DM NomadSage's Jade Regent (Inactive)

Game Master nomadicc

Epilogue...


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Male Human Vanguard 14 (AC:28 (32); F:15 R:10 W:13, Perc:+25)
Status:
  • HP:94/143 (42)
  • Vanguard Blast: 6/7
  • Swift Spell: 3/5
  • SpellGrapple: 6/7
  • Enhance Weap 13/13
  • Spells: 1st: 2/6, 2d: 3/6, 3rd: 0/5, 4th: 4/5, 5th: 1/2
  • Chaincloth Cloak: 2/3
  • Jingasa negate crit/SA: 0/1
  • Terra Cotta Talisman: Luck Reroll: 1/1, spiritual ally: 1/1
  • Suishen abilities: airwalk: 2/3, see invisibility: 2/3 resist cold: 2/3, daylight:3/3
  • Active effects: Blind, stnskin (120), Images (5), keen, res cold 30, airwalk, end elem, see inv, lt fort, all-round vision, DR10/adam, DR5/pierce, res skin)

Um, Shalelu with a bow?


|| Per +16 | Fort +10 Ref +11 Will +13 | BAB +10 | CMB +8 | CMD 23 || Init +3 Halfling Oracle of Life/14

Pffftt...NPCs he says... ;)


Female Human Bard/Monk (Martial Artist) 8/1 || Per +14 | Fort +7 Ref +11 Will +9 | BAB +6 | CMB +10 | CMD 24 ||

...like Harlan said. I was kind of resisting that for narrative reasons.


Male Human Vanguard 14 (AC:28 (32); F:15 R:10 W:13, Perc:+25)
Status:
  • HP:94/143 (42)
  • Vanguard Blast: 6/7
  • Swift Spell: 3/5
  • SpellGrapple: 6/7
  • Enhance Weap 13/13
  • Spells: 1st: 2/6, 2d: 3/6, 3rd: 0/5, 4th: 4/5, 5th: 1/2
  • Chaincloth Cloak: 2/3
  • Jingasa negate crit/SA: 0/1
  • Terra Cotta Talisman: Luck Reroll: 1/1, spiritual ally: 1/1
  • Suishen abilities: airwalk: 2/3, see invisibility: 2/3 resist cold: 2/3, daylight:3/3
  • Active effects: Blind, stnskin (120), Images (5), keen, res cold 30, airwalk, end elem, see inv, lt fort, all-round vision, DR10/adam, DR5/pierce, res skin)

Id argue that mechanically we ostracize them to reduce party size and avg CR reqts of the AP, but for narrative reasons we should include them, like here.


Yes, use them...


Female Human Bard/Monk (Martial Artist) 8/1 || Per +14 | Fort +7 Ref +11 Will +9 | BAB +6 | CMB +10 | CMD 24 ||

Fair Enough

"...unless...how do you feel on horseback?" Maeve suddenly turns to Shalelu, wearing the expression of someone who feels like an extraordinary idiot.


Female Elf Fighter 2 / Ranger 7

Shalelu snaps her attention to the conversation, looking somewhat embarrassed. "I have about as much experience with horses as Malnival, but I will do what you ask. However, I think Harlan riding the wolf and shooting would be more... 'unique'." She flashes a rare smile, winking at the halfling.


|| Per +16 | Fort +10 Ref +11 Will +13 | BAB +10 | CMB +8 | CMD 23 || Init +3 Halfling Oracle of Life/14

"Oooh yeah, I could ride Skygni! If she'll let me of course."


"She"?


|| Per +16 | Fort +10 Ref +11 Will +13 | BAB +10 | CMB +8 | CMD 23 || Init +3 Halfling Oracle of Life/14

Is Skygni not a she?


You never asked... I'm pretty sure I never specified. =)


|| Per +16 | Fort +10 Ref +11 Will +13 | BAB +10 | CMB +8 | CMD 23 || Init +3 Halfling Oracle of Life/14

I could've sworn the voice was female. Searching...

EDIT: Huh, you've always referred to Skygni as male, I never noticed and I just assumed he was a she based on protecting me in thanks. I should probably talk to my therapist about that...if I had a therapist of course. Alright, back on track.

Harlan turns to Miyaro.

"If I ride a wolf and shoot a crossbow does it count?"

Liberty's Edge

M Half-Orc Holy Mystic Monk

git along BIG doggie?


Harlan Starshine wrote:

Harlan turns to Miyaro.

"If I ride a wolf and shoot a crossbow does it count?"

Miyaro bows again, slightly less low. "Again, you will have to ask the Prince these things. One cannot give you permission one does not have authority to give."


Female Human Bard/Monk (Martial Artist) 8/1 || Per +14 | Fort +7 Ref +11 Will +9 | BAB +6 | CMB +10 | CMD 24 ||

Maeve just shakes her head. "I think I can manage something. But I need to see what he says first...unless there's some traditional phrasing for this that he's required to stick to..." Eyeing Miyaro as she speaks to prompt her. . . but not really expecting it.


"No, nothing like that," she adds.


Female Human Bard/Monk (Martial Artist) 8/1 || Per +14 | Fort +7 Ref +11 Will +9 | BAB +6 | CMB +10 | CMD 24 ||

"Damn. I get the feeling we're going to have to collectively think like a Cheliaxian lawyer to get through this with our sanity intact."


Male Human Vanguard 14 (AC:28 (32); F:15 R:10 W:13, Perc:+25)
Status:
  • HP:94/143 (42)
  • Vanguard Blast: 6/7
  • Swift Spell: 3/5
  • SpellGrapple: 6/7
  • Enhance Weap 13/13
  • Spells: 1st: 2/6, 2d: 3/6, 3rd: 0/5, 4th: 4/5, 5th: 1/2
  • Chaincloth Cloak: 2/3
  • Jingasa negate crit/SA: 0/1
  • Terra Cotta Talisman: Luck Reroll: 1/1, spiritual ally: 1/1
  • Suishen abilities: airwalk: 2/3, see invisibility: 2/3 resist cold: 2/3, daylight:3/3
  • Active effects: Blind, stnskin (120), Images (5), keen, res cold 30, airwalk, end elem, see inv, lt fort, all-round vision, DR10/adam, DR5/pierce, res skin)

"It's a party ... go, eat, drink. They want to put on a spectacle, you guys watch. Let me know if it's interesting. You guys want to play in it, great. Not sure why, what are we hoping to gain from that? Become better chums with the Lord here? Hell, if Maeve just invites him up to her room, I think we're good to go with that!" Parity says, somewhat confused by Maeve's seeming anxiety.


The Feast of Three

Miyaro nods, "You are the guests of honor. Though the Five Feasts follow tradition, but there is little in the way of formal decorum to be concerned of... unlike in some other countries, like Minkai, where adherence to formality is your honor." She looks about the group with an appraising glance, nodding again. "Now, if you are ready, please follow this one. We will enter as follows..." Miyaro walks quickly but with smooth grace, gently guiding couples together in order: Malnival with Shalelu, Parity with Ameiko, Heng with Koya, Sandru with Kelda, and Harlan with Ulf at the back, leaving only Maeve alone.

Miyaro looks her up and down, with a small smile. "My lady will be first. The Prince has made a special seat for you byhis side." She bows low, signifying the great honor.


Male Human Vanguard 14 (AC:28 (32); F:15 R:10 W:13, Perc:+25)
Status:
  • HP:94/143 (42)
  • Vanguard Blast: 6/7
  • Swift Spell: 3/5
  • SpellGrapple: 6/7
  • Enhance Weap 13/13
  • Spells: 1st: 2/6, 2d: 3/6, 3rd: 0/5, 4th: 4/5, 5th: 1/2
  • Chaincloth Cloak: 2/3
  • Jingasa negate crit/SA: 0/1
  • Terra Cotta Talisman: Luck Reroll: 1/1, spiritual ally: 1/1
  • Suishen abilities: airwalk: 2/3, see invisibility: 2/3 resist cold: 2/3, daylight:3/3
  • Active effects: Blind, stnskin (120), Images (5), keen, res cold 30, airwalk, end elem, see inv, lt fort, all-round vision, DR10/adam, DR5/pierce, res skin)

Parity puts his arm out for Ameiko to take, "I'm truly going to be blind here, so I wouldn't mind any assistance or advice as the night progresses. I'll do my best to keep my mouth shut, since I figured most things I'd say in a forum like this probably won't help you."


Female Human (Tian) Aristocrat 1 / Bard 12 (Court Bard)

Ameiko chuckles, "Agreed. I'm going to do my best to keep quiet and maintain a low profile... so we'll do that together!" She takes Parity's arm and falls into place.

Liberty's Edge

M Half-Orc Holy Mystic Monk

Heng bows to Koya and offers his arm with a slight smile, "I would be honored, Madam."


Female Human Bard/Monk (Martial Artist) 8/1 || Per +14 | Fort +7 Ref +11 Will +9 | BAB +6 | CMB +10 | CMD 24 ||

Maeve's eyes widen and her jaw literally drops. "Me!?"


Male Human Vanguard 14 (AC:28 (32); F:15 R:10 W:13, Perc:+25)
Status:
  • HP:94/143 (42)
  • Vanguard Blast: 6/7
  • Swift Spell: 3/5
  • SpellGrapple: 6/7
  • Enhance Weap 13/13
  • Spells: 1st: 2/6, 2d: 3/6, 3rd: 0/5, 4th: 4/5, 5th: 1/2
  • Chaincloth Cloak: 2/3
  • Jingasa negate crit/SA: 0/1
  • Terra Cotta Talisman: Luck Reroll: 1/1, spiritual ally: 1/1
  • Suishen abilities: airwalk: 2/3, see invisibility: 2/3 resist cold: 2/3, daylight:3/3
  • Active effects: Blind, stnskin (120), Images (5), keen, res cold 30, airwalk, end elem, see inv, lt fort, all-round vision, DR10/adam, DR5/pierce, res skin)

Parity snickers.


Miyaro bows again, "But of course. This way..." The woman leads you from the foyer and through the twisting corridors of the massive palace, eventually leading you into the great room where you met the Prince earlier. Now, the chamber has been completely rearranged, filled with tables and nearly three hundred dinner guests. A herald announces your entrance, and they applaud respectfully as your procession is led up to the high table. You are shown to your places, intermixed with the favored and powerful of Ordu-Aganhei.

Maeve is led to the head of the table, where her pillow seat is set at the Prince's left side. Prince Batsaikhar remains in repose, but instead of the massive bed, he now lies on a massive pillow seat. His samurai remains standing at his back. He leans over, smiling. "What a wondrous treasure you are. Your heavenly visage rivals even the the most divine garden. Surely the gods misplaced you by happy accident." His smile widens, warmly. "You honor Us tonight with your grace and beauty."

The Prince waves in the air and a horde of servants, swarming like bees from the kitches, brings in the appetizer. Echoes of happy surprise sound through the room as the course is revealed: spicy duck heads.


Female Human Bard/Monk (Martial Artist) 8/1 || Per +14 | Fort +7 Ref +11 Will +9 | BAB +6 | CMB +10 | CMD 24 ||

The word 'led' is probably very appropriate, as Maeve has completely locked up as realization after realization manages to come crashing in - in fact, it's something of a wonder that the normally graceful girl isn't collapsing to the floor, such is her stiffness. "Uhm...the honor is..er..all...mine your Majesty..." she manages to stammer out, reaching out for whatever utensils appear to be used to eat without seeing what it is.


|| Per +16 | Fort +10 Ref +11 Will +13 | BAB +10 | CMB +8 | CMD 23 || Init +3 Halfling Oracle of Life/14

Harlan gazes up at Ulf.

"Not sure I can take your arm Ulf. I saw the food in back, stay away from the pickled duck, they left the feet on."


Level 12 Magus, INIT:6, AC:29, HP:90/90, F:8 R:11 W: 8, Perception 15 (18 Sight)

Malnival holds his right arm out to Helga and his left to Shalelu. "If you would do me the honor of accompanying me my ladies, I promise not to bore you."


"Helga" is assigned to Sandru's arm for the entrance.

Liberty's Edge

M Half-Orc Holy Mystic Monk

Heng respectfully samples the duck heads, not particularly interested in the exotic fare, but trusting his orcish constitution to deal with any side effects.


Level 12 Magus, INIT:6, AC:29, HP:90/90, F:8 R:11 W: 8, Perception 15 (18 Sight)

Oops, that's what I get for not reading all of a post.


The Feast of Three

Whatever Maeve picks up, it is sticky, crispy and sweet, though a hard piece catches. Carefully spitting it out, she finds it is a small duck bill.

The feast continues as the second course is brought out a few minutes after the appetizer. The array is exotic and confusing: ox forehead, served with turtle casserole, fried chicken's feet, and a sauce of pigeon brains. The locals dig in, using chopsticks with practiced agility. There are no other utensils, and none are using their hands.

A DC 15 Dexterity check to try and manage the chopsticks.

Liberty's Edge

M Half-Orc Holy Mystic Monk

Feast

I do think Pett way overdoes the difficulty levels for things.

Dex check 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 2 = 13

Heng makes a heroic effort with the sticks, but little manages to make it into this mouth. Which is honestly OK with him.


Female Human Bard/Monk (Martial Artist) 8/1 || Per +14 | Fort +7 Ref +11 Will +9 | BAB +6 | CMB +10 | CMD 24 ||

Feast of Three

Agreed, this is a bit much. Anyway, Dex: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 2 = 14

While Maeve also makes a valiant effort, in the end she's forced to concede defeat with only a few mouthfuls of rice to show for it, and not without accidentally jabbing a bit deeper into the soft dish than is really considered polite.


Heng wrote:

Feast

I do think Pett way overdoes the difficulty levels for things.

Lol, yeah! I thought about that too, but I figure a first-time go at chopsticks is a lot about luck, even if you are dexterous.


Male Human Vanguard 14 (AC:28 (32); F:15 R:10 W:13, Perc:+25)
Status:
  • HP:94/143 (42)
  • Vanguard Blast: 6/7
  • Swift Spell: 3/5
  • SpellGrapple: 6/7
  • Enhance Weap 13/13
  • Spells: 1st: 2/6, 2d: 3/6, 3rd: 0/5, 4th: 4/5, 5th: 1/2
  • Chaincloth Cloak: 2/3
  • Jingasa negate crit/SA: 0/1
  • Terra Cotta Talisman: Luck Reroll: 1/1, spiritual ally: 1/1
  • Suishen abilities: airwalk: 2/3, see invisibility: 2/3 resist cold: 2/3, daylight:3/3
  • Active effects: Blind, stnskin (120), Images (5), keen, res cold 30, airwalk, end elem, see inv, lt fort, all-round vision, DR10/adam, DR5/pierce, res skin)

Dex Check: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 2 = 17

Used to manipulating things by feel, Parity easily gets the hang of it and tears in.


Level 12 Magus, INIT:6, AC:29, HP:90/90, F:8 R:11 W: 8, Perception 15 (18 Sight)

Dex Check: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (15) + 5 = 20

Malnival's fingers move the chopsticks as if they were extensions of his fingers. The magus picks his way through the array watching the locals to make sure they are eating the same thing he is.


|| Per +16 | Fort +10 Ref +11 Will +13 | BAB +10 | CMB +8 | CMD 23 || Init +3 Halfling Oracle of Life/14

Dex DC 15: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8

Seeing his companions struggle Harlan shrugs and begins stabbing things with the chopsticks.

"Guys this is easy, little spears! I should get some of these for chili nights, our supplies would last longer."


The Feast of Three

As Maeve does her best to cover her struggle with the chopsticks, she notices a couple disappointed glances coming from the local gentry. They hide it under welcome smiles. Prince Batsaikhar leans over, speaking low enough for the closest dozen to hear. "Do not mind those gnats, my lovely. They will be shoveling out the horse pits by morning for their disrespect. I find your attempts at our culture adorable. Chopsticks are tricky, but you will master them in no time." His smile widens and he lies back.

***

The second course is out for a while, allowing the guests to discuss freely at their tables around the chamber. Then, with a horn fanfare, a half-dozen horses with riders gallop into the room, circling the central pond at a breakneck pace. They ride bareback, coming around until they are in front of the Prince's table, where they skid to a halt in unison. Saluting with their fists, they bellow a single kiai in his honor. The Prince claps, eliciting applause from the rest of the guests.

When the applause dies, the Prince speaks out in Tien, addressing the crowd but intended for you. "Tonight we celebrate the Feast of Three, where the Three Games of Hongal are displayed by our finest warriors. Bareback horse riding, mounted archery, and wrestling; few in Tian-Xia, or in all of Golarion, are as skilled at these as our people."

Turning to you specifically, he adds, smiling. "Honored guests, you come from the magnificent, verdant lands of the west, exotic and wondrous in our small corner of the world. We would be honored if you would display something similar from your own lands." He bows his head, respectfully.


|| Per +16 | Fort +10 Ref +11 Will +13 | BAB +10 | CMB +8 | CMD 23 || Init +3 Halfling Oracle of Life/14

Harlan turns to the others.

"He said similar, right? That means I can ride Skygni! If he'll let me of course. Oh that would be a show."

Liberty's Edge

M Half-Orc Holy Mystic Monk

Feast o' 3

Heng smiles at the image of Harlan on the white wolf as he rubs his hand over his tattooed scalp. "I have not had much practice in recent months, but I would be interested in testing their wrestling style if only to learn their techniques."


Parity shakes his head and leans over to Ameiko, "Are you enjoying yourself, Ame?"


Female Human Bard/Monk (Martial Artist) 8/1 || Per +14 | Fort +7 Ref +11 Will +9 | BAB +6 | CMB +10 | CMD 24 ||

Maeve looks to the prince for a few moments, obviously not comprehending what she just said, before adoping a pensive expression. "No, they're right. A failure is a failure, and I should just accept that and work hard on not repeating it."

*****

Maeve stands up once the show is over, addressing the crowd in Hon-la, though the words "Varisia" "Goblin" and "Orc" can be heard...

Hon-La:
"Ladies and Gentlemen. This has been a most flattering welcome to your lands and this great court. I'm afraid that Varisia, while it has its' share of great cities, much of it is untamed wilderness, infested with creatures that, while they walk upright, are as savage and brutal as any monster. While the most common of these pests is the goblin, they are so stupid as to drown in their own drink - oftentimes literally." She pauses to see if there's a chuckle. "Far more dangerous, and worse, are the orc tribes. Taller than men by a head, they are as intelligent, cunning, and ruthless as any here, but instead of refined pursuits they spend their lives raiding and destroying livelihoods for their own pleasure. But...they can choose. They're not innately evil so much as many wish to be. But a few don't, and the blood of their most noble number is here with us today. A master of both classic wrestling techniques and a few secret arts of the orc people, I give you Heng."

Maeve gestures to Heng once finished with her little speech.

Maeve can't resist hamming it up, apparently. Perform Oratory: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (17) + 19 = 36


The crowd follows Maeve's speech with a mixture of initial surprise and confusion, which slowly turns into awe. After she finishes, the entire crowd erupts into applause. Several of the locals who scoffed Maeve's chopsticking now give her small head nods of respect.

The Prince introduces his champion, Huk, who walks out into the wide space before the head table. The man is a huge specimen, bare to the waist and covered in muscles and tattoos.

For Heng: Roll initiative, whenever you're ready. First to pin their opponent wins.

Huk's Initiative: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 = 9

For Harlan: Skygni is still outside the city, so you'll have to off and track him down for the show, if desired.


Female Human (Tian) Aristocrat 1 / Bard 12 (Court Bard)

In an aside to Parity, Ameiko says quietly. "Oh, definitely. This is so over-the-top, but just amazing. But, well... I wouldn't normally say your blindness is an advantage, but here at least you don't have to look at what you're eating."

Liberty's Edge

M Half-Orc Holy Mystic Monk

Heng looks uncertain of what is occurring as Maeve gestures to him after rattling something off in the native tongue, but quickly sees that he doesn't need to wait long before his challenge. He gets up and after taking a few stretches, bows to the prince and his opponent before taking dragon stance.

init 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 12

Round 1
CMD: 30+4, hp:79, Ki 8/9, Stun 9/9, Fire 8/8, dragon style

Marginally quicker than the tattooed giant, Heng calls up his defensive ki with a shout and attempts a grab.

grapple 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (19) + 15 = 34

is this breaking boards guy from earlier?


He wasn't, but its a great tie in the continuity, so... yes, he is! =)

Confirm your CMD is 34?


|| Per +16 | Fort +10 Ref +11 Will +13 | BAB +10 | CMB +8 | CMD 23 || Init +3 Halfling Oracle of Life/14

Harlan reluctantly slips away and begins quickly limping back to the caravan to get his crossbow and Skygni.

I hope Heng draws it out!


Round One

Heng moves in quickly, getting a hand on the wrestler's forearm. As silent as before, the man twists and uses his size to pull his arm free... but Heng keeps a hold, flowing with the movement. The wrestler's face remains impassive, but his eyebrows furrow momentarily.

Break: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (17) + 17 = 34

This may be over quickly...

Liberty's Edge

M Half-Orc Holy Mystic Monk

Round 2
CMD: 33, hp:79, Ki 6/9, Stun 9/9, Fire 8/8, dragon style

Maintaining his hold, Heng tries to leverage a throw and pin!

grapple 1d20 + 15 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 15 + 5 = 25

that was close on the break. I'm glad you had me recalculate ; )

meh, i'll use mystic insight for a reroll.

For the Pin! 1d20 + 15 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 15 + 5 = 25

blerrgh.

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