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All good. It's a team effort!

Yep, listing on the chronicle is fine. Now that Tycho is level 4 they can reroll failed SR checks but the essence is still a useful item for when you REALLY need to beat SR.

Happy to chip in on the death wards. they were worth it.

I agree with Melody: listing on the chronicle sheet would be great.

"Mayor Kurigoss" walks into the jail, scowling at Gereno. You caused the crazy, you stay for the crazy! As mayor, I decree that you must remain in your cell! He walks out, leaving the poisoner behind bars.

Abtaroh also visits Abtaroh, keeping an eye on the cultist and checking to make sure she cannot escape. Confusion is had.

In the hot afternoons, Prospector Pearl Hart takes off her ten-gallon hat and hammers on the side of Dalvis's inn, helping to repair the damage Nalan did. From atop the ladder she hocks some chew into a spittoon far below, causing the metal to ring.

Dogcatcher Vonner Flay patrols Dustpawn in the mornings and at dusk; his badge shining and his animal control pole at the ready, ever wary for creatures running amok. The vigilante illegally deputizes several citizens over the coming days.

Admiral Drace visits Captain Zorriah in his cell. He absentmindedly polishes the vrocket wings on his lapel as he talks. So, Zorriah. To my chagrin, it may well be that you are beyond the reach of Lirgen's Admiralty, and escape court-martial. Where will you go now? Will you turn to piracy?

Tycho will delay if possible, didn't see Mongo is confusion-locked on Emissary. If not, well… sometimes it's confusing to know whose side they're on anyway.

The dog leash continues to ineffectually twirl about in the air next to the stray.

attack: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (14) + 12 = 26
SR, spell pen: 1d20 + 8 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 8 + 2 = 15

Flay pulls out a scroll and pretends to read from it. By the power vested in me by the citizens of Dustpawn, I hereby deputize Mongo DePon as junior dog catcher!

The dogcatcher casts Calm Emotions off the scroll, directing the burst to the space just above Mongo's head.

Vonner Flay looks up at the Emissary, his badge shining like a beacon of law and order. He whistles a dog-call again before casting a spell. A bladed scarf that's shaped suspiciously like a leash slashes at the Emissary.

spiritual weapon: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (18) + 12 = 30
slashing: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 3 = 10

SR if needed, spell pen: 1d20 + 8 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 8 + 2 = 16

will vs. compulsion, heroism: 1d20 + 16 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 16 + 2 = 35

Perspicacity and persistence are Vonner Flay's watchwords! Here comes the Law, Emissary, inevitable as the tide.

Flay moves to the end of the bridge (being careful not to step off), and readies to cast Prayer the moment an enemy comes into line of effect.

SR check if needed; Spell Penetration: 1d20 + 8 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 8 + 2 = 25

Vonner Flay creates a 50' moonlight bridge that starts at his feet and ends at the inn's roof.

Not sure how tall the roof is there on the lower part of the slope where the bridge touches but if it's 20' high they can make it with a 50' bridge.

Flay then walks up the slope, whistling "come here."

arcana, heroism: 1d20 + 7 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 7 + 2 = 23

Vonner Flay looks at the puppy and shouts at it. Your master, pup, is another unlicensed stray. But there’s no hiding from Vonner Flay!

He pulls out an oil daylight and smears it across his hat’s badge, which now shines like a burst of sunlight! Flay 5-foot steps forward, even more proud of his office than usual, as he seeks his quarry.

Vonner Flay pulls out his scroll of Death Ward and activates it. He looks down at the impounded puppy and whispers: Here comes your master!

Yeah, Rob, Kate, and I are going, at least.

Well I'm NOT going, and don't know how I was confused enough to write that. Clearly, channeling too much Tycho.

I won’t be, but I think Melody and Mongo are are there.

On the way back, Abtaroh ducks into an alleyway.

Out comes Officer Vonner Flay, Dustpawn's most diabolical dog catcher! He wears his uniform proudly: tan overalls, muddy boots, and a mountie hat looped with gold-threaded trooper cords and emblazoned with a shining, shield-shaped crest upon the front that proudly says OFFICER -- ANIMAL CONTROL

He carries a rope, ready to loop it around the puppy's neck and tie it to a post, if given the opportunity.

Neither rain nor shine nor emissary can stop Vonner Flay, pup! There is no escape!

DRAT! Abtaroh dismisses the wall so penny can go after her prey, and moves 30 feet forward.

Abtaroh raises the very stone from the street, blocking off the dog's route of escape! Since we're in theater of the mind, not sure I can do this. I want to try to box in the dog so we can catch up.

Major Image of a 15' high wall of stone blocking off the whole street ahead of the dog; DC 23 will if interacted with..

Abatroh takes off after the dog as well, double moving.

Abtaroh produces a doggy biscuit. Silent image from racial spell-like

She moves forward 30’ and crouches down. OOOOOOO what a cute little puppy! Come to auntie Abtaroh! I promise its not poisoned!

She whistles.

Aftereffect of the Emissary's curse. I'm sure it will be gone in a few moments.

bluff: 1d20 + 21 ⇒ (6) + 21 = 27

Abtaroh uses their scroll of Death Ward (7 min), and casts Shield of Faith upon themselves.

Abtaroh dances about, Tie him up nice and tight, before the Emissary gets here!

"Abtaroh" moves up, and a blast rainbows shoot out from her fingertips!

Color Spray DC 21 Will; his HD are treated as 7 fewer due to Tycho's Awesome Display.

Abtaroh pulls out her scroll of Death Ward and casts mirror image.

images: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

Tycho may try to Color Spray Dalviss when he comes closer; I think we need to be 100% focused on the Emissary when it gets here.

Tycho for sure, if you want to burn one on a caster. If not no worries.

Tycho gives themselves longstrider. That's all I got :) Ready.

Tycho changes into Abtaroh, and places all of the unused orbs in her haversack. She hands Mongo the orb of Align Weapon in case he needs it. I updated whose got what in the player docs and in the discussion.

She uses a wand of Longstrider and Heightened awareness upon herself before skulking behind a bush, muttering to herself.

Abtaroh will use heightened awareness to add +4 to initiative if it's still up when the Emissary comes. Not sure how reasonable a 10-minute window here is.

I updated the player notes with who has what.

Importantly, not all the spheres have charges.

Sun: Searing Light, 4 of 4 charges - Theodric
Aballon: Haste, 1 of 2 charges - Tycho
Second planet: Detect Thoughts, 1 of 4 charges - Tycho
Golarian: Resilient Sphere, 0 of 1 charges - Theodric
Fourth planet: Rage, 4 of 4 charges - Tycho
Verces: Align Weapon, 4 of 4 charges - Mongo
Sixth planet: Death Ward, 2 of 2 charges - Mongo
Triaxus: Teleport, 0 of 1 charges - Theodric
Eighth planet: Dream, 0 of 1 charges - Tycho
Ninth planet: Restoration, 1 of 2 charges - Tycho
Apostae: Fly, 2 of 2 charges - Warpac
Aucturn: Confusion, 0 of 2 charges

Looks like Tycho is the only one against breaking the orrery, so let’s just do it; Tycho is ready.

Tycho voted not to destroy the orrery but will defer to what the party wants. I understand the fact it’s better judgement to destroy it.

Is there a sense we can get of where the emissary will land? I'm just wondering how this might shake out from our PCs point of view: are we expecting the Emissary to land at a random place in town, and we'll have to run and find it? Or will we be able to wait/ambush its landing spot?

I will take that Searing Light orb.

assuming we have some hours before the emissary gets here. I'm not sure what else there is to do; Abtaroh seems like the only loose end.

Drace asks around for Abtaroh again, once again hoping to find someone whose heard of the cleric's whereabouts.

Gather Information: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (18) + 14 = 32

hours: 1d4 ⇒ 2

Admiral Drace polishes his vrock-wing aviator badge and thinks about what to do next. While we have time, we should evacuate noncombatants. Do you think the mayor can be convinced to do this?

How long ago did Nalan fall ill? Was it fewer than ten days?

We can go get a remove curse scroll from the leather store or something and cure Nalan, while we wait for the emissary…

When a humanoid becomes an id mutant, its physical deformations almost always result in a resemblance to a specific animal. For up to 10 days after a humanoid transforms into an id mutant, break enchantment or remove curse can remove the template.

Admiral Drace pops his tricorn'd head around Tim's shoulder and chucks a stolen packet of sugar at Nalan… it explodes in a cloud of pale crystals around the giant's head, threatening to blind him.

positioning the burst up in the air and behind, keeping it away from allies

Shadow conjuration: Glitterdust. DC 24 will to disbelieve, then a DC 24 will to not be blinded. If Nalan makes the initial disbelieve save, there's still a 20% chance quasi-real glitter affects him, and might still blind him (meaning, he must still make the will save not to be blinded).

The hasted Drace moves back through the common room, tricorn bouncing and epaulets flying. I think a double move of 80' should just get Drace just out the front doors, unless there's a crowd inside? Regardless of where Tycho ends up, they will attempt general crowd control.

Drace musters all his years of military training (0), and takes command to reassure the noncombatants. Breakfasting Citizens: Giant Nalan skipped the continental, and has exited the structure. Remain calm!

diplomacy: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (7) + 14 = 21

The admiral has his doubts, as "swelling body" isn't on the list of any animal attribute he knows, except for pufferfish.

Only one way to find out! The Admiral heads upstairs. The Admiral will wait for someone to open the door.

Brig. I mean, Prison.

And where did that damn mage go to? Albatross or something. What was his name? Anyway, maybe we should look for him while we wait.

I am the albatross, around the wizard's neck. I'm sure Zorriah is off somewhere, enjoying his delusions before getting court-martialed. Let the man have his illusions.

Admiral Drace sharply salutes his compatriots and takes a seat.

He watches Dalviss break up the fight with a look of revulsion. If discipline is the bridge between goal and achievement, then we are doomed to failure. He takes a bite of flapjack and smiles. Well, at least Leeara's on KP duty.

The end of our campaign is in sight. What is the plan for engaging the Enemy? We have good defensive measures in place, but Dustpawn is a rather large field of battle, and leaves the Emissary with room for many maneuvers. Where, exactly, will our Enemy will land?

Tycho puts Ice Cold Lemonade on watch and goes to sleep.

Pearl holds up 3 fingers.

Per conversation in Hangouts, we can have 4 deathwards already covered: Tim can prep 1 (he will save a slot for a buff spell), Tycho owns a scroll already, and the sphere covers 2. That means 3 scrolls, assuming Tim wants Penny covered and we don't need Mango covered. 2100 gold. Mongo offered to pay for one out of pocket already, so 1400 GP. Happy to split the rest over the party if needed.

Pearl Hart points to the packet of powder and drops a mud-stained, rawhide pouch onto the counter. The gold inside clinks, but the prospector remains silent.

Borrowing against the scenario gold if that's OK. If not, this isn't an item tycho desperately needs.

Any Dweomer’s Essence? Otherwise Tycho is ready to go.

sense motive: 1d20 - 2 ⇒ (7) - 2 = 5

Now, Elladas, I’m Prospector
pearl Hart, and this here’s my crew. Tough miners, one and all, though ta’look, you’d nary tell. We heard tell that y’all got the goods when it comes to protectin’ oneself, as in wardin’ oneself, from them elements that blow down from the mountains, deathly cold, them winds blow. I’m hopin’ ya’ll got somethin’ ta protect ourselves from them particular winds. It’s important to us, so we can pony up. An if ya got anythin’ else might tickle our fancy, let us know..

pass secret message: “Do you have scrolls of Death Ward for sale and how much?Possibly interested in other items as well.”: 1d20 + 21 ⇒ (5) + 21 = 26

Pearl Hart, considering herself deputized in the defense if Dustpawn, asks around town after Abtaroh, known felon and poisoner.

gather info: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (7) + 15 = 22
hours: 1d4 ⇒ 1

Pearl hart puts hitches her thumbs in her belt and sighs. Can't say I'm surprised. Old Abtro's lower'n a snake's belly in a wagon rut, slicker'n butter'n a bac'n skillet.

She nods at the innkeep's question. Sure, we found what's been the cause'a these trials 'n tribulations. Turns out a whatchamacallit… some kinda cosmic horror what eats brains 'n souls… well, it's this cosmic horror's comin' callin' from beyon' them stars. It's hurtlin' hotter than blue blazes through the heavens above, aimed smack dab at Dustpawn! Should be landin' tomorrow, we reckon.

But don't you fret, we'll cream that Emissary's corn first thing in'th mornin.' Just need a good night's rest is all. Quite convenient it's landin' here, if you ask me. Old Pearl's ready to saw some logs, herself.

Tycho changes back into Pearl Hart, one of the forms Dalviss is familiar with.

She knocks the road dust out of her cattleman hat and approaches the inkeep, chewing on a twig. Howdy, Dalviss. Y'all got a message us?

The Admiral beams with approval. Good soldiers never ask why. He glances sidelong at Zorriah.

I'm sure there is sound reason for this, and we can find out by asking in town.

Tycho owns a scroll of death ward. They will use it on themselves. The sphere had 2 charges of Death Ward on it, as well.

The admiral collapses the orrery and puts it in his haversack. Outside he conjures a carriage to help transport Zorriah back to town.

Let's head back to the projected point of impact — Dustpawn. We can rest there.

If the emissary is coming for us first, then we should be far from the civilians when battle commences.

if thats an option, definitely! I assumed the orrery must be complete before it is destroyed.