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"I thought becoming Master Drang's protege would mean I'd get to help more," he mutters to himself.

"I'd even go back to the Gloomspires, at this point."

He looks up hopefully as the door opens, but the person who enters neither makes a proclamation of a new mission available, nor hangs up a new notice and he returns his attention to his drink, literally crest fallen.

”Excuse me,” says a swarthy Qadiran with a scimitar at his belt and a smile on his face, ”But I couldn’t help but overhear your predicament. It is sometimes difficult for Pathfinders to find adventures appropriate to their skill levels. However, word is that Aya Allehe is asking for the aid of the Pathfinders in a matter concerning the most infamous city of Bloodcove. She’s asked that interested parties meet her in the Mwangi city of Nantambu.”

He turns to Nigel, “Trade Prince Aaqir al'Hakam has informed me that members of our noble faction, in particular, could find this adventure extremely profitable.”

He looks around at the room at large, and raises his voice slightly, ”I wonder if anyone else would be interested.”

GM Pendrak is recruiting for a run of PFS # 6-09: By Way of Bloodcove (tier 3-7), in the 3-4 subtier. Not looking to start for at least a week. Kahwen and Nigel, as well as anyone else interested, can find a recruitment thread here.

Edit: Got ninja'd, lol. I'd be willing to run one of those others if you prefer, but By Way of Bloodcove was just what jumped out to me from the 3-7 category.

"Hmm," muses Daryus. "My friend Drexel told me that there was a cute, good-natured fox running around the Lodge these days. How nice. I wonder how Drexel is doing in Numeria..."

Daryus stands, rubbing his head, but wastes no time in moving into position to fight the new enemy.

"Thank Sarenrae, or whoever brought me back..." he mutters.

Daryus grunts as he is struck, and shifts to the side. He carefully casts a spell.

Defensive Casting shocking grasp using Spellstrike and Spell Combat

Concentration check: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (3) + 9 = 12

Unfortunately he is unable to concentrate with everything going on, and fails to cast his spell. Nonetheless, he swings his sword at the elemental.

Scimitar Attack: 1d20 + 9 - 2 ⇒ (12) + 9 - 2 = 19Scimitar damage: 1d6 + 7 ⇒ (1) + 7 = 8

Daryus casts shield and activates his arcane pool to grant his weapon a +2 enhancement bonus for 1 minute, and then 5 ft. steps. forward.

Daryus quickly casts a protective spells, enhances his blade with magical energy.

"What madness is this now? These trials are insane!"

Daryus shifts to the side, to get into a flanking position with Davorin. He chants a few words to magically enhance his accuracy, and swings his scimitar at the ogre mage.

Daryus 5 ft. steps, and then uses a swift action to use Arcane Accuracy for a +4 to hit for all attacks until the end of his turn. He is going to use Spellstrike and Spell Combat. After attacking he will defensive cast shocking grasp again and channel it again with Spellstrike.

Scimitar attack: 1d20 + 7 + 1 + 4 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (7) + 7 + 1 + 4 + 2 - 2 = 19Scimitar damage: 1d6 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 5 + 1 = 9Caster level check to overcome SR: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (20) + 5 = 25Shocking Grasp Damage: 5d6 ⇒ (2, 6, 2, 4, 5) = 19

Concentration check to defensive cast: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (19) + 9 = 28

Scimitar attack: 1d20 + 7 + 1 + 4 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (7) + 7 + 1 + 4 + 2 - 2 = 19Scimitar damage: 1d6 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 5 + 1 = 11Caster level check to overcome SR: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9Shocking Grasp Damage: 5d6 ⇒ (3, 6, 1, 1, 5) = 16

If he is wearing metal armor I get an additional +3 to hit on each attack.

The AC 23 was from when I cast shield, as I often do at the start of combat, but I didn't do that here. Actually, if that Oni has as high a Dex as you say, he probably should get a second attack of opportunity on me, when I cast shocking grasp. I was foolish enough to expect he didn't have Combat Reflexes.

Daryus draws his sword and move around his enemy casually, with little apparent concern for whether or not it swings at him.

Once in position behind the oni, he initiates some arcane rituals, and afterwards his sword appears sharper and crackles with electricity.

Daryus moves, probably provoking, drawing his scimitar, then casts shocking grasp and activates his arcane pool to gain +1 keen.

Daryus tries to wallop the cleric with the flat of his blade.

Wooden Knife Power Attack (nonlethal): 1d20 ⇒ 16Knife damage: 1d4 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6

Daryus too tries to shrug off the magical slowing effect.

Will Save: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8

Daryus saunters forward dramatically, in an almost dance-like progression, and as he nears the opposing rogue, he acrobatically tries to tumble past.

Acrobatics: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 2 = 13

He then takes up a defensive stance, daring the foes to approach, waving his sword about.

I think I'll need to move 5 ft. using Acrobatics to get to where I want without provoking. Daryus will then take up a total defense. I believe his current AC is 14 without armor, or 18 with the total defense. I didn't read closely enough, the Cruel Bandit is practically the worst one I could have picked.

First off, sorry, I had some real life things come up the last couple of days that have made my posting here and elsewhere scarce.

Let me make sure I'm correct here, the Cruel Bandit can't cast spells?

If that is the case, and the Chou is taken, I'd prefer the Wizened Crone I guess. If I'm stuck as the bandit, so be it.

If I can use spells, I'll prepare the following:

1st- color spray (x4), shield
2nd- blur, invisibility, mirror image

I could be the Monkey King, the Cruel Bandit, or the Chou, probably with preference toward the Chou or the Cruel Bandit so I have a weapon to channel my spells through.

"Yes, Sarephta, it was the right thing to do."

Daryus looks straight into the eyes of the tengu.

"I am not one to jump to conclusions, but know this with certainty: it was the Aspis Consortium who attacked us."

Okay, with the clarification, Daryus will go with his original action and cast the spell into his scimitar, staying where he was.

Daryus leaps to his feat, drawing his blade as he does so, and chants some arcane incantations.

Dreggar's questions is one I had as well. Either way, I'm fairly certain Daryus has one more frigid touch, so he'll cast that. Also activates his arcane pool (same bonuses as usual).

Edit: If it is the case that using my leftover spells now will prevent me from preparing those slots the next day, I will hold off on frigid touch, and move instead. I'll still use the arcane pool, and assume I'm using the first point of the day.

"I appreciate your hospitality, Sarephta. I may worship Sarenrae primarily, but I have traveled several times with a paladin of Iomedae, and we were once good friends. Iomedae seems to be a noble goddess to follow."

Daryus drops a gold piece into whatever offering receptacle is present.

Will save: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (14) + 5 = 19

Daryus shrugs off the spell, and charges at his opponent.

Charging Scimitar attack: 1d20 + 8 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 8 + 2 = 26Damage: 1d6 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8Shocking grasp: 5d6 ⇒ (1, 3, 5, 5, 1) = 15

Charging Scimitar crit confirm: 1d20 + 8 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 8 + 2 = 22Crit damage: 1d6 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 9Shocking grasp crit damage: 5d6 ⇒ (3, 1, 6, 1, 4) = 15

Additional +3 on attack if he is wearing metal armor. And that was a possible crit.

Daryus channels arcane power into his blade, and then shows signs of spellcasting once more. His blade crackles with electricity, and he moves into position.

Swift action to activate arcane pool, standard action to channel shocking grasp into his sword, and move action to move.

"How tall are you, Davorin? I think if I enlarged you once more, you might be able to reach the cage."

If we think this will work, I will use my wand to cast enlarge person on Davorin.

Daryus draws his scimitar, and follows Davorin into the room, senses on high alert.

Perception: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (14) + 5 = 19

"If I was hiding something, I would put it somewhere no one would want to go. As much as it pains me, let us go toward the sewage."

"I'll check out the stairs, and double back if I don't see anything or it is a dead end."

Daryus moves over and walks up the stairs, carefully watching his every step.

Perception: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8

Wow, talk about a simultaneous post. I already moved myself up on the stairs on the map, but feel free to put Davorin in front of me if he prefers it.

"By the Everlight, what a stench! I have a very bad feeling about this."

Fort save: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (14) + 6 = 20

Daryus casts another of his spells, and a shimmering energy field surrounds him.

Daryus will go ahead and cast shield again as Davorin is working the pump. It will last 5 minutes. Also, since heI cast frigid touch into my sword in the last combat, I'm going to just say he expended the charge by touching my sword to the side of the trapdoor before climbing down. Don't want to accidentally freeze anybody. I was going to ask if he would have been able to climb down with one hand or something, and continue to hold the charge, but I guess that seems a little unlikely.

Reflex Save: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (15) + 4 = 19

Daryus dives to one side, and avoids the worst of the icy blast, but is still chilled to the bone. He follows Davorin's example, and presents a wand for Sarephta to use to heal his wounds.

CLW wand: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 1 = 8CLW wand: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5CLW wand: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2CLW wand: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9

His wounds are soon fully healed.

Knowledge (engineering): 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (9) + 6 = 15

Daryus then climbs down into the pit to join the others, pulls out his everburning torch, and takes a careful look around.

Perception: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (17) + 5 = 22

"Perhaps one of us frontliners should bring up the rear, in case we are ambushed from behind? I shall take up the task if no one else is up to it."

You're absolutely right, that makes it a 29 then.

Ogre mage...I think I've read about such a creature...

Knowledge (local): 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (20) + 5 = 25

Spell Resistance, Immunities, Resistances (if applicable, in that order)

In the brief interlude, Daryus puts away his wand, and then casts another spell, and a number of illusory doubles of himself appear.

Mirror Images: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

“Come and get us!” he shouts up towards where the ogre-mage was last seen, and he moves over near where the oni was last seem, casting another spell, and his blade becomes rimed with frost.

Daryus puts away his wand as a move action, and casts mirror image as a standard in the interim. He then casts frigid touch, channeling it into his sword using Spellstrike, and he (or they, as it seems to everyone watching), moves over closer to where the monster was last seen.

In the interim Daryus moves over next to Davorin and pulls out one of his wands. As the tengu appears, the magus begins to focus the wand's power, and Davorin begins to double in size.

Spending interim round to move and pull out wand. Spending full-round action on current round to cast enlarge person from the wand on Davorin. If possible Daryus will move to where I put him on the map, sort of squeezed against the coliseum walls, but if not he will be to the south of where I put him on the map (which might cause him to be forced onto the trapdoor when Davorin enlarges at the start of my next turn, or else we'll be squeezing).

Would Davorin or Dreggar like me to cast enlarge person on them?

If not its cool, but I prefer to cast my buffs on the people who can use them best, and always on others before myself.

Daryus moves over and gives it another try, again using his magic to enhance his accuracy.

Scimitar attack: 1d20 + 8 + 4 ⇒ (14) + 8 + 4 = 26Damage: 1d6 + 7 ⇒ (5) + 7 = 12

Using the damage and caster level check from the previous round if applicable.

Daryus casts a spell, and then dances over to stand beside Dreggar. He uses his arcane pool to enhance his accuracy, and takes a swing at the iron cobra.

Scimitar attack: 1d20 + 8 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 8 + 4 = 15Damage: 1d6 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 9CL check to overcome SR: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (8) + 5 = 13Shocking Grasp damage: 5d6 ⇒ (6, 5, 1, 6, 3) = 21

Daryus casts shocking grasp, channeling it into his sword using Spellstrike, moves over next to Dreggar, uses Arcane Accuracy as a swift action, and then attacks. Quick question: since I probably missed, and the charge will remain on the sword, do I need to make another check to overcome SR when I next attack (assuming it is still alive)?

Daryus will basically do the same action, but he will cast the spell before 5-foot stepping to avoid provoking an attack.

Daryus maintains a steely resolve, and surveys the scene.

Perception: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (13) + 5 = 18Knowledge (arcana): 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (19) + 11 = 30

30 as well. My three questions will be: weaknesses, speed, and (since they're snakes and I can't think of anything else) what sort of poison do they have.

Daryus draws his scimitar and steps up beside Davorin, laying a hand on his shoulder for a moment in friendship before taking his position.

"You have the right of it my friend, we should let them approach. I am with you."

Then Daryus casts some spell, and channels arcane energy into his weapon.

Daryus 5 ft. steps, draws his sword, casts shield, and enhances his sword with +1 keen using his arcane pool.

Most of us needed two total successes to get out. Rather than continue to go in circles for five rounds, the GM has asked we just make up to four more attempts in one post to get out. Anybody near the door only needs one.

Jeez, sorry, I must have missed that.

Strength Check: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3
Strength Check: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 2 = 21
Strength Check: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 2 = 20
Strength Check: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 2 = 19

After a struggle, Daryus pushes his way out of the tavern.

Is it one more check to get out of the tavern?

Time to go...

Daryus follows Davorin and Dreggar towards the door, pushing through the throng.

Strength check: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 2 = 18

Damnable mist...

"You picked the wrong group to mess with, samurai! Surrender now, you won't get another chance."

Daryus swings at the man as he attempts to stand.

Scimitar attack: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (10) + 8 = 18Scimitar damage: 1d6 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 820% Miss chance: 1d100 ⇒ 54

Daryus takes his AoO (and probably misses, though the miss chance was good). Edit: might as well do my normal round too.

Then, he begins to cast another spell, taking precautions to protect himeself as he does.

He uses Spell Combat and defensive casts frigid touch, taking an additional -2 penalty to attack and adding +2 to his concentration. He then uses a swift action to activate Arcane Accuracy again, and then attacks with the scimitar.

Concentration check, DC 19: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (20) + 11 = 31

A line of frost runs down the blade, and he swings again at the armored foe.

Scimitar attack: 1d20 + 8 - 2 - 2 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 8 - 2 - 2 + 4 = 11Scimitar damage: 1d6 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 12Cold damage: 4d6 ⇒ (1, 5, 2, 6) = 1420% Miss chance: 1d100 ⇒ 54

Looks like another miss, but luckily the blade is still frosty.

Just to clarify, since I think you got me and Davorin mixed up in the description of the scene (not hard to do, fairly similar names, but it was Davorin who tripped the ronin), is it Daryus or Davorin who has been challenged? And did my 23 to hit miss AC?

Daryus mutters an incantation as he sees the huge Tien charge Dreggar. His sword begins to crackle with electricity and he moves towards his new enemy, dropping into a low stance as he nears him, his blade dancing in the light.

Daryus casts shocking grasp using Spellstrike to deliver the spell through a melee weapon attack instead of the melee touch attack, moves over, uses Arcane Accuracy again as a swift action, and attacks. Is the number before our name the number of rubies we grabbed? Because Daryus did get one in the last round before starting to move away. Also, my attack is assuming that there is metal in this guy's armor, if not subtract 3 from the attack roll.

Scimitar attack: 1d20 + 8 + 3 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 8 + 3 + 4 = 231d6 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 115d6 ⇒ (5, 4, 3, 4, 1) = 17

Daryus will pick up the ruby he noticed before, and then follow the others' lead in moving back toward the door, waving his sword about menacingly and glaring at anyone who deigns to move close to he or his allies.

I'm sure the rubies are valuable, and important to our quest...but surviving is more important

"May the fires take you!" says Daryus as he swings his blade once more at his foe, using a small bit of magic to aid his attack.

Scimitar attack, same as before: 1d20 + 8 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 8 + 4 = 201d6 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7

Using Arcane Accuracy magus arcana as a swift to add INT to hit.

I swear I posted earlier, I must have just hit submit and walked away, and it didn't work.

Daryus turns and notices he is still in a flanking position, this time with Jhon.

Sarenrae blesses me once again...

He brings his blade down against the other foe.

Scimitar, same as before: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (7) + 8 = 151d6 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7

He also glances about on the floor to see if he notices a ruby.

Perception: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (20) + 5 = 25

Edit: I forgot the +2 for flanking, so that should be a 17.

The one between Dreggar and I, I think it is red.

Daryus looks as much a dancer as a warrior as he deftly brings his scimitar down toward his opponent in a sweeping arc.

+2 Keen Scimitar Attack (including arcane pool) from flanking: 1d20 + 8 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 8 + 2 = 261d6 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8

16 is a critical threat, rolling to confirm, and for extra damage if necessary. This is on the mook that Dreggar has been attacking.

Critical confirmation: 1d20 + 8 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 8 + 2 = 201d6 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 9

Adding on to Davorin's query: what sort of action is it to grab a ruby? and is it a free action to make the Perception check to spot one?

Daryus maintains his calm, despite the chaos surrounding he and his allies. He waves his arms in a deliberate manner, speaks a few arcane syllables, and anyone watching can briefly see a shimmer of translucent energy before the shield of force surrounding him becomes invisible. The magus then makes his move, drawing his scimitar as he does, and gets himself into a flanking position with his new dwarven comrade Dreggar. Finally, he draws upon his reservoir of mystical arcane energy and touches his blade, and it seems even more finely honed and sharper than before as arcane energy briefly crackles down the scimitar.

Standard action to cast shield (giving me AC 23), move action to move NW, W, SW to get into a flank with Dreggar (drawing scimitar as part of the move action), and swift action to activate my arcane pool, giving my scimitar an additional +1 enhancement bonus as well as the keen weapon property. I assume I don't provoke, since the Aspis dudes haven't acted in combat yet, but if I do, then so be it.

Daryus makes his way through the crowd and takes a seat next to Dreggar.

"Aspis Consortium...Red Mantis...be on your guard, my friends."

He stares down the foreigner in the demon helm with interest and admiration, wondering what his story might be. He then looks around for a barmaid to wave down for a drink, hoping they have something other than cheap ale.

A swarthy Keleshite, dressed in brightly colored and loose-fitting clothing, saunters into view from the back of the room, a scimitar hanging from his side and a spellbook in his hand. He has long black hair, and dark, piercing eyes.

"Well met, comrades. I am Daryus-al Kabib. I look forward to working with you. May Sarenrae bless our undertaking."

He gives a sideways smile to his fellow Pathfinders, and sits down on a chair, throwing his feet up onto the table.

Day job (or as I always say, night job): Perform (dance) 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (12) + 5 = 17

Perform (dance): 1d20 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 5 + 1 = 13

I have a boon that gives an extra +1 to day job roles that I applied to Daryus.

As far as tactics, Daryus doesn't do anything too crazy. He likes to get into melee and use shocking grasp when he needs to. He has a wand of enlarge person that he tends to use on the most powerful ally instead of himself, unless he happens to be the highest strength character. If anyone would benefit from invisibility or if the adventure is more stealth geared, I could prepare one or two of those instead of frigid touch.