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I agree with Amboy. Anyway to make sure there's no guard there at the back door?

Ryssa likes the new Meghan although she is quick to remind the human not to abandon her old fun loving self.

"Trust me darling. Your fun loving nature is what I love about you. Still, you can have fun getting revenge on your foes though," she says with a grin.

She decides to help Amboy out some.

Amboy roll your bluff again as I used Ryssa's bit of luck on you.

Ryssa smiled at the fierceness in Meghan's voice.

"Now, don't forget Meghan, Calistria favors mischief just as she favors vengeance. If you can do both, then do so. And if you can have some fun doing both, then do so as well. Besides, don't worry about getting whipped. Shorafa actually likes you. She whips pretty much everyone to toughen them up, but she does care about all those who work for her and she helps out her fellow Calistrians too. Besides, I think you're coming along great! And I do enjoy the massages I give you."

She liked seeing the human blush from her flirtations. This one is a keeper, she thought to herself.

Ryssa informs the rest of the group what she has learned.

"Basically, Saul has hired some local thugs for some added muscle. A lot of them it seems. They're not really bright, but they're no pushovers when in a fight. Saul pays them to not ask questions, to protect him, and to follow his orders. They'll probably run if we take out Saul since they're probably the kind that only works for someone as long as they get paid. We've faced worse but we should still be wary when we go in."

"I also was able to convince Shorafa Pamodae to house us temporarily at the House of the Silken Veil while we prepare to go after Saul. It's not permanent mind you but she is behind us along with the rest of the priesthood."

Ryssa asks Meghan how she is liking being a part of Calistria's faithful.

"I think you'll make a great priestess of the Savored Sting, Meghan. You certainly have the looks...not to mention the body to be one."

She winks at Meghan, smiling.

Works for me. Ryssa is a skilled courtesan so she'll be glad to give your character a massage. And we'll see where it leads from there

Yep.

Oh and Meghan, the head of the Church of Calistria is a tiefling named Shorafa Pamodae. According to the Pathfinder wiki she is also one of the city's crime bosses, but removing Saul might be beneficial to her (and add some power to her), so she might even help us out.

I'll leave that up to the GM though. Plus if we do wrestle the Golden Goblin from Saul, then the Church of Calistria could take control of it. :)

Ryssa uses diplomacy to see if she can get her fellow Calistrian priests to help.

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (19) + 11 = 30

She also sees if she is able to get Meghan to become a member of the Calistrian faith. She acts as Meghan's sponsor.

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (17) + 11 = 28

Meghan this here has a good bit of info on the faith of Calistria. If you would like Ryssa could help teach your character and sponsor her into the church. Of course it might involve having sex with Ryssa and Taton (that's according to the info on the website). Plus Ryssa does find Meghan to be attractive. So...I'll leave that up to you. ;P.

Ryssa nodded in agreement.

"It's best we hurry though. It won't be long for Saul to find out that his little ambush has failed against us," she cautioned.

Hmm...as far as wealth goes, there are certain looting opportunities that weren't capitalized on (my fault most likely, should have just given them to you). Most of the gear you would have sold should have brought you to the current wealth level, perhaps a bit below.

How about this, why don't you guys give me a magic item that is at or lower than what your wealth would be, and Kwava will "gift" it to you.

As for hit points, you may roll or take the average, whichever is greater.

Are you okay with me getting a wand of cure light wounds (50 charges)?

And should I update my inventory?

Welcome back! I came back as well. :)

Oh Ryssa would love to introduce Meg to the faith of Calistria, although Ryssa is more into the hedonism of the Savored Sting but she is no stranger to practicing the revenge of the Savored Sting. But she's always willing to help a friend understand the ways of Calistria. And I can't do Ba-dum-tish since Taton did his better. >.<

Ryssa is a bit surprised by Meg's hug. She smiled after recovering.
"Thank you for the warm welcome Meg. But yes darling let's see what I can do to help out."

The tiefling had to admit that Meg was quite attractive.

Hm...I was going to get some armor but I think a wand of summon monsters II and a wand of cure light wounds would be better. Would that match the amount you're allowing?

Ryssa was hissing like an angry snake about to strike at the fool who had crushed its tail.

"So Saul tried to kill us off simply because he got greedy and paranoid! Ooooh! I am so going to sink my fangs into that fat neck of his and let him bleed slowly bleed to death...and then heal him so I can take him to the other priests of Calistria and let them decide what to do with him."

Lol! Thank y'all for welcoming me back. Today is my birthday and Mothers Day so I haven't much of a chance to get back into the swing of things. But I'll post before the end of the day though.

I'll post as well, but the combat map won't open for me. :(

Is anyone injured? I can heal y'all up if need be. I just need to know where I am.

Ryssa quickly summons a giant bee to assist her and the others.

Int: 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (13) + 0 = 13

Guess we'll find out what happened between Ryssa and Samaritha after the battle then.

Sorry was busy with work. :(

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (17) + 10 = 27 Trying to bring in more customers

Using a bit of luck

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (4) + 10 = 14

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (17) + 10 = 27 Trying to bring in more customers again.

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (15) + 10 = 25 Ryssa is now trying to woo the half-elf wizard, Samaritha, whenever she visits.

Not sure if she has visited.

Ryssa does her best to try to draw in more customers, even asking Calistria to help her out.

She does find time to flirt with Samaritha, asking the half-elf questions here and there, and trying to break the ice. The tiefling does drop a few hints that she would like to try some more 'intimate' discussions along with a drink or two on the house, courtesy of the tiefling.

The tiefling does explain that she also excellent skills in being a sacred courtesan of the Savored Sting, and if Samaritha wanted, they could discuss even more in private.

"I agree! I always knew my silver tongue would come in handy! Praise Calistria I was born with such a silver tongue!"

Diplomacy, aid Tural: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (19) + 10 = 29

Yeah, I know it says 9 for my diplomacy modifier, but I'm having trouble with PCGen. Something's up with the background skills, so I'm trying to find a work around for that problem. And I've been busy at work. I apologize for the absence.

Ryssa quickly explained to the thugs that if they allowed them to take the cargo back to the Golden Goblin, then she might ask Calistria to smile on them and grant them some luck and aid in the future. Besides, Calistria is merciful when she needs to be, but she has a hot temper when people interfere with her priests.

"Of course, I could put in a good word or two for y'all when I pray to her next time. She might go easy on y'all."

Dang. That's some roll!

Nodding in agreement, Ryssa decides to go flirt with Samaritha, hoping to woo the half-elf. She did ask the goddess for some luck...just in case of course.

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (9) + 10 = 19

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (16) + 10 = 26 Definitely taking this one!

Ryssa flirted with Samaritha, asking her half-elven coworker some questions, while dropping hints that the tiefling was looking for some private, intimate time with her.

"Being a priestess of Calistria, you learn that the Savored Sting doesn't care much about what race you are or what parts you're born with. To her, we're all the same. And that means, if you're born a hermaphrodite like me, that's pretty alright in her eyes. And I can tell you darling, that a lot of people, both men and women of numerous races, have enjoyed my company. Still, you're one of the few that has that caught my eye."

She flicked out her snake-like forked tongue a few times as she grinned at Samaritha.

Boy is she laying on thick or what!?

I'm still here. Sorry y'all I've been absent (again! Man, I'm getting tired of this!), but I got swamped at work, plus on top of yardwork, my dad's asthma acting up (really badly I'm afraid), and looking for another job, I've been very very busy! I apologize for being absent and not giving a heads up. I hope y'all can forgive me.

I'll try and get a update on my character ASAP!

SCKnightHero1 wrote:

Alright everyone. I got my wifi issues taken care of.

Can someone give me a quick update on what has happened, and I'll try and get a post up ASAP!

Thank you for y'all's patience!

After the fight with Crone and the two male looters, the party moved to Lymas Smeed's place, where the moneylender told them he didn't appreciate Saul Vancaskerkin's thugs coming to threaten him. Meghan found Larur's bloodstained cloak with a hole in it in an alley outside the place. Rather than bust in, the group went to the guard station to check on the three prisoners. After a runaround, we learned that the two men were being treated for their wounds and Crone was going to be committed to an asylum.

I think the general impression is that someone (Clegg Zincher?) set Smeed up as a fall guy for Larur's disappearance and the loss of Saul's payment to the moneylender. We're supposed to be able to question the male captives the following morning.

Thank you for the update! I appreciate it. This helps me a great deal!

Aid Diplomacy: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (6) + 9 = 15

"We're not thugs! We're here to make sure our loan was paid off!"

Ryssa didn't like dealing with lowlifes like Smeed (having already paid a huge loan to him before signing up to help the Gold Goblin), but sometimes you had to deal with scum like Smeed in order to get things done.

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (3) + 9 = 12

Ryssa assisted Taton in trying to gain some information.

"Its true my good guards. These people were trespassing and it was the old crone who lit the fire. And we did organize the fire brigade so if y'all ask me, we aren't at fault here."

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (18) + 9 = 27

Ryssa helps Meghan in getting the crowds to get off their butts and putt out the fire!

Diplomacy (assist other): 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (8) + 9 = 17

"If this city goes up in flames because of your inactions today, I can be sure that the Savored Sting herself will be as enraged as these raging fires! But if y'all get off lazy arses and put out the fires I'm sure Calistria will bless y'all with much fortune in your lives!"

The tiefling hisses a bit as she flashes her holy symbol around for added measure.

"Oh boy, this is going to be a problem. I hope no one blames us for this fire," Ryssa said hissing in annoyance at the crone for setting the building on fire.

Strength: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 2 = 14

Ryssa helped Taton in moving the ruffian out of the fire.

"Calistria, please help me in convincing the authorities that we didn't start the fire!"

Ryssa quickly summons a golden fur dire rat right in front of the old crone!

Thats a Celestial dire rat by the way!

Ryssa winks at Samaritha, saying, "Don't worry sweetie, I'm sure you'll be fine! Besides, we will all help you out if you need it, darling."

She then leans over and whispers into the half-elf's pointed ears, "And should need a place to stay I'm sure I can arrange for you to stay with me. I would like to get to know you more...intimately."

She then winks at the blond haired woman, grinning.

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (10) + 9 = 19

The next few weeks move by quickly, and Ryssa grows more fondly of Samaritha. She spends her time between doing her job and flirting with the half-elf.

When Saul mentions that Larur has gone missing while going to see Smeed, the forked tongue tiefling groans and rolls her eyes.

"Oh in the holy name of the Savored Sting, I know Smeed. I had to pay off some...ahem...minor debts to him prior to the Cheat the Devil contest. Nasty little man."

She hisses at his meer name.

"If we do have to go see him, I better do the talking. I know how to get him to be talkative with us."

Realized I forgot to roll.

[dice=Diplomacy]1d20+7
[dice=Charisma]1d20+3

Because I find the idea of both the tiefling and the aasimar trying to court Samaritha hilarious.

Lol! Indeed. Just be careful as Ryssa likes to share so she might flirt with you as well!

Upon seeing the half-elf, Ryssa mouth drops and she wags her tail, hissing in pleasure.

"Now there's a beauty!"

After asking Calistria for some luck, Ryssa runs up to her and greets her, trying to woo the half-elven woman in front of her.

"A pleasure to meet you sugar! The name's Ryssa and I'm a priestess of Calistria. Welcome to the Gold Goblin, Samaritha Beldusk! My what a lovely name and those tattoos are so amazing! So looking for work, eh? That's good as we could always use some extra help! Meghan and I could show you around a bit. And I'll make sure Saul gets you a job sweetie! I think you'll do great working here!"

yes Ryssa is Flirting with Samaritha! Seems she has caught the tiefling's eye!

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (5) + 9 = 14

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (15) + 9 = 24 Thank you Bit of Luck!

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (12) + 9 = 21

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (17) + 9 = 26

Holy freaking smokes!

Ryssa, knowing that Clegg's stunt probably frightened away customers and patrons, decides to go all out in bringing in customers, turning on the charm.

In addition, the tiefling priestess also works with the staff and uses her warm smile to greet customers, making them feel welcome.

She pats Taton on the back telling him to lighten up and to smile before going back to working the customers, hoping to improve the Goblin's fortunes.

Cure Light Wounds: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7

Ryssa quickly cast a healing spell on the worker, hoping to heal him in time.

"Someone put a snake back here and it bit one of the workers just as I was about to head back to the gaming area. I'll give three guesses on who it was..."

Ryssa hissed at the snake as she tried to drag the poor worker away from the snake.

Strength Check to drag worker away from snake: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 2 = 12

Hooray! Now let's see if the snake bit me. Crossing my fingers here.

"Hiss yourself!"

She summons a celestial hawk, hoping it will distract the snake long enough for her to pull the worker away from the cindersnake and heal him of his injuries.

"Figure that Klegg would do something like this."

Basically Ryssa summoned a celestial hawk (since hawks often times eat snakes!) to handle the snake long enough for her to drag the injured worker away from the snake. So, what's the Strength DC to drag him away from the snake, and will dragging him away, cause the snake to get an automatic AoO on the unconscious worker?

Ryssa hissed as she looked around.

"Just making sure to keep an eye on things. Never hurts to be safe," she told the cook.

Perception: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (18) + 4 = 22

She checks to make sure nothing is out of the ordinary, no matter how insignificant or unimportant it maybe. She uses both sight and hearing to check around the kitchen.

Ryssa doesn't see Saul beckon them over as she is too busy making her way towards the kitchen.

Perception: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (18) + 4 = 22

Sense Motive: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (16) + 6 = 22

What the heck!? That was...weird. Good but weird. I'll take it!

Ryssa flicked her tongue out a few times as she kept an eye out not only on Saul, but also on her surroundings too, in case Saul was acting like a decoy.

"Hm...If I wanted to ruin someone's business how would I...Oh Calistria's beautiful ways! The food!"

Ryssa made her way to the kitchen to make sure things were alright.

Ryssa went around, performing customer service and helping the staff for about two hours.

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (7) + 9 = 16

Later on, after praying to the goddess for some luck, goes about for about four hours getting people to come on in.

A Bit of Luck activated!

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (6) + 9 = 15

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (11) + 9 = 20

"Oh wow, this is fun! I never knew that running a gambling house would be so entertaining," she says, flicking her forked a tongue at a bit while winking at one of the serving girls.

She nudges the Halfling, smiling at her.

"I got to say Elea, you have a keen eye. Be careful now, someone might catch your eye," the tiefling priestess said swaying her hips a bit.

To our two new players, Ryssa is a flirt and tends to flirt with everything that walks on two legs and has a pulse. She also speaks with a Southern accent. So, if you get uncomfortable with her flirting with you, let me know and I'll turn it down some.

"Ah, nice to meet you as well Elea. Pleased to make your acquaintance," Ryssa said to the Halfling.

"To the Gold Goblin! May Calistria smile and bless us all!"

Ryssa toasted the group in the hopes that they gain great fortune.

Now to the introduction of our new party member!

"Ah, greetings I'm Ryssa, a cleric of Calistria, and...wait...you're not a tiefling are you?"

Her question is not the usual disgust or discomfort that tieflings usually feel towards those who are descended from more 'heavenly' bloodlines, but is instead filled with more puzzlement. She flicks out her forked tongue a few times, scratching her chin in interest and curiosity.

Nice to meet you, Tural! And welcome to the group!

So GM, are we adding another person as well?

Sounds good to me!

I agree with Taton. What do the players in your other game have to say about this, gm?

Sorry to hear that. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Glad to see you're still with us.

I see. If you have to combine both campaigns how will it affect the two parties? Also where is the other party at in their game?

Wait a moment...I posted. So, what has happened in your other campaign? Have a lot of people disappeared from it as well?

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (8) + 9 = 17

Ryssa assists Meghan in calming the men. She even throws in a few of her own chips in the hopes of appeasing the men.

"Calistria may not like sore losers, but she has been known to be a bit generous in handing out some good luck from time to time. However, should you display your previous childish tantrums again, I can ensure you that you'll be lucky to escape her wrath for your ceaseless whining! So, please be respectful of the Gold Goblin and your fellow players, and remember to have fun!"

She smiles and gives a wink to the gamblers.

Ryssa rolls her eyes a bit and hisses, not at Taton, but at the unruly gamblers.

She decides to see what happens first before she steps into the fray.

If Taton resolves things, then Ryssa will nod her approval and smile.

Present!

Ryssa grins as she says, after hissing a bit with her forked tongue, "I have some experience taking care of people and acting as a greeter. Besides, getting the pigeons to come to the temple will pay off."

And thank you Second Darkness glossary! Also, Ryssa will be using her Bit of Luck ability on this one. First up, she's going to be managing the help as well as greeting customers, so she has to beat DC 15 which I did on the second one.

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (2) + 9 = 11

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (6) + 9 = 15

Next up, Ryssa will be trying to convince people to visit the Gold Goblin.

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (11) + 9 = 20

Pretty much she's taking on two weekly jobs. I figure she'll be useful attracting people to visit the Gold Goblin.