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I'll start on Monday if that's ok with folks?

Sure!

Jalthas here.

A petite, discreet girl chimes in, clothed in foreign garb - of Tien make, no doubt. Her shy voice yet rings true to your ears, and listening to her quickly becomes a trance like experience.

"Well met! I am Shisen of the Fallen Cherry Blossoms, one of the newest agents among the Society, freshly arrived from Goka." she concludes as she bows gracefully then beams a charming, almost disarming smile.

Shisen beams a gentle smile, glad to see Myrosype as low as a worm. "I must congratulate each and everyone of you, we were a great team. My sincerest thanks for teaching me the ropes of trade and bidding wars." she concludes.

A mighty thanks EF, that was a brilliant scenario masterfully handled! I agree with you about the social scenarios, playing them in a time-restricted slot at a Con really does them disservice (that was my main grievance when I played "Hellknight's Feast"). PbP really shines there.

"... or it could be a ruse - since nobody wants that district anyway - so that huge sums of money are wasted on that district, leaving the more juicy ones for Myrosype to harvest." suggests Shisen, also whispering.

Shisen shakes her head. Meaning that she won't accept unless there's a party consensus.

Following her companion's cue, Shisen tugs Zhatara's sleeve, looking as innocent as a child. She appears to be whispering, yet her words could just be overheard by an attentive listener. "Say, how did she know why the Wharf was so important? Do you think there's a traitor among us?"

Automatic aid on Bluff.

No worries, it was just a suggestion from Shisen, who doesn't know much about economics in the first place.

Thanks for that useful summary, it's very helpful to us!

Shisen ponders things for a while, before discussing matters with her companions before Cyran's event. "So what do you think? Perhaps he's prefer Working End, since he's mostly interested in dealing merchandise. However, my fears are that Myrosype might want that district more than another. Since Cyran doesn't seem too interested in bidding, why not suggest the Luminous Wharf? It won't cost him too much I guess. However, I'm much less apt at this than some of you are. What do you all think?"

***Cyran's event***
Shisen is bewildered with all those wonders, most of which she would never have suspected to exist in the first place. Despite her feeling a little uncomfortable on that plane, she does her best not to show it. She doesn't seem interested by Cyran's passion in contract loopholes, and prefers discussing matters with Vayde.

"Good eve, your Holiness. I'm sad we didn't get to talk at Irith's banquet. As you may know, I'm a little worried about Myrosype. Reports of her wealth seem exagerated, yet they aren't. I wished you would show her the true worth of belief over sheer money and enter the bidding. The people of the Scriptum need your guidance."
Diplomacy: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (3) + 8 = 11 That's an aid, if Zhatara wants to chime in.

Happy anniversary Mike! I answered about Rataji in the Discussion thread, I do have it.

Fortitude DC 13: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 2 = 18
Despite the tricky chuul tentacles business, Shisen proves to be a decent and well-mannered guest at the dinner. She uses the opportunity to talk to Irith. "Your banquet is most exquisite, I thank you for the opportunity to taste rare foods such as this poached chuul tentacle. Interesting, really. I was wondering if you had... I shouldn't say, really. Have you heard the latest rumors? Another of your contestants in the bid for Alabastrine has been boasting about the social events that she is going to host to prove her superiority, both in the ways of luxury and exquisiteness and of riches. Of course this is little more than banter and shouldn't be taken seriously, but some people have been impressed and feel that the tide is changing here, that the powers that be aren't as keen as they used to be. I for one strongly believe they are wrong."

Bluff: 1d20 + 9 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 9 + 2 = 22

Actually, Serpent's Rise is going to become relevant soon. Does anyone have the Spoils of the Siege (Rataji) boon?

I do, with my 76446-6. Playing Rataji was lots of fun!

Shisen will gladly keep the roll and address Vayde Petronax, using the same main argument, along with the following.

"... Finally, you can't let someone as new as Myrosype just go over your head. Your house has supported Alabastrine for centuries now, yet an upstart powermonger like her would overcome your influence?"

Shisen has chosen a very different set of clothing this time, preferring to look like a wispy spirit of the departed. She spends most of her evening chatting with Temel Passad.

"Good eve to you! I was hoping we could discuss your implication in all this. So far, it looks like you do not want to throw yourself entirely in this race, yet I don't think you realize that your prosperity is at stake! Aspis agents like Myrosype don't like sharing, and she certainly won't agree to leave even the slightest breadcrumbs to you. Sincerely, I think you have everything to lose with remaining passive in this race."

Bluff: 1d20 + 9 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 9 + 2 = 24

I think Temel Passad lent us a courtier’s outfit and 100 gold pieces worth of jewelry.

Shisen has picked an impressive red and silver oriental dress for that evening's event, high-quality red cloth flowing like tidal waves around her as she walks in. Her hair is held fast with a complex pattern of silver jewelry and a small constellation of rubies, conveying an idea of luxury as well as discipline. Her face's lines are contoured with crayon, lain upon a pale make up, save for blushed cheeks in a pure Minkaian style. Yet for all these ornaments, her face remains the most expressive thing about her, in particular her enthralling purple eyes.

Feeling like a fish in the water she casually treads among the guests, nodding and ushering a tight yet expressive smile to those who cross her gaze. After a few curtsies and introductions with various guests, she calmly walks towards their clear opponent in this soirée, though she hopes Myrosype may not yet be aware of who she is.

"Greetings, you must be Lady Myrosype. It is a pleasure to finally meet you. I am Shisen of the Fallen Cherry Blossoms, hailing from Minkai. While I am not a bidder myself, I am quite curious as to the matter of how you people of Avistan deal with land control. Quite an interesting experiment, don't you think?"

Sense Motive (learn weakness): 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7

Shisen is every bit as excited as she would have expected to be, yet she has no idea what the various guests are interested in.

No relevant skills here too! The only one I could make is the DC 10 untrained Knowledge (nobility), but it has been made already. Unless we each need to succeed?

Shisen politely thanks Temel Passad for the information he's provided.

"What do we know about the potential buyers? Do they have any weakness we could exploit, or are we to convince them properly to outbid Myrosype?"

Shisen nods quietly, trying her best ingenuous smile on the Colonel.

"I hope these documents are in order, Officer. We are honored to visit Druma."

Diplomacy (improve attitude): 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (14) + 8 = 22

"Well, that was easy." The petite girl appears to be surprised. "So how about you start talking to us?"

Shisen endeavors to keep her mouth from being agape as the ambush occurs. When she recovers her senses, she decides to boldly stride forward and unleash a cone of bright bubbles upon two of the assailants.

Move, then swift: hypnotic stare at blue (-2 on Will saves), then casting color spray defensively - Will DC 15 negates.

Concentration DC 17: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10 The spell fizzles!

Shisen immediately looks sympathetic with the woman's ill fate.

"We are not bandits, and we may help you. Can you explain to us what happened?"

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (4) + 8 = 12

Shisen winks at Zhatara, beaming a bright smile at her.

"I'd be happy to discuss our respective techniques someday! Hopefully when all of this is over."

"I'm not much of a fighter either. However, you can count on me to deal with the people we have to convince." explains the young girl. "I'm sure nothing ill will befall us." she optimistically add, a merry note in her voice. Yet she does not dare tread over the the bridge first.

She turns instead to Faellynn, her wide eyes catching the warrior's gaze.

Should you become wounded, you will come to realize that the wound is not so serious.

Using my psychosomatic surge on Faellynn.

The girl's eyes flash with interest as the Venture-Captain explains the gist of their mission.

"Taking part in a bid war and influencing people to fight to keep their beloved city's integrity? What are we waiting for! Oh, just a question though. How does the auction really work? Are the bids in the open, or are they made secretly? Moreover, does the Society have any leverage on a bidder or another that we could use?"

Hey EF, thanks for having me!

PFS #76446-18
No Day Job
Initiative modifier +3
Perception modifier +5

I'm level 1 as well.

A petite, discreet girl chimes in, clothed in foreign garb - of Tien make, no doubt. Her shy voice yet rings true to your ears, and listening to her quickly becomes a trance like experience.

"Well met! I am Shisen of the Fallen Cherry Blossoms, one of the newest agents among the Society, freshly arrived from Goka." she concludes as she bows gracefully then beams a charming, almost disarming smile.

Shisen ponders things for a moment, then speaks out.

"The people of Mercy live in peace, their life with this living, sentient being is a kind of osmosis. Who are we to disturb it? I say we leave it here and report to our Venture-Captain."

No day job here.

Shisen asks timidly: "Have you considered they may not want to be like that? They may not consider it a blessing."

The bright-smiled girl tries to comfort Nira.

"Soon! Don't worry, it will all sort itself out."

She follows Valenor.

Shisen runs forward, then drowns the beast into another wave of light bubbles.

Color Spray, Will DC 15. The cloaker still has -2 to his Will saves thanks to Hypnotic Stare.

Shisen shoots her crossbow!

Crossbow, shoot in melee: 1d20 + 3 - 4 ⇒ (10) + 3 - 4 = 91d8 ⇒ 4

Shisen takes a step to have a better look at the beast, then gazes upon it with entrancing eyes.

Swift action: hypnotic stare, -2 penalty on Will saves.

Then she sends a wave of brightly-coloured bubbles to drown the cloaker with light!

Color Spray, Will DC 15

A petite woman with a sly grin looks from afar, intrigued by the strange company of people around.

Shisen nods at Valenor's words. "Of course we will. We'll prove to the people of Mercy that we are here to help them!"

Then she turns to Cyjke with a quizzical look on her face.

"Excuse my not knowing, but what is a cloaker? What is it capable of - drinking blood like a vampire?"

Shisen smiles to the Sheriff gently.

"We'd be delighted to help the people of Mercy - what you have here is a precious gift that is worth fighting for. I envy you, Sheriff. Is there anything else you could tell us about that dark figure?"

Shisen glares at the bats. A split-second later, another swarm - this one composed of shimmering bubbles of light - engulfs the swarm!

Casting color spray, Will DC 15 negates.

Before heading out, Shisen will hypnotize Valenor - if he agrees - with her Psychosomatic Surge.

Shisen nods, aware that the inevitable has come to occur. She wanders in the streets stealthily, her eyes trying to pierce the obscurity in search for answers.

Stealth: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8
Perception: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7

Shisen is shocked to find out what ails the young ones.

"We will, but if you want us to keep quiet, you have to explain yourself. We do not wish you any harm, just to understand your ways, possibly helping you if we can. What ails the children? What's the link to Robori?"

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (20) + 8 = 28

Shisen would try to check the Amenira lead before infringing any laws, as she'll try to keep her cover as newly-found believer of the local god.

Shisen watches the surroundings, ever so careful not to draw unnecessary attention.
Perception: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6

"I could stand watch." offers Shisen. "I don't mind it."

"How exciting! Let's see what a thorough inspection of her house reveals!" says the kitsune as she walks in, looking around for clues.

Perception: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9

Shisen bows at the priest's words. "I will meditate on these words, and thank you for them. Am I allow to touch the holy wood of the tree? Meditate by establishing physical contact? Or do you have any other gestures or rituals you could partake with me?"

Shisen will try her best not to break any rules, attempting to keep to her newly converted role at the best of her ability. Thus, she will come back to the tree the following morning, in awe ofd the great tree, and will observe the religious lot's doings.

Perception/Sense Motive (same score): 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (15) + 5 = 20

Shisen welcomes the recent information with a smile.

"I, for one, believe that their god Robori truly makes a difference. I will try to learn more about him."

Then she joins the religious people located near the tree, making sure not to wear any blue clothing or breaking any of the unspoken laws. She seeks the priest out, bowing humbly.

"Greetings, honored priest. I have heard much about Robori, and every single thing I hear increases my humility and admiration of him. I wanted to learn more about him from you, and would like to convert not only to a religion, but to a true lifestyle of dedication. Will you accept me as a humble disciple?"

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (13) + 8 = 21

Shisen bows courteously to the sheriff.

"We trust our lives with your good care, sheriff. We'd be honored to leave weapons in your care, for I trust we won't be needing them in Mercy. We seek a haven of peace."

I'm not sure whether a light crossbow would count as a light weapon though. The name seems to indicate it is, but it doesn't belong to that category AFAIK.

SM: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7

The exotic girl does not seem to react to the sheriff's latest assertions, but prefers to establish good relationships with the man, clearly showing him that she's willing to abide by the rules he set.

Diplomacy (improve attitude): 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (11) + 8 = 19

******

Once the sheriff is gone, Shisen checks the guest house for holes through which the Pathfinders could be observed or overheard.

Perception: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8

Once her paranoia has been quenched, she turns to her companions to establish a sound plan.

"I guess we should start with getting to know these religious people and this local cult. Making friends could help, so I'll try to do that. Any other ideas?"

Seeing that the gnoll won't cooperate by coming closer, Shisen draws her crossbow and shoots at the dog-faced wretch. However, her aim is too reckless and the bolt gets lost in nearby bushes.

Crossbow: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 41d8 ⇒ 7

Shisen quietly follows Maximilian, but remains behind the actor, readying a spell.

Diplomacy (Gather Information): 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (19) + 8 = 27

"I'm impressed, Cyjke, for your know much about our destination!" says the petite woman with an admirative voice. "Some of my contacts also revealed that for the past year, an Osiriani woman from Mercy named Amenira came to Alkenstar every month. She traded for supplies and sent large collections of letters before returning to Mercy."

Ready to move on. Any special things we can buy in Alkenstar? I also would be interested in the kind of clothing usually worn by the inhabitants of that area, so that Shisen could dress up like them.

A petite, discreet girl chimes in, clothed in foreign garb - of Tien make, no doubt. Her shy voice yet rings true to your ears, and listening to her quickly becomes a trance like experience.

"Well met! I am Shisen, one of the newest agents among the Society, freshly arrived from Goka." she concludes as she bows gracefully then beams a charming, almost disarming smile.

Her smile widens when she reads the note. "Highly intriguing indeed! I will be delighted to take part in the unraveling of this mystery. Do we know what is the affliction that affects her? Is she known to have other alliegeances?" the curious young woman inquires.

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No Day Job here. Thanks for running this scenario, DMK!