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Thanks for running - I had a great time! Chronicle looks good!

Tai Ghee agrees that the elemental train holds much interest but he is very suspicious of anything connected with the Matriarch. "She is clearly a traitor - just think what other treachery her design might hold..."

Vote for disqualification.

Tai Ghee raises his shield and then advances on the matriarch, swinging his tail at her twice.

◆ Raise Shield (AC is now 22)

◆ Stride (this will provoke from White if he has a Reaction)

◆ Flurry of Blows

Tail: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (11) + 10 = 21
B dmg: 1d10 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9
If this hits, DC 19 Fort (incapacitation) vs Stunned 1 (Stunned 3 on a crit fail).

Tail, MAP: 1d20 + 10 - 5 ⇒ (1) + 10 - 5 = 6
B dmg: 1d10 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7

Tai Ghee tries to put Blue away before tending to his fallen comrade.

◆ Flurry of Blows

Tail: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (15) + 10 = 25
B dmg: 1d10 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6

Tail, MAP: 1d20 + 10 - 5 ⇒ (19) + 10 - 5 = 24
B dmg: 1d10 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 11

With Blue (hopefully) dispatched, Tai Ghee heals his fallen comrade.

◆ Interact to retrieve Lesser Healing Potion

◆ Healing Jack: 2d8 + 5 ⇒ (2, 2) + 5 = 9

Tai Ghee maintains the pressure on his Blue foe.

◆ Flurry of Blows

Tail vs Off-Guard AC (due to flank): 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (15) + 10 = 25
B dmg: 1d10 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9
DC 19 Fort (incapacitation) vs Stunned 1 (3 on crit fail)

Tail vs Off-Guard AC (due to flank), MAP: 1d20 + 10 - 5 ⇒ (2) + 10 - 5 = 7
B dmg: 1d10 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10

◆ Raise Shield (AC is now 22)

◆ Winter Goblins - Red is off-guard until the start of Tai Ghee's next turn.

Fort DC 21: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (17) + 9 = 26 2 more dmg, for a total of 22 dmg

"Ouch! Dude, that's not how you're supposed to do acupuncture! Here, lemme show you!"

◆ Enter Dragon Stance

◆ Flurry of Blows
Tail: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (20) + 10 = 30
B dmg: 1d10 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5
Stunning Fist: DC 19 Fort (incapacitation) vs Stun 1 (3 on a crit fail)

Tail, MAP: 1d20 + 10 - 5 ⇒ (9) + 10 - 5 = 14
B dmg: 1d10 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 4 = 12

◆ Raise Shield - AC is now 22

Earn Income:
Acupuncture Lore: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (15) + 5 = 20

Tai Ghee is alarmed when he hears talk of using fire to blast the creature that he is holding in his mouth, though it does occur to him that it might help him warm up a bit.

Cold: 1d6 ⇒ 1
Flat Check: 1d20 ⇒ 16

Can't ask for better than that!

Tai Ghee chases Rimesnap into the bushes, like a dog after a favorite ball!

◆ Stride (not sure about the movement cost for moving into the bushes? Just regular difficult terrain? In any case Tai Ghee has speed 30' so it should be ample to get there. I've shown the movement on the map. Also, just remembered, Dragon Stance allows Tai Ghee to ignore the first square of difficult terrain when striding.

Finding the little lordling hiding under some bushes, Tai Ghee picks him up in his mouth!

◆ Grapple vs Fort DC, using Jaws (which just means he doesn't need a free hand): 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (13) + 11 = 24

Somehow, Tai Ghee is still able to speak, even while holding his new chew toy in his maw! "I'm sorry your majesty, was this not what you had in mind when you foolishly attacked us? Anyway, that's all water under the bridge now - let's play!"

The other pathfinders - and the assemblage of cowed goblins - are now treated to a rather odd sight, as Tai Ghee proceeds to spin about, chasing his tail, or perhaps his tail is chasing him, as his furry appendage slaps against the poor l'il king being held so ignominously.

◆ Flurry of Blows
Dragon (ok Kholo) Tail, MAP, vs off-guard AC (because grabbed): 1d20 + 10 - 5 ⇒ (20) + 10 - 5 = 25
B dmg: 1d10 + 4 ⇒ (10) + 4 = 14

Dragon (ok Kholo) Tail, MAP, vs off-guard AC (because grabbed): 1d20 + 10 - 10 ⇒ (9) + 10 - 10 = 9
B dmg: 1d10 + 4 ⇒ (10) + 4 = 14

Stunning Blows: DC 19 Fort (incapacitation) vs Stunned 1 (3 on a crit fail)

Tai Ghee wags his tail happily as he continues to hold the bedraggled "king" in his jaws.

Tai Ghee isn't much of a diplomat but he glowers at the goblins. He's heard that they ride dogs!

Realizing that he may be the most qualified medic in the group, Tai Ghee gets out his acupuncture needles and attempts some healing...

Treat Wounds DC 15, Herkemer: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (12) + 6 = 18
Healing: 2d8 ⇒ (8, 7) = 15

Treat Wounds DC 15, Tai Ghee: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (17) + 6 = 23
Healing: 2d8 ⇒ (6, 5) = 11

Together with Thulle's Soothe (thanks!) I think everyone should be fully healed now...

Tai Ghee is down 21 hp as well. He can use Medicine to Treat Wounds but he only has +6 and none of the feats beyond Battle Medicine so perhaps someone else is better?

◆ Flurry of Blows

Dragon Tail vs off-guard if flanking applies: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (7) + 10 = 17
B dmg: 1d10 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6
Stunning Blow: If either Strike hits and deals damage, the target must succeed at a DC 19 Fortitude save or be stunned 1 (or stunned 3 on a critical failure). This is an incapacitation effect.

Dragon Tail vs off-guard if flanking applies, MAP: 1d20 + 10 - 5 ⇒ (18) + 10 - 5 = 23 Backswing: if the first attack missed the second attack gets a +1 circ bonus
B dmg: 1d10 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 11
Stunning Blow: If either Strike hits and deals damage, the target must succeed at a DC 19 Fortitude save or be stunned 1 (or stunned 3 on a critical failure). This is an incapacitation effect.

◆ Strike
Dragon Tail vs off-guard if flanking applies, MAP: 1d20 + 10 - 10 ⇒ (19) + 10 - 10 = 19 Backswing: if the previous attack missed the next attack gets a +1 circ bonus
B dmg: 1d10 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 11

◆ Raise Shield (AC is now 22)

Tai Ghee moves up to be better positioned to attack Green and Blue.

Tai Ghee whacks at the Red snack with his tail repeatedly and then once again lifts his surf board up, interposing it between them.

Flurry of Blows

Dragon Tail: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (12) + 10 = 22
B dmg: 1d10 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6
Stunning Blow: If either Strike hits and deals damage, the target must succeed at a DC 19 Fortitude save or be stunned 1 (or stunned 3 on a critical failure). This is an incapacitation effect.

Dragon Tail, MAP: 1d20 + 10 - 5 ⇒ (18) + 10 - 5 = 23 Backswing: if the first attack missed the second attack gets a +1 circ bonus
B dmg: 1d10 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6
Stunning Blow: If either Strike hits and deals damage, the target must succeed at a DC 19 Fortitude save or be stunned 1 (or stunned 3 on a critical failure). This is an incapacitation effect.

Strike

Dragon Tail, MAP: 1d20 + 10 - 10 ⇒ (1) + 10 - 10 = 1 Backswing: if the second attack missed this attack gets a +1 circ bonus
B dmg: 1d10 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6

Raise Shield (AC is now 22)

Cold dmg: 1d6 ⇒ 6
Flat check to end Cold dmg: 1d20 ⇒ 16

Perception: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (18) + 6 = 24 Tai Ghee has scent if that matters.

...

"Ouch!" Tai Ghee yelps as the snake bites him twice. "Hey dude, who taught you about acupuncture? Yer s'posed to align my chakras first! Here, lemme show ya."

Tai Ghee takes a moment to settle his posture, staring at the icicle snake intently, uttering a few resonant chants, and fluttering his arm like he's imagining it as the tail of a dragon instead of the furry foreleg of a hyena. Then - without warning - he gives the snake two quick jabs, as if demonstrating proper needle placement with his fist.

◆ Enter Dragon Stance

◆ Flurry of Blows

Dragon Tail: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (11) + 10 = 21
B dmg: 1d10 + 4 ⇒ (10) + 4 = 14
Stunning Blow: If either Strike hits and deals damage, the target must succeed at a DC 19 Fortitude save or be stunned 1 (or stunned 3 on a critical failure). This is an incapacitation effect.

Dragon Tail, MAP: 1d20 + 10 - 5 ⇒ (5) + 10 - 5 = 10 Backswing: if the first attack missed the second attack gets a +1 circ bonus
B dmg: 1d10 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7
Stunning Blow: If either Strike hits and deals damage, the target must succeed at a DC 19 Fortitude save or be stunned 1 (or stunned 3 on a critical failure). This is an incapacitation effect.

Anticipating the snake's rejoinder, Tai Ghee raises his surfboard, holding it between them. "Ok now you try but dude it was too easy for ya last time - let's see if yer needles can get through my board!"

◆ Raise Fortress Shield (AC is now 22).

DC 15 Flat check vs Cold: 1d20 ⇒ 1 Is there a consequence to crit failing a flat check vs persistent dmg? I don't think so but I'm not sure...
"Brrr, man!" Tai Ghee looks at the snake with amazement. "That is some minty mouthwash ya been using!"
Cold dmg: 1d6 ⇒ 6

Another zero int type over here...

DC 16 Athletics: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (20) + 11 = 31

Tai Ghee senses that their luck may finally shifting. "C'mon dudes, we've got 'em right where we want 'em!"

Tai Ghee leaps to grab one of the train models...

DC 21 Athletics: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (1) + 11 = 12

didn't hold on to the hero point for long! Also, these dice!

DC 21 Athletics: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (10) + 11 = 21 Whew!

Tai Ghee somehow does something right for once and manages to grab the train model!

Now at zero hero points.

Well, perhaps I do have one hero point remaining in that case - I'm not 100% sure - but if I do I'll reroll (unless it's no longer needed after Jack's crit, but I assume it is since I think I crit failed...).

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (7) + 5 = 12

Now Tai Ghee has zero hp remaining.

Tai Ghee instructs his hireling to do something to calm down the workers.

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7
I think I already used my hero point unfortunately.

"Gnarly, dudes!". Tai Ghee puts his surfboard down on the ice and tries to surf down the hall...

Acrobatics: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (2) + 7 = 9

... but the imperial halls were clearly not made for surfing!

My kid starts her week-long spring break today and we are going to visit Grandma. I'll still be able to post but likely with reduced frequency until after April 13. I appreciate your understanding.

I would attempt it but unless I've missed it there's no further checks that Tai Ghee can attempt. If that's incorrect please let me know. Otherwise, I'm fine with moving along.

Tai Ghee polishes his surf board, wishing he had studied a little harder in school to be able to help out more. But then he remembers how gnarly the waves are at sunset and he regrets nothing.

I haven't posted because Tai Ghee has already attempted all the skills that he is trained in. Hoping that the others can bring us home with this skills challenge...

I think Tai Ghee has used every skill that he's got available (unless our progress has unlocked any new skills?) so at this point I'm just waiting for everyone else to complete all their checks. If it gets desperate enough for him to attempt something untrained I can do that but usually that's not a smart move.

A bit hesitantly after seeing her harsh reaction to Thulle, Tai Ghee puts his hand on his hireling's shoulder and heads over to chat with the Coven Matriarch. The hireling speaks to her with the sort of confidence that only a hireling has... "Milady, my employer Tai Ghee here has asked me to speak with you to learn of your interest in surfing. He is hopeful that this may be a passion that the two of you share and if so he would be most interested in discussing the joys and perils of catching the big waves..."

Hireling Diplomacy: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (16) + 5 = 21

Tai Ghee is untrained in all the other skills on offer in this Research challenge so he'll sit out the rest. Hopefully spending the time discussing surfing with the Matriarch!

Btw, I have family visiting this weekend. Posting will be a little limited through Monday but I'll do my best to keep up.

Are we on to round 2? Presuming yes...

Tai Ghee wanders over to chat with the Dwarven Machinist. "These explosives look very interesting. I'm sure you can have a lot of fun with them..." Tai Ghee pauses and looks pointedly at the missing fingers on the dwarf's hand. "But you've got to be prepared for accidents. Have you ever heard of acupuncture? Did you know that poking your injuries with needles will make them hurt less? Want me to show you?"

Medicine: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 9 Or Acupuncture Lore at +5 if that would be an easier check for being more specific (and fun).

Spending a hero point to reroll. Down to zero hp.
Medicine: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (12) + 6 = 18

Tai Ghee is excited to playfully roughhouse and with some other canines and he throws himself into the wrestling matches with glee, trying to Reposition his foe.

Athletics, Great Kholo: 1d20 + 11 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 11 + 1 = 21

I hope Tai Ghee can keep bonding with the wargs! Because he's not going to have much to contribute to the other checks, alas. Or do we need to each do a check vs each group?

Back from my trip. Sorry for any delay

Earlier...

Tai Ghee shuffles uneasily as they meet the Queen. He's not used to such grand people and somehow his surfboard seems slightly out of place. He does recall a bit about her which he quietly mentions to his comrades when they are out of earshot:

"Queen Anastasia was born on a distant world and brought to Golarion by adventurers just over ten years ago; she has served as Irrisen's queen ever since. She brought with her many strange ideas, as her home world had only humans and no magic. She has spent her time on the throne attempting to improve Irrisen's reputation on the international stage, though she has been met with resistance from the more traditional winter witches."

At present...

Sensing perhaps some primordial kinship with the Wargs, the Kholo monk heads towards that group first. "Hey dudes, whatcha got there? Is that one of those drains I've been hearing about? I'm awful curious to know more, for the life a me I can't figger how an improved drainage system is gonna solve all the problems o' Golarion. But I guess that's why I ain't in charge o' such matters! But where's me manners? Tai Ghee they call me and I'm awful glad to make yer acquaintance. Anythin' I kin do t' help?"

I'm taking my kid on a short vacation tomorrow and will have limited ability to post until Monday. Please bot me as needed though I'll try to post when I can.

On a side note, I applied the level bump to both characters in the Macro area along with the +3 hp to Bustral. I was not sure if Little Sparky receives the +3 as well so he currently only has the +10.

Also, it is my understanding, however limited, that 2 Mentor Boons were allowed as long as they were from different players. If so, does anyone else have Mentor Boons they would like us Level Bump recipients to also choose from?

I mispoke. The Protective Mentor boon gives +3 hp in addition to what you would normally get from the level bump (which is the higher of 10 or 10% of your hp).

Tai Ghee happily shows off the surfboard to Herkemer and anyone else who wants to discuss the finer points of catching waves. It doesn't take much to note that the board is rather dinged up, with notches and gouges that seem unlikely to have been caused by the ocean but Tai just laughs when it is pointed out. "Oh yeah, well, whatcha gonna do, there's dangers everywhere it seems..."

Upon brief examination of everyone's default activities, I think that Little Sparky and I, being in Defend mode, should probably be moved to the rear of the party so that the individuals Searching can have ready access.

I did not move our tokens as of yet since that would mean moving others as well and I don't usually do that unless asked.

Viewpoints?

Fine with me!

Tai Ghee offers the Protective Mentor boon for those with level bumps (3 extra hp for the adventure)

A jovial kholo, unarmed, unkempt, and clad only in robes, comes rushing in, dripping wet and with a large surf board under his arm. "Sorry to be late, sorry to be late! Wouldn't you know that the evening prayers ran long *again*! I barely had a chance to catch just a couple of waves but oh man were they sweeet! But here I am, better late than never I hope you'll suppose, and ready to do my best in your service, of that you can have no doubt! Tai Ghee they call me over here, on account of my birth name bein' a jaw breaker, I can't deny it, but then that's how gnoll mamas show their love, and after how papa broke her heart - " an uncharacteristic scowl crosses the monk's face - "well, I guess it's no wonder she carried a wee kholo grudge an' taught me the fine arts of fighting before she sent me to get some discipline and perfect them fighting arts, which I can't say as I've quite *perfected* 'em, but I sure do like to practice 'em! Fighting and surfing, surfing and fighting, the great joys of life, I always say! And needles too, of course! Anyone need a little stress relief?" He asks, brandishing a collection of acupuncture needles.

Hello. Tai Ghee checking in, macros etc. all done and my PC info should be up to date.

No problems with friendly fire.

Pathfinder Provisions Consumable: Lesser Healing Potion

Tai Ghee has the Protective Mentor boon if anyone is receiving a level bump.

Tai Ghee has scent 30' as an imprecise sense.

He carries a Fortress Shield which gives other PCs the option of taking cover behind him (when he has the shield raised).

If we have anyone with free alchemical items to craft he can always make use of Drakeheart Mutagens.

Looking forward to playing with you all!

I assume that it's not possible due to the unpopularity of cannibalism but it would be pretty funny if there's a way to get access.

Thanks again for running and my apologies again to the GM and everyone else for dropping ball for the final weeks of the scenario.

So sorry everyone - I've fallen behind on my games before but never this badly. It's been a perfect storm of real world stuff but still. My sincere apologies. Catching up now.

Edit: nvm, looks like we are finished. Again, my apologies for flaking out for the last chunk of time (though Tai Ghee is pretty useless with the skill challenges that we had at the end anyway).

GM, if I missed enough that it would make sense to not issue a chronicle for Tai that's fine and sorry again for delaying things.

The previous night...

At first Tai Ghee's dreams are of his old monastery. He is back with his preceptor, again drilling endlessly in scripture recitation, and wishing for the practice dojo. But then somehow his dreams change and his sparring partners develop bizarre owl-heads and their kicks and punches are strangely threatening... He awakes with a start, drenched in sweat, and glad to no longer be dreaming!

Now...

Tai Ghee eyes the armed group with interest. As usual, he lets the more verbose among the group handle the talking but he loosens the belt on his robe to make sure that his kicks will reach their full extension. If needed.

GM, I think both attacks on Tai Ghee hit (and the second crit), for total damage of 9 (from the previous round) + 6 + 10 = 25, which after Movyu's healing (thanks!) is a total of 9 dmg, unless I've missed something.

Tai Ghee punches at Blue...

Flurry of Blows

Falling Stone: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (1) + 10 = 11
B dmg: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7

Falling Stone: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 5 = 11
B dmg: 1d8 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 4 + 1 = 11

Strike
Falling Stone: 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (17) + 0 = 17
B dmg: 1d8 + 4 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 4 + 1 + 1 = 11

He swings wildly and ineffectually. Then he moves out of the way to give someone else a chance.

Step

GM, I think you've applied the 9 dmg to Tieri but it should be on Tai Ghee?

Tai Ghee steps 5' to the north to flank the Green assailant and then unleashes a barrage of kicks against him.

◆ Step

◆ Flurry of Blows

Falling Stone vs flat-footed AC: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (8) + 10 = 18
B dmg: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10

Falling Stone vs flat-footed AC: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 5 = 11
B dmg, forceful: 1d8 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 4 + 1 = 11

If either hits, DC 19 Fort vs Stunning Fist

◆ Raise Shield

Then he raises his shield. Raising his AC to 23 (but he is now in a flank)

Tai Ghee darts forward, centers himself like a mountain, and makes two quick kicks at Blue.

◆ Stride 35'

◆ Enter Mountain Stance

◆ Ki Strike - Flurry of Blows (I haven't included Inspire Courage)
Falling Stone: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (5) + 10 = 15
B dmg: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10 + Force dmg: 1d6 ⇒ 4

Falling Stone: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (9) + 5 = 14
B dmg, forceful: 1d8 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9 + Force dmg: 1d6 ⇒ 4

Tai Ghee continues to watch each of the remaining council members carefully, hoping to detect their "tells."

Perception for Discovery: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (20) + 8 = 28 Mayor

Perception for Discovery: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (17) + 8 = 25 Peacekeeper

Perception for Discovery: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (16) + 8 = 24 Councilor Duburra

Sorry for the posting delay everyone. Was traveling the past several days - thought I would have time for gaming but turned out I didn't. Catching up now.

Tai Ghee continues to engage with Councilor Nekero, using his experiences in the monastery as a jumping off point for a discussion of the intricate theological questions that the star gun's very existence poses, as well as the divine importance of repairing it. "Of course, all our activities must - and will - conform to the meaning and intention of the Segada Protocol. We have only the highest respect for it."

Religion to Influence: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (13) + 8 = 21