GM I believe you forgot to roll for my mirror image.
She ignores mirror images. It's how she got me too.
Yep
May I make a knowledge or spell craft check to figure out what that saving throw was for?
Since Niyut didn't witness it but did "feel" its effect. I'll say that she knows it was a spell. She knows Li'luraant didn't cast it. And she believes it to be either necromancy or transmutation by its effect.
Does that mean she can deduce that the witch is back and not in the Ether because only abjurations and force effects can cross that boundary?
@Garidan: would it help if you used Speed Surge to climb up a tree so you can full attack + haste attack at a closer range?
Also, she is immune to mind-affecting effects.
@Garidan: would it help if you used Speed Surge to climb up a tree so you can full attack + haste attack at a closer range?
Also, she is immune to mind-affecting effects.
It probably would help, a great deal. Almost as helpful would be having a Speed Surge left to do that with :D.
And it sucks that I learn this too late to actually edit my post accordingly. Unfortunately, none of the other possible targets for that particular move have an effect that would directly help Malthazir out, or even do anything at all right now.
However, my memory was jogged and I do have one other thing that I can throw at her! However, I don't know if Malthazir would appreciate it, since he'd be in the AoE as well. And being blinded or dazzled--depending on his save--wouldn't do him any favors right now.
When did you last use your speed surge? This is definitely a different day than the one we fought her last. We have rested since then and I don't recall you using a speed surge on the giant owl.
I was going to say we moved away from /times per day to using EP, but I realized that your sheet on the wiki has not yet undergone that conversion.
However, I think you have an unused speed surge.
You can always call a mulligan on your post until the GM gives you the outcome even if you cannot update the original post.
Yep, I double checked and you have not used a speed surge on this game day.
ACtually, I used both of my speed surges at the start of this fight, to reach the witch at the fire, remember? That was, of course, last year campaign time, so it's been a while.
Also, I don't recall that Valjoen ever got around to actually implementing the EP thing for this campaign. It was mentioned, but that was all.
Finally, I'll let my post stand as it is. Retcons can get a little out of hand in this campaign, and I try to avoid causing or using them. I still have a swift action though, which I can use to throw out a burst of radiance at a moment's notice.
He did, partially. Everyone but you and Malthazir run on EPs.
I see that you used one, but I cannot find the second use. Oh, well. :-)
@Malthazir: I conjure and adjure you to take your turn. :-p
How is your wife recovering?
Slowly, but steadily getting stronger. She's up to 2x 15 minute walks around the block. Thanks for asking.
I'm happy to hear it. I was worried!
Garidan you can fly with your breastplate, right?
@Mal: I kinda need my wand back. :-p Also don't forget that you have candle that you can you to decrease the casting time on your summons. Also, if you have a moment, can you activate your bard song, any bonuses could be helpful.
Garidan you can fly with your breastplate, right?
Nope. It's a planned ability, but the essences to grant it haven't yet come my way.
I'm aware, but it only has a certain number of uses and then its gone forever, and it's a very useful item that doesn't get any weaker as we level up (in fact it only gets better since action economy becomes tighter and tighter).
Nope. It's a planned ability, but the essences to grant it haven't yet come my way.Garidan you can fly with your breastplate, right?
https://talanorthebrighttower.obsidianportal.com/wikis/item-breastplate-of- the-swashbuckler
Fly
Cast Fly 1/day at CL 12th for all effects and determining DC for UMD. (EE16: Tikibalang)
I doesn't look planned to me. It looks like you already spent an essence on it.
I'm aware, but it only has a certain number of uses and then its gone forever, and it's a very useful item that doesn't get any weaker as we level up (in fact it only gets better since action economy becomes tighter and tighter).
You are one of those people who finish games with unused consumeables aren't you? :-p
Normally, but I'm actually getting better on it! I've recently picked up the game "Shattered Pixel Dungeon" and in that game if you don't strategically use every single item you find the dungeon can and will use your intestines for Christmas lights :)
Nope. It's a planned ability, but the essences to grant it haven't yet come my way.Garidan you can fly with your breastplate, right?
https://talanorthebrighttower.obsidianportal.com/wikis/item-breastplate-of- the-swashbuckler
Fly
Cast Fly 1/day at CL 12th for all effects and determining DC for UMD. (EE16: Tikibalang)I doesn't look planned to me. It looks like you already spent an essence on it.
If you a ringing slap out of nowhere, that's likely my facepalm. I can't believe I overlooked that.
GM: Just to confirm because I'm getting very confused. A person who is flat footed is denied their dexterity bonus. "A flat-footed character loses his Dexterity bonus to AC and Combat Maneuver Defense (CMD) (if any) and cannot make attacks of opportunity, unless he has the Combat Reflexes feat or Uncanny Dodge class ability."
That means, for Gruskorb, he got 1.5 rounds a free sneak. And each time he lands a sneak attack he is doing 1 Dexterity damage, which by my count has hit 7 times?
"For each negative level a creature has, it takes a cumulative –1 penalty on all ability checks, attack rolls, combat maneuver checks, Combat Maneuver Defense, saving throws, and skill checks. In addition, the creature reduces its current and total hit points by 5 for each negative level it possesses. The creature is also treated as one level lower for the purpose of level-dependent variables (such as spellcasting) for each negative level possessed. Spellcasters do not lose any prepared spells or slots as a result of negative levels. If a creature’s negative levels equal or exceed its total Hit Dice, it dies."
I do not think that negative levels actually affect your core numbers. Instead, it specifies that your attack roll gets a negative penalty.
Would it be possible to add Prisca to the map and specify how high she is?
@Mal: Could you direct your forest dragon to breath leaves on Prisca if she tries to cast again as a readied action? Disrupting her spell casting might be clutch.
Would it be possible to add Prisca to the map and specify how high she is?
And can Prisca be uncowled, so we have a better sense of what she looks like?
I'm dying of anticipation. My money is on Baleful Polymorph for what terrible thing Prisca is doing to Garidan.
I'm dying of anticipation. My money is on Baleful Polymorph for what terrible thing Prisca is doing to Garidan.
Why you putting that evil on me? What did I do to you, that you give Valjoen ideas like that?
I'm dying of anticipation. My money is on Baleful Polymorph for what terrible thing Prisca is doing to Garidan.Why you putting that evil on me? What did I do to you, that you give Valjoen ideas like that?
I wish you only light and life, but I'm trying to think of effects that require fortitude and then will saves. From her lightning bolt, we can guess she is ninth level. That means she is capable of casting the spell. From her previous spell attacks she seems to favor necromancy and transmutation effects.
However, this effect came from a raven feather on her staff, so it might not be a spell but some custom thing associated with her wonder. Or maybe she uses enchanted feathers like scrolls. Or each feather lets her quicken a spell.
@GM: I just want to say how cool that imagery is! I'm so excited to learn more.
Oh shit, in the best/worst possible way!
Any kind of check that Malz can make to maybe identify what happened? Spellcraft or arcana perhaps?
Arcana check.
Lingering metamagic would not make a single target make their save multiple times. I believe that would be persistent metamagic.
A note to all of my games: My availability will be sporadic from now until the end of next week. Please DMPC me as needed.
For Talanor, this campaign, I will get my action for this round posted sometime later today.
Hmm, I wonder how a 20% effective hold person would work. 20% chance to not act?
@Garidan: While you are a bunny, your sister can still cast [Light] spells.
@GM: When Prisca flew south, where did she end up? I'm assuming that if I'm in her line of sight that she is in mine given my improved dark vision. When we saw her in the village, did Prisca appear to be a half orc?
@Garidan: While you are a bunny, your sister can still cast [Light] spells.
Lol, I know. I was actually writing up post with that very thing in mind when you posted.
You know, with this rabbit form, I have the most intense urge to wield a switchblade.
I had an idea last night for how to develop Ruza's sorcery in the future, if you are interested.
I had an idea last night for how to develop Ruza's sorcery in the future, if you are interested.
Well, at the moment, all she can do is spells with the [light] descriptor and, if Divination essences are fed in, spells of that school. And that's all quite intentional in its limits, because she's not supposed to be (or allow Garidan to be) a major source of party spellcasting. Just like Garidan with his armor, shield, and UMD-activated scrolls, it's meant to be support casting; a useful trick from an unexpected source or, as right now so readily demonstrates, a tool of last resort.
Now all that said, I'm always up for more ideas, so lay it on me!
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I know that you have been interested in bloodline abilities in the past.
We also know that her ability to use [Light] sorcery comes from her mother. "The ioun torch can cast a single spell with the ‘light’ descriptor from the sorcerer’s spell list (as this ability comes from Ruza’s mother, Alezra Sharpwit)."
We also have examples of Essences and Curios adding to spell lists. (My wand, Truk's holy symbol, etc)
I think it would be possible to awaken the Solar bloodline within Ruza since if her mother's magic was light based that's the closest bloodline. An Evocation Essence might add the Solar Bloodline spells to the list she can cast and give those spells for her the [Light] descriptor.
A Fire Essence could imbue her with the Bloodline Arcana. With Life Essences you could give her Bloodline abilities of that bloodline. (Which she could then share with you.)
Now you might not be interested in such a development. (Fair enough!) But, I believe it would be mechanically and thematically possible.
Lingering metamagic would not make a single target make their save multiple times. I believe that would be persistent metamagic.
Yes, you are correct. Poor recollection on my part.
@Garidan: While you are a bunny, your sister can still cast [Light] spells.
@GM: When Prisca flew south, where did she end up? I'm assuming that if I'm in her line of sight that she is in mine given my improved dark vision. When we saw her in the village, did Prisca appear to be a half orc?
She’s on the map. She flew towards you to get in range for her spell.
She is on the map, but I don't know if she moved from the spot she was in last night?
I'm honestly not even sure what link/map to look at. I honestly can't even keep track of the current threats and their tactical positioning. I think we have like...3 flying threats now?
I'm honestly not even sure what link/map to look at. I honestly can't even keep track of the current threats and their tactical positioning. I think we have like...3 flying threats now?
Top map on the sidebar is always the most current, aside from Valjoen occasionally forgetting to update things on his end.
Bless. It's the first link in our GM's profile "Bright Tower Maps." It's also the first map in that slide set.
We killed the Rogue. Whatever happened to the hag, well it happened. The last visible threat is Prisca, and honestly she is pretty threatening.
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I know that you have been interested in bloodline abilities in the past.
We also know that her ability to use [Light] sorcery comes from her mother. "The ioun torch can cast a single spell with the ‘light’ descriptor from the sorcerer’s spell list (as this ability comes from Ruza’s mother, Alezra Sharpwit)."
We also have examples of Essences and Curios adding to spell lists. (My wand, Truk's holy symbol, etc)
I think it would be possible to awaken the Solar bloodline within Ruza since if her mother's magic was light based that's the closest bloodline. An Evocation Essence might add the Solar Bloodline spells to the list she can cast and give those spells for her the [Light] descriptor.
A Fire Essence could imbue her with the Bloodline Arcana. With Life Essences you could give her Bloodline abilities of that bloodline. (Which she could then share with you.)
Now you might not be interested in such a development. (Fair enough!) But, I believe it would be mechanically and thematically possible.
Oooo, this is nifty. It keeps to the supporting aspect of the spellcasting, it works with a couple of other abilities she has (via Garidan or innately)--like adding the [fire] descriptor to any spells she casts, which the Bloodline Arcana could then trigger off of--and it does have a nice thematic element to it all.
FYI, 'Ruza's magic having the [light] descriptor? That's actually a consequence of her vessel being an ioun torch--that was discarded since it wasn't working properly any longer--once upon a time; the spellcasting comes from mom, the [light] element from the torch. I'm sure there's some suitably dense magi-babble explanation that could be cooked up and slapped on it :D, but that's the gist of it.
Still, it doesn't actually negate your heritage suggestion either. If Alezra maybe had something in her background that the rest of the tribe didn't approve of, it could have provided both an impetus for her eventually parting ways and the fascination with old ruins that resulted in her repeated encounters with Armant; she was looking specifically for information that wouldn't otherwise be readily found among the various groups in the First Lands.
Then the Shaping, a literal magical cataclysm, happens and all manner of f%~@ery occurs as a side-effect; bound souls being one notable example. 'Ruza's soul ends up stuffed into a busted ioun torch, and various things--the Shaping, her own magical heritage, the lingering magic in the torch--enable her to push little squirts of specific magic out from time to time. Eating essences along the way (omnomnomnom) strengthens and expands the magic available, but there's still a soul in there and that has an effect on things too, and if that soul should just so happen to have a little (unknown) taint of the extraplanar somewhere on it as well...
Prisca originally appeared further north and high above everyone. She then moved south. I've indicated her original and current location on the map.