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Antipaladin lvl 3

I have been thinking a lot about how to answer your question DM Voice. And about this game in general.

I really enjoy reading you guys posts and playing in one of your campaigns DM VoV. I have been doing pbps for over a year now and looking at the games going on on paizo its clear you guys are some of the best roleplayers around. It is really fun to see what you guys came up with your characters everytime.

The late pacing have definetively been a problem but looking back at my postings I see that I also have my share of the guilt for it. I have not been as frequent in this campaign as I have been to the others that I am part of. Its not that I dont like it, I think the ideas of the AP are really nice and I love the way you spin its tale DM VoV. My problem with it is kind of silly actually.

Its been too long since the last time I put my evil hat on as a player and now it feels awkward in my head, like it shrinked with the passing of time and now its not my number anymore. Together with my hard recent work schedue I had some family problems and it aggravated even more my inability to get into Black Jack. I guess what I am trying to say is that I am having difficulties in getting behind my character and it is showing in my commitment to the adventure.

I am sorry not to have been able to be here 100%. Insted of keeping slowing down the game I think its best if I step down and open the spot for someone more committed. Feel free to NPC Black Jack as needed. I hope to play with you guys again in the future , it has been a blast. I will lurk around to see how things go, good luck to you all.


Antipaladin lvl 3

Maybe we were attacked by hobgoblin bandits and one of us is injured... It would soften the hearts of the guardsman. They may even divide their team to lokk for them.


Antipaladin lvl 3

Since stealth is not the strong side of all of us my suggestion is bluff (bait) followed by ambush.


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Should we just jump from stealth on them or elaborate a more complex hoax with our disguises?


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Some blood should be good to lift the spirits and keep the boredom away.. Black Jack thinks to himself.

Very well, this sounds like a good idea. Its a start to thin our enemies numbers and break chain of command.

Besides, if we kill enough of them they may start recruiting to fill their ranks. the blackguard smiles at the idea.

K. Local, local predators: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (11) + 4 = 15


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Sure. Could use a good idea. Right now I am out of them.


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Did you find anything of use in the dwarven quarters Mi'dre? I am hoping you were luckier than me. A nun of Iomedae would be more receptive than those bastards! And warmer too. he mumbles to himself.


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Now I know why most of Talingrade's best taverns dont allow dwarfs. Bah! For all the entertainment this guys are I may as well be drink by myself. Never though I would say that but I miss the capital. Only the city folk knows how to truly indulge in vice.
Black Jack will take a couple more of tankyards and call the night.
Frt Save: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (9) + 8 = 17


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What an insufferable bunch. the black guard thinks to himself while still smilling and ordering two more tankyards. One for each of them. Your loss. Shrugging. Lets see what the north have o offer.


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Noticing his gaffe Black Jack quaffs the tankard before him and gives a burp.


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Would you care then for a friendly wager? I will drink whatever you are drinking and you will drink mine southern liquor points at his glass. and we shall see who is the last one standing.


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Btw, srry Mi'Dre. I think I have been misspelling your name wrong for a while. It was not intentional.


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Oh but liquor is something I know of. Smiling
I have seen you fine folks drinking for a while now. If that stuff in your mugs were Talingrad's Finnest you would be passed out by now.

Not your fault, I am sure you didnt know better.


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Black Jack goes to the saloon in the beginning of the evening. He has his supper while listening to the dwarf's conversations. He chooses a point where the subject is also common to him and interject.
Sorry I couldn t help hearing what you just said but you are wrong sir. The best liquor in the realms is clearly Talingrade's Wild Stallion!


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Since you mentioned some burglary Mi Dri I have an idea that would require your help. I can keep the dwarfs distracted in the tavern floor below tonight as you break in their quarters. Since they are working on the towers they should have some floorplans of its interior. And those papers could prove usefull.


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Turning to Albina.From what you say this poor old women is all alone with the duty of feeding the whole garrison for a day every week. Bringing all that food up the trek to the tower... all by herself. She could use a helping hand like our good Mi Dri here.

And missing her soons so much... nodding.
Her heart would sure warm up to help a poor orphan child with such an innocent face. pointing at the devil. Give him an honest job to keep him off the streets...

A lot of possibilities, lets see what else we can uncover. I was never a lover of the arts but who knows... If you excuse me, I belive I have a meeting with some drunk dwarfs, lets see what they have to say.

Black Jack joins the dwarfs in their drinking. He pays for a couple of drinks and tries to befriend them with small talk about soldiering, weapons and alcohol beverages.
Gather Info on their job and the fortress: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (12) + 8 = 20

If things are going well and depending on what he finds out he may even challenge Barnabus Eisenbauch for a drinking contest


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Repairs? Was there an attack on the city? Looking alarmed.


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The black guard shrug his shoulders waiting for his companions decision.
I did not expect the frontier to be so busy, what brings so many travelers to this parts?


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Share rooms... between ourselfs or with strangers? Black Jack asks a little annoyed.


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Jack looks around the tavern floor while following Cruxcarr to their table. He pays special attention to the patrons.


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On his way to Aldencross Black Jack adjust his disguise to be an armed guard of their little merchant caravan.
Sounds like a lovely town...boss. In front of the tavern. Should we get inside to get the lay of the land? So we have come... maybe from the capital? ...to re-supply. What stuff are we "buying" here anyway?

What stuff does the north export? Why would a merchant caravan be here?
K. Local: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (13) + 4 = 17


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Just so I can get my lies strait. Are we merchants coming from the North to re-supply? Is that plausible? I think I will posse as bodyguard.


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So who shall we be now? Traveling merchants?
K. Local: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5


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Black Jack leaves the captain at the mercy of Mi'dri s urges drawing his bow to finish of the swimming sailors. But before he can fire a single shot Shendalyns deadly porpoises are already on the job. Taking a deep resigned breath he sheathes his weapons and go under to help the devil.

Back again in the deck.
So, should we torch this bucket? pointing at the ship in general with an open hand.
Does the ship have a small boat?


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Will: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (18) + 6 = 24
Black Jack grit his teeth as the wave of negative energy washes over him.
Your affection used to be sweeter...honey

1st actual round of combat

The Black Guard draws his trident and stabs the grappled Kargeld across the chest.

Atk: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (9) + 7 = 16
Dmg: 1d8 + 7 ⇒ (4) + 7 = 11


Antipaladin lvl 3

If that is the case I have a better ideia. I did everything described in my post except insted of drawing my weapon we skook hands and I used "Touch of corruption" with "Cruelty". Its a touch attack so I will use my last roll, for 1d6 plus save fort DC14 or be sickened.
1d6 ⇒ 5


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As the sailors start to secure the vessel Black Jack moves to the captain outstretching his right hand...
Well Captain it seems we must part ways at last. Good luck on the next leg of your journey.
...that grabs the magical trident from his back and stabs Kargeld across the chest.
1d20 + 7 ⇒ (15) + 7 = 22
1d8 + 7 ⇒ (1) + 7 = 8
May Asmodeus watch over your soul.


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Since noone of us can sail it seems to me the best moment will be when we arrive at our destination but before we leave the ship. The problem is that it is the obvious moment for a betrail and the captain may be ready for it.


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As they board the ship Jack wisper to his companions before bedding down.
There is no reason why other people cant have some of this also. the blackguard says tapping his hat of disguise with a finger. The warchief looks bugbear enough but I would be willing to place a bet he is a human with some kind of magical glamour cast in him. Another gear in Thorn's complex clock, just like ourselfs.


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Jack happily engages in idle conversation talking about their trip and recent news from Talingrade but avoiding his past. At the bugbear question he answers:
It will be done.

Taking some mugs from the tent he passes them to Cruxcarr. Yes, a last toast then.
Raising his glass.To victory!


Antipaladin lvl 3

Melodrama can be fun.


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Black Jack just facepalm during Sheridan speech.


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Black Jack smiles at Mi Dri's comment.
Change... Change never comes without a price. We seek to remake this weak country into something glorious and that wont happen until the old one is crush. A new Talingrade will rise, shaped to mirror the might of the Dark Prince. Those Talireans that you speak of would slaughter us with the same joy your kind will have when killing them.

Mi Dri is right, those are not our people at all.


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Black Jack enjoys the food and drink. He specially appreciates the brawls taking notice of the best fighters and their tatics. Overall he has fun during the night. When the Sakkarot calls he follows the Chieftan to his command tent.

Hmm, since Sheridan mentioned... Is there any female presence with this army?


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Our common friend, the Cardinal. Chieftain Sakkarot Fire Axe I presume? I am Jack Grieves. the black guard gives a small bow. We brough you gifts from the church of our Dark Lord Asmodeus.


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Trying to defuse the situation Black Jack says to no one in particular. Enough playing around.
Then to the bugbears.
Where is Chieftain Sakkarot Fire-Axe? We have bussiness to do and war to wage.

Not sure what would be more appropriate here, diplomacy or intimidate?
Diplomacy: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (15) + 8 = 23


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Man things moved fast during the weekend! Just a question. Dont we still need the boat to take us to the wall? Its far away from this place and we are supposed to get there first to infiltrate, right?


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Black Jack eyes the captain with suspicion.
I hope this bastard is not planning on living us behind an running away with the weapons.
Sense Motive: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (20) + 4 = 24


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Giving Albina a crooked smile the black guard says.
Relax honey, nobody is pitching my wife while I am around.

Turning serious again.
It may be paranoia but that first fish-man seemed to know an awfull lot about us and now we are attacked again. I dont like coincidences...


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Thats the second time we are ambushed Black Jack wisper to his companions as the crew cowers from the captain's wrath. We are been watch.


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Black Jack again attacks the elemental. Rage fueling his strike.
Enough of this.

Atk: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (14) + 6 = 20
Dmg: 1d8 + 8 ⇒ (2) + 8 = 10


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Oh, ok. Gona do my action now to expedati things.

The Blackguard press the attack on his foe but fortune does not seem to favor him today. As he sidesteps his feet get tangled on his blanket almost making him fall.
Atk: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7
Atk: 1d8 + 8 ⇒ (7) + 8 = 15

Status:

I dont think Jack was sleeping in his armor so AC 13, HP 31/31


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I was under the impression that there were still 2 elementals on deck, one at J7 and the other at I10. Am i wrong?


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Round 3 action: Move 5 ft and attack

Getting into flanking possition with Albina Jack strikes the elemental but misses. The sleep still clouding his eyes.

Atk: 1d20 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 6 + 2 = 11
Atk: 1d8 + 8 ⇒ (4) + 8 = 12


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Black Jack moves diagonally to guard Albina's flank and attack her foe stabbing it with his new trident.
Moves to K8 and attack
Attack: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (19) + 6 = 25
Dmg: 1d8 + 8 ⇒ (8) + 8 = 16


Antipaladin lvl 3

Yay


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Percept: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (11) - 1 = 10

Still sleepy, Jack starts to rise.
What the...?


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Percept: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (7) - 1 = 6

The sudden loud noises are not enough to disturb Jack's sleep.


Antipaladin lvl 3

DM VoV would it be alright if during this last 3 days Black Jack offered Shendalyn the masterwork long sword at some point? Let me know if u want it Tark.


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Sure

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