Janilla Gavix's page

Looks good now DM Bigrin. Thanks!

DM, Janilla should be out of sub-tier, not tier 3-4 (Janilla is level 5).

And the game was fun. Sad it took so long, but that ship combat was pretty long...but EPIC. I am just glad we won....maybe by the skin of our teeth, but we won.

Had a lot of fun playing with you all...and even face-tanking that last fight. Ouch. :-)

"Luwazi, I think I will include in my formal report that will be sent to the Starfinder records that the Izalguuns on this planet, while a pleasant race, are around the primitive level of technology, and should be left alone to advance technologically as a race can without interference. No information on anything that might have been seen there will be in my formal report. As Talavet believes that community and traditions are important, the izalguuns have stressed that they don't want people creeping around their tribe looking for things. I believe their community should be preserved."

I am against reporting any information to the outside community. Luwazi is brought in the need-to-know, but Janilla would really prefer it to go no father.

Janilla listens to Dr.Monsylkis during her ...well...rant. And would be likely one of the many who helped her not to burn down her lab--she has a MAJOR issue with burning down things...labs...libraries and such. The information alone in there might be useful in dealing with some of the experiments/pharmaceutical production and addition caused already from the research.

When going back to the izalguun village and taking the hard copy from Naarma, Janilla would nod. "We will be careful on retrieving the relic. We have specialists who do this. Thank you for the information."

When Naarma talks about their tech, Janilla looks exaggeratedly around and then mildly remarks, "I have seen nothing that I would consider extraordinary that any tech archaeologist would be of interest in. Your tribe is just living off the land the best they can. It might be a interesting thing for you and the Starfinders to come to an agreement to help 'elevate' you to Pact World levels. At least that is what I would suggest to my superiors. That way you can 'integrate' into the technological level of the Pact World if and when you wish...and keep any of your 'secrets' our own."

Janilla will help talking about the data that the Starfinder Team found.

Life Science: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (12) + 6 = 18

"Honestly, Dr. Morvius has a point...we shouldn't be the one to explain. However, let's just say that your company is harming the environment a lot more than you realize. Considering I believe you are a competent scientist, it is likely that your company is trying to hide the fact that your plants seem to have 'gotten' released into the ecosystem. The kathi-weed that the izalguun's use for a lot of their daily survival seems to have gotten additive properties, likely tied into your own plants here."

If Janilla has one of the 'tainted' plants she would produce it to the doctor as proof....we kinda skipped getting items from the izalguun settlement. She would have gotten a couple of samples to prove that the kathi-weed was addictive and or caused mental problems

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (18) + 10 = 28

I think I will join in the 10 minute rest also...you know...for reasons ;-)

Janilla hears what Dr. Morvius has started and decides to let him continue....though wondering if this is the exact way to handle a competent scientist.

GM you have me at 0 HP and dying still...my last round I spent 1 RP and then used my action to cast mystic cure for 20

Janilla shakily gets up from off the ground, grabbing her scourchgun.

"Give up now Spinjack! Nobody else has to die tonight!"

Attempting a diplomacy, though If you feel it is intimidate just drop the + for skill down 7

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (14) + 10 = 24

Will spend 1 more RP to 'Stay in the Fight' and heal 1 HP.

Janilla's brain immediately snaps awake...the pain in her body a horrible reminder of what the dragonkin did to her.

With a quick thought she heals herself to the best of her ability.

Mystic Cure II, Spell does not cause an AoO: 3d8 + 5 ⇒ (5, 6, 4) + 5 = 20

She does decide to do the best she can this round and pretend to still be unconscious.

Bluff to feign unconsciousness: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (11) + 7 = 18

Janilla's form crumples to the ground from the hit the dragonkin delivered...the armor finally unable to protect her from the massive blow....

Spending 1 RP to stabilize

Yep....Janilla isn't meant to face tank :-)

Nice Crit BTW GM.....this is how DireGM did a kill in Heart of the Foe...but instead of it being when the PC was near full HP...it was when the player had less than 5 left...and then critted on him for something close to 55 total damage (player only had 40 max HP...). And down the player went.

Oh well...will stabilize next time I am up, and then heal 1 HP from Resolve. If needed I guess I can still heal myself then mind thrust.

Taking a quick step back--keeping her eyes facing Farvenzi, Janilla does a quick calculation.

'Large Dragon, long weapon....I still might be attacked. Best to just do what I can do.'

With that she levels her scorchgun at the dragon and fires in the defensive.

Scorchgun (EAC) on Stun: 1d20 + 6 - 4 ⇒ (19) + 6 - 4 = 21 to hit
AC is +2 for fighting defensively EAC and KAC now is 22 each if I am still in reach of Farvenzi.

Damage (Non Lethal) F: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

Agreed. As a GM I have 'dropped' 3 characters...2 by stupid luck, and the 3rd by a brain slime taking over a player, and that player critting on a level 1 player.....

As a player, I have dropped a couple of times (full charge in the 'free' fight in Siege of Civility....nuar technomancer/front line fighter...and a dwarf soldier in a snipers alley)....

But the higher level games...things do get a bit trickier (7-10).

I am not worried about this fight. Just worried that nobody else will have the fun of dropping the Dragon :-). I still want to not kill Spinjack though.

Sensedar,

I didn't want you to just face tank...just hoping that another person in 'melee' range can help soak some of the damage. I do hope to do a guarded step back and mind thrust him again.....we will see if I misjudge and he has step up on me.

One thing I have noticed with the bonus this creature has (and any 'in tier' end baddie)....unless you are a soldier designed for a 100% most current armor (even above your level by 1 or 2)...they are going to hit his target on a very small number on a d20. One thing I both like and hate about SFS is the baddies all have stupidly high to hit...it also allows the GM to do the dreaded 'two-attacks' per round--which hurts the PC's but also allows some 'fear' that the GM can put into players.

Over the comm,"Good....not certain I want to be an appetizer for this Dragon...."

Janilla gasps in pain as the blow lands on her armored chest piece. It apparently knocked the wind out of her as it is tough to hear what she says over the comms...."Guys...I am not....the one that.....is supposed to be....tanking...."

BTW that is something she would say....she is a mystic after all. I am still fine BTW...and I also realize that Janilla is likely the one the few with the most Stamina and HP as she is higher level. Just a mention though, she isn't good at melee ;-)

Seeing Saryn going forward against the last person on the wall, Janilla decides to go back to help Dr. Creed and others with the dragonkin.

Quietly over comms...."Oh...this is going to suck." With that she moves forward so she can get in range for her spell...also likely getting in range of a charge from the Dragonkin.

She focuses her concentration on the Dragonkin....a small trickle of blood starts to come out of the side of her left eye.

Mind Thrust II on Dragonkin DC 18 Will for half: 4d10 ⇒ (7, 9, 2, 1) = 19 damage.

After the focusing she looks towards Spinjack. And over her comms to her allies, "Let's try not to kill Spinjack please....he seemed to be mostly subservient to everybody here...he likely being forced to be helping them."

Looks fine for me...and one more True Savior day job after this scenario and I am done with it!

Over Comms...."Big Ol' Angry Dragon is here, along with Spinjack. I am ignoring them for the moment, though likely they will engage. I doubt that attacking the guards will get on the Drago's good side...."

With that Janilla does a quick move to get closes to the northern guard.

Double Move to current location making certain Scorchgun is on Stun (It always starts that way for, but Janilla just makes certain it is...and rarely does it go on lethal--unless Undead, Constructs or Vermin are around.

Reflex (DC 11): 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (16) + 5 = 21

Reset my stats since we slept and all at the village for a day or two. Full RP and spells

Janilla races a bit north getting closer to the wall and one of the guards, pulling her scorchgun as she goes. She looks at the Guard in yellow and squints her eyes as a small drop of blood dribbles from her nose.

Mind Thrust I (DC 17 Will for half): 2d10 ⇒ (3, 3) = 6 Subpar d10 rolls...this is going to go well...

"On Megafauna...we haven't seen any recently. Back right after we left we got attacked by some large sloth/ant-eater things....but not anything since."

"We have some good mechanical engineers here, and some good mystical help as well. I assume that Spinjack is in there helping as well?"

Janilla will walk casually a bit closer, though keeping some rocks between her and some of the guards with guns.

Perception: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (7) + 12 = 19

Janilla nods towards Senesdar.

"What is wrong with the weather station? Anything we can do to help?'

She does look towards the Weather Station...looking for anything that she might see different from when they were there earlier.

I am all for stealth...I am a halfling...though knowing my dice rolls, I will be the worst ;-)

"I got a good and bad reading from that weather control tower....we need to go look into that. It definitely seems to be causing issues here to the izalguuns village. I am a little worried about making a large corporation mad at us, especially against the Society.....but I think it worth it."

"I don't know exactly if we should get involved...but I always keep an open mind. If we stay with you for a day or so and find out more about your culture, and maybe anything you might be able to help us with on what we are looking for, that would help with relations."

Janilla seems sincere, she is just worried on making a very powerful corporation mad with the Society.

Perception: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (17) + 12 = 29

Piloting: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (9) + 11 = 20

Looking around Janilla sees a few things unusual. "For all the outside appearance of being more tech savvy than your main weapons we saw against the megafauna, you have electricity and central heating. Impressive. Though stuff like this doesn't of course need to be told to anybody...protecting yourself from the harsh climate should be absolute priority."[b]

[b]"Hmm...well we were kinda figuring out that the corporation is making pharmaceuticals that might not be exactly...good...for people. And likely because of cross pollination your native kathi-weed is likely gaining some of the properties of the variety of items they are growing. I doubt that the corporation even knows it is doing that, though considering the people in there, they probably wouldn't care either way."

FYI this is a messy week for me, I doubt I will be able to post again today, or maybe even tomorrow. If rolls need to be made, Janilla will assist as much as possible if she can.

While trekking back, Janilla will ask a couple of questions.

[b]"Kathi-weed? Is this something normal? And you mention corrupted....corrupted with what?"[/b[

She is basically running to keep up with the longer legged allies, especially the izalguuns.

This is my one crazy lab work week, which I teach. So I will likely only post real early in the morning or late in the evening (If I can).

Sorry

Janilla will nod to Nutama, and go over to their elder.

"Nutama, just so you don't think I am doing anything wrong, I am going to heal your elder."

With that Janilla will focus her power to heal, not hurt. Her eyes flash a little as the spell is cast.

Mystic Cure II: 3d8 + 5 ⇒ (7, 5, 1) + 5 = 18

Janilla will attempt to non-verbally communicate to the 2 izalguun's that she wishes to cast a spell on one of them, a non-dangerous spell that would allow them to converse.

Bluff (+7) to pass 'secret' message I guess? If not Culture or something else (Culture is +11): 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (7) + 7 = 14

If that goes well, she will touch one of the izalguuns...whomever seems to be less hesitant and cast Share Spell...learning Common, Azlanti and Halfling for 24 hours.

"Ahh...a reason--besides being forced to pilot the ship apparently--for me to actually be here," Janilla says.

"While I hate killing creatures needlessly....just die already," Janilla says, as she focuses again on the one creature she has already been focusing on.

Mind Thrust 1 (DC 17 for half): 2d10 ⇒ (9, 2) = 11 damage
Perfectly average roll....

Janilla see both of the (hopefully) soon to be friends get knocked down. Deciding that she better do something, she raises the scorch gun and fires at the megafauna.

Scorch Gun (EAC): 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (20) + 6 = 26 to hit

Damage (Fire): 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8
Critical damage (Fire): 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5

Scorch gun does not have a critical effect...will need to get a nice fusion on it to make it do so someday

Janilla moves forward, keeping her scorch gun at the ready. When she gets close enough 30 feet to be precise she raises her hand lightly to her head as a very small trickle of blood comes from her nose.

Doing that Mind Thrust I at red, Will save DC 17 for half damage Mind Thrust I damage: 2d10 ⇒ (3, 10) = 13

Janilla heads to where the player thinks, if not please tell me the fallen Izalguun is.

Action Economy
Double move to get there.

Janilla will take a quick look at these weird sloth like creatures and try to figure out what they are.

Assume Life Science: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (11) + 6 = 17

"I am going for some height advantage...and to see about the fallen izalguun, " Janilla says as she sprints westernish.

Action Economy
Double move, pulling scorchgun out.

Once all of the group is....'politely'....escorted out, Janilla gives a small harrumph. "Really uppity there....I never knew a dragonkin to be THAT annoying. I do wonder who their life-bonded partner is...they must be a real piece of work."

Then remembering something....""Oh, yeah....I have a good and bad feeling about that tower. It is very important to our mission, but there is likely some major danger there too."

FYI, I am removing one RP and one 2nd level spell from my tracker on me before I forget.

Janilla's head looks down to the ground for a moment then looks back to Dr. Monsylkis. "I take responsibility for what I did. Your security officer feels that way about me, that is fine. Since I was the one who apparently 'broke' their precious rule, let me go out to the ship and stay there, or wander the surrounding area near our ship. Allow the rest of the group to at least stay for a bit longer, as they were not the ones who did anything wrong based on this charter."

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (16) + 10 = 26

Getting pulled up to the height of a Dragonkin almost feels like Janilla's arm gets pulled from it socket. Through the pain she attempts to explain that she was trying to help her stomach with a simple spell. Seeing that Farvenzi is not even listening she just gives up.

Once brought before Dr. Monsylkis, Janilla nods honestly. "I have been having stomach issues since piloting the ship in combat against that enemy vessel. I am a decent slow speed pilot, but never had the stomach for the dog fighting like others in my family. Anytime any high speed maneuvers, my stomach rolls. I got violently ill in the combat...Dr. Morvius and everybody was on the bridge and knows I was having problems keeping focused. Even when done, I still felt wan--I usually do for a few hours or so, unless I can get some medical or magical help. So I went into the restroom to see if more heaving would help, but it didn't help much, so I cast a spell to help remove the condition--it can sometime help. Getting the spell cast was harder than normal because of the nausea, but I finally was able to settle my stomach." Janilla gives a pleading but slightly hurt look at Farvenzi. "Then when I finally feeling better I left the stall, then I grabbed by your security. I tried to explain to them why and what I was doing, but instead I get my arm almost pulled out of it socket to come tell you exactly what I was trying to tell them."

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (10) + 10 = 20

Janilla will excuse herself from her group, and with Farvenzi ushering her into a restroom, close the stall door. Turning on her music so that Farvenzi won't hear all the dry heaving sounds (I heard that in Japan in the early 2000 or so that there was 'music' and other noises that females could use to 'drown' out their using the restroom...same idea here), Janilla proceeds get down on her knees after opening the toilet...and then proceeds to heave (first one is probably a true one..maybe a little dry heaving) most of what little water or tea was left in her system after the ship combat.

After the first one, still making a few weak "ugh" noises, she attempts to quietly and subtly cast Augry. She starts the spell.

Bluff to see: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (12) + 7 = 19

1 Minute is needed, and 1 RP. I figure that if I get found out, that I will lose the 1 RP anyway...so taking off my tracker, though at least Starfinder spells no longer require verbal or somatic components...though I am guessing that it might be visually noticeable--glad the door is closed to the stall :-).

What the question is, is that 'Would it be in our interest our mission to examine the Scaffold Tower'. It is just Weal, Woe, Weal and Woe, or Nothing for response....and it is a base 75% that I get an answer.

Janilla will do her best to finish the spell off, and do one last dry heave...take a few pieces of toilet paper and wipe her mouth a few times, then flush the toilet and leave.

Janilla has learned how to keep up with the tall folk....just move her legs 3 times faster. With that the exercise seems to have helped her stomach.

Walking into the greenhouse, Janilla is amazed with the flora growing. She listened raptly to Dr. Monsylkis.

Don't know if there is 2 different things to learn one from Life Science another from Medicine. If there is, use both...if there isn't use Life Science (since it alphabetically comes before Medicine)
Life Science: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (10) + 6 = 16
Medicine: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (9) + 9 = 18

She might be listening a bit too rapt and doesn't likely notice much in the greenhouse, except what the Doctor was saying.

Heading to the laboratory, Janilla doesn't seem as wanting to listen to the Dr. in her rapt information, as she attempts to notice anything that might help with the mission...hints on the device or what happened to it.

Perception: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (18) + 12 = 30
If in the greenhouse the life science and the medicine were the same, you can just use that for my medicine in the laboratory, though she would likely want to look around more since this is likely to be a more apt area for info on their mission.

"Dr. Monsylkis, I realize a lot of you might be showing us is proprietary, for which I am for one very grateful that you are, and I will also say that it is well above most of our heads. I doubt that unlike a university you can publish your works, but I do hope that what you are doing will be rewarding to yourself and your company."

Janilla is trying to see if anything she says or can do verbally can stroke the good Doctor's ego to maybe get something to slip. I will put it as a bluff, but if you feel it is a diplomacy it is actually 3 higher

Bluff: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (15) + 7 = 22

If she can get a minute alone--maybe after they eat a little and drink something Janilla excuses herself to the restroom, still feeling a little 'green'. With that she will use one 2nd level spell (augry), and see if she can get an inkling on if going to the Scaffold Tower would be a good or bad thing for them to do to further their mission. This requires her to spend 1 RP and have the GM roll in secret, 75% chance of Weal, Woe, Weal and Woe, or nothing can be the answer.

After that--regardless of the aurgry--if they don't mind us looking a little, Janilla wouldn't mind seeing what their Greenhouses look like. Also, she is an okay to decent medic, and can help with any injuries (and can use spells if necessary). The Scaffold Tower might be something she brings up to the group depending on the augry result.

Diplomacy to ask to see the Greenhouse: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (15) + 10 = 25

Right after they land, and before they meet with Dr. Monsylkis, Janilla pulls up her dataslate and activates K.S.'s audio record function. She figures that trying to get video data might be more tricky, but a audio recorder might not be noticed. She puts K.S. back into its holder on her side and finishes up the last of the landing/docking procedures.

Meeting D.r Monsylkis, Janilla nods to Spinjack. "Thank you in advance Spinjack. If you have any questions about the ship, here is my personal comm unit code. Use it to contact myself, Chikasa, or Fidorius Nyxit."

Still looking a little wan--though the obvious green/grey color has left, Janilla looks to Dr. Monsylkis. "A tour and maybe something light to eat and drink? I think that might help my stomach a little. High speed maneuvers always makes my stomach go aflutter."

Janilla smiles at Dr. Morvius. "I agree...though I wouldn't mind seeing the tech of that ship. And aren't you the Captain Dr. Morvius...shouldn't you be the one that sends the message?"

FYI, I don't know if this is true (as i haven't played it yet at this tier), but I heard that the special that came out for Gencon has the hardest fight ever at the level 10-12 range. Considering I was told this by one of the GM's that ran said battle I want to believe it.

"Talavet be praised!" Janilla says, and then quietly to herself mostly,[b]"Renny, you will be amazed on what I learned from you....I need to tell you this when I next see you."

"Are we going to do anything with that hulk? Or should we just ignore it and get back to talking with the people down on the planet?"

Ooookkaaayyy. That now falls in the hardest ship combat I have had so far...only one scenario that is tier 5-8 comes close to that...

Janilla hears the words of Dr. Morvius and smiles a little. This seems to settle her stomach a little. She is able to put down the waste container, thinking she might want to dispose of that after the combat, and gets back to work.

Thinking more on how the ship has been flown, she almost by instinct realizes that the enemy will flip-and-burn. With that she decides to evade the best she can, and keep her ships forward weapons facing the enemy's port.

Piloting (Evade DC 16): 1d20 + 11 - 2 ⇒ (13) + 11 - 2 = 22

AC 21, TL 21

Last round of the self imposed -2 unless I do some more crazy flying

"Come on you two...hit them with everything...take them out!"

Forward weapons and turret can hit baddie on port....hope it is still weakened.

I looked at the Init, and even with my self imposed -2 to skill checks I did win the init....keeping that with my roll for the combat this round

Still looking very green, and doing a lot of deep breaths trying to keep her stomach as settled as possible, Janilla attempts to keep their forward weapons aimed at the (hopefully) weakened Port side of the enemy.

"Hold on again..."Gurk"...this might still be a bit bumpy."

Pilot (Maneuver to reduce distance on turns to 1 DC 21): 1d20 + 11 - 2 ⇒ (15) + 11 - 2 = 24

She is so going to hate herself later....

If it was possible for her to get more green, she would be, but as it is maybe she is getting a bit grey now?

"I hate my life....why can't I just stay in the library....." as she reaches for a waste container.

Gurk...."Still working on it Captain.....I think I"....Yak-ugg..."Have yesterdays...dinner....to get through still."

It is pretty obvious that Janilla is a off color of pinkish green.

"No more flying crazily....I don't think my stomach can handle another one."

Not looking up from the barf bag...wishing she had brought a few....."Gurk", "Thanks",More retching follows.

Not to hurt our chances, but I really think Janilla should for the next round be at a -2 to her init and piloting rolls...mainly because she did something STUPID and made her lose her cookies...yeah, self-penalizing myself for roleplaying her quirks and disadvantages...

Oh yeah, AC 19, TL 19...didn't get to evade because of flip-and-burn (but as such an evasive maneuver I wonder why it doesn't give AC bonuses....oh well, realism vs. mechanics)