Remind me again when this happened? Because I pointed out that Detect Magic has limited duration. So it was "cast in public" or "cast well in advance". IMS you did the latter, which meant you didn't get to look at everyone.
Female Aasimar Wizard 6 (HP 53/53; AC 18/18/15; CMD 16 Fort +5; Ref +7 Will +8; Init +3; Perception +11; Darkvision 60 ft)
Douglas Muir 406 wrote:
Xen, you can try to make Father Dunnigan drunk. It will require a successful Bluff against his Sense Motive, and also you will have to get drunk yourself.
Xen you can fake drink, its very easy to do, its not even a skill, I do it nightly with clients.
Female Aasimar Wizard 6 (HP 53/53; AC 18/18/15; CMD 16 Fort +5; Ref +7 Will +8; Init +3; Perception +11; Darkvision 60 ft)
Cуровую зиму wrote:
Douglas Muir 406 wrote:
Detect Magic's duration is concentration, but only up to 1 minute/level. You can't cast in the middle of a crowd without it being obvious that you're casting. I think you could reasonably cast outside and then come in, so you can get a look at the Magister and the good Father. The Commander is the last to arrive, so not him.
Fair enough. The magister and then the cleric please. About thirty minutes before the intermission could Cуровую cast Detect Magic from the bathroom one more time and try for the commander or the gnome on stage? Or would any other characters (the Judge, Jax or Xen) want to try to inspect the commander or the gnome?
From here DM, cast in the privy and examined the wizard and the cleric. Leaving the gnome to Jax and the commander to the Judge.
Female Aasimar Wizard 6 (HP 53/53; AC 18/18/15; CMD 16 Fort +5; Ref +7 Will +8; Init +3; Perception +11; Darkvision 60 ft)
DM you fast forwarded a little bit to Xen, could Jax and I do two things prior? Sorry I was working brunch earlier when you posted the jump.
Basically can Jax and Xen find out the next few towns this group of actors is going too. I'll explain later but there is a reason I want to know their schedule for the next few months.
Also can Jax PLEASE secretly cast Detect Magic on the gnome if he has not done so at the play which he said he would do in any case.
Lastly Cуровую needs to meet with the friar in her guise as Cellia for a few minutes during the festivities. She will make sure that it looks like she has been searching for the cleric for a few hours.
HP 169/169; AC:37/21/29; Saves: +22/+23/+20; Init +10; Per +28(See Invisibility), CMD 42
Misc:
Effects: Resist Cold 30, Fly 30', Telepathic Bond
Douglas Muir 406 wrote:
Remind me again when this happened? Because I pointed out that Detect Magic has limited duration. So it was "cast in public" or "cast well in advance". IMS you did the latter, which meant you didn't get to look at everyone.
Can't remember the post, but had asked if it was possible to use Bluff to disguise a detect magic cast in order to use it on the gnome.
At this point though, Cimu, its a lot of backtracking for probably relatively little benefit and if, for some reason, Jax did get caught casting, suddenly we may have to change everything we're currently doing if there is some kind of negative problem or issue that needs to get roleplayed out. As such, I'm fine dropping it.
This takes place hours before the father meets with Xen to make sure that nothing is amiss.
'Cellia' will approach the cleric and wait to be noticed then politely but walk with conviction, on her chest is the silver medallion of Mitra she purchased the next town over, clearly displayed.
'Your pardon my lord high cleric, blessed by Mitra's grace. A very brief moment of your time, I believe you have a letter of introduction from my Lady Viola Sackville-North, I am Cellia Vanorth, her hand maiden and chief aide.'
Cellia makes a slight but genuine curtsy.
'My lord I do not wish to take much of your precious time with your flock.
'My lady arrives in two days, three at the most and requests a meeting with yourself, and guest of your choosing over dinner. I was sent to meet you to make preparations.'
'Cellia' is very polite and deferential but clearly on business for her lady.
'I am not fully aware of my Lady's business in this regard but I do know she and her family is interested in giving a sizable donation to the church of Mitra under her name, but given directly to your custody. Furthermore she has a old relic from the early days of the church of Mitra. It is not magical from what she and her advisors can tell, but surely it has both historical and spiritual value.
'Do you have a favorite festive spot in town my lord?'
'I have heard of the Lord's Dalliance and Mama Kolo's in my initial preparations but I humbly defer to your judgement and your preference in this matter.'
'Cellia' then produces a writing quill and a parchment and politely lays them in front of the cleric.
'My lord if you could please list down your favorite wines, foods (including desserts) and any such items that may be pleasing to you sophisticated palette.'
Female Aasimar Wizard 6 (HP 53/53; AC 18/18/15; CMD 16 Fort +5; Ref +7 Will +8; Init +3; Perception +11; Darkvision 60 ft)
This was Jax post.
Jax Naismith wrote:
Cуровую зиму wrote:
Jax Naismith wrote:
If Jax can attempt a bluff check to hide a casting of detect magic to use on the magister, he will. He has a +9 modifier (Figure DM will want to roll).
Jax can you try for the commander or the gnome please? Cуровую will do the magister and cleric. If someone spots you, pretend to be part of the play OR simply cast it in the privy and come back.
This takes place hours before the father meets with Xen to make sure that nothing is amiss.
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'My lord if you could please list down your favorite wines, foods (including desserts) and any such items that may be pleasing to you sophisticated palette.'
My bad; you did get a Detect Magic in on the good Father. His breastplate is magic, he has several potions on him, and something in a little pouch at his belt.
So you're trying to lie to the good Father in order to get a handwriting sample. As you said, that this happens before he meets Xen, right? Okay. That's a straight up Bluff / Sense Motive. So, here's his roll: 1d20 ⇒ 17
M DEAD!! KILLED BY EVIL EVIL DMDM!! Rogue1/Barb (Feral)1 temp hp 14/17 and 9 con (HP 24/25+4 when Raging; AC21/17/15(-2 Raging) ; CMD 16 (18 Rage) Fort +4(6); Ref +8; Will +1( 3); Init +6; Perception +5/6 for Traps; Darkvision
And dmdm would probably tell you young ladies shouldn't act that way I public :)
Okay, you got away with it. This time. Father Dunnigan is not charmed by you like the poor Magister, but he shrugs, jots down a few notes, nods and moves on.
Xen, both you and Father Dunnigan are going to roll out of there drunk. For the next hour, both of you will suffer a –2 penalty on all attack rolls, weapon damage rolls, saving throws and skill checks.
Now comes the nitty gritty: you have to convince him to go along with you to the house. Since you rolled a nat 20 on your "get him drunk" roll, I'll apply the "drunk" penalty to his roll, but not to yours. This is the big roll, man. Let's see it.
M DEAD KILLED BY DMDM Lore Warden 2/Arcane Duelist 3
Stats:
HP 4/45; AC 20(25 w def/CE)/16(21)/14; CMD 19; Init +5; Perception +4; Fort +7 (8 vs Poison), Ref +9, Will +3; Fire Res 1; BP 10/12; Spells Lvl 1 3/4 Initiative +5
Bluff1d20 + 8 ⇒ (16) + 8 = 24
EDIT removed my previous posts, because when I reread them they sounded a bit too snarky...and not my intent
Male Human Oracle (FC) 15 Init: +8 Perc: +0 AC:24/14/20 F:+13 R:+14 W:+15 HP:124/124 Freedom of movement, Resist Cold/30, Air Walk 30'
Who has the best perception? They should be watching from the window and let us know via message when that person sees the two of them slowly making their way down the path. When Xen sees the house he should stop the father and thank him for coming to the house to buy us a little more time.
We should be in the back room and cast a couple of spells before he gets too close to the house and could hear us.
Would like to get bless up on the party and shield of faith and guidance on Morsum.
Zimu, are you going to be disguised as the girlfriend or Mrs. Mott?
I have a Tanglefoot bag , someone with a great ranged attack should use it to anchor the priest in place for at least a round.
M DEAD KILLED BY DMDM Lore Warden 2/Arcane Duelist 3
Stats:
HP 4/45; AC 20(25 w def/CE)/16(21)/14; CMD 19; Init +5; Perception +4; Fort +7 (8 vs Poison), Ref +9, Will +3; Fire Res 1; BP 10/12; Spells Lvl 1 3/4 Initiative +5
Well we are both blasted -2 to everything lol. That is if I won the check I might not
M DEAD!! KILLED BY EVIL EVIL DMDM!! Rogue1/Barb (Feral)1 temp hp 14/17 and 9 con (HP 24/25+4 when Raging; AC21/17/15(-2 Raging) ; CMD 16 (18 Rage) Fort +4(6); Ref +8; Will +1( 3); Init +6; Perception +5/6 for Traps; Darkvision
The good father also has +11bab and +11 CL
Dm would you like me to post up a map that might help w arranging or just don't worry about it?
As for the rest of you, places. The house in question isn't very big, but it does have a 10' x 20' front room, with a small kitchen, an entryway, and a ground floor bedroom coming off it and a small staircase going up. Tell me where you are and what preparations you've made.
Note that the house is not within Message range of Mama Kolo's, so you don't automatically know when Xen will show up.
See above. The entryway is a small 5'x5'alcove, up a couple of steps from the street. A second door leads from that into the 10' x 20' front room, which is where the action would take place. The front room has a couple of small windows onto the street. There's a small front garden and a fence.
What I need to know: where you are, what you're doing, and how you're keeping watch for Xen's arrival.
HP 169/169; AC:37/21/29; Saves: +22/+23/+20; Init +10; Per +28(See Invisibility), CMD 42
Misc:
Effects: Resist Cold 30, Fly 30', Telepathic Bond
Once Xen is close, Jax will cast Alter Self to appear as a halfling and drop the illusion. He'll also cast cat's grace and shocking grasp, holding the charge.
Str buff please. Also If I can see him from concealment before the trap is sprung, I will try to set off my Smite Good(swift action), Challenge (swift action).
I recommend message for keeping track of Xen.
M DEAD KILLED BY DMDM Lore Warden 2/Arcane Duelist 3
Stats:
HP 4/45; AC 20(25 w def/CE)/16(21)/14; CMD 19; Init +5; Perception +4; Fort +7 (8 vs Poison), Ref +9, Will +3; Fire Res 1; BP 10/12; Spells Lvl 1 3/4 Initiative +5
M DEAD KILLED BY DMDM Lore Warden 2/Arcane Duelist 3
Stats:
HP 4/45; AC 20(25 w def/CE)/16(21)/14; CMD 19; Init +5; Perception +4; Fort +7 (8 vs Poison), Ref +9, Will +3; Fire Res 1; BP 10/12; Spells Lvl 1 3/4 Initiative +5
When they walk to the house Xen will stop at the corner and make sure his clothing is neat and straight and smooth down his hair etc.
At the door Xen will hum a love song and the last 5 notes of the chorus he will rap onto the door. He turns to father
thank you for this father it really means so much to us. I owe you many more drinks. . He claps him on the shoulder then opens the door as let's father go through. Xen follows and closes the door.
Male Human Oracle (FC) 15 Init: +8 Perc: +0 AC:24/14/20 F:+13 R:+14 W:+15 HP:124/124 Freedom of movement, Resist Cold/30, Air Walk 30'
Suggest Zimu watches from the corner of a window with the rest of us in the back room to cast as we see him with message going on Zimu and us. If she is seen Xen can explain it away as his girl is anxious and waiting for him to come home if she is seen.
I will have shadow armor activated and the scroll of silence in my hand just in case well before he is expected to arrive.
Not to jump the gun but I have work shortly. Please run
Cуровую for a little.
Cуровую will use her 'Zhilda' persona and meet them at the door.
Once she has welcomed the wayward boyfriend officer cadet prospect and the cleric she will warmly ask them to join them in the back kitchen for a small after drinking meal.
She will wait for the signal from Xen then step back to cover any retreat and says 'With warm compliments from an old friend,' she casts a long uncast Scorching Ray
The Judge will position himself in a far corner of the room. Morsum will be next to the door. The Judge will cast Shield and Enlarge Person on him as well as Evolution Surge(Grab-Claw). All have a duration of 1 minute. Assuming that we have enough warning, this will set us up. I will also use one charge of the Wand of Mage Armor on Morsum.
I will then ready an action to cast Haste as soon as the Judge sees the cleric.
Sir Edmin Al'Roth enters the living room, his ax held to his side in a two handed grip, his face twisted in hatred.
"Dunnigan, you and your religion killed my beloved Dagny. She was better than any of you! Now I will send you all to Hell."
With that, the Champion of the Dark Prince raises the Branderscar Headsman's Axe and charges his one time friend. Death can be the only outcome.
Two rounds to prepare means, Jax, pick two out of three (alter self to halfling / cat's grace / shocking grasp). Judge, pick two of (shield / enlarge person / evolution surge / mage armor). Note that you're getting a surprise round, so you can still cast in the surprise round.
HP 169/169; AC:37/21/29; Saves: +22/+23/+20; Init +10; Per +28(See Invisibility), CMD 42
Misc:
Effects: Resist Cold 30, Fly 30', Telepathic Bond
I don't think silence will be to our benefit here. The cleric is Wis based while all of our casters are not. He has a much higher save than any of us do meaning we are likely to end up with him NOT silenced and all of us silenced. There's an equal chance of him failing a Hold Person spell as there is a Silence spell except one doesn't gimp the rest of us as well.
Jax will cast shocking grasp on the surprise round, using spellstrike to hit with it rather than hold the charge.
First though: Initiative: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (13) + 7 = 20
Spellstrike: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (7) + 13 = 20 (If he has on armor or a metal weapon add +3 to that) for 1d6 + 8 ⇒ (1) + 8 = 9 and 1d6 ⇒ 5 sneak attack and 4d6 ⇒ (2, 6, 2, 6) = 16 lightning damage.
Male Human Oracle (FC) 15 Init: +8 Perc: +0 AC:24/14/20 F:+13 R:+14 W:+15 HP:124/124 Freedom of movement, Resist Cold/30, Air Walk 30'
Don't forget to add bless to your attacks as well as CMB. Morsum also has Shield of Faith +2. I will not cast guidance on Morsum since there isn't enough time.
Hold person in the surprise round then if he fails he is dead...DC 18 willpower.
The silence ruling is very confusing to me...so we are in a zone of silence except for the people who saved. Does that mean that their voices carry normally in the zone and we can all hear what he/she/it is saying even though we can't hear anything or just they they can speak and use spells and they are still surrounded by silence?
At least the latter means the spell works as intended, it just doesn't affect those that save invidually.
Guys, you're getting ahead of yourselves a bit -- and it's getting a bit confusing with the buffs, too.
Everyone gets TWO ROUNDS of buffing. Please confirm which buffs you have up; if you don't, I'll pick two.
It's a bit late in the day for the Silence conversation, perhaps? My assumption is that Dren casts it as the last thing done in the surprise round. However, since that round is not resolved, you can change your minds.
Let's assume that Jax does Cat's Grace and Shocking Grasp (that last one is pretty much de rigeur), with a melee attack on the surprise round.
Judge, Mage Armor has hours/level duration, so I would allow you to cast that in advance. So, that leaves Enlarge Person and Evolution Surge as your immediate pre-combat buffs. We good?
M DEAD KILLED BY DMDM Lore Warden 2/Arcane Duelist 3
Stats:
HP 4/45; AC 20(25 w def/CE)/16(21)/14; CMD 19; Init +5; Perception +4; Fort +7 (8 vs Poison), Ref +9, Will +3; Fire Res 1; BP 10/12; Spells Lvl 1 3/4 Initiative +5
Assuming Xen gets to act in surprise rd Touch of gracelessness on the fool
1d20 + 7 ⇒ (8) + 7 = 15 for 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7 Dex
DC 15 for half dex damage and he does not fall if going more than half speed.
