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Ahhhh... This was part of a convention? Did not realize that. :/
I did jump into this on recommendation of another internet stranger GraySquid at the last minute.

I will definitely continue to play PbP since it's the easiest way for me to scratch my RPG itch while still maintaining a good work/family/gaming balance.

Now to go read up on how to use the boons again.... it's been a while since I used them

Good session everyone!
Thank you GM Logsig!!

TBH, not entirely sure I like the PFS format for PbP but I do like 2e as a system.
The pacing seemed a bit fast compared to other games that I'm part of.
Is that normal for PFS games?
I recall in person PFS games being wrapped up quickly since time is a finite resource, but had hopes this format would have allowed for more RP options.

To be fair this could be a case of numbat having a super high amount of interest and having to find GMs on the fly means Logsi wasn't necessarily prepping for a while (please don't take that the wrong way!! I really did enjoy. Just observing some of things I experienced)

Downtime Academia Lore: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (8) + 7 = 15

"These smugglers were pretty clever, but not clever enough to best the Society."
Ornaculus announces as he hands over the documents.
"Most of the work was done by these folks..."
He gestures to the other three.
"I merely served in a advisory role for the most part."

DOUBLE CRIT!! That thing should be dead!

What is the DC of the Escape check? Success determines what my actions look like

@Dorian

Flanking now gives the creature the Flat Footed condition. Which lowers it's AC by 2.

Forgot damage roll!

"Aha! I'm ready now!"

Ornaculus flicks a glob of acid at the abomination.

Spell Attack: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (12) + 7 = 19

1 - Stride
2,3 - Acid Splash

re: turn order.

I thought PbP generally goes in block initiative order.
i.e. because Dorian, Redd, and Ornaculus are in the same "block" they can go all together.

This is how my other PbP game is run so apologies if I confused the two.
I think it works out ok this time around though.

Unless Dorain does something wild that matters for order of operations....

"Hey I think there's some magic arou.... Oh! What in the hells in that?!?"

Ornaculus reaches out and taps Redd on her quiver and her arrows alight with a faint blue glow.

"Whatever that is, I should think it's not friendly. And look at that arm! If it can be called that..."

1,2 -Magic Weapon on Redd's bow
3 - Recall Knowledge on the Creature (not sure of the Skill)

"Oh my what dents! Imagine the size of creature that would have made these dents!"

He looks over the scene, thinking back to his study of the sea.
Would like to many relevant checks.

Looking at the Dwarf, he smiles and says
"If you'd like, I can turn you into a fish if you fall overboard?"

Ornaculus then reaches out his arcane sense to Detect Magic.

”Does anyone know how to tie a bowline knot?”

Ornaculus is quite happy to be back in a non-haunted abode. You’ll find him up early over breakfast with his nose in a book titled Sailing for Dummies.
” I think I’ll prepare a spell to become an iguana...”

He will find the least seediest bar on the dock and walk in looking for the most intellectual looking person inside and process to ask about the wreck.
He’s also dressed in a traditional sailing outfit, with the hat and everything.
preparing pest form, ant haul and magic weapon

I WAS POSSESSED!!

That was fitting in so many ways.... lol
Thanks for the bot folks. Work was super hectic.

Now what was that prayer from the High Priestess: A How-To Guide for Religion, I could have sworn I read that at least twice...

Religion: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (14) + 3 = 17

came here to say that this week is a rough one for me. I'm on-call for work and may be addressing work issues on top of my normal work... leaving me little time for PF2e... :(
Please bot me until I chime back in.

Ornaculus strides over to Dorain and lays a hand on his hammer.
"Let's make this a little more potent...have fun"

Stride and cast Magic Weapon on Dorian's hammer.

But how much fun would it be to unleash that beast?!?
I always try to look for little things like that to get creative. I would only do this in an Emergency of course. ;)

Gods! What is that?!

Ornaculus furrows his brow and thinks hard about what the creatures may be. Shouting to his party any useful information he can learn.

He finally raises his hand and cascades his dancing fingers down his body, causing the familiar blue armor to appear around him.

Ornaculus will Shield and Recall Knowledge twice (yup, let's learn some things!):

Using the salve on the monster in the top right is probably a bad idea right? could it be intelligent and help us? Lol. Asking for a friend.

Ornaculus stride up the steps and across the fountain, seeking to win the ear of the Socialite.

"Imagine the story to be told of one once frozen for eternity and released. And you could be here for it, everyone would want to hear your story."

He spins a short tale of the societal fortune such a story could provide.

Society: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (6) + 7 = 13

Ornaculus would have liked to study the ritual materials to see if there are any new spells he could learn from them. How do wizards get spells for their book in PFS?

After feeling right as rain, Ornaculus definitely would rub elbows with the local folks to get a pulse on the district. +5 Diplomacy

Over breakfast, Ornaculus speaks with the team.
"Well... that was pretty intense. What do you think we could have done better? I feel that I was very ill-prepared without any offensive magic to defend us with. Since we're dealing with a petrified person, do you think we'll have to carry them back here to the Lodge? If so, I've got some magicks for that!"

He mage hands a muffin into his agape maw, and looks to his compatriots.

Ornaculus would like to strategize.

Standing up straight and brushing off his robes, Oranculus steps from behind the couch and falters on the first step.
"I'll... be fine, Miss Appleblossom. We thankfully have Filtune and their goddes to that for that. "
He nods a thank you to the Cleric.

Pausing to recompose himself, he lifts his chest high and steadies himself. He glares at the woman in the center of the room

"I think first and foremost you must gather your things and come with us back to the Grand Lodge. This type of ritual cannot be toyed with again! You should reconsider your dabbling in the arcane all together! Where were your safety precautions..."

Ornaculus begins a lecture on the various magical checks and balances one can prepare when dealing with unknown rituals. Once started, he seems to be talking to no one in particular and paces about the room, punctuating points with a jab of his finger

No need to wait for him to finish his lecture, lol. He forgot y'all were in the room.

That's sort of my intent, but I think he'll at least pick up one cantrip after feeling helpless on his first big mission.

Also, yay! cue the FinalFantasy vistory music! Everyone raises their arms repeatedly.

Ornaculus loots the research assistants.... jk,jk

Friends! I'm a terrible wizard and have no offensive cantrips prepared!!!!

If these shadows don't disappear, I may have to burning hands them into oblivion with my scroll.

This is learning lesson for both myself and ol' Ornac.

Edit: Admittedly, this is my first Wizard character. I've always played spontaneous casters....

Occultism: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (13) + 7 = 20

Finally seeing the pattern of the magicks, Ornaculus moves a final thread into what he hope's is the right spot.

I think this closes the last flaw? If not two more tries.
Occultism: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (7) + 7 = 14
Occultism: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (9) + 7 = 16
If it did close the flaw, last two actions will be to move East and take cover behind the furniture.

Pale as a ghost, Ornaculus's vision tunnels and he scrambles behind a nearby couch and takes up a defensive position.

Occultism: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (19) + 7 = 26

Seeing the flaws nearest him closed, Ornaculus moves to the NE corner of the ritual. His jazz fingers dance across his face before bringing them up to the attention of the eastern flaw.

1 Stride
2 Shield
3 Occultism to repair flaw

Occultism: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (7) + 7 = 14

Lips blue akin to Dorians, his brow beads with the sweat of mental exertion.

Gods, I should have paid more attention to "Tarondor's Treaties on Interdimensional Portals and Their Inherent Instability"

Do I need to be adjacent to the flaw to repair it?

I don't see where Shield only blocks physical damage. But do see where it block Magic Missile. And if it can block MM, it can block anything! haha.

TIL: Specific rules around the Shield Spell. :)

Thank ye sir!

We have the Scroll of heal!

And yes. I will always use the shield to mitigate any damage taken.

I was hoping I could use it against the negative energy damage from the fort save. I'm fine either way.

And yes. Super intense encounter! Auto damage per round at 1st level!!

Knowing he needs to brace against the next surge of negative energy, Oranculus shouts
"Corporis Fortis!"
and the veins in his body glow blue with magicks.

He then attempts to weave two flaws together and repair them.

Occultism #1: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (8) + 7 = 15
Occultism #2: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (19) + 7 = 26

1: Physical Boost +2 status bonus to next Acrobatics check, Athletics check, Fortitude save, or Reflex save it attempts.
2/3: Occultism to repair the flaws closest to him

Logsig, I'm not seeing where Redd repaired a flaw?
Looked like I was the only one that attempted it.
Edit: Is it because she encouraged enough to help close things up?

Ornaculus ties the magic off like a knot and deliberately moves to the SE flaw.

While he takes a second to assess the flaw, he brings his hand up in front of his face and jazz hand wiggles some fingers, moving his hand down his body. The shimmery blue armor appears around him again before he begins weaving.

Occultism: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (12) + 7 = 19

1 Stride
2 Shield (the Jazz hand is flavor since shield is verbal only.)
3 Fix flaw

Reaction: prepared to use shield to soak damage from the ritual.

Sorry for the delay folks. Kiddos birthday on Monday so arrangements and much baking was done yesterday.
May also be tied up Monday so not me if I hold things up. Ornaculus is going to solely focus on repairing the flaws. Unless directly threatened. Then he will fight the attacker before going back to repair.

Seeing that the magicks are out of hand Oranculus strides to the nearest flaw, wracking his brain as he goes.

”Keep them alive! I will try to fix the magick! Filtune, can you aid me?!”

Occultism: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (19) + 7 = 26

Seeing a ley line misplaced, Ornaculus begins moving it to the correct position.
Gesturing methodically with his hands as if weaving on a loom.
2 actions for Striding
1action Occultism

I enjoy google slides for maps. I use it for my IRL game that is now virtual due to COVID. Slides combined with Discord do a pretty dang googd job.

Good advice on the background image though! hadn't considered that, but definitely will now.

Arcana: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (10) + 7 = 17

"Yes, nothing to be a afraid of... yet. But be wary my friends. These apparitions are assuredly tied to whatever ritual our friend upstairs is doing. These are shadow memory-reenactments. Be on your guard. Things may get nasty as we get closer to this ritual."

Ornaculus casts glances around as he moves close to his dwarf companion. As he does, he begins muttering a short incantation and a blue image of
full plate armor with a fleur de lis pattern surrounds him.

Exploration mode = now casting Shield repeatedly

"I know you declined early but I really must insist now that we are close to danger..."
As he whispers this to the dwarf, he makes gestures with his fingers as if they're a pair of legs walking. You see magical energy flow from the walking fingers down into Dorians boots, where smalls wings now sprout from the boots.

Casting Lonstrider on Dorian. +10 speed bonus for 1hr

Ornaculus will approach the door and attempt to open it.
Finding it unlocked, he turns to the party and shrugs.

"I guess security is a little lax when you're fiddling with the Shadow Plane? My dear dwarf, would you be so kind as to lead the way? You seem to be made of sturdier stuff than the rest of us."

Ornaculus opens the door and gestures for Dorian to proceed.

we're supposed to check out the museum.

"It's after hours, so she'll be in the Blakros Museum with her research assistants."

It was in the short exchange with the handsome ninkumpoop.

Ornaculus will Investigate
Arcana RK: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 7 = 10

Ornaculus looks around intently as he follows the halfling around the College. His interest grabbed upon the mention of the Shadow Plane.
Shadow Plane RK (Arcana): 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (7) + 7 = 14

"Do you think we'll get to see a creature from another plane?!?"

"I don't believe you are." Ornaculus says to Dorian.

Addressing the rest of the party.
"There can neve be a wrong answer where adventure is the final outcome! I'm fine with going down the list unless protocol dictates otherwise."

"As for the scroll, I think it's always prudent to have some extra healing lying about. I'm sure Filtune here has quite the knack for it already, but it's best to be prepared if her deific connection is exhausted."

Turning at last to Urwal and Gorm.
"Thank you for the guidance and aid. We look forward to pleasing you with out findings." He gives a curt bow.

Ornaculus listens on to the conversation.

I never understood why some people just stare up at the sky... He thought to himself.

That's what I was waiting on... :/ Hope he'll be back!

Arcana Identify Magic: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (9) + 7 = 16

Ornaculus leans over to whisper to the party
"Pssst... That's a Healing potion! Minor variety; Must be diluted from the "pick-me-up" she added. Let's hope we don't need it."

Ornaculus Mage Hands a goblet of punch over for Redd and looks around.
"I think we've made our impression here. Where to next gang?!"

He looks down expectantly at the party and rubs the back of his neck.

I'm going to strain my neck adventuring with these three. How did I end of with three of the small folk?? I'll be stooped over looking down the whole time...

I've got a beautiful image of Dwarf juggling a Halfling with a foot outstretched stomping down a chair while holding a goblet of rum! Haha!

Ornaculus nods with a hearty laugh, accepting a large helping of Calisro's rum. "Always with the proper drinks for a party!" He fixes his hat from Calisro's ruffling and takes a swig.

Ambrus Valsin: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 7 = 10
Sense Motive: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (11) + 3 = 14
Academia Lore: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 7 = 10
I'm not slacker! I've been hard at work studying!

"Master Valsin, I assure you that you'll find no lack of efficiency with our little band of adventurers. Why, we've already gathered a list of tasks from two faction leaders. In addition, we've made plans to brush up on our Academics by visiting the archives. I've recently finished reading several treaties on polymorphism of living creatures that I hope..."
Redd crashes to the floor, jarring Ornaculus from his speech.
"Oh my! She may have fallen but she was reaching for extreme efficiency. Holding oneself aloft with one hand is much more efficient than two hands! And Filtune and Dorian here are striving to maximize efficiency as well, but I'll let them tell you about their efforts."
He sweeps a hand, gesturing the floor to Dorian and Filtune and will step over to Redd and offer a hand up off the ground.

"Thank you very much. This will surely come in handy, and if our words fail us, I would think Mr. Dorian here will have plenty of blows to get the job done!" Ornaculus casts a sly glance at Dorian's hammer.

Tucking the mutagen away in his robes, Ornaculus turns and walks toward the punch bowl.
"Parched indeed! Let's have ourselves a beverage. I'm sure Miss Benarry would love to hear from me. Turning back to the party as he walks "And hopefully she'll have some work!"

"What we're most excited for -- if I may speak for our little party -- is Adventure!"
Ornaculus waves a hand in front of him, highlighting and enunciating the word "Adventure".

"Would you happen to know of any adventures that would benefit from the attention of four brand new Pathfinders? Hmmmmmmm?"
He leans in toward Fola expectantly.

Ornaculus makes grand gestures, miming out the story.
"A pleasure to meet you! I have come from humble beginnings. You see, I was Absalom's greatest street magician, but never touched any real magic. One day, I was performing at my nephews birthday when the unicycle caught in a crevice and I went for a tumble. When I regained consciousness, I spoke five more languages! I also suddenly had a thirst for knowing more and found I could consume a tome in merely an hour."

"One thing led to another and now I am here with all these fabulous people!"
He looks around with amazement, gesturing to his companions.

"I have read so much about far off places, that now I must go see them for myself!" He punctuates his need for adventure with a pointer finger jabbed into the air.

Ornaculus settles and adjusts his hat that went askew during his diatribe.