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Profession (sailor), Take 10: 10 + 10 = 20

I forgot to add in the +2 to attack from Fervor in my post directly above.

Gurgle chooses a +2 bonus on attack rolls and a +2 dodge bonus to AC and Reflex saves from blessing of fervor.

"Ouch!!!" gurgle shounts in pain after being bitten... hard.
"You mangey mutt! Thank you, Kats, fer the healin'!"
Gurgle draws his flashy blade from his scabbard of vigor, granting the weapon a sharper blade (+3 atk & dmg, 3 rounds).

He jabs the blade at the fiendish hound,
+1 Agile Rapier: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (6) + 15 = 21
Stabby: 1d6 + 8 ⇒ (6) + 8 = 14
then hops forward five feet.

Divine Favor goes away after 1 minute.

Gurgle follows suit and runs with his companions to the crystal beacon.
"Did it work? Is it dispelled?" he asks with a look of worry across his face.
"Those damned hounds are closing in, too!"

"Yeah. What they said." Gurgle says after glancing at Katswiri and Guy.

Gurgle glances at Katswiri in awe.
"Yeah. What she said." he says to the inevitables.

"This land’s lawful authority has marked the criminals self-designated as the ‘Jeweled Sages’ for execution."

Gurgle steps forward shaking his head and waving his arms, gesturing to say "no" to the inevitable.

Gurgle steps out of the room with the fountain and notices the strange creatures moving towards the group. The ceiling begins to crumble overhead.
"Yep, we better hurry!"
Gurgle attempts to identify the creatures moving towards him...
Know: Planes: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (15) + 7 = 22
He then casts divine favor on himself.

Gurgle gazes about the massive cavern in awe.
"Wow. This place is huuuge." he remarks.

"Why is the ground shaking? I hope the ceiling doesn't collapse on us. We should probably hurry."

Gurgle enters the rest area and takes a look around.
"Hey, look. A jacuzzi." he says enthusiastically before searching the room.
Perception (+2 vs Traps): 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (18) + 15 = 33

"Anyone got any parchment and charcoal? Maybe we can just draw the symbol and present it to them." Gurgle suggests.

"Isis, nope. Only Besmara here." he says in reply to Guy.

Gurgle tries to get a good look at the remains scattered about the room.
Know: Religion (+2 if undead): 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 7 = 10
Oops. Just noticed it's a planes check. Planes is +7 also.

"Those golems must've destroyed whatever those creatures were."

"Ah! Thank you, Taresh. Luckily, mirror image is granted to me from Besmara." he says with a wink as he takes the wand.

*Tap*
Mirror Images: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

Gurgle leans in to take a closer look at the face of one of his mirrored images.
"Gah! I sure am an ugly bloke."

"If possible, I wouldn't mind a tap from that wand of mirror image. Just before heading into that tunnel, of course."

@Taresh: Darn. Sorry I missed your options earlier. I'll figure something out to do.

Gurgle, wanting to get a better look into the room, takes a step toward Nikita while drawing his rapier. (5' Step)

He then offers a quick prayer to Besmara, blessing his friends and bringing woe to any enemies.

Prayer: You bring special favor upon yourself and your allies while bringing disfavor to your enemies. You and each of your allies gain a +1 luck bonus on attack rolls, weapon damage rolls, saves, and skill checks, while each of your foes takes a –1 penalty on such rolls. 5/5 rounds.

Where do we fill in our email addy's for boons/door prizes?

Gurgle goes along with the group's choice. He is still a bit confused about what's going on.

He scratches his head in thought and addresses the group,
"Uhh, let me try to get this straight. We're going to go destroy Saruna, right? Didn't she say that there was a ritual to perform to create a Sage Jewel? Without her help, how are we going to create that Sage Jewel? Oh! And she said we need Badru's soul focus, which is in his chest and made him a construct. So, why are we going to destroy Saruna?"

C'mon, Baby! Gurgle really wants a boon!: 1d20 ⇒ 13

Aww. I got a 13 in my other game!

Gurgle's eyes dart back and forth at his teammates. He's severely at a loss about what to do. Badru and Saruna are both evil undead. Destroy them both? He thinks for a moment...

Licking his lips in anxiety while glancing at his companions, Gurgle's brows furrow. He nonchalantly reaches for his sword sheathed at his side.

"Uhh, let's approach carefully." Gurgle says nervously. Then adds, "or not at all. This doesn't seem right."

He then turns to his teammates,
"That must be Badru. What next?"

"Perhaps we can remove this barricade. Just in case we need to make a quick getaway from down here."

"Trap disabled? Alright. I believe you. Hehe" Gurgle says in jest with a smirk.

He then attempts to quickly scramble over the barricade.
Acrobatics: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (19) + 13 = 32

"Interesting. Items randomly disappearing? We must definitely find out how and why this is happening."

Gurgle follows the group to the stairs. He addresses his teammates,
"Well, folks. Looks like the stairwell is blocked with webs. Burning them is an option, however, I fear there may be flammable items in there. Scrolls and tomes, possibly. Should we just hack our way through with blades?"

"Alright. I will break the code. Gurgle, can you assist me working through this? If we're going to be a while, can the rest of you look at whether its possible to summon an elemental to assist us in this time? Preferably one that doesn't light our surroundings on fire."

"Of course. Just let me know what you need from me."

"It appears that the Amethyst Sage was researching An-Hepsu XI’s rituals of immortality, including one that involved a canopic jar. He seemed determined to survive in some fashion; if he succeeded, he may still be present in some form."

"Fascinating."

"Indeed. Possibly a lich?" Gurgle muses.

"I don't think Badru would want to parley with us. He would want us all dead."

"We should definitely try to crack that code now. It might contain some useful information. I think we have plenty of time."

If there is a trap on that loose stone (nice work, Taresh!) Gurgle will assist disarming it, if needed.

Gurgle takes a good look at the statue.
Know: Religion: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (8) + 7 = 15
"Huh. Neat looking statue." he remarks.
"I don't know who that represents." he says with a shrug.

Gurgle would like to know Immunities, Special Attacks, and Resistances about the gynosphinx.

Gurgle comes out of his fear paralysis as the final mummy is turned into a pile of bones and tattered wrappings.
"Heh-heh. I'm good, thanks!"

Stepping into the new chamber, he glances about.
Perception: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (8) + 15 = 23

He tries to identify the undead woman beconing the group forward.
Know: Religion & ioun stone: 1d20 + 7 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 7 + 2 = 28

Gurgle cowers in fear, unable to move after getting a glimpse of the mummies. 1 of 2 rounds.

Gurgle moves up the hall to get between the two large elementals. He flashes the one he moves past a nervous smile, hoping not to anger the creature.

He gets close enough to see the frightful undead creatures.
Will vs Fear Aura Red, +4 from Nikita: 1d20 + 10 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 10 + 4 = 16
Will vs Fear Aura Green, +4 from Nikita: 1d20 + 10 + 4 ⇒ (12) + 10 + 4 = 26

Gurgle is suddenly frozen in fear!
1d4 ⇒ 2 rounds.

@Katswiri: Are you sure Gurgle isn't in range of your fervor spell?

"What? They're fighting mummies? I'll go in to help!"
Gurgle runs into the hallway, looks north where the mummies are ("Gah!"), then darts south and gets behind the large fire elemental.

Double move.

Gurgle peers around the corner into the hallway.
"Huh. Maybe we should wait to see how the battle unfolds."

"Katswiri, can you speak to the elementals and let them know we will help them destroy the undead?"

He reaches out and pats Katswiri on the shoulder.
"May the luck of the sea be with you." he intones, granting her a bit of guidance.

+1 competence bonus on a single attack roll, saving throw, or skill check. It must choose to use the bonus before making the roll to which it applies. 1 minute or until discharged.

"Many thanks for the shield of faith, Katswiri."
Hearing the commotion down the hall, Gurgle slings his stone bow to his belt and draws his shiny rapier. He follows the group down the hall.
"I hate the undead, too." he mumbles quietly.

Looks like I'll be a squishy front-liner. Just need a flanking buddy or two, Taresh & Nikita. ;)

Gurgle wrinkles his nose at the scents wafting through the chamber, indifferent to pleasant fragrances.
"Meh. Smells like a Calistrian's den," he grumbles.

Gurgle draws his stonebow, then slinks quietly into the shadows along the north wall. His eyes dart about the room, looking for any dangers.

I put asterisks next to each of Gurgles chosen spells in his profile. If anyone has suggestions for other spells, wands, and scrolls, please let me know! I haven't played him in a long time and I'm at a loss as to what spells to choose.

Nikita scratches his chin thoughtfully. I zink eef it's been standing here for a zousand years, eet can wait anozer day.

Gurgle chuckles softly.

Yes, Gurgle has met Tahonikepsu in Destiny of the Sands pt III.

"Greetings, Tahonikepsu." Gurgle says with a respect nod.

"I, too, would like to know how many floors this Library has. Also, what does the crystalline artifact look like and what does it do?"

Gurgle greets the guides with a nod. Suspicious of the two, he tries to get a feel for the pair.
Sense Motive: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (14) + 11 = 25
He keeps a watchful eye on the pair during their trek to the Sanctum.

With his arcane knowledge, Gurgle assists Katswiri with making a map.
Know: Arcana: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 9
And helps to keep what they're doing a secret.
Stealth: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (4) + 14 = 18

So ... who are we missing?

And Dao speaks common? I had the impression she only spoke Draconic - my sage sorcerer also has a copy of the familiar.

Looks like we're missing Mykel Therinor played by Grimdog73.

"Aye. I'll be right there with ye, Taresh."
Gurgle slides his flashy rapier halfway out from its scabbard, then slides it back in, giving the fellow Pathfinder a wink.

He then addresses the others.
"I am endowed with the divine favors granted by Besmara. I agree, it would be most beneficial if we choose spells to compliment each other."

"Perhaps I should pick up a few scrolls before we head out."

Know: History: 1d20 + 5 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 5 + 3 = 16
Know: Geography: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (12) + 4 = 16
Savior of the Sages: +3 bonus on Knowledge (history) & Knowledge (religion) checks regarding Osirion.

"I thought all you Scarab people were deeply invested in the lore of the desert and the glories of old. You sound [as if] you expect to find gold instead of secrets."

Gurgle slinks forward and sticks out a finger to poke with curiosity at Taresh's shadowy pet mini dragon. The little dragon hisses (most likely), startling Gurgle. He quickly retracts his arm.

Gurgle gives Taresh a crooked, toothy grin.
"Gold. Secrets... They're both worth something to someone, heh-heh."

Gurgle shifts uneasily, his eyes darting from face to face, never resting too long in one place. His blue-green skin glistens in the light, the coral-colored spots on his arms and neck standing out against his mithril kikko armor. A brooch with the symbol of the Scarab Sages faction glints on his chest.

"Name’s Gurgle, The Twice Risen. That's right, I been killed twice." he mutters, his voice low and gravelly, like the sound of distant waves. "Been with the Pathfinders for a while now. Don’t make me your friend, but it makes me useful." His gaze flickers to the rapier at his side, then back to the group. "I'm blessed by Besmara, the Pirate Queen. Means I do things my way — and the sea’s way."

He tightens his grip on his stonebow, his eyes narrowing slightly. "I don’t trust easy, and I don’t expect you to either. But we’re here for a reason — treasure, glory, whatever keeps us moving. Stick with me, pull your weight, and we’ll be fine."

There’s a brief smirk on his lips, but it vanishes just as quickly. "And if you don’t? Well... that’s your problem." He taps the Scarab Sages brooch once, almost as if reminding himself why he’s still with the faction, then adds, "I’m here for loot, knowledge, and Besmara’s favor."

Gurgle takes mental notes of The Pillars, meeting up with Tahonikepsu's guide, and the two letters.

He requests to peruse the maps and sketches.
Knowledge (Geography +4, Local +7).
• Friend of Janira Gavix: +1 Knowledge checks attempted in the Grand Lodge.

"Who's takin' the comprehend languages scrolls?" he inquires, as he tries to nonchalantly secret one away into his cloak.

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Gurgle’s eyes narrow slightly as he studies Katswiri. He tilts his head, his eyes flicking to her glasses and back to Katswiri's face, watching her lips move for a moment. He crosses his arms, still looking wary, but there’s a glimmer of understanding in his gaze.

"So, those let you read lips, huh?" His voice is rough, but there's a touch less edge than usual. "Could be useful in a tight spot, especially if someone’s got words they don’t want heard. I’ll make sure you know if I catch something you don’t."

He pauses, glancing around as if checking for threats again. "Long as we’re clear though — you read my lips, it’s only what I want you to know." He taps the side of his nose with a crooked smile. "Still, pleasure to meet ya, Seer. I don’t mind someone who sees more than they hear. Could be we’ll need that, sooner or later."

With a final nod, he shifts his weight, eyes scanning the area once more.

Test post.

1) Player name: Roll4initiative
2) Character name: Gurgle
3) PFS#-Character#: 17148-9
4) Character Class & Level: UnRogue 5/Cleric of Besmara 5
5) Faction: Scarab Sages
6) Regular or slow speed for chronicle: Regular
7) Perception and Initiative Bonus:
+15 Perception (+17 traps),
+8 initiative
8) Spending a Replay Point?: nope.
9) Anything else I should know:
Rogue: Evasion
Elemental Affinities: Resist: air 4, earth 1, fire 3, water 1.
Damage Reduction: Cold 5
Scribe (faction journal): +3 saves vs. Death Effects.
Savior of the Sages: CON score +1 when die from hp damage, +1 Con to stabilize.

This is my first time playing Gurgle since 2019 and Gurgle's first PbP game. He has a bunch of boons and whatnot from other Scarab Sages scenarios, Reign of Winter AP, and his FJC. They're all listed in his profile. I hope I can remember to use the abilities when needed!

Just in case:
Torch's Respect: When interacting with Grandmaster Torch or his agents, you gain a +2 circumstance bonus on Bluff, Diplomacy, and Intimidate checks. If you would die while fighting Grandmaster Torch or his agents, you can cross this boon off your Chronicle sheet to return to life with 0 hit points at the end of the encounter.

Are there any other Scarab Sages out there still working through the Scarab Sages storylines? Katswiri recently hit level 7 and is looking to do Beacon Below at some point. If there are any other Sages still out there that might be interested in joining, it could be fun to try and see if we could get a group together.

This PC is Scarab Sages and would like to do Beacon Below.