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I'm all okay, despite being slightly swamped with stuff. I'll try to post tomorrow, I see I've got a backlog of posts I haven't read yet.

I've made a booboo and forgot to mail my character sheet with me now that I'm at my parent's place for Christmas. I'll rebuild him quickly and try to post here. Might not post much, my laptop is pretty crappy and slow as hell, so I'm not a big fan of using it.
Obviously, posting in the next two days will be low to nothing. >_>

Masterwork rapier might not be useful right now, but it will be once you advance in levels. At level 5 you can add special qualities to the weapon, but it needs to be magical first. Which can only be done if it's masterwork. But yeah, a magus usually has enough points to make it +1 in every fight and do other stuff as well.

Finally made up my mind about what my character's going to be. It's an Oracle with the Metal mystery and the Tongues curse. I'll start speaking Celestial when I'm under stress, and I can't understand any other language. Which might be a problem. >_>
I haven't thought about a name yet, but I have an idea for flavour. I'll post him soon enough.
It's a Human, and I took Extra Revelation twice, because I didn't know anything else to do with it. So I have three abilities from my mystery. I'll list the full abilities below, but in short it means the following:
- My movement speed increases by 10 feet.
- I can summon a random weapon as a standard action and I'm automatically proficient with it.
- I can transform a piece of my outfit into a long blade and can attack someone within 30 feet with it.
As for spells I have Cure Light Wounds, Shield of Faith, and Burning Disarm. I can cast those 4 times in total.

Dance of the Blades (Ex): Your base speed increases by 10 feet. At 7th level, you gain a +1 bonus on attack rolls with a metal weapon in any round in which you move at least 10 feet. This bonus increases by +1 at 11th level, and every four levels thereafter. At 11th level, as a move action, you can maneuver your weapon to create a shield of whirling steel around yourself until the start of your next turn; non-incorporeal melee and ranged attacks against you have a 20% miss chance while the shield is active. You must be wielding a metal weapon to use this ability.

Iron Weapon (Su): You can create a melee simple or martial weapon that lasts for 1 minute for every oracle level you possess. This weapon is appropriate for your size and entirely made of metal (even if it would normally include non-metal parts, such as a spear's shaft) but functions as if it were a normal weapon of its type. You are considered proficient with this weapon. The weapon disappears after 1 round if it leaves your grasp. At 3rd level, the blade is made of cold iron. At 7th level, 15th level, and 19th level, the blade gains a +1 enhancement bonus. At 11th level, the blade is made of adamantine. You can use this ability a number of times per day equal to 3 + your Charisma modifier.

Steel Scarf (Su): As a swift action, you can harden a scarf, sleeve, cloak, or other piece of your clothing into something as hard as steel that stretches out to be up to 30 feet long. You can then strike outward with it as if it were a weapon making a melee attack. For the purpose of this ability, you are proficient with this weapon. You can use the weapon to perform combat maneuvers. Make a melee attack roll against a creature within 30 feet; you may use Weapon Finesse with this attack. If you hit, the weapon deals 1d8 points of slashing damage + 1 point for every two oracle levels you possess. After this attack, the clothing returns to its normal length and hardness. You do not threaten an area with this weapon and cannot use it to make attacks of opportunity. You can use this ability a number of times per day equal to 3 + your Charisma modifier.

I'm probably about to retool Raziq completely. Not sure into what, but level 1 is a playground to test out builds. This build has some good points, but I'm lacking in certain others. He may or may not still be named Raziq after this.

The magical items on the sheet are ones available for you to buy in addition to what you fame allows you. Fame is sort of a restriction on which magical gear you can buy, so players don't immediately buy the 10.000 gold items when they can (generally, it's divided pretty well. If you want something expensive, by the time you have the gold for it, you usually have the fame for it as well. It's to prevent power level from rising beyond expected limits.). But any item found on a sheet is immediately available for purchase, provided you have the gold.

The other two boons can indeed apply to each character you have played this scenario with.

Wayfinders aren't really useful to upgrade. They give novelty powers, but aren't really must-haves. A friend made a list of possible upgrades, found here and here. All of these enhancements cost prestige points (which most people like to keep, as it's often used to raise you when you die, or are spent on wands) and they're not really all that useful, so a standard one is oftentimes good enough.

Boop. Might tweak Raziq a bit, but I like what I have so far.

Modules might be a little too long for me, especially ones I haven't played yet. I like to be "in" the story, that's a little harder when it's all digital. I prefer face-to-face interactions.

Nope. Pretty much put all of my points in Knowledges.

Yes, I had a lot of fun as well. I wouldn't mind another PbP, though finding scenarios will be tough with me. I wouldn't mind another evergreen. It's been a darn long time since I played First Steps, but I see Christiaan/Gorrec played that recently. Consortium Compact?

Victory pose!

Despite much pleading to stay behind to keep observing the Gillmen, and even threatening to chain himself to a stalagmite, Raziq finally gives in and returns back to Absalom. He immediately spends all his money on a new expedition for more research into his new book. Sadly, his book never really took off and Raziq ends up just as poor as he was before. He's been eyeing the bounty board at the Grand Lodge a lot lately, hoping to find another quick source of money...

Congrats, everyone! Hope you all had fun, I certainly did.

Knowledge Nature: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (7) + 7 = 14

"I think I saw some herbs on the way over here that might mix well with the glowing fungi in the cave. Mixed with some ooze jelly, I bet it can make quite a salad."

Not sure if oozes are edible, but we'll find out, I guess. >_>

"Yes, I believe our aim was to find out what the Gillmen were up to. Well, we've found our the answer: they're here to perform a monthly ritual. Being able to observe said ritual is a nice bonus, I'd say."

"We heard you fighting from inside the cave, but our egress was blocked by some slimy creatures. My apologies for not arriving earlier so you might've avoided your near-death experience."

I feel a bit bad for the cheesiness of standard-action summoning, but I guess we needed it. The power tapers off heavily later on, but at level one it's pretty sweet.

Let's see how long it takes for me to get on land. I effectively have a -1 on Swim checks, and I believe I should aim for the 15 area. Assuming one check per round:

Swim check: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (4) - 1 = 3
Swim check: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (20) - 1 = 19

Raziq gets on land a few rounds later, then rejoins the party, looking like a drowned cat.

"Bah, humbug, that fellow caught me off guard. I'm not very athletic, I must admit, but that creek looks much easier to cross than it actually is. That's it, I've found material for my new book! 'Dangerous Creeks and Where to Find Them!' That rolls right off the tongue, doesn't it? I'm going to be rich!"

"Oh, hello, Theodore. Did you have fun? Seems like you enjoyed digging into that fiend, judging by your blood-spattered plumage."

And with that, Theodore returns home. Lasts for a minute, I think that about covers it.

"So, chaps, that was a close call, I dare say! Let's hope our journey back is less eventful."

I also have a Cure Light spell left, if anyone needs.

Also, will May be able to take 3 or 4 turns at once? I appreciate keeping a steady pace, but we kinda need the help right now. >_>

Woop, since I have the Augment Summoning feat, Theodore has 4 extra CON, and as a result, 7 HP. Theodore lives!
Also, swim check. +3 from Strength, -4 from armour.

Swim check: 1d20 + 3 - 4 ⇒ (7) + 3 - 4 = 6

Nooope. I guess I'll see you guys downstream. Meanwhile, Theodore is still attacking the minotaur.

Beak attack: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (11) + 3 = 14
Bite damage: 1d4 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6
Claw attack: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (13) + 3 = 16
Claw damage: 1d4 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7
Claw attack: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6
Claw damage: 1d4 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6

Would've provoked from the Eagle as well, so here it goes. Put him on the map as well.

Bite provoke: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (15) + 3 = 18
Bite provoke damage: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5

Theodore starts his attack routine again.

Bite attack: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4
Bite damage: 1d4 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5
Claw attack: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (12) + 3 = 15
Claw damage: 1d4 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5
Claw attack: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (12) + 3 = 15
Claw damage: 1d4 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

Raziq then backtracks some more and tries to jump across the stream. Drawn the route I intend to take. Acrobatics DC 10 to jump it. +1 form DEX, -3 from armour.
Acrobatics check: 1d20 + 1 - 3 ⇒ (8) + 1 - 3 = 6

Raziq goes swimming, I fear. Meanwhile, Theodore is pretty good with his claws.

The Hoaxer archetype doesn't say anything about it needing to be in a language the target understands. It would make sense to, but as it works per the spell Beguiling Gift, it's a mind-affecting spell, so the sales pitch could be interpreted as being just flavour. But yeah, it's badly written and both interpretations are viable. I guess it depends on GM interpretation.

Also, monstrous humanoids are Knowledge Nature, not Local.

Knowledge Nature: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (5) + 7 = 12

Raziq sees the giant advancing and decided to backtrack a bit, as he does not like being stuck on the log with no means of escape.

"I'll jump over next round, I promise! For now, I'll conjure up some more air support! Theodore, help them out!"

Last use of Servitor, another Celestial eagle.

Smite bite attack: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8
Smite bite damage: 1d4 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4
Smite claw attack: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8
Smite claw damage: 1d4 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4
Smite claw attack: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8
Smite claw damage: 1d4 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7

Wow. I mean, just look at this.

"Hold on, Janira! Help is coming!"

Raziq runs forward, ending just short of the log.

Janira is a crit-magnet. Jeez.

"Don't worry Janira, we're here to help!"

Raziq moves forward, encumbered by his armour.

Also, I seem to have caught the funk that felled you and Therry, my throat's been messed up the last day or so and I'm sniffling constantly. I hope it breaks tomorrow, so I'm more or less okay to play again on Wednesday.

Amoebas can't be critted, they're oozes. :(

I did one more damage because I did not count the performance, but I'll count it for this round's damage, to balance it out.

Raziq, currently splattered with chunks of goo from striking across the goo's surface, yells out at the blob, punctuating every word with a strike of his warhammer:
"YOU... thwack SHALL... biff PAY... zonk FOR... pow WHAT...smack YOU'VE... bam DONE...clang TO... bonk EUSTACE!" splut

Two-handed attack roll, with cover: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (9) + 4 = 13
Damage roll: 1d8 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7

Aha! Then you ARE a Goblin!

You certainly have a big mouth. :P
But here's the real question: what's your stance on fire?

Damn you, Rico!
Also, oozes. No crits for you. :P

Raziq looks puzzled at the wand.

"Burning Hands? A spell I haven't quite mastered, I must admit. It seems like a useful thing to know, I shall research it posthaste when I'm back home."

He takes the wand and holds it out to Araklifest.

If I have any actions left, I'll boop the cube once more. I'll put it in spoiler tags, just in case. Also, not sure if Gorrec's performance still continues, so add one if that's the case.

Damn you, Rico, hogging all the luck. You also get all the crits in Reign of Winter!

Rico is right. I'm potentially capable of casting it, but I can't right now.
If it were me, I'd let you change your action, as it's an honest mistake, but let's see what our generous god GM thinks.

Oop, forgot 1 more to-hit and damage from performance. Thanks, Gorrec!
Sadly, Burning Hands isn't on my spell list and I don't have any ranks in UMD, but I could pass it on to Araklifest if he wants to use it.

"Eustace! I shall avenge you, I promise!"

Raziq draws his warhammer and tries to smack the blob around the corner. Hard corner, so that's +4 AC for the thing.

1d20 + 3 ⇒ (17) + 3 = 20
Damage on blob: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 4 = 12

Eagle will try to Reflex away, I guess.
Reflex eagle: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7

I guess it gets eaten. I'll wait for a bit to see what the others do. It's a cramped space here, not much I can do.

"Oh, heavens, such foul creatures to ambush us in these cramped corridors! There's barely any room to maneuver! Here, chew on this, instead!"

Raziq focuses on his whistle again and a new eagle appears out of thin air, attacking the big blob. I can do this one more time.

Bite attack: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 4 = 12
Bite damage: 1d4 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7
Claw attack: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (19) + 4 = 23
Claw damage: 1d4 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7
Claw attack: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (17) + 4 = 21
Claw damage: 1d4 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5

Performance included. Stats for the eagle are AC 14, touch 13, flat-footed 12, 7 HP.

"Phew, that went much better than last time! May is the only one with a scratch, I believe!"

"Rico, remember last time you wanted to help? Let's not repeat that!"

Wow, max damage on that mite, too. I think I made pâté out of it.
The centipede would provoke from me, as I have a reach weapon. Unless the river bank provides soft cover or something. I'll put my attack roll in spoiler tags, in case it doesn't provoke.

Raziq trudges through the river and comes to a halt just before the other side.

"They've unleashed their magic on us. I guess it's safe to assume they're hostile?"

Attack roll versus upper mite (non-cold iron): 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (14) + 3 = 17
Damage roll: 1d10 + 4 ⇒ (10) + 4 = 14

"Nothing to worry about, they're just tiny chaps, the butt of many jokes in the Fey world. Try to hit them with cold iron weapons if you can, though. The fact that they've drawn weapons on us probably means they're not inclined to talk, but I can try."

In Sylvan:
"Hey there, fellows. Mind if we pass through? We're not trying to invade your territory or steal anything."

"Well, gentlemen and lady, I guess it's time to get our feet wet, I suppose."

Raziq draws his bardiche again (reach weapon) and takes a few steps forward, ending in the river.

Knowledge Nature: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (8) + 7 = 15

Raziq is already hoisting his backpack on his shoulders even before Uori has finished speaking.

"Splendid idea! Come on chaps, let's find some food to share with these fantastic people. I can't wait to see what their dietary habits are like!"

Raziq shakes the gillman's hand with enthusiasm.

"Of course! On my honour as an academic and a gentleman, I promise I won't do anything you forbid me to."

I'm Lawful Neutral, by the way. :P Though maybe Raziq's academic curiosity will get the better of him. >_>

Raziq can't contain himself with excitement and rushes towards the pool.

"Dear fellow, would you mind if I were to stay here for a while and observe your prayers? I would be delighted to share such knowledge with the academic world. I promise I won't put anything in my book that you don't agree to and credit you properly, of course."

My AC is pretty terrible, but I don't think one more pulls it out of that zone. Rico wearing it means he'll probably be almost unhittable for most creatures, which is good.

"Go ahead, I think you deserved it after your ordeal."

The eagle nuzzles Raziq for a bit as he scratches his head, then flies away again.

"Such a lovely creature. Curious to find him this deep inside a cave. I must find him again later to examine his habitat. Meanwhile, is anyone else in need of healing?"

I'm hit for 6. Do we dare risk one take-5 of the wand, or just use two charges? Again, this is a fresh character, don't really have the funds for my own healing yet. >_>

Raziq exhales in relief. "Now that we're out of immediate danger, let's call for the local fauna's aid!"

Raziq produces a silver whistle from a pocket and blows a shrill note on it. Suddenly, a Celestial eagle appears from around the corner and attacks Red (and smiting).
Servitor (Sp): As a standard action, you can expend 1 point of mental focus to summon a servitor. This ability functions as summon monster I, but you can use it only to summon a single creature, and the effect lasts for 1 minute. At 4th level and every 3 levels thereafter, the level of the summon monster spell increases by 1, to a maximum of summon monster VII at 19th level.
I can do this two more times, BTW.

Bite attack: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (14) + 3 = 17
Talon attack: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6
Talon attack: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 3 = 11
Bite damage: 1d4 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7
The talons should miss, I think.

"Phew, with that crisis over, I'd better make myself scarce! Buggers are thirsty for blood!"

Full retreat back into the cave to allow everyone to attack.

Also, 5% miss chance because of my Distortion ability. He'll probably make it, but you never know. High is good for him (so, 6+).

Miss chance, high is good for opponent: 1d100 ⇒ 27

"Oh, poor fellow! Don't worry, I've got your back!"

Raziq moves forward and casts Cure Light Wounds on Rico. 1 spell left for today.

Cure Light Wounds: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

Whelp. ._. At least you're stable.

EDIT: Or would the rest of us prefer I use Stabilize? It won't heal Rico, but it'll allow the skellies to come to us. Right now I'm the one clogging the passageway, and my AC isn't too great, either.

Get well soon! I got a nasty flu on Friday, glad I didn't sign up for Spellenspektakel, I would've been in bed all day.

"Lead 'em back into the cave! We've got a nice bottleneck here, this is a much more strategically sound spot!"

Still can't do much. Delay.