Well, it does seem a bit dead. Especially if no word from Asta...
But if it is, what then? Is this the end? Should we try again with some module and open invitation?
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Whoa, I had completely missed the posts in gameplay. Sorry about that...
"Yes. Yell your lungs out, like a true gorumite..." Pytho would surely like to shut that mouth. But just like Erytheis, he is a bit worried about the maul in her hands. Fight it's going to be, and Pytho will fight in the way he best does - with fire.
The half-orc shoots flames from his hands, trying to burn the obnoxious priest. And to prepare what is to come, he protects himself with a shield spell.
"Us?" Pytho points at himself with a questioning look on his face. Ah, the puffed up Gorum-worshipper. There sure was a plenty of that type back in the tribe. And they definitely liked to bully the weaker ones (like Pytho). Pytho looks at Asta and Erytheis. He sort of would like to put gorumite bullies in their place. But are they up to the task?
Thanks for the heads-up. Take care of yourself, and hopefully things ease out.
Pantheon of the Many Leads :)
"Well, I suppose people will do all sorts of bad choices when trying to grasp power..." Pytho shrugs. Jalnio's offer makes the half-orc consider his options. "I dunno... I don't know any of those groups well enough to want to give one of the them power over the others. But it's good to know. We certainly need some allies."
"Right... Neutral ground and balance of power." Pytho mutters, trying to put the pieces together. "Was that Aram's plan from the beginning? Was that his goal when he made the deal with whatever it is?
Happy 2024! May it be less interesting than the last couple of years!
"Uh, so the inn was a meeting ground for these... groups? What's so special about it?" Pytho notes once the mysterious trio has dispersed. "I mean, it's nice profit and all. But worth selling your soul?" he goes on, also raising his voice to the normal level. All that whispering gets his throat sore.
We better not be in it when it happens... Also, I'll be on vacation until January 4th, so bot me if it comes to that.
"Any information could help us. Even such that could harm us." Pytho shrugs. He shifts uncomfortably on the chair that is slightly too small for him. "I wonder if Aram kept any records of the meetings kept here, and what was discussed in them?"
"Well..." Pytho starts, but casts a glance at Asta. She seems to want to play rough with these types. But what there is to gain with not playing along? "..we happen to have a journal of his. Interested?"
Hmm, I thought I commented on it, but maybe paizo ate my post... But I suppose we can give him the ledger at least - it's not interesting for us? Also the skald journal perhaps, do we have any future use for it?
"Yeah, I guess some bottled healing could be useful." Pytho agrees, presenting the asked coin.
"Yeah, we're not the cleaning staff." Pytho shakes his head for the offer.
"Right... Was that the source of the smell? Are we done" Pytho pokes the creatures with his feet to be sure they're dead. Then he looks up to Asta, and sees the depth of her wounds. "Gods, girl. We need to get you patched up, you're barely standing..."
"Let's burn this bugger down!" Pytho grunts, and hurls another gout of flames.
Well, that seemed to be effective... Why change the tactic if it works, so Pytho sends another blast of flames to smite the smelly one.
BTW, shouldn't Asta's attack bonus be higher?
Or am I missing something?
Pytho shoots flames from his hands - he'd really would like to kill the creatures before they get too close.
And in case the enemy gets behind Asta, the half-orc conjures some magical protection.
"Hells! Smells worse than the latrine pits of the assembled tribes!" Pytho cries, struggling to avoid losing his lunch.
"That's a good idea..." Pytho quickly copies Erytheis's idea and covers his nose and mouth with a piece of cloth. "I hope we find the source quickly... Don't want to stay here too long!"
Scouting might make sense for Pytho here.
So picking scouting.
"Taking bath in little cups!? Must be a city folk thing..." Pytho shakes his head in disbelief.
"And a bath and a clean set of clothes afterwards..."
"Sewage work, eh? Fine. Pytho grumbles, but agrees. "Moderately competent adventurer work my bottocks..." he continues speaking his mind, quiet enough for others not to hear. But there's money involved at least.
I think 1k gold is pretty much the equivalent of 10k in PF1. So quite a hefty sum for 1st level characters :) And sure, bartender first, uni next.
Pytho bursts out in laughter. "Thousand gold pieces! Yeah, right..." Surely a joke? Maybe kings would have that kind of money. Not normal people. "So. We figure out what the 'faith' is and then just avoid any followers for the rest of our lives?"
Ugh, had business trip, delayed flights, and piled up work. Hopefully getting back to normal now. Sandish box sounds like a good idea. Multiple ways forwards, but GM could present them as a list where we could vote (when the game otherwise would seem to halt) :)
Yeah, let's go with the slow&cheap option. We're not that rich (and gp is much more in pf2e than it was in 1e) I agree with Erytheis that sandboxes are nice, but pbp makes somethings challenging (like decisionmaking and info fading from memory over months of play) I have a bit stress from work, so haven't been concentrating on this - but I'll need to browse the thread for all the leads so far.
"Food sounds good." Pytho agrees. Porridge might not be his favorite, but at least it's purse-friendly.
Erm, were we supposed to track our own xp?
"Uh, yeah... Just that..." Pytho squints his eyes and stumbles. "I can't see a damn thing. Do you see the flames, or is it just me?" He squats down, and rubs his temples with his hands. "Just give me a moment, maybe it'll pass."
Pytho tries to come up with some witty banter, but can't think of anything. So instead, he just throws a new ball of fire at the creature.
"I have a crossbow on my back, you should take it." Pytho grunts, noticing the warrior doesn't seem to have a way to attack the floating beast.
Fun fact on "targeting"... I recently started playing A song of ice and fire miniature game, and there is a 10-page clarification document and roughly as long blog post on targeting. And still people are wondering "what does this ability target..." :)
Right, getting beaten and battered again. This is all that gnome's doing - he must hate half-orcs. Figures. Despite the pain, Pytho conjures flames on both of his hands, which lash out at the floating creature.
Not one to easily learn from his mistakes, Pytho repeats the start of the previous fight and casts incendiary aura. Flames surround him, party hiding him from sight. This time the half-orc decides to have some protection on him, casts a spell to shield him from harm (although he doesn't really know in what form the arm comes from a creature such as this.)
"Good." Pytho takes out his healer's tools, and starts cleaning and tending the wounds from last battle. But what wounds were left from the purifying flames, are beyond his skill with the needle.
Resembles a lot of the other fights I've had in PF2. Going down happens quick in this edition :) Burned 2/3 (3/5 if counting focus) of my spells, don't know if that is a lot for one encounter. If there's no hurry, I could use 10 minutes to treat wounds. I don't suppose I can refocus at the same time?
"Easy for you to say, not getting battered and clawed and bitten." Pytho grumbles on the ground. Wincing, he pushes himself up. He takes a quick look at his wounds and decides he'll live. But these clothes have definitely seen better days. "Gimme a small break to catch my breath, then I could do another fight. Maybe."
Pytho manages to turn his magical shield between him and the skeleton. The undead creature's furious attacks shatter the shield but leave the half-orc unharmed. Again, Pytho channels the might of the flames to heal. But this time, the divine fire spreads wide, healing also his allies. And even more, these flames also purge the unholy, burning the skeleton in front of him.
Did I understand correcly that I get the +8 hp healed only when casting the 2-action version of heal spell? 3-action version doesn't get that benefit?
Pytho grits his teeth.
He calls into powers given to him. He smells the brimstone and feels the heat. And he channels. A divine flame cauterizes his wounds, making him feel better, more alive.
Then, with more magic, he protects himself against further attacks.
I think (but not sure) drawing a weapon is an action. Interact action, or something.
”That was… ” Pytho grumbles, swiping some blood away. Annoyed, he feels his orcish nature taking hold of him, and he feels furious. He gets up, almost screaming in rage. ”… uncalled for!“ he hisses, and the air around the half-orc starts to heat up.
"Just don't prod me with anything, prof..." Pytho grunts, dragging himself into the arena. He didn't understand much on what the gnome was babbling. But from the sound of it, the professor doesn't have a clue whatever this is.
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