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I agree with Ebon about group dynamics. I think we can be selective with invites of people we know are compatible players (Shifty comes immediately to mind). If they say yes, great! If they say no, we can play with what we have?

I believe this is a level 4 adventure?

I have (aka, already have built/thought about) a halfling cloistered cleric of pharasma that would thematically play well and I could easily adapt to level 4. I also have a goblin inventor that is fun to play but less thematically appropriate. He is a pretty strong combat combination (punchy robot and ranged player).

Kzem, it would be unusual for your three thirds to be three different levels, if not impossible (not sure how pregen credits would work).

Each of the thirds is 4 XP, which is 1/3 of a level in PFS2. You're getting 12 XP, or a full level, so, most of the time, you should be ending one level higher than you start. How many PFS XP is Kzem starting with?

This was Kzem's first adventure, so he would be starting at level 1.

Sorry! I havent actuallty played any PF2 Society (only APs IRL).

Assignee Character Name (optional): Kzem
Assignee PFS (required): 273096-2003
Assignee Faction (required): Horizon Hunter
Assignee Level, 1st Third (required): 2
Assignee Level, 2nd Third (required): 3
Assignee Level, 3rd Third (required): 4

Downtime 1 Esoteric Lore: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (14) + 11 = 25
Downtime 2 Esoteric Lore: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (2) + 11 = 13
Downtime 3 Esoteric Lore: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (3) + 11 = 14

I greatly appreciate adventure mode, as Kzem is my only PFS 2E character.

I played Night of the Grey Death several years ago (it was my first play in PF2E) and we got whipped. I don't remember much about the combats or general play through- just basic story line and that it was hard.

I am the forever GM at my primary table, so I always look forward to opportunities to make/test out characters. If we play lower level, I have a fun goblin inventor that I would really enjoy leveling up. I don't think I want to level him all the way to 16.

The only one on the list that I would prefer not play is Shadows at Sunset- as I have a live table that is planning on playing that later this summer.

Thanks!

Seeing Grimmy fal, Kzem attempts to keep the jackals attention on himself. The mirror flicks to life and the orc appears on both sides of the creature- before lashing out with this shield.

"I told you to leave magic, healing goblin alone!"

Shield Boss, vs OG: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (15) + 10 = 25 Damage (b): 2d6 + 7 ⇒ (3, 6) + 7 = 16 +4
Shield Boss, vs OG: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (15) + 5 = 20 Damage (b): 2d6 + 7 ⇒ (2, 3) + 7 = 12 +4

◆ Mirror
◆ Strike
◆ Strike, MAP

I will be stepping down to this as my only game. Kzem would be happy to keep going, regardless of party composition.

Dusting himself off, Kzem fumbles to the other side of the jackal. "Leave my magic heal-ly friend alone!". Once appropriately position to take advantage of the goblin's position, Kzem leans in with his shield boss before lifting it back up in a defensive position.

Shield Boss, vs OG: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (18) + 10 = 28 Damage (b): 2d6 + 7 ⇒ (3, 1) + 7 = 11 +4

◆ Stride
◆ Strike
◆ Shield

Kzem slowly approaches the jackal, the light catching his mirror and flickering like a flame.

E.L. vs Standard DC Creature Level: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (7) + 11 = 18
Shield Boss: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (2) + 10 = 12 Damage (b): 2d6 + 7 ⇒ (1, 5) + 7 = 13 + either highest weakness, overcome highest resistance, or personal weakness of 4

◆ Stride
◆ EV
◆ Strike

The orc scrambles back to his feet, before facing off against the Jackal.

He squares his shield, shoves it into the creature, before raising it in a defensive stance.

Shield Boss: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (3) + 10 = 13 Damage (b): 2d6 + 7 ⇒ (2, 2) + 7 = 11

◆ Stand
◆ Strike
◆ Raise Shield

Flicking his wrist, an identical image of Kzem appears on the other side of blue before striking two blows at the bugbear.

Shield Boss v Off Guard: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (17) + 10 = 27 Damage (b): 2d6 + 7 ⇒ (5, 1) + 7 = 13 +4
Shield Boss vs Off Guard: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (11) + 5 = 16 Damage (b): 2d6 + 7 ⇒ (6, 6) + 7 = 19 +4

"This dingy hole is a threat to civilization? Thats surprising? And what, exactly, was your big plan... monopolize red paint?"

Kzem would still opt to repair his shield, due to the +1 Striking boss. I honestly don't remember how long it takes to transfer a rune, but I Know its longer than in between combats

"Did someone say bacon? I did skip breakfast today..."

It's chewy, its yummy, it's bacon!

I guess I will take the broken shield!

"Hey now. I liked this shield! And now I am going to have to bite you, and I bet you taste awful"

Unable to move or reposition without fear of attacks, and now lacking the ability to take cover behind his shield- Kzem wrecklessly and wildly attacks teeth first.

Tusk: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (1) + 9 = 10 Damage: 1d6 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7 + 10 fire
Tusk: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (13) + 5 = 18 Damage: 1d6 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8 + 10 fire
Tusk: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 1 = 21 Damage: 1d6 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9 + 10 fire

Kzem moves up to the troll- intentionally holding his shield so that it catches the light of the lingering flames, and marches boldly up to the troll.

"If you can't stand the heat..."

E.L. vs Standard DC Creature Level: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (17) + 11 = 28

Shield Boss: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (12) + 10 = 22 Damage (b): 2d6 + 7 ⇒ (5, 2) + 7 = 14 + either highest weakness, overcome highest resistance, or personal weakness of 4

◆ Stide
◆ EL
◆ Strike

Kzem has little use for either item, so would happily allow others to have them

Kzem nods to the wooden barrier in the room. "Doesn't seem exactly natural, does it? If the gods wanted the mud to stay contained, they would have built this cave different. Even you, Mr Idealistic are trying to provide unnatural order to the natural world..." as he hefts the shield in his grip and twists the mirror in his off hand.

Sorry guys. Just got back from a vacation without the laptop.

As it turns out, my new job has been wonderful for a lot of things- first and foremost for life/work balance and almost never having to do work at home after hours. But, that also means I will go several days without picking up my laptop at home... and I have quickly lost track of my online games.

Thanks for tolerating Kzem's absence for the end of this series. I appreciate your patience (and I know as a player how frustrating it can be).

The orc takes a moment to scrape the goo off of him, before turning and pulling a dagger, flinging it up at the circling gargoyle- though there is little that he can determine from his initial assessment of the creature.

E.L. vs Standard DC Creature Level: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (2) + 11 = 13

Dagger, Range: 1d20 + 9 - 2 ⇒ (12) + 9 - 2 = 19 Damage (b): 2d4 + 5 ⇒ (3, 1) + 5 = 9 + either highest weakness, overcome highest resistance, or personal weakness of 4 if not critical fail

◆ EL
◆ Draw
◆ Throw

Reflex, DC 23: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (9) + 9 = 18 Grabbed

If I am grabbed, and the mimic moved away- am I still immobilized and off guard?

Kzem steps through the door, and slides past So and acknowledges the risk associated with its sticky secretions. "Take care of So!" as he moves up to lead the line- attempting to smash the boss of his shield into the creature before lifting it for defense.

Shield Boss, Guidance: 1d20 + 10 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 10 + 1 = 18 Damage (b): 2d6 + 7 ⇒ (6, 4) + 7 = 17
◆ Stride
◆ Strike
◆ Raise Shield

Kzem circles around- finding himself in an optimum position. The orc pulls out the last of his daggers and flings it up to the creature.

Dagger: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (18) + 7 = 25 Damage: 1d4 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6 +4

Sorry for the delay. I have my damage as 1d4+ 3 Str + 2 Empowerment, with an additional 4 antithesis (the +4 in that equation). So by my calculations it should be 1d4+9 in total.

Deflecting the blow with his shield, Kzem steps forward- drawing a dagger from his belt as he moves. He sets his feet and flings the blade up toward the red harpy.

Dagger, Thrown: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (20) + 7 = 27 Damage: 1d4 + 5 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 5 + 4 = 10

Kzem raises his shield and moves deliberately toward the creatures.

E.L. vs Standard DC Creature Level: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (15) + 11 = 26

◆ Raise Shield
◆ EL
◆ Step

One hour is fine with me. Being down 1 point is fine with me

Stabilizing on his feet, Kzem regains enough composure to cautiously approach red- attempting to drive his shield into the flanks of the creature.

Shield Boss,OG, sickened: 1d20 + 10 - 1 ⇒ (3) + 10 - 1 = 12 Damage (b): 2d6 + 7 ⇒ (1, 2) + 7 = 10

Shield Boss, OG, sickened: 1d20 + 5 - 1 ⇒ (16) + 5 - 1 = 20 Damage (b): 2d6 + 7 ⇒ (2, 5) + 7 = 14

Kzem comes too on the cold, stone floor. He pulls himself to his feet and fumbles for his shield. Looking around the room he simply raises his shield in a defensive posture.

Will, Frightened, DC22: 1d20 + 8 - 1 ⇒ (1) + 8 - 1 = 8 Thats three natural ones in a row for Kzem

Frightened + sickened

Nausaus, wounded, and grabbed- Kzem does the only thing that he can think of- bash it with his shield. The figure closest to the owl bear shattered, and Kzem's form solidify.

Shield Boss, frightened: 1d20 + 10 - 1 ⇒ (17) + 10 - 1 = 26 Damage (b): 2d6 + 7 ⇒ (3, 4) + 7 = 14

Shield Boss, fightened: 1d20 + 5 - 1 ⇒ (8) + 5 - 1 = 12 Damage (b): 2d6 + 7 ⇒ (1, 3) + 7 = 11

He then raises his shield in the effort to fend off the upcoming attack.

◆ Strike
◆ Strike (MAP)
◆ Raise Shield

Blood now dripping down his cheek, Kzem wipes the blood away with the back of his hand before twisting his wrist and catching the ambient light across the glass of his mirror. Another image of the Orc appears on the opposite side of the owlbear. In the resulting confusion, he stares down the creatures and ponders their weaknesses before bashing the owlbear with the boss of his shield

E.L. vs Standard DC Creature Level, fightened: 1d20 + 11 - 2 ⇒ (1) + 11 - 2 = 10

Shield Boss, vs OG, Frighted: 1d20 + 10 - 2 ⇒ (1) + 10 - 2 = 9 Damage (b): 2d6 + 7 ⇒ (5, 2) + 7 = 14 + either highest weakness, overcome highest resistance, or personal weakness of 4

◆ Mirror
◆ Esoteric Lore
◆ Strike
◇ Hate dice

Kzem strides forward, but pulls up behind So, quickly flashing a dagger before flinging it at the leader.

Dagger, Thrown: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (5) + 7 = 12 Damage: 1d4 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6

◆ Draw
◆ Stride
◆ Strike

The Orc pushes forward in defense of his comrade- sizing up the kobolds while he moves.

E.L. vs Standard DC Creature Level: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (8) + 11 = 19

Shield Boss, OG, Green: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (16) + 10 = 26 Damage (b): 2d6 + 7 ⇒ (5, 2) + 7 = 14 + either highest weakness, overcome highest resistance, or personal weakness of 4

◆ Stride
◆ EL
◆ Strike

I think this is a good paced group and pretty reliable. I know things will slow down, but I think we can keep the full scenario even if it takes us a few weeks longer due to delays.

Kzem shield bashed, but did not raise his shield as an action- I realize how that looks in the narrative section and I didn't spell out my turn. Kzem would have taken 11 damage

Kzem staggers from the blow, taking just a split second to collecting himself. His hand flips in the firelight, the small mirror catching the light and projecting a hazy image of himself on the far side of the Ogre. In one motion he strikes with his shield and then brings it up into a defensive position.

Shield Boss, vs OG: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (19) + 10 = 29 Damage (b): 2d6 + 7 ⇒ (1, 5) + 7 = 13 + either highest weakness, overcome highest resistance, or personal weakness of 4

◆ Mirror, 15 ft
◆ Strike
◆ Raise Shield

Kzem stares down the Ogre, looking for something... anything... that would give him an edge.

E.L. vs Standard DC Creature Level: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (4) + 11 = 15

Sliding to his right, Kzem raises his shield and attempts to swipe the yellow Ogre with the polished silver boss.

Shield Boss: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (8) + 10 = 18 Damage (b): 2d6 + 7 ⇒ (4, 4) + 7 = 15 + either highest weakness, overcome highest resistance, or personal weakness of 4

Sorry friends. It has been a long two weeks for me and most of my mental margin has gone to work. Long story short, I just turned in my notice at the job I have had for the last 14 years and am in the process of transitioning to a new job while trying to "leave well" and protect my sanity.

Kzem steps forward toward the green Ogre, and lowers his shield to strike at the creature. Just before contact, he bellows an orc warcry at the top of his lungs... but the stone walls somehow seem to muffle and deflect the sound

Intimidate, glare: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (4) + 9 = 13
Shield Boss: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (3) + 10 = 13 Damage (b): 2d6 + 7 ⇒ (1, 6) + 7 = 14 +4 personal weakness?

◆ Step
◆ Demoralize
◆ Strike

Kzem looks about the room, and the fire jets.

There is nothing quite like stumbling onto an altar for a fire God... or whatever the hell that just was. Seems like just the place for you Grimmy!

I am good with retreat, heal, and advance

GM: I am so sorry. I apparently had the shield button clicked when I exported the character, so it showed up as 23. Your math is correct and I have been an accidental cheater.

Reflex: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (6) + 9 = 15

More ouch

Kzem’s eyes narrow as he surveys the inferno-filled hallway, the relentless heat glinting off the polished surface of his mirror implement. With a gruff grunt, he mutters, “Seems they think orc skin burns easy. Let’s see about that.”

He hefts his shield, the solid weight of it reassuring in his grip. Focusing on the nearest fire nozzle, he braces himself, raising the shield in front of him. “Hold tight, little sprayer… Kzem’s got something for you,” he growls under his breath.

He swings the shield with all his might, aiming to knock the nozzle off its perch.

Shield Boss: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (18) + 10 = 28 Damage (b): 2d6 + 7 ⇒ (5, 5) + 7 = 17

Quickly then, he retreats, looking to find a way out of the path of the future flames.

◆Strike
◆Stride
◆Stride

The reaction to the fire is not where near as quick as Kzem would have wanted- leaving him singed and in danger of more.

Reflex, DC22: 1d20 + 9 - 2 ⇒ (7) + 9 - 2 = 14

Holding up his shield he races forward and attempts to crush the nozzles before the fire comes out again.

Shield Boss: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (7) + 10 = 17 Damage (b): 2d6 + 7 ⇒ (3, 2) + 7 = 12
Shield Boss: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (12) + 5 = 17 Damage (b): 2d6 + 7 ⇒ (4, 5) + 7 = 16

Darkvision. Explore Action: Raise Shield

Nudging his way up to the front of the group, Kzem leads the way into the darkness- shield first.

Never you fear Gimmy. If all goes well, we can relight those fires when we leave!

"Brothers" Kzem turns towards the harried and defeated Orcs. "Perhaps you should find your own goblin and old man to adventure with. I promise you it is better than whatever band you have currently" his voice attempting to project genuine wisdom and advice.

I have no specific needs- though Kzem is eventually interested in picking up a couple of situationally useful scrolls

"I don't think Goblin sacrifice is off the table quite yet, Thorn. Also, I refuse to budge on the feather beds"

His voice trails off, an obvious attempt to deescalate his rising emotions on the subjects at hand.

"Those beds wont pay for themselves, and it seems like this is a good way to increase the coffers a bit, all while doing a kind public service. It seems like enough of an overlap to make it worth it."

Almost done. I will buy back the rune for 50.

"Perhaps there are other means of removing this evil. I think perhaps a nice throw rug would go well right about... here." the Orc says, pointing to the symbol.

"I would imagine that a stone mason somewhere is capable of removing this inlay- if simply covering it doesn't calm your nerves"

The orc quickly pursues his quarry into the corner of the room, before attempting to smash him between the wall and his shield. After the swing, he holds the shield up once more in a defensive position.

Shield Boss: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (16) + 9 = 25 Damage (b): 2d6 + 7 ⇒ (5, 1) + 7 = 13

◆ Stride (15ft)
◆ Strike
◆ Raise Shield (AC 22)

Acid: 1d6 ⇒ 5
Recovery? DC15: 1d20 ⇒ 7

Sinews knit together, and Kzem feels more and more like his old self. He moves around the corner and flicks his wrist- ending on the otherside of the dwarf combatant- before he strikes with his shield

Shield Boss, vs OG: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (11) + 9 = 20 Damage (b): 2d6 + 7 ⇒ (1, 1) + 7 = 9

Miss, for minimum damage!

Reflex, DC 21: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (12) + 8 = 20

Drat. By my math that 13 damage, plus persistent. Speed 15

The orc stumbles back, and slams into the portcullis. Recovering, Kzem presses forward to the left of the door and then raises his shield for additional cover.

◆ Stride
◆ Stride
◆ Shield

I would wait for full healing

After basking in the healing light of Sarenrae (or the sharp needles of Grimmy's sewing kit) Kzem looks about the gate and portcullis.

"Should be easy enough for me... once everyone is ready that is"

Waiting for the obligatory nod of the rest of the adventurers, Kzem simply flicks his wrist and a mirror-like illusion of him forms 15 feet away on the other side of the portcullis. A moment passes and the "old" Kzem shatters leaving the Orc inside the gate and standing next to the chain, which he begins to pull.

Do I need any particular check if I am standing next to the chain?

Shield raised, and watching So drop- Kzem unleashes a brutal roar.

Demoralize: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (18) + 8 = 26

He then flashes his mirror- appearing on the other side of the dwarf before slamming his shield into him.

Shield Boss vs OG/frightened: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (8) + 9 = 17 Damage (b): 2d6 + 7 ⇒ (1, 2) + 7 = 10

◆ Intimidate
◆ Mirror
◆ Strike

"Got dangs it. Why does that allows happen" as the Orc draws himself to his feet.

◆Stand

He grabs his shield from the ground and then hold it up in front of him.

◆ Pick up Shielf
◆ Raise Shield