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"Aww, shucks! Thank you!" Salaish leans in to give Meadow a hug and whispers: "I'll ham it up a bit so he doesn't give you grief."

Next she hugs Silence, whispering into the side of his head where she thinks his ear would be: "You're the most majestic owl I've ever seen!" Pulling away, she bows to the crowd (well, to the few patrons in the Lodge at the moment).

"And now, to celebrate, here's a ditty I composed in honor of amazing owls." And with that, she begins to play a haunting melody.

"Oh, I'm never tied down!" Salaish laughs.

"Oh, well how can I resist?" A teal-haired female gnome casts a spell to summon a lap harp, fingering the strings as she muses a moment before introducing herself. "I'm Salaish, and in the spirit of on-the-spot-and-probably-not-that-great poems, here's my submission:" She trills the harp, then suddenly silences the strings. Her voice deepens and she speaks:

"Death on silent wings:
An owl's shadow's only seen
As its talons close."

With a sharp thrum of the harp and a half-crooked grin, she takes a dramatic bow. "Thank you folks! Thank you! I'll be here all week! Tip Seedy extra!" She throws a wink at Silence for good measure.

Thank you! Looks good.

This was a fun scenario! I always like the ones with different sorts of challenges. We're not supposed to be exclusively murder hobos in the Society, so it's great when scenarios lean into that. Thanks for running this, GM Tiger!

@GM Tiger: Since RPG Chronicles didn't fill in the check boxes, can you verify which we should mark for our records?

You faced □ vicious, □ hateful, □ furious, or □ malicious spirits first, followed by □ fey spirits, □ giant spirits, or □ plant spirits.

Once you finished handling the spirits, you were confronted by Wanikkawi, the mysterious fifth member of the original explorers! You were able to defeat him and wrap up his tale of □ undead horror, □ cruel fey, □ vicious giants, or □ hateful plants.

Thanks!

Wanikkawi had some dang good saving throw modifiers. I'm jealous!

"Whew! That was tough! Wanikkawi made himself known." Salaish gestures to the corpse of the erstwhile spirit. "It seemed like every spell we threw at him rolled off like water off a duck, but my friends chipped away and defeated him. ... He seemed to remember the First Night differently than what you told us, but he refused to tell us the tale. I do wonder about his sanity after all this time. His accusations sounded like a tale he created to make himself feel better, retold to himself so many times that he didn't even remember the truth anymore." She watches Mayor Deyahi for her reaction.

Perception to Sense Motive +12

Earn Income (Performance: busking), DC 19: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (18) + 16 = 34
(Expert, Virtuosic Performer, Persona Mask, character level 6)
Crit success for 8 gp per this chart.

Wanikkawi appears distracted by Salaish. Somehow, her actions appear to be worthy of applause -- and he does so...

Looks like at least a success, so Wanikkawi can't use reactions for at least one round.

Eeep! This isn't going well! Seeing Sophia in Wanikkawi's jaws gives Salaish pause. They're too quick for lightening. Lots of things just aren't working! What can I do? She decides to try to slow Wanikkawi down. Maybe this will work? She casts Roaring Applause on him and hopes for the best, then raises her buckler.

Wanikkawi needs to make a DC 22 Will save.

◆◆ Cast a spell, ◆ Raise Shield

"Well, this calls for a new song!" Salaish declares, promptly belting out a new set of accusatory lyrics.

From "Fooling Yourself (The Angry Young Man)" by Styx, with a minor edit

"You see the world through your cynical eyes
You're a troubled spirit I can tell
You got it all in the palm of your hand
But your hand's wet with sweat, and your head needs a rest

And you're fooling yourself if you don't believe it
You're kidding yourself if you don't believe it"

Casting Courageous Anthem again
Lingering Composition (Performance) DC 24: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (8) + 16 = 24
Success: CA lasts 3 rounds

She follows it up with a casting of Electric Arc, causing the bolt to pass through Wanikkawi before arcing around Khaul to zap Red in the rear.

Electric Arc damage: 4d4 + 1 ⇒ (1, 3, 2, 2) + 1 = 9
Includes Courageous Anthem damage bonus

◇ Lingering Composition, ◆ Cast a spell, ◆◆ Cast a spell

DC 28 Will Save vs Demand Pact: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (15) + 12 = 27
Hero Point Reroll: DC 28 Will Save vs Demand Pact: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (16) + 12 = 28
Whew!

Salaish snickers. She sings another verse of the song she started earlier.

Casting Courageous Anthem again
Lingering Composition (Performance) DC 24: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (2) + 16 = 18
Failure: CA lasts for 1 round and Salaish keeps her Focus Point.

Then she casts Charitable Urge on the Red spirit.
DC 22 Will

"Khaul! Move away from the Red Spirit if you can!" She shouts, knowing her spell will work better if no one is beside it.

@GM Tiger: Does it look like Wanikkawi has any items in its possession? Asking for a friend...

◇ Lingering Composition, ◆ Cast a spell, ◆◆ Cast a spell

That spirit made Zibini allergic to fire?! Suddenly Salaish realizes that Red may be more dangerous than Wanikkawi, at least in the long term. Still clutching the Heroism scroll in her hand, she makes a quick decision, casting it on Khaul. If it manages to turn him, we'd be in big trouble!

Using PFS provision scroll of Heroism on Khaul.

Then she raises her buckler again.

◆◆ Use a scroll, ◆ Raise shield

"Really? You're outnumbered and outmatched. All that 'power and glory' are evaporating as we speak." Salaish counters, casting Fear on Wanikkawi.

DC 22 Will save

Then she raises her buckler in case an errant arrow flies her way.

◆◆ Cast a spell, ◆ Raise shield

"Justice?! You're not seeking justice--this is just plain ol' revenge! And I've got just the song for you!" Salaish begins belting out her lyrics.

Lingering Composition (Performance) DC 24: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (8) + 16 = 24
Success: Courageous Anthem lasts 3 rounds. All allies get a +1 status bonus to attack rolls, damage rolls, and saves against fear effects.

From "You're So Vain" by Carly Simon
"You're so vain
You probably think this song is about you
You're so vain (you're so vain)
I bet you think this song is about you
Don't you, don't you?

You're so vain..."

She follows up her performance by casting Slow on Pink.
DC 22 Fort Save

◇ Lingering Composition, ◆ Cast a spell, ◆◆ Cast a spell

Hmm... Something's fishy about this one. Maybe if they keep it talking the sun will come up before it turns predator. "They told us *a* story about Wanikkawi, but if there's a different perspective that could enlighten us we'd love to hear it."

Unfortunately, it would be weird to keep singing/humming to continue Inspire Defense, so that ends. She's still holding a scroll of Heriosm.

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (2) + 15 = 17

"Good idea!" Salaish replies. For her part, she sings a long, steady ballad about Lastwall. In her hand she clutches a scroll of Heroism, ready to cast it if there is another threat.

She'll Repeat a Spell (Inspire Defense) until the next spirits come.

Oh, shucks. Maybe I should've put out my dessert. Well, maybe we can make another batch tomorrow, or get the recipe. Salaish digs out her dessert to offer the spirits and adds: "The motto of the Pathfinder Society is 'Explore, Report, Cooperate!' And we take that last one really seriously. Forming positive relationships with peoples around the world enriches us all-- and I'm speaking about cultural enrichment most of all."

"Sure strike spell": take best of two rolls:
Diplomacy DC 25: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (2) + 15 = 17
Diplomacy DC 25: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (13) + 15 = 28

Earlier:

While Avery sees to everyone's wounds, Salaish conjures a silver trumpet and plays a tune to the beat of Khaul's hammer as he repairs Myrsa. Refocusing

And now:

"Oh, definitely friendship! Please, come join us!" Salaish chirps, beckoning to the figures at the edge of the firelight. She decides to hold off on offering the dessert for now. There will be many spirits throughout the night, and perhaps the offerings should be rationed so the later ones can get some.

Diplomacy DC 25: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (17) + 15 = 32

In response to Chupko's request, Salaish steps forward and casts Dancing Lights in the area where the arrows seem to be coming from.

◆ Stride, ◆◆ Cast a spell

"Hang in there, Avery!" Salaish calls out, sending a soothing spell her way.

Healing for Avery via Soothe: 3d10 + 12 ⇒ (5, 5, 5) + 12 = 27
Avery also gets a +2 status bonus to mental effects for 1 minute.

Turning her attention to Red, she threatens it: "If you don't leave now, you'll be paste on the ground!"

Intimidation to Demoralize: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9
vs. target's will DC

Boy, that sounded better in my head!

◆◆ Cast a spell, ◆ "Demoralize"

"Hey! Leave Avery alone! She's not a pincushion!" Salaish quips, mentally adding I'll heal you in a minute! Hang on! For now, she sends electricity arcing toward red and pink.

Electric Arc vs. Red & Pink: 4d4 + 1 ⇒ (3, 2, 2, 4) + 1 = 12
DC 22 basic Reflex save; includes bonus from Courageous Anthem

Then she snaps up her buckler in case the arrow-shooter still out there decides to stick a pin in her.

◆◆ Cast a spell, ◆ Raise Shield (+1)

@GM Tiger: Salaish is no longer Taking Cover, so her AC is only 24.

Salaish continues singing to inspire her team.

Casting Inspire Courage again
Lingering Composition (Performance), DC 24: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (14) + 16 = 30
Success; Inspire Courage lasts 3 rounds. All allies get +1 to attacks, damage, and saves vs. fear.

Then she saunters over behind an earthen house and takes cover until the adversaries get closer.

Noting the arrows zipping out of the darkness, Salaish slings a Sonic Burst at the patch of grass that seems most likely to harbor the attackers. (Magenta shape; I drew a line from the SW corner of her square to ensure that she could see that spot.)

2nd Rank, Sonic damage vs. Red & Blue: 2d10 ⇒ (4, 2) = 6
DC 22 basic Fort save

◇ Lingering Composition, ◆ Cast a spell, ◆◆ Cast a spell

Salaish actually laughs. Starting us off easy, eh? "Alright, if that's how you want it." She quips with a shrug. "If we're going to do 'creepy monsters in the night', I know just the song!" She starts stomping a rhythm, then belts out:

From "Sandman" by Metallica
"Sleep with one eye open
Gripping your pillow tight

Exit light
Enter night
Take my hand
We're off to never-never land!"

Casting Inspire Courage
Lingering Composition (Performance), DC 24: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (3) + 16 = 19
Failure; Inspire Courage lasts one round and I keep my Focus Point. All allies get +1 to attacks, damage, and saves vs. fear.

Then she saunters over behind an earthen house and takes cover until the adversaries get closer.

◇ Lingering Composition, ◆ Cast a spell, ◆ Stride, ◆ Take Cover (AC +4)

Ah! There it is! Salaish had been putting on a cheery face, waiting for the other shoe to drop: the reason for this meeting. Now she knows which tack to take, and Avery has the right of it. It's time to prove ourselves.

Nodding, she adds: "Is there a way for us to prove our dedication and capability to you?"

"Pleased to meet you, Anohatsa." Salaish responds with reverent respect. "We are honored to do our part to protect Niishan as well."

Salaish also has a Pearly White spindle.

"Hello!" Salaish chirps cheerfully as she waves, despite her bruises. They're already starting to feel a little bit better.

DC 22 Basic Reflex vs. 31 Bludgeoning damage: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (4) + 14 = 18

The wind is knocked right out of her lungs. "*OW!* For the *love*!" Salaish cries out after she can finally breathe again.

Salaish tucks away her portion of the dessert for later. "Mmmm! It smells so good! If the spirits don't want it, I'll happily make it disappear in the morning."

After listening to Mekobin's description of the Summer Mint, Salaish meanders around, eyes to the ground as she looks for the proper plant.

Perception DC 23: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (3) + 12 = 15
Failure.

All she finds is Lemon Mint. Yuck!

"Whoa!" Salaish quickly swings her lute like a bat to knock away the peppers.

DC 22 Reflex Save: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (20) + 14 = 34

Noting Avery looking around, Salaish does too. Where did those peppers come from? Perception +12 to Search

I nearly always use them together. Can you tell it's been a while since I've played this character? ;P

D'oh! You're right. That's what I get for posting when kids are asking me stuff. It's Inspire Courage that uses Level based DCs.

"Oh, you don't want me anywhere near a pot! I'll just plunk myself down here out of the way and give you guys some background music with a good beat for chopping." Salaish conjures a lute to accompany a wordless, warbling song that bounces and trips along like a cheery brook.

Casting Inspire Competence to Aid Avery Wings' roll. A failure is automatically converted to a success. DC is based on Avery's level.
Inspire Competence: Performance DC 22: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (12) + 16 = 28
Success to Aid Avery Wings with a +1

Slipping an alabaster mask over her face, Salaish begins singing a haunting wordless melody, just creepy enough to be fun-scary, but hopefully not so much that the kids will get nightmares.

Performance DC 23: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (15) + 17 = 32
Includes bonuses from Virtuosic Performer, Persona Mask, and for imitating fey/plant creature.

Salaish can't help but chuckle at Khaul's retort.

"Oh, this'll be fun! Hmm... One of the most dramatic things I've ever fought looked like a twisted, thorn-covered butterfly standing over twenty feet tall, all made up of roots and brambles!" Salaish assumes a position mimicking a butterfly and utters a surprisingly deep, resonant bellow. "ROOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAAARRRR!"

No 4-13 for Salaish.

"Oh, interesting! So you have an understanding with some spirits? In that case, we'll assume to talk first and see where things go from there. By the way, we've heard mention of wanikkawi, but none of us knows exactly what it is or how to recognize it. Can you please explain it?"

And who has the time and motivation to go back through every campaign to do that at this point? I am neither that conscientious nor that bored.

Tarkii's introduction is certainly memorable. Welp, he's weird. But he's got wicked-cool eyes! "Hi Tarkii! Welcome to the party!" Salaish chirps, switching her melody briefly to evoke a vast starry sky and endless space.

"Good to see you again, Khaul! You're chipper today!" She teases her old pal.

When Chupko shares his information, she cocks her head and stops playing. "Huh. Wanikkawi? If the Society's taught me anything, it's that some legends have roots in reality. That would be a fun mystery to solve: how real are those stories?"

"Oh, isn't it amazing? Have you ever seen such vibrant corn in all your life?!" Gushes a female gnome with wavy aquamarine hair, amethyst eyes, and golden oak skin. "Hi everyone, I'm Salaish. I've got the music covered!" She conjures a viola and begins playing a vibrant tune, weaving hints of what local ditties she's heard the children singing along the way.

Are the anxious/fearful smiles only on adults, or can we see them on children too?

Salaish here.

I'll stick with playing Salaish.

Please no splash damage/friendly fire for Salaish, unless it's a do-or-TPK situation.

She'll take a 3rd rank scroll of Heroism for her Pathfinder Provision.

I haven't remastered Salaish yet. That will come when I level her up after this scenario.

Chronicle looks good. Many thanks, chadius, for taking our team through these two scenarios. I always enjoy playing at your table.

It was a pleasure playing with all of you. See you around the boards!

Salaish's eyes go wide. "Sounds like a game for the ages! Ooo! You know what'll keep its memory alive forever? A trio of songs! Why three you ask? A rousing ballad to record all the details. A bar song with a great beat that's shorter and humorous, and a 'family friendly' version that gets stuck in your head. With coverage like that, it'll be as close to immortal as songs can make it!" Stars in her eyes, she begins brainstorming rhythms and melodies in her head, sometimes humming them without realizing it.

Salaish makes a point to learn the laws governing busking before setting up on a corner in Ekkeshikaar.

Earn Income (Performance E) DC 19: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (11) + 16 = 27
Success for 6.4 gp

Noting her friends' emotional state, Salaish conjures some pan pipes and begins playing a soothing tune to while away the time.