d4 ⇒ 1

I'm waiting for Harsk but I'll post this evening (my evening) at the latest.

@Corvus: You finally got your critical hit!

Strangely, Czav takes a moment before acting. He is looking around for the Aspis members and what they do in this exact moment...

Delay until everyone has played.