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Jaru nods in agreement with Raz. "The Port Authority and the Doctor's correspondence are really all we have to go on." As he turns to head for the door, Jaru stops and raises a hand to catch Dr. Muhali's attention. "Just one more thing. Have you heard of a Dr. Eyrub Paqual?"
Jaru's brow furrows as Tony mentions the Port Authority. "Strange. What would the Port Authority want with Dr. Solstrani? And Why would they loop the security footage to cover their tracks?"
I'll be joining online hopefully I had a blast playing on the Perplexity table with you last year! I generally don't like playing via Roll20 or the other VTTs but that was a fun table.
Since we have a couple of Minnesotans and I believe Woran is a SkalCon veteran I'm curious when people think it's best to arrive and depart that weekend. Are there usually morning, afternoon, and evening slots the last day? Or is it like PaizoCon with only early slots and people filter out in the late afternoon and evening? I'd like to start booking my hotel and flight asap.
Jaru listens attentively as Tony recounts his findings. "From the messages, it sounds as if the good doctor was against visiting the Five Arches but it is still our only lead other than whatever the camera may have caught. Perhaps we should visit the reception desk and then swing by this cafe?"
Jaru passes the floats the note into the middle of the room where the others can get a look at it. "This note seems to be inviting Solstarni to some kind of clandestine meeting at a cafe."
Jaru follows Antonius into the office and begins searching for clues. He makes sure not to touch anything and levitates papers and objects when necessary to see what lies beneath them.
"Hmmm. I wonder if the University has received any visitors from Eox recently?"
Who? Me? :)
Jaru is seated at the table, sipping on a huge smoothie of his own, a fresh apple in each of his other hands. As Tony approaches, he lobs an apple at the Ysoki and sets it spinning gently in mid-air just in front of him. "You've got to have an apple, Tony. They've become quite hard to find recently. Prices on the Idari were getting ridiculous."
Sounds like we got our shots on the same day. Betting you were a bit before me. What with time zones and all.
John Compton, the author, is an archeologist by training before coming to work for Paizo. I'm sure John had fun developing Debt to the Quah. That Pathfinder took tomb raiding to a new level.
"The history of rationalizing genocide is hardly what I'd call unknown..." Jaru murmurs under his breath as Whaloss swings open the office door. Following the others into the office he hangs back just to the side of the door and watches intently to see what sort of nonsense Blixa will string together to confound the diminutive scholar.
Jaru nods appreciatively to Whaloss while trying to understand the meaning of Raz's gesture. "I was certainly glad we were able to do some good for the families of the miners and the treasure was nice, but mostly I went because I was just so curious about the mystery of the drift rock. The real treasure was getting a foot in the door with the Starfinders so that I can continue to explore the stars and investigate the mysterious symbols we found... well and the ship. The Maiden is a spectacular ship."
Jaru peers curiously at the thin Lashunta. "In what way, Ras?"
Jaru's excitement builds steadily throughout the conversation until he can barely contain himself. "I would relish the chance to pilot the Maiden to Castrovel." he says perched on the edge of his seat. "And if these symbols are truly so rare perhaps this trail of clues will lead us out into the vast!" he thinks to himself.
Startled by Antonius' outburst, Jaru pauses, eyes darting nervously between the others, before commenting. "It's a wonderful name Raz, but the Maiden does have a fully formed AI. We should address her by whatever name she is most comfortable with."
I'm so sorry Woran. Sending all the good vibes and prayers his way!
As the others return to the ship they find Jaru on the bridge already seated at the controls and brimming with excitement. "I thought you'd never ask, Rat Tony!" he responds. "Sunrise Maiden, are you ready to soar amongst the stars once more?" he asks as he fires up the thrusters and maneuvers out of the hangar.
Oh no! Antonius got murder hobo'd by a random Pathfinder!
Jaru performs a slight bow of the head and shoulders his four arms crossed in front of his chest as he addresses the AI. "Greetings Sunrise Maiden. I am Jaru Malaris Xin Yarik of Clan Ro, House Cygnus Star Seeker of the line of Zem. It is a pleasure to make your acquaintance."
I'm sorry to hear about your co-worker Woran. I feel his pain. I had the virus as well and even though I've tested negative and am asymptomatic my lungs and overall physical strength are still recovering. It can really hit some people hard. Sounds like he is generally a healthy person so hopefully he'll recover quickly.
Jaru's eyes blink once slowly and he nods to Tony. "I am honored by the sentiment, Ant... Rat Tony." After a brief pause, Jaru's eyes move to the stairs and he starts to ascend. "Well let's see what kind of shape she's in."
As he examines the airlock on the ship Jaru calls out over the comms. "I believe you may need to transmit some kind of signal from that datapad before we can enter the ship, Antonius."
"Yes. The hangar certainly looks clear. Let's collect our ship and get out of here." Jaru says as he floats after the others.
"Be cautious. The creature described in the log could still be lurking about the hangar." Jaru warns as he peers about the chamber.
Is Blixa going to be the only odd one out? It's not that she's the odd one out it's that she had to stand out. Clearly, she's the officer in charge. That's why she's always pointing out enemies and yelling things like Get'Em! at us.
Yep. Downloaded fine.
Jaru joins the club and buys a matching jacket though it has a few extra sleeves. Oh! And credit for book 1 will go to 91173-702
Woran told us 2000 credits for the robot.
"A ship! I can't wait until we're soaring through the vast scouting uncharted systems!" Jaru thinks as they discuss the Sunrise Maiden. Putting aside his mounting excitement he clears his throat before addressing Chiskisk. "I feel I should mention that whatever motivation the Corpse Fleet had for raiding that hospital it was well planned. One of the Bone Troopers that attacked us tried to convince his companions to flee and mentioned that the intel they had on us was wrong. They clearly knew exactly who they were trying to abduct. They just underestimated us."
Nope. I have an Azimuth already and there isn't anything else that caught my eye. Jaru just wants the credits so he can buy some upgraded armor.
The sheet looks great. Sadly I don't have an upgrade slot either so I wouldn't be able to make use of the backup generator. Maybe Blixa or Ras?
I'm right there with you. Bonafide Badasses.
I have a decent Mysticism at +11 and plan to advance it each level so we should have a decent chance on Mysticism checks between me and Blixa(with the lower DC we have an equal chance on the checks that applies to.) I am planning to take Life Bubble for my 1st level spell but I can also swap out one spell I know for another. I was already considering dropping Mind Thrust since I rarely use it and I could replace it with Share Language to let you use Diplomacy on creatures we can't communicate with. Also, the Treat Deadly Wounds application of the Medicine skill does let you heal HP damage if you have a Medkit or Advanced Medkit. The DC's can be rough at low level though.
Jaru decides to let Antonius do the negotiating and pays very little attention to the specifics as he considers the statement by the press though he nods absentmindedly at the mention of Chiskisk. His head snaps up partway through Blixa's speech, however, at the mention of the asteroid. "A catastrophe? What is she talking about? Why didn't she tell us about the vision?" he thinks as he watches Blixa for any clue as to her thoughts.
"Probably an act." he concludes. "Probably. We do need to get back to that asteroid though."
Sorry for your loss Raz.
Sigh. We need a digital dice jail.
Jaru sends a piece of medical equipment hurtling towards the green Elebrian in the hopes that he'll dodge into Raz's next blow.
Sorry to hear that. Take your time.
"Antonius is definitely our best chance of ending this unless Raz can...detonate again. I'd better help make sure he hits."
"Incoming!" Jaru shouts as he sends a stethoscope hurtling toward the blue armored Elebrian.
"Hurling medical equipment at these guys isn't going to do much good. I really need to get my hands on one of those pistols!" he thinks as Antonius electrocutes blue. "Better than nothing though..."
"Thanks for the assist, Blixa!"
Jaru sends a medical chart flying at the green armored Bone Trooper before running for cover.
Ha! Raz had the same thought!
Tony needs to get his hands on reds pistol! Trick attacks with an energy weapon might be the only way we win this fight.
"This isn't working. Raz is on his last legs and I'm almost burned out." Jaru thinks to himself. As terror grips at the edges of his mind Jaru channels the rest of the power at his disposal into one last barrage of force. One missile streaks toward the Elebrian in the red-tinted armor while two more slam into the green armored Elebrian lurking by the door.
Jaru reels back from the force of the Elebrians assault. "The Eoxian betrayed us! They're Elebrian Bone Troopers. Physical weapons aren't much use against them." Fighting through the pain Jaru unleashes another barrage of force at the Elebrian in the red-hued armor.
So she beat you over the head with a building? That's going above and beyond. A+ effort Woran.
I'm sure your tables went great. I definitely wanted that final curveball to go the other way. The table was a lot of fun though. Do not underestimate the brains or the brawn of Comrade Obozaya! Also, I was SO disappointed when Thursty finally lined up a Cleave for me and the dice roller decided to betray me!
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