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Again thanks for running it Tektite !
And thanks to all for another great game :)

Asmodeus be bless ! We got it !

Said Taiko

Then, wondering himself he added

Right ?

Thanks Weiman !

Again Taiko tried to use his Ki to improved his velocity, in hopes to hurt the ghost once more.

Asmodeus, guide my arm. he asked in a silent prayer.

Wakisashi: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (13) + 14 = 271d6 + 14 ⇒ (6) + 14 = 20
Wakisashi (Ki): 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (12) + 14 = 261d6 + 14 ⇒ (6) + 14 = 20
Wakisashi: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (19) + 9 = 281d6 + 14 ⇒ (5) + 14 = 19

It seems that his prayer was heard and this time all three attacks hit !

Taiko join the fray and again used his Ki to improved his haste.

Wakisashi: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (8) + 14 = 221d6 + 14 ⇒ (1) + 14 = 15
Wakisashi (ki): 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (7) + 14 = 211d6 + 14 ⇒ (5) + 14 = 19
Wakisashi: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (4) + 9 = 131d6 + 14 ⇒ (2) + 14 = 16

But all his attempt to hit the ghost failed...

Taiko took from his inner strength to be faster swift action : use 1 Ki to make an additional attack then struck three times at the creature.

Wakishashi: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (6) + 14 = 201d6 + 14 ⇒ (1) + 14 = 15
Wakishashi (Ki): 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (15) + 14 = 291d6 + 14 ⇒ (4) + 14 = 18
Wakishashi: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (13) + 9 = 221d6 + 14 ⇒ (4) + 14 = 18

They are great, but yes, they need more prep and more time to run it

(in my area it's a bit of problem as we are tied with time)

PFS# 22523-5
Day Job (Craft Alchemy) - take 10: 10 + 16 + 5 = 31

Yes, thanks against Tektite to GM for us :)

Taiko moved to be at the side's ghost and pop in when he strike it !

Hello Ghost !

Wakisashi on the defensive: 1d20 + 14 + 2 - 4 ⇒ (9) + 14 + 2 - 4 = 211d6 + 14 ⇒ (1) + 14 = 15 I coun't my bonus from invisibility and the ghost don't have its dex bonus

AC vs Ghost : 29

Taiko used his wand of mage armor on him

UMD DC20: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (9) + 15 = 24

Then moved to be able to attack the ghost on his next round, droping his wand and drawing his wakisashi.

Taiko drank another extract shield and took his wand of Mage armor.

He asked his friend Kyofuu to flee the scene.

it's an elemental, so I don't think it's male or female :P

When Kyofuu return to his master, it spoke of the aroma of pine forest, may be it's an clue about what to do ?

Taiko try to remember something with the same smell in the temple... and said

The tree seems to smell like pine forest, may be it's a clue for what to do to appease the ghost dryad ?

Taiko send Kyofuu to take the last piece of the manuscript and go back to him Kyofuu as 100ft. of move and flyby attack

Once the last piece in hand move action, he drank an extract standard action and as his mind began to have trouble his skin harden and his arms and legs get more flexibility +4Dex, -2Wis, +2NA then he disapeared swift action : Vanishing trick

Taiko wait beside Faraz for the spirit's response.

May be the response is in the manuscript ? What does this second part says ?

Asked Taiko

Congrats !

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I'm not as wise as you Faraz san. I have no solution in mind except to find what triggered all this.
May be if we found it we could stop this ? There must be something or someone with which all of this began, isn't it ?

hum, may be some of the papers were made from the dryad's forest ? But only those old enough are brought here being rare of not doesn't matter only what they are made of matters !
May be there is a way to explain the ghost'dryad that her quest is vain ?
In my home land we make paper with rice rather than tree.

It seems the "forest spirit" is the one of this dryad. Why would it want to gather books ?

Does the book we're looking for have answer ?

Intrigued, Taiko began reading the topmost section of the Fleshforg Manuscript trying to find if it was cut with purpose or without.

I don't know what is the right skill to do so

As for Weiman's suggestion he said

If even Death couldn't take his toll to Geb, I don't think we could

Thanks for all these information Pradnyara san.

Said Taiko

May be to protect ourself from the "Tree" we need to be in a silent zone ? he asked around before helping Faraz looking for clues in the library.

(take 10) Perception: 10 + 24 = 34

Taiko bow to the paladin and add to Faraz speach.

I am Xian Taiko Paladin san. We are Pathfinder, seeker of knowledge. As Faraz san said, one of our tresury, a book named The "Fleshforge Manuscript" which details how Nex’s fleshforges in Ecanus supplied monstrous beasts for its ancient war with Geb was stolen from one of our lodge.
The knowledge it contains is dangerous. We are here to recover this manuscript and be sure it doesn't end in the wrong hands.

Can you help us to fulfill our duty ?

Taiko looked at Faraz and showed him the troupes waiting for an action.

He looked at the women and three men to see if they are controlled by the forest's spirit

Sense Motive: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (1) + 18 = 19

Know. Religion: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 = 9

We are not thieves, we are Pathfinder seeking knowledge !

Taiko let Faraz in the meditation chamber and took the door at the far end of the room to move outside.
Once in the open, he oppened the door on his right.

Kyofuu following him

letting Faraz in his meditation, Taiko and Kyofuu began to investigate the room for clues or hidden way.

Perception Kyofuu (aid DD10): 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (4) + 13 = 17
Perception Taiko (take 10): 10 + 24 + 2 = 36

Taiko followed Faraz in the small tunnel.

He send Kyofuu to scout the meditating chamber.

Perception Kyofuu: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (2) + 13 = 15
Stealth Kyofuu: 1d20 + 20 ⇒ (6) + 20 = 26

Guys san, there is a secret trapdoor here

said Taiko he moved in the storage room and began looking for any traps, taking his time.

(take 20) Perception: 20 + 24 = 44

Taiko let Weiman with his crazy talk with the cook and went for the door, looking at any danger the door could have on it.

Perception (take 10): 10 + 24 = 34

Taiko looked at the cook as she seemed to be the only one not under the tree control.

He also looked for any page of the book in the kitchen.

Sense Motive: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (18) + 18 = 36
Perception: 1d20 + 24 ⇒ (5) + 24 = 29

Craft alchemy DC15: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (3) + 16 = 19

I can tell you that paper has not been made here in at least a year.

said Taiko after looking at the room

If it's not a magical trap, Taiko can help Erin in disable device

What wake you up, Spirit of the old Forest ?

added Taiko to Fendahl's question

Taiko whispered to Faraz.

Do you have seen that five foot from the ceiling, a section of the manuscript is nailed on the trunk of this unatural tree ?
May be something was triggered by the manuscript ?

Taiko was silent behind his comrades, watching for any hiding thing or threats.

Perception: 1d20 + 24 ⇒ (18) + 24 = 42
Stealth: 1d20 + 24 ⇒ (14) + 24 = 38

First, we must make him accept the spell. They are too many chance he save against it

Said Taiko

I have a wand of protection from evil if it could help

Said Taiko after looking in his backpack.

Taiko help Desmond in his attempt to force the man revealing all the truth.

In Tian Xa, we have many, many ways to make someone talk. I strongly suggest you say everything you know.

autosucceed in Aid Intimidate

In fact, Taiko is in the future and our GM in the present.
Time traveling is always confusing :P

Taiko commanded Kyofuu to stay out of trouble for now. Then he moved to join Erin in the fight, drawing one of his wakisashi.

He bow to the monk and said.

There is nothing personal here Monk san. I'm sorry to have to kill you.

before slashing the monk

+1 adamantine wakisahi: 1d20 + 12 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 12 + 2 = 331d6 + 12 + 1 + 4d6 ⇒ (3) + 12 + 1 + (4, 2, 2, 3) = 27
Crit Confirm: 1d20 + 12 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 12 + 2 = 311d6 + 12 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 12 + 1 = 14

@Faraz : With Greater Grapple, you don't let free your opponent with a fail check.
"You only need to succeed at one of these checks to maintain the grapple."
Taiko has UMD too, so feel safe to have Mage Armor on you.

Know. Religion: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 2 = 22
Linguistic: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8

Yes, monk san. We hope to be able to speak with one of your superior about this manuscript. This is a very important matter for our organisation as the Pathfinder seek Knowledge, like the Master of Master.

added Taiko bowing to the monk

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (15) + 13 = 28

Taiko is 10 but I don't think it change something :)

Kyofuu came back to its master.

Taiko said to Faraz

That's a good thing but isn't strange that all the doors are closed ? I imagine monk's monastery as a busy place with monks training in the open... or may be it's different in Jamelray than in my birth country Faraz san ?

After a short silence he added

But, we will try the peacefull solution and I will follow Erin san moto about returning the favor in case it goes wrong

He could

Kyofuu transformed in a whirling and moved above the monastery.

stealth: 1d20 + 20 ⇒ (13) + 20 = 33
Perception (take 10/20 if I could): 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (15) + 13 = 28

I could send my Friend Kyofuu to take a look on the monastery.

proposed Taiko to his comrades.

Or we can send Weiman to punch some statues

he added looking at the halfling with a hidden smile.

Know. Religion: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 2 = 18
Know. Local: 1d20 + 20 ⇒ (6) + 20 = 26

A tien man of average heigh (for a tien), olive skin, brown eyes and a wry smile on his face was standing near you.
He wears a black lacked armor with some red touch on it, a ruby symbol of Asmodeus around his neck and an insignia of one of the Hellknight order.
He was accompanied by a strange creature looking as a shapeless mist which he called Kyofuu.

He presented himself as Xian Taiko follower of the Mighty Asmodeus.

Taiko tried to remember some usefull piece of information and said

Thanks you Venture-Captain Brackett to think of us for this mission. I'm here to serve.
What do we know about the thieve and the reasons of this theft ?

Stealthy dot.

@El Baron : it's a 7-11 ;)

@Des : yes, they must be masterwork to be magicaly enhanced, they cost 1660,2gp

Dot.

I'll be in :)

Sorry Des :(

Finally I could'nt play The Stranger Within with you guys, I'm sorry :(

I will play it at PaizoConUK and I can't withdraw from it as it's the only scenario I didn't play for the slot...

Go for Stranger Within

I will play my sorcerer 9