Hi Phidöe, we've lost Ietsuna and Onna/Trishadow as well. It seems unlikely we'll restart this campaign.

Hi :)

Ikari scans the ground and sniffs the air.

survival Aid: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 1 = 10

"I think the lichen merely prefers to be out of the sun's glare, brother" Ikari advises.

Ikari breathes deeply.

"It's good to work the knots out" he grins as he leans on his spear. "Everyone okay?"

survival, Aid: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 1 = 20

Ikari keeps thrusting with his fox-brush, skewering the slug...

raging furious spear, power attack, super Onna: 1d20 + 13 - 2 + 4 ⇒ (16) + 13 - 2 + 4 = 31damage: 1d8 + 12 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 12 + 4 = 20

Rage to DEX, AC=21

"Delightful" Ikari growls "How does something that big get down here? What does it eat?!"

"Better make sure it's not us, eh?"

Wasting no time, Ikari grips his enchanted spear and thrusts forwards before the slug can react. As he does so, he is wreathed in flame...

raging furious spear, power attack, super Onna: 1d20 + 13 - 2 + 4 ⇒ (15) + 13 - 2 + 4 = 30damage: 1d8 + 12 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 12 + 4 = 17fire damage: 1d6 ⇒ 3

Rage to DEX, AC=21; elemental strike (lesser) as a swift action

"Follow the trail. It's less likely we'll end up going round in circles that way."

Ikari stretches as best he can in the small room. Is it full height, or still low ceilinged?

"One of these days I'm going to have to learn how to assume fox shape" he growls.

"We should follow the trail, Phidöe."

"After you Phidöe."

Smaller is fine as long as we're not getting stuck!

I think we might need a map now ;)

survival, aid Onna: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6

"Probably not worth squeezing down there Kenta. Phidöe, you look like you'd fit just fine. You want to go check it out? Quietly if you do though."

"You want to give us a signal to move in?" Ikari suggests. "Maybe Dancing Lights in the air in a bushel-pattern? Or just whistle."

"We won't need stealth if you and Onna pose as their employers" Ikari suggests. "You can send them after an 'escaped slave', or just dismiss them from employment. You'll think of something" Ikari grins with a wink.

"Makes sense to me, brother" Ikari replies, and wanders over to the Mahmouds.

"Master" he says in Common again "the goods here do not well suit your needs. You would be better served by orcs - dull-witted but strong for labour. You waste your time here."

Ikari turns to leave.

Ikari checks in with the rest of the group - outside the earshot of the slavers.

Just in case there should be someone or something eavesdropping, Ikari uses the Sylvan tongue.

"I see nothing exceptional. What have you found?"

Ikari meanders around the slave market, one eye on the merchandise and the other on the pair of paladins.

I don't doubt there are those amongst the Exchange who would see this as a perfectly ordinary business. But slave trading is not honest work. I can think of little worse than profiting off the backs of labourers who receive no reward for their toil. Daikitsu willing, there shall be an opportunity to aid the Twilight Talons.

Ikari heads the way down into the slave market. As is his habit, he wears his human form in the city. He makes a show of inspecting the 'goods', but seeing Kenta stride over towards the slavers he makes sure to follow the paladin.

Let Onna do the negotiating, Kenta he thinks with a severe look towards 'Mahmoud'.

"The Master only wants healthy workers, none of the diseased filth we saw in the last place."

Assume Kenta and Hiiragi get the caravan blessing then. I vote Onna's plan, it requires less improvisation from Kenta ;)

"I can be quiet when the need arises, but subterfuge is not my strongest skillset." Ikari grumbles. "Onna and Hiiragi's shapeshifting expertise is more useful in that regard. I will play my part.

Now, would you care to join me in prayer before we go visit this 'Garden'?"

Ikari's Caravan Bond class feature lets him use his domain powers at up to 30' range on up to 2 allies, as long as they take part in a one minute prayer with him. Once they've prayed, Ikari's ability to use his powers this way until the next time he uses the Caravan Bond.

So this let's Ikari use Calming Touch to remove fatigue, and swift action Growth, on whomever volunteers. Everyone can join the prayer of course, but Ikari can only select two allies. Any takers?

"Grrrr."

Ikari growls softly as he strokes his chin. "A rescue mission then. And one that suits at least two of our number very well. Can you tell us more about the 'Garden of Chains'? What should we expect to see there?"

"Well?" Ikari looks at the wives expectantly as he stirs sugar into his coffee. "How was the honeymoon then? Where did you go, with all of Golarion to choose from?"

Katapesh. That feels uncomfortably like Qadira. Hot. Sandy. And I pray to my divine Daikitsu that this desert harbours no harpies! I will look forward to working with the skulk again. Festivities aside it has been too long.

Ikari was happy. The wedding went off without a hitch - Phidöe dropping the rings did no harm, and the simple ceremony was a pleasure, and an honour, to conduct. The two wives went off on honeymoon and Ikari reflected on his own growth for a time.

"Kenta! Brother!" Ikari returns the young fox's embrace. "Where's your yappy sidekick?" The tall spearman searches around Kenta's ankles. "You know, if he turned up human nobody would know him. He could be stood right next to us. Where are the wives? I want to hear about the honeymoon before we get to the mission. There is a mission, of course. There always is."

Ikari's sheet is updated with purchases. Spear upgrade, ring of protection, scrolls of barkskin.

"Coffee, please" Ikari tells the server. "And pastries, if you have them."

"In the eyes of Daikitsu and Shelyn, and by the laws of Oppara, as a duly appointed celebrant it is my great pleasure to pronounce you wedded to each other, wife and wife!"

"Go on then."

"You can kiss now."

Ikari showers the brides with grains of blessed rice.

"You're doing great, Kenta. Relax. Nothing needs smiting. Have some dumplings. Fresh from the Nine-Tuilled Fox!"

Ikari watches the shenanigans with the rings, then squats down and beckons Phidöe over. I am not going to call him a 'good boy'.

"Thank you Phidöe." For a moment it does look like Ikari is going to pat the 'talking dog' on the head, but instead the priest stands up tall and smiles again at the brides.

"These rings symbolise your bond with each other. When you are apart, you will see your ring and know that your souls are always together. Joined in matrimony, like the ring you have no beginning and no end. Your marriage is a journey that you will take together, and your destination is each other."

Ikari places one of the rings in each woman's hand. "Now, in the gaze of your Goddesses, become one as you bind each other in love that knows no boundary. Give your wife her ring."

she looks around for someone in charge

The priest in the plain robes the colour of rice bushels notices the kitsune arrive. He smiles and beckons her to the seating area.

Then the 'dog' wanders in and drops the rings. Ikari rolls his eyes, then laughs.

"Ha! Come on Phidöe! Under the chairs, I see them!"

Ikari looks upon the brides. "Well Phidöe had the rings. I'm sure he'll pick them up again momentarily. Hiiragi, you may need to give them a clean" the priest looks apologetic.

"Today, at long last, we celebrate the union of Onna and Hiiragi. And though I am no more than a simple acolyte, it is my great honour to begin your wedding ceremony." Ikari takes a deep breath, and smiles.

"I have been with you since that first meeting. I have seen your love blossom and grow, as the meadow flowers bloom. I was not there when you met with Death, much to my regret, but the Goddesses saw fit to reunite you and that fills me with joy.

You each have your own traditions to bring to your wedding, and I will do my best to incorporate them. There will be an exchange of vows, and an exchange of rings, of course. And we should hear from all our friends." Ikari waves to Itami and Toshiko.

"Now, who wants to go first?"

The gameplay thread linked above is wholly in-character, all are welcome to 'attend' and post. We decided to make a separate thread for it rather than take over Flaxseed :)

At the end of the aisle is an arch formed from wheat and rice. Ribbons of every colour of the rainbow decorate it and songbirds perch upon it, singing joyfully.

A handful of chairs are arranged nearby. Smiling tien present warm sake and bowls of steaming dumplings - nine dumplings to a bowl - to anyone who cares to indulge. Bushels of grain are arranged with various farm implements around the edges of the garden.

"Welcome Onna and Hiiragi" says the tall kitsune priest, Ikari. "I hope you're not as nervous as I am."

A tall, slender man walks into the bar. He is dressed in simple traveling cloaks. He looks around and smiles. Then his face transforms - no longer human, but vulpine. He is kitsune.

"Friends!" the kitsune says, "I am Ikari, a humble priest of Daikitsu and a Pathfinder like you. This evening we celebrate the wedding of two of my dearest friends, Hiiragi and Onna.

And the bar is free!"

The wedding will be held here, all Pathfinders are invited :)

This is an in-character wedding of two PCs who have shared adventures together in an all-kitsune campaign here on the forum.

In the gardens of the Flaxseed Pathfinder Lodge of Oppara, the nuptials of two kitsune adventurers are about to commence.

The gardens are decorated in a combination of Daikitsun and Shelynite regalia - songbirds fill the air with their music and rainbows cross the sky, whilst bowls of nine dumplings each are served to guests with sake...

Carrion Hill discussion thread is up, and gameplay is open for dotting.

I can get the campaign thread up and folks can check in, but I'll happily delay the start till your transition post is done :)

I've just downloaded Carrion Hill today - reading it now :O

I posted a few ideas on the discord, and I'm happy to take the GM's chair.

No rush though.

I would allow the Judge's Sword to count as that. I can't even find the item on Nethys or d20pfsrd so it's gotta be an uncommon thing. But if you want to use the hot roll for your trade route, that's cool too. Just let me know what to write on your chronicle (not that it really matters on FJC stuff).

The unique item has to appear on the chronicle sheet to satisfy the fjc. But I'll keep the trade route roll :)

It feels like it's been a while since I last ran a game for the skulk, I could be persuaded.

For Ikari's faction journal card, did we by any chance "gain access to a unique or variant item" on the chronicle sheet? The judge's sword, perhaps?

If not, Ikari attempts to create a new trade route: survival DC19: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 1 = 21 Daikitsu is kind ;)

day job, farmer: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (15) + 5 = 20

Yay for Daikitsu's Guidance ;)

"Rest now, Vonran. We will finish the work we have started tonight, and then take you home."

Ikari nods to Hiiragi. "Hai, Sensei. Come, Phidöe. I think the ladies want to be alone."

With a wide and toothsome grin Ikari takes his leave, resuming his human disguise.

"Yes, it would be best to send those wolves away."

Ikari can grant Guidance. Would antitoxin help?

"Perhaps... perhaps we might prevail upon Rutowski's hospitality again? I think he might have a secure room, or at least a cellar."

"Like I was saying, you're a slave to the beast. You're not in control, any more than if you were under an enchanter's spell. Let's free you from this curse, then if you want to make amends in some way I'm sure you'll have the opportunity."

Ikari feels his own 'beast' receding, pushed back deep inside until it is needed again.

Technically Ikari is fatigued right now, having Raged during the chase he could not maintain Rage and do Diplomacy :o

Ah, good, Onna and Sensei are here. Onna is so much better at this.

Ikari still feels the rage within him. At the werewolf's threats and talk of the beast within him Ikari growls involuntarily and bares his fangs.

"I understand the beast and its strength, Vonran. But I have control of it. You are a slave to the beast, driven by its whims. Let us free you."

diplomacy, aid: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8

But Ikari doesn't have quite as much control as he thinks. When two beasts face each other soft words are not the most likely outcome...

I've just discovered that the GM Student of Swords boons that I've applied to Ikari are only good for *one* PC, and I'd already applied them to multiple of my PCs :(

To correct my error I'm removing the boons from Ikari, and leaving them on the first PC I applied them to.

(I'd only just put "work as a team" on Ikari so it's never been used; I think I used "diverse training" once).

"We're not assassins, Vonran. We're Pathfinders and we're here to help you. To bring you back. There's no need for all the killing. If you were wronged, let us help you put things right. But not by murder."

diplomacy: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (20) + 6 = 26 woot!

Rage to STR as a free action.

CMB DC12: 1d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 5 + 2 = 25
climb DC15: 1d20 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 6 + 2 = 12

Ikari pulls the door open, but struggles to scramble over the fallen debris.

Also going for both checks, but it looks like the fail isn't bad enough to stop all movement and Ikari makes some progress. Onna if you can use Gallant Inspiration on the Climb check there'd be a very good chance of Ikari catching the wolf :)

"I'll attend to my own injuries, Onna. You see to Sensei. Please."

I'll knock two scrolls of clw off for Ikari's heals - same CL as wand use so I'll keep Onna's rolls if that's ok GM.

"I suppose we can drink the other magic drinks if we're desperate, but the eagle's splendour might aid you most Onna."

All of us have positive CHA mods, but for Hiiragi and Ikari it just improves the DC of our Channel if we use it offensively, which doesn't seem likely. Plus buffs face skills and UMD.

"Worry more for Hiiragi, less for my bad mood" Ikari says with a smirk and a wince as he itches at a hundred different spider bites.

"A swarm. I wasn't prepared for it. That won't happen again. Now, did we find anything useful?"

Ikari reaches for his own wand, but delays applying it and sniffs the two potions hoping for a familiar scent.

Ikari assumes kitsune form.

perception, guidance, potion 1: 1d20 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 7 + 1 = 15
perception, guidance, potion 2: 1d20 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 7 + 1 = 13

Oozes have terrible AC so it might not be needed, but here comes angry fox anyway...

"NO!" Ikari growls and finally gets a grip on his spear. He thrusts it deep into the ooze.

switch Rage to STR

spear vs ooze, rage, bard: 1d20 + 7 + 3 ⇒ (14) + 7 + 3 = 24damage: 1d8 + 7 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 7 + 3 = 18

Ikari is nauseated at the time that the ooze moves, so no AoO for him. Ikari is sad :(

Ikari should probably boost his AC a little. I'm planning on going with celestial armour in the long run, but a couple of pluses on a mithril shirt in the meanwhile might make sense. Mainly I'm hoping to keep enemies at a distance and kill them before they can close ;)

I think Ikari should have 10 damage, GM? Swarm did 1, 6, then 3.

Fort vs distraction: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (2) + 8 = 10
Fort vs poison: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (6) + 8 = 14

Looks like Ikari spends another round vomiting spiders :(

"Gr-akk! Akk! Huuufrggghh!"

Ikari at least manages to stagger towards the ooze and his companions...

"Grrrr! You might both have been covered in biting spiders and paralysed if I hadn't taken the swarm in the other direction!"

Ikari spits more spiders out of his mouth.

Yay for 2 more fire damage from Shaming Courage! ;)

Fort vs distraction: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (12) + 8 = 20
Fort vs poison: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (3) + 8 = 11

Rage to DEX again

"Wha- what's going on over there? <coff> Damn spiders!"

Ikari heads back to the junction. "Damnit!"

alchemist's fire vs spiders, rage, flag: 1d20 + 6 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 6 + 2 + 1 = 19damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2