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Sorry, forgot it wasn't in my profile. 103589-5

Sick moves. No Day Job for Yanbrel.

Was Yanbrel moved on his first turn, or was he delayed? Based on the map, I'm assuming the latter.

The witch sprints after Clair towards the log, his owl bobbing sleeping along with him.

Run, full round action.

The witch draws and loads his crossbow in an appropriately creepy fashion.

Still here, waiting to see if Yanbrel needs to get in position for another wanding.

On mobile at the moment, can't adjust map, but Yanbrel will be moving one square to the right.

The witch steps up behind Clair, his fingers fidgeting around the wand.

"Watch!"

The owl on his shoulder hoots once. Yanbrel raises the wand, and unleashes a gout of fire that that surges past his allies.

Burning Hands: 3d4 ⇒ (3, 2, 3) = 8

Use wand of burning hands, aimed NE. The zombie probably has improved cover, but it's better than nothing.

"The undead are so tiring," Yanbrel whines, reluctantly drawing a wand. "They're never any fun to play with."

Draw wand of burning hands and move up.

Yanbrel squats down to the earth, picks up a pigment stone in each hand, and begins scratching shapes of lidless eyes, toothy maws, and hands with too many fingers across the miniature buildings.

"Mmm?" the witch looks up from rummaging about his scroll box, having abandoned all pretense of stealth.

"Oh, fine."

Casting Mage Armor on Borax, from the scroll.

"Now what's the fuss over this little model?"

Yanbrel will attempt to surreptitiously draw a scroll of sow thought from his scroll box while contributing half-heartedly to the Diplomacy.

"Yes, coffins, and many other wonders of the outside world," the witch mutters, as a hand drifts toward his pack.

Aid, Diplomacy: 1d20 - 2 ⇒ (20) - 2 = 18

Sleight of Hand: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

Guidance before jumping across, taking 10 for 10 with +2 Dex, and -3 from medium encumbrance. He'll take the wand of burning hands afterward.

Taking a running start, the witch leaps cackling across the pit, with owl remaining firmly planted upon his shoulder. Reaching the other side, he plucks a wand from their guide's backpack.

Take 10 if that's an option, otherwise Guidance and roll:

Yanbrel: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

Witch and own turn toward the approaching wolf, cocking their heads in unison as the former widens one eye to reveal a rapidly shrinking pupil.

His hex set, the witch unslings a morningstar from his pack.

Evil Eye on nearest wolf, targeting AC (-2 penalty to AC for 5 rounds, reduced to 1 round with DC 15 Will save). Draw morningstar.

Yanbrel has prepared Mage Armor, Sleep, and Cause Fear. He has a wand of CLW, and a whole mess of scrolls of utility and social spells, listed in his profile.

Know (history): 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (7) + 9 = 16
Know (geo) untrained: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (20) + 5 = 25

The thin figure in a many-pocketed robe looks up, snapping shut the lid of a wooden scroll case through which he had been leafing.

"Keep scratching, it'll come right off," he nods to the dwarf. "Scritch scratch scritchy scritch--right off." A small brown owl perched on the half-elf's shoulder blinks once, its gaze fixed on a point somewhere it the distance.

"Goody agrees. Get to it, then."

1st level witch, checking in.

Purchased all that at the end of Night March, it's on his character sheet (except the Haramaki apparently, guess he doesn't need to buy another).

PFS ID 103589-5

I, for one, am very excited to find out what the hell is going on here.

Yanbrel will purchase a Haramaki and a Familiar Satchel for 28 gp.

Sense Motive: 1d20 ⇒ 3

Yanbrel waits paitently for the woman to finish her tale.

"And ever since, you've been on this frozen ship, with a retinue of ghouls, waiting in a painting on his wall? These folk of 'Issiren' have strange methods of courtship indeed."

Don't want to risk another flask. We seem to have him under control at the moment, so I won't hazard a miss that ends up burning an ally.

"Oh, very well," Yanbrel huffs, stepping down the hole to join Moll and Kargen. "We never have seen one of these types up close."

He grips the flask in one hand and the wand in his other, brandishing the former menacingly at the fallen ghoul.

Ready an action to heal the first ally to drop 4 or more points below their maximum health.

"We don't think we'll be going down there, do we Goody?" the witch inquires of his owl. The bird shivers in agreement.

Yanbrel will draw another flask of alchemist's fire from his pack, then ready an action to use his wand of CLW on the next undead to enter his range.

Touch attack: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (12) + 4 = 16

He'd try a hex, but after the last encounter in Night March I'm assuming his 20 Int would figure out that undead are immune to mind-affecting effects.

Yanbrel reels back as the undead enter the too-close-for-comfort radius. He snaps his wrist out in a particular fashion, launching a wand into his palm from a hidden sheath beneath his sleeve. He brandishes the device at the nearest zombie like a flaming torch, reaching out to inflict the creature with positive energy.

Swift draw wand from spring-loaded wrist sheath, then CLW on #3.

Cure Light Wounds: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

I don't know if that requires an attack roll of any sort, but his Str and Dex mods are +0 and +2 respectively, with +0 BAB and +1 attack from inspire courage.

I don't think Yanbrel has any drawn weapons with which to threaten adjacent and take AoOs anyway. He'll probably have a wand in one hand and a vial in the other for most of this encounter.

We had a similar discussion in a home game recently, Beckett. The rule as I remember it was allowing any weapon to be improvised to do bludgeoning damage (piercing and slashing require a sharp point or edge, but most every weapon has a flat, pommel, or haft you could whack someone with), but we couldn't find it on the books either.

Grinning mischievously, the witch flips open the hatch and lobs the vial towards the lurching undead.

Boyd Crowder, guide my hand. He'll aim for #2, but if he misses, well, it's still a splash weapon.

Alchemist's Fire: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 2 = 15
Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 4

Witches aren't great against undead either, but that's why SKR gave us alchemist's fire. He just poke one with his cure wand in a pinch.

"Fancy that," Yanbrel muses, at the appearance of the undead. Drawing a flask from his pack, he prepares to descend after his hardier companions.

Yanbrel flicks the drum experimentally.

"Very authentic," he notes approvingly. "The artist was a master." As if to compare the textures, he draws from a pouch a small scrap of leather. Then, as if sparking a better idea, he spends a moment to recite a series of gestures and incantations. A shimmering field appears momentarily to outline his form, then fades away just as swiftly.

Mage Armor on self, +4 armor bonus to AC for one hour.

Yanbrel steps up next to Moll and drops his wand, freeing up a hand to load and aim his crossbow.

Hope those floorboards aren't too far apart, he'll pick it up after the encounter. Attack Bengeirr with crossbow.

Crossbow: 1d20 + 2 - 4 ⇒ (2) + 2 - 4 = 0
Damage: 1d8 ⇒ 8

I'd vote for playing through normally as well, but if everyone else really wants another bite at the Game Day apple, I'm amenable to the other options.

"The next time, perhaps you will wake to Pharasma," the witch sneers back. "Do tell me how we compare."

Yanbrel turns back towards the battle and crosses to the ship's plank. He draws his focus upon the lantern-wielding warrior, and calls upon him a withering malediction.

Move, then Evil Eye on Bengeirr, choosing AC. -2 penalty to AC for 8 rounds, Will save DC 15 reduces to 1 round.

If you have a wand in a wrist Sheath, then you can go ahead and also use it. I had you take a Move Action to move, and then a Move Action to draw Moll's potion. If you are using a wand, then you do not need the potion.

Yanbrel was threatened by Bengeirr in his previous location, and I didn't want to risk him taking an AoO and just going down, so chose the slower, more reliable course.

Shaking his head, the witch taps the fighter's unconscious corpse with his magic healing stick. Once Moll is solid back in the realm of the living, Yanbrel draws his crossbow to deal with the threat at hand.

Cure Light Wounds: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 1 = 8

Aha, I missed the part where he got GMPC'd for a turn. In that case, he'll withdraw to where he is now, and draw his wand from the sheath as a swift action.

Yanbrel is still in the middle of casting Sleep, even though OOC Bengeirr already made his save, so he'll use his standard action this round to finish the spell. He does have a wand of CLW prepared in a spring-loaded wrist sheath, so he could heal Moll next round if that seems like the best course.

The witch grimaces as his spell fails to knock out the northman.

Glancing over his shoulder, he sees Moll lying unconscious and bleeding on the deck of the ship. Yanbrel steps onto the bridging plank and draws a morningstar from his belt, reluctant but ready to engage Bengeirr if he pursues.

I realize that is entirely coherent advice in game terms, but colloquially it looks like all kinds of nonsense.

Yanbrel edges up around the wall, peeking over to where Bengeirr has emerged. Drawing a tiny cricket from his pocket, he holds the insect in his palm and begins an incantation.

Begin casting Sleep. When the spell completes, he will target an area including Bengeirr but not any allies, if possible. DC 16 Will negates.

Yanbrel realizes the precariousness of his current position, as the guard nearly pins him to the edge of the boat. He hardens his gaze at the second adversary, willing weakness into the man's arms.

Evil Eye on the guard, applying a -2 penalty to attack rolls for 8 rounds, DC 15 Will save reduces to 1 round.

His foe sufficiently cowed, the witch turns his attention to escape.

Attempting to move east then jump onto the dock.

Acrobatics (jump): 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 2 = 10

Climb: 1d20 ⇒ 16

Yanbrel quickly clambers up the side of the boat, steps to the far side, and whirls around to face the enemy. Eyes unblinking and hands outstretched, the witch begins a series of eerie incantations, while, still perched on his shoulder, Goody slowly rotates his head in a complete circle.

Cause Fear on the non-sickened guard. Frightened for 1d4+1 rounds, or shaken for 1 round with DC 16 Will save.

What's the terrain situation for Yanbrel and Moll? That is, what sort of special action, if any, would be required for them to get onto either the larger boat or the dock?

Yanbrel hops up from where he had slumped into the borrowed chair to endure Angruf's camaraderie. The sudden motion jostles awake Goody, who had nodded off on the witch's shoulder some minutes ago. The uncanny bird clicks its beak in annoyance.

"I certainly agree," Yanbrel replies to his familiar, "but he's no worse about it than the rest of his folk. Let us get some air."

Resting a hand on his scroll box again, Yanbrel strolls down the dock and hops aboard Moll's commandeered dingy.

"You're the burglar, yes? What's the plan?"

"Dull dull dull dull BORING!" Yanbrel pouts, drumming his fingers on the side of his scroll box. Includes Beguiling Gift, Charm Person, Hypnotism, Sow Thought.

"Let's just charm him into obedience. Or compel him to take a walk down the pier. Or simply hypnotize him and sneak by. Anything but this abysmal waiting."

Perception: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (14) + 3 = 17

"Sloppy," Yanbrel concludes as he examines the painting. "Lacking attention to detail. A ring hangs from the figurehead, but no lantern? Preposterous!"

He turns to Skelg's aide. "The 'Beacon of the North,' you say? 'Magical properties?' Don't leave us in suspense."

Out of rounds, Yanbrel will cast Guidance before skill checks on anyone who would like.

Aid Another, Heal: 1d20 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 4 + 1 = 8

The witch glances over the bedbound Ulfen, but nothing catches his attention.

"Oh, he must be faking," Yanbrel declares loudly to his companions. He holds up a hand to his shoulder, and Goody atop his wrist. He lowers the owl to his chest, stroking the unblinking bird as he paces the room.

"In debt to our noble Captain from a reckless wager no doubt. By the looks of our friends at the gate, this warrior has a habit of poor business decision. But no, the Longaxes are fighters, not performers. He must have poisoned himself, to complete the ruse. After his death, his bonds would be paid out from his estate, and he would be free to roam oblivion. Or is that's what he wants us to think? This not the real Skelg at all, but only an illusion. Show yourself, you whooping fraud!"

Yanbrel casts Detect Magic and sweeps the room.

Perception: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4
Sense Motive: 1d20 ⇒ 16

Well, that's embarassing. Can't even recognize his own faction's tabard.

Curious business afoot here, the witch muses. The men appear to be normal Taldan guards, yet something seems off about their demeanor.

Yanbrel will make a Sleight of Hand check to draw a scroll of hypnotism from his scroll box. If the guards notice, he will try to Bluff that he was taking out the letter (maybe throw him some Aid on the second check?)

Sleight of Hand: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 2 = 17
Bluff: 1d20 - 2 ⇒ (7) - 2 = 5

So it seems like stealth is an option here, but I'm not sure what the IC justification is for sneaking into a house we've been invited to visit. I'm all for just walking up to the gate, unless someone has a better idea.

Yanbrel stands by the door, arms crossed, and sighs impatiently.

"We just got back from slaying the dragon, and now we're off to rescue the viking in distress."

Yanbrel has purchased:

Haramaki (3 gp)
Alchemist's fire, 2 (40 gp)
Chalk, 10 (0.1 gp)
Candle, 10 (0.1 gp)
Earplugs (0.03 gp)
Masterwork backpack (50 gp)
Blue book: Absalom (5 gp)
Pathfinder's chronicle: arcana (50 gp)
Spring-loaded wrist sheath (5 gp)
Wand of infernal healing (2 pp)
Scroll box (5 gp)
Scrivener's kit (2 gp)
Ink (8 gp)

Plus one each of the following scrolls:
air bubble, beguiling gift, charm person, comprehend languages, delay disease, detect secret doors, hypnotism, sow thought, karmic blessing, unseen servant (250 gp)

Total cost of 418.23 gp, 2 pp

The epic feel of Silent Tide was one of my favorite parts in comparison to other, more localized scenarios, so this sounds like a good time.

I'm strongly tempted to retrain my Half-Orc Inquisitor of Abadar into an Investigator, based on the blurb alone. He was originally a Detective Bard, intended to played as sort of a gruff PI type. Angruf knows what I'm talking about. The only thing is I already have two Alchemists in PbPs, a PFS Grenadier and a non-PFS Vivisectionist.

But who knows, if the beta classes are legal for PFS progression, I might just shuffle around several of my 1st levels to keep things balanced.

DM Beckett wrote:

Someone mentioned they would rather not jump into the middle of a series, so Shades of Ice is last on the list.

I think that was me, and I intended to convey that I actively have designs on "The Devil We Know" as a series, so I'd rather avoid it.

That was me (too?). Since we have the options, I'd rather hedge against the possibility that I'll ever get the chance to play through one of those series start to finish.

Those top 3 all look good, I'm down for any.

I've only played a couple season 0 scenarios myself. Mists of Mwangi had a couple interesting elements, but was a bit shallow and poorly gated, and it completely rolled over to six-person table. Silent Tide, however, was a enjoyable challenge for a party of four, with an exciting plot and an at least one interesting mechanic for every encounter. Haven't gotten that far into Perils of the Pirate Pact, but so far it's been pretty good.

I don't have a strong preference for any scenario in particular, but all else equal I'd rather not skip to the middle of a multi-part series.

Cross-refing Moll's list with Thoril's, if he wants to save his GM replay, and adding the average review score and number of reviews on the product page.

Season 0
0-02 The Hydra's Fang Incident (1-5) 3.5/24
0-04 The Frozen Fingers of Midnight (1-5) 4.0/23
0-24 Decline of Glory (1-7) 4.0/13

Season 1
1-11 The Citadel of Flame (1-5) 4.0/20
1-13 The Devil We Know - Part 3: Crypt of Fools (1-7) 4.0/7
1-20 The Devil We Know - Part 4: Rules of the Swift (1-7) 3.0/4
1-27 The Infernal Vault (1-7) 4.0/11

Season 2
2-13 Murder on the Throaty Mermaid (1-5) 3.5/26
2-15 Shades of Ice - Part 1: Written in Blood (1-5) 4.0/9
2-17 Shades of Ice - Part 2: Exiles of Winter (1-5) 3.5/9
2-19 Shades of Ice - Part 3: Keep of the Huscarl King (1-5) 2.0/13

Season 5
5-04 Siege of the Diamond City (1-5) <don't have yet> 3.5/11