Gnoda's page

All good, thanks for the game :)

Don't think I've done downtime yet?

Gnoda spends his mapping leylines for the Concordance.

know.planes, take 10: 10 + 9 = 19

"Mmmmm, Karela is a part of the Society Felix. And a high-ranking member at that. It seems to me that sharing with Karela is win-win. We accomplish our mission, Karela gets what he needs to thwart his enemies, Tolal gets what she needs to protect the Society here."

Happy to go with majority view here :)

"Mmmmm, successful, we were. A conspiracy of aspis and razmiri agents, and your old enemy Madreki Gael is implicated. Papers, we have for you."

Gnoda rests his hands on his cane.

"Do, or do not. There is no try."

:p

"This what you were trying, yes?" asks Gnoda as he conjures a flash of coruscating lights to encompass the snakes.

First apply Painful Hypnotic Stare to Tavrosiel for -2 Will; then cast Colour Spray, Will DC16.

Which doesn't work against blind opponents!

reflex DC16: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (9) + 4 = 13

"Painful, that was!"

This cracked me up.

I hear so much management-speak, and I am involuntarily fluent in it :D

"Mmmmm, very effective, it was." Gnoda nods as he shuffles forwards on his cane.

I'll try and catch the pair in a colour spray first action.

No pre-buffs, but Beryl still has a psychosomatic surge implanted.

"Mmmmm, traveling with an order of sages and mystics, I am." Gnoda nods, approvingly.

"Always in motion, the future is."

"Good dog."

know.local: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (20) + 8 = 28

"Mmmmm, there was an attempt to kill Guaril Karela about a year ago. The perpetrator was Madreki Gael, a disgraced Sczarni. MG. Karela will want to know of this connection."

Concerned for Beryl's wounds, Gnoda steps closer to her and lays a hand on her shoulder.

"The cosmic life energy surrounds you and protects you, Beryl."

Implanting Psychosomatic Surge in Beryl.

Then Gnoda brandishes his cane at the badger. "Shoo, shoo. Bad dog! Run along!"

"Mmmmm, strong with the cosmic life energy you are, but in the grip of darkness. Too late to turn you back to the light, to balance, it is. Too much anger in you."

Gnoda focuses his will again, attempting to sever Cetanna's connection to the all-encompassing life force.

Cast Mental Block, Will DC15 avoids. If this spell succeeds it will likely block her access to her animal companion class feature for the duration (assuming it IS a class feature, and not just some random angry badger).

Painful Hypnotic Stare still imposing a -2 Will penalty, and adding 1 point of precision damage per round as long as Cetanna is hit at least once.

Gnoda triggers the Painful Stare the first time Cetanna gets hit in a round, for 1 extra precision damage :o

"Mmmmmm, much aggression I feel from you. Much hatred. The path into darkness, this is."

Gnoda shakes his head glumly, and focuses his will upon the feral woman. With a further effort, Gnoda reaches out his hand. A burst of bright colours explodes around the woman.

Hypnotic Painful stare on Cetanna, then hit her with Colour Spray. DC16 Will avoids; -2 Will save from the stare.

Aware that colour spray could end the fight before it's begun - she's positioned just right for it though.

Gnoda nods sagely, but keeps his own counsel. Spirits are high, and that is well. Let us hope that any battle is short and decisively in our favour.

"Mmmmm, the current master of this place is unlikely to accept an unannounced audit. And she seems to prefer the company of mustelids."

Gnoda loads his own weapon. "It is better to avoid violence Beryl, mmmmm, but being prepared for it is wise."

No pre-buffs here - but if the Psychosomatic Surge implanted in Felix has expired then Gnoda will renew it. It lasts 24 hours or until triggered.

"Mmmmm, insubordinate you are. A desirable quality, this is not." Gnoda grimaces and wags a finger, and proceeds towards the trapdoor.

"Mmmmm, those are not Shining Crusade uniforms, but crude imitations. An Everwar helm; a Hellknight breastplate. A 'Sargava Chalice' pauldron patch. These items are all much less ancient than the Shining Crusade.

Not the uniforms they were looking for, mmmmm."

Are the two chief soldiers elves by any chance?

know.history: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (16) + 9 = 25 at last :)

"Mmmmm, opinions are not equal to knowledge, Armenian Man" Gnoda wrinkles his nose and places his hands atop his cane.

"But sometimes in the absence of knowledge we can only rely upon opinions: does anyone have a better suggestion than Fort Ursoss?"

know.history: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (8) + 9 = 17

"Mmmmmm....."

"Mmmmm, two of our sources referred to the use of the river and a boat. Imad said that bandits fled west from near the Fangwood. This suggests Fort Ursoss" Gnoda indicates its position on the map.

"Does this fort have any connection to the Shining Crusade?" Gnoda looks from Karela to VC Tolal. "Given the interest shown by in the Crusade by two of our potential enemies, that would clinch it."

"Mmmmm, I prefered the lutists to the flutist" Gnoda grimaces and focuses his will upon the Molthuni bard.

Switch Painful Hypnotic Stare to the bard woman, and then cast Daze on her. DC14 Will avoids, but she takes -2 Will from the Stare.

"The cosmic life force flows through you and surrounds you, Felix" says Gnoda as he pats Felix gently on the back. Implanting Psychosomatic Surge trick.

Gnoda steps out from behind Felix and uncoils his whip, giving it a <crack>. He fixes his gaze upon the aggressor in blue.

"Anger. Aggression. Fear. These are the paths into darkness, mmmmm."

Painful hypnotic stare vs blue. -2 Will saves, and takes 1 precision damage the first time he takes damage in a round; Gnoda always makes targets forget his stare.

Psychosomatic Surge grants 1d8+1 temp hp when triggered; Gnoda triggers it when Felix is next wounded. If a wound would drop Felix below 0hp he gains an additional 1d8 temp hp.

"Mmmmm, what was peculiar about the elves that gave you the, willies as you say?" Gnoda enquires.

"Apart from the herbal scent."

Gnoda wonders about the local flora.

know.geography OR nature: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (13) + 4 = 17

"Mmmmm." Gnoda furrows his brows and studies the corpulent gangster.

sense motive: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (6) - 1 = 5

But he can't read the man.

"The power to destroy a minotaur is insignificant next to the power of the cosmic life energy, Abdara" says dark Gnoda whilst making a pinching gesture towards the bard with his finger and thumb.

Gnoda wanders the market, on the lookout for smugglers and scruffy-looking nerf-herders.

"Mmmmmm, these crossbows are of fine quality, but they are no match for the power of the cosmic life force" Gnoda shakes his head when offered such weapons.

"You must have enough willing buyers here though. Brisk, business seems to be."

diplomacy: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (20) + 8 = 28

"Mmmmm, your rebel alliance is right to be cautious. A ship, we must look for."

Outside the militia den, Gnoda contemplates the next move. "The market, perhaps? That will leave a visit to the inn later in the day, when it is more likely to be filling up."

Gnoda trusts in his ability to read the flow of the cosmic life force better than his understanding of words and body language. He settles into the background and studies the maimed veteran quietly.

This only works at all if Gnoda can study Imad for ten minutes. Gnoda is using Aura Reading to gauge the man's alignment. DC is 15 + HD.

read aura (perception): 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8

But there's too much of a hubbub and people keep walking in front of Imad disturbing Gnoda's focus.

know.local: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (18) + 8 = 26

"Mmmmm, truth, the apothecary speaks, if only in relation to the number of marshlands in the vicinity."

"Perhaps the guard is a logical place to investigate next."

"Mmmmmm, a busy dock in the midst of a blockade. Acts of war provide opportunity for the industrious and clever, mmmmm."

Gnoda seeks out the scum and villainy of the port.

diplomacy: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (5) + 9 = 14

"Hmmmm. hide you I can, Beryl. Though it takes focus. If you are concerned about standing out, the cosmic life energy can influence the minds of the common folk, make them think that you are... something else. A gnome, for example."

Gnoda has learned a new trick: Fearsome Guise. This is a 24 hour Disguise Self that he can apply, dismissing it when you attack to make an intimidate check against your target. Dismissing it is always optional, so if you want an all-day disguise just ask. One other consideration is that Gnoda can only implant one trick at this level, so this prevents him using Psychosomatic Surge.

know.religion: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (10) + 8 = 18

"Mmmmmm, Alseta, goddess of portals and transitions. I am Gnoda, disciple of the Master of Masters." Gnoda bows towards Oraiah.

diplomacy, gather info: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (8) + 9 = 17

"Mmmmm, little sense it makes, but locals seem to think that medicine shortages here are the result of us sending supplies to Molthune. Do they not accept that we are being stolen from?"

"A soothsayer? I've seen these sorts of rituals performed in my homeland..."

"Mmmmm, a form of tasseomancy I believe."

Gnoda regards his newly acquired wayfinder. "It may be a sensible precaution to hide this until the local contact affirms that our public affiliation will be no hindrance."

Gnoda just got his wayfinder, but will hide it until advised that it's likely safe to reveal.

"Mmmmm. Noble, brave, the rebel alliance is."

"Did you say 'Rattholomew', Drelluandast?" Gnoda asks the more ordinarily-hued gnome and eyes the rat closely. "Reminds me of someone."

When I played this scenario the first time one of the other PCs was a bard named "Bartholomew the Great" :)

know.history: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (3) + 10 = 13

"Mmmmm, Tamran is the Nirmathi capital. Molthune is their enemy, their erstwhile fatherland. The Molthuni outnumber the Nirmathi, but the Nirmathi maintain their independence with guerilla militias.

The more the Molthuni tighten their grip, the more Nirmathas slips through their fingers."

"Mmmmm, it appears that I am neither the smallest nor the greenest agent here, mmmmm."

Gnoda eyes the new arrival.

"Gnoda, yes. It is Gnoda you seek, and Gnoda you have found."

"Mmmmm, tiring, the open road is. But good for the mind, to see more of the world."

A strange looking little man hobbles into the tavern, aided by a walking stick. He resembles a gnome, but his skin is green. He has little hair on his head, save for large white tufts above his ears and a long white plait that falls onto his shoulder.

The green gnome follows the barkeep's directions to the room in the back, and sets down his (very well-organised) pack.

"Mmmmm, these victuals appear ample." He nods his thanks, and helps himself to a large quantity of cheeses and meats. It is only when he has eaten his fill that he acknowledges Abdara. "Mmmmm, it is good that a strong team is kept together. Are the others here, too?"

I have played 6-98 Serpent's Rise.

Player Name: supervillan
PC Name: Gnoda
PFS Number: 75577-15
Faction: Concordance
Discord name (if you have one): supervillan#1750

(I have an alternative at level 3, but I'm happy sticking with Gnoda).

Just wondering if Nomadical is planning on posting a link to Trouble in Tamran here, before the thread is closed down?

"Mmmmm, defeated a man-bull. Without suffering any wounds in return. A strong team, we made."

Gnoda nods solemnly, leaning on his cane.

First time I've seen the minotaur beaten without a party member getting wounded even!

Player name: supervillan
Character name: Gnoda
PFS number: 75577-15
Faction: Concordance
Day job: forgo in order to add Diverse Training boon

Normal progression.

ETA: totally forgot that I'd already added all this to the slides :)

Gnoda looks quizzically at the business end of his crossbow. Mmmmm, did I miss my calling?

"The caves hold a site sacred to Aroden, where the Gillmen still venerate the Last Azlanti. We have some drawings. Now, rest I will, mmmmm. Yes. Rest."

Gnoda sits down on the grass and looks to be about to fall asleep.

Looks like I ought to rebuild Gnoda as a Bolt Ace ;)

I'm not going to, I wanted to experiment with a psychic class, but he's been surprisingly accurate with his crossbow :)

Gnoda doesn't advocate going back into the caves. His little old legs are tired too.

"Mmmmm, Pelagos? Can you banish those mists? That man-bull is a menace that should be stopped. But I cannot shoot it through the fog."

Gnoda reloads his crossbow, but cannot see the minotaur.

With a cloud of fog now covering Janira and his 'tree', Gnoda allows his own magic to fade. cease concentration on silent image.

The old scholar ambles around the edges of the mist, to catch sight of the man-bull. Seeing it engaged with the two pathfinder warriors, he holds his crossbow at the ready.

"Mmmmm, beware minotaur! The cosmic life force itself opposes you!"

Janira is still in trouble, mmmm, but the weak-willed are easily manipulated.

Seeing the dangerous position that Janira is in, Gnoda comes up with a ploy to protect her. He steps forwards and focuses his will, and a large tree grows right over her, protecting her and hiding her in its mighty branches.

Gnoda uses his Silent Image SLA to hide Janira. Will DC16 if interacted with.