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Chronicle looks good. Thanks for running GM Frost!

Iltag is also now out of tier for Arclord's Abode, but that is a non-issue because I have played that scenario locally. Best of luck to everyone continuing the story, and see you around the forums again sometime!

Iltag’s face shows no reaction as more magic sticks to his skin and sinks into his pores. Instead he walks briskly into the room and assesses the situation.

Devise a Stratagem vs Fuchsia: 1d20 ⇒ 18

With calculated precision, his whip catches the attacker’s ankle and pulls them off balance with exactly enough force to send them to the floor.

Athletics, Stratagem to Trip vs Fuchsia Reflex DC: 18 + 13 = 31

Whip vs Fuchsia: 1d20 + 9 - 5 ⇒ (1) + 9 - 5 = 5
Slashing damage: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

His face continues to show no reaction as his pullback nearly hits him in the face rather than his opponent.

Stride [Q], Devise a Stratagem [A], Trip [A], Strike [A].

Not to throw more wrenches into the boat, but wouldn’t Red have provoked that AoO from Dennis by making a ranged attack?

@GM - is this regular darkness (that dark vision can see through without difficulty) or greater darkness?

“Don’t run into their ambush,” Iltag barks. “Wait.” If we were around a table, I’d suggest to Dennis’s and Zaza’s players to Delay until after Iltag. In PbP… it’s tricky?

Iltag’s hands move before the sounds of the low voice fade, combining powdered sulfur and phosphate with water to create a sticky substance that he smears along a length of iron. He draws his creation across the tabletop, releasing a golden glow, and plucks his whip from his belt. He feels the arclord’s power flowing through him, but resisted the temptation to strike before the moment is right.

Red area on map should be bright light if nothing interferes with the sunrod’s activation, with dim light for the next 40 ft out.

Quick Tincture to create a sunrod [A], Interact to activate sunrod [A], and Interact to draw whip [A]. No quickened action this round.

Iltag’s face shows no change as the scope of Alyreha‘s probable research becomes known. Perhaps it does not surprise him that wizards are constantly trying to break everything around them. Nor that they usually end up breaking themselves before they can do too much damage.

The morning finds the investigator standing stiffly and eating a dry, flavorless biscuit with precise, methodical bites. A slightly astringent smell hangs around him, as though something had been recently sanitized and disinfected.

Iltag takes a moment to study the library. To study Alyreha. To consider the resonance the venture-captain spoke of, and to eliminate improbable avenues of research.

Iltag would like to take 1 minute to Pursue a Lead here - targeting Alyreha’s research. This would give him a +1 circumstance bonus to these checks and allow him to use Clue In to give other folks (who aren’t wearing the gang badge) the same bonus.

His mind organized, he begins his work. Arcane writings - or elf-magic, as other Oprak citizens referred to it - were argued about endlessly by scholarly people with nothing better to do, so that required a standard - if convoluted - organizational and archival system.

Arcana, Lead vs DC 18: 1d20 + 10 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 10 + 1 = 31

Next he turns to the occult, the forbidden, the strange. A different approach is required here - a reactive rather than predictive search model to handle surprise discoveries and dead ends.

Occultism, Lead vs DC 18: 1d20 + 10 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 10 + 1 = 14 Hero Point!
Occultism, Lead vs DC 18: 1d20 + 10 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 10 + 1 = 26

Unsatisfied with his work so far, he continues. A tome of madman’s ramblings gets a second look, a chart of planetary movements overlaid with harmonic frequencies of quartz is reviewed, a thick leather book inscribed with the word “Don’t Open” in multiple languages is opened (and turns out to be just a teenage nobleman’s diary).

Occultism, Lead vs DC 18: 1d20 + 10 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 10 + 1 = 28

Iltag joins the veritable legions of junior Pathfinder agents in some sweaty basement of the Grand Lodge where massive vats of basic healing potions swirl and simmer.

Crafting to Earn Income vs DC 16: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (6) + 13 = 19

Success - 2.4 gp earned.

Iltag's hands flash a few signed words to verify that the golem does not understand sign language before pulling out a bottle and several packets of different-colored powders from his belt pouch. "It will require clear thinking to communicate with this construct. If you require enhancements to do so, my resources are available."

Iltag can use his 5 versatile vials to make Moderate Cognitive Mutagens for anyone who needs one (+2 item bonus to Arcana and Occultism for 10 minutes).

Once everyone who requires a draft has been given one, the hobgoblin prepares one more and swallows it in one gulp without ever changing his very neutral, slightly scowling expression. He then pulls out a piece of chalk from his belt pouch and begins drawing arcane sigils on the wall beside him, pausing occasionally to see if the golem's eyes are still turned in his direction before continuing.

Arcana, Mutagen vs DC 18: 1d20 + 10 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 10 + 2 = 26

Iltag studies the creature, noting its artificial composition and lack of defined features.

Recall Knowledge with Arcana (+10) and/or Crafting (+13).

“I do not know this language.” Iltag’s posture is stiffer than usual as he straightens up from reading one of the scrolls, as if compensating for a lack of skill with adherence to protocol. Slowly he relaxes when his colleagues turn their attention to the source of sound in the hallway, collects his whip from his belt, and moves into formation behind the front rank.

Society: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (14) + 10 = 24

“You are trying to bully someone in Nex without using magic. Will you also have no magic to use in avoiding law enforcement when a report of your actions here is filed?” Iltag doesn’t uncross his arms or move from his position near the doorway. “A small fish survives until it draws attention to itself.”

Iltag silently watches from the doorway without ordering anything from the bar, arms crossed in front of his chest.

Iltag tenses when the water starts to carry the skull away, but relaxes once it becomes apparent that it is not being carried away by hostile power. He stands alert, watching for said hostile power as he waits for the frivolous recreation to conclude.

Iltag’s face is expressionless as he descends the ladder into the sewers. If anything, his stoic expression twitches more from the complaints of his fellow agents than from the smell.

Crafting vs DC 18: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (13) + 13 = 26

“What do your customers use your diamonds for?” Iltag asks bluntly. “Are they useful, or frivolous decorations?”

So I’d like to get something going for Pursue a Lead, but this doesn’t fit nicely into the given examples of potential leads (the closest I can get is to designate our skull friend as the lead, but we’re not investigating her specifically - just her memories). Anyone have any ideas?

Iltag nods. "Commander Barun is my direct supervisor."

Envoy's Alliance member here, so I would enjoy trying to accomplish that goal. Lesser healing potion for school item.

I'm so excited for the next Safa's next scenario - I just hope it lives up to the first two because they set the bar pretty darn high. XD

"Then there is reason to believe Aslynn's forces are here as well. Have any signs of them been found locally?"

A tall hobgoblin clad in dark leathers with an assortment of weapons at his hip does his best to keep his expression neutral as Dennis... exists. The corners of his mouth occasionally twitch downward into a frown, but he pulls them back up as soon as he notices. He does not sit when escorted to the venture-captain's sitting room, but stands rigidly at attention with his back to the wall.

"Iltag," he offers as an introduction. "I am here as part of an exchange program between the Pathfinder Society and the government of Oprak."

Character profile updated, macros and slides filled. I have 2 GM glyphs to distribute.

Earn Income - Crafting, E, Lvl 2 task, 8 days vs DC 16: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (16) + 13 = 29 (Crit success - 4 gp. Yay!)

Nah, but I'm fine to change because I want everyone to feel like they've got something that only they can do. That's tough if three of us are all clambering to do the same thing. Either some people always feel shut down and that they don't get to actually play, or everyone's on edge trying to make sure they don't overstep themselves.

XD I can switch out to another character if needed.

Alright, Iltag's profile has been created and he's ready to roll!

No questions about 2e at this time, though I'm sure I'll find some stuff later since this is my first time playing an investigator. Thankfully, he doesn't have any of the feats that make things more complicated for GMs (like That's Odd).

What kind of investigator do you have? I've been wanting to build a medical investigator.

Alchemical - hobgoblins have a natural talent for the sciences.

And no worries on the pacing - I’ve got several other characters for local Lodge games and can plan around Iltag’s absence.

Hawthwile here with a hobgoblin investigator! Iltag still needs his profile written up, so that'll take a day or so - but he's focused on skills and, well, investigating stuff. Support melee options, but we'll very likely want someone else to be our primary damage dealer.

This is perhaps more just that my local lodge has a dearth currently of heavy-hitting characters for levels 3-4 and my dual-wielding ranger died because we couldn't take opponents down fast enough. XD