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A weathered tengu crosbow expert squints at the announcement.

Here we go again...

A weathered, battered old bird with grey sneaking into their feathers watches the commotion, grunts, and heads to work on something a bit more important.

...a weathered Tengu squints, then nods sagely.

A weathered tengu squints at Karisa and then Tamrin, nodding at them both politely before dropping his vote in.

"Votes should be private." he offers in a gravely tone, then departs.

"..."

"If it's not 3AM, don't trust Dreng nor his missions."

"..."

The tengu crossbow expert and investigator squints a few times at the mission briefing, then scratches the feathers on the back of his head before turning to other jobs for the Society, hoping Valais meets a decent enough end given the situation.

This character was in both previous Valais installments, but is unable to do the next one, unfortunately.

*fuzzles the remaining wisps of hair on Nachts' head. Because he'd enjoy a slap to the back of the head too much.*

A weather-beaten tengu with apparent reading glasses squints a bit, then nods knowingly, carefully adjusting his crossbow.

"Understood. See you soon."

Grats!

Andrew Torgerud wrote:

MisterSlanky wrote:

Steven Schopmeyer wrote:

Leg o' Lamb wrote:

Davor Firetusk wrote:

For whatever it is worth given how different the challenges seem to be for different tiers I could see an argument for making Specials replayable at different tiers.

Nope.

Seconded.

Thirded.

Ditto

*guards the wagon train*

*sets up on a good commanding bluff to provide overwatch for the train*

In other news of staggering cluelessness;

Trump has bragged about how CIA officers gave him 'one continuous standing ovation' because they never sat down the entire time he was speaking to them... apparently unaware that government protocol dictates that you rise when the president enters the room and only sit when he tells you to... which Trump never did.

Over at the State Department, more than 100 of the non-fired employees had signed on to a dissent letter which has been circulating about Trump's immigration order. The White House has said that anyone taking such a position does not belong in the government and should leave... apparently unaware that State Department dissent letters are a time honored tradition and signatories are protected by law against retaliation. Still, many department members are apparently now reconsidering publicly including their names because they don't trust this administration to follow that law.

And here I thought Cheliax had a messed-up legal system...

Sense Motive: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (10) + 14 = 24

*squints intensely*

what the hell just happened?

Looks like you were thread-jacked. You need someone to help you track down the suspects what did this?

Come to think of it... that was Gibbs' third time fighting ghouls, too.

Wow, that... how does... why would people attack the prison guards after that kind of briefing? I mean... was it tied into old faction missions or something?

Gibbs has run into negative channelers in the past PLUS there was one in this scenario.

Why would he step into the 'hurty zone' if he doesn't HAVE to?

Apologies to the group for stumbling a bit during the problem-solving, I'm either *right on* puzzles or they give me migraines with little to no 'middle ground'.

Also apologies for having been absent a bit between the trip to PaizoCon and then a family outing during June.

Hopefully when things calm down a little bit and there's not as much on the plate maybe we can do something again in the future?

Thank you again for running!!

Must admit I'm curious as to what got x'd out...

Gibbs is a member of Liberty's Edge.

Perception(Take Minus One): 13 - 1 = 12 :P

Gibbs will easily point out the hidden areas in the desk and detail them all for the party's benefit.

He will then write up a detailed report, highlighting the activities of the party.

Dayjob(Profession: Barrister): 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (19) + 8 = 27

Thank you for running!!

Move Action: Load Crossbow

Gibbs sighs as there's no good way to take a shot, however, he makes a basic assumption that the person is either an evil cleric or mage with the undead nearby, and resolves to NOT be too close to him.

Still holding said crossbow high to prevent hitting any party members, he lets another bolt fly!

Free Action: Spend Grit to resolve against touch

Standard Action

+1 darkwood underwater light crossbow(vs. touch, Precise shot, Bless) on Purple: 1d20 + 9 + 1 ⇒ (12) + 9 + 1 = 22

Damage: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

Thank you very much for the reminder, edited to make note of that

Once Zykon is confident that they aren't rigged to do something bad on release, he'll help lead them out. He'll suggest that he take the heavy flail if no one else can use it, just in case it becomes necessary.

The tengu will poke himself with his wand to be fully topped off before entering the ominous chamber.

CLWW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

Move Action: Load Crossbow

He drops a bolt into his crossbow and lets fly at the ghoul, holding said crossbow high to prevent hitting any party members.
Free Action: Spend Grit to resolve against touch

Standard Action
+1 darkwood underwater light crossbow(vs. Flat-footed touch, Precise shot, Bless) on Purple: 1d20 + 9 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 9 + 1 = 29

Damage: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 1 = 8

Critical?(vs. Flat-footed touch, Precise shot, Bless) on Purple: 1d20 + 9 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 9 + 1 = 12

Damage: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6

EDIT

Folio Re-roll(if allowed and necessary) Critical?(vs. Flat-footed touch, Precise shot,Bless) on Purple: 1d20 + 9 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 9 + 1 = 15

Gibbs will quietly observe the slaves to make sure they aren't linked to some sort of trap or device other than any chains or ropes after making sure the apparent leader isn't going to die -- he's needed for interrogation and information, at the very least.

If no one has a 'stabilize', he'll use his wand of CLW on the guy.

Perception(Searching the prisoners for dangers): 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (6) + 13 = 19

Gibbs will quietly observe the slaves to make sure they aren't linked to some sort of trap or device other than any chains or ropes after making sure the apparent leader isn't going to die -- he's needed for interrogation and information, at the very least.

If no one has a 'stabilize', he'll use his wand of CLW on the guy.

Perception(Searching the prisoners for dangers): 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (13) + 13 = 26

"Don't kill him." Gibbs says with an omninous tone, moving up to get a clear shot once more.

Move Action: Move up

Once he's in postion, he reloads.

Standard Action: Reload

Gibbs holds his crossbow over his head after reloading and fires again, taking into consideration the fact that Hurley is in the way.

Move Action: Load

Standard Action: Shoot

+1 Darkwood Underwater Crossbow(Bless, Precise Shot if needed) on Purple: 1d20 + 9 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 9 + 1 = 27

Damage: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

"Get down and STAY down."

TRY Number THREE

Move Action: Reload Crossbow

Like a feathered machine, the tengu drops another bolt into his crossbow and lets loose.

+1 Darkwood Underwater Crossbow(Bless, Precise Shot if needed): 1d20 + 9 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 9 + 1 = 11

Damage: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

Unfortunately, because the website borked, the third attempt at taking a shot completely misses.

The bolt goes wide.

Move Action: Reload

Like a machine, the tengu reloads the crossbow and lets forth another bolt.

Purple

Standard Action: Shoot

+1 darkwood underwater light crossbow (Precise Shot if needed, Bless): 1d20 + 9 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 9 + 1 = 17

Damage: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

Good to hear! Look forward to seeing you back!

I was going to post today asking if I've fallen off the thread or something...

Gibbs ducks out of some of the bloodspray from Blue's disintegration and drops a bolt into his crossbow with quick speed.

Move Action: Reload

Once loaded, he takes a shot at the apparent leader of this small group. Purple

+1 darkwood underwater light crossbow, (Precise Shot if needed, Bless): 1d20 + 9 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 9 + 1 = 27

Damage: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

Round Two

Gibbs doesn't even hesitate as suddenly there is man with club in his face.

The beak descends upon the hapless charging person...

Beak Attack(vs. charged opponent, Bless): 1d20 ⇒ 17

Damage: 1d3 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

And then he moves himself into the corner, almost goading the guy to step between him and Misaki...

Not being pushy from this perspective, either, but there is a scenario I'd like to catch on Gibbs at GenCon as well.

We've been at this since the start of May and we're pushing into our third month.

Admittedly, some of that was due to Memorial Day and the Fourth of July and folks being out of town, but it does feel at points like we're dragging our feet?

Move Action: 5' forward, 5' 'west'

Standard Action: Firing Crossbow (Blue) vs flatfooted?

Gibbs holds his crossbow steady and lets a bolt fly at the 'westernmost' target.

+1 darkwood underwater light crossbow, Precise Shot(vs. flat-footed?): 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (11) + 9 = 20

Damage: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

Gibbs moves up to provide cover fire in case the folks by the door investigating need it.

He loads his crossbow as he waits, giving a slight nod.

Gibbs will wave off Misaki's offer and poke himself with a wand.

PFS CLWW MK 1 Mod 0: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

Move Action: Reload

The laconic tengu slips another bolt into his crossbow and lets fly. Nothing fancy this time, though. Not spending Grit

Standard Action: Shoot
+1 darkwood underwater light crossbow, Precise Shot(Bless): 1d20 + 9 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 9 + 1 = 28

Damage: 1d8 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 + 1 = 6

Gibbs grumbles as Vim steps into his line of fire while he's reloading, giving only the barest of nods to Whistles as he does so.

Move Action: Reload

Spend 1 Grit

Standard Action: Shoot

+1 darkwood underwater light crossbow, Precise Shot(vs. Touch), Bless, Guidance, Soft Cover(Vim): 1d20 + 9 + 1 + 1 - 4 ⇒ (17) + 9 + 1 + 1 - 4 = 24

Damage: 1d8 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 + 1 = 10

Move Action:Load Crossbow

Gibbs drops a bolt into his crossbow and holds the weapon above his head to sight in on the thing for something vital without hitting Misaki.

Standard Action: Spend 1 Grit to resolve against Touch AC

+1 darkwood underwater light crossbow, Precise Shot(vs. Touch): 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (12) + 9 = 21

Damage: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

Darnit, can't say 'neither, friends' before it's turn... I mean,it's talking first which makes it better than a third of Pathfinder teams out there, right?

Gibbs will watch the tunnels warily then take up the rear, watching behind the party as well as along the sides of the path of advance.

With a bit of a grumble he keeps his Wayfinder lit.

"Watch your step. There was a runner. What's up with this fountain?"

Gibbs painfully recalls a different mission he was on with the Society where the mission was almost a complete failure because the team rushed to the end and didn't stop to investigate everything fully...

Gibbs will watch each of the people, trying to get a 'read' on them and make sure that none of them are cultists trying to escape during the confusion...

Sense Motive(Take 10): 10 + 12 = 22

OR

Sense Motive: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (6) + 12 = 18

Has the Darkness lifted yet?

First Move Action: Move up

Gibbs speaks up quickly.

Second Move Action: Freebooter's Bane

"Focus fire on Misaki's opponent!"

After calling out the target, Gibbs continues to watch the other door for anything that might be coming forth from it, and the center of the room

Perception: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (1) + 13 = 14

Super Mite got it goin' on there!

Gibbs moves around the fountain and attempts to put a bolt into Yellowthe remaining mite standing, mindful not to hit Vim.

+1 Darkwood Underwater Light Crossbow(Precise shot) on Yellow: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (1) + 9 = 10

[damage]1d8+1[/dice]

However,moving over to get the shot has thrown the tengu off his game, and he more than likely misses, even as he reloads.

He's actually thankful that a prisoner called out. Otherwise he was going to toss an alchemist's fire into the darkness...

Gibbs reloads and watches the other tunnel, ready for a second wave!

"Take it down!"

Gibbs reloads with a bit of an affirmative grunt as Whistles gives him a bit of insight. Quick Reload -- Move Action

He then lines up a shot on the nearest miteRed, next to Hurley, holding his crossbow over his head to try and avoid hitting the monarch.

+1 darkwood underwater light crossbow, Guidance, Precise Shot: 1d20 + 9 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 9 + 1 = 12

Damage: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6

+1 Darkwood Underwater Light Crossbow(Precise shot) on Blue: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (20) + 9 = 29

Damage: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7

Critical Confirmation?(Precise Shot): 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (14) + 9 = 23

Damage(If confirmed): 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 1 = 8

The tengu is even a bit surprised at how nasty his shot was. He was aiming for 'center of mass'... given that mites are smaller beings... that calculation may have planted a telling blow on the lead mite's skull somewhere...

Sorry, forgot to mention, remaining ready to fire when something worthwhile non-PvP presents itself. Sorry for any inconvenience!

Gibbs keeps his crossbow lined up, slowing his breathing and waiting for something to put a bolt in in the briefest of instants...