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Ah, but Travail has a wand of CLW himself. And he's hasted correct? And he hasn't gone yet. Maybe...with a bit of luck...

Travail jumps over chairs and tables to the fallen ranger, draws his wand as he moves, and taps him twice with it!

May the luck of Desna, not fail me now, thinks the strangely pious Varisian.

UMD, CLW: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (10) + 6 = 16
UMD, CLW: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (20) + 6 = 26 heals for CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 1 = 8

I think that helped. Did that help? How far negative were you? It's too bad you can't crit with a CLW wand.

I'm still confused about the darkness, so just rolling a bunch of stuff to keep things moving and hope the GM can sort it out. Attack on red.

"By Desna," shouts Travail. "These clouds of darkness aren't real!"

Stealth, if Travail is able to use it to hide in the dark cloud: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (10) + 12 = 22
mwk crossbow cold iron: 1d20 + 9 + 2 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (10) + 9 + 2 + 1 - 2 = 20 for 1d6 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 2 + 1 = 8 Sneak Attack?: 2d6 ⇒ (1, 4) = 5
mwk crossbow, cold iron: 1d20 + 9 + 2 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (14) + 9 + 2 + 1 - 2 = 24 for 1d6 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 2 + 1 = 8
mwk crossbow, hasted, cold iron: 1d20 + 9 + 2 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (8) + 9 + 2 + 1 - 2 = 18 for 1d6 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 2 + 1 = 4
mwk crossbow, hasted, cold iron: 1d20 + 9 + 2 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (10) + 9 + 2 + 1 - 2 = 20 for
1d6 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 2 + 1 = 8

I'm a bit confused. Is Travail under darkness or is the darkness an illusion?

Assuming I took the withdrawal action and then hid at the end of the movement last round. The Pathfinder stealth rules really are confusing. Thanks for pointing out the reach GM, and Uldar for pointing out the fix.

Travail takes a couple shots at Arastrax.

mwk short bow, PBS, IC, rapid shot: 1d20 + 9 + 2 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (3) + 9 + 2 + 1 - 2 = 13
damage, cold iron: 1d6 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 2 + 1 = 9
extra damage if sneak attack successful: 2d6 ⇒ (1, 3) = 4

mwk short bow, PBS, IC, rapid shot: 1d20 + 9 + 2 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (4) + 9 + 2 + 1 - 2 = 14
damage, cold iron: 1d6 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 2 + 1 = 8
extra damage if sneak attack successful: 2d6 ⇒ (2, 1) = 3

Ugh. Rogues just suck in Pathfinder

Armed with the knowledge that his trusty rapier won't do him much good, Travail takes a deep breath, kisses his lucky charm, and sneaks his way behind one of the tables, hoping to get a shot off at the demon in good time.

Stealth: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (9) + 12 = 21

Well, not a good thing when the tank goes down in the first round. Before I decide what action to take, is Aurus actually dead? And are we fleeing? I'm afraid Travail's attacks are pretty middling without a flanking partner or a decent initiative roll.

I'm traveling for a business conference this week, but will try to check in and post. If I'm slowing down the combat considerably, please use my Bot Me file.

Trying not to laugh at Uldar's pun himself, Travail drops his bow, tumbles past the prone Ulfen Acrobatics, Heroism: 1d20 + 21 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 21 + 2 = 25 while drawing his rapier, then stabs downward into the giggling fool.

attack,mwk rapier, IC, heroism, flanking: 1d20 + 9 + 2 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 9 + 2 + 2 + 2 = 29
damage: 1d6 + 1 + 2d6 ⇒ (1) + 1 + (1, 6) = 9

Travail mumbles to himself, been meaning to buy a potion to help me fight flying Ulfens, but just never got around to it.

before firing two arrows at the one closest to him.

Attack 1, mwk comp short bow, rapid shot, PBS, IC, heroism: 1d20 + 9 - 2 + 1 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 9 - 2 + 1 + 2 + 2 = 21
Damage 1, cold iron: 1d6 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 2 + 1 = 5

Attack 2, mwk comp short bow, rapid shot, PBS, IC, heroism: 1d20 + 9 - 2 + 1 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 9 - 2 + 1 + 2 + 2 = 31
Damage 2, cold iron: 1d6 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 2 + 1 = 9

As he waits in the shadows with his bow drawn, Travail wonders if he's seen Olaf's type before

Know, Local: 1d20 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 6 + 2 = 9

But clearly can't think of anything.

Travail takes cover in the small trees just inland from the beach move action, an arrow notched and at the quick.

Stealth, Heroism: 1d20 + 12 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 12 + 2 = 28

Readied action: If an enemy gets within 30' feet of his range, his sneak attack range, and appears to be hostile, he will fire an arrow.

Something smells fishy, thinks Travail to himself. And it's not just Olaf's furs.

Sense Motive: 1d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 5 + 2 = 8

Travail looks over Michellia to see if she bears any of the wounds she would have if her sister had tried to attack her.

Perception: 1d20 + 8 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 8 + 2 = 21

"How terrible," he exclaims. "Why on earth would your sister attack you on your wedding day?"

Travail looks to the others to produce a light source, while drawing his bow and keeping to the shadows. (Travail passed the sleight of hand check so his weapons are free.)

Perception: 1d20 + 8 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 8 + 2 = 30
Stealth: 1d20 + 12 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 12 + 2 = 27

"I'm not sure knocking is necessary, says Travail, peering through the crumbled outer walls into the scorched interior. "I think we might have better luck at the beach."

Perception: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (6) + 8 = 14

After easing the matriarch's fears, Travail slips away, losing himself in the crowd and preparing for what he suspects will be exactly what Hamaria fears--an attack from the Onyx Alliance.

Stealth: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (14) + 12 = 26

Travel and toil. Trouble and boil.

Travail saddles up to the matron of the family, Hamalia, admittedly a bit nervous around a woman of such fame and noble standing,

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 4 + 4 ⇒ (16) + 4 + 4 = 24

He seems to get his footing, though, as he speaks. "Ah, but sending the Pathfinders an invitation to this delightful gathering was surely a bright move. The Onyx Alliance wouldn't dare ruin a wedding, especially with the extra security."

She gives her a mild, but respectful wink, and flashes the tip of a cold iron arrow.

Know, Local: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (8) + 6 = 14

Travail saddles up to Nigel, hoping that with the drinks in him he'll reveal a little bit more about Alexander's beef. "Well that was certainly odd, I don't suppose you know what all that fuss was about."

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 4 + 4 ⇒ (15) + 4 + 4 = 23

While Aurus attempts to placate the maladroit Alexander, Travail stresses Uldar's point about entertainment by performing a triple backflip in the aisle.

Acrobatics: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (3) + 19 = 22

Sorry to be the laggard again. Traveling to New York for work this week, but will try to login late in the evenings.

Hoping to bring Tancred in good standing among the Pathfinders as well, and maybe a little more tipsy and daring himself after a couple of drinks, Travail whispers in his ear, "It wasn't the Pathfinders, you know, who planted the letter. It was the cultists themselves. We're aware of it, and willing to do what it takes to clear your name. We know we owe you one."

Bluff: 1d20 + 3 + 4 ⇒ (13) + 3 + 4 = 20

I'm not exactly sure how this discovery stuff works mechanically, but I'll give it a shot.

Travail keeps talking, hoping to get a bit of information from Alexander about the bride. "Quite the catch, Michellia, eh?

Sense Motive, discovery: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10

Apologies to the party for the long delay in posting. Love my brother, his wife, and their kids--but 4-year-olds and 3-year-olds can seriously wreck a house...

Travail, who mysteriously wandered off into the shadows, appears besides Alexander, former suitor of the bride, and tips his head toward the wedding gathering. "A fine gathering," he says, raising a glass of wine, "to Andora, and to the beautiful bride."

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (20) + 4 = 24

And perhaps it's their shared stubble, but he somehow seems to hit his mark.

FYI... I've got family in town this week, and just started a new role at my company (Not the job I was interviewing for and really wanted, but all things considered, not the worst outcome) so my role play and activity isn't going to be great for the next week.

"Rather silly clothes they've got us outfitted in," says Travail to the commander, hoping to find some common ground. searching for a weakness

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (16) + 4 = 20

Travail motions to Aurus to follow him, hoping the two of them together can make some progress with impressing the Commander of the good of the Society. Not to mention the fact that all three of them look a little out-of-place in formal attire.

As he approaches, he simply nods, looking across the sea in the same direction as the Commander, hoping to glean something about his mood. "Fine day for a sail," he says, finally.

Also waiting to better understand the mechanics to roll.

Smiling at the guards, Travail shows them his weapons. He uses an old trick taught to him by his guildmaster in Varisia to keep the cords of the peace-bound weapons loose so he can use them with without penalty.

As for Cloudia's wand, he simply slips it under the sleeve of his noble's robes--the party starting to catch on to why he may have chosen robes a little oversized...

Sleight of Hand: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (10) + 9 = 19

Travail wrote:

Not to belabor this, but my original suggestion was that if we go high we should find one more player. Should I recruit?

Depending on the level of the 6th character we might not have a choice which tier we play.

I think that we should be able to handle the scenario with 5 characters as we have a bit of an advantage having played together before and knowing each other's strengths and weaknesses.

Let's do it then!

Not to belabor this, but my original suggestion was that if we go high we should find one more player. Should I recruit?

Travail purchases a noble outfit, which looks rather ridiculous on him, and a gold ring with a four-leaf clover engraved in it, to honor his goddess.

Travail scratches his head, aware that there's no getting around this--the success of the mission revolves around the party being social. "Well, I suppose if we let the poet and the sorceress take the lead, we'll get by. Maybe there's a gambling deck on the Blakros cruiseliner to pass the time."

Valsin, is there a place we can rent wedding attire? I'm afraid I don't have room in my traveling pack for noblemen's robes."

Not one for talk, clearly itchy to get going, and crowd-avoidant, Travail clears his throat and suggests to the party, "Certainly we should take the supply runner. If there's any chance of something interrupting the wedding, we'll want to get there early and secure the perimeter."

"We can always hide behind the punch bowl during the wedding if we're not properly attired."

Call me crazy, but I'd prefer high-tier with the 4-player adjustment for the extra gold. It would definitely be better to get a 6th, though, if we go that route. I'm happy to do the recruiting.

Should we put it to a vote?

While Aurus protests his discomforts with attending the Blakros matrimony, Travail shuffles from side-to-side, looking by far the worst candidate for attending the wedding of the party--unshaven, wearing mud-caked armor, and a pair of odd, flaming orange boots that he must have just purchased from the Pathfinder commissary.

Why am I not home in Varisia?, he thinks to himself.

Still he musters some bravado at the mention of his goddess, "If Desna wills it, then so it must be. Can I ask what peace-bonding a weapon means, Ambrus? Surely if something goes awry, we'll need to be armed."

Player name: lekolas
PC name: Travail
PFS #: 278721-2
Faction: Silver Crusade
Day job: Profession Gambler: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 5 = 11
Slow or normal speed: Normal

I think Jack was interested, as for the tier I think you are low without adjustment (depending of Jack’s level)

Jack would make 5. I was wondering whether we should get a 6th and what the level requirements for that 6th might be. I think Jack might have leveled to 6, so right now we would be:

6, 6, 5, 4, 4

Travail wrote:

Question about the Borderland Keep day job. How does that work? I can't find a reference to it anywhere.

Also, should we muster for one more party member? I'm not sure whether we're playing high or low-tier.

It’s on the Fangwood Keep chronicle, but Travail hasn’t played it afaik.

Gotcha.

Question about the Borderland Keep day job. How does that work? I can't find a reference to it anywhere.

Also, should we muster for one more party member? I'm not sure whether we're playing high or low-tier.

Seems like #4-09: The Blakros Matrimony has the most votes!

Who will play ?

Travail isn't much for formal occasions, but he'll go wherever the Society wants him to go. It'll be good to be reunited with such talented companions.

Awesome! I'm in!

Travail is happy to go wherever Desna sends him.

I've never played it.

Thank you, GM Eclipse! I thought you were great at moving the story forward, even with your time limitations. Plus, you experienced an extreme weather event in the middle of the game! I think you get a pass.

The only change on Travail's character sheet is to add the 2PP he spent on Spellcasting Services to restore his negative level. Otherwise... cool boons!

Thanks for the game, everyone!

I've got friends in town this weekend, so my gameplay might be spotty.

Inspired by his companions, emboldened by his escape from the flames, and blessed by the good cleric, Travail whirls through the air with rapier and sword!

Attack 1, mw rapier, inspire courage, bless, twf: 1d20 + 7 + 2 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (13) + 7 + 2 + 1 - 2 = 21
Damage, MW rapier, IC: 1d6 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 1 + 2 = 8

Allied Offensive token boosted and ready to pass along. We should also pass on the Manuever token since we probably won't use it.

Attack 2, short sword, inspire courage, bless, twf: 1d20 + 6 + 2 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (9) + 6 + 2 + 1 - 2 = 16
Damage 2, short sword, IC: 1d6 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 1 + 2 = 8

nightdeath wrote:

Handing it back to you.

Welcome Back GM Eclipse.
As of Now the party is sitting on 2 Aid tokens. #8 & #3

I think one of those got used for Inspire Courage for three rounds, but we've gotten quite a few so it is possible I lost track.

I'm confused about the tokens--one says NA, not sure what that is. The other one had both Coordinated Manuevers and Inspire Courage. I used the Inspire Courage one, as well as the Allied Offensive we've been hanging on to for a while. We also have some of the Secured Benefits to use, plus our Prepared Benefits. Quite a list of potential aid!

My deepest apologies to my players and my backup for my abrupt absence. Typhoon Hagibis had different plans for my last week. Personally I am alright with no losses or damage but have been busy helping with recovery and away from my computer posting on mobile when able to.

I am back and able to take back over but I will wait to hear from nightdeath before officially jumping back in.

Thank you all for your understanding and your timely help to keep my table going. Looks like it has been exciting thus far.

Take your time getting back. It sounds like you've been playing a real life hero this week--we're all happy to wait!

Thanks, GM!

Hudor, don't forget about the Cure Serious Wounds potion we all got at the start of the adventure.

We just got another Inspire Courage token too!

The luck of the favored Desna upon him, and Yabitha's healing energy coursing through his veins, a lucky coin drops out of Travail's pocket free action - boosted Inspire Courage token + 2 attack and +2 damage for three rounds, and the party feels hopeful that it can escape the flames of the monstrosity before them.

This isn't my Round 4 action, just adding some flavor to the token use.

Reflex Save: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (1) + 8 = 9

Let's use that Muckmouth Secure token for sure!

Travail calls on the party's NPC allies for a Burst of Healing.

Healing for Hudor, Kranzen and Travail: 1d6 ⇒ 6