paizo.com Recent Posts by GM Xurpaizo.com Recent Posts by GM Xur2023-11-02T20:36:12Z2023-11-02T20:36:12ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: [PFCore] 2-21 The Dalsine Affair PBPGM Xur (alias of Y. Duskwalker)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivmpt/gameplay&page=5#2462023-11-02T20:41:01Z2023-11-02T20:36:11Z<p>With a mighty blow, by half-orc standards, Lugrok deals the decisive blow to end the life of this wretched evil-doer. <b>"It's too late!"</b> Chalfon sputters, the last of his leaves his body. <b>"My associates will ensure <i>•cough•</i> the downfall of the Pathfinder Society!"</b> And at that, he is quite dead.</p>
<p>A search of his body reveals (of note) a +1 chain shirt, and a signet ring bearing the emblem of a dark, wispy flame, and his [Spoiler omitted]</p>
<p>After a thorough search of the premises, the party is able to locate the items Muesello sent you to locate. With these returned to the Pathfinder Society, there is no longer a known link between them and the Dawnflower Blossoms of Taldor.</p>
<p>Also located is a diary Dalsine kept noting the events of his life, including being brought into the fold of the Shadow Lodge, the Faceless Stalkers he worked alongside (having them placed in "beneficial positions" throughout the Society and Taldor.</p>With a mighty blow, by half-orc standards, Lugrok deals the decisive blow to end the life of this wretched evil-doer. "It's too late!" Chalfon sputters, the last of his leaves his body. "My associates will ensure *cough* the downfall of the Pathfinder Society!" And at that, he is quite dead.
A search of his body reveals (of note) a +1 chain shirt, and a signet ring bearing the emblem of a dark, wispy flame, and his [Spoiler omitted]
After a thorough search of the premises, the party is able...GM Xur (alias of Y. Duskwalker)2023-11-02T20:36:11ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: [PFCore] 2-21 The Dalsine Affair PBPGM Xur (alias of Y. Duskwalker)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivmpt/gameplay&page=5#2412023-11-01T23:41:01Z2023-11-01T23:40:17Z<p><b>"What the...oof!"</b> Gasps Chalfon as he experiences Gronak's warm, metallic, embrace.</p>
<p>Round 8</p>
<p>Lugrok
<br />
Wrofyx (Inspire Courage)
<br />
Brother Caellus (5hp remaining)
<br />
Dalsine (19hps damage, disarmed, grappled)
<br />
Gronak (8hps, grappled)
<br />
Urk (-24hp, extra crispy)</p>"What the...oof!" Gasps Chalfon as he experiences Gronak's warm, metallic, embrace.
Round 8
Lugrok
Wrofyx (Inspire Courage)
Brother Caellus (5hp remaining)
Dalsine (19hps damage, disarmed, grappled)
Gronak (8hps, grappled)
Urk (-24hp, extra crispy)GM Xur (alias of Y. Duskwalker)2023-11-01T23:40:17ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: [PFCore] 2-21 The Dalsine Affair PBPGM Xur (alias of Y. Duskwalker)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivmpt/gameplay&page=5#2392023-11-01T22:21:52Z2023-11-01T22:20:10Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Looks like you missed the Inspire Courage as well, 12 damage total</span></p>
<p>Gleeful as he was after thoroughly cooking his mid-afternoon snack, Brother Caellus penetrates the shield of force, connecting solidly with his staff, a resounding crack emanates from Chalfon's mouth in the process. A look of bewilderment crosses Dalsine's face as he spits out several teeth back at Caellus.</p>
<p>Seeing that Gronak has been receiving healing spells, Chalfon figures he needs to knock someone down before retrieving his blade <span class="messageboard-dice"><b>casting defensive dc17:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 8 ⇒ (1) + 8 = 9</span> and begins fuming (and bleeding) from his mouth and looses his shocking grasp spell! He then makes a grab for his rapier <span class="messageboard-dice"><b>reflex:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 5 ⇒ (7) + 5 = 12</span> and again, it slips from his fingers!</p>
<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Wrofyx AoO improvised club:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 ⇒ 10</span>
<br />
<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Brother C AoO:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 2 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 2 + 1 + 2 = 15</span>
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<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Lugrok AoO:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 4 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 4 + 2 + 1 = 15</span></p>
<p>Feeling like he's beside himself, no longer laughing, Dalsine performs his last spell recall of the day.</p>
<p>Gronak (8hps, prone)
<br />
Urk (-24hp, extra crispy)
<br />
——
<br />
Round 8</p>
<p>Lugrok
<br />
Wrofyx (Inspire Courage)
<br />
Brother Caellus (5hp remaining)
<br />
Dalsine (19hps damage, disarmed)</p>Looks like you missed the Inspire Courage as well, 12 damage total
Gleeful as he was after thoroughly cooking his mid-afternoon snack, Brother Caellus penetrates the shield of force, connecting solidly with his staff, a resounding crack emanates from Chalfon's mouth in the process. A look of bewilderment crosses Dalsine's face as he spits out several teeth back at Caellus.
Seeing that Gronak has been receiving healing spells, Chalfon figures he needs to knock someone down before retrieving...GM Xur (alias of Y. Duskwalker)2023-11-01T22:20:10ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: [PFCore] 2-21 The Dalsine Affair PBPGM Xur (alias of Y. Duskwalker)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivmpt/gameplay&page=5#2372023-11-01T16:41:01Z2023-11-01T16:36:57Z<p>Somewhat distracted by Lugrok's axe swing, similarly bouncing off the field <span class="messageboard-dice"><b>spellcraft:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 4 ⇒ (17) + 4 = 21</span>[Spoiler omitted] Chalfon is unable to react as Wrofyx slips by, and around, him.</p>
<p>Gronak Regains consciousness</p>
<p>Round 7</p>
<p>Brother Caellus (5hp remaining)
<br />
Dalsine (8hps damage, disarmed)
<br />
Gronak (8hps, prone)
<br />
Urk (-24hp, extra crispy)
<br />
——
<br />
Round 8</p>
<p>Lugrok
<br />
Wrofyx (Inspire Courage)</p>Somewhat distracted by Lugrok's axe swing, similarly bouncing off the field [dice=spellcraft]1d20+4[/dice][Spoiler omitted] Chalfon is unable to react as Wrofyx slips by, and around, him.
Gronak Regains consciousness
Round 7
Brother Caellus (5hp remaining)
Dalsine (8hps damage, disarmed)
Gronak (8hps, prone)
Urk (-24hp, extra crispy)
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Round 8
Lugrok
Wrofyx (Inspire Courage)GM Xur (alias of Y. Duskwalker)2023-11-01T16:36:57ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: [PFCore] 2-21 The Dalsine Affair PBPGM Xur (alias of Y. Duskwalker)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivmpt/gameplay&page=5#2332023-11-01T14:21:02Z2023-11-01T14:15:07Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Well, at least you only healed Dalsine for 1 hp as well...</span></p>
<p>Dasline glances back at Caellus, <b>"All of Absalom? Why no, just the Pathfinder Society as it exists today!"</b> He cackles again, <b>"And you can not stop me."</b></p>
<p>Seeing the ease at which he has been able to avoid being hit, Chalfon attempts to reacquire his rapier, despite still covered in grease <span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Dalsine Reflex:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6</span> <b>"Curses!"</b> he spits towards Wrofyx.</p>
<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Caellus AoO:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10</span> Caellus swing comes up well short, scraping the carpeted floor.
<br />
<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Urk AoO:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 3 ⇒ (16) + 3 = 19</span> Urk thought he found an opening but his gore is stopped by an field/shield of force that shimmers at the contact.</p>
<p>Noticing how close Urk was to connecting he begins to cast defensively <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 8 ⇒ (20) + 8 = 28</span> <b>"Heere little piggy, this is for you!"</b> as he reaches out with his finger, sparking flying.</p>
<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Melee touch Urk:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 7 ⇒ (20) + 7 = 27</span> <span class="messageboard-dice"><b>confirm crit:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 7 ⇒ (9) + 7 = 16</span> for <span class="messageboard-dice"><b>electrical damage:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">8d6 ⇒ (1, 5, 6, 6, 3, 5, 4, 1) = 31</span>
<br />
Just like Gronak an explosion of electricity flows across and through Urk, causing uncontrolled convulsions of every muscle in his body, before slumping to the ground, well charred and smoldering.</p>
<p>Chalfon then recalls a spell[Spoiler omitted]
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—-
<br />
Round 7</p>
<p>Lugrok
<br />
Wrofyx (Inspire Courage)
<br />
Urk (-24hp, extra crispy)
<br />
Brother Caellus (5hp remaining)
<br />
Dalsine (8hps damage, disarmed)
<br />
Gronak (-1hp, stable)</p>Well, at least you only healed Dalsine for 1 hp as well...
Dasline glances back at Caellus, "All of Absalom? Why no, just the Pathfinder Society as it exists today!" He cackles again, "And you can not stop me."
Seeing the ease at which he has been able to avoid being hit, Chalfon attempts to reacquire his rapier, despite still covered in grease [dice=Dalsine Reflex]1d20+5[/dice] "Curses!" he spits towards Wrofyx.
[dice=Caellus AoO]1d20+5[/dice] Caellus swing comes up well short, scraping...GM Xur (alias of Y. Duskwalker)2023-11-01T14:15:07ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: [PFCore] 2-21 The Dalsine Affair PBPGM Xur (alias of Y. Duskwalker)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivmpt/gameplay&page=5#2302023-10-31T22:57:20Z2023-10-31T22:53:53Z<p>In the process of avoiding Urk's attack, Chalfon also manages to avoid Lugrok's second ball of flame. Gronak's wounds continue closing with aid from Wrofyx, an unconscious gasp for air can be heard escaping his lips.</p>
<p>Round 6</p>
<p>Urk (6hp remaining)
<br />
Brother Caellus
<br />
Dalsine (9hps damage, disarmed)
<br />
Gronak (-2hp, stable)
<br />
—-
<br />
Round 7</p>
<p>Lugrok
<br />
Wrofyx (Inspire Courage)</p>In the process of avoiding Urk's attack, Chalfon also manages to avoid Lugrok's second ball of flame. Gronak's wounds continue closing with aid from Wrofyx, an unconscious gasp for air can be heard escaping his lips.
Round 6
Urk (6hp remaining)
Brother Caellus
Dalsine (9hps damage, disarmed)
Gronak (-2hp, stable)
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Round 7
Lugrok
Wrofyx (Inspire Courage)GM Xur (alias of Y. Duskwalker)2023-10-31T22:53:53ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: [PFCore] 2-21 The Dalsine Affair PBPGM Xur (alias of Y. Duskwalker)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivmpt/gameplay&page=5#2272023-10-31T18:01:03Z2023-10-31T17:52:39Z<p>Dalsine momentarily looks towards Wrofyx, <b>"Rrr, you got lucky!"</b></p>
<p>With a fancy shuffle of footwork, Chalfon easily avoids Urk's follow up.
<br />
He attempts to pick up his rapier<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Dalsine Reflex:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 5 = 11</span> but he is unable to do so.
<br />
<span class=messageboard-ooc>Trigger AoO from Urk and Caellus</span>
<br />
<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Caellus AoO:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 4 + 1 = 10</span>
<br />
<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Urk AoO:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5</span>
<br />
Dalsine then casts another spell <span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Defensive dc 17:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 8 ⇒ (16) + 8 = 24</span>[Spoiler omitted] and reaches out to touch Caellus...<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>melee touch attack:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 7 ⇒ (11) + 7 = 18</span>
<br />
for <span class="messageboard-dice"><b>acid damage:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">4d4 ⇒ (3, 4, 1, 1) = 9</span>
<br />
He then recovers one of his spent spells [Spoiler omitted]
<br />
<b>"Keep trying! There's more where that came from!"</b> Chalfon says with delight.</p>
<p>The burnt flesh on Gronak has partially healed and he is smoking a little less.</p>
<p>—-
<br />
Round 6</p>
<p>Lugrok (Produce flame active)
<br />
Wrofyx (Inspire Courage)
<br />
Urk (6hp remaining)
<br />
Brother Caellus
<br />
Dalsine (9hps damage, disarmed)
<br />
Gronak (-8hp, stable)</p>Dalsine momentarily looks towards Wrofyx, "Rrr, you got lucky!"
With a fancy shuffle of footwork, Chalfon easily avoids Urk's follow up.
He attempts to pick up his rapier[dice=Dalsine Reflex]1d20+5[/dice] but he is unable to do so.
Trigger AoO from Urk and Caellus
[dice=Caellus AoO]1d20+4+1[/dice]
[dice=Urk AoO]1d20+3[/dice]
Dalsine then casts another spell [dice=Defensive dc 17]1d20+8[/dice][Spoiler omitted] and reaches out to touch Caellus...[dice=melee touch attack]1d20+7[/dice]
for...GM Xur (alias of Y. Duskwalker)2023-10-31T17:52:39ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: [PFCore] 2-21 The Dalsine Affair PBPGM Xur (alias of Y. Duskwalker)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivmpt/gameplay&page=5#2232023-10-31T15:41:02Z2023-10-31T15:30:21Z<p>Seeing Urk severely wounded by Chalfon's rapier-magic Wrofyx moves up the stairs, next to Gronak and Urk, then casts Grease upon the handle of Dalsine's rapier. <span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Dalsine Reflex:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 5 ⇒ (8) + 5 = 13</span> and Dalsine's rapier slips from his grasp and falls to the ground!</p>
<p>Chalfon's eyes widen as he looks between the burn on his tunic and his weapon lying on the ground next to him.</p>
<p>Wrofyx continues his comedic performance <span class=messageboard-ooc>posted later in the day</span></p>
<p>Round 5</p>
<p>Urk (2hp remaining)
<br />
Brother Caellus
<br />
Dalsine (9hps damage, disarmed)
<br />
Gronak (-8hp, stable)
<br />
—-
<br />
Round 6</p>
<p>Lugrok (Produce flame active)
<br />
Wrofyx (Inspire Courage)</p>Seeing Urk severely wounded by Chalfon's rapier-magic Wrofyx moves up the stairs, next to Gronak and Urk, then casts Grease upon the handle of Dalsine's rapier. [dice=Dalsine Reflex]1d20+5[/dice] and Dalsine's rapier slips from his grasp and falls to the ground!
Chalfon's eyes widen as he looks between the burn on his tunic and his weapon lying on the ground next to him.
Wrofyx continues his comedic performance posted later in the day
Round 5
Urk (2hp remaining)
Brother Caellus
Dalsine...GM Xur (alias of Y. Duskwalker)2023-10-31T15:30:21ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: [PFCore] 2-21 The Dalsine Affair PBPGM Xur (alias of Y. Duskwalker)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivmpt/gameplay&page=5#2222023-10-31T14:51:03Z2023-10-31T14:35:10Z<p>The ball of flame strikes Dalsine mid-laugh, causing him to abruptly halt, as he finds a smoking hole in his tunic along with the smell of his now partly burnt flesh. He turns his attention towards the Half-orc below still holding a ball of flame in his hand, and sneers <b>"How dare you! You've become the next to fall!"</b></p>
<p>Round 5</p>
<p>Wrofyx (Inspire Courage)
<br />
Urk (2hp remaining)
<br />
Brother Caellus
<br />
Dalsine (9hps damage)
<br />
Gronak (-8hp, stable)
<br />
—-
<br />
Round 6</p>
<p>Lugrok (Produce flame active)</p>The ball of flame strikes Dalsine mid-laugh, causing him to abruptly halt, as he finds a smoking hole in his tunic along with the smell of his now partly burnt flesh. He turns his attention towards the Half-orc below still holding a ball of flame in his hand, and sneers "How dare you! You've become the next to fall!"
Round 5
Wrofyx (Inspire Courage)
Urk (2hp remaining)
Brother Caellus
Dalsine (9hps damage)
Gronak (-8hp, stable)
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Round 6
Lugrok (Produce flame active)GM Xur (alias of Y. Duskwalker)2023-10-31T14:35:10ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: [PFCore] 2-21 The Dalsine Affair PBPGM Xur (alias of Y. Duskwalker)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivmpt/gameplay&page=5#2202023-10-31T13:31:03Z2023-10-31T13:25:29Z<p>Chalfon's grin widens, and he begins laughing similarly to what his illusion was doing during the previous battle, when the party arrived, just much shorter. <b>"You see! Even size doesn't matter, I...shall...rule!"</b></p>
<p>As Urk moves in to attack, Dalsine deftly avoids the spiked snout. <b>"Ah, it looks like I'll be having bacon with my supper this evening!"</b>
<br />
<span class=messageboard-ooc>Swift-Arcance Accuracy, Casting defensive DC 17: Shocking Grasp, spell combat</span>
<br />
<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>concentration for defensive:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 8 ⇒ (15) + 8 = 23</span> Shocking grasp
<br />
<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>attack 1:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 9 + 4 - 2 ⇒ (6) + 9 + 4 - 2 = 17</span> falls short of its mark,
<br />
<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>attack 2:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 9 + 4 - 2 ⇒ (19) + 9 + 4 - 2 = 30</span> <span class="messageboard-dice"><b>crit confirm:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 9 + 4 - 2 ⇒ (3) + 9 + 4 - 2 = 14</span>
<br />
does find it's mark for <span class="messageboard-dice"><b>electric:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">4d6 ⇒ (4, 2, 6, 2) = 14</span> and<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>physical:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d6 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3</span></p>
<p><b>"Smells wonderful, don't you think?"</b> Chalfon adds with glee.
<br />
—-
<br />
Round 5</p>
<p>Lugrok (Produce flame active)
<br />
Wrofyx
<br />
Urk (2hp remaining)
<br />
Brother Caellus
<br />
Dalsine
<br />
Gronak (-8hp, stable)</p>Chalfon's grin widens, and he begins laughing similarly to what his illusion was doing during the previous battle, when the party arrived, just much shorter. "You see! Even size doesn't matter, I...shall...rule!"
As Urk moves in to attack, Dalsine deftly avoids the spiked snout. "Ah, it looks like I'll be having bacon with my supper this evening!"
Swift-Arcance Accuracy, Casting defensive DC 17: Shocking Grasp, spell combat
[dice=concentration for defensive]1d20+8[/dice] Shocking grasp...GM Xur (alias of Y. Duskwalker)2023-10-31T13:25:29ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: [PFCore] 2-21 The Dalsine Affair PBPGM Xur (alias of Y. Duskwalker)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivmpt/gameplay&page=5#2162023-10-27T16:21:19Z2023-10-27T16:20:12Z<p>The instant the electricity stops arcing through Gronak's convulsing oversize form, Brother Caellus hand reaches out and grasps his falling companion, the healing energies just barely offsetting the immense damage done to him. Gronak collapses to the floor unconscious, but still breathing, though smoke wisps from his nose, ears, and mouth, the smell of burnt flesh quite apparent to all.</p>
<p>Round 4</p>
<p>Wrofyx
<br />
Urk
<br />
Brother Caellus
<br />
Dalsine
<br />
Gronak (-10hp, stable)
<br />
—-
<br />
Round 5</p>
<p>Lugrok (Produce flame active)</p>The instant the electricity stops arcing through Gronak's convulsing oversize form, Brother Caellus hand reaches out and grasps his falling companion, the healing energies just barely offsetting the immense damage done to him. Gronak collapses to the floor unconscious, but still breathing, though smoke wisps from his nose, ears, and mouth, the smell of burnt flesh quite apparent to all.
Round 4
Wrofyx
Urk
Brother Caellus
Dalsine
Gronak (-10hp, stable)
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Round 5
Lugrok (Produce flame active)GM Xur (alias of Y. Duskwalker)2023-10-27T16:20:12ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: [PFCore] 2-21 The Dalsine Affair PBPGM Xur (alias of Y. Duskwalker)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivmpt/gameplay&page=5#2132023-10-23T03:41:14Z2023-10-23T03:33:02Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Not being a fan of a certain implied inflexibility of the basics of readied actions, I'll allow you to cast a heal spell with your readied action instead, as you are capable of spontaneous replacement of a spell with a healing, and you are adjacent to deliver it immediately. Otherwise, he is at -16 with a 14 con</span></p>
<p>——
<br />
Round 4</p>
<p>Lugrok
<br />
Wrofyx
<br />
Urk
<br />
Brother Caellus
<br />
Dalsine
<br />
Gronak</p>Not being a fan of a certain implied inflexibility of the basics of readied actions, I'll allow you to cast a heal spell with your readied action instead, as you are capable of spontaneous replacement of a spell with a healing, and you are adjacent to deliver it immediately. Otherwise, he is at -16 with a 14 con
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Round 4
Lugrok
Wrofyx
Urk
Brother Caellus
Dalsine
GronakGM Xur (alias of Y. Duskwalker)2023-10-23T03:33:02ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: [PFCore] 2-21 The Dalsine Affair PBPGM Xur (alias of Y. Duskwalker)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivmpt/gameplay&page=5#2112023-10-22T18:11:14Z2023-10-22T18:08:10Z<p>As Gronak's swing connects with Dalsine <span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Will:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 3 ⇒ (19) + 3 = 22</span> <span class="messageboard-dice"><b>spellcraft:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 5 ⇒ (13) + 5 = 18</span> he realizes it wasn't a <i>Mirror Image</i> but a <i>Minor Image</i> as his swing passes through the illusion.</p>
<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>stealth:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 20 + 4 - 5 ⇒ (14) + 20 + 4 - 5 = 33</span>
<br />
<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Stab vs flatfooted:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 9 + 3 + 4 ⇒ (19) + 9 + 3 + 4 = 35</span> <span class="messageboard-dice"><b>crit confirm:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 9 + 3 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 9 + 3 + 4 = 19</span>
<br />
As the now discovered image of Chalfon Dalsine fades from the top of the stairs Gronak feels a metallic object piercing their gut, with a burst of electricity at the same time (for <span class="messageboard-dice">8d6 ⇒ (5, 2, 2, 5, 3, 2, 6, 5) = 30</span> electric and<span class="messageboard-dice">2d6 + 2 ⇒ (1, 5) + 2 = 8</span> piercing damage). A man with a face, sharing that which was previously at the top of the stairs grinning widely, appears suddenly after his invisible strike finds it's mark.</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Now that the opponent is visible and can be targeted, readied actions can go off</span></p>As Gronak's swing connects with Dalsine [dice=Will]1d20+3[/dice] [dice=spellcraft]1d20+5[/dice] he realizes it wasn't a Mirror Image but a Minor Image as his swing passes through the illusion.
[dice=stealth]1d20+20+4-5[/dice]
[dice=Stab vs flatfooted]1d20+9+3+4[/dice] [dice=crit confirm]1d20+9+3+4[/dice]
As the now discovered image of Chalfon Dalsine fades from the top of the stairs Gronak feels a metallic object piercing their gut, with a burst of electricity at the same time (for...GM Xur (alias of Y. Duskwalker)2023-10-22T18:08:10ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: [PFCore] 2-21 The Dalsine Affair PBPGM Xur (alias of Y. Duskwalker)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivmpt/gameplay&page=5#2082023-10-21T20:21:53Z2023-10-21T19:57:13Z<p>For the moment, Brother Caellus is unable to locate any hiding or concealed person.</p>
<p>Urk
<br />
Gronak (Delay)
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Dalsine
<br />
Brother Caellus (ready action)
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Round 4</p>
<p>Lugrok
<br />
Wrofyx</p>For the moment, Brother Caellus is unable to locate any hiding or concealed person.
Urk
Gronak (Delay)
Dalsine
Brother Caellus (ready action)
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Round 4
Lugrok
WrofyxGM Xur (alias of Y. Duskwalker)2023-10-21T19:57:13ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: [PFCore] 2-21 The Dalsine Affair PBPGM Xur (alias of Y. Duskwalker)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivmpt/gameplay&page=5#2062023-10-21T17:41:22Z2023-10-21T17:35:54Z<p>Gronak (Delay/readied action?)
<br />
Brother Caellus (new/delayed information posted may alter your actions)
<br />
Urk
<br />
Dalsine
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<br />
Round 4</p>
<p>Lugrok
<br />
Wrofyx</p>Gronak (Delay/readied action?)
Brother Caellus (new/delayed information posted may alter your actions)
Urk
Dalsine
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Round 4
Lugrok
WrofyxGM Xur (alias of Y. Duskwalker)2023-10-21T17:35:54ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: [PFCore] 2-21 The Dalsine Affair PBPGM Xur (alias of Y. Duskwalker)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivmpt/gameplay&page=5#2042023-10-21T16:11:21Z2023-10-21T16:06:00Z<p>[Spoiler omitted]</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Brother Caellus may repost his turn after Wrofyx's next post</span></p>[Spoiler omitted]
Brother Caellus may repost his turn after Wrofyx's next postGM Xur (alias of Y. Duskwalker)2023-10-21T16:06:00ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: [PFCore] 2-21 The Dalsine Affair PBPGM Xur (alias of Y. Duskwalker)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivmpt/gameplay&page=5#2022023-10-21T15:02:22Z2023-10-21T15:01:44Z<p>Brother Caellus, having full view of Dalsine for a couple of rounds now, notices that the mannerisms of his posture, the laugh, his gaze, all seem as if they are repeating themselves exactly. The lack of any reaction to Lugrok's thrown book, nor any retort, he also finds unusual.</p>
<p>Aside from the blood and the book, the stairs appear covered with an ornately designed rug, without appearance of anything suspicious.</p>Brother Caellus, having full view of Dalsine for a couple of rounds now, notices that the mannerisms of his posture, the laugh, his gaze, all seem as if they are repeating themselves exactly. The lack of any reaction to Lugrok's thrown book, nor any retort, he also finds unusual.
Aside from the blood and the book, the stairs appear covered with an ornately designed rug, without appearance of anything suspicious.GM Xur (alias of Y. Duskwalker)2023-10-21T15:01:44ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: [PFCore] 2-21 The Dalsine Affair PBPGM Xur (alias of Y. Duskwalker)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivmpt/gameplay&page=4#1992023-10-21T14:22:23Z2023-10-21T14:22:06Z<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Wrofyx Sense Motive:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 1 = 15</span>
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Wrofyx feels like the laughter seems a bit unusually repetitive in how it sounds.</p>[dice=Wrofyx Sense Motive]1d20+1[/dice]
Wrofyx feels like the laughter seems a bit unusually repetitive in how it sounds.GM Xur (alias of Y. Duskwalker)2023-10-21T14:22:06ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: [PFCore] 2-21 The Dalsine Affair PBPGM Xur (alias of Y. Duskwalker)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivmpt/gameplay&page=4#1982023-10-21T14:01:22Z2023-10-21T13:52:55Z<p>Lugrok's thrown book lands on the stairs about half way up.</p>
<p>Dalsine's laughter continues unchanged.</p>
<p>Gronak
<br />
Wrofyx
<br />
Brother Caellus
<br />
Urk
<br />
Dalsine
<br />
Lugrok</p>Lugrok's thrown book lands on the stairs about half way up.
Dalsine's laughter continues unchanged.
Gronak
Wrofyx
Brother Caellus
Urk
Dalsine
LugrokGM Xur (alias of Y. Duskwalker)2023-10-21T13:52:55ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: [PFCore] 2-21 The Dalsine Affair PBPGM Xur (alias of Y. Duskwalker)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivmpt/gameplay&page=4#1962023-10-21T02:32:45Z2023-10-21T02:32:01Z<p>Sniffing around, aside from himself, Urk currently detects the odors of Lugrok, Gronak, Brother Caellus, the corpse at the bottom of the stairs. [Spoiler omitted][Spoiler omitted]He is not able to get a smell from the individual at the top of the stairs <span class=messageboard-ooc>outside scent radius</span> that he can see, though he does hear noise coming from that general direction.</p>
<p>Round 3</p>
<p>Chalfon Dalsine, continues to laugh maniacally, making no move towards the party.</p>
<p>Lugrok
<br />
Gronak
<br />
Wrofyx
<br />
Brother Caellus
<br />
Urk</p>Sniffing around, aside from himself, Urk currently detects the odors of Lugrok, Gronak, Brother Caellus, the corpse at the bottom of the stairs. [Spoiler omitted][Spoiler omitted]He is not able to get a smell from the individual at the top of the stairs outside scent radius that he can see, though he does hear noise coming from that general direction.
Round 3
Chalfon Dalsine, continues to laugh maniacally, making no move towards the party.
Lugrok
Gronak
Wrofyx
Brother Caellus
UrkGM Xur (alias of Y. Duskwalker)2023-10-21T02:32:01ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: [PFCore] 2-21 The Dalsine Affair PBPGM Xur (alias of Y. Duskwalker)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivmpt/gameplay&page=4#1902023-10-09T17:11:27Z2023-10-09T16:56:13Z<p>With the otherwise stillness of the air inside the residence, aside from the party (minus Wrofyx), some fancy incence, the body presently leaking at the bottom of the stairs is as much as he can detect.</p>
<p>Gronak's Enlarge Person completes its cast.
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—-
<br />
Round 2</p>
<p>Chalfon Dalsine, continues to laugh maniacally, making no move towards the party.</p>
<p>Lugrok
<br />
Gronak
<br />
Wrofyx
<br />
Brother Caellus
<br />
Urk</p>With the otherwise stillness of the air inside the residence, aside from the party (minus Wrofyx), some fancy incence, the body presently leaking at the bottom of the stairs is as much as he can detect.
Gronak's Enlarge Person completes its cast.
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Round 2
Chalfon Dalsine, continues to laugh maniacally, making no move towards the party.
Lugrok
Gronak
Wrofyx
Brother Caellus
UrkGM Xur (alias of Y. Duskwalker)2023-10-09T16:56:13ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: [PFCore] 2-21 The Dalsine Affair PBPGM Xur (alias of Y. Duskwalker)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivmpt/gameplay&page=4#1842023-10-07T15:01:15Z2023-10-07T14:54:19Z<p>As Brother Caellus bursts through the door, a somewhat grizzly scene falls upon his gaze. While quite well apportioned, the inside looks as if it was the sight of a great, wide ranging battle. Furniture toppled, with multiple slash and puncture marks, strewn about the lower level.</p>
<p>At the top of the stairs, stands a well dressed Taldan male, fitting the description of Chalfon Dalsine, maniacally laughing triumphantly over the scene below.</p>
<p>A corpse, with its head expertly slashed from its body, lies in an expanding pool of blood at the bottom of what was a beautifully carpeted wide set of stairs. Adjacent to the body, blood still dripping from a pair of kukri, is a Qadiran woman. She looks up at Brother Caellus as he bursts through the door. As she nimbly twirls her twin kukri, drops of blood fling across the room and bitterly she states, <b>"With Khismia's death, I'm done with this whole <i>shadow war for Absalom!</i> You can continue scouring the world for trinkets and treasures, risking your lives for delusional fame and glory all you like!"</b> She turns her head, spits on the corpse at her feet, and with a single tap of her left booted toe to the heel of the right, they briefly glow and she disappears. [Spoiler omitted]
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—-
<br />
Inititive</p>
<p>Brother Caellus <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7</span>
<br />
Gronak <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 1 = 15</span>
<br />
Lugrok <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 1 = 17</span>
<br />
Urk <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5</span>
<br />
Wrofyx <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7</span></p>
<p>Chalfon Dalsine <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 4 ⇒ (14) + 4 = 18</span>
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—-
<br />
Round 1</p>
<p>Chalfon Dalsine, continues to laugh maniacally about the scene having played out below him.</p>
<p>Lugrok
<br />
Gronak (enlarging this round, can still move once)
<br />
Wrofyx
<br />
Brother Caellus
<br />
Urk</p>As Brother Caellus bursts through the door, a somewhat grizzly scene falls upon his gaze. While quite well apportioned, the inside looks as if it was the sight of a great, wide ranging battle. Furniture toppled, with multiple slash and puncture marks, strewn about the lower level.
At the top of the stairs, stands a well dressed Taldan male, fitting the description of Chalfon Dalsine, maniacally laughing triumphantly over the scene below.
A corpse, with its head expertly slashed from its...GM Xur (alias of Y. Duskwalker)2023-10-07T14:54:19ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: [PFCore] 2-21 The Dalsine Affair PBPGM Xur (alias of Y. Duskwalker)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivmpt/gameplay&page=4#1812023-10-07T01:21:08Z2023-10-07T01:12:30Z<p>The Dalsine guards offer no resistance to the party as they pass through the gates. By the time the quartet reaches the front porch, Gronak arrives from around back. As the reassembled group reaches the slightly ajar door, the sounds of blades clashing suddenly ceases with the sound of <b>"Unghhh..."</b> followed by a thud, as if something, or someone was dropped on the ground.</p>
<p>Scant seconds later, a triumphant laugh echos from inside.</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Map 4</span></p>The Dalsine guards offer no resistance to the party as they pass through the gates. By the time the quartet reaches the front porch, Gronak arrives from around back. As the reassembled group reaches the slightly ajar door, the sounds of blades clashing suddenly ceases with the sound of "Unghhh..." followed by a thud, as if something, or someone was dropped on the ground.
Scant seconds later, a triumphant laugh echos from inside.
Map 4GM Xur (alias of Y. Duskwalker)2023-10-07T01:12:30ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: [PFCore] 2-21 The Dalsine Affair PBPGM Xur (alias of Y. Duskwalker)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivmpt/gameplay&page=4#1782023-10-04T11:56:41Z2023-10-04T11:49:52Z<p><b>"Uh, she must have...she had <i>business to discuss</i> with Dalsine over the death of her sister."</b> The one guard states, <b>"You all go on inside, it doesn't sound good from out here. We will stay back and watch over our carriage,"</b> his head turns towards the house guards <b>"And them. We still don't trust them."</b>
<br />
—-
<br />
Looking ahead, the party sees the grounds as being well cared for, decorated with a variety of statues, topiaries, and the occasional bench. Everburning torches burn inside colorful lanterns posted, or occasionally attached to a couple of the trees within the area.</p>
<p>Ahead of the group (opposite side of the building from Gronak) is the Front entry porch. Within the masonry, the depiction of a stylized compass stands. A similar symbol graces the lintel above the double front doors which can now be seen as somewhat ajar.</p>
<p>On Gronak's side, the open window he spotted is some 20 feet up the wall from the ground.</p>"Uh, she must have...she had business to discuss with Dalsine over the death of her sister." The one guard states, "You all go on inside, it doesn't sound good from out here. We will stay back and watch over our carriage," his head turns towards the house guards "And them. We still don't trust them."
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Looking ahead, the party sees the grounds as being well cared for, decorated with a variety of statues, topiaries, and the occasional bench. Everburning torches burn inside colorful lanterns...GM Xur (alias of Y. Duskwalker)2023-10-04T11:49:52ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: [PFCore] 2-21 The Dalsine Affair PBPGM Xur (alias of Y. Duskwalker)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivmpt/gameplay&page=4#1762023-09-23T16:23:21Z2023-09-23T15:58:01Z<p>Gronak finds his footing isn't as solid as he'd like, but sufficient to scale the smooth wall. <span class=messageboard-ooc>Assuming he adjusts the grapple to slide down the rope on the inside</span> There is a moderately dense amount of foliage inside that snags some of Gronak's gear has he drops in, causing a slight tear to open in his shirt. Peeking through he sees the house guards quite distracted, though lessening, with their own nausea and the Qadiran guards appear to be escorting Brother Caellus to the outer carriage door. He also spots an open window on the residence, not visible to the rest.</p>
<p>The Qadiran guards nod at Brother Caellus and guide him over to the door of their carriage. <b>"Mistress al-Jakiri? There are some other, umm guests, that wish to speak with you."</b> Silence from the inside of the carriage.</p>
<p>One guard knocks on the carriage, then opens the door, <b>"Mistress al-Jakiri?"</b> His face turns to a cross of shock and surprise. <b>"She's gone!"</b> the guard turns to Caellus, <b>"Where did..."</b> As the words leave his lips, the ring of blades battling can just be heard coming from the manor house, as the guards retching lessens. <b>"Oh dear..."</b></p>
<p>The Dalsine guards, beginning to stabilize, hear the battle going on inside and croak out, <b>"I guess you can go inside..."</b></p>Gronak finds his footing isn't as solid as he'd like, but sufficient to scale the smooth wall. Assuming he adjusts the grapple to slide down the rope on the inside There is a moderately dense amount of foliage inside that snags some of Gronak's gear has he drops in, causing a slight tear to open in his shirt. Peeking through he sees the house guards quite distracted, though lessening, with their own nausea and the Qadiran guards appear to be escorting Brother Caellus to the outer carriage...GM Xur (alias of Y. Duskwalker)2023-09-23T15:58:01ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: [PFCore] 2-21 The Dalsine Affair PBPGM Xur (alias of Y. Duskwalker)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivmpt/gameplay&page=4#1732023-09-18T13:53:03Z2023-09-18T13:45:36Z<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>fort:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 4 ⇒ (10) + 4 = 14</span>
<br />
<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>fort:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9</span>
<br />
<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>fort:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10</span>
<br />
<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>fort:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8</span>
<br />
<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>fort:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 4 ⇒ (16) + 4 = 20</span>
<br />
<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>fort:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 4 ⇒ (14) + 4 = 18</span>
<br />
The four Dalsine guards begin to retch from the smell issued forth from Urk. The two Qadiran guards begin to laugh but with concern,<b>"Perhaps they are right? You should let us all in, lest you perish here from something as ignoble as a sickness!"</b> Turning towards the party, they continue,<b>"However you have placed our mistress, Pasha al-Jakiri, at risk from this sickness and you <i>will</i> attend to her as well?"</b> motioning towards the carriage behind them.</p>[dice=fort]1d20+4[/dice]
[dice=fort]1d20+4[/dice]
[dice=fort]1d20+4[/dice]
[dice=fort]1d20+4[/dice]
[dice=fort]1d20+4[/dice]
[dice=fort]1d20+4[/dice]
The four Dalsine guards begin to retch from the smell issued forth from Urk. The two Qadiran guards begin to laugh but with concern,"Perhaps they are right? You should let us all in, lest you perish here from something as ignoble as a sickness!" Turning towards the party, they continue,"However you have placed our mistress, Pasha al-Jakiri, at...GM Xur (alias of Y. Duskwalker)2023-09-18T13:45:36ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: [PFCore] 2-21 The Dalsine Affair PBPGM Xur (alias of Y. Duskwalker)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivmpt/gameplay&page=4#1702023-09-17T03:11:19Z2023-09-17T03:06:37Z<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Urk:Bluff:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 2 = 17</span> <span class=messageboard-ooc>due to visible scarring still remaining upon him </span></p>
<p>The heated discussion between the two sets of guards pauses for a moment when Urk wanders in and falls over squealing in pain. Looks of disbelief form on each of their faces as each one wonders <i> where on Golarion did this pig come from</i>?</p>
<p>An accusation starts to form from one of the house Dalsine guards when Wrofyx and Lugrok arrive. Mouths agape, the guards listen to Wrofyx’s story, and observe Lugroks actions with skepticism. <b>”Oy, what goes on ‘ere!”</b> one of the Dalsine guards says, looking from the new commotion to the Qadiran guards, <b>”Tryin’ some kin’ of funny business?”</b></p>
<p>The Qadiran guards, with confused looks on their faces now, look between the newcomers, themselves, and the Dalsine guards. One begins to utter, <b>”They’re not…”</b> but is interrupted by the added arrival of Brother Caellus. <b>”Hey, just wait…”</b></p>
<p>After Brother Caellus recounts his evaluation, the Dalsine guards look somewhat concerned, <b>”We don’ know ya, just who are ya thinkin’ you can give <i>us</i> orders?”</b> says one. <b>”Awe, but I was hop’n fer some bacon!”</b> says a second. </p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc> The house guards don’t quite seem ready to let anyone past them, despite the vigorous effort towards that goal, coming from the Qadiran duo.</span></p>[dice=Urk:Bluff]1d20+2[/dice] due to visible scarring still remaining upon him
The heated discussion between the two sets of guards pauses for a moment when Urk wanders in and falls over squealing in pain. Looks of disbelief form on each of their faces as each one wonders where on Golarion did this pig come from?
An accusation starts to form from one of the house Dalsine guards when Wrofyx and Lugrok arrive. Mouths agape, the guards listen to Wrofyx’s story, and observe Lugroks actions...GM Xur (alias of Y. Duskwalker)2023-09-17T03:06:37ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: [PFCore] 2-21 The Dalsine Affair PBPGM Xur (alias of Y. Duskwalker)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivmpt/gameplay&page=4#1632023-09-08T19:11:01Z2023-09-08T19:06:55Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Spending time evaluating what lies ahead provides the following:</span></p>
<p>There are six individuals outside/at the gate, four of whom appear to be House Dalsine guards. They appear to be in <i>heated</i> discussions, the occasional arm pointing either towards the residence, the carriage inside, the carriage outside, or any of the participants. The other two appear to be wearing Qadiran garb.</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Examination of the wall at this distance is difficult, but appears similar to others passed enroute...smooth stone walls approximately 12 feet in height (DC25 climb). On approach, it looks like only the main-entry-gate is guarded. There are no trees close enough to offer assistance, nor noticeable variation in height from ground to top. Rope/grappling hook?</span></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Coming around the back through/between other buildings could offer cover from the Dalsine guards sight.</span></p>Spending time evaluating what lies ahead provides the following:
There are six individuals outside/at the gate, four of whom appear to be House Dalsine guards. They appear to be in heated discussions, the occasional arm pointing either towards the residence, the carriage inside, the carriage outside, or any of the participants. The other two appear to be wearing Qadiran garb.
Examination of the wall at this distance is difficult, but appears similar to others passed enroute...smooth stone...GM Xur (alias of Y. Duskwalker)2023-09-08T19:06:55ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: [PFCore] 2-21 The Dalsine Affair PBPGM Xur (alias of Y. Duskwalker)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivmpt/gameplay&page=4#1582023-09-07T12:41:14Z2023-09-07T12:37:15Z<p>The young lady tears up and tells a story of impoverished upbringing, passed off from one wealthy family to another, until roughly these past couple of years serving the lady with whom Chalfon had been having an affair with. Not the only one she suspects. The a couple of the other refugees listen, and offer her comfort, the others return to packing. She finds some tattered scroll within the temple ruins and sketches a rudimentary map of Taldor, Senate Hill, and the Dalsine residence.</p>
<p>One whom continued packing comes over a moment later and offers Brother Caellus an illuminated manuscript, in Kellish <i>Excerpts from The Birth of Light and Truth</i>, is prominently written at the top. He also offers up a small vial stating <b>"This heals other injuries of the within."</b> <span class=messageboard-ooc>potion of lesser restoration</span></p>
<p>Slowly, leaving a number of other possessions behind, the refugees begin to depart back through the maze.
<br />
—-</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>an hour or so later, after the party heads out and through the maze...</span>
<br />
The party finds the rudimentary map sufficiently effective, between Wrofyx's geography skill and Lugrok/Gronak's survival training to make it to the area indicated.</p>
<p>Dalsine Manor is a modern, two-story structure set back from the main road and surrounded by a twelve-foot brick wall. Its main gate is shut and guarded, but through it can be seen a well-kept garden surrounding the house. A carriage covered in gold filigree and inset with gems stands parked inside the gate, while another, constructed of modest wood with drawn shades, waits just outside the gate.</p>The young lady tears up and tells a story of impoverished upbringing, passed off from one wealthy family to another, until roughly these past couple of years serving the lady with whom Chalfon had been having an affair with. Not the only one she suspects. The a couple of the other refugees listen, and offer her comfort, the others return to packing. She finds some tattered scroll within the temple ruins and sketches a rudimentary map of Taldor, Senate Hill, and the Dalsine residence.
One...GM Xur (alias of Y. Duskwalker)2023-09-07T12:37:15ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: [PFCore] 2-21 The Dalsine Affair PBPGM Xur (alias of Y. Duskwalker)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivmpt/gameplay&page=4#1552023-09-02T16:02:03Z2023-09-02T15:57:07Z<p>Ver'Yanion tops off his health with his own CLW wand, <b>"Time to find out what new secrets shall be revealed to me, be well!"</b> and he suddenly disappears....</p>
<p>Still fidgeting, the young lady begins to cry. <b>"P..p..please don't kill me, I used to work in the Dalsine residence as chambermaid for a woman whom he was having an affair with."</b> Nervousness prevalent within her speech, she continues, <b>"I didn't mention this to the others for fear of retribution...I swear I knew nothing of the attacks!"</b> The last was loud enough for a couple of the others to look towards Brother Caellus and the woman with concern in their eyes. <b>"Please spare me, I can tell you where his home is located within the Senate Hill section of the city!"</b> She adds, her voice still trembling.</p>Ver'Yanion tops off his health with his own CLW wand, "Time to find out what new secrets shall be revealed to me, be well!" and he suddenly disappears....
Still fidgeting, the young lady begins to cry. "P..p..please don't kill me, I used to work in the Dalsine residence as chambermaid for a woman whom he was having an affair with." Nervousness prevalent within her speech, she continues, "I didn't mention this to the others for fear of retribution...I swear I knew nothing of the attacks!" The...GM Xur (alias of Y. Duskwalker)2023-09-02T15:57:07ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: [PFCore] 2-21 The Dalsine Affair PBPGM Xur (alias of Y. Duskwalker)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivmpt/gameplay&page=3#1502023-09-01T20:01:08Z2023-09-01T19:56:52Z<p>Gronak is feeling satisfied by the wounds he has opened upon Akkuret, adding to the hole placed by Urk. <span class="messageboard-dice"><b>defensive Aoo:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 8 - 4 ⇒ (18) + 8 - 4 = 22</span><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>crit not-confirm:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 8 - 4 ⇒ (3) + 8 - 4 = 7</span><span class="messageboard-dice">1d6 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9</span></p>
<p>Ver'Yanion moves up, <b>"Quit backing up, you sissy!</b> risking the retaliation from the shapechanger,<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>defensive Aoo:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 8 - 4 ⇒ (9) + 8 - 4 = 13</span><span class="messageboard-dice">1d6 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10</span> and strikes <span class="messageboard-dice"><b>longsword:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d8 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 = 9</span> dropping the creature into a pool of its own blood.</p>
<p>End of combat.</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>CLW pot and MW scimitar are found on its possession</span>
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The Dawnflower Blossoms collect themselves, and begin to gather their belongings, <b>"We need to get out of here, who knows how long that creature has been feeding Chalfon information about us!"</b> A couple of them look towards the group, <b>"Thank you for your help, we obviously can't stay here any longer. We'll find a ship this evening to hire and make haste for someplace safer."</b></p>
<p>Brother Caellus notices one of the female members looks like she wants to say something, but turns back to packing their belongings.</p>Gronak is feeling satisfied by the wounds he has opened upon Akkuret, adding to the hole placed by Urk. [dice=defensive Aoo]1d20+8-4[/dice][dice=crit not-confirm]1d20+8-4;1d6+4[/dice]
Ver'Yanion moves up, "Quit backing up, you sissy! risking the retaliation from the shapechanger,[dice=defensive Aoo]1d20+8-4;1d6+4[/dice] and strikes [dice=longsword]1d8+2[/dice] dropping the creature into a pool of its own blood.
End of combat.
CLW pot and MW scimitar are found on its possession
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The...GM Xur (alias of Y. Duskwalker)2023-09-01T19:56:52ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: [PFCore] 2-21 The Dalsine Affair PBPGM Xur (alias of Y. Duskwalker)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivmpt/gameplay&page=3#1462023-09-01T18:48:17Z2023-09-01T18:33:04Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>I'm counting 35' from Caellus to Akkuret's space, before moving this round, or Caellus should be one square closer for his crit last round and trigger this round, the lightning stops at 30' as I see the description for the air domain power.</span></p>
<p>Seeing the blood spilled from Urk, but realizing his position is poor, he withdraws back along the wall. <span class=messageboard-ooc>Trigger AoO from Urk</span> <b>"Surrender? My lord Dalcine's rule will be unchallenged!"</b> exclaims Akkuret.</p>
<p>—
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Round 3</p>
<p>Gronak <span class=messageboard-ooc>-10hp</span>
<br />
Ver'Yanion
<br />
Lugrok
<br />
Urk <span class=messageboard-ooc>-18hp</span></p>
<p>Brother Caellus[ready action]
<br />
Wrofyx
<br />
Akkuret <span class=messageboard-ooc>-7 or -17hp</span></p>I'm counting 35' from Caellus to Akkuret's space, before moving this round, or Caellus should be one square closer for his crit last round and trigger this round, the lightning stops at 30' as I see the description for the air domain power.
Seeing the blood spilled from Urk, but realizing his position is poor, he withdraws back along the wall. Trigger AoO from Urk "Surrender? My lord Dalcine's rule will be unchallenged!" exclaims Akkuret.
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Round 3
Gronak -10hp
Ver'Yanion
Lugrok
Urk
...GM Xur (alias of Y. Duskwalker)2023-09-01T18:33:04ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: [PFCore] 2-21 The Dalsine Affair PBPGM Xur (alias of Y. Duskwalker)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivmpt/gameplay&page=3#1432023-09-01T15:21:08Z2023-09-01T15:18:05Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>forgot an extra +2 damage to Akkuret's attacks (+4 on urk from the crit)for this round only</span></p>
<p>Round 2</p>
<p>Wrofyx</p>
<p>Akkuret <span class=messageboard-ooc>-17hp</span>
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—-
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Round 3
<br />
Brother Caellus
<br />
Gronak <span class=messageboard-ooc>-10hp</span>
<br />
Ver'Yanion
<br />
Lugrok
<br />
Urk <span class=messageboard-ooc>-18hp</span></p>forgot an extra +2 damage to Akkuret's attacks (+4 on urk from the crit)for this round only
Round 2
Wrofyx
Akkuret -17hp
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Round 3
Brother Caellus
Gronak -10hp
Ver'Yanion
Lugrok
Urk -18hpGM Xur (alias of Y. Duskwalker)2023-09-01T15:18:05ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: [PFCore] 2-21 The Dalsine Affair PBPGM Xur (alias of Y. Duskwalker)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivmpt/gameplay&page=3#1422023-09-01T14:31:07Z2023-09-01T14:12:18Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Bless and Inspire courage are both morale attack bonus</span>
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As Gronak approaches to attack, Akkuret slips in a slice from his scmitar looking for the weakness provided by his feint: <span class="messageboard-dice"><b>AoO defensively:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 8 + 2 - 4 ⇒ (14) + 8 + 2 - 4 = 20</span><span class="messageboard-dice">1d6 + 4 + 1d6 ⇒ (3) + 4 + (1) = 8</span> He deftly dodges Gronak's swing.</p>
<p>The arc of electricity strikes true and some of the flesh of the faceless stalker sizzles, followed up by Lugrok's burst of light to Akkuret's featureless face. <span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Fort:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 5 + 4 ⇒ (18) + 5 + 4 = 27</span> Unfortunately there appears to be no discernible effect from the light.</p>
<p>As Urk moves into position, Akkuret's strike on Gronak provides a counter spin that aids in a follow up attack on Urk as he enters melee range <span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Combat reflexes AoO defensive:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 8 + 2 - 4 ⇒ (19) + 8 + 2 - 4 = 25</span><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>crit confirm!:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 8 + 2 - 4 ⇒ (15) + 8 + 2 - 4 = 21</span><span class="messageboard-dice">1d6 + 4 + 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 + (5) + 4 = 14</span> opening a sizeable wound in the porcine combatant.</p>
<p>—
<br />
Ver'Yanion moves up, drawing his dagger, and throws it at Akkuret from outside the apparent reach of the creature striking solidly for <span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Thrown dagger:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d4 + 2 + 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 + (1) + 2 = 7</span> piercing damage</p>
<p>Round 2</p>
<p>Wrofyx</p>
<p>Akkuret <span class=messageboard-ooc>-17hp</span>
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—-
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Round 3
<br />
Brother Caellus
<br />
Gronak <span class=messageboard-ooc>-8hp</span>
<br />
Ver'Yanion
<br />
Lugrok
<br />
Urk <span class=messageboard-ooc>-14hp</span></p>Bless and Inspire courage are both morale attack bonus
As Gronak approaches to attack, Akkuret slips in a slice from his scmitar looking for the weakness provided by his feint: [dice=AoO defensively]1d20+8+2-4;1d6+4+1d6[/dice] He deftly dodges Gronak's swing.
The arc of electricity strikes true and some of the flesh of the faceless stalker sizzles, followed up by Lugrok's burst of light to Akkuret's featureless face. [dice=Fort]1d20+5+4[/dice] Unfortunately there appears to be no discernible...GM Xur (alias of Y. Duskwalker)2023-09-01T14:12:18ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: [PFCore] 2-21 The Dalsine Affair PBPGM Xur (alias of Y. Duskwalker)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivmpt/gameplay&page=3#1372023-08-31T15:45:35Z2023-08-31T15:42:50Z<p>[Spoiler omitted]
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[Spoiler omitted]
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[Spoiler omitted]</p>
<p>Ver'Yanion searches his memories for information about the creature now standing before them: <span class="messageboard-dice"><b>K(Dungeoneering):</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 7 ⇒ (19) + 7 = 26</span>
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[Spoiler omitted]</p>
<p>He draws his longsword and moves around the pews to setup a flank for the next round. <b>"What?! You're to stop me from my future appointment? How rude."</b></p>
<p>—-</p>
<p>Akkuret takes measure against the pathfinders approaching him, moving his scimitar in a measured fashion <span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Feint vs Gronak dc12:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 9 ⇒ (19) + 9 = 28</span> and moves back a little to hamper their ability to flank him. <b>"You...Shall..Not...Pass!"</b></p>
<p>—-
<br />
Round 2
<br />
Brother Caellus
<br />
Gronak
<br />
Ver'Yanion
<br />
Wrofyx
<br />
Lugrok
<br />
Urk</p>
<p>Akkuret</p>[Spoiler omitted]
[Spoiler omitted]
[Spoiler omitted]
Ver'Yanion searches his memories for information about the creature now standing before them: [dice=K(Dungeoneering)]1d20+7[/dice]
[Spoiler omitted]
He draws his longsword and moves around the pews to setup a flank for the next round. "What?! You're to stop me from my future appointment? How rude."
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Akkuret takes measure against the pathfinders approaching him, moving his scimitar in a measured fashion [dice=Feint vs Gronak...GM Xur (alias of Y. Duskwalker)2023-08-31T15:42:50ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: [PFCore] 2-21 The Dalsine Affair PBPGM Xur (alias of Y. Duskwalker)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivmpt/gameplay&page=3#1302023-08-26T15:21:03Z2023-08-26T15:16:18Z<p>Ver'Yanion cocks an eyebrow in curiosity...</p>
<p><b>"Ahh, such a wonderful bit of news for you Ver'Yanion, and a pity for you, message bearer!"</b> Akkuret states with exaggerated sorrow as he stands at the entry and turns facing the party. <b>"However, I'm afraid you're not allowed to depart from this place to attend your new, appointment..."</b> his arms begin to stretch, the clothes on his body seem to melt into his flesh, and his face changes from slender red-headed human to that of, something else...no mouth, no eyes, but still somewhat humanoid in shape. The other Dawnflower blossoms stand aghast at what has transpired with their leader.</p>
<p>A scimitar now in hand, blocking the doorway in a defensive posture, Akkuret boldly states,<b>"My master's plan is nearly complete. While it has been a fun conversation, I haven't delayed you enough, and he must not be disturbed!"</b>
<br />
—-
<br />
Initiative
<br />
<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Akkuret:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4</span>
<br />
<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Brother Caellus:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 2 = 22</span>
<br />
<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Gronak:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 1 = 20</span>
<br />
<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Lugrok:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 1 = 15</span>
<br />
<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Urk:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 1 = 11</span>
<br />
<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Ver'Yanion:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 9 ⇒ (10) + 9 = 19</span>
<br />
<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Wrofyx:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 4 ⇒ (14) + 4 = 18</span>
<br />
—-
<br />
Map 3:</p>
<p>Brother Caellus
<br />
Gronak
<br />
Ver'Yanion
<br />
Wrofyx
<br />
Lugrok
<br />
Urk</p>
<p>Akkuret</p>Ver'Yanion cocks an eyebrow in curiosity...
"Ahh, such a wonderful bit of news for you Ver'Yanion, and a pity for you, message bearer!" Akkuret states with exaggerated sorrow as he stands at the entry and turns facing the party. "However, I'm afraid you're not allowed to depart from this place to attend your new, appointment..." his arms begin to stretch, the clothes on his body seem to melt into his flesh, and his face changes from slender red-headed human to that of, something else...no...GM Xur (alias of Y. Duskwalker)2023-08-26T15:16:18ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: [PFCore] 2-21 The Dalsine Affair PBPGM Xur (alias of Y. Duskwalker)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivmpt/gameplay&page=3#1272023-08-26T14:21:09Z2023-08-26T14:15:22Z<p>Akkuret's eyes narrow some, suspicion evident as he speaks, <b>"You may join the others, but no more disruptions, please."</b> He steps aside waving an arm from Caellus to Lugrok and the others indicating for Brother Caellus to pass.</p>Akkuret's eyes narrow some, suspicion evident as he speaks, "You may join the others, but no more disruptions, please." He steps aside waving an arm from Caellus to Lugrok and the others indicating for Brother Caellus to pass.GM Xur (alias of Y. Duskwalker)2023-08-26T14:15:22ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: [PFCore] 2-21 The Dalsine Affair PBPGM Xur (alias of Y. Duskwalker)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivmpt/gameplay&page=3#1252023-08-26T13:51:07Z2023-08-26T13:47:34Z<p>Akkuret stops short of the entrance, a disturbed look upon his face, <b>"And just who are you coming in here like this?"</b> as he examines the newcomer. <b>"You are unfamiliar to me..."</b></p>
<p>One of the refugees escorted by the party looks up at Lugrok, noting the sound of the question was not aimed at Akkuret. <b>"Dunno where Dalsine might have taken them...his residence perhaps?"</b> he shrugs slightly, taking another bite of food, <b>"But I don't know where that is exactly."</b></p>Akkuret stops short of the entrance, a disturbed look upon his face, "And just who are you coming in here like this?" as he examines the newcomer. "You are unfamiliar to me..."
One of the refugees escorted by the party looks up at Lugrok, noting the sound of the question was not aimed at Akkuret. "Dunno where Dalsine might have taken them...his residence perhaps?" he shrugs slightly, taking another bite of food, "But I don't know where that is exactly."GM Xur (alias of Y. Duskwalker)2023-08-26T13:47:34ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: [PFCore] 2-21 The Dalsine Affair PBPGM Xur (alias of Y. Duskwalker)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivmpt/gameplay&page=3#1212023-08-23T23:11:54Z2023-08-23T22:52:25Z<p><b>"Packages... to what might you be referring to?"</b> Akkuret raises an eyebrow towards Lugrok. He then begins to move towards the entry door.</p>"Packages... to what might you be referring to?" Akkuret raises an eyebrow towards Lugrok. He then begins to move towards the entry door.GM Xur (alias of Y. Duskwalker)2023-08-23T22:52:25ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: [PFCore] 2-21 The Dalsine Affair PBPGM Xur (alias of Y. Duskwalker)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivmpt/gameplay&page=3#1192023-08-23T19:31:02Z2023-08-23T19:22:33Z<p><b>"Take him out?"</b> Akkuret chuckles. <b>"You cannot hope to stand against the power that Chalfon now wields! The Spider has made sure Dalsine's position is secure, and with the help of the Shadow Lodge, he will ensure the downfall of the Decemvirate."</b></p>"Take him out?" Akkuret chuckles. "You cannot hope to stand against the power that Chalfon now wields! The Spider has made sure Dalsine's position is secure, and with the help of the Shadow Lodge, he will ensure the downfall of the Decemvirate."GM Xur (alias of Y. Duskwalker)2023-08-23T19:22:33ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: [PFCore] 2-21 The Dalsine Affair PBPGM Xur (alias of Y. Duskwalker)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivmpt/gameplay&page=3#1162023-08-15T02:43:04Z2023-08-15T02:39:34Z<p>Before continuing, Akkuret looks over Gronak for perhaps a minute. <b>"Curious, you do seem similar in bearing to Dalsine, perhaps, with another hours worth of time, I can provide you with additional information regarding his mentors whereabouts..."</b></p>
<p>Moving to the table of food, he selects a glass of wine, swirls it a few times before raising it to toast the party, then takes a small drink before returning it to the table. <b>"Ahh, quite the vintage stored here, how wonderful."</b> He smiles broadly. <b>"Anyway, where was I...Oh yes! Chalfon had his older brother killed and thusly gained control of his family's fortune! Utilizing the wealth gained, over the years, he placed agents loyal to him within the royal court. Some also say he has agents within even Lion Blades and the Brotherhood of Silence!"</b> Akkuret raises a finger as if to emphasize that last point as he returns to the pews.</p>Before continuing, Akkuret looks over Gronak for perhaps a minute. "Curious, you do seem similar in bearing to Dalsine, perhaps, with another hours worth of time, I can provide you with additional information regarding his mentors whereabouts..."
Moving to the table of food, he selects a glass of wine, swirls it a few times before raising it to toast the party, then takes a small drink before returning it to the table. "Ahh, quite the vintage stored here, how wonderful." He smiles broadly....GM Xur (alias of Y. Duskwalker)2023-08-15T02:39:34ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: [PFCore] 2-21 The Dalsine Affair PBPGM Xur (alias of Y. Duskwalker)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivmpt/gameplay&page=3#1122023-08-02T03:11:03Z2023-08-02T03:01:46Z<p><b>"After concluding his training with Half-Drowned, Dalsine began traveling the world looking for places of power or artifacts that would elevate his wealth and rank."</b> Akkuret continues solemnly... <b>"Ultimately, he returned to Oppara, resigned with his failure to acquire what he sought and rejoined his family, though not without a plan..."</b> He allows the suspense to hang in the air for a decent time.</p>"After concluding his training with Half-Drowned, Dalsine began traveling the world looking for places of power or artifacts that would elevate his wealth and rank." Akkuret continues solemnly... "Ultimately, he returned to Oppara, resigned with his failure to acquire what he sought and rejoined his family, though not without a plan..." He allows the suspense to hang in the air for a decent time.GM Xur (alias of Y. Duskwalker)2023-08-02T03:01:46ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: [PFCore] 2-21 The Dalsine Affair PBPGM Xur (alias of Y. Duskwalker)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivmpt/gameplay&page=3#1112023-07-05T17:49:13Z2023-07-05T17:49:13Z<p>Seeing the boar settling down with the party, a couple of the locally stationed Blossoms approach with a plate of scraps they think might be more appealing to one of the porcine variety, a hint of the wine intermingled with scent.</p>
<p>Akkuret turns, regarding Wrofyx and Gronak thoughtfully, then nods. <b>"When not properly handled, yes, wealth does seem to turn the youth into such, creatures. And wealth flowed freely through Chalfon's hands, trading exotic wares from the markets of Sothis and Katapesh, gambling fortunes within the dens of Ilizmagorti and Riddleport, to the meadhouses of cold Kalsgard!"</b></p>
<p>Facing a bit more towards Gronak, he continues, <b>"He was better at losing money than earning it and fled to Taldor when his debts, and creditors, began to pile up. Somehow, he came to an agreement with an individual named Banell Half-Drowned, a reclusive <i>magical theoretician</i>."</b></p>
<p>A slight chuckle escapes his lips, <b>"Something to do with blending magical and martial techniques...as if such a thing could really be accomplished! However, being of a rebellious nature, Chalfon worked with Half-Drowned for some 4 years as he believed this to be his newest key to greater wealth and true power!"</b> Akkuret accentuates this with raising his finger into the air. <b>"During this time Chalfon would return to town on occasion, in disguise, as rural life didn't exactly agree with him. One such occasion he chanced upon a disenchanted Pathfinder whom, while somewhat inebriated, was lamenting the ineffectual Decemvirate and drumming up support for an alternate group...the Shadow Lodge...saying they had a better quality of leadership in mind for the rank and file members of the Society."</b></p>Seeing the boar settling down with the party, a couple of the locally stationed Blossoms approach with a plate of scraps they think might be more appealing to one of the porcine variety, a hint of the wine intermingled with scent.
Akkuret turns, regarding Wrofyx and Gronak thoughtfully, then nods. "When not properly handled, yes, wealth does seem to turn the youth into such, creatures. And wealth flowed freely through Chalfon's hands, trading exotic wares from the markets of Sothis and...GM Xur (alias of Y. Duskwalker)2023-07-05T17:49:13ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: [PFCore] 2-21 The Dalsine Affair PBPGM Xur (alias of Y. Duskwalker)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivmpt/gameplay&page=3#1072023-07-02T13:42:54Z2023-07-02T13:42:54Z<p><b>"You see, Chalfon was once a Pathfinder initiate not so long ago,"</b> Akkuret begins solemnly. Continuing, while pacing a bit, <b>"He comes from the Dalsine family, one of the wealthier of Taldor's senatorial families. Not being the eldest however, he was not burdened with learning the intricacies necessary to take over once he came of age."</b> He stops, and looks over each of the party, <b>"Despite this freedom he began to feel resentful of his parents. They seemed to focus more emotional energy on his elder brother, enforcing burdensome rules, insistence upon traditions, station, family name...you understand?"</b></p>
<p>Looking down again, Akkuret continues, meandering between the pews, <b>"As a result, he ran off and joined the Pathfinders. But, coming from wealth, he felt he didn't need to follow all of their rules."</b> He pauses for a moment, <b>"Often did he pay off others to do his chores or assignments, frequenting brothels and taverns instead."</b> Akkuret resumes slowly walking towards the alter, <b>"He was caught eventually, and expelled from your society, after which he spent time wandering Golarion."</b></p>"You see, Chalfon was once a Pathfinder initiate not so long ago," Akkuret begins solemnly. Continuing, while pacing a bit, "He comes from the Dalsine family, one of the wealthier of Taldor's senatorial families. Not being the eldest however, he was not burdened with learning the intricacies necessary to take over once he came of age." He stops, and looks over each of the party, "Despite this freedom he began to feel resentful of his parents. They seemed to focus more emotional energy on his...GM Xur (alias of Y. Duskwalker)2023-07-02T13:42:54ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: [PFCore] 2-21 The Dalsine Affair PBPGM Xur (alias of Y. Duskwalker)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivmpt/gameplay&page=3#1042023-06-28T14:53:48Z2023-06-28T14:53:48Z<p>A slim, red-headed human male with tight, pinched features, steps forward and waves the group up. <b>"Please come inside, rest, and grab a bite to eat. I am Akkuret."</b> The others around the fire move inside and the sounds of a couple of crates being opened can be heard.</p>
<p>The Blossoms refugees the party have been escorting move ahead and enter the temple. A few assist in setting up some simple dishes of food, wine on a table in the corner just inside. Several, seated on the pews and eating, have some small talk about what happened to them with a few that had been at the temple, relaying the party's fight with the spider in great detail.</p>
<p>When all are inside, Akkuret speaks up, <b>"Thank you for saving my brethren Dawnflower Blossoms. Chalfon Dalsine's lust for power and personal glory threaten not just us, but your own Pathfinder Society's standing within Taldor."</b></p>A slim, red-headed human male with tight, pinched features, steps forward and waves the group up. "Please come inside, rest, and grab a bite to eat. I am Akkuret." The others around the fire move inside and the sounds of a couple of crates being opened can be heard.
The Blossoms refugees the party have been escorting move ahead and enter the temple. A few assist in setting up some simple dishes of food, wine on a table in the corner just inside. Several, seated on the pews and eating, have...GM Xur (alias of Y. Duskwalker)2023-06-28T14:53:48ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: [PFCore] 2-21 The Dalsine Affair PBPGM Xur (alias of Y. Duskwalker)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivmpt/gameplay&page=3#1012023-06-18T11:51:58Z2023-06-18T11:51:58Z<p>Gronak's wide swing successfully severs portions of the Giant Spider's legs, on its way through the junction between head and thorax. When he recovers from his mighty swing, he sees the head of the spider lying at his feet, mandibles clacking for a few moments before stopping. The body lands with a thump beside, behind it, one of its legs reflexively happens to twitch real close to Ver'Yanion.</p>
<p>There's a loud woosh-like sound that comes from behind him, as the refugees gasp, realizing most of them were holding their breath during the fight with the spider. <b>"Uh, that was pretty scary, I'm sure glad you were here!"</b> one from the back group around Wrofyx comments.</p>
<p><b>"Absolutely,"</b>the human up front adds, <b>"because we are definitely on the right path now..."</b></p>
<p>—-
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<span class=messageboard-ooc>Room for post battle stuff</span></p>
<p>—-
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After about another hour of winding passages, and a couple more wrong turn-dead ends, the passage opens into a sizeable cavern, within the center of which appears a truly ancient looking temple. Standing some forty feet in height, and made from various forms of grey and white marble, this temple appears to be reasonably sound, despite the various chips across the surface, and the partially collapsed domed roof.</p>
<p>What is assumed to have once been a grand entry doorway, there appears a small campfire surrounded by piles of ragged, but neatly folded bedding.
<br />
Seven individuals are, or were, huddled around the fire until they hear the sounds of the groups footsteps into the chamber. They all scramble to their feet, drawing clubs in the process.</p>
<p>The halfling up front of the party calls out, [b]"Well met by moonlight, sisters and brothers, but soon the dawn will come!" Upon hearing this, the group by the fire appear to relax, setting down their clubs, and wave the newcomers over.</p>Gronak's wide swing successfully severs portions of the Giant Spider's legs, on its way through the junction between head and thorax. When he recovers from his mighty swing, he sees the head of the spider lying at his feet, mandibles clacking for a few moments before stopping. The body lands with a thump beside, behind it, one of its legs reflexively happens to twitch real close to Ver'Yanion.
There's a loud woosh-like sound that comes from behind him, as the refugees gasp, realizing most of...GM Xur (alias of Y. Duskwalker)2023-06-18T11:51:58ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: [PFCore] 2-21 The Dalsine Affair PBPGM Xur (alias of Y. Duskwalker)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivmpt/gameplay&page=2#982023-06-09T00:33:28Z2023-06-09T00:33:28Z<p>With Lugrok's assistance, the refugees are cut free from the webbing, a few strands sticking, dangling, from the hilt of his blade. <b>"Thanks for getting us out of that, it was disgusting!"</b> The halfling nods at him.</p>
<p>The Giant Spider seems to, almost dance with its legs, as it avoids the strikes from both Ver'Yanion and Gronak, while deciding which to try chewing on next since the first was too hard...
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<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Urk, Ver'Yanion:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d2 ⇒ 2</span>
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And decides the more nimble thing may not be as tough to chew on...
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<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Bite Ver'Yanion:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6</span><span class="messageboard-dice">1d6 ⇒ 3</span>
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Ver'Yanion notices several of the eyes seem to blink causing its bite to be well off target, it then carefully steps back a bit to get itself out of the corner, staring at Urk...</p>
<p>Lugrok
<br />
———-
<br />
Wrofyx
<br />
Ver'Yanion
<br />
Urk
<br />
Gronak
<br />
Giant Spider</p>With Lugrok's assistance, the refugees are cut free from the webbing, a few strands sticking, dangling, from the hilt of his blade. "Thanks for getting us out of that, it was disgusting!" The halfling nods at him.
The Giant Spider seems to, almost dance with its legs, as it avoids the strikes from both Ver'Yanion and Gronak, while deciding which to try chewing on next since the first was too hard...
[dice=Urk, Ver'Yanion]1d2[/dice]
And decides the more nimble thing may not be as tough to...GM Xur (alias of Y. Duskwalker)2023-06-09T00:33:28ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: [PFCore] 2-21 The Dalsine Affair PBPGM Xur (alias of Y. Duskwalker)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivmpt/gameplay&page=2#922023-06-03T13:38:34Z2023-06-03T13:38:34Z<p>Gronak realizes this is a very big spider <span class=messageboard-ooc>[K:nature]</span> about his size, with mandibles clacking away, as his swing goes wild clanking off the floor.</p>
<p>Seeing something juicy and meaty present itself as a snack, the Giant Spider attempts to take a bite:</p>
<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Bite:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 2 = 13</span><span class="messageboard-dice">1d6 ⇒ 1</span></p>
<p>It hisses at Gronak, unhappy it wasn't able to sample this morsel.</p>
<p>The webbed refugees struggle attempting to extricate themselves.
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The others stay behind the party wondering whether or not to flee.</p>
<p>Lugrok
<br />
———-
<br />
Wrofyx
<br />
Ver'Yanion
<br />
Urk
<br />
Gronak
<br />
Giant Spider</p>Gronak realizes this is a very big spider [K:nature] about his size, with mandibles clacking away, as his swing goes wild clanking off the floor.
Seeing something juicy and meaty present itself as a snack, the Giant Spider attempts to take a bite:
[dice=Bite]1d20 + 2;1d6[/dice]
It hisses at Gronak, unhappy it wasn't able to sample this morsel.
The webbed refugees struggle attempting to extricate themselves.
The others stay behind the party wondering whether or not to flee.
Lugrok
-------...GM Xur (alias of Y. Duskwalker)2023-06-03T13:38:34ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: [PFCore] 2-21 The Dalsine Affair PBPGM Xur (alias of Y. Duskwalker)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivmpt/gameplay&page=2#872023-05-30T18:51:07Z2023-05-30T18:49:13Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Map 2</span></p>
<p>All of a sudden, the two guiding refugees are covered in sticky webbing that sprayed them from a little further ahead...</p>
<p><b>"Eewww!!"</b> Screams the halfling. <b>"Too late!"</b> says the human, as she tries to clear the webbing from her face.</p>
<p>Giant Spider <span class="messageboard-dice"><b>initiative:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4</span>
<br />
Urk <span class="messageboard-dice"><b>initiative:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9</span>
<br />
Gronak <span class="messageboard-dice"><b>initiative:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6</span>
<br />
Lugrok <span class="messageboard-dice"><b>initiative:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3</span>
<br />
Ver'Yanion <span class="messageboard-dice"><b>initiative:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 9 ⇒ (8) + 9 = 17</span>
<br />
Wrofix <span class="messageboard-dice"><b>initiative:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 4 ⇒ (19) + 4 = 23</span></p>
<p>—-
<br />
Wrofyx
<br />
Ver'Yanion
<br />
Urk
<br />
Gronak
<br />
Giant Spider
<br />
Lugrok</p>Map 2
All of a sudden, the two guiding refugees are covered in sticky webbing that sprayed them from a little further ahead...
"Eewww!!" Screams the halfling. "Too late!" says the human, as she tries to clear the webbing from her face.
Giant Spider [dice=initiative]1d20 + 3[/dice]
Urk [dice=initiative]1d20 + 1[/dice]
Gronak [dice=initiative]1d20 + 1[/dice]
Lugrok [dice=initiative]1d20 + 1[/dice]
Ver'Yanion [dice=initiative]1d20 + 9[/dice]
Wrofix [dice=initiative]1d20 + 4[/dice]
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Wrofyx...GM Xur (alias of Y. Duskwalker)2023-05-30T18:49:13ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: [PFCore] 2-21 The Dalsine Affair PBPGM Xur (alias of Y. Duskwalker)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivmpt/gameplay&page=2#852023-05-26T19:04:51Z2023-05-26T19:04:51Z<p>The refugees look amongst each other for a moment before one of the human males speaks, <b>”The Vault, yeah, that should be a secure enough place to go. I'm not privy to its exact location, not been there before. Its an ancient temple dedicated to the Dawnflower others happened across some time ago.”</b> he says looking a bit dejected. One of the human women speaks up, <b>”With all that's happened to us recently, it's a bit difficult for us to trust anyone with such a secret...”</b> The rest nod in agreement. <b>”But, you have shown us decent courtesy so far, in that, I guess we have little choice."</b> She says. <b>”It's been some time since I've been to the Vault, hopefully it won't take too long.”</b></p>
<p>An hour into the maze, accompanied by scattered rats, beetles, and other vermin, the other halfling (not carrying the light stone) states, <b>”Nope, I don't think this is correct, I'm pretty sure we needed to take the other right passage a couple of passages ago...”</b>
<br />
The human looks at her, nodding, <b>”Yeah, I think you're right, lets go back.”</b></p>
<p>About 10 minutes into the rerouted path:
<br />
<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>perception Urk:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 6 ⇒ (17) + 6 = 23</span>
<br />
<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>perception Lugrok:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 7 ⇒ (6) + 7 = 13</span>
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<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>perception Gronak:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 1 = 20</span>
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<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>perception Wrofyx:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 9 ⇒ (13) + 9 = 22</span>
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<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>perception Ver'Yanion:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8</span></p>
<p>All but Lugrok and Ver'Yanion have noticed a substantial drop in the number of critters...and an increase in the number of cobwebs down this passage...</p>The refugees look amongst each other for a moment before one of the human males speaks, ”The Vault, yeah, that should be a secure enough place to go. I'm not privy to its exact location, not been there before. Its an ancient temple dedicated to the Dawnflower others happened across some time ago.” he says looking a bit dejected. One of the human women speaks up, ”With all that's happened to us recently, it's a bit difficult for us to trust anyone with such a secret...” The rest nod in...GM Xur (alias of Y. Duskwalker)2023-05-26T19:04:51Z