Shadows of the Empire, a Pathfinder Adventure

The Dwarf has a clear head day and tells us about his dark traveler.

Salty edgelord, no one reads these, change my mind by emailing us some questions.

Last time: A ghoul who hasn't quite lost his mind had a moment of clarity and puked up a demon blob after a nice chat.

Last time: The Party stops at a village for some much needed rest when an assassin of a ghoulish nature nearly takes out our questionable morals Knight Heinrich. Lalsan and Viktor respond best they can but low rolls and bad luck let him get away.

Last time un-canonically: Malik, Heinrich and Lalsan had to rescue Viktor from mushroom gatherers who ended up being influenced by the evil demon coin. Battling through bandits, talking their way through a bandit camp, dealing with an angry dwarf and a possessed brawler only to find a magical chest which Heinrich learned was a mimic.

Last time normally: The party camped outside of town after deciding to return to the liege lord and tell them of their victory and then make their way to the Reliquary.

DM and other party members couldn't make the session so we recorded us just shooting the shit about tabletop games.

This episode was ran by Digs(me) who plays Viktor Heldon in Shadows of the Empire.

It was ran due to multiple players visiting another player for the weekend so the main campaign was placed on hold.

So I decided to run a little side adventure involving the Heinrich, Lalsan and Malik on a search for his brother Viktor and the missing coin.

Last time: Driven by fishcakes and our overall goal to remove the bandit threat from the south. Our god driven Malik gets unlucky about information about where to find the Bandits. A few party members doubt his sources and the party splits. Malik along side Heinrich head off to deal with the bandits, nervous about losing his brother Viktor silently tags along. To no surprise to Viktor, it turns out not to be bandits but a massive boar that's been terrorizing the locals for a long time. Malik taking a major hit, forces Viktor to enter the fray. The 3 quickly take down this monster and bring it back to town, learning of it's reign over the locals. Viktor shields himself from any credit and Heinrich and Malik become local heroes and throw a feast for the town.

Last time: The team retreats back to town now knowing the truth about what "haunts" the Granary. Their buddy Zev finally wakes up from his meditation to help out the party and the party heads to the magical wares shop in town. Negotiations with the shop owner gain them a magical net which can prevent the wisp from floating away for the price of the leftover dust from its death. Stocking up on the best anti-invis measures they can afford they head back at full strength. A few shocks here and zaps there, the team manages to overcome the singular Wisp menace and head back to claim its bounty.

Last time: The heroic party hears stories of a haunted Water mill that's vital to the regions food production and prepare to tangle with some ghosts. Zev the meditative monk becomes locked in meditation and let's the party move onto the side quest without him. The crew quickly realize that it's not a ghost at all as Sir Heinrich ventures out to discover a Will-o-wisp is ready to give them the shocker. Some retreat quicker than others knowing they weren't prepared for such an encounter. 

Last time: Finishing up with the bandit camp, ambushed by a drake who killed our only lead. Zev taking ride on said drake and a brutal hanging. The crew head back to Innswig with the Netty the Gnome. Viktor and Malik hand him off to the Liege Lord and discussing further business, the Paladin Lalsan questions Lord Heinrich about his motives when it comes to killing. Existential crises hit hard and Lalsan goes to Zev for advice on life. Netty offers his business contract and most of the party sign.

Last time: After a fierce battle and a fireball indiscriminately taking out his own men, the gang quickly figures out how slippery Sveti Seven-Toes is. Pulling out all the stops, the gang was unable to secure the bandit leader as a mix of smoke screens, mirror images and gaseous form allowed him to escape. Finding a handful of useful items the troop stumble across the gnome economist Netty the Nose. The gnomes obsession over numbers and market analysis is a sleep spell without the will save. Promises to the party to work as a the market man(fence) for a very small fee. Gathering up the horses and wagon the heroes are reminded we have two restrained bandits with a undecided fate.

Last time: After discovering that the bandit holdup was occupied by a pair of owl bears, a well-placed grease spell minimized potential losses. The gang headed to Sveti Seven-Toes outpost lead by the newly allied ranger. Upon arrival the agile but clumsy Zev attempted to infiltrate the fort from the opposite side of the camp. The walking sets of armor and their dog attempted to persuade the gatekeepers to let them in for a good prayer session. Viktor noticed the plan was beginning to fall apart and slid his way into the camp putting the gatekeepers to bed allowing his allies in. Noticing the high numbers of bandits sleeping, the crew began handing out a more permanent sleep until a bandit with a full bladder stumbled out and screamed for aid.

Last time: With Landfall made, the group gathered and heading south. Running into an old adventurer with bandit troubles sought the parties aid. Bribed with a bit of mead the party hatched a plan and setup defenses. The encounter was quick with scare tactics and a well-placed Hold Person. After some investigation, the party helps the captive swap sides and they gain an ally, Half-Elf Cellica Ennorin, a Ranger. With her information they begin what should be their first actions against the bandit issue.