Relying on arguably his favourite spell, Jack throws more magical components in the air. The transformation of components to translucent doves is almost seamless as the swoop down at the nearest enemy.
As soon as Jack realises the danger the group steps into, he calls forth the blessings of Nethys to magically guide the Pathfinders to bring balance back!
Jack watches Alric fall tumble down and shrugs. The price for answers. He then attempts to climb down the rope, but slips before he even gets to hold on to it.
Jack stares right back deep into Valsin's eyes, "Well, that is interesting indeed." Turning then to the rest of his members, he exclaims enthusiastically while extending his hands, towards no discerning direction, and points. "Let us go investigate Pathfinders!"
Jack turns his head as he approaches the door of the rotten manor, "But of course! Magic has all the cures!"
Will spend 3 action Heal to Heal everyone in a burst! Heal:1d8 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 4 = 12
At Dahlia's place, Jack offers his insights, "We think this was the work of the unliving! But there is just not enough for us to locate the killer unfortunately. I'm sorry.."
Jack takes a moment to clean himself up, and turns to the new discovery, ”Indeed, perhaps he would have been alive today if he had heed the words of the letter. Yes, let’s make a move.” The cleric agrees with Seoni’s assessment and carefully back tracks his way to exit.
"Aggh!" Jack reacts slowly to the acid as he concentrates hard on the bats. Thinking the ooze as the bigger threat, Jack turns to power of magic, summoning his force doves once more as they dive straight into the ooze.
Jack hesitates in the face of danger, but tries to calm down and think for a moment. While he does, he calls upon the blessings of Nethys to guide the Pathfinders' hands. "Magic will guide us!"
Nature (T):1d20 + 3 + 1 + 0 ⇒ (19) + 3 + 1 + 0 = 23Can Bats be hurt by force damage?
Recall knowledge, and 2 action bless.
Edit: Bless it's exactly the same as PF1, +1 to hit, and +1 to saves vs fear.
Medicine S (T):1d20 + 3 + 1 + 0 ⇒ (19) + 3 + 1 + 0 = 23
Jack shrieks as he comes into view of the dead body, "Oh my! He's dead!" He states the obvious, but takes a closer look. "Looks like he was killed by something wild, claws of some sort. May Pharasma bless him in the afterlife."
Jack does his best to explain the situation at hand to the rest of the Pathfinders... "If by foodies you mean gluttony, disease, and undeath. Then yes." He responds with a very curious look towards Kargakan.
Pondering for a moment, he questions the whole thing. "Milani, blood, undead hair, Urgathoa. The plot thickens to the mystery. How does any of this relate to the Rose Street Killer I wonder..." But is stunned for a moment as his eyes follow the trail of blood up the stairs. "...Do you think, the undead is still here?!" He whispers dramatically.
Jack's interest is piqued by the sight of the blood, and he curiously points it out to the group. "We should check that out! Blood! That is not a good sign!"
What rolls do I need to do here? He will continue to perceive with detect magic to determine if there is foul play... by magic!
Though a rules question: the bonus to the roll is +2. Assurance gives you a result of 10, does that mean I don't add the conditional bonus?
From what I understand and have verified in forums before this, Assurance gives you a total result of 10 regardless of conditional bonuses.
Jack sighs as he notices his clothes get slightly ripped and covered in a little blood, but turns to focus on his task. Once more, he looks out of possible signs of magic to fill his curiousity.
Jack listens intently to the story, nodding his head as Dahlia explains the situation,"Right...right... Does he have any known enemies? Perhaps he's just sick in bed? Has anyone checked his home?" He ask.
Jack listens to the conversations intently, "Frog's Tongue? Got it! We'll be on our way then. Thank you for your time." And he turns around, takes a few steps, and turns around again. "And where is the Frog's Tongue? If you would be so kind to point us in the direction.."
Jack moves a little further to get a good look at the last kobold! As he does, he reaches into his pouch, retrieves two pieces of paper and chants something under his breath as he throws it up into the air! "Magic will prevail!" The pieces of paper transform into translucent force doves and dart towards the last kobold knocking into him!
"We're about to be attacked! Nethys guide our hands!" Jack calls upon the magical blessings of his deity in attempt to give the upper hand to the Pathfinders.
Curious about the whole situation, Jack attempts to ask some questions to discern more on the matter at hand.
"I suppose i'm ready to meet this Fazgyn. But...out of curiousity, what has these dragon sharks done wrong, specifically anyway?" He asks. "And is there any magic involved?"
"Let magic reveal it's power and order be restored!" Jack raises his hands and throws three pieces of paper in the air. The papers swirl transforming themselves to three translucent swallows that turn and dive right into one of the thugs nearby!
If there's no other way around it, Jack will enter with the searching strategy, but will also cast guidance on everyone now that we are aware there is danger. But even if we don't walk right in, it seems the searching exploration tactic would still fit the bill.
"I like your thinking Alric! Pray tell boy, is there a way around it?"
"Riggghttt." Jack considers the situation for a brief moment, "Perhaps it's in our best interest to walk in, we still want to meet these bloody barbers."
Seoni's post has made me curious about the aid another mechanic. Curiously, the aid reaction is very clear, but the rules on page 142 under Aiding skill checks seem to imply (to me anyway) that the Aid Reaction is not always necessary depending on context. But in that case, it's not clear what the DC or bonus to aid would be if not using the specifically using Aid Reaction.
Aiding Skill Checks:
In some situations, you can simply perform one or more of a skill’s uses to grant a circumstance bonus to another character’s check for the task they’re attempting. Other times, aiding an ally’s skill check requires more exact timing, necessitating the Aid reaction.
Jack attempts to tone down in order for the kid to open up. "Yes, we mean no harm. We're just trying to help."
I need to correct myself... perception is not a "skill" so skill increases won't do. There is a feat that grants you expert proficiency in perception without any prerequisites called alertness.
Jack raises his eyebrows momentarily, looks and nods at the lot of you, then turns back to the boy. "Let's say we trust you for now. What's in this for you?"
skill increase at appropriate level? Ability increase into wisdom?
Jack uses the Social Tactic Conversing!
Jack politely approaches the boy, "And how would you be of assistance to us? I am curious indeed. But please, tell us everything you know." He says as he flips out his notebook.
Cutting straight to the chase, Jack asks them. "Sorry for the troubles, but perhaps you know where we may find the bloody barbers then? This matter is important to us."
"Should we perhaps ask them if they know anything? Do you think that's a good idea friends?" Jack whispers to his fellow Pathfinders before deciding to do something he may possibly regret.
"Well, the smiling cut! What would you know, a little oblivious don't you think?" Jack muses as he looks around the immediate vicinity for anything out of the ordinary or downright suspicious.
I've got the character down on paper, but haven't uploaded it on site, should be able to do so in the next 24 hours.
A man that can be described as neatly organized studies a few notes in hand as the Captain speaks. "Fret not Captain, you've called the right guy for this job! For I, Jack Jerome, Magic Investigator will assist this merry band of able bodies into uncovering the truth behind the matter!" Jack speaks with a little confidence, and is has an impressive arrangement of magical materials along his belt pouches, organized and arranged very meticulously.
"What evidence do you have in hand to suggest this be the doing of this Band of the Palm? What do we know about them and their motives?" He begins to ask.
Great game guys! Really had to get me over creative for role playing than I normally am for this one! But great experience none-the-less. Looking forward to playing with you guys in future!
Damiel pulls from his bag a bunch of roughed up looking parchments, some noticeably with smothered ink, however most of them remain quite legible for the time being.
Notes:
Pathfinder Society. Mission investigate cave for possible werewolf gillman. Pathfinders like long walks.
Janira chase by Minotaur
Cave entry:
Noticeable trap near entrance. What is this for?
Religious writings. The History and Future of Humanity. Aroden.
12 guises: Beggar. Scholar. Soldier. Farmer.
Refer to others notes. They seem to understand this more.
Found gillman in worship. Near model of Absalom.
Attempt ritual(?) by putting light stick on model. Soldier lights way apparently. feel some sort of divine blessing.
Others attempt rituals
Saved Janira from Minotaur
Return into cave to find undead. Destroy undead.
Note from Dhampir trying to create undead, Dhampir dead before we got here.
As the bomb explodes, and Luurg praises his efforts, he moves over to receive high fives as a victory celebration.
As the note get's passed around Damiel shakes with chills as he reads the note, horrified thinking about the possible future that could be. Damiel writes the notes
"Well, that's... uncomforting... should tell that other gillman? The pathfinder society should know about this too. What if there are other crazy people like him?"
Damiel also assist with the bishop putting away the bodies.
Damiel not seeing a lot of options, goes for broke without trying to injure any of his teammates. "Right behind you Jerrid!" He yells in enthusiasm while throwing a bomb, somewhere near the enemy.
Move and bomb, targeting a grid, with +6atk bonus with mutagen I'll hit the square of AC5. 5 splash damage to the creature!
Damiel as usual starts off cold after getting cold feet seeing skeletons for the first time! "What! Wa..waaa..walking skeletons?" But he's allies braver than him move into the heat of the fray very early leaving him standing behind in shock. Soon however, he pulls the courage to stand tall and take the battle to them. He moves into a closer position, but with too many people in a narrow path, he is unable to get himself closer to where he would like to be. Seeing no possible option for a good attack, he decides to not risk it and takes a swig of a mutagen he prepared earlier to give himself some courage to fight the undead!"How can I help here guys?"
Move and mutagen: +4 Dexterity, +2 natural armor, and –2 Wisdom.
