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Indeed, that was a good time! I'll admit that I often wasn't certain where to put my actions - I'm used to an action tax for Inspire Courage and the like.

Pyotr distractedly puts Delorn's mind to work against his own injuries, most of his attention on the fire elemental.

◆◆ 3rd-Level Soothe @ Delorn: 3d10 + 12 ⇒ (6, 3, 9) + 12 = 30
◆ Sustain

◆ Illusory Strike vs. Purple FF: 1d20 + 11 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 11 + 1 = 18
Mental/Bludgeoning: 1d4 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 4 + 1 = 7
◆ Illusory Strike vs. Purple FF: 1d20 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 6 + 1 = 16
Mental/Bludgeoning: 1d4 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 4 + 1 = 6

I've painted myself into a corner with Sanctuary and am too proud to immediately dismiss it. Curse the Dark Archive playtest, making me forget this isn't a viable strategy for everyone!

Realizing his mistake (for once), Pyotr tries to make the most of it, stepping closer to the fray than usual as if daring the bugs to attack him. He then takes Tapi's idea, 'summoning' a fire elemental to counter the bugs.

◆ Stride
◆◆ 2nd-Level Illusory Creature

◆ Illusory Strike vs. Purple FF: 1d20 + 11 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 11 + 1 = 19
Mental/Bludgeoning: 1d4 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 4 + 1 = 7
◆ Illusory Strike vs. Purple FF: 1d20 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 6 + 1 = 14
Mental/Bludgeoning: 1d4 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 4 + 1 = 9

"Oh, insects have so little self-preservation. And yet I feel silly lending my great-uncle the family flyswatter."

◆ Inspire Courage
◆◆ Sanctuary

"Ha! What pliable minds they hide under their nice headwear." Pyotr sends his illusion into the thick of battle elsewhere before ceasing to concentrate on it. He watches the remaining unconscious redcap but doesn't take action.

Pyotr regains enough awareness to direct his illusory redcap. While it isn't fast enough to get in the best position (that'd ruin the show), its conductor follows up with more thrown debris.

◆ Sustain
◆ Stride
◆ Illusory Strike vs. Odrom: 1d20 + 11 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 11 + 1 = 31
Nonlethal Mental Slashing: 1d4 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 4 + 1 = 9

◆◆ TK Projectile vs. Odrom: 1d20 + 11 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 11 + 1 = 13
Bludgeoning: 3d6 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (3, 1, 4) + 4 + 1 = 13

Whoops, sorry! In that case, it'll be a Stand and a Stride from our illusory friend.

The redcaps bring Pyotr's new ally to the ground, but even that doesn't muster up the meager amount of force necessary to scatter it. The prone Lord roars and delivers a counterattack. "I've not lived through the Eight Great Fey Wars to be scorned by a pair of century-old whelps! When your essence is unwound from those shabby bodies and siphoned back into the First World, take a few years to wash your crummy boots!"

The illusion isn't so strong, but it proves how terrifying Pyotr might be without his biological need to breathe.

◆ Sustain
◆ Illusory Strike vs. Tolged: 1d20 + 11 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (7) + 11 + 1 - 2 = 17
Nonlethal Mental Slashing: 1d4 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 4 + 1 = 7
◆ Illusory Strike vs. Tolged: 1d20 + 6 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (6) + 6 + 1 - 2 = 11
Nonlethal Mental Slashing: 1d4 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 4 + 1 = 6

◆◆ Telekinetic Projectile vs. Jacob: 1d20 + 11 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 11 + 1 = 30
Slashing: 3d6 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (2, 5, 4) + 4 + 1 = 16

Pyotr also takes a moment to study the twigjacks before pointing dramatically, barely noticing the small cut he took. "Could it be? The legendary hero, who forsook his own kind, Lord Drinks-Until-Redcaps-Are-Dead?" From out of nowhere appears what looks like another redcap, but clad in Cayden Cailean's regalia. The result is understandably awful.

◆ Recall Knowledge on the twigs
◆◆ Cast Illusory Creature, level 2

Nowhere in the spell does it make me think I can't direct the illusion to be flamboyantly religious as an action. So for now I'll go with one action to do that and another to Strike.

Illusory Strike vs. Odrom FF: 1d20 + 11 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 11 + 1 = 23
Nonlethal Mental Slashing: 1d4 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 4 + 1 = 9

Pyotr isn't able to concentrate very well, but has mundane healing available for any who somehow trust his facility.

Can't Refocus, but I'll Treat Wounds on Crunch to take them the rest of the way back.

Medicine: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (14) + 7 = 21
Healing: 2d8 ⇒ (6, 2) = 8

Now that it's finally staying still and not shrieking, Pyotr prods the pixie with his foot. "Let it not be said the fey aren't masters of negotiation and tact. And I would know, I was raised by gnomes!"

"It could be arranged, but surely you have better options?" Even as he talks however, now that he can see his foes again, Pyotr is picking up another stick. "Ah, that's who you've been sparring with."

◆◆ TK Projectile vs. Cream: 1d20 + 11 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 11 + 1 = 25
Concealment: 1d20 ⇒ 3
Bludgeoning: 3d6 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (3, 3, 2) + 4 + 1 = 13
◆ Shield

But even with the highlighting, he might not have fully noticed them.

Will: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (13) + 9 = 22

It's easier to forget something when you're thinking too hard about it, and Pyotr avoids that all the time. "I could fix my lack of sight if I could see. For the nonce, though...it's not like they can hit you, Crunch."

◆◆ 2nd-level Soothe @ Crunch: 2d10 + 8 ⇒ (5, 4) + 8 = 17
◆ Shield

With the enemies gone, or so it seems, Pyotr sees to injuries and layers his defenses in a similar manner.

◆◆ 3rd-level Soothe @ Carmelizzia: 3d10 + 12 ⇒ (3, 6, 9) + 12 = 30
◆ Shield

"Oh, this won't take long. Boru! Enforce the natural order!" The dog picks up a stick, and Pyotr helps his aim a little.

◆ Recall Knowledge on da kitten (with Loremaster's Etude)
◆◆ Telekinetic Projectile vs. Cat: 1d20 + 11 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 11 + 1 = 25
Bludgeoning: 3d6 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (5, 1, 3) + 4 + 1 = 14

↺ Counter Performance if needed

"You strike me as a cultured soul," Pyotr's croon can somehow be heard over a bunch of other Pathfinders pulling at Voth's bonds or encouraging him. "Think of all the plays you've missed while away! Why, stay here or no, give me a year and I'll be back with one about you."

Performance: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (4) + 13 = 17

When Voth understandably stops listening or understandably didn't hear in the first place, the Ulfen man retreats into his own head for solutions. The entirety of magic is basically just one big play...

Occultism: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (8) + 12 = 20

Pyotr actually looks a bit annoyed at having to work concrete magical theory, instead of what he might call 'the much more interesting conundrum that is the arts.' Still, that annoyance is offset by giddiness at the whole situation.

Secondary Arcana: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (6) + 10 = 16

"You know, this isn't the first Venture-Captain I've heard of this happening to. I wasn't there in person, though."

Agreed!

Pyotr uses his bulk like he would a battering ram, hoping to pave the way.

Athletics: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (9) + 9 = 18

"Smells no worse than my cousin's cooking. And that simply made me the man I am today! Although, I suppose the unacclimated should steer clear..."

Perception: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (13) + 9 = 22

Tapi's spell saves a lot of headache, but Pyotr still falls back to using his weight, this time as a defensive measure.

Athletics: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (4) + 9 = 13

The job seen to, Pyotr ambles back the way he came, skirting around the patch of magical flora that's now likely fading. Without enough time to work out a magical solution to Delorn's problem, he just grabs the man and pulls. Can he beat this fey in a tug-of-war?

◆ Stride
◆ Inspire Courage

For my last action I want to prepare to Aid Delorn's Escape check. Something like an Athletics check to effectively just grapple him myself and then let go?

Hmm, could have sworn I picked Shield...I'll Recall Knowledge on the blodeuwedd again (with Loremaster's Etude) just in case I can pick up anything more.

I'll stick with my action; it looks like it still applies? I'm in a hurry.

Can I Interact to wake up Carmelizzia? I don't see why not, other than it seems way too easy. I'll post my turn as such for now.

Also, I'll Inspire Courage this round on the likely assumption Herondal has something better to do with his actions and focus.

Pyotr bends slightly, short enough he almost does as little work in doing so as the gnomes or goblin would. He shakes Carmelizzia, then draws a sword so ornate it likely sees little use.

"Evidently not," he says, responding to his own question to her. "Lass, it's not like I can be seen fighting such a lowly creature.

◆ Inspire Courage
◆ Interact with Carmelizzia
◆ Interact to draw rapier

Will: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (13) + 9 = 22
Hero Point!: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (17) + 9 = 26

Pyotr yawns mightily, but manages to keep his feet and wits. "Come on, let's not rush things! There will be time to nap when our quarry is cut down to size - and torched, for good measure. Carmelizzia, if you could?"

◆ Demoralize: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (19) + 11 = 30
◆◆ Telekinetic Projectile: 1d20 + 11 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 11 + 1 = 14
Slashing: 3d6 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (4, 3, 5) + 4 + 1 = 17

Reflex: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (18) + 10 = 28

Pyotr manages to flail his way out of the initial burst, then hurries away, Boru at his side. Now perilously close to the creature, he looks it over as if appraising a painting.

◆◆ Stride, Stride
◆ Recall Knowledge (◇ using Loremaster's Etude to roll twice, plus Dubious Knowledge)

"I've proposed forging a familiar bond with Boru here," Pyotr says. His white dog slinks out from the shadows, seemingly absent until now. "But he's soundly rejected it. Taught me all manner of new expletives in the doing, too."

"Regardless, we should see about this, trap or no. In the worst case, we've done well enough in a scrap. I could call over a quicker Pathfinder to probe the net if it would make anyone feel better?"

I could get an Illusory Creature to go over there. Pyotr also has Illusion Sense, allowing for a secret Seek if I get close enough to one.

"Oh, good show," Pyotr chuckles. "I doubt these pretenders have any rewards worth taking, but we can at least do something about those wounds they've lied onto you."

I somehow have the best Medicine. Do we have 20 minutes to go for a bit of Treat Wounds? If so:

Treat Wounds @ Crunch: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (11) + 7 = 18
Healing: 2d8 ⇒ (7, 6) = 13

Treat Wounds @ Carmelizza: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (15) + 7 = 22
Healing: 2d8 ⇒ (7, 5) = 12

Pyotr shores up Crunch's mind a bit as a just-in-case. "Let's see this through, surely even Blackthane won't begrudge us a nap afterwards."

◆◆ 1st-Level Soothe @ Crunch: 1d10 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10

He then turns to the remaining flytrap, pointing dramatically at the wood giant. "You see? Here comes my dear cousin, wearing a guise your kind have learned to fear. And you're a studied fellow, aren't you?" On the off chance his strange words could have any effect, he's likely thwarted by the language barrier.

◆ Demoralize Blue (if possible): 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (13) + 11 = 24

Pyotr draws closer and casts more detritus at the flytraps.

◆ Stride
◆◆ Telekinetic Projectile vs. Blue: 1d20 + 11 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 11 + 1 = 17
Bludgeoning: 3d6 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (5, 2, 1) + 4 + 1 = 13

"You foolish foliage, weren't you listening?" Pyotr exaggeratedly shuffles his feet as if to run. He then thinks better of it. The dust he kicks up animates, zipping toward the flytrap.

◆ Cast Shield
◆◆ Telekinetic Projectile vs. Red: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (5) + 12 = 17 Bludgeoning: 3d6 + 5 ⇒ (4, 4, 5) + 5 = 18

↺ Shield Block if hit

"Ah, the noble flytrap," Pyotr says as he ambles closer. Herondal's persistent performance doesn't keep him from droning. "Fortunately of no concern to a gadfly like me. And no doubt I've traveled with you all long enough they'll confuse my scent and yours. It's been theorized even a whiff will leave one of their kind sluggish..."

◆ Stride
◆◆ Slow on White (DC 21 Fortitude)

Sounds like a plan to me.

Pyotr looks out to the horizon, more likely distracted than on the hunt for trouble.

◆ Seek
◆◆ Ready to Recall Knowledge on anything that shows up/is pointed out

Pyotr draws closer now that the fey are practically routing. His 'ally' pursues the fleeing one, as the Ulfen man chuckles and roars, "You think we're through with you? Get back here, knave!"

◆ Stride
◆ Inspire Courage
◆ Sustain

Illusory Creature vs. Black: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (7) + 12 = 19
Nonlethal Mental Slashing: 1d4 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8

Pyotr sees what is happening, and tries to distract everyone from the worst of it. "Come on now, pay attention to what's important! The battle or me, this rot is neither!"

↺ Counter Performance: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (4) + 13 = 17

The Ulfen whispers to the new Pathfinder, who steps into the fray with a knife. He racks his brains for anything more on these creatures, and if he comes up with anything concrete it is added to his constant blather.

◆ Recall Knowledge (Bardic Lore +10)
◆ Inspire Courage
◆ Sustain

Illusory Creature vs. Black: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (4) + 12 = 16
Nonlethal Mental Slashing: 1d4 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8

Illusory Creature vs. Black: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (7) + 7 = 14
Nonlethal Mental Slashing: 1d4 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9

"I haven't dabbled with magic in a while, I've been too focused on my stories," Pyotr says, rubbing his chin. "I won't be sharp enough for this task. Might as well stand guard. Hello there, could you grace us with some backup?"

A very bland-looking Pathfinder joins the group from the direction they came from. The Ulfen man is doing something weird to try concealing the spell he just cast, to reasonable effect.

◆ Melodious Spell ◆◆ Illusory Creature

'Secret' Performance: 1d20 + 13 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 13 + 1 = 19

My Thievery and Dispel Magic aren't good enough, so I'll get ready to fight. Unimportant, but those with Perception +9 or less are unaware I cast our new friend into existence.

Am I still enspelled because of the critical failure? I'll assume not for the moment.

Pyotr looks on in trademark confusion. "I must commend you all. Staying sane on the trip here as hydrophobes is no small feat. But now the straw on your backs is merely a little stream?"

Still, he keeps looking, gnome-honed senses trying harder now. If he manages to see through the trick, he calls out, "Dangerous fey machinations at work! You'll be in fewer pieces back on shore!"

Intimidation: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (2) + 11 = 13

Will: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (2) + 9 = 11

"Sounds like a good plan," Pyotr chuckles at the lizards' pronouncement. He looks wistful that he can't join them until the action picks up, and as a result is just as distracted as usual.

Ugh, Performance? Pack it in, friends, we tried.

Also, are these 'rounds' actual round length, or does it not matter? I don't need to cast anything but I'm tempted to.

Pyotr looks at the lizards with great interest. He calls over, further amplifying a good speaker's voice. "No, no, stay comfortable! Would you so rashly take up arms against me, a great friend to your iruxi neighbors? Oh, you can bet that when they've risen to the world stage, they'll have me to thank. And I'd call that an ordinary (if enjoyable) workday!"

"No doubt my companions are just as storied. But such tales aren't as easily swapped from a distance, so...perhaps we could join you? Or sit somewhere close by, if you'd prefer. Forced marching isn't for me." The Ulfen has been swelling like a frog as he blathers, but deflates a little as he moves away from boasting.

Performance, Virtuosic Performer: 1d20 + 13 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 13 + 1 = 31

As a permanently Befuddled Pathfinder, Pyotr wouldn't mind that one, but I have little preference. Agreed on trying to avoid combat.

I haven't played any of those on this character.

I'll give my point to Tapi, to celebrate his first PbP.

Pyotr ambles off just before the VC's speech is over, but it looks as if he got the gist of it.

He first makes his way to Calisro Benarry and a gaggle of metaphorically greener Pathfinders. He cuts over her with an inspired shout. "Come on now, what business do you all have moping? With so many of us there's little to fear. It's not like this 'Monarch' can match the wrath of our resident pirate working sober!"

Deception, Morale: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (14) + 11 = 25

The Ulfen then tries helping out VC Bjersig, loudly relaying orders for certain maps. Either he somehow remembers the man is deaf or he's just naturally noisy.

Perception, Mapping: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (7) + 9 = 16

Then to Valais Durant. "You know, I think one of my cousins ran into this fey blighter, but she didn't take good notes. Shall we see how hearsay matches up?"

Society, Research: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (7) + 10 = 17

By the time he reaches Urwal, he looks more alert. "These records don't match your current stockpile," he says, before even looking at he papers he's referencing. "Have someone flag down the last one to take these, we may have a snack thief on our hands."

Society, Inventory: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (12) + 10 = 22

"Pyotr, I don't think we've met," he greets Fola Barun. "I heard you called for an arms dealer? Don't worry, I peddle the most powerful weapon of all - information."

Occultism, Magical Supplies: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (4) + 12 = 16

After reeling off an impressive amount of knowledge barely related to the subject at hand, Pyotr is left winded as he trudges over to Khoumrock. "I'm no strongman by trade, as my family will repeat to no end, but that's by choice. In these trying times my full physical power is yours to command!"

Athletics, Repairs: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (2) + 9 = 11

He is quick to pick up a hammer, and quicker still to miss a nail in favor of his hand. But at least he doesn't cry out (while Blackthane is watching). Tired after having done his best, he goes back to milling around wherever the largest concentration of agents are.

Pyotr, a portly, bespectacled Ulfen fellow, gladly joins in the play. He isn't much to look at, with his animal hides and glasses that can't conceal a look in his eyes as if he's forgotten how he got on this boat. Still, he's been friendly enough and has a winning personality, even if he doesn't have everyone convinced of his sanity. He boarded with a small white dog in tow, but it seems to prefer braving the torrential rain over long periods of his company.

"You know, I believe I was privy to the events of this play," he says to no one in particular after a practice session. "Perhaps I transcribed one of your mission reports, or was part of a follow-up team? It's all running together, not that would I have it any other way! Such a novel topic."

Well, I stuck around this thread for a bit to teach my friend some PbP stuff, and he reminded me of GM Glyph replays. I would be willing to burn mine to stay at the table. However, I don't want to deprive the cut GM of a spot after saying I would give it up. But they haven't come for it yet. So if they show up I could step down again, otherwise I'll join back up?

Ugh, now it looks like I have to drop. I didn't realize the 3-4 and 5-6 tiers were the same for the purposes of replayability. I'll have my information off the sheets in case of another applicant somewhat shortly, sorry.

That seemed like the better option to me, too, Pyotr has a lot of single-action tricks and doesn't have to do a second Inspire Courage. I was just jonesing for Hamarel's level 6, Whirling Throw will be fun.

I signed up on the sheet and am making my way through the other stuff, but may need to stop for a short bit. I'll post my character's unusual stuff and be done with the forms by the end of the day.

Looks like that's a known issue, per the writing in the the notes box. See you all around!

I can't call myself an expert on the new changes, but everything else looks in order. Thanks again!

Unlike Umbra, Pyotr has no compunctions about waiting to celebrate. The Pathfinders are once again victorious, on or off the battlefield!

Considering his great debut in Ekkeshikaar, the Ulfen man stays as long as he is welcome before another mission comes up. Plenty of new faces to talk with and works of art to witness.

Thanks for the game, all! Hopefully I'll see you around the boards.

Challenge 4:

"Most might not know these things, yes," Pyotr concedes. "The Inner Sea has had plenty of other lessons that needed learning first in recent decades. But speaking personally, my family and the Society's scholars are quite so inclined. Influential enough to have the common folk listen, too." He tries to spout enough know-how to make his point without sounding pretentious.

Occultism: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (17) + 12 = 29

Challenge 5:

At this question, the Ulfen man spreads his hands wide, rises from his seat and launches into what's hard to define as a speech or a play's monologue.

"Opportunity is what you stand to gain! Will Ekkeshikaar always be such an idyllic paradise? Hopefully. Is it likely enough to be counted on? Even though it is more so than most other places, no. You will reap something from this agreement, perhaps nothing revolutionary. But your cooperation would cement yourselves as allies of the rest of Golarion. There will always be conflict on the horizon, and no matter what form it takes, you'll be better off as part of a greater whole."

Diplomacy, 2nd time, Badge, Dinosaur Bonus: 1d20 + 13 - 2 + 2 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 13 - 2 + 2 + 4 = 23
Hero Point!: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (8) + 17 = 25