[YFF/SFS/DMK] 6-06 Tomorrow's Seekers (Inactive)

Game Master Kludde

"Eek!"

Trober immediately unslings his pulsecaster rifle and begins grabbing nearby foliage in order to create a makeshift barrier between him and the creature to his north. Barricade

Persuade the southern one and we will kill the northern one!, he answers Volitare and rushes at the dinosaur coming from above. Running up, he kicks the lizard with all his might... in the knee?

Stunt and Strike (Athletics): 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (17) + 10 = 27 - vs DC 20 + target’s CR
KICK: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (17) + 3 = 201d3 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3 - vs KAC; target could be FF (see check above)
If Stunt and Strike and attack roll both succeed, target should roll a DC 14 Reflex check or be knocked prone

Vomatian tries to tumble.

Acrobatics: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3

- -

He draws his pistol and waits.

"Ah guys I'm not too good at biology!"

Anthehtriss kicks the shins of the lumbering creature, which lets out a loud yelp, only to strike back. The other one seems to smell the fear of Trober, and goes straight for him, but missing by a wide margin.

Slam, Ante: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (18) + 10 = 281d6 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8
Slam, Trober: 1d20 + 10 - 2 ⇒ (1) + 10 - 2 = 91d6 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8

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Volitare
Darakwinn
Selsdzar
Vomatian
Trober
Anthethriss
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Monster (3)
Monster
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Volitare uses their Speak with Animals ability to try to get the other dinosaur to leave before it gets hurt.
diplomacy: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (2) + 10 = 12

Seldszar would have been just as happy not blasting holes - but leaves the decision as to whether the creatures stick around up to them.

Vs Blue

Seldszar
static arc pistol
Attack 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (13) + 5 = 18 vs EAC
Damage 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3 Stun

Arachne
red star conqueror
Attack 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (19) + 6 = 25 vs EAC
Damage 1d10 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7 E&F

"Go on, get"

Darakwinn marches up, unlimbering her tactical pike as she approaches and getting a good angle past Antethriss to stab the northern monster.

Tactical Pike: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6
Piercing: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6

Trober makes a run for it into a copse of trees and then casts reflecting armor on himself.

Talkie plant? the monster wonders about Volitare, then bends down to and says, just a little too loud EXPLAIN YOUR SMALLNESS!

It looks like Volitare's words have some effect on one of the monsters, but it only takes until Seldszar lands a shot for it to start thrashing again Owowww. Shoot me, you mug?

You can try more checks to calm the creature(s) if you want

Arachne also lands a shot on the other creature, who is likewise unamused.

Darakwinn misses, while Trober does what he does best.

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Volitare
Darakwinn
Selsdzar
Vomatian
Trober
Anthethriss
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Monster - Red (10)
Monster - Blue (3)
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"Ah..nice creature"

Vomatian gets some rations out and offers them.

Diplo: 1d20 ⇒ 4

PUNCH: 1d20 + 3 - 3 ⇒ (13) + 3 - 3 = 131d3 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4
KICK: 1d20 + 3 - 3 ⇒ (19) + 3 - 3 = 191d3 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3

Antethriss keeps assaulting his target, while Vomatian tries to play nice. For some reason, being kicked upsets the large creature.

Slam, Antethriss: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (6) + 10 = 161d6 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7
Slam, Volitare: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (16) + 10 = 261d6 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7

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Volitare
Darakwinn
Selsdzar
Vomatian
Trober
Anthethriss
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Monster - Red (13)
Monster - Blue (3)
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"If you don't cease this aggression we will be forced to answer your attack with a violent response!" Darakwinn barks.

The irony that they're the ones who attacked first and continue to fight is completely lost on her.

Intimidate: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (8) + 7 = 15

Trober closes his eyes and fires his pulsecaster rifle twice at the creature to his north.

"I'm sorry I really don't want to do this."

Pulsecaster Rifle vs. Red EAC: 1d20 + 5 - 4 ⇒ (5) + 5 - 4 = 6
Electricity Damage (non lethal): 1d6 ⇒ 2

Pulsecaster Rifle vs. Red EAC: 1d20 + 5 - 4 ⇒ (8) + 5 - 4 = 9
Electricity Damage (non lethal): 1d6 ⇒ 4

Darakwinn tries to scare away the creatures, while Trober hesitatingly fires some shots in the general direction on the aggressors...

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Volitare
Darakwinn
Selsdzar
Vomatian
Trober
Anthethriss
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Monster - Red (13)
Monster - Blue (3)
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That's just what I am .... a little Raxalite

As they get hit ... OW! How DARE you

And Volitare gives the dinosaur an intimidating stare.
intimidate: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (16) + 8 = 24 ((Veiled Threat feat))

It's not clear to anyone exactly what Volitare said to the Kathum, but the lumbering beast just meekly back away away getting a dirty glare from the raxalite.

This one goes straight into my hilarious moments photoalbum

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Volitare
Darakwinn
Selsdzar
Vomatian
Trober
Anthethriss
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Monster - Red (13)
Monster - Blue (3) - meekly backing away
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How it might have gone

"Listen do what your friend did and back away!" Vomatian confidentially waives the rations. "Or you won't get this!"

Intimidate: 1d20 ⇒ 20

That wasn't bad

Vomatian intimidates the other predator, and this one also starts backing away, clearing the way back to the vessel.

Combat over!

The flight back is uneventful, and back at the station, the Doctor is quick to thank the group for their efforts, even before he had time to inspect the samples.

Once he gets to inspecting them, he is overjoyed Wonderful, you've collected such good specimens and free of contamination! Absolutely wonderful. He then rattles in a drawer and produces a mk 1 serum of healing Have this as a reward! Your samples with go a long way towards helping these miners!

Mission success! Who do you want to meet next?

Perception 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (7) + 6 = 13

"Glad we could be of assistance, interesting planet. I hope your research bears fruit"

Nykiti I suppose

"Can we just go back to Absalom Station now?"

The smell of incense wafts from the depths of the candlelit room. Folds of fabric billow along the walls, while wooden shelves cradle all manner of esoterica. Seated cross-legged in the center of the room is a tall sarcesian, her white eyes staring into a pitch-black scrying mirror. Her lips move faintly, as she whispers words too quiet to discern. Suddenly, her head whips up as she bellows, “The Missing is found, and it hungers! Star lost, star consumed; born anew. Weep for the harbinger! Weep for the lost! The bugs shall have their due!” Her vision clears as she looks up, and a smile that could part the rainclouds bursts forth. “Sorry about that!” she says in a raspy voice. “I was communing, you understand. I am Nykitipolos, but all my friends call me Nykiti, and we’re friends, or we will be, so you should too. Tea? I’d be delighted to read your leaves after, if you like.”

“I sensed that you would be visiting me today, Starfinders. The comets spoke of it, and also the First Seeker sent me a comm message. I know you’ve come to learn about me, as I am one of the four who may yet lead you. Your questions are important, and I shall take the time to speak with you.”

“However, there is an important task before you. Our mutual friend, Julzakama, recently came into possession of several magical items of unique interest to me. While all three will make fine additions to the Society’s collection, I sense that one is related to an interest of mine—a region of space known as Kazmurg’s Absurdity. It’s a strange place, which one can neither reach nor travel within using the Drift, unless one possesses special maps.”

“I’d like you to procure these items for me. All three, if you can, but the dragon is most important. You may think this a simple task, but the vibrations… they trouble me today. I fear danger. Take care.”

"What was that vision you just had? It sounded like danger," Darakwinn says. It's hard to tell whether she's excited or nervous about the prospect.

"When you say 'procure' do you mean 'go pick them up' or 'bring them back without the person who owns them knowing?'" she asks about the mission.

"This is all very interesting, but I am just trying to understand how strange visions and geek-hobby in collecting dragons makes you a potential future leader in the Society? We have an abundance of Liavaran Dreamers already, what makes you unique?"

"So far the jobs have been fairly clear, one candidate has us in a ham-fisted PR piece about the Society, which I suppose undoes some of our earlier brand damage, the other had us help with medicine showing the capability of the Society to bring manufacturing and technology to bear to help people - also good branding, but you seem to have us doing a simple fetch and carry, and frankly that just makes you a regular Venture-Widget who likes antiques"

"what kind of dragon are we talking about?"

"Dragon??? Are you out of your mind! We can't bring you a dragon!"

You are asking about my mandate? To investigate magical occurrences and anomalies, like Kazmurg’s Absurdity, and to untangle the mysteries presented by some of the magical objects and ancient relics stored within the Lorespire Complex and the Society’s other holdings. Sounds fun, yes?

“Unfortunately, my divinations only show me so much. I suspect the gods have a fear of ‘spoilers.’” Nykiti sighs when asked about the vision. “As Starfinders, we must prepare for anything, yes?”

They are items Nykiti ensure Trobers ? “Three they are, and three they shall remain,” Nykiti intones with heaviness. “One, the jasper dragon; two, the dancing sword; three, the fairy’s wand. Return them to me and unlock the Absurdity.” Nykiti clears her throat.

“That’s what was imparted to me, along with a vision of the pawn shop. I know little more than that at present. The jasper dragon is of greatest importance, however.”

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Double doors connecting the shop’s back room to a warehouse stand ajar, emitting a cacophony of sound and light. A shower of glittering lights flies in front of the doorway, while in the center of the room, ripples of energy emanate from a pile of boxes. An unconscious figure lies near the center of the room, and behind them a golden sword merrily dances through the air.

Map updated!

"Look a body!"

Paradox 1: 1d20 ⇒ 11
Paradox 2: 1d20 ⇒ 15
Paradox 3: 1d20 ⇒ 3

"A good mandate. There is far too much focus on technology these days and not enough on the magical wonders of the universe," Darakwinn says.

She takes out her pike and approaches the body and sword though she focuses most on the sword.

Mysticism: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (13) + 11 = 24

Before Darakwinn steps in, he notices that the lifeforce on the unconscious Vesk is beng sapped by the waves of energy. If the Vesk isn't removed from the area soon, he'll likely die!

Due to the nature of the encounter, I'm putting us in rounds. Let me know what you want to do.

I've indicated some areas on the map, which are (fairly obvious) activated traps, that need skills to deactivate: Engineering or Mysticism for the dragon, Athletics, Mysticism, or music-related Profession for Sword, Diplomacy, Engineering or Mysticism for the dancing lights. To use these skills, you need to get close, so move your token

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Darakwinn
Trober
Vomatian
Seldszar
Anthethriss
Volitare
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I heard this guy is some kind of freak. Are we sure we want to save him? Without waiting for an answer, drow adds, I'm going for the sword, and goes around the room.

Vomatian moves and looks for traps.

Perception: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (9) + 6 = 15

"Let me check guys"

Engineering: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (7) + 11 = 18

Volitare steps forward and attempts to deal with the lights.
mysticism: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (10) + 10 = 20

Engineering 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (19) + 11 = 30

SSeldszar moved forward and got to work on the first trap...

Anthethriss moves around the area rippling with energy, avoiding the magical distortion. Vomatian notices the presence of the dangerous traps.

Volitare and Seldszar try to disable the dancing lights, and with a combination of mystic power and tinkering, they manages to control the fairy's wand, making the room just that little less sparkling.

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Darakwinn
Trober
Vomatian
Seldszar
Anthethriss
Volitare
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Trober momentarily loses his mind and tries to deactivate the trap around the dragon.

Mysticism: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (11) + 6 = 17

Trober edges closer to the dragon, and feels the rippling effect of the energy waves (Can I have a Fort save?). He then intervenes in the flow of magical energy, disrupting it and disabling the effect pouring forth form the figurine.

The life-sapping effect remains in place, though, and Juzulkama is still in the middle, his life slowly ebbing away...

---R1---
Darakwinn
Trober
Vomatian
Seldszar
Anthethriss
Volitare
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Wand - Disabled
Figurine - Disabled
Sword - Active (Engineering or Mysticism)
Juzulkama - DYING
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Darakwinn heads right for the dancing sword, ignoring the waves of energy. Or at least not letting them distract her.

"Now, now there, fella. Just calm down. Come to your pal Darakwinn," she says in the sort of soothing voice one might use to calm down a dog that is running around a park off leash.

Mysticism: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (19) + 11 = 30

If I'm not close enough I'll double move toward it.

Darakwinn interrupts the magical energies in the dancing sword, and it clatters to the ground.

Juzulkama is still looking quite bad, as if he's haemorragig internally. he's looking pale, which is an odd look for a vesk.

---R1---
Darakwinn
Trober
Vomatian
Seldszar
Anthethriss
Volitare
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Wand - Disabled
Figurine - Disabled
Sword - Disabled
Juzulkama - LITERALLY DYING
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Seldszar wanders over with his medkit and applies first aid.

Medicine 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (10) + 11 = 21

Pass - casualty stabilised

Trober uses a paradox for the fortitude save. Fortitude Save: 15 = 15

Volitare rushes in and casts a Mystic Cure on the Vesk
healing: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10

Having bypassed the magic zone along the safe edge, the sporty drow tries to grab the sword!

Athletics: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (8) + 10 = 18

Vomatian looks for other traps. He sees the work of the drow.

Engineering: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (12) + 11 = 23

"Nice Seldszar!"

Trober casts Detect Affliction on the vesk.

With the traps now all disabled, Seldszar tends to Julzakama, whose dying state he soon manages to stabilise. Not too long after, the Vesk regain consciousness, and with a shocked, but somewhat weak, voice asks What is this? What happened to my shop?

"I suspect you dabbled with things you should not have and did not understand. We'll be taking them off your hands so that such occurrences don't happen again," Darakwinn says.

With the sword already in hand by someone else in the group, she goes to pick up the dragon.

Oi! Julzakama exclaims just because it tried to kill me doesn't mean it isn't valuable! he snorts. You can take that cursed dragon, just get it out of my sight, but don't try to take advantage of me...

Seldszar shrugs "Sounds like a deal to me" the Drow smiles "That covers the basic care call-out fee for the medical and magical aid you were rendered, but there is still the cost of the actual spellcasting services rendered upon you by a registered 3rd circle Mystic, an initial consult with a medical practitioner and the use of medical consumables - in a busy market I might add - and the additional cost of being afforded the platinum status priority 'no wait' service to sail past the queue"

"That comes to" Seldszar taps his calculator "less your initial deposit of a dragon..." Selddszar taps a bit more and looks concerned at the figure "A sword and a wand as the residual"

"Are you considering an after-care plan?"