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Thanks again, Tarthrin!

See ya all later! Doc out...

Reporting in!

It appears you provided above are for a quest or filled-in templates not quite ready for us?

Head-Shot the Rot Oneshot

Sounds like fun. I'm in!

Sure thing, let me know when and I'll drum up some people for a table.

Nuoc's not in Gameday, so I may have to just run a pregen (like as a level 4?) to give him the credit later.

when my monk finally gets to Lvl 3 I'd love to play 2-18. That appears to be a sequel (or a follow-on) to Blooming Catastrophe, which was my first ever P2e game.

Same here!

I'm down for further adventures. Feel free to reach out if/when it happens. On Discord, I'm Meridian#7510.

Looks good. Thanks again! Hope to see ya all around!

I did enjoy it, for sure. It may of been a peaceful one, but it certainly was one of the most horrific and nightmarish in some of it's descriptions. Well done, if a lot of it was already in the script for you. Thank you for running, Tyranius!

Approaching the group discussing the stone shard in the leshy's eye, he recalls the amulet they found in the ground earlier.

Inside the tomb you find some dusty, crumbling bones and an ancient amulet depicting a single staring eye. 1 Treasure Bundle.

I regrettably forgot to write up that we took this in my last post. Can we retroactively assume we brought it with?

Nuoc motions to his companions to gather together for a second to flash the amulet from his pouch collected earlier from the tomb. "Coincidence?" the young wizard asks, offering it to the group to aid in a possible ocular transfer for their new misguided acquaintance.

Nuoc Tang's Arcana (T): 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (15) + 6 = 21
Nuoc Tang's Nature (T): 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (17) + 5 = 22
Nuoc follows his companions in towards the monolith. The juxtaposition of this monolith compared to the one he studied in his home guild is uncanny. Where that one was pure and life-giving, this one is tainted, bringing ruin and desolation in it's path. As he walks, he eyes the shard of his monolith affixed to the top of his staff, a token of his devotion and dedication to the water element and Lysianassa herself. He was meant to be here, just like every other place in his journey through this life. He was proud to fighting alongside such brave adventurers.

This forum is liking my digital d20 tonight. Wow.

Nuoc Tang's Arcana (T): 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (20) + 6 = 26
Nuoc Tang's Nature (T): 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6

Nuoc approaches Rhee's position and replies, "I believe your assumptions about the ruins are absolutely correct. I'll trust you about the abyssal energy part, though..." he says, somewhat trailing off as he spots the marked tomb nearby.

"Think this will pry open? I hope no one objects."
Nuoc Tang's Athletics (T): 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (17) + 5 = 22

Historically, a Pathfinder PC in PFS isn't so much a member of PFS as holding to an identity closer aligned to the 5 or so active factions. These rotate out here and there, 2nd edition being the biggest shakeup in recent years. Now this new season that'll premiere this summer hints at further shakeup. So, if you're players are hung up by the PFS as an org, inform them that one of the many factions may better align to their sensibilities, whether that's the player or PC :)

I myself have gone all in on Vigilant Seal for all my characters thus far, but I might dip into another one soon. In PF1, I was all in with the Silver Crusade. It's supposed-spiritual successor group is a minor faction I find pales in comparison to what the Crusade was. I know that SC has kinda gone away canon wise, but it doesn't mean my carryover characters can't still have proclivities and alignment in their motivation.

Nuoc moves under a tree across the way, charging up a hydraulic push from his hand and releases it towards the [blue] centipede before him. "Back, vile creatures!" he shouts.

Hydraulic Push spell attack: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (16) + 6 = 22
Hydraulic dmg +5 foot knockback: 3d6 ⇒ (2, 3, 5) = 10

Nuoc Tang's Earned Income studying Water Plane Lore (T): 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (19) + 6 = 25

Now, catching up on the game...

Nuoc exhales as he runs a few steps up, lifts up his hand and focuses a a sharp bolt of pure force straight at the scarecrow. After the last of the force drains from his fingertips he taps his crooked wooden staff on the ground, calling out, "Empress of the Torrent, ward me from these blights on this land!" A flicker of aquatic shielding is shown briefly around his body.

Damage 1d4+1 toward the scarecrow; Nuoc casts Mage Armor on himself, granting a 17 AC.

Kaana sees you approaching and sends the patrol off to resta nd find a meal. She greets you in a politely skeptical tone, ”I hear you’re going to sort out the trouble with the leshys? No disrespect, but what makes you think you can solve a dangerous, mysterious problem in a wild place you don’t know?”

"We faced them once, so we have a good idea of what to expect this time around. Additionally, we've gotten accustomed to the terrain here. I am confident in the training we've had before we arrived and the experience we have now fighting alongside each other," Nuoc assured their challenger.

Tyranius & all - I majorly goofed during that last fight. I forgot all about my puffin familiar! I should have acknowledged him with regards to all the poison damage flying everywhere. Scout's honor it was not my intention to skirt him past that fight.

The good news is that I DID write down Damage Avoidance as one of his four abilities. While I forgot to declare which save I picked that day, I could just assume fort and it wouldn't of mattered any way. BUT, I want to get into the habit of remembering this. This is my first ever familiar character, so still getting used to it. Let's say for day two of this session, he'll take fort saves once again.

Nuoc begins rolling out his bed and gear for the night when he sees the latest patrol coming in. He'll pause what he's doing and heads over to listen [anyone else is welcome to follow] in on their report or ask of their experience, to see if it jives with theirs.

Nuoc musters over to his near fallen colleague, thankful to see him back up and lending aid to others. Many thanks, friend. This won't be forgotten, Nuoc states as he feels an ease cover his body.

Jaldan is probably right, assuming there is nothing else can do here. We should probably not stay here for long. While they compose themselves, Nuoc will also lend assistance with examining the corpses for as much time as they have in an attempt to glean any new information that would help thwart repeat events.

Nuoc Tang's Nature (T): 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (16) + 5 = 21

The tengu is an uncommon race. It requires an unlock costing 80 Achievement Points through Paizo's Organized Play site.

I just burned my first 80 AP for my tengu character, Cephor. Wishing the ancestry tax wasn't so high, as I've got an aasimar and undine to save up for next.

Fort save of poison avoidance: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (15) + 6 = 21

Nuoc relaxed his arm, releasing his force shield, still felt the aches of the poison that hit them.

"I have...ahh, um, two potions to heal, either myself or, ah, someone who could really use them if necessary."

Sweat began to bead down Nuoc's face, either from the exertion or the poison, he could not tell at that point. Seeing the remaining leshy behind Spry, he knew this fight needed to end now. But he only prepped his Push once, and even if available, he needed a better firing position. Improvisation was needed. Glancing at the copper shard inlaid the top of his staff, the plan came instantly. Moving to his left to get a better shot, he trampled into the field's mess of brambles to take a position while putting his free hand near the top of his staff to drain power stored from within. It would just need a few more seconds, so prepping for another explosion of poison, he slammed the butt of his staff down, calling out "Shield!" as a field of protection between himself and the leshy materialized.

Nuoc Tang wrote:

@Flynn, you stated you were moving next to Spry. I didn't see your character there by them, or maybe I'm mistaken? Just trying to assess how to best use my current turn. Thanks!

That had been my original intention, but I apparently thought Spry was Rhee, since that who I had measured to and determined I couldn't heal last turn. Turned out to be fine, since my burst heal this turn was just out of range of the leshy.

Thanks. How would you all feel if I soaked this sucker like the last one? These poisons suck but probably better to down them than face the repros after, right?

@Flynn, you stated you were moving next to Spry. I didn't see your character there by them, or maybe I'm mistaken? Just trying to assess how to best use my current turn. Thanks!

Nuoc's 1st fort save: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (7) + 6 = 13
Nuoc's 2nd fort save: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (15) + 6 = 21

Will take my action and my 3 HP heal from Flynn's Heal Scroll after I clarify something in Discussion

Nvm, got my answer. :)

Does this forum play nice for editing posts that have dice rolls in them if you fix them quick enough? Just want to fix some formatting.

Nuoc directs his thoughts to the Empress of the Torrent, proceeding to focus a thrust of power jetting through his arm directly at the leshy (green) in front of him.

Hydraulic Push spell attack: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (9) + 6 = 15
Hydraulic Push dmg +5ft push back if success: 3d6 ⇒ (6, 4, 4) = 14
If crit success, will roll 3d6 more.

Virulent Poison Fort Save: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (10) + 6 = 16

Is that a tree in the square just northwest of me? Fully grown or stump? Just wanting to know for line of site.

Also, trying to keep track of the map... are the leshy's appearing hostile to us? It's not clear to me in the battle thus far but I could of missed something.

Nuoc Tang's Fort Save (T) #1: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (19) + 6 = 25
Nuoc Tang's Fort Save (T) #2: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (10) + 6 = 16

Nuoc sees the frantic activity in front of him and before lunging in to assist, warding himself with Mage Armor before hustling towards the hogweed leshy.

Sorry guys, I'll have to post in the morning. Too late here now and had a long day.

Nuoc Tang's PaizoCon d20 roll of almost missed opportunity: 1d20 ⇒ 6

"Pleasure to meet you, Kelvris. I am Nuoc. This is Mua Boa," Nuoc greeted, motioning to the puffin readjusting it's footing on his shoulder.

After Nuoc brushes the chunks and splotches of apple sauce off his robe, he begins listening intently to the centaur's recount of recent events.

"Thank you for the details and the payment. I hope we can use them well on our journey," acknowledged the young wizard.

lol well that was worth a shot.

Nuoc, seeing the plight in the situation, casts a Message to the red-headed boy to hear.

"If it's magic you really want to see, perhaps we can be of help, young man," Nuoc mouths. He waits until the boy identifies that it is him speaking to him, matching the silent lips with the voice in his head. "Hi there," he mouths, waving. "Why don't you and your sister come down from there? I'd be happy to show you more tricks than this one."

Nuoc Tang's attempt at Diplomacy via Message (U): 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

Nuoc eventually catches up from his part of the search for Jaldan but upon seeing the person the party was chatting it up with and seeing Tiger's antics for the kids in the tree, he figured this was the place they needed to be.

Nuoc Tang's Survival, probably unnecessary, but testing the roller anyway (T): 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6

Hi all! I'll be posting a little later tonight.

The puffin perched atop the young Tian-Dan [Vietnamese on Earth] man who approached the other two Pathfinders nocked it's head as it looked at the leshy, amused and curious at what it was seeing.

The man wore a robe outlined in colors reminiscent of the oceans deep. In his right hand, he clutched a staff with a shimmering, rough cut copper stone inlaid its top. On his belt, there was strapped a large tome and a backpack slung over his shoulders with all the usual necessities.

"Well met, I am Nuoc Tang. I come from a long line of hydromancers from the east. My pilgrimage has taken me from Xa Hoi over the Crown, where I befriended Mua Boa up north," motioning with his head to his puffin familiar. "I found my studies and training could be appropriately tested when I joined with the Society. At least for this stage in my life. I look forward to working with you all," he said, looking to the rest just joining them.

Okay... I found the ONE PLACE you edit the avatars. Its at https://paizo.com/organizedplay/myAccount, NOT https://paizo.com/people/(charactername)/aliases. Depending on which you click, you get different options. The latter lets you change the avatar AND the text fields, but the former ONLY lets you edit text fields. AN artifact of garbage UX that still needs fixed. There shouldn't be wholly different pages to edit this stuff. You can surely link from different places, but make it go to the same version of the page so as not to confuse the user :P

Another dumb question: I see how to make myself post as my character name. Is there a way to set different avatars? How do we put additional info beyond gender/race/class/level? Thanks.

I just looked into the avatar thing last night. Apparently the forum has a years long bug where you can add in an avatar at the onset of creating the character for use in the forum BUT you currently cannot change it. So in your case where you don't have one, you're out of luck until they fix it. Given that its a profit center for Paizo, it's lower pri. Same with how most of the PFS2 faction icons next to our name is showing as broken, including Vigilant Seal. Looks hideous, but it's a bug they don't have resourcing to fix.

NOW, for your additional info, simply go here: https://paizo.com/people/VersakArionne and click the Edit my Profile button. The first three fields can have additional stuff, and gets pooled into the top of our forum posts. Take a look at mine or Flynn's to see how we did it.
https://paizo.com/people/NuocTang

(OOC: As mentioned in Discussion, I"m running Nuoc, NOT Cephor)

Steady tides be with you, fellow Pathfinders!

I don't know how I got my wires crossed, but I will not be playing Cephor in this game. I signed up Nuoc rather instead, whom I intended to be run for this. So sorry about the confusion!

Player Name: Ryan Heck
Character Name: Nuoc Tang
Character Level: 2
Perception Modifier: +5
PFS / SFS ID Number: #14196-2002
Faction: Vigilant Seal
Day Job Roll: Lore (Plane of Water) +6
Familiar: Mua Boa (puffin)