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Thanks for running, Chadius! And fun playing with you all, thanks for the invite, Brak.

As the foul Tulvatha disintegrates, Pimwrick kisses his bow and says, "Thank you, Old Deadeye, for helping me aim true!" He joins his friends on the rather strange journey to Heidmarch Manor, as each of them feels the otherworldly blessing of Ashava fade away.

Back at the manor, Pim offers Erastil's blessing to the relieved yamah, "Erastil protects those who seek to make community in the wilderness, just as you hope to rebuild a home in the glade made wild and dangerous by Tulvatha. I will think of you and ask his blessing as you rebuild."

As he turns away, he says quietly to himself, "And now...time for a nap!"

Pim takes another couple of steps to his right, calling out as he moves, "Hey Pau, you mind stepping out of my shot?" Rather than fire blindly, he draws back his bow and waits, ready to let fly as soon as his wicked target is visible again!

Ready to fire as soon as Tulvatha becomes visible

+1 Longbow, Smite, Cover: 1d20 + 11 + 2 - 4 ⇒ (20) + 11 + 2 - 4 = 29 Auto-confirms due to bless weapon
+1 Longbow damage: 1d6 + 3 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 3 + 4 = 13

Crit damage: 2d6 + 14 ⇒ (1, 6) + 14 = 21

I sure hope that readied action triggers!

Frustrated by the pillars and other features in his way, Pim moves around the edge of the dais to get a clear shot.

Double move.

DM - I'm not sure how tall the broken pillars are, or how much space the glass sphere in the middle of the dais fills - should I treat them all as providing cover?

Pim taps his bow with his wand, then moves to one side to try to get a better shot.

Use wand of bless weapon , then move.

I can’t edit the map at the moment, can someone move me 3 squares east and 2 squares north (assuming north is at the top of the map)?

As the vision fades, Pimwrick can be seen crouching on the ground, his shoulder braced against some imaginary object, his features straining with effort, as he mutters in despair, ”I’ll never get this cursed stone to the top!“ He stands abruptly, nearly falling over as his unseen burden vanishes, and says, ”Oh, thanks to all that’s holy that wasn’t real!“

He looks around to see his companions in a similar state, breathes a sigh of relief, and joins them in moving away from the site of such nightmarish visions. Unfortunately, Tulvatha’s field is nearly as grim.

”You’re a cheery one, aren’t you?“ Pim says to the grim floating skull, slipping his wand from his pocket as he speaks. ”I think we’ll just get this place back to being a dance floor, instead of a ‘field of death’ or whatever other nice names you have for it.“

Getting out wand of bless weapon.

Pimwrick, moving closer in case his words have no effect, echoes Kavor's peaceful approach, "As my friend says, we are not ones to give in to fear, and we wish you only peace. Rest, troubled spirit."

Move action to get closer, standard to use Diplomacy.

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (14) + 8 = 22

Sorry, limited time to post this week, I'm on a work/family trip that is keeping me busier than expected.

"Ugh!" Pim exclaims. "Toil! Serve! That's what I'm afraid of! I know I have a duty to Erastil, to my community and my family, but a guy's gotta get a break sometimes, right? I work and work and never get to just relax, and I fear that will be my fate forever!"

Looking around at his companions, his face tinged a bit pink with embarrassment, he adds quietly, "Not as profound as what you all shared, but it's honest."

Pim is definitely being honest. His lazy streak runs deep and wide and he fears never getting to enjoy it.

”Wow! That was...definitive,“ Pim remarks after Kord’s instantaneous defeat of Riverfang. ”I’m sorry your pack had to suffer under him as a leader, Windcaller, and I am glad we could do something to help change that.“

To be clear (because it seems I wasn't), I was not advocating a group attack, I was trying to ask Windcaller to clarify the terms, which she did. I only suggested that Brak not fight alone because attacking Riverfang as a group was one of the options the DM gave us in OOC text. Pim would not support attacking as a group, now that he understands that such an approach conflicts with the traditions and rules of how the pack decides on a leader.

"Now that I understand better, I agree with Kavor," Pim weighs in. "I'm sorry for any confusion I've caused, but if the rules of the pack are that the leader must be faced in single combat, then that is what we must do. Kavor also makes some important points, about Brak's strength and Kord's bravery, and I do not know which of them is the better choice - I only wish that I were."

Considering a moment, he asks Windcaller another question, "Is this a fight to the death? Or just until one of the combatants yields or is defeated?"

We are not a very skilled party, so I think the fight is the way to go. I think Kord and Brak should decide between them, as they both bring things of value to the fight. On balance, I think Kord is probably the better bet, since with Smite he will have good damage and better AC (though far fewer HP), and is immune to the paralysis. Brak hits hard and has more HP, but his low Will save could end the fight very quickly.

"Why would we send one of us to fight Riverfang, when we could all work together against him?" Pimwrick asks. "Windcaller, you seem to have good intent here, is there a reason we cannot all join the fight to defeat this foul leader? Would the pack not accept your leadership if Riverfang were ousted this way?" As the party continues to discuss their plan, Pim focuses on Riverfang, attempting to probe his soul.

DM - I'd like to use Detect Evil on Riverfang. If you tend to play that ability that it's like casting a spell and could be seen as an offensive action, then I'll hold off on it.

Fellow Pathfinders - on the idea of a one-on-one fight - as strong as Brak is, I don't see why we wouldn't all fight Riverfang if that's an option.

One of the paladins can use the scroll of Remove Blindness with a CL6 check. Or Kavor Doan could try Dispel Magic.

The first step to using a scroll is being able to decipher the writing, which takes read magic or a CL 25 Spellcraft check, and Pim can't do either. But if Chadius is going to allow the fairy to dismiss both spells for the sake of enjoyment of play, I guess it's kind of moot. I sure wish I had thought to check on whether blindness was dismissable years ago when I played Midnight Mirror with my -1 character. Spent a lot of time blind...

As much as he hates for the nasty thing to go free, Pim does feel that Kord implied he'd set the fairy free. "All Kord said was that he'd get to keep his wings," he weighs in, "but it sounded to me like he didn't mean he'd kill him with his wings on. I agree with Kavor, we must free him, as he held up his end of the bargain and our friends can now see."

Once the fairies are properly bound, Pim draws a healing wand. He thinks back on the chaos of the fight and asks his companions, "I think the green one blinded one of these guys, and I guess that has to be the one that dismisses the spell, right?"

He then heals the green fairy, weighing in when Kord threatens to smash the fairy if he doesn't dismiss the blindness effect.

CLW on Green Fairy: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7

Intimidate (Aid Kord): 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 2 = 10

I don't remember us finding a scroll of remove blindness/deafness, did we?

"Um, scroll?" Pim asks Zephyr. "Never used one of those, not sure I'd know how to read it. And I guess Kord can't do it if he's blind. But I definitely agree with the notion that Brak just smacked some fey as-, er, I mean, butt."

I have neither Spellcraft or read magic, so I can't even read the scroll to activate it.

”Nice shot, Brak! “ Pimwrick calls out excitedly, sensing the tables turning in their favor. He takes two more shots at the fairies!

Full attack vs green with cold iron arrows. I assume the trees count as cover - they don’t, add 4 to each of my shots.

+1 Longbow, Haste, Cover: 1d20 + 11 + 1 - 4 ⇒ (13) + 11 + 1 - 4 = 21
+1 Longbow damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8
Miss chance, low is bad: 1d100 ⇒ 59

+1 Longbow, Haste, Cover: 1d20 + 11 + 1 - 4 ⇒ (5) + 11 + 1 - 4 = 13
+1 Longbow damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9
Miss chance, low is bad: 1d100 ⇒ 13

Kord - Scent lets you "pinpoint the area that the source occupies, even if it cannot be seen," so you know the square it's in, but you still can't see it if you're blind. This gives it total concealment, so there's still a 50% miss chance.

Pimwrick lines up a shot on the red-winged fey, aiming carefully, and lets fly, followed swiftly by another! His aim is true, but the lurker's shadowy ways mislead him, causing him to miss every time!

Full attack vs red with cold iron arrows.

+1 Longbow, Haste, Cover: 1d20 + 11 + 1 - 4 ⇒ (15) + 11 + 1 - 4 = 23
+1 Longbow damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7
Miss chance, low is bad: 1d100 ⇒ 2

+1 Longbow, Haste, Cover: 1d20 + 11 + 1 - 4 ⇒ (17) + 11 + 1 - 4 = 25
+1 Longbow damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6
Miss chance, low is bad: 1d100 ⇒ 16

Okay, I'm done griping about the DC's on that chase. And I won't even touch on the long-standing debate over hiding in shadows and darkvision.

Pim moves with incredible speed as the strange lurkers in twilight attack, shooting a pair of arrows at the one with red wings! He's glad to have Theodorus' arrows, rather than use up his own stash of cold iron-tipped ones.

Full attack vs red with cold iron arrows.

+1 Longbow, Haste, Cover: 1d20 + 11 + 1 - 4 ⇒ (14) + 11 + 1 - 4 = 22
+1 Longbow damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5
Miss chance, low is bad: 1d100 ⇒ 15

+1 Longbow, Haste, Cover: 1d20 + 11 + 1 - 4 ⇒ (10) + 11 + 1 - 4 = 18
+1 Longbow damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7
Miss chance, low is bad: 1d100 ⇒ 44

Good thinking, Kavor, changing into wolf form for the chase. I would have +4 rather than -2 on all my rolls - and I still would not have succeeded at any of them. And I can't help but notice that you, at the high end of this scenario's level range and with the movement bonus, and an average roll of 13 on your dice, still only succeeded at a single check.

Forgive me if this comes across as whining, but these DC's seem off to me, unless I'm missing some aspect of the mechanic.

You can use arrows regardless of size. I'm winging it here.

Great, then I'll take all the special arrows, if no one minds.

Once Theodorus is sent on his way, Pimwrick follows Pau's example and transforms himself into a somewhat short wolf-man. "Wow, this is...interesting," he remarks. "I had feared Erastil might frown upon my taking on a wolf aspect, as the creatures can pick off the weakest members of a community - but it feels as if it's right to be a wolf, since they form communities themselves. We're in a pack together, everyone!"

Seeing the young woman being taken away, Pim leaps into action!

Brambles Dex check DC 23: 1d20 + 4 - 2 ⇒ (5) + 4 - 2 = 7

Quicksand Acrobatics DC 30: 1d20 + 7 - 2 ⇒ (14) + 7 - 2 = 19

Slippery Log Reflex DC 26: 1d20 + 10 - 2 ⇒ (1) + 10 - 2 = 9

Spiderwebs Strength DC 24: 1d20 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 - 2 = 7

Swamp Gas Fortitude DC 24: 1d20 + 10 - 2 ⇒ (13) + 10 - 2 = 21

Spectral Hands Stealth DC 32: 1d20 + 8 - 2 ⇒ (17) + 8 - 2 = 23

Bat swarm Intimidate DC 32: 1d20 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (13) + 2 - 2 = 13

Mist perception DC 32: 1d20 + 3 - 2 ⇒ (8) + 3 - 2 = 9

Those are the hardest DC's I have ever seen in a chase. Are they even right? Even a melee character with a 20 Str would only succeed at a DC 24 Str check 10% of the time, and many of these are similarly challenging.

"That makes sense to me, Kavor," Pimwrick offers distractedly, his attention on the interesting array of arrows carried by the Abadaran. Sadly, they appear a bit large for the halfling to use.

DM - I haven't really run across this question before, but I assume I can't use size Medium arrows on my Small bow?

Pim lowers his bow and gestures at the remaining guard while saying, "Would someone give that fool a knock on the head?"

Delaying for the moment.

"That's what I've been saying too, Brak!" Pim weighs in as Brak begins smashing heads. "No wonder Theodorus is a poor investigator, if this is how he leaps to conclusions! And gets his men hurt or killed for his stupidity!"

Moved you on the map, Pau.

"If you would just listen..." Pim groans in annoyance at Theodurus, before shrugging and saying, "...but that's clearly not happening. Time to put you down, at least we might save your men." He lines up another arrow and shoots the misguided servant of Abadar!

+1 Longbow, PBS, Cover: 1d20 + 11 + 1 - 4 ⇒ (15) + 11 + 1 - 4 = 23
+1 Longbow damage, PBS: 1d6 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 3 + 1 = 8

"You are an idiot!" Pim exclaims. "You think because we finished up an investigation faster than you, that we're somehow evil - which we are not - and now you're putting these men's lives on the line!" As he speaks, Pimwrick moves out of the pack of Pathfinders and draws his bow. He then lines up a shot on Theodorus and lets fly!

Move action to move and draw bow, standard to attack Theo.

+1 Longbow, PBS, Cover: 1d20 + 11 + 1 - 4 ⇒ (18) + 11 + 1 - 4 = 26
+1 Longbow damage, PBS: 1d6 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 3 + 1 = 10

It seems the scenario author somehow missed that an inquisitor could just Detect Alignment (and probably Discern Lies as well at this level) and resolve this whole thing without a fight. Ah, well.

I appreciate the option to change my actions, and I wondered if that might be what’s going on with this encounter - but Pim doesn’t know that, and he wouldn’t just start by killing Theodorus unless he knew he was evil, which he doesn’t. Paladin’s gotta paladin, right?

Pimwrick raises his empty hands before him and calls out, "Theodorus! You saw what we did to help your city, and return its monuments to their rightful condition! We mean only to help, and my friend here has only taken on this aspect as a means of defeating a greater threat to Magnimar! If you have the means, look into my soul and you will see I am good at heart and speak the truth."

Probably in vain, but I'll try to talk him down. Can't really see killing him in cold blood unless he gives me no choice.

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (19) + 8 = 27 Well, maybe that will work...

DM - a clarifying question on the use of the Celestial Lycanthropy boon in part 2 here: I see that we get the boon's benefits for free in this scenario, so I presume we don't need to check the box to use it now. Can you confirm that means we get resist acid, cold and electricity 5 for the whole scenario? I'm pretty sure that's what it means, but wanted to be certain before I used it in game.

Also - this will be fun, playing as a bunch of werewolves!

"Breakfast...at sunrise?" Pimwrick grumbles as he makes his way through the halls of Heidmarch Manor to the Venture-Captain's office. "I might as well have stayed on the farm and had my mother boot me awake to get to the chores..." His grumbling eases some when he sees the repast laid out before them, and he positions his face over the platter of mackerel and sniffs the air repeatedly, barely paying any attention to what Sheila has to say at first. He's a bit confused when she thanks the party for joining her for luncheon at this hour, but he happily tucks into the meal, eventually turning his attention to what is being said.

"I'm a bit puzzled," he offers when Heidmarch's briefing is complete, "and I clearly don't know much about Will o' the Wisps. Why do we need to change into werewolves to fight this thing?"

Player Name: Chris Reiner
Character Name: Pimwrick Swiftfeather
PFS#: 80015-10
Faction: Silver Crusade
Chronicle Number: 11

Starting XP: 10
Initial Prestige: 13
Initial Fame: 19

Starting GP: 41 gp
Day Job: Perform (harmonica): 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (15) + 5 = 20 His time "practicing" paid off!

Initiative Bonus: +5
Perception Bonus:+3

Chadius - I just reviewed my chronicles and discovered I had forgotten to record the prestige earned in my last scenario (in fact, in Hero Lab I had put the number 2 in the little box for prestige in my journal, but had not pushed the 'Earn' button to record it). So now I have enough fame to buy a Dex Belt, so I'll do that and update my character info today.

In total, I'm buying a belt of incredible dexterity +2, selling my masterwork chain shirt and buying a mithral shirt, and buying a cloak of resistance +1. Had a good deal more cash than I realized, since I never shopped after my last scenario and I played up in this one.

It appears Pimwrick's lazing around has gone unnoticed, or at least unremarked upon - just the way he likes it!

I'm home from camping now, rather than Saturday, and can get going whenever you'd like.

If Kavor needs a restoration and is in need of cash, Pim would be happy to contribute towards it. I had planned to buy a Dex belt at this point, but having missed the second prestige point, I don’t have enough fame to make the purchase, and have more than enough gold.

Pimwrick is finally glad for a break from all this running around from one monument to the next - when is a fellow supposed to rest? He spends a day or so wandering around Magnimar, knowing he's got a week ahead of him before he's called back to duty, and that he'll have to work at night when the week ends! Once he's satisfied that he's wandered enough, and not missed any promising spots, he returns to a sweet little park he noticed in the Ordellia district, where the city wall meets the Yondabakari River. There's a particularly promising tree there, which promises shade through much of the day, with a view of the river and the harbor beyond. Pim settles down on a patch of grass under the tree's canopy, leans against the trunk and sighs contentedly. He reaches into his pocket and pulls out his beloved harmonica, saying quietly to himself, "Time to relax a bit, and then put in some serious practice on this thing. It did not sound good the last couple of times I tried to play it."

As he gazes over the water in quiet contemplation, his harmonica tumbles to the grass at his side, his eyes close, and he dreams of mastering the instrument one day.

I'll be camping Wed - Sat, so will have limited ability to check on this game or update Pim with the chronicle until some time this weekend.

"Though they seek it by different paths, your deity and mine both aim to guide those who need a better place, be it a home for their soul, or a community to nurture them," Pimwrick offers. "I will accept your blessing, and offer my own in return."

"I am pleased that we were able to help," he continues, "especially in defeating the undead spirits. And I will happily continue to help."

Grinning at Kord's ferocious attack on the evil cloud of evil, Pimwrick adds his own deity's holy energy to the fight! "Erastil blast you, you'll not eat Brak's brain!" he cries out as he unleashes a volley of arrows at the diaphanous foe!

Full attack cloud with Smite!

+1 Longbow, PBS, Smite, Haste, Cover: 1d20 + 10 + 1 + 2 + 1 - 4 ⇒ (13) + 10 + 1 + 2 + 1 - 4 = 23
+1 Longbow damage, PBS, Smite: 1d6 + 3 + 1 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 3 + 1 + 4 = 9 Extra +4 to the damage on this attack if it's evil undead or outsider

+1 Longbow, PBS, Smite, Haste, Cover: 1d20 + 10 + 1 + 2 + 1 - 4 ⇒ (19) + 10 + 1 + 2 + 1 - 4 = 29
+1 Longbow damage, PBS, Smite: 1d6 + 3 + 1 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 3 + 1 + 4 = 14

”Well, I think I might have a use for this again,“ Pimwrick observes as he taps his bow with his wand before tucking the wand back into his belt pouch.

Bless weapon on wand, put wand away.

Concerned by the look on Ordellia's face, and the troublesome spirits they've run into so far, Pimwrick draws his Erastil-blessed wand again and slips his bow off his shoulder. He then follows Kord into the house, making a bit less racket than the burly, shouting half-orc.

Wand of bless weapon in hand, in we go!

Kord - you can make a Diplomacy check to help with sanctifying the monument.

And while we’re on the subject of rolls, Pau has a chance at that Perception check, where some of us paladin types don’t.

Pimwrick checks to make sure no part of himself is still on fire, then draws a healing wand to restore some of the damage he has suffered.

Wand of CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4
Wand of CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3
Wand of CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7
Wand of CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9
Wand of CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

Feeling much better, Pimw returns to stand next to the Founder's Flame, attempting to soothe its torment by reminding it of the calming effects of Erastil's holy energy, which he so recently shared with the monument.

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (14) + 8 = 22

Status: 31/33 hp

Reflex, Haste: 1d20 + 8 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 8 + 1 = 20

Pimwrick dodges the full force of the astonishingly powerful fireball, though it still leaves him barely on his feet. He raises his bow and takes two quick shots, then lays a hand on his chest and calls on Erastil to heal at least some of his stinging, fiery wounds.

Full attack drake. If it doesn't fall, will Lay on Hands as a swift action.

+1 Longbow, Haste: 1d20 + 10 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 10 + 1 = 20
+1 Longbow damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9

+1 Longbow, Haste: 1d20 + 10 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 10 + 1 = 16
+1 Longbow damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8

LoH: 2d6 ⇒ (6, 5) = 11 Wow, the d6 roller is on fire!

Reflex, Haste: 1d20 + 8 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 8 + 1 = 28 Takes 7 damage

Very pleased with the results of his application of Erastil's holy blessing, Pimwrick turns just in time to see another wall of drake fire roaring at him! He ducks to his right, dodging some of the fire, then uses his momentum to carry himself a bit further away, slipping his bow from his shoulder as he moves. Planting his feet, he aims at the flying drake and lets fly an arrow!

Move action to get into position, drawing bow as I move. Standard to shoot at flying white drake.

+1 Longbow, Haste: 1d20 + 10 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 10 + 1 = 25
+1 Longbow damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8

Status: 17/33 hp

Moved your token, Pau.

Reflex, DC 16: 1d20 + 8 + 1 ⇒ (12) + 8 + 1 = 21

Pim manages to dodge much of the drake's fiery breath, though he still gets a bit singed. Following Zephyr's guidance, Pim using his renewed magical speed to hustle over next to the flame and touch it with Erastil's holy blessing!

Move action to get next to Flame (going under flying drake to avoid AoO), standard to use Lay on Hands on Flame (1/4 LoH today).

Touch attack if needed: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (13) + 6 = 19
Positive energy: 2d6 ⇒ (3, 3) = 6 DC 14 save to resist, if that applies

Status: 24/33 hp

"Hmm, don't feel like I did much there, but thanks for saying so," Pim says in response to the Pharasmins. A wide grin crosses his face as they are gifted with various magical items for their efforts, though it fades a bit as he wonders quietly, "Does she think we're going to need this stuff? Uh-oh..."

On to Founder's Flame!

"Brak, just think of it as scrubbing the spirits with a kind of...um, soul soap," Pimwrick offers, before continuing the awkward metaphor. "You just need to be sure to wash behind their ears and...you know what? Never mind."

He turns his attention to the sanctification ritual, still feeling a bit awkward as he attempts to speak in soothing tones in the direction of the strange beacon.

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (7) + 8 = 15

Pim shifts his aim to the morgh, but the long-tongued horror releases Pau, moves away and lies down, all in accordance with Kavor's commands! Lowering his bow an inch or so, he asks the dwarf, "Uh, what now? Seems we should still kill it, right? Unless you can command it to not be undead any more? I don't know much about these things."

Feeling rather cocky after his previous shot - and choosing to ignore the second speedy shot which went far wide - Pim gives Kord a confident nod in return and strides forward to get an angle on the morgh. Nocking an arrow and drawing back, he takes aim over Pau's grappled shoulder and lets fly! His shot is a poor one, however, and he glances around in the vain hope that no one has noticed.

Move action to get into position, shoot at morgh.

+1 Longbow, PBS, Haste, Cover: 1d20 + 10 + 1 + 1 - 4 ⇒ (6) + 10 + 1 + 1 - 4 = 14
+1 Longbow damage, PBS: 1d6 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 3 + 1 = 9

@Pim, isn't Smite 2 points per level on the first successful attack against an undead? I think you did 48 damage.

Indeed it is, Kavor! Thanks for the reminder, which I saw just in time for me to edit my post and correct the damage.