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Duma's Total Fame is listed as 12 - I think it should be 10. Thanks.

I had a great time during the adventure - thanks GM Crunch and everyone!

Duma will write a tale of the trek.

Earn Income-Scribing Lore: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (15) + 6 = 21

Duma is proud but a little embarrassed that he didn't actually contribute much to the effort.

"V-C Torrsen, my companions here were outstanding among a very impressive crowd of competitors - especially Thulgrun here, who took down a massive bear very nearly single-handedly! Indeed, I would be honoured to travel with them all again!"

Duma is relieved that the race is over and amused at the antics of his teammates. The only thing that comes to his mind to add to the fare is some salt fish that he's consumed so often on his sea voyages. He quickly thinks better of it and just tries to enjoy the festivities.

Duma stares down at the monstrosity, clearly relieved that it's dead.

"What the hell was that?"

Duma knows that he's gonna get it if they don't take this beast down quick. With two hands, he takes another swing at the massive bear.

Strike ◆

Staff: 1d20 + 5 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 5 + 1 + 1 = 16
Bludgeoning Damage: 2d8 + 2 ⇒ (5, 8) + 2 = 15

Strike ◆

Staff: 1d20 + 0 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 0 + 1 + 1 = 13
Bludgeoning Damage: 2d8 + 2 ⇒ (5, 6) + 2 = 13

Missing wildly, he takes a moment to cower behind his magic shield.

Cast Shield ◆ - AC 18

Most likely he'll be using the Shield Block reaction of the Shield spell if (when) he gets hit.

Duma, probably foolishly, walks up to the bear and whacks at it with his staff.

Stride ◆
Strike ◆

Staff: 1d20 + 5 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (12) + 5 + 1 + 1 = 19
Bludgeoning Damage: 2d8 + 2 ⇒ (7, 3) + 2 = 12

Cast Shield ◆ - AC at 18

Duma waves his hands and utters magical words, before launching his staff, two-handed at the beast.

Cast True Strike ◆
Interact to add his other hand to his staff ◆
Cast Hand of the Apprentice to throw his staff at the bear ◆

Staff Attack: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (10) + 7 = 17
Staff Attack: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (12) + 7 = 19

Two rolls from True Strike - take the second roll

Bludgeoning Damage: 2d8 + 3 ⇒ (4, 1) + 3 = 8

Duma will draw his staff and enchant it.

Draw staff ◆
Cast Magic Weapon on staff ◆◆

Duma will check the sled for any markings or signs of an owner.

Duma will be casting Detect Magic at regular intervals, if that doesn't slow the group down too much. Detect Magic exploration tactic

Athletics: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (13) + 5 = 18

Duma is out of his element here, but he follows Zarina to help as he can. If his not engaged directly, he will have a look around for any sign of animal activity and/or foul play. Perception +5

Athletics: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (16) + 5 = 21

Duma is tuckered out from the trekking and the intrigues and heads off to bed as well. "Best we get some sleep and wake with a fresh set of eyes and legs."

When preparing spells for the next day, Duma will swap out his Ray of Frost cantrip for Mage Hand.

Duma is extremely puzzled by what has occurred here, but is looking for any clues.

Duma holds his tongue until the official leaves.

"We have circumstantial evidence - Ur, you found a piece of brown shirt in one of the bells and I saw a rip in Gruen's brown shirt. We can keep that "in our back pocket' so-to-speak if we need to produce some proof later."

As they wait for an official to come over, Duma says, quietly, to Ur: "'Without Trace or Fail' seemed upset after the three of you retrieved the bells. Gruen in particular looked odd - a piece of his shirt was torn off."

Ur-Mandr has not mentioned the brown shirt in the bell to him, so Duma is none-the-wiser about the connection.

While the other members of the group are collecting the bells, Duma will be watching the other groups and officials for any strange behaviour.

Athletics: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (18) + 5 = 23

Duma considers the officials. "I've lived in Riddleport for a time - I know what corruption looks like. That one that slinked off is probably being paid by someone to see that we don't do so well."

"They don't believe in beginner's luck, I guess..."

"Well done, indeed, Thulgrun!"

In a hushed voice, "Why was that egg stuck on so hard, I wonder?"

Duma takes a step back, looking up at the pole. "I think I'd better let one of you tackle this."

He thinks for a moment, then begins to cast a spell on the pole Prestidigitation. He's trying to make the pole look frosty, so Thulgren's or whoever's climb will appear all the more impressive.

Duma wakes the next morning, ready to go.

"Yes, good idea to tie us together. I'm not the best fighter if we run into any savage beasts, but I volunteer to guard the rear."

Athletics: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7

Hero Point here.

Athletics: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (17) + 5 = 22

Duma will try to build a fire where there's a clearing.

Crafting: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (14) + 6 = 20

"We should let the officials know about the defective pole and move on. Time's a wastin'...

Duma considers Thulgrun's words. In a hushed tone, he proffers: "Perhaps someone who thought they were going to be ahead of us in the race made it so that the pole would survive one vault, but not more..."

Duma was busy untying his rope from the tree when he hears the commotion. By the time he gets over to see what is happening, the rest of the group seems to have the situation in hand.

He sees Zarina wet and shivering and walks over to offer her a blanket.

"Here, you'll need this. What just happened?'

Duma sees what Zarina did and is a little confused. He takes his 50' rope, ties it around a tree on this side of the river, then the other end around his waist.

He grabs a pole, takes a run, and pushes off across the freezing river.

Acrobatics: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (11) + 5 = 16

If he makes it across, he'll tie his own end of the rope around a tree on the far side. The last person to cross can untie the end from the original tree and tie it around their waist.

Duma makes sure to get himself the cold weather clothing.

He will not actually take any special exploration activity. Most of these will knock our speed down to half. That will cost us up to 10 miles per day.

Athletics: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (15) + 5 = 20

Duma thinks on the name. "How about 'The Unexpected Pathfinders'?"

He winces. expecting a rejection from his team mates...

Duma, along with anyone who wants to assist, shops for a tent, hatchet, 2 extra lengths of 50' rope, a 10' pole, extra food (meat), cold weather clothing (at least 6 sets, 12 if possible), a medical kit, and a repair kit. (assuming there's enough coin from the Pathfinders to do all this)

Duma is taking all this in.

"Very good ideas, Ur, but I have to agree with the simplicity of 'The Unexpected'. That gets my vote."

"Extra food and a pole certainly wouldn't hurt. Maybe we should buy an extra repair kit in case a ski breaks or something. I wonder if one of the other groups would reveal any pitfalls to avoid or settlements to be wary in. Someone else might be better at talking than myself..."

Recall Knowledge-Society: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (12) + 6 = 18

Duma checks first to see that the Ulfen couples are occupied. Then, he leans over to Frostleaf and in a low voice, says "Perhaps us newcomers can help each other out a bit on the road..."

"Two hundred miles on foot? That will take some time for certain. I guess that will give us a chance to get to know each other."

Duma looks to the half-orc to speak, then glances at Lirall.

"Will we be crossing mountains at all?"

Duma will take a minor healing potion and a lesser antidote. He has the Traveler of the Spirit Road boon (slotless). He will also purchase a cold weather outfit and climbing gear if we're heading through mountains.

Consumables: minor healing potion, lesser antidote

Slotted Boons: Envoy's Alliance Champion

Slotless Boons: Wayfinder, Home Region, Traveler of the Spirit Road

"Duma Vestalis here." He leans on his staff.

Hi everyone. I'd like to join in too, if not too late.

Player: Patrick Nardini
Character: Duma Vestalis
PFS#: 34147-2002
Class: Wizard 1

Good to know. Thanks again for the great game!

Just a question about the section under the Items Bought/Conditions Cleared section - Paid Off Mercenaries: Do we need to subtract that amount (6 SP, 6 CP) from our GP gained or is that already factored in? Thanks!

Duma did not make a promise to the king to sacrifice downtime. To those who did, is there some kind of reward, like extra Reputation or something? If a reward is not built into the scenario, I think it should be.

Yes, thanks for the great game everyone!

Duma gets closer to the ghast to try to conceal the rope between them. Knowing that he isn't the best with words, he leaves it to the others to try to talk their way through this.

Duma will offer to write an account of our discoveries for the Grand Archive.

Earn Income-Scribing Lore: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11

Apparently, the ghast spooked him out and he couldn't think straight... 8 cp it is.

Quietly, Duma says to the group:

"To keep up good relations between the Goblin King and the Pathfinders, I think we should tell him what we found. We should express to him that our captive needs to be brought to our captain immediately so he can be properly questioned."

Duma will have his staff drawn by the time that the wall is successfully opened up.

Duma takes out his rope and ties it around his own waist, leaving about 10 feet of slack. Then, he calls into the hole "Give me your arm - I need to bind you."

If the undead creature does as told, Duma will tie its wrist with the other end of the rope (tightly but not too tightly). Once that's done, Duma says to his companions "If everyone is in agreement, let's break down this wall and free him."

Duma returns to the wall with the hole and calls in to the strange creature.

"We'll agree to take you with us to our leaders under certain conditions. You must be tied to one of us the whole time and you must wear this magical hat which will soften your appearance. No offence meant, but we can't have you scaring the public. You must not try to escape. If you agree to all of this, we'll help you out of your hole."

To Raini "Agreed."