Intense Variant Rules Gestalt Mythic Rise of the Runelords Anniversary Edition (Inactive)

Game Master Sebecloki

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Saves: F: +8 | R: +7 | W: +9 | CMD: 20 | Init: +9 | Per: +10 | DV 60' L.Fighter (Weapon Master) / Tactician (Battle Medic) 3 | Vigor: 32/35 | Wounds: 36 | Def: 15 | FF: 15 | DR 5/adamantine | Crit Def: +16 | | Init: +9 | Per: +10 | DV 60'| Speed: 40' | PP: 18 | SP: 7 | MP: 5 | Resist 5 Fire, Cold, Electricity

Henric steps forward slightly, drawing notice towards himself. "The attackers were hidden by magic, and she was the one commanding them. This I saw for myself, of certainty. While I cannot say I personally saw her sorcery as she cast it, the hobgoblins and the terrible creature with them did not appear ... competent... enough to be capable of sorcery. Finally, Lamaštu is her admitted mistress, and she knows several languages including ones that are linked to dark rituals. By deduction, I can only conclude she is indeed a sorceress. We have been careful since the battle not to allow her an opportunity to work her magic." Henric's voice is quiet, and confident. Obviously the sheriff is the authority here, and he wants to know what happened while doubting every account to better understand the whole picture; Henric accepts this and moves on, knowing that in being truthful and complete there is no fault that can be attributed to himself.

Besides, if he really wanted to nothing in this building could hold him... He has nothing to fear from these townsfolk, even if they took a disliking to him.


Henric Logos wrote:

Henric steps forward slightly, drawing notice towards himself. "The attackers were hidden by magic, and she was the one commanding them. This I saw for myself, of certainty. While I cannot say I personally saw her sorcery as she cast it, the hobgoblins and the terrible creature with them did not appear ... competent... enough to be capable of sorcery. Finally, Lamaštu is her admitted mistress, and she knows several languages including ones that are linked to dark rituals. By deduction, I can only conclude she is indeed a sorceress. We have been careful since the battle not to allow her an opportunity to work her magic." Henric's voice is quiet, and confident. Obviously the sheriff is the authority here, and he wants to know what happened while doubting every account to better understand the whole picture; Henric accepts this and moves on, knowing that in being truthful and complete there is no fault that can be attributed to himself.

Besides, if he really wanted to nothing in this building could hold him... He has nothing to fear from these townsfolk, even if they took a disliking to him.

"How do you know, though, that their arcane concealment was the product of her personal magical abilities, and not simply and effect of a relic. And if she indeed serves the evil one whose dread name you should not speak, why do you not guess her to be a divine servant or priest of this dread personage? Certainly, these too could display such abilities."

"Who were these other allies of which you speak? What was their number and kind?"


Male Azlanti Pureblood Bloodlord 3/Monk(Tattoo Monk)

"One wonders what difference it really makes if she is sorceress or a divine agent or merely just a woman with a magic item. Should we not be more interested in whether or not she was the leader of the attack on the shrine, and if so, what to do with her? Unless you plan on basing your sentencing on if she is a spellcaster or not."


Aleister, Lissala's Chosen wrote:
"One wonders what difference it really makes if she is sorceress or a divine agent or merely just a woman with a magic item. Should we not be more interested in whether or not she was the leader of the attack on the shrine, and if so, what to do with her? Unless you plan on basing your sentencing on if she is a spellcaster or not."

"Like any good detective, I'm trying to establish what we actually know as opposed to that which you have guessed or assumed. How do you know she was the commander, and not some other, heretofore unseen agency?"


Male Azlanti Pureblood Bloodlord 3/Monk(Tattoo Monk)

"We were in the middle of trying to learn exactly what role the cultist played, before we interrupted first by the utter insanity that was Ynja stealing Fumiko's body and then by you and the knights showing up. Perhaps we should continue interviewing her?"


Aleister, Lissala's Chosen wrote:
"We were in the middle of trying to learn exactly what role the cultist played, before we interrupted first by the utter insanity that was Ynja stealing Fumiko's body and then by you and the knights showing up. Perhaps we should continue interviewing her?"

"Interrogating the force inhabiting Fumiko's body, or this mysterious cloaked lady you appear certain is a sorceress for reasons that are still not entirely clear to my way of thinking?"


Male Azlanti Pureblood Bloodlord 3/Monk(Tattoo Monk)

"Apologies, I meant the cloaked woman. As I said, I personally do not claim any knowledge of who she is. I know what she spoke of in her vulgar, alien tongue, and I know who she worships. I also know she attempted to end her life, but we prevented that. Anything else is pure conjecture on my part. Which is why I suggest we continuing interrogating her."


Aleister, Lissala's Chosen wrote:
"Apologies, I meant the cloaked woman. As I said, I personally do not claim any knowledge of who she is. I know what she spoke of in her vulgar, alien tongue, and I know who she worships. I also know she attempted to end her life, but we prevented that. Anything else is pure conjecture on my part. Which is why I suggest we continuing interrogating her."

"By all means then, have at it. Please feel free experiment with any of the tools of our humble profession that you see lying around. I certainly intend to apply some later."

Below gestures at the tables and racks filled with various implements of restraint and torture.

Shadow Lodge

CG Gunslinger Striker/Hedgewitch(6) | Vitality: 194 | Wounds: 124/31 | AC: 55 | Touch: 54 | FF: 21 | DR: 7/armor | Fort: 28 | Ref: 52 | Will: 24 | CMD: 64 | Init: 42 | Per: 18 | Speed: 60' | Tension: 9 | SP: 12 | MSB: 6 | MSD: 17 | Conc: 14 |

Ignoring the guards' disapproval for now, as it only matters what Ameiko thinks, Vincent recoils at the thought of anyone using these devices. It certainly isn't something that he wishes to see again.


Below walks over to the cell containing the groaning prisoner and wraps loudly on the bars with a heavy metal strikebreaker. The impact of the ponderous steel bar causes the whole frame of the cell bars to vibrate.

The groaning of the mysterious elfin maiden stops suddenly.


M Human Incanter/Elementalist 5//Prodigy 5 Mythic T1 Spheremaster/Archmage

Slade watches the proceedings, having nothing to add as the matter of question was before his arrival.

Time to see how they operate. Will they use the tools of torture, I wonder?"


Belor renews his invitation,

"Well, have at it, I'm not going to get in your way!"

He raps hard on the bars of the cell again,

"Hey, you there, these kind people want to have a word with you, so why don't you cut out that moaning and groaning and look smart for them, alright?"


One of the House Kaijistu guards sneers in derision,

"I wonder if they actually have the stomach for it after all. Doubt they'll be getting many answers out of this one."


Male Azlanti Pureblood Bloodlord 3/Monk(Tattoo Monk)

Aleister steps inside the cell, and sits down facing their prisoner. He then pulls up his sleeve to show her his tattoo of the Rune of Wrath. As he begins to speak, the Sihedron tattoo adoring his brow begins to glow softly. No mechanical effect, but considering her connection to Alaznist, it might impress or cow her.

"Before we were so rudely interrupted, you were telling us of your mistress. Why did you attack the Shallowtail Festival, and on whose orders?" Diplomacy via Linguistics thanks to my Golden Parlance feat. I have Skill God(Linguistics) and I'm going to use Scared Council from my Ancestor Mystery for a total of 42.

Edit Going to also spend 1 inspiration point to add 1d6 ⇒ 6 and a mythic surge as well 1d6 ⇒ 2 for grand total of 50 on my diplomacy


Aleister, Lissala's Chosen wrote:

Aleister steps inside the cell, and sits down facing their prisoner. He then pulls up his sleeve to show her his tattoo of the Rune of Wrath. As he begins to speak, the Sihedron tattoo adoring his brow begins to glow softly. No mechanical effect, but considering her connection to Alaznist, it might impress or cow her.

"Before we were so rudely interrupted, you were telling us of your mistress. Why did you attack the Shallowtail Festival, and on whose orders?" Diplomacy via Linguistics thanks to my Golden Parlance feat. I have Skill God(Linguistics) and I'm going to use Scared Council from my Ancestor Mystery for a total of 42.

Edit Going to also spend 1 inspiration point to add 1d6 and a mythic surge as well 1d6 for grand total of 50 on my diplomacy

The sorceress cowers pitifully in the presence of the sihedron,

"The Shadow of Wrath!"

Her pained voice then dissolves into a haunting animal ululation that clearly unnerves the attending guards.

"The mistress ordered the guàiwù to attack. It is by her dread will that we act. The guàiwù hate the humans who have encroached on their ancient hunting grounds. They seek revenge, and gladly serve her. They command many dread beasts."

Shadow Lodge

CG Gunslinger Striker/Hedgewitch(6) | Vitality: 194 | Wounds: 124/31 | AC: 55 | Touch: 54 | FF: 21 | DR: 7/armor | Fort: 28 | Ref: 52 | Will: 24 | CMD: 64 | Init: 42 | Per: 18 | Speed: 60' | Tension: 9 | SP: 12 | MSB: 6 | MSD: 17 | Conc: 14 |

"Well, that's creepy enough," Vincent mutters.


Vincent Bloodmoon wrote:
"Well, that's creepy enough," Vincent mutters.

One of the guards grunts in agreement.

Scarab Sages

AC 13/13/10 | hp 9 | F+2, R +3, W +2; +2 vs. [air] or [electricity] spells, or electricity damage | Resist electricity 5 | Init +3 | Senses darkvision 60 ft. | Perception +4

And who exactly is this mistress? A new queen? Is she uniting the tribes? Capable of magic?


"She is the chosen one of the Dark One and has united the guàiwù in their quest for vengeance, and now after a long age of dissolution and retreat, they once again believe these lands may be theirs again."

"She is surely a knowing one, and commands the greatest mysteries of the arcane arts."


Male Azlanti Pureblood Bloodlord 3/Monk(Tattoo Monk)

"Does your mistress have a name? Has she sent others to attack Sandpoint?"


Aleister, Lissala's Chosen wrote:
"Does your mistress have a name? Has she sent others to attack Sandpoint?"

"Her name is Ahatsunu, and her forces are legion."


Male Azlanti Pureblood Bloodlord 3/Monk(Tattoo Monk)

Seb, what sort of knowledge check do I need to make to learn more about Ahatsunu? I have a variety of knowledges and lore, with differing bonuses to some.


Aleister, Lissala's Chosen wrote:
Seb, what sort of knowledge check do I need to make to learn more about Ahatsunu? I have a variety of knowledges and lore, with differing bonuses to some.

It's a foreign language name, so linguistics?

Additional Info:

I know you've played this before -- it's a nome de plume that Nualia has taken in her role as the voice of Lamashtu for the local cult.


Male Azlanti Pureblood Bloodlord 3/Monk(Tattoo Monk)

Aleister has Skill God(Linguistics) and a +45, for a total of 65. However, he is trying to learn about who this person might be, not necessarily things pertaining specifically to her name. Like, 'oh, where have I heard that name before, what do I remember about it?' Unsure if that still warrants a Linguistics check or not.


Saves: F: +8 | R: +7 | W: +9 | CMD: 20 | Init: +9 | Per: +10 | DV 60' L.Fighter (Weapon Master) / Tactician (Battle Medic) 3 | Vigor: 32/35 | Wounds: 36 | Def: 15 | FF: 15 | DR 5/adamantine | Crit Def: +16 | | Init: +9 | Per: +10 | DV 60'| Speed: 40' | PP: 18 | SP: 7 | MP: 5 | Resist 5 Fire, Cold, Electricity

"If her forces are legion, what happened to your group? Were you the most expendable followers, or did you just draw the short straw? Henric asks his question with a musing tone, not really pushing aggressively for answers but using his phrasing to remind her of her failure.


Aleister, Lissala's Chosen wrote:
Aleister has Skill God(Linguistics) and a +45, for a total of 65. However, he is trying to learn about who this person might be, not necessarily things pertaining specifically to her name. Like, 'oh, where have I heard that name before, what do I remember about it?' Unsure if that still warrants a Linguistics check or not.

If it's someone he's never met and has no rational way to ever hear any information about, I'm not sure what the limits of a knowledge check of any sort are here -- is the DM supposed to just concoct some story to explain how the character could have this knowledge, or are there some kind of logical restraints. I don't really see logically how Aleister could know anything about this character since he just woke up from a 10,000 year slumber and has never been to this town before.


Henric Logos wrote:
"If her forces are legion, what happened to your group? Were you the most expendable followers, or did you just draw the short straw? Henric asks his question with a musing tone, not really pushing aggressively for answers but using his phrasing to remind her of her failure.

The elfin maiden sneers at Henric with a predatory snarl before spitting at his feet,

"We gladly give ourselves for the glory of the Dark Lady -- Her Divine Shadow shall smother you in its inescapable embrace."


Male Azlanti Pureblood Bloodlord 3/Monk(Tattoo Monk)

Ahatsunu discussion:

Sebecloki wrote:
If it's someone he's never met and has no rational way to ever hear any information about, I'm not sure what the limits of a knowledge check of any sort are here -- is the DM supposed to just concoct some story to explain how the character could have this knowledge, or are there some kind of logical restraints. I don't really see logically how Aleister could know anything about this character since he just woke up from a 10,000 year slumber and has never been to this town before.

Aleister has been awake and active since Aroden died, which is about 100 years prior to the events of Rise. He may not have been to Sandpoint specifically in those 100 years, but he has certainly wandered all over Varisia. In the end, it's up to you, and I'm okay with whatever you decide makes the most sense. Clearly, with my massive bonus to linguistics, I don't have problem with making that check. I was just wondering if that's the best skill to use here. If you still think Aleister shouldn't have any knowledge at all of Ahatsunu, that's okay too. I just wanted to be clear about how long he's been awake and active for.


Aleister, Lissala's Chosen wrote:
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In that case you'd need Knowledge (Local) I should think.


Male Azlanti Pureblood Bloodlord 3/Monk(Tattoo Monk)

1d20 + 41 ⇒ (11) + 41 = 52 Local

"Yet you failed, and I do not think your Dark Lady will reward failure. In fact, I get the feeling you be will punished most severely."

Intimidate via Linguistics for a 65 total.


Aleister, Lissala's Chosen wrote:

1d20+41 Local

"Yet you failed, and I do not think your Dark Lady will reward failure. In fact, I get the feeling you be will punished most severely."

Intimidate via Linguistics for a 65 total.

Aleister, Lissala's Chosen: Knowledge (Local):

During his wide and lonely sojourning in the lands of the Inner Sea following the death of the god Aroden, Aleister encountered curious rumors whispered of in Riddleport and other gods-forsaken locales of a woe begotten foundling who had been tempted to the dark rites of Lamashtu. This foundling had rekindled the anger and fighting spirit of the hobgoblin tribes of the Lost Coast to reclaim their ancient hunting grounds from the incursions of the Varisians and Shoanti tribes, not to mention the recent settlers from Magnimar who had founded Sandpoint. Ahatsunu was only one of the many names ascribed to this mysterious figure, another was Nualia.


Aleister, Lissala's Chosen wrote:

1d20+41 Local

"Yet you failed, and I do not think your Dark Lady will reward failure. In fact, I get the feeling you be will punished most severely."

Intimidate via Linguistics for a 65 total.

I suppose she's intimidated, but I'm not really clear on the effect?

The cowled woman shrieks pitiably.

Shadow Lodge

CG Gunslinger Striker/Hedgewitch(6) | Vitality: 194 | Wounds: 124/31 | AC: 55 | Touch: 54 | FF: 21 | DR: 7/armor | Fort: 28 | Ref: 52 | Will: 24 | CMD: 64 | Init: 42 | Per: 18 | Speed: 60' | Tension: 9 | SP: 12 | MSB: 6 | MSD: 17 | Conc: 14 |

Vincent observes the other people gathered as Aleister questions the woman.

Perception: 20 + 18 = 38
Sense Motive: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (17) + 16 = 33


Male Azlanti Pureblood Bloodlord 3/Monk(Tattoo Monk)

Apologies, I had meant to use Intimidate to force her to act friendly towards me. 1d6 ⇒ 3 x10 = 30 minutes.


Aleister, Lissala's Chosen wrote:
Apologies, I had meant to use Intimidate to force her to act friendly towards me. 1d6 x10 = 30 minutes.

The sorceress begins to weep pitiably,

"Have mercy good master, for I am bound to a cruel mistress. My fate has been too cruel. Only show me a little mercy and I will reveal all."


Vincent Bloodmoon wrote:

Vincent observes the other people gathered as Aleister questions the woman.

[dice=Perception]20+18
[dice=Sense Motive]1d20+16

Vincent Bloodmoon: Perception:

The sorceress is clearly terrified of her mistress.

Vincent Bloodmoon: Sense Motive:

The sorceress is hoping to potentially gain protection from the party to escape the grasp of her current masters.


Male Azlanti Pureblood Bloodlord 3/Monk(Tattoo Monk)
Sebecloki wrote:
"Have mercy good master, for I am bound to a cruel mistress. My fate has been too cruel. Only show me a little mercy and I will reveal all."

Aleister is quiet for several moments, letting his prisoner squirm in the silence. Finally, he speaks. "I am open to negotiating, perhaps up to and including your release. I might even be willing to grant you protection, depending on how useful your information ends up being."

Shadow Lodge

CG Gunslinger Striker/Hedgewitch(6) | Vitality: 194 | Wounds: 124/31 | AC: 55 | Touch: 54 | FF: 21 | DR: 7/armor | Fort: 28 | Ref: 52 | Will: 24 | CMD: 64 | Init: 42 | Per: 18 | Speed: 60' | Tension: 9 | SP: 12 | MSB: 6 | MSD: 17 | Conc: 14 |
Sebecloki wrote:
Vincent Bloodmoon wrote:

Vincent observes the other people gathered as Aleister questions the woman.

[dice=Perception]20+18
[dice=Sense Motive]1d20+16

** spoiler omitted **

** spoiler omitted **

Those rolls were directed at the other people in the room, trying to gauge their reactions to her and the questioning.


Everyone should determine the reply then, correct? How does that work when it's against another character?


Male Azlanti Pureblood Bloodlord 3/Monk(Tattoo Monk)

Check discussion.


Saves: F: +8 | R: +7 | W: +9 | CMD: 20 | Init: +9 | Per: +10 | DV 60' L.Fighter (Weapon Master) / Tactician (Battle Medic) 3 | Vigor: 32/35 | Wounds: 36 | Def: 15 | FF: 15 | DR 5/adamantine | Crit Def: +16 | | Init: +9 | Per: +10 | DV 60'| Speed: 40' | PP: 18 | SP: 7 | MP: 5 | Resist 5 Fire, Cold, Electricity

Henric snorts quietly to himself and those nearby, but makes sure to stay quieter than the priestess can hear. "I'm sure she's penitent now, facing the gallows and worse. She wasn't nearly so reflective on that ship commanding her goblins to kill us all... " His tone is wry and joking, clearly not upset by her mercurial change of heart.


Male Azlanti Pureblood Bloodlord 3/Monk(Tattoo Monk)

Waiting on the sorceress to reply here. Vincent said in discussion his Sense Motive was mainly vs the NPCs, to try and get an idea if they are going to interfere in the negotiations or not.


Aleister, Lissala's Chosen wrote:
Sebecloki wrote:
"Have mercy good master, for I am bound to a cruel mistress. My fate has been too cruel. Only show me a little mercy and I will reveal all."
Aleister is quiet for several moments, letting his prisoner squirm in the silence. Finally, he speaks. "I am open to negotiating, perhaps up to and including your release. I might even be willing to grant you protection, depending on how useful your information ends up being."

Sorry, missed this reply.

"What would you know, Good Master?"


Male Azlanti Pureblood Bloodlord 3/Monk(Tattoo Monk)

"Let's start with the basics. What did you hope to accomplish with the attack, and why were you chosen to lead it?"


Aleister, Lissala's Chosen wrote:
"Let's start with the basics. What did you hope to accomplish with the attack, and why were you chosen to lead it?"

"Ahatsuna wished to strike fear one more into the hearts and souls of this town's complacent folk."

"In truth, I am unsure why this great responsibility was bestowed upon my person. I am not her favored apprentice."


Male Azlanti Pureblood Bloodlord 3/Monk(Tattoo Monk)

"And what of those you brought with you? I believe many of them escaped the attack on the ship. Where would they have gone?"


Saves: F: +8 | R: +7 | W: +9 | CMD: 20 | Init: +9 | Per: +10 | DV 60' L.Fighter (Weapon Master) / Tactician (Battle Medic) 3 | Vigor: 32/35 | Wounds: 36 | Def: 15 | FF: 15 | DR 5/adamantine | Crit Def: +16 | | Init: +9 | Per: +10 | DV 60'| Speed: 40' | PP: 18 | SP: 7 | MP: 5 | Resist 5 Fire, Cold, Electricity

Henric continues to look around the dungeon, somewhat focused on the ongoing questioning but not breaking into the middle of it. However, he does reach out and mentally "knock" on Aleister's mind. If he answers the knock, Henric has a suggestion for him to ask. "Aleister, it's Henric. Perhaps we ought to ask her whether there are any other attacks planned by other groups, and if there will be another attack here since she failed. Lastly, we probably ought to determine if that bit about the "favored apprentice" was a general comment, of if there is such a person..."


Aleister, Lissala's Chosen wrote:
"And what of those you brought with you? I believe many of them escaped the attack on the ship. Where would they have gone?"

Sorry, missed this follow up.

"They would have returned to our ancient refuge."


Male Azlanti Pureblood Bloodlord 3/Monk(Tattoo Monk)

Bit of a busy week, working on a few other things, both on the boards and around the house.

"Where's your ancient refuge? And our there anymore attacks planned by other groups, now that you've failed?"


Aleister, Lissala's Chosen wrote:

Bit of a busy week, working on a few other things, both on the boards and around the house.

"Where's your ancient refuge? And our there anymore attacks planned by other groups, now that you've failed?"

"A hidden place, beneath well trod earth, known to few, but sought by many since ancient days."

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