Yeah, I prefer the background you prepared. I would take Medicae if it is not much taken by other characters to give support to the Acolyte cell. The other skill I take is Demolition.
Glad to see you are still on board Lik. Volcanism, eh? I am hoping to post Deir's background capsule on the wiki later this week, after I post Vincent's. I don't know if you had the opportunity to see this:
Zel Secundus Alternate Homeworld Origin
Let me know if you would like to incorporate it for your character rather than just the basic Feral Worlder template.
Yeah, I prefer the background you prepared. I would take Medicae if it is not much taken by other characters to give support to the Acolyte cell. The other skill I take is Demolition.
We've already got Albrek, but it'd be nice to have a medic who doesn't have crippling flashbacks.
Have to thank your damage dice Rook. That could have been alot worse for both of us.
I thought that both of you were in trouble. Recently, everyone's rolls have been bad. We're just glad that Rook has been missing more than hitting too.
Balfic was telling me of a game he was in where the first rolls in a battle for all but two characters were 1's.
It was my first D&D group from college. (Mind you I have been playing the game since I was eight...) Anyway our party got attacked by a giant lizard. The Cleric and Barbarian both rolled ones, but and tripped past the lizard. The Amazon rolled a one and shot the warrior in the back. The warrior rolled a one, and hit the thief in the shoulder. The thief rolled a one and fell into the lizards mouth and was subsequently eaten. Only person in the party to hit that round was my Illusionist who cast a magic missle.
Good luck with your work, Rad. May it go well for you. We will see you wednesday.
I thought you guys would like to know that since we got in the car and Iaton and Savalos ran off, Davi, Balfic, and I have failed 32 rolls. We have succeeded in only 9 rolls.
Thanks Lorm,
Its real encouraging knowing that we are going for a record. =)
Hey, guys, sorry I missed out on the awesome posting yesterday, been busy and will be busy until Wednesday (my timezone). To avoid delays, Rook can you dmnpc Rico for me until then. Thanks.No problem, Davi.
What the hell did I do?
Also, since it's probably going to be relevant soon, would a dose of stimm counter the effects of a dose of stimm wearing off? I think Iacton's going to need some pepping up soon.
LOL. Your welcome, Balfic. Is this where we say: cheer up, things could be worse?
Refresh my memory, Davi, when did Iacton originally dose the stimm?
Also, since it's probably going to be relevant soon, would a dose of stimm counter the effects of a dose of stimm wearing off? I think Iacton's going to need some pepping up soon.
I haven't. I'm just probably be getting some wound penalties soon that would make running away from the arbitrators hard, and I'd rather delay collapsing from either leg injuries or coming off of a stimm high as long as possible.
Sorry about that Davi, must have had you on the mind when I answered Rad.
Oh, things could always be worse. Way to put the pressure on poor Bal for this coming roll, Lorm, lol.
I can take the pressure. I just don't think the dice roller can.
Well Davi I'm glad you made that last perception check otherwise this is going to turn into a marathon.
Don't worry Balfic, I'm sure you can flag down a cab, staggering around covered in blood is a perfectly normal way to start the morning.
Also, why are you guys not at all suspicious of Kalaziel and her wacky powers?
Well for Sav... He thinks Kalaziel was orginally a young girl named Maia whom he loved like a little sister, and always looked out for when he was younger. He learned of Maia tragic death, and body abduction, and believes she was turned into the Cherbium. Deep down he has hopes that Maia is still somewhere inside the construct, and overlooks oddities in her nature. How can one truly judge with a blend of flesh and metal?
As for Iacton, Master Krade had it so it must be good! He's probably horribly wrong, but we'll cross that bridge when we come to it.
I'm guessing that will be an interesting bridge.
Your probably right.
That chase with Savalos and Iacton, shows what tenacity and perserverence will do.
That chase with Savalos and Iacton, shows what tenacity and perserverence will do.
Give you a horrible leg injury?
Look at it this way, Davi, both Iacton and Savalos survived. In this system, that is not a sure thing.
You know what I feel like writing? A paragraph on Iacton's faith. So I am.
Fear the Warp, for it shall steal thy soul as the void steals thy breath.
Pity the Xenos, for it shall never know His divine light.
Hate the Cultist, for they have turned their backs on His light.
Slay the Traitor, for he has gazed upon His light and has chosen the darkness.
I don't really know why I wrote that.
Nicely written Davi, I like it.
Quite a fitting quote. Welcome back Rookseye, we missed you.
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Nice bit of background, Davi. If that is how Iacton feels, that really lends an insight into his personality.
Missed you guys too, Lorm. I actually started to post after last nights sixteen hour odyssey, but in my fatigue ended up hitting submit without copying into the buffer, so the old post monster got me good.
I should know better by now, so I think exhaustion was to blame, normally my "copy into buffer/paste into notepad" posting ritual is on par with the Adeptus Mechanicus machine cult rituals. Live and learn, I guess.
Thanks! I thought that stuff up back when I was doing my background. After all, the son of a cleric who was recruited by a semi-secret prison guard cult thing and became the head assistant of an Interrogator has to have some strange views about religion, right? I think I decided to take the "six degrees of Kevin Bacon" approach to determining command hierarchy to justify eventually switching from Krade's employ to Ahmazzi's.
Also, another of the acolyte dossiers is going to be posted soon, yay!
No I don't! But I still know enough about it to know what route I'll probably be taking!
Unless things take a strange turn and he gets in close enough to one of you Inquisitor types to become an Interrogator, Iacton's going for some variety of Temple Assassin. Events leading up to the end probably shake his beliefs down to the core, so he falls back on "kill those who defy the divine orders". Besides, at that point he's probably going to be insane/corrupt enough that staying in a temple devoted to death/blood/violence would probably do him some good.
I have Ascension. Still planning on Sav taking the Tyrantine Shadow Agent route if it becomes available to him. With regards to Ascension he is looking at becoming an Inquisitor. It would take alot to steer him away from that decision for him to revert to a Desperado.
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Everyone have Ascension, right?
Let's have an exercise in speculative character building, what say we advance our characters to Ascension level.
Rook, join in the exercise and make some stats and background for Inquisitor Ahmazzi.
What you think?
Sounds like fun, Rad. I have been resisting the urge to speculate too far ahead in the campaign, but finishing both the Radical's Handbook and Ascension recently, really got my gears turning.
I'm not even close to dishing on Ahmazzi, but I will say, that I can project that he will not be the only Inquisitor in this campaign. The next may well will be one of you (of course, this is a loooong way off).
Who do you think, out of the present contingent of characters, has the makeup to become an Inquisitor?
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No I don't! But I still know enough about it to know what route I'll probably be taking!
Unless things take a strange turn and he gets in close enough to one of you Inquisitor types to become an Interrogator, Iacton's going for some variety of Temple Assassin. Events leading up to the end probably shake his beliefs down to the core, so he falls back on "kill those who defy the divine orders". Besides, at that point he's probably going to be insane/corrupt enough that staying in a temple devoted to death/blood/violence would probably do him some good.
I really like your rationale here, Davi. You are correct in Iacton having an interesting path ahead. I am extremely curious to see how the dynamic between all of the characters develops as more is revealed. I am glad to see this insight into Iacton's persona, it helps me a great deal as a GM.
I think that of all us, Savalos has the best possibility of being a an Inquisitor. He so far has no corruption points and sees the conspiracy within conspiracy. A necessary trait for an Inquistor.
Uriah, unless something changes, will become a primaris psyker.
Who do you think, out of the present contingent of characters, has the makeup to become an Inquisitor?
Party wise Johnnie seems a little unhinged to be an Inquisitor. Brek I thought was a good choice til his breakdown at the Mercy. It all depends if he could overcome what haunts him from Mara. Ivaanov is happy being Ivaanov, and is happy doing what Ivaanov likes to do. Solid character, but I don't see him as an Inquisitor.
Uriah, I can see as an Inquisitor, but I seem him taking the path of Primaris Psyker or Interrgator first to better serve his Master. Iacton I think would rather just kill things and not ask questions.
Of the remaining party members I see Ishmael and Savalos being the most likely to be Inquisitors. Granted I think Ishmael would have Sav killed for studying and taking the cards of the Heretic Wake Deck. Definately very different schools of thought. Ishmael is taking the road of the Puritan. The fight against the Flamer galvanizing both in there faith. Ishmael will be more unyielding in his beliefs and faith. Sav taking the path of the Radical. His mindset is more open to new idea's, but is street smart enough to not trust everyone or everything he see's.
For other NPCs. Only two left that we as the party would have any indepth opinion of. Sigmunt and Sunshine. Sigmunt has had a life changing event. I see him following the roll of Iacton. Doing the wet work of the Emperor will protect the gang as well. Sunshine ultimately could become an Inquisitor. It all depends if she survives everything with her mind and body intact. Though she is showing the characteristics and the willingness to fight, and not to quit against all odds. That was apparent with her fight against the Duct Wolf, and her drive to stay alive as Emrit stitched her up.
Wow that came up longer winded than I expected. Hope you guys agree with my points.
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Here are the belated advances for the NPC characters.
Let's see:
Albrek: Is now an Armsman, Rank 3. Sound Constitution (100), Simple Strength (100) (Hey, the autocannon is heavy!).
Ishmael: Pending survival of course;
Elite Advance: Cult of the Red Redemption (150). Gains Flagellant and Frenzy talents, Secret Tongue (Redemption), and the True Believer trait. For the full details, and what it portends, see p. 88 of the Inquisitor's Handbook.
Ivaanov: Common Lore (Tech) +10, Tech Use +10.
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Who do you think, out of the present contingent of characters, has the makeup to become an Inquisitor?Wow that came up longer winded than I expected. Hope you guys agree with my points.
Not longwinded at all, Bal. Have you seen some of my posts, lol?
I agree with most of your points. It is interesting to see the divergence you foresee with Savalos and Ishmael. His most recent advance should confirm your assessment of how the encounter with the Flamer will change the manner he regards his faith in sharp contrast to how it effected Savalos.
You know, after thinking about what Bal said, I think Uriah and Albrek the only one who got out of that fight the same as they went in. (Yeah, Albrek went a bit crazy, but that was just a flashback.) Savalos and Ishmael both got their faiths reaffirmed, Rico gazed into the heart of the Warp and was changed by what he saw, and the worst of the mortal world holds little meaning to Iacton now that he's seen so much of the Warp in so short a time.
Uriah is mostly unchanged, because he has already looked in the heart of darkness and came out stronger. Between that and what he went through for his sanctioning, he has seen more than most.
Rook, I read up on Ishmaels path. Him and Sav are definately flying to the opposite sides of the spectrum. Just got to remind ourselves not to let him get another grenade...