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A bit put off by the cold shoulder from Nigel, Duncan looks around the room helplessly. "Better if these were all man-eating alligators," he whispers under his breath. "Stone cold striking out at a cocktail party, eh? Serves me right for every joining the Society in the first place." He looks around to see if any of his allies are having any better luck.

I will help support someone, but I do not have the right skills to be primary on these checks.

Duncan approaches the half-elf curator of the Blakros Museum. "Tell me Nigel, what new discoveries are on display currently? I heard there has been a bit of trouble there in the past, and wondered if you had need of a Pathfinder group to stand guard"

Not sure what influence is needed on Nigel but I will aid Lebaerio if nothing else avails. Feel free to make the roll as needed if something would be more appropriate

Aid Diplomacy: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (12) - 1 = 11

Duncan is a bit overwhelmed at the situation and certiainly not trained or experienced at diplomatic courtesies. He hopes homespun will do among the glitterati.

He advances to Hamaria Blakros, intending to offer his congratulations, it doesn't come out horrible, but its not very good, and Duncan knows it.

Diplomacy: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (17) - 1 = 16

Duncan approaches the threatening looking Alexander Bedard. He is not one to make delicate conversation so he goes for a bold-faced story instead.

"Nice uniform, sir. Have always been a navy man myself. Nothing like the freedom of the open sea, not like this voyage, eh? What brings you to this soiree?"

Bluff: 1d20 ⇒ 15

Please do talk preparations/peacebonding/wands etc. in your next post Marianna and Duncan :-)

Duncan is wearing leather armor, which is likely passable for the event. He happily complies to have his weapons peace-bonded, and the only wand he possess is CLW, which he leaves at home for this event.

Duncan listens to the mission briefing with some concern. Diplomacy and leadership were not his strong suit. He almost hopes for an incursion by the Alliance rather than a boring weekend chatting up dignitaries and dancing with matrons. He tries to pay attention as Marianna asks a number of questions, but really only thinks about being outdoors again...

Duncan listens to the mission briefing with some concern. Diplomacy and leadership were not his strong suit. He almost hopes for an incursion by the Alliance rather than a boring weekend chatting up dignitaries and dancing with matrons. He tries to pay attention as Marianna asks a number of questions, but really only thinks about being outdoors again...

if you did, i did too

Did we finish the scenario? I haven't seen a post in a while.

Hopefully, she's down, but if not, see below.

Despite his teammates surrounding the porcupine woman, Duncan still has clear unblocked line of sight. He draws and fires again twice in quick succession on a target he knows well at this point. He smiles as he releases, expecting both shots to be on target.

Duncan rapid shot 1, PBS, Study: 1d20 + 7 - 2 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 7 - 2 + 1 + 1 = 22
Duncan rapid shot 2, PBS, Study: 1d20 + 7 - 2 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 7 - 2 + 1 + 1 = 21
Dmg 1, PBS, study: 1d8 + 2 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 2 + 1 + 1 = 8
Dmg 2, PBS, study: 1d8 + 2 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 2 + 1 + 1 = 12

Trying to follow up his shot with more success, Duncan lets fly with two arrows in rapid succession but it seems that he should just stick to simple shots instead of over doing it, as both arrows miss.

Duncan bow, rapid shot 1, PBS, Study: 1d20 + 7 - 2 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 7 - 2 + 1 + 1 = 8
Duncan bow, rapid shot 2, PBS, Study: 1d20 + 7 - 2 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 7 - 2 + 1 + 1 = 11

Duncan slips around one of the stone columns, and gets a bead on the spiny foe without a foe in the way. At close range, and having studied her movement, he is confident in his shot.

Duncan bow, PBS, study: 1d20 + 7 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 7 + 1 + 1 = 27
Dmg, PBS, Study: 1d8 + 2 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 2 + 1 + 1 = 7

With all the quills out, but still badly hurt, Duncan rushes through the narrow passage and out into the bigger room, next to Marianna. He draws his bow, and fires a shot at the porcupine woman, just as the prismatic spell goes off.

Every once in a while, despite hurrying, a bowman gets off a near-perfect shot. This was one of those occasions and Duncan knew as soon as he let fly. He just stood for a second and admired his handiwork...

Duncan bow, PBS: 1d20 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 7 + 1 = 28
Duncan crit confirm, PBS: 1d20 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 7 + 1 = 28
Critical dmg, PBS: 3d8 + 6 + 3 ⇒ (6, 6, 6) + 6 + 3 = 27

Duncan takes a moment to withdraw the last of the quills, wincing in pain as he does so. He than gathers back up his bow and is ready for action, if quite a bit worse for wear. He takes a position behind Mariana, where he can still have clear LOS for a bowshot.

quill dmg: 1d4 ⇒ 4

That should be the last of them. Could use another shot off the wand or two if you can...

Duncan draws out another quill, feeling a bit more out of danger now that Wilen's wand is at work. "almost ready to get back into it!" cries Duncan.

Quill dmg: 1d4 ⇒ 3

1 quill left and at 14hp. If Wilen can tap me again, I will be good to get back in the fray.

Duncan continues plucking quills, hoping for the best.

Dmg: 1d4 ⇒ 1

By my count, Duncan is down to 2 quills remaining and still has 8hp.

Duncan works to pull out another of the quills trying desperately to do so without hurting himself too badly.

Dmg: 1d4 ⇒ 1

With 4 quills left, Duncan is at 10/26hp remaining.

Thanks for the heals. Duncan is at 16/26 after with quills still stuck inside.

I guess that 13 hits because of flat-footed AC...Damn!

Hurt badly by the porcupines, Duncan can only withdraw to the rear, avoiding any further attacks.

Withdraw as full-round action. Duncan is probably out of this fight...removing the quills will put him under. He has a potion or something to use to try to get back.

Duncan leaves the cloak for someone else and moves on after the others, to see this thing to an end. He has his bow in hand, ready to fire, should a target present itself.

Duncan looks in wonder at the gruesome sight of the dead woodland animals spread across the cavern. Whatever lived here was certainly going to be no fun at all.

Seeing the ineffectiveness of his arrows, Duncan drops the bow, draws his longsword, and advances with the plan to slash the undead menace to ribbons. His attack is also affected by the bad luck aura around this place, but he tries to power through it anyway.

Duncan longsword, study: 1d20 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (12) + 6 + 1 = 19
Bad Luck reroll: 1d20 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 6 + 1 = 14
Dmg if hit, study: 1d8 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 2 + 1 = 9

Duncan fires at the pegasus which has obviously seen better days. He takes a moment first to study the movement and weak spots of the undead beast

Duncan bow, study, PBS: 1d20 + 7 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 7 + 1 + 1 = 22
Bad luck reroll: 1d20 + 7 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 7 + 1 + 1 = 24
Dmg, if hit, study, PBS: 1d8 + 2 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 2 + 1 + 1 = 8

Added the bad luck effect, but looks like still might be a hit. Not sure if the damage is at disadvantage also.

"We are glad you are safe on dry land. That gnome thing was horrid and the undead horse not much better. Was that thing Marigana, or is she even worse?"

Once that question is answered, he motions to the magical warding bracers. "Someone want to wear these? Perhaps someone with light armor?"

If no one else, claims Duncan will wear the bracers. His AC is a little light for a sometimes front-liner...

Still holding is breath, Duncan swims behind the tricky gnome and stabs, using the advantage of flanking along with his study of the target. He plunges the dagger hard and fast, aiming for a kidney or other sensitive organ, he just hopes the water doesn't slow his stoke enough for the tough skin to deflect the blade.

Duncan stab, flanking, study: 1d20 + 5 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 5 + 2 + 1 = 21
DMg, if hit, study, sneak: 1d4 + 2 + 1 + 1d6 ⇒ (3) + 2 + 1 + (2) = 8

"Glugg! glugg!" cries Duncan as the gnome drags him under. He struggles mightily but the gnome is surprisingly strong for his size. Before, or as, he is pulled under, Duncan studies the monstrous foe, looking for any advantage he can.

Duncan dagger, study target, grappled: 1d20 + 5 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (9) + 5 + 1 - 2 = 13
Dmg, study: 1d4 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 2 + 1 = 6

Hold Breath for 22 more rounds. It's one better than my last effort, but probably still a miss. Again, he may take a AC penalty equal to my attack penalty. Any chance the gnome provokes when he tries to grapple, either before or this time?

Leaving in the AM to take my oldest kiddo to college for Freshman year. Will be gone till Thurs PM, and will likely be too busy (or emotionally wrecked) to post.

Feel free to bot Duncan as needed or until I return.

Hurt, grappled and in the water, Duncan wonders just what Marianna is doing, and while he'd like to help her, he's got his hands full with wild gnome.

Reaching into his soggy boot top, he grabs a dagger and twists, stabbing it at the grappling gnome.

Dagger, grappled: 1d20 + 5 - 2 ⇒ (9) + 5 - 2 = 12
Dmg if hit: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6
Swim: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 2 = 12

Move Action to draw simple weapon. Standard to attack. Takes the attack penalty for being grappled, but the target, usually, is also grappled and takes the same AC penalty, usually. Hopefully, that hits...Not sure what the DC for Swim check is, but calm water is 10.

First Round

Seeing the struggling gnome in the water, and the lasso fall short of the target, Duncan, who can swim a bit, runs to the end of the water.

Double move to water's edge

Second Round
The slayer dives into the water, keeping pace with Marianna as he gets nearer the flailing gnome.

Full Round Swim action moves half speed or 15' out in the water.

Swim: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 2 = 20

Duncan nods his understanding, and makes ready to follow Riddywhipple through the tangled forest to where this Marigana is located.

"What do we know about the nature of this Marigana? Is she a human like us, or some other kind of creature? Making undead that then pollute the forest is foul magic. Gladly we would put an end to this, even if our purposes didn't cross."

I do like the prose from the tiny dragon. Very well done!

Duncan has little else to add to the discussion knowing that civil speech is not his strong suit, so he stands back, bow in hand, and watches what occurs.

Duncan returns to the cabin with a defeated look. "Found some tracks, but the blasted forest is such a tangle, it's like the trees move around or something. I haven't been able to find a reliable trail, much as it pains me to admit."

If he hears about this Riddywhipple, Duncan suggests that a local expert might be able to have better luck tracking the lost apprentice and seconds that suggestion.

"No objections." Duncan says flatly, as he goes off to look for tracks or signs of the missing research assistant. He is a bit more in his element out here, despite being a bit put-off by the undead owlbears.

Perception to see tracks: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (19) + 9 = 28
Survival to track, if trail found, track bonus: 1d20 + 9 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 9 + 1 = 21

I am out of town starting this afternoon through late night Sunday. Unlikely to check in or post, so feel free to bot for Duncan as needed.

Duncan takes another small step forward and fires a pair of arrows at the red-tinged owlbear. One flies wide, but the other is true, if it has enough penetrating power to hurt the undead owlbear.

Duncan longbow shot 1, PBS, study, rapid shot: 1d20 + 7 + 1 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (11) + 7 + 1 + 1 - 2 = 18
Duncan longbow shot 2, PBS, study, rapid shot: 1d20 + 7 + 1 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (3) + 7 + 1 + 1 - 2 = 10
Dmg shot 1, PBS, study: 1d8 + 2 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 2 + 1 + 1 = 8

"That's unusual," says Duncan as the owlbear' head pivots around.

Duncan immediately starts watching the owlbears, studying their movements to gain whatever advantage he can. Then he fires one arrow at the nearest.

Duncan longbow, studied: 1d20 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 7 + 1 = 13
Dmg, if that somehow hits, study: 1d8 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 2 + 1 = 7

"Make sure you have all the outdoors supplies you need; it sounds like we may be camping the woods for while, as opposed to our last few missions."

Duncan was built with the idea of being an outdoorsy type, so strong in Survival etc.

"Do we have any idea what, specifically, Dinnelletter is researching in the Sanos? Will they have anything for us to bring back?"

Duncan has studied the maps of the area, and knows a bit about the Sanos Forest. If he knows anything relevant, he shares it with the rest of the group.

Know Geography: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (15) + 5 = 20
Know Local: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (1) + 7 = 8

Duncan spends most of his down resting up, and trying not to think too much about those sin-creatures from the last mission. He spends almost not time work to craft.

Craft Bow, day job: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6

Are we staying on this thread or moving house?

I have not played or GM'ed any of the next few, until we get to Night March (which we may have to replace, since nearly everyone has played it).

Thanks for the game Cwethan! Looking forward to next one.

Duncan feels waves of nausea pass over him as the ugly creature scores hits on him. He swallows hard, and finally powers through the feeling, breathing a heavy sigh as it passes.

"I am hurt a bit and could use some of that magic, padre." Duncan says to Juis.

To the recovering Pathfinders, he asks, "Are there any more of you living inside this place? If not, let's get you and Batale here out of this hell-hole before more of those horrors return. Can you walk?"

Think Duncan weas hit twice in that round and was at -4 before, so is now at -13 or half full hp.

Duncan DC 12 Will: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (11) + 3 = 14

Duncan marvels at the tenacity of the Grey Maiden. After killing one of the horrid looking foes, he steps up next to Marianna and tries to replicate her martial prowess, studying the target once again to see how to take any edge he can. He ends up hitting the Green target.

"Think the crowds getting thinned out some, Wilen!" cries the slayer, who would rather be firing his bow from range instead of face-to-face with this big ugly.

5' step towards Green, study target as Move Action, attack as Standard Action.

Duncan longsword, study, bless: 1d20 + 6 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 6 + 1 + 1 = 18
Dmg, if hit, study: 1d8 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 2 + 1 = 9

Since the targets can reach him, Duncan drops his bow and unsheathes his longsword, taking the small step up to attack the same studied target (yellow). He cuts a mean path with the blade, heedless of the creature's hateful nature and many pointy attacks.

Duncan longsword, study, bless: 1d20 + 6 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 6 + 1 + 1 = 28
Duncan crit confirm: 1d20 + 6 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 6 + 1 + 1 = 24
Dmg with crit, study: 2d8 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (4, 4) + 4 + 2 = 14

Stepping slightly forward, Duncan studies the sin-creatures and fires an arrow at point-blank range at Yellow, trying to help even the odds for Marianna.

Duncan bow, studied, PBS, bless: 1d20 + 7 + 1 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 7 + 1 + 1 + 1 = 28
Dmg, study, PBS: 1d8 + 2 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 2 + 1 + 1 = 8

Just a heads up as I may forget to mention later, I will be out of the country from 7/17=7/25. Not sure what Internet will be available, but will try to post some. Likely my access will be quite spotty, so please feel free to bot Duncan if he is holding up gameplay.

I will tip an ice cold cerveza in your honor...

"Go on ahead," Duncan urges to Marianna and Juis. "I will bring up the rear. We can use ropes to tie ourselves together, if you are concerned about falling..."

If the narrow ledge really requires Acrobatics, Duncan will attempt to Aid Another for both Marianna and Juis. Depending on how bad they are, we can use the rope to keep someone from falling too much.

Acrobatics, Aid Marianna: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (15) + 7 = 22
Acrobatics, Aid Juis: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (5) + 7 = 12
Acrobatics Duncan: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 7 = 10

I am out of town on business today, tomorrow and all day Thursday. Just have a moment to ask you to Bot Duncan if I am holding things up. Will get back in the game Thurs PM, most likely.

Duncan takes a 5' step back behind the wounded ghast and encourages Lebraerio to follow suit with a hand gesture. When the investigator moves, Duncan attacks once again, hoping this will put down the smelly undead leader.

Will post the attack as if flanking with Leb. If for some reason he does not take the flanking spot, subtract 2 from attack roll, and sneak attack die

Duncan longsword, flanking, bless, studied target, sickened: 1d20 + 6 + 2 + 1 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (13) + 6 + 2 + 1 + 1 - 2 = 21
Dmg, if hit, studied target, sneak, sickened: 1d8 + 2 + 1 + 1d6 - 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 + 1 + (5) - 2 = 13