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Drak was infected with Demon Fever. Does he need to pay for spellcasting services for a Remove Disease spell?

I can't believe it's over. Drak says as he stares at the body using Soulsight/Spiritsense to ensure nothing untoward is happening with Aslynn. He should see her body is now soulless, as her spirit has departed?.

I hope Pharasma judges her for every minor evil deed she has ever done.

Drak continues to move up

◆ stride

◇ cast lingering composition
Performance : 1d20 + 20 ⇒ (11) + 20 = 31

finally a success on the Linger, so three rounds

◆ Cast Inspire Courage for three rounds

◆ Cast Shield

Drak moves to be closer and tries to help the team

◆ stride

◇ cast lingering composition
Performance : 1d20 + 20 ⇒ (8) + 20 = 28
Looks like a regular failure

◆ Cast Inspire Courage for one round

◆ Stride

Drak doesn't do melee unless things have really gotten desperate. If it is available, Patrick can have the resolution for his Enfeeblement.

Perception Check DC 25: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (19) + 14 = 33

Will save DC 32 versus 48 damage: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (11) + 15 = 26

Only a failure on the Will Save. That's about the best I could expect.

It looks like it's really her this time. Let's go people

◆ Stride over to Teja

◆◆ Cast Invisibility heightened to 4th level on Teja

You've got a minute. Use it well.

Fort save versus Disease DC 27: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (9) + 15 = 24

Performance check to help Zarta: 1d20 + 20 ⇒ (19) + 20 = 39

Perception: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (14) + 14 = 28

Drak strides forward confidently, at least until he catches sight of his reflection in one of the shards of the tablet. The sight of the tablet causes him to stumble a bit.

Drak tries to contribute his knowledge to freeing the pieces of Zarta's soul from the Siphoning Stone.

Bardic Knowledge in place of Hag's lore: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (7) + 11 = 18

Using that shiny new Hero Point to Reroll

Bardic Knowledge in place of Hag's lore: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (7) + 11 = 18

Sigh. Sorry for letting you down.

I will note that the Destroy will only be doing 5d8, which will have a hard time overcoming that 30 Hardness

Can we all exercise the Dream actions in the same round, saving time?

Drak will drink a Minor Healing Potion

Minor Healing potion: 1d8 ⇒ 6

No idea how long that potion had been in his inventory, but it brings him up to within 5 of his Max, which should be good enough

So this wall is "like a "Wall of Force" but do we have any idea how it might be different, particularly in the cases of Hardness and HP? Also, since this wall is "partially formed from Zarta's dreamscape itself" do we think destroying it will have any negative impacts on Zarta?

Drak has Soothe and Sound Burst as signature spells he can use to heal Zarta or damage the tablet, as necessary.

Or we can just try to use the Dream Powers to destroy the tablet. We just need to decide what we want to try.

Can a spell like Telekinetic Projectile be used on the tablet through the barrier? Could the tablet be damaged with Sonic spells through the barrier? If his spells can work through the barrier, Drak would head to the "South" side to get within a 30 foot range.

Drak also rushes over to the barrier.

RK Occultism +12 with Kreighton's Cognative crossover to use Religion, also +12

We should probably destroy any other mirrors we see. I assume he can see the one in the South East corner of the room where Zarta is when he gets to the door.

I don't know that any of us can see the mirror in the room to the North West, or even know it is there.

Drak decides to continue the same action. Second verse. same as the first, so to speak

◆◆ Cast Telekinetic Projectile at ‘Ro’

Telekinetic Projectile Attack Roll: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (9) + 16 = 25
Slashing Damage: 4d6 + 4 ⇒ (6, 4, 3, 1) + 4 = 18

◆ Cast Shield

Reflex Save DC 21 with Rallying Anthem: 1d20 + 16 + 1 ⇒ (12) + 16 + 1 = 29

Yeah, that hurt.

◆◆ Cast Telekinetic Projectile at ‘Ro’

Telekinetic Projectile Attack Roll: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (15) + 16 = 31
Slashing Damage: 4d6 + 4 ⇒ (5, 2, 2, 2) + 4 = 15

◆ Cast Shield

Reflex Save DC 21 with +1 for Inspired Defense/Rallying Anthem: 1d20 + 16 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 16 + 1 = 18

I'll use my last Hero Point, as I am not up for losing half my HP on this save

Reflex Save DC 21 with +1 for Inspired Defense/Rallying Anthem: 1d20 + 16 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 16 + 1 = 31

Drak appears to stumble but at the last moment manages to dance in time with his defensive song to avoid the shards.

And it's Rallying Anthem for the Critical Success. I assume the shards are physical damage, so the Resistance from that should apply as well.

Finally something vulnerable to Sonic and no way to get more than one in an area. Drak mumbles to himself.

◆ Stride into the room

◆◆Cast Daze at the fake Astrid, Basic Will save DC 26

Daze damage: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6

Seeing the issues these things are causing, Drak decides defense may help more than offense.

◇ Cast Lingering Composition to extend the next Composition Cantrip

Performance check for Lingering Performance DC 27 to affect level 10: 1d20 + 20 ⇒ (17) + 20 = 37
I make that just a crit so four rounds

◆ Cast Inspire Defense/Rallying Anthem
+1 status bonus to AC and saving throws, as well as resistance 2 to physical damage.

◆ Recall Knowledge on the Mirror beings that look like our allies.

Not sure what Knowledge it would be, but Nature, Occultism and Religion are +12 with Kreighton's Cognitive Crossover (occultism, religion). I think Bardic Lore would cover just about anything else at +11.

◆ Stride over toward the doorway

Rolling for boots of Bounding
Roll for boots: 1d12 ⇒ 3

Will save : 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (20) + 15 = 35

Drak appears much the same, albeit dressed more elegantly than he appears in the day-to-day world. He hums a quiet accompaniment to Fortiva's theme song.

Maybe you can refocus and research at the same time by listening to and critiquing Astrid as she recounts Amma Nanni's tales of the dreamlands with occultism or even performance?

I had not given it much thought, so thanks to Astrid for the reminder. The Bard class states "You refill your focus pool during your daily preparations, and you can regain 1 Focus Point by spending 10 minutes using the Refocus activity to perform, write a new composition, or otherwise engage your muse." so Drak would like to engage his muse by using Bardic Lore to explore stories about the Dreamlands while he refocuses, even listening to Amma Nanni's tales of the dreamlands. While I could see Performance as a skill here, I really think Bardic Lore is most appropriate.

Bardic Lore to Research Dreamscapes while Refocusing: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (18) + 11 = 29

And if our most kind and benevolent GM determines Performance would be an acceptable skill for the research, the total would be 8 higher.

Drak will spend 1 of the 10 minute segments refocusing, so he will have a full focus point pool going into the Dreamscape.

The second ten minute segment researching the Dreamlands, using Occultism.

Occultism to research: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (11) + 12 = 23

Kreighton's Cognitive Crossover (occultism, religion)

Religion to research: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (11) + 12 = 23

It doesn't look like anyone healed Teja, so Drak will spend his time treating wounds on Teja with Assurance.

Healing for Teja: 2d8 ⇒ (4, 3) = 7

Every little bit helps, I guess.

It seems like Aslynn was onto us from the beginning. I don't think she was ever really here. The plan has obviously gone pear shaped. The question is "Now What?"

Drak continue to try to figure out what is going on

occultism (Trained): 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (13) + 12 = 25
Bardic Lore (Trained): 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (4) + 11 = 15

Almost forgot Kreighton's Cognitive Crossover

Religion (Trained): 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (19) + 12 = 31

Drak can also treat wounds with assurance, but only for 2d8 at a shot in parallel with Teja's efforts.

Since what don't know what she is, I don't know that we can "take her alive."

◆ Hoping this is close to over, Drak will start to Inspire Defense

You and all allies in the area gain a +1 status bonus to AC and saving throws, as well as resistance equal to half the spell's level to physical damage. In summary +1 status bonus to AC and Saves and Resistance 2 to physical damage

◆ Bon Mot "Aslynn" again, because there isn't an immunity period

Diplomacy to Bon Mot: 1d20 + 20 ⇒ (6) + 20 = 26

I am sure that is another fail

◆ Cast Shield since the Shield circumstance bonus will stack with the Inspire Defense status bonus, making his AC 28

This may help a bit, I hope.

◆ Bon Mot the Fake Aslynn

Bon Mot(Diplomacy) Fake Aslynn against Will DC: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (7) + 16 = 23

◆◆ Cast Daze at Fake Aslynn with Will DC 26 Basic Save
Daze Mental damage 4th level Cantrip: 4 + 1d6 ⇒ 4 + (4) = 8

I have a suspicion. Doing Knowledge Checks on the Portal. My current theory is that we might have been transported along with Aslynn, or something similar, and not be where we started.

Drak is growing really suspicious of the current situation, so will try to figure out what happened with the portal.

◆ Recall Knowledge with Arcana or Occultism if you want to see if the portal's actions, reactions, and closing are expected and normal

And his Frightened goes away

Just a reminder that Inspire Courage is up and gives +1 to saves against fear effects, which I believe includes Phantasmal Killer, not that it would have helped Patrick's roll

Drak looks concerned as he realizes things are not going as planned.

Here goes nothing

◆ Bon Mot Red

Bon Mot(Diplomacy) Red against Will DC with Fear: 1d20 + 16 - 2 ⇒ (20) + 16 - 2 = 34

Crit success means -3 penalties to Perception and Will saves for 1 minute

◆◆ Cast Daze at Red with Will DC 24 (normally 26 -2 for Frightened) Basic Save
Daze Mental damage 4th level Cantrip: 4 + 1d6 ⇒ 4 + (6) = 10

And reduce Frightened to 1

Will Save versus Fear with Courageous Anthem bonus: 1d20 + 15 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 15 + 1 = 25

Even Drak's own Oration can't keep him from being frightened of the Hag.

Don't forget your +1 to Attack, Damage and Saves Versus Fear (even though it didn't help me.)

Aslynn, you didn't think we would trust that you would show up and treat with us honestly, did you?

◆ Drak strides to make sure the group is in range

Drak launches into an Inspiring Song

◇ Lingering Performance for the Inspiration
Performance Check for Lingering Performance: 1d20 + 20 ⇒ (15) + 20 = 35

Looks like a normal success, assuming I need a 37 for a crit success, so 3 rounds of lingering

◆ Cast Courageous Anthem/Inspire Courage
+1 status bonus to attack rolls, damage rolls, and saves against fear effects.

◆ Since he hasn't seen them before, he will recall knowledge on the animate dreams

Using Kreighton's Cognitive Crossover (occultism, religion) if necessary

Drak moves back from the cup a bit, pulls out a scroll and casts Honeyed Words on himself.

Exploration activity switches to Search to carefully observe what happens, Perc +14 (Darkvision, Spiritsense)

No need to pause. She isn't in immediate danger. She is chronically ill and we have urgent issues like this several times a year. She needs a procedure that will hopefully be scheduled today or tomorrow. We spend a lot of time waiting, and there isn't that much for me to do other than wait with her. I may be posting from a tablet, which is a little awkward compared to a laptop or desktop, and I will probably be just a little slower to post.

Apologies. My wife was admitted to the hospital today and won't be released until at least Monday. I may be a little slow to post but will try to keep up.

Patrick, that is certainly an option, but I think we want this to be more of a business proposition.

Drak will write out the following, pointedly NOT using the chalk. As I recall, Aslynn can read anything written with the chalk, so we need to determine what we want to say before we write it with the chalk.

Greetings Aslynn. Your recent activities have created divisions within the Pathfinder Society. I represent a group that currently has possession of the "Chalice of Dreams" and we believe this Chalice has some value to you. We are willing to sell you this item for a fair price and would like to meet with you to establish negotiations for this item. If this negotiation goes well, we could potentially provide other items of interest to you in the future.

Drak excuses himself from helping Revecka and goes to check in on Narcela.

Greetings Narcela. I am Drak. How can I help with the things you are working on?

Occultism +12 (+14 to identify mental magic.): 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (6) + 12 = 18

I would assume that is not any help. I would assume it is not a Critical Failure.

Drak would release all three of the special arrows to Ro as they fly by. If he is firing arrows, things are way wrong.

Drak will continue to try and extract enough Engineering information from his vast trivial knowledge to help Revecka using Bardic Lore to substitute for Engineering Lore

Bardic Lore: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (20) + 11 = 31

Yes, but if you change the windings this way, you should be able to increase the field density significantly.

@GM Zoomba Thank you

I have picked up the Ventriloquists Ring, but I don't think I heard an answer about purchasing the scroll of Honeyed Words.

We are out in the sticks, so I'll understand if the answer is no.

@Teja or @Fortiva could you please come over here and try to silence this clockwork bird? It would be greatly appreciated.

Drak will try to influence Revecka using Bardic Lore to substitute for Engineering Lore

Bardic Lore: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (3) + 11 = 14

Hero Point

Bardic Lore: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (12) + 11 = 23

Drak would want to check in with Revecka, since that is the only one of the three he would recognize from an earlier adventure.

Perception +14 to Discover Revecka

Revecka, it is good to see you again. I hope you have been recovering.

The replacement for Glibness appears to be Honeyed Words, which looks like the same text without the "Uncommon" tag

I was contemplating the ventriloquist ring myself, but assumed we are already out in the Thuvian desert. I have a fair amount of gold, so I could actually get both if the GM allowed us to have access.

Drak furrows his brow. This is a pretty complicated plan. Lure Aslynn to a location, probably by lying to her about the Draught of Dreams. Get her to come to us. Activate the chalice to create a portal into Zarta's dreamscape. Trick Aslynn into trying to take the chalice. Once she takes the Chalice, she should be funneled by the containment field into the Portal to Zarta's dreamscape. Once Aslynn has been weakened by what happens in Zarta's dreamscape, Zarta should wake up and shunt Aslynn back into a second containment field where we defeat her once and for all?

What happens if Aslynn won't pick up the Chalice? If she finds another way out of the containment field? If she finds a way to turn the tables on Zarta in Zarta's dreamscape, or Zarta can't get her out of the dreamscape? What if the second containment doesn't work?

Drak realizes the scroll of mountain resilience isn't on his spell list, so he will get a scroll of Fly instead.

It looks like Astrid picks up the chest, not Drak, although Drak would still like to know if it would fit in a bag of holding.

Drak will pick up a 4th-rank scroll of mountain resilience (Player Core 346) as his item.

Drak will also contribute as he can:
Drak's modifiers are:
Occultism +12 (+14 to identify mental magic.)
Kreighton's Cognitive Crossover (occultism, religion) as described above
Religion +12 (+14 to identify mental magic.)
Society +11
Bardic Knowledge/Lore +11

Everyone can dance. It is not as much learning to dance as learning to allow your body to dance. Logic has little to do with it. I didn't introduce myself either. Drak, at your service. If you decide you want to dance, let me know and I'm sure I can put some tunes together.

Player Core and GM Core were officially released yesterday. I have heard some subscribers have had access for a few days already, but I got my PDF last night.

There have been a bunch of Blog posts and discussions over the last few months, with the latest Here and the previous Remaster Core Preview PDF