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Thiera directs the flame to another ant.
fire: 3d6 + 3 ⇒ (6, 3, 6) + 3 = 18
Move action. @Blue. DC 19 Ref negates; round 2

She works to aid Merisiel by releasing a magic missile at the large ant opposing her.
mm: 3d4 + 3 + 3 ⇒ (4, 2, 3) + 3 + 3 = 15

Thiera, supposing that perhaps animals will react poorly to fire, summons a flaming sphere, which she'll use to try and drive the ants back to where they came from.

fire: 3d6 + 3 ⇒ (4, 5, 5) + 3 = 17
DC 19 Ref negates

Thiera is cautious, and examines the "potion" before it's used.
detect magic
Spellcraft (+2 bonus to id magic items): 1d20 + 15 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 15 + 2 = 29
Perception: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (15) + 6 = 21

She stands back, patiently waiting for someone else to do the actual work.

Thiera prepares for the travels, using her knowledge and intelligence to appear part of the typical goings on.
Know(local): 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (13) + 14 = 27

EDIT: Blast. Ninja'd. I'll leave this post here anyhow.

Thiera aids the diplomacy as best she can, then tries to recall how many coins were in the pouch Zey gave them. She jangles the pouch helpfully, as if to demonstrate there are coins to be shared.
Auto-aid, as Diplomacy is +11

She's sure she counted them, but can't seem to put her finger on how many there were...

Thiera attempts to study the ping spell, then is mildly surprised to find that unlike every other wizard she's opposed, she has no knowledge of how to scribe a spell or any ability to research custom spells. Her life briefly feels vain and restrictive, as if there are many grand things in the books of the world, but she can only ever touch a few pages of them. Then, the feeling passes, and she waits for her friend Piper.

Thiera puts her knowledge of how such settlements are run to good use.
Know(local): 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (17) + 14 = 31

Player : TomG
PC: Thiera (Thieramalea Eyissera, but why would anyone ever use her full name?)
PFS#: 9440-3
Faction: Dark Archive
Day job (librarian): 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (12) + 4 = 16
Init +6
Percep +6

"There are a few things the inestimable Master Zey has not shared."

"Much of the wealth from the jungle interior flows through Bloodcove, making the dingy city surprisingly wealthy." Thiera adopts a bit of a professorial tone. "The local elite elect a Grand Admiral, who rules Bloodcove for life. The Admiral enforces a strict hands-off economic policy and very little else. Fiercely competitive trading houses wield the genuine power behind Bloodcove politics, with the Aspis Consortium currently dominating the political and economic scene. House Cartahegn fiercely opposes its rivals in the Consortium, and makes an acceptable fairweather friend in this area. It is reasonable to assume that Cartahegn assists the Society only because the Aspis Consortium opposes it, and only to the extent that it will benefit Cartahegn."

Thiera smiles at Merisiel (or shall we call you Werner?). "Dear sister, surely the cheeks of our new companion Garrick still have a trace of baby fat? We were all young once, but I swear there is still some green behind his ears."
Mostly a commentary on posting with a level 3 character profile in a Tier 6-7 adventure, btw.

Thiera eyes the newcomers with a mix of gratitude and suspicion. "Aren't you a bit young to be joining us?"

—

Thiera nods at Zey's words.

Know(history): 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (2) + 11 = 13
Know(geography): 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (14) + 10 = 24
Know(local): 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (10) + 14 = 24

"I've heard of such wretched hives of scum and villainy many times."

A bit tired of Zey's deprecations, Thiera nods to Bloodcove. "Well, I think we can get there from here, so don't worry too much about us."

—

Once Zey has departed, she moves the map to her own scroll case (if they're more than 5 miles away from Bloodcove), and puts a blank sheet of parchment in Zey's trapped case. Only if she's reasonably sure this won't disrupt his trap.

Then she counts the coins.

Thiera is relieved to be reunited with her heirloom rapier. She considers testing the edge on the guard who confiscated it in the first place, but refrains, reminding herself he was only doing his job.

Thiera enjoys the dinner, picking at only the most delicate and delicious portions. "Surely we have done you two favors, first for not reporting your guards' 'carelessness' in killing an unarmed man, and second, by continuing to keep secret your involvement in the mayhem caused by these statues. It seems quite ungracious to ask for additional favors on top of that."

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (16) + 11 = 27

She enjoys a hot bath back at the Lodge when the evening is done.

Thiera will do her best to help out by finding something to throw. She wants to stay well out of the way.

Whether the roll is for this turn or next (search now, throw next turn?):
throw stuff-improvised: 1d20 + 4 - 4 ⇒ (10) + 4 - 4 = 10
Probably also need to subtract for firing into melee and possible enemy cover bonuses, so no hit.

"Well, the havoc of the statues, or the havoc of new enemies. We'll oblige, if it's all the same to you!" Thiera wonders briefly what she'll do without weapons and without magic.

But it's not yet her turn.

Auto-aid Diplomacy

"It would certainly be a shame if the havok that the other so-called 'owners' of the statuettes experienced also fell upon you."

Thiera sighs, audibly. No spells. Doubly so, as her heirloom sword is the focus of her arcane power. She doubts threats would do any good, but she eyes the guard warily as she hands over her rapier and bow.

Thiera can make both Knowledge checks on a roll of 1, so she explains anything Piper does not.

Of course. I've been off this week. Not enough sleep, probably. I was looking at the line "Thiera: Go!", and trying to wrap my head around it. Because apparently, I can't read.

With a ban on fire spells—has she figured out why? (or is this another reading comprehension problem?)—Thiera adopts a magic missile instead, targeting Buri-Ban.

mm+evoker: 3d4 + 3 + 3 ⇒ (2, 4, 1) + 3 + 3 = 13

So no glitterdust fired from the readied action? I'll do it even if he becomes visible. DC 19 Will negates the blinding effect.

Perc: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (15) + 6 = 21
Thiera reads/speaks Kalesh.

Thiera searches for a reason for the sign. "No fire in here! she calls to her friends. Although I may break that rule myself soon.

If Thiera can identify a general location for the invisible man, within 15' or so, she casts glitterdust, otherwise, she readies against any movement that can identify his location, and moves away from the guards.

"Let's not hurt the guards if we can help it. It's not their fault an invisible intruder raced in here!"

Sigh.

Perception: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11

Thiera gives chase, making sure Dupine stays in front of her.

She recalls the spell glitterdust, and gets ready to cast it when she can identify where an invisible person might be.

You are free to use my wand, as you need, sister," Thiera tells Auri.

Just let me know how many charges you use for my accounting. Thiera doesn't use it very often.

"Humphf. With no other leads, let's just continue down Torch's shopping list of contacts. Next up is, Buri Buri-Ban, I believe. Torch said he likes a café on Sengali square.”

Link to previous conversation with Torch, if any , like me, needed a reminder.

Thiera passes her wand of healing to a competent user (Auri?), and breathes a sigh of relief.

clw: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9
clw: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6

Thiera grits her teeth against the poison.
Fort: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (17) + 4 = 21

She takes a step back, and releases an simple bolt of arcane force.

dmg: 1d4 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4
Force missile, auto hit

Note the updated action, above, which you've since ninja'd.

AC is now one lower due to Dex dmg.

Fort: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5

The blonde elf falls in a heap, and venom courses through her veins, burning. She screams in pain.

I don't think I'd updated Thiera's HP at the start of this new adventure. After scouring the posts since this scenario started, I think this was the only dmg she's take thus far (significant though it is). Header stats updated.

It should surprise no one that Thiera is hurting badly. Being caught in the reach of three creatures with nowhere to escape is *bad* for a wizard.

@GM Can Thiera burning hands from prone? Somatic only requires "one free hand". If so, she does, else she does 'total defense' action (standard action, +4 dodge bonus for the roun), and stands up.

burning hands?: 5d4 + 3 ⇒ (1, 4, 1, 1, 3) + 3 = 13
Ref DC 18 halves; firing at an angle catches the bottom and right centipedes.

Thiera fires a scorching ray at the centipede to the south.

ray: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 4 = 12
fire: 4d6 + 3 ⇒ (4, 4, 5, 2) + 3 = 18

@DMS: This is why I tend to avoid running. It's not worth it if one has to avoid pizza and ice cream.

Thiera tries to compose he face at the "wizard's" claim.
Diplomacy: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (14) + 11 = 25

"Wizard-to-wizard and friend-to-friend, I think you'll find that thing is more dangerous than you may have been led to believe. We can help you dispose of it."

"By the way, I've been meaning to ask, (and as a powerful wizard, you'd know) is there a good source of bat guano here in town? I swear the batch from that street vendor was contaminated with mouse fur."

Thiera makes a circling motion with her hands, suggesting the party split up and approach Viraj from opposite directions.

When they are in place, she steps up and calls out, "Ho there, Viraj. You should try casting detect magic on that first. I've heard there are several fakes floating around."

Wait Hun isn't here? Then who will make off-color jokes and fill awkward silences?

Thiera nods at Auri's suggestion. "I would like to investigate the statuettes before we return them, however."

Thiera waves the elemental out of existence on this plane, and readies some battle magic.

Ready force missile against any standing, offensive-minded opponent coming within 30'
force: 1d4 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4 Automatically hits

<cough> The revised retconned reality is just fine. ;^)

Sped along by a bump in reality—perhaps a flash of wild magic from the far distant mana wastes—Thiera finds herself in the unique position of being able to act again, more quickly than she'd expected.

The fire elemental fails to connect with any foe.
slam: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5

Thiera shifts her focus, and opts for a small force missile at other foe threatening Auri.
force: 1d4 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5 Automatically hits

What was Thiera's action in round 1? You have it down as resolving to "miss" .... Did you bot the elemental too?

Round 2
The elemental tries to attack around the corner, but the awkward angle proves difficult.
slam: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6

Thiera weaves her hands and speaks arcane syllables, hoping to protect her friends on the front lines.
hideous laughter on black. DC 18 Will

"There's something you need to know about my half-sister," Thiera says with a knowing smirk. She allows her speech to drop to a local ghetto drawl. "She ain't no lady."

"But maybe you have a burning desire to press the issue?" With a sharp wave, Thiera directs the elemental forward. "I don't speak fire, so maybe the elemental thinks I just told it to attack. You could back down now, and it will go easier for you."

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (6) + 11 = 17

Sensing the fight coming, while August is preparing with a wand, Thiera summons a small file elemental before the group heads in to break up the party.

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (13) + 11 = 24
Perception: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (15) + 6 = 21

Thiera pulls August aside, as he's the most likely to be able to keep a straight face. She leans and whispers in his ear, "Don't look directly at them, but back and to the side are a pair of goons. They've been following us for a while."

"Let's say instead that it might be possible for us to neglect to report that your people just murdered someone who was no threat to you. That's worth at least 3,000 gold."

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (16) + 11 = 27

Thiera hooks Auri by the arm, and leads off in search of the bath house.

"Qadiran statues can be quite grand affairs. Do you have a sense for how large these might be?"

"Further, do you know what time of day Chaim might be found at the bathhouse? Or where he sleeps in the evening?"

Thiera shakes sand out of her everywhere with an undignified grunt. 'Glorious Sedeq' my eye! This infernal heat is enough to make a fire elemental sweat.

"And I suspect you have hints on how Chaim might be persuaded? ..."

Thiera (Now that Auri has reminded her of FJC) discusses with Yiddlepool the benefits of joining the Dark Archive.

Similarly, take 10 for 25, which hits the DC 21

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Sweet, thanks for the run!

I'm in for "Many Fortunes ..."

Thiera is a bit flustered at all of the surrendering going on but trusts that the wise monk and the supposedly wise paladin caught on to something she did not. There was that hint of innuendo, plus the hanky-panky with the lightning dragon, so something is clearly afoot.

But rather than muddle the possible coded messages being passed around, she simply keeps her mouth shut and her eyes open for any subterfuge.

Sense Motive: 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (13) + 0 = 13

Thiera studies the arcane energies. What in the world was that?!

Knowledge(arcana): 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (10) + 15 = 25

"So what does this surrender entail, exactly?" Because if it involves being eaten, I have other ideas.

Pleased by the success of her previous counter, Thiera inches forward a bit more and readies her final magic missile spell.
Again, readied against anyone casting. She draws her pearl of power during movement.

readied mm: 3d4 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (2, 1, 4) + 3 + 2 = 12

Thiera's summoned elemental swings its flaming arm.
slam: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (12) + 4 = 16
slam dmg: 1d4 ⇒ 4
Ref DC 11 or take 1d4 ⇒ 1 fire damage now, and the same for an additional 1d4 ⇒ 2 rounds.
One more round for the elemental

Scooting forward a bit more, Thiere again readies herself against any enemy casting a spell.

readied mm: 3d4 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (3, 1, 3) + 3 + 2 = 12

Thiera summoned a small fire elemental just before entering. At five rounds duration, is it still around?

If so, it moves at fastest possible speed to the king. (50' speed) Depending on starting position, I don't think a charge would quite get there, but a run would.

Ref: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (16) + 6 = 22 Whew.
Half is 8?

Thiera scoots forward slightly, and readies a magic missile against the possibility of the king casting another spell.

readied mm: 3d4 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (3, 2, 2) + 3 + 2 = 12

In Draconic, complete with all of the honorifics of that language, Thiera speak. Oh, great king, you are deserving of so many tributes, we could not possibly know of all of the realms that offer them to thee. If we may so humbly inquire, of which tribute dost thou speak?"

Thiera shovels product from the back end of a bull, and paves the way for Auri to wow the king.

Diplomacy (aid?): 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (11) + 11 = 22

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