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Will be away for ConTingency on wednesday and be back 30th-31st.

Still gotta work out what he has, but probably might have enough for a resurrection, though I do remember one adventure we had to pay pres for a rescue.

GM Chyro wrote:

Ting, do you have enough prestige to get yourself revived?

I think Joseph should have enough, i don't recall him mentioning big prestige purchases.

he has 12 pp, trying to decide how much ting is enjoying being in Nirvana.

I do? I'm trying to rebuild my character sheets after losing many of them and still not reached Joseph yet.

1d100 ⇒ 3

As a rare appearence, Julia was with the group and scouting around the area getting her rapier out. She gave a soft smile to Brallenera whilst trying to keep her eyes focused on the area.

Perception: 1d20 - 2 ⇒ (17) - 2 = 15

taking time to make certain there aren't people hiding and ready to jump out as this seems very strange.

Victory! We have Victory!

Time for the Dwarven lockpick?

'the shiny one does make a fuss.' Ting looks at Brallenera confused, stepping toward Buri Buri with his drawn sword, looking from Brallenera to Carr he asks. "Is we's gonna heal tha stature buyer 'er is we gonna whack 'I'm? Tha Mistress o' Mayhem wants ta heal 'im an' tha shiny smart feller wants ta off 'im. I's is ok either way, wrought." Ting winks at Joseph as he cocks his head and lulls his tongue in a tengu smile.

Anyone who has any points in sense motive or knowledge local would be able to see this is tings idea of a joke.

"He caused us a lot of trouble for us. I suggest we cut the worm down." Joseph says with a dark smirk and a rapier out.

Awww, why did you ran away? We were willing to ask you nicely, you know?

When they got the statue
Awww, that wasn't too hard. You know what, I got an idea. We must still get the last statue. But I don't trust Torch, and I don't like him. We should give the statues to our Venture Captain, just to teach him a lesson..

"Sure we can't beat on this punk for making us run this far?" Joseph asks out of curiosity and a threatening tone, whilst still trying to clear his nose from the earlier sneezing fit.

Here we go with the checks:

Acrobatics: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (9) + 4 = 13

Reflex for cart: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (8) + 9 = 17

Climb1: 1d20 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (6) + 1 - 2 = 5

Climb2: 1d20 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (7) + 1 - 2 = 6

"Achoo!" Joseph rubs his nose as he continues to try and get the strong smell of spices out of his sinuses and isn't being too helpful in the chase.

Joseph doesn't understand a word of what these people are saying, but decides to follow the groups actions instead and follows Ting Tang.

Awww.. Whatever you do, don't use fire.

"You speak their tongue?" Joseph asks cautiously as he looks down at the dwarf.

Perception: 1d20 - 2 ⇒ (1) - 2 = -1

Oh wow! Ting, how long have you had that beak?!

1d100 ⇒ 89

Ouch...hate grapple on these kinds of characters...umm...sorry bare with me, difficult to think...

Joseph, having little-to-no strength attempts to strike back with his Rapier.

attack: 1d20 + 8 - 2 ⇒ (3) + 8 - 2 = 9

Hi all. Very sorry I've not been back in sooooo long. After getting my new computer together, re-installing all my programs, games (still haven't reinstalled Herolab nor Open Office yet.) and still in the process of rebuilding various files from what's in my head but on Friday I pulled my back out and have been in an incredible amount of pain. Sitting down has been a struggle so I've been unable to even write for the past week let alone leave my house due to the pain. It's still a struggle to walk around the house and travel to the bathroom.

I even ended up spending over half-an-hour stuck in the bath because I didn't want to admit that I didn't have the strength to get myself out of the bath due to this pain and stiffness.

I've managed to stretch it well now and even though I'm still in pain, I'm going to try and catch up and read through all the pages.

I don't know how long it'll take for Inkita.

I'll send a PM to ask what time span she thinks it will take, otherwise we might as well recruit another.

The thing as a whole might be trickier, i think, but we'll see.

that reminds me, I'll need to speak to this game Dev. He's trying to make a game running on 5e system rules, but it's a 3D game where you can create your own campaigns on characters for campaigns and ect. Shame it wasn't pfsrd instead :p

*makes puppy eyes at Joseph*

Bought a cloak of protection too

I will say, they've made many changes that I like and a few I'm not certain on, but do work better mechanically and some better art with only one or two exception.

They've also stated characters who don't appear in the adventure, but might appear later on like this CR 25 creature. VERY nasty.

Glad they solved a problem I had when I ran part 1. It was a minor thing, but without spoiling it...they originally forgot to mention a trap-door to another area.

If someone wanst to Gm the new CoCT, I got a character ready. ;-)

I am tempted. I've read thought it so far, but I'll need to re-read it in some detail and maybe after Christmas I'll hopefully have some more time.

Just been reading the new CoTCT and have to say I'm quite impressive. They've done some nice little changes, certain characters have better artwork (certain others have the same or worse) and they stated up EVERYTHING in it. Including a major villain the party can fight after the end of the main campaign, but I would've put much faith in their odds.

Many places have a lot more characters in it too and more enemies which really fills up the dungeons for later levels along with some interesting enemies.

Wish I could be more specific, but don't want to spoil it.

Las Lajas wrote:

@Ting - I do like the RP. It's a definite enhancement to the game experience. Sadly, I am not nearly as capable when it comes to writing flavored dialogue. Keep it up, it's a definite asset. Despite bad rolls, I was also surprised at the damage output. At least at these levels, Ting seems to be a very capable damage dealer.

Thank you, I really like ting, both the crunch and the fluff. That's why I put him back in a game. Also, he will get along with Joseph much better than Ala'Ihys.....

Hey Joseph if you get the chance to re-run curse of the crimson thrown let us know! I know a bird...

Well first I'll want to get myself more active. Onotop of that I also need to read through it as I don't know what changes they've done, but I am interested to see what they might've done with my favourite part I read, Part 5.

Lord Joseph Wraitheart wrote:

Joseph looks over the corpse of the woman and after making certain to remove any items they can use, attempts to push her into the lava, unless stopped.

ROFL

Don't know if she's actually dead or just dropped at negative and is bleeding. This would be your time to stop them or maybe even take her in as a prisoner.

Lord Joseph Wraitheart wrote:

I think another problem is my own character. He'd be interested in a more open game, but with PFS there's a limitation he can't act too well inside of.

How so?

Well his alignment is some-what questionable. For the moment he's possessed by this being, claiming to be the daughter of Lamashtu (considering Lamashtu, she probably has MANY daughters and sons so it wouldn't be difficult to believe) and the fluff is that his family estate has been converted into a underground temple to Lamashtu and one great idea would be to spread the word and convert people or knock out other Lamashtu followers for capture, but later release them to my custody for more growing members to the temple.

Sadly PFS is quite strict on certain things that happen and my character will never see extra cash generated from this hidden temple or even have a mission where the group may get called in to investigate it, not knowing it's Joseph's home and causing a conflict there.

That being said, it's more of a flavour that can always be factored in later.

Despite Ting's striking efforts, pun intended, the relief is still mostly whole.

You've only gotten half way through. ;)

But seeing as Brallenera would likely bash apart what remains of it, you wrap things up with her hauling the idol, taking leave at your leisure.

That is, do you leave Gali there, or would he be taken as prisoner?

=========== When you get back ============

The VC looks up from paperwork, as you come in.
"Ah, i take it you bring good news."

He sees the idol Brallenera's carrying, as she comes from behind the others.
"Good news indeed. That looks like a sinister idol indeed.
Edward!!"

A scholarly yet muscular type steps from around a corner into the room.
"Yes, sir?"

VC: "Here's an idol for further studies. Be careful with it, and around it."

As Edward takes it off Brallenera's care.

VC: "So, please do tell, what happened over there?"

Feel free on any RP.

Primary condition: Retrieve the idol of Moloch [V]
Secondary condition: Destroy the relief [V]
2 PP, nice going guys. I'll send the chronicles in a few days tops, with the weekend being on our doorstep.

Before we leave:

Joseph looks over the corpse of the woman and after making certain to remove any items they can use, attempts to push her into the lava, unless stopped.

Back at VC

"We had some trouble with the followers. I think we might have angered Moloch, but I wouldn't worry." at this he pauses for a moment and, uncharictaristically, grins as his voice alters again to a feminine one. "He's a minor being who will be crushed in time. For now, his followers, as few as there are, are scattered."

@Joesph - I regret that you did not post more or have an opportunity to do more RP. Was pleased that you were willing to burn up your wands healing, don't know that I would have been so accommodating.

Yeah I do regret I wasn't posting more. We've been changing manages left and right at my shop and I've been pushing myself through a game design course so I keep forgetting about paizo. Luckily I'm not running any games atm (but I am considering re-running Curse of the Crimson Throne as I bought the new complete edition) so I hope to speed up.

I think another problem is my own character. He'd be interested in a more open game, but with PFS there's a limitation he can't act too well inside of.

dayjob perform Oratory: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (7) + 9 = 16

No, the idol isn't heated by the lava, no worry for blistered hands. To Las, yes, its appearance is as you guess.

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Found the proper description of the idol.
A squat golden idol, 3 feet tall, of a bull-headed man, its arms raised and its hands holding a large thorned sword and a huge battleaxe.
Still, someone is really hauling it out. It will fit in a large sack, sure, but it weighs 125 pounds.
Brallenera......you've got carrying duty. :)

I'm sure if it weighs her down, we'd be more than happy to carry the rest of her weight.

Joseph takes a 5ft step back and once again attempts to bring her down by casting hideous laughter.

DC 13 will save

Anyway I can get past her through her square? I assume it's a much higher DC on acrobatics.

Acrobatics: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7

will provoke AoO.

The stairs open up where ting is standing, so we have to exit via the location where Hafshi is standing :(

I've no idea how Joseph got there then...Anyway I can run past her for the provoke to heal Brallenera?

She's blocking the way. You have to beat her CMD by 5 to get through her square, which to do is DC 27.

Looking at the map I thought I could go through Ting's square and then through the dwarf's square and be stood next to Miss fire-fetish lady.

Joseph moves around the woman to get to the mighty dwarf and attempts to use the wand on her.

CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6

Will take the AoO if she has another one to use

Joseph, could you please post more frequent.

Edit: the mace dealt 6 dmg, and she was at 1 hp.
Assuming she raged, she's down -2. 6 lethal > guarded life turns 4 to nl.
If not, she's down -8 per you guys.

Sorry for not responding in a while. Yesterday I was feeling quite Ill (caught a bug from people at work that's been going around) but I'm feeling much better now.

J/J lacks acrobatics... -_-

I was going to say I would if I could get there, but can't without getting an AoO.

CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

hey if nothing else pull out the wand to heal ting ;)

Good point.

CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

no clue how to proceed...

Joseph will pass this turn.

No, it got dismissed.

Right, then to quote Ghostbusters "This b*~#$ is TOAST!"

Joseph makes his way up to assist his companions, looking towards Ting's weapon and then casts a spell upon it, making it shift and shape until it becomes a shining silver.
Doing the same spell as I wanted to earlier, but without the demons I'm only using it for the part where it acts like greater weapon enhancement, giving him a temporary +1 enhancement to the sword. IT's not much, but it means he might do slightly more damage.

Isn't the darkness still active?

Joseph is still waiting for the group to come back down the stairs and re-think their plan.

I wonder if I should do some high level PFS stuff? My bard is a 10th level songhealer/sound striker and deals some good damage, whilst also being the support and healing in the group she's usually in.

Last game she played there were some REALLY random characters there...

No action or, Delay until the creatures come down here. I'm sure I'm probably out of performances by now anyway.

Joseph takes his time moving down the stairs in complete darkness, looking for a way to steady himself as he descends in this dense thick of blackness.

After a discussion about the darkness it appears Joseph can NOT see bugger all, even if he's close enough to smell Brallenera he still can't see her and she's be created as concealed so I'm re-doing the action.

Joseph will attempt to feel across the walls to find his way towards the stairs.

hopefully NOT rubbing up against Las uncomfortably in this darkness since there is a good chance he might get stabbed...

I assume Las shares the info about the devils...
Joseph, maintaining his performance now casts spell on Brallenera's weapon, making it change into a glittering sheen of silver.

I LOVE this spell. It's perfect for situations like this. Here's a description if needed. Sadly you don't get the +1 enhancement as I see your weapon is already enhanced, but now it's silver so even if you do min damage, that'll bypass DR. :D

Did anyone do a Knowledge Planes on the various Devils? Joseph has an ability to alter a weapon to silver or cold-iron if mentioned and he would've done that for Brallenera or someone who might need it.

Joseph continues the performance, but then again tries to irritate that woman.

"You're God will be broken when the Mother of Monsters rises and devours him. I'd invite you to the winning team, but we don't need useless baggage dragging us down. If following your lord involves looking like 'that' I'm better where I am." he smirks, his words not quite seeming his own.

Diplomacy (antagonise) vs DC 10 + Target HD + Target Wis: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (19) + 8 = 27

Just been going through the an old update for herolab and I wish I had given Joseph the extended campaign stuff. Especially as one story feat allows him to be possessed by a evil spirit (which he is) and gives him bonuses to Cha when speaking to evil outsiders. Would've been VERY helpful earlier :p Think I'm going to re-build a few characters who haven't reached 2nd or unplayed.

Joseph casts Hideous Laughter at the woman across the lava in an attempt to stop her.
DC 13 Will save.

I played it with another character.. it s a strange adventure.

I played AND ran it. Sadly when I ran it, the party had a druid who could detect undead, outsiders and stuff at will which made the final leg quite hilarious.

Also, yes it's best to handwave a lot of that bit...

Sadly don't have any knowledge skills to help...

according to the map I don't appear to be anywhere near Brallenera. Do those stairs lead to her?

Joseph doesn't have dwarven

As she speaks in some harsh, deep tone he can't decipher he starts to hear a familiar voice laugh.
Songbird, HA! Oh, but this little birdy has been so useful... he remains silent as she taunts him, but he rubs his neck, anxiously looking around to find something to focus on and distract him.

GM Chyro wrote:

The host devil was physically the strongest opponent in this mission.

I would love to see the statistics on TPKs and deaths from this encounter.

I had heard a moduel that's well known for TPKs is Bone Keep. It's a straight forward dungeon grind and my friend saw players wearing black robes with the knowledge they probably won't make it out.

clw: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

Joseph?

When seeing that I couldn't help but to be reminded of some classis PSOne.