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Mucho gracias, senior! Corrected sheet downloaded.

Howdy! Thanks for the chronicle, and again for the game.

I'm on the Slow track, so I'm not sure if my chronicle info is correct? (I can fix it myself, if you'd rather).

I posted a wrap-up to the gameplay thread, but copying it here below:

Excellent, many thanks again for running! And many thanks again to my comrades for adventuring!

In terms of msc. sundries, day job check (w/Crafter's Fortune): 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (18) + 19 = 37 Edit: DARNIT! Forgot I rolled in the other thread at the start of the scenario. :( The 25 is only 50 gold; I won't record that in my investor sheet.

I believe we also succeeded at "Resolve a Combat encounter nonviolently through bribery, diplomacy, trickery, or a similar tactic? (Both with respect to Zamir, and with respect to the flunkies earlier?)

Just for flavour, in case an extra Diplomacy was required to convince Zamir to work with the exchange: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (20) + 7 = 27. Heh. It seems the dice love this party's diplomacy checks! (Would that this were a boon roll... say, I can't use the 1/scenario reroll on the boon roll, can I? ;))

Oh, finally, this scenario featured the Aspis Consortium, so if I could trouble you to just note that on the chronicle sheet, I can check off another Aspis Profiteer box.

I should also note: I'm on the slow track! (I believe the OOT slow gold is 588.25? Now that I've played, I'm prepping to GM it for my locals... :) )

Spells from the discussion thread:

0-lvl:
Resistance

1st:
Burning Hands
Protection from Evil

Kioshi

0 lvl:
Disrupt Undead
Bleed

1st lvl:
Ear-Piercing Scream
Keep Watch
Cause Fear
Hyraulic Push
Sleep
Secluded Grimoire

Total: 8 @ 1st lvl = 80 gp; 3 @ 0 lvl = 15 gp = 95 gp total scribing spells.

Again, many thanks!

Excellent, many thanks again for running! And many thanks again to my comrades for adventuring!

In terms of msc. sundries, day job check (w/Crafter's Fortune): 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (18) + 19 = 37 Edit: DARNIT! Forgot I rolled in the other thread at the start of the scenario. :( The 25 is only 50 gold; I won't record that in my investor sheet.

I believe we also succeeded at "Resolve a Combat encounter nonviolently through bribery, diplomacy, trickery, or a similar tactic? (Both with respect to Zamir, and with respect to the flunkies earlier?)

Just for flavour, in case an extra Diplomacy was required to convince Zamir to work with the exchange: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (20) + 7 = 27. Heh. It seems the dice love this party's diplomacy checks! (Would that this were a boon roll... say, I can't use the 1/scenario reroll on the boon roll, can I? ;))

Oh, finally, this scenario featured the Aspis Consortium, so if I could trouble you to just note that on the chronicle sheet, I can check off another Aspis Profiteer box.

I should also note: I'm on the slow track! (I believe the OOT slow gold is 588.25? Now that I've played, I'm prepping to GM it for my locals... :) )

Spells from the discussion thread:

0-lvl:
Resistance

1st:
Burning Hands
Protection from Evil

Kioshi

0 lvl:
Disrupt Undead
Bleed

1st lvl:
Ear-Piercing Scream
Keep Watch
Cause Fear
Hyraulic Push
Sleep
Secluded Grimoire

Total: 8 @ 1st lvl = 80 gp; 3 @ 0 lvl = 15 gp = 95 gp total scribing spells.

Again, many thanks!

Excellent. Welcome to the Society, Agent Zamir!

Better lucky than good, I always say! ;) Great work team!

Kn Eng 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (2) + 9 = 11

Ah, we meet at last. It seems your erstwhile allies, the Aspis Consortium, are fair-weather friends at best. We Pathfinders are here to make you an offer you... well, you can refuse, but I don't think that would be in your best interests.

So, what do you say, deal? Holds out hand... well, three hands. ;)

Unknown Diplomacy Aid (unless this is a different request than Patros, in which case I guess it would have to be separate?): 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (20) + 7 = 27

Unknown will have his sphere attack the statue again DC 17 Reflex for 3d6 ⇒ (5, 3, 4) = 12 points of fire damage if it fails.

He will then fire off a Magic Missle! 2d4 + 2 ⇒ (1, 4) + 2 = 7 points of Force Damage!

(For R3: Unknown will have his sphere attack the statue one more time DC 17 Reflex for 3d6 ⇒ (4, 6, 6) = 16 points of fire damage if it fails. He will then try a Ray of Frost for 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (13) + 4 = 17 touch AC, 1d3 ⇒ 3 Cold damage if it succeeds.)

Apologies for being a bit slow; I think I advised at the start that this wk I'm out of town?

Unknown pulls out his wayfinder, casting flaming sphere at the construct.

Reflex DC 17, if fail 3d6 ⇒ (5, 4, 1) = 10 fire damage.

Unknown's buff will be Mirror Image.

He will then patiently await his turn. ;)

Unknown will try to translate the runes for the party:

1d20 + 11 ⇒ (17) + 11 = 28

Hmm. I lack the skills to pick this lock. I will return with a key, or a sledgehammer.

Unknown then wanders forward to the edge of the training room.

Perception 1d20 ⇒ 5

He will ask his comrades: Are we going to just deal with this thing?

If the answer is affirmative, he will cast Mirror Image.

Do you know where Zamir is now? What else can you tell us of this place?

Unknown will move to free the wizards.

Wizards? Truly? How did you find yourselves chained to a workbench in a grungy dungeon?

Sounds good to me. :)

You know, you really should listen to my friend here. He's quite a sensible fellow. Far preferable to bloodshed... .

Attempt to Aid Jeskit: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (4) + 7 = 11

Unknown will attempt to Appraise what they are working on. Is this a sweatshop of some sort? 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (19) + 9 = 28

If you'd like, I could charm one so we can interrogate it for secrets? offers Unknown. He seems nonplussed at the prospect of just killing them, too.

Unknown will double-move the sphere. (Will now check spoiler text, and see if I have a swift.)

With the guard dead, Unknown will just 5' closer to his comrades.

3d6 ⇒ (2, 4, 6) = 12 Fire Damage coming at that lucky guard. :) If he dropped, then I'll move the sphere. If not, I'll need another Reflex save from him; if unsuccessful, he takes another: 3d6 ⇒ (5, 2, 4) = 11 Fire Damage.

Sorry, I'm having a little trouble figuring out where everyone is, esp. with reference to the two statues.

Initiative: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (14) + 4 = 18

Seeing as how Jeskit and Patros are ready to bring the pain to our enemies, and where Kioshi is ready to drop our foes with slumber, Unknown will cast a Flaming Sphere at the furthest enemy he can see that isn't otherwise engaged by his allies.

DC 17 Reflex save from impacted target

Ok. I can try charm on one of them, assuming I can get a clear line of sight.

Unknown's eyes appear more sunken and drained than usual, as he again shakes his head back into focus.

Eh, what's that Jeskit? Oh, yes, good idea. Let's follow along behind a ways, as I'm not usually good at sneaking. Unless Ben has a trick that might help us?

Unknown plans to wait until the first two have made it across, which it seems they almost have. Then, he will try to be reasonably sneaky as he follows behind: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (12) + 3 = 15

Unknown, who had withdrawn into the mild stupor of his preferred 'snuff' during the pursuit, finally snaps back to reality at the prospect of the challenge ahead:

Ah, yes. A good idea Kioshi. I admit I am more one for trade than subterfuge, but if we can isolate a guard without resorting to force, I have magics that might help persuade him of our friendly intentions...

Charm Person

If it is just flavour, I'm also a fan. (I'd be Quadira). Sometimes it helps me flesh out what faction journal I check. :)

That's really weird: I could have sworn I posted last night!

Unknown loudly calls: Tend to the fallen, and form a defensive line in case they return.

Unknown quickly steps 5' back, away from the Magenta menace. He then scans the scene. Does it appear as though the looting bandits have secured (or at least grabbed hold of) the target chest?

If so, he will fire off a Magic Missile at Magenta 2d4 + 2 ⇒ (2, 2) + 2 = 6.

If not, he will pop Mirror Image on himself. 1d4 ⇒ 4

End of turn

Seeing as how a bandit has attacked him, Unknown will use a move action to attempt to stand up. This provokes an attack of opportunity from the bandit, I believe?

Unknown will then step back 5' from the bandit in front of him, calling out to his comrades (and any listening bandits):

They are looting the cart! Protect the chest!

Unknown will attempt to Ray of Frost the bandit that attacked him:

Ranged Touch attack at Magenta Bandit: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (15) + 4 = 19 for 1d3 ⇒ 1 cold damage if it hits.

Surprise Round

Unknown awakes from his slumber with a jerky start: someone was shouting! Yet, all seems quiet, until: Aaah, there we go! Heh, the trouble with sleep is that the prophecies, the flights of fancy, and the hallucinations all blend together.

Round 1

Hearing the sounds of battle, Unknown rolls over, fishes in his pack for his wand of Mage Armor, and taps himself with it. He then tries to lie still, to avoid undue attention.

Round 2

Unknown then fishes in his pack for his wand of Shield, and taps himself with it. He will then again try to lie still, to avoid attracting hostile interest.

Hgrrruck.... pheeeeeeew. Hgrrrruck.... pheeeeew. (Unknown slumbers soundly. ;) )

Agreed, wholeheartedly

Agreed, Kioshi. Let us keep together. I'll take the last watch: I need my beauty sleep! :) Where do you think we should stash the scepter?

I'd agree, Patros... but if they are the bandits, perhaps we should let slip something about the scepter? To see if we need to watch our backs as well as our fronts when trouble starts?

When Unknown is with the other group of travellers, he will try to suss out whether they are on the up-and-up. So, you are in the carpet and rug trade? A fine mercantile enterprise. Probably safer than relic-hauling, at any rate. Do you have many troubles with bandits on your travels?

Unknown follows behind, playing up his slight flame and relative age to try and appear unthreatening.

Your enthusiasm for teaching a lesson to enemies of the Society is admirable, Kioshi. I suggest, however, that your proposed punishment is inefficient.

This is why the laws of Jalmeray provide for the punishments they do. I think we should respect them. I think the Widows and Orphans of the Society Fund will thank us, too.

Turning his attention back to the Venture Captain, Unknown replies: I believe that is all the questions I have. Let us depart for the scriptorium / market, and then away!

I'm not in a huge rush to copy spells before this adventure starts, though if there is time I will grab Sleep. I'll then head to the market, to pick up 15 gp worth of "essentials" before we depart.

Assuming there is time, I'll scribe from:

Tordeft:

0-lvl:
Resistance

1st:
Burning Hands
Protection from Evil

Kioshi

0 lvl:
Disrupt Undead
Bleed

1st lvl:
Ear-Piercing Scream
Keep Watch
Cause Fear
Hyraulic Push
Sleep
Secluded Grimoire

RL name: Redgar Character Name Unknown PFS number: 61159-2 Faction Ex(Qa)

e-mail: PM'd

The following information will make gameplay easier. When I need to bot someone they will have already made their action. Make sure to add the appropriate modifier and the final closed bracket (])to the die rolls.
Re-Roll:Y
Most likely use: Failed save, if I have already used a prescience that turn (or if my prescience and that roll was cobblers). Failing which, Day Job if I roll < 11.
Day Job: Craft 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (2) + 19 = 21
(Ugh. If I haven't used my reroll by the time I'm done the scenario: 1d20 + 21 ⇒ (4) + 21 = 25
Typical combat action:
Ray of Frost, Touch: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (18) + 4 = 22
damage: 1d3 ⇒ 1 Cold Damage

Note: I have Prescience 8/day (At start of turn, as free action, roll 1d20. Once before start of next turn, after rolling but before knowing result, use Prescience result instead.) I'll typically use for overcoming SR if I roll very low, or otherwise use for saves if needed. If I'm being botted, assume I use Prescience.

As he listens to Ben, Unknown smiles: Well said, Taldan. A Wizard is never late, nor is he early. He arrives precisely when his divinations told him to!

Leafing through the spellbook, he sniffs, remarking off-hand to Patros: I learned long ago in Katheer that specialization requires at least a little sacrifice in breadth. I always supposed the reverse must also be true. I didn't realize, however, that Opparan schools cut so deeply!

Still, a bargain struck is a bargain struck, and well struck at that when it is with a companion of amiable and agile wit. Besides, I can report to the pact-masters this was a... cultural exchange.

Turning next to Kioshi's book, once Ben has finished with it, Unknown remarks: Aha! It seems we share a certain interest in matters philosophical. Perhaps we might have time during our caravan to discuss the finer points of Rodiran nilhism?

In reply to Jeskit's to-the-point question, Unknown briskly confirms his willingness to aid: You keep your blade between the raiders and me, and I'll keep my magic between their blades and you!

Smiling at Kioshi's brash assertion, the gaunt, tanned man in front of you replies: I, too, look forward to our magical adventures together. I see you have much to learn, however, about the value of the admittedly less-scholastic Swords of the Society. I myself have greatly profited from their sturdy armour that can stand safely between you and ferocious ape-men, their sharp blades that slay soul-stealing spirits before they can siphon your stamina, and their general willingness to lead the way when kicking in doors and shooting troubles!

Looking around at his companions, the man known as Unknown continues: Still, the unusual composition of our team does open certain... possibilities. Perchance, would you have spell-books that I could peruse? I would be happy to offer the same courtesy to you all, and I trust we can all find better things to do with our coins than pay library fines... .

...

As the Venture Captain briefs the team, Unknown takes a pinch of something from a small box, rubbing it behind his ear in a contemplative fashion, before he speaks:

Ah, my good Venture Captain, why are you certain that Waman is the source of Aspis information? If we are to risk our lives on this perilous venture, I would like to know for sure that this Zamir is not using some other method of learning our Society's routes and cargos?

And, speaking of perils, what can you tell us about the forces likely to be deployed against our caravan?

Hey Kioshi,

No, I posted under an erroneous alias. (GM, if you are able to remove Redgar from the characters, that would be great, but no worries if not).

Thanks for letting me know that there's other people who have found the way to the table. I'm worried I've ended up at the wrong spot: I keep checking, but I can't see anything under the "players" or "characters" tabs of the campaign, and I only see the intro post + my "dotting in" post on the gameplay thread... . (http://paizo.com/campaigns/PFSOutpostOmegaTableAssaultOnTheKingdomOfTheImp ossibleByCuraigh/gameplay)

Ace! Thanks!

dotting in!

Greetings and salutations!

Surely you have heard of me before, yes? For everyone has heard of The Great Unknown?
...
No? Ah, it is no matter, for I knew you were going to say that. This banter is but an introduction to set your minds at ease before the perils of the adventure to come...

Unknown is a Wizard, level 3