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I'm happy to put those on your Chronicles if you want, and happy to do nothing.

I just locked in my first prepared spellcaster (a witch) so I've been just observing how this is done.

No worries about changing the chronicles. I will make a note myself.

I'll learn:
1st: feather fall
2nd: endure elements, glitterdust, resist energy
3rd: invisibility sphere, stinking cloud

Assurance for the 1st and 2nd level. 3rd (DC 20)
invisibility sphere: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (15) + 13 = 28
stinking cloud: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (12) + 13 = 25

52 gp

Oh yes, @Namza. Would you like to exchange spellbooks?

Sure! I'm afraid I haven't been very diligent about adding spells to it.

3rd: Fireball, vampiric touch
2nd: Comprehend languages, dispel magic, invisibility, water breathing
1st: Jump, magic missile, magic weapon, true strike

Ah well, you win some you lose some. Thanks for running, GM. That was a fun one.

I feel like the secondary caster rules are almost as big of a problem as the fortune effects. You're putting everything on one person's roll. and no point in helping them.

After consulting with his fellow agents, Namza places the spear in the center of the room. "Selwa, of the Dreamweft Clan, we are worthy to reawaken these wards."

With Hopper's help, he reproduces some of the symbols from the witch's barrow. "Aisvira, call the spirits of the Farheaven Clan to defend this tomb."

Recalling the advice of Evaika, he adds an invocation to nature, "Heart of the land, confound the enemies of Sarkoris and hide this resting place from their eyes."

He spreads his arms to encompass the sweep of the barrow, then brings them together in a mighty *clap*, hoping to direct the gathered energies and reignite the wards.

Occultism: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (6) + 11 = 17

For the ritual: I have a +11 Occultism, as do a couple others, I think. It's probably better if no one aids. I think the ritual is too long to use a cognitive mutagen, right?

Society: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (3) + 11 = 14
Society: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (15) + 11 = 26
Nature: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (14) + 13 = 27

Namza doesn't make much of the inscriptions in the undead chamber, but he recognizes the other room as the resting place of Irrei, a famed oracle whose prophecies guided the Oldwind Clan.

"Ah, here are her remains, hidden inside the altar dedicated to her. We should return them to the Sarkorians."

Should be one more Reflex save, I think. Kang and I both cast electric arc. (Thanks for moving my attack to the flyer.)

Namza calls on his arcane training to launch his axe across the room at the humanoid figure.

Hand of the Apprentice
+1 striking greataxe: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (11) + 11 = 22 for slashing: 2d12 + 4 ⇒ (10, 7) + 4 = 21

Then he also unleashes a stream of electricity on the two remaining foes.

electric arc: 3d4 + 4 ⇒ (1, 3, 1) + 4 = 9 DC 21 Basic Reflex

Worried for Parnes, Namza casts reach vampiric touch on the yellow flyer.

negative: 6d6 ⇒ (5, 5, 4, 2, 1, 1) = 18 Basic Fort DC 21

"Hang in there, Parnes. Looking a little ragged."

Namza will draw his scroll of heal (III) and two-action casts it on Parnes. (As a primal spell.)

heal (III): 3d8 + 24 ⇒ (2, 6, 2) + 24 = 34

Namza will move up and cast electric arc on the big undead and the yellow flyer.

electric arc: 3d4 + 4 ⇒ (3, 1, 2) + 4 = 10 Reflex DC 21

"Ha, we are indeed worthy, spirit."

Namza will bare his (surprisingly toned for a wizard) arm and step up to the table.

Athletics: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (13) + 8 = 21

Arcana: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (10) + 13 = 23

"These remains don't look salvageable, but some of these inscriptions are intact. This was the tomb of a diplomat. Some of these writing mention a protective ward that once shielded the barrow. Perhaps we could reactive it if we find the right ritual."

Namza will look around for remains as Zhao Kang examines the staff.

"I learned a ritual once, to calm spirits. The tome it was written in was crafted far from here, but perhaps these ghosts will still heed it."

Namza would do Occultism, if possible. (+11)

I was planning on using light.

"Nice work. I had expected demons, more than undead. The energies of this place are dangerous, indeed."

Namza continues to unleash lightning across the battlefield.

Reach Spell: Targeting Green and Red
Electric Arc: 3d4 + 4 ⇒ (3, 3, 4) + 4 = 14 DC 21 basic Reflex

If Blue lives to attack us, Namza will use Shield Block to negate all the damage.

Fortitude (If Needed): 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (8) + 8 = 16

Namza will unleash some lightning on some of the attacks.

Electric Arc on Blue and Red OR Red and Orange (if Blue is down)

electric arc: 3d4 + 4 ⇒ (3, 1, 4) + 4 = 12 (Basic Reflex DC 21)

If he failed the Fortitude save, he'll Wretch to decrease sickened.
Fortitude: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (14) + 8 = 22

If not, he'll do a Check to Recall Knowledge on the one he didn't do before.

Namza will pull out his axe, Stride back a bit, and use hand of the apprentice to fling his axe at red.

greataxe (HotA): 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (18) + 11 = 29 for slashing: 2d12 + 4 ⇒ (7, 12) + 4 = 23

With his final action, he'll cast shield AC 19

Intimidate: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (11) + 4 = 15

"We seek to put the dead to rest."

Survival: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (11) + 6 = 17

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (11) + 9 = 20

"My greatest fear? Oblivion, I suppose. I've never really considered it." Namza whispers thoughtfully.

How odd. I would not expect such mists here in the Sarkoris Scar.

"My greatest strength is my variety of experience. I have traveled far and studied many things."

"Many thanks for the gift. We'll make good use of it. We are here to recover some remains from a tomb, and sanctify the site, if we can manage it."

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (15) + 9 = 24

Namza will move up to the slope and climb up to aid the woman.

He has Assurance: Athletics, if a 17 gets up there.

Fort: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (13) + 8 = 21

Namza winces at the dryad's spell.

Automatic Knowledge: Nature 19 get me anything about the leshies?

The half-orc draws closer and and applies a bit of his own lightning to the two remaining foes.

electric arc: 3d4 + 4 ⇒ (2, 1, 2) + 4 = 9 Basic Reflex DC 21

"So much for the diplomatic route! Watch out for those thorns, everyone. The dryad can bond to you through them and she some of her damage!"

Following Kang's lead, Namza pulls his axe from his back and unleashes a fireball on the blighted creatures.

Fireball: 6d6 ⇒ (4, 5, 1, 3, 4, 4) = 21 Basic Ref DC 21

Might as well light them up before people get in melee :)

Would Namza recall anything useful about blighted dryads or leshies? Nature +13

Namza nods at Oscre. "Yes, we should try to send off these pests without violence, if possible."

"If I recall correctly, Parnes, those blighted creatures avoid the light of the sun." Namza thinks for a moment. "We're retrieving the remains. Would it be helpful if we cleansed the tomb as well? If we are able to, of course."

I have two glyphs. I'll give them to Teja and Oscre. I'll take a level 3 scroll of heal as my school item.

Society +11, Occultism +11

Society: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (5) + 11 = 16

"You are correct that we are Pathfinders! We are looking for Nelket, and for Dolok Darkfur. Might you be able to direct us to them?"

Namza is a bit of a study in contrasts. He's a muscular half-orc with a battle-ax sling across his back, but he has several books and scrolls strapped to this person and he has a pair of reading glasses perched on the top of his head.

"This is far from Absalom--I'll be interested to see what we can find out here."

Player Name: Matt
Character Name: Namza
Character Level: 5
PFS #: 48019-2002
Faction: Grand Archive
Downtime: Crafting: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (12) + 11 = 23

Thanks again for running. Have a nice (and safe) holiday!

WooHoo! Grear job, everyone.

4
"Pathfinders make extensive study of the guide of the heavens. I'm sure most could speak to you of the Celestial Caravan, and its influences, at least."
Academia Lore: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (9) + 11 = 20
5
"Access to Vidrian would bring exports from all over the northern Mwangi Expanse. Many rare plants exist only in that section of the jungle, you know."
Nature: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (18) + 12 = 30

"An open exchange of goods free of tariff barriers would benefit both sides financially."
Diplomacy: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (15) + 9 = 24

Challenge 1
Society: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (7) + 11 = 18
"I concur with my colleagues. The if the past agreement was suppressed, it was by the Chelish government, and they should be offering both of you parties restitution."

Challenge 2
Society: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (1) + 11 = 12
Society (Hero Point): 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (16) + 11 = 27
"Vidrian has a powerful ally in the Pathfinder Society. You've seen what even a small group, such as ours, is capable of. I assure you that the Society has powerful political connections as well. We've recently brokered a deal with the Free Captains of the Shackles to allow safe passage--in fact, one of the Free Captains is also a Pathfinder Venture Captain!" Namza looks to see what effect his argument is making. "Vidrian is not an isolated settlement for Cheliax to take advantage of any more. And Abrogail Thrune has other things to worry about, with the return of the Whispering Tyrant much closer to her doorstep."

I'd take a cognitive mutagen. I've pretty covered on social skills, but we should use the mutagens if we can. They turn crit fails into failures, in addition to the bonus.

After hurrying off the ring, Namza cheers on his mounted cohorts. "Ride that dino!"

Namza signals one of the handlers to help him off.

"I think I'll just watch the show. Look at those Pathfinders ride!"

I think with that penalty I'm probably a net negative on our chances.

Namza grabs a handful of harness like it's something he does every day and tries to keep his cool during the excercise.

Let's see if assurance does it with an Athletics 17.

"We should participate in all of the local traditions we can, so we can make a good impression."

"A truly interesting experiment. I'll be sure to make note of it in my report. We appreciate your support at the council meeting."

After leaving, Namza asks his fellow Pathfinders, "Have we accomplished all we could here? Is there anything we should do before the council meeting?"

Namza intersperses his shield of force between himself and the windy elemental. "Not this time, creature."
Shield Block prevents the 9 damage.

Namza steps forward and unleashes a gout of flame at the zephyr hawk.
burning hands (L2): 4d6 ⇒ (2, 3, 2, 3) = 10 DC 21

Yeah, I can cast primal spell from collegiate dedication.

Namza will use ferocity to stay on his feet after the hawk's second hit, cast 2-action heal (3rd-level) from the scroll in his hand, and cast shield.

heal: 3d8 + 24 ⇒ (8, 4, 7) + 24 = 43

"We must quickly dispurse these rogue energies, before we are overwhelmed!"

Namza's back at 43/43. AC 19

I'll use reach metamagic instead of casting shield.

"Wrecked creature!"

Namza summons crackling necromatic magic and touches the hawk that savaged him.

Cast vampiric touch
nagative: 6d6 ⇒ (3, 6, 4, 5, 5, 3) = 26
Basic Fortitude save, DC 21

He then raises a barrier of protective magic.
Cast shield. AC 19

Namza unleashes an electric arc at two of the foes.
Targeting the brine sharks if both are still up. If one went down, he'll target a shark and the rat.
electric arc: 3d4 + 4 ⇒ (3, 3, 3) + 4 = 13 DC 21