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Yes, thanks for the game! Some quite unique and interesting elements.

With a last ditch effort before the magic holding it to this realm dissipates, the protean dives at the demon and attacks!

protean bite vs KAC: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (14) + 9 = 23 dmg: 1d6 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8
If any hits KAC+4, they also grapple.

Meanwhile, Poppilo stumbles his way of the fog, turning his attention onto the new jinsul reinforcements. Again, he turns his force of mind against one of them. Likely for the last time as he feels his mind feeling exhausted.

vs yellow: mind thrust: 2d10 ⇒ (9, 3) = 12 will DC17 for half

Protean (4/4) HP 20 | EAC 12; KAC 13 | F:+5 R:+3 W:+1 | Immunities acid, entangled, grappled, paralyzed, pinned

Sorry I didn't manage to post last night as I got back very late. Thanks for the botting. That's what Poppilo and the protean would have done. The protean's speed is actually 60 but would need to make a double move anyway.

Seeing how Ra's attack almost definitely hit, the spell wouldn't have gone off. So the protean would have the AoO and his usual round. The above post would have been his usual round which missed. So below is its AoO.

AoO: protean bite vs KAC: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (7) + 9 = 16 dmg: 1d6 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6
Lol exactly the same result. Oh well, no more grapple!

If the protean only made one attack, it wouldn't have had the -4 penalty, so would have hit KAC26, exactly what it rolled the previous round when it grappled the Kohkleim. :P Not sure how you would want to resolve that.

protean will DC17: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 1 = 11

With the approaching jinsuls, Poppilo loses interest in the demon for self-preservation must of course come first. With his jetpack, he rises into the air to at least keep away from their melee attacks. He then turns to look back down on them, his eyes almost glowing, as he sends a blast of psychic energy to fry the brains of one of them.

vs pink: mind thrust: 2d10 ⇒ (6, 5) = 11 will DC17 for half

Protean (3/4) HP 20 | EAC 12; KAC 13 | F:+5 R:+3 W:+1 | Immunities acid, entangled, grappled, paralyzed, pinned

Just a note that the protean has grappled the Kohkleim. Technically, so it could not have moved. But I also find it strange that a small flying snake can keep a large demon like that from moving? I'll take it it got dragged along?

The protean still tightly wound around the demon lashes out with its sharp teeth. At the same time, it screeches loudly, announcing to all those stuck within the fog clouds the location of the demon.
vs demon:
protean bite vs KAC: 1d20 + 9 - 4 ⇒ (17) + 9 - 4 = 22 dmg: 1d6 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10
protean bite vs KAC: 1d20 + 9 - 4 ⇒ (4) + 9 - 4 = 9 dmg: 1d6 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10
If any hits KAC+4, they also grapple.

Meanwhile, Poppilo activates his jetpack and flies towards the demon, trying to bring it within range of his spells.

"I say one more time! Fall back! he calls out a commanding voice.
Intimidate: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (8) + 12 = 20

Protean (2/4) HP 20 | EAC 12; KAC 13 | F:+5 R:+3 W:+1 | Immunities acid, entangled, grappled, paralyzed, pinned

Poppilo's spell completes as a flying serpentine creature appears in the air at the edge of the fog. It immediately dives in with unerringly accuracy (blindsense) and rips into the demon with its teeth.

vs demon:
protean bite vs KAC: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (17) + 9 = 26 dmg: 1d6 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8 miss?: 1d100 ⇒ 37
If any hits KAC+4, they also grapple.

Wisely keeping his distance, Poppilo activates his jetpack and flies towards the jinsuls. "Get out of there, you fools! We didn't waste our time and energy coming to rescue you only for you to die out of some misguided sense of heroism!"

Intimidate: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (1) + 12 = 13

Protean (1/4) HP 20 | EAC 12; KAC 13 | F:+5 R:+3 W:+1 | Immunities acid, entangled, grappled, paralyzed, pinned

I'm back. Sorry for the long silence. My itinerary was quite packed and never got the chance to post. Posting now.

I'll be going on vacation from tomorrow until christmas eve. Posting is likely to be very erratic so please bot as needed. Will put up basic instructions before I go off but with this being the last combat, Poppilo will go all out with his spells. Thanks!

If there's a spare, Poppilo will take a rotating pistol and 10 cold iron rounds as he only has a thunderstrike sonic pistol.

I'll go with the treasure for minor aid, and untying the captives for major aid. Thinking more to get them to flee rather than join the fight. That would also save us time in having to free them.

Yes, Poppilo has share language but not sure what use it is here. It allows the target to know 3 languages I know (not allow me to speak Jinsul) but it can already speak Common.

Without showing any signs, Poppilo *sends* to his teammates, In fact, if we can energise this group to fight back, they could solve our Jinsul problem for us.

Pulling up a majestic stand, Poppilo adds on. "Indeed, it appears we have a common enemy. Let us see what we can do to empower your faction to take back the rightful leadership of your people."

diplomacy, aid: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (17) + 12 = 29

Poppilo rises up and strikes an intimidating pose. "How dare you! Flee before we decimate you!"

intimidation, honorary spider: 1d20 + 12 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 12 + 1 = 31

piloting, aid: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7
"Quick, go that way. No! That way!" Apparently, he is wrong though. But hey, that has never bothered him.

Will wait for developments before deciding what to do at combat phase.

Poppilo similarly pulls out his pistol and starts firing. Not very effectively it seems.

thunderstrike sonic pistol vs EAC: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7 sonic dmg: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

By the way, can Poppilo use intimidate to demoralise?

"NO! NO! NO! Turn that way! Lure them there! The lightning is coming!" Apparently, Poppilo also becomes quite a bit of a micro manager.

piloting, aid: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 11

Apologies but due to work, I can only post once a day. So please feel free to bot Poppilo when needed to keep things going.

Poppilo turns to glare at the jinsul which had DARED to lay hands on him. With a voice filled with power, he calls out just one word, "FLEE!"

Command, will DC17. Think this will provoke AoO but it is just too cool if it works! (And if it does flee, it would provoke from all the melee guys.)

And did Poppilo have time to get off the spell share language?

"Come on, is your first time on a vehicle? Look, I can do better with my eyes closed! And both hands behind my back!" In times of stress, Poppilo becomes even more obnoxious...

piloting, aid: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (17) + 4 = 21

I assume aid would be a standard action?

Yeah, I was asking whether we could use our move actions to follow the leader, then use our standard actions to attack the jinsuls. Not quite sure what the "otherwise" refers to?

Poppilo waves for blue to come back. Did he?

If we need a move action to follow the leader, won't we also have a standard action to also attack the horde?

Poppilo looks despondent at the fallen jinsuls (bluff: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (13) + 6 = 19) then move some distance away before gesturing at his newfound friend to return.

Before he arrives, he quickly whispers to the rest of the team. "Anyone of you can speak... whatever that thing speaks?" Assuming no one can, he sighs, "Guess it is up to me. Again..."

Cast share language. What questions might we want to ask blue?

The proteans take flight and dives at the remaining (purple) jinsul.
(It should be able to make an AoO on one of them as being tiny creatures, they need to enter its space.)

vs purple:
protean 1 bite vs KAC: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (8) + 5 = 13 dmg: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9
protean 2 bite vs KAC: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (8) + 5 = 13 dmg: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7
protean 3 bite vs KAC: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (17) + 5 = 22 dmg: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4
If any hits KAC+4, they also grapple.

Satisfied with his handiwork, Poppilo pulls out his pistol and also fires at the same target.
thunderstrike sonic pistol vs EAC: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (18) + 3 = 21 sonic dmg: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

Protean 1 (2/4) HP 6 | EAC 10; KAC 12 | F:+3 R:+1 W:+0 | Immunities acid, entangled, grappled, paralyzed, pinned
Protean 2 (2/4) HP 6 | EAC 10; KAC 12 | F:+3 R:+1 W:+0 | Immunities acid, entangled, grappled, paralyzed, pinned
Protean 3 (2/4) HP 6 | EAC 10; KAC 12 | F:+3 R:+1 W:+0 | Immunities acid, entangled, grappled, paralyzed, pinned

Finally, his spell completes and again three tiny flying serpentine creatures materialise, flying around one of the jinsuls. (red) Immediately, they start tearing into the alien with their vicious bites, and whipping their tails.

vs red:
protean 1 bite vs KAC: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (13) + 5 = 18 dmg: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5
protean 2 bite vs KAC: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (18) + 5 = 23 dmg: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6
protean 3 bite vs KAC: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6 dmg: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8
If any hits KAC+4, they also grapple red.

That done, he retreats into the ruins for cover while yelling at one of the jinsuls (green), "Go away! We mean you no harm!" At the same time, however, he sends wave of mental pulse slamming into its brains.

vs green: mind thrust: 2d10 ⇒ (8, 9) = 17 (will DC17 for half)

Protean 1 (1/4) HP 6 | EAC 10; KAC 12 | F:+3 R:+1 W:+0 | Immunities acid, entangled, grappled, paralyzed, pinned
Protean 2 (1/4) HP 6 | EAC 10; KAC 12 | F:+3 R:+1 W:+0 | Immunities acid, entangled, grappled, paralyzed, pinned
Protean 3 (1/4) HP 6 | EAC 10; KAC 12 | F:+3 R:+1 W:+0 | Immunities acid, entangled, grappled, paralyzed, pinned

Charisma: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 2 = 19

Guys, remember that even though blue sees me as a friend, he doesn't see you as friends. Until I've had the chance to really talk to him which I suspect is not going to happen in combat. That's why I'm trying to get him to leave.

Just clarifying the blue ignored my request to drive the vehicle away (together with whoever was still in it)?

If that's the case, Poppilo would likely have told the rest not to attack blue? That would break the spell immediately. But that's going to retcon everything...

The below is assuming it is still charmed. If not, never mind.
"Hey, stop attacking my target. He could come in useful!" Poppilo whispers as loud as he can to the rest of his team. Turning to his new-found "friend", he calls out, "Friend jinsul, please! There's a terrible mistake! Our friends are attacking each other. Can you just drive away first while we try to sort this out?" (Not sure who else is still on the vehicle but hopefully this would remove one combatant. And the 5hr charm could be useful for us to infiltrate the jinsuls.)

But while saying that, he starts chanting and weaving his hands in the air, calling upon extradimensional help.

summon creature 3

Which one is the charmed one?

Poppilo waits for the vehicle to approach and as soon as it comes into range (35ft), he sends a wave of psychic energy at the pilot, twisting the mind and memory to treat him as a friend.

Ready action to use force amity: spend 1 RP to cast charm person (will DC17). Likely to get +5 to its saving throw unless no one attacks my target.

How far away was the observing jinsul? Too far for a charm person (35ft)?

"None of you too badly injured, I see? Good, don't want to waste my spells unnecessarily."

He looks into the distance. "What in the world? I knew they were bizarre, but man, that is bizarre."

perception: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (9) + 12 = 21

I'll be going on a short vacation from tomorrow til Monday. Might be able to post occasionally, but please feel free to bot as needed.

Just as the walls drop, 3 tiny winged serpentine creatures appear right over the head of one of the jinsuls. They wicked fangs tear into the alien.

vs blue (unless it's already done from the MM):
protean 1 bite vs KAC: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (10) + 5 = 15 dmg: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4
protean 2 bite vs KAC: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (19) + 5 = 24 dmg: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4
protean 3 bite vs KAC: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (19) + 5 = 24 dmg: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8
If any hits KAC+4, it also grapples Vossi.

That done, he closes in, drawing his pistol along the way and fires upon the same target.

vs blue: thunderstrike sonic pistol vs EAC, range: 1d20 + 3 - 2 ⇒ (4) + 3 - 2 = 5 sonic dmg: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

Protean 1 (1/4) HP 6 | EAC 10; KAC 12 | F:+3 R:+1 W:+0 | Immunities acid, entangled, grappled, paralyzed, pinned
Protean 2 (1/4) HP 6 | EAC 10; KAC 12 | F:+3 R:+1 W:+0 | Immunities acid, entangled, grappled, paralyzed, pinned
Protean 3 (1/4) HP 6 | EAC 10; KAC 12 | F:+3 R:+1 W:+0 | Immunities acid, entangled, grappled, paralyzed, pinned

"Hmmph, not bad, not bad." Poppilo grunts in grudging appreciation for the illusory wall."But beat this!" He starts chanting and weaving his hands through the hand.

Cast summon creature 2

What kind of skill check to identify creature? Just want to verify if they are humanoid (unlikely) as many of my abilities only work on humanoids, and also if immune to mind-affecting abilities for my mind thrust.

Poppilo moves tactically close (behind) his allies, pulling out his pistol. "Draw them in nearer, will ya?"

"Of course, not worth our trouble." Poppilo sniffs loudly, looking rather impatient.

How big is the group? Do they look well-armed? But agree, I see no reason to engage them.

mysticism vs kohkleim demon: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (11) + 13 = 24 -5 to DC if religion-related

"Why not? Isn't worshipping demons a common cultural trait across all civilisations? You would think that it is a default mode."

"Woah!" Poppilo jumps at the explosion but after the smoke clears, he finds himself uninjured. "Huh, blessed be Besmara!" He looks critically at the rest of the team. "No one need any healing just yet, yah?"

culture, aid: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10
mysticism: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (12) + 13 = 25

perception: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (3) + 12 = 15
culture, aid: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (8) + 5 = 13
mysticism: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (5) + 13 = 18
Not trained in engineering or physical science.

"Huh!" Poppilo looks about, but apparently is still jarred by the landing.

Poppilo smashes his head hard on the seat in front of him. "See! I said that's not the way to pilot!"

(Also spend 1RP to restore 1SP, but still took 1HP damage.)

"I hope that crash didn't attrack any unwanted attention. Hmm, I think we should go this way."

(Looks like Poppilo has the best survival? Lynn, you can do survival untrained.)
Survival: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (6) + 9 = 15
Survival: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (15) + 9 = 24
Survival: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (5) + 9 = 14
Survival: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (9) + 9 = 18

"What? What kind of pilot are you? No, do that instead! Ah!"

piloting, aid: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 11

I do have the SS(LE) faction boon, but I really want to get my Acquisitives tier 3, so slotting that.

Boons Slotted this Adventure
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Ally: Dream Whispers
Faction: Acquisitives Champion, Improved
Social: Honorary Spider (Intimidation)
Starship: Mystical Guidance Systems Upgrade
Slotless: Marked Field Agent, Star Sugar Heartlove!!!, Starfinder Insignia, True Savior of Tasch, Salvation's Delver, Ghibran Linguist, Private Vault, Copaxi Linguist

“... As for enemies, there’s no telling what lives on the surface, so bring plenty of ammo and whatever you need to get around unnoticed in case they outnumber you. S9, I take it you'll be able to help out your fellow team members in that regard?"

"Well, there is also the option of talking our way out of things, isn't it? Of course, with some clouding of the mind..." Poppilo grins pointedly.

"Sneaking in is one part of your mission, yes, and I'm sure there will be enemies or interesting sites for you to get your plunder. You're main treasure for this mission, though, will be information... "

Well, that is YOUR main treasure. Of course, the once-pirate (?) knows enough of the Society to voice that out loud. He smiles again to himself, wondering why its members like to deceive themselves of the real purpose of the Society, but hey, he can play along, too.

"Nope, no further questions from me. None at all."

Before the meeting, the lashunta known as Poppilo Moraeme strides into the room like he belongs there. (Which he does of course since he's a Starfinder, but he would have done the same in any other place even if he didn't belong. So you get the idea.) The symbol of Besmara the Pirate Queen hangs openly down his front, and he makes no attempt to hide it. Nonetheless, he still obediently sits down and listens to the briefing although he spends much of his time studying the other occupants, occasionally raising his eyebrows.

perception, take 10: 10 + 12 = 22
culture, take 10: 10 + 5 = 15

"Huh, two bugs, an ape, a four-arm and a bot. Should be interesting...," he mutters under his breath, but loud enough that anyone would have heard him. He particularly rolls his eyes at the antics of the Sarenrites without attempt to hide it

But almost immediately though, he puts on the brightest most charming smile ever pulled off by a lashunta, and introduces himself, "Poppilo Moraeme, at your service. Favored priest of Besmara, Queen of the Endless Seas. Spiritual guide to the privateers of the Station, and an occasional one me-self. If anyone should die, allow me to guide your soul to its journey beyond." He says the last with a smirk.

”So, sneaking in and pillaging whatever we can find? What more could one ask?” His grin drops slightly as he continues, ”The four-arm has it right though. We can trust in your extraction team?”

Sorry for the delay.

Player Name: kuey
Character Name: Poppilo Moraeme
SFS#: 21076-702
Starting XP: 11
Starting Fame: 10
Starting Reputation with Slotted Faction: 24
Starting Credits: 1670
Day Job Rolls (if applicable): profession(priest): 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (19) + 14 = 33

Poppilo has a jetpack! He can fly!
He can spend RP to cast charm person (forced amity). After the effect of any mind-affecting spells (including from force amity) wears off, the target won't remember being magically controlled.

(This is kuey.)

Looks like this game is going low-tier and I would rather not play out of tier. Will be withdrawing from this game.

(Mjolbeard, signed up for another game of yours instead. Could you make me as inactive? Thanks!)

"Finally!" Poppilo sighs with relief as he boards the shuttle to leave Ukulam and eventually Castrovel. He reminds everyone, once again, "You know, there was a reason why I left this planet in the first place. Would you just look at all that greenery?" He shivers as he says this. He just cannot comprehend what Ipsoth is fighting for. Not that it matters 'cos he lost. As expected.

"Phew. Looking forward to some recycled air finally!"

Got it! Thanks for the game!

Hi, sorry but I don't see Poppilo's sheet there.

Can I command the proteans to grab Ipsoth without hurting him?If so, I'll do that.

"I can see you've not had much experience with looting and plundering... uh... wait neither have I, really. But we might want to tie him up first. And blind and gag him, etc."

Poppilo pulls out his cable as he walks to the fallen Haan and starts tressing him up, with the assistance of his protean summons.