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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."

Reflex: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (10) + 6 = 16
Will: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (1) + 9 = 10 +1 vs illusion

Janus dodges adroitly, but can't help feeling small in the face of such power.

"Save the disks. We will end the construct."

Looks like Janus can't 5' step due to difficult terrain, but they can go around to flank with Doran. Would someone move me please?

Acrobatics, avoid AoO, shaken: 1d20 + 5 - 2 ⇒ (10) + 5 - 2 = 13
dire flail, 2 hands, bane, outflank, vessel, shaken: 1d20 + 9 + 2 + 4 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (13) + 9 + 2 + 4 + 1 - 2 = 27magic bludgeoning damage: 1d8 + 7 + 2 + 2d6 ⇒ (3) + 7 + 2 + (5, 2) = 19precision damage: 3d6 ⇒ (4, 1, 1) = 6

Swift action Bane (construct), move, single attack. If it hits, trigger Studied Target as an Immediate action for +2 damage.

Not sure how you feel about flanking a flyer, GM, I've seen table variation. Janus will attempt to flank if they can 5' step to the south-east, but I have seen some GMs rule that you have to be diametrically opposite a flank partner in 3 dimensions. If no flank, Janus' attack bonus reduces by 5 and there will be no precision damage.

"Claudia. Have you any magic that will reveal the Unseen to the rest of us? Your fire had no effect." glitterdust?

Janus sidesteps, flails whirling, and strikes at the wisp...

Activate Bane - aberration

dire flail, main hand, bane, outflank, vessel: 1d20 + 7 + 2 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 7 + 2 + 4 + 1 = 17damage: 1d8 + 7 + 2d6 ⇒ (8) + 7 + (4, 6) = 25precision damage: 3d6 ⇒ (1, 6, 6) = 13
dire flail, off hand, outflank, vessel: 1d20 + 7 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 7 + 4 + 1 = 21damage: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 3 = 11precision damage: 3d6 ⇒ (2, 2, 5) = 9

If Janus hits with flanking attack, they activate Studied Target as an immediate action. This increases attack and damage bonus by +2

GM reroll the main-hand attack:

gm reroll dire flail vs wisp, 2 stars: 1d20 + 7 + 2 + 4 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 7 + 2 + 4 + 1 + 2 = 24

Janus has pointed out the invisible wisp's location.

Thanks, at that distance I will try to finish the 'leg' off first.

Janus whirls his twin flails...

Swift action Bane (construct) given that Claudia can't fail the id check. Single attack. If the construct is destroyed then move towards the wisp. If not, take a 5' step to the northwest to set up a flank.

dire flail vs leg, bane: 1d20 + 9 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 9 + 2 = 30magic bludgeoning: 1d8 + 9 + 2d6 ⇒ (2) + 9 + (5, 5) = 21

That ought to do it.

"It is still present" Janus directs their fellows to the wisp's location.

GM, is the wisp within Janus' reach or can Janus 5' step to get within reach?

Janus peers inside -

know.arcana: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (4) + 7 = 11
know.dungeoneering, diverse training: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 5 = 11

"We do not recognise these things. But the true enemy is the unseen. It is a ball of un-light 20 feet off the ground, enshrouding a skull."

Janus points out the enemy's location, then closes to press the 'purple leg.'

Move 30' - would someone please position Janus next to purple leg and 'flanking' with the stack of red plates?

flail vs purple leg, outflank + press to the wall, vessel: 1d20 + 9 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 9 + 4 + 1 = 27magic bludgeoning damage: 1d8 + 7 ⇒ (6) + 7 = 13precision damage: 3d6 ⇒ (2, 5, 6) = 13

Janus can flank with inanimate objects as long as he's the only character threatening a target, thanks to the Press to the Wall feat.

Before opening the Ruby Tower, Janus asks the pech how large the interior is.

If small, Janus reads their scroll of See Invisibility. If large or multi-level they wait until they're inside and have an idea of the layout.

"We must be better prepared."

The pale ulfen casts a couple of spells, and activates two wands.

Defending Bone, Shield of Faith; Comprehend Languages and Heightened Awareness from wands. Will burn H.A. for +4 initiative if combat breaks out.

I'm not able to view the map except on my phone, GM. (Same for your Veiled Flame game). I am finding that Slides tends to crash my browser, although not in every case. I get a huge memory leak. Unfortunately I am using an old mac that I badly need to update, changing browsers doesn't help me.

"You are free, servants of the Stone" Janus answers the Pech. "We will examine these fragments before we confront the unseen. Either we will end it, or it will end us. Either way, the will of Imbrex be done."

Janus is in favour of studying the plates. Their Arcana bonus is +9.

"Then we will end the unseen, by the will of Imbrex. Do the stones speak to you? What do they say?"

Janus has a scroll of See Invisibility which they will use when appropriate.

Janus' potion was one that we found earlier in the mission. Janus will happily keep hold of the new one for later use, or it could be used to help wake the Pech leader. I think Doran should decide. Either way, Janus is willing to wake the leader.

Relying on their Tongues spell, Janus addresses the Pech.

"We serve the Green. All shall return to the Green in time. For now, we will recover the knowledge that you protect.

Who or what is the 'unseen'? An enemy of the Builders? Why would it destroy all?"

cmw potion: 2d8 + 3 ⇒ (2, 8) + 3 = 13 ->46 damage

Janus regains consciousness thanks to the potion - but their reptilian counterpart does not return.

"We underestimated the pech's strength. We have departed. We will return."

The ulfen continues to mend their wounds, doing the same for the other wounded pathfinders with the PCs own wands - Janus has enough to heal themself though this time.

clw charges: 7d8 + 7 ⇒ (8, 8, 4, 8, 3, 4, 6) + 7 = 48

"What is the purpose of these plates? Shall we ask the pech?"

Janus has a potion of cure moderate wounds that you can pour down his throat.

Janus counts on their invisibility to get them into position. They focus on the known weakness of the fey, inwardly calling upon their own link to the First World through the Eldest, Imbrex.

dire flail vs red leader, outflank, vessel, studied target, bane, invisible: 1d20 + 9 + 4 + 1 + 2 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 9 + 4 + 1 + 2 + 2 + 2 = 27cold iron magic damage: 1d8 + 7 + 2 + 2 + 2d6 ⇒ (8) + 7 + 2 + 2 + (4, 6) = 29precision damage: 3d6 ⇒ (1, 4, 5) = 10

Janus becomes visible as their terrible flail crashes down.

"You will return to the Green."

GM, you've given Magic Vestment to both Janus and Doran, is that correct? (Janus has AC20 with the vestment spell).

"Regrettable" Janus says, "but you will be returned to the Green."

The pale ulfen casts a spell and vanishes. They stride forwards, spinning their dreadful flails.

Cast invisibility, then single move drawing weapon.

know.naure: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (10) + 11 = 21 +2 more if I can apply Studied Target - this is a move action but can be done out of combat, should have mentioned in my original dialogue post. If you're ok adding it GM, Janus will have Studied Target against Yellow and Red.

Janus would like to know their Senses, and if Studied Target applies then he'll also take SLAs.

Janus will take the Magic Vestment if that's ok - it's only +1AC but his AC is sucky.

Upon approach to the Sapphire Tower, Janus employs the Scroll of Tongues.

"These are the fey" they tell Morait and Doran as they hold out their hands in a peaceful gesture.

"We are not agents of Hshurha" Janus answers the pechs. "We serve the Green. We would aid you and our comrade Sorrina, with whom you have bargained. Tell us how to help you."

Since Janus uses Tongues, everyone including the pechs understands.