Kageryu Takeda's page

If Ed wants to go with his Witch, Redelia her Bard, and if I stick with my Magus, we could go with the L1 Bloodrager pregen for martial firepower.

Witches and Bards have Cure Light Wounds on their spell list so if the 2 PCs didn't trade them out they can use Kageryu's Wand of CLW.

That way Midnight would provide the skills, Telosh the hexes and other casting, Kageryu is sort of there, and the pregen for hitting things. Thoughts?

Not a martial in my batch of 1-5 characters that I want to bring. Slumber hex does wonders on shutting things down and he can help with the healing.

I have a Suli Brawler but is only 1st level

Right now we're looking to go 1-2 subtier so a L1 would work. I didn't see you sign up for the table; before you we only had 3 and as I wrote above my magus can't fight his way out of a paper bag until next level.

I was going to suggest the L1 bloodrager pregen for martial hitting power.

I'm of mixed feelings. We also don't have anyone who can find and disable traps and locks. The bloodrager pregen would bring martial ability to the table but we'd still be without a trap finder/disabler.

@GM: I filled in Slide 2 before I filled in Slide 1. HAH!

I hate to be the one to bring this up but we have a substantial lack of martial power at this table. Unfortunately Kageryu can't fight his way out of a paper bag until he gets Dex-to-damage at L3.

Meaning: I'll have to decide whether to withdraw from the table or switch PCs. I'm heavily leaning towards the former because I really need to get Kageryu up to L3.

Kageryu's Chronicle looks good to me, thanks for running! :)

This is what I have for barter goods spent.

Gold Street, Torandril's Finery = 1 lb
Docktown, Aunties, 1st trip = 0 lb
Inkell = 2 lbs for information, 1 lb for the poetry; total of 3 lbs.
Madge's = 3 lbs for noodles and the encrypted message; Madge charged 5 GP of goods per serving of noodles so it's 2 servings of noodles per 1 lb of goods, 6 PCs, 3 lbs. (I know Kaervek said he was covering it but I'm adding it in and you'll see below why.)
Whaler's Point, bribe to Loyalist thugs = 5 lbs.
Docktown, Aunties, 2nd trip = 0 lb, we had to clear out the Abandoned Tower

And Olandil gave the group 180 gold of trade goods which equals 18 lbs.
(Page 6 in Gameplay, almost at the bottom of the page.)

So to summarize the traded goods = 1 + 3 + 3 + 5 = 12 which doesn't even hit the 18 lbs. Olandil gave the PCs. Which makes sense since it's a 1-2 subtier and the author might have assumed all of the PCs were as broke as Tempestas.
Unless I'm missing something it doesn't appear the PCs are out any gold on the barter goods front.

After that, Venture-Captain Benarry offers Olandil a sincere apology for how long he was stuck in Pezzack. In reply, Olandil apologizes to you for his rudeness during the mission.
“I will need time to reflect on this experience before I decide what my future with the Society will hold. However, you all saved my life, and for that, I am grateful. At the very least, I will complete my original mission, and share with you what I have learned of the situation in Cheliax, as it relates to establishing a foothold for a new Pathfinder Lodge, as well as everything I know about the current situation in Pezzack.”

"Reflection is good for the mind and the body. We all have our own paths to walk; perhaps ours will cross again in the future."

Later...

Kageryu happily share his knowledge of magic with the others.

Thanks to the GM for running and to the other players, this was a good one!

Kageryu moves forward and strikes at the puppet-zombie!

Gladius Empowered, Heroism: 1d20 + 5 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 5 + 1 + 2 = 191d6 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 + 1 = 3

This totally-not-headcrab will be the final encounter, and after that you will rendezvous with your Venture-Captain.

I will be travelling from the 30th of April till the 12th of May, one day before Outpost VII ending date, during which I will not have access to PDF editing software. If you guys can all roll your day job and boon rolls now if you haven't done so, therefore I can have the chronicle ready before I leave, that would be awesome.

Kageryu's Day Job check is in the Recruitment tab; he hit a 20 which is 20 gold I believe.

I'll leave Tuke an open firing lane before taking Kageryu's action.

Boon, and it's Kaervek's fault if I don't win big! Oh and Tempestas too!: 1d20 ⇒ 1

[dice=boon]d20

Another lashunta perhaps?

He stole my rolL! :(

I did move the token - I just hope I moved it to the right place - and presumably attacking the head - see if he can knock it's block off

No that's Misgund that you have Tempestas trying to put a beating on. ;)

[dice=k dungeoneering]d20+1

Tempestas tells the others what he knows about it before moving up and attacking.
[dice=longsword]d20+6 [dice=damage]d8+4

This is why I prefer real ones

Could you move your token so we know where Tempestas is at on the map? Thanks!

Kageryu draws his gladius and channels arcane power into the blade and swings at Red and then moves back slightly to open a firing lane for Tuke!

Gladius Empowered, Heroism: 1d20 + 5 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 5 + 1 + 2 = 241d6 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 + 1 = 7

Kageryu Takeda wrote:

@GM: I'm waiting to see if Misgund casts Sleep on Red before taking Kageryu's action.

Puppetmaster archetype wrote:

Charmstrike (Su): At 2nd level, as a swift action when a foe fails a saving throw against a spell (but not a spelllike or supernatural ability) cast by a puppetmaster, the puppetmaster can expend 1 point from his arcane pool to cast a prepared 1st-level enchantment on the foe. The foe must be one that the spell can target, and is the only creature affected (even if the spell can normally target multiple creatures). At 10th level, the puppetmaster can instead cast a 2nd-level enchantment spell on the foe, and at 16th level, a 3rd-level enchantment spell. The prepared spell is expended, as if cast normally. This ability replaces spellstrike, fighter training, and counterstrike.

It only work when the target fail the will save. Red succeed on the Will save. Purple failed and fall unconcious, and Migsund explicitly want to target foe that both failed the save and still standing (a.k.a high Hit Dice).

My understanding is Migsund does not cast Sleep.

@GM: Ah okay I don't know the details about all of the archetypes and such. It makes sense now!

@GM: I'm waiting to see if Misgund casts Sleep on Red before taking Kageryu's action.

"Death? No.. we have much more inventive things in mind for you.

casting color spray, Will DC 15 negates

2 HD or less: The creature is unconscious, blinded, and stunned for 2d4 rounds, then blinded and stunned for 1d4 rounds, and then stunned for 1 round.(Only living creatures are knocked unconscious.)
3 or 4 HD: The creature is blinded and stunned for 1d4 rounds, then stunned for 1 round.
5 or more HD: The creature is stunned for 1 round.

If one of them fails the save, but remains standing, Migsund will cast sleep (DC 16 Will) as a swift action on them.

Did you mean to say if they make their save Misgund will cast sleep as a swift action? I'm not sure why you'd cast sleep on something that's stunned and/or blinded...

If possible 1 Potion of Touch of the Sea and 1 Potion of Air Bubble. If not potions then scrolls since neither spell is on the Magus list.

@GM: I'll post purchases in the 'Discussion' section. As for action Kageryu will immediately attack upon hearing "Chelish marine" since arrest is a death sentence for Pathfinders in Cheliax.

Poppo stands in front of the ritual circle and dedicates his attention to steering the whale. He asks two of you to be his eyes by standing at the pair of hemispherical glass windows that bulge from side of the whale where its eyes once were. The “ceiling” inside the whale is 10 feet tall. A sturdy rope ladder reaches from the blowhole to the “floor” of the whale (DC 0 to Climb).

Who would like to volunteer to be the "Eye" of the whale?

I would think Misgund and his +10 to Perception for one and either Kageryu or Tuke for the second one. Tuke's the only PC with Darkvision so what do you guys think?

Kageryu Takeda wrote:

@GM: Are there scrolls and/or potions of either Air Bubble or Touch of the Sea available in the Tubmarket?

Correction for my previous statements: Potions and Scrolls are indeed available for purchase, not from the Tubmarket or Professor Poppo(not directly), but the Academy's store.

@GM: Ah okay, what does the Academy Store have in stock?

I'll get Kageryu's spell list adjust this evening. He'll swap out Color Spray for Shocking Grasp for sure; might switch out the Color Spray but not sure yet or for what.

Kageryu Takeda wrote:

*kicks rocks*

We needed Kageryu! Just think if we hadn't had you to use up the low rolls in the dice roller!

:(

Kageryu buys some crabs to decorate Misgund's clothes with pinchers...

Under Migsund's successful leadership, the team launched an anti-propaganda campaign against the Loyalist by crafting and distributing various pro-Society posters, trinkets, and souvenirs. As this opposing voice enters the battlefield to manipulate the public opinion, the citizen of Pezzack realizes that this is yet another propaganda warfare between the factions, and promptly ignores whatever the Loyalist said and continue with their life.

"Well, I guess Benarry cares enough to send some promising rookies afterall." Oandil comments at your effort. He told you to gather any supplies you might need on the escape trip, and rest up for the night. The plan is to leave at early morning.
Time to re-prepare your spells, purchase supplis, and get ready for whatever awaits you in the sea!

Kageryu bows slightly at the praise from Olandil on the team's efforts.

@GM: Are there scrolls and/or potions of either Air Bubble or Touch of the Sea available in the Tubmarket?

Migsund Schadenfreude wrote:

Well, I think that's everyone.. four successes isn't bad, right?

Actually it's 5 successes.

Two from Migsund, one from Tempestas, one from Kaervek, and one from Tuke.

And 5 is what you need.

*kicks rocks*

Kaervek the Spiteful wrote:

Following the advice of Migsund Kaervek tries to craft some cheap but nice looking Pezzack Pride Bracelets - the colors of the town with the addition of the glyph of the open road.

[dice=Craft: Jewellery]1d20+11
[dice=Craft: Jewellery]1d20+11

These rolls... >:-(

4 successes!

And one failure. :(

Tempestas wrote:

Tempestas tries again to craft some posters. The first attempt ended up in the bin.

[dice=craft]d20+1

3 successes!

Remember, it doesn't have to be the skills listed----they're just exmaples. Be creative!

I tried. I couldn't think of a way that Climb, Swim, Spellcraft or Knowledge (Dungeoneering) would be of use.

Tempestas tries again to craft some posters. The first attempt ended up in the bin.

[dice=craft]d20+1

Kageryu, impressed by the work Tempestas produced, says "I should have copied your work. Even I feel inspired!"

Tempestas wrote:

Thank you

He drinks that down to fix the throbbing pain in his knee
[dice=healing]d8+1

He then does some crafting to help.
[dice=craft]d20+1

Don't forget you can attempt the check twice!

@Players: Please don't bother trying to aid Kageryu; there's no hope for those rolls. Try something you have a stat bonus in and see if the die roller gives you higher than a 6.

After trying to suss out what Misgund told the party Kageryu decides the poster idea has promise and he tries his hand out at both artwork and affirmations to inspire the population to stand together and reject the lies and aspersions cast by the Loyalist scum!

Craft (Posters – Artwork and Affirmations! If it fails it's all Misgund's fault): 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9

Craft (Posters – Artwork and Affirmations! If it fails it's all Misgund's fault): 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

Those are some AWESOME rolls!

Apparently stick figures and "Loyalists BAD!" is the extent of his inspiration.

Thank you

He drinks that down to fix the throbbing pain in his knee
[dice=healing]d8+1

He then does some crafting to help.
[dice=craft]d20+1

Please save the potions for later if we get separated and in trouble. Since we're 'safe' after the Strix combat just use charges from CLW wands. I'll take 2 of Misgund's rolls for Kageryu's healing.

Rolled the cures b/c off chance of not full healing I was going to wand as well.

Sounds like we need lots of "Pezzack for Pezzackians!" posters and such.

Just let me know how many charges to mark from Kageryu's wand.

@GM: To clarify are the PCs restricted to all PCs doing one check or is it supposed to be each PC making their own choice and check?

@Players: Given Kageryu's lack of applicable skills if we're each doing our own check he'll go with Craft since he at least has a +3 Int bonus... Let's also heal up before we continue.

Kageryu fires the magic missile wand at the Red Strix and informs the others, "Still in need of healing."

Magic Missile: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

Someone needs to buy the paizo forums new d4's.

I know! Count those with my back-to-back 1s on two magic missiles vs. the scorpion and it's crazy.

Kageryu casts a spell to create a shield to protect himself!

"Some healing help would be greatly appreciated."

@GM: Casting Shield, swift action to drop his Wand of Magic Missile into his hand, and moving behind the wall for cover.

@GM: You missed this question from the previous page. Looking for 1st level scrolls from the Professor, does he have any for sale? Would we have time to go to the Alchgarden?

"Take it or leave it." The representative shrugs. Despite your attempt of further negotiation, the Docktown representative is dead set on the condition of this offer.

Assuming you takes his offer, the team returns to the basement and start preparing to assault the abandoned tower. Olandil points you to the Tubmarket should you want to get yourself more range weapon. Although he's not going with you, he does hands you 3 bottles of extract infusion: Barkskin(+2), Shield, and Shield. "Don't screw this up, our escape plan depends on this."

Will move us forward tomorrow. Plan out your spells and strategy!

Addressing Olandil's concerns: "We will endeavor not to 'screw this up' but I suspect we are being lied to about the severity of the situation. The fact that no faction will attempt to claim the abandoned tower as their territory suggests the problem is more than "a couple of strix" as we were told."

To the Professor: "Do you have any scrolls for sale?"

@GM: Looking for 1st level scrolls. Would we have time to go to the Alchgarden?

@Players: If you have the funds a Tanglefoot Bag would work well vs. flyers.

Buying Arrows, cold iron (20) for 2 GP. Kageryu has a light crossbow but he also has his Wand of Magic Missile that he's likely to use. Anyone who wants to go melee should probably buy a reach weapon.

Tempestas makes sure he's stocked up on arrows. At least he can afford another twenty.

@GM: Are cold iron arrows available? If so Kageryu will purchase some.

Migsund realizes he's inadvertently convinced his party instead of the Docktown folk, but shrugs and tries to make it seem intentional.

"If ve do zis, ve must be very cautions. Perhaps Ling up front this time, ja? Und ve can be ready with ranged options?"

Showing a moment of uncharacteristic humor Kageryu asks, "Why Ling up front Professor? Do you have some repressed trauma you're recalling?"

Diplomacy Aid - Yeah right!: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (15) - 1 = 14

"And leaders lead by example."

After some debate, the team decided that the Docktown should be the one they seek out. After all, they are not Aspis. "You can find the Docktown in Docktown." Olandil gives you the direction.

The team revisit the Auntie's, and it didn't takes long before you get yourself an audience with one of their representative that lurks the inn. You explains your situation and makes your pitch. The faction contact expresses shock about the newly revealed identity of the Printsmith.

On the topic of your escape plan, the representative show signs of reluctance: "You see, gathering many members of the faction on short notice would be quite difficult, not to mention that some of our members might not trust you given the recent events. Nowaday, everyone could be a Loyalist spy." he pauses for a moment so you have time to think about what he said, then continues: "But it is not entirely impossible. We Docktown pride ourselves on the trade. Trading, exchange of good or service, it goes both ways. If you can scratch our back, we can stratch yours."

He looks at each of you in the eye: "Here is the deal I would like to purpose to you: Clear the strix out of the abandoned tower on behalf of us, the Docktown, then you will earn our trust and assistance. Get those nuisance out of our way, and we can help you counter the Loyalist propaganda AND get away from this place. What say you?"

"Before we agree we would like more information on what, exactly, 'clearing the strix out of the abandoned tower' entails. How many strix are there? Is it a settlement or a military outpost? Do any of the other factions claim the abandoned tower as their territory? Even if it isn't claimed by a faction which faction's territory is closest to the tower?"

If no one objects, the team will go talk to the representative of the Docktown then

@GM: Looks like Thieves Guild has 3 votes so it looks to be where we're headed.

So the White Thistles or the Docktown folks? We got along okay with Docktown (the bar), but I don't know if they're who we want on our side for this. So still leaning Thistles.

It's a tough one. As I wrote in the Gameplay I think the Thieves Guild is the better 'mechanical' choice but are they trustworthy?

I did. I do not like it. It implies that the whale was killed ... and not processed and used for meat - which is a waste and a sacrilege

"While I appreciate your appreciation for life we have to worry about our own lives right now."

Migsund muses, "Ze Thistles are perhaps the ones better suited to tell a tale exonerating ve Pathfinders." He then takes a look at the ritual of Poppa's, noting some familiar elements.

[dice=Kn(arcana)]d20+8

"Or perhaps.. another option?"

"I think either the White Thistles or the Thieves Guild. From a tactical perspective the Thieves Guild is probably a better choice. They will know the secret places and passageways we might need. But can we trust them?"

Yea, Ling is not about to take up magic studies now or ever.

"So, who would be best to approach? Maybe that crazy noodle vender might help us. Old Madge?"

"I think Madge 'only knows about noodles.' From what Poppo told us earlier it would seem the Thieves Guild and the White Thistles are our two main options. As for the other factions, the Loyalists, hell no - literally and figuratively. There's also the Galtans but that might 'kick the hornet's nest' that the VC warned us against doing. Auntie might be able to provide us with information but we must realize she will sell information, including about us, to anyone who pays."

Checking Page 1 I think that's the options for factions; if I missed one please post it.

Just a point of clarification: Neither the PC Kageryu nor the player deems killing foes who are threatening imprisonment, and likely torture and death, as an evil act.