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"Ultimately though, Star, the choice is yours to make. And I hope you know that never would have forced your actions using that dagger. Friends don't do that kind of thing to their friends."

Theo brightens up at the prospect of Star joining the ranks of the Pathfinder Society.

He offers the following thoughts.

"While you might not be the best choice for some of the tasks that Pathfinders are usually tasked with, you are something that I believe the Society currently lacks - a subject matter expert on certain aspects of the ancient Jistkin empire. I'm sure that your first-hand knowledge of those times gone past would be of great value in certain academic circles. Sharing tales of the past while you learn about the present."

Theo says nothing when Star makes his request.

Instead, he steps forward & hands the dagger in question in his possession over to Star.

"Be well & safe journeys, wherever you end up traveling."

arrow crit for deadly: 1d10 ⇒ 6

After glancing around the deck, looking for some (any?) opposition, Theo vaults over the rail, relying on the Jump spell to soften his landing.

He pulls his bow & fires off a shot at the yellow bugbear.

arrow at yellow: 1d20 + 14 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 14 + 1 = 28
arrow damage P: 2d6 ⇒ (6, 2) = 8

Since it seems that Theo still has an action remaining, he'll apply Battle Medicine to Angvim.

Assured Medicine DC 19 Medicine
Battle Medicine Healing: 2d8 + 5 ⇒ (8, 8) + 5 = 21

"I'll focus on Cannon A" whispers Theo, pointing at the appropriate cannon.
"You work on Cannon 1."

Theo moves to the indicated cannon & gets to work trying to disable it's aiming system.

Thievery plus Star's boost: 1d20 + 14 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 14 + 1 = 34

Question for our GM.

Do we have a feel for where we're at, so far as the mission goes?

Trying to decide if Theo will be available for a PbD that starts somewhere around Sept 10th or so. Basically, about 3 weeks out.

Reflex vs the Shadow cannon: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (2) + 13 = 15

Theo's attention was on the rail of the ship, but not on the cannon, so he catches the full force of the shadowy round.

Shaking off the effects, he crouches briefly, then springs into the air, barely clearing the railing as he drops onto the ship's deck.
He crouches again, trying to find a hidden spot before pausing to patch his own wounds.

Stealth: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (3) + 13 = 16

Assured Healing nets a result of 19, so he heals 16 hp, nullifying the effects of the cannon shot.

assured Medicine: 2d8 + 5 ⇒ (6, 5) + 5 = 16

As Theo's gaze sweeps across the tableau, his vision falls on the ship floating about the fray.

"I'm headed to deal with the cannons." he tells Angvim.
"Follow me if you want to."

Two Potions of Jump appear from his pouch.
He drinks one & offers the other to Angvim.

As Theo dives aside, hoping to avoid the worst of the cannon shot, he points at the red-clad bugbear yelling "Her - focus on her if you can!"

Reflex vs cannons: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (13) + 13 = 26

Net Damage: 3.

During one of the breaks on the way back, Theo will affix the grasshopper to his armor.

When it comes to aiding the camp, Theo thinks his best option will be to help excavate Star.

Crafting to assist Star: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (8) + 11 = 19

Side note: is Brinna able to assist us?
Or is she still in the uncertain category

Theo doesn't find any tracks, either.
He does find two potions of leaping and an emerald grasshopper in one of the tents.

For the time being, Theo drops those items in his pouch, though he believes that he can properly put that grasshopper armor attachment to good use.

"Did they flee invisibly? Or did they 'port away? I was thinking it was the latter."

That won't stop Theo from searching for tracks though.

After he makes sure that Brinna's bleeding wound is properly bound, of course.

Theo rushes forward, stopping within reach of both Murph & Brinna.

He slaps a quick Battle Medicine patch on Murph.
"Something to tide you over, friend."

Medicine Assured DC 19
Healing: 2d8 + 5 ⇒ (5, 2) + 5 = 12

He looks at Brinna next.
"I think she can still be turned back to our side."
Healing: 2d8 + 5 ⇒ (6, 3) + 5 = 14

As she wakes, he says "Stay down, wait this out. Then we'll talk."

"Could it be, Brinna, that someone promised you knowledge & access to things unknown to the layperson?" Theo asks.

"Because if that's the case, you should've joined the Pathfinders. And I know how to expedite a Field Commission. I've got the paperwork in my bag.."

Pathfinder Lore: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (10) + 11 = 21

And while he makes that pitch he eyes the Pink bounty hunter, searching for another weak spot.

DaS: 1d20 ⇒ 2

Nope. Bad angle

He chooses to move instead

With a lot of open terrain, Theo seems to have a lot of options.

He ponders his best shot against Pink
DaS: 1d20 ⇒ 12

'That could work...' he thinks, as he slips forward a bit.

Shortbow attack vs Pink
d20 (12) + 15 = 27 to hit, striking shortbow

strategized shot: 2d6 + 2d6 ⇒ (1, 2) + (6, 6) = 15
deadly on crit: 1d10 ⇒ 7

Theo nods, intending to linger toward the back of the party with his bow in hand (no arrow notched though).

Theo offers his help by examining the tracks, trying to discern any information about who might have made them: general foot size, gait, distinguishing marks - that kind of thing.

(Survival +8, Society +11, in case these are secret checks).

"Apologies for missing the fight - the combination of late camel watches & warm Sun led to me sleeping longer than I'd planned."

If I can still bring Theo in for this, he would've tried placating the camels for Crool Camel wrangling Survival: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (20) + 8 = 28.

He might've also tried some crafting to help influence Induran Crafting toys: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (18) + 11 = 29.

My apologies - I was traveling around the western US for the month of July - I just noticed the post from our GM.

If there's still space, I'll gladly have Theo join (even if its a bit late).

Signed up as well

Far be it for Theo to miss out on an event like this, so he plans to stay as well.

On the off chance that you plan to run the 2nd part of the Calamitous Dagger missions (4-08), please drop me a message - I'd love to play with this crew again.

Extra bonus - this mission is enough to bump Theo from L4 to L5.

I think that Theo's going after Crafting for his Downtime this time.

downtime DC16 for L2 task: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (18) + 10 = 28

So, a Crit at L2 becomes 5sp/day.
Thus, 40sp for his 8 days.

After realizing that he doesn't need to add more arrows to the melee, Theo moves to Angvim with his healer's kit at the ready.

"Let's see what we can do about that puncture wound."

Healing check DC20: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (11) + 8 = 19

That's a deep wound. Probably better to let Snarlfist handle it.

"She's over there, just really well concealed."

Theo lines up another shot in his mind
Strategem: 1d20 ⇒ 12

"Right... about... there!"
As his bow twangs with the arrow's release

Does it hit? 11+: 1d20 ⇒ 6

"So close." as it misses.

Then, a regular shot to round out his actions

Does it hit? 11+: 1d20 ⇒ 8
(Concealment negates that shot as well.)

After moving to the edge of the bluff, Theo ponders the best option for his next shot.

"Is that orange-garbed bugbear my best target?"

Stratagem: 1d20 ⇒ 4

[i]"Nope - too much confusion there"[i]

He opts to slide down the hillside & scampers around the rock near Snarlfist, looking to see where the hidden mastermind lurks.

Theo calls out mentally to Star.

"Are these automatons known to you? Do you have any sway with them?"

He then considers a shot at the Yellow-adorned (well, blood-spattered Yellow) before committing his shot.

Stratagem: 1d20 ⇒ 7

"Not likely." he thinks, opting to Recall Knowledge about the automatons.

Arcana or Occultism RK on the clanks: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (4) + 10 = 14

Society RK on the Bugbears: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (5) + 10 = 15

Pretty sure that's the extent of his turn.

Theo also gets involved in the conversation.

"I'm happy that we have the chance to converse with someone with your knowledge of Jistkan history. My name is Theodore Geisel & I'm also part of the Pathfinder Society."

Noted re: Pursue a Lead.
Just need to decide what Lead #2 should be.

While not specifically trained in either golem lore or engineering lore, Theo's Keen Recollection of many, varied, & sundry factoids allows him to attempt to RK as though he had (albeit at a slightly reduced value).

Keen Recollection about the imprisoned golem: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (4) + 8 = 12

And he comes up just as clueless as Murph.

I rarely see Robust Recovery in play, but it's a feat that Theo has in addition to Ward Medic.

And, since he has training as a ward medic, he splits his attention between Seelah & Aldonzah.

Medicine check vs DC20: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (14) + 8 = 22
healing for Aldonzah: 2d8 + 10 + 4 ⇒ (7, 3) + 10 + 4 = 24

Theo stows his bow & moves to help Seelah with some healing.

Wielding his tools with aplomb, Theo gets to work on her wounds.

Medicine check vs DC 20: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (15) + 8 = 23

healing: 2d8 + 10 + 4 ⇒ (1, 7) + 10 + 4 = 22

It looks like Blue is the most problematic foe so that scorpion draws Theo's attention for a new plan.

new plan, new d20 strategem: 1d20 ⇒ 20

That spot, right there, behind the eye. Release... NOW!

The arrow flies true, striking just the right spot.

Bow shot d20(20) + 11 = 31
arrow critical, with an additional d6 persistent Bleed: 4d6 + 2d6 + 1d10 ⇒ (4, 1, 3, 4) + (2, 6) + (3) = 23

Then Theo turns his attention to Green but with no time for a new plan, the arrow flies ...

arrow vs Green: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (15) + 10 = 25
(minus 5 - forgot the MAP)
damage vs Green: 2d6 ⇒ (1, 4) = 5

Theo follows the rest of the team, though only to the edge of the gully, where he gets a better view of the scorpions.

Since the focus seems to be on the pink one, Theo ponders how best to contribute to that fight.

Divise a Strategem: 1d20 ⇒ 11

"That could work." he thinks, releasing the arrow.

Strategic Attack: d20(11) + 11 = 22 vs Pink's AC
Strategic damage: 2d6 + 1d6 ⇒ (3, 3) + (5) = 11

"I'm inclined to follow Murph's suggestion." offers Theo.

"But what purpose do they serve? asks Theo, with a new bandage wrapped around his head.
"Surely summoning elementals wasn't their designed function."

Occultism to discover the age-old question of 'what does this do?': 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (1) + 10 = 11

"Because I'm coming up with nothing that works. Only weird ideas."

Theo lies on the ground, hoping that he stabilizes.

stabilize on 12+: 1d20 ⇒ 5

He drops to Dying 3.

I should award a Hero Point.

To... Theo.

Although your group really hasn't spent many of them, either. But the person who has was Theo, so I'll stand by that.

Thanks.

If I was using real dice that performed this poorly, they'd be headed for the grinder in my garage.

Theo attempts to leap from Blue's path of Blue as it tries to trample him.

Reflex vs DC19 Trample: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (1) + 11 = 12

Yet his paws slip in the sand & he takes the hooves like a deer in the lanterns.

Leaping clear of the blue-tinged destrier's path, Theo nearly stumbles into getting broad-sided by the green one.

He flashes thru how a shot vs the Black rocked elemental threatening Murph would work.
Shooting Stratagem: 1d20 ⇒ 1

No, a horrible outcome
he thinks, moving instead to slash his claws against the green-streaked destrier, then moving back away from its reach.

cat claws vs stone - that'll work, right: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (5) + 10 = 15

Probably not the best plan.

Reflex DC 20 for 13: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (19) + 11 = 30
Reflex DC 19 for 12: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (1) + 11 = 12

Reflex DC 19 Hero Point to avoid a hoof to the face: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (2) + 11 = 13
(at least it wasn't a crit fail...)

In case it matters...

Theo's 1st attack was against the frightened, clumsy red living landslide.
Maybe a roll of 17 hits?

He then moved & shot the 2nd arrow at the blue stone horse.

Theo's mind races, as he plots out how his next actions will resolve in his mind's eye.

Strategem - arrow vs LL Red: 1d20 ⇒ 6

While not the best angle, Theo thinks the shot might still work, so he lets the arrow fly.

Arrow vs Red LL: d20(6) + 11 = 17
arrow damage: 2d6 + 1d6 ⇒ (4, 4) + (1) = 9

He moves for a better angle of the Blue horse & fires a 2nd shot, to assist Murf.

shot at blue destrier: 1d20 + 10 - 5 ⇒ (20) + 10 - 5 = 25
arrow damage: 2d6 ⇒ (4, 5) = 9
deadly: 1d10 ⇒ 3

Generally, when I have a PC make an RK check, I'll leave it up to the GM's discretion on the info provided.

Watching the elemental glide thru the sands as it moves to engage intruders (the PCs), Theo ponders the best angle to deliver an arrow for the best effect.

Devise a Strategem - Arrowbourne delivery: 1d20 ⇒ 18

Believing that his angle of attack is good, he lets the arrow fly.

Arrow-borne Delivery: 18+11 = 29 to hit
Strategem Damage: 2d6 + 1d6 ⇒ (6, 4) + (1) = 11

His remaining actions are spent Recalling Knowledge of both elemental types. (Arcana +10)

Also, for RK checks, do you want to roll them secretly or do we roll in the open to avoid bogging down play?

I'll provide the bonus for this one.
Arcana +10