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I'm considering a high tier table of 4-17 - Trapping the Hag's Claw for Outpost if there is enough interest.

I got three 9th level PCs have have not been played in a long while.

A swarm and robot doubles of Luwasi. I'm sure I can work out all the information by going through the thread - plus I've played this before. If necessary, I'll pick it up and finish this for you.

The phoenix appears and benevolently presents itself to its new owner, shifting from its raven image to a more traditional phoenix appearance. It
introduces itself as Zaliex, and explains that it was captured by the Pathfinder Lord Teppin Montrose decades ago in the Windswept Wastes several thousand miles to the east. Zaliex says that Montrose was a cruel, indifferent master, and that it much prefers the service of the Red Raven, who at least has a noble heart and knows the difference between right and wrong. Nonetheless, Zaliex chafes at the way its fate is entwined with the ring, and resents being made the slave of any master. It begs its new master to allow it to swallow and destroy the ring.

The phoenix is a legendary bird of fire that dwells in the most remote parts of the desert. As the birds are known to be great scholars, many seekers of rare lore search out particular phoenixes for advice. Yet it is the phoenix’s ability to rebirth itself from its own dead body for which the creature is best known.

The phoenix is a benevolent creature, aiding those who do good and actively harming those who do evil.

Some. Benedet lays a hand on Arnisant’s head for support, and the dog nuzzles affectionately into them. A fortnight ago, His Excellency returned from a performance of Huntress of Heroes and ordered his carriage
prepared for a trip to Korvosa in a rush. He took a few attendants with him, and ordered Radovan to bring a dozen hands to the country estate near Cypress Point in Ravounel. That left only a handful here, and we were told
that war is coming. The four of us are all that are left. They shake their head. Poor Milo. Such a good lad.

“Yes, they respond absently, shouldering a leather rucksack from which the corner of a large book peeks out of the top. I keep all of His Excellency’s records—even the ones that could cause trouble for all parties involved. We should make sure this doesn’t fall into Thrune hands.

And what is your business with Madame Jelaris?

From what Tessara can figure out, the Phoenix Ring summons and controls that giant Phoenix raven you saw earlier.

A thin, winding passage leads up a steep incline from the massive cavern below to a dead end that is clearly the obscured side of a secret door. The door stands ajar just a crack, but appears to be built into the altar of a small private chapel. Light from stained glass windows above the altar suggests that you’ve reached the surface. Within the secret door, on your side of the chapel, a rough red cloth cloak and the headdress of the Red Raven hang from a wooden peg in the wall. A basin of water nearby is tinged red and a fresh pot of red paint sits next to the basin.

Anyone want to put on the phoenix ring and find out?

The last of Murqual’s tasks involves paying for an enchanted mirror, which is currently in the possession of Madame Jelaris.

Located in the shadow of Nethys’s temple, this higher end shop emanates scents of perfumes, medicines, and the dusky tang of alchemical experiments from behind a beaded doorway. The front of the store has shelves for the casual shopper, with scented oils and colognes in faceted bottles on delicate shelves. Further back, more solid looking containers under locked glass offer alchemical wares of the more adventurous and martial varieties. A marble counter blocks off the very back of the shop, where a bell sits beside an alembic bubbling away with a cerulean liquid. Behind the counter, another beaded curtain leads deeper.

There is someone here minding the store.

Peter's diplomacy was actually rather good enough and the door to the safe room is opened from the other side.

This small, L-shaped room is dirty and disheveled, strewn with the remnants of a week’s worth of food and other supplies. Three beds take up one wall in the stone room, and though no windows look out into the city beyond, the room is lit with natural light. Despite its lived-in appearance, no scent of waste or evidence of massing refuse—or even necessary supplies—permeates the austere dwelling save for the smell of unwashed bodies, a dog, and the lingering scent of finished meals.

The four occupants of the safe room are uninjured and in as good spirits as could be expected after enduring nearly a week of a protracted siege upon their home. Benedet (halfling majordomo) does the majority of the speaking as their role equates to head of household when the Count isn’t present in Greensteeples. Looming somewhat menacingly in case of trouble is a tall, muscular knight, Dame Sabina Malatesta (female human knight); she wears dark armor emblazoned with gilded roses and acts as the last line of defense for the survivors. In the corner, far from the door, hides a stout but genial-looking middleaged halfling named Malla (female halfling cook). She is dressed in a distressed and flour-covered apron, wields a well-seasoned cast iron pan, and observes the newcomers from behind a bed. Arnisant, (male Ustalavic wolfhound) bounds from person to person, smelling their hands and encouraging pets despite his obvious age.

Also, since Miss Sorbet used the correct pass phrase and showed a Wayfinder, you are all ushered into the saferoom. The door is closed and locked with a heavy bar, and Benedet rifles through a small chapbook, exposing the moving pages to the closed door. This activates a hidden incantation on the door and walls of the small room. Benedet then turns their attention to you.

Prove it says the voice.

Diplomacy checks please.

Does any of these characters has the Friend of Greensteeples background or has played through Pathfinder Society Scenario #3-04: The Devil-Wrought Disappearance?

Between Skurge and Djahan, the creature is brought down.

--- Combat over ---

The two archers each have: +1 leather armor, +1 shortbow, masterwork short sword, 8 +1 flaming burst arrows.

Teko has: +2 full plate armor, +1 heavy steel shield, ring of protection
+2, amulet of natural armor +1, cloak of resistance +1, +2 keen
longsword

The two bugbears each have: +1 leather armor, +1 light wooden shield, +1
morningstar, 3 javelins

Finally Geppa has: ring of protection +1, amulet of natural armor +1, bracers of armor +4, phoenix ring

All the archers can tell you, is that the Red Raven ran for the back passage. They were hired to delay you.

That is a crit. ((Green: -100). Folmyr brings a rather surprised Hellknight down.

--- Combat Over ---

You hear from behind the warded door, revealed by the Hellknights, a fearful plea and false bravado-laced order: Go away!

Naghamadi basically coup de gras Geppa, turning her into a corpsicle.

You can abort the summoning if you want. They surrendered as soon as the phoenix fell into the pit.

up(1), down(2): 1d2 ⇒ 2

The div strikes at Watson, appearing as it does so.
bite: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (17) + 9 = 26 damage: 1d4 - 1 ⇒ (4) - 1 = 3 + poison (fort save if bitten)

Everyone is up.

Green somehow gets 'Gibbs slapped' by the illusionary senior officer before being double critted by Zac. (-42)

Erevan and Folmyr still to act.

Watson does indeed run into something, but his rapier strike misses.

Dhajan stiil to post.

Geppa is currently unconscious and paralysed and covered in ice ((There doesn't seem to be a duration for this hex)).

If the ice melts, letting her out, she doesn't want to fight.

Huong gets the feeling he should sit down and do nothing for a while.

Green looks over at what appears to be yet another superior officer.

But sir. Our orders were to capture the spies that are behind this wall and that was from the High Commander herself. Are you saying that is no longer the case?

perception(green): 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (2) + 9 = 11

It seems that Green does believe the illusion is actually a senior officer which is giving him conflicting orders. But at least he isn't hitting anyone at the moment.

Peter is up followed by everyone else.

The div remains invisible as the smoke dissipates. ((50% miss change))
Could 1d6 ⇒ 1 Huong please make a Will Save.

Skurge is up followed by everyone else.

The frozen girl actually. Geppa is definitely female

They surrended.

Blue does indeed go down. Only Green is left

I built up a rapport with Vossi, sir. I'll see what I can do to stop him

They wince at the word 'neutralise', not wanting Vossi to come to harm.

Blue takes a strike from Folmyr. Since Folmyr is providing a flank for Miss Sorbet, her first strike hits as well.

((Green: -2; Blue: -72))

You can also spend ACP to get more.

[ooc]Thinking about it, it's starting to look like Peter should be in his own initiative block. So - let's retcon their last turn. So yes, the reactive trike that would have been on Miss Sorbet goes against the illusionary dragon - so Miss Sorbet is still up after the reaction. Instead, the dragon is hit for 17 damage. That dissipates the dragon.

Blue then strikes at Miss Sorbet instead of Everin and misses both times.

Green still went for Peter as above. Peter steps away and casts creating the Illusionary Hellknight.

perception(blue): 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (17) + 13 = 30
perception(green): 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (11) + 9 = 20

Will resolve everyone else after this is sorted.

It's a teleport. With a 'pop' of inrushing air - he's gone.

Block initiative can get a bit weird, yes. The two Hellknights are on the same block with Peter below and everyone else above, so that's why it's getting weird - and I'm resolving them in post order.

It's now their turn in Round 7, then Peter in Round 7, then everyone else in Round 8. You may have noticed by now that Blue is about as strong as Red was but Green is a tad weaker.

Also I'm fairly sure drinking a potion incurs a reactive strike
warflail: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (14) + 15 = 29 bludgeoning: 1d10 + 8 ⇒ (9) + 8 = 17

With Miss Sorbet down again, Blue steps to Everin and strikes twice.
warflail: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (5) + 15 = 20 bludgeoning: 1d10 + 8 ⇒ (5) + 8 = 13
warflail: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (7) + 10 = 17 bludgeoning: 1d10 + 8 ⇒ (8) + 8 = 16

Meanwhile Green moves to Peter and strikes twice.
warflail: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (9) + 11 = 20 bludgeoning: 1d10 + 8 ⇒ (6) + 8 = 14
warflail: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (17) + 6 = 23 bludgeoning: 1d10 + 8 ⇒ (3) + 8 = 11

Everyone is up.

Cale the Callistrian looks around, assesses the situation - then attempts to cast a spell. Presumably Lucija and her eidolon get AOOs Everyone else surrenders.

Ohhhhh Myyyyyyyy .....

Filled the last slot.

Filled the last slot

Phoenix (-339)

The phoenix's fire goes out and it plummets into the chasm. There is a distant splash

If Geppa could speak you'd hear a I surrender from inside the ice tomb.

Yes it is dissipating. It will be gone at the beginning of the next round. Still no sign of the div though.

Been waiting

Josheb and Dr Watson to go.

The idea of a running effect tracker is a good one. I'll have to figure out how to do that properly.

Yes ... vile serpent. We meet again

Cale already has Displacement and fire shield on him so
50% miss chance, low hits: 1d100 ⇒ 30

He does take the damage but the Fire Shield means Naghamadi receives fire: 1d6 + 11 ⇒ (2) + 11 = 13

Cale (-9) un-delays, takes a five foot step back, and, while holding his rapier in a defensive position, hoping for a riposte, he fires a full volley of magic missiles at Naghamadi.
mm: 5d4 + 5 ⇒ (2, 2, 1, 4, 2) + 5 = 16

Since Geppa is entombed in ice, Shau and Tessara are up.

fort(Geppa): 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8
ref(Purple): 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (13) + 9 = 22
All of Morok's swings whiff.

Geppa is covered in ice

Lucija/Nagamadi still to go.

Yeah .. that'll do thanks- so most of you are in the smoke in Round 1

The phoenix now has two people bothering it so it tries to do something about it. so it's feathers burst into flame forming it's Shroud of Flame, 20 ft around it, Anyone who is in there gets fire: 4d6 ⇒ (6, 3, 1, 5) = 15 DC 25 ref to avoid.

The Phoenix attacks Morok first with a bite then Shau and Morok with a talon each.
bite: 1d20 + 24 ⇒ (18) + 24 = 42 damage: 2d8 + 8 ⇒ (7, 3) + 8 = 18 + fire: 2d6 ⇒ (5, 6) = 11
talon1: 1d20 + 24 ⇒ (11) + 24 = 35 damage: 2d8 + 6 ⇒ (3, 5) + 6 = 14 + fire: 2d6 ⇒ (3, 6) = 9
talon2: 1d20 + 24 ⇒ (2) + 24 = 26 damage: 2d8 + 6 ⇒ (1, 1) + 6 = 8 + fire: 2d6 ⇒ (6, 1) = 7

will(blue): 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 1 = 8

Cale delays until someone goes for him.

Lucija/Nagamadi, Percy, and Morok are up.

HERE are your Chronicles

I like completing story arcs with the same PCs too - even if I have to spend replays.

I've put a cloud of smoke on the map. You may place your tokens where you want.