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Got mine -- thanks GM! Thanks, all!

Thanks for the game, GM! We posted our PFS info over in Discussion.

I have been trying to wind down my PbP bandwidth as it has gotten really busy for me at work as well -- I do appreciate the offer of another game though. Good luck with the move!

PFS # 21019-6
Faction: Silver Crusade
Day Job: Craft (alchemy): 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (14) + 12 = 26

"This Instrument found great evidence of foul play, including ironflame powder bombs placed strategically around the City. This Instrument also questions Tsomo's foolish alliance with the sahuagin," the Instrument adds.

Sorry guys. Last couple of days have been bonkers at work. Thanks Ord.

"The Herald of Aroden will burn you for your sins!" the Instrument screeches. Indeed, the eyes of the raven atop his shoulder newly grow with a crimson fire, and the toothy assistant is subjected to their withering gaze...

Fire Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 2 DC 17 Fortitude negates. If the Fort fails, DC 17 Reflex or catch fire.

Instrument himself rummages on his person for his canteen...

The Instrument stalks imperiously after Darvik, absentmindedly flinging a magical spider's net to cover the shark pool and prevent the beasts from leaping out of the water near the quarry.

Web over the pool nearest the real fight. DC 18 Reflex.

Neither Darvik nor Siival have posted in days... does anybody mind if I bot them?

Siival attempts to discern the plant-of-origin of each spice, and directs Darvik to the most intense. Know Nature: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (14) + 9 = 23

Darvik attempts to chuck a handful of spice right up the quarry's nostrils. Throw: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (12) + 8 = 20 or +3 if Dex-only

"Use those spices! No, not those! THOSE!"

Appraise: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (8) + 9 = 17

The Instrument is guided by divine grace to ably steer one of the contraptions. Or so he assumes.

Knowledge (Engineering): 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (16) + 6 = 22

The Instrument determines it to be his birthright to ride dolphins to victory. He leaps onto the back of one such animal.

Ride?: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 2 = 19

The Instrument calls upon his magical reserves to convince the squid to embrace the friendship of Aroden.

Cast Charm Person, and ask its help. DC 16 Will, if needed.

"A service to Aroden, even so small as this, shall be repaid a thousand-fold."

The Instruments seizes upon his instinct for control and heads for the levers. Knowledge (Engineering): 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8

His instincts often lead him poorly.

The Instrument attempts to seize his moment.
Initiative!: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (10) + 8 = 18

The Instrument affixes Tsomo with a ruthless, withering look of disapproval, as though backed by haughty divinity itself.

If allowed, using a class ability to give a -2 penalty to AC as an attempt to help Darvik's CMB.

Following Ord's lead, I'll post Hour 2 as well.

The Instrument crosses paths with the wild Ulfen man on the way to location 3, so he turns and heads after location 4 instead.

Perception Hour 2 @ Location 4: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (12) + 7 = 19

"This Instrument shall investigate the next location." The Instrument hurries off to Location 2, keeping peeled the keen eyes that his patron has granted him.

Perception @ Location 2: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (15) + 7 = 22

The Instrument looks from the maps to the empty crates and back again. "Whoever attacked the caravan is planning to attack Vialesk next. We must hurry!"

He heads for the door, studying the map on the way to determine which of the 8 marked areas is nearest...

The Instrument hands a potion of cure moderate wounds each to Blodgett and Ordvaben. "Drink these." He then joins Siival in thoroughly combing the place.

Taking 20, if possible, for 27.

Returning to the pile of collected items, the Instrument begins sorting out the maps and documents, and turning over the curious metal tubes in his hands. Iron? Detect Magic for good measure on the lot.

Ordvåben leaves Darvik to his duel and seeks out the sahaugin with his battleaxe.

Skullsplitter: 1d20 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 5 + 1 = 14
Damage: 1d8 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 2 + 1 = 10

I don't think S2 ever made the save against my gaze last round. DC 17 Will or the penalty persists for another 7 rounds.

The Instrument continues his ambling ups the stairs, finally coming into eye contact again with the first gold-splattered toothy. The Instrument points menacingly around his better-armored colleagues. "Feel the displeasure of the Last Azlanti!"

-2 penalty to AC for S1 for 8 rounds. DC 17 Will reduces to 1 round.

Botting Siival:

The hawk continues to harry the fish, and Siival provides back-up via his wand.

Hawk @ Fish 2: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (7) + 6 = 13
Damage: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3

Magic Missile @ Fish 2: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

Instrument again offers himself as a target. "Dare you to assault Aroden's own Instrument?!" -2 to attacks again for #2 for 8 rounds, DC 17 Will reduces to 1 round.

After a moment, he makes his ways to the stairs.

The Instrument does not much like the tactical circumstances, and so puts himself in the open to relieve pressure on the skald. He stares intently at the fish on the crates, daring it to shoot him.

-2 to Attack rolls for 8 rounds for #2, DC 17 Will reduces this to 1 round.

Unable to see either of the other sahuagin, the Instrument strides purposefully over to the wounded Blodgett. "Blessing of Aroden be upon you."

Healing: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8

Hey folks --

I may be AWOL for a couple of days. A Category 4 hurricane will be arriving at my location in a few hours and I will be helping manage evacuees. I may also lose power and, therefore, internet. Please bot as needed.

Instrument weaves his way through the warehouse with the grace of a stork. Arriving at a defensible position, he points violently at the blood-enraged sahuagin nearest and shouts the Will, "Aroden commands you to OBEY!"

The threads of magic reach the fish's ear, and it begins to doubt. -2 to attack roles for #3, for 8 rounds. DC 17 Will reduces this to 1 round.

Ahhh, that makes sense. Ouch.

Ooof. Is that sneak damage somehow? That bites.

Instrument quickly fires off a burst of golden particles to hinder the archer's aim, then reverses course and follows the skald towards the melee. He motions to the wounded Blodgett to follow and take cover behind the crates. "Won't last forever!"

DC 18 Will negates the blindness.

Ordvaben comes back online tomorrow, I believe. We have all had a very successful GenCon.

That I cannot do. I'll move instead.

The Instrument follows the others into the warehouse.

The Instrument wracks his mind for what wisdom Aroden may have granted him this day...

Any ability or trait best known about sahuagin. In absence of anything particular, special attacks please.

Duly noted! My Knowledge (Nature) modifier is the same as my Knowledge (Planes).

Knowledge (Planes?): 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (11) + 9 = 20

Eager to make good use of the well-spent gold, the Instrument summons some gilding of his own so that the party can further press their advantage.

Glitterdust, DC 18 Will negates.

A scroll each of silence and invisibility would be 300gp, or 60gp apiece. I'm good with that. Darvik can just do his Strength thing without issue until the door is busted.

Instrument harumphs and hops down off his box, following the others in the direction of a magic shop.

I have pretty nothing that will help here. Not my forte.

Instrument sets himself up on the opposite street corner, finds a soapbox, and begins preaching the word of Aroden to passersby. Not exactly Bluff, but I'll roll it if it's necessary: Bluff: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (7) - 1 = 6.

"The Last Azlanti struck down the Whispering Tyrant Tar-Baphon himself," the Instrument intones imperiously. "The Instrument of His Will shall protect you. If you hand that over." The raven snaps its beak for emphasis.

I got a 23 on an Intimidate check earlier, otherwise I'm looking at Ordvaben. I will resort to magic if necessary.

I am assuming ironflame has iron in it, of course.

Wasting not a moment, the Instrument begins combing through the log rapidly, searching for every entry marked "NW" and looking for anything out of place. Linguistics? Perception?

"Ironflame powder!" The Instrument rounds on Yuka with a fire in his gaze. "A substance that would purposefully attract the Scourge algae?! You must tell this Instrument everything you know of this unwholesome client, or this Instrument will bring the displeasure of the Last Azlanti upon you! At once, friend, at once!"

I don't want to make everybody ditch. I'll leave this character locked and find somebody else to play at GenCon.

I take it we've already missed 75% of our opportunities?

Noting that the workshop is generally a mess, the Instrument surveys the area for anything that is particularly neat or well-kept.

Perception: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (15) + 7 = 22

"Not a friend of yours, then?" The Instrument frowns. He fixes the Selkie with an intent stare, clearly waiting for the engineer to spill.

Intimidate: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (20) + 3 = 23

Sense Motive (Asleep): 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 3 = 10
Sense Motive (Business): 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (13) + 3 = 16
Perception: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (18) + 7 = 25
Bluff: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (13) - 1 = 12

"Never been better, you say?" the Instrument monotones. "This Instrument is surprised you have craft available for rent then. Perhaps this Instrument could take advantage of the opportunity."

Instrument invites the raven perched on his shoulder to perch on his arm instead. He speaks to it in a strange tongue that he hopes at least on or two of his companions will understand.

The bird flaps to his shoulder and the Instrument turns his attention suddenly back to the engineer. "This Instrument has seen a finned fellow skulking about this shop. Do you know this creature? A friend of yours, perhaps, or an employee?"

Know (Engineering): 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (18) + 6 = 24

Instrument strides over to inspect on of the vessels. "They do look very comfortable -- and exquisitely clean! But this Instrument wonders about their sturdiness -- more padding than frame! Do you reinforce the exterior, somehow? Perhaps a ferrum iron compound?"

Hey folks, new message from the GM:

"I am now getting an error page trying to access any of my PBP games as well as other PFS forum threads. I contacted the Paizo webmaster but nothing yet. Looking into alternatives and if worse comes to worse I will see about getting a temp GM for you guys. Thanks for your patience!"

@GM I know it's a lot to ask, but I was planning on using this character at GenCon. That's less than 3 weeks away. Is that even a remote possibility?

Sense Motive: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5

Quiet for once, Instrument waits for the dragon's reply.

FYI, message from GM:

"I have been unable to access the Campaign pages and thus my PbP games since Saturday. I've contacted Paizo about it, but for the mean time I will be unable to post."

The Instrument cuts to the chase. "Tragedy, this Instrument fears. The Carmine Scourge has struck the reefs, and the reefs now die. This Instrument would hear what you know of how this came to be, and how you may help reverse it."

"The audience chamber is much more appropriate in which to receive the Instrument of Aroden's Will," the eponymous Taldan agrees. He listens intently to the sounds of preparation, with half an ear dedicated to Blodgett's prattle.

Sense Motive: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (9) + 7 = 16

"Very well," the Instrument says, and turns on the spot for the door.

Well that was nigh useless. Next on the list is Razethka the Scarred, I suppose.