Tiberius Scaevola's page

Thanks, everyone!

It was a fun game. And nobody died, contrary to my expectations :)

All right, so Tiberius will be copying these spells:
1st: air bubble, animate rope, chill touch, reduce person, lock gaze, jump, magic weapon, illusion of calm, darting duplicate, corrosive touch, monkey fish, silent image, mount, expeditious retreat, true strike, shield (16x10=160)
2nd: frigid touch, spider climb, acid arrow, gust of wind (4x40=160)
=320 gp

Day job: Craft (tattoo) + crafter's fortune: 1d20 + 10 + 5 ⇒ (12) + 10 + 5 = 27 =>50gp

Is BBEG randomized in this scenario? This one was quite tough... Of course, full-caster party was expected to run into some trouble :) So many thanks to Drogun for bravely standing between the casters and a world of hurt!

I picked the spells I'd like to copy, but I need to check if they are all in my Hero Lab.

"Moral of the story - Don't join any strange cults, don't dabble in conjuration, and most importantly: Don't summon anything you can't control!" Tiberius remarks wryly, spoken like a true evoker.

"But as you can see, there's nothing that Pathfinder Society's agents can't handle. Now if you were to put up a good word of us towards Duskwardens, I'm sure we can do good business in the future as well."

Tiberius has ioun stone as a light source

With no sight of the qlippoth nor Drogun, Tiberius continues moving towards the sounds.

So one move more, making it a double-move for this turn. Crossing the bridge might be difficult. Three reflex saves for wizards - someone is bound to fall... Any ideas how we get everyone across fast and safe?

"Dimension door... Great, besides all the other tricks it has, it can teleport as well. Ugh..."

Tiberius turns around, looking around and trying to guess where the creature might have gone. Then he hears some dwarven curses and grunts from the north, and starts moving towards the sounds.

Moved Tiberius one move towards north. Does he see any signs of Drogun or the qlippoth?

"For Cailean's sake, put away your bows, you're not even scratching it! It's a qlippoth, you need to use... Well, I have no idea what works against qlippoths - but usually silver or cold iron wounds evil extraplanars. Or use this..." Tiberius pulls his wand of magic missile, to hand it out either to Zestel or Evariel.

While doing that, the arcanist casts a magic missile of his own to strike the creature.

boosting spell from arcane reservoir
toppling magic missile CL10 damage: 5d4 + 5 ⇒ (4, 4, 4, 1, 3) + 5 = 21
trip: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (3) + 16 = 19

For an INT-based caster party, we know astonishingly little about the creatures we encounter :)

Magic lineage trait makes spell count 1 level lower with metamagic - hence toppling magic missiles all day long

"Good job, elf! It should be fairly easy to beat a blind whatever-it-was."

Still, blind or not, the shoggti might be dangerous. To speed up its demise, the Varisian spellcaster keeps hammering it with missiles.

Using 2nd level slot to cast mm
magic missile damage CL 8: 4d4 + 4 ⇒ (4, 1, 2, 1) + 4 = 12
toppling trip: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (12) + 14 = 26

Kn. (Planes): 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (3) + 14 = 17

"Go underground, and see the ugliest things in existence... That's a shoggti! Umm, maybe a qlippoth... But if Shaine actually told us anything useful about it on his lecture, I think I dozed off.."

Tiberius takes a runestone of power from his bag, using it to fuel up his magics - and casts a magic missile.

burning arcane reservoir to boost CL
CL10 toppling magic missile: 5d4 + 5 ⇒ (1, 2, 1, 2, 4) + 5 = 15
CL vs. SR, if needed: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (13) + 10 = 23
trip: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (15) + 16 = 31

"This is getting far too physical to my taste, but good that we someone so keen to lead the way." Tiberius mutters, and gives a nod to Zaarah. Whether he approves or is just being sarcastic, is another thing.

"All right, let's continue... Sooner we're done, sooner we're out of here." he says, and turns to check that no one has fallen to the river this time.

Do we actually have anyone who could use CLW wand short of UMD? :) If CLW no worky, Tiberius can lend his IH wand if someone is on low hp and doesn't mind a little bit of evilish tickle

"No such magics here. I'm afraid we'll need to put up a fire and dry the clothes the mundane way." Tiberius mumbles, his clothes soaked and cold.

But he isn't quite sure how to light a small fire - there has always been someone more practical handling that. And Tiberius - he is more proficient in large fires.

Enlarge person was cast by Evariel, so it lasts four minutes, right? Also, it looks like Tiberius three more rounds of swim speed

"Oh.. come on, dwarf... Why didn't you drop your sword on the dry ground..."

Tiberius sighs. Rescuing people (or elves or dwarves) isn't really his thing, but he is going to need them to get through this place alive. And besides, he's already wet... So he jumps into the river after Drogun, to help him get Evariel out of there.

Aid swim?: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11

Or if Drogun can manage on his own, pick up his sword

"Hey Drogun, can you fish up the elf from the river? Do some inter-species cooperation..."

How many rounds has it been since we first jumped into the water? Tiberius might have a couple of rounds of Monkey Fish left...

"Hey, hey... sharpen up - and kill those mushrooms! What's taking so long?"

Tiberius stands on river bank, pleasantly far away from both mushroom creatures, and keeps shooting magic missiles left and right.

Round 2
Toppling Magic Missile (CL10) @violet: 5d4 + 5 ⇒ (4, 4, 3, 3, 3) + 5 = 22
CMB to trip: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (10) + 16 = 26

Round 3
Toppling Magic Missile (CL8) @violet: 4d4 + 4 ⇒ (2, 1, 4, 1) + 4 = 12
CMB to trip: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (1) + 14 = 15

should the violet go down, switch target to green

Reflex save: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (17) + 4 = 21

Moved Tiberius' token where I planned him to be

"Well, whatever they are, there's one spell that yet never failed me... "

As the soaked Tiberius climbs away from the subterranean river, he utters the magic words, and sends some magic missiles to strike down the southern creature.

Using arcane reservoir- Casting with CL10
5x missile: 5d4 + 5 ⇒ (3, 2, 2, 4, 1) + 5 = 17CMB to trip: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (5) + 16 = 21

On mobile, please move Tiberius token to a nearby safe location

It's not my turn yet, but making the check to identify the monsters, and so hopefully have the information needed to decide Tiberius action. If the roll is enough, first I'd like to know the resistances/immunities, then weaknesses, then special attack, and then something else interesting...

Kn. (nature/dungeoneering): 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (1) + 11 = 12 D'oh...

"Erm... climb the back of a dwarf so drunk he barely holds his footing on a firm ground? And then go for a swim with him? Rrrrrright... I'm relying on my magic, thank-you-very-much..."

Tiberius shakes his head, watching Drogun and Zaarah wade into the currents. He takes a scroll of Monkey Fish from his handy haversack, and double-checks all his other gear is safely stored in the magic bag. Then he reads the scroll, and jumps into the water.

Swim speed 10ft
Swim, taking 10: 10 + 6 = 16

"Finish up the blue one, will you..?" Tiberius says to his allies, in a rather carefree tone. He digs up a wand of magic missiles, points it at the remaining howler, and then invokes it's magic power to blast the creature with one missile.

"PEW!"

CL1 magic missile: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

Tiberius has acted twice. Is it still his turn, or did we just cross-post?

"Heel, you damned beasts! Keep down!" Tiberius hisses, and sends another set of magic missiles to strike down the howlers.

Casting with CL8
2x missile on green: 2d4 + 2 ⇒ (4, 3) + 2 = 9CMB to trip: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (11) + 14 = 25
2x missile on blue: 2d4 + 2 ⇒ (4, 1) + 2 = 7CMB to trip: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (13) + 14 = 27

Here's the contents of Tiberius' spellbook:
1st: Burning Hands, Color Spray, Comprehend Languages, Crafter’s Fortune, Enlarge Person, Feather Fall, Grease, Mage Armor, Magic Missile, Protection from Evil, Ray of Enfeeblement, Shield, Vanish

2nd: False Life, Flaming Sphere, Glitterdust, Resist Energy, Scorching Ray, See Invisibility

Apologies, Xukong... I'll try to remember to check the full spell list from Hero Lab during weekend (I rarely post from a device that has HL installed)

Will save: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8

"Ugh, yes, howlers... It's clear where they've gotten the name..." Tiberius winces. He holds his hands on his ears, but still the horrible noise gets through.

@GM: I'd like to know defences and immunities

"Be silent, you stupid beasts!"
Gathering his might, Tiberius flicks his fingers and sends some magic missiles to hunt down the beasts.

Spending 1 point from AR to boost CL by 2, and cast toppling magic missile at CL 10
3x missile on green: 3d4 + 3 ⇒ (4, 2, 1) + 3 = 10 CMB to trip: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (13) + 16 = 29
2x missile on blue: 2d4 + 2 ⇒ (2, 2) + 2 = 6 CMB to trip: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (1) + 16 = 17

Knowledge (dungeoneering): 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (1) + 11 = 12

Knowledge (?) to identify the monster: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (19) + 14 = 33 Bonus is from +10 to +14, depending on the type

"Something's here..."

"Oh yes, please. Tell us once the trap is harmless. Or scream horribly should be caught in it - then we will know to search for an alternative route."

Tiberius takes a few steps back, just to be surely out of the harm's way.

"Sure, let's see what lies ahead."

Vote for B2

Knowledge (dungeoneering): 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (1) + 11 = 12

"Ewwww! There's a reason why I don't hang out in caverns..."

Tiberius wrinkles his nose, and decides to keep his distance to this thing. But there is one thing most of the creatures will obey - his very own signature magic missile. From Tiberius' outstretched hand, four small darts of energy speed away and strike the blob with terrifying force.

Toppling Magic missile, CL8: 4d4 + 4 ⇒ (2, 4, 3, 1) + 4 = 14

I doubt the thing can be tripped, but here's the trip roll anyway

Trip CMB: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (14) + 14 = 28

Buffing: Mage armour from want, and casting False Life. Will check the map once I'm on a proper computer.
False life : 1d10 + 5 ⇒ (8) + 5 = 13

"Bah, we are mighty masters of magic - we don't need to call for help!" Tiberius proclaims, but puts on the amulet nevertheless. In truth, such warnings do make him a bit jittery - but he sure isn't going to show it.

"All the places in Duskwardens' list sound like wonderful places for vacation. But yes, Shining Deep sounds like the place from ... that divination. It's certainly isn't very clear, and I'm not sure how reliable that... divination is. But since we don't have any other clues, we might as well check out Shining Deep."

Tiberius is still staring at the troll in awe and disgust. He never cared much for divination, and slept through most of the lectures in his youth. But whatever those boring old farts were trying to teach him, they must have been much better options than what he just witnessed. Divining from one's own guts - now that's just ... wrong.

"Just what she said. We are investigating property damage around the city, and some manner of creatures have been seen disappearing towards the Halflight Path. Perhaps the Duskwardens have seen something something in the tunnels?"

"Hmm, not much to go on with these leads. Some manner of creatures are behind the vandalism, but why? And it seems to have something to do with Halflight Path..."

The stories from these witnesses sound a bit crazy, and who knows if they were when they saw what they think they saw. But Tiberius has seen enough strange things with his years in the Pathfinder Society to know these reports could be also true, and not just imagination.

"Unless we want to investigate the damaged property ourselves, let's continue to the Duskwardens. Maybe they have seen something while patrolling the tunnels."

Well, Tiberius' diplomacy roll would have been far less (14), since Student of Philosophy specifically states it doesn't work for gather information. But let's roll, since the info is out.

"Underdark..." Tiberius winces, hearing the meaning of the Halflight Path. "So yes, I agree with Zaarah - Let's see if the damage has happened near the entrances. But I'd really like to avoid going down to Underdark!"

As the group travels through the streets Kear Maga, Tiberius stops by the street vendors they come across - partly out of habit, and partly to squeeze out some information about the situation.

Is Kn. Local allowed for gather information? If it is, here's the roll:

Kn. local (gather information: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (9) + 14 = 23

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"There's enough, trying to get used to the undead roaming around, so I'd rather avoid meeting any trolls right now. So I second going to the Duskwardens," Tiberius suggests, when the group ponders their next move.

Tiberius holds his wine-filled glass aloft, and studies it against a source of light to make sure there are no bits of skin or fingers or anything else that could have dropped off the zombie. Finally, satisfied, he takes a small sip.

"Do you anything about the nature of this property damage? I mean, what manner of property has been damaged? "

Kn. history: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (7) + 11 = 18
Kn. Arcana: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (4) + 14 = 18

"And behold... The seamless ring of stone which walls the City of Strangers - Kaer Maga!" Tiberius faces the city, and cannot help but feel impressed by it. Even if it's not the first time he's here, it works for him every time.

"Good day, Master Dwarf. What a fine, fine establishment you have here." Tiberius greets the owner as he enters the shop, unhealthy gleam in his eyes as he stares all the jewelry within.

And then he turns his attention towards the assembled team of Pathfinders. "Ah, pleasure to meet all of you. I am Tiberius, a humble horse salesman, tattooist, entrepreneur, and a dabbler in magic. From the looks of you, I believe this time Miss Heidmarch managed to assemble a more knowledgeable part of Society members."

He startles slightly when the arms reach out from the wall, and looks at the elemental with squinted eyes. "Care to tell us, Master Dwarf, how exactly are we to make the trip to Kaer Maga?"

Somewhere in Absalom, a man of clearly Varisian origin is standing in a doorway, and is having an argument with an uniformed man.

"...I do not understand what you are talking about, Captain. I assure you my shop is a perfectly legal establishment. Nothing shady going on within."

The man sounds innocent enough, but something about his weasel-like face makes it hard to believe. The Varisian combs his greasy hair with his fingers before moving his hand to scratch the thin moustache above his lip, all the time keeping his eyes locked tightly in the captain of the guard.

"Ahha, whats this!? Just because I'm Varisian, you think I'm Szcarni, yes? And that makes you want to blame me for everything, yes? Now what would the Council think if the city's officials are harassing honest businessmen with racist motives, hmm? Now begone, little man. Come back with a search warrant or don't come back at all!"

The man, Tiberius by name, withdraws into his tattoo shop, and closes the door behind him. For a moment, he stands by the windows, and observes the frustrated captain leaving.

"You can come out from hiding, cousin. The guard will not come back today." He shouts, and knocks the door of the secret basement. He then remembers a letter on the table, which he forgot when his cousin came asking for help. Slowly, he picks it up, and starts reading.

"You'll find your way out, cousin. I have business with the Pathfinders."

"And please send my regards to uncle Guaril!"

Hi all,

I heard you had one cancellation, so I'll be joining in.

Forum name: -Karma- Character name: Tiberius PFS # 96096-9 Faction: The Exchange

Tiberius is a lvl 5 Arcanist - a dedicated toppling magic missile blaster.

Was there still room in this game? I have a lvl5 Arcanist available..

I love the idea, even if full-arcane party sounds a bit hazardous :)

Player Name: Karma
PC Name: Tiberius Scaevola
PFS#: 96960-9
Faction: The Exchange
Perception and vision/senses: Perc +2
Initiative: +6

Tiberius is a Level 5 toppling magic missile specialist

I have some unmade lvl2's for the lower tier as well

Haluaisiko booneja vihaava GM allekirjoittaa tämän jouluboonin Tiberiukselle? :)

"Moeki ja Mombasa puhuu asiaa, meidän homma on hoidettu. Ei täällä märehtiminen tuo yhtään lisää rahaa mun kukkaroon. Jos te taidetta haluutte katsella, ni Blackrosin museo on sitä pullollaan. Ainakin välillä. Mut siellä on ainakin paremmat tarjoilut kun täällä." Tiberius näyttää jo sangen kyllästyneeltä kidusmiehen höpinöihin, rummuttaa hetken levottomasti sormiaan pienoismallia vasten, ja kääntyy sitten lähteäkseen.

Pelaajan nimi: Jyri
Hahmon nimi: Tiberius
PSF numero: 96960-9
Faktio: The Exchange
Slow/normal track: Normal
Day Job (jos semmonen on): Craft (Tattoos) : 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (9) + 9 = 18

"Hah, no Meilin näköjään jättäis minut mieluusti tänne!" Tiberius hörähtää, "Mutta mun täytyy tunnustaa, että maagiset reservit alkaa olla tältä päivältä loppu. Eikä henkivartijan hommat oo oikein muutenkaan mun juttu. Joten mä oon muiden kannalla siinä, että pidetään jengi kasassa. Tai sit lähdetään takas loosille... Eiks meidän tehtävä ala olla pulkassa?"

Etiäpäin

"Joo, Se kidustyyppi sano et siellon ollu kaikenlaisia vaaroja niissä tunneleissa. Mut olisko ollu sit vaan ne lurkit, joita me pistettiin pataan. Ai nii, ne koboldit puhu jostain pomosta. Olisko niitä isompikin kööri jossain. Mut siis toverit täs summas aika hyvin sen kidusmiehen, ei mulla siitä sen enempää. "

Tiberius lähettää vielä yhden ohjuksen minotaurin perään, mutta on pääasiassa onnellinen että otus päätti ottaa jalat alleen.
Force missile: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

Härkämiehen kadottua näkyvistä velho seuraa muuta ryhmää kaatuneen puolituisen luo. "Huh, on se viel hengissä," Tiberius sanoo, äänessään poikkeuksellisesti hieman aitoa huolta ja helpotusta. "Te jumalten ja henkien seuraajat varmaan osaatte hoitaa tän neidin pystyyn."

"Suosittelen väistämään ton iskuja. Rikki tai ei, toi kirves näyttää siltä et tekee kipeetä!"

Pääasia on tietysti se, että eturintamassa on joku muu kuin herra itse. Tiberius tekee kuitenkin parhaansa, että härkämies saadaan maihin mahdollisimman pian. Velho jatkaa taikuuden tulitusta, mutta maagisten nuolten loppuessa hän joutuu vaihtamaan heikompitehoisiin voimanuoliin.

Force missile damage: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

"Oho, no ei se sit päästykään karkuun. No hitto, ei kai täs auta kuin..." Tiberiuksen puhe hautautuu kuitenkin pian Mombasan torven mylvintään. Soivaa korvaansa raapien velho lähtee kävelemään eteenpäin, jättäen puol'örkin 'musisoinnin omaan arvoonsa.

Nurmiaukealta on vielä sopivan turvallinen matka vastustajaan, mutta minotauri on kuitenkin riittävän lähellä Tiberiuksen hyökkäyksille. Niinpä velho lähettää viimeiset maagiset nuolensa härkämiestä kohti, vaikkei uskokaan että niiden voima riittäisi kaatamaan jätin.

Toppling magic missile damage: 2d4 + 3 ⇒ (3, 1) + 3 = 7
Trip: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (10) + 8 = 18