Gabriel, The Just |
Going by the map Alathea's channel doesn't hit myself or Jor and Eagles Splendor doesn't give you extra channels. You only get that benefit once the bonus becomes permanent. So after 24hours of wearing a headband of charisma you will get extra channels.
"Jor break off take the leader. I will handle this rabble."
Swift Heal: 3d6 + 6 ⇒ (6, 3, 1) + 6 = 16 Will be doing this if Alathea could not move further to effect us.
Fight Defensively: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (12) + 7 = 19 The one I wounded
Damage: 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8
Hopefully that drops that one so Jor can charge the leader with no AoO :)
AC: 21, 25 vs Leader
MOS: 5/7 rounds
Jor Majere |
[b]Round 5 | Initiative 8[/dice]
Attack PA (Charge?): 1d20 + 10 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 10 + 2 = 28 Not sure if able to charge but at least can move to range. -2 from attack if not charge
Damage PA (Charge?): 2d6 + 19 ⇒ (3, 2) + 19 = 24
Grunting as if agreeing to what Gabriel said, Jor takes off with sprint like movements, closing on the leader of minotaurs and swings his Greatsword towards his neck
Full action: Charge | AC: 13
otherwise: Move : 30 feet | AC: 15
High God of Krynn |
The Minotaur Leader takes a very serious blow from Jor and is barely standing after taking a mighty blow from Jor. Jesus +19 damage, that's a hell of a lot.
The Minotaur leader looks out and yells, "Halt fighting men and women. Minrus does not want other brothers warriors to throw away lives on useless battle we can not win. We shall hold out attack if you shall do the same. We stop fighting now, we talk."
Gabriel, The Just |
Jor what am I missing I thought the +19 was typo the first time. +8 overhand chop, +6 PA, +2 Specialization. I have you at +16 not a huge difference :) Just curious. I know you get another +1 if using the magic sword but you usually are not. And yes I'm sure about eagles splendor. Just read the description Here
Gabriel holds his blade poised behind his shield as he hears the minotaur call out. He then looks to Tervalis.
"We can talk, but our wizard may not be so willing. Jor can you help calm him. You may have to restrain him. So what would you like to talk about. How you attacked first without being provoked? It is easy to ask for mercy when faced with death. I wonder if I would have been shown the same if I were the one being defeated. Come, sit. I have to tend to my horse you tried to murder."
High God of Krynn |
3 rounds have passed so your rage has calmed down. You still really hate Minotaur though.
The Minotaur says, "Good to see you want to talk. We attack you because you threaten us first. We just going home but then black robed man ran toward screaming. The rest of you come as well. Me think you trying to attack us."
Terevalis Unctio of House Mysti |
The elf will sit there and smolder. How typically Solamnic. This is not the first time that the Knights have done something like this. Perhaps if the cows had over run the Solamnic lands they would be a different take.
Seeing Jor approach, Touch me not! Approach me not!
Alathea of Solace |
Yes I see you are correct Gabriel. There is a benefit though for use of that spell with Selective Channeling. Also my save DC's when Turing Undead will increase by 2, so not as good as I would have wanted it to be but still useful.
What about Selective Channeling, Sean? Would eagle's splendor mean you could exclude more individuals from your channeling?
Sean K Reynolds Replied.I would allow that. Can anyone think of other cases where it's not a DC or a roll, like Str and carrying capacity?
Alathea gathers near all of the combatants and Channels Energy, she includes the Minotaur as the fight is over.
Channel Energy 2d6 + 1 ⇒ (3, 3) + 1 = 7
4 of 7 left for the day.
"Where were you headed in such a hurry if you do not mind me asking?" says Alathea addressing the leader.
High God of Krynn |
Minrus shrugs at Alathea and her question and then says, "Commander wanted us to look around the desert and map locations. Now that job done, am going back to Sargonesti to report. Saw you before at night but left you alone as we were ordered not to attack unless we attacked first. You attack, we fire arrows at you. Now half of men dead. It is not honorable to have more men die in useless battle and leave the mission undone."
Jor Majere |
Listening the talk between minotaurs and his group Jor kept silent as he tried to look intimidating against the minotaurs. Deciding that his job was done Jor moved towards Terevalis but only to be shouted to not come closer. Frowning his eyebrowns and looking at him "We will talk later then Terevalis" and with that assumes indifference attitude and keep watching minotaurs
"True, but you do know that it quite well that its all preparations for war. No sane commmander would let enemy troops run around here and let them survey their surroundings."
Looking into the leader eyes as Jor continued "but one thing I am sure and that is you are not a normal one. You had the courage to stop this fight and seek peace even though we could just kill all of you, trying to place your men well-being above anything else. Respectable I would say"
Ah, you are right. I am ususally using my Masterwork Greatsword since doesnt make sense for Jor to just run around waving that magical sword, which is meant to be against Goblins :) so my damage was actually +18 there, so -1
+6 Str [+150% STR when fighting with two-handed weapon
+4 Str [Overhand Chop ability
+6 damage [+4 damage Power Attack + 50% when ifghting with two-handed weapon
+2 damage [Weapon Specialisation
+1 damage [+1 Magic Weapon (if used)
That is +19 damage in the end-> and yes High God: there is a monster in your group. I am thinking what would happen the moment I get Enlarge Person lawl
Gabriel, The Just |
"So what do wish to happen here? Tell me what is your name Minotaur. I am Gabriel Lucas Barca, Knight of the Crown. You have invaded these lands and are at war with the elven people. I am helping the elves. The one in the black robes there has no love for your kind. His heart is full of hate and would see you dead. I am an honorable man myself and would not kill any that surrender, but I can't let you report what we are doing or what you have found. So you tell me what you want for your men."
High God of Krynn |
Minrus looks at Gabriel with surprise, "You one of the Solamnic Knight men? I hear much of your fighting power and honor. I am Minrus and I lead these scouts to explore the lands of Khur. We are not here as invaders to these lands. We are here to explore these lands and see what is here as we do not know if the maps we have of this Khur Land are accurate."
To Jor's Question he shrugs and says, "Maybe we invade Khur some day but not now. Minrus following orders from the commander and mapping this desert land. Not much to be found though. Rocks, caves, oasis, a few wandering caravans, these lands very barren. As for saving my men, Minrus respects the lives of those under him and good judge of strong warriors. If he can save the lives of those under him, Minrus is willing to talk."
Overhand Chop does not let you do 250% damage. It turns your +150% to 200% (It increases the damage of a 2 handed attack from 1.5 to 2. So Technically it should be doing 2 less damage
As for Minrus he seems fairly canny but you get the sense his grasp of common is not very good. In his own language he probably would be fare more intelligible.
Athola |
Athola seeing the minotaur leader surrendering, stows her bow, though takes out her rapier giving it a quick flick as she moves behind the minotaurs to flank the them close to the leader, just in case they decide to attack again.
Terevalis Unctio of House Mysti |
They recoinnoter so that they can spread from Silvanesti into adjacent lands. Call it what you want cow but some are onto your so called empire's games. the elf says in Kothian.
Terevalis Unctio of House Mysti |
If they do not die now and are allowed to return to the land of Silvanesti then you bring doom upon the people of Khur. he states in common But you are playing on foolish human sentimentalities aren't you cow? he says in Kothian.
Alathea of Solace |
Alathea casts Comprehend Languages to understand what is being said though her reply will be in common.
"Would you admit to being an aggressor in the lands of the elves and killing innocents for your own gain? Why would your people come to invade the peaceful woodlands of the Silvanesti? Feel free to reply in your own language if this makes you comfortable".
Gabriel, The Just |
Minotaur's speak ogre in krynn right?
In Ogre: "So you our scouting the land for expansion. This is a barren land. The hunting is sparse and the climate harsh. I respect what you have done for your men here. What I need to decide on is how we move forward. My elven friend would like to see you dead for what has happened to his land and his people. If I let you go I loose his trust. I don't what the others opinions are. Let me ask."
Gabriel looks to his companions.
"So Minrus here cares for his men and wishes them safe passage from here. What does the group feel we should do. I will go along with what the group decides but may not take part depending on the sentence. Please speak up now."
Terevalis Unctio of House Mysti |
They have their own language called Kothian.
You bring woe to the other lands that surround the Silvanesti if you let these pillagers go. They will simply return to lands already stolen and give a report. If they were as close to the human town we just left as they indicate then they are a danger to your knight garrison, the wizard's tower and the Legion of Steel. They must die!
Terevalis Unctio of House Mysti |
Then do not ask for opinions if you do not want them to be repeated, Knight. the Black Robe replies.
Athola |
Speaking from behind the minotaurs flicking her rapier "I to know to well what it is like to loose one's homeland, but I can't condone the outright killing of the surrendered minotaurs, considering the leader did so to prevent more of his men from dying. Not to be burden with captives, I say, we strip them of weapons, and take any documentation they may have, considering they were collecting information on this kingdom."
Gabriel, The Just |
"I would be willing to take them back to Ak-Khurman. These men are scouts. They did attack us unprovoked before trying to speak, but if we do not show them what is the right way to handle things then we continue to foster hate and are no better than them. How do the rest of you feel? I will always ask your opinion Tervalis in hope that a light still reside in you, but you prove you have fallen to darkness and let your will give into evil as it is the easy path. One a elf of principle would have not chosen. You hold your ideals above your peoples and for that will be outcast by them. I will can hope you turn from this, but I know not history or if it has ever been done before. Can a wizard change the color of his robes? This is something you may wish to consider."
Terevalis Unctio of House Mysti |
Does a wizard desire to change the robes might be a better question to ask yourself. The ideals of the past have changed. The decisions I made in my Test I made freely and I apologize for them and the color of Robes that I wear to no one, knight. To be ashamed of them would be to be ashamed of the Black Moon, Nuitari which would be akin to you being ashamed of the Bison of Heaven or the cow people to be ashamed of Kinthalas.
Terevalis Unctio of House Mysti |
The land of the thieves and the land of the depressed thieves was ruined but since we really don't know much about you, thief, how do we really know what your actions have been?
High God of Krynn |
The Minotaur snorts and says to Alathea in Kothian, "I do not deny what my people have done human. We conquered the elves to have a foothold in this continent and the means to do so came into being when those foolish elves left their city and lands undefended. Sargas and the Emperor of Mithas and Kothas have ordered us to come to these lands. Too long have we been bound to the small islands of our homeland. We shall no longer be denied the destiny promised by our God. The elves that remain now work as subjects of our Empire, where they belong. Kill us if you must but it will make little difference. There will be others that will complete this task and I will die with honor knowing I served my duty."
Alathea of Solace |
"The balance maintained between light and dark is a difficult one. If those of the light fall to the tactics of the dark then where lies the difference? I agree with Athola. Had we been forced to defeat them in combat the matter is altogether different. Remember though Minotaur's that defeating a City of woman and children shall not be so easy as defeating one manned by those with abilities akin to ours. Were I you, I would give back to the elves their city and ask of them to share their lands. The elves are a peaceful people who will forgive despite the wrongs committed upon them. Fail in this and they shall fall on you with no mercy once they rise again".
Terevalis Unctio of House Mysti |
Do you need anymore evidence priestss of Zivilyn? By his own admission, straight from the cow's snout.
Alathea of Solace |
"I do not discount what they say Terevalis. perhaps this mercy shown to them will make them realize that land is to be shared and not taken. It is of little importance, the elves will rise and drive the Minotaur out, whether the Minotaur act wisely in offering peace before that comes to pass remains to be seen".
Terevalis Unctio of House Mysti |
The land that you think should be shared is not yours or theirs to pronounce such a judgement. You do not see the danger until they use the deforested lands of Silvanesti as a staging grounds for their conquest of Ansalon. Perhaps only when the pitiful lands of Abanisina and the tree town of Solace are in danger, then that will spur you to action.
Alathea of Solace |
"It is for the elves to decide. Are you now the Speaker of the Silvanesti people that you would be judge jury and executioner of any you deem a threat to your people? You who speak of the Kingpriests of old as blind fools for doing much the same as you seek to do now? Is the anger of elves more justified than that of humans?
You attacked the Minotaur unprovoked and we have come to your aid no questions asked Terevalis. Your anger could have jeopardized all we seek to accomplish yet I have held my tongue from reprimanding you, until now.
I draw the line and I will not condone slaying of those who have surrendered. To do that would make me no better than the minions of the evil we seek to fight against.
We will strip them and hopefully teach them a lesson here in mercy and wisdom. If they fail to learn that lesson then they shall be judged by Ziviliyn when their day of reckoning arrives".
High God of Krynn |
Terevalis is right on about a few things about that statement. The Minotaurs are deforesting the Silvanesti Forest for wood and other materials as far as he's heard from other refugees. As for the staging grounds for conquest that is indeed a concern, hence why some of the Khur tribal leaders are considering an alliance with the Nerakans in order to have their support if and when the Minotaurs invade. The Legion of Steel and the Knights of Solamnia don't want this to happen.
Terevalis Unctio of House Mysti |
Yet they are not judged by Zivilyn are there? Kinthalas has his own way of dealing with things that the Diving Lord cannot touch. If I desired a sermon it would not be from you, Alathea of Solace. Perhaps it is not a choice you need to make, in terms of the fate of these minotaur. My People will not suffer for the inaction of humans any longer.
Alathea of Solace |
I did not say he was wrong, I just think that there is no way this character would slay these surrendered foes even if their people have committed crimes. The balance dictates that atrocities will happen that does not mean that I need to partake in an eye for an eye approach to justice.
High God of Krynn |
Mithas nods to Alathea's suggestion and says in Kothian, "If it would spare our lives then we are willing to surrender our gear. We are not far from the forest in our travels and a border outpost is not too far from here. If we can keep our maps and drawings you would have my appreciation as that was our task we were sent to accomplish. It matters little to you. If we do not provide the maps, other scouts will be sent in my stead to do so."
Terevalis Unctio of House Mysti |
That is not acceptable, heifer. he says in Kothian.
Allowing this evil to occur, cleric is just as much a participation in the act. Perhaps you should look to Hiddikul as a new patron? he says to the cleric.
Jor Majere |
Sighing as this is dragging on "For once I do not care what happens here but I do not have business any of it. Long time ago I have served my loyalties to different factions and only my Company dictates, what is acceptable and not. Steelcoins pays my meal and so far I am only doing my job" Jor states calmly as he grips his greatsword tighly with both of his hand
"As the contract dictates, I am to follow the order of my contractor. Wars or conquest does not matter to me between people and that should also concern you now Terevalis" giving a hard look at Terevalis "I know that this is something not easily detacted or really matter of anyone, but everyone has to start from somewhere. Theoretically, you are now Dark Elf and no more should concern yourself with the business of Silvanesti. Same applies as you now wishes to join Brass Tigers and these kind of conflicts are not for us to partake, if we are not paid for it. In reality, you are not declared yet as Dark Elf and who knows, if it will happen or you are not a member of Brass Tigers until there is a decision and my evaluation affect that also." sighing as he looks at the minotaurs
"Decision takes time and time apparently we do not have. This has taken enough time in my opinion" as the expression of Jor hardens
Was it Alathea or Mithas who hired me now
Alathea of Solace |
Alathea ignores Televalis' jab, "No, the maps our ours by right of victory. Perhaps we have a use for them as well, Mithas is it? They will be used by you and yours for war. If another party scouts so be it but all of what is yours is now ours including those maps".Alathea has the contract with Jor :-)
Terevalis Unctio of House Mysti |
In theory perhaps but nothing formal has been declared by the Speaker of the Stars. Until that day happens I am not a dark elf. The affairs of Silvanesti will always be my concern as we will not allow cattle to destroy the Ancient Elven homeland.