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Thanks for running! Good game all :)

Earn income DC 14, Sailing Lore: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (9) + 5 = 14 Success, 4sp

Fort: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (20) + 6 = 26

As the fight comes to a sudden end, Landon wipes the sweat from his brow and takes stock of the situation. The abandoned weapons need to be collected, and the palace would need to be secured. He sees the head rolling to a stop and winces - not because of the gore, but because he felt the urge to make a bad pun. Zykyryz had been a bad influence on him.

Later:
"I don't know if King Rimesnap was sincere in his protests, or if he was simply making excuses to cover for his partnership with Matriarch Szvetneera. Still, I gave him my word that his protests would be presented to Queen Anastasia and given due consideration. I therefore suggest that the following proposed models be considered for further investigation, as I believe they will be least likely to disrupt the surrounding wilderness."

He then lists the following:
THE GODLESS ARCANIST: no
THE WITCHWARG PACKMASTER: yes
THE FEY LADY: yes
THE PLANAR ENGINEER: no
THE DWARVEN MACHINIST: no
THE COVEN MATRIARCH: yes

"As for Matriarch Szvetneera's model, I see no reason to disqualify it now. Apparently animating objects with dancing chicken legs is a proven technique, and I see no way that Szvetneera can disrupt the project further."

We didn't get eaten by bears! I'll be able to post normally again now :)

Thanks! We're pretty deep in the back country, and I have no cell or internet signal at all (except a really spotty signal an hour from our campsite), so I won't be able to post afterall.

Landon's pretty straightforward to bot, he has a longsword and a steel shield. His basic strategy is to get into a flankimg position and take one or two strikes, then use his final action to raise his shield (if applicable). But any reasonable strategy is fine.

For reference, his first attack is at +9 to hit for 1d8+4 damage.

See you all on Monday!

I'll be away camping from Thursday this week until Monday. Hopefully I'll be able to continue posting as normal, but if not please feel free to bot Landon.

Landon sheaths his sword and helps tend to any wounded. He checks Rimesnap as well, just to make sure the fey isn't mortally wounded. As he plucks the frozen pine needles from his flesh, he wonders if he should have bothered.

”Wonderful!”, he replies. ”Perhaps we should bring His Highness as well. He might be able to point out our conspirator”

"Good idea. It could be that somebody really is worried about the ecological implications of this new railway...or maybe they just don't believe their design would win in a fair competition. We should gather the models and check them for signs of sabotage."

Reflex: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (10) + 6 = 16
Regular failure, 4 damage total

A barrage of pine needles are embedded in Landon's face and forearms. Wary of other tricks, he draws his shield (first action). Then, he attempts two quick strikes at Rimesnap (actions 2 and 3).

Longsword, nonlethal: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (6) + 7 = 13 (includes nonlethal penalty)
Damage, nonlethal: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 11

Longsword, nonlethal: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 2 = 21 (includes nonlethal penalty)
Damage, nonlethal: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 11

"Well, we tried. Let's get this over with," Landon says, drawing his sword (one action).

He moves into a flanking position with Vamir against Rimesnap (One action gets him part way, and Nhorri's winds carry him the rest of the way. Could somebody please move my token to the space beside Rimesnap opposite Vamir? I'm on mobile this weekend).

Once he reaches Rimesnap, he attempts to strike the monarch down (third action).

Longsword strike: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (7) + 9 = 16

Damage, slashing: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8

"Those models don't belong to you. We are trying to be reasonable, but we are going to be bringing them back with us, one way or another. Please, do yourselves a favour and don't stand in our way."

Diplomacy, trained: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (16) + 3 = 19

"Our directive is to secure the models, without violence if at all possible. Your subjects," Landon motions towards the goblins, "Sang about how they were told not to harm the castle staff. Nobody here wants anyone to get hurt, so why not come back with us and bring the models yourself? You can present your concerns to Queen Anastasia, monarch to monarch. She seems reasonable; I'm sure she would hear you out."

Landon stares at the tiny plant king, then glances back at the singing pumpkin. "Well, this is...whimsical."

He shakes his head, wondering if he got a concussion when he fell earlier. "Your highness, King Rimesnap. If I may, those models belong to the court of Queen Anastasia. Is there some reason you desire them?"

Sorry, I only just noticed the last 3 cold damage. If I'm following along correctly, he had 4, healed with the potion to 12, took 3 cold damage (9/17), and gained 5 from Jack's fruit, for a final tally of 14, wounded 1.

In that case, Landon will risk trying to treat his injury to remove the wounded condition.

Treat wounds, trained, DC 15: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (10) + 4 = 14

Landon tries to treat his frostbitten arm, but his medical training was more focused on battlefield injuries than elemental wounds, and he isn't quite able to succeed.

I can try to Treat Wounds for anyone else who is hurt and willing to risk a critical failure.

Landon wakes with a start as Ari's healing elixer takes effect. Instinctively, he tries to reach for his sword, but his arm is numb and unresponsive.

"Are they gone? Those weren't goblins..." he says, still groggy.

As Vamir helps to warm him up, he reaches into his pack with his good arm. "One moment, I have some torches here," he says, drawing a torch (one action), "Would somebody help me light this, please?"

Then, with his bad arm, he fumbles his healing potion off his belt (one action, the one from the pathfinder provisions) and drinks the contents (last action), trying to buy time before the pain causes him to pass out again.

Minor healing potion: 1d8 ⇒ 8

Recovery check: 1d20 ⇒ 20

The dice seem to like Landon again!

Landon is caught completely off guard by the freezing monsters, the awareness that he is fighting for his life spreading with the frostbite up his arm.

He draws his sword (one action, provokes reactions) and strikes twice at his attacker (two actions):

Strike: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (2) + 9 = 11

Strike: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10

Unfortunately the numbing pain in his arm causes his attacks to be clumsy and miss.

Flat check DC 15: 1d20 ⇒ 8

Acrobatics, trained: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (19) + 4 = 23

Landon follows the others through the window, and manages to land on his feet.

Landon activates his detect magic spell and attempts to assist Jack in disarming the painting.

Arcana, trained: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (17) + 5 = 22

Congrats Dendri, that's awesome! Also, feel better soon.

Determined to make up for lost time earlier in the chase, Landon vaults over a table:

Athletics, trained: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (16) + 7 = 23

Landon belatedly runs into the sitting room, still off balance from the ice. Seeing Vamir going for the egg, he instead attempts to calm the servants.

Diplomacy, trained: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (16) + 3 = 19

"Don't worry, they're here to cause a commotion, not hurt anybody. They had a whole song about it."

Landon reaches for his sword and takes up a defensive posture as the window shatters. Before he can react further, the goblins are already tearing down the hallway.

"It seems the want us to follow. I suppose we don't have much choice," he says as the group begins their pursuit.

Acrobatics, trained: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10

He tries to leap along with the others, but his new cloak gets in the way and he almost trips.

Unfortunately, I've used both my hero points. At least it wasn't a critical failure!

The Godless Arcanist:
As Firozet explains his plan to blow heated air backwards through the train, Landon realizes that the result would operate similarly to the enchanted ships his people pilot on patrols of sunken Azlant. He racks his brain, grasping for half-remembered theory...

Arcana, trained: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (10) + 5 = 15

...but an epiphany remains just out of reach.

The Coven Matriarch:

Rerolling with hero point:
Arcana trained: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (7) + 5 = 12

I don't think the dice roller likes our group...

Can different players get different information from the same NPC with the same skill that somebody else used successfully? If not, Landon has made all the checks he has a decent chance to pass already.

Seeing that the Matriarch is more agreeable following Ari's introduction, Landon attempts to apply some of his limited arcane training to figure out the magic underlying the chicken/train hybrid.

Arcana, trained: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (9) + 5 = 14

Unfortunately, his training concluded while he was still learning cantrips, and the complex transmutation being used is far above his level of understanding.

The Godless Arcanist:
Landon avoids the arcanist, suspecting that in his agitated state the man would not have the patience for his overly formal manner.

The Witchwarg Packmaster:
Danixki, on the other hand, seems like a perfect challenge for Landon's novice diplomacy skills. He greets them with precisely equal formality, and smoothly transitions to a sparring match where other cultures might expect a handshake or bow.

Athletics, trained: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (18) + 7 = 25

The Fey Lady
Landon knows little about fey, but from the stories he has been told, he knows to avoid them.

The Planar Engineer
Landon returns the hobgoblin's salute. However, due to the differences in hobgoblin and elvish military culture, doesn't seem to notice that she is waiting to be put at ease. Instead, he begins examining the models and attempting to understand them.

Arcana, trained: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (9) + 5 = 14

The Dwarven Machinist:

Landon doesn't understand the alchemy of gunpowder, but he does know how dangerous it can be. He suggests some medical supplies that the dwarves should keep on hand to treat burns, shrapnel wounds, and smoke inhalation.

Medicine, trained: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5
Medicine, trained: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (10) + 4 = 14 Hero point

The Coven Matriarch
After her initial outburst, Landon isn't quite sure what to say. Fearing he might make things worse, he leaves well enough alone.

"Ooo! What's the weather like there?" Nhorri exclaims. A puff of a breeze shifts her hair. Where did it come from?

"I was only in Quantium for a few days, but the weather was warm and the sea breeze refreshing. Shame it smelled like an alchemist's laboratory, though."

Later, in the throne room:

Landon gives a formal bow and introduces himself. "An honour, your Majesty. I am Landon, of the Mordant Spire. I'm afraid that I am more knowledgeable about watercraft than land vehicles, but I will endeavor to help as best I can." Thinking for a moment, he adds: "You say it travels along a rail, correct? At which locations do you propose to establish the first rail-ports?"

An elf stands by the fountain adjusting a fur-lined blue cloak. Unlike his tunic, chainmail, and weapons, which are well cared for but worn, the cloak appears to be relatively new. After quickly checking his reflection, he approaches the group and introduces himself.

"Greetings, all. I am Landon. Pleased to make your acquaintance." Although his greeting is somewhat stiff, he makes sure to give a polite nod to everyone, including Smoke and Dendri. Pulling his cloak tighter around himself, he adds "I must say, being here really makes me miss the weather in Quantium."

I have two glyphs to share for Ari and Landon.

Thanks!

Also, Landon's initiative seems to be off in the macros as well. It's showing as 7, but should be 6.

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I did not hear from Takumi for a bit, so if want the character sheet (and are spending the replay token) I'll submit them.

Once everyone is satisfied with their character sheets, I'll report this game.

Mine looks good! Thanks!

"Good to see you back on your...feet...again," Landon says after Alyreha retakes human form.

"As for me, maybe I'll see what the others were so engrossed with in that Enchantment room. It beats cramming, and maybe I could learn enough to join the ranks of the Spiresworn someday."

"But I think before I do anything, I'm going to join these two," he says, motioning to Amiri and Nykor, "for a drink. Kosh, Takumi, Shinju? Care to come along? I saw a promising place down on the waterfront..."

Thanks GM! It was fun playing with you all :)

Here goes...

Landon hasn't been a member of the Pathfinders for very long, but he does know that there's an archive in the sublevels designed to store dangerous and precious relics. He mentions this to Alyreha...

PFS Lore: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (8) + 5 = 13

And just barely avoids trying to force a bad pun at the last moment.

Landon brings Alyreha up to speed on the Society's research into True Name magic:

Arcana: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7

...but he gets too distracted trying to come up with a good pun, and doesn't actually convey any useful information.

Sorry guys, unfortunately I don't have any rerolls...

Forgot to roll for downtime!

Sailing Lore (trained): 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (16) + 5 = 21

As the last of the enemies fall, Landon looks around for another foe and is surprised not to find one. After Alyreha's magic wears off and he returns to normal speed, he wiped his sword and brushes the soot from his tunic as best as he can manage.

"Is that all of them? That felt too easy," he says, keeping his guard up. He searches the room, looking for any sign of hidden dangers or missing research:

Perception: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (14) + 6 = 20

Later:
Addressing Alyreha, he asks: "You wanted to erase your own name? Why?"

"...Not enough z's?"

Reflex: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (15) + 6 = 21

Reflex: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (11) + 6 = 17

Landon successfully dodges back and forth between the two fire blasts, but the scalding air still manages to burn through the remainder of the protection offered by the ghostly figure. With his cloak and tunic scorched, and his exposed flesh beginning to blister, he raises his shield and steps forward.

Action 1: raise shield
Action 2: step (into the space directly east of Green. I'm on mobile this weekend, could somebody move my token, please?)

Landon narrows his eyes, beginning to suspect that this creature is one he studied back at the Spire. He strikes with his sword, attempting to confirm his theory by aiming for a hidden weak point.

Strike, Combat Assessment: 1d20 + 9 + 1 - 1 ⇒ (9) + 9 + 1 - 1 = 18 Enfeebled and Kosh's performance cancel each other out
Slashing damage: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7

Free action: Combat Assessment
Action 3: Strike

Finally, using the supernatural speed granted by Alyreha, he attempts a follow-up strike.

Strike: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 11
Slashing damage: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6

Hasted Action: strike

Reflex: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (15) + 6 = 21

As soon as the clawed analgamation begins muttering arcane phrases, Landon dodges just in time to avoid the worst of the blaze.

Landon_220629 wrote:

"You're so cool Alyreha," Landon says, only somewhat reluctantly.

Once the magic takes effect, he attempts to reach the top of the stairwell. Could somebody move my token, please? A speed of 30 feet and two moves on difficult terrain should just get him to the top of the stairs, give or take.

Two actions: activate haste
One action: stride
Hasted action: stride

If I read the map correctly, 45’ of movement should get you to the square west of Amiri.

Can someone confirm/deny?
Do you want to move 15’ further?

That's perfect, thanks! I'll stay there so they need to use an action to come to me.

"You're so cool Alyreha," Landon says, only somewhat reluctantly.

Once the magic takes effect, he attempts to reach the top of the stairwell. Could somebody move my token, please? A speed of 30 feet and two moves on difficult terrain should just get him to the top of the stairs, give or take.

Two actions: activate haste
One action: stride
Hasted action: stride

"Thank you, Kosh," Landon says as he prods at his newly bandaged wound, grateful that the aching has finally subsided.

"Nice work, Alyreha. Just don't let all this newfound power go to your head!"

Obligatory pun aside, the elf joins the others in preparing to storm the third floor. He stows the javelin he was carrying and draws his sword, holding it in one hand opposite his wooden shield. "Right, let's finish this."

"Let's check in with Alyreha first. She mentioned being able to offer some magic if we helped her locate the last of her research."

Landon retrieves a rope from his pack and tosses one end up to Torrin. "Could tie this around the beak, that way we could all try to pull together."

Athletics, enfeebled 1: 1d20 + 7 - 1 ⇒ (3) + 7 - 1 = 9

Unfortunately, his exhaustion prevents him from contributing any real help.

"Oh. Or Amiri could open it herself. That works too." Landon says as he sheepishly coils the rope and stows it back in his pack.

Landon_220629 wrote:

Landon stands just outside the doorway. He debates entering, but knows that he would only be a liability in his current state.

Sorry all, I have neither diplomacy nor thievery. If anyone can think of a way I could be helpful let me know.

It’s Intimidation, if that makes a difference

Right, sorry. I meant to say he doesn't have intimidate or thievery. I should drink more coffee before posting...

Landon stands just outside the doorway. He debates entering, but knows that he would only be a liability in his current state.

Sorry all, I have neither diplomacy nor thievery. If anyone can think of a way I could be helpful let me know.

"Sure thing, Alyreha," says Landon. "We'll get your research, bring it to you, and then stop those thieves."

He winces as Kosh tries to treat his wound, then frowns. "Certain necromancy spells can cause wounds that are difficult to heal. Perhaps this was one of them. At any rate, thank you for trying, sincerely."

In the enchantment room:
Arcana: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (20) + 5 = 25

"Hold on a moment," he says, gesturing at the runes, "Those are meant to transfer knowledge, but in their current condition are dangerous and could overwhelm one's mind."

"...In other words, they might blow up in your face."

"We were told by Neibiat about somebody who went upstairs," Landon begins, relaying the description of the spikey woman and her clawed companions, "and we were wondering if you might know anything about them. Odds are we might run into them, and anything you can tell us would be useful in case things...come to a head."

Afterwards (and after a great deal more painfully bad puns), he suggests the Enchantment showroom. "The stairs are in the Transmutation showroom, and we should clear out the rest of the floor before we go upstairs. Better to ensure nothing can sneak up on us in case we need a clear line of retreat."

Landon keeps a tight grip on his javelin throughout Nykor's discussion with the ghost, only relaxing after she offers to help restore Alyreha. He tenses again when she mentions the spiky woman and clawed people upstairs.

He agrees with Amiri. "We should definitely run this by Alyreha, she may have some information about these individuals. If she doesn't have her...head in the clouds!" A bit of the colour returns to his face and he grins as he says the bad pun, showing the effectiveness of the necromantic invigoration.

Landon gratefully accepts the potions and drinks the minor healing potion.

Healing: 1d8 ⇒ 3

He winces as some life returns to his body, along with a tingling sensation like what it feels like after your leg falls asleep, except over his whole body. "Well Nykor, at least this potion wasn't spoiled. Thank you, sincerely. And you as well, Amiri. I think I might move away from the frontline until I'm feeling better."

He stows his sword across his back and draws a javelin, holding it opposite his shield. He makes sure Amiri's elixer is in easy reach on his tunic, just in case.

"I believe that I am ready. As much as is possible, given the circumstances, anyways. Besides, I would have stayed in the Spire if I was afraid of danger."

Also changing exploration activity to Defend

"Hmm, let me take a look at that," says Landon, "But first, is anybody able to see to my wounds? I feel that a stiff breeze could knock me over..."

After any healing, if any:

Arcana: 1d20 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 5 + 1 = 14 Bonus for speaking Celestial is included

"It seems to be a fragment of Alyreha's true name. Perhaps we should share this with her?"