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"I'm a little too close for comfort here. Perhaps I will shuffle back a bit and give room for someone a bit more adept at physical combat than myself."
"That's more like it. Now suffer the penalty of my gaze."
Akvius let's out a maniacle laugh as the hexes continue to terrorize the white and yellow.
Akvius will misfortune hex the blue enemy. "ਸ਼ਕਤੀਮਾਨ! ਇਸ ਨੂੰ ਕਮਜ਼ੋਰ minded ਜੀਵ ਨੂੰ ਕੋਸਣ ਨਾਲ ਆਪਣੇ ਕੰਮਾ ਸਹਾਇਤਾ." Infernal:
"Powerful One! Aid your vessel by cursing this weak minded being."
Akvius laughs contently as the misfortune condition attempts to take hold of the blue enemy and continues to grip the orange enemy.
Akvius will misfortune hex the adjacent orange enemy. "ਸ਼ਕਤੀਮਾਨ! ਇਸ ਨੂੰ ਕਮਜ਼ੋਰ minded ਜੀਵ ਨੂੰ ਕੋਸਣ ਨਾਲ ਆਪਣੇ ਕੰਮਾ ਸਹਾਇਤਾ. Infernal:
"Powerful One! Aid your vessel by cursing this weak minded being."
purple gets a new save for his misfortune. (still worst of 2 rolls) Akvius laughs contently at purple's condition.
Akvius stares down the purple orc. Raises both hands and motions like he's choking the orc. "ਸ਼ਕਤੀਮਾਨ! ਇਸ ਨੂੰ ਕਮਜ਼ੋਰ minded ਜੀਵ ਨੂੰ ਕੋਸਣ ਨਾਲ ਆਪਣੇ ਕੰਮਾ ਸਹਾਇਤਾ. Infernal:
"Powerful One! Aid your vessel by cursing this weak minded being."
misfortune hex:
Misfortune (Su): The witch can cause a creature within 30 feet to suffer grave misfortune for 1 round. Anytime the creature makes an ability check, attack roll, saving throw, or skill check, it must roll twice and take the worse result. A Will save negates this hex. At 8th level and 16th level, the duration of this hex is extended by 1 round. This hex affects all rolls the target must make while it lasts. Whether or not the save is successful, a creature cannot be the target of this hex again for 1 day. "Watch out everyone. They look like they mean business!
Akvius points the wand at the red enemy again. "Cupio, Virtus, Licet" Draconic:
"I want, excellence, allowed to me"
Ill Omen:
Ill Omen
School enchantment (compulsion) [mind-affecting]; Level witch 1 Casting Time 1 standard action Components V, S, M (hair from a black cat) Range close (25 ft. + 5 ft./2 levels) Target one creature Duration 1 round/level or until discharged Saving Throw none; Spell Resistance yes You afflict the target with bad luck. On the next d20 roll the target makes, it must roll twice and take the less favorable result. For every five caster levels you have, the target must roll twice on an additional d20 roll (to a maximum of five rolls at 20th level). A target who can speak and has at least one free hand and who is aware of the spell and its effects (such as from a Spellcraft check to identify the spell as it is cast) can negate one reroll by spending a move action to utter a brief prayer or good luck charm to appease the spirits of ill fortune.
Akvius' tail produces a wand from beneath his robe and places it in his hand. He then points it at the red enemy. "Cupio, Virtus, Licet" draconic:
"I want, excellence, allowed to me"
Ill Omen:
Ill Omen
School enchantment (compulsion) [mind-affecting]; Level witch 1 Casting Time 1 standard action Components V, S, M (hair from a black cat) Range close (25 ft. + 5 ft./2 levels) Target one creature Duration 1 round/level or until discharged Saving Throw none; Spell Resistance yes You afflict the target with bad luck. On the next d20 roll the target makes, it must roll twice and take the less favorable result. For every five caster levels you have, the target must roll twice on an additional d20 roll (to a maximum of five rolls at 20th level). A target who can speak and has at least one free hand and who is aware of the spell and its effects (such as from a Spellcraft check to identify the spell as it is cast) can negate one reroll by spending a move action to utter a brief prayer or good luck charm to appease the spirits of ill fortune.
Akvius looks at the brown enemy and grins devilishly. "Vita et mors, ego autem" Draconic:
"Life, and death, I am without"
Cause Fear:
School necromancy [fear, mind-affecting]; Level bard 1, cleric 1, sorcerer/wizard 1
Casting Time 1 standard action Components V, S Range close (25 ft. + 5 ft./2 levels) Target one living creature with 5 or fewer HD Duration 1d4 rounds or 1 round; see text Saving Throw Will partial; Spell Resistance yes The affected creature becomes frightened. If the subject succeeds on a Will save, it is shaken for 1 round. Creatures with 6 or more HD are immune to this effect. Cause fear counters and dispels remove fear.
Akvius moves around the boxes. Seeing the enemies down the hall, he chants to himself as he raises a clawed index finger and points at the red enemy. "சக்தி வாய்ந்த ஒன்று, என் எதிரி பலவீனப்படுத்தவும் எனக்கு பரிசு வழங்க" Infernal:
"Powerful One, grant me the gift to weaken my foe!" Akvius' red eyes flare with an intensity, like a struck match, for a second. Then fade back down to normal.
Akvius will follow Frans inside. And ready to evil eye hex 1st enemy that he sees. evil eye:
Evil Eye (Su): The witch can cause doubt to creep into the mind of a foe within 30 feet that she can see. The target takes a –2 penalty on one of the following (witch's choice): AC, ability checks, attack rolls, saving throws, or skill checks. This hex lasts for a number of rounds equal to 3 + the witch's Intelligence modifier. A Will save reduces this to just 1 round. This is a mind-affecting effect. At 8th level the penalty increases to –4.
"You DID say there were voices in here, right Frans?"
Akvius cautiously wanders around the building looking for and alternate way to enter (for the element of surprise) or a large enough crack/hole in the wall planks to give a peek of the layout inside or any activity. Once he is satisfied, he will stop outsode the south door and wait for the rest of the party.
"Good work, both of you. Several leads seem to led to the Wharf District. I assume that will be our immediate destination once we arrive? If we are to believe this information you picked up, about Alejia taking the ships from on-board, perhaps we could consider sailing to intercept the Topaz Titan before she is able to execute her plan? Of course the difficulty would be flushing her out of her hiding spot or seeing through her disguise." Akvius looks at the other pathfinders puzzled. "Of course, I'm merely brainstorming ideas here. Any of you have any other suggestions?"
During one of their meals at sea, Akvius proposes a suggestion to the rest of the group. "Perhaps one or more of us might be able to gather some useful information before be arrive. Alas, I'm not much of a socialite (not high skill w/ Diplomacy or Knowledge: local), I tend to have more of an intimidating effect on people. Perhaps some of you may be able to poke around, maybe ask some questions of the crew? If you find someone you believe may possess some info, but is otherwise unwilling to divulge it... might be more cooperative after a 1 on 1 conversation"
"Thank you for the insight you've provided. Unless my tight lipped companions here have any other questions or requests, I agree we should make the most of whatever time we have before the Topaz Titan reaches Riddleport." Akvius stands and thanks the Venture-Captain for her de-brief and hospitality with a respectful bow. Then turns to the rest of the party. "Shall we proceed to the Wharf District and begin our investigation?"
"Is Sir Gurukaza or the crew of the Topaz Titan aware of the likelihood of their attack?" "You mentioned the crews were being attacked and ships destroyed, do you believe Pirate Alejia is killing the scholars or taking them prisoner? Is there an indication as to what the Vudran pirates have to gain from these actions?" "By what name does Alejia's ship sail under?" "The pirates ship is on it's way. Do you suspect Alejia's where-abouts to currently be ON her ship? Are there any known associates, here in Riddleport that she socializes or conducts business with?" "Are there any special supplies/resources available for us to use at our discretion, beyond our own?" "Beyond discretion, have we been given the authority to deal with this (Alejia) with any means neccasary?" "Does Alejia have any special talents or skills we should be on the watch for?"
A deep commanding voice sounds, "Gleek!" The tiny creature lowers it's head and scurries towards an approaching Tiefling. Then disappears under the tiefling's robes. "Please excuse my tiny friend. He sometimes lets his excitement get the better of him and forgets his place." The tiefling walks over to the bar and pours himself a brandy, which he sips, pauses for a moment then confirms, "Yes. This will do." He then approaches the area where the pathfinders are seated and makes an elaborate bow, without spilling his drink. "Greetings fellow pathfinders. I am Akvius Sirthos. I am here in place of my brother Baru. I believe he accompanied most of you on your last assignment. He is currently being disciplined by our master. The performance of his duties were less than adequate, and our master has sent me to help restore our honor. I do not indent to endure the same punishment... excuse me, rewards that he has earned." Akvius takes a seat comfortably with the rest of the group, sipping his brandy socially while he continues. "I wield different skills than my brother. He is drawn more to the physical disciplines, where I excel at the mental. This carries favor with the dark one and he has seen fit to arm me with the ability to weaken our foes with a gaze." Upon finishing the word gaze, Akvius' eyes intensify with a red glow for a second before dimming back down to their natural hue. "The Dark One, has bestowed me with a medium to channel his power... this tiny creature. His name is Gleek and he is sacred to me. I will ensure the ease of our success in combat and problem solving. I am glad to be free of my dungeon... excuse me, study... to join you on our assignment." Akvius swallows some more brandy and taps his index claw on the near empty glass. "Unless you have any questions of me..." Akvius looks around at each pathfinder, "... is there anything about each of you that I should know, to better assess our success?"
My brother Baru is wallowing in disgrace with his lack of performance on your last adventure, which is polite conversation for he's chained in our father's dungeon receiving multiple lashings a day. I have been sent in his place and in an effort to redeem our family's pride. The great and powerful one channels abilities through me via my pet Gleek here.
personally I think evil eye is your must have 1st hex. it allows you to apply -2 attack, -2 AC, -2 save, -2 skill check. or if you give use it every round on same target, you can get all of these applied at same time. use your 1st level feat for cackle and even if the enemy makes his save, you can keep the penalty applied indefinately.
character creation.... SO many choices. sounds like you're more focused on backstory and "fluff" vs optimization. So for patron, pick the one that sounds good for your backstory. You didn't really give any info on how the character perceives the powers. Does the character view it as a curse or gift? Is it evil or good in nature? These are things that might help you narrow down the list of patrons. familiar... optimization says take a familiar that boosts your initiative, but again... being backstory driven, what animal do YOU think your elf witch might have befriended? Or what animal symbolizes the patron you choose.
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