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Patrick just shrugs.

Usually that sort of thing in the animal kingdom is some sort of ritual as a precursor to mating. But for humanoids? Presumably it is for garnering attraction.

But I am no expert in those sort of things.

Chronicle received, applied and filed. Thanks. That was a rather cool scenario. I guess the best tactic is to stay back and blast the Librarian from range.

Being someone who has interest in astronomy and such things, as well as having been touched by the love of Desna, I would also say study it - but under controlled conditions as set out by yourself Master Kline.

I have also recognised what is depicted on it and I also have knowledge of the Dark Tapestry having studied the works of Ralzeros the Overwatched, so I too would like to be one of those that studies it. Hopefully the disciplines of Logic and Reason will keep insanity at bay.

He also makes a mental note to talk to Csilla and find out more about this Black Butterfly. Maybe get a copy of that book.

Just a random book he was currently reading in the library

Eh .. what ... what's going on .... oh Patrick says as he realises everyone is leaving. He leaves the book behind, reasoning that it represents part of Csilla's memories.

The rest of the party might get the impression that Patrick might need to be dragged out.

will: 1d20 + 18 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 18 + 1 = 20
((Hero Point))
will: 1d20 + 18 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 18 + 1 = 34

Patrick uses a Scroll of Translate and continues reading. He also takes notes of titles to look for in the real world to add to his collection.

Patrick understands Aklo, and he is already going through the library.

society: 1d20 + 15 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 15 + 1 + 2 = 31

occultism: 1d20 + 19 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 19 + 1 = 31 (level bump)
((hero Point))
occultism: 1d20 + 19 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 19 + 1 = 38 (level bump)

Ah ha. I suspected Dark Tapestry involvement and I was right. That is the Citadel of the Black on Aucturn. That citadel is itself believed to be a reference to the mountainous tower of Kadeth, suspected home of Nyarlathotep.

astronomy lore: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (17) + 19 = 36

And now I want to play 5-11 The Hidden Current with this PC.

Raise Shield

Oh I see what's happening. Patrick still has ** against his name. I thought it was the next round

Ah ... to heck with this
And Patrick Lightning Bolts the Librarian before raising a magical shield.

lightning: 4d12 ⇒ (8, 9, 2, 11) = 30 DC 27 basic ref.

Patrick activates the Haste scroll, targeting those most likely to be in melee with the Librarian.

Haste? Oh .... yes ... now where did I put it?

He'll use it on his turn

pathrick goes for one of the Pathfinder Provision healing potions - a Moderate and drinks that down.

How long do you think that wall is going to hold Leo?

healing: 3d8 + 10 ⇒ (2, 2, 1) + 10 = 15

Patrick pulls out a Lesser Healing potion and drinks it before conjuring up a Shield
healing: 2d8 + 5 ⇒ (2, 8) + 5 = 15

Thanks Desna ... should have known you're one of the good ones

will: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (1) + 18 = 19
((Hero Point))
will: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (18) + 18 = 36

Patrick was really convinced that was going to straight out kill him but Desna smiles upon him and her wings helps protect him. He ends up taking only half damage and is only Doomed 1.

He retaliates with the biggest force barrage he can muster while wondering if that pretty acolyte at the local Desnian temple would want to be his girlfriend.

fb: 9d4 + 9 ⇒ (1, 3, 4, 3, 4, 2, 3, 4, 1) + 9 = 34 ((Heightened 3))

Patrick steps forward and fires off another Electric Arc
ea: 6d4 ⇒ (3, 4, 4, 2, 1, 4) = 18 27 basic ref.

Patrick moves up next to Leo and Electric Arcs Blue & the Librarian.

Why does most encounters devolve into a fight? he complains. It is SO annoying

ea: 6d4 ⇒ (2, 2, 1, 2, 2, 1) = 10 DC 27 basic ref.

Patrick watches Leo's spellcasting with an expression of slight amusement.

A sword is a rather awkward thing to throw - unless that is properly balanced

I know what you are but never met your kind before Patrick says. But, presumably we are still in Ms Csilla's mind and you are but mental manifestations in her mindscape. Although it is curious ... it must mean that she had contact with the Dark Tapestry in her past.

diplomacy aiding: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (10) + 12 = 22

Patrick feels like he is in familiar surroundings
occultism: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (8) + 19 = 27 bookshelf creature
occultism: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (19) + 19 = 38 creatures perusing the shelves
occultism: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (20) + 19 = 39 the one in front of us
occultism: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (11) + 19 = 30 the starfish thing.

Patrick waits with bated breath to see what happens when the button is pushed.

I am fairly familiar with the Dark Tapestry

Best wishes

The 'dark between' may be a reference to the Great Beyond. Not quite sure about the shining owl though.

Patrick fires his last heightened 2 volley of Force bolts at the target
fb: 6d4 + 6 ⇒ (2, 3, 2, 1, 2, 4) + 6 = 20

Patrick triple strides to get line of sight with the creature.

A volley of heightened force bolts pour into Red (Yellow if Red is down)
fb2: 6d4 + 6 ⇒ (4, 1, 4, 4, 2, 3) + 6 = 24

Patrick also attempts to translate the script
society: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (1) + 15 = 16
((Hero point))
society: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (10) + 15 = 25

Patrick actually admits this place is very pretty. He even tries the waters.

Wonder if there's a cute aquatic girl here? he murmurs. Then, when he realised he said that out loud, he turns red.

perception: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (20) + 14 = 34

Patrick keeps a careful eye out
perception: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (15) + 14 = 29

Patrick seems to know his way around
astronomy lore: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (11) + 19 = 30

will: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (18) + 18 = 36
arcana: 1d20 + 20 ⇒ (18) + 20 = 38

Is that an ethereal butterfly on Patrick's shoulder?

Patrick looks for the magic
arcana: 1d20 + 20 ⇒ (19) + 20 = 39

Starknife .... Desna's favoured weapon. Now let's have a look at these stars. Which one is Cynosure.

astronomy lore: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (20) + 19 = 39

Constellation? Patrick says, his curiosity piqued. Let me have a look

perception: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (8) + 14 = 22
((Hero Point))
perception: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (4) + 14 = 18
astronomy lore: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (3) + 19 = 22

Presumably the stylised butterfly represents Desna

Patrick will try to aid with the maze
diplomacy: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (13) + 12 = 25

Yes that does make sense. Thank you

Patrick just sighs as he is healed up, by her and the aeon stone.
I do not understand her logic. What do you think Ms Fortiva?

Even with a Diplomat's Badge, Patrick is not confident in his diplomacy skills.

Patrick also has a pearly white spindle aeon stone secured in his Wayfinder

No .... we probably don't ... but we're honour bound to try. Is there anything we need to know about Csilla to help her?

Thanks Jiki. Now .... let's FINISH this

He sends another Heightened volley of missiles at the Naga
force: 6d4 + 6 ⇒ (4, 2, 1, 2, 4, 3) + 6 = 22

◆ Patrick staggers to his feet.

◆◆ and Frostbite's the naga
cold: 6d4 ⇒ (4, 4, 2, 1, 4, 4) = 19 basic fort DC 29.

flat: 1d20 ⇒ 16
burn: 2d6 ⇒ (4, 6) = 10

Scatter .... we're too bunched up.

ref: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (19) + 18 = 37

Patrick avoids most of it but still goes down (Dying 1)

Patrick fires a heightened volley of magic missiles at Blue.
mm h2: 6d4 + 6 ⇒ (2, 2, 2, 2, 1, 4) + 6 = 19

before taking fire: 2d6 ⇒ (1, 4) = 5
flat: 1d20 ⇒ 12

OK. I better work this out properly. Patrick is getting a level bump and can benefit from TWO mentor boons.

The level bump makes the following changes - which are NOT reflected in Patrick's current header. AC, DC's and modifiers go up by one and hit points increase by ten. The header changes to hp:81/81 | AC:26 | P:15 : F:15 R:17 W:17 | DV | HP:1/3 | SA+18 DC 28

Applying both mentor boons, Spellcaster & Rugged, changes the header to:
hp:81/81 | AC:26 | P:15 : F:16 R:18 W:18 | DV | HP:1/3 | SA+18 DC 29

This means the saves are now:
ref: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (7) + 18 = 25 v DC 28 - fail
ref: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (6) + 18 = 24 v DC 33 - fail, not crit fail

Hence Patrick takes 54 points of fire damage leaving him at 27/81 i.e, smoldering but still up.