Jiki, the Flatulist's page

Chronicle received, will add my own day job to it.

Performance: 1d20 + 22 ⇒ (3) + 22 = 25

Success, 24 gp.

Othello, I don't think you can flank from above unless the other character is below the creature.

Courageous Anthem round 3/4

Jiki keeps pouring magic into the giant ooze.

◇ Quickened Casting

◆ Cast a Spell
"♪ Sorrow's song, the heartstrings tear,
♪ Despair's grip, in shadows wear.
Agonizing Despair!"
Mental Damage: 4d6 ⇒ (3, 3, 5, 1) = 12
Will DC 29

◆◆ Cast a Spell
"♪ Twilight's grasp, darkness fast,
♪ Shadows surge, the die is cast.
Shadow Blast!"
Force Damage: 6d8 ⇒ (2, 3, 3, 7, 4, 5) = 24
Basic Reflex or Will DC 29

Sure, switch to heightened Painful Vibrations.

◆◆ Cast a Spell (Heightened)
"♪ Resonance of torment, vibrations cruel,
♪ Agony pulses, a relentless duel.
Painful Vibrations!"
Sonic Damage: 10d6 ⇒ (1, 4, 5, 3, 3, 4, 2, 5, 6, 5) = 38
Fortitude DC 29

Reflex Save: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (10) + 19 = 29

Jiki sees an opening to hit both the oozeshard and two of the nodes and, tossing caution to the wind, runs up and takes it.

Courageous Anthem round 2/4

◆ Stride

◆◆ Cast a Spell
"♪ Twilight's grasp, darkness fast,
♪ Shadows surge, the die is cast.
Shadow Blast!"
Force Damage: 6d8 ⇒ (7, 4, 7, 2, 6, 2) = 28
Basic Reflex or Will DC 29

Jiki moves closer, renews his song, and studies the large ooze.

◆ Stride

◇ Cast a Spell
"♪ Notes linger on, a spectral grace,
♪ Echoes of music, time can't erase.
Lingering Composition!"
Performance vs. level-based DC: 1d20 + 21 ⇒ (17) + 21 = 38

Critical success. Anthem lingers for 4 rounds.

◆ Cast a Spell
"♪ Anthem of valor, hearts ignite,
♪ With melody's fire, we rise to fight.
Courageous Anthem!"

◆ Recall Knowledge
Almost certainly at +16

Jiki will refocus. If possible, he will cast both Courageous Anthem and Blur the turn before battle starts.

Jiki will also try to emulate Jacoby's skills.

Survival, Follow the Master: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (16) + 10 = 26

Jiki steps back from the hidden creature (which someone will have to do for me since it's not marked on the map) and sees if it has enough of a mind to make really, really sad.

Courageous Anthem round 2/3

◆ Step

◆◆ Cast a Spell (Heightened)
"♪ Sorrow's song, the heartstrings tear,
♪ Despair's grip, in shadows wear.
Agonizing Despair!"
Mental Damage: 6d6 ⇒ (5, 2, 3, 4, 5, 5) = 24
Will DC 29

Do I need a flat check when I'm not aiming anything?

Jiki tries to figure out where his assailant is so he can do something about it.

◆ Seek

Perception +14

Hopefully this verse will be a little more catchy.

◇ Cast a Spell
"♪ Notes linger on, a spectral grace,
♪ Echoes of music, time can't erase.
Lingering Composition!"
Performance vs. level-based DC: 1d20 + 21 ⇒ (12) + 21 = 33

◆ Cast a Spell
"♪ Anthem of valor, hearts ignite,
♪ With melody's fire, we rise to fight.
Courageous Anthem!"

Anthem lingers for 3 rounds.

With the inspirational earworm in place, the goblin creates a burst of force marked in black.

◆◆ Cast a Spell
"♪ Twilight's grasp, darkness cast,
♪ Shadows surge, the die is cast.
Shadow Blast!"
Force Damage: 6d8 ⇒ (4, 4, 1, 6, 6, 5) = 26
Basic Reflex or Will DC 29

◇ Cast a Spell
"♪ Notes linger on, a spectral grace,
♪ Echoes of music, time can't erase.
Lingering Composition!"
Performance vs. level-based DC: 1d20 + 21 ⇒ (2) + 21 = 23

◆ Cast a Spell
"♪ Anthem of valor, hearts ignite,
♪ With melody's fire, we rise to fight.
Courageous Anthem!"

◆ Recall Knowledge
Probably at +16

◆ Stride

Sorry, should have specified that I wasn't doing anything special.

That was not how Jiki expected his plea to land, but he is not going to argue, and immediately begins helping to tend the wounded (Pathfinders first, but he is willing to help the Dealers as well).

Is 'time to rest' overnight or just minutes/hours?

"Surely no one is meant to die as part of this test?" Jiki calls out to whoever may be watching. Turning to the Devilish Dealers, he implores, "If she removes herself from the conflict, will you let her be?"

Regardless of the answer, Jiki brings Nina back from the brink once more.

◆◆ Cast a Spell (Signature)

"♪ Gentle hum, soothing balm,
♪ Comfort's touch, bring inner calm.
Soothe!"
Healing: 2d10 + 8 ⇒ (9, 8) + 8 = 25

"Nina, lay down your arms. Your life is too valuable to throw away here."

And your tag says you have life link. I think it would have ended when you dropped, but if not, please dismiss it.

◆ Interact to retrieve scroll of breath of life

"Stop that! I just fixed her!"

◇ Quickened Casting

◆ Cast a Spell (Signature)
"♪ Gentle hum, soothing balm,
♪ Comfort's touch, bring inner calm.
Soothe!"
Healing: 3d10 + 12 ⇒ (5, 2, 3) + 12 = 22

Nina is up once again. Please stay that way.

◆◆ Cast a Spell
"♪ Twilight's grasp, darkness cast,
♪ Shadows surge, the die is cast.
Shadow Blast!"
Force Damage: 6d8 ⇒ (8, 8, 7, 5, 4, 2) = 34
Basic Reflex or Will DC 29

Hits Orange, Red and Yellow.

Fortitude Save: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (17) + 18 = 35

"Nina!"

Jiki braces himself against the harmful energies. He continues to inspire his allies while turning his attention to the fallen Pathfinder.

◇ Cast a Spell
"♪ Notes linger on, a spectral grace,
♪ Echoes of music, time can't erase.
Lingering Composition!"
Performance vs. level-based DC: 1d20 + 21 ⇒ (9) + 21 = 30

Anthem lasts for 3 rounds.

◆ Cast a Spell
"♪ Anthem of valor, hearts ignite,
♪ With melody's fire, we rise to fight.
Courageous Anthem!"

◆◆ Cast a Spell (Signature)
"♪ Gentle hum, soothing balm,
♪ Comfort's touch, bring inner calm.
Soothe!"
Healing: 4d10 + 16 ⇒ (7, 6, 7, 8) + 16 = 44

Jiki would like to start with Courageous Anthem active if possible.

Placed, assuming the Devilish Dealers start from the altar-like area to the right.

"I would hate to think that Pathfinders would stoop to such tactics," the bard says with a bow. "I am Jiki, and we will be honored to be your opponents. May the better team win."

Jiki, who is regretting participating in any way, will try to convince the pair of mischievous doppelgangers to try their shell game on someone else (hopefully another doppelganger).

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 22 ⇒ (9) + 22 = 31

Looking forward to being kicked out of the place because we are rolling terribly on these skill checks. is there a "break in and do the mission anyway" backup plan?

Jiki notices the gaps in the room as much as the designs.

Performance: 1d20 + 21 ⇒ (3) + 21 = 24

He's not quite sure how to play the lack of notes, however.

That's a 1, 2 and 3 on my skill checks. Thanks, dicebot.

"Music soothes the savage... slime?" Jiki says as he herds.

Performance, Bard: 1d20 + 21 ⇒ (1) + 21 = 22

"Not that song, I guess. Maybe this one?"

Performance, Bard, Hero Point, Promotional Vestments: 1d20 + 21 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 21 + 1 = 29

Jiki recognizes that the cables used to suspend the guillotines has a specific resonance frequency that weakens the material. He hopes his pitch is still perfect.

I know they intended a physical performance for this, but Jiki is a musician. It's right there in his name. Sort of.

Performance:: 1d20 + 21 ⇒ (2) + 21 = 23 +1 if a virtuoso flute somehow helps

"Hm. A little flat. Good news, with this trap, we won't all be flat."

I'll hero point that if it's a critical failure.

If it's allowed, anything about their past work or tactics.

Relevant lores for other groups: Aspis Consortium +16, Bardic +16, Pathfinder Society +16, Zharchovsk +16. Also, Society +18.

Bardic Lore +16 for oozes, please.

"Well, then, can you give us any hints about getting the attention of the constructs?"

Nina's last post was in 2023!

It is tough to find games for our all grown up Pathfinders.

"Ah, Othello, well met. We had a completely different type of bizarre portal when last we adventured together."

A blue-skinned goblin rushes into the room, out of breath. If he has some sort of grand backstory, it is well hidden beneath a set of colorful - or, more accurately, gaudy - performer's clothing. He's dragging behind him a suit of armor that it doesn't look like he's had time to don, and strapped to his back are a well-worn bow and quiver and a pack stuffed with writings and magical devices with unusual auras, plus a single silver die held in a pouch made from an oddment of chainmail.

"Sorry I'm late, but I... wait, am I on time? I don't see a venture captain in here. Guess I could have spent a little more time on my last song. 'Librarian' and 'contrarian' worked well enough, but...

"Oh, hey, Nina, good to see you again! Been practicing your rhymes? I expect a major team-up if we end up in another rap battle. I just hope I can skip the mindscapes this time. Would you believe I've been in another one since our last mission together?"

"Thick skin and sharp mind protect better than the gloves"

"All of the above seems like the best option."

"Disassemble it. That would be safest."

"Did you miss the part where they said that would be the most dangerous option?

"The Society has been locking things in basements without understanding them for too long. We should do all we can to understand it."

Sorry, though we needed to do more to get the loot.

After half an hour, Jiki heeds Leo's advice to leave before things get worse.

Jiki will try the writing for at least 10 more minutes. Possibly more depending on how much his head hurts after that.

Society: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (8) + 18 = 26
Will Save: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (17) + 17 = 34

After this he will just have the 20 points of healing mentioned earlier, plus whatever damage reading causes him?

Based on the above, he would take no damage with a 34 save. If that is correct, heal 10 more and then read again. (If that is not correct, I need to see the damage before I decide.)

Not leaving a Treasure Bundle without a fight!

"Surely we can figure out what is written here first. This is too good an opportunity to pass up!"

Not that Jiki can do a lot better than his 33...

"Ow! Bad book! Bad book!"

How long has passed before this? Jiki had 20 HP to heal at 1 per minute.

While the others focus on the tapestry, Jiki looks through the library. he marvels at the many books here and the knowledge that may be contained therein.

Society: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (15) + 18 = 33

He picks up one and begins trying to decipher it.

Jiki has a bunch of soothes and the provisioned scroll of breath of life to help with healing, plus the 1 HP/minute aeon stone.

Performance: 1d20 + 22 ⇒ (6) + 22 = 28

Jiki is also invisible until he casts synesthesia.

Synesthesia and Shield, unless I have to move to get line of effect, then Stride and Synesthesia.

Sorry, I thought I remembered Ready allowing you to do something with 1 less action than you spent. Jiki will Delay instead, then cast that spell and ◆ Shield once he has line of effect.

Synesthesia

Jiki doesn't seem to locate any useful places above, so he waits to drop some more magic on the Librarian once the wall falls.

◆◆◆ Ready

◆◆ Cast a Spell
"♪ Senses entwined, perceptions blend,
♪ Worlds collide, where realities bend.
Synesthesia!"
Will DC 29

Is there a spot Jiki could translocate to where he could see into the wall? Bookshelf, colum, even a support beam on the ceiling? Striding first is fine as well.

Jiki renews his bardsong and gives himself a bit of protection.

◇ Cast a Spell
"♪ Notes linger on, a spectral grace,
♪ Echoes of music, time can't erase.
Lingering Composition!"
Performance vs. level-based DC: 1d20 + 21 ⇒ (17) + 21 = 38

◆ Cast a Spell
"♪ Anthem of valor, hearts ignite,
♪ With melody's fire, we rise to fight.
Courageous Anthem!"

◆◆ Cast a Spell
"♪ Shadows weave, sight denied,
♪ Vanish from view, unseen I glide.
Invisibility!"

Four more rounds of Anthem, but no more focus points.

Will Save, Performer's Heart: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (20) + 17 = 37

Performer's Heart raises that to a supercritical success, where the damage is reflected back, right? ;)

"I've got more songs to sing, Librarian - like the one about how the Pathfinders took you down!"

Jiki, then inhales deeply and sings out a spell that ends with a long, high note aimed squarely at the Librarian's ears.

◆ Bon Mot

"I know libraries are usually quiet places, but you made me get loud.
You'll have plenty of peace and quiet, soon, though."

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 22 ⇒ (17) + 22 = 39 vs. Will DC.

◆◆ Cast a Spell (Signature, Heightened to 5th Rank)
"♪ Resonance of torment, vibrations cruel,
♪ Agony pulses, a relentless duel.
Painful VibratiOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOns!"
Sonic Damage: 10d6 ⇒ (3, 1, 1, 3, 3, 6, 6, 4, 3, 1) = 31
Fortitude DC 29

Jiki's turn depends on whether Wolfie is down after possible reactions from Leo.

What was the Recall Knowledge result?

Was everyone just hanging out here yesterday but me?

The goblin analyzes the libarian, inspires his allies and protects himself.

◆ Recall Knowledge

Likely +16 unless they're a goblin.

◇ Cast a Spell
"♪ Notes linger on, a spectral grace,
♪ Echoes of music, time can't erase.
Lingering Composition!"
Performance vs. level-based DC: 1d20 + 21 ⇒ (11) + 21 = 32

◆ Cast a Spell
"♪ Anthem of valor, hearts ignite,
♪ With melody's fire, we rise to fight.
Courageous Anthem!"

+1 attack, damage and saves vs. fear for 3 rounds.

◆ Cast a Spell
"♪ Ether's embrace, guard me true,
♪ Arcane guard, my defense anew.
Shield!"

The owl’s mask falls to the ground, and the beak begins to open impossibly wide, stretching the owl’s mouth to such an unnatural degree that the bottom of the beak reaches the talons grasping the base upon which the owl is perched.

So, this?

Jiki also attempts to learn about the creatures. +16, unless Goblin Lore +20 happens to be relevant.

"Anyone feel like we've done this bit already?" the bard whispers to his allies. Then louder, he continues, "We are agents of the Pathfinder Society, sent here by Csilla herself to learn what mysteries lie within her mind. We have passed each barrier that has been laid before us, and we would really like to do things the easy way this time so nobody has to get hurt, least of all her. So would you please let us look through the library for what we need and not start another pointless battle?"

A Diplomacy check that probably doesn't matter: 1d20 + 22 ⇒ (15) + 22 = 37

"Never heard the Beyond referred to as between anything, though. Usually it's a one-way trip. Feel like it's something more personal. Between heartbeats, or between thoughts?"