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Yeah, thanks for the game everyone!

Would the wisp still be in range of a force barrage (120ft)? If so...

"Not on my watch," Zhao Kang mutters to himself under his breath.

Drawing forth arcane energy from his staff, he launches three bolts of pure force at the fleeing wisp.

force barrage: 3d4 + 3 ⇒ (2, 2, 2) + 3 = 9

◇ Drain Bonded Object (L1)
◆◆◆ Cast Spell (Force Barrage)

Considering it's completely unhurt, not likely to do anything, but that's Zhao Kang... :)

Zhao Kang starts chanting and waving his staff in the air, sending a wave of frost descending upon Mother Forsythe.

frostbite, CA: 4d4 + 1 ⇒ (1, 2, 1, 4) + 1 = 9 Basic Fort DC22; Crit Fail Weakness 3 Bludgeoning

Then almost immediately after, he utters a word of power, sending his staff flying at her.

hand of apprentice (+1 striking staff of phantasm (2H)), CA: 1d20 + 13 + 1 ⇒ (12) + 13 + 1 = 26 bludgeoning: 2d8 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (1, 4) + 4 + 1 = 10

◆◆ Cast Spell (Frostbite)
◆ Cast Spell (Hand of Apprentice)

Mother Forsythe was slowed for 1 minute, so she couldn't have escaped and cast invisibility?

More concerned with the spellcaster than the will-o-wisp, Zhao Kang chants a spell quickly, sending a wave of miasma upon Mother Forsythe.

Cast Slow, Fort DC22

He then retreats, having some idea what Lokaloka is planning.

◆◆ Cast Spell (Slow)
◆ Stride

Ref DC25, cover: 1d20 + 14 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 14 + 2 = 33

Kang ducks just in time behind the door, still getting singed but not too badly.

Whether boldly or foolishly, Kang strides into the courtyard and concentrating momentarily to draw power from his staff, he sends another burst of sparkling light into the area.

Revealing Light, Ref DC22

◆ Stride
◇ Drain Bonded Object (L2)
◆◆ Cast Spell (Revealing Light)

Hmm, I know she dropped it but if someone invisible is holding a torch, does the light become invisible? :)

Zhao Kang pulls out a scroll, and once again, sends a burst of sparkles to descend at the back of the courtyard, hoping to catch Forsythe. (Area marked in orange. Ref DC22)

◆ Retrieve Scroll (Revealing Light)
◆◆ Cast Spell from Scroll

Yellow would be concealed for 1 more round right? Anyway, I'm guessing that she's moving closer to bring her in range for the shorter range spells? But if I guess wrong, I'll catch Yellow one more time.

Zhao Kang still has another scroll of revealing light from earlier, plus one more casting.

If anyone else needs, I can make you one in my next turn.

GM, Zhao Kang had to cast Revealing Light from his spell slot, as he didn't have the action to pull out the scroll.

Zhao Kang tries to get a good look at the yellow floating skull before it disappears from view.

Regardless of what he finds out, Zhao Kang calmly starts chanting a spell sending a burst of light where the creature last was, hoping that it had not moved.

Cast Revealing Light, Ref DC22

If you allow Don Jurri to have delayed after me, would target both Blue and Yellow. Otherwise, just Yellow.

◆ Recall Knowledge (Yellow)
◆◆ Cast Spell (Revealing Light)

"C'mon, we can do this!" Kang whispers encouragingly into Jaxon's ear.

thievery, aid: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (18) + 12 = 30
thievery, aid: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (2) + 12 = 14
thievery, aid: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (15) + 12 = 27
thievery, aid: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (3) + 12 = 15
thievery, aid: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (18) + 12 = 30

Zhao Kang has a thievery of +12, but haven't gotten the swanky infiltrator tools, so same bonus. Can he aid? If so, rolling below.

Zhao Kang, standing behind Jaxon shoulders just a bit too close for comfort, quietly whispers into his ear what he thinks would help as he observes the work.

thievery, aid: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (12) + 12 = 24
thievery, aid: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (14) + 12 = 26
thievery, aid: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (14) + 12 = 26
thievery, aid: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (14) + 12 = 26
thievery, aid: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (6) + 12 = 18

Made a macro for you, GM, if you need:

Follow the Expert

[ dice=Jaxon Richter to Stealth (Expert)]1d20+11
[ dice=Don Jurri to Stealth (Trained) w/ Follow Expert (+2)]1d20+11+2
[ dice=Grogggg to Stealth (Trained) w/ Follow Expert (+2)]1d20+11+2
[ dice=Lokaloka to Stealth (Trained) w/ Follow Expert (+2)]1d20+10+2
[ dice=Simon Osbourne to Stealth (Trained) w/ Follow Expert (+2)]1d20+8+2
[ dice=Zhao Kang to Stealth (Trained) w/ Follow Expert (+2)]1d20+10+2

Zhao Kang's stealth is +12 before the FTE bonus but I think the GM took care of that. :)

”Oh that sounds dangerous? But oh, probably better than going in the front door I guess…”

Stealth +12

My downtime's a bit complicated because I use it for crafting.

Had spent 2 DT days earlier to set up to craft Dispel Magic (3rd) (this was before the remaster where it reduced DT days to set up from 4 to 1), so Zhao Kang can start crafting now.

crafting DC22: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (19) + 15 = 34 Crit!

At L6 and Expert, each DT reduces cost by 2.5gp. A 3rd rank scroll cost 30gp. Zhao Kang pays half in material cost (15gp), and 6 DT for the remainder.

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Then he starts on a new scroll, Fear (3rd).

Spents 1 DT to set up.

crafting DC22: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (9) + 15 = 24 Normal success.

Each DT reduces cost by 2gp. He pays half in material cost (15gp), and remaining 1 DT reducing the remaining from 15gp to 13gp, to be continued after next scenario.

Whew.

Zhao Kang thinks of the poor Pathfinder still in the clutches of the Daughters, and shivers. "I think ... um... if I was Jespya, I hope someone would come rescue me as soon as posisble..."

Zhao Kang is just down one L1 spell slot, and one prepared alchemical item. Should be good to go. (Famous last works?)

Kang receives the scrolls with wide open eyes. You can almost sense him drooling in pleasure...

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"Hmm, every time she slips into her fox/human hybrid, she is apologising to Amara Li! Might she's one of the lost Pathfinders!"

Zhao Kang keeps back, letting his team engage the dragons. Now that he can see them personally, he tries to recall what he might have read about them.

Stealth (T), follow the expert: 1d20 + 12 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 12 + 2 = 20
Hmm, that wasn't very good. Let's hero point that.
Stealth (T), follow the expert: 1d20 + 12 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 12 + 2 = 25

Although Zhao Kang stumbles a bit, he rather surprisingly moves with quite silent feet.

"Um, well, tinkering stuff has brought me to uh... places I guess people didn't want me to be..."

Kang turns his attention to the newly discovered body, and with a deep sigh, casts the spell of preservation over it.

arcana DC22: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (3) + 15 = 18

"Hmm, that chapter on dragons escapes my memory for now..."

Zhao Kang looks almost embarassed as he pulls out a set of well-used thieves' toolkit and start working on the sewer gates.

thievery: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (12) + 12 = 24

"Well, you know, I like tinkering with stuff..."

After the adrenaline fades from the battle, Zhao Kang comes to himself again.

"Oh you poor dear," he exclaims. He gently withdraws the scroll and cast the spell of preservation over the corpse, as a tear rolls down one cheek.

"Shouldn't we deliver her to Lady Junianis first before we continue? We can't just leave her here."

@Kang - Haste might help DJ in future fights (seems we got this one under wraps...) because he typically uses on action one defense, one on tricks, and one on strikes, and forfeiting one of those for movement if needed (his ranged option is weak). Or, in a low-mobility fight, he would Strike + Confident Finish, thus adding to his damage. So yeah, a pretty high-leverage use on him I would say.

=)

Got it. I'm not so familiar with a swashbuckler, but having a magus, I know some builds can be quite action starved. :)

Nodding in satisaction to himself in taking down the fleeing Daughter, Zhao Kang immediately turns around. He first sends his staff flying from his hands at the remaining foe.

vs green: hand of apprentice (+1 striking staff of phantasm (2H)): 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (19) + 13 = 32 bludgeoning: 2d8 + 4 ⇒ (3, 8) + 4 = 15

Even as the staff comes flying back to his hands, he gestures and sends wave of chilling cold to descend upon his target.

vs green: frostbite, cold damage: 4d4 ⇒ (2, 1, 1, 1) = 5 Basic Fort DC22; Crit Fail: weakness bludgeoning 3 for one round

◆ Cast Focus Spell (Hand of Apprentice)
◆◆ Cast Spell (Frostbite)

"We can't let that one escape."

Zhao Kang dashes past the building til he can get sight of the fleeing one. He gestures into the air, sending two bolts of energy slamming into here.

120 ft should be enough?
force barrage (2 action): 2d4 + 2 ⇒ (4, 4) + 2 = 10

◆ Stride
◆◆ Cast Spell (Force Barrage)

Ah you might have been referring to Zhao Kang instead of Simon. If so, Zhao Kang’s actions won’t change. He’ll still target Green for the skunk bomb, hoping to sicken her. Since the other two are not adjacent anyway.

I also posted Zhao Kang actions. Not sure if you saw the post?

As soon as the noise of combat arises, a calm descends upon Zhao Kang as he hyper-focuses on his actions. He rushes out of the tavern, quickly scanning the environment.

"Don't let them gang up on you."

With unnaturally quick hands, he pulls out a small vial and lobs it over the head of Grog at the Daughter behind.

vs green: skunk bomb, moderate, CA: 1d20 + 13 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 13 + 1 = 30 poison: 2d4 + 1 ⇒ (3, 2) + 1 = 6 +2 poison splash (+ purple)

A disgusting stench spills forth when the vial breaks, but probably not as bad as that emanating from the docks.

◆ Stride
◆ Recall Knowledge
◆ Draw skunk bomb, moderate and throw (quick bomber)

I should have asked earlier, but would haste be particularly useful for any of your characters? I know some builds might be particularly action starved so let me know. Doesn't mean I would cast it depending on the situation but I'll prioritise accordingly.

"I suspect they're with the Daughters of Cocytus. Oh no, looks like we've caught their attention." Again with the hand wringing.

But Kang would follow if that's the decision of the party.

The very uncharismatic Kang looks around the bar rather nervously, and wisely chooses to keep quiet and leave the hob-nobbing to the rest.

"Hmm, it's strange. Selia couldn't have been taken in by the contents of this letter, if indeed she is a specialist in Chelaxian history. Oh dear, oh dear." And here, Kang starts wringing his hands in worry.

"I guess we pick up the trail from that gambling den?" Kang does not look forward to that, however.

Society: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (7) + 12 = 19

Zhao Kang wrote:

Hey GM, Zhao Kang's very first action in combat is almost always going to be Recall Knowledge, hoping to find the target's weakest defence (and if crit, weaknesses/resistances), to determine what spell or alchemical item to use. To not slow down the game while I wait for the results of the Recall Knowledge, are you ok to bot that first action, so that when it's my turn to post, I have the necessary info?

I'll try to remember and apply the most relevant skill I can.

Thanks. If it helps, I've put the recall knowledge checks in a spoiler in his profile page that you can cut and paste.

Hey GM, Zhao Kang's very first action in combat is almost always going to be Recall Knowledge, hoping to find the target's weakest defence (and if crit, weaknesses/resistances), to determine what spell or alchemical item to use. To not slow down the game while I wait for the results of the Recall Knowledge, are you ok to bot that first action, so that when it's my turn to post, I have the necessary info?

Kang is a tanned Tian-Shu man, slight in figure and awkward in demeanour when around other people. Yet, you might notice that his self-consciousness fades away when he doesn't realise people are looking at him. He is rather well-groomed yet careless about his appearance at the same time - hair is neatly combed back but loose strands are sticking out, and he doesn't seem to have shaven in days. The robes he wears is rather fine and exquisite, but is wrinkled at many places. At least the staff he carries in one hand seems rather exquisite, a metal staff that shines with precious inlays of gold.

"Wow, not one but two goblins," he exclaims rather excitedly, then blushes when he realises he had spoken aloud. He introduces himself in a rather mousy voice, "Um, my name? My name is Zhao Kang, but call me Kang. I originate from near Goka, but that was many seasons ago now." He looks rather whimsical when he says that.

Yeah, so I'm limited to just 4 a day so will try to reserve them for the support elixirs.

But I also understand that Quick Alchemy also lets me create bombs which do acid damage via Quick Vial without consuming my 4 daily versatile vials. (Unfortunately, the text can be quite confusing as it uses "versatile vial" in two different context. So I hope I read that right.)

Haha thanks. :)

Likely would only be using bombs more when it can activate the targets' weaknesses. Otherwise, would rather save the few vials I get for support and healing. Although granted the versatile vials now allow non-stop bombing, and with quick bomber, it's better action economy that cantrip. But this is my first game with the remaster alchemist rules so would have to figure things out as we go.

Oh I need to mention that Zhao Kang has the alchemist dedication, and can throw bombs. Please let me know if you're ok to take the splash damage. And don't worry about saying no. I've built Zhao Kang primarily to be a support utility belt, so he should have lots of options, including just basic cantrip.

Checking in!

I've done all the three games already, but thanks for offering!

Thanks for the game!

Woah, this is cool. I've never come this close to exhausting my spells in a scenario.

Kang looks on as the trading post collapses on itself, faintly nodding to himself with a faint smile on his face, pleased to have done his part.

"... um, but ale is made with water..."

Almost as if a mirror image, Kang concentrates ever so slightly, pulling forth arcane energy from his staff, then starts casting a spell identical to the goblin.

◇ Drain Bonded Object (L1: Magic Missile)
◆◆ Cast Spell (Magic Missile)

Force: 3d4 + 3 ⇒ (1, 4, 4) + 3 = 12

Kang looks with some grim satisfaction as the Ascendant's body seems to be disintegrating. He starts casting a spell, to speed it on its way.

◆◆◆ Cast Spell (Magic Missile)

force: 3d4 + 3 ⇒ (4, 1, 2) + 3 = 10

Kang thanks Farnguy for the rescue, while he quickly withdraws from frontline combat, leaving that to those of the party more inclined for that.

◆ Stride (Hope no AoO)

Once in position, he starts chanting again and soon, releases a sickly green ray flying to the Ascendant.

◆◆ Cast Spell (Ray of Enfeeblement)

ray of enfeeblement, guidance: 1d20 + 12 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 12 + 1 = 15

However, the ray flies overhead.

Hmm, what exactly is a "round"? Lol!

Putting aside this irrelevant thought for now, Kang changes tactic, looking to buy time. Again, he starts chanting, but this time a more long drawn out incantation. But soon, a rift appears in the space in front of the ascendant and what appears to be a giant skunk is pulled through. Disturbed by the monster in front of it, it lifts its tail and sprays a foul-smelling blast into the Ascendant's face!

◆◆◆ Cast Spell (Summon Animal 2: Giant Skunk)

It will autosucceed. Just hope it's not another crit success (grrr...). At the very least, it would hopefully cause some distraction.

Giant Skunk AC 16; Fort +8, Ref +9, Will +4; HP 21

By the way, if anyone needs "healing", Kang can create juggernaut mutagen will gives 10 tmp hp.

Lol, I've love this imagery of Kang and the Ascendant tossing spells back and forth at each other.

will DC23: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (18) + 13 = 31
A wave of psychic energy sweeps over Kang, stunning him momentarily but he shakes it off quickly.

Kang glares at the Ascendant, and those nearby hears him mutter, "There's more where that came from..."

Grasping his staff tightly, he concentrates briefly to draw arcane energy stored within, then repeat the same incantation he used earlier, sending a wave of miasma over the Ascendant.

◇ Drain Bonded Object (L3 - Slow)
◆◆ Cast Slow; Fort DC22 Sorry, typo earlier. DC is 22, not 25, but either way, it crit succeeded.

GM, to clarify, the Ascendent is flying, right? Wouldn't it need to use an action to hover, otherwise it would fall?

Not quite sure which zombies would still be up, so let me save my lightning bolt.

With the party focusing on clearing the zombies, Kang turns his attention to the flying devil. He chants words of power, and a wave of lethargy sweeps over it.

◆◆ Cast Spell (Slow) Fort DC25

He then points his staff at one of the zombies, and with another quick word, sends it flying at the undead. Kang will target whichever zombie looks the most wounded.

◆◆ Cast Focus Spell
hand of apprentice (+1 striking staff of divination): 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (16) + 13 = 29 bludgeoning: 2d8 + 4 ⇒ (5, 6) + 4 = 15

"Um, can we try the box? I'm really curious to study how it works!" Kang exclaims excitedly, seemingly forgotten the gravity of the situation.

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Kang immediately turns sober.

He raises his head, taking a moment to study the flying creature.
◆ Recall Knowledge on The Ascendent. Religion +11

He then turns to look at the zombies that have been summoned. Raising his staff, he chants some arcane words, conjuring a bolt of lightning running through two of them.

◆◆ Cast Spell (Lightning Bolt)
vs yellow, green: lightning damage: 4d12 ⇒ (5, 10, 6, 5) = 26 Basic Ref DC22