A little more relaxed since Cole is taking their orders, Talon pushes him towards the horn with a firm hand while scanning the forest. "And that would be quite the cover story for an ambush."
Once inside the mouth of the horn, Talon scans the wood once more then turns to Cole. "Well you've been compliant so far, I think you've earned a chance to talk."
The witches plan is to kill the ninth. She tried to hire a group to do it. They must have failed. Once she learns of this, she will send another or come themselves. She doesn’t care what the Cardinal wants with Vetra Kali. She wants to finish the ritual and sacrifice him to her winter spirit. I signed an infernal contract as did all of you. My soul belongs to Asmodeus and my life is to serve and see his will be done. The seventh is now loyal to the witch and her will. My brother is among them, but he may be lost as well. The Cardinal needs to know of the betrayal. You should tell him now or, you can crush the seventh when they come or take the fight to them. Keep me on. Let me prove my loyalty to Asmodeus and to the contract. Let me be the proof to the Cardinal of their betrayal. We can finish the ritual and spread the pestilence over the land. I know even this may sound of a possible elaborate trap. Use magic if you like. See I’m telling the truth. My loyalties lie with those that serve Asmodeus will.
Anyone care for a sense motive roll? Sindran?
At least, cale's information is perfectly in line with what caladwhen's minions already found. His story fills some gaps, andere raises only one obvious question:
What if this really is some elaborate trap?
I wouldn't go through a recruitment process just to lure you into a trap, would I? ...or would I...? *evil grin*
I tend to avoid PC vs PC social roles, if anything because it brings up the annoying debate of if social rolls within the party is ok.
SM:1d20 + 9 ⇒ (2) + 9 = 11Yeeeup.
As Cole starts suggesting courses of action Talon chuckles. "Don't abuse your chance."He's running on. He's either stalling for time or realizes how desperate this is...still. A pitiful trap if it is one since we're all here and inside the Horn. An idea comes to Talon's mind. "Is the seventh knot aware of your coming here, or that you no longer side with them?" He gives Cala a knowing look. What an opportunity for a spy.
Oh well lets see. I made it quite clear that her ambition was not in line with our contract, or with what the Cardinal wanted. For this I was given these.
He lifts his shirt and you can see some recent wounds that have been healed with magic, but still red from damaged tissue.
Fortunatly I am better at disappearing then they are a tracking. Knowing my loyalties to the cause I would think they know I come here. Which means they could be close behind me. It may be best to prepare in case they are.
Right, seventh knot, thanks for catching that. Caught it while I could still edit it!
Talon's brows furrow. "You've ruined any chance to be a spy for us." He looks between Cole's eyes. "But there's something to be said about being open about your loyalties." Talon unfurls his black wings, stretching them out. "I doubt they would come if you just disappeared. They would predict you would do exactly what you just did, which means they know we would be ready. Still, either way the facade is over. This needs to end quickly. The only question is if we are going to take care of it ourselves or if we want to get the cardinal involved."
Male Oread Monk (Hungry Ghost/Monk of the Sacred Mountain) 8 [ HP 73/73 | AC 22/19/20 | Fort +8, Ref +7, Will +10 (+2 vs. enchantment) | Init +1 | Perception +15 ]
Sense Motive:1d20 + 15 ⇒ (13) + 15 = 28
Oret approaches, his gaze resting on Cole, judging his intentions. "You have worked with them all this time; what is their most likely plan of attack, given that you are no longer with them?"
Have you been attacked within the last day or so? If not then the group she hired has not yet made their move. They should be attacking soon with the information she gave them.
HP 40/40 | Fort +4 / Ref +4 / Will +10 | AC 10 | CMD 13 | Init 0 | Perc +14
Feeling that any immediate danger has subsided, Caladwhen dismisses her invisibility spell and reappears behind Oret and Talon, floating about a foot off the ground.
Measuring up the new arrival, Caladwhen shakes her head "Well, Elise clearly put her faith in the wrong place... the Banner Verdant won't be mounting any kind of assault on us," pausing, Caladwhen grins lightly as she looks over to an elven man standing nearby "will they Gabriel?"
Returning her attention to Cole, the elven maid floats closer to him to engage him "We have suspected your former commanders treachery from the outset, and have remained two steps ahead of her at all times. Your very presence here only confirms further that she has proven unfaithful, though her motivation you have outlined is news to us." Glancing over at Oret and Talon, Caladwhen concludes "Congratulations Cole, you are among the company of the 9th hereon out, but be fair warned; if your loyalties remain at all with Elise, you will have to answer to these two gentlemen," looking back to Cole, Caladwhen smiles ever so slightly and murmurs "a fate you no doubt wish to avoid."
I never had loyalties to that b%#%!. She assumed command. I just followed along as long as we were doing the work of the Cardinal and Asmodeus. She broke the contract and has seemed to brainwash my brother. All I ask is he be spared if possible. I'm not saying don't put him down, but if he is alive I would like to imprison him until he sees his faith was misplaced and he comes back to our purpose. If this can't happen well let Asmodeus torture his soul. I will find another to serve me. Thank you for your acceptance. I will prove myself.
cala didn't roll for the INT check Cala, Int:1d20 + 7 ⇒ (16) + 7 = 23
cala:
Elise is waiting for the Banner Verdant to return victoriously, before contacting the Cardinal to report your failure.
How about sending Gabriel to Farholde "victoriously"...?
The look on her face should be priceless...
HP 40/40 | Fort +4 / Ref +4 / Will +10 | AC 10 | CMD 13 | Init 0 | Perc +14
Sorry, meant to get the roll in there, but I ran short of time and had to abbreviate my post.
Remaining silent as Cole explains his position, Caladwhen keeps a steady poker face that belays nothing of her thoughts. After a moment, Caladwhen merely shrugs "So be it Cole, there will be ample opportunity to prove your worth when the time comes to strike at the 7th." Turning on her heel, Caladwhen starts to head towards Gabriel before pausing briefly to plainly add "We cannot guarantee your brothers life Cole; nevertheless, should he survive and fall into our hands, his fate will be yours to decide."
Turning back towards Gabriel, the cheerless necromancer affords herself a somewhat devilish smile "This deception of yours has proven most effective Gabriel," walking behind her wily adherent, Cala reappears again on his left side while lightly resting her right hand on his opposite shoulder "I think it time to take this ruse to its logical conclusion, wouldn't you say?" Looking towards her allies in the 9th, Caladwhen muses the next step with a good humored tease "Why, I think the Banner Verdant must have successfully defeated us, they were so brave and valant after all; I suppose it time they report back to dear Elise in Farholde of their success." Glancing back to Gabriel, the lithe elven maid appears lost in thought for a moment "Of course, you'll need proof of our deaths." Reaching behind her neck, Caladwhen slowly unclasps a sapphire pendant set in silver and hands it to Gabriel "It's yours now Gabriel, but a small token of my appreciation for the time being; Elise should recognize it instantly, but in the event that any further proof is required by the traitor, I will also arrange for some bodies she can inspect."
Caladwhen will also use her Restore and Sculpt Corpse spells to make some dead ringers for us (pun intended)... Cala has plenty of Zombies we can use to that aim. Also, if anybody has some trinkets that identify your character easily, best to give them to Banner Verdant now to help the ruse along.
Good idea for the fake corpses. Hard to get better proof than that.
Talon listens quietly for a time, but laughs when Cole brings up the group. "Oh that's rich." He looks over to Gabriel and his group. "You've done well, in Asmodeus's eye as well as ours. But there is one small thing." Talon slowly draws Rygat, suppressing his most recent episode with the blade. "The 7th knot is a nest of lying traitors, but they're not dumb. They won't believe that we went down without a fight."
Pending the consent of Gabriel and his group, Talon marks them up a bit. He avoids being deadly, but uses the sharp end of Rygat for various cuts and makes some burns with magic. "Cala's necklace, some wounds, and even our bodies. If this doesn't sell it I don't know what will. We eagerly await your return, and we shall heal your wounds at that time if you lack the capability to do so on your own."
Talon is actually fairly happy with this little group. They're effective and loyal, and not smug about it either. They have the right amount of ambition.
Male Mystic Half-Orc Blackened Flame Planar Oracle of Hell 9
Quick Stats:
[HP 17/37 | AC 17/13/14; CMD 18; Fire 10 | Fort +14; Ref +18; Will +19| Init +5; Perception +8; Darkvision (60 ft); ]
"There are these." Sindran takes a silver medallion out of his pouch. He holds it up, revealing an engraving of the unholy symbol of Asmodeus. "Cardinal Thorn gave use these and I would think there is no better proof of our identity than to find these on the bodies."
Gabriel and his team proudly take the defensive wounds. As soon as the locations of the dead decoys are agreed on, they leave for Farholde - taking the direct route this time.
That very evening, loud bangs surprise everyone. Brightly colored flashes light up the upper floor and southern face of the Horn.
Ezra even pops up from one of the walls, screaming her head off at the loud bangs that disturb her....whatever she's been doing.
"Rhaaaaaaaaaaaghhhg! Hhhumans are such a deplorable plague.. What is thissssenseless ritual of polluting the darkness with cosssmettic fires?! Insolence...". She mutters on for a while, but she goes back to lurking in shadows.
Indeed, rather spectacular fireworks adorn the skies over Farholde. It’s a pretty sight to gaze at, from high up on the tower.
Apparently, the (remainder of the) town’s leadership has heard the victorious reports of the Banner Verdant, and deemed the news good enough to organize an impromptu festival to raise the town’s spirits. Surely it won’t be long until Elise either pays the Horn a visit or contacts the Cardinal...!
Don't forget about the circlets. I believe all the knots possess these. I’m gathering the plan is to report the ninth dead and to lay an ambush here for when they come. I’m sure Gabriel can return them or if the seventh takes them you can get them back when they come. There combat effectiveness is mostly through the witches’ power. Other than her they are heavy melee. The barbarian can be deadly one on one. Try and focus on the witch and the rest will fall.
All the knots possess the circlets...hmm..."We should contact the Cardinal. Let him know the folly that Elise will soon be telling him." He looks at Cole. "I don't believe we'll release you from those manacles quite yet, but I'll see to it that you get a good meal. Care to read at all Cole?"
Read? Yes I love to read the older the better. I understand about the manacles. Question though. Are the prayers said once or twice a day. Elise knows you are into the ritual and knows of the ritual. I would expect their attack an hour or two before the next prayer is to be said. So is there a library?
while Cala is staring out the top floor window, vaguely watching the fireworks but mostly contemplating Elise Zadaria's impending epic fail, a voice speaks out, not 3 feet from her location.
"Mesmerizing, isn't it dearie? I do love the smell of sulphur in the evening." The casual, pleasant, but oh-so-obviously-dangerous tone...This can only be Tiadora, the Cardinal's assistant. She must have teleported nearby and silently navigated her way through the horn.
Knowing full well she must have startled the pretty elf - even though Cala will probably make every effort not to show it - Tiadora, in mock conspiratory tone continues her snide monologue. "I've been assured that you'd been killed! As you know, we don't assume. So I wanted to have a little look-see for myself."
She deftly climbs through the window, sitting down on the window sill, a couple hundred feet above ground floor. Her face turns serious for the first time since you've met her.
"The Master will not be pleased with this... situation. He will contact you soon with a Dread Writ."
Tiadora subtly nods goodbye, and casually leaps off the tower. Of course, she teleports away well before hitting the ground.
profession(barrister)/knowledge(planes) DC15:
Breaking infernal laws usually invokes some kind of clause, damning your soul to the lemure pit or something similarly vile; but first, the suspected oathbreaker must be arrested and informed of their new status as 'accused' - strict procedure and formalities must be obeyed, of course. The act of bringing the suspect to trial is something left to the plaintiff, the party who stands to lose from a broken contract. In this case, your Cardinal. But usually, that party gives express written permission to a third party, delegating his authority to someone he trusts to do it right. This written 'arrest warrant' if you will, is commonly referred to as a 'Dread Writ'. It is considered great honor and great sport to be allowed to execute such Writ, as usually there is quite some wiggle room as to exactly how the suspect should be delievered.
If memory serves, at least 51% of the suspect must be presented to the plaintiff for the Dread Writ to be executed correctly. If Tiadora is right, this could become quite a rewarding evening...
Talon looks at the others. "We need to make sure any fighting does not interrupt the prayer cycle." He puts a hand on Cole's shoulder and begins walking off with him. "If anybody needs us we'll be in the library."
Is that check for everybody or just Cala? I add 15 to my planar checks.
HP 40/40 | Fort +4 / Ref +4 / Will +10 | AC 10 | CMD 13 | Init 0 | Perc +14
"One can only assume Cole, that Elise plans to begin the ritual anew; by employing the Banner Verdant, the Winter Witch would have known that such noble warriors would be thorough and destroy any work we had done thus far, and that it would take sometime for them to report back to her." With a shrug, Caladwhen adds non-nonchalantly "Nonetheless, we should expect her shortly; so let us prepare a warm welcome for her upon her arrival."
I think just based on the time it would take for the Banner Verdant to report back that Elise cannot pickup were we left off.
Resting in her room and watching the fireworks later that evening, Caladwhen indeed contemplates a great many things, foremost the fate of Elise Zadaria and her brethren in the 7th. Momentarily, the normally stoic elf maid tucks her legs into the fetal position and winces painfully upon hearing Ezra's voice as it screeches and resonates about the horn. I must find a way to rid myself of that vexatious spirit...
After Ezra disappears, Caladwhen gets up from her seat by the window and heads towards the table to pour herself a glass of red wine. Before taking a sip, another meddlesome voice startles and disturbs her solitude. Damnit, first Ezra, now Tiadora... all I need is for Zadaria to walk through my chamber door and this evening will be perfectly ruined.
With a sigh, Caladwhen responds to the fiends appearance "Good even Tiadora," halting her speech, Caladwhen watches as the fiendish servant climbs into her sanctuary before rolling her eyes and responding in a most sarcastic tone "sure, why don't you just come on in? Have some wine while you're here, why not?" Shaking her head, Caladwhen slumps into a chair to hear Tiadora out.
As Tiadora leaves, Caladwhen barely cracks so much as a grin at the implication of her declaration from the Cardinal, yet her eyes burn wickedly and with anticipation "Did you hear that T'larryo? A Dread Writ, how marvelous. I suppose my evening hasn't been ruined after all." Standing up, Caladwhen walks towards a bookcase in her room and reaches for a tome of Infernal Law "Invite the others to my antechamber; tell them Tiadora has just paid me a visit, and we have much to discuss."
As the bird flutters into the library Talon stands to answer the call. He sets Rygat on the table, then looks at Cole. "Don't go running off now." And he follows the bird up to meet Cala. He grins to himself as he runs a hand along the wall. Wouldn't it be rich if Rygat caught him doing something. Betrayed by a sword, almost poetic.
Talon steps into Cala's antechamber, taking a brief moment to notice how pale Cala is. "I hear Tiadora was in. What's going on?"
Coles curiosity and fascination with artifacts, history and magic objects will certainly get the best of him as he tries to talk to and examine the blade.
We thought Talon was a blade bound. How fasinating. Can you speak blade? Or do you communicate telepathicaly?
If the blade does talk and communictes back with Cole he will ask it about what it was before Talon found it and try to get it to fill an any holes Cole maybe doesn't know about.
A furious *snap* sounds, as the Seal deep in Sindran's inventory breaks of its own accord.
A cloud of dust forms over the fragments, shaping itself into a circle. Over the course of 15 minutes (plenty long enough for everyone to be gathered around) the circle expands to about 5 ft in diameter, while the room slowly fills with the smell of sulphur.
As suddenly as it started, the smokey cloud clears, revealing a circular 'window' of sorts into Cardinal Thorn's study.
You see him well dressed as ever, but his temper isn't as poised as you've come to know him.
No. oh nooooo, no. The cardinal is positively seething with pent up rage.
"I have NO time for this infighting! We are so close to victory! Nothing can stand in our way!"
It's clear that he is fully up to speed on the betrayal of the 7th knot - and he is livid.
"The Knot Hibernal is hereby declared broken. In accordance with the Pact of Thorns, I release these traitors. They are no longer bound to my service or enjoy my protection. I send to you, my Nessian Knot, my furies: Tisaera and Melinoe."
Through the window, you see two creatures step in behind the cardinal's chair; clearly, powerful she-devils. Erinyes, most likely.
"Make them suffer for their treachery. Then return to the work at hand. Bring me the daemon’s gift!"
His message delivered and understood, the cardinal casually throws a new stone seal through the window for you to use.
He vigorously signs the document lying before him on the table, rolls it, seals it, and tosses it through the window at your feet.
There's no doubt as to the meaning of this document; No doubt one look at Cala hopping from one feet to another says it all.
Cole is talking to (as far as he can tell) an inanimate object. Hehehe.
Talon quietly listens to Thorn. No time for this infighting. He's probably referencing Morvius and I as well.Speaking of that, how are we handling his disappearance?
After the Cardinal disappears Talon goes down towards the library...but then takes a turn and finds an isolated room. How do they know so many details about us? He sits quietly, then takes off his circlet and stares at it. After a moment he goes and finds Cala. "Cala, I was wondering if I might have a scroll of identify."
Ooh, Talon, what are you up to...?
Be careful - if you're thinking what I'm thinking that you're thinking, then you should think about that it also happens when you're doing what you're thinking about doing.
That took me a minute lol. Right, took off my own circlet but not Cala's. It's late and I'm bushed, leaf me alone!
*Amendment to above post*
Talon waits until Cala is taking a bath (I assume we do sometime otherwise we're the smelliest villains in history) and approaches her. He keeps his gaze skyward, but still there is a light blush on his cheeks. "Sorry Cala, but there is something mildly urgent. Do you happen to have a scroll of identify I might use?"
wuwait - what?! I guess you were thinking about doing something else than I was thinking but now I'm thinking of doing Cala and I'll need to have a lie down.
Male Mystic Half-Orc Blackened Flame Planar Oracle of Hell 9
Quick Stats:
[HP 17/37 | AC 17/13/14; CMD 18; Fire 10 | Fort +14; Ref +18; Will +19| Init +5; Perception +8; Darkvision (60 ft); ]
I'm unsure what role the furies have, and why he sent them to us. As far as I can tell, we've been assigned the role of third party to bring the accused, either the whole 7th Knot (including Cole?) or merely Elise, to be presented to the plaintiff, which is the Cardinal. They are to be left mostly (51% is recognized as the majority, which is mostly) intact (and presumably still alive?) to present to the Cardinal. The plaintiff has to bring the suspect to trial, that act now given to us(?). Caladwhen, do a barrel barrister roll!
It seems that the Cardinal was rather thorough in his wish to eliminate the Ninth Knot.
The writ contains several commands:
The members of the Seventh Knot id est Elise Zadaria, Dostan Alfson and Titus "Trik" Adams are the ones who stand Accused.
As a reward for preventing Elise's coup, Cole Adams, former member of the Seventh Knot, is promoted to a full member of the Nessian Knot effective immediately. You are to absorb him into your knot, and treat him as an equal as per the contract's Third Loyalty.
The members of the Seventh Knot must be made to suffer for their Breach of Contract. To this end, Tisaera and Melinoe will arrive tomorrow, and will work to Arrest the Seventh Knot. They will obey your every command leading towards this goal.
wuwait - what?! I guess you were thinking about doing something else than I was thinking but now I'm thinking of doing Cala and I'll need to have a lie down.
Hey now, get your mind out of the gutter :P
I just figured if she was taking a bath she would also take the circlet off.
HP 40/40 | Fort +4 / Ref +4 / Will +10 | AC 10 | CMD 13 | Init 0 | Perc +14
Barely containing her satisfaction at the outcome of events, Caladwhen gestures towards the Eryines "We look forward to your arrival at the Horn; we will endeavor to make your brief stay a pleasant one."
Barrister:1d20 + 8 ⇒ (10) + 8 = 18
After the communication with the Cardinal comes to an end, Caladwhen looks over towards her cohort
Elven:
"Nariel, find suitable accommodations and something to entertain our guests while we discuss how we plan to engage the 7th.
Once Nariel departs, Caladwhen addresses the group "We should include Cole on these discussions from herein out; his fate is sealed to our own now, and no longer with Elise." Once Cole arrives, Caladwhen cracks open her tome of Infernal Law and begins to interpret the writ "The souls of Elise, Dostan and Titus or "Trik" are forfeit; Cole, you have no been promoted to the Nessian Knot by order of Cardinal Thorn. Since you have already signed your infernal agreement with Dessiter, I imagine no further contract is required."
Taking a moment to let that sink in, Caladwhen takes a seat and places the tome on a table nearby. "The she-devils you saw are named Tisaera and Melinoe; they are to serve us in execution of this warrant. They are powerful and exacting creatures, so we can expect any resistance from Elise to be short lived." Leaning back, Caladwhen appears contemplative "That said, I would like to take them alive... I have designs for these three." The tone of Caladwhen's comment suggests something quite sinister.
~Back Inside~
Talon arrives with Cole in tow and gives a slight nod at Cala's words. The blind devotion may be annoying but hopefully it makes him trustworthy."Welcome aboard Cole. So tell us what you can do."
~Cala's Bath~
Talon gazes up awkwardly, waiting for a reply.
[cough]manacles[/cough]
also, I'm curious what Talon has in mind. Caladwhen, when you're done having that steaming hot bath, (whimper), how 'bout that scroll?
What I can do you ask. Well I don't like to label my self but I'm a pretty decent shot with my bow here. I'm an educated man, I know a little about most subjects. I am quite good at sneaking around and disguising myself. I make an excellent spy. Oh and haven't met a lock that can keep me out yet. Traps seem to just make themselves known to me. Finally I dabble in the arcane arts. Some spells to aid us in combat others for sneaking and surviving. I think that covers most things about me. From our watching of you I know you were lacking in area's I excel at, but don't worry I did most of the spying. If the seventh want information now I guess they still have the witches magic until we crush her that is...
HP 40/40 | Fort +4 / Ref +4 / Will +10 | AC 10 | CMD 13 | Init 0 | Perc +14
Relaxing after a satisfying days work, Caladwhen contemplates exactly the best way to execute the warrant. One hand slunk over the side of the marbled bath, she reaches for a glass of wine while conversing with Nariel, who is at a table nearby with a scroll, quill and ink.
"The writ states that the 7th Knot be delivered fifty-one percent in-tact; that provision seems somewhat... open to interpretation, don't you think Nariel?" The musing of her master forces Nariel's attention away from the scroll, a devious grin forming as she considers the implications.
Nariel Lauric "Yes m'lady, I think I follow your meaning..."
Suddenly, their quiet respite is interrupted by the entrance of Talon. Both appear somewhat awestruck to find him there, though while Nariel's attitude turns cross at his intrusion, Caladwhen appears more bemused by his appearance.
Nariel Lauric "Master Dalkar! Surely there must a better time to approach Lady Alidmae?"
Suddenly a gentle laugh permeates and lightens the mood as Caladwhen responds "It's okay Nariel, just get me a towel." As the somewhat annoyed cohort scrambles to grab a nearby towel, Caladwhen takes a sip of wine before responding to Talon's inquiry "Of course Talon, I can procure such a scroll easily enough..." pausing, Caladwhen stands once Nariel gets into position to drape a towel around her; covered, Caladwhen exits the pool and continues somewhat curiously as she glides toward the exit of the bath hall "whatever do you need something like that for so urgently?"
Using two characters in one thread, hopefully not confusing.
For once Talon doesn't have his calm, overconfident air. He keeps glancing around, not remaining still. When Nariel scolds him he actually looks ashamed instead of scoffing at her. "Nariel, please give us the room." Talon waits until the cohort leaves, then sits down and looks at Cala. "I-" He opens his mouth a few times, then shakes his head. "Maybe I'm being paranoid. Stay here, I'll fetch the scroll." Talon waits for directions to where the scroll is, then retrieves it and returns to the bath, speaking to no one.
He unfurls the scroll, then takes out his circlet which is, instead of on his person, wrapped in a cloth in his backpack. He carefully sets it down, making sure not to touch the metal, then solemnly invokes the words of the scroll.
Talon, Caladwhen - have you ever seen an identify spell in effect? well...duh... who am I kidding - of course you have.
I'm sure you remember how satisfying it is, to watch the weaves of the Identify spell vibrate at different rates and colors, forming peaks and valleys around the object to show the intensity and alignment of the various schools of magic - complex weaves, which a skilled mage may then interpret, to determine the object's function and usage...
Talon, Caladwhen:
But...Not this time, though...
The spell's weaves start by folding around the Iron Circlet, triggering that well known feeling of excitement and anticipation - but instead of closing in on the circlet, they mysteriously bounce off; refracting impossibly off the circlet's surface.
At first, Talon almost doubts himself, thinking you cast the spell wrong - but then you see the concern on Cala's face, and you know it's not your fault.
The waves dissipate before they have a chance to teach you what you came for - but you do learn something else: The purple, and especially the red weaves remained longest, telling you that the illusion and abjuration schools, respectively, are the most strongly present schools of magic in the circlet.
You also realize that the item is wrapped in some seriously strange shielding magic indeed; perhaps this problematic project is best revisited once you have even more powerful identifying magic.
Talon stares at the circlet, then turns his head to Cala. "Something is wrong here. If it's just something to disguise us, why is it layered with abjuration so strongly if it's main purpose is an illusion spell?"
With great trepidation, you cast the Detect Scrying spell don't really care if or how you got it, it makes sense.
At first, the suspense is killing you, but after a few seemingly endless hours of waiting, suddenly your gut wrenches, as your fears become fact.
With painful precision, you feel the exact location of everyone's Iron Circlets. Even Arryn's, lying abandoned in the laboratory.
As the fury rises within, you impuslively reach out through one of the circlets, trying to twist the scrying spell back upon the scryer; but the sheer force of the magic behind the spells hits you like a frying pan.
Somehow, you've always known - but actually knowing is so much worse than the naive, false security you enjoyed before.
Be very careful how you handle this information - you can break the game if you force my hand... Step lightly.
Soon, the erinyes will arrive at the horn. If Elise and her consorts were planning on coming to the horn, they'd probably have done so already.
Do you have a plan on assaulting them?
We need a Rogue, a Ranger, or an Assassin to round out our group.
Do you think you're up for the challenge? Here's the hook:
Background
Spoiler:
Our villains of the Ninth Knot are working for the last Cardinal of Asmodeus in all of Andoran. The Cardinal's long term plan is to overthrow the Andoran government.
Our villains are currently working on a 6 month ritual to release an archdaemon of pestilence from captivity. In this process, they are supported by a second group in the Cardinal's service: The Seventh Knot, led by Elise Zadaria, operating from a nearby town of Farholde.
Elise however, has been jealous of the Ninth Knot since day one; she feels she should've been the one doing the ritual. And, she intends to prove she can - by eliminating the Ninth Knot, eliminating our villains.
Fortunately, our Asmodean villains of the Ninth Knot have discovered Elise's plot, through clever trickery of their own!
Your Character:
Spoiler:
You are a member of the Seventh Knot.
You are loyal to the Cardinal and the greater goal; that's what got you this job in the first place
You've just found out about Elise's betrayal.
You were NOT in on the plan to betray the Ninth; Elise laid out this plan herself, with the help of one other member of the 7th Knot.
You do NOT agree with this plan – it goes against the wishes of the Cardinal.
You have decided to abandon the treacherous 7th Knot, and warn the 9th Knot about the plot.
You have tried to convince your brother/sister (also in the 7th knot) to come with you. If this succeeds, depends on if you choose to take the leadership feat: (S)He'll be your cohort.
Character building rules:
Spoiler:
You're a L8 ranger or rogue and/or assassin. But you’ve got this awesome idea for <class X>! That’s great! But not in this game, sorry.
Leadership is recommended; see Masters of the Wicked in the Campaign Info tab.
If you think you’ve got what it takes...post here.
Tell us about yourself. What events from your past drove you to evil? Why do Cardinal Thorn's plans for taking over the country appeal so much to you?
Impress us!
Just remember: the Prince of the Nessus does not like weakness.
That is quite an interesting question!
I'm the GM - I've been following the game quite intensely.
What about you, how closely have you been following us?
This game runs in Andoran instead of Talingarde. The campaign is quite awesome by itself so it doesn't need any sauce, except to make it work in Andoran. The more I can use from the adventures as written, the happier I am. I'm in no way lazy; but I am efficient.
I do have some questions though:
Is it ok to worship something other than Asmodeus, like one of the Whore Queens for instance?
How much leeway is there on the classes? Can I take some levels in something else as long as I keep true to the archetype? For instance, could I grab a level or 2 of Shadowdancer or turn the Rogue into an Arcane Trickster?
EDIT: Just realised the Arcane Trickster requires you to be non lawful, so that actually is out of the question unless you're ok with waving that requirement.
EDIT2: The rolls
Roll 1: 1d10 + 7 ⇒ (1) + 7 = 8
Roll 2: 1d10 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 7 = 10
Roll 3: 1d10 + 7 ⇒ (9) + 7 = 16
Roll 4: 1d10 + 7 ⇒ (9) + 7 = 16
What is focus and what is foible will depend on the answers to the questions so that also means which stat goes where will change, but this is the order.
Hello, potential fresh meat. I am Talon, the strix magus of our group. I look forward to...reviewing your credentials.
Hi guys! IB (our shortened name for the lovely/diabolical increddibelly) is a great DM, definitely one of the best I've had on or off the boards, and this is the most reliable and one of the funnest games I've ever been a part of.
I'll leave IB to answer any specific questions and to define the parameters as he wishes, but however your character comes they should have a large bundle of skills with them.
Considering submitting a Crimson Assassin. One of those PrC I have always looked at. Will decide what to use as the base class, rogue, ranger or some mix thereof.
Another question: Are you using the standard WotW 2 bonus skills ranks/level? Are there any other campaign bonuses or house rules that are being used? From the link in the first post, all I see is a link to the WotW Player's Guide. Just want to make sure that you are using all the rules/variations in there and not something else.
"Kaw! Well now, compliments from the blackbird?! Ans here I was thinking I'd seen it all...tsk, tsk... "
Meet Caladwhen's familiar. He's not nice.
We indeed have 2 extra skill points per level.
I'm sure I have forgotten soms other minor changes but to be honest, I'm more easily impressed by character than stats.
I am primarily a role player and make extremely detailed characters. I have a good track record for PbPs on these boards and I would like to think I can make a character you will find interesting. With that said, I have a few questions to see if either of my two concepts will fit your needs.
May we assume that you are looking for a rogue/assassin/ranger because of the skill points? A rogue will usually have 8/level, a ranger 6/level.
With that in mind, what would you think about a vivisectionist alchemist (4/level +3/level for Int), a gunslinger (4/level +1/level human +1/level Int) or a Ninja reskinned as a rogue (6/level).
All of those cover the same number of skill points and have similar class skills.
My backup concept is Agatha converted to a ninja. Agatha was made as a lunatic serial killer (CE) but can easily be reinivisioned as a cultist serial killer (LE).
Additionally, you mention us being able to take the Leadership feat and then mention a cohort. Are we required to take that cohort or can we make a different cohort?
My primary concept is a ratfolk assassin hired by the cardinal to kill his rival. I would want his cohort to either be a ratkin rogue/ninja or a rat ogre brute and would not be particularly interested in a human cohort.
No. Asmodeus, the nine layers of hell, devils and lawful contracts between them are key to this adventure path. The actions you're required to do between now and level 20 are of a kind that requires a clear devotion to the goal - you'll need the sort of methodical mind that aspires to join Asmodeus in hell as a reward for claiming Andoran in his name and plans his actions accordingly in order to achieve this goal.
Cuàn wrote:
like one of the Whore Queens for instance?
hell no. Whores are a distraction. Distraction is a weakness. Weakness is death.
Cuàn wrote:
How much leeway is there on the classes?
even though I wrote:
That’s great! But not in this game, sorry.
To be honest, I dislike like min-maxing. If that's the reason, then no. There's a certain style in choosing a path and sticking to it, aspiring to become the best in what you are; that fits with the methodical theme of LE.
If you feel you cannot tell your character's story without a few levels of XYZ... well, better have a damn interesting character :)
Meet Tiadora, Our Cardinal's personal assistant. I think she's actually a devil of some kind, though, working for him for some unspeakable mutually beneficial contract.
Hilde Alfborne wrote:
I am primarily a role player and make extremely detailed characters.
"oh dearest, that just sounds delightful."
Hilde Alfborne wrote:
May we assume that [...]
"Deary, you may assume everything you want. But, usually, those that do, end up making an ass out of u and me."
The real reason is simply that we have no stealthy sneaky person in the group. We have lots of fire and lots of violent men, but no subtlety at all.
Hilde wrote:
a vivisectionist alchemist
No - we've already lost two alchemists. And CHA typically is their dump stat, so I don't think the third will be the charm either. ba-dum, tsshhh
Hilde wrote:
a gunslinger
No.. sorry.
Hilde wrote:
a Ninja reskinned as
Hmmmmm No...
Hilde wrote:
a rogue
No. Wait! Yes!!! :)
Hilde, about Leadership wrote:
Are we required to take that cohort?
No. It’s just a way to bring you and the cohort into the game in a way that makes sense. Go ahead and make up your own, just please run it by me first so we don’t break the world.
Hilde wrote:
My primary concept is a ratfolk assassin hired by the cardinal to kill his rival. I would want his cohort to either be a ratkin rogue/ninja or a rat ogre brute and would not be particularly interested in a human cohort.
I’ll admit, that sounds very interesting. A bit ambitious though – the cardinal’s rivals are high in the double-digit levels. I don’t think he’d pick a level 8 assassin, he’d sooner summon a few Handmaidens into their bedroom.
Or - maybe you assassinated a rival many years ago, and you're still in his service now; ending up in the 7th knot? That would explain your loyalty to him as well.
Hilde wrote:
Agatha converted to a ninja. Agatha was made as a lunatic serial killer (CE) but can easily be reinivisioned as a cultist serial killer (LE)
I think that could indeed be a very interesting character, but I don’t see a Ninja work very well where we’re going. That class clashes with the infernal theme I’m aiming for; sort of like a weird Japanese cartoon trying to be too many things at once...
You do know the Whore Queens are servants of Asmodeus? They are all angels (and one psychopomp) who fell at the same time Asmodeus did. If anything, they are the epitome of ambition because they managed to claim their place in Hell despite the misogynous environment (because yes, Asmodeus thinks women are lesser beings) and they used deceit and manipulation to do so.
The one I think of is Eiseth, Whore Queen of Wrath and Vengeance and the original Erinye.
As for my character, I had two idea but one is impossible due to the alignment restriction on Arcane Trickster (idea was a Gnomish Illusionist/Assassin who gets his thrill from the kill).
The other idea is for a fallen Aasimar of the Plumekith variant who feels wronged by the society she originally chose to protect and has come to the conclusion they are not worthy of her. Now she hunts them for sport and to release her anger. That character would be a Ranger with Assassin levels who specialises in bow and arrow combat and uses poisons. Not quite sure how many Assassin levels as I'd like the animal companion to actually be useful.
I have another idea for a skill-monkey and party face type character, which you seem to want, but it's not a full Rogue or Ranger.
The basic idea is for a human man who descends from one of the noble houses that got displaced by the Andoran democracy. Originally he got by as a thief but he eventually found his calling in the church of Asmodeus and his been a fervent follower ever since, though he still employs his old tricks. Part of the reason he follows Asmodeus is that he hopes to have his house restored to it's former glory.
Basic idea is for 1 or 2 levels of Rogue, representing his old life, and the rest Cleric. With the skill access provided by the rogue, the human bonus, Fast Learner feat and high int he should be pretty good on the skill front and he has enough Charisma and skill (and knowledge of etiquette) to charm his way into an official banquet.
Cuàn - Both ideas seem more Chaotic Evil than Lawful Evil. Killing for the sake of killing doesn't seem that worthy a goal?
[edit] oh wait, something just happened. let me catch up.
I hate to sound like a broken record, but the party wants a rogue.
We already have a party face (green, ugly as heck, but he does the trick).
We already have magic types and violent types (in Talon's case, both) but We do NOT have a trap detector, a locksmith, a sneak and a scout.
We'd like one, though.
The second concept I mentioned would actually fulfil all the requested roles, he'd just have magic to increase his ability. He is a trap detector, a locksmith, a sneak and a scout. Basically he'd be Rogue+ and if he doesn't have to aid in social situations that only means he can focus more on traps and the such. He could do everything a Rogue can and more.
Think of him as a rogue who can actually cast invisibility on himself (via Trickery domain) and create diversions to escape if things turn sour. His magic is there to support his role as a scout and a sneak, not the other way around.
Any issues with going the vampire feat chain? Thinking about a Weapon Master/Ranger/Red Mantiss Assassin.. Or Ranger/Rogue/RmA.. Or Rogue/RmA.. Any problems with any of these? Any of these builds would be sneaky and able to disarm etc..
Any issues with going the vampire feat chain? Thinking about a Weapon Master/Ranger/Red Mantiss Assassin.. Or Ranger/Rogue/RmA.. Or Rogue/RmA.. Any problems with any of these? Any of these builds would be sneaky and able to disarm etc..
You do realize that other than the vampire question, that is exactly the build I proposed about 10 posts up. I just call it a Crimson Assassin as that is what it is called on the d20 site because the actual PrC name is not open source.
Is there a problem with someone submitting a character with similar build as yours? The op has asked for a rogueish/assassin type character to apply.. Are you claiming rights to the RmA suggesting that noone else is allowed to use it? In all seriousness while our classes may be close, their backstories will be completely different.. From what i gather the fluff will be more important than class makeup for being selected..
Of course there are going to be similar builds, we're asking for a skillmonkey. We have enough party members who like to measure whose is longer (primarily me).
We don't want an optimized killing machine. In combat our party is terrifying and we have magic well under control. We need somebody who shines when there's not a single blade to be seen, somebody whose skill list is longer than the wizards spell list.
The characters are quite poor, at level 8 they have gear at around wbl 6, around 16k worth.
They have about 40k in cash, and skilled crafters in their service, so I expect they will resolve this soon; but you should aim for 12-16k as well.
I must say that I really like that I would start at 8th because I'm a bit tired of doing levels 1-3 over and over. I also take it that the game is pretty stable because you've been playing so long and I'm very envious of that.
With that said, I think I'm going to have to take a pass on this one. Your group sounds like they've got a great dynamic going and while I'd love to join them, I like to have more room to create my own vision instead of trying to pigeonhole myself into a specific need.
You sound like a great GM and I'm impressed by the players I've seen so far. I wish you the absolute best in your game because you all seem so cool.
Feats:
Point Blank Shot
Percise Shot
Rapid Shot
Lingering Performance
Rogue Talents:
Trap Spotter
Fast Stealth
Archeologist Luck 8rnds/Day
+4 Luck Bonus to Attack/Saves/Skills/Weapon Damage
Glitterdust 1/day DC 16
Gear: Gold Remaining 2920gp
Belt of Dex +2 (4000)
+1 Human Bane Bow (8800)
Bracers Aspect of the Falcon (4000)
+2 Shadowed Mithril Kikko Armor (11780)
Wand of CLW 50chgs (750)
Wand of (1st level witch spell that renews SLA, Can't remember it off hand, can't get to D20SRD at work :) ) 50chgs (750)
Backstory:
Cole was born in the NE of Talingarde. His mother a beautiful woman and his father a loyal soldier and follower of Mitra. Cole was raised to believe in Mitra as well, but in his love of history he found out about how Talingarde used to be with temples to Asmodeous across the lands. He learned of the great purge the kingdom lead against these temples smiting them from the lands. Still curious of what Asmodeous was and meant he talked to his mother and father. Cole’s father comes from a long line of loyal servants of Mitra and the Kingdome, like his father before him and his father before him. He told stories to Cole of the triumph over these temples by his great grandfather, and to not speak of Asmodeous outside of the telling of these stories. His mother simply would smile and speak to how her family had nothing to do with either side really and Cole would be better focused on studying Mitra. Cole knew she was hiding something but couldn’t put his finger on it and she seemed adamant in keeping whatever it was hidden. To reinforce this Cole was sent to a monastic temple dedicated to Mitra.
Cole accepted the training but never fully bought into the belief of Mitra. It was here in his time of meditation and reflection that he received a vision. He shook it off at first thinking his mind was just playing tricks on him. The next week he was plagued with these visions in his sleep. Each one becoming more clear than the next. He saw men fall around him bearing the holy crest of Mitra, as he kneeled before a great horned demon receiving it would seem a blessing. He still didn’t know exactly what this meant, but it had seemed to open up the latent wickedness in his heart. He returned from the temple both bitter and resentful. He now felt contempt for his father and the others that blindly followed the Sun God. His father forced him into service upon his return. He was put under his father’s command. Now more curious than ever he tried to press his mother for more information on what she was hiding. He went as far as of accusing her of worshiping Asmodeous. She became very defensive and called upon his father to intervene. His father beat him into inches of his life, daring the boy to threaten his mother again. This was the final push the darkness in his heart needed.
Cole recovered and pretended to be the good boy his parents wanted. His father was quick to buy in and promoted Cole under his leadership. Cole used his new position to gather information on the patrols. It seemed an order had come down to his father to take his unit to aid a neighboring town that had fallen under raids from the goblinoids. Cole asked that he be allowed to go ahead and scout a day or two ahead. His father proud of the initiative allowed it. Cole went ahead, but he did so not as a scout. He had managed to steal a small supply of weapons and some light armor. He rode out with this in tow. He then arranged a meeting with a small raiding party. He offered up the weapons and armor and the time when the reinforcement would be coming. He even assisted in coming up with the ambush plan. All he wanted in return was to be alive and able to leave with his father who he wanted alive but bloodied and beaten. The deal was accepted and executed. The goblins did turn on Cole as well, but he expected this and was able to escape with his nearly dead father in tow. He showed up at home dropping the body in front of his mother.
Now you will tell me what I want to know or you will watch him die.
His mother now in tears dropped before him begging for her husband’s life.
I will tell you, just please don’t kill him. Not even your father knew of this. My grandfather was a high priest of Asmodeous. He passed the teachings to my father. He was killed in the purge and my father kept his worship hidden, trying to pass it to me. I am a follower of Mitra and turned against my father’s teachings. Are you happy now is that what you wanted to know?
Yes mother that will do. How dare you turn your back on the teachings. I will take up the rightful mantle.
With these words he embraced his mother and strangled her. He then slit the throat of his father. He covered the scene by hanging his mother with some rope from the rafters with a kicked over chair bellow her. She was clutching a bloody dagger. He then wrote out a note of confession of her secret worship of Asmodeous and how she finally was fed up of living with a follower of Mitra. She took advantage of him returning in his weakened state. She was then overwhelmed with remorse and decided to end her own life as well. Cole now had everything in place and was packed and ready to leave the next morning. What he didn’t know was his father’s unit survived and bested the goblins when the town militia came to their aid. The found the weapons and armor and got some of the goblins to confess in exchange for not being put to death. Cole was met that morning. He managed to convince the guards that he came home and went for a drink, his father still alive when he left. He returned to find the same scene. They bought this but he was taken in on the capital crime of desertion and supplying the enemy with weapons and information. He now has been taken to Brandiscar where he awaits his death, but he knows now it is his duty to bring the worship of Asmodeous back and follow in his great grandfathers path, though he knows not how yet.
I will do an alias and finish out the little details if selected. I didn't even bother with selecting spells yet. I think this may be what you guys are looking for.
Edit: Didn't see the wealth stuff till after I posted so judge based on background and character make up will adjust if selected thanks.
It sounds more like you want a glorified cohort instead of an actual party member.
Lol ok. We want a specific role filled mechanically, it doesn't mean you're our pet.
The way you described it you want someone to do the traps and other menial tasks and stand back to let the big boys play when combat starts.
The silly part is that you have a wizard, who can do most things a rogue can already and the things he can't do he'll be able to do in a few more levels.
Yeah sorry the background was for another WoTW I applied for I didn't change the little things. I can divide things up no problem. I didn't look to see what you all had covered so I just went focused for now. I think perception, stealth and DD are then only ones that need to be maxed the other 4 can be divided up. How are you guys on Knowleges or just let me know where your lacking.
Disclaimer I played this AP in RL to the end of book 2 so through the ritual you guys are doing. Our group then fell apart and I have really been wondering what happens after. I have avoided spoilers so I can experience it first hand. I also and an avid poster. I post many times a day while at work from the hours of 7am-4pm eastern time M-F I check in on the weekends and post as needed as well.
I am as well. I will join IB in not discussing it further, good day Cuàn.
@Ashe. Yeah we do things a little differently, no worries. Yes some of the skills you did invest in are certainly some of the major ones we are worried about, so good choice on that. There are different stances on how to distribute skill points: some believe it's better to max out a few skills, others believe in getting a broader but shallower skill base. I typically max out if plying a caster type, but on others I keep things broad.
If you want to see what skills are not covered you should hop over to the players tab and take a glance at the profiles. Here are our active members:
Eh, Ashe's submission looks solid and I've prolly got enough on my plate as it is. My barchaeologist already exists so I would have just modified her to fit your campaign and she is unfortunately the only skill monkey I have more or less ready to go; I tend to favour divine characters, got plenty of those hehe.
Thanks for the quick reply but I think I will take a pass on this one--too bad because I haven't played any mid-level toons in PF yet. Hope you find what you're looking for to complete your group.
After looking you guys are pretty coverd in skills besides for Disable Device and Stealth. You don't have a good K. Local. So I will change the 8 points from Escape artist and the 8 from UMD and put 1 point in all Knowleges and have 7 ranks in local. That will make local a +13 and all others will be at +7 and I will be able to take 10 with loremaster on all to aid someone and once a day I can take 20. This still leaves bluff, disguise, stealth, perception and DD maxed for the infiltrator/spy abilities and with the rogue tallent trap finder I get an auto roll withing 10'
being a bard will also let me cast Haste freeing up the wizard to do other things and everyones favorite, except for undead, good hope for that shiny +2 moral bonus to stuff :)
So you guys have explored the horn and are starting the Ritual? is that where your at?
A more updated version on her.. There may be a minor tweak here and there, but she's pretty much finished.. Ill get a backstory up in her profile latter today or tm..
Crunch:
Irdril Tinúviel
Female Elf(Dusk) Bard 1/Rogue 4(Charlatan)/Assassin 2/Master Spy 1
LE Medium Elf
Init +6; Senses darkvision 60 ft.; Perception +16
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Defense
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AC: 21, touch 16, flat-footed 15 (+5 Armor, +6 Dex)
Hp: 51 (8d8+8)
Fort +4, Ref +15, Will +12; Evasion, +1 vs Poison
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Offense
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Speed: 30 ft.
Melee: +1 Agile Elven Curve Blade +11 (1d10+7-18/20x2)
Ranged: Mwk Shortbow +11 (1d6-20x3) or
Mwk Hand Crossbow +11 (1d4-19/20x2)
Special Attacks: Sneak Attack +4d6
Spell-like Abilities: CL 8th
1/day Dream
Spells: CL 1st, CC +4
0-(4) Detect Magic, Ghost Sound, Prestidigitation, Shift
1st-(2/day) Feather Fall, Saving Finale
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Statistics
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Str 8 Dex 22 Con 12 Int 20 Wis 17 Cha 16
Base: Atk +4; CMB +3 CMD 19
Feats: Breath of Experince, Deceitful, Iron Will, Leadership(Score 12), Weapon Finesse
Rogue Talents: Bleeding Attack(+4), Finesse Rogue, Rumormongering
Traits: High Treason(+1 Will), Natural Born Leader, Trap Finder
Skills: Acrobatics +17, Appraise +10, Bluff +17, Climb +5, Craft(poison) +18, Disable Device 20, Disguise +17, Escape Artist +17, Know(Local) +19, Know(History) +14, Know(Nobility) +13, Know Planes +14, Know(Rest) +12, Lingusitics +10, Perception +16, Profession(courtesan) +12, Sense Motive +15, Slight of Hand +10, Spellcraft +9, Stealth +17, Swim +3, UMD +14; Racial +2 Perception
Languages: Celestial, Common, Draconic, Elven, Goblin, Infernal, Orc, Sylvan, +1
SQ: Bardic Performance(7rds/day), Sneak Attack +4d6, Evasion
Combat Gear: +1 Agile Elven Curve Blade, Mwk Shortbow, Mwk Hand Crossbow
Other Gear +1 Mithril Chainshirt, +2 Headband of Int(perc), +1 Cloak of resistance, Mwk Backpack, Bedroll, Mwk Thieves Tools, Rations(3), Courtesan's Outfit, Jewelry(100gp), Spell Component Pouch, 20gps
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Special Abilities
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Art of Deception (Ex): A master spy adds her class level to all Bluff, Disguise, and Sense Motive checks.
Bardic Knowledge (Ex): A bard adds half his class level (minimum 1) on all Knowledge skill checks and may make all Knowledge skill checks untrained.
Bardic Performance: See Spoiler..
Death Attack(Ex): See spoiler.. (DC 17)
Dreamspeaker: Elves with this racial trait add +1 to the saving throw DCs of spells of the divination school and sleep effects they cast. In addition, elves with Charisma scores of 15 or higher may use dream once per day as a spell-like ability (caster level is equal to the elf's character level).
Master of Disguise (Ex): A master spy can create a disguise in half the time normally required. In addition, any penalties from assuming a disguise of a different gender, race, age, or size are reduced by 1.
Poison Use: Assassins are trained in the use of poison and cannot accidentally poison themselves when applying poison to a blade (see Poison).
Save Bonus against Poison: At 2nd level, the assassin gains a +1 saving throw bonus against poisons. This bonus increase by +1 every two levels.
Silent Hunter: Elves with this racial trait reduce the penalty for using Stealth while moving by 5 and can make Stealth checks while running at a –20 penalty (this number includes the penalty reduction from this racial trait).
Uncanny Dodge (Ex): At 2nd level, an assassin cannot be caught flat-footed, even if the attacker is invisible. He still loses his Dexterity bonus to AC if immobilized. An assassin with this ability can still lose his Dexterity bonus to AC if an opponent successfully uses the feint action against him.
Improved Uncanny Dodge (Ex): An assassin can no longer be flanked. This defense denies a rogue the ability to sneak attack the assassin by flanking him, unless the attacker has at least four more rogue levels than the target has assassin levels. Equvalent Level = 6th
She has 108 skill ranks covering basically everything in the book besides a couple..
I also have to create her a level 6 cohort.. Any suggestions on that one? A cleric for more heals? A sorcerer for more arcane spells? A barbarian?
Enter the ice princess, fashionably late as ever...
Some good ideas and submissions so far, looking forward to reading these in more detail!
As to some of the discussion from earlier, I won't belay the issue any further except to say that we had a skilled/stealthy operative character in the initial recruitment group whom we lost awhile back; we had been hoping to fill that gap, hence the somewhat more focused attention to classes like Rogues/Bards/Rangers/Assassin's etc.
@Were Cala's cohort is a Cleric of Urgathoa, so don't feel limited in creating a cohort with the express purpose of healing unless you want too.
Meet our resident poltergeist, by the way:
"Another Elf? mwahahaa... Be prepared to deal with a vengeful witch who seems to feel she is elegance embodied. Oh, look, here she is now."
*points to above post*
Well then. they'll be 2 peas in a pod.. Bestest of friends for sure!
My initial plan was to go with the vampire feats and head towards red mantis assassin, but getting no feedback of whether the feat chain was allowed to decided this route.. A bit less combat effective, but equally as good socially, if not better.. I plan on flip-flopping Master Spy and Assassin the rest of the way.. Considering working into twfing over the next few levels for more combat effectiveness..
