Razmir the man known as the living god is making his move expanding into neighboring nations. It seems nobody can stop him as his power truly seems to be that of a god. A select few know the secret of his power and are taking steps to end his rule with the help of another who wields the same power as Razmir. Sazed Khaim a member of the old order of the keepers.
Houserules:
Houserules:
Casting: When casting a spell defensivly if you fail you do not automaticly lose the spell, rather you provoke an attack as you normally would for not casting defensive. If you are hit you must make a concentration check dc 10+damage taken if you fail this check you lose the spell.
Rolls:
Many rolls will be handled by the GM in secret.(don't worry, I don't fudge.)
Any result that can influence the character behavior will not be rolled open.
Rolls that will be handled by the GM:
Perception
Sense Motive.
if you make the check I will send you a pm or make a post and put it in a spoiler depending on the situation.
Sometimes I will roll Initiative others I will ask you to roll depending on the situation. In some situation (rarely) I will bypass init entirely and have you all go first and enemies second or have enemies go first and you all go after.
Combat rules:
I'm a fair GM, I dont roll combat in secret, I don't change results, I don't ignore bad calls from the characters.
Sometimes, character dies, but I'm not a player killer, if I think that an encounter will be easy handled, when it should be more challenging, I will make it a more challenging, if the party it's not prepared to face something, I will drop hints, if they insist... well killing one or two players never made me lack sleep...
Actions:
I'm a GM that do not punish the character for trying something new or cool, or even strange. Visual appealing actions are encouraged, the dc will of course depend on what are you trying, but you can try! If what you want to do is wicked cool, I can even bend the game mechanics to allow it! The most importat part is: Everyone have fun.
Posting Rate
If it could be done, I expect 1/day posting, if you can post more, it will really good.
During weekend, this rule does not apply. If you are able to post, great! But dont stress over this, everyone need some time to rest (In my case, I need time to play and DM :D on my tabletop games).
Level up
Aside from character creation, when you level up, if you want something not from core rulebook, you'll need to search it inside the game. basicly what you need to do is just show in game your character is searching for that knowledge. This rule is not meant to prohibit anything, I just don't like something like this: "Character always as a full caster, never picked up a sword in his entire life, and then he gain a new level and says: Master, I'll level up as a fighter now..."
Male Oread monk (master of many styles, monk of the sacred mountain, qinggong monk) 2/warpriest (sacred fist) 9 l AC 37 T 28 FF 31 l HP 115/115 (115/115)l F +18 R +14 W +19 (& reroll vs mind effects) l Init +3 l Perc +24
Gossan smiles. I could get behind such an endeavor.
"Very well seems we are decided. I will see what agents we have that can help with this endenvour while you prepared yourselves to travel to Caliphas. The city is fairly safe and is a hub of trade with a lot of backstabbing background politics. I have a ship that can take you when your ready."
You take care of all you shopping needs. You take the boat which takes you to Caliphas the Capital city of Ustalav. There you meet with Abraun Chalest your contact in the city.
A pudgy, aged gentleman, Abraun Chalest wears a befuddled expression behind an expensive pair of silver spectacles. Always smiling and prone to loud laughter, he has an immediately likable demeanor. Chalest serves as a curator at the Quarterfaux Archives in Caliphas. A renowned expert on Osirian culture and quite well traveled, he proves especially curious about the you and your adventures but is ready to answers your questions.
Upon hearing on your tasks he thinks about it for a time. "Your first task then would likely to get an audience with the king. This will require doing something impressive or getting someone in the nobility to aarrange it. You could always try to sneak into the castle but that wouldn't be easy. I should mention that lately that has been a string of murders in town. Bodies are found in the streets drained of blood but they turn to ash when the sun rises. All the victims have been vampires. Six so far the most recent was found just this morning."
Male Oread monk (master of many styles, monk of the sacred mountain, qinggong monk) 2/warpriest (sacred fist) 9 l AC 37 T 28 FF 31 l HP 115/115 (115/115)l F +18 R +14 W +19 (& reroll vs mind effects) l Init +3 l Perc +24
If we could catch the murderer that would likely gain us an audience. Gossan muses.
"Perharps...At first I believed it to be the work of a lone vampire hunter, we get a few of those here in Caliphas every year but this one has been too sucessfull too quickly that I believe there is something more at work here. I am starting to think this is the work of vampires killing vampires but I do not know why. I mean they certainly have power stuggles between themselves often enough but leaving the bodies out in open sight? Normally such business would be done in the shadows with the common folk being none the wiser. In any case you can count on the support of the Esoteric Order of the Palatine Eye during your stay here and I have made arrangements for you to have rooms at the Haraday Theather, it's no longer in use by the public and we have several rooms and meeting rooms there."
The Esoteric Order of the Palatine Eye is a secretive organization based in Ustalav. The organization works against the Whispering Way and recently aided those responsible for defeating Kazavon, a blue dragon. Members of the Order delve deeply into political and arcane matters; they are sworn to guard Ustalav and its ancient traditions.
Male Human Inquisitor of Pharasma 11 l AC 24 T 13 FF 21 l HP 54/69 l F +9* R +7* W +12* l Init +5 l Perc +17
"Thank you for your support and that of the Order. Our common enemy most certainly cannot be allowed to persevere with his plans," Devyhn replies with a respectful nod.
male Human Oracle 8 (divine herbalist-life mystery) 75 hp max, +6 f, +6 r, +8 w, perc +19, init +7
I think if we can find a noble who has some deed needing doing we might prevail and earn an audience rather then care about vampires killing each other Anatoli says
Male Oread monk (master of many styles, monk of the sacred mountain, qinggong monk) 2/warpriest (sacred fist) 9 l AC 37 T 28 FF 31 l HP 115/115 (115/115)l F +18 R +14 W +19 (& reroll vs mind effects) l Init +3 l Perc +24
Perhaps its best if we meed with the Eye first. They may know more and have an idea where our particular leverage might be best applied. Gossan offers.
[ooc]Abraun Chalest is a member of the order of the palatine eye and is your contact with them if you need anything. He is not the leader of the order but little would be gained by going to their leader now.[ooc]
"If you have some time there is something you can look into that might help us both. One of my agents recently reported that there has been activity at an old Whispering Way hidout that has been abandoned for a long time. It could be nothing but it's worth looking into. Want to go take a look?"
Male Oread monk (master of many styles, monk of the sacred mountain, qinggong monk) 2/warpriest (sacred fist) 9 l AC 37 T 28 FF 31 l HP 115/115 (115/115)l F +18 R +14 W +19 (& reroll vs mind effects) l Init +3 l Perc +24
Gossamer nods. The Way are a blight. If they are there they should be stamped out.
You have almost arrived at the site and feel an aura of menace in the air. There is a thick fog all around you and the air seems to be growing colder.
You hear the clip clop of hooves approaching when out of the fog you see a rider atop a black horse. It takes you a moment to realize this rider doesn't have a head.
a headless horseman. He somehow speaks in a cold raspy voice.
"Who are you to intrude on this place? What business do you have with the way?"
Knowledge religion dc 23 to know more about the creature.
Male Oread monk (master of many styles, monk of the sacred mountain, qinggong monk) 2/warpriest (sacred fist) 9 l AC 37 T 28 FF 31 l HP 115/115 (115/115)l F +18 R +14 W +19 (& reroll vs mind effects) l Init +3 l Perc +24
Gossan tenses but knowing that they seek an alliance waits for another to respond.
Terrifying reapers of souls, dullahans are created by powerful fiends from the souls of particularly cruel generals, watch-captains, or other military commanders. Sent back from the pits of Hell to sow terror and harvest new souls, dullahans return to the towns or villages they lived in as mortals. While their favored victims are evil men and women whose souls are destined for Hell, the dullahans have no qualms about adding innocents to their lists of victims.
The Dullahan has a powerfulll ability called death's calling which greatly weakens it's intended victim making them slugish and vulnerable.
(target becomes shacken and staggered and all crits auto confirm)
He can use this ability on anyone but it is much harder to resist if he knows your name. (You get a penalty on the save)
Male Human Inquisitor of Pharasma 11 l AC 24 T 13 FF 21 l HP 54/69 l F +9* R +7* W +12* l Init +5 l Perc +17
Devyhn extends his palm bearing the mark of Pharasma.
"Our business with The Way is its destruction, Dullahan," Devyhn replies. "If you stand in its defense, or its false god, Razmir, we shall destroy you as well."
Male Oread monk (master of many styles, monk of the sacred mountain, qinggong monk) 2/warpriest (sacred fist) 9 l AC 37 T 28 FF 31 l HP 115/115 (115/115)l F +18 R +14 W +19 (& reroll vs mind effects) l Init +3 l Perc +24
Male Oread monk (master of many styles, monk of the sacred mountain, qinggong monk) 2/warpriest (sacred fist) 9 l AC 37 T 28 FF 31 l HP 115/115 (115/115)l F +18 R +14 W +19 (& reroll vs mind effects) l Init +3 l Perc +24
Gossan is caught off guard and bitten but he shrugs off the effects other than damage.
Fort:1d20 + 17 ⇒ (13) + 17 = 30
He 5' steps south and quick casts Divine Favor Does not provoke He then full attacks. Attacks count as a single attack for Drand are magical adamantine and bludgeoning and piercing. The last d6 is acid
Amid the swirl of snarling wolves, a slim figure emerges from the encircling mists... an ally of the Dullahan perhaps?
The answer is given, when the figure lunges forward with a gleaming rapier, aimed at the undefended flank of the wolf threatening the Pharasmin Inquisitor...
assuming I made a move action to advance on the wolf... Attack:1d20 + 17 ⇒ (18) + 17 = 35 Crit Conirm:1d20 + 17 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 17 + 1 = 31 Damage:1d6 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8 Damage, if crit confirmed:1d6 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10
Sneak damage, if flanked, + 6 bleed damage:6d6 ⇒ (6, 2, 1, 1, 3, 3) = 16 Befuddled Attack duration : -2 to attacks vs self in rounds:1d4 ⇒ 2
Male Oread monk (master of many styles, monk of the sacred mountain, qinggong monk) 2/warpriest (sacred fist) 9 l AC 37 T 28 FF 31 l HP 115/115 (115/115)l F +18 R +14 W +19 (& reroll vs mind effects) l Init +3 l Perc +24
Fort save:1d20 + 18 ⇒ (4) + 18 = 22
Gossan barely makes the saving throw to not be sickened and staggered. He glowers at the Dullahan and charges it. His first attack will be a stunning fist. DC 19
In addition to the damage, good creature hit are covered in painful burns and blisters that cause the creature to take a –2 penalty on Reflex saving throws and all Dexterity based skills and checks for 10 rounds.
In addition, the burns cause good creatures to lose any resistance they have to fire damage and it reduces any immunity to fire damage such creatures might possess to resistance 20 against fire for 10 rounds.
The dullhan's mount you now realize is also wrapped in fire and it attackes with flaming hooves.
attack 2 hooves:1d20 + 22 ⇒ (12) + 22 = 342d6 + 5 + 1d6 ⇒ (6, 4) + 5 + (5) = 20 1d6 is fire damage.
The blinded wolves snap and bite blindly but miss.
