paizo.com Recent Posts by Marak Quanpaizo.com Recent Posts by Marak Quan2011-09-22T14:40:15Z2011-09-22T14:40:15ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DM Wellards Hook Mountain MassacreMarak Quan (alias of Set)https://paizo.com/campaigns/DMWellardsHookMountainMassacre/gameplay&page=52#25792014-03-14T21:32:22Z2014-03-14T21:32:22Z<p><i>Such butchery,</i> Marak thinks, choking slightly at the stench of burning flesh being carried up the corridor by the explosions of fire and lightning. <i>And yet, a far cleaner death than any we would have faced at their hands.</i></p>
<p>Flickering lights like fire dance around it's fingers as the azata waits, hand outstretched, building up another charge of lightning to send at those who remain to advance.</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Not a readied action, just flavor text.</span></p>Such butchery, Marak thinks, choking slightly at the stench of burning flesh being carried up the corridor by the explosions of fire and lightning. And yet, a far cleaner death than any we would have faced at their hands.
Flickering lights like fire dance around it's fingers as the azata waits, hand outstretched, building up another charge of lightning to send at those who remain to advance.
Not a readied action, just flavor text.Marak Quan (alias of Set)2014-03-14T21:32:22ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DM Wellards Hook Mountain MassacreMarak Quan (alias of Set)https://paizo.com/campaigns/DMWellardsHookMountainMassacre/gameplay&page=52#25692014-03-10T17:24:49Z2014-03-10T17:24:49Z<p>At a command from Marak, who moves behind Muchorak, the azata takes up position near Naria, and delays its action to throw a lightning bolt into the approaching ogres.</p>
<p>Marak draws his wand of cure light wounds and delivers a charge of healing to Muchorak.</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>healing for Muchorak</span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d8 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 1 = 8</span></p>At a command from Marak, who moves behind Muchorak, the azata takes up position near Naria, and delays its action to throw a lightning bolt into the approaching ogres.
Marak draws his wand of cure light wounds and delivers a charge of healing to Muchorak.
healing for Muchorak [dice]1d8+1[/dice]Marak Quan (alias of Set)2014-03-10T17:24:49ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DM Wellards Hook Mountain MassacreMarak Quan (alias of Set)https://paizo.com/campaigns/DMWellardsHookMountainMassacre/gameplay&page=52#25572014-03-08T16:43:01Z2014-03-08T16:43:01Z<p>Marak moves forward <span class=messageboard-ooc>to 14, 18</span> and orders the celestial figure that just appeared to use it's bow on the remaining giant from the half-dozen or so figures he thought he's glimpsed in the shadowy light six seconds ago.</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>2 arrow shots, -4 for firing into close combat</span></p>
<p><span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 8 ⇒ (16) + 8 = 24</span>
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<span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 3 ⇒ (12) + 3 = 15</span></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>damage</span></p>
<p><span class="messageboard-dice">1d8 + 6 ⇒ (7) + 6 = 13</span>
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<span class="messageboard-dice">1d8 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7</span></p>Marak moves forward to 14, 18 and orders the celestial figure that just appeared to use it's bow on the remaining giant from the half-dozen or so figures he thought he's glimpsed in the shadowy light six seconds ago.
2 arrow shots, -4 for firing into close combat
[dice]1d20+8[/dice]
[dice]1d20+3[/dice]
damage
[dice]1d8+6[/dice]
[dice]1d8+6[/dice]Marak Quan (alias of Set)2014-03-08T16:43:01ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DM Wellards Hook Mountain MassacreMarak Quan (alias of Set)https://paizo.com/campaigns/DMWellardsHookMountainMassacre/gameplay&page=51#25402014-03-04T16:53:08Z2014-03-04T16:53:08Z<p>Marak will step forward a pace as he summons, somewhat distracted and not having noticed that everyone had moved ahead of him.</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>move to 15.12</span></p>Marak will step forward a pace as he summons, somewhat distracted and not having noticed that everyone had moved ahead of him.
move to 15.12Marak Quan (alias of Set)2014-03-04T16:53:08ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DM Wellards Hook Mountain MassacreMarak Quan (alias of Set)https://paizo.com/campaigns/DMWellardsHookMountainMassacre/gameplay&page=51#25372014-03-04T15:35:20Z2014-03-04T15:35:20Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>The last map I see is round 1, and I'm not sure what all the circles are, so 12.17, I guess. It can move pretty fast if it needs to reposition.</span></p>The last map I see is round 1, and I'm not sure what all the circles are, so 12.17, I guess. It can move pretty fast if it needs to reposition.Marak Quan (alias of Set)2014-03-04T15:35:20ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DM Wellards Hook Mountain MassacreMarak Quan (alias of Set)https://paizo.com/campaigns/DMWellardsHookMountainMassacre/gameplay&page=51#25352014-03-04T14:17:15Z2014-03-04T14:17:15Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc> Edit that, just noticed I just cast bless. </span></p>
<p>Marak begins calling in the celestial tongue.</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc> Summon monster V, next round, if not interrupted, a bralani azata appears. </span></p>Edit that, just noticed I just cast bless.
Marak begins calling in the celestial tongue.
Summon monster V, next round, if not interrupted, a bralani azata appears.Marak Quan (alias of Set)2014-03-04T14:17:15ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DM Wellards Hook Mountain MassacreMarak Quan (alias of Set)https://paizo.com/campaigns/DMWellardsHookMountainMassacre/gameplay&page=51#25232014-03-01T15:13:50Z2014-03-01T15:13:50Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Three of them are blinded, sneak attackers paradise!</span></p>Three of them are blinded, sneak attackers paradise!Marak Quan (alias of Set)2014-03-01T15:13:50ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DM Wellards Hook Mountain MassacreMarak Quan (alias of Set)https://paizo.com/campaigns/DMWellardsHookMountainMassacre/gameplay&page=51#25162014-02-28T12:02:04Z2014-02-28T12:02:04Z<p>Marak dashes forward as Muchorak does <span class=messageboard-ooc>ending in 16,14</span> and calls upon Nethys the Destroyer to smite these creatures with arcane wrath.</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc><a href="http://www.d20pfsrd.com/magic/all-spells/h/holy-smite" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Holy Smite</a>, 20 radius burst centered on 11, 21, which should easily get all four of the solid circles, evil critters take 5d8 damage, and are blinded for 1 round (Will DC 20 for 1/2 damage and no blindness). Neutral critters take half and aren't blinded. Good critters (like Muchorak) are completely unaffected. Evil outsiders take 10d6 damage instead, and also must save or be blinded.</span></p>Marak dashes forward as Muchorak does ending in 16,14 and calls upon Nethys the Destroyer to smite these creatures with arcane wrath.
Holy Smite, 20 radius burst centered on 11, 21, which should easily get all four of the solid circles, evil critters take 5d8 damage, and are blinded for 1 round (Will DC 20 for 1/2 damage and no blindness). Neutral critters take half and aren't blinded. Good critters (like Muchorak) are completely unaffected. Evil outsiders take 10d6 damage instead, and also...Marak Quan (alias of Set)2014-02-28T12:02:04ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DM Wellards Hook Mountain MassacreMarak Quan (alias of Set)https://paizo.com/campaigns/DMWellardsHookMountainMassacre/gameplay&page=50#25002014-02-19T00:41:59Z2014-02-19T00:41:59Z<p>Marak (who has his own light source, a <i>continual flame</i> item), moves to stand before Muchorak, opposite from Lunas, while intoning a now-familiar incantation.</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc><i>shield other</i> on Muchorak, +1 resistance bonus to saves, +1 deflection bonus to AC, Marak takes 50% of hit point damage he takes, so long as they remain within 30 ft. of each other. Move to 14.10</span></p>Marak (who has his own light source, a continual flame item), moves to stand before Muchorak, opposite from Lunas, while intoning a now-familiar incantation.
shield other on Muchorak, +1 resistance bonus to saves, +1 deflection bonus to AC, Marak takes 50% of hit point damage he takes, so long as they remain within 30 ft. of each other. Move to 14.10Marak Quan (alias of Set)2014-02-19T00:41:59ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DM Wellards Hook Mountain MassacreMarak Quan (alias of Set)https://paizo.com/campaigns/DMWellardsHookMountainMassacre/gameplay&page=50#24932014-02-15T09:39:58Z2014-02-15T09:39:58Z<p>Sensing that something is going to happen imminently, Marak softly incants another plea to the Master of Magic.</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc><i>Bless</i> spell, +1 morale bonus to attack rolls and saves vs. fears for the next 10 minutes to all allies in 50 ft.</span></p>Sensing that something is going to happen imminently, Marak softly incants another plea to the Master of Magic.
Bless spell, +1 morale bonus to attack rolls and saves vs. fears for the next 10 minutes to all allies in 50 ft.Marak Quan (alias of Set)2014-02-15T09:39:58ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DM Wellards Hook Mountain MassacreMarak Quan (alias of Set)https://paizo.com/campaigns/DMWellardsHookMountainMassacre/gameplay&page=50#24742014-02-07T21:36:42Z2014-02-07T21:36:42Z<p><b>"So much larger than I had imagined, and yet not so brutish as the ogres we have met."</b> Marak says, fascinated by the new creature, and yet, given the nature of the things encountered thus far, somewhat comforted by it being so obviously dead...</p>"So much larger than I had imagined, and yet not so brutish as the ogres we have met." Marak says, fascinated by the new creature, and yet, given the nature of the things encountered thus far, somewhat comforted by it being so obviously dead...Marak Quan (alias of Set)2014-02-07T21:36:42ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DM Wellards Hook Mountain MassacreMarak Quan (alias of Set)https://paizo.com/campaigns/DMWellardsHookMountainMassacre/gameplay&page=50#24652014-02-03T15:33:33Z2014-02-03T15:33:33Z<p><b>"The amulet is indeed magical, as well."</b> Marak says. <b>"Likely the same as others we may have encountered."</b></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Which Set has totally forgotten...</span></p>"The amulet is indeed magical, as well." Marak says. "Likely the same as others we may have encountered."
Which Set has totally forgotten...Marak Quan (alias of Set)2014-02-03T15:33:33ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DM Wellards Hook Mountain MassacreMarak Quan (alias of Set)https://paizo.com/campaigns/DMWellardsHookMountainMassacre/gameplay&page=50#24612014-02-02T23:03:19Z2014-02-02T23:03:19Z<p>Marak examines the symbol worn by the statue, as much as he can, from far beneath it, for signs of magic.</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Knowledge history +7, or arcane +16</span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 ⇒ 8</span></p>Marak examines the symbol worn by the statue, as much as he can, from far beneath it, for signs of magic.
Knowledge history +7, or arcane +16 [dice]1d20[/dice]Marak Quan (alias of Set)2014-02-02T23:03:19ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DM Wellards Hook Mountain MassacreMarak Quan (alias of Set)https://paizo.com/campaigns/DMWellardsHookMountainMassacre/gameplay&page=50#24532014-02-01T07:40:02Z2014-02-01T07:40:02Z<p>Marak traces the Osirioni 'eye of power' around his left eye with a finger, and peers about the area for the tell tale signs of magical energies.</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>detect magic</span></p>Marak traces the Osirioni 'eye of power' around his left eye with a finger, and peers about the area for the tell tale signs of magical energies.
detect magicMarak Quan (alias of Set)2014-02-01T07:40:02ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DM Wellards Hook Mountain MassacreMarak Quan (alias of Set)https://paizo.com/campaigns/DMWellardsHookMountainMassacre/gameplay&page=49#24412014-01-27T04:55:54Z2014-01-27T04:55:54Z<p>Marak continues to chant, so long as the situation does not seem to change radically, and the occult forces continue to play about Esteriande's blade, Muchorak's longsword, and Ali's fangs, so that they slice deep and true.</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>continuing to chant to maintain badger's ferocity, doubling the threat range of the aforementioned three attacks.</span></p>Marak continues to chant, so long as the situation does not seem to change radically, and the occult forces continue to play about Esteriande's blade, Muchorak's longsword, and Ali's fangs, so that they slice deep and true.
continuing to chant to maintain badger's ferocity, doubling the threat range of the aforementioned three attacks.Marak Quan (alias of Set)2014-01-27T04:55:54ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DM Wellards Hook Mountain MassacreMarak Quan (alias of Set)https://paizo.com/campaigns/DMWellardsHookMountainMassacre/gameplay&page=49#24292014-01-22T10:41:50Z2014-01-22T10:41:50Z<p>Marak begins a growling chant.</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc><a href="http://www.d20pfsrd.com/magic/all-spells/b/badger-s-ferocity" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">badger's ferocity</a> on Muchorak's primary blade, Esteriande's sword and Ali's bite attack, doubling all their threat ranges as if they had the keen property (and doesn't stack with keen).</span></p>Marak begins a growling chant.
badger's ferocity on Muchorak's primary blade, Esteriande's sword and Ali's bite attack, doubling all their threat ranges as if they had the keen property (and doesn't stack with keen).Marak Quan (alias of Set)2014-01-22T10:41:50ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DM Wellards Hook Mountain MassacreMarak Quan (alias of Set)https://paizo.com/campaigns/DMWellardsHookMountainMassacre/gameplay&page=48#23982014-01-10T09:35:06Z2014-01-10T09:35:06Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Which he does.</span></p>
<p>In the morning, Marak calls upon the favor of his patron and purges the afterimages of twisted beauty from Muchorak's eyes, in a wash of arcane power.</p>Which he does.
In the morning, Marak calls upon the favor of his patron and purges the afterimages of twisted beauty from Muchorak's eyes, in a wash of arcane power.Marak Quan (alias of Set)2014-01-10T09:35:06ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DM Wellards Hook Mountain MassacreMarak Quan (alias of Set)https://paizo.com/campaigns/DMWellardsHookMountainMassacre/gameplay&page=48#23922014-01-07T09:41:43Z2014-01-07T09:41:43Z<p><b>"Tomorrow I can pray for the relevant blessing from the Lord of Magic, I was perhaps... <i>short sighted</i> in not having it already prepared, or on a scroll or potion, for sudden need."</b> Marak replies, <b>"As for Esteriande, if such a merciful blessing was within her immediate reach, I'm sure she would have already administered it."</b> he adds, slightly louder, on the off chance Esteriande has such magic and has merely been too distracted by the nymph's plight to provide it to the sightless warrior.</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Blinded is a pretty specific (and, thankfully, uncommon) condition for a Paladin to choose as one of their limited mercies, so I'm guessing not. And... it's a level 12 Mercy, so definitely not!</span></p>"Tomorrow I can pray for the relevant blessing from the Lord of Magic, I was perhaps... short sighted in not having it already prepared, or on a scroll or potion, for sudden need." Marak replies, "As for Esteriande, if such a merciful blessing was within her immediate reach, I'm sure she would have already administered it." he adds, slightly louder, on the off chance Esteriande has such magic and has merely been too distracted by the nymph's plight to provide it to the sightless warrior.
...Marak Quan (alias of Set)2014-01-07T09:41:43ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DM Wellards Hook Mountain MassacreMarak Quan (alias of Set)https://paizo.com/campaigns/DMWellardsHookMountainMassacre/gameplay&page=48#23712014-01-01T09:14:47Z2014-01-01T09:14:47Z<p>Marak says softly to Esteriande, <b>"If her lover has left this world, their love can only be saved if she allows herself to accept this fact, and passes on to be reunited with him. We must produce evidence of his fate, or a convincing accounting of it to her, one way or the other."</b></p>
<p>He places a hand on Muchorak's shoulder, as he speaks, so that the warrior at least knows his location, and, with gentle pressure, keeps him oriented towards the nymph, in case he unconsciously changes position and gets turned around in his sightless state.</p>Marak says softly to Esteriande, "If her lover has left this world, their love can only be saved if she allows herself to accept this fact, and passes on to be reunited with him. We must produce evidence of his fate, or a convincing accounting of it to her, one way or the other."
He places a hand on Muchorak's shoulder, as he speaks, so that the warrior at least knows his location, and, with gentle pressure, keeps him oriented towards the nymph, in case he unconsciously changes position and...Marak Quan (alias of Set)2014-01-01T09:14:47ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DM Wellards Hook Mountain MassacreMarak Quan (alias of Set)https://paizo.com/campaigns/DMWellardsHookMountainMassacre/gameplay&page=48#23642013-12-30T19:22:11Z2013-12-30T19:22:11Z<p>Marak resists the urge to unleash positive energy and attempt to cleanse this creature from the world, and instead wracks his brain for information regarding ghostly spirits, such as this.</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Knowledge - religion</span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 9 ⇒ (8) + 9 = 17</span></p>Marak resists the urge to unleash positive energy and attempt to cleanse this creature from the world, and instead wracks his brain for information regarding ghostly spirits, such as this.
Knowledge - religion [dice]1d20+9[/dice]Marak Quan (alias of Set)2013-12-30T19:22:11ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DM Wellards Hook Mountain MassacreMarak Quan (alias of Set)https://paizo.com/campaigns/DMWellardsHookMountainMassacre/gameplay&page=47#23442013-12-19T10:24:10Z2013-12-19T10:24:10Z<p><b>"I suppose it's time to prepare for unpleasantness."</b> Marak says in a casual tone, casting a spell to enjoin his life-energies with those of Muchorak, maneuvering to remain within a few paces behind him from henceforth.</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>shield other, 10 hours, +1 deflection to AC, +1 resistance to saves, 50% of damage taken goes instead to Marak, so long as they remain within 30 ft. of each other.</span></p>"I suppose it's time to prepare for unpleasantness." Marak says in a casual tone, casting a spell to enjoin his life-energies with those of Muchorak, maneuvering to remain within a few paces behind him from henceforth.
shield other, 10 hours, +1 deflection to AC, +1 resistance to saves, 50% of damage taken goes instead to Marak, so long as they remain within 30 ft. of each other.Marak Quan (alias of Set)2013-12-19T10:24:10ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DM Wellards Hook Mountain MassacreMarak Quan (alias of Set)https://paizo.com/campaigns/DMWellardsHookMountainMassacre/gameplay&page=47#23422013-12-18T21:01:28Z2013-12-18T21:01:28Z<p>Marak finds himself agreeing with Romon's unvoiced thoughts, far more at home surrounded by worked stone settled into a comfortable chair, than the wilderness.</p>
<p>Worked stone not carved into the shape of skulls, and a chair not made from body parts, it should be clarified...</p>Marak finds himself agreeing with Romon's unvoiced thoughts, far more at home surrounded by worked stone settled into a comfortable chair, than the wilderness.
Worked stone not carved into the shape of skulls, and a chair not made from body parts, it should be clarified...Marak Quan (alias of Set)2013-12-18T21:01:28ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DM Wellards Hook Mountain MassacreMarak Quan (alias of Set)https://paizo.com/campaigns/DMWellardsHookMountainMassacre/gameplay&page=46#23002013-11-12T13:32:26Z2013-11-12T13:32:26Z<p>Thoughts turned to more practical matters, as they leave the dam behind them, Marak offers healing to those who need it, and discusses with Naria where would be the most useful, from an architectural standpoint, to reconstruct the town, as the Mayor might not have access again to those as trained in those arts as himself and Naria.</p>Thoughts turned to more practical matters, as they leave the dam behind them, Marak offers healing to those who need it, and discusses with Naria where would be the most useful, from an architectural standpoint, to reconstruct the town, as the Mayor might not have access again to those as trained in those arts as himself and Naria.Marak Quan (alias of Set)2013-11-12T13:32:26ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DM Wellards Hook Mountain MassacreMarak Quan (alias of Set)https://paizo.com/campaigns/DMWellardsHookMountainMassacre/gameplay&page=46#22882013-11-09T03:16:07Z2013-11-09T03:16:07Z<p><b>"There is magic to reduce the size of a cumbersome item for ease of transport, but it is not something readily available to priestly sorts such as myself. Perhaps later, you can acquire a scroll of such and return to find a better place to display this model, where it might benefit future engineers and architects."</b> Marak says to Naria, clearly eager to distract himself from less cheerful thoughts, although his hand still rests possessively on the skull he retrieved from the floor, almost as if he's attempting to find something rational to salvage from all the horror that surrounds them.</p>"There is magic to reduce the size of a cumbersome item for ease of transport, but it is not something readily available to priestly sorts such as myself. Perhaps later, you can acquire a scroll of such and return to find a better place to display this model, where it might benefit future engineers and architects." Marak says to Naria, clearly eager to distract himself from less cheerful thoughts, although his hand still rests possessively on the skull he retrieved from the floor, almost as...Marak Quan (alias of Set)2013-11-09T03:16:07ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DM Wellards Hook Mountain MassacreMarak Quan (alias of Set)https://paizo.com/campaigns/DMWellardsHookMountainMassacre/gameplay&page=46#22782013-11-07T15:15:41Z2013-11-07T15:15:41Z<p>Reminded of the Thassilonian marks on his arm, Marak grimaces at Inikai's all-too-accurate words about the world being better off without the ancient culture he once found so fascinating.</p>
<p>He retrieves the skull that Romon kicked and places it on the table, treating it respectfully, but makes no comment on the matter.</p>
<p><i>So many dead, and treated with such disrespect by their own culture. It's a wonder they lasted as long as they did, devouring its own in such a manner.</i></p>Reminded of the Thassilonian marks on his arm, Marak grimaces at Inikai's all-too-accurate words about the world being better off without the ancient culture he once found so fascinating.
He retrieves the skull that Romon kicked and places it on the table, treating it respectfully, but makes no comment on the matter.
So many dead, and treated with such disrespect by their own culture. It's a wonder they lasted as long as they did, devouring its own in such a manner.Marak Quan (alias of Set)2013-11-07T15:15:41ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DM Wellards Hook Mountain MassacreMarak Quan (alias of Set)https://paizo.com/campaigns/DMWellardsHookMountainMassacre/gameplay&page=46#22632013-11-03T12:33:32Z2013-11-03T12:33:32Z<p>Marak reviews his options quickly, and notes that he has prepared too many mind-affecting or 'smite evil' spells. Instead he calls down a general blessing upon his allies.</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>bless, +1 morale bonus to attacks and +1 morale bonus to saves vs. fear for those not already buffed by remove fear.</span></p>Marak reviews his options quickly, and notes that he has prepared too many mind-affecting or 'smite evil' spells. Instead he calls down a general blessing upon his allies.
bless, +1 morale bonus to attacks and +1 morale bonus to saves vs. fear for those not already buffed by remove fear.Marak Quan (alias of Set)2013-11-03T12:33:32ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: Wellards RotRL OOC threadMarak Quan (alias of Set)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2irol&page=27?Wellards-RotRL-OOC-thread#13462013-10-29T12:30:25Z2013-10-29T12:30:25Z<p>I spaced it. Upgraded now.</p>
<p>At level 10, Marak gains +9 hit points, +1 BAB, +1 Fort & Will save, +5 skill ranks (1 Spellcraft, 1 Perception, 1 Diplomacy, 2 Knowledge - Arcana), +1 4th level spell / day and +1 5th level spell / day.</p>I spaced it. Upgraded now.
At level 10, Marak gains +9 hit points, +1 BAB, +1 Fort & Will save, +5 skill ranks (1 Spellcraft, 1 Perception, 1 Diplomacy, 2 Knowledge - Arcana), +1 4th level spell / day and +1 5th level spell / day.Marak Quan (alias of Set)2013-10-29T12:30:25ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DM Wellards Hook Mountain MassacreMarak Quan (alias of Set)https://paizo.com/campaigns/DMWellardsHookMountainMassacre/gameplay&page=45#22472013-10-25T16:03:11Z2013-10-25T16:03:11Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Muchorak "Windstriker" wrote:</div><blockquote> <span class=messageboard-ooc>Now I just hope a 15 is enough. :(</span> </blockquote><p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Should be a 20, with the +4 from remove fear, and +1 from shield other. If the remove fear doesn't take effect before the save, the fear is still suppressed once the spell takes hold anyway.</span>Muchorak "Windstriker" wrote:Now I just hope a 15 is enough. :(
Should be a 20, with the +4 from remove fear, and +1 from shield other. If the remove fear doesn't take effect before the save, the fear is still suppressed once the spell takes hold anyway.Marak Quan (alias of Set)2013-10-25T16:03:11ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DM Wellards Hook Mountain MassacreMarak Quan (alias of Set)https://paizo.com/campaigns/DMWellardsHookMountainMassacre/gameplay&page=45#22452013-10-25T14:53:05Z2013-10-25T14:53:05Z<p>Marak attempts to quickly convey the important bits of what he's divined, <b>"Skull Ripper, a deadly unliving Thassilonian construct that specializes in beheading it's foes."</b></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Love how spellcheck always changes 'unliving' to 'unloving.' well, yes, it's <i>also</i> unloving, but that's not what I meant...</span></p>Marak attempts to quickly convey the important bits of what he's divined, "Skull Ripper, a deadly unliving Thassilonian construct that specializes in beheading it's foes."
Love how spellcheck always changes 'unliving' to 'unloving.' well, yes, it's also unloving, but that's not what I meant...Marak Quan (alias of Set)2013-10-25T14:53:05ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DM Wellards Hook Mountain MassacreMarak Quan (alias of Set)https://paizo.com/campaigns/DMWellardsHookMountainMassacre/gameplay&page=45#22432013-10-25T05:09:39Z2013-10-25T05:09:39Z<p>If no one else moves forward, Marak casts a second spell, before advancing into the room to get a look at this new threat.</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Remove fear, three targets within 45 ft. of him gain a +4 bonus to saves vs. fear for 10 minutes, and any pre-existing fear effect is suppressed. Targetting Muchorak, Alisebett and Romon, if he remains within range, and Inikai, if Romon has already left a 45 ft. range.</span></p>
<p>He then steps into the room, remaining against the back wall to stay out of the way of the more martial minded among our group.</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>His own Will save vs. fear, which he arrogantly didn't buff, but gets a +1 from bless</span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 15 ⇒ (9) + 15 = 24</span></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>knowledge - arcana, if this is a construct, to determine what he knows about it</span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 14 ⇒ (18) + 14 = 32</span></p>If no one else moves forward, Marak casts a second spell, before advancing into the room to get a look at this new threat.
Remove fear, three targets within 45 ft. of him gain a +4 bonus to saves vs. fear for 10 minutes, and any pre-existing fear effect is suppressed. Targetting Muchorak, Alisebett and Romon, if he remains within range, and Inikai, if Romon has already left a 45 ft. range.
He then steps into the room, remaining against the back wall to stay out of the way of the more...Marak Quan (alias of Set)2013-10-25T05:09:39ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DM Wellards Hook Mountain MassacreMarak Quan (alias of Set)https://paizo.com/campaigns/DMWellardsHookMountainMassacre/gameplay&page=45#22322013-10-20T02:57:17Z2013-10-20T02:57:17Z<p>Marak calls upon the favor of Nethys to bless his allies.</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>bless spell, +1 morale bonus to attacks rolls and saves vs. fear.</span></p>Marak calls upon the favor of Nethys to bless his allies.
bless spell, +1 morale bonus to attacks rolls and saves vs. fear.Marak Quan (alias of Set)2013-10-20T02:57:17ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DM Wellards Hook Mountain MassacreMarak Quan (alias of Set)https://paizo.com/campaigns/DMWellardsHookMountainMassacre/gameplay&page=45#22212013-10-17T09:31:41Z2013-10-17T09:31:41Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Sure, since it's a temporary negative level, it's only 100 gp. worth of stuff. He won't be able to remove any permanent negative levels now, having 900 gp. left, but could still remove up to nine temporary levels. :)</span></p>
<p>Marak removes a small measure of coal black powder, and releases it in the air above Esteriande's head, far enough back that none falls in her eyes, and then gently places a hand on her throat as he closes his eyes and his lips move in a quiet supplication to his patron, as his other hand grips his holy symbol.</p>
<p>A minute passes and the black dust rises into the air and begins to sparkle, swirling around the two of them like a dust devil of shimmering snowflakes before transforming into light and sweeping into her body, passing through her armor as if it wasn't even there. A glow shines from her eyes and mouth, and there is a rush of warmth, as she feels her life energies rush forth like a coals springing into flame.</p>
<p>Marak gasps and steps back, looking unsteady as he blinks at Esteriande. <b>"Well. That seems to have worked. First time I've performed that rite..."</b></p>Sure, since it's a temporary negative level, it's only 100 gp. worth of stuff. He won't be able to remove any permanent negative levels now, having 900 gp. left, but could still remove up to nine temporary levels. :)
Marak removes a small measure of coal black powder, and releases it in the air above Esteriande's head, far enough back that none falls in her eyes, and then gently places a hand on her throat as he closes his eyes and his lips move in a quiet supplication to his patron, as his...Marak Quan (alias of Set)2013-10-17T09:31:41ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DM Wellards Hook Mountain MassacreMarak Quan (alias of Set)https://paizo.com/campaigns/DMWellardsHookMountainMassacre/gameplay&page=45#22092013-10-11T20:49:06Z2013-10-11T20:49:06Z<p>Marak, having apparently completely gotten over whatever he was talking about mere moments before, examines Esteriande closely (as much as he can without Romon getting in his way) and announces, <b>"Your life potential has been drained by this infernal device. Not merely your health and vitality, but a part of the sum total of your being, all that you have been and could be, such as from the touch of some of the most feared undead. I have magic to restore such a loss, but it will take a minute. Please hold still."</b></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>If the negative energy level is permanent, it will cost 1000 gp. worth of diamond dust. If temporary, only 100 gp. worth of diamond dust. Marak only has 1000 gp. worth, so it will either use all of it, or just some.</span></p>Marak, having apparently completely gotten over whatever he was talking about mere moments before, examines Esteriande closely (as much as he can without Romon getting in his way) and announces, "Your life potential has been drained by this infernal device. Not merely your health and vitality, but a part of the sum total of your being, all that you have been and could be, such as from the touch of some of the most feared undead. I have magic to restore such a loss, but it will take a minute....Marak Quan (alias of Set)2013-10-11T20:49:06ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DM Wellards Hook Mountain MassacreMarak Quan (alias of Set)https://paizo.com/campaigns/DMWellardsHookMountainMassacre/gameplay&page=45#22072013-10-11T20:30:26Z2013-10-11T20:30:26Z<p>Marak shakes his head, <b>"And if the fiend had been lying, as they are sometimes known to do? You might have doomed every living soul downriver from us by causing this dam to collapse. Please don't put so many lives into your faith in a devil's word..."</b></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Marak has restoration prepared and the cash to cast it.</span></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Heal check to determine the effects of the life-energy drain, so he'll know that she needs restoration and didn't just take ability damage or something. Take 10 for a 20, if possible, otherwise...</span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 10 ⇒ (14) + 10 = 24</span></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>This whole thing makes no sense. It takes two bound things to power the dam, and one just vanished, so the criteria still hasn't been met? And when Esteriande leaves the circle, the situation is •worse• than it was when there was only one creature bound. Eh. Whatever.</span></p>Marak shakes his head, "And if the fiend had been lying, as they are sometimes known to do? You might have doomed every living soul downriver from us by causing this dam to collapse. Please don't put so many lives into your faith in a devil's word..."
Marak has restoration prepared and the cash to cast it.
Heal check to determine the effects of the life-energy drain, so he'll know that she needs restoration and didn't just take ability damage or something. Take 10 for a 20, if possible,...Marak Quan (alias of Set)2013-10-11T20:30:26ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DM Wellards Hook Mountain MassacreMarak Quan (alias of Set)https://paizo.com/campaigns/DMWellardsHookMountainMassacre/gameplay&page=45#22042013-10-11T07:26:10Z2013-10-11T07:26:10Z<p>With his knowledge of architecture and engineering, Marak attempts to determine if the shudderings of the dam are of the sluice gates opening and relieving pressure, or the structure failing catastrophically. Given the reliability of information gleaned from fiends, he fears the latter, with it's fiendish energies no longer available to sustain the ancient structure...</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Knowledge (architecture / engineering)</span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 7 ⇒ (15) + 7 = 22</span></p>With his knowledge of architecture and engineering, Marak attempts to determine if the shudderings of the dam are of the sluice gates opening and relieving pressure, or the structure failing catastrophically. Given the reliability of information gleaned from fiends, he fears the latter, with it's fiendish energies no longer available to sustain the ancient structure...
Knowledge (architecture / engineering) [dice]1d20+7[/dice]Marak Quan (alias of Set)2013-10-11T07:26:10ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DM Wellards Hook Mountain MassacreMarak Quan (alias of Set)https://paizo.com/campaigns/DMWellardsHookMountainMassacre/gameplay&page=44#21792013-10-04T03:04:14Z2013-10-04T03:04:14Z<p>Marak watches with mild interest, more concerned that no one accidentally frees the brute, and watching his companions carefully for signs that it has attempted to mentally bewitch one of them into an unwise action.</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Perception</span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 7 ⇒ (7) + 7 = 14</span>
<br />
<span class=messageboard-ooc>Sense Motive</span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 11 ⇒ (5) + 11 = 16</span></p>Marak watches with mild interest, more concerned that no one accidentally frees the brute, and watching his companions carefully for signs that it has attempted to mentally bewitch one of them into an unwise action.
Perception [dice]1d20+7[/dice]
Sense Motive [dice]1d20+11[/dice]Marak Quan (alias of Set)2013-10-04T03:04:14ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DM Wellards Hook Mountain MassacreMarak Quan (alias of Set)https://paizo.com/campaigns/DMWellardsHookMountainMassacre/gameplay&page=44#21682013-10-01T18:02:55Z2013-10-01T18:02:55Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Knowledge (the planes), to have heard of this Avaxial or Cerulean Host.</span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11</span></p>
<p>Marak ignores the devil's pleas, addressing the others, <b>"We should seal this area behind us, so that none that follow in our footsteps unwittingly release this creature. If it truly is a prince among devils, it may be beyond our power to destroy, as was Black Magga, and our best option to ensure that none ever free it."</b></p>Knowledge (the planes), to have heard of this Avaxial or Cerulean Host. [dice]1d20+6[/dice]
Marak ignores the devil's pleas, addressing the others, "We should seal this area behind us, so that none that follow in our footsteps unwittingly release this creature. If it truly is a prince among devils, it may be beyond our power to destroy, as was Black Magga, and our best option to ensure that none ever free it."Marak Quan (alias of Set)2013-10-01T18:02:55ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DM Wellards Hook Mountain MassacreMarak Quan (alias of Set)https://paizo.com/campaigns/DMWellardsHookMountainMassacre/gameplay&page=44#21602013-09-29T15:52:16Z2013-09-29T15:52:16Z<p><b>"As I understand it, the creatures of the planes •can• eat, and often enjoy to do so, but their 'flesh' is as much spirit as flesh, and sustained by the energies of the planes, with no need of food, or drink, or, perhaps even breath."</b> Marak says, as if reciting from a book. <b>"That being said, this creature may well have been away from it's home realms for decades, or even centuries, and be 'spiritually starved.'"</b></p>
<p>To the creature, <b>"Who bound you here, and how long ago?"</b></p>
<p>He casts a glance to Esteriande, wondering what her senses are telling her about this creature's true nature.</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Totally making up the 'spiritually starved' bit. I can't imagine that most mortals, or outsiders even!, would have the slightest clue about how outsider physiology really works...</span></p>"As I understand it, the creatures of the planes *can* eat, and often enjoy to do so, but their 'flesh' is as much spirit as flesh, and sustained by the energies of the planes, with no need of food, or drink, or, perhaps even breath." Marak says, as if reciting from a book. "That being said, this creature may well have been away from it's home realms for decades, or even centuries, and be 'spiritually starved.'"
To the creature, "Who bound you here, and how long ago?"
He casts a glance to...Marak Quan (alias of Set)2013-09-29T15:52:16ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DM Wellards Hook Mountain MassacreMarak Quan (alias of Set)https://paizo.com/campaigns/DMWellardsHookMountainMassacre/gameplay&page=44#21542013-09-28T22:47:07Z2013-09-28T22:47:07Z<p><b>"Be wary of the 'empty' circle, many fiends can render themselves invisible to mortal eyes."</b> Marak cautions.</p>"Be wary of the 'empty' circle, many fiends can render themselves invisible to mortal eyes." Marak cautions.Marak Quan (alias of Set)2013-09-28T22:47:07ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DM Wellards Hook Mountain MassacreMarak Quan (alias of Set)https://paizo.com/campaigns/DMWellardsHookMountainMassacre/gameplay&page=43#21432013-09-25T13:53:34Z2013-09-25T13:53:34Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">DM Wellard wrote:</div><blockquote> <span class=messageboard-ooc>Of course there could be a whole room of angry specters behind one of the doors..</span> </blockquote><p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Hope not!</span>DM Wellard wrote:Of course there could be a whole room of angry specters behind one of the doors..
Hope not!Marak Quan (alias of Set)2013-09-25T13:53:34ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DM Wellards Hook Mountain MassacreMarak Quan (alias of Set)https://paizo.com/campaigns/DMWellardsHookMountainMassacre/gameplay&page=43#21412013-09-25T13:44:50Z2013-09-25T13:44:50Z<p>Marak joins in the skull removal, attempting to ensure that each skull is handled with appropriate dignity, which seems a Sisyphean task, given the indignities that have already been heaped upon them.</p>
<p><b>"I still don't understand why every ogre and troll in existence hasn't been murdered by angry specters yet... •Humans• can't get away with this nonsense without hauntings and wraiths and violated spirits retaliating!"</b> he mutters, incensed by the unjust workings of the universe.</p>Marak joins in the skull removal, attempting to ensure that each skull is handled with appropriate dignity, which seems a Sisyphean task, given the indignities that have already been heaped upon them.
"I still don't understand why every ogre and troll in existence hasn't been murdered by angry specters yet... *Humans* can't get away with this nonsense without hauntings and wraiths and violated spirits retaliating!" he mutters, incensed by the unjust workings of the universe.Marak Quan (alias of Set)2013-09-25T13:44:50ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DM Wellards Hook Mountain MassacreMarak Quan (alias of Set)https://paizo.com/campaigns/DMWellardsHookMountainMassacre/gameplay&page=43#21222013-09-17T18:29:10Z2013-09-17T18:29:10Z<p>Marak delivers the healing that he'd been about to deliver before the troll was stunned and slain, and then begins tapping him with his wand of cure light wounds, over and over.</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>spontaneously convert summon monster IV to cure spell</span></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>healing for Romon</span> <span class="messageboard-dice">4d8 + 9 ⇒ (3, 5, 1, 2) + 9 = 20</span>
<br />
<span class="messageboard-dice">1d8 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3</span>
<br />
<span class="messageboard-dice">1d8 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5</span>
<br />
<span class="messageboard-dice">1d8 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4</span>
<br />
<span class="messageboard-dice">1d8 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6</span>
<br />
<span class="messageboard-dice">1d8 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7</span></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>total 45 healing, plus 9 from Esteriande, thus far</span></p>Marak delivers the healing that he'd been about to deliver before the troll was stunned and slain, and then begins tapping him with his wand of cure light wounds, over and over.
spontaneously convert summon monster IV to cure spell
healing for Romon [dice]4d8+9[/dice]
[dice]1d8+1[/dice]
[dice]1d8+1[/dice]
[dice]1d8+1[/dice]
[dice]1d8+1[/dice]
[dice]1d8+1[/dice]
total 45 healing, plus 9 from Esteriande, thus farMarak Quan (alias of Set)2013-09-17T18:29:10ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: Wellards RotRL OOC threadMarak Quan (alias of Set)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2irol&page=27?Wellards-RotRL-OOC-thread#13022013-09-16T14:47:06Z2013-09-16T14:47:06Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Marak may have had 9 hp. too many, so I lowered them appropriately. Between Con 16 and the Toughness feat, Marak's a pretty tough nut to crack. I think I double dipped his favored class bonus...</span></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>I'll have to pick up <a href="http://www.d20pfsrd.com/feats/arg-feats/fast-learner-human" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">the feat that allows a human to do that</a>, and get those hp. back at 11th level. :)</span></p>Marak may have had 9 hp. too many, so I lowered them appropriately. Between Con 16 and the Toughness feat, Marak's a pretty tough nut to crack. I think I double dipped his favored class bonus...
I'll have to pick up the feat that allows a human to do that, and get those hp. back at 11th level. :)Marak Quan (alias of Set)2013-09-16T14:47:06ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DM Wellards Hook Mountain MassacreMarak Quan (alias of Set)https://paizo.com/campaigns/DMWellardsHookMountainMassacre/gameplay&page=43#21112013-09-16T13:51:56Z2013-09-16T13:51:56Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Woo! Was not looking forward to getting forked!</span></p>Woo! Was not looking forward to getting forked!Marak Quan (alias of Set)2013-09-16T13:51:56ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DM Wellards Hook Mountain MassacreMarak Quan (alias of Set)https://paizo.com/campaigns/DMWellardsHookMountainMassacre/gameplay&page=43#21092013-09-16T13:08:06Z2013-09-16T13:08:06Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Initiative</span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 6 ⇒ (17) + 6 = 23</span></p>
<p>Recognizing that the troll can likely reach him from wherever he stands, Marak accepts the possibility of being struck as well as he advances forward, shield held high, to stand behind Roman's position, facing the battle.</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Move to 11,10. Ready to heal when I've got a full action.</span></p>Initiative [dice]1d20+6[/dice]
Recognizing that the troll can likely reach him from wherever he stands, Marak accepts the possibility of being struck as well as he advances forward, shield held high, to stand behind Roman's position, facing the battle.
Move to 11,10. Ready to heal when I've got a full action.Marak Quan (alias of Set)2013-09-16T13:08:06ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DM Wellards Hook Mountain MassacreMarak Quan (alias of Set)https://paizo.com/campaigns/DMWellardsHookMountainMassacre/gameplay&page=43#21022013-09-14T10:31:03Z2013-09-14T10:31:03Z<p>Marak follows Romon, seeing Esteriande taking the opposite route around the pool. <span class=messageboard-ooc>12.06</span></p>Marak follows Romon, seeing Esteriande taking the opposite route around the pool. 12.06Marak Quan (alias of Set)2013-09-14T10:31:03ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DM Wellards Hook Mountain MassacreMarak Quan (alias of Set)https://paizo.com/campaigns/DMWellardsHookMountainMassacre/gameplay&page=42#20952013-09-13T15:10:56Z2013-09-13T15:10:56Z<p>Marak's eyes narrow at the sight of these humanoid remains treated so disrespectfully.</p>
<p><b>"What is <i>wrong</i> with these people?"</b> he mutters, <b>"Did someone come along and think, 'This place doesn't have nearly enough skulls?'"</b></p>
<p><b>"It's on them, if they have to deal with weekly outbreaks of angry wraiths and specters..."</b></p>Marak's eyes narrow at the sight of these humanoid remains treated so disrespectfully.
"What is wrong with these people?" he mutters, "Did someone come along and think, 'This place doesn't have nearly enough skulls?'"
"It's on them, if they have to deal with weekly outbreaks of angry wraiths and specters..."Marak Quan (alias of Set)2013-09-13T15:10:56ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DM Wellards Hook Mountain MassacreMarak Quan (alias of Set)https://paizo.com/campaigns/DMWellardsHookMountainMassacre/gameplay&page=42#20832013-09-06T05:18:35Z2013-09-06T05:18:35Z<p><b>"While I've never heard them called 'Gorberites,' the term suggests that ogres were killed by Skinsaw cultists."</b> Marak posits.</p>"While I've never heard them called 'Gorberites,' the term suggests that ogres were killed by Skinsaw cultists." Marak posits.Marak Quan (alias of Set)2013-09-06T05:18:35ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DM Wellards Hook Mountain MassacreMarak Quan (alias of Set)https://paizo.com/campaigns/DMWellardsHookMountainMassacre/gameplay&page=42#20802013-09-05T08:47:01Z2013-09-05T08:47:01Z<p><b>"Did these mysterious skull-obsessed people really build an arboretum in the middle of their dam?"</b> Marak muses aloud, misinterpreting what little he can see of the overgrown chamber from his position well behind Romon. <b>"No wonder their empire fell..."</b></p>"Did these mysterious skull-obsessed people really build an arboretum in the middle of their dam?" Marak muses aloud, misinterpreting what little he can see of the overgrown chamber from his position well behind Romon. "No wonder their empire fell..."Marak Quan (alias of Set)2013-09-05T08:47:01ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DM Wellards Hook Mountain MassacreMarak Quan (alias of Set)https://paizo.com/campaigns/DMWellardsHookMountainMassacre/gameplay&page=41#20422013-08-24T00:08:02Z2013-08-24T00:08:02Z<p>As Roman investigates the door for some giantish perfidy, Marak replies to Naria, <b>"An odd design to be sure, out of sorts with the tastes of this lands ancient rulers, and more fitting to a different also-dead nation a hundred leagues to the west and currently overrun with orcs. I wonder if this dam predates even Varisia's ancient history and was made by some people even they knew not?"</b></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Marak has +7 in knowledge - architecture and knowledge - history, this stuff is catnip to him!</span></p>As Roman investigates the door for some giantish perfidy, Marak replies to Naria, "An odd design to be sure, out of sorts with the tastes of this lands ancient rulers, and more fitting to a different also-dead nation a hundred leagues to the west and currently overrun with orcs. I wonder if this dam predates even Varisia's ancient history and was made by some people even they knew not?"
Marak has +7 in knowledge - architecture and knowledge - history, this stuff is catnip to him!Marak Quan (alias of Set)2013-08-24T00:08:02Z