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PFS Lore: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 11

Got it, thank you!

Josef clears his throat. "We are aware circumstances are suspicious, your majesty. We're escorting the gentleman to our lodge for a full debriefing with our leaders."

He points out the deed Clebsch presented. "And I think that paper there is what you're looking for."

"We do have that... magic hat. Scarf?"

Scribing Lore: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (10) + 4 = 14

Success. 5 cp * 8 days = .4 gp

Society: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8

"Hm. Taxes made that much of a difference?" Josef sighs. "He's probably not around any more. Who do you want to report this to?"

You say that like we never distrust living people.

"While his face is right there, I could. Not if he moves to where I can't see him," Josef answers, "But it doesn't seem necessary at the moment."

Religion: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (6) + 8 = 14

"How did you get in there?" Josef repeats. "I'm a healer, specializing in vitality magic. Are you injured? I can heal you."

Society: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 4 = 12

"What kind of secrets? How did you even get in there in the first place?" Josef always wants to help people, but this situation seems iffy. "If there was some kind of cave-in" (that caused a smooth wall) "we need to know or we can't open it up safely."

Cleric, so yes. But it also seems moot since we already have a critical success. Religion: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (14) + 8 = 22

"Yes, it's a representation of when... I.. oh." Josef hadn't noticed the webbing until it was pointed out. "Well, you're definitely supposed to think that's what it is, anyway."

Josef sees Barry fall, and channels a burst of vitality.
And fires an arrow at the zombie, though it isn't having as much of an effect as he'd like.

◆◆ Cast heal on Barry. Healing: 1d8 + 8 ⇒ (7) + 8 = 15
◆ Strike Longbow: 1d20 + 8 - 2 ⇒ (4) + 8 - 2 = 10 for piercing damage: 1d8 ⇒ 5, plus deadly damage: 1d10 ⇒ 3 on a crit.

Josef is about to heal Clebsch, but Granny beats him to it.
More healing magic wouldn't hurt, and might double as an effective offense, but he doesn't want to hurt Niccolo...

So instead he continues focusing on offensive magic to try to hinder their ability to inflict more damage. And also arrows.

◆◆ Cast Electric arc on both, as they kindly came into range. DC 18 basic Reflex save against electricity damage: 2d4 ⇒ (4, 2) = 6
◆ Strike (big one). Longbow (volley): 1d20 + 8 - 2 ⇒ (1) + 8 - 2 = 7 for piercing damage: 1d8 ⇒ 7; on crit add deadly damage: 1d10 ⇒ 7.

Seeing as Clebsch seems mostly intact, Josef instead focuses on ending the threat presented by the creature that hit him.

He sends a bolt of electricity up the stairs and punctuates it with an arror.

◆◆ Cast electric arc targeting the big one, basic Reflex DC 18 against electricity damage: 2d4 ⇒ (1, 3) = 4
◆ Strike longbow (volley): 1d20 + 8 - 2 ⇒ (18) + 8 - 2 = 24 for piercing damage: 1d8 ⇒ 2, plus deadly damage: 1d10 ⇒ 3 on a crit.

Society: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (20) + 4 = 24

"Uh, no need. I just heard about them--the Illundar family moved out of Absalom about 100 years ago. They were a famous and wealthy shipping family who spent their money seeking wild and dangerous locales throughout Golarion. The eldest daughter disappeared under mysterious circumstances and was never found. The family blamed Absalom and moved out as a result.

"Sorry, my brother has been doing some historical research."

"A city councilor? And you've told us her name!" Josef shakes his head. "I'd be very sure she intended for you to commit crimes if I were you. We've already handled the 'monster,' but we don't know what else is down here. You're welcome to help."

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (18) + 5 = 23

"Well, um, if the pump is supposed to be connected to the pipes up there, then the pipes that connect them are, uh, gone. And pulling water up here isn't going to help when this area is flooding. This looks like more of a 'long-term' project. But we made it safer for engineers to get to, so we should definitely report it."

"There's something strange about that hat. But let me take a look at that first."

Josef slings his bow over his shoulder and takes out his medical tools to examine Amanita.

Assuming Amanita consents to Treat Wounds:
Medicine (DC 15): 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (13) + 10 = 23 success for healing: 2d8 ⇒ (7, 1) = 8

Carried forward by the win, Josef keeps the beast in sight.

He sees that Amanita is hurt (though he's not quite certain when it happened), but reasons that bringing the animal down is a better first priority.

He casts a bolt of energy towards it, along with an arrow from his bow.

◆◆ Cast electric arc electricity damage: 2d6 ⇒ (1, 3) = 4, DC 18 basic Reflex
◆ Strike +1 longbow (volley): 1d20 + 8 - 2 ⇒ (16) + 8 - 2 = 22 for piercing damage: 1d8 ⇒ 5

What are you trying to do?

I pasted in your forum avatar.

Trusting the others to deal with the closer "monster," Josef focuses on the one behind it.

He holds out a hand and presses downward, trying to magically squeeze the strength out of the beast.
He also takes a shot at with his bow.

◆◆ Cast Enfeeble on Red, DC 18 Fort
◆ Strike Red +1 longbow: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (17) + 8 = 25 (certainly has cover, but I'd have a Volley penalty for the other one) for piercing damage: 1d8 ⇒ 5, plus deadly if crit: 1d10 ⇒ 7

You shouldn't need to log in for that.

Reflex: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (11) + 6 = 17

Josef is better at avoiding thrown objects than he is at acting.

"I can light my wayfinder if you need it," he offers as he readies his bow, "but I do try to keep to the back of the group."

"I see the great heroes have returned. But who is this with you. Speak brave knight."

Oh, that's far too stiff.

"Of course of course. Crookedtotes my people harken to me. Now is the time forebold the time when the loansharks would come before us in desperate need."

It does not say "loansharks."

"I think we need to hurry no time for catapults or songs. Prepare for the journey south and into our destiny. Now, WE be heroes.

"We be heroes we be heroes we be heroes."

That's not a cheer at all.

Performance: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

Oh. Maybe the king will be sympathetic instead of insulted?

"I think it's important to maintain good sportsmanship. Especially if one's opponents are terrible. They do seem to need any help we can provide, after all, and that's what we're here for." Josef shakes his head disapprovingly. "I would never mock such a poor performance. I'm sure they feel bad enough already. I mean, look at them."

Deception: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (12) + 1 = 13

"Oh good. They have costumes."
Josef is not sarcastic, but these may not have been the most sincere words he's spoken.

"It would be my honor to portray his majesty."

You have access and therefore can buy wayfinders. Don't.
There's a boon that costs a few AcP and grants a free wayfinder. Don't buy that either.

There's a boon you can get once a character has played two sessions that is free and grants a free wayfinder. Get that one once you're eligible.

Huh. Our party is mostly level 1. I'll grant my Glyph points to Amanita and Cebsch.

"I've seen too many new ones," says Josef, sounding a little tired, "They aren't new any more."

"Er... which is exactly why the Pathfinder Society are best equipped for this task, majesty. We've seen, and are prepared for, everything. We kind of are everything."

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8

Perception: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (18) + 8 = 26

"That would be Reporting and Cooperating, two elements of our motto," Josef adds, "The third is Exploring. We hear you have a monster problem, and we're interested in what that means about what's below this building and what it connects to. We'd like to explore the area, which means we'll not only deal with your beast, but also clear it of any other dangers you don't know about yet. Maybe there's nothing else dangerous down there, but maybe there is. Let us make sure for you. The chance to explore is all we ask, so our interests are well aligned. And the Pathfinder Society has often made good allies for growing communities."

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (7) + 5 = 12

"Everyone likes puppets," says Josef. "Dreng's note put 'king' in quote marks. It sounds like he doesn't take the title seriously, but Zusgut probably does. Or would find it funny if we act like we do. If his people live in a theatre, there probably aren't enough of them to really call him a king, but he's still the leader."

A young half-orc looks over the note as he acknowledges the other Pathfinders.

In addition to his wayfinder, he wears the symbol of Erastil and carries a longbow and a set of medical tools. "I'm Josef," he says, "a healer."

Josef looks Granny over curiously and raises an eyebrow. "I think we're supposed to be helping him."

Is Granny hiding the fact that she's undead, or should I have an emergency harm?

I've GMed this scenario. And I have two GM Glyphs.

Pathfinder Provision: Scroll of mystic armor.

His allies need healing. But if he can finish the fight they'll need it less. When they're this close, maybe attacking is more efficient?

Josef hurries over to the other side of the building and looses another arrow. He's way too close, but it brings the melee combatants into his spell.

* Stride
* Stride. Bless aura still 10 feet.
* Strike. Attack (bless, volley): 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (20) + 6 = 26 for piercing damage: 1d8 ⇒ 1 x 2 + deadly: 1d10 ⇒ 9 = 11

Josef moves to a better vantage point where he can see the enemy. This means Meepette is no longer within his blessed aura, but brings Folmyr into it as he focuses to expand its range.

He then fires upon the thug threatening the little sprite.

◆ Stride
◆ Expand bless emanation to 10 feet
◆ Strike Blue bow (volley, bless): 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (7) + 6 = 13 for piercing damage: 1d8 ⇒ 4

Josef also wants to use some vacation days. To... work all day as a scribe.. for a few extra pennies.

5 cp x 2 days = 1 sp

(I actually just totally overlooked that this was a Quest. It says so right there. Has all along, I'm sure.)

Josef quickly realizes they're under attack... but he's only vaguely aware of from where.

Rather than moving to find out, he tries to be ready at this position. He readies his bow and casts a blessing on his allies.

◆ Draw bow
◆◆ Cast bless; Josef and adjacent allies gain a +1 status bonus to attack rolls

Earn Income Scribing Lore: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (11) + 4 = 15

Success. 5 cp x 8 days = 4 sp.

"You'd think this would be my specialty," Josef muses over the maps, "but I've never had to figure out where fans should be. That land is already settled where I'm from." Still, he tries.

Survival?
Nature (Untrained): 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (14) + 4 = 18

"Sarenae wasn't the focus of my education, but as I'm sure you know priests do learn some things about other gods. You're the expert, but I may be able to assist."

Religion: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (8) + 8 = 16

Mees likes yours teefs. Deyse pokes out like Lizzy's.

"Oh, uh.. thank you. My mother was an orc, like my brother. Well, he is because she was. And, uh, so was his father. My family is a little complicated, but that's exactly why I'm interested in lineage... I'm a priest of Erathis and it might not be my church's specialty, but I think have a pretty good handle on this research!"

While looking over the list of locations, Josef says absently, "I've heard of the Pataris. They're well-liked, and they do trace their lineage to the prince. I suppose that doesn't mean the other family doesn't as well, though.

"There are a lot of merchants at the bazaar... let's see about finding one of these places."

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (16) + 6 = 22

A half-orc wearing vestments of Erathis, with a longbow slung over his shoulder, nods in greeting.

"Josef," he says, "I'm afraid I'm not much of an adventurer. I was a village priest before joining up with the Society. I wanted to track down some records of my brother and my sister who are Pathfinders.

"I can help, though! I'm a pretty good healer."

Meepette can have my Glyph point, then.

Mentor Boons don't actually have a level requirement, it's a reputation requirement--liked by a faction, so 20 with one faction.

But XP and reputation correlate, so most characters qualify somewhere late level 2.

I thought Josef was a good fit thematically, plus a Cleric to go with all those martials, but I could switch to a level 1 to keep us low tier if that's easier. Or to a character with a Mentor Boon.

Oof. Josef doesn't have a mentor boon. He's just barely level 2 himself and doesn't qualify yet.

I do have a GM Glyph, though

"While grammar is, of course, entirely necessary for proper communication," says Josef leaning closer to Penelope, "I'm not sure he did mean 'figurative'."

Received, thank you--and not in spam.

Everyone does it the first time they play PF2. I suspect that you still hit with that second strike.

Incidently, MAP means that a lot of people plan other things for their 3rd action - moving, intimidating, shield-raising...

At first level Josef doesn't have that many prepared spells anyway, but it's why I'm planning on avoiding attack roll spells with him. Even as a cloistered cleric he does get the one martial weapon proficiency, and he's using it.

His attack bonus isn't fantastic, but it's better than most martial characters' second attack so it's not nothing. In rounds where he doesn't have to move (or has to move twice and so can't cast a spell anyway, which is the one that came up here), getting a shot in is just a bonus for him--as long as he doesn't cast a spell that uses an attack roll and increases MAP.

"...that all happened very fast," says Josef as he holds out his hand towards Bitty Blue.

heal: 1d8 + 8 ⇒ (1) + 8 = 9

And towards Branch.

heal: 1d8 + 8 ⇒ (2) + 8 = 10

And towards Norbwald, but hesitates. "Are you hurt, too? I can heal you."

He looks over at Bitty Blue again. "That wasn't enough? I should probably save... well, when we have a moment let me take a look at that and I can treat it the non-magical way."

Josef winces. The danger was inside, and he's dramatically failed his promise to keep watch.

He dashes into the cave, seeing Bitty Blue down and too far to heal her. He moves carefully towards her, and takes a shot at the hostile with his bow as he tries to draw her attention. "We know perfectly well that you're the thief here," he says with more confidence than he feels.

* Stride
* Stride
* Strike Glorzia: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7 for piercing damage: 1d6 ⇒ 4 correct damage die, whoops: 1d8 ⇒ 6

Josef hangs back a bit, but raises his bow. "I'll keep a lookout," he promises Branch quietly, "Local predators didn't do that."

"Claws, yes," says Josef, "and here it looks like something attacked the enclosure. Poachers or... do they have predators around here?"

Josef readies his bow and analyzes the tracks.

Survival: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (19) + 7 = 26