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I got mine back in late December... I assume it came via email, though I can no longer find the email it came in... might have deleted it.

According to my acct on the Paizo site, the game has not been reported yet.

thanks, PDK, and thanks all for playing... Everyone have a very Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays (if Christmas doesn't apply to you), and a Happy New Year!

Ok, thanks for the heads up... don't stress too much!

Kel sits back and enjoys watching the sparring session between the two equally matched warrior monks. He pulls out a flask of brandy and helps himself to a sip every time one of them pulls off a maneuver that results in not getting hit. He ends up quite drunk.

ok

sent pm with email address... thanks for the game, and yeah, I think 2020 took its toll on all of us... thanks for seeing this through, you did a great job herding us cats... It was fun, and thanks to all who played, you were an awesome seeker group!

thanks for running, PDK, it was a fun run, and a really good group.

in regards the puff of smoke and all:

"I don't think that's what was supposed to happen... Did we just deliver a powerful evil artifact to a devil or demon?" Kel looks a little upset at that, and resolves to do a LOT more research about this family and the monarchy and lineage of Stavian...

Kel pulls out a scroll and casts greater angelic aspect... grumbling under his breath about never having time to prep in advance for a battle lol

reflex save: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (11) + 14 = 25

spellcraft: 1d20 + 36 + 1d6 ⇒ (7) + 36 + (3) = 46

know planes (using lore needle to use know arcana skill level): 1d20 + 31 + 1d6 ⇒ (2) + 31 + (4) = 37

hopefully can still roll knowledge and spellcraft for my own edification after rolling reflex save, even if I can't let the others know yet. I'm a little confused by your statements, but will keep my mouth shut about anything I learn per your post. Kel's actual actions will depend on what he learns.

wow... pretty horrible rolls... an 11, 7 and 2.. glad the 2 wasn't for reflex save

sorry I didn't see that one

reflex save: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (6) + 14 = 20

gonna try to take these in order, will go back to read spoiler successes in a bit...

know history dc 20?: 1d20 + 13 + 1d6 ⇒ (18) + 13 + (4) = 35 - success

know nobility dc 30?: 1d20 + 13 + 1d6 ⇒ (8) + 13 + (3) = 24

know hist/religion dc 25: 1d20 + 14 + 1d6 ⇒ (9) + 14 + (2) = 25 - success

know nobility dc 30: 1d20 + 13 + 1d6 ⇒ (16) + 13 + (3) = 32 - success

know nobility dc 15: 1d20 + 13 + 1d6 ⇒ (3) + 13 + (4) = 20 - success

know nobility 30: 1d20 + 13 + 1d6 ⇒ (4) + 13 + (2) = 19

sense motive 20: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (17) + 3 = 20 - success

know engineering dc 35: 1d20 + 13 + 1d6 ⇒ (11) + 13 + (3) = 27

(I didn't see a need for a reflex save anywhere, so just going right to fort.. let me know if I need a reflex save too)

fort save dc ?: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (19) + 12 = 31

Kel casts detect magic on the sword to make sure it didn't suffer from any damage... seems surprised that the soot and ash detect as magic as well. Well, this is odd... the ash detects as magic... "

He will try to spellcraft it to determine what its properties might be.

spellcraft: 1d20 + 36 + 1d6 ⇒ (19) + 36 + (5) = 60

Since Thrag has the sword, if he's within reach, Kel casts displacement on him (defensively) and then backs away from the fight about 30'.

defensive cast concentration DC 21: 1d20 + 21 ⇒ (9) + 21 = 30

acro to avoid aoo while moving away: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11 - ouch, well this is gonna hurt

Happy Thanksgiving all!

Just before Brother Rabbit goes to get into the tank, Kel casts Life Bubble on the entire party and then heroism on Brother Rabbit.

that should have been 'I'd like to cast LIFE bubble on the party...'

Kel watches with some curiosity and trepidation... "Who's thinking of going in to get the sword? I'd like to cast air bubble on the party before you go in, and heroism on the swimmer."

air bubble on the whole party because, hey, why waste it?, and what if any of us need to go in to rescue him?

"I guess we move on to the next room then... interesting inscription. I hope for our 'employer's' needs it matters not who inserts the sword in the stone."

"Shall we go south first? I'd hate to go all the way west and leave something behind that might come between us and the only exit from this place."

yes, Kel has trapfinding from investigator class

"Well that saved me the trouble... well done, Thrag... shall we proceed?

Kel checks the secret door for traps.

perception: 1d20 + 25 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 25 + 2 + 1 = 31

reroll via saving finale, fort save: 1d20 + 12 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 12 + 2 = 33

much better... thanks, Dora.. not sure I needed it, but my first roll was relatively low, so maybe? probably? very much appreciated, thank you!

Kel sputters a moment and catches his breath... takes a deep cleansing breath and lets it out, then sets out to disable this trap, whatever it is... if it takes dispel magic as opposed to disable, he'll do that instead. But he'll start with a detect traps roll...

perception: 1d20 + 27 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 27 + 1 = 30 another very low roll... I'll use inspiration to improve that: 1d6 ⇒ 5 total 30+5=35 to detect traps

fort save: 1d20 + 12 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 12 + 2 = 18

ooh, that's low... might need that saving finale... and if that doesn't work, I might want to use my gm reroll, so don't tell me if it failed or not please.

"I can try."

thanks

fort save = 8+10+2 for great fortitude +2 for heroism = 22

(dunno what I'm saving against, but if it's something icky and that doesn't make it, I'll owe you for that saving finale, Dora!)

oh, that doesn't give you the ability? no one's ever said that before and not the first character I've had that with... ok.. I'll change twist away to great fortitude feat then...

taking this to the discussion board, but why is it not a legal feat for Kel? He has evasion. Afaik that is the only prerequisite.

reflex save, using twist away feat: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (8) + 14 = 22

Twist Away: Your quick reflexes and dexterous movements make up for your lack of stamina.
Prerequisite: Evasion.
Benefit: While you are wearing light armor or no armor, if you are forced to attempt a Fortitude saving throw, you can use an immediate action to instead attempt a Reflex saving throw (at the same DC). If you succeed at this saving throw and the attack has a reduced effect on a successful save, you avoid the effect entirely. Whether the saving throw is successful or not, you are staggered until the end of your next turn.

Kel will cast heightened awareness and detect magic, then step forward cautiously to join the others.

He will search for magic and magical traps as well as non-magical ones as he advances:

perc: 1d20 + 25 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 25 + 2 + 1 = 46 ... (+2 from heightened awareness, +1 from trapfinder)

Sigil Master +10 : At 5th level, a Pathfinder savant receives a bonus equal to his class level on saving throws against writing-based magical traps, and if he succeeds at the save, he does not trigger the trap. Such a trap is not disabled, and if he leaves the trap’s area and then reenters it,the trap can trigger again. A Pathfinder savant also receives this bonus on saving throws against the effects of such traps triggered by others.

Seeing and hearing Dora cast divine favor on herself and begin a song of inspiration after the flash of magic... Kel will pull out a scroll and cast heroism on himself, fearing more magic and then step forward toward Dora... get scroll from haversack, read it, 5' step

spellcraft: 1d20 + 36 ⇒ (6) + 36 = 42 (to id the magic if possible - did not include heroism because the spellcraft check, if applicable, would have been before the heroism spell was cast)

Kel will detect magic, scan the room, moving as needed to make sure he covers the whole place... then he casts heightened awareness and begins to look for secret or hidden things as well... then move toward the curtain, but wait for the others if they're not done yet, keeping about 10' away from the curtain.

perception (includes heightened awareness: 1d20 + 27 ⇒ (4) + 27 = 31

"So we're off to try the 'keys' such as they are in the slots, yes?"

"I agree... sounds like a good plan." Kel rubs his temples to alleviate a little stress and fatigue. "Really looking forward to getting home soon. I hope the cook is feeding the cats well... she tends to forget sometimes."

"Hello, all... Sorry for the sudden disappearance... But the young ladies are safe at the inn, probably reunited with family by now, as they were local girls."

After the fight with the elementals and the ifrit, Kel sighs sadly at the revelations from the ghost. [b]"Glad to have been of service, but sorry it came so late for you. Be free and find peace, good sir."

"Good eye finding that trap and clever disabling effort, Mal. Well done and thank you."

"Seems we have found another key - a defiled dagger, but, not sure about any of you, I certainly don't want to touch it, and mage hand won't move a magical item. I suppose we could use a couple of items together as if they were tongs to lift it up and put it away in a safe container."

As he speaks, he casually casts as many prestidigitations as he has time for, cleaning as much of the shrine and altar as he can... He internally laments that there won't be time for mending all the broken items, but at least things will be a bit cleaner.

having computer issues... kept locking up... added ram and doing better... time for some reading....

Kel will be teleporting back... I will let you know where to (so as not to influence the actions of others) when you let me know when.

Kel is as surprised as the girls when they arrive at the inn, but after a moment of shock, he half closes his eyes, takes a deep breath and channels his inner cat. no, he's not secretly a catfolk, just trying to emulate a feline and pretend he planned this and meant to do it.

While the girls are seen to, he takes a moment to prestidigitize himself and get a glass of something strongly alcoholic - brandy or whiskey would be fine. While he sips his drink he answers any questions put to him except about the condition of the young ladies when found. Their experiences there were their own to process and reveal or not as they chose. "You're quite welcome, I'm just glad the young ladies are back among friends and soon family as well."

"As for my friends, I'm sure given enough time, they might just come back on their own, but sadly, I'm afraid I'm probably going to have to go back and find them. They are resourceful, but a bit lacking in logica arcana, for the most part. I do believe with their incredible other talents they will make their way here without me in time, but I still am concerned for them. Not to mention, there is still more to learn and things to set right there, and I might miss some of the... experience." He was about to say 'fun', but truly that place was not that fun, and the girls obviously did not have fun there and he didn't want to trivialize their trauma.

He sips his drink and revels in the warmth that spreads through him from it, then replies to the innkeeper further. "Thank you for the offer of a room, and when I have my companions back with me, I'm sure we will avail ourselves of that kindness. For now though, perhaps just a quick meal, doesn't have to be fancy - just something hot and hearty.. Even oatmeal or porridge would be welcome... then I should be back off to find them."

"You've always had the power my dear, you just had to learn it for yourself" lol - sorry, couldn't resist a little Glinda here... just click your ruby slippers together 3x and say 'there's no place like home' over and over again... but that's probably not where we are, it was just a random thought that popped into my head in response to your question, Cap.

no - my own, tbh, I didn't even remember we found one in here.

"Don't worry - I have an idea..." Kel takes out a small circle of black cloth and opens it into a larger cloth and lays it on the floor, says "I have a solution... they can stay here indefinitely until we get done"

no rope trick, but... he does have a portable hole and a bottle of air... they could survive in there comfortably indefinitely (there's food, drink, chamber pot, comfy pillows on a very soft carpet to lounge on, and lots of simple, non-magical games to play (Kel likes his comforts and silly pastimes like jigsaw puzzles and simple games like backgammon (because being a murderhobo is very stressful and that's how he relaxes between adventures). As long as they stay out of the locked cabinets, drawers and chests, they should be safe until we can get them out of here)

Kel drags himself to his feet... "I do need rest, but I'm not comfortable resting here. What shall we do with the two young ladies? It's not like we can get out of here to take them home... Protecting them in this place might be difficult as well."

Kel leans wearily against the wall, slides down until he's sitting, and rests his head on his knees. Quietly, he whispers back to Dora, "Only a few had tokens they might be known by - some had nothing but ragged clothing, which may not have been recognizable when they disappeared... by now even less so."

"You're right, Thrag... if we can give families peace and closure, we should... but it looks like an unsavory task. I will help you if I can."

Kel goes into the chamber and assists Thrag in searching the remains of Lucretia's victims.

I'm assuming this fort save is more like a prolonged exposure thing, so my 'twist away' feat may not apply... rolling a standard fort save.

fort save: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (18) + 10 = 28

and because Thrag rolled one, I'll roll one too just in case needed:

perception: 1d20 + 25 ⇒ (1) + 25 = 26
lol, glad that wasn't my saving throw, since perc. isn't an autofail on a 1, but what the heck - I'll inspire that
inspiration: 1d6 ⇒ 3 - 26+3 = 29 perception

Kel considers all his options, which are few in the circumstances, as he doesn't want to risk collateral damage to friends or to the 'girls' who he hasn't quite figured out yet. He casts greater angelic aspect, growing wings and surrounding himself with a holy aura that helps to protect his friends.

in addition to the benefits to himself, he gains the following that help his friends as well: "Protective aura provides a +4 deflection bonus to AC and a +4 resistance bonus on saving throws against attacks made or effects created by evil creatures to anyone within 20 feet. Otherwise, it functions as a magic circle against evil and a lesser globe of invulnerability, both with a radius of 20 feet." By the map, that should put everyone within the 20' aura.

Kel, realizing finally what Glaube's intent is smiles at the girls, then turns towrd the woman... giving her a smile as well, trying hard not to convey his curiosity of how to proceed, not knowing what she is.. yet.

I'm assuming since several minutes have passed that Kel is there now since he was only some 2 rounds behind.

He listens and watches Glaube interacting with the woman and the young girls. The story Glaube tells the girls seems rather dark and he frowns a bit at the ending, wondering how this might comfort these girls.

not sure if that counts as a simple message, in which case a 16 succeeds, or a complex message, which requires dc 20, so not sure how to react yet

I'm not there yet... lol... but I am suspicious too just because they are here... and here is not a good place. I've got nothing firm beyond that.

Kel rushes to catch up to the others, asking Riddywipple (on his shoulder) to keep an eye out behind and watching for whatever might come from where that stench came from... and listens to make sure he's not followed.

riddy perc: 1d20 + 20 ⇒ (7) + 20 = 27
kel perc: 1d20 + 25 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 25 + 2 = 39

When he catches up to the others, he puts his back to the nearest wall, and pauses a very brief moment as he catches up on what is going on.

Maybe one round behind? he can move and cast, while they double move each round, which puts him 1/2 round of moving behind each round for two rounds, or 1 full round behind? Either way, that's fine... or they can walk slow so I can keep up lol, but not expecting that... or if a fight breaks out before the heightened awareness, I'll rush to catch up the second round and skip that spell, with just the shield plus my long term buffs up (like mage armor and the heroes' feast)