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Areniel listens attentively as Katja relays her business dealings and those elements of her day which were particularly frustrating or encouraging. When she finishes speaking, as dessert is brought out, and inquires about his day he replies, "More frustrating than encouraging, I fear..."

"This morning as I meditated an unusual vision came upon me..." He proceeds to share with her every detail of the dream which he is able to remember but which, for the sake of brevity, I will not retype here before continuing, "then this afternoon I traveled to the Cruciform Cathedral where I had seen one of these seals before. When I arrived it had already been taken, so I invoked a vision of the area in which it had been stored and discovered that the same underling charged with seeking out Visceroth had broken in and stolen it. Either he stole it previous to my initial vision, or that vision was of something which happened in the past; I cannot say which, but he could not have had time to steal it today if he was following his master's instructions."

Pausing for a moment to relish the deliciousness of the light, flaky, sweet dessert, the archon briefly considers that it could be better still with the addition of a little cinnamon and says, "I welcome any insights you have to offer, my precious vizier. I know that there are matters in Rahadoum which require attention, and have asked Tessara to do some research on it, but I need to go and speak with this Visceroth and learn whatever I can of this mysterious thief... Would you care to accompany me to Nidal tomorrow?"

"If I may, I was recently in Rahadoum. May I be of assistance with that?"

"And yes, I would very much like to accompany you to Nidal. We so rarely get to spend time around each other that even in troubling events I still enjoy your presence."

"Where ever is fine with me. Both of us can get around quite easily, so I don't mind the location. It's the company that matters most to me my love."

Katja enters the city and slowly makes her way around the area. She moseys through the market to find a small snack (human-sized anyway) to munch on as she wanders about. As she engages in idle conversation she slips in here and there that she is looking for someone who knows about shipping and the ways of the sea.

Do I really need to make a roll here? She is just getting preliminary info on who to contact. It is easily something for greater RP value later on, but not pertinent to any plot. Just something I came up with.

She spends the morning and afternoon doing so, until the evening time comes. She changes into attire more suitable to the event, and chooses a well-to-do restaurant.

Katja's attire.

"My love, I am seated a small exquisite eatery in the Old Cassomir district. A very nice place it is. Ask the guards for directions to the Red Piper. They'll know where to go."

Are you going around, over, or through? Their ambush is set up on the path you are walking on.

Amended action.

Katja flies up and over their ambush to avoid it.

Katja continues along and doesn't bother the boggards during whatever activity they are doing.

Just a short follow-up post.

Looking around, Katja observes the area to see if they are waiting for anyone in particular.

Do they seem to be waiting for random passerby?

The wind rushed by her as she soar through the sky, Katja caught a draft and lifted higher into the air. As she looked about the ocean her exceptional eyesight noted the land mass growing larger.

"No fog today, good. Makes it easier to see in other forms." she said to no one in particular just as she began to change. Her form shifted and her massive wingspan melded into the new form. Now a human, she continued flying towards the shoreline. Once close enough she landed on the well-used trail and began to walk the remainder of the way into the grand city.

No sooner had she touched the ground when a gentle voice called to her mind. She responded with equal gentleness.

"My brave fortress of righteousness. You make even the most devout paladin's resolve seem like mere words in the wind. As for the garden, I take extra care when you stay at the manor. I have gone to seek new shipping opportunities in Cassomir, and be back in a week's time should I not see you before then. Take care."

Katja returned to Rose Manor and sent a message to Johannes for a meeting as soon as he was available.

Once seated and their meal was consumed she began to fill him in.

"I'm afraid there is nothing left. The city is a sand-filled wasteland now, nothing lives or grows there. Some sort of powerful magic that even with all my knowledge I could not discern what it was."

After taking a sip of the delicious wine she continues.

"With Lars gone, how does this affect the estate of his family? Are they capable of sustaining themselves? If needed I can provide resonable accomadations in regards to employment or lodging."

After Johannes has responded:

"As I have some business that takes me to Cassomir, do you have anything I could attend for you while I am there?"

Once they are done, Katja retires to her manor and begins preparations to leave. When she finishes getting ready, she will teleport 10 miles out from Cassomir (over the ocean) and fly in the remainder of the way (she is in human form).

I'm waiting to hear from Katja/Vixen about a potential background connection and then those things will be finalized almost immediately.

I'm so sorry, I think I missed what you were wanting. Would you repost the background connection you had in mind?

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Since I'm the one who brought it up, you all know my stance on reduced fees. I stand with Ace on Divine Protection.

I concur.

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May suggest using the campaign tab? It allows for indefinite editing in cases like these.

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Excellent. I see the recruitment thread is up. I will have Katja updated this weekend (yay for weekends off!) and keep everyone posted.

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Ford, will we remain tier 1? Or did you plan on 2?

Blast wayfinder. It won't let me choose my primary alias to post from, just the character attached to the game.

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CosmicDreamLord, how is your character coming along?

Fnord, have you finished with your tweaks?

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The Ancient Silver Dragon moved through the remains of Manaket while searching for the cause of such devastation. Moving on, they encountered a large....thing and tried to dispatch it with little success. Since continuing, they have realized that they are on a different plane. Not really sure which one.

"Does anyone need any particular weather changes? I can change it to whatever you would like, although bringing down this heat is first on my list. I really am uncomfortable out here. Feels like I am just about to bake."

Casting SLA Control Weather to make the heat more bearable. It will last for 4d12 ⇒ (9, 2, 10, 7) = 28 hours.

"The reason I came out here in the first place is Johannes Laryssen asked me to. He sent his third nephew Lars down to a mine in Garund six months ago. Lars was regularly sending reports every week. Johannes missed three. The boats came in from Manaket, but his letters weren't there. Johannes is afraid something may have happened and sent asked if I knew someone I could ask to investigate. I ended up answering his call as I like to help others."

"The rest you know. I arrived in Manaket only find that it is now the Manaket desert. And now we find out that some sort of dimensional bubble is throwing out sand like a geyser. And we have crosses over into another plane. The list seems to get bigger with every hour."

Perception: 1d20 + 48 ⇒ (8) + 48 = 56

Katja also looks around to see what can be seen or noted.

Casting Arcane Sight.

Does the approaching creature do anything once it arrives?

Katja circles to monitor the situation and assist when needed. She keeps an eye out for anything else unusual.

Perception: 1d20 + 48 ⇒ (15) + 48 = 63

"You're cute when you're curious. Look over there." she says while pointing at the disturbance coming in.

Katja decends to 50' to meet Jacob.

"I wanted to be high enough to see what it is. Still not sure at this point."

"Looks like something is coming to investigate our activities. Be alert!"

With that, Katja takes off and moves to a height of 100'.

"I'm not sure what I saw. It was fairly large though.

She searches her memory of all things arcane to see if she knows what this might be.

Knowledge: Arcane: 1d20 + 35 ⇒ (11) + 35 = 46

Perception: 1d20 + 48 ⇒ (12) + 48 = 60

Perception: 1d20 + 48 ⇒ (19) + 48 = 67

"Hold up there Jacob!"

Flying over, Katja comes in and hovers 100' above the collapsed fissure. She takes care not to kick up any sand or debris.

From her vantage point, she examines the buried "thing" to see if any movement occurs. After a couple of mintues of no movement, she lands and attempts to dig it up. Not having any natural ability to dig, she just scoops the sand out of the way.

As the day wore on, Katja found that the heat did little against her hearty constitution. Fortunately, she feels no hunger or thirst due to her ring of sustenance.

Fortitude: 1d20 + 24 ⇒ (18) + 24 = 42

Fortitude: 1d20 + 24 ⇒ (4) + 24 = 28

Fortitude: 1d20 + 24 ⇒ (11) + 24 = 35

Fortitude: 1d20 + 24 ⇒ (15) + 24 = 39

Fortitude: 1d20 + 24 ⇒ (16) + 24 = 40

Fortitude: 1d20 + 24 ⇒ (10) + 24 = 34

Fortitude: 1d20 + 24 ⇒ (15) + 24 = 39

Fortitude: 1d20 + 24 ⇒ (13) + 24 = 37

Fortitude: 1d20 + 24 ⇒ (16) + 24 = 40

When the party arrives at the craters being made in the sand:

"That does seem about the right size. Let me take a look. If it is, I'll call out and you can have all the fun you want."

With a strong flap of her wings, Katja does a fly by to try and notice what the creature (or thing) is.

Perception: 1d20 + 48 ⇒ (20) + 48 = 68

Katja continues to keep the weather at bay while the group travels.

Since Katja is flying, her method of transporation is not interrupted by whatever it is that disrupts any magical means. She comes in and gracefully lands near Jacob and any of the party who may have already landed.

Knowledge: Arcana: 1d20 + 35 ⇒ (9) + 35 = 44

Perception: 1d20 + 48 ⇒ (14) + 48 = 62

"I did feel it to be sure. Something has indeed changed. Let's find out as I am most curious."

Upon seeing the arrival of Nagato.

"Well, fancy meeting you here! It seems that fate has brought us together once again. We are attempting to figure out what is causing this destruction."

When Validk makes his request.

"Good idea. Some extra wind should help here."

Using control winds to create a strong wind to clear all loose the sand. As to the time spent exploring, I would say around 20 minutes.

Perception: 1d20 + 48 ⇒ (5) + 48 = 53

Knowledge: Arcana: 1d20 + 35 ⇒ (5) + 35 = 40

"That almost looks like it was bitten in half by something with big, sharp teeth."

Katja had been flying above (about 100') when she noticed Jacob trying to get the item out of the sand.

Katja lands, and moves next to Jacob. She will attempt to pry loose whatever the object is. "Here, allow me."

Scooping away some of the sand, Katja then grabs the stick and gives a mighty pull.

Strength: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (2) + 15 = 17

"As long as there are no anti-magic fields the winds will not be an issue. If we need aerial recon I can provide that when it comes to it."

Katja chuckles.

"Oh Jacob, I already changed the weather. Should be clearing up anytime now."

She glances around as the fog begins to lift.

"See? Right on time."

Katja looks down at Validk.

"Controlling the winds is as natural to me as breathing. I can create and/or maintain them for as long as I desire. If you want other major weather it will take around 10 minutes for each change and will effect about a two mile radius centered on me."

She looks thoughtfully at the pavillion and chairs being set up.

"I would join you but for my superior draconic senses. Human form has it's advantages but I do miss my sight. Fog or coulds are irritating when I can't see through them."

Looking about Katja seems to have a sudden realization about something.

"You can't see in this stuff. I'll change it. Then we can find out what is happening around here."

Changing the weather to lift the fog.

Katja continues looking around to survey the damage while hoping to find anything that might help discover what caused such devastation.

"This is most distressing. Not much to find here but sand, sand, and more sand and....Wait, what's that?"

Hearing a disturbance a small ways off she moves to investigate. Making her way through the fog she practically falls on someone on a mound of sand.

"Jacob? What in blazes are you doing down there? I could have crushed you! Oh, and welcome to Manaket. Now home to tons of sand. It's everywhere, get used to it!"

If the winds still pose any problem Katja will then use Control Winds to keep a 1040' square area calm.

Perception: 1d20 + 48 ⇒ (8) + 48 = 56

"I am flattered that a lowly dragon such as myself has been singled out for such a great honor. My only request is some form of assistance to aid in defeating such threats."

Katja again bows her head in deference.

Knowledge: Religion: 1d20 + 35 ⇒ (1) + 35 = 36

Katja slowly looks at each person in obvious awe. In deference to them, she bows her head.

"I am honored."

Once the lawgiver has spoken she carefully weighs the question.

"I will save Golarion. I live to serve."

"How about that? Oh, hello Nagato! Time to see what the other side holds."

With that, Katja floats up off the balacony and through the portal.

What is the result of her casting arcane sight?

"Manaket. By all that's holy, what has happened here? This bears investigating in greater detail."

She looks about to see if any sign of life remains other than animals and such. Using control weather, she makes adjustments to the wind to completely negate it.

Katja's searches her memory for what powerful magics could be used to cause such an effect. Manaket was not a small place to have this done to it in such a short time.

Knowledge: Arcana: 1d20 + 35 ⇒ (3) + 35 = 38

As it is summer, the weather types available are torrential rain, heat wave, or hailstorm. Duration reduced for those causing wet effects due to the arid desert.

I see what you did there. One thing I need to point out is that with Control Weather it lists POSSIBLE weather types. It does not say that it is a definite list of what must be chosen. Just pointing out that detail. Also, deserts are indeed known for having fog, even in arid climates such as that. There are some that get their moisture primarily from such and not from rain. This is not authoritative but the following link does give info on it. Fog Desert.

Going through her gear and other items, Katja selects what she will need for her trip. She makes her way to the balcony and looks up at the morning sky.

She smiles, as the sky always has a place for her soaring in the clouds. She lifts up into the air and begins traveling in the direction of Rahadoum. Once she is out of sight of the city she reverts to dragon form and flies at her best speed. Creating wind to aid her, she soars high to get the best air currents.

"Haven't been to Rahadoum in a while. Should be there by nightfall."

Many hours later....

Katja arrives by cover of darkness. As she approaches the site she concentrates and the weather begins to change. She continues to circle as wisps of fog begin to appear. The fog grows denser until it obscures everything. She then proceeds to land.

Looking around, Katja sees if anything is out of the ordinary or otherwise abnormal.

Perception: 1d20 + 48 ⇒ (1) + 48 = 49

When she is done, she opens herself to the ebb and flow of magic to see if any discernable auras are about.

Casting Arcane Sight.

"Delicious! Always a pleasure to dine here, and with such fine company." Katja listens as Johannes relates his problem to her. She sips her drink while she mulls over what he said.

"That isn't good at all. Tell you what, I will look into it if I could get some of that beautiful silk. Send it over to Rose Manor."

Finishing her wine, she stands and thanks him.

"Once again, always a pleasure. Let me get some things together and I will leave tonight."

With that, she heads to Rose Manor to get some gear for traveling. When she is done, she heads out to Garund.

Katja returned to Rose University to look after the place and to keep the young students on the right track. No sense in learning if they didn't understand it. After about a week the headmaster approached her.

"Lady Katja. You have a request for lunch. Johannes. You should recall him. You get enough trinkets to adorn this place with from his business." he says with some disapproval.

"Now now, just because you feel I don't show the proper example to the students doesn't make it bad. We are not monks. There is no reason to deprive ourselves of some of the good things in life in order to receive higher learning."

"Tell Johannes I accept. I will be there exactly at noon. Do try to not be overly hard on the students."

Leaning back in her chair her mind takes her somewhere else.

The chief stone had just been laid for the university. Nobody had been there. The other businesses and organizations didn't want anything to do with a newcomer who was altruistic as she. Money was the reason they were in business, and they were not about to invest in a failure. She made a deal with a local man named Johannes, a dealer in exotic items. He would get exclusive rights to provide any and all materials she needed for the place."

It hurt his business for a time. The other merchants would not deal with him for a long time. It was not until they saw the quality of students that graduated Rose University that they realized their mistake. Some of the students eventually went on to become leaders in the community. Katja soon became a prominent member of the city and even sits on the council of the Petal district which she lives in.

"Ah the memories. See that you treat the students fairly. I don't want any more reports of harshness. Understood?" she asks firmly.

"Understood." he says with resignation.

"Off with you now. Deliver my message."

Just to be clear, I choose option 2.

Katja emerges from the portal in a lovely gown Like this and with a tasteful amount of jewelry befitting a noble of her status. She also has a fan with her and a small parisol that matches the outfit.

"Well Jacob, you said we were going out so I decided to dress for the occasion. I do love looking my best."

She does a twirl.

"What do you think?" she says to those everyone.

It was a long process but in the end the team triumphed over the powerful beast. Even Katja was tired from the exertion. Making her way into the demiplane (she is in human form now) she goes to rest for a time.

"You know, I think I will take you up on that offer Jacob. Tomorrow sounds wonderful. And then we can talk about the Storm and who or what brought it here."

She moves closer and whispers in his ear

"You still are cute though." she says with a coy smile.

Katja makes her way into a room and retires for a time.

"I will assist you Lady Nagato. May I shorten your name to Nag? That way I can say you are Nagging me! LOL. This beast will not threaten this plane again if I can help it."

Katja has blood on her but it doesn't seem to be affecting her.

Immunity to acid.

Flying down next to the monstrosity, Katja lands and eyeballs the thing.

She bites it.

Vital Strike Bite Attack

Damage: 4d6 + 22 ⇒ (1, 3, 1, 6) + 22 = 33

Damage: 4d6 + 22 ⇒ (2, 6, 4, 2) + 22 = 36

Cone of Cold

Damage: 20d8 ⇒ (6, 5, 7, 1, 4, 3, 3, 3, 1, 6, 5, 4, 5, 2, 1, 2, 2, 7, 3, 8) = 78

When Validk treats the spawn as a dog she gives a very concerned look his direction.

"I'm sorry, but a creature of unimaginable power that is on our plane of existence that is moving through and destroying absolutely everything in its path and you want to play fetch? I worry about you sometimes Val. I really do." she says with a smirk.

Vital Strike Confirm Crit: 1d20 + 40 ⇒ (3) + 40 = 43

Bite Damage: 4d6 + 22 ⇒ (1, 6, 1, 1) + 22 = 31

Bite Damage: 4d6 + 22 ⇒ (6, 2, 6, 2) + 22 = 38

I should note, that the roll I made to confirm any crit gets a +4. I forgot about critical focus. The bold number is what it should have been.

Just to clarify, Katja ended her move near Orrin. Since she had movement left she would have turned 180 to face the Storm again. This lines her up for her next attack run.

Immediate Action

Wiith a roar Katja attacks.

On Katja's turn.

Katja proceeds to attack the beast again. She bites, and then moves while biting again. She flies out of range of the beast after the last attack.

Roll to penetrate SR: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (4) + 15 = 19

Roll to penetrate SR: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (20) + 15 = 35

Got a good roll!

"Alright! We are looking at 1000' radius of calm winds. Outside that is not recommended. I am going to get close to attack it. Anyone who wants to attack with me is welcome. I move quick so if anyone wants to switch hit with me I will do it."

Once any responses are done:

"Very well."

Initiative: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (8) + 6 = 14

Katja begins moving in toward the spawn at full speed.

Will Save: 1d20 + 32 ⇒ (4) + 32 = 36

Upon reaching 100' she lets loose with her first attack.

Attack before the move.

Fireball (DC 20): 10d6 ⇒ (1, 3, 3, 1, 4, 5, 5, 4, 6, 2) = 34

Attack after the move.

Fireball(DC 20): 10d6 ⇒ (2, 5, 2, 2, 2, 2, 5, 6, 4, 1) = 31

"Oh yes, I do see it indeed. It's a massive and ugly beast."

"I have calmed the weather as much as I can. Are there any special tactics we need to keep in mind? My feeling is that we need to lure it away somewhere else so that we can subdue it."

She stops and thinks for a moment.

"I was never much good at the kinds of strategies that someone of a more structured mindset would have. You know, those military or soldier types. How do we want to best utilize my abilities?"

With a sideways look at Jacob she quips:

"Remember that castle you caught on fire while we were saving that noble's daughter over in Cassomir? The panic that ensued was hilarious! Even if we did get the fire out before any major damage was caused the look on the face of Sir Mansfield was priceless."

Perception: 1d20 + 55 ⇒ (4) + 55 = 59

Will Save: 1d20 + 29 ⇒ (9) + 29 = 38

As Katja's keen sight picks out the shape of the massive beast in the storm she shudders at the sight of it.

"That's a lot bigger and more powerful than even I imagined. Even so, we will find a way to prevail as not even the likes of this beast will sway us from victory!" Katja says resolutely as she pushes the fear away.

Casting Mage Armor.