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I've been exclusively working from home for 10 years, so despite how crazy the world is right now work is fairly normal right now, though the presence of my kids is a slight complication.

I have a 4.1 character, so not exactly 4.2 as needed unfortunately. Shame too, it's a really amazing Samsaran Investigator/Questioner build that's an amazing skill monkey and does Studied Strike with Rays.

Day Job: Craft (Alchemy)
Craft (Alchemy): 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (13) + 10 = 23

Works for me.

Do you have the scenario codes? I need to check and see if I've played them all already or not.

AoO: Attack: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (18) + 11 = 29 Damage: 1d10 + 5 ⇒ (10) + 5 = 15
Taking the full turn now.
Swift: Activating Arcane Accuracy to give myself a +3 bonus on all attacks this round.
Full Attack
1st: Attack: 1d20 + 11 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 11 + 3 = 20 Damage: 1d10 + 5 ⇒ (7) + 5 = 12
2nd: Attack: 1d20 + 11 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 11 + 3 = 18 Damage: 1d10 + 5 ⇒ (9) + 5 = 14
I'll target Zyesha with priority. If they're not available or drop I'll switch to Purple Square, and if they're not available or drop I'll switch to Red Diamond.

My bad! People throwing me off by making me use a Bastard sword :P
Damage: 1d10 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7
With my +4 enhancement bonus I should get past that DR thankfully.

Knowledge Planes: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (20) + 10 = 30

Seeing Zyesha turn to her demonic form, Vaylen's knuckles go white on the Talon Sword as he hefts it up, still getting adjusted to its weight compared to his rapier. Moving with unnatural speed and grace, the mordant spire elf quickly closes the distance between himself and Zyesha, his assault merciless in intent.

Swift: Activate Arcane Pool, bringing the Enhancement bonus on the Talon Sword to a +4.
Move: Move up to Zyesha (assuming no traps or other obstacles).
Standard: Swing vs Zyesha
Attack: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (5) + 13 = 18Damage: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (8) + 5 = 13
No crit, so no Dimensional Anchor.

I'm sorry, I'm reading and rereading and trying to make sense of the map. Who's what on the north side (Yellow Square, Red Circle, and Fierce Goblin looking thing)?
Also, are the trees blocking movement at all, or can I run past them? With haste I have 60ft of movement, I just don't know how much the terrain impedes things.

Are we needing it for the Dimensional Anchor aspect of it? I mean, I can try to wield it, but using it two-handed I'm down to a +8 attack bonus doing 1d10+3 damage with the silly thing. Luckily I won't need the weapon blanch.

Untangling himself, Vaylen tightens his gripe on his blade as he follows his comrades out to the Garden.

"We finish this. Such cannot be allowed in the mortal realm." The elf tersely insisted, his stride forceful and with purpose.

On the way to the garden, Vaylen uttered a basic arcane spell, fortifying himself for the next assault.

Casting Shield on myself as we make our way to the Garden. I've been placed on the map.
Trigger: I'll Parry and Riposte the first attack on me in combat even if I haven't gone yet, using Combat Reflexes.

I did include a -4 in all the attack for the Entangle effect. You can see it in the math for each roll. -2 for the Entangle effect but another -2 because my dex is lowered by -4.
Will: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (7) + 6 = 13

His blade at the ready, with a firm and steady grip on his blade, Vaylen channels his arcane might into his steely silver so he can inflict the most amount of damage as possible to these creatures.

"You know not who you stand before..."

Swift: Activate Arcane Pool to give my Silver Sheen Rapier an extra +2 bonus, bringing it to +3 enhancement bonus
Full Round: Spell Combat
1st Attack: Spellstrike cast Shocking Grasp vs. Green (Cast Defensively with I have a +17 bonus on(Magus Level +6, Int +3, Combat Casting +4, Focused Mind +2, Arcane Focus +2) so I auto make that roll. Let me know if you want me to roll anyways.)
Shocking Grasp Attack: 1d20 + 13 - 4 ⇒ (19) + 13 - 4 = 28 Possible Crit
Shocking Grasp Confirm: 1d20 + 13 - 4 ⇒ (16) + 13 - 4 = 25
Shocking Grasp Damage: 1d6 + 3 + 5d6 ⇒ (1) + 3 + (1, 6, 3, 1, 1) = 16
Shocking Grasp Crit Damage: 1d6 + 3 + 5d6 ⇒ (5) + 3 + (5, 4, 3, 1, 3) = 24
+3 to those attack rolls if they're using metal weapons or wearing metal armor.
If the crit didn't confirm, 4 physical damage, 12 Electric damage
If the crit did confirm, 12 physical damage, 28 Electric damage
2nd attack: Continue on Green as I'm entangled.
Attack: 1d20 + 13 - 4 ⇒ (3) + 13 - 4 = 12
Damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8
Trigger: I'll Parry the 1st melee attack against me, spending an Attack of Opportunity and a point of Panache.

Oh for the love of...

Sorry, had some work stuff take up all my day yesterday. I've read and caught up, placed myself on the map.

Seeing the lifeless body of the young woman that Vaylen had entertained unchaste thoughts of, the hot headed elf drew his silversheen rapier slowly, not intending to be caught unaware again. His anger didn't boil over with words, but instead he wished to visit actions upon those who murdered poor Dalessa.

His rapier at the ready, Vaylen strode into the door, his eyes darting around for unseen assailants from every corner.

"Speak, and be quick about it. What do you know?" Vaylen said sternly, his care for niceties completely gone.

Sure, I'll take that deal. 4PP to get a restoration cast to eliminate my Con drain.

Vaylen runs off after catching his breath, following Mykel/Palakar/Melea.

"I thank you Mykel, but I think I'll be able to soldier forth. Us Graystones are made of stern stuff."

Unfortunately Lesser Restoration doesn't do anything for ability Drain, but thank you regardless!

"I entered the cellar to thoroughly search it, while taking the opportunity to refresh my wine of course, and the door dears here were already dead, having had their faces and more eaten by the undead menaces. Not real indication that I could see as to how they got here unseen, though a search of the cellar more may be warranted. Maybe there's a secret passage or something that let them in underground..."

Picking himself up off the ground with shaky legs, Vaylen tries to play down the amount of danger he was in, though to his comrades the veneer of his brash arrogance seems cracked for the first time.

"Not the kind of affections I was hoping to be on the receiving end of this evening. Nevertheless, I appreciate everyone's timely and skilled assistance."

Pulling out my Wand of Cure Light Wounds I'll have Palakar or Melea hit me a few times with it.
Cure Light Wand 1: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3
Cure Light Wand 2: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3
Cure Light Wand 3: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3
Cure Light Wand 4: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 1 = 8
That will get me up to full with 4 charges used off my Wand of Cure Light Wounds. My stat block has been adjusted to reflect my current status with the -2 Con Drain, assuming I now have time to put my armor on properly.

Paralyzed, his life force draining from him as the undead feast upon his very essence, the only regret Vaylen has is that he didn't try sleeping with Dalessa, Senator Augustyn Naran's wife...

My Stat block has been updated. Looking dire folks. If things go well, it was great playing with you all...
*EDIT* Updated for the retcon, and it's not looking as dire before, but still not great.

Fortitude save #1: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (1) + 8 = 9
Fortitude save #2: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (6) + 8 = 14
Guess I'll start playing "In the Arms of an Angel" by Sarah McLachlan

Oh don't worry, I'm not gonna P/R while unarmed. Sorry, that wasn't the intention of my comment to make you go back and retcon all that. I'm fine with the position I'm in, so no complaints from me as I'm happy to continue as is. I was just trying to figure out the best system for handling that in the future.

So I believe the clarification was that you can't use P/R when flat-footed unless you have Combat Reflexes, which I do have. And there's no specific weapon requirement so technically you can P/R with any melee weapon.
The break down goes like this. Attacker declares attack against me. I declare if I'm going to Parry the attack, spending 1 Panache and 1 Attack of Opportunity (I have 4 Panache and 5 AoOs a round). Attacker and I then roll off, and if my Parry is successful I can choose to spend my Immediate Reaction to Riposte. If I've exhausted my Immediate Reaction for the round, I can still Parry, assuming I have the Panache and AoO's available.
So my concern wasn't specific for the creature grappling me, makes total sense since I didn't have my sword out and I wasn't really expecting the attack, so I'm fine with all that. I just want to see how we should handle this in the future for when I do have my sword out, and the most logical thing would probably be me setting a trigger for my actions for when I'll parry/riposte.

Suddenly finding himself waylaid by enemies, Vaylen doesn't have a chance to draw his sword to fend off the unnatural assailants. Finding himself in the grips of the deadly foes, Vaylen can't help but take the opportunity to quip despite the dire situation he finds himself in.

"I insist on being bought a drink before getting this close to someone!"
Shifting his body weight in the creature's grasp, Vaylen attempts to untangle himself from the monster's grip.

Escape Artist: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (5) + 10 = 15 to get out.
Welp I'm a lot more useful when I have my sword out, sorry guys.
Also, I was wondering how we're handling Opportune Parry/Riposte? I'm supposed to declare I'm using the ability once an enemy declares an attack on me but before the creature rolls an attack. I guess I just need to figure out a specific trigger for it after I resolve actions. Regardless, it wouldn't have helped me here. My stat block is updated to reflect my proper Armor Class in the Current section to reflect the AC penalty from the hasty donned armor and grappled

I worked up a quick and dirty spreadsheet to track our progress in the perceptions throughout the house.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1UUoH9ayMQLHIj1xOCIOsorCBSXj4mbCx-Yp 76D3C_Vc/edit?usp=sharing

Palakar, I wasn't exactly sure which rooms you were searching based on your post, I'll take a look again though.

Running out the door, Vaylen takes a moment to track where his colleagues run off to, wanting to form an action plan for how best to divide the dead of searching the house, wanting to leave no bottle unturned.

Prioritize 5, 9, 12, 14, 21 and deprioritize 2, 6, 7, 13, 19

Room 5 Perception 1: 1d20 + 11 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 11 + 2 = 25
Room 9 Perception 2: 1d20 + 11 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 11 + 2 = 33
Room 12 Perception 3: 1d20 + 11 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 11 + 2 = 15
Room 14 Perception 4: 1d20 + 11 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 11 + 2 + 2 = 18
Room 21 Perception 5: 1d20 + 11 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 11 + 2 = 17
Room 2 Perception 6: 1d20 + 11 - 2 ⇒ (2) + 11 - 2 = 11
Room 6 Perception 7: 1d20 + 11 - 2 ⇒ (2) + 11 - 2 = 11
Room 7 Perception 8: 1d20 + 11 - 2 ⇒ (19) + 11 - 2 = 28
Room 13 Perception 9: 1d20 + 11 - 2 ⇒ (11) + 11 - 2 = 20
Room 19 Perception 10: 1d20 + 11 - 2 ⇒ (14) + 11 - 2 = 23

What if I agree to run out quickly without donning the armor at all? Do I get any benefit (More rooms allowed to search)?

"M'lord, it would be a great honor for me to have a soldier as venerated and skilled such as yourself try on this armor to see, as one soldier to another, that while I may weave the arcane arts, I do so as a warrior more so than a wizard."

With that Vaylen slips out of his Mithril Chain Shirt and allows Lord Rothos to try it on. As that's happening, Vaylen leans over to Scion Lord Kerkis of House Damaq and tries his charm once again.

"Beautiful blade m'lord, a scimitar of that quality and caliber denotes both status and skill. Though my blade is likely not as pricey as your own, I'm proud of both it's quality and utility." Vaylen opens, trying to test the waters of conversation with the Scion Lord.
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Diplomacy: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (10) + 11 = 21

Vaylen is wearing a +1 Mithril Chain Shirt that is well maintained but also well used.

Deciding to spin his charms elsewhere Vaylen chooses a seat next to Lord Rothos of House Vastille and Scion Lord Kerkis of House Damaq. Leaning over to Lord Rothos, Vaylen tries to appeal to the Lord's more militant side.

"All this time and money spent on this over embellished food, when I'd be happy for a simple set of rations any day. Beyond that, I'd much rather be oiling my sword and repairing my armor rather than being forced into 'pleasant conversation' with this lot anyday, know what I mean sir?"
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Diplomacy: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (5) + 11 = 16

Bowing to lady Darchanna Vaylen rises with a smirk as he casts Mirror Image: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3, presenting several duplicates of himself who also bow in turn.

"But of course m'lady. It's but a simple matter to honor you with not one but several copies of myself, much to your delight I'm sure."

Knowledge: Arcana: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (10) + 8 = 18

Turning his attentions to greener pastures, Vaylen considers the matriarch of House Madinani, Lady Darchana. While her outward cold appearance could scare away some suitors, Vaylen had never been dissuaded by a challenge, and knowing her close ties with the Arcanamirium Vaylen decided she was the next best guest to be graced with his attentions.

Sauntering up to the woman with the grace of a dancer, Vaylen offers the lady a glass of wine with a warm smile.

"Greeting M'Lady. I am Vaylen Eldarun of house Eldarun, loyal advisors of Queen Edasseril. Of course I didn't quit fall in with the family business as you can see, I'm no longer within the realm of Kyonin. Always been a bit of a black sheep of the family, but I've always felt that there were great mysteries to be solved and powerful magic to be learned outside our own little nation, much like what you teach at the Arcanamirium. I've always wanted to audit a few courses there, expand my arcane knowledge as it were..."

Rather than be overly flirtatious as I was previously, this time I'm going to focus on speaking to Lady Darchana as one arcane practitioner to another.
Diplomacy: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (3) + 11 = 14

"Thank you Zyesha, that would be most appreciated." Vaylen says with a wink and a smirk, eyeing her up and down appreciatively.

Making his way through the throng of guests, Vaylen makes polite small talk, speaking of his various adventures and thrilling escapades to the delight of those who will listen.

Working his way up to Senator Naran he gives the hefty man a deep and distinguished bow, elating at how pleased he is to meet the Senator. Straightening up, Vaylen turns to Dalessa and bows to her as well, kissing her hand as befit royalty while giving her a smoldering look with his rich black eyes.

"Ah, Senator, I can see you are a man of fine tastes in your wine, women, and blades. We share many of the same predilections in more ways that one. As you can see, I maintain a Rapier made of the finest Silversheen metal. Useful, as you well know, in adventures that run into all manner of exotic beasts."

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (6) + 11 = 17
Vaylen will try to not be too inappropriately flirty with Dalessa.

Working his way down the stairs into the cellar, assuming no one stops him, Vaylen starts indulging in the vintage wines available, drinking some of the finer selections available not not enough to dint the pricey collection. Finding a selection that pleases his taste buds, Vaylen pours a heft glass and returns to the first floor, ready to hob nob with the guests.

Do the discovery checks only happen during the interaction phase with the NPC in question and retroactively add their bonus as part of the interaction, if successful? I'm just trying to figure out if we need to get the Discoveries done ahead of time and if we need to be interacting with the NPC to make the discovery checks.

Lingering against the wall, gently sipping a glass of red wine, a golden haired elf listens casually with a smirk on his face as his other hand rests calmly on the pommel of his silver rapier. His boots click loudly on the floor of the lodge and his armor looks too ornate and well kept for a Pathfinder. Speak, his voice is deep and haughty as he never bothers to grace anyone with direct eye contact.

"Hob nob with some wannabe royals, flirt a little if needed, with the intention of gaining support for the 5th crusade, whatever good that will do. Seems a waste of my talents if you ask me, but it's the Lodge's dime, not mine. Is there any particular guest that would be more beneficial than others to win over? Could there be anyone at the event working against our interests that we should be aware of?

I'm good to go whenever :)

Player: Ben
Character: Vaylen Eldarun
PFS: 72911-5
Faction: Grand Lodge
Level: 7