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Jaender chuckles, but quickly stands up to help diffuse the situation.

"My friend has been chasing snow goblins and harrying false priests for too long. I am afraid that anyone with long hair anymore, all he sees is a certain librarian." Leaning in towards Vess, he whispers "He really hasn't been the same since he couldn't quite close the deal. Damn demons always messing things up."

The tiny wayang steps back and speaks up again. "So what do you say I buy another round, and throw an extra tip so you can tip one back when your shift is over. No harm, no foul, right?"

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10

...Vess, the young server, keeps your tankards full, and he gets you more food if you need it.

In Arturo's defense, I read the name Vess and immediatly thought of a woman too. I had to go back to see that you did, indeed, indicate it was a male. And this is now better than giggle pokes and goblin partys...

Heya! Jaender updated. Move action - Strut

I was sighing earlier in a lament for more time... as if I don't spend enough on these boards.

/sigh

:)

lol - I made a disclaimer in the zedroom, herolab is updated, but not paizo.

/sigh

We haven't had to worry about it much with the Drongos - we are pretty efficient at getting all the PP, and so generally our money can't keep up with what we can spend.

I agree that the restrictions are at times very frustrating, especially at the lower levels when a frugal character can save up for some very basic/essential magic items, and can't afford them until their relative effectiveness is much reduced.

As it stands, Jaender was just able to purchase his headband, by virtue of reaching level 5, and having 3 full scenarios where he was able to get the full 2pp/fame.

Sweet, thanks!

Count on me for a donation also - though I know I won't be able to make the trip. What an awesome charity to give money to!

This is what I get for copy/paste -

Jack, I am so sorry, but I told you the wrong faction. Jaender is a Liberty's Edge faction.

I only noticed because I couldn't figure out how I got the defeated outsider checkbox....

Can you fix that for me? Again, my apologies! Totally my fault. Everything else is correct.

I also have an uncomfortable double column in my games tab, so I wouldn't mind at least taking one of these easy for a bit. I still need to get Jaender updated as well (and Poog...)

Jaender chuckles at Ophiuchus's antics, and then makes a sorrowful face at Arturo's sad story.

With a sigh, he goes back to his own drink, and comtemplates the unfortunate reputation his race has started to get for blatent racism.

Its not me dear Desna! Oh... if only I could smack some sense into them...

Jaender checks his list of tasks given to the group, and makes sure that everything is complete.

He then goes over his notes, making sure to document everything that has happened so that he doesn't leave any details out when giving the report.

Finally, he goes back into the garden to make sure that the narcotic plant is completely destroyed, gleefully breathing fire on all of it. While there, he flags Arturo down to make sure that the wicked statue has been completely disabled.

"Is there anything else we need to make sure doesn't kill anyone here? What about that statue that nearly took Vox's head off?"

I think we are done here... Its been a while and I am now out of time to go back and re-read everything. Honey-Do list here I come!

I fart in his general direction

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"It seems as though we have one more evil at least to eradicate from this place..." Jaender says, grim faced. He leads the way to the kitchen, and then casts detect magic from the threshold of the door.

Jaender feels a pit growing in his stomach. He never thought anyone else would try to go in the kitchen, and now feels guilty he didn't speak up sooner.

"Who went in there? What happened?"

"Huzzah!" Jaender squeals, kicking the dead demon in its worm head for good measure.

"Lets get this mess cleaned up, finish recording these statues and get out of here. It will be too soon if I never come back."

"Oh... Let me get that for you Arturo - don't you have a librarian to check on?"

Player Name: Steve H.
Character Name: Jaender the Black
PFS #: 133958-3
Faction: Silver Crusade
Chronicle #: 6
Starting XP: 11
Starting PP: 8
Starting Fame: 16
Starting Gold: 2662 gp
Day Job Roll: N/A

Jaender is out of words. The anger he feels is second to only his helplessness at defeating this enemy. He lets loose another pair of magical bolts, hoping to live to see a time when he can cast far more powerful spells, befitting his ancient linnorn bloodline.

magic missile: 2d4 + 2 ⇒ (2, 1) + 2 = 5

spell penetration: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 11

ugh...

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Ok - Follow my logic. I respectfully disagree with the ruling, but I think it is because you are missing one point.

First - I agree that the mirror image looks exactly like the original, and therefore both the original and the mirror appear covered in glitterdust.

However (this is where I disagree) the original is invisible, and therefore his mirror image is invisible.

Ok - I just talked myself into confusion. I was going to use the logic that everything on an invisible person becomes invisible with him, except the glitterdust spell specifically says that it outlines invisible creatures. So if he is invisible, except for the glitter, then why wouldn't his image also be invisible, except for the glitter?

I still think that he shouldn't get the benefit of his copycat mirror while invisible, but now I can't even convince myself for sure.

As always - I submit to your ruling! :)

Argh! stupid copy cat - that is a ridiculous ability that is maddening as a player because he can apparently use it as a swift action. I just hope we survive this scenario so I can gleefully never have to play it again.

Silbeg wrote:

However, since the copycat (mirror image) looks exactly like him you do see two images of him.

Or we did until he disappeared and then reappeared as a single twinkly sparkly worm, as per Jaender's post, right?

Yes... Glitterdust can't stick to illusory doubles... We can't really see him, just his glittery outline :)

"You cannot hide! Hahaha!" Jaender's rage turns into a maniacal laugh when he realizes he has prepared for just this occasion. He quickly pulls his scroll of glitterdust from his bandolier and recites the arcane words scribed on it, invoking the latent magic stored within.

Cast glitterdust, DC 14 Will save or be blinded, he will be covered in dust, and therefore visible to all creatures for 3 rounds. (will save is only to avoid being blinded)

A burst of sparkles explodes near the top of the room, right next to where the demon disappeared. I am assuming since he is on the wall up towards the ceiling, I can place the blast in a location to avoid affecting my friends...

Edit: Just realized something. Since he is invisible, and his copycat is not a physical thing, his copycat will not have glitterdust on it. So we shouldn't have to worry about popping that bubble until he becomes visible again. In the immortal words of Miro - 'Choot 'em bobby!

Jaender steps a bit closer and looses another duet if zinging bolts.

"just die, filth! You can't stand against us!"

MM: 2d4 + 2 ⇒ (3, 1) + 2 = 6

spell resistance check: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (18) + 4 = 22

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spellcraft, in case it helps: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (11) + 7 = 18

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Jaender's eyes water a bit as he shakes off the spell. He lifts his hands to fire off another spell, but as they shake, he realizes he will be lucky to hit. He changes back to the sure fire spell, magic missile as two bolts fly towards the demon.

magic missile: 2d4 + 2 ⇒ (2, 3) + 2 = 7

spell resistance check: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (15) + 4 = 19

"I'll burn you up there or down here, no matter to me devil spawn!"

Seeing his Poochie strike true, Jaender takes takes the calculated risk that the image will be gone, and fires off his scorching ray again.

scorching ray vs touch ac, point blank: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (15) + 7 = 22 for fire damage, point blank: 4d6 + 1 ⇒ (5, 3, 1, 3) + 1 = 13

spell resistance check: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (14) + 4 = 18

mirror image, just in case, 1 is actual: 1d2 ⇒ 2

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"Die foul beast!" Jaender shouts, loosing another pair of missiles. Internally, his frustration grows as he realizes his impotence against this evil threat who can resist spells altogether.

Magic Missile: 2d4 + 2 ⇒ (4, 1) + 2 = 7

Spell Resistance Check: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (17) + 4 = 21

Jaender snarls, his white tattoo-like facial decorations flaring with his temper. He resorts to a spell that cannot miss, and hopes his force of personality can penetrate the demons resistance

magic missile: 2d4 + 2 ⇒ (3, 1) + 2 = 6

spell pen.: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (12) + 4 = 16

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Jaender flashes fire in his eyes, then moments later, fire from his fingertips, passing close attention to see how resistant this evil demon is.

scorching ray, ranged touch, point blank: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (16) + 7 = 23 for fire damage, pb: 4d6 + 1 ⇒ (4, 5, 1, 5) + 1 = 16

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Ok, just wanted to make sure. This should be interesting...

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Just out of curiosity, maybe you can't say... but is that only for the weapon dipped? Because Jaender will still tend to stick to his spells, and crossbow bolts aren't to effective against squishy zombies...

No worries!

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Well if that is another trick, at least my damage comes from my spells... Now lets go burn something...

"Lead on ladies, we have evil to route from this place of peace and tranquility."

Jaender pulls his magnificent crossbow from the loop on his belt, and the case of bolts from the other side. Holding the bundle together, he dips the two deeply into the pool, allowing the water to go clear up to his elbows. After holding it there for a few moments, he pulls it back out, allowing the water to drip back into the fountain before taking a bolt from the case and loading the crossbow.

"Ready, fire, aim! Let's see what evil still remains in this place."

"Yes, it is high time for Dakang to answer for this deception. One of your supplicants was murdered in cold blood right in front of you for crying out loud! By a Dretch! Which was summoned by.... something or someone, we don't know who! If you continue to hide him, then we will have no choice but to believe you are somehow involved with all of this deception. There will be no summoning. Last time you went to get him and undead poured from the crypt. This time, you will stand aside as we enter in. No more getting jumped while some foul evil presence has a chance to summon demons to kill us while we sit out here unprepared."

Diplomacy, aid: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10

"I thought Arturo and Strong Brute always went first..." Jaender thinks to himself as the group moves into the long room.

The little wayang admires the scales for a moment, and doesn't actually put them away, chosing instead to hold on to them. Slapping his forehead in a "duh" moment, he pulls out his wand of mage armor and casts the spell on himself, then on Einhardt as is usual, then puts the wand back away.

As he finishes up, he watches Poochie use the wand on Vox and Einhardt as Arturo continues to check the room for more traps. Jaender peers over their shoulders to look for anything that might be more obvious in the long, dimly lit room.

Perception: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (17) + 9 = 26

Might as well throw the rolls in for the healing, doesn't really matter who does it.

CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4
CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7
CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2
CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3
CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3
CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4
CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4 27 - Vox Full
CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 1 = 8
CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5
CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9 22 - Einhardt full

10 more charges. A pittance

"Lets see what is in that room that was uncovered, and hope these other coffins don't open behind us..."

Jaender takes his place in the normal door opening routine, watching Arturo do his work.

Jaender sees the open door, and the pull of confronting dakang conflicts him.

His temper and desire to burn something wins out.

"let's go down and kill whatever else needs killing."

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Retro action!

Jaender in his fear for his friend's life knows one thing that will save him. He runs his stubbly little legs past the she-wolf, taking the Aegis off as he goes. as soon as he gets close to his bleeding friend he forces the trinket around his neck, hoping the magic is sucked out of it.

GM - The crappy roll from before is the same benefit he would get from the Aegis of Recovery... (2d8+3) As a player I would almost prefer that since anything that puts Vox back on his feet will likely just attract another attack that would kill him outright. Jaender could survive anything but a crit... for at least 1 round...

Jeander nearly loses his mind at the sight of his reserved friend getting cut down so mercilessly. He can't even find the words to scream in protest, and without hesitation flies forward past Einhardt. Pulling a vial from his bandolier as he moves, he flicks the cork off as he skids to a stop, and pours the potion down the dying man's throat.

Move to spot, draw potion while moving, standard to administer potion

Cure Moderate Wounds Potion: 2d8 + 3 ⇒ (1, 1) + 3 = 5

"Come at me you wretched waste of space!" he shouts at the demon-undead.

Just don't swing at Vox again, he may not survive another blow...

Jaender subconciously grabs the jeweled charm he wears about his neck, nervous about what is about to happen next, but holding faith in the threads of magic about him.

Jaender cheers at the return of his barbarian friend, and again at his mighty display. Then at Rudi's urging, he moves his little legs as fast as he can to catch up to Vox.

double move

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The life oracle could be pretty awesome in this kind of fight, when everything seems like it is going to hell in a handbasket. They can hold things together when it looks like its going to be a wipe.

Other than that, they can be kind of boring. I like the build I have for my life oracle, but that is just about all he is really good at. He has crazy awesome perception (except for sound, he has the deaf curse) but so does the investigator who is our skill monkey.

I love Ophiuchus' character... Don't kick yourself too hard :)

Jaender on the other hand... I am realizing in this scenario that I just don't really like the character, or the class. I am disappointed in myself that I just haven't come up with anything that sticks from a personality standpoint. The character just isn't doing it for me... at all...

I might consider swapping Jaender out of the slayers in favor of something else, though I am not entirely sure what, or how I would do that to get the new character in the appropriate level range.

Thanks for letting me use this!

Jaender, looks on with shock as the flames envelop the undead, but do no harm...

He blinks his eye, with the scale of Kassan's blessing burning in his pocket, and realizes it was a horrible glimpse of the future, what may have happened...

Crit Confirm Reroll with Kassan's blessing: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (16) + 7 = 23

Instead he watches as the ray of searing fire directs itself towards the horrific undead's eye socket.

Additional crit damage from above was 15, so that would make it a total of 23 fire damage.

After gen con, I will have a shirt that allows me to use a reroll.... Would have liked to reroll to confirm that crit... Even though it was puny damage, we needed it.

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Ok, can't find the specific RAW yet since I am just getting to work, but it looks like a x2 crit is viable, thigh it probably doesn't matter in this case. And wow those are terrible damage rolls. 8d6 and only 25 total? Yikes...

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Jaender dismisses the bad luck miss quickly and moves to his right to take advantage of the newly broken window.

He fires another ray at the undead who seems so close to rejoining the realm of death.

ranged touch, precise, point blank: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (20) + 7 = 27 for fire damage, point blank: 4d6 + 1 ⇒ (2, 1, 1, 3) + 1 = 8

ok, I gotta look up how critting with a ray works.... Until I look it up, here is another roll. I'll edit if it isn't correct

crit confirm: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (5) + 7 = 12 for fire crit: 4d6 + 1 ⇒ (6, 2, 2, 4) + 1 = 15

Feeling lucky the first ray made it through, Jaender tries his luck again.

Ranged Touch, Target has cover, point blank, precise shot: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 7 = 10 for Fire Damage, Point Blank: 4d6 + 1 ⇒ (5, 2, 1, 2) + 1 = 11

Seeing the Nagaji warrior move in order to take another swing, he adjusts his shot to avoid hitting him, likely pushing it wide.

Sorry, I guess I got confused on what round it was! My bad...

Jaender witnesses the clash and futile swings meeting at the window. Cursing his luck that he couldn't make it through, he decides to see if his fire is stronger than their resistance. Pointing his finger carefully over Roudi's shoulder and under Poochie's armpit he fires off a ray of searing fire to the midsection of the undead beast.

Ranged Touch, Enemy has cover, point blank, precise shot: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (18) + 7 = 25 for Fire Damage, Point Blank: 4d6 + 1 ⇒ (2, 6, 4, 4) + 1 = 17

"qqqqquuuuuaaaaccckkkk!"

I heart Ophiuchus.

Jaender the Black wrote:

I think Rudi reloaded and moved to the window, two move actions

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Yes, you are correct. So just waiting on Ophiuchus's "fun in character" post!

No pressure Poochie... ;)

I think Rudi reloaded and moved to the window, two move actions

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Jaender runs through the doors, following the wolf's lead. He is dismayed when he sees the dead halfling, and the now gone dretch, realizing he could have saved done time going that way, instead of around.

Nothing he can do now, so he continues to pump his stubby little legs, going for the broken window he sees strong brute heading towards.

Double Move - again... ugh. I've got a bad feeling about this. The timing couldn't have sucked any worse to get surprised, and with several apparently summoned monsters on top of that. This is going to feel like pulling victory from the jaws of defeat if we can get through this without anyone dying...

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