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Unmoved by the impromptu performance, Janus appraises the tearful shopper.

sense motive, studied target: 1d20 + 13 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 13 + 2 = 23

Janus studies the tearful Varisian witness:

"What did you see? You seem more unnerved than the others."

I think we can perhaps uncover more useful skill checks through dialogue, before needing to roll the checks?

Janus leans in close to the smooth-talking nagaji, Ushi, and whispers

"The inspector's pride is wounded by our sanctioned presence; he might prefer that we fail before he succeeds. Yet his vanity may allow you to loosen his tongue with flattery, and share all he knows, for he is certainly holding back."

Sorry I've been afk for a few days. Family health stuff.

Back now and caught up on gameplay.

Janus' sinister appearance most often causes fear and aversion, and they have grown used to fading into the background in social situations. All the better to quietly watch and gather information...

Janus Studies the Inspector and gauges the official's responses.

sense motive, studied target: 1d20 + 13 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 13 + 2 = 27

"One hundred gold crowns" Janus answers master Greyveil. "Twice the rate of Absalom alchemists' produce. But we brought down a dragon with the last one of these we purchased, and so we must consider the price a fair one."

Uringen alchemical supplies are from a particular chronicle sheet, as you may be aware. Save DCs are +2 over the norm for the item, but purchase cost is double.

I have had one perma-death, but it was in 5-23 Cairn of Shadows. A most unfortunate series of events.

Janus offers the enchanted spear to Ushi, but if the weapon is refused then the ulfen simply nods and stows it.

"We have an Uringen tanglefoot bag should you wish to examine it, Master Greyveil" Janus says, recalling the alchemist's earlier request. "The glue is more potent than anything you could obtain in Magnimar, or Absalom; we understand that it is made from the sap of plants found only in the First World."

"Janus, with you flank or another I would appreciate. Long spear forte not mine. Blades for me."

The Januses nod simultaneously at Waki.

Nearest monument works for me. We'll probably be visiting all of them anyway.

"The spear has tactical advantages, it is true. But we prefer to fight in close quarters, where the quarry has no hope of escaping our flails."

Janus has the Step Up Feat, as well as Press to the Wall that lets them flank with inanimate objects. They usually want to get in close and full attack with flanking.

"You may take the spear. We do not need it."

Janus speaks in first person plural, referring to both the human and the crocodilian ;)

"It seems folly to us, to spend gold in this world for the sake of drawing the attention of strangers to one's passage to the next" the lean Ulfen frowns. "Whosoever dies with the most toys, still dies."

Such expenditure demonstrates an absence of knowledge of the Three Tenets.

"We have some magical training, but we already possess an enchanted weapon and a scroll capable of bestowing temporary enchantments. We do not need the spear." Two inquisitors in this party ;)

"We can venture an opinion on the Founder's Flame - a fire that does not go out likely has some Elemental connection, for fire elementals need no fuel to live."

Janus is trained in Arcana, Nature and Religion.

"Is there any noted connection between the specified monuments?" Janus asks. "Or the places they stand in?"

"Is there any history of conflict between the mystery cultists, or rivalry?"

Something is afoot.

If I open the link at the top of the page, the slides are not editable. But if I click on the link in Waki's post, the slides are editable. It's the same slideshow but it looks different. Waki's post goes to a slideshow with a white background, the GM's link version has a black background and looks like it's being opened by Chrome, instead of by Google Docs. I'm using the latest version of Chrome on a MacBook. But I get exactly the same results using Firefox too.

All good now - browser problem on my end. If I click on the link, Chrome opens the file but it's not editable. If I go to my Google Drive and then open the file from there, it's working as intended.

Still a nope :o

I don't seem to be able to edit the slides yet.

Very religious group assembled have we. Very ecumenical it is.

Those assembled who are knowledgeable in such matters note the silver clasp securing Janus' cloaks - two hands clasped together at the forearms, bending back on each other to form a single loop. It is the holy symbol of Imbrex: Eldest of Twins, Statues and Endings.

"We are Janus Grey" says the lean, pale, androgynous human clad in black-and-white chequered travelling cloaks. "We make endings."

Held under Janus' arm is a small crocodilian creature of unusual cast. Its scales are a black-and-white chequered pattern akin to the human's cloaks, and its eyes are the exact same shade of ice-blue as those of its bearer.

The crocodilian is set down on the ground. Its unfeasibly long neck extends and it waddles over to the table slowly. It grabs a kipper from the table top and then retreats under a chair. The human sits upon the chair and sets their weapons down - chief among them a sinister double flail.

"Have you ever visited our home town of Uringen, master Greyveil? The alchemists there are unsurpassed. We have a small supply of their wares for use on Society missions."

Player Name: supervillan
Character Name: Janus Grey
Character Level: 6
PFS#: 75577-9
Faction: Dark Archive
Day Job: survival, hunting lodge: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (20) + 7 = 27
Progression Speed: normal

hey guys...got a question. i have a chronicle for Carlin I played a pregen lvl 7 for....it was for a 6-7 game...do i keep it til 7th or can i apply it now? can't remember what i'm supposed to do...

You have to wait till you're level 7 to apply that credit.

See Season 10 Guide to Organised Play, page 7: "applying credit"

Thanks for running, GM!

"Charvion is ended. A new struggle begins."

boony boon?: 1d20 ⇒ 13

acrobatics: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (15) + 6 = 21

Sticking close to the wall, Janus emerges from the sleet and into the silence. They join the press against Charvion, and bring down their flail...

dire flail, outflank, vessel, bane, divine favour + ff: 1d20 + 9 + 4 + 1 + 2 + 4 ⇒ (14) + 9 + 4 + 1 + 2 + 4 = 34magic bludgeoning damage: 1d8 + 7 + 2 + 4 + 2d6 ⇒ (6) + 7 + 2 + 4 + (5, 5) = 29precision damage: 3d6 ⇒ (2, 6, 6) = 14

Move action - just enough to reach Charvion with one action; swift for Bane (human), standard to attack.

"..."

Assuming a hit, trigger Studied Target as an immediate action (+2 to hit and damage and a few skills).

"If we cannot see Charvion, he cannot see us."

acrobatics DC10: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (19) + 6 = 25

As if to emphasise their point, Janus again vanishes from view. If there were anyone able to observe them through the driving sleet. They keep their footing, and continue slowly edging around the wall.

Cast Invisibility, move.

Janus importunes his Eldest patron, and steps warily around the edges of the mausoleum. Their flails whirl about them, droning, foreboding.

"We will make an Ending, Charvion. Your blood and bones will feed the Green."

Cast Divine Favour, move.

Janus attempts to approach, evading the energy tendrils...

Will roll Reflex and Stealth, take whichever is appropriate

stealth, guidance: 1d20 + 15 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 15 + 1 = 18
reflex, guidance: 1d20 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 7 + 1 = 19

The sudden onrush of swarming beetles take the Januses off guard.

Janus Too falls to -2hp, unconscious and dying.

Fort DC15: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (20) + 9 = 29

Janus stoops to pick up their counterpart, before retreating.

"We are dying. We will get clear. Carlin, your fire here."

"We know how to use the shadows" Janus declares, dropping their counterpart so that both can evade the senses of the seeking dragon. With a short prayer to Eldest, Janus pulls their hood up and slips away.

stealth, guidance: 1d20 + 15 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 15 + 1 = 21

Do we still need to fight the goblins or is that encounter finished?

A knotted rope with a wall to brace against is like DC5 Climb. Once one person gets up with a (knotted) rope that can be lowered, it's easy for everyone else.

Janus lays a hand on Rhu's shoulder. "It is the will of Imbrex" they say.

Cast Guidance on Rhu.

"We have a potion of Spider Climb should Katswiri's trance reveal no alternative route. We also have a potion of Fly but we prefer to reserve that for further dragon encounters."

Spider Climb and drop a rope - or multiple ropes - seems viable.

Janus appears next to a goblin, and swings their dire flail...

flail, invisible, vessel, outflank + press to the wall: 1d20 + 9 + 2 + 1 + 4 ⇒ (20) + 9 + 2 + 1 + 4 = 36damage: 1d8 + 7 ⇒ (1) + 7 = 8precision damage: 3d6 ⇒ (2, 1, 2) = 5

confirm?: 1d20 + 9 + 2 + 1 + 4 ⇒ (15) + 9 + 2 + 1 + 4 = 31crit damage: 1d8 + 7 ⇒ (7) + 7 = 14

...pushed up into the barricade, the smaller humanoid has no possibility of escaping a deadly blow.

"Your blood and bones will feed the Green."

Janus reappears.

Janus picks their way carefully through the marketplace, making for the enemy cleric. The ulfen watches the quarry's movements.

Move 30', Study Target v cleric. (Couldn't quite reach the cleric, looked like she was 65' away).

So we've had time to heal en route - but various buffs will have expired. Janus is content not to burn additional clw charges.

"An ambush. A crude one at that. We will seek the leader. We will remain to render aid."

Janus drops Janus Too at their feet, casts a spell, and vanishes.

Drop the croc, cast Invisibility, and move. I've made Janus' token more transparent, but put a border round it.

Janus aims to cross the battlefield and attack the cleric, but just shout if you need help. As long as those aren't Advanced Goblin Alchemists I reckon we'll be fine ;)

Reflex DC17: 1d20 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 7 + 1 = 18

Katswiri's abjuration protects Janus from the second dragon's attack.

"It is fleeing. We must make haste to the Lodge now."

Janus recovers their crocodilian counterpart.

Looks like a chase scene ;)

"We have no more tanglefoot bags. But Carlin is right. Mobility is key to our victory."

Janus casts Expeditious Retreat, end uses their enhanced speed to enter the Irorium floor. They maintain one hand on their flail, and pull one of a pair of javelins from a sheath on their back.

Cast, move, draw as part of move.

Is this next dragon Large btw?

The two Januses nod in unison, acknowledging Alli's salute.

"We could attempt to use your wand, Beryx, but Carlin may be more adept."

Janus sees to their own injury.

clw wand: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

Then bolsters themself with an orison. Vigour for 1 temp hp.

Janus strides forwards. Their double flail seems to slide into their hands, and they begin whirling the chains about themself.

Coming upon the fallen dragon, they bring the weapon crashing down whilst their companions distract the serpent...

dire flail, outflank, studied target, vessel between: 1d20 + 9 + 4 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (12) + 9 + 4 + 2 + 1 = 28magic bludgeoning damage: 1d8 + 7 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 7 + 2 = 16precision damage: 3d6 ⇒ (1, 4, 6) = 11

reflex: 1d20 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 7 + 1 = 15

Janus winces as the acid pierces even the magical protection afforded by Katswiri. They draw forth a bag brought from their home town of Uringen, a place touched by the fey and famed for its alchemical creations. Guided by their divination and their knowledge of anatomical principle alike, the inquisitor launches the bag into the air...

I'm assuming the dragon's within 40' range, but max range is 50'

uringen tanglefoot bag vs dragon touch AC, 3 range increments, true strike, studied target: 1d20 + 7 - 6 + 20 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 7 - 6 + 20 + 2 = 37

Janus is using an enhanced tanglefoot bag. It has a DC that is 2 higher than normal, for a DC17 Reflex save. If the dragon fails this save it is unable to fly and falls to the ground. The dragon is in any event Entangled for 2d4 rounds.

Hi Beryx - you and your pet both have Outflank, right? So does Janus, so we have some additional opportunities for the bonus I hope!

Janus' familiar doesn't have the feat, but Janus (the human) is an inquisitor and benefits from Solo Tactics. Janus can also flank with inanimate objects as long as nobody else threatens his target (Press to the Wall feat).

Janus can summon a 'duplicate' of themself with the Ally Across Time spell, which gets Outflank too. It can't attack, but it can give you the full Outflank bonus. A duplicate only lasts till the end of Janus' turn, so somebody else making use of the Outflank bonus would need to Ready an attack action.

"We must bring it down" Janus states flatly as they drop their caiman to the floor. The crocodilian creature scuttles under the seats for cover.

The ulfen gazes long and hard at the wheeling dragon. Studied Target. Move action.

know.arcana, studied target: 1d20 + 7 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 7 + 2 = 19 special defences, please

"We can do this, but we only have one shot."

Janus speaks the words of a simple divination, their gaze still locked on the serpentine attacker.

Cast True Strike. Then 5' step forwards.

Janus plans to use a Tanglefoot bag next round - it looks like that's a Medium dragon.

Carlin I think you're missing a few points of Magic Missile damage there - should be 3d4+4 including Havoc trait?

How high up is the dragon now, GM?

"The dragons targeted Charvion and his Mwangi device. That is not likely to be an accidental occurrence."

Janus rises from their seat, crocodilian companion under one arm. The chains of their double flail rattle ominously.

"We have helped many souls make their Journey between this world and the next" Janus remarks. His crocodile is sat on his lap, its long neck curled around so that it resembles more a bizarre feline than a reptile. "We have not considered what any of them might have to say about it. We will refrain from putting the question."

Janus studies Eater-of-Bones intently. Studied Target: Janus gains +2 to Bluff, Knowledge, Perception, Sense Motive, and Survival checks against E-o-B (as well as weapon attack and damage if it comes to that).

"We have a suitable outfit already" says a tall, lean ulfen. "We had occasion to dine with an influential politician during a previous mission."

Indeed, the ulfen's current clothing would be ill-suited to a high-society event: a black-and-white chequered hooded cloak, sturdy boots and travelling clothes, not to mention the double-flail and other paired weapons on their belt. Even more peculiar - if they were amongst nobility rather than adventurers - is the long-necked crocodile tucked under the ulfen's arm. The caiman's scales are the same black-and-white as the ulfen's cloak, and its eyes are the very same shade of ice-blue.

"We are Janus Grey. We make endings."

Janus confronts the wayfinder-bearer. "Who are you, to ask special favour from us? And what are you offering?"

1) Player name: supervillan
2) Character name: Janus Grey
3) PFS#-Character#: 75577-10
4) Character Class & Level: Inquisitor (green faith marshal / sanctified slayer) 6
5) Faction: Dark Archive
6) Regular or slow speed for chronicle: Regular
7) Perception and Initiative Bonus: Per 13 (w/familiar), Init +5
8) Spending a Replay?: Nope
9) Anything else I should know?: Janus has a figment familiar, a dwarf caiman. It participates in combat. Out of combat, Janus carried the familiar under their arm most of the time because it has a terrible landspeed. (A caiman crocodile only weighs 11-15 pounds.)

All good here, thanks GM :)

Cheers GM, thanks for running.

Quick question for an alternative faction card journal task: is the Crystal Womb a demiplane?

BoonyBoonyBoony?: 1d20 ⇒ 16

day job (survival: hunting lodge): 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (17) + 7 = 24

Janus completes a Faction Card Journal goal by recovering a spellbook.

"We must still recover the remains of one of your party, Sorrina: Braethin. The place where they fell is marked. It is not too far."

Janus addresses the pech.

"Your binding to this place is ended. The Unseen destroyed much, but not all. We have ended the Unseen, and salvaged as much knowledge as we could, but there is now no purpose to the ruby tower. Go, return to the Green or to the Stone, as you will."

Janus examines the piles of discs - those intact, and those less so.

Comprehend Languages is active.

"We believe these may hold what we seek. Perhaps we should examine them before asking the advice of the pech outside."