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The Society’s love of trinkets isn’t worth our lives. I say give her the ring.

Hearing the commotion outside, Ratesh casts shocking grasp on himself and runs out the door of the building to survey the battlefield.

<b>The letter from Rutilla said the ring would protect us from The Wrathful Angel’. This must be what they meant!</b>

Ratesh whispers to Natula, <b>"Please put the ring on your left hand, or place it on mine if you like. We were warned about this possibility."<b>

Ratesh will approach the aura and cast detect magic, attempting to identify the source.

Spellcraft: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (4) + 10 = 14

Ratesh swings his longsword at the spider in front of him.

Attack: 1d20 + 6 - 3 ⇒ (19) + 6 - 3 = 22
Confirmation: 1d20 + 6 - 3 ⇒ (16) + 6 - 3 = 19
Damage: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4
Critical Damage Bonus: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7

He then fights through the entangling goo and takes a step back 10'.

If I'm reading the entangled condition right I can move at half speed. It's a move action instead of a 5' step, so this probably draws an AOO?

Just a heads up, I'm going to be leaving the country for a couple weeks, flying out tomorrow. I should have pretty consistent cell and internet connection, but my responses may not be quick.

Ratesh holds is longsword in front of him and approaches the door. Nodding to Natula, <b>If there's spiders, don't hold back on the fire...</b>.

Once everyone is in position, Ratesh will push the door open.

Ratesh will cast shield (lasts 4 minutes) on himself and take the lead moving ahead, assuming the group is following.

Moving through the ruins, he will sweep detect magic and keep an eye out for any discarded packs or gear with a Hellknight insignia on it.

Perception: 1d20 ⇒ 5

Question: given the time could she transcribe the spell to her spellbook. Also, since we are in Almas, Natula would like to buy a 1st level scroll or two (and if there is time, transcribe them). Other folks who can, may copy them to their books as well if they like. In particular, Natula is looking to buy (and transcribe) a scroll of disguise weapon--unless I missed it on Ratesh's sheet. Her spell preparation will be determined by the answers to the above.

I don't have disguise weapon

Ugh, goblins... even worse than gnomes.

I don't care who wears this ring when we find it, but we need to make sure someone with some knowledge of arcana and spellcrafting inspects it first.

Ratesh, annoyed as his failed strike, sees his sword is still shimmering blue.

He steps up and swings again.

5' Step

Attack: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (11) + 6 = 17

Just missed unless something changed in his AC, pretty sure my positioning doesn't qualify as flanking with Spots?

Sorry, I stated my move last turn but didn't update the map. This turn all I needed was a 5' step to move into range. If that messes anything up I can back up.

Spending 1 arcane pool point for pool strike (cold damage) into my swing.

Ratesh's blade shimmers with a translucent blue light, almost as if it is covered in ice from the purest spring.

As he steps up, he swings his sword at the dragon, looking to connect.

Attack: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (10) + 6 = 16

If hit:

Cold Damage: 2d6 ⇒ (3, 2) = 5
Physical Damage: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8

Ratesh will cast mirror image, then move up to within leaping distance of the drake.

mirror image: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6 images appear.

The creature is vulnerable to cold and ice. Hit it with that if you can!

Ratesh cringes at the blast from the fire and moves behind one of the ramps to take cover, studying the dragon for any weaknesses.

Arcana: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (18) + 10 = 28

Climb: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8

Ratesh trudges along the path, climbing slowly and steadily, only slipping on loose rocks a few times.

I just don't understand why the lodge would send someone with my intelligence on a mission up a mountain to parlay with hobgoblins. Don't we have people for this kind of stuff?

Entering the cave, he draws his sword and takes point, casting a ball of light on a copper piece and holding it in front of him with his offhand.

Knowing that most gnome settlements discourage fire, Ratesh spends the morning before arriving at Umok preparing some more gnome-friendly tricks.

As the group enters the village, Ratesh takes time to appreciate the feats of engineering and magic commonplace to these settlements, and keeps his eye out for anything particularly interesting.

I would suspect the best place to find anyone with knowledge of the Eagle Knights activities from the war would be within the governmental leadership. Perhaps they can point us to some records of interest?

If your beloved is still in this ring, yes.

Ratesh turns to address Natula, These folk may have never had trouble with the cursed ring if we hadn’t shown up. It’s not our fault, but we should try to represent the Pathfinders in a positive light. Even if it means enduring never ending insolence...

Reflex: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9

Ratesh gets to the other side of the caravan and sees none of his companions following him to catch the thieves. Guess I have to do this all myself...

Move north Map updated, incurring AOO from the guard to the south

Ratesh casts color spray, a fifteen foot cone of color coming out of his fingertips.
DC 15 will save negates

This should catch the 3 to my north, possibly getting another AOO from the baker-looking guy. Also, unless the ensorcelled overrides it, I may be shaken as well if I was in that effect

Ratesh yells They are trying to sneak away with the ring!

He then runs to the other side and examines the crowd looking for the ring.

Perception: 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (12) + 0 = 12

Im in an airport and can’t edit the map

Would it be a sense motive check to get some insight on how insane Natula is?

Well, I guess it's off to find this caravan. Here and I thought this would be a straight-forward mission...

Ratesh examines the locket, casting detect magic.

Is there any script or something on it I might be able to discern without opening it?

The locket itself is mundane, but I do sense a hint of necromancy on the inside. I suspect we'll have to open it to learn more, but perhaps we should take some... precautions?

Sense Motive: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (9) - 1 = 8

Ratesh is very intelligent, but very poor at reading people.

I did not expect to meet someone so cordial as to offer dinner. Most of our dealings with the Pathfinder Society rarely turn out to be diplomatic missions.

In higher societies business is best done with food or drink in hand, at least when done cordially. I would normally bring a gift of some wine or delicacy for such an occasion, but I'm afraid you have caught me unprepared.

Ugh, but gnomes are so,,, uncivilized and childish. I guess we might as well get it over with though.

Hey, I speak Infernal! (I figure this out after trying to figure out what a linguistics check might get me).

Ratesh takes the rod and looks it over, casting detect magic.

Spellcraft: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (3) + 10 = 13

I'd say it's definitely one of the things we were after, but it implies that commanding this rod gains you access to "True" power...

Think if we just take the prisoner out of sight the bird will just wander off once my spell wears off?

Ratesh holds his electrified blade toward the goblin prisoner.

Now for you, we were recently in an abandoned house that appeared to have been raided by your tribe, and some trinkets were taken off the walls with chickens left in their place. You're going to tell us about them and where they got off to...

Intimidate: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (20) + 4 = 24

Round 4 Standard Action:

Ratesh waves his hand over his long sword, electricity moving from his fingertips to cover the blade.

Shocking grasp into my sword, ready to deliver with next strike.

Ratesh dodges around Spots.

Good kitty...

He moves up to engage the (yellow) goblin with a longsword attack.

attack w/ flanking: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (7) + 8 = 15

slashing damage: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8

Ratesh slumps a bit as he sees that all of the goblins were seemingly unaffected by his spells, and draws his sword as he moves through the forest.

Approaching the red goblin he infuses his sword with fire energy and swings it.

Attack: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (13) + 6 = 19
Sword Damage: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8
Pool Strike: 2d6 ⇒ (6, 2) = 8 fire damage

Ratesh continues making his way through the forest until he finds a clear line of sight and begins incanting a spell. Suddenly a cloud of purple vapor emits from the ground in the clearing.

Casting Euphoric Cloud 2w, 1s of the blue goblin. DC16 fort save from everyone in a 20' radius from there or be fascinated.

Euphoric Cloud Description

I still can’t edit the map, can you share it with bdmbn4@gmail.com

Ratesh heats the sounds of the goblins, and some other beasts? He begins trying for a flanking maneuver. First, casting mirror image again.

mirror image: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

I would like to move as far straight south as I can (6 squares unless difficult terrain applies)

I won't cast any defensive spells prior to combat

Ratesh takes the vial away from the magical hand and casts detect magic on it.

1d20+10

You can still smell what they were burning, they probably aren't far away. he says warily.

So is the bird carcass actively on fire, or just has been burnt? If it's still on fire I will suggest we put it out.

Also, either I'm having some stupid brain lapse with formatting, or the dice expression and the ooc expression isn't working. Pretty sure I've got the formatting right.

Ratesh will hop down from the cart, taking the lead looking for any signs of these goblin scouts, or anything else deviating from the main road.

survival: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

Is anyone particularly good at tracking? I have some skill, but it isn’t exactly my forte

Ratesh spends most of the trip chatting up the Hellknight, regaling him with tales of when he earned the favor of House Thrune by helping them find one of their own who had disappeared on a mission.

Not doing any shopping, but swapping out some prepared spells

Ratesh moves to the captives and addresses them.

Well, so far we have only found hints of what we came looking for. Have you by chance come across any rings, amulets, maces, or magical rods that appeared particularly valuable? If you can help us find any of these we can let you go back to your business.

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (17) + 6 = 23

And we will be searching your persons for these items before we leave, so if you can tell us about them first, that would go along way to proving your cooperation.

It seems likely that the goblins took either the mace or the rod and left this chicken carcass as trade. I say we search and ask our captives about this locket and signet ring. Provided they cooperate we can let them go back to their business.

Does anyone have the means to clean the blood and grime from this painting? It seems she may be able to communicate without it.

Has this game been abandoned?

Ratesh follows Natula to the portrait room and addresses the portrait of the young lady.

Tell me, dear, what is your story?

I stated our intentions to investigate and shots were fired. The deaths of your friends are on the conscious of whoever attacked us. Now, you can help us find what we came here to find, and we can leave what's left of you in your haunted mansion, or are you going to continue to hinder us?

diplomacy: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (20) + 6 = 26

With a wave of a hand, the extra images of Ratesh disappear as he dispels his incantation.

They had their chance to answer questions when I was asking them. All they did was continue to attack. Now that they see they are beaten they expect us to just let them surrender?

Ratesh sheathes his longsword, with five images mirroring his every move.

Ratesh steps into the room, his five images stepping with him so close it's nearly impossible to tell which is the real figure.

He audibly chants a short magical phrase and holds out his longsword which begins crackling with energy.

Casting shocking grasp defensively

defensive casting vs DC 17: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (6) + 13 = 19

He then swings his longsword full of crackling electrical energy at the foe to his south (J).

attack: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (17) + 6 = 23 +3 if target has metal weapon or armor

cold iron longsword damage: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 2 = 10

shocking grasp damage: 5d6 ⇒ (3, 1, 6, 4, 4) = 18

Ratesh waves his hands in a precise pattern while muttering a magical incantation.

Casting mirror image
mirror images: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

He the takes a step into the doorway.

We are not here to loot either. We were sent to investigate some potential oddities in this house. I think we’ve found some.

Ratesh draws his sword as he runs south toward Konner.

Moving straight south to 1n of Konner, swinging at enemy in doorway. I think they get concealment?

What are you doing here? It looks like goblins have picked the place over if any loot.

Attack w cold iron scimitar: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8
Concealment?: 1d100 ⇒ 89
damage: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5