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Adam Bélanger-Provençal
Jaeli Jul
#43474-2001
Horizon Hunters

Earn Income (Performance): 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (9) + 5 = 14

I'm not 100% sure how faction reputation works, it says I can't earn Reputation without slotting the boon first, but the boon costs 4 Fame, and since this is my first adventure, I started out at 0 Fame with no boons? So I guess I can only earn faction reputation starting with my next adventure?

Jaeli breathes a sigh of relief as the beast goes down. Not wasting a second, she heads into the cave with the rest of the group. Nodding to Peregrine, she kneels down to heal the race official. "Desna's fortune be with you..."

Heal (2 Actions): 1d8 + 8 ⇒ (5) + 8 = 13

This is bad. Jaeli moves north, a crucial bit closer to the unconscious Mylow (Stride, 1 action) and holds up her holy symbol, sending a luminous butterfly fluttering forward towards him and dissipating into healing magic (Heal, 2 actions). With two clerics working in concert, they can hopefully pull the rogue back from death's door.

Heal (2 actions): 1d8 + 8 ⇒ (1) + 8 = 9

"Hang in there!"

Jaeli wrote:

Can't think of much to do for a third action this round, alas!

This is a common problem. Two of my characters have picked up Battle Medicine and two have picked up Intimidating Glare to use as a third action. Shield is also a 1-action cantrip that is frequently useful. Electric Arc is a very useful offensive spell because it doesn't suffer from Multiple Attack Penalties - you can fire or reload a crossbow as well.

Good to know! But oh, wait, silly me, I just realized there IS something I can do with my third action now that it's closer.

Her finger still faintly buzzing with electricity, Jaeli draws her starknife and flings it at the beast in a graceful arc (Strike, 1 action).

Starknife Attack: 1d20 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 5 + 1 = 23
Starknife Damage: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

Well, every bit counts, Jaeli figures.

Also, forgot to apply the Inspire Courage +1 damage bonus to my Electric Arc earlier.

Since Rhiannon noted last round that she can't do much besides Heal right now, I'll assume she's taking care of Sejon again. Sadly my only other 1st level spell left is Sleep, which is mostly useless in combat.

"It's a short-faced bear, one of the fiercer varieties," Jaeli answers Sejon while her finger begins to crackle with another Electric Arc (2 actions, DC 17 basic Reflex). Her brow is furrowed with worry, as he as Mylow expose themselves to the mighty beast's fury.

Electric Arc Damage: 1d4 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5

Can't think of much to do for a third action this round, alas!

Jaeli recalls some information about the bear, although most of it the team can already see with their own eyes, such as when the bear throws Sejon right back amongst them.

"Don't understimate it!" is all she has to say on that.

Is Sejon wounded, or did his shield absorb the damage? His header still says 20/20 so I'm unclear on whether Rhiannon and/or I should blast him with another Heal.

Don't forget my Recall Information attempt! Though I doubt it'll be very helpful, since... well, it's a bear.

Letting go of her holy symbol, Jaeli extends a finger to send forth a crackling Electric Arc (2 actions, DC 17 basic Reflex) at the bear.

Electric Arc Damage (+ Inspire Courage): 1d4 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 4 + 1 = 6

Now that her companions have the situation a bit more under control, she tries to remember if anything she knows about bears could be relevant to the situation at hand. (1 action, Recall Knowledge, Nature +7)

Jaeli sees the bear charging them, the form of the beast growing against the white backdrop. Her symbol of Desna floats between her glowing hands as she speaks another incantation, and a ray of radiant moonlight (Moonbeam, 2 Actions) shines in the bear's direction.

Moonbeam Spell Attack (+ Inspire Courage): 1d20 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (12) + 7 + 1 = 20
Moonbeam Spell Damage (+ Inspire Courage): 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

It shines in its eyes, dazzling it for a short moment. "Now's our chance!" Not breaking eye contact with the beast, she quickly extends her hand in Mylow's direction, bestowing Guidance (1 Action) upon him.

Don't forget that +1 from Inspire Courage, gang! :)

Psst, don't forget Sejon in the initiative list!

Jaeli's eyes narrow at the sight of the bear in the distance. So it's come to this.

"Wait for it..." she advises, looking at the treacherous ice and the distance separating them from the charging bear, before reaching for Sejon's Nine-Ring Sword and infusing the blade with a moonlit glow (Magic Weapon, 2 actions).

She then quickly mutters an incantation familiar to everyone here by now, once again targetting Sejon (Guidance, 1 action).

I CAN cast two spells in a turn so long as they add up to 3 actions, right?

"What is the meaning of this?"

Jaeli rushes forward with the rest of the group, but once she sees blood, reaches for her holy symbol. The official is out of sight, and the scene paints a grim picture. Her brow furrows. Are they too late?

"You know, those last few days have been a little rough, but it's nice to appreciate the historical aspect of it all," Jaeli muses out loud, arms crossed, after hearing the tale of Balgird's cleverness.

Jaeli winces at the sight of Mylow falling, but claps politely as he snags a ribbon. "Well done!"

After a moment's consideration, she opts to go next, but not before invoking Desna's Guidance yet again.

Athletics: 1d20 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 5 + 1 = 25

She takes the long way around the cracks left by Mylow's fall, but otherwise practically dances across the ice. Is she showing off...?

For her next trick, she attempts to partially melt the ice over the ribbon, much like in the story.

Nature: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (13) + 7 = 20

She pulls another one out and waves it for the team to see, with a subdued but proud smile.

Guidance spells are once again on the house! Though the bonus only applies to your first roll.

Jaeli is relieved to hear of Without Trace or Fail's disqualification. "We should probably not let our guard down, though. They may be out of the race, but something tells me we haven't seen the last of them."

The next morning, she is in better spirits despite the weather, thanks to having had a good night's sleep. She huddles up in her hooded coat, trying to get a feel for the wind's changing trajectory throughout the day and orient their path accordingly, so they can hopefully keep their backs to it.

Nature: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (15) + 7 = 22

She seems able to predict it hours in advance. Keen ears, experience or luck? Maybe a little bit of everything.

Everybody's doing it, and so Jaeli decides to make her attempt as well!

Acrobatics: 1d20 + 5 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 5 + 1 + 1 = 21

She sails in a light and graceful arc.

Jaeli nods at Mylow's words of advice. "Tell me if there's anything I can help with."

She waits until he's done with his inspection before starting to cast Guidance for everyone before they make their attempts. To Gibble, she has a little smile. "Now, now. We'll be there to fish you out and heal you if you fall. Though you may still catch a cold if you're not careful."

Free Guidance for everyone, once again! +1 to your roll to cross, you know the drill. I'll wait for the result of Mylow's rolls before I make my own check.

Jaeli stifles a yawn as the group makes for their next destination. Once again, she tries to stay alert and provide helpful nuggets of wisdom.

Nature: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (7) + 7 = 14

They probably aren't unhelpful, at least.

"That's understandable," Jaeli says, after a moment's frustrated silence.

If the other teams are reachable, she later suggests warning them that there is likely sabotage afoot. But otherwise, she sees nothing to do but proceed with the race, hoping to collect more evidence of wrongdoing if it comes up again.

I'll assume the information is shared to the rest of the party, for expediency!

Jaeli crosses her arms and frowns at the sight of the sausage and wrapper. "Well... This looks like evidence to me. Shall we make another attempt at speaking with the race officials? If it's not enough for them, I suppose there's little else we can do than be on our way and keep an eye out for more foul play."

I'll let Peregrine make his Survival roll first, but are we limited to one attempt per person?

Jaeli proudly returns with a bell. She doesn't offer more direct assistance, but she does cast Guidance on all who give it a try next.

All right, I'll make my roll with only the +1 from Guidance, Watery Soup can add the +1 from Inspire Competence if it does apply.

In any case, Jaeli steps forward to meet the caribou. She's always had a way with animals, though this particular pack may think otherwise.

Nature: 1d20 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 7 + 1 = 17

I took a look at our character sheets and it seems Mylow and I are our best bets for this one, with +7 to our respective rolls!

Jaeli volunteers herself. "Please let me make up for my failure yesterday," she tells the others. Once again, she solicits Desna's guidance, and will do so again if someone else needs it.

She tilts her head at Gibble with a small smile. "Perhaps if you played a soothing song...?"

I can see how Inspire Competence might not help with Stealth, but would it work if I attempt it with Nature?

Jaeli is in rather poor spirits after her failing the trial, but tries not to show it. She's mainly just a bit more quiet than usual.

Still, though, she does her best to call upon her expertise to give the team tips along the way, though her mind may be elsewhere.

Nature: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (18) + 7 = 25

"I can give it a try," Jaeli decides, after seeing her two teammates not quiiite making it. "I'm quite nimble."

Once again taking a moment to request Desna's guidance first, Jaeli steps up to give this another try.

Acrobatics: 1d20 + 5 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 5 + 1 + 1 = 8

Well! That's unfortunate.

Jaeli lets out a little gasp as Hans steps up. He had been so quiet until now!

"Oh, before you try..." Jaeli utters a few words of prayer under her breath, and a second later, Mylow feels an extra spring in his step thanks to Desna's guidance. Jaeli smiles. "Best of fortune to you."

Guidance spell, +1 status bonus to the skill check. Jaeli will use it again if someone else steps up to try, too.

Jaeli wishes everyone safe travels and sets forth with the team. Along the way, she keeps an eye out for the weather conditions and gives the team pointers regarding what she knows of the terrain and local fauna.

Nature: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (9) + 7 = 16

"The Absalom All--" Jaeli starts, but she is cut off by Rhiannon's much better suggestion. "Ah, that one is also good."

Jaeli has no specific questions about the rules, and instead opts to go introduce herself to the Varki team. She's genuinely eager to find out more about them, wish them the best of luck and, maybe, see what she can glean about their strategy.

Diplomacy +5

Jaeli is taking in the scenery as she speaks.

"That's a good attitude to have. Best of fortune to you, though I think you'll find we have more than a few tricks up our sleeves."

Jaeli's expression softens as Sassa introduces herself and plays a pleasant song of her own. "Jaeli Jul, of the Pathfinder Society." She looks to her teammates as a thought occurs to her. "Or maybe we could come up with an actual team name. The Society Six? The Proud Pathfinders? The Absalom All-Stars?"

Then, more quietly, and after making sure the Without Trace or Fail team members are (hopefully) not listening. "Are they like that with everyone, or is it just us...?"

Jaeli looks mildly concerned at the sight of that holy symbol, but keeps it to herself for now. Is this normal for the region, she wonders. Their opponents' reaction to the jerky also merits a raised eyebrow.

"Moondance is one of my favorites," Jaeli says, looking at her harp then deciding against it, for now at least. She remains mostly silent and tries to keep an impassible expression, but her companions can likely guess she isn't loving the atmosphere.

Oops, made my earlier post with the wrong alias. Guess it's too late to change it now!

Jaeli climbs into the sleigh and waves to its current occupants, who don't seem so happy to see them. She answers their glare with a smile but doesn't speak up right away, though she does chuckle at Sejon's joke.

She glances at the cleric's holy symbol curiously, trying to identify the divinity.

Jaeli has been watching the dice game from the sidelines with some interest, but hasn't spoken up yet. Bjersig and Lirall come into view, and she turns her attention towards them. Her eyes go wide and her expression brightens at the mention of a race.

"Really? That's incredible, thank you so much for the opportunity. I'll do my best." She turns to the rest of the group, smiling.

She nods at Mylow's suggestions in approval, before taking interest in the scrolls in case they contain relevant information they haven't covered yet.

I see a Climbing Kit is 5 silver, and we'll each need one if we use those. A compass is 1 gold, but we'll probably only need one or two of those for the team. I'll buy one. Also, as a general PSA for the group, if you don't have a Class Kit (page 289 of the CRB), I'd advise picking one up, since it contains a lot of the basics, including two weeks' worth of rations. Since we're getting winter clothing for free, I'll be reversing the purchase in my first post if you don't mind!

And this is Fredison's character! I posted in the Gameplay thread, too. With at least two clerics, looks like we won't be lacking for healing power.

Towering at 6 ft 4 inches, Jaeli has a lithe frame and waist-length white hair with lavender highlights. On each of her cheeks is a tattoo, one a star and one a moon, in a blue matching her eyes. The rest of her clothing, suited for exploring but tailored to what's in fashion in Absalom, follows the same general color scheme. With a butterfly necklace at her neck, a harp at her right hip and a starknife at her left, her devotion to Desna is all too obvious.

Though depending on where we're starting off, she'll be wearing a nice, stylish and warm coat! I'm noting the spend for winter clothing on my sheet.