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I don't have the answers to all of your questions—only what they gave me in the scenario, however, there are some answers to other things that you may wish to know about also.

What is your hunch?
“I’m afraid that if I had more information than a nagging instinct, I would have already told you.”

Why did you stare at us when we were introducing ourselves?
Petulengro shrugs. “People are not always who they claim to be.”

Was Armeline involved in espionage?
“In Galt, guilt and innocence are too often tried at the court of public opinion. Whether or not her actions truly constituted espionage had little bearing on her purported crimes, much less the intentions behind what she was doing.”

Can you tell us more about Rosehaven?
“It’s a village along the Sellen River, home to several hundred people. Its isolation shields it from the cycle of revolution, for the most part. Its people make their living primarily through farming and fishing.”

Why are your servants dressed that way?
Eliza sighs. “The ribbons represent the guillotine. Each of my servants has lost someone dear to them at the hands of the revolution. Here in my lodge, I can provide them some manner of protection from the outside world. They wear the masks so that their association with their relatives and confidants does not doom them to the same fate.”

What is the revolution?
“Galt has long been home to brilliant artists and philosophers, whose independent spirits produce a hotbed for new ideas. However, the recent history of Galt is a story of blood and turmoil. Ever since House Thrune came to power in Cheliax, Galt has been trapped in a churning cycle of revolution. Quite a few past governments have fallen, and their leaders and supporters have met the guillotine’s blade. Each new government promises to rectify the ills of the last and bring peace and prosperity.” Eliza flashes a knowingly wry smile. “As a citizen of Galt,” she announces with a veneer of patriotism, “I say that our current government will surely succeed at its goals.”
A PC can ascertain that Eliza doesn’t believe the current regime is any better than the last dozen, but she’s watching her words to avoid being considered an enemy of the state.

The Festival?
"It's a small, 3 day autumn fest dedicated to Shelyn. I heard that villagers hollow gourds, carve them with fanciful and even frightful designs, and then place lit candles within to ward off evil."

Do we have a formal letter?
"There is no formal letter. You will need to earn her trust to convince her to forgive the Society." Using diplomacy.

When you finish asking Petulengro your questions, the venture-captain invites you to enjoy the rest of the evening at Woodsedge Lodge. You have time to purchase any items you would like in Woodsedge before departing. It's a 10 day journey up the Sellen River to Rosehaven.

Arita, Noral, Shadow Dragon, SodiumT, Fiendy and Qunnessa,

Welcome Aboard!

You may post your intructions to VC Eliza Petulengro in Gameplay at any time through Monday.

I'll get an RPGChronicles sign up sheet link set up soon.

We will do day job checks during or after the game. I like when PCs can do their day jobs while role-playing during the game.

I hope it's going well!

It is, thanks! I'm working as a cook/chef in a senior living community. I work in the Assisted living & Memory Care kitchens. When I'm done cooking & serving the 20 ppl in Memory Care, I run up to the 3rd floor to do the same in Assisted Living for about 35 residents. Both lunch & dinner.

Instead of waiting for us to decide which encounter to do, I'll go ahead and start us off.

It will be an Astral Invader encounter, then we'll go to an undead encounter.

Brat steps towards the cavern wall and lobs a magical glob of acid at Amber...
acid splash: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5 for acid: 1d3 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3 (+1 force damage)

Well, everyone else was rolling bad. *Shrug*.

GM Roll4initiative wrote:

Navatsiyk wrote:

The rat scurries behind undead and bites the green foe. Nava herself reloads her stonebow.

[Dice=bite, flank]1d20+1+2
[Dice=damage]1d4

The rat may get an AoO from the undead. Maybe both. Going up steps is considered difficult terrain. You didn't mark on the map the movement the rat took. On my update, which I'm going to do soon, I'll go ahead and make the opportunity attack, just let me know if the rat's movement was enough to avoid the AoO.

Initially I planned the rat taking route indicated by arrows I drew. I'm not sure if 40 feet is enough in difficult terrain so I moved it two squares down where it would take AoO only from mint undead.

Since the rat has an intelligence of 2, I'm going to rule that the rat would attack the closest threatening creature. I do not think it has the mental capacity to make tactically advantageous decisions like moving all the way around a combat just to get to a creature and position itself in a flank. It would most likely attempt to make a direct route, scampering under creatures legs.

By the way, regarding the missions in the current chapter...

For tracking spell durations, assume that each mission takes about 1 hour to complete and that it takes 10 minutes to travel between locations.

The link is in my profile for my 6th level feat.

Frequency: once per day.
Prerequisites: Unexpected Sharpshooter Dedication
Trigger: A creature targets you with an attack, even if you aren't aware of it.

Your enemy lies in wait, lines up the perfect shot, and pulls the trigger... then at just the right moment you duck down to notice something scrawled on the cobblestone in chalk, a shiny coin, or some other coincidental distraction, creating an opportunity for the attack to miss. The attacker must roll the attack twice and use the worse result.

Brat Gnosor wrote:

Will do so soon-ish. ;-)

Question: I may have a 6th player for this game... When will you close this table in regard of adding players?

*push*

I think I'm allowed to take a new player within the next couple days, before we move on to the next act.

We need a new version of the link (with usp=sharing at the end) in the campaign header, like this: LINK

Did it work?

By the way, everyone, our table starts with an Aid Token. There's an aid token reference sheet in the slides, so have a look at that.

Hello everyone, folks!

It's been a long time, guys, more than two months. I apologize for such a disappearance. I've always said that this can't happen to me. And every time I've said "never" in my life, life itself "taps me on the nose" and shows me that "never say never".

** spoiler omitted **

I'm sorry for leaving you like that... I will appear on this forum for two weeks, and then I will leave again for a month on a yoga and meditation retreat. So there's probably no point in joining to this game, but in any case, I want to apologize again for disappearing like this. Life can be hard sometimes.

See you in quieter times in other games. Hug!

Hugs! I hope things go well for you soon.

Take your time.

Once we got everyone leveled and ready, I’ll begin our final push.

I'm off from work tomorrow and don't have any plans for the entire day except to level up Kazuki.

I need a few days to level up. Work has been getting a bit busier now that football season is kind of starting. Plus, I have a new girlfriend that I'm head over heels with and we've been spending a lot of time together. ;)

Bella summons Lite-Brite, then arms herself with her crossbow.

"WhheEeeEEe!!! Hewo, evEryOne!"
The little flashing creature says as it appears.

Heroism (Bella): +2 morale bonus on attack rolls, saves, and skill checks.

Once again, Kazuki cringes when Sigurd says the forbidden word.
"Does he not respect the Eight Practices?" he wonders.
"Hopefull Shizuru does not object and will watch over him."

"Mmmm. Mmm. Mmmmm nom, nom." Piotr mumbles as he stuffs his face.
"More salmon, please. And refill my flagon of gravy." he calls out to the serving girl.

Hey gang,

I am having significant problems with google docs - I can no longer copy and paste images nor type in text boxes!

This thoroughly hampers my GM post skills - and time.

Any advice?

This happens to me often since I only use a phone for everything. Go into yor Apps, then Google Slides and "clear cache". If that doesn't work, clear cache in the Google Drive app.

Also, check your storage in Google slides. I had to delete a bunch of slides from old games.

"Yep! There they are. Let's get 'em!!!"
Perception vs DC 20: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (13) + 11 = 24

Will use 2nd move action to try to get through card 2. And hoping to "Clear a Path" for the others...

Corey tries to scramble down the steep slope...
Acrobatics vs DC 17: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (18) + 12 = 30

As he scrambles down the slope, he pulls scrub brush and plants closer to the trail for the others to use as handholds.

CLEARED THE PATH ON CARD 2!

"It's gone! Let's get out of here!!!"

I’m allowing Hunt Prey sexy factor of not having to roll the flat check just to target. Everything else (Strikes, spells targeting defenses, etc), yes.

=)

I don't understand this. Can you rephrase it, please? I don't know what a sexy factor is.

Please favorite this post (hit the little + symbol to the right) if you've already played or GMd this scenario.

You can unfavorite in a couple days. I just want to see who all has already played this.

Thanks!

"I’d kill for a potion of SPF 100 right now!"
Corey whips out his wand of mage armor and gives himself a tap.
Use Magic Device (DC 20): 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (20) + 10 = 30

"Ugh. This sand is getting in places even a love ballad wouldn’t dare go."
He scans the area for anything out of the ordinary.
Perception: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (19) + 11 = 30

"Janira, what is the toughest vermin you have come across?"

"Pathfinders, of course." she replies with a wink and a giggle.

Whoops. It is supposed to be at CL 4. Oh well. They're back at full hp.

DM rainzax wrote:

May or may not get a post tonight - our new kitten just had three kittens and we are suddenly a full house!

Buried two kittens in the front yard - one survived the weekend and the mother did too, we tried our best to keep the litter but circumstances weren’t ideal, and at the cost of lots of sleep. Going to take a day or two before pushing us along.

=)

So sorry to hear. I'm helping to take care of 2 feral kittens and the mom that live behind my house. Been feeding the mom for weeks and the kittens look sickly, but, from what I've seen of feral kittens here in my yard in the past, they most likely will pull through.

[dice=trained Knowledge (all) +2 (+3 re:dwarves)]1d20+2

"As you will be around for the next few hours, it would probably be less suspicious if we were to grab a table and have a few rounds before heading back out to pass the parcel off to you. Although, the doctor makes a good point. Why do you need a group of us for something one of us alone can carry? Is the bottle from a giant's wine cellar?"

"By all means, take your time if you wish."

"How many Pathfinders does it take to light a lantern?...

Just one…
…plus the cleric to bless it, the rogue to check for traps, the wizard to argue about light spells, the fighter to hold it, the venture-captain to take credit, and three more to write the report for the Decemvirate."

"Now hurry off and get my parcel." he says before slinking down the alley and disappearing into the shadows.

Bonekeep counts too!

I GM'd Bonekeep level 1 twice, for two different play by post cons a couple years back. Thinking about doing level two the next play by post con.

"Yeri, Yuni, Yami... That's weird. The names are quite similar."

"Meh. Whatevs..."

"Look! A red squirrel!" Kazuki shouts excitedly as he leaps from the shadows of the trees and points into the boughs above.

Yay! I got a new job as a prep cook at a brewhouse. I start today and it looks like I'll be working weekdays. I won't be able to post until evenings, but, I'll have weekends off.

Hey all,

I usually post frequently over weekends - with Vekka out, and myself in need of some RnR, going to go a little slower this weekend. May move us along today or tomorrow.

Cheers.

It is a holiday weekend after all. I'm good with slow posts.

Cheers!

Piotr steps forward to address the Captain.

“Captain, your words cut deep—and true. I’ve seen what you speak of: nobles shedding titles like snakeskins only to coil themselves tighter around power. I've walked halls where liberty is preached, yet behind the doors deals are struck no different from those in the Taldan Senate.

You take a daring road, and I do not fault you. The world needs firebrands willing to carry the flame where governments cannot. But as you march into the dark, know there are still those of us who remain in the halls and chambers, holding the line, fighting to ensure liberty isn't just a dream we export—but a truth we defend at home.”

Piotr sits back down, realizing he, too, has given a sermon.

I noticed that feather tokens are now called marvelous miniatures. I cannot find alchemist's fire. Did it change names to something else?

I really need to purchase a bunch of good magical & helpful adventuring gear.

Finally found a deity befitting Kazuki.

"Great Baekho, Lord of the Seasons, White Tiger of the West,
I bow before your fierce wisdom and tempered strength.
As autumn’s winds strip the leaves from the trees, so too do you reveal the truth beneath the veil.
Grant me your courage to face the storms of life,
Your clarity to see the path before me,
And your fierce protection to defend the sacred.
May I honor the balance of nature and stand with strength and grace,
As you stand eternal, guardian of the western winds.
In your name, I pledge my vigilance."

Religion (T): 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (9) + 10 = 19

As Kazuki's prayer echoed across the sacred bridge, the wind stilled, and a crisp, autumn breeze swept over him. For a heartbeat, a mist rose from the forest below, shaping into the ghostly outline of a great white tiger. Its piercing eyes met his, and a surge of warmth flooded Kazuki's chest — a fierce, steady courage settling within him.

Then the mist faded, and the forest stirred once more. But Kazuki felt stronger, his spirit bolstered. Baekho had heard his prayer.

A hero point is always welcome.

Hearing Halmont stomping down the stairs as he makes a run for it, Piotr is hot in pursuit.

Double move and taking into account the table in the bedroom as difficult terrain, Piotr is right behind The Professor on the staircase.

"Halt, Halmont! You can't get far. We've barricaded all of the exits! Come peacefully, or we'll need to use lethal force!"

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (4) + 10 = 14
+2 Diplomacy vs. aristocrats & nobles.

Piotr accidentally smacks himself in the mouth with the table as he throws it aside when making a dash to rush after Halmont.
"Ouch!... Halth, Halmonth! You can'th geth far. We've barricaded all of the exiths! Come peathfully, or we'll need to yooth lethal forth!"

"Dammit. I think I lotht a toof."

"Dear gods!!!" Kazuki exclaims as Lan's neck starts spouting blood like a fountain after being bit by a giant snake.

With an arrow nocked and the string drawn, he steps back to put more distance between himself and the giant snake. But as he does, his foot catches on an exposed tree root, causing him to stumble.

“Gah!” he yelps as the arrow is loosed unexpectedly. It hurtles straight toward Vekka—only to ricochet off his shield and at the snake instead!

"Oops. Sorry, Vekka!"

+1 Striking ghost-touch Longbow (P, 100-ft, deadly d10, Volley 30', grav bow.) vs Target: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (15) + 14 = 292d8 + 4 ⇒ (6, 4) + 4 = 141d10 ⇒ 7
+1 Striking ghost-touch Longbow (P, 100-ft, deadly d10, Volley 30') w/ MAP (-3) vs Target: 1d20 + 14 - 3 ⇒ (5) + 14 - 3 = 162d8 + 4 ⇒ (5, 3) + 4 = 121d10 ⇒ 5

◆ Step
◆◆ Accidental Shot (take better of both atk & dmg)

After the gnome goes invisible and Piotr notices the door creep open, he draws his blade and steps to the side about 4.625 feet.

For those interested, here's my inspire courage sea shanty that Corey was singing. I was going to post it on my next turn. But, luckily, the battle has ended.

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"Good work, mages! I was worried that we would have no way to defeat an undead phantom."

"we should go check on Sellana, the elemental. I'm worried those Ulfens may have harmed her. I also suggest we figure out that puzzle. There might be some good riches for the taking in there."

This Post

Oh snap. Sorry. I can't believe i missed that.

With his last ounce of energy, Kazuki plunges the heart into Tan Sui-Jing's chest.

Not frightened, no persistent damage, hit points at 38.

◆ insert heart.
◆ sigh in relief.
◆ lay motionless and possibly fall asleep from exhaustion.

With the magical heart clutched tightly in one hand, Kazuki summons every last ounce of strength to reach the top. His limbs tremble, his vision swims, and exhaustion claws at him like a weight trying to drag him down. He isn’t sure he can make it.

Kugaptee’s massive hand coils around him like a vice.

Panic flares. Desperation kicks in.

With a grunt of defiance, Kazuki twists and writhes, trying to slip through the nightmare god’s grasp.

Acrobatics (T) to Escape vs DC 22: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (19) + 11 = 30

Bloodied and battered, he scrapes and scrabbles upward. His free hand finds the smallest cracks in the stone, while his toes dig into the wall for purchase. Every inch is a battle. But Kazuki climbs—because he must.

Athletics (T) to climb: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (1) + 9 = 10
Final(?) hero point...
Athletics (T) to climb: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (14) + 9 = 23

Athletics (T) to climb: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (17) + 9 = 26

10 hp dmg knocks Kaz down to 14 hp. I will accept Auntie's healing (29 hp) if it's still on the table (putting him at 39 hp). I'm assuming the 2d6 in the dice expression is damage and not a typo for a Fortitude save. That's what had me confused. Also, I don't see anything abouthow much damage is taken from persistent void.

Didn't realize Kazuki gets +4 to saves from holding the heart. Fort save earlier (20 total) turns out to be a success (+4, DC 22), so, only 5 (half) damage. 48 hp total so far.

◆ escape
◆ climb
◆ climb

35 feet up! Kazuki has the combat climber feat.

And now for something completely different:

Would anyone mind reminding/updating me what the most cost-efficient way is for Wizards/Witches/Alchemists/niche-Vigilantes to learn new spells between adventures? I got some very good advice to that effect a while back, but IIRC it was long enough ago that it's possible something's changed since.

What I remember is that if the scroll is on the chronicle, or a player at the table has a spell you want, you do the rolls in front of the GM to learn the spell. You cross the scroll with the spell off the chronicle after the attempt, successful or not.

Get yourself a Wizard's Tower Vanity from PFS Field Guide.

Sorry. Too much maths. Auntie's healing would put Kaz at 43 hp.

Botting Ashtoret...

Ashtoret snaps out of her stupor, blinking away the lingering haze. Her eyes dart around the room, quickly taking in the chaos.

Then she spots Corey—locked in a desperate struggle with the ghostly Sage, barely holding his ground.

Without hesitation, she tears herself away from the shambling horde of undead and steps back a few feet (5' step).

"You there, undead Sage!" she calls, her voice sharp as steel. "Look into my eyes..."

The ghost turns, its hollow gaze meeting hers.

"You will obey me now." she sneers.

With a flourish of her arms, Ashtoret begins to weave an intricate, hypnotic pattern through the air—her magic coiling like a serpent as she attempts to bend the ancient spirit to her will.

Command undead, DC 17 Will save.

"It's around you, Piotr!?"

Lanel carefully moves around his furry comrade and unleashes a burning hands using an alchemist fire as a reagent component.

"I really hope I don't hit anyone else!"

[dice=Burning Hands DC16]5d4+5

"It's around here somewhere in front of me, yes... I think I hit it. Just be care—"

"Careful, Lanel! I'm covered in fur!"

No hero point. Take full 18 hp damage. Currently at 29 hp and Frightened 1.

Blood sprays across leaves and bark as Kazuki bursts through the forest, fresh lashings from animated branches tearing into him. Crimson streaks his skin and armor, his breath coming in ragged gasps.

“No.... no, no—I don’t wanna die,” he mumbles, voice trembling, eyes wide with panic. He barrels down the trail, the world a blur of shadow and pain.

He darts past Vekka, who holds a torch aloft—its golden flame casting a shaky pool of light in the choking darkness. For a heartbeat, Kazuki's bloodied face is lit in full—wild-eyed, streaked with terror. Then he's beyond it, into the dim edge of the torchlight, a fleeing shape swallowed by gloom and fear.

◆ Flee
◆ Flee
◆ Flee

Even with lupine darkvision, Piotr suddenly goes blind.
"Gah! What in the Nine Hells? I can't see a thing!" he snarls. He reaches out with a hand to feel for his teammates.

"Oooh! Piotr!" Brunhilde squeals giddily in the darkness. "That's my teat!"

Spellcraft: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (19) + 5 = 24

Theron motions for Kit and the others to hold fire. He moves out from his spot and stands straight up. Ho there...we are not foes....just here on a job. Can we parley? he asks as he hold his sword and shield by his side, not in an active combat stance.

Darn. I was working on my post. Was going to silent image a ginormous phantom Ice Linnorm.

No hero point. Kazuki takes full damage (17 hp).

"It isn't real. It isn't real... It isn't real..."

"GAAAAAHHHHHH-YOUCHHHH!!!”
Kazuki howls in pain as he is lacerated by the whiping branches.

"I TOLD YOU!!! WE'RE GONNA DIE HERE!!!” He howls to his friends.

"Please!!! Spirits of the woods! Kamis! Please, HELP US!!!

Covered in his own blood, Kazuki dives for cover in the underbrush at the base of a tree, expecting the trees to whip about again.
He whimpers in fear for help from the forest spirits.
"Please, Kami spirits. Please help us."
Religion (T): 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (4) + 10 = 14

"I... *sob* Don't...*sob* want to die-e-e-e. *whimper and sob*"

Religion (T): 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (5) + 10 = 15

Ohhh nooo.

◆ dive for cover in underbrush
◆◆ whimper & sob short prayer