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Thanks for picking up the torch for a while. Fun group, I'll see you folks around the boards, hopefully!

Sorry for the delay!

Flik continues to dispence giant-fighting advice, and taps Remy on the shoulder, teleporting her behind the giant!

Cast phase door

Naturalist: +3 insight bonus AC, attack, saving throws; 1d6 sonic damage on all weapon attacks

Flik starts dispensing advice, then wryly weaves some verbal magic around the giant, "Time to die already? But I haven't eaten lunch!"

Start performance, cast hideous laughter (DC 17)

Naturalist: +3 insight bonus AC, attack, saving throws; 1d6 sonic damage on all weapon attacks

"A beautiful place now! We call it Varisia. Wide open roads, welcoming towns, beautiful mountains and streams." Flik speaks warmly of the area. "Folks live in small towns mostly, or some of the few major cities."

"Cultists, mostly, it seems. Though we have encountered our fair share of others, several of whom were willing to listen to our warning and flee the valley." Flik does his best to be persuasive. Perhaps the giant really didn't know about the Runelord.

Sorry guy! So busy at work yesterday.

Geography: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (8) + 17 = 25
Geography: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (11) + 17 = 28

"There is an ancient wizard hereabouts that is masquerading as a deity--the Peacock Spirit." Flik raises an eyebrow. "He has taken in many unwary people in the area and his schemes threaten to cause great destruction."

"Well, it is a shame, but these giants should figure out that we are more formidable than we appear, if we made it this far." Flik figures there was little chance for negotiating.

"Just get out of our way!" Flik starts his performance.

I'll just save my spells

Naturalist: +3 insight bonus AC, attack, saving throws; 1d6 sonic damage on all weapon attacks
Good Hope: +2 morale bonus on saving throws, attack rolls, ability checks, skill checks, and weapon damage rolls

"Efficiently dispatched!" Flik compliments everyone.

Are we at a dead end now? Maybe we should look around the rocks at the far end of the room.

Flik continues performing and casts a quick spell, attempting to hinder the giant.

Cast shadow trap. (Will DC 18)

Naturalist: +3 insight bonus AC, attack, saving throws; 1d6 sonic damage on all weapon attacks
Good Hope: +2 morale bonus on saving throws, attack rolls, ability checks, skill checks, and weapon damage rolls

(Edited my post when I realized he was throwing rocks at us.)

Flik starts performing "Fire giant, eh? Fergus, you know what to do!"

Noticing that the giant has eyes, Flik casts glitterdust.

DC 17

Naturalist: +3 insight bonus AC, attack, saving throws; 1d6 sonic damage on all weapon attacks
Good Hope: +2 morale bonus on saving throws, attack rolls, ability checks, skill checks, and weapon damage rolls

Flik continues lecturing on inverted giants--which it turns out are more interesting in study than in practice--and touches a hand to the ground. A line of light blossoms, connecting the party members and infusing them with healing.

Continue performing, cast greater path of glory. Everyone has fast healing 5 if they end their turn on one of the gloring squares.

Naturalist: +3 insight bonus AC, attack, saving throws; 1d6 sonic damage on all weapon attacks
Good Hope: +2 morale bonus on saving throws, attack rolls, ability checks, skill checks, and weapon damage rolls

REcalling at the last minute that the creatures have blindsight, Flik holds his spellcasting.

Not much for me to do, yet, other than perform.

27 Knowledge check

Flick starts performing and casts glitterdust on the giants.
DC 17

Naturalist: +3 insight bonus AC, attack, saving throws; 1d6 sonic damage on all weapon attacks
Good Hope: +2 morale bonus on saving throws, attack rolls, ability checks, skill checks, and weapon damage rolls

Flik gives the desk a once-over to look for anything interesting or useful.

"No doubt. As we draw closer to our objective, I imagine that the opposition will be stiffer."

Flik continues to perform, then shakes the echoes of his speech into an attack on the asura.

Continue performing, ear-piercing scream, just for the chance at a daze

sonic: 5d6 ⇒ (1, 6, 5, 2, 4) = 18 DC 16

SR?: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (14) + 13 = 27

ALSO! I always forget this, but I have Discordant Voice now. Anyone benefitting from my performance deals an extra 1d6 sonic damage with weapon attacks.

Naturalist: +3 insight bonus AC, attack, saving throws; 1d6 sonic damage on all weapon attacks
Good Hope: +2 morale bonus on saving throws, attack rolls, ability checks, skill checks, and weapon damage rolls

"Head's up, Remy!"

Flik continues dispensing advice and lays a quick hand on Remy. The monk is whisked to the far side of the asura, ready to strike at the creature's back.

Cast phase door on Remy to get her into flank.

Naturalist: +3 insight bonus AC, attack, saving throws
Good Hope: +2 morale bonus on saving throws, attack rolls, ability checks, skill checks, and weapon damage rolls

"Here we go again!"

Flik begins performing and casts good hope on everyone.

Naturalist: +3 insight bonus AC, attack, saving throws
Good Hope: +2 morale bonus on saving throws, attack rolls, ability checks, skill checks, and weapon damage rolls

"Gather round, everyone!" Flik gestures and mumbles, and the ground around him starts to glow, sending warming energy up into everyone.

Flik will cast greater path of glory so we don't have to kill a whole wand.

If Remy is okay with it, I'll ready to cast phase door on her when the thing attacks her, so hopefully it will ruin its attack.

Flik keeps performing and moves up to support Remy.

Flik does start dispensing advice on the creature. (Whatever a 27 gets me!)

He waves a hand at the creature and a cloud of dust rises around it, getting in its eyes.

Activate Naturalist, cast glitterdust, DC 17

Naturalist: +3 insight bonus AC, attack, saving throws

"I don't think that would be very dignified!" Flik settles in to try again.

Disable Device: 1d20 + 20 ⇒ (4) + 20 = 24

Will: 1d20 + 10 + 4 ⇒ (19) + 10 + 4 = 33

Disable Device: 1d20 + 20 ⇒ (1) + 20 = 21

Will: 1d20 + 10 + 4 ⇒ (17) + 10 + 4 = 31

Disable Device: 1d20 + 20 ⇒ (20) + 20 = 40

Will: 1d20 + 10 + 4 ⇒ (10) + 10 + 4 = 24

Flik disarms the trap in the most gnomish way possible.

Will: 1d20 + 10 + 4 ⇒ (18) + 10 + 4 = 32

Flik hunkers down as the wave of force blows over him. He grabs at his hat as it almost wizzes toward the ceiling.

"Well...that was close."

Just realized that I only half-updated my sheet when we leveled up. lol. My status line is fine, but the rest of my profile is wrong. I'll fix it up tomorrow.

"The best thing to do...is stand back!"

Flik hums to himself calmly as possible and starts to tease apart the threads of the trap.

Disable Device: 1d20 + 20 ⇒ (2) + 20 = 22

Taking 10

"That's a nasty piece of business. The bull is a torture device--you could use it to roast someone alive!"

"That would certainly be an interesting trip, Fergus!" Flik smiles at the thought of being somewhere that isn't horrifying.

"Well, it wouldn't hold up in a Korvosa court, but it's good enough for me. And, that would explain some of the behavior of those strange cultists. I wonder if they know who their Peacock Spirit is?" Flik points down the room toward the platform. "Any idea what's down there?"

"A secret? That is intriguing. We'd be happy to free you." Flik gets to work while he chats with the celestial.

I can roll if I need to!

"Ah, we're real as dirt! What's a celestial doing down in this bleak place?" Flik readies his lock picks, but waits for the more savvy teammates to give him the go-ahead on freeing the agathion.

"Well, it makes me feel better about the possibility of being attacked by undead." Flik walks down the room, heading for the platform.

Perceiving all the way. +23

Flik continues to perform and casts ear-piercing scream on the creature.

sonic: 5d6 ⇒ (2, 1, 2, 4, 5) = 14

DC 16 Fotitude

Naturalist: +3 insight bonus AC, attack, saving throws
Good Hope: +2 morale bonus on saving throws, attack rolls, ability checks, skill checks, and weapon damage rolls

Flik will start performing and cast glitterdust (DC 17). (Getting both if he can, one if they are too far apart or if it would hit one of his companions.

"I think you've misread this situation!"

Naturalist: Naturalist: +3 insight bonus AC, attack, saving throws
Good Hope: +2 morale bonus on saving throws, attack rolls, ability checks, skill checks, and weapon damage rolls

Flik casts good hope.

Take 10 for a 27

Flik, as quietly as possible, tells Borgol, "They are asura raiders. They will be resistant to my mind magic, and they are tough enough to shrug off some damage from acid and electricity, and any weapons that aren't blessed."

"I'm willing to try. Let me know when we are ready, and I'll draw magic around us."

"How perceptive do you think they are? I can veil us from sight." Flik can use his illusions to shroud the party, but there were many eyes in the temple.

I can cast invisibility sphere.

"We know when we aren't welcome!" Flik motions to his mates to exit the temple.

After we leave...

"There's something odd about those acolytes. I thought they would surely fight us when we admitted we were opposing the runelord. And what's the connection between Xanderghul and the Peacock Spirit?"

Flik examines the paintings, then quickly walks everyone to the entrance to the gallery!

Taking 10 on the Knowledge check.

"Back up! You're right that the art is strange. Nightmares are magically trapped within the art. Maddie might be able to dispel it, though righteous magic might be able to banishment the memories." The gnome scratches his chin.

"A less pleasant possibility: If someone where to brave the maddening effects, it might disperse the harmful energy, though that seems dangerous."

"Well, we'd be happy to help as a return for your hospitality. And any items you give us will be put to good use, I assure you."

Cursed paintings and resurrected runelords. Well, never a dull moment.

Given that we know Xanderghul built the Temple of the Peacock spirit, I'm not expecting this exchange to go great :)

"It might be hard to believe, but it is the ancient Runelord Xanderghul. He is using the shrines of the valley to protect himself from the consequences of his schemes."

Flik continues, "Your philosophy is fine for ascetics who live in seclusion, but we have to live down in the world and navigate it morally!"

Flik attempts to choose his words carefully. "An ancient evil that has long out-lived its time stirs in the mountains. If it isn't stopped, it will enslave all life in Varisia, and perhaps beyond."

"Though it is hard to remember in such fine surroundings, evil deeds are being committed in this valley to bring that evil back to his full power. We have come to stop him and to make sure that his tyranny remains a part of the past."

Great style, but all I can think is that the collar would be very itchy.

"High priestess, thank you for welcoming us in peace. We can to investigate a great threat in your secluded mountain home."

Flik tries to get a sense of her intentions. Perhaps she could be a potential ally against the Runelord.

It seems much more likely we're about to be ambushed, though.

Sense Motive: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7

Flik is a wandering bookseller, and was a pretty easygoing person before the events of this adventure kicked off. He had noticed that things were getting pretty strange on some of his trips, with places and people suddenly seeming to appear out of nowhere or to shift in strange ways.

To very briefly sum up his impression of things so far: There are people messing around with the residents of Varisia who are just trying to get along in their everyday lives. The more Flik learns about them, the more determined he is to stop their plans so things can go back to relatively normal.

Awesome! I'll get up my version of the story this week. (It's the last week of school and I have a bit of a writing deadline coming up, but I'll squeeze it in!)

We are a good group, if I do say so myself! Several people in the game are experienced GMs, and would be happy to give you a hand.

No worries; this should be fun, not a chore! I do really like this group. If we can't find a GM I'd definitely keep playing.

Okey dokey. I'll pick a different spell then. Phantasmal Web it is!

Leveled UP!

(And it looks like I only had half of my character leveled up to 12. Whoops!)

+ To a bunch of skills, and all skills are now class skills for me.
+ Some spells
--Remove Fear, Calm Emotions, Thundering Drums, Freedom of Movement, Greater Dispel Magic, Stunning Finale
+Soothing Performance

If anyone else is going to cover Greater Dispel Magic, I have other options for 5th level spells, but I figured it would be good, considering we are fighting runelords.