Seoni

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43 posts. Alias of Tusk the Half-Orc.


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F Versatile Human (Varisian) Sorcerer 5 | HP 26/53 | AC 21* TAC 20 | F: +8, R: +8, W: +9 | Perc: +7 | Focus 2/5 | Resonance 6/8 | Speed 25ft | lesser staff of divination +6 (1d4 bludgeoning) two-hand 1d8; expert crossbow +9 (1d8 piercing); ray of frost +8 (1d8+4 cold) | Spells 3: 0/3; 2: 2/4; 1: 3/4 | Active conditions: Shield.

This was a fun scenario and a great group, and I felt like we really gave the playtest rules a workout! Thanks for running it!

And thanks for the offer of the PDF reporting sheet, but if nobody’s using them, then it’s just one more piece of digital clutter.

Edit: surveys completed!


F Versatile Human (Varisian) Sorcerer 5 | HP 26/53 | AC 21* TAC 20 | F: +8, R: +8, W: +9 | Perc: +7 | Focus 2/5 | Resonance 6/8 | Speed 25ft | lesser staff of divination +6 (1d4 bludgeoning) two-hand 1d8; expert crossbow +9 (1d8 piercing); ray of frost +8 (1d8+4 cold) | Spells 3: 0/3; 2: 2/4; 1: 3/4 | Active conditions: Shield.

Seoni flinches when Amiri decapitates the unconscious harpy, but then nods in approval. ”If only one harpy was able to cause this much havoc with a simple staff, we ought to warn the villages in the area to be on the lookout for harpies raided for prisoners they can enchant.”

Thanks, Batpony! See you at Retrocon!


F Versatile Human (Varisian) Sorcerer 5 | HP 26/53 | AC 21* TAC 20 | F: +8, R: +8, W: +9 | Perc: +7 | Focus 2/5 | Resonance 6/8 | Speed 25ft | lesser staff of divination +6 (1d4 bludgeoning) two-hand 1d8; expert crossbow +9 (1d8 piercing); ray of frost +8 (1d8+4 cold) | Spells 3: 0/3; 2: 2/4; 1: 3/4 | Active conditions: Shield.

I will definitely comment on my survey about losing the spell charge on a missed melee touch attack.

Also, if the harpy attacks Seoni again, she will use Shield Block to take some of the damage.


F Versatile Human (Varisian) Sorcerer 5 | HP 26/53 | AC 21* TAC 20 | F: +8, R: +8, W: +9 | Perc: +7 | Focus 2/5 | Resonance 6/8 | Speed 25ft | lesser staff of divination +6 (1d4 bludgeoning) two-hand 1d8; expert crossbow +9 (1d8 piercing); ray of frost +8 (1d8+4 cold) | Spells 3: 0/3; 2: 2/4; 1: 3/4 | Active conditions: Shield.

Seoni yelps in pain, then concentrates on taking down the harpy.

First, she casts Shield again. Then, she shouts "Hunkigarriak eusten, you bastard!" and slaps him across the face.

Melee touch attack: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (5) + 8 = 132d12 + 4 ⇒ (11, 12) + 4 = 27

Cast a Spell, Shield (Verbal only); Cast a Spell, Shocking Grasp (Verbal, Somatic, spontaneously heightened to level 2). If the harpy is wearing metal, please add +1 to the melee touch attack roll and 1d4+1 persistent electrical damage to my rolls.

Shocking Grasp:
Shocking Grasp ( Somatic, Verbal): You attempt a melee touch attack against one creature. On a hit, the target takes 1d12+4 electricity damage; if the target is wearing or made of metal you gain a +1 circumstance bonus to your attack roll and the target takes 1d4 persistent electricity damage on a hit. On a critical hit, double the damage, but not the persistent damage.
Heightened (+1): The damage increases by 1d12 and the persistent electricity damage increases by 1.

I hate the new way touch AC is calculated!


F Versatile Human (Varisian) Sorcerer 5 | HP 26/53 | AC 21* TAC 20 | F: +8, R: +8, W: +9 | Perc: +7 | Focus 2/5 | Resonance 6/8 | Speed 25ft | lesser staff of divination +6 (1d4 bludgeoning) two-hand 1d8; expert crossbow +9 (1d8 piercing); ray of frost +8 (1d8+4 cold) | Spells 3: 0/3; 2: 2/4; 1: 3/4 | Active conditions: Shield.

Seoni takes a guarded step away from the harpy, then concentrates a moment to move the flaming sphere against the green-garbed guard before casting Shield on herself.

Flaming sphere: 3d6 ⇒ (4, 5, 4) = 13

Step, Concentrate on a Spell, Cast a Spell (verbal only)


F Versatile Human (Varisian) Sorcerer 5 | HP 26/53 | AC 21* TAC 20 | F: +8, R: +8, W: +9 | Perc: +7 | Focus 2/5 | Resonance 6/8 | Speed 25ft | lesser staff of divination +6 (1d4 bludgeoning) two-hand 1d8; expert crossbow +9 (1d8 piercing); ray of frost +8 (1d8+4 cold) | Spells 3: 0/3; 2: 2/4; 1: 3/4 | Active conditions: Shield.

Sorry - I've been watching but Seoni wasn't in bold on the initiative list so I thought it hadn't come back around to me. Finalizing my actions now, I will post shortly.


F Versatile Human (Varisian) Sorcerer 5 | HP 26/53 | AC 21* TAC 20 | F: +8, R: +8, W: +9 | Perc: +7 | Focus 2/5 | Resonance 6/8 | Speed 25ft | lesser staff of divination +6 (1d4 bludgeoning) two-hand 1d8; expert crossbow +9 (1d8 piercing); ray of frost +8 (1d8+4 cold) | Spells 3: 0/3; 2: 2/4; 1: 3/4 | Active conditions: Shield.

Seoni glares at the harpy in astonishment as he appears to just bend around her lightning.

So much for the most powerful spell I know!

The tattooed Varisian says "Suaren esfera!" while gesturing in the shape of a sphere. Finally, she calls, "Apaizak, lagun iezadazu!" A ball of fire appears around the harpy.

Fire Damage: 3d6 ⇒ (4, 2, 6) = 12

Casting Flaming Sphere with Ancestral Surge, DC 20:
Flaming Sphere ( Somatic, Verbal): You create a sphere of flame in one square within 30 feet that lasts for as long as you spend an action to concentrate on it or until dismissed. Each round that you concentrate to maintain the sphere you may move it to another location within 30 feet. Each creature in the sphere’s square (not including during the sphere’s movement) must attempt a Reflex save. On a success the creature is unaffected, on a failure the creature takes 3d6 damage, and on a critical failure the creature takes 6d6 damage.


F Versatile Human (Varisian) Sorcerer 5 | HP 26/53 | AC 21* TAC 20 | F: +8, R: +8, W: +9 | Perc: +7 | Focus 2/5 | Resonance 6/8 | Speed 25ft | lesser staff of divination +6 (1d4 bludgeoning) two-hand 1d8; expert crossbow +9 (1d8 piercing); ray of frost +8 (1d8+4 cold) | Spells 3: 0/3; 2: 2/4; 1: 3/4 | Active conditions: Shield.

Sorry, Merisiel!

Seoni steps away from the Kyra so that she has a straight line to the harpy. "Enough! Get away from her!"

Seoni jabs a finger at the harpy and shouts, "Tximista, greba!" She adds the flourish she used against the minotaurs, jabbing forward with her staff as well.

Lightning bolt: 4d12 ⇒ (12, 10, 11, 10) = 43

Sorry - ancestral surge is an action, not a reaction, so she can’t do that with the Stride action she needed to get into a line with the harpy. The DC stays at 19.

Activating ancestral surge (cost: 1 focus point) to increase the Reflex save DC by 1, from 19 to 20.


F Versatile Human (Varisian) Sorcerer 5 | HP 26/53 | AC 21* TAC 20 | F: +8, R: +8, W: +9 | Perc: +7 | Focus 2/5 | Resonance 6/8 | Speed 25ft | lesser staff of divination +6 (1d4 bludgeoning) two-hand 1d8; expert crossbow +9 (1d8 piercing); ray of frost +8 (1d8+4 cold) | Spells 3: 0/3; 2: 2/4; 1: 3/4 | Active conditions: Shield.

The four Seonis move quickly towards the towers, and stand next to Kyra. Staring up at the red guard, she points at him and shouts, "Zauritu zara!"

Casting Daze, DC 19:
Daze (cantrip, Somatic, Verbal): You cloud the mind of a target within 60 feet. It must attempt a Will save. On a success the target is unaffected, on a failure the target is flat-footed, and on a critical failure the target is flat-footed and slowed 1.


F Versatile Human (Varisian) Sorcerer 5 | HP 26/53 | AC 21* TAC 20 | F: +8, R: +8, W: +9 | Perc: +7 | Focus 2/5 | Resonance 6/8 | Speed 25ft | lesser staff of divination +6 (1d4 bludgeoning) two-hand 1d8; expert crossbow +9 (1d8 piercing); ray of frost +8 (1d8+4 cold) | Spells 3: 0/3; 2: 2/4; 1: 3/4 | Active conditions: Shield.

Seoni pulls out a scroll, and reads off a spell.

"Ispilu irudia!"

Suddenly, where there was only one Seoni, there are now four!

Seoni casts Mirror Image (3 images, 1 minute duration).


F Versatile Human (Varisian) Sorcerer 5 | HP 26/53 | AC 21* TAC 20 | F: +8, R: +8, W: +9 | Perc: +7 | Focus 2/5 | Resonance 6/8 | Speed 25ft | lesser staff of divination +6 (1d4 bludgeoning) two-hand 1d8; expert crossbow +9 (1d8 piercing); ray of frost +8 (1d8+4 cold) | Spells 3: 0/3; 2: 2/4; 1: 3/4 | Active conditions: Shield.

Just caught and fixed weird errors in Seoni's tagline - not sure how I missed them.

Will save: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (18) + 9 = 27

Can't access the map just now, will follow up with Seoni's actions in the next hour.


F Versatile Human (Varisian) Sorcerer 5 | HP 26/53 | AC 21* TAC 20 | F: +8, R: +8, W: +9 | Perc: +7 | Focus 2/5 | Resonance 6/8 | Speed 25ft | lesser staff of divination +6 (1d4 bludgeoning) two-hand 1d8; expert crossbow +9 (1d8 piercing); ray of frost +8 (1d8+4 cold) | Spells 3: 0/3; 2: 2/4; 1: 3/4 | Active conditions: Shield.

Seoni delays, waiting to see if Kyra's spell has any effect.


F Versatile Human (Varisian) Sorcerer 5 | HP 26/53 | AC 21* TAC 20 | F: +8, R: +8, W: +9 | Perc: +7 | Focus 2/5 | Resonance 6/8 | Speed 25ft | lesser staff of divination +6 (1d4 bludgeoning) two-hand 1d8; expert crossbow +9 (1d8 piercing); ray of frost +8 (1d8+4 cold) | Spells 3: 0/3; 2: 2/4; 1: 3/4 | Active conditions: Shield.

I'm not going to able to review the rule until tonight, so whatever you go with is fine with me.


F Versatile Human (Varisian) Sorcerer 5 | HP 26/53 | AC 21* TAC 20 | F: +8, R: +8, W: +9 | Perc: +7 | Focus 2/5 | Resonance 6/8 | Speed 25ft | lesser staff of divination +6 (1d4 bludgeoning) two-hand 1d8; expert crossbow +9 (1d8 piercing); ray of frost +8 (1d8+4 cold) | Spells 3: 0/3; 2: 2/4; 1: 3/4 | Active conditions: Shield.

Sorry to have been silent today - I was completely jammed at work. Collapsing now - I will catch up and post in the morning.


F Versatile Human (Varisian) Sorcerer 5 | HP 26/53 | AC 21* TAC 20 | F: +8, R: +8, W: +9 | Perc: +7 | Focus 2/5 | Resonance 6/8 | Speed 25ft | lesser staff of divination +6 (1d4 bludgeoning) two-hand 1d8; expert crossbow +9 (1d8 piercing); ray of frost +8 (1d8+4 cold) | Spells 3: 0/3; 2: 2/4; 1: 3/4 | Active conditions: Shield.
Seoni PT-RT wrote:

"Ezkutua!" Seoni shouts as she strides back into the clearing.

Concentrating, Seoni brings the Flaming Sphere forward, hoping to position it to be able to bring it to bear against the remaining ghouls momentarily.

Action 1: Cast Shield for +1 circumstance bonus to AC until next turn. Action 2: Strike. Action 3: Concentrate on Flaming Sphere.

Action 2 has a typo: it should be Stride, not Strike.


F Versatile Human (Varisian) Sorcerer 5 | HP 26/53 | AC 21* TAC 20 | F: +8, R: +8, W: +9 | Perc: +7 | Focus 2/5 | Resonance 6/8 | Speed 25ft | lesser staff of divination +6 (1d4 bludgeoning) two-hand 1d8; expert crossbow +9 (1d8 piercing); ray of frost +8 (1d8+4 cold) | Spells 3: 0/3; 2: 2/4; 1: 3/4 | Active conditions: Shield.

"Ezkutua!" Seoni shouts as she strides back into the clearing.

Concentrating, Seoni brings the Flaming Sphere forward, hoping to position it to be able to bring it to bear against the remaining ghouls momentarily.

Action 1: Cast Shield for +1 circumstance bonus to AC until next turn. Action 2: Strike. Action 3: Concentrate on Flaming Sphere.


F Versatile Human (Varisian) Sorcerer 5 | HP 26/53 | AC 21* TAC 20 | F: +8, R: +8, W: +9 | Perc: +7 | Focus 2/5 | Resonance 6/8 | Speed 25ft | lesser staff of divination +6 (1d4 bludgeoning) two-hand 1d8; expert crossbow +9 (1d8 piercing); ray of frost +8 (1d8+4 cold) | Spells 3: 0/3; 2: 2/4; 1: 3/4 | Active conditions: Shield.

Seoni concentrates on the Flaming Sphere, moving it to follow the red ghast.

Flaming Sphere: 3d6 ⇒ (4, 6, 4) = 14

DC 19 Reflex save to avoid.

She quickly jogs into the thicket to stand with Kyra, assuming that Amiri and Merisiel are close behind. Once there, she glares at the undead cannibal and shouts, "Gezi magikoa!"

Casting a single-action Magic Missile against red.

Magic Missile: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5


F Versatile Human (Varisian) Sorcerer 5 | HP 26/53 | AC 21* TAC 20 | F: +8, R: +8, W: +9 | Perc: +7 | Focus 2/5 | Resonance 6/8 | Speed 25ft | lesser staff of divination +6 (1d4 bludgeoning) two-hand 1d8; expert crossbow +9 (1d8 piercing); ray of frost +8 (1d8+4 cold) | Spells 3: 0/3; 2: 2/4; 1: 3/4 | Active conditions: Shield.

Seoni relates the information she recalls about ghouls to the others. "So don't let them touch you!"

She looks over to the red ghoul, and shouts "Suaren esfera!" while making a gesture at the ghoul that could be either arcane or rude.

Casting Flaming Sphere, DC 19:
Flaming Sphere ( Somatic, Verbal): You create a sphere of flame in one square within 30 feet that lasts for as long as you spend an action to concentrate on it or until dismissed. Each round that you concentrate to maintain the sphere you may move it to another location within 30 feet. Each creature in the sphere’s square (not including during the sphere’s movement) must attempt a Reflex save. On a success the creature is unaffected, on a failure the creature takes 3d6 damage, and on a critical failure the creature takes 6d6 damage.


F Versatile Human (Varisian) Sorcerer 5 | HP 26/53 | AC 21* TAC 20 | F: +8, R: +8, W: +9 | Perc: +7 | Focus 2/5 | Resonance 6/8 | Speed 25ft | lesser staff of divination +6 (1d4 bludgeoning) two-hand 1d8; expert crossbow +9 (1d8 piercing); ray of frost +8 (1d8+4 cold) | Spells 3: 0/3; 2: 2/4; 1: 3/4 | Active conditions: Shield.

Seoni tries to remember what she has learned about these types of undead creatures.

Religion (Recall Knowledge): 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (14) + 7 = 21


F Versatile Human (Varisian) Sorcerer 5 | HP 26/53 | AC 21* TAC 20 | F: +8, R: +8, W: +9 | Perc: +7 | Focus 2/5 | Resonance 6/8 | Speed 25ft | lesser staff of divination +6 (1d4 bludgeoning) two-hand 1d8; expert crossbow +9 (1d8 piercing); ray of frost +8 (1d8+4 cold) | Spells 3: 0/3; 2: 2/4; 1: 3/4 | Active conditions: Shield.

Regarding male harpies, that’s an interesting change from PF1 - the Bestiary entry makes no reference to male harpies at all, and from the description they are all females (or at least appear that way).


F Versatile Human (Varisian) Sorcerer 5 | HP 26/53 | AC 21* TAC 20 | F: +8, R: +8, W: +9 | Perc: +7 | Focus 2/5 | Resonance 6/8 | Speed 25ft | lesser staff of divination +6 (1d4 bludgeoning) two-hand 1d8; expert crossbow +9 (1d8 piercing); ray of frost +8 (1d8+4 cold) | Spells 3: 0/3; 2: 2/4; 1: 3/4 | Active conditions: Shield.

Seoni will Investigate - depending on the terrain, I assume Lore (Hills) or Nature will be most appropriate, but her Recall Knowledge skills are: Arcana + 8; Lore (Hills) +7; Nature +7; Occultism +7; Religion +7; Society +7.


F Versatile Human (Varisian) Sorcerer 5 | HP 26/53 | AC 21* TAC 20 | F: +8, R: +8, W: +9 | Perc: +7 | Focus 2/5 | Resonance 6/8 | Speed 25ft | lesser staff of divination +6 (1d4 bludgeoning) two-hand 1d8; expert crossbow +9 (1d8 piercing); ray of frost +8 (1d8+4 cold) | Spells 3: 0/3; 2: 2/4; 1: 3/4 | Active conditions: Shield.

Seoni grits her teeth at the goblin's song. When he finishes, she asks,

"How many human minions dies this harpy have? How are they armed? And why do you keep referring to the harpy as 'he'? In every story I've ever heard, they're all female."


F Versatile Human (Varisian) Sorcerer 5 | HP 26/53 | AC 21* TAC 20 | F: +8, R: +8, W: +9 | Perc: +7 | Focus 2/5 | Resonance 6/8 | Speed 25ft | lesser staff of divination +6 (1d4 bludgeoning) two-hand 1d8; expert crossbow +9 (1d8 piercing); ray of frost +8 (1d8+4 cold) | Spells 3: 0/3; 2: 2/4; 1: 3/4 | Active conditions: Shield.

Seoni slams her staff against the tree stump in frustration.

"Oh, for... where is this harpy's lair?"

GM, what time of day is it?


F Versatile Human (Varisian) Sorcerer 5 | HP 26/53 | AC 21* TAC 20 | F: +8, R: +8, W: +9 | Perc: +7 | Focus 2/5 | Resonance 6/8 | Speed 25ft | lesser staff of divination +6 (1d4 bludgeoning) two-hand 1d8; expert crossbow +9 (1d8 piercing); ray of frost +8 (1d8+4 cold) | Spells 3: 0/3; 2: 2/4; 1: 3/4 | Active conditions: Shield.

Seoni raises an eyebrow as the minotaurs spasm as her lightning bolt lances through them.

"Didn't like that much, did you? Well, it's your own fault for standing in such a neat line," she mutters.

Seoni jabs a finger at the closest minotaur and shouts, "Tximista, greba!" This time, she adds a little flourish, jabbing forward with her staff as well.

Lightning bolt: 4d12 ⇒ (8, 3, 10, 4) = 25

Activating ancestral surge (cost: 1 focus point) to increase the Reflex save DC by 1, from 19 to 20.


F Versatile Human (Varisian) Sorcerer 5 | HP 26/53 | AC 21* TAC 20 | F: +8, R: +8, W: +9 | Perc: +7 | Focus 2/5 | Resonance 6/8 | Speed 25ft | lesser staff of divination +6 (1d4 bludgeoning) two-hand 1d8; expert crossbow +9 (1d8 piercing); ray of frost +8 (1d8+4 cold) | Spells 3: 0/3; 2: 2/4; 1: 3/4 | Active conditions: Shield.

I'm going to give this a try - I don’t want to hold things up any more than I have, we can retcon if I've messed up.

Seoni stalks over behind the tree stump.

How do we get this inane competition over with? She quickly sees the answer. How thoughtful of them to stand in a line like this.

Moving her hands through practiced gestures, Seoni jabs a finger at the closest minotaur and shouts, "Tximista, greba!"

A blazing bolt of lightning shoots from her finger through all three of the Baphomet-worshipping bull-men.

Lightning Bolt: 4d12 ⇒ (3, 8, 8, 8) = 27

Lightning Bolt:
Lightning Bolt ( Somatic, Verbal): All creatures in a 60-foot line must attempt a Reflex save (DC 19) to avoid taking 4d12 electricity damage. On a success the creature takes half damage, on a critical success the creature takes no damage, on a failure the creature takes full damage, and on a critical failure the creature takes double damage.


F Versatile Human (Varisian) Sorcerer 5 | HP 26/53 | AC 21* TAC 20 | F: +8, R: +8, W: +9 | Perc: +7 | Focus 2/5 | Resonance 6/8 | Speed 25ft | lesser staff of divination +6 (1d4 bludgeoning) two-hand 1d8; expert crossbow +9 (1d8 piercing); ray of frost +8 (1d8+4 cold) | Spells 3: 0/3; 2: 2/4; 1: 3/4 | Active conditions: Shield.

Arg! Thought I posted this question this morning! Sorry for the delay.

How tall is that tree stump next to the green minotaur?


F Versatile Human (Varisian) Sorcerer 5 | HP 26/53 | AC 21* TAC 20 | F: +8, R: +8, W: +9 | Perc: +7 | Focus 2/5 | Resonance 6/8 | Speed 25ft | lesser staff of divination +6 (1d4 bludgeoning) two-hand 1d8; expert crossbow +9 (1d8 piercing); ray of frost +8 (1d8+4 cold) | Spells 3: 0/3; 2: 2/4; 1: 3/4 | Active conditions: Shield.

Seoni tiptoes around the outskirts of the camp, sticking to the shadows.

Stealth: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9

Too concerned about how Amiri’s “Speak loudly and carry a giant sword” style of diplomacy is likely to work, however, she isn’t paying enough attention to her surroundings and walks into a low-hanging tree branch.


F Versatile Human (Varisian) Sorcerer 5 | HP 26/53 | AC 21* TAC 20 | F: +8, R: +8, W: +9 | Perc: +7 | Focus 2/5 | Resonance 6/8 | Speed 25ft | lesser staff of divination +6 (1d4 bludgeoning) two-hand 1d8; expert crossbow +9 (1d8 piercing); ray of frost +8 (1d8+4 cold) | Spells 3: 0/3; 2: 2/4; 1: 3/4 | Active conditions: Shield.

Sorry folks, I didn't mean to come off as quite so strident. I don't have any issues with the way any of you are playing your characters, I just figured Seoni would look to avoid a fight if possible.


F Versatile Human (Varisian) Sorcerer 5 | HP 26/53 | AC 21* TAC 20 | F: +8, R: +8, W: +9 | Perc: +7 | Focus 2/5 | Resonance 6/8 | Speed 25ft | lesser staff of divination +6 (1d4 bludgeoning) two-hand 1d8; expert crossbow +9 (1d8 piercing); ray of frost +8 (1d8+4 cold) | Spells 3: 0/3; 2: 2/4; 1: 3/4 | Active conditions: Shield.

Seoni massages her temples as though she has a splitting headache. Finally, she has heard enough. The tattooed Varisian lifts up her head and snaps at the group.

"That's the plan? Amiri, how exactly are you and Valeros going to demand their surrender while the rest of us are off doing something else? Are you going to wave your swords around and point? That didn't work very well a couple of hours ago."

"And Kyra, you make a good argument for a trade boycott against Cheliax. But today, we have a job to do, and rushing around murdering every living thing that might actually provide us with the information seems like it might be counterproductive. How do you even know these minotaurs are evil? Maybe they were just raised in the church of Baphomet and don't know any better! Perhaps you could try to persuade them to turn to the Dawnflower's light and we could avoid fighting at all."

"Fumbus, Merisiel, I ... just hold off a minute."

Turning to Inira, she adds, "I'm sorry, usually they're not so bloodthirsty. Although I do have to admit that I'm skeptical that we would be very convincing as a wandering group of Baphomet worshippers, either. No offense." Seoni sighs. "Maybe the others are right. If these are the minotaurs who attacked your party, they don't seem very repentent, and they'll probably have the clasp. Maybe we should just run in and try to kill them all quickly."

I'll go along with the group. I know when I'm outvoted - it looks like 4 votes for murderhoboing our way through it, so I guess we'll be stress-testing the focus point system.


F Versatile Human (Varisian) Sorcerer 5 | HP 26/53 | AC 21* TAC 20 | F: +8, R: +8, W: +9 | Perc: +7 | Focus 2/5 | Resonance 6/8 | Speed 25ft | lesser staff of divination +6 (1d4 bludgeoning) two-hand 1d8; expert crossbow +9 (1d8 piercing); ray of frost +8 (1d8+4 cold) | Spells 3: 0/3; 2: 2/4; 1: 3/4 | Active conditions: Shield.

Seoni nods, and stares out at the beast-men thoughtfully.

"Can you speak their language? I can cast a spell to understand it, but as we have found, that does not mean I can make myself understood."


F Versatile Human (Varisian) Sorcerer 5 | HP 26/53 | AC 21* TAC 20 | F: +8, R: +8, W: +9 | Perc: +7 | Focus 2/5 | Resonance 6/8 | Speed 25ft | lesser staff of divination +6 (1d4 bludgeoning) two-hand 1d8; expert crossbow +9 (1d8 piercing); ray of frost +8 (1d8+4 cold) | Spells 3: 0/3; 2: 2/4; 1: 3/4 | Active conditions: Shield.

Seoni will Investigate for her exploration tactic. Which is relevant, Nature or Society (because of the humanoids and/or minotaurs we're tracking)?

Is there any more information we could get from the tracks with a Survival check, or maybe a Society check? Which are fresher, did the creatures appear to be carrying anything, any horse hooves or human tracks following one or the other? Seoni has the same modifier for both skills.

Seoni crouches down to examine the two sets of tracks, looking for anything that might help the party decide.

Society/Survival: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (14) + 7 = 21

"Amiri, Valeros, what do you think?"


F Versatile Human (Varisian) Sorcerer 5 | HP 26/53 | AC 21* TAC 20 | F: +8, R: +8, W: +9 | Perc: +7 | Focus 2/5 | Resonance 6/8 | Speed 25ft | lesser staff of divination +6 (1d4 bludgeoning) two-hand 1d8; expert crossbow +9 (1d8 piercing); ray of frost +8 (1d8+4 cold) | Spells 3: 0/3; 2: 2/4; 1: 3/4 | Active conditions: Shield.

Interesting change from how Sarenrae is portrayed in PF1.


F Versatile Human (Varisian) Sorcerer 5 | HP 26/53 | AC 21* TAC 20 | F: +8, R: +8, W: +9 | Perc: +7 | Focus 2/5 | Resonance 6/8 | Speed 25ft | lesser staff of divination +6 (1d4 bludgeoning) two-hand 1d8; expert crossbow +9 (1d8 piercing); ray of frost +8 (1d8+4 cold) | Spells 3: 0/3; 2: 2/4; 1: 3/4 | Active conditions: Shield.

"Wait!" Seoni cries out to Amiri. "Let me translate!"

The Last Minotaur wrote:
"Stop! I Surrender! You people are crazy! We just want food! Spare us!"

Although her spell does not allow her to speak the minotaur's tongue, only understand it, she does her best to pantomime her question, pointing at the broken wagons and then at the minotaur: Did you have anything to do with the attack on the caravan?


F Versatile Human (Varisian) Sorcerer 5 | HP 26/53 | AC 21* TAC 20 | F: +8, R: +8, W: +9 | Perc: +7 | Focus 2/5 | Resonance 6/8 | Speed 25ft | lesser staff of divination +6 (1d4 bludgeoning) two-hand 1d8; expert crossbow +9 (1d8 piercing); ray of frost +8 (1d8+4 cold) | Spells 3: 0/3; 2: 2/4; 1: 3/4 | Active conditions: Shield.

Sorry! Busy day at work - Seoni definitely intervenes! Give me 15 minutes to write up a post!


F Versatile Human (Varisian) Sorcerer 5 | HP 26/53 | AC 21* TAC 20 | F: +8, R: +8, W: +9 | Perc: +7 | Focus 2/5 | Resonance 6/8 | Speed 25ft | lesser staff of divination +6 (1d4 bludgeoning) two-hand 1d8; expert crossbow +9 (1d8 piercing); ray of frost +8 (1d8+4 cold) | Spells 3: 0/3; 2: 2/4; 1: 3/4 | Active conditions: Shield.

Seoni tries to recall what she knows about minotaurs.

Society (Recall Knowledge): 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (1) + 7 = 8

Curious about what the bull-men are shouting in Jotun and confident that her teammates have the necessary violence well in hand, she casts Comprehend Languages from her lesser staff of divination.

Seoni uses the focus point from the staff to cast the spell, rather than sacrificing one of her own spell slots. If I understand the Resonance Test rules correctly, staves no longer have charges to keep track of, beyond the single Focus Point generated during morning preparation, correct?


F Versatile Human (Varisian) Sorcerer 5 | HP 26/53 | AC 21* TAC 20 | F: +8, R: +8, W: +9 | Perc: +7 | Focus 2/5 | Resonance 6/8 | Speed 25ft | lesser staff of divination +6 (1d4 bludgeoning) two-hand 1d8; expert crossbow +9 (1d8 piercing); ray of frost +8 (1d8+4 cold) | Spells 3: 0/3; 2: 2/4; 1: 3/4 | Active conditions: Shield.

"Remember we need information! We should try to take one of them alive!"

Of course, keeping one of them alive won't do much good if we're all dead.

Seoni strides forward, shouting words of arcane power and waving her hands around.

"Arku elektrikoa!"

A thin arc of lightning stretches between the two nearest minotaurs on the bridge (red and blue).

Electric Arc: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8

Electric Arc: "You deal 1d6+4 electricity damage to one or two targets within 30 feet. Each creature attempts a Reflex save (DC 19), taking half damage on a success, no damage on a critical success, or double damage on a critical failure."


F Versatile Human (Varisian) Sorcerer 5 | HP 26/53 | AC 21* TAC 20 | F: +8, R: +8, W: +9 | Perc: +7 | Focus 2/5 | Resonance 6/8 | Speed 25ft | lesser staff of divination +6 (1d4 bludgeoning) two-hand 1d8; expert crossbow +9 (1d8 piercing); ray of frost +8 (1d8+4 cold) | Spells 3: 0/3; 2: 2/4; 1: 3/4 | Active conditions: Shield.

Seoni moves up behind the husk of the caravan wagons. She watches until she catches the eye of the minotaur wearing the green bandana, then calls out the words to one of her spells - "Zaratatsua eta nahasgarria zara!" - while moving her hands the way she had been taught by her grandmother.

Stride, then casting Daze (DC 19 Will save; on a success the target is unaffected, on a failure the target is flat-footed, and on a critical failure the target is flat-footed and slowed 1).


F Versatile Human (Varisian) Sorcerer 5 | HP 26/53 | AC 21* TAC 20 | F: +8, R: +8, W: +9 | Perc: +7 | Focus 2/5 | Resonance 6/8 | Speed 25ft | lesser staff of divination +6 (1d4 bludgeoning) two-hand 1d8; expert crossbow +9 (1d8 piercing); ray of frost +8 (1d8+4 cold) | Spells 3: 0/3; 2: 2/4; 1: 3/4 | Active conditions: Shield.

Seoni keeps her eyes open for danger and signs of Inira's trail.

Perception: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (10) + 4 = 14


F Versatile Human (Varisian) Sorcerer 5 | HP 26/53 | AC 21* TAC 20 | F: +8, R: +8, W: +9 | Perc: +7 | Focus 2/5 | Resonance 6/8 | Speed 25ft | lesser staff of divination +6 (1d4 bludgeoning) two-hand 1d8; expert crossbow +9 (1d8 piercing); ray of frost +8 (1d8+4 cold) | Spells 3: 0/3; 2: 2/4; 1: 3/4 | Active conditions: Shield.

Seoni looks out the window into the darkening village and sighs, then nods in resigned agreement.


F Versatile Human (Varisian) Sorcerer 5 | HP 26/53 | AC 21* TAC 20 | F: +8, R: +8, W: +9 | Perc: +7 | Focus 2/5 | Resonance 6/8 | Speed 25ft | lesser staff of divination +6 (1d4 bludgeoning) two-hand 1d8; expert crossbow +9 (1d8 piercing); ray of frost +8 (1d8+4 cold) | Spells 3: 0/3; 2: 2/4; 1: 3/4 | Active conditions: Shield.
Playtest Kyra wrote:

I'm not sure why we need to choose a social tactic if we are just going to role play with these NPCs. Overall I find these options extremely limiting and not generally applicable to what I want to do.

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Conversing
You engage in a significant back-and-forth conversation with other characters in a single location. You use this tactic when you plan to use Deception to Lie or Make an Impression, or to use Intimidation to Coerce, not for back-and-forth banter with the other PCs.

I want to converse with them and use Diplomacy, not Deception or Intimidation.

I think conversing with NPCs using Diplomacy to Make an Impression is what's meant in the Rulebook text. Make an Impression isn't a Deception action, it's only under Diplomacy - it's far from clear, but it looks to me as though the words "Diplomacy to" were omitted by mistake.

Seoni nods along with Kyra's introduction.

"Yes, Venture Captain Valsin learned that you had been ambushed and sent us to assist. I am Seoni, this is Kyra, Merisiel, Amiri, Valeros, and Fumbus."

Aside, to Fumbus: "Fumbus, please be careful with that bomb."

Continuing to the (presumed) Pathfinders: "Who are all of you? And what happened?"

Diplomacy (Make an Impression): 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (6) + 10 = 16


F Versatile Human (Varisian) Sorcerer 5 | HP 26/53 | AC 21* TAC 20 | F: +8, R: +8, W: +9 | Perc: +7 | Focus 2/5 | Resonance 6/8 | Speed 25ft | lesser staff of divination +6 (1d4 bludgeoning) two-hand 1d8; expert crossbow +9 (1d8 piercing); ray of frost +8 (1d8+4 cold) | Spells 3: 0/3; 2: 2/4; 1: 3/4 | Active conditions: Shield.

Seoni disembarks with the other Pathfinders and - after making arrangements to meet back up with the group at a dockside tavern in a few hours - begins wandering around the small town. At the tavern, she asks how business has been recently, seeking information about travelers arriving in town who have stayed on a while. In the shops, she asks merchants about banditry in the hinterlands, hoping for information about the ambush.

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (15) + 10 = 25

Society: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (12) + 7 = 19


F Versatile Human (Varisian) Sorcerer 5 | HP 26/53 | AC 21* TAC 20 | F: +8, R: +8, W: +9 | Perc: +7 | Focus 2/5 | Resonance 6/8 | Speed 25ft | lesser staff of divination +6 (1d4 bludgeoning) two-hand 1d8; expert crossbow +9 (1d8 piercing); ray of frost +8 (1d8+4 cold) | Spells 3: 0/3; 2: 2/4; 1: 3/4 | Active conditions: Shield.

Switched from an Organized Play character to an alias - sorry for any confusion. I’ll get the statblock up in a few hours.


F Versatile Human (Varisian) Sorcerer 5 | HP 26/53 | AC 21* TAC 20 | F: +8, R: +8, W: +9 | Perc: +7 | Focus 2/5 | Resonance 6/8 | Speed 25ft | lesser staff of divination +6 (1d4 bludgeoning) two-hand 1d8; expert crossbow +9 (1d8 piercing); ray of frost +8 (1d8+4 cold) | Spells 3: 0/3; 2: 2/4; 1: 3/4 | Active conditions: Shield.

A tall, white-haired, Varisian woman, taps a quill against the parchment on which she has been taking notes throughout the briefing. Nearly every inch of her exposed skin is covered with intricate tattoos.

"What can you tell us about the cultists? Is there any chance that they discovered the theft and were responsible for the ambush?"

I'll get the tagline and statblock up tonight (6-8 hours from this post).