PFC #49 Among the Dead (CORE)

[d1wright]

A Pathfinder Society Scenario designed for 1st to 7th level characters (Tiers: 1–2, 3–4, and 6–7).

Several years ago, a Taldan Zyphus cult took over a famous Oppara opera house, murdered a Pathfinder, and turned dozens of Taldor's wealthiest citizens into the walking dead. The Pathfinder Society has finally tracked down their hideout and sends you to Oppara for one purpose: revenge. Can you face the servants of Golarion's god of accidents unharmed or will you find yourself among Zyphus's cursed souls?

Among the Dead is a follow-up scenario to Pathfinder Society Scenario #7: Among the Living. When played together, the scenarios create a mini story arc in Taldor's gilded capital, Oppara.

Written by Joshua J. Frost

Sign up on the Game Calendar (https://www.fantasygrounds.com/calendar/index.xcp?id=2053) and post your character information to this thread to reserve your space.

NOTE: This game will be run as part of the CORE Campaign, while it is NOT a part of the group of Season 3 scenarios we've been running, it has some ties to one of them that is upcoming. As a result we are running it for fun and to give players a little bit more background but do not recommend playing it with your primary core character, unless you need to make up some XP to 'catchup' with the rest of us. We'll be moving on to upper tier games soon and there are only a few tier 1-5 games left before we move to 3-7 and higher tiers.
As part of the CORE Campaign, ONLY core characters may be played, see the Guide for the specifics.

This game will be Friday June 24th at 2pm Eastern time.

[HoloGnome]

I'll play - not sure which character. Maybe Banthis or maybe Corpus.

[Blackfoot]

I'll be bringing Gurgleplunk the Gnome Druid and his faithful companion Hoot. The darn pig still hasn't figured out that it can't fly yet.

[cmdisc]

I have Mortimer along for this; a Rogue2/Wizard1. He's somewhat of a utility build, so fine with skills and an assortment of abilities, but not a key combatant. Once I'm sure his xml is set, I'll get that posted. I think I also need to actually get around to building his Chronicle sheet as his last two are slow-tracked GM credits.

[Nemori]

The first part was fun, you can sign me up for the second one. I'll post the XML files once I'm done leveling Corneliu up.

[Farnaby]

Revenge? Ooooh, yes please.

[JWMK]

Interested in joining in if you want a barbarian barrister along.

[cmdisc]

a barbarian barrister

What level is Vul'gar now?

[JWMK]

What level is Vul'gar now?

Still 5 - He's on slow progression as not to level too fast. If he is too high for the group, I can sit out.

[JWMK]

What level is Vul'gar now?

Still 5 - He's on slow progression as not to level too fast. If he is too high for the group, I can sit out.

[cmdisc]

I was just asking because the subtier looks like it's going to be 3-4. Whatever the group wants is fine. Mortimer isn't built as a strong combatant so as long as someone has that covered, he's fine. We just have to be careful not to kill those that don't need killing.

Yes I'm looking at you, Vul'gar. :p

[cmdisc]

Farnaby, I see that Layni will be along for this. Would she, by chance, be willing to make a small donation to Mortimer's worthy charity? Abuse within certain more neutrally or evilly aligned constabularies is rampant where those entrusted with power by the gods misuse their authorities to further their own ends. Mortimer is a proponent for raising funds in the hope of putting an end to this.

Of course any correlation (or lack of) between Mortimer raising funds and a decline in the instances of abuse may (or may not) be related; considering the degree to which such (or other) funds may (or may not) be available for such purposes. Only the gods know, really.

Head spinning yet? Good. It's a sign of your benevolent generosity in action. Just make your donations here. Any amount will do. :p

[HoloGnome]

Banthis is also L5, but I am looking at Corpus Murdo to see where he is (3 or 4, but needs updating), and I may have one other lower-level core character.

Banthis + Vul'Gar is definitely not a good time for the enemy, especially if they are both OOS. :D Even if they were in sub-tier, it's probably not a good time for the enemy. But...maybe overpowered in this case, but we still need a striker. I guess there's Layni. I will look at Banthis alternatives. ;)

That being said, I would love to see Banthis + Vul'Gar in a 5-9 later season smashing and raging. :D

[Blackfoot]

Gurgleplunk and Hoot will be striking with small creature might and power... so you guys can stand behind them... I'm pretty sure Gurg has a small club he could swing if it were necessary to hurt something... but that seems unlikely.. most of these Pathfinder things are non-violent.

[HoloGnome]

I'm pretty sure Gurg has a small club he could swing...

Clearly, the gnomes must be talented armorsmiths to support such natural abilities.

[cmdisc]

Dave, here's the information for Mortimer. Notice his purchase of all 20 holy symbols on his Notes Tab (I'll add those to his inventory on Friday). Always a good idea to be prepared. ;)

[HoloGnome]

That would take Banthis 20 rounds to sunder. Drat!

[Blackfoot]

Which would matter if Mortimer were a cleric instead of a con-man.

[cmdisc]

I'll have you know Mortimer is a fine and upstanding citizen of Absalom. Just ask any authority figure he's bribed.

[JWMK]

Should I be arranging my schedule to take part on Friday?

[Blackfoot]

I would suggest not. We have 3 more tier 1-5 games that we'll be running in the next month or so... plus some other 3-7 games. Since this one seems like it's going to run 3-4.. you might want to sit this one out as you will likely not be able to play at least some of the 1-5s upcoming regardless (which will likely run as subtier 4-5).
The tentative schedule looks something like this:
SCENARIOGMDATETIER
#1-49D06-24-16(1-7)
#3-07F07-01-16(1-5)
#3-08D07-08-16(3-7)
#3-21BF or F07-15-16(1-5)
07-22-16
07-29-16
08-05-16
08-12-16
#3-19CMD08-19-16(1-5)
#3-02BF08-26-16(3-7)

[JWMK]

No problem - If things change around, or you are short and want me to jump in with a Pregen that I could apply to a new CORE character, let me know.

[cmdisc]

You always have the option to bring a pregen. There is room at the table for one if you think Vul'gar is too high level.

[HoloGnome]

It looks like I have to travel on Friday, so I can't make this game - sorry.

[cmdisc]

Is Gurgle a caster druid? We may need JWMK to bring along a more combat-oriented pregen. A paladin would make two of the same deity in the party.

[Blackfoot]

I imagine we'll be fine either way. Gurgle is a druid... not specifically caster or combatant.. he is a gnome.. which means his battle prowess will be daunting to our foes no matter what role he fills. And of course, there's also Hoot.

[cmdisc]

Dave, I updated Mortimer's XML on post #16 to reflect the Arcane Bond feature that I forgot about.

[Nemori]

And here's Corneliu. I was wondering what to do with all the money and in the end I decided to swap his breastplate for mithral.

[d1wright]

Server will be up in a few hours. Host address is in the calendar.

[JWMK]

Hey guys, I don't think I can get away from the office this afternoon after all. I didn't post a YES on the calendar as I was awaiting to see about the client meeting today and I can't get around it at this point.

[d1wright]

Thanks for letting us know.

[d1wright]

Farnaby, need a chronicle and XML from you. Doesn't look like I received one recently.

[d1wright]

Server is up. Let me know if you can't get in.

scrawny keep daring goon

[Farnaby]

Chronicle (https://drive.google.com/open?id=0Byi37alIzB4rcHJvdENMM3hsNUhUc2lmdzNPRXo3N zJvUXdZ)

[Blackfoot]

BTW... I would say it was definitely worthwhile to run those two together, rumor has it that the 3rd one is 'less' connected to the others... but... even so.. it was cool to see them connect up and I'm looking forward to the 3rd. Seems like me might expect more traps as this thing goes along....

Thanks to d1wright for running it.

[cmdisc]

Yes, thanks for running this. I can only assume the relation Blackfoot mentions as I haven't played the one before, but the beginning of this one does give a bit of a tie-in.

Unfortunately, if the next one has traps, we're in trouble, since Fengard doesn't "do" traps....assuming he survives Echoes, that is. This is assuming no one else has a trap-monkey build handy in CORE to bring along.

[Blackfoot]

Unfortunately, if the next one has traps, we're in trouble, since Fengard doesn't "do" traps....assuming he survives Echoes, that is. This is assuming no one else has a trap-monkey build handy in CORE to bring along.That seems like it could potentially be a problem... if there's more of this 'accidental death' stuff... we might want to take some sort of precautions.

[d1wright]

Everyone should have received their chronicles by now. If you haven't, check your SPAM before you panic.

[Blackfoot]

Ahhh!! Panic!!!