Aldhranhald's page

I hate to pour salt on a fresh wound, but, Stormstrider knows I've been contemplating this for a long while. Since you are going to have to look for another player now anyway, it seems as good a time as any for me to exit. I have had a great deal of fun playing this game, but I have made the decision to leave the Paizo boards behind entirely. So I will be leaving every game I play here. I hope you find great players! If you want to stay in touch, I'll still be haunting Facebook occasionally, or you can reach me on Discord (@Lukeinfehgamuhz#6868). Great gaming all!

Your friend,
Mended/Aldhranhald

Aldhranhald grabs his fancy new crossbow, cranked and loaded from its loop on his pack steps forward a few paces and, leaning around Uriel, fires at the blue skinned creature that started the hostility.

Crossbow Attack: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (10) + 7 = 17
Damage?: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

That figures.

Realizing that a spell is being cast, Aldhranhald reacts with lightning quick speed and casts a spell of his own. A spell his deity has just recently empowered him to cast. Via the magic he commands the undine to halt his actions. He gives voice to the spell by saying, in Aquan, "Halt!

DC 14 Will Save to Negate the effects of the spell. Otherwise the creature is forced to literally stand still and do nothing for an entire round of initiative. :)

Seeing that this creature is inflappable, Aldhranhald returns hostility with hostility. In Aquan he says, "We are not leaving, and we WILL study this level of the Spire; you can either benefit by this or be destroyed. The choice is yours." While he's making threats he is also scouring the recesses of his knowledge for any bits about creatures like this blue-skinned humanoid.

Knowledge: ?, with Monster Lore Ability: 1d20 + 10 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 10 + 3 = 18

Not sure which knowledge would be appropriate, but they are all +10 except Arcana, which would be a +11. Unless it's Geography, Nature, or History, then it would be +7. Regardless, Aldy also gets the +3 from the Monster Lore ability. :)

Aldy's profile and tag line are updated. I also adjusted all the numbers on the common dice rolls sheet. :)

Having just recently finished his study of Aquan in the book he acquired containing planar knowledge, Aldhranhald easily understands the creature's speech. He smiles and claps his hands in obvious joy. Then says, in his best Aquan dialect, "Wonderful! A fellow scholar! I would absolutely love to exchange notes with you. I've fully mapped every level above and taken copious notes on everything. Would you care to take an hour or two to share knowledge with a fellow student of the Spire?"

Ummmm... I know it's a little late, but I actually DID take a skill rank in Linguistics and the language I took was Aquan (based entirely off of the information you'd given us so far). Unfortunately I still haven't had time to finish all the level up process for Aldhranhald, nor to update his profile. I probably won't have time to do that until tomorrow morning. I apologize for holding up the show, but I've had/will continue to have a busy weekend.

After giving it some thought, I think I'd actually like to stick with taking Aldy's next level in cleric. If that's okay with you Stormster? I also think, again if it's all right with you, I will still take the craft wand feat. The ability to give the group wands at half the cost seems like a very useful thing, and might actually prevent us from having to go back and forth to town as much.

So, is that okay with you Stormstrider?

Just want to say again, that Air Bubble specifically says in the description that it can be used to make an object waterproof for the duration as well...

Okay clearly Boudacia taking Air Bubble for one of her new spells at level up would be our best option here; in addition, if Sama would take Touch of the Sea, I think we'd be doing just fine. Arcane Magic for the WIN!!! Of important note. If that is what is going to happen, Aldhranhald would NOT then take his level in cleric. So I really need to know what those two characters will do before I complete my level up process. :)

Sorry Aldy, doesn't work. You can't take Craft Wand because it requires a minimum caster level of 5, and your caster level would be inquisitor 4/cleric 1, neither of which meets the requirement.

Also, I have no way to protect my spellbook from becoming waterlogged and destroyed on this level, so that ends my ability to function as a wizard.

Really? Hero Lab said I met the prerequisites for it. I always thought caster level 5 meant five total levels of spell casting classes. That's not what it means?

Edit: If that really is the case, @Stormstrider, can we get a houserule that says Caster Level = total levels in casting classes? It would make life a lot easier for all of us, including you, because then we've got an Air Bubble candy cane. Btw air bubble can protect objects from water as well, so that would protect your spellbook Sama. :)

Update. I don't have time to update my profile and such today, but, I have a solution to the water level problem. As a fifth level caster, and having gained a feat from taking a level in Cleric... sneaky, I know, Aldhranhald will be taking the Craft Wand feat. Which will allow him to craft a wand of Air Bubble with 50 charges. By my understanding of the rule he need only expend 375 gold pieces to create a level one wand, and it would only take 3/4 of a day to do so. I don't remember how much wealth we all have, we might need to pool gold in order for him to do it, but it is possible. I'll look more into the details when I have time, but just wanted to let everyone know that Aldhranhald should be able to get us through the submerged level with breathable air in a bubble around our heads. :) Each casting from the wand will last a minute, but hopefully if we actually track our movement in the level through initiative rounds, we can make that one wand last for the entire level...?

Hey all, sorry for my absence; we had a blizzard. Remember, one snow flake is beautiful, but a centillion snow flakes will bury you alive. :)

Level 5 HP: 1d8 ⇒ 5

Well that's above average least. :) I'll get to leveling up here shortly, but I might not get to finish today as I'm expecting a large amount of work to show up with the mailman, if he can make it through the snow drifts. :)

As for going back to town. I do have a possible alternative, though I'm not sure how effective it will be. I've been considering taking a level in Cleric. An Inquisitor is really just a specialized cleric anyway, so taking a level of Cleric would put Air Bubble on Aldhranhald's spell list. Obviously if Stormstrider is all right with that, it could alleviate some of the stress of this level... I'm not exactly sure how his casting will work in that case, if he can cast cleric spells using his Inquisitor slots? Or what. I'll get on it here quickly and hope to have a more detailed post up either later today or tomorrow morning in that regard. :)

It is clear that Aldhranhald is deeply conflicted after listening to all his friends tell him they would not choose to stay with him on this fact gathering mission. He puts the finishing touches on his map of the level, and taps the quill pen repeatedly on the side of the parchment. "This is disheartening news." He says with a sour look on his face. He turns looking down the hallway where Skraa-orm Thagh holds lair. He turns and looks at his friends. Then he speaks, saying, "So be it, let it not be said that Aldhranhald broke loyalty with those he held most dear. Whatever secrets this level contains, will have to wait for another day or another investigator." With that the dark-haired elf puts away his mapping supplies and pulls his quarterstaff from its leather loop on his haversack. "Off we go then."

It's your birthday? How old are you 29 again?! ;) Happy birthday strider of life's storms. Keep on striding!

After having their tour of the entire level, Aldhranhald's curiosity is only piqued all the more. There is something at work here, something unlike anything he's ever seen before, and to just leave without fully understanding it is not something he believes he can do. So he pulls aside his friends and says, "My friends, I cannot in good conscience leave this troglodyte lair without fully studying it. There are things here unlike any on the face of Golarion, and I may be the only man qualified to try and decipher their secrets. I do not want to harm these creatures; they've given us no cause to. Instead, and I know this may be asking a lot of you all, I'd like to live among them for awhile. To study not only their tribal ways, but, if I can ingratiate myself into their society, find time to study the power that energizes the mag net, that produces the pink paste, and produces clean drinking water from seeming thin air. As we have, several times, left the Spire's dungeons to go back to Fort Inevitable, I do not find it so extraordinary a request. Let us stay with these troglodytes for a time, a few days perhaps, and in that time I might be able to discern the secrets of the thing they call Skraa-orm Thagh. What say you all? Will you stay with me here for a time to learn the true nature of these things? If not, and here I must put it bluntly, I will see if I can stay here with them by myself, because learning the truth of all this is a calling too important to pass on." When Aldhranhald finishes his lengthy monologue he looks to each of his companions for their honest opinion and answer to his request.

In Draconic Aldhranhald says, "The map, Slaagh, is to preserve the knowledge of this wonderful place. I wish to never forget all that I have seen and learned throughout my travels, so I keep them here on these scrolls." Aldhranhald pulls out his mapmaking materials and shows them to Slaagh. While Slaagh peruses the maps of the upper levels, he sketches all they have seen in godhome, but decides to jot his notes in Elvish instead of common, so Slaagh can't see what he's really writing about the place.

Craft Cartography: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (15) + 10 = 25

"See?" The black-haired elf continues in Draconic. "Nothing dangerous. Just notes so that the knowledge isn't lost. If you wouldn't mind leading us around the rest of this great place, I'd sure like to put all the wonderful details on my scroll?"

Totally fine with the fast-forwarded version. Though if/when the tour takes us to the room northwest of the magnet where we heard the clicking sounds, Aldhranhald's curiosity might just get the better of him. The knowledge of what Skraa-orm Thagh actually is, is too big a revelation for him to pass up on. Which, I guess, is my way of saying Aldhranhald, though he would have a twinge of conscience about it, might just turn out to be fine with slaughtering all these primitive creatures so that he can discern the mysteries of this mag net...

Aldhranhald stops removing his armor and looks to Boudacia. "If you're sure?" He asks. Sliding over the haversack he carries for her to gather up the metal Uriel carried down from the level above.

"Uriel, I've heard of things like this before, if it is what I think it is, it's called a mag net. Think of it like a net that catches metal objects. I've never seen one in real life, only read small snippets of lore. I wasn't even sure they were real until this very moment. I'm sure you've felt the force pulling at the metal objects on your person. I worry, if the pull becomes stronger, we might be stuck to the mag net ourselves. It might be wise, even though it would seem foolish, to strip off all metal." Aldhranhald says, and wastes no time, first dropping the handy haversack to the ground, and then beginning the process of removing his armor. As he does so he whispers, "If it is a mag net, there may be some way to disable it, though I'm sure that would most likely anger the troglodytes in residence. There may even be a lever somewhere that turns the mechanism off."

Perception: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (13) + 12 = 25

Stepping into the room next to Uriel, Aldhranhald looks about, searching for any signs of danger, traps, or possible ambushes. Looking at the "god" in the center of the room he tries to puzzle out from his memory what the metal monstrosity might be.

K: Arcana: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (12) + 11 = 23
K: Dungeoneering: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (5) + 10 = 15
K: Engineering: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (15) + 9 = 24
K: Local: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (14) + 10 = 24
K: Planes: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (1) + 10 = 11
K: Religion: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (15) + 10 = 25

"You're welcome to use this one." Alhranhald says handing over the haversack he's been carrying recently. As he does he takes out his map making supplies and quickly sketches the rooms of this level that they've seen so far. He also scours the room for any clues or insights into what might be affecting this strange level of the Emerald Spire.

Perception: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (13) + 12 = 25
Craft Cartography: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (6) + 10 = 16

Anybody with high diplomacy or deception want to see if they can convince Slaagh to leave us alone for a bit to "discuss and gather our offering?" If we can get him to leave the room, even if only for a moment, we might be able to get a better handle on things. I'd hate to betray Slaagh to death, he's not tried to harm us, nor do I believe he thinks we will be harmed. Neither, though, do I just want to walk blindly into whatever it is he's leading us toward.

"You know Slaagh, as holy as the grub may be, I'd need a new hole-y in my stomach in order to eat it. I'm just not hungry at the moment. I'd much rather take a closer look at Skraa-orm thagh, if that's okay with you?" Aldhranhald says in Draconic. Then looking directly to Chalkou, he says, in Orcish, hoping none of the Troglodytes speak that language. "Chalkou, what I said before I said for the benefit of Slaagh or any of his companions that may be listening who speak Common. Trust me, I have no plans of offering worship to whatever creature these trogs have trapped in a box. Stay ready. There's something powerful at play here, and it isn't magic. That worries me."

Aldhranhald looks at Uriel and says, in Common, "Uriel, Chalkou and I were simply trying to ascertain the majesty and glory of Skraa-orm thagh, to better have an idea of how to best participate in his worship ceremonies." As he says this he puts his bow back across his shoulders and unloops his quarterstaff from its leather loop on his backpack. Then he says, "Slaagh was kind enough to tell us that the few troglodytes down here that worship Skraa-orm thagh sacrifice metal to him and he rewards them with holy food and drink." Pausing a moment, he looks around at each member of the group with a serious expression and says, "Do we have any metal we'd like to sacrifice to Skraa-orm thagh, the boxed-up, metal eating, deity who is worshiped by a handful of troglodytes here at the bowels of the Emerald Spire?"

Aldhranhald steps forward placing a gentle hand on Chalkou's forearm giving him a look that says, stay calm, but be ready. He then addresses Slaagh in Draconic, a language he speaks fluently. "Oh great Slaagh! Servant of the mighty Skraa-orm thagh, the god in the box. Before we enter the presence of the revered Skraa-orm thagh, I humbly ask that we know more so that we do not make fools of ourselves entering his presence unworthily. What sacrifices does Skraa-orm thagh require of his servants? How many of your people are around here serving him? When is the last time Skraa-orm thagh revealed his mighty power, and in what way? Should we kneel before Skraa-orm thagh? Or bow? What tributes would Skraa-orm thagh find acceptable?" While Aldhranhald asks his series of questions he simultaneously plummets the depths of his knowledge for any scrap of information about the supposed deity, any small morsel of local lore or religious history. He also looks past Slaagh to the glowing door and tries to determine what, if any, magical nature is housed there.

K: Local: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (3) + 10 = 13
K: Religion: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (15) + 10 = 25
K: Arcana: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (20) + 11 = 31
Spellcraft: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (11) + 11 = 22

"Tread carefully. Troglodytes are not always hostile. They are intelligent enough to be reasoned with, but they also tend toward religious zealotry. Sometimes the objects of their 'religion' are nothing more than ancient bones they consider sacred relics. By which I mean, be careful what you bump into." Aldhranhald says, gripping his quarterstaff good and tight. He then casts Light on Uriel's sword, and says, "It's a good chance that light alone will make them aware of our presence, if they are not already aware. Troglodytes have exceptional darkvision."

Fort Save: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (14) + 4 = 18

Can I tell it's a troglodyte (yes, being a long time player I know it's a troglodyte just based off of your description and my knowledge of their stench ability) just based off of the stench? Aldy does have quite an extensive monster knowledge... Just in case I can, I'm going to roll a knowledge check. Cool?

Knowledge: Local with Monster Lore: 1d20 + 10 + 3 ⇒ (14) + 10 + 3 = 27

Aldhranhald will certainly contribute any necessary amount to a cure wand. I remember asking earlier, and don't remember getting an answer. How many charges on the wand that we currently have? Anyone know?

Aldhranhald stands, then bows low at the waist, and finally offers his hand to the lavishly decked out Hellknight that has been assigned to the troupe for oversight. "It is our great pleasure to make your acquaintance, Chalkou was it? Your companionship and instruction are most welcome among us. Please, have a seat and enjoy a drink and supper. We'd be happy to regale you with stories of our adventures in the Spire thus far." After offering the greeting, Aldhranhald sits back down in his chair, raises a sturdy stone tankard and toasts. "To heroic friends who've died too soon. To Brother Guinness! May his soul rest in peace, and may he drink Cayden Cailean under the table."

I apologize most profusely. I completely missed that question about which entrance to return through. I, like Uriel, thought we were headed towards some in town role playing. If that is all being hand-waved, then my opinion is to return through the same tunnel we exited.

"If Gansu wants to comb through for tidbits about this ancient hag, fine by me, but I think the whole lot needs to go to the Lady of the Fort. She and hers can decide what best to do with the evidence and the criminals." Aldhranhald says, handing the books over to Gansu to separate out whatever he wishes. "Best be quick about it," Aldhranhald points to the pinnacle of the town's parapets appearing over the horizon, "we're almost there."

@Uriel, yes I did take the masterwork shortsword. Thanks for the reminder. I also took the wand of CLW. Does anybody have any idea how many charges are left on that?! I will need to update my character sheet with those, but I have a rather busy morning at work this morning and will most likely not get to do that today.

Welcome Pyros! Swordlord of the Aldori. Great to have you aboard. :)

Overhearing Uriel's comments, Aldhranhald pipes in with his advice, unasked for. "What the Hellknights do with the documents is beyond my ability to control, and therefore outside of the realm of my care. They are the systemic authority. If they use the documents to further line their own pockets, it wouldn't be the first time, nor will it be the last, that systemic authority was corrupted. The best good any person can do is the good that is right in front of them. Right in front of us is the obligation to turn over these bandits and their contraband." Aldhranhald says, poking one of the prisoners in the back with the butt end of his quarterstaff to get the lolly-gagger moving more quickly.

"I'd like to suggest we put the prisoners to the fore, and have them lead us out through this shortcut tunnel they told us about. That way they can provide a distraction, or at least a healthy snack, for any monsters that might still lurk in that tunnel." Aldhranhald says, in earshot of the prisoners.

This is probably going to make me sound greedy, but after doing some research this morning, I realized that Inquisitors are proficient with Medium armor, and since they cast divine spells the arcane failure chance is moot. Which means Aldy could wear the +1 Four Mirror Armor and greatly increase his AC. The penalty to strength and dex based checks could come into play at some point, but so far, Aldy has not had to use his Dex based skills all too much. If the penalty became a hindrance I might look at switching back to lighter armor, but for the time being, if no one opposes, I think I'll take it. In addition, Aldy's Dex score is decent enough that the +1 Light Crossbow (a simple weapon so he is also proficient) could be highly effective in his hands, and give him something to do in combat other than "guard the hallway." So if nobody has a problem with that, I'd take that as well. Further, I'd be happy to take the Ring of Protection just as a place-holder, and then hand it over to whomever our new character is, if that is deemed necessary. And... (see I knew this would make me sound greedy) since Aldy tends to be in and out of his backpack for things quite often, I would also not be opposed to taking the second unclaimed Handy Haversack, and, obviously, would then be happy to carry whatever items the party decided he should carry in there. I've updated his character sheet with all those items. In so doing I saw that the four-mirror armor will actually slow his movement to 20' instead of 30'. The trade off of 10' less of movement per round for an AC of 21 (with the RoP equipped), to me, is well worth it.

I am going to update Aldy's profile with a link to the newly adjusted character sheet that incorporates those items. However! If anybody else would like to use the items I'm claiming there, I will have no problem surrendering them. :)

Aldhranhald looks at Uriel as if he just threw his own brains onto the floor and stepped on them. "I'm sorry, did you say you wanted to open a sarcophagus that other people bound shut with thick bands of iron?" He looks around at the rest of his companions trying to gauge their own intellectual surmising of the present situation. "I fail to see what purpose that would serve? You said yourself you detected strong evil in the coffin. Why potentially wake something evil that is resting peacefully? I'd rather just jot down some notes about what we've seen here, and head back to the surface for a time. Perhaps bringing all the bandits we've imprisoned and the evidence of their crimes to the Matron of Fort Inevitable. I can see no good purpose to opening that coffin." As if to punctuate his sentiment, he takes out his map making supplies and sketches the remaining rooms they've encountered, along with notes about their occupants and secrets.

Craft Cartography: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (2) + 10 = 12

Thanks for the loot, and for the push. :) I'll definitely be trying to put that green stone into one of the sockets to see what happens. Hopefully I don't get sucked into a dark dimension. ;)

Aldy looks to his warrior champions and says, "if there are no immediate threats? I'll do a quick sweep for magic, and look for any traps. In my experience graves are highly prized, and usually highly protected. I'd hate for one of us to accidentally blow ourselves to smithereens."

Assuming there are no immediate threats, obviously Aldy will Detect Magic, and then give the room a thorough scan from the entryway.

Take 20 Perception: 20 + 12 = 32 33 when looking for traps.

"You don't mind if I take a look, do you Uriel?" Aldy says and then gives the wardrobe a thorough scan, including for magic with his Detect Magic cantrip, to see if any hidden dangers lurk.

Perception Take 20: 20 + 12 = 32 33 when looking for traps.

"Hmmmm, it appears that in addition to simple banditry, these thugs were either planning on, or perhaps already embroiled in, blackmailing several wealthy citizens of the area. This information, in addition to the thieves' demise, could curry favor for us with the well-to-do people back in town. After we finish mapping this entire level, I strongly suggest we bring this information back to the powers that be."

Surveying all the books, parchments, and scrolls Aldhranhald cannot help but smile. Knowledge, after all, is power. "If no one has an objection, I'd like to take all this collected knowledge. Given time and study, it may prove invaluable to our further expedition." He pauses for a moment. "Though, I'm not sure studying down here is the best option, perhaps a return to the Stonde farm, or even Fort Inevitable is in order? But first..." He trails off, and then goes to examine the book with the lock. His experience tells him that such things can have both mundane and magical traps placed upon them, so he first detects for magic, then looks for any mechanical traps.

Perception Take 20: 20 + 12 = 32 33 when looking for traps

Aldhranhald, freed from the net, grunts thanks to Sama, and then steps forward to make room for the group's heavy hitters to enter. As he whizzes past the metallic creature he looks for any possible disabling points, key cogs or gears, a place he might jam a shortsword and stop or slow the construct's movement.

What do you want for that? Perception? Disable Device? Or a monster lore roll? Guess I'll just put all three and let you decide.

Perception: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (1) + 12 = 13
Disable Device: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (6) + 11 = 17
Knowledge Arcana with Monster Lore Ability Bonus: 1d20 + 11 + 3 ⇒ (11) + 11 + 3 = 25

Eeeesh! Them's some terrible rolls.

Your hate has made you powerful. Release your anger; only your hatred can destroy me.

Aldy may have just condemned the party.

A dark side... Black as pitch, I'd say. :P XD ;)

Since it appears the evil space aliens have abducted Gansu maybe we should consider a replacement.

I'd second that at this point. While I think Uriel is doing a fine job of being Gansu's bot, I don't think that's a responsibility he necessarily needs to keep doing. There are ample eager players on these boards. Perhaps it is time we find one?

As to the magical loot. If everyone was okay with it, I sure wouldn't mind the cloak of resistance. +2 to all saves would certainly make Aldy much better at throwing off the occasional magical or alchemical attack. I want everyone to agree to that before I'd do it though. If anybody else wants it, I sure understand, and would defer.

Now, about the metal "statue" that is currently our foe in the game. I don't want to do any crazy metagaming here, but I happen to know for a fact that there are metal constructs who actually "get powered up" when they are struck by electrical attacks... So... I'm a little bit hesitant to just take the GM's advice on Sama using things like jolt and aggressive thundercloud. I know Stormstrider is an excellent GM, but I also know he's got a dark side, and part of me thinks he might be suggesting using electrical based attacks so he can bring down the thunder, as it were...

My 2cp. :) Carry on. :)

"This won't do." Aldy says, stepping up and pulling out his recently acquired shortsword, and slicing at the net that is entangling Uriel.

Does that require a roll? Cutting a net? I'm assuming Uriel would be a willing target, and therefore I wouldn't have to roll to hit the rope, because it is an attended object on a willing target, and rope only has 2 HP per inch of thickness. So... Yes? No? Can I just step up and use my action to cut him free?

Assuming it is safe, yes, of course, that would be the preferred plan.

"By all means, my good man, by all means."

"Hmmm, that's interesting." Aldy says giving the secret rest room door a thorough examination for traps before opening it. "I wonder why someone would want a secret door in their privy? Double privacy?"

Perception Take 20: 20 + 12 = 32 33 when looking for traps.

"I concur with our skinwalker. We should find a secure location to rest and refresh." Alhranhald says looking around for any location that might serve.

Perception: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (9) + 12 = 21

Aldhranhald, tired of... everything. Casts his inflict wounds spell, and steps up to the Tarrin Dars throwing an open palm strike at her back.

Some rules fu here. Inflict wounds could be administered with just a touch attack, BUT, I am trying to "touch" her simultaneously. Which means the d20 roll is actually for an unarmed strike, which Aldy can make without provoking an AoO because the unarmed strike is the favored weapon of Irori. We did discuss this a LONG time ago, but I've never actually used it. Point being, the number I roll has to overcome her actual AC, not just her touch AC, but if it does. Then I get the 1d3+1 for the unarmed strike AND the 1d8+3 for the inflict light wounds spell.

Unarmed Strike: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (17) + 4 = 21

I hope that hits.

Bludgeoning Damage: 1d3 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2
Necrotic Damage: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4
That figures. Two 1s on the damage... UGH! Remind me to just stay out of combat. Also, if I'm needed in combat over the weekend you'll have to bot me, as I'll be busy with family Christmas celebrations. I'm sure you'll know what Aldy would do in any given situation. :D

"Aldy, I'm thinking a heal check seems much more appropriate in order to try to get an idea of just how hurt the guy is. Seem fair?" Yeah, that sounds perfectly fair to me. In which case, though, my total would have only been 15. Since my bonus to the heal skill is only +3. I was trying to play to my character's strengths there. :P