paizo.com Recent Posts by Janira Gavix, friendly guidepaizo.com Recent Posts by Janira Gavix, friendly guide2017-11-30T20:29:18Z2017-11-30T20:29:18ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GM The Masked Ferret's 05-08 The Confirmation [2019-02]Janira Gavix, friendly guide (alias of Dennis Muldoon)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivk4w/gameplay&page=6#2662019-05-18T07:55:58Z2019-05-18T07:55:42Z<p><b>"Oh, how fascinating! To think that such a remote cave could have such history, and for two faiths! Better not wait too long to start writing your report; you'll want to record everything while it's fresh in your mind."</b> Janira picks up GAB!'s drawing and chuckles. <b>"Here's a good start!"</b> she says with a grin. <b>"Anyway, ready to head out?"</b></p>"Oh, how fascinating! To think that such a remote cave could have such history, and for two faiths! Better not wait too long to start writing your report; you'll want to record everything while it's fresh in your mind." Janira picks up GAB!'s drawing and chuckles. "Here's a good start!" she says with a grin. "Anyway, ready to head out?"Janira Gavix, friendly guide (alias of Dennis Muldoon)2019-05-18T07:55:42ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GM The Masked Ferret's 05-08 The Confirmation [2019-02]Janira Gavix, friendly guide (alias of Dennis Muldoon)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivk4w/gameplay&page=6#2632019-05-17T22:30:07Z2019-05-17T22:30:07Z<p><b>"If you have more exploring to do, go ahead and do it, otherwise, let's start hiking back to Absalom. We can take it a little slower on the way back, though, and enjoy the natural beauty of the island."</b></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Let me know if you want to go back in and explore the other passage way, or if there's anything else you want to do. Otherwise we can head back to Absalom and wrap this up.</span></p>"If you have more exploring to do, go ahead and do it, otherwise, let's start hiking back to Absalom. We can take it a little slower on the way back, though, and enjoy the natural beauty of the island."
Let me know if you want to go back in and explore the other passage way, or if there's anything else you want to do. Otherwise we can head back to Absalom and wrap this up.Janira Gavix, friendly guide (alias of Dennis Muldoon)2019-05-17T22:30:07ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GM The Masked Ferret's 05-08 The Confirmation [2019-02]Janira Gavix, friendly guide (alias of Dennis Muldoon)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivk4w/gameplay&page=6#2622019-05-16T18:24:22Z2019-05-16T18:23:54Z<p><b>"Oh!"</b> Janira deftly catches the wand, then holds it out with two fingers, trying to shake some of the residual goo off of it. <b>"Uh...wonderful, thanks. Here, let me heal you up."</b> </p>
<p>She uses the wand to heal GAB! and Mukbud (and anyone else that's injured). Once she's satisfied you're all healed then she turns the wand on herself, leaving a damp patch of goo on her arm where the gooey wand touched it. </p>
<p><b>"Well, out with it! How was the cave? Did you complete your mission?"</b></p>"Oh!" Janira deftly catches the wand, then holds it out with two fingers, trying to shake some of the residual goo off of it. "Uh...wonderful, thanks. Here, let me heal you up."
She uses the wand to heal GAB! and Mukbud (and anyone else that's injured). Once she's satisfied you're all healed then she turns the wand on herself, leaving a damp patch of goo on her arm where the gooey wand touched it.
"Well, out with it! How was the cave? Did you complete your mission?"Janira Gavix, friendly guide (alias of Dennis Muldoon)2019-05-16T18:23:54ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GM The Masked Ferret's 05-08 The Confirmation [2019-02]Janira Gavix, friendly guide (alias of Dennis Muldoon)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivk4w/gameplay&page=6#2602019-05-16T18:07:54Z2019-05-16T18:07:54Z<p><b>"Gods am I glad to see you oozes, and you too Figg!I thought I was a goner when I couldn't shake that beast in the forest. Are any of you hurt? Do you still have my wand?"</b></p>"Gods am I glad to see you oozes, and you too Figg!I thought I was a goner when I couldn't shake that beast in the forest. Are any of you hurt? Do you still have my wand?"Janira Gavix, friendly guide (alias of Dennis Muldoon)2019-05-16T18:07:54ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GM The Masked Ferret's 05-08 The Confirmation [2019-02]Janira Gavix, friendly guide (alias of Dennis Muldoon)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivk4w/gameplay&page=6#2522019-05-16T02:19:00Z2019-05-16T02:14:24Z<p>Janira tries again to disarm the minotaur.</p>
<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>disarm, mwk whip, IC, fatigue:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 8 ⇒ (12) + 8 = 20</span></p>
<p>The sticky goo coating the minotaur slows its reflexes, allowing Janira to nimbly pull the axe from its hands!</p>Janira tries again to disarm the minotaur.
[dice=disarm, mwk whip, IC, fatigue]1d20+8[/dice]
The sticky goo coating the minotaur slows its reflexes, allowing Janira to nimbly pull the axe from its hands!Janira Gavix, friendly guide (alias of Dennis Muldoon)2019-05-16T02:14:24ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GM The Masked Ferret's 05-08 The Confirmation [2019-02]Janira Gavix, friendly guide (alias of Dennis Muldoon)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivk4w/gameplay&page=5#2392019-05-15T17:18:19Z2019-05-15T17:16:02Z<p><b>"Are you ok, Mukbud? Be careful everyone!"</b></p>
<p>Janira draws a heavy leather pouch from her hip and hurls it at the minotaur, just barely connecting. The pouch bursts, covering the beast in sticky black tar! She then steps back out of reach of its axe.</p>
<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Ranged touch:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10</span></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>2/3</span></p>"Are you ok, Mukbud? Be careful everyone!"
Janira draws a heavy leather pouch from her hip and hurls it at the minotaur, just barely connecting. The pouch bursts, covering the beast in sticky black tar! She then steps back out of reach of its axe.
[dice=Ranged touch]1d20+6[/dice]
2/3Janira Gavix, friendly guide (alias of Dennis Muldoon)2019-05-15T17:16:02ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GM The Masked Ferret's 05-08 The Confirmation [2019-02]Janira Gavix, friendly guide (alias of Dennis Muldoon)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivk4w/gameplay&page=5#2282019-05-14T06:58:30Z2019-05-14T06:58:05Z<p><b>"Foul beast! Leave this place!"</b></p>
<p>Janira takes a 5ft step back, then tries <span class=messageboard-ooc>(unsuccessfully)</span> to knock the broken axe from the minotaur's hands.</p>
<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>disarm, mwk whip, IC, fatigue:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 8 ⇒ (2) + 8 = 10</span></p>"Foul beast! Leave this place!"
Janira takes a 5ft step back, then tries (unsuccessfully) to knock the broken axe from the minotaur's hands.
[dice=disarm, mwk whip, IC, fatigue]1d20+8[/dice]Janira Gavix, friendly guide (alias of Dennis Muldoon)2019-05-14T06:58:05ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GM The Masked Ferret's 05-08 The Confirmation [2019-02]Janira Gavix, friendly guide (alias of Dennis Muldoon)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivk4w/gameplay&page=5#2192019-05-10T18:12:19Z2019-05-10T18:12:19Z<p><b>“You vile beast! I know not what drives your black heart, but I shall not fail in my duty. I shall see you driven from this forest, back to the hills from whence you came!”</b></p>
<p>Janira looks exhausted and badly wounded, though the Minotaur also bears some wounds and its large battle ax seems broken.</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>2/3</span></p>“You vile beast! I know not what drives your black heart, but I shall not fail in my duty. I shall see you driven from this forest, back to the hills from whence you came!”
Janira looks exhausted and badly wounded, though the Minotaur also bears some wounds and its large battle ax seems broken.
2/3Janira Gavix, friendly guide (alias of Dennis Muldoon)2019-05-10T18:12:19ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: [PFS]GM Dennis - The ConfirmationJanira Gavix, friendly guide (alias of Dennis Muldoon)https://paizo.com/campaigns/PFSGMDennisTheConfirmation/gameplay&page=6#2782018-07-26T21:14:36Z2018-07-26T21:14:20Z<p><b>"Well, all done? Ready to head back?"</b></p>"Well, all done? Ready to head back?"Janira Gavix, friendly guide (alias of Dennis Muldoon)2018-07-26T21:14:20ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: [PFS]GM Dennis - The ConfirmationJanira Gavix, friendly guide (alias of Dennis Muldoon)https://paizo.com/campaigns/PFSGMDennisTheConfirmation/gameplay&page=5#2482018-07-21T05:15:36Z2018-07-21T05:15:36Z<p><b>"That's the spirit! You go finish up your mission, and I'll meet you right back here when you're done. Then we can pack up and head for home."</b></p>"That's the spirit! You go finish up your mission, and I'll meet you right back here when you're done. Then we can pack up and head for home."Janira Gavix, friendly guide (alias of Dennis Muldoon)2018-07-21T05:15:36ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: [PFS]GM Dennis - The ConfirmationJanira Gavix, friendly guide (alias of Dennis Muldoon)https://paizo.com/campaigns/PFSGMDennisTheConfirmation/gameplay&page=5#2442018-07-20T16:24:17Z2018-07-20T16:24:17Z<p><b>"Oh my! Well, that sounds like you learned quite a bit!"</b> Janira activates her wand as she converses, her wounds quickly healing. <b>'Do you have more exploring and documenting to do, or are you ready to head back?"</b></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>It's not required to go back and explore the Eastern passage, but we can if you want.</span></p>"Oh my! Well, that sounds like you learned quite a bit!" Janira activates her wand as she converses, her wounds quickly healing. 'Do you have more exploring and documenting to do, or are you ready to head back?"
It's not required to go back and explore the Eastern passage, but we can if you want.Janira Gavix, friendly guide (alias of Dennis Muldoon)2018-07-20T16:24:17ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: [PFS]GM Dennis - The ConfirmationJanira Gavix, friendly guide (alias of Dennis Muldoon)https://paizo.com/campaigns/PFSGMDennisTheConfirmation/gameplay&page=5#2382018-07-20T04:52:03Z2018-07-20T04:52:03Z<p>Seeing the creature fall, Janira puts her hands on her knees and takes a deep breath. Straightening, she says <b>"Are any of you hurt? I'm so glad you showed up when you did! I was just about out of ideas."</b> She looks around, seeming to recover her excited spirit. <b>"So, what'd you find in the cave? Did you see any gillmen?"</b></p>Seeing the creature fall, Janira puts her hands on her knees and takes a deep breath. Straightening, she says "Are any of you hurt? I'm so glad you showed up when you did! I was just about out of ideas." She looks around, seeming to recover her excited spirit. "So, what'd you find in the cave? Did you see any gillmen?"Janira Gavix, friendly guide (alias of Dennis Muldoon)2018-07-20T04:52:03ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: [PFS]GM Dennis - The ConfirmationJanira Gavix, friendly guide (alias of Dennis Muldoon)https://paizo.com/campaigns/PFSGMDennisTheConfirmation/gameplay&page=5#2322018-07-19T22:10:54Z2018-07-19T22:10:36Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Quasar Bhatt wrote:</div><blockquote> Quasar takes a step back, visibly relieved the people who actually look like they can take a solid hit have interposed themselves, and leans over to Janira for a quick, <b>"You OK? I'd thought you were just going to keep running back towards the city until this jerk gave up."</b></blockquote><p><b>"Wow am I glad to see you all. That beast is tenacious; I couldn't shake it."</b>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Luralyn, just to be clear Janira is not inspiring courage right now; she has run out of rounds for the day.</span></p>Quasar Bhatt wrote:Quasar takes a step back, visibly relieved the people who actually look like they can take a solid hit have interposed themselves, and leans over to Janira for a quick, "You OK? I'd thought you were just going to keep running back towards the city until this jerk gave up."
"Wow am I glad to see you all. That beast is tenacious; I couldn't shake it." Luralyn, just to be clear Janira is not inspiring courage right now; she has run out of rounds for the day.Janira Gavix, friendly guide (alias of Dennis Muldoon)2018-07-19T22:10:36ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: [PFS]GM Dennis - The ConfirmationJanira Gavix, friendly guide (alias of Dennis Muldoon)https://paizo.com/campaigns/PFSGMDennisTheConfirmation/gameplay&page=5#2252018-07-19T19:07:27Z2018-07-19T19:07:27Z<p>Janira steps back behind Niocholu, ready to once again try to disarm the monster should it step within 15ft of her.</p>
<p>[Spoiler omitted]</p>Janira steps back behind Niocholu, ready to once again try to disarm the monster should it step within 15ft of her.
[Spoiler omitted]Janira Gavix, friendly guide (alias of Dennis Muldoon)2018-07-19T19:07:27ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: [PFS]GM Dennis - The ConfirmationJanira Gavix, friendly guide (alias of Dennis Muldoon)https://paizo.com/campaigns/PFSGMDennisTheConfirmation/gameplay&page=5#2112018-07-18T19:24:42Z2018-07-18T19:22:42Z<p><b>"Foul beast, you have no business here! Flee, for you shall surely be destroyed!"</b> Janira's words don't seem to hold the same power they did during the battle with the snakes, her fatigue evident. Still, she draws a tanglefoot bag and hurls it at the minotaur, covering it in rapidly-hardening tar before stepping back again.</p>
<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>ranged touch:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 6 ⇒ (8) + 6 = 14</span></p>"Foul beast, you have no business here! Flee, for you shall surely be destroyed!" Janira's words don't seem to hold the same power they did during the battle with the snakes, her fatigue evident. Still, she draws a tanglefoot bag and hurls it at the minotaur, covering it in rapidly-hardening tar before stepping back again.
[dice=ranged touch]1d20+6[/dice]Janira Gavix, friendly guide (alias of Dennis Muldoon)2018-07-18T19:22:42ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: [PFS]GM Dennis - The ConfirmationJanira Gavix, friendly guide (alias of Dennis Muldoon)https://paizo.com/campaigns/PFSGMDennisTheConfirmation/gameplay&page=5#2012018-07-17T14:20:52Z2018-07-17T14:20:52Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Luralyn, unless you have some way to ignore difficult terrain I'm not seeing, that was a 100ft movement (the green squares are difficult terrain). I adjusted your position to 60ft. of movement, though you can adjust if you'd like.</span></p>
<p>Janira lashes out with her whip, trying desperately to knock the fearsome ax from her pursuer's hand. With a yelp, the sting of leather causes the beast to drop its weapon, and Janira uses that opening to step back five feet.</p>
<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>disarm, mwk whip, IC:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 8 ⇒ (15) + 8 = 23</span></p>Luralyn, unless you have some way to ignore difficult terrain I'm not seeing, that was a 100ft movement (the green squares are difficult terrain). I adjusted your position to 60ft. of movement, though you can adjust if you'd like.
Janira lashes out with her whip, trying desperately to knock the fearsome ax from her pursuer's hand. With a yelp, the sting of leather causes the beast to drop its weapon, and Janira uses that opening to step back five feet.
[dice=disarm, mwk whip, IC]1d20+8[/dice]Janira Gavix, friendly guide (alias of Dennis Muldoon)2018-07-17T14:20:52ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: [PFS]GM Dennis - The ConfirmationJanira Gavix, friendly guide (alias of Dennis Muldoon)https://paizo.com/campaigns/PFSGMDennisTheConfirmation/gameplay&page=4#1912018-07-16T04:49:07Z2018-07-16T04:49:07Z<p><b>“You vile beast! I know not what drives your black heart, but I shall not fail in my duty. I shall see you driven from this forest, back to the hills from whence you came!”</b></p>
<p>Janira looks exhausted and badly wounded, though the Minotaur also bears some wounds and its large battle ax seems broken.</p>“You vile beast! I know not what drives your black heart, but I shall not fail in my duty. I shall see you driven from this forest, back to the hills from whence you came!”
Janira looks exhausted and badly wounded, though the Minotaur also bears some wounds and its large battle ax seems broken.Janira Gavix, friendly guide (alias of Dennis Muldoon)2018-07-16T04:49:07ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: [PFS]GM Dennis - The ConfirmationJanira Gavix, friendly guide (alias of Dennis Muldoon)https://paizo.com/campaigns/PFSGMDennisTheConfirmation/gameplay&page=4#1692018-07-14T06:27:00Z2018-07-14T06:27:00Z<p><span class=tiny><b>“As the legendary Gregaro Voth successfully battled the wild beasts in the deepest reaches of the Mwangi Expanse, so shall I defeat you, foul servant of Lamashtu!”</b></span></p>“As the legendary Gregaro Voth successfully battled the wild beasts in the deepest reaches of the Mwangi Expanse, so shall I defeat you, foul servant of Lamashtu!”Janira Gavix, friendly guide (alias of Dennis Muldoon)2018-07-14T06:27:00ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: [PFS]GM Dennis - The ConfirmationJanira Gavix, friendly guide (alias of Dennis Muldoon)https://paizo.com/campaigns/PFSGMDennisTheConfirmation/gameplay&page=2#802018-07-07T02:32:00Z2018-07-07T02:32:00Z<p><b>“A minotaur! There’s little chance we can stand against it. Take this bag,”</b> she continues, pulling off her backpack, <b>“and head deeper into the caves. Finish your mission. I’ll lead it away from the caves, lose it in the forest, and join you as soon as I can. Now go! GO!”</b> She heaves her backpack into the cave, casts a spell, and darts off toward the minotaur before turning to lure it away.</p>“A minotaur! There’s little chance we can stand against it. Take this bag,” she continues, pulling off her backpack, “and head deeper into the caves. Finish your mission. I’ll lead it away from the caves, lose it in the forest, and join you as soon as I can. Now go! GO!” She heaves her backpack into the cave, casts a spell, and darts off toward the minotaur before turning to lure it away.Janira Gavix, friendly guide (alias of Dennis Muldoon)2018-07-07T02:32:00ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: [PFS]GM Dennis - The ConfirmationJanira Gavix, friendly guide (alias of Dennis Muldoon)https://paizo.com/campaigns/PFSGMDennisTheConfirmation/gameplay&page=2#782018-07-07T02:31:35Z2018-07-07T02:31:35Z<p><b>“Quick, take cover before whatever it is spots us!”</b></p>“Quick, take cover before whatever it is spots us!”Janira Gavix, friendly guide (alias of Dennis Muldoon)2018-07-07T02:31:35ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: [PFS]GM Dennis - The ConfirmationJanira Gavix, friendly guide (alias of Dennis Muldoon)https://paizo.com/campaigns/PFSGMDennisTheConfirmation/gameplay&page=2#762018-07-07T02:30:53Z2018-07-07T02:30:53Z<p><b>“Here! The cave entrance is behind those vines,”</b> Janira says with a broad smile as she walks to the cliff’s face. She pulls back several layers of vegetation to reveal a narrow crack in the cliff’s surface. <b>“This is where I saw the gillmen enter.”</b></p>“Here! The cave entrance is behind those vines,” Janira says with a broad smile as she walks to the cliff’s face. She pulls back several layers of vegetation to reveal a narrow crack in the cliff’s surface. “This is where I saw the gillmen enter.”Janira Gavix, friendly guide (alias of Dennis Muldoon)2018-07-07T02:30:53ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: [PFS]GM Dennis - The ConfirmationJanira Gavix, friendly guide (alias of Dennis Muldoon)https://paizo.com/campaigns/PFSGMDennisTheConfirmation/gameplay&page=2#672018-07-06T15:37:14Z2018-07-06T15:37:14Z<p>Janira quickly stows her flask and checks to make sure everyone is ok. Seeing Drilla's wounds and the singed fur on Reshu, she casts <i>cure light wounds</i> on each to heal them.</p>
<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b><i>cure light wounds</i> on Drilla:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d8 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5</span>
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<span class="messageboard-dice"><b><i>cure light wounds</i> on Reshu:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d8 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6</span></p>
<p><b>"Well, that was unpleasant. You all did very well to be so prepared! Still, we best hurry. We don't have any time to spare."</b></p>Janira quickly stows her flask and checks to make sure everyone is ok. Seeing Drilla's wounds and the singed fur on Reshu, she casts cure light wounds on each to heal them.
[dice=cure light wounds on Drilla]1d8+4[/dice]
[dice=cure light wounds on Reshu]1d8+4[/dice]
"Well, that was unpleasant. You all did very well to be so prepared! Still, we best hurry. We don't have any time to spare."Janira Gavix, friendly guide (alias of Dennis Muldoon)2018-07-06T15:37:14ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: [PFS]GM Dennis - The ConfirmationJanira Gavix, friendly guide (alias of Dennis Muldoon)https://paizo.com/campaigns/PFSGMDennisTheConfirmation/gameplay&page=2#562018-07-06T01:23:03Z2018-07-06T01:23:03Z<p>—-</p>
<p>Janira takes a step away from the swarms path and shouts directions. <b>"Spread out! And quit shouting at them, Niocholu, it won't work! Does everyone have a splash weapon? If not, use this!"</b> She draws a flask of acid and holds it out for someone to take, then begins an inspiring recitation of Pathfinder lore.</p>
<p><b>“Let us remember the sacrifice of the fabled Yasmin bint Faroud, favored of the Ten, who gave her life distracting Zythrustianax, draconic scourge of the Society, so dozens of junior agents could survive. Her act of benevolence is the epitome of cooperation within the Society.”</b></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>You all feel <a href="https://www.d20pfsrd.com/classes/core-classes/bard/#TOC-Inspire-Courage-Su-" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">inspired to courage</a>! +1 competence bonus to attacks and weapon damage, and a +1 morale bonus to saving throws vs. charm and fear effects.</span></p>---
Janira takes a step away from the swarms path and shouts directions. "Spread out! And quit shouting at them, Niocholu, it won't work! Does everyone have a splash weapon? If not, use this!" She draws a flask of acid and holds it out for someone to take, then begins an inspiring recitation of Pathfinder lore.
“Let us remember the sacrifice of the fabled Yasmin bint Faroud, favored of the Ten, who gave her life distracting Zythrustianax, draconic scourge of the Society, so dozens of junior...Janira Gavix, friendly guide (alias of Dennis Muldoon)2018-07-06T01:23:03ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: [PFS]GM Dennis - The ConfirmationJanira Gavix, friendly guide (alias of Dennis Muldoon)https://paizo.com/campaigns/PFSGMDennisTheConfirmation/gameplay#452018-07-04T22:46:07Z2018-07-04T22:46:07Z<p>Janira pauses a moment and pulls out an intricate silver compass emblazoned with the Pathfinder Society logo: the Glyph of the Open Road. <b>“I received this wayfinder when I successfully completed my Confirmation. Should we be successful on our journey, you will get your own as well.”</b> She flips open the device and holds it in front of her; the initials J. G. are engraved into the inside of the device’s lid. After studying the compass inside for a moment, she remarks, <b>“We’re on the right path. We need to keep heading northwest past those large rocks up ahead.”</b></p>Janira pauses a moment and pulls out an intricate silver compass emblazoned with the Pathfinder Society logo: the Glyph of the Open Road. “I received this wayfinder when I successfully completed my Confirmation. Should we be successful on our journey, you will get your own as well.” She flips open the device and holds it in front of her; the initials J. G. are engraved into the inside of the device’s lid. After studying the compass inside for a moment, she remarks, “We’re on the right path....Janira Gavix, friendly guide (alias of Dennis Muldoon)2018-07-04T22:46:07ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: [PFS]GM Dennis - The ConfirmationJanira Gavix, friendly guide (alias of Dennis Muldoon)https://paizo.com/campaigns/PFSGMDennisTheConfirmation/gameplay#432018-07-04T22:42:10Z2018-07-04T22:42:10Z<p><b>"Indeed, and we're going to need every minute of daylight over the next two days to make it there in time."</b></p>
<p><b>“Now, before we head out, if there aren’t any more questions, we should take a moment to go through your gear and make sure nothing important gets left out. Do you have food? Does someone have a way to make fire? How about a light source? Does anyone have a means of magical healing? How about alchemical items? A flask of alchemist’s fire or acid can be a life-saver in some cases.”</b></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>None of you are new to Pathfinder, so I don't think I need to check your inventories like the scenario suggests for new players. Let me know if you'd like to buy anything on your way out of town.</span></p>"Indeed, and we're going to need every minute of daylight over the next two days to make it there in time."
“Now, before we head out, if there aren’t any more questions, we should take a moment to go through your gear and make sure nothing important gets left out. Do you have food? Does someone have a way to make fire? How about a light source? Does anyone have a means of magical healing? How about alchemical items? A flask of alchemist’s fire or acid can be a life-saver in some cases.”
...Janira Gavix, friendly guide (alias of Dennis Muldoon)2018-07-04T22:42:10ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: [PFS]GM Dennis - The ConfirmationJanira Gavix, friendly guide (alias of Dennis Muldoon)https://paizo.com/campaigns/PFSGMDennisTheConfirmation/gameplay#372018-07-04T16:10:00Z2018-07-04T16:09:45Z<p><b>"In the caves? I didn't run into any inhabitants in my brief time in the caves. I'm more concerned with the trip to get there. Centaurs control the lowlands and surrounding wilderness of the Kortos Mounts. The areas farther up the Mounts are controlled by minotaurs, and the icy peaks are home to tribes of harpies. They’re always vying for territory, but with any luck, we should be able to avoid them and reach the caves without conflict.” </b></p>
<p><b>“As with any journey, there’s always the chance we may run into bandits along the way, and there are dozens of kinds of predators in that forest. That’s why we should always be as prepared as possible.”</b></p>"In the caves? I didn't run into any inhabitants in my brief time in the caves. I'm more concerned with the trip to get there. Centaurs control the lowlands and surrounding wilderness of the Kortos Mounts. The areas farther up the Mounts are controlled by minotaurs, and the icy peaks are home to tribes of harpies. They’re always vying for territory, but with any luck, we should be able to avoid them and reach the caves without conflict.”
“As with any journey, there’s always the chance we...Janira Gavix, friendly guide (alias of Dennis Muldoon)2018-07-04T16:09:45ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: [PFS]GM Dennis - The ConfirmationJanira Gavix, friendly guide (alias of Dennis Muldoon)https://paizo.com/campaigns/PFSGMDennisTheConfirmation/gameplay#342018-07-04T06:21:29Z2018-07-04T06:20:58Z<p><b>“You're wise to worry about proper equipment, but I think that's a discussion better saved until you know your mission. Speaking of which, on to the details of the mission at hand,”</b> Janira says with an eager grin. <b>“After reviewing my mission reports personally, Master Shaine believes it is no coincidence that each time they entered the caves it was during a full moon, so it is also no coincidence that you have been called here now, just a day before the moon is full again. We both believe that tomorrow night is our best chance to find out why these caves are important and what exactly the gillmen are doing in there.</b> </p>
<p><b>“The caves we’ll be travelling to lie under the base of the Kortos Mounts. We’ll need to spend every minute of daylight possible to reach the caves by foot, crossing over the Cairnlands, taking the paths to Diobel, and finally making our way through the wilderness. With any luck we won’t run into any of the local inhabitants. Once in the caves, we’ll need to work together to explore and determine whether any gillman are present or have been recently. Keep an eye out for any other clues that might hint at the caves’ significance, too.” </b></p>“You're wise to worry about proper equipment, but I think that's a discussion better saved until you know your mission. Speaking of which, on to the details of the mission at hand,” Janira says with an eager grin. “After reviewing my mission reports personally, Master Shaine believes it is no coincidence that each time they entered the caves it was during a full moon, so it is also no coincidence that you have been called here now, just a day before the moon is full again. We both believe...Janira Gavix, friendly guide (alias of Dennis Muldoon)2018-07-04T06:20:58ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: [PFS]GM Dennis - The ConfirmationJanira Gavix, friendly guide (alias of Dennis Muldoon)https://paizo.com/campaigns/PFSGMDennisTheConfirmation/gameplay#262018-07-03T06:53:26Z2018-07-03T06:53:13Z<p>Janira pulls out a large leather-bound journal and opens it on the table. <b>“Before we set out, we should all get to know each other and review our plan. After all, the most important factors that determine whether an expedition will be a success are cooperation and preparation! I’ll go first!</b></p>
<p><b>”I grew up with six siblings, in the Eastgate area of Absalom. When I came of age, I knew I wanted to see more of the world, so I joined the Pathfinder Society! That was about four years ago, now, and while I joined up to travel (and try all of the exotic foods I could find), I’ve really grown to love learning and the processes of preserving knowledge. I hope to one day have my work published in the <i>Pathfinder Chronicles</i>!</b></p>
<p><b>”Now it’s your turn. Please, tell me a little about yourselves!”</b> <span class=messageboard-ooc>This is your chance to do any further in-character introduction you'd like, including introducing your character to Janira. Since most of you have already introduced yourselves, I'll move us on tomorrow, but feel free to add any introducing that you'd like.</span></p>Janira pulls out a large leather-bound journal and opens it on the table. “Before we set out, we should all get to know each other and review our plan. After all, the most important factors that determine whether an expedition will be a success are cooperation and preparation! I’ll go first!
”I grew up with six siblings, in the Eastgate area of Absalom. When I came of age, I knew I wanted to see more of the world, so I joined the Pathfinder Society! That was about four years ago, now, and...Janira Gavix, friendly guide (alias of Dennis Muldoon)2018-07-03T06:53:13ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: [PFS]GM Dennis - The ConfirmationJanira Gavix, friendly guide (alias of Dennis Muldoon)https://paizo.com/campaigns/PFSGMDennisTheConfirmation/gameplay#252018-07-03T06:51:01Z2018-07-03T06:49:47Z<p><b>"Yes indeed, the caves are in the mountains. And no need to worry about the caves being flooded, Quasar, they are quite far from the shore and a good ways above sea level. Gillmen are an amphibious folk, so they can survive in the air, though most do live in the sea. In fact,"</b> she says, pausing to think, <b>"the only known permanent surface settlement of the gillmen is in Escadar. Why they’re venturing into the foothills of the Kortos Mounts is a mystery.”</b></p>"Yes indeed, the caves are in the mountains. And no need to worry about the caves being flooded, Quasar, they are quite far from the shore and a good ways above sea level. Gillmen are an amphibious folk, so they can survive in the air, though most do live in the sea. In fact," she says, pausing to think, "the only known permanent surface settlement of the gillmen is in Escadar. Why they’re venturing into the foothills of the Kortos Mounts is a mystery.”Janira Gavix, friendly guide (alias of Dennis Muldoon)2018-07-03T06:49:47ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: [PFS]GM Dennis - The ConfirmationJanira Gavix, friendly guide (alias of Dennis Muldoon)https://paizo.com/campaigns/PFSGMDennisTheConfirmation/gameplay#52018-07-02T13:58:38Z2018-07-02T13:58:38Z<p>Janira speaks up in an enthusiastic and cheerful voice, <b>“Greetings, aspiring Pathfinders! Six months ago, while I was mapping cave entrances in the foothills of the Kortos Mounts, witnessed a lone gillman entering a concealed cave. I thought little of it at the time, but I saw another one enter the cave again a month later as my Confirmation stretched on. A few days later, after I completed my assigned task, I entered the cave system, but was unable to find the gillmen.”</b></p>Janira speaks up in an enthusiastic and cheerful voice, “Greetings, aspiring Pathfinders! Six months ago, while I was mapping cave entrances in the foothills of the Kortos Mounts, witnessed a lone gillman entering a concealed cave. I thought little of it at the time, but I saw another one enter the cave again a month later as my Confirmation stretched on. A few days later, after I completed my assigned task, I entered the cave system, but was unable to find the gillmen.”Janira Gavix, friendly guide (alias of Dennis Muldoon)2018-07-02T13:58:38ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: [PFS]GM Dennis - BAPS Confirmation (closed)Janira Gavix, friendly guide (alias of Dennis Muldoon)https://paizo.com/campaigns/PFSGMDennisBAPSConfirmationClosed/gameplay&page=5#2102018-04-13T20:41:19Z2018-04-13T20:41:19Z<p>Janira writes a quick response. <i><b>"Well, I trust Master Shaine and the other Masters. If they say he should be on a mission, that's good enough for me. Still, feedback is always good. Make sure to include that in your report."</b></i></p>
<p>Out loud, she says <b>"Sounds like you're ready to head back! Let's gather up our supplies and camp here tonight, then we can head back in the morning!"</b></p>Janira writes a quick response. "Well, I trust Master Shaine and the other Masters. If they say he should be on a mission, that's good enough for me. Still, feedback is always good. Make sure to include that in your report."
Out loud, she says "Sounds like you're ready to head back! Let's gather up our supplies and camp here tonight, then we can head back in the morning!"Janira Gavix, friendly guide (alias of Dennis Muldoon)2018-04-13T20:41:19ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: [PFS]GM Dennis - BAPS Confirmation (closed)Janira Gavix, friendly guide (alias of Dennis Muldoon)https://paizo.com/campaigns/PFSGMDennisBAPSConfirmationClosed/gameplay&page=5#2082018-04-12T17:22:31Z2018-04-12T17:22:31Z<p><b>"Wow, a sculpture of Absalom? Ancient Arodenite artwork? How neat! Is there anything else you want to do in the caverns, or are you ready to head back? Of course you can go retrieve your friends, Lucius!"</b></p>"Wow, a sculpture of Absalom? Ancient Arodenite artwork? How neat! Is there anything else you want to do in the caverns, or are you ready to head back? Of course you can go retrieve your friends, Lucius!"Janira Gavix, friendly guide (alias of Dennis Muldoon)2018-04-12T17:22:31ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: [PFS]GM Dennis - BAPS Confirmation (closed)Janira Gavix, friendly guide (alias of Dennis Muldoon)https://paizo.com/campaigns/PFSGMDennisBAPSConfirmationClosed/gameplay&page=5#2052018-04-12T02:40:54Z2018-04-12T02:40:54Z<p>Janira struggles to her feet, wincing and dusting herself off. <b>"Thank you! I'm so glad you found me when you did. I thought for sure I could lose that beast, but I just couldn't shake him. I thought I was a goner!"</b> She looks around at you, proudly. <b>"Oh, Desirea, you're hurt! Who has my wand?"</b> She takes her wand from Palakar and uses it to heal Desirea's wounds before doing the same for herself. <b>"So! What did you find in the cave? Were there any gilmen? Did you finish exploring?"</b></p>Janira struggles to her feet, wincing and dusting herself off. "Thank you! I'm so glad you found me when you did. I thought for sure I could lose that beast, but I just couldn't shake him. I thought I was a goner!" She looks around at you, proudly. "Oh, Desirea, you're hurt! Who has my wand?" She takes her wand from Palakar and uses it to heal Desirea's wounds before doing the same for herself. "So! What did you find in the cave? Were there any gilmen? Did you finish exploring?"Janira Gavix, friendly guide (alias of Dennis Muldoon)2018-04-12T02:40:54ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: [PFS]GM Dennis - BAPS Confirmation (closed)Janira Gavix, friendly guide (alias of Dennis Muldoon)https://paizo.com/campaigns/PFSGMDennisBAPSConfirmationClosed/gameplay&page=4#1712018-04-10T18:18:56Z2018-04-10T18:18:56Z<p><b>“As the legendary Gregaro Voth successfully battled the wild beasts in the deepest reaches of the Mwangi Expanse, so shall I defeat you, foul servant of Lamashtu!”</b></p>
<p>Janira steps back, then tries (unsuccessfully) to disarm the minotaur with her whip.</p>
<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>disarm, mwk whip, IC:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 8 ⇒ (5) + 8 = 13</span></p>“As the legendary Gregaro Voth successfully battled the wild beasts in the deepest reaches of the Mwangi Expanse, so shall I defeat you, foul servant of Lamashtu!”
Janira steps back, then tries (unsuccessfully) to disarm the minotaur with her whip.
[dice=disarm, mwk whip, IC]1d20+8[/dice]Janira Gavix, friendly guide (alias of Dennis Muldoon)2018-04-10T18:18:56ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: [PFS]GM Dennis - BAPS Confirmation (closed)Janira Gavix, friendly guide (alias of Dennis Muldoon)https://paizo.com/campaigns/PFSGMDennisBAPSConfirmationClosed/gameplay&page=4#1632018-04-09T21:01:45Z2018-04-09T21:01:45Z<p><b>“You vile beast! I know not what drives your black heart, but I shall not fail in my duty. I shall see you driven from this forest, back to the hills from whence you came!”</b></p>“You vile beast! I know not what drives your black heart, but I shall not fail in my duty. I shall see you driven from this forest, back to the hills from whence you came!”Janira Gavix, friendly guide (alias of Dennis Muldoon)2018-04-09T21:01:45ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: [PFS]GM Dennis - BAPS Confirmation (closed)Janira Gavix, friendly guide (alias of Dennis Muldoon)https://paizo.com/campaigns/PFSGMDennisBAPSConfirmationClosed/gameplay&page=4#1552018-04-09T19:04:15Z2018-04-09T19:04:15Z<p><span class=tiny><b>“As the legendary Gregaro Voth successfully battled the wild beasts in the deepest reaches of the Mwangi Expanse, so shall I defeat you, foul servant of Lamashtu!”</b></span></p>“As the legendary Gregaro Voth successfully battled the wild beasts in the deepest reaches of the Mwangi Expanse, so shall I defeat you, foul servant of Lamashtu!”Janira Gavix, friendly guide (alias of Dennis Muldoon)2018-04-09T19:04:15ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: [PFS]GM Dennis - BAPS Confirmation (closed)Janira Gavix, friendly guide (alias of Dennis Muldoon)https://paizo.com/campaigns/PFSGMDennisBAPSConfirmationClosed/gameplay&page=2#602018-03-16T17:30:05Z2018-03-16T17:30:05Z<p><b>“A minotaur! There’s little chance we can stand against it. Take this bag,”</b> she continues, pulling off her backpack, <b>“and head deeper into the caves. Finish your mission. I’ll lead it away from the caves, lose it in the forest, and join you as soon as I can. Now go! GO!”</b> She heaves her backpack into the cave, casts a spell, and darts off toward the minotaur before turning to lure it away.</p>“A minotaur! There’s little chance we can stand against it. Take this bag,” she continues, pulling off her backpack, “and head deeper into the caves. Finish your mission. I’ll lead it away from the caves, lose it in the forest, and join you as soon as I can. Now go! GO!” She heaves her backpack into the cave, casts a spell, and darts off toward the minotaur before turning to lure it away.Janira Gavix, friendly guide (alias of Dennis Muldoon)2018-03-16T17:30:05ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: [PFS]GM Dennis - BAPS Confirmation (closed)Janira Gavix, friendly guide (alias of Dennis Muldoon)https://paizo.com/campaigns/PFSGMDennisBAPSConfirmationClosed/gameplay&page=2#582018-03-16T17:29:38Z2018-03-16T17:29:19Z<p><b>“Quick, take cover before whatever it is spots us!”</b></p>“Quick, take cover before whatever it is spots us!”Janira Gavix, friendly guide (alias of Dennis Muldoon)2018-03-16T17:29:19ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: [PFS]GM Dennis - BAPS Confirmation (closed)Janira Gavix, friendly guide (alias of Dennis Muldoon)https://paizo.com/campaigns/PFSGMDennisBAPSConfirmationClosed/gameplay&page=2#562018-03-16T17:28:33Z2018-03-16T17:28:33Z<p><b>“Here! The cave entrance is behind those vines,”</b> Janira says with a broad smile as she walks to the cliff’s face. She pulls back several layers of vegetation to reveal a narrow crack in the cliff’s surface. <b>“This is where I saw the gillmen enter.”</b></p>“Here! The cave entrance is behind those vines,” Janira says with a broad smile as she walks to the cliff’s face. She pulls back several layers of vegetation to reveal a narrow crack in the cliff’s surface. “This is where I saw the gillmen enter.”Janira Gavix, friendly guide (alias of Dennis Muldoon)2018-03-16T17:28:33ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: [PFS]GM Dennis - BAPS Confirmation (closed)Janira Gavix, friendly guide (alias of Dennis Muldoon)https://paizo.com/campaigns/PFSGMDennisBAPSConfirmationClosed/gameplay&page=2#522018-03-16T05:58:07Z2018-03-16T05:58:07Z<p>Janira breathes deeply, seeming to get her nausea under control. <b>"Is everyone ok? Quick work, especially you, Desirea! Is anyone hurt?"</b></p>
<p>Seeing the wounds on Wu, she touches his arm, infusing him with positive energy that causes his wounds to close <span class=messageboard-ooc>(casting <i>cure light wounds</i>)</span>, then draws a wand that's clearly labeled <i>cure light wounds</i> and heals her own wounds.</p>
<p><b>"We're running a little behind. We better hurry if we're going to get to the caves by nightfall, otherwise we may miss the gillmen entirely!"</b></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Please make Survival checks to try to find efficient paths through the forest and make up some time.</span></p>Janira breathes deeply, seeming to get her nausea under control. "Is everyone ok? Quick work, especially you, Desirea! Is anyone hurt?"
Seeing the wounds on Wu, she touches his arm, infusing him with positive energy that causes his wounds to close (casting cure light wounds), then draws a wand that's clearly labeled cure light wounds and heals her own wounds.
"We're running a little behind. We better hurry if we're going to get to the caves by nightfall, otherwise we may miss the gillmen...Janira Gavix, friendly guide (alias of Dennis Muldoon)2018-03-16T05:58:07ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: [PFS]GM Dennis - BAPS Confirmation (closed)Janira Gavix, friendly guide (alias of Dennis Muldoon)https://paizo.com/campaigns/PFSGMDennisBAPSConfirmationClosed/gameplay#392018-03-15T06:08:53Z2018-03-15T06:08:53Z<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Janira Fort save:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 3 = 10</span></p>
<p>Janira begins to retch at the amount of snakes covering her. <b>"Snakes. Why'd it have to be snakes? I hate snakes!"</b> She doubles over and stumbles out of the swarm.</p>[dice=Janira Fort save]1d20+3[/dice]
Janira begins to retch at the amount of snakes covering her. "Snakes. Why'd it have to be snakes? I hate snakes!" She doubles over and stumbles out of the swarm.Janira Gavix, friendly guide (alias of Dennis Muldoon)2018-03-15T06:08:53ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: [PFS]GM Dennis - BAPS Confirmation (closed)Janira Gavix, friendly guide (alias of Dennis Muldoon)https://paizo.com/campaigns/PFSGMDennisBAPSConfirmationClosed/gameplay#352018-03-14T21:43:58Z2018-03-14T21:43:58Z<p><b>“Now, before we head out, if there aren’t any more questions, we should take a moment to go through your gear and make sure nothing important gets left out. Do you have food? Does someone have a way to make fire? How about a light source? Does anyone have a means of magical healing? How about alchemical items? A flask of alchemist’s fire or acid can be a life-saver in some cases.”</b></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Review your inventories. Not everyone needs to have all of these things, but Janira will make sure that at least one of you has them, and will encourage those of you with a little gold to spare to purchase some alchemical items like alchemist’s fire, acid, and antitoxins, if you don’t already have them. </span></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>I'm not actually going to go through your inventories like I would with new players. Let me know if you bought anything on your way out of town.</span></p>
<p>——-</p>
<p>Your first day of travel is interesting, if uneventful. Janira points out broken siege towers as you pass through the Cairnlands, explaining what she learned from Master Shaine about the many times Absalom has been unsuccessfully assaulted. You make camp in a pleasant, sheltered hollow in some low hills, taking turn at watch without incident. <span class=messageboard-ooc>You have time to prepare new spells, if you would like.</span></p>
<p>Janira wakes you up early the next morning and you press on towards your destination. As you progress deeper into the forest, the trees towering overhead begin to shield most of what remains of the day’s sun and the vegetation beneath grows denser.</p>
<p>Janira pauses a moment and pulls out an intricate silver compass emblazoned with the Pathfinder Society logo: the Glyph of the Open Road. <b>“I received this wayfinder when I successfully completed my Confirmation. Should we be successful on our journey, you will get your own as well.”</b> She flips open the device and holds it in front of her; the initials J. G. are engraved into the inside of the device’s lid. After studying the compass inside for a moment, she remarks, <b>“We’re on the right path. We need to keep heading northwest past those large rocks up ahead.”</b></p>“Now, before we head out, if there aren’t any more questions, we should take a moment to go through your gear and make sure nothing important gets left out. Do you have food? Does someone have a way to make fire? How about a light source? Does anyone have a means of magical healing? How about alchemical items? A flask of alchemist’s fire or acid can be a life-saver in some cases.”
Review your inventories. Not everyone needs to have all of these things, but Janira will make sure that at least...Janira Gavix, friendly guide (alias of Dennis Muldoon)2018-03-14T21:43:58ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: [PFS]GM Dennis - BAPS Confirmation (closed)Janira Gavix, friendly guide (alias of Dennis Muldoon)https://paizo.com/campaigns/PFSGMDennisBAPSConfirmationClosed/gameplay#272018-03-14T06:25:35Z2018-03-14T06:24:36Z<p><b>“The area we’re heading to is controlled by a large centaur tribe. If we cross paths with any of them, they’ll see the horses as an affront and might become dangerously unfriendly. Our mission is to explore the caves and investigate the gillmen activity, not fight the local populace. We could probably convince them to overlook one horse, if you were walking beside it rather than riding, but we cannot travel as a mounted party. Honestly, given that you'll be exploring a cave, your horse may be better off here in Absalom anyway.”</b></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>All the times I've run this, you're the first to ask that question.</span></p>“The area we’re heading to is controlled by a large centaur tribe. If we cross paths with any of them, they’ll see the horses as an affront and might become dangerously unfriendly. Our mission is to explore the caves and investigate the gillmen activity, not fight the local populace. We could probably convince them to overlook one horse, if you were walking beside it rather than riding, but we cannot travel as a mounted party. Honestly, given that you'll be exploring a cave, your horse may be...Janira Gavix, friendly guide (alias of Dennis Muldoon)2018-03-14T06:24:36ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: [PFS]GM Dennis - BAPS Confirmation (closed)Janira Gavix, friendly guide (alias of Dennis Muldoon)https://paizo.com/campaigns/PFSGMDennisBAPSConfirmationClosed/gameplay#252018-03-14T07:35:31Z2018-03-14T05:45:32Z<p><i>When they told me there was a halfling bard coming on this mission, I thought 'oh, an easy one! I know how to advise a halfling bard!'. What have I gotten myself into?</i></p>
<p><b>“Well...um...I guess we won't be wont for entertainment on this trip! Anyway, on to the details of the mission at hand,”</b> Janira says with an eager grin. <b>“After reviewing my mission reports personally, Master Shaine believes it is no coincidence that each time they entered the caves it was during a full moon, so it's also no coincidence that you have been called here now, just a day before the moon is full again. We both believe that tomorrow night is our best chance to find out why these caves are important and what exactly the gillmen are doing in there.</b> </p>
<p><b>“The caves we’ll be travelling to lie under the base of the Kortos Mounts. We’ll need to spend every minute of daylight possible to reach the caves by foot, crossing over the Cairnlands, taking the paths to Diobel, and finally making our way through the wilderness. With any luck we won’t run into any of the local inhabitants. Once in the caves, we’ll need to work together to explore and determine whether any gillman are present or have been recently. Keep an eye out for any other clues that might hint at the caves’ significance, too. Any questions?” </b></p>When they told me there was a halfling bard coming on this mission, I thought 'oh, an easy one! I know how to advise a halfling bard!'. What have I gotten myself into?
“Well...um...I guess we won't be wont for entertainment on this trip! Anyway, on to the details of the mission at hand,” Janira says with an eager grin. “After reviewing my mission reports personally, Master Shaine believes it is no coincidence that each time they entered the caves it was during a full moon, so it's also no...Janira Gavix, friendly guide (alias of Dennis Muldoon)2018-03-14T05:45:32ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: [PFS]GM Dennis - BAPS Confirmation (closed)Janira Gavix, friendly guide (alias of Dennis Muldoon)https://paizo.com/campaigns/PFSGMDennisBAPSConfirmationClosed/gameplay#202018-03-12T23:59:05Z2018-03-12T23:59:05Z<p><i>Whooboy, this is gonna be a tougher assignment than I thought! Still, Master Shaine wouldn't have given it to me if he didn't think I could handle it.</i></p>
<p><b>"Why don't you come on over here and join us, Wu? Here, I'll guide you."</b> Janira leads Wu to your table with one arm while signalling to the bartender for a beer. <b>"Don't worry, I'm sure they already learned a valuable lesson. Here, have a seat. The nice bartender is bringing you a new beer as we speak."</b></p>
<p>Janira pulls out a large leather-bound journal and opens it on the table. <b>“Before we set out, we should all get to know each other and review our plan. After all, the most important factors that determine whether an expedition will be a success are cooperation and preparation! I’ll go first!</b></p>
<p><b>”I grew up with six siblings, in the Eastgate area of Absalom. When I came of age, I knew I wanted to see more of the world, so I joined the Pathfinder Society! That was about four years ago, now, and while I joined up to travel (and try all of the exotic foods I could find), I’ve really grown to love learning and the processes of preserving knowledge. I hope to one day have my work published in the <i>Pathfinder Chronicles</i>!</b></p>
<p><b>”Now it’s your turn. Please, tell me a little about yourselves!”</b> <span class=messageboard-ooc>This is your chance to introduce your character to Janira and the rest of the party.</span></p>Whooboy, this is gonna be a tougher assignment than I thought! Still, Master Shaine wouldn't have given it to me if he didn't think I could handle it.
"Why don't you come on over here and join us, Wu? Here, I'll guide you." Janira leads Wu to your table with one arm while signalling to the bartender for a beer. "Don't worry, I'm sure they already learned a valuable lesson. Here, have a seat. The nice bartender is bringing you a new beer as we speak."
Janira pulls out a large leather-bound...Janira Gavix, friendly guide (alias of Dennis Muldoon)2018-03-12T23:59:05ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: [PFS]GM Dennis - BAPS Confirmation (closed)Janira Gavix, friendly guide (alias of Dennis Muldoon)https://paizo.com/campaigns/PFSGMDennisBAPSConfirmationClosed/gameplay#182018-03-12T20:37:21Z2018-03-12T20:36:36Z<p><b>"Oh my,"</b> Janira responds to Lucius,<b> "aren't you officious! We'll get to the details of the mission in just a moment, don't worry. And don't worry about it, Palakar."</b> she says, turning to the halfling. <b>"You're in the right place now. Desirea, I'm afraid I don't know much about Kung Fu, but I'm sure you'll learn plenty while you're out there!"</b> Janira checks her clipboard. <b>"I thought we had at least one more coming. The only name I have is 'Wu', though."</b> She turns to address the other patrons of the <i>Paunch</i>. <b>"EXCUSE ME, DO ANY OF YOU KNOW A WU?"</b></p>"Oh my," Janira responds to Lucius, "aren't you officious! We'll get to the details of the mission in just a moment, don't worry. And don't worry about it, Palakar." she says, turning to the halfling. "You're in the right place now. Desirea, I'm afraid I don't know much about Kung Fu, but I'm sure you'll learn plenty while you're out there!" Janira checks her clipboard. "I thought we had at least one more coming. The only name I have is 'Wu', though." She turns to address the other patrons of...Janira Gavix, friendly guide (alias of Dennis Muldoon)2018-03-12T20:36:36ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: [PFS]GM Dennis - BAPS Confirmation (closed)Janira Gavix, friendly guide (alias of Dennis Muldoon)https://paizo.com/campaigns/PFSGMDennisBAPSConfirmationClosed/gameplay#112018-03-12T04:31:06Z2018-03-12T04:31:06Z<p>Janira speaks up in an enthusiastic and cheerful voice, <b>“Greetings, aspiring Pathfinders! Six months ago, while I was mapping cave entrances in the foothills of the Kortos Mounts, witnessed a lone gillman entering a concealed cave. I thought little of it at the time, but I saw another one enter the cave again a month later as my Confirmation stretched on. A few days later, after I completed my assigned task, I entered the cave system, but was unable to find the gillmen.”</b></p>Janira speaks up in an enthusiastic and cheerful voice, “Greetings, aspiring Pathfinders! Six months ago, while I was mapping cave entrances in the foothills of the Kortos Mounts, witnessed a lone gillman entering a concealed cave. I thought little of it at the time, but I saw another one enter the cave again a month later as my Confirmation stretched on. A few days later, after I completed my assigned task, I entered the cave system, but was unable to find the gillmen.”Janira Gavix, friendly guide (alias of Dennis Muldoon)2018-03-12T04:31:06ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: [PFS] GM Dennis - #6-10 The Wounded WispJanira Gavix, friendly guide (alias of Dennis Muldoon)https://paizo.com/campaigns/PFSGMDennis610TheWoundedWisp68rhp/gameplay&page=4#1922018-02-06T07:46:22Z2018-02-06T07:46:22Z<p><b>"Good luck! I look forward to hearing all about it when you figure out what's going on!"</b></p>"Good luck! I look forward to hearing all about it when you figure out what's going on!"Janira Gavix, friendly guide (alias of Dennis Muldoon)2018-02-06T07:46:22ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: [PFS] GM Dennis - #6-10 The Wounded WispJanira Gavix, friendly guide (alias of Dennis Muldoon)https://paizo.com/campaigns/PFSGMDennis610TheWoundedWisp68rhp/gameplay&page=4#1892018-02-05T21:48:14Z2018-02-05T21:48:14Z<p>Janira looks puzzled, and says <b>”I’m afraid that doesn’t mean much to me. Maybe you all can make something of it.”</b></p>Janira looks puzzled, and says ”I’m afraid that doesn’t mean much to me. Maybe you all can make something of it.”Janira Gavix, friendly guide (alias of Dennis Muldoon)2018-02-05T21:48:14ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: [PFS] GM Dennis - #6-10 The Wounded WispJanira Gavix, friendly guide (alias of Dennis Muldoon)https://paizo.com/campaigns/PFSGMDennis610TheWoundedWisp68rhp/gameplay&page=4#1812018-02-05T16:02:14Z2018-02-05T16:01:41Z<p><b>"Oh, thanks Makon. Maybe just a half for me. I'm supposed to be writing, after all. Now, let's see about that coin."</b> She takes the coin from you and examines it for a few moments. After a brief examination, she frowns, pulls out a scroll, and reads it. As she completes the incantation, the scroll crumble and her face lights up in recognition. <b>"Just as I suspected! This is a <i>Pathfinder's Coin</i>. These things can hold hidden messages! Do any of you have a <i>Wayfinder</i>? Surely some of you have received yours after your recent confirmation, right?”</b></p>
<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>spellcraft, <i>identify</i>:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 7 + 10 ⇒ (6) + 7 + 10 = 23</span></p>"Oh, thanks Makon. Maybe just a half for me. I'm supposed to be writing, after all. Now, let's see about that coin." She takes the coin from you and examines it for a few moments. After a brief examination, she frowns, pulls out a scroll, and reads it. As she completes the incantation, the scroll crumble and her face lights up in recognition. "Just as I suspected! This is a Pathfinder's Coin. These things can hold hidden messages! Do any of you have a Wayfinder? Surely some of you have...Janira Gavix, friendly guide (alias of Dennis Muldoon)2018-02-05T16:01:41Z