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Thanks everyone for playing, it was my first Play-by-post experience and overall a pleasant one.

I'd love to take you up on your offer Kwinten but I'll be Gm'ing on roll 20 myself.

Hope to catch you all again one day,

Kind regards,

Stijn

On the attack yes, but not on the damage, so my second attack would have dealt 14 points of damage.

Fist are agile weapons, hence the - 4. But while double checking it, I found out that : once I go in mountain stance, they loose the agile property and gain others (forceful for example). But I can't go in mountain stance, unless my feet are touching the ground... So it would have been a d6 instead of a d8. My bad, I would suggest subtracting one point from the damage as that is the average damage difference between a D8 and a D6.

Out of delay.

Toa Lin pushes off the raft with both feet and swims towards the reefclaw.

Athletics: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (18) + 7 = 25

Moves 10 feet on a succes. Unsure what the DC is.

"Rocks dropping on water day by day, will wear the water away !"

Action 2 : activating mountain stance, Action 3 = activating ki strike and making a flurry of blows attack.

Attack 1: 1d20 + 7 - 2 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 7 - 2 + 1 = 8
damage 1: 1d8 + 4 + 1d6 ⇒ (4) + 4 + (4) = 12

Attack 2: 1d20 + 7 - 2 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 7 - 2 + 1 = 24
damage 2: 1d8 + 4 + 1d6 ⇒ (5) + 4 + (4) = 13

edit : forgot the MAP for the second attack, so the To Hit is 4 lower.

Tao Lin tenses his muscles and fills his lungs, ready to act when the aquatic aberration draws closer.

Delaying too, letting the reefclaw close the distance. I am assuming that Tao Lin is swimming next to the raft, while currently holding on with one hand.

Toa Lin doesn't mind swimming.

So in the following days :

-we pick up the cart
-empty a few warehouse boxes
-round up the NPC's
-stash them in the crates
-Seddothrum is to become a pile of rocks upon inspection
-we craft and bring the rafts and then head for the tunnel to Shardrock cove.
-We hopefully get to bring Yuleg and his cured daughter.

Anything else folks want to do ?

If we fit 10 people on the raft and the remaining PC's swim. Can we all just leave on that ship ? There is no reason to return right ?

Tao Lin searches the warehouse, selecting and emptying a number of crates that can be stacked on the cart and are big enough to hold an 'costumer'.

Aight, so let's get the checks out of the way.

Underworld lore to assist Peite Chenille: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (15) + 3 = 18

medicine for Yuleg's daughter to shake off the disease: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10

Athletics, carrying a raft through the tunnels: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 7 = 10

Random thought, if carrying the raft is difficult, can't the giant carry some ? Or won't he fit ?

edit : I'll use my hero point to reroll the athletics check for the raft.

Athletics: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (16) + 7 = 23

Tao Lin will probably be most useful in making medicine checks, since I am not trained in society or craft, unless my Lore : underworld would be useful for the forgery ? Tao Lin would take Themolin and the giant too.

I guess this is the toughest moment in the game, we'll have to decide on our plan of action. When and how are we going to smuggle which NPC out of this city...

- We have the shard cove tunnel, with the raft, that still has to be crafted right ?

- I suppose we could go for the cart, load it up with emptied warehouse boxes and put the NPC's in here ?

- Can anyone in the party make better forgeries then the sewer guy ?

- We need Themolin to hand over the dirt on Belimarius.

Just my random thoughts. Please add your own.

Edit : Ooc is not working properly for some reason. All of the above is ooc

Sorry if it wasn't clear : I was pressuring Themolin into cooperation, we were attacked meeting him, so Tao Lin doesn't trust him.

"We are the ones you paid to get you out of the city Themolin."

"Dead clients don't tend to pay well..."

Tao Lin looks at Lilly-Ann's to assure himself that she will be alright.

"Though you seem to jeopardize our operation, perhaps it will be wisest to leave you... for the sharks."

Tao Lin's face twists in horror as he watches Lilly Ann's small body being consumed by flames...

He moves forward, shouting :

"Lilly Ann !"

"No !"

He faces Barralbus and spits out :

"The power of earth and stone shall stop your fire, you evil sorcerer !

With a mighty roar he takes on a low stance, becoming as sturdy as the earth itself, as he strikes out his blows seem to become heavy as stone.

Flurry of Blows: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (5) + 7 = 121d8 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 101d20 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 51d8 + 5 ⇒ (8) + 5 = 13

Move, Mountain Stance, Flurry. My unarmed attacks in mountain stance no longer seem to have the agile trait, but gain the forceful trait.

athletics: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (9) + 7 = 16
Athletics check to get down from the crates. I can't find the edit button on my previous post, what am I missing ?

Respectfully, I disagree that a guy who made a good stealth check and is sitting on top of 15 foot crates would be in full view or have line of effect from a crossbow shot, but I guess that all depends on how you and I envision the warehouse situation. So I'll except your ruling.

Tao Lin stares with disbelieve at the arrow sticking out of his flank, he takes a double move while he hops down from the crates.

He summons his Ki and strikes at Barralbus with a tremendous shout.

1 and 2 Move (Acrobatic roll needed to get down, or will 2 move actions suffice ?), 3 = Ki strike focus spell that allows me to use Flurry of Blows. Inspire courage and ki strike both give a status bonus to attack, so I am asuming they don't stack.

"KIII AIII"

Attack: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (11) + 8 = 192d6 + 5 ⇒ (5, 6) + 5 = 161d20 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 52d6 + 5 ⇒ (6, 1) + 5 = 12

The 1d6 extra damage is force damage.

Metagaming wise I'd prefer to let the bard go first in our 'clump' of initiative, out of curiosity GM; the assassin spotted me because he beat my passive stealth DC, so no more opposed rolls right ?

Tao Lin makes eye contact with his allies outside, holding up three fingers and points around the corner.

He puts a finger to his lips, beckons them over and climbs up the crates.

Athletics: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (19) + 7 = 26

"I'd say our initial meeting with Themolin went a little side-ways.
And there were prying eyes.
I would advise caution."

He turns to Ulfar :
"All of life is a dream walking, all of death is a going home."

"Let us approach with great silence and vigilance"

Tao Lin tries to open the unlocked (back ?) door, moves in silently and observes his surroundings carefully.

stealth: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (17) + 4 = 21
perception: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (16) + 6 = 22

Themolin then ?

"Allow me to show you the wisdom of patience and study Ulfar".

"You got blessed by Cayden, I'd say. Now sit still and let me look at those bruises."

Medicine: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (7) + 6 = 132d8 ⇒ (5, 7) = 12

Sorry, nothing for you :'(

Rockfish inn sounds good, since it's closed, we'll have to ensure that we don't draw too much attention to the place, Yuleg has other worries. If we are to join the guards, are we free this evening for the meeting ?

Since I failed the perception check, I'll leave it to you Ulfar

Tao Lin Chen starts tying his sandals next to the piece of paper and picks it up, he discretely reads it and passes it on to companions.

Without saying a word, he starts queuing at 'Garrla's' sign up desk.

Stoically observing, Chen didn't flinch during the blitz fight.
Being asked to stand aside, Chen did exactly that.

But completely aware, he was.

perception: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (8) + 6 = 14

Tao Lin Chen steps up to his companion.

"Friend Ulfar, violence is the last resort of he who does not control the situation".

"But if it were to come to blows, know that I will be with you".

Perception: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (10) + 6 = 16

Chen is taking in the scenery, feeling right at home. Not being bothered the slightest by being unarmed, he confidently strides around the courtyard his arms folded behind his back.

Perhaps someone is willing to spar, he does not start conversations but gives all the people he encounters the courtesy of a nod.

Agreed.

Since I dragged Lilly Ann out of the room, someone else will have to do the 'smooth' talking

Chen flushes as Lilly-Ann get caught, unsure what to do he just blurts out :

"You naughty child ! Tell the man that you are sorry !"

Then he turns to Themolin :

"See ?! Now you made her cry again !"

"Come child, let's get out of here"

He drags her out by her left arm, sprawling.

Sorry Lilly-Ann !

Chen gives Lilly Ann a quick glance, he looks at her and then at the document that she spotted too. He nudges his head to the side, indicating to her that she should grab it.

"Very well, I shall delay the information to our client. I hope he will find the proposed terms agreeable"

After Lilly Ann made her move, he adds :

And please, don't make the child cry again !

Chen approaches the mans desk and bows.

"Greetings kind sir, we are a group representing a client that was contacted by your office... we would like to address a dispute with your office regarding a planned monetary transaction planned on an upcoming withdrawal fund.

Chen turns his head slightly left and right, indicating him being aware of his surroundings.

"Surely, to safeguard our clients rights, we would like some privacy in discussing the matter ? "

He bows again, deeper this time, almost touching his knees with his nose.

Since you have her trust now, I didn't want to intrude Lilly, Chen is known for wisdom, not tact.

"A wise and just decision, my associates and myself are doing what we can so that your daughter recovers as quickly as possible".

"We will come and pick you up in 3 days, you are free to decide then.
We are most grateful for your offer of lodging here.
In the morning we must follow up on our list of contacts."

Themolin in the moring, then Garrla as far as I am concerned.

"Pardon our intrusion good sir, while your daughter is recovering perhaps we could have a private word.

Chen takes in his surroundings and continues :

"We are your escort out of this city, we are the team that Guaril has arranged. Hopefully you and your daughter will be recovered when we come to extract you. Yes ?

Chen checks his surroundings, ensuring that there are no prying eyes.
Then he will approach the door and knock.

If nobody answers, he will climb up and peek through the shuttered window.

Chen sighs, coming to terms with the fact that this seems to be one of those 'complicated' missions.

He speaks out to Flitch and his companions :

"How long would it take to build such a raft and how much material are we talking about ?"

He ponders that perhaps the giant could come in useful hauling such a large cargo through town...

"How narrow is that tunnel leading to shard cove anyway?"

I suppose it's getting later, shall we head for Yuleg's inn?

I believe Petite Chenille made the best case for Fitch to stay, Chen would prefer that.

"Guaril's cover was blown, he had to be pulled out.
We are the replacement extraction crew."

Chen looks over Flitch's papers and rolls them up, stashing them into an empty parchment tube.

"These won't suffice Flitch, we can't have you endangering the mission."
"And yes, you'll have to wait until we come to get you, I hope we can count on you staying put, no ?"

I wouldn't worry too much about it in a PbP PFS setting, you mostly just want to keep moving things along.

You do and I appreciate that.

Tao Lin Chen will keep an eye out on his surroundings, while his party members try to convince the unknown man that he is indeed Flitch, who is in need of slippers.

perception: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (20) + 6 = 26

Survival: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (16) + 6 = 22

I believe, I could use a shield, but it's out of character so I'll pass

Giving others a bit time to react to the situation, shall we press on to the sewers or continue down the contact list ?

Tao Lin Chen sniffs the air and follows his nose. Sewers are a universal part of the civilized lifestyle.

perception: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (13) + 6 = 19

He tries to locate a discretely located sewer entrance nearby.

"I would prefer if any of you could open this lock, me busting it down will only attract unnecessary attention."

Chen is already moving backwards, ready to take a running start.

Flitch is fine for me.

"Ulfar !" Chen speaks out.

"Your words are as sharp as your axes."

Chen listens to the words of Petite Chenille and nods.

"There is wisdom in his words, I support this plan"

Chen will follow Seddothrum, crouch next to him and speak in hushed tones -like you would talk to a pouting toddler-, it will take a little while but the message is :

'It is better to die by the whip then living in fear of it'.

Chen stumbles backwards as he is trying to form an idea of the proportions of this giant.

"A mighty creature of the mountains, enslaved by these Thassilonians... I had heard rumors, but it pains my very soul to see these creatures captured."

He clenches his fist in anger, fiddles with his own manacle and speaks out in perfect Jotun :

"SEDDOTHRUM, WHO'S COMMANDS DO YOU FOLLOW ?"

Chen turns around to his companions who are staring at the pair through the window.

"Perhaps we could use him as carrier, hide the kids in sacks and let Seddothrum carry them... on our tour. Kill two birds with one stone, we can sell it as an extra feature !"