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Levin returns to the glade in time to see the wisp shiver and disappear, defeated. After checking himself for serious injuries, and the area for any lingering waves of sapping necromantic energy, he approaches the giant orb.

The souls within are fading into nonexistence, presumably passing on to the Boneyard for judgment. Levin watches them, transfixed and a little saddened. How awful it must have been. Not even able to die properly, until now. He catches himself and turns away, preparing to leave the glade. And since when did I care this much about a bunch of dead people?

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Levin must admit he's rather disappointed to see Ashava's gifts leave him behind as they return from their adventure. "How many prayers do you think it would take to get that ability back?" he wonders aloud to the other Pathfinders. "Some, uh, sacred dances or something maybe?" He spreads his arms wide in the early dawn light. "Great Ashava, I promise to get myself one of your holy symbols if you let me transform like that again. I'll even wear it sometimes!"

Will: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7

"Aaaaahhhhhhh!!!"

Frightened this round, double move.

Player Name: SodiumTelluride

Character Name: Levin Hessel
Character Level: 4
PFS#: 89635-6
Faction: Scarab Sages
Day Job: Perform (sing), take 10: 10 + 10 = 20
Progression Speed: Normal

Reposting for reference (with the corrected PFS #).

Reflex: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (9) + 8 = 17

Levin manages to avoid the worst of the spectral arms, but takes a few painful cuts for his efforts. Still invisible, he runs toward the platform out of reach of the ghosts.

Double move.

Levin casts a spell and disappears, pulling out his sword as he moves forward.

Casting vanish which will last for 4 rounds.

Cannot possibly make a DC 32 Knowledge (religion).

"I think we should. Should, uh... someone bigger try it?" Levin looks meaningfully at Ushi.

"D'you think it's talking to us?" Levin whispers to the group. "Nothing else seems to be answering it."

"This must be it!" Levin says in a low voice. "The Glade of Silver Sparks we're supposed to look for. And, uh... I don't know what that thing is," he adds, pointing at the silver crystal, "but it sure seems important."

He pulls out a wand and conjures an invisible helper.

Casting unseen servant, which is active for 1 hour.

Levin shudders. "Well that was... discouraging. I hope there aren't any more of whatever that was." He speaks in a light tone to help himself mentally recover.

Oh dear, I do not envy either of you. My dad and aunt are still going through their mother's estate (my final grandparent, so they have no help) after like two years. It's a process that's both emotional and tedious for everyone involved.

My sympathies to each of you, both for the losses you've suffered and for the tasks you're faced with.

Will + bonus: 1d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 5 + 2 = 16
(+2 if this is a fear effect)

Fort + bonus: 1d20 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 3 + 2 = 20

Levin shudders. He avoids honesty when he can help it, certainly when it advantages him. However, there are times when the brutal truth makes the path forward easier rather than harder. Maybe this is one of those times.

"Being forgotten." He says the words softly, as though speaking them aloud makes them real. "Now how about one for the other, eh? What do you fear? Being seen for who you are?"

Sorry, I really wish these boards had a "mark unread" feature so I'd remember to revisit. I'll get a post up soon.

"Sure," Levin responds, looking around uneasily in the thick mist for the source of the voice. "I'm terribly afraid of, um, breakfast pastries. The ones that have chocolate in the middle. And a barmaid to bring them. The thought of that just... really gets to me." One hand grips the handle of his sword.

She has scent now and will use it to detect creatures

Actually, we've all got scent. (Though not the other effects of bloodhound.)

Perception: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (4) + 8 = 12

Levin sniffs the air nervously. "Does anyone else feel... like we'rre alrready being watched?"

I agree with skipping it. I'm sure it could be fun, whatever it is, but in PbP optional encounters make a game significantly longer.

"Really, anything you know about it would be helpful. Where it is, what it's capable of, favorite meal, anything. None of us have seen it before."

"That's rright, rrun!" Levin taunts in slightly slurred speech.

Shortsword vs purple: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (20) + 8 = 28
Damage + Arcane Strike: 1d4 - 1 + 1 ⇒ (4) - 1 + 1 = 4

Bite vs purple: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 2 = 17
Damage + Arcane Strike: 1d4 - 1 + 1 ⇒ (4) - 1 + 1 = 4

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Confirm crit (shortsword): 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (15) + 8 = 23
Extra damage: 1d4 - 1 + 1 ⇒ (1) - 1 + 1 = 1

Levin slashes again with his teeth and sword.

Shortsword vs purple: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (4) + 8 = 12
Damage + Arcane Strike: 1d4 - 1 + 1 ⇒ (4) - 1 + 1 = 4

Bite vs purple: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 2 = 10
Damage + Arcane Strike: 1d4 - 1 + 1 ⇒ (3) - 1 + 1 = 3

Fort vs poison: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6

Levin lashes back at the tiny creature, though he can feel his strength being sapped by the poison.

Shortsword vs purple: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (20) + 8 = 28
Damage + Arcane Strike: 1d4 - 1 + 1 ⇒ (3) - 1 + 1 = 3

Bite vs purple: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 = 9
Damage + Arcane Strike: 1d4 - 1 + 1 ⇒ (4) - 1 + 1 = 4

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Shortsword Crit confirm: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (9) + 8 = 17
Extra Damage: 1d4 - 1 + 1 ⇒ (3) - 1 + 1 = 3

Forcing off the blindness, Levin pulls out his shortsword and rushes toward the closest creature.

Shortsword vs purple: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (5) + 8 = 13
Damage + Arcane Strike: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

Fort: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (18) + 3 = 21

Was blindness a spell they each cast, or was it a spell-like ability? (The answer will affect my actions this round.)

Levin quickly shifts to his hybrid form before any of the creatures notice him.

Unfortunately the wolf form won't be much good to me in combat, so I'll have to spend the surprise round leaving it.

Perception + speed bonus: 1d20 + 8 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 8 + 4 = 19

Levin isn't able to get through it himself, but he performs adequately at helping those behind him.

Levin returns to his werewolf form and howls.

Intimidate (untrained) + speed bonus: 1d20 + 4 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 + 4 = 14

Now this one I can do.

Levin reverts to his hybrid form and speaks the words of a spell. Upon completion of the final syllable, he disappears from sight.

Stealth: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (10) + 15 = 25

Casting vanish. If the normal bonuses for being invisible apply here, he gets an additional +20 (for a total of 45).

Fort + speed bonus: 1d20 + 3 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 3 + 4 = 9
Ouch.

Levin tries his best to hold his breath against the noxious fumes, but he doesn't do a good job of it.

Str: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (14) + 4 = 18

Levin struggles against the impossibly-sturdy webs, hoping to give his allies a boost.

Oof, really starting to feel that level gap. Even with a high Dex and extra speed, a DC 29 is barely achievable for me.

Acrobatics + speed bonus: 1d20 + 8 + 4 ⇒ (9) + 8 + 4 = 21

Even in his wolf form, the quicksand is too much for poor Levin.

Levin shifts to his new wolf form as quickly as he can and darts forward. He can't help but enjoy the thrill of it-- this form is so fast!

Bramble Patch (Slip between): 1d20 + 3 + 4 ⇒ (9) + 3 + 4 = 16

...Only for his progress to be immediately stymied by the thick brambles.

"She looked awfully hurt, miss. Are you sure they aren't trying to help?"

Levin drops his sword in relief. He pulls a wand from his pouch to quickly mend the nasty wound.

Cure light wounds: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6
Cure light wounds: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4
Cure light wounds: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7

Half-blinded by the pain, Levin does his best to keep his insides in as he staggers toward the other guard. Deal with the threat first.

Shortsword vs red (enemy is blinded): 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (5) + 8 = 13
Damage + Arcane Strike: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

I hope it wasn't moved up too far, that would probably hurt.

Ok just making sure. Yes, from my shiny new werewolf hybrid form.

These aren't silver weapons the guards are using, are they?

Levin steps forward to bite at the nearest enemy while pulling his shortsword from its sheath.

No full attack since I didn't have a weapon out.

Bite vs yellow: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (8) + 7 = 15
Damage + Arcane Strike: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3
Trip vs yellow: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

Ugh. I read through the Fascinate ability three times looking for a target limit (I've never used it before or frankly seen anyone else use it), but you're right I see it now. Will target Theodorus and the red one next to him.

1 round of bardic performance used so far.

I guess I didn't specify, but Levin is also in hybrid form.

Oh, this will not do. Levin purses his lips and whistles a long, somber note. He steps forward slowly, careful to appear nonthreatening, continuing the tune into a slow funeral dirge. Are the motes of light pulsing to the sombre tune, or is it just a trick of the shadows?

Using the Fascinate bardic performance. Each enemy receives a Will save (DC 17 for being flat-footed) or be fascinated.

While he does so, he gestures to his allies. Get into position.

Bluff (pass secret message), DC 15: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (15) + 12 = 27

The enemies can make a DC 27 Sense Motive check (-4 if they are fascinated) to understand this message as well.

"Ccoool!" Levin says appreciatively, his speech slurred by the unaccustomed teeth and long snout. He spends several seconds transforming into each new shape and back to his normal form. Next to the others, even his wolf form seems more like a pup than a fearsome beast.

He resists the sudden and powerful urge to howl at the moon.

With their questions answered, Levin polishes off the rest of his meal and joins Luvyire. "I'd be honored, love. I just hope the spirits can keep up with me!"

Once we're able to do some shopping, Levin will buy a mithral dagger as well as a couple of wands.

Works!

I can view it, but I can't edit it. (Not that I need to right now, my stuff is all the same.)

Looks perfect!

Minor issue, my PFS # is 89635 not 88635. (I can't find where I reported it, I might've typed it wrong.)

OK. Cool. Greyveil will accept. To explain my caution just this past weekend I played a Ravenloft mod where we found a pendant with werewolf tooth on it. You can change into a werewolf with it but if you choose do so you become chaotic evil and loose that character at the end of that scenario.

Wow, that is... hardcore.

Yep! I may want to do some shopping between adventures, but I'd love to continue. Sadly I'll still be very under leveled, but oh well...

I really wanna know what this "Celestial Lycanthropy" does, it sounds very cool. Levin will accept it, whatever it is.

Levin stabs forward with his sword...

Shortsword vs black, enemy is blinded: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (13) + 8 = 21
Damage + Arcane Strike: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

...and then hops to the side again in a deadly dance of avoid-the-scary-monster.

Levin returns the blow with his small sword. Then he ducks to one side.

Shortsword vs black, enemy is blinded: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (15) + 8 = 23
Damage + Arcane Strike: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

5-ft step so I'm not in the same spot it saw me last.