Ok, that's everyone but I have no time to recap. I intend to do so tonight.
As a preview, this guy is more than 4HD and is NOT down. nasty little bugger. :)
Game on!
Didn't think he would be as a solo enemy to fight but I could hope anyway.
Turn 164 is up.
Read the OOC.
Questions, comments, and/or suggestions?
Game on!
, pass
Tough but no match for the five of you. Only 24 hp left but healing from bleeding opponents...
The enemy was weakening, but hardly defeated yet. Even as the killer slashed at the sorceress, Eirik circled around the man and tapped his inner reservoirs of power for a burst of speed and launched a series of kicks and punches. The enemy rolled away from the first kick, diminishing the damage he sustained and dodged the follow-up completely, but the third attack did strike true, catching the man as he was trying to avoid an attack from another foe.
Action 1
Tillia was in very bad shape, she'd been sliced deeply once again and there was a great deal of blood staining her clothing and trailing to the floor ins streams. This knife wielding psycho was much more vicious than she expected and she was becoming terrified of her mortality. She realized that her touch was useless and so focused everything she had on defending herself.
Action 1
Vandomir was too far from Tillia to help in any way other than with his blade, and so he kept hacking at the murderer...
...but he was too distracted and could not make contact with his foul opponent.
As he watched Wex fall to the ground, Vandomir's concern for Tillia came to the surface. He dropped his blade and stepped over the fallen killer. As he moved, he drew forth the healing wand that had been Rowan's. Tillia's strength left her as he came to her side. He stretched his bloody right arm gently about her waist and caught her, as his left held the wand. He concentrated on the power of healing, and touched the wand to Tillia's breast, which moved only slightly with labored breaths.
It wasn't much, but it staunched the flow of blood. He looked into Tillia's eyes and said, "You beautiful fool. Whatever were you thinking? He might have killed you, and then where would I be? I mean, where would we be? The Ravens that is. Where would the Ravens be?"
Noravia protectively stepped in front of Tillia, making sure that she was in between the mage and the deranged psychopath. Even though she was certain that she would be attacked in doing so, she reached out her hand to touch Tillia and infused her with divine healing.
Caleb reached deep inside himself, feeling for the power within.
Blood trickled from his ear as he reached deeper than ever before, unleashing everything he had on Varl. "Leave... her... "
The already injured madman stumbled backward as blood trickled from his own ears - and eyes, and nose.
Turn 165 is up.
Read the OOC.
Questions, comments, and/or suggestions?
Game on!
, pass
Caleb jumped away as the killer fell, skipping to the side. "**** you, you ****** ***!" he swore. Viciously he kicked the fallen killer, stooping to pick up the knife to finish the job.
'Oh' he thought as his hand closed on the blade 'That might not have been such a good idea.' 'Eh - I'll be right. Bring it on knife-boy.' *Taste of blood and smell of blood and taste of...* 'Not you.'
Do it. Don't roll or anything but describe how you act on Caleb's intent to pick up the blade.
As the killer finally succumbed to their combined assault, Eirik sighed in relief. Be it the cursed blade he had wielded or pure talent, the man had been quite an opponent, even when caught unawares. He turned his head to see how the sorceress was faring, but the noble was already there, the very familiar wand in his hands even as he was catching the stumbling, bloodied Tillia in his arms.
Hiding his smile by turning his head away, Eirik saw the mystic approach, murder in his eyes.
Viciously he kicked the fallen killer, stooping to pick up the knife to finish the job.
The monk frowned at the kick, but refrained from commenting, considering the victim was already past caring. But then Caleb reached for the cursed blade, something Eirik hadn't expected.
"Stop!" the monk shouted, as a vision of a new, even more dangerous mortal falling victim to a timeless curse. He took a quick a half-step to stomp a feet on the blade, to prevent Caleb from picking it off the ground while lashing out with a Stones Falling Down the Mountain, thrusting both open palms at the center of the mystic's chest to knock the lighter man back. It was only as an afterthought Eirik realized he should pull back enough not to risk cracking any ribs.
Seeing that Tillia was no longer in mortal danger thanks to Vandomir's wand and Milani's healing, Noravia gave a small smile and said, "The evening started out very enjoyable but I could really have done without the almost dying. We were just getting to know each other better, I would hate to lose either of you now." She was just about to turn her attention to Varl when she heard Eirik's voice ring out. Even though it was just one word, the tone sounded like a mixture of surprise, fear, and anger. Thinking that Varl may not be as dead as she had thought, the inquisitor sprang to her feet and twisted around in time to see Caleb reaching for the weapon and Eirik attempting to stop him.
Noravia focused on the weapon and immediately detected evil radiating from it. "No one touch the kukri! It's pulsating evil and one needs proper protection when handling such a thing or risk being tainted themselves."
My items of significant value:
+1 greatsword 2350gp
Composite longbow (+2) 300gp
+1 breastplate 1350gp
And the dire collar 1000gp that has never been used, so might as well get rid of it.
So that's 4K, or 5k including the collar.
And about 250gp of random gear.
WBL for 5th level is 10,500.
What's the plan?
WBL for 5th level is 10,500.
What's the plan?
The plan is to give you all a total of 10,500 gp in total. Whatever you lack in equipment, go ahead and take in gp and let me kow what you'll buy if anything.
Game on!
Post-level up changes:
+6 HP (class)
+2 HP (constitution)
+1 BAB
+1 CMB/CMD
Feat: Boar Style
Purity of Body
Style Strike (1/r): Shattering Punch
+8 Skill Points (4 Class, +1 human, +1 int, +1 hobby, +1 favored class)
Acrobatics 12 (+3 class, +4 Dex, +5 ranks)
Climb 9 (+3 class, +1 Str, +5 ranks)
Intimidate 2 (-1 Cha, +3 ranks)
Knowledge (history) 9 (+3 class, +1 Int, +5 ranks)
Perception 11 (+3 class, +2 Wis, +5 ranks, +1 Misc)
Sense Motive 10 (+3 class, +2 Wis, +5 ranks)
Stealth 13 (+3 class, +4 Dex, +5 ranks, +1 trait)
Current wealth: 5129Gp in gear, 65gp in misc items, 367gp actual cash
Tillia barely recognized the fall of Wex as the blood loss became to much. As she wavered she barely felt arms go around her as something poked her chest. The wave of healing that washed over her was a great help and she managed to wrap an arm around Vandomir's shoulders to help her stand. She heard Vandomir's concerned words and said quietly, "Vandomir, your my hero." She planted a rather serious kiss on his lips, one to leave him more than a bit breathless before releasing his lips. She then turned to face the others and said, "So we got him?" She, conspicuously, didn't remove her arm from Vandomir.
Feeling better, Tilla smiled at Noravia's comment and said, "Hmm, maybe we should continue that discussion sometime, could be a lot of fun."
Trying to regain his composure, Vandomir tried to act like it was just another day at the office, but his relief at Tillia's recovery was obvious as he flushed in her presence, and he was doubly reddened at Noravia's words. "You two ladies are amazing, as warriors, and as kissers. We should practice that distraction technique, until we perfect it," he suggested with a smile.
He looked at the accursed blade, "while I agree that none should touch it, we cannot leave it hear for the cleaning crew to discover. Likewise, we need to ensure that the guilt of Wex becomes well known, and that the Silver Ravens get credit for bringing him down."
My items of significant value:
+1 greatsword 2350gp
+1 adaptive Composite longbow 3400 gp
+1 breastplate 1350gp
Chain shirt barding 200gp
Random gear 250gp
That's 7550
Considering:
Ring of feather falling 2200
Wand of CLW 750
Those two would bring me right to 10,500.
Thoughts?
That explains where they went then Eirik, good to know.
Alright, here's my stuff so far including crafting rolls for a headband using some of the money we're getting. Haven't use it all just yet so it isn't the final list of equipment. Please note folks that I can craft wondrous items for you i you have the funds for cheaper than you can buy things (and for things you just can't buy) at 25% less time than it would normally take. I have factored the headband into the totals below.
+4 HP (class)
+2 HP (constitution)
Feats:
Bonus Arcane Builder Discovery (craft wondrous item)
5th Spell Focus (conjuration)
+1 Arcane 1st level spell (headband int increase) +2 Arcane 3rd level Spell/Day and +2 3rd level school slots (Wizard Spell List) CL 5
+8 Skill Points (2 Class, +4 int, +1 background, +1 favored class)
diplomacy +14=+3+5+3+1+2 (+1 skill rank)
knowledge (arcana) +13=+5+5+3 (+1 skill rank)
knowledge (engineering) +9=+5+1+3
knowledge (local) +12=+5+4+3 (+1 skill rank)
knowledge (nobility) +9=+5+1+3
knowledge (history) +9=+5+1+3
knowledge (planes) +12=+5+4+3 (+2 skill rank)
knowledge (religion) +9=+5+1+3
linguistics +13=+5+5+3 (+1 skill rank)
terran languages added
perception 6=+0+5+1 (headband)
profession (maid) +5=+0+2+3 (bs)
profession (magic instructor) +6=+0+3+3 (+1 skill rank)
spellcraft +13=+5+5+3 (+1 skill rank)
use magic device +7=+3+4
New Spells:
suggestion
stinking cloud
Seliina
HP= 16
Nat Armor +1
Int +1
Speak With Master
Misc:
gained 6628.2 gp for gear
Copied Dispel Magic from the scroll to my spell book (-90)
Crafting Items:
Headband if Int +2 (bonus ranks to perception) (minimum 2 days due to arcane buidlder) -2000
DC= 8+5 (lacking caster level)+5(lacking spell) =18
@Tillia - so a DEX belt you could make then for 2000? I'd take that over the ring I believe.
Level Up:
+8 HP (1d8, +2con, +1favored class)
Special Abilities: Bane, Necessary Lies
+7 to skills:
Bluff +15 (5rank)
Climb +1 (1rank)
Intimidate +7 (2ranks)
Knowledge Religion +8/+10 (5ranks)
Perception +10 (3ranks)
Sense Motive +10 (3ranks)
Stealth +3 (2ranks)
Profession (herbalist) +12 (5ranks)
Additional 1st and 2nd level spells per day
Learn 1 new 2nd level spell
Feat: Judgment Surge
Wealth: Noravia had the 4th level wealth when she joined (6000gp) and she's inherited the +2 wisdom headband (which I've adjusted her skills and will adjust other bonuses to reflect that) as well as the CLW wand.
Trying to regain his composure, Vandomir tried to act like it was just another day at the office, but his relief at Tillia's recovery was obvious as he flushed in her presence, and he was doubly reddened at Noravia's words. "You two ladies are amazing, as warriors, and as kissers. We should practice that distraction technique, until we perfect it," he suggested with a smile.
Noravia appeared to give his suggestion serious thought but there was a twinkle in her eye as she spoke. "I guess that there is always room for improvement on technique so that the ruse is more convincing. Practice and feedback would definitely help with that."
He looked at the accursed blade, "while I agree that none should touch it, we cannot leave it hear for the cleaning crew to discover. Likewise, we need to ensure that the guilt of Wex becomes well known, and that the Silver Ravens get credit for bringing him down."
"I agree that we can't leave it here but it should also be handled with care. The only way to make sure others stay safe is to destroy it. It may just take some time to determine how best to do that."
Too busy for a proper post, but first drag the body to the room so we are outta the open, perhaps use Prestidigitation to clean up some of the blood stains from the hall, then look for in the room for some tool box or the like to carry the blade unseen and some tongs/pliers to lift it into the container, or failing to find those, just some heavy fabric like a blanket wrapped around one's hands. Unless, if course, Eirik failed to stop Caleb and the battle is gonna start anew :-)
Caleb looked from Erik to Noravia in puzzlement as they talked about the dagger. "Ah! Right!" he said as he suddenly realised something internally. "I see where you are coming from. Yes, warded."
The rakish man bows with a flourish, looking around to check they are still alone as he continues with a sarcastically formal tone. "Caleb Cage. Cage isn't my family name, it's a description. If there is anyone in this city better suited to fight off some mind controlling evil knife, I've never heard of them."
Quietly, and with no humour whatsoever he continues. "THRUNE altered me, surgically and magically, to imprison some form of Demon. When I was a child. Made my soul into a Cage. Since then those bindings have been reinforced by Callistria's Blessings. I've been fighting urges to murder everyone for over a decade - there's no new risk for me here." Caleb does his best to keep his feelings locked up inside him, but poorly. There are hints as the the pain the changes caused him. A haunted look in his eyes. Mostly, though, there is the HATE in his face when he talks about what Thrune did to him.
"Let me get the knife, you lot get the body and the notes, and let's go."
Noravia was still learning about her new allies and this was the first time that Caleb had shown any vulnerability in front of her. She took a step forward and placed a hand on his arm and gave him an apologetic smile. "I meant no offense. I had no idea what you've gone through. Thrune and the Asmodean church have gleefully destroyed a lot of people and need to be stopped. Thrune made a mistake when he altered you because instead of breaking you, he created the instrument of his own destruction. Just be careful and be on guard in handling that thing because it is evil. At least wrap it in something."
tag Caleb
OOC: I'll move things along maybe tonight.
We'll do what we did last time and give me 3 items(1st 50% chance, 2nd 30% chance, and 3rd with 20%). I'll roll.
Tillia, remind me how long it takes to enchant items and we'll do it organically as the story develops.
Questions?
Game on!
Takes 1 day for each 1000 gp in the base cost (so half the sale price). I do it 25% faster to a minimum of one days but unless the base price is 4000 or more then I won't cut any actually time off of it.
One other item that I want to make for everyone since I think they'd be incredibly useful at times are...
Sleeves of Many Garments
Just to get the roll done and over with for the first.
-100 gp
As for the remaining portion of the money choices...
1.) lesser metamagic rod of extend spell (3000)
2.) lesser metamagic rod of bouncing spell (3000)
3.) lesser metamagic rod of silent spell (3000)
After all of that I'll probably see about buying a few more spells for my book, lot of really good 3rd level options.
Ahhh, so the items I want are:
+1 adaptive Composite longbow 3400 gp
Dex Belt made by Tillia 4000 gp (2000 gp to make)
Wand of CLW 750
Ring of feather falling 2200
Wand of CLW 750
So however you want to work that.
Tilia could make the bracers too, and the body wrap I believe.
I'm sure she could, but can we afford it all? Besides, Fabian's random system is fun :-)
There's also the fact that I'll be too busy crafting to actually do anything else.
I'm sure she could, but can we afford it all? Besides, Fabian's random system is fun :-)
Well, since as a part of my 10,500 WBL, I accounted for my belt of DEX. I can afford mine.
As for the random system. People can disagree and still get along just fine.
There's also the fact that I'll be too busy crafting to actually do anything else.
Crafting is done at a rate of 1000gp per day, so the bracers are 4 days each. If there's not the time, that's fine too.
Ok, I don't want to break the system here so let's go easy with crafting.
In reality, the idea is for all of you to be at your wealth by level (WBL) or 10,500 gp for 5th level. If you have an item crafted, it will still count as full price for WBL purposes.
If the party is above the WBL then I need to increase he challenges accordingly, which is both a zero sum game and makes more work for me. And you don't want to make the GM work harder. :)
In summary, tally up your current wealth, and spend the remaining (10,500 gp - current wealth) in items. For each item you want to buy, please give me the options and I'll roll as described earlier.
Since Tillia did take the craft item feat then she should have some benefit for it but this doesn't mean that her WBL is twice the recommended number. But maybe her WBL is approx. 20% higher than normal or about 12,500 gp.
Fair?
Questions?
Game on!
I'll see if I have enough to recap the game and move it forward.
If you'd prefer Fabian I could simply replace the crafting related feats and discovery with something else and save the hassle. Might make life easier on everyone.
If you'd prefer Fabian I could simply replace the crafting related feats and discovery with something else and save the hassle. Might make life easier on everyone.
It's up to you but I'm open to that as well. Just let me know.