paizo.com Recent Posts by Aldren Halfbloodpaizo.com Recent Posts by Aldren Halfblood2020-05-26T17:23:49Z2020-05-26T17:23:49ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: Sic Semper Tyrannis! (DM Barzillai Thrune's Hell's Rebels) DiscussionAldren Halfblood (alias of SnowHeart)https://paizo.com/campaigns/SicSemperTyrannisThrunesHellsRebelsRevived/discussion&page=39#19042021-03-19T16:44:01Z2021-03-19T16:44:01Z<p>Sorry for ghosting all. Life has been very busy lately with work and family and just not leaving me a lot of free time or mental energy. (On the positive side, the parents are all improving.) </p>
<p>We are going to be on vacation next week with what I expect is limited internet access (I know, ideally we shouldn't be doing anything, but its basically a deserted beach, so...) I'll try to check in and post quick updates but wanted to apologize for being such a flake.</p>Sorry for ghosting all. Life has been very busy lately with work and family and just not leaving me a lot of free time or mental energy. (On the positive side, the parents are all improving.)
We are going to be on vacation next week with what I expect is limited internet access (I know, ideally we shouldn't be doing anything, but its basically a deserted beach, so...) I'll try to check in and post quick updates but wanted to apologize for being such a flake.Aldren Halfblood (alias of SnowHeart)2021-03-19T16:44:01ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: Sic Semper Tyrannis! (DM Barzillai Thrune's Hell's Rebels) DiscussionAldren Halfblood (alias of SnowHeart)https://paizo.com/campaigns/SicSemperTyrannisThrunesHellsRebelsRevived/discussion&page=38#18892021-03-04T15:20:36Z2021-03-04T15:20:36Z<p>Ugh. I'm so sorry, Aarvid. I hope your mom has a full recovery. That sounds scary.</p>Ugh. I'm so sorry, Aarvid. I hope your mom has a full recovery. That sounds scary.Aldren Halfblood (alias of SnowHeart)2021-03-04T15:20:36ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DM Barzillai Thrune's Hell's RebelsAldren Halfblood (alias of SnowHeart)https://paizo.com/campaigns/SicSemperTyrannisThrunesHellsRebelsRevived/gameplay&page=90#44712021-03-03T22:38:13Z2021-03-03T22:38:13Z<p>Aldren yawned in the corner while the Sheylnite fussed over the blade. All this was entirely too earnest for his taste — for a priest of love and beauty, Zachrin talked too much — but the 'scenery' was nice. <i>And getting rid of that blade is probably good, too.</i></p>Aldren yawned in the corner while the Sheylnite fussed over the blade. All this was entirely too earnest for his taste -- for a priest of love and beauty, Zachrin talked too much -- but the 'scenery' was nice. And getting rid of that blade is probably good, too.Aldren Halfblood (alias of SnowHeart)2021-03-03T22:38:13ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DM Barzillai Thrune's Hell's RebelsAldren Halfblood (alias of SnowHeart)https://paizo.com/campaigns/SicSemperTyrannisThrunesHellsRebelsRevived/gameplay&page=90#44642021-03-01T18:57:41Z2021-03-01T18:57:41Z<p>With delivery of the parchment, Aldren nodded in agreement. <b>"If the rumor mill is already associated with Wex, and Thrune is linking all of these events together... definitely a trap."</b> He thought for a moment, then added, <b>"But with an audience, think of how we might be able to turn it to our advantage. Perhaps there's a way we could flip the table on him."</b></p>With delivery of the parchment, Aldren nodded in agreement. "If the rumor mill is already associated with Wex, and Thrune is linking all of these events together... definitely a trap." He thought for a moment, then added, "But with an audience, think of how we might be able to turn it to our advantage. Perhaps there's a way we could flip the table on him."Aldren Halfblood (alias of SnowHeart)2021-03-01T18:57:41ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: Sic Semper Tyrannis! (DM Barzillai Thrune's Hell's Rebels) DiscussionAldren Halfblood (alias of SnowHeart)https://paizo.com/campaigns/SicSemperTyrannisThrunesHellsRebelsRevived/discussion&page=38#18832021-03-01T18:53:14Z2021-03-01T18:53:14Z<p>Back. Thanks for the understanding all, and very sorry to hear about your sister-in-law, Aarvid. Breaks my heart to think about her kids.</p>Back. Thanks for the understanding all, and very sorry to hear about your sister-in-law, Aarvid. Breaks my heart to think about her kids.Aldren Halfblood (alias of SnowHeart)2021-03-01T18:53:14ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DM Barzillai Thrune's Hell's RebelsAldren Halfblood (alias of SnowHeart)https://paizo.com/campaigns/SicSemperTyrannisThrunesHellsRebelsRevived/gameplay&page=89#44442021-02-23T15:00:05Z2021-02-23T15:00:05Z<p>Aldren sighed when Lubella waived off the idea of a monetary reward. Later, when they were in private, he expressed his concern to the group. <b>"I realize there are a bevy of altruistic motives in the room and grand plans for saving the downtrodden, but rebellions need coin to function. I'm not sure marching up to the castle and demanding a reward is wise, but let's not be too rash in dismissing rewards."</b></p>
<p>That night, Aldren prayed to Calistria for his spells the next day, including Detect Evil and Detect Curse, both of which he planned to cast on the mysterious blade.</p>Aldren sighed when Lubella waived off the idea of a monetary reward. Later, when they were in private, he expressed his concern to the group. "I realize there are a bevy of altruistic motives in the room and grand plans for saving the downtrodden, but rebellions need coin to function. I'm not sure marching up to the castle and demanding a reward is wise, but let's not be too rash in dismissing rewards."
That night, Aldren prayed to Calistria for his spells the next day, including Detect Evil...Aldren Halfblood (alias of SnowHeart)2021-02-23T15:00:05ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: Sic Semper Tyrannis! (DM Barzillai Thrune's Hell's Rebels) DiscussionAldren Halfblood (alias of SnowHeart)https://paizo.com/campaigns/SicSemperTyrannisThrunesHellsRebelsRevived/discussion&page=38#18762021-02-23T14:51:29Z2021-02-23T14:51:29Z<p>All,</p>
<p>I'm very sorry but now in addition to my in-laws having health problems (FIL had a stroke and MIL's best and last close friend just died), my mother is as well: shingles in (or behind?) the eye which is proving very debilitating. It's eating up a ton of emotional energy and time. </p>
<p>I'm sorry for the slow updates recently and aim to be back and giving proper focus and attention on March 1. In the meantime, I'll try to keep up but my posts are going to continue to be relatively brief.</p>
<p>Snow</p>All,
I'm very sorry but now in addition to my in-laws having health problems (FIL had a stroke and MIL's best and last close friend just died), my mother is as well: shingles in (or behind?) the eye which is proving very debilitating. It's eating up a ton of emotional energy and time.
I'm sorry for the slow updates recently and aim to be back and giving proper focus and attention on March 1. In the meantime, I'll try to keep up but my posts are going to continue to be relatively brief.
SnowAldren Halfblood (alias of SnowHeart)2021-02-23T14:51:29ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DM Barzillai Thrune's Hell's RebelsAldren Halfblood (alias of SnowHeart)https://paizo.com/campaigns/SicSemperTyrannisThrunesHellsRebelsRevived/gameplay&page=89#44302021-02-17T14:45:01Z2021-02-17T14:45:01Z<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>SM:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 11 ⇒ (12) + 11 = 23</span> <span class=messageboard-ooc>Darn.</span></p>
<p>Unable to get a read on the woman's motivcations, Aldren continued to keep his tongue still, letting Lubella and Talvek do most of the talking. This wasn't a time for barbs and innuendo, and there was little he could add to their formidable diplomacy.</p>[dice=SM]1d20+11[/dice] Darn.
Unable to get a read on the woman's motivcations, Aldren continued to keep his tongue still, letting Lubella and Talvek do most of the talking. This wasn't a time for barbs and innuendo, and there was little he could add to their formidable diplomacy.Aldren Halfblood (alias of SnowHeart)2021-02-17T14:45:01ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DM Barzillai Thrune's Hell's RebelsAldren Halfblood (alias of SnowHeart)https://paizo.com/campaigns/SicSemperTyrannisThrunesHellsRebelsRevived/gameplay&page=89#44262021-02-16T22:48:07Z2021-02-16T22:48:07Z<p>Aldren nodded in agreement with Sidius. <b>"Rarely trust anyone who says you must make a decision in haste. I agree with Sidius; have her make a show of good faith and take care of the body. If the blade is indeed dangerous, she must understand we won't just give it away without assurances it won't fall into the wrong hands, reward or not. We can assess the blade, then discuss it with her in the future. We could even set a place and time."</b></p>Aldren nodded in agreement with Sidius. "Rarely trust anyone who says you must make a decision in haste. I agree with Sidius; have her make a show of good faith and take care of the body. If the blade is indeed dangerous, she must understand we won't just give it away without assurances it won't fall into the wrong hands, reward or not. We can assess the blade, then discuss it with her in the future. We could even set a place and time."Aldren Halfblood (alias of SnowHeart)2021-02-16T22:48:07ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DM Barzillai Thrune's Hell's RebelsAldren Halfblood (alias of SnowHeart)https://paizo.com/campaigns/SicSemperTyrannisThrunesHellsRebelsRevived/gameplay&page=89#44182021-02-13T01:37:51Z2021-02-13T01:37:51Z<p>When the woman separated herself from the shadows, Aldren paused his exit from the scene. He'd heard the others speak of this particular 'shadow' but had not had the pleasure himself. She seemed less than threatening, perhaps an ally, but hadn't there also been rumors of Thrune hiring people to hunt them down?</p>
<p><i>Can't trust anything.</i></p>
<p>He opted to leave his weapons sheathed or at his hip and merely crossed his arms. That this conveniently put a hand next to his holy symbol — <i> Just in case </i> — was a happy not-quite-accident.</p>
<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Sense Motive:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 11 ⇒ (14) + 11 = 25</span></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Lol. Of course I've cast Zone of Truth already today.</span></p>When the woman separated herself from the shadows, Aldren paused his exit from the scene. He'd heard the others speak of this particular 'shadow' but had not had the pleasure himself. She seemed less than threatening, perhaps an ally, but hadn't there also been rumors of Thrune hiring people to hunt them down?
Can't trust anything.
He opted to leave his weapons sheathed or at his hip and merely crossed his arms. That this conveniently put a hand next to his holy symbol -- Just in case --...Aldren Halfblood (alias of SnowHeart)2021-02-13T01:37:51ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DM Barzillai Thrune's Hell's RebelsAldren Halfblood (alias of SnowHeart)https://paizo.com/campaigns/SicSemperTyrannisThrunesHellsRebelsRevived/gameplay&page=89#44112021-02-11T18:06:07Z2021-02-11T18:06:07Z<p>Whoever Talvek had spotted, hiding in the shadows as they were, was almost certainly not someone acting as part of the official, public face of "law enforcement" in Kintargo. As such, Aldren's guise of a guardsman would be less than convincing in a confrontation and running a bluff, assuming the person didn't just slip away at his approach. So, the half-elf simply sighed and began walking towards the west.</p>Whoever Talvek had spotted, hiding in the shadows as they were, was almost certainly not someone acting as part of the official, public face of "law enforcement" in Kintargo. As such, Aldren's guise of a guardsman would be less than convincing in a confrontation and running a bluff, assuming the person didn't just slip away at his approach. So, the half-elf simply sighed and began walking towards the west.Aldren Halfblood (alias of SnowHeart)2021-02-11T18:06:07ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DM Barzillai Thrune's Hell's RebelsAldren Halfblood (alias of SnowHeart)https://paizo.com/campaigns/SicSemperTyrannisThrunesHellsRebelsRevived/gameplay&page=89#44082021-02-11T00:18:49Z2021-02-11T00:18:49Z<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Low Light:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 6 ⇒ (10) + 6 = 16</span>
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<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Low Light:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 6 ⇒ (13) + 6 = 19</span></p>[dice=Low Light]1d20+6[/dice]
[dice=Low Light]1d20+6[/dice]Aldren Halfblood (alias of SnowHeart)2021-02-11T00:18:49ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DM Barzillai Thrune's Hell's RebelsAldren Halfblood (alias of SnowHeart)https://paizo.com/campaigns/SicSemperTyrannisThrunesHellsRebelsRevived/gameplay&page=89#44022021-02-08T15:33:05Z2021-02-08T15:33:05Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Ugh and wow. Sorry for going awol but with him on the roof not sure how much I could have helped.</span></p>
<p>With some of the team having managed to make their way to the rooftops, Aldren was significantly less mobile. He changed the magical disguise about him to that of a dottari guardsman and stepped out into the street, hoping to head off any unwanted attention. As he did so, he whispered to Lubella through her spell to let her know what he was about.</p>Ugh and wow. Sorry for going awol but with him on the roof not sure how much I could have helped.
With some of the team having managed to make their way to the rooftops, Aldren was significantly less mobile. He changed the magical disguise about him to that of a dottari guardsman and stepped out into the street, hoping to head off any unwanted attention. As he did so, he whispered to Lubella through her spell to let her know what he was about.Aldren Halfblood (alias of SnowHeart)2021-02-08T15:33:05ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: Sic Semper Tyrannis! (DM Barzillai Thrune's Hell's Rebels) DiscussionAldren Halfblood (alias of SnowHeart)https://paizo.com/campaigns/SicSemperTyrannisThrunesHellsRebelsRevived/discussion&page=38#18632021-02-08T14:33:07Z2021-02-08T14:33:07Z<p>Hey all, sorry for the unannounced break. I wound up pouring all of my creative juices into another project, but hit the milestone I set for myself. Will catch up on the gameplay and have an update up today.</p>Hey all, sorry for the unannounced break. I wound up pouring all of my creative juices into another project, but hit the milestone I set for myself. Will catch up on the gameplay and have an update up today.Aldren Halfblood (alias of SnowHeart)2021-02-08T14:33:07ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DM Barzillai Thrune's Hell's RebelsAldren Halfblood (alias of SnowHeart)https://paizo.com/campaigns/SicSemperTyrannisThrunesHellsRebelsRevived/gameplay&page=88#43802021-01-30T17:24:39Z2021-01-30T17:24:39Z<p><b>"Ugh. If only shutting him up would do away with his stench as well."</b> Holding aloft his Mistress's holy symbol, he prayed to hold the slasher where he was. <b>"<i>Hold</i>, wretch!"</b></p>
<p>Aldren wished he had something more fatal in his repertoire, worrying that a helpless opponent would elicit some sense of mercy from the others, but all the noise risked too much attention.</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc><a href="https://www.d20pfsrd.com/magic/all-spells/h/hold-person/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Hold Person</a>, Will Save DC 17</span></p>"Ugh. If only shutting him up would do away with his stench as well." Holding aloft his Mistress's holy symbol, he prayed to hold the slasher where he was. "Hold, wretch!"
Aldren wished he had something more fatal in his repertoire, worrying that a helpless opponent would elicit some sense of mercy from the others, but all the noise risked too much attention.
Hold Person, Will Save DC 17Aldren Halfblood (alias of SnowHeart)2021-01-30T17:24:39ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DM Barzillai Thrune's Hell's RebelsAldren Halfblood (alias of SnowHeart)https://paizo.com/campaigns/SicSemperTyrannisThrunesHellsRebelsRevived/gameplay&page=88#43752021-01-29T22:23:10Z2021-01-29T22:20:18Z<p>Having not witnessed the initial devastating strike against Lubella, Aldren didn't fully understand how she'd come to have such a deep wound. And while <i>she</i> didn't seem overly concerned, Aldren didn't like the look of it. He advanced further, taking a position slightly behind Lubella and Talvek, then summoned Calistria's power to heal the halfling's injuries.</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Converting Locate Object to Cure Serious Wounds</span></p>
<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>CSW:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">3d8 + 6 ⇒ (6, 5, 6) + 6 = 23</span></p>Having not witnessed the initial devastating strike against Lubella, Aldren didn't fully understand how she'd come to have such a deep wound. And while she didn't seem overly concerned, Aldren didn't like the look of it. He advanced further, taking a position slightly behind Lubella and Talvek, then summoned Calistria's power to heal the halfling's injuries.
Converting Locate Object to Cure Serious Wounds
[dice=CSW]3d8+6[/dice]Aldren Halfblood (alias of SnowHeart)2021-01-29T22:20:18ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DM Barzillai Thrune's Hell's RebelsAldren Halfblood (alias of SnowHeart)https://paizo.com/campaigns/SicSemperTyrannisThrunesHellsRebelsRevived/gameplay&page=88#43702021-01-28T23:09:50Z2021-01-28T23:09:50Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>If it's okay, I'm guessing I just 'held' my action so will do this as soon as able...</span></p>
<p>Having been distracted by the potential of the landlady's windows rotting out around her — <i>And <b>why</b> am I bothered by this?</i> — Aldren was slower on the uptake than usual. When he finally heard the sounds of combat, he hurried to make his way around the corner of the building, whip in hand.</p>If it's okay, I'm guessing I just 'held' my action so will do this as soon as able...
Having been distracted by the potential of the landlady's windows rotting out around her -- And why am I bothered by this? -- Aldren was slower on the uptake than usual. When he finally heard the sounds of combat, he hurried to make his way around the corner of the building, whip in hand.Aldren Halfblood (alias of SnowHeart)2021-01-28T23:09:50ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: Sic Semper Tyrannis! (DM Barzillai Thrune's Hell's Rebels) DiscussionAldren Halfblood (alias of SnowHeart)https://paizo.com/campaigns/SicSemperTyrannisThrunesHellsRebelsRevived/discussion&page=38#18582021-01-28T01:26:36Z2021-01-28T01:26:36Z<p>Hey guys, I haven't ghosted. Our internet has been shit the last two days along with a lot of my clients (apparently something happened in the northeast or east coast) and I spent most of today just digging out from the work that was piling up. I'll try to catch up tonight or tomorrow morning.</p>Hey guys, I haven't ghosted. Our internet has been shit the last two days along with a lot of my clients (apparently something happened in the northeast or east coast) and I spent most of today just digging out from the work that was piling up. I'll try to catch up tonight or tomorrow morning.Aldren Halfblood (alias of SnowHeart)2021-01-28T01:26:36ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DM Barzillai Thrune's Hell's RebelsAldren Halfblood (alias of SnowHeart)https://paizo.com/campaigns/SicSemperTyrannisThrunesHellsRebelsRevived/gameplay&page=87#43502021-01-22T21:27:18Z2021-01-22T15:08:58Z<p>Aldren went over to the landlady's window as a backup plan unfolded in his mind. He then paused to listen.</p>
<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Perception:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7</span></p>
<p><i>Oh, my... look at the rot on that windowsill. She better get that fixed.</i></p>Aldren went over to the landlady's window as a backup plan unfolded in his mind. He then paused to listen.
[dice=Perception]1d20+6[/dice]
Oh, my... look at the rot on that windowsill. She better get that fixed.Aldren Halfblood (alias of SnowHeart)2021-01-22T15:08:58ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DM Barzillai Thrune's Hell's RebelsAldren Halfblood (alias of SnowHeart)https://paizo.com/campaigns/SicSemperTyrannisThrunesHellsRebelsRevived/gameplay&page=87#43452021-01-20T19:38:46Z2021-01-20T19:38:46Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>GM, would Aldren recall if the landlady's apartment had a window facing the front street? (Truly don't know if she does at all, much less whether Aldren would recall it if so.)</span></p>
<p>When it seemed the stealthier members of the group were settling in, Aldren casually leaned up against the corner of the building. He idly kept an eye out for dottari and other complications but also chewed on alternative approaches if Lubella and Talvek's plans ran into a dead end.</p>GM, would Aldren recall if the landlady's apartment had a window facing the front street? (Truly don't know if she does at all, much less whether Aldren would recall it if so.)
When it seemed the stealthier members of the group were settling in, Aldren casually leaned up against the corner of the building. He idly kept an eye out for dottari and other complications but also chewed on alternative approaches if Lubella and Talvek's plans ran into a dead end.Aldren Halfblood (alias of SnowHeart)2021-01-20T19:38:46ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: Sic Semper Tyrannis! (DM Barzillai Thrune's Hell's Rebels) DiscussionAldren Halfblood (alias of SnowHeart)https://paizo.com/campaigns/SicSemperTyrannisThrunesHellsRebelsRevived/discussion&page=37#18462021-01-14T21:46:39Z2021-01-14T21:46:39Z<p>"Clear your cache" is a mantra in my industry.</p>"Clear your cache" is a mantra in my industry.Aldren Halfblood (alias of SnowHeart)2021-01-14T21:46:39ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: Sic Semper Tyrannis! (DM Barzillai Thrune's Hell's Rebels) DiscussionAldren Halfblood (alias of SnowHeart)https://paizo.com/campaigns/SicSemperTyrannisThrunesHellsRebelsRevived/discussion&page=37#18432021-01-14T17:07:35Z2021-01-14T17:07:35Z<p>No worries from me. I've been having problems with the website the last 48 hours so probably couldn't have done anything even if you'd updated. And, to confirm, since Aldren can't sneak, he's letting the others go ahead so no updates from me.</p>No worries from me. I've been having problems with the website the last 48 hours so probably couldn't have done anything even if you'd updated. And, to confirm, since Aldren can't sneak, he's letting the others go ahead so no updates from me.Aldren Halfblood (alias of SnowHeart)2021-01-14T17:07:35ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DM Barzillai Thrune's Hell's RebelsAldren Halfblood (alias of SnowHeart)https://paizo.com/campaigns/SicSemperTyrannisThrunesHellsRebelsRevived/gameplay&page=87#43262021-01-09T22:38:03Z2021-01-09T22:38:03Z<p>Aldren simply drew his whip and let the others take the lead. If sneaking was the order of the day, there was little he contribute but his spells.</p>Aldren simply drew his whip and let the others take the lead. If sneaking was the order of the day, there was little he contribute but his spells.Aldren Halfblood (alias of SnowHeart)2021-01-09T22:38:03ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DM Barzillai Thrune's Hell's RebelsAldren Halfblood (alias of SnowHeart)https://paizo.com/campaigns/SicSemperTyrannisThrunesHellsRebelsRevived/gameplay&page=87#43202021-01-07T21:48:04Z2021-01-07T21:48:04Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>With a sub-20 roll, I doubt Aldren did...</span></p>
<p><b>"Hmm? What? No, but I trust your eyes more than mine."</b></p>
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Talvek Drassed wrote:</div><blockquote> <b>"Yes, we should pursue. Perhaps one of us should go into the building, to make sure those inside are safe."</b> Talvek whispers back.</blockquote><p><b>"If only one, Kyda should cast that whispering spell on them."</b>With a sub-20 roll, I doubt Aldren did...
"Hmm? What? No, but I trust your eyes more than mine."
Talvek Drassed wrote:"Yes, we should pursue. Perhaps one of us should go into the building, to make sure those inside are safe." Talvek whispers back.
"If only one, Kyda should cast that whispering spell on them."Aldren Halfblood (alias of SnowHeart)2021-01-07T21:48:04ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DM Barzillai Thrune's Hell's RebelsAldren Halfblood (alias of SnowHeart)https://paizo.com/campaigns/SicSemperTyrannisThrunesHellsRebelsRevived/gameplay&page=87#43162021-01-05T23:50:51Z2021-01-05T23:50:51Z<p><b>"Streets would be better without such predators but dumb muscle has its uses from time to time,"</b> Aldren observed, mostly to himself, as the group left the site of the altercation behind. </p>
<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Perception (low-light):</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 6 ⇒ (12) + 6 = 18</span></p>"Streets would be better without such predators but dumb muscle has its uses from time to time," Aldren observed, mostly to himself, as the group left the site of the altercation behind.
[dice=Perception (low-light)]1d20+6[/dice]Aldren Halfblood (alias of SnowHeart)2021-01-05T23:50:51ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DM Barzillai Thrune's Hell's RebelsAldren Halfblood (alias of SnowHeart)https://paizo.com/campaigns/SicSemperTyrannisThrunesHellsRebelsRevived/gameplay&page=87#43052021-01-02T04:47:08Z2021-01-02T04:47:08Z<p>Indeed, Aldren was still disguised as a scarred and leathery skinned human laborer. Moreover, he heartily endorsed the halfling’s disclosure.</p>
<p><b>”As the little one says, we’re associated with the Ravens. They are building an underground network throughout Kintargo. The Thrune’s are bad for business and they’re bad for the city. Not only do they fail to stop the slasher, their curfews are probably also putting a bite on your ‘business’, yes? Help the Ravens and you help yourselves.”</b></p>Indeed, Aldren was still disguised as a scarred and leathery skinned human laborer. Moreover, he heartily endorsed the halfling’s disclosure.
”As the little one says, we’re associated with the Ravens. They are building an underground network throughout Kintargo. The Thrune’s are bad for business and they’re bad for the city. Not only do they fail to stop the slasher, their curfews are probably also putting a bite on your ‘business’, yes? Help the Ravens and you help yourselves.”Aldren Halfblood (alias of SnowHeart)2021-01-02T04:47:08ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DM Barzillai Thrune's Hell's RebelsAldren Halfblood (alias of SnowHeart)https://paizo.com/campaigns/SicSemperTyrannisThrunesHellsRebelsRevived/gameplay&page=86#42982020-12-31T17:14:41Z2020-12-31T17:14:41Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Yeah, I suppose it doesn't matter as she missed on her attack and didn't take any other actions, but the Dazed condition should have deprived her of any actions. If she is deprived (and can't take AoOs), Aldren will remain where he is while he casts. If she is not, he will take a 5' step back and then cast.</span></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>If Lubella's attack doesn't drop Green...</span></p>
<p>Aldren's lip curled with a twinge of disgust. <i>This fool is growing tiresome... Still, the others may prove more useful.</i> Aloud, he said, <b>"I suggest you drop your weapon and listen to us."</b></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Casting <a href="https://www.d20pfsrd.com/magic/all-spells/s/suggestion/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Suggestion</a>. DC 18</span></p>
<p>[Spoiler omitted]</p>Yeah, I suppose it doesn't matter as she missed on her attack and didn't take any other actions, but the Dazed condition should have deprived her of any actions. If she is deprived (and can't take AoOs), Aldren will remain where he is while he casts. If she is not, he will take a 5' step back and then cast.
If Lubella's attack doesn't drop Green...
Aldren's lip curled with a twinge of disgust. This fool is growing tiresome... Still, the others may prove more useful. Aloud, he said, "I...Aldren Halfblood (alias of SnowHeart)2020-12-31T17:14:41ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DM Barzillai Thrune's Hell's RebelsAldren Halfblood (alias of SnowHeart)https://paizo.com/campaigns/SicSemperTyrannisThrunesHellsRebelsRevived/gameplay&page=86#42942020-12-30T22:19:49Z2020-12-30T22:19:49Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>I'm a little confused as to where everyone is as it looks like Talvek is in melee with green but it's not clear on the map where exactly he is, so... just adjust me as necessary.</span></p>
<p><b>"I'm all for a good romp, but really, there's something to be said for foreplay. Let me show you."</b> He walks over towards Green and touches her.</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Dazing Touch. Melee Touch attack. If HD equal to or less than my cleric level, dazed for one round, no save.</span></p>
<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Melee Touch, Dazing Touch:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 6 ⇒ (19) + 6 = 25</span></p>I'm a little confused as to where everyone is as it looks like Talvek is in melee with green but it's not clear on the map where exactly he is, so... just adjust me as necessary.
"I'm all for a good romp, but really, there's something to be said for foreplay. Let me show you." He walks over towards Green and touches her.
Dazing Touch. Melee Touch attack. If HD equal to or less than my cleric level, dazed for one round, no save.
[dice=Melee Touch, Dazing Touch]1d20+6[/dice]Aldren Halfblood (alias of SnowHeart)2020-12-30T22:19:49ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: Sic Semper Tyrannis! (DM Barzillai Thrune's Hell's Rebels) DiscussionAldren Halfblood (alias of SnowHeart)https://paizo.com/campaigns/SicSemperTyrannisThrunesHellsRebelsRevived/discussion&page=37#18382020-12-30T17:12:34Z2020-12-30T17:12:34Z<p>I feel like I'm saying this a lot lately but sorry for my absence. My mother came here for Christmas and daycare was closed, so I wound doing a lot of entertaining. Things are getting back to normal now and I am aiming to get back to daily updates on weekdays.</p>
<p>Hope everyone has been having happy holidays.</p>I feel like I'm saying this a lot lately but sorry for my absence. My mother came here for Christmas and daycare was closed, so I wound doing a lot of entertaining. Things are getting back to normal now and I am aiming to get back to daily updates on weekdays.
Hope everyone has been having happy holidays.Aldren Halfblood (alias of SnowHeart)2020-12-30T17:12:34ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DM Barzillai Thrune's Hell's RebelsAldren Halfblood (alias of SnowHeart)https://paizo.com/campaigns/SicSemperTyrannisThrunesHellsRebelsRevived/gameplay&page=86#42822020-12-22T22:47:03Z2020-12-22T22:47:03Z<p>Aldren glanced at Talvek as he engaged the thugs in conversation, then sighed. Whether it was because of the effort to avoid a fight, or the thugs' refusal of the entreaty, the half-elf couldn't say. <b>"Oh, sweet dolls, just hear him out. We may not want a fight but I'm quite sure you don't."</b></p>
<p>He produces his holy symbol and prays to Calistria for calm.</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc><a href="https://www.d20pfsrd.com/magic/all-spells/c/calm-emotions/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Calm Emotions</a>. DC 17. Centered in the middle of them so they all have to save (20' radius)</span></p>Aldren glanced at Talvek as he engaged the thugs in conversation, then sighed. Whether it was because of the effort to avoid a fight, or the thugs' refusal of the entreaty, the half-elf couldn't say. "Oh, sweet dolls, just hear him out. We may not want a fight but I'm quite sure you don't."
He produces his holy symbol and prays to Calistria for calm.
Calm Emotions. DC 17. Centered in the middle of them so they all have to save (20' radius)Aldren Halfblood (alias of SnowHeart)2020-12-22T22:47:03ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DM Barzillai Thrune's Hell's RebelsAldren Halfblood (alias of SnowHeart)https://paizo.com/campaigns/SicSemperTyrannisThrunesHellsRebelsRevived/gameplay&page=86#42642020-12-19T02:26:44Z2020-12-19T02:26:44Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc><—— City Folk. "Survival? What's that? Is that next to the absinthe or goose down mattress?" But Perception looks like it can be rolled without Scent, just a different DC.</span></p>
<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Perception:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 6 ⇒ (18) + 6 = 24</span></p>
<p>Aldren grunts softly, a sound of agreement. <b>"I smell it, too."</b> His lips purse, then he looks at the others. <b>"Do we know what this fiend is looking for in a victim? Perhaps we can try some more bait as we did with the tooth faeries."</b></p>[dice=Perception]1d20+6[/dice]
Aldren grunts softly, a sound of agreement. "I smell it, too." His lips purse, then he looks at the others. "Do we know what this fiend is looking for in a victim? Perhaps we can try some more bait as we did with the tooth faeries."Aldren Halfblood (alias of SnowHeart)2020-12-19T02:26:44ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DM Barzillai Thrune's Hell's RebelsAldren Halfblood (alias of SnowHeart)https://paizo.com/campaigns/SicSemperTyrannisThrunesHellsRebelsRevived/gameplay&page=86#42582020-12-17T16:12:26Z2020-12-17T16:12:26Z<p>Aldren had been unusually silent but when the keen-eyed tiefling explained what he'd observed, he said, <b>"I say we try to follow this figure. It's the most suspicious thing we've seen today."</b></p>Aldren had been unusually silent but when the keen-eyed tiefling explained what he'd observed, he said, "I say we try to follow this figure. It's the most suspicious thing we've seen today."Aldren Halfblood (alias of SnowHeart)2020-12-17T16:12:26ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: Sic Semper Tyrannis! (DM Barzillai Thrune's Hell's Rebels) DiscussionAldren Halfblood (alias of SnowHeart)https://paizo.com/campaigns/SicSemperTyrannisThrunesHellsRebelsRevived/discussion&page=37#18342020-12-15T14:03:48Z2020-12-15T14:03:48Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">GM Aarvid wrote:</div><blockquote> Well possibly good or bad news. My younger son was tested positive for Covid today. So we are quarantined for 14 days. Probably 99% will not impact anything here, but depending on how it affects the family, we could be busy taking care of kids or them taking care of us. </blockquote><p>I was going to post I'm back, then read this. Hope all goes smoothly for your family. Our son brought it into the house and we all caught it, though we were fortunate in that our symptoms were very mild. I hope your family's are, too.
<p>Also, I'm back. I'll try to get caught up on my games today and have a post up in the next 12 hours.</p>GM Aarvid wrote:Well possibly good or bad news. My younger son was tested positive for Covid today. So we are quarantined for 14 days. Probably 99% will not impact anything here, but depending on how it affects the family, we could be busy taking care of kids or them taking care of us.
I was going to post I'm back, then read this. Hope all goes smoothly for your family. Our son brought it into the house and we all caught it, though we were fortunate in that our symptoms were very mild. I...Aldren Halfblood (alias of SnowHeart)2020-12-15T14:03:48ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DM Barzillai Thrune's Hell's RebelsAldren Halfblood (alias of SnowHeart)https://paizo.com/campaigns/SicSemperTyrannisThrunesHellsRebelsRevived/gameplay&page=85#42332020-12-06T22:06:22Z2020-12-06T22:06:22Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>GM, no worries. As I read the spell I thought it was a long shot.</span></p>
<p>Aldren waltzed into the workspace, dismissing the Locate Object spell when it failed to return anything useful, and instead began to concentrate on the environment. <i>Some sort of co-operative or... studio, if this amounts to art.</i> A plan began to develop but, in the meantime, he scouted ahead of Lubella and the group to see if he found anyone with a limp or who seemed alarmed by the halfling and her odd entourage looking through the stalls.</p>GM, no worries. As I read the spell I thought it was a long shot.
Aldren waltzed into the workspace, dismissing the Locate Object spell when it failed to return anything useful, and instead began to concentrate on the environment. Some sort of co-operative or... studio, if this amounts to art. A plan began to develop but, in the meantime, he scouted ahead of Lubella and the group to see if he found anyone with a limp or who seemed alarmed by the halfling and her odd entourage looking through...Aldren Halfblood (alias of SnowHeart)2020-12-06T22:06:22ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: Sic Semper Tyrannis! (DM Barzillai Thrune's Hell's Rebels) DiscussionAldren Halfblood (alias of SnowHeart)https://paizo.com/campaigns/SicSemperTyrannisThrunesHellsRebelsRevived/discussion&page=37#18182020-12-06T00:57:59Z2020-12-06T00:57:59Z<p>FYI, my father-in-law had a stroke yesterday. Sounds like it was relatively mild but my husband is flying out tomorrow to get a better sense of what’s going on and help his mother. In the meantime, I’m going to be solo-parenting and trying to work, so my schedule may be off this week. Sorry in advance.</p>FYI, my father-in-law had a stroke yesterday. Sounds like it was relatively mild but my husband is flying out tomorrow to get a better sense of what’s going on and help his mother. In the meantime, I’m going to be solo-parenting and trying to work, so my schedule may be off this week. Sorry in advance.Aldren Halfblood (alias of SnowHeart)2020-12-06T00:57:59ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DM Barzillai Thrune's Hell's RebelsAldren Halfblood (alias of SnowHeart)https://paizo.com/campaigns/SicSemperTyrannisThrunesHellsRebelsRevived/gameplay&page=85#42302020-12-04T15:10:29Z2020-12-04T15:03:03Z<p>Before the group walked up to the shop, Aldren cast invisibility on himself, followed by Locate Object. He used the information he had gleaned from examining the wounds and what the victim had told them to begin scanning for "a small, curved blade that glows red". Worst case, he was simply invisible and didn't contribute to the scene of a crush of people coming to look for a laundry cart. </p>
<p>[Spoiler omitted]</p>Before the group walked up to the shop, Aldren cast invisibility on himself, followed by Locate Object. He used the information he had gleaned from examining the wounds and what the victim had told them to begin scanning for "a small, curved blade that glows red". Worst case, he was simply invisible and didn't contribute to the scene of a crush of people coming to look for a laundry cart.
[Spoiler omitted]Aldren Halfblood (alias of SnowHeart)2020-12-04T15:03:03ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DM Barzillai Thrune's Hell's RebelsAldren Halfblood (alias of SnowHeart)https://paizo.com/campaigns/SicSemperTyrannisThrunesHellsRebelsRevived/gameplay&page=85#42252020-12-04T02:02:01Z2020-12-04T01:48:22Z<p>While Aldren was continuously impressed with Talvek's breadth of knowledge, he was no longer surprised by it. A genuine smile and grateful nod were his simple reaction to the revelation. However, to Hetamon, he does add with a wink, <b>"Though, as he said, he won't refuse the gift."</b></p>
<p>To the others, <b>"This seems like a promising lead but we should still be cautious. Invisibly scouting the area or clockworks might be advisable once we get there, but yes, please, lead on."</b> Given that they were once more heading into the heart of Kintargo's impoverished neighborhoods, he changed his visage to that of a human male with a <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/595741856946120744/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">heavily weathered face and patchy blond beard</a>.</p>While Aldren was continuously impressed with Talvek's breadth of knowledge, he was no longer surprised by it. A genuine smile and grateful nod were his simple reaction to the revelation. However, to Hetamon, he does add with a wink, "Though, as he said, he won't refuse the gift."
To the others, "This seems like a promising lead but we should still be cautious. Invisibly scouting the area or clockworks might be advisable once we get there, but yes, please, lead on." Given that they were once...Aldren Halfblood (alias of SnowHeart)2020-12-04T01:48:22ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DM Barzillai Thrune's Hell's RebelsAldren Halfblood (alias of SnowHeart)https://paizo.com/campaigns/SicSemperTyrannisThrunesHellsRebelsRevived/gameplay&page=85#42192020-12-02T17:14:52Z2020-12-02T17:14:52Z<p>Nodding to Hetamon, Aldren said, <b>"It should help quite a bit, though I think we should be somewhat circumspect in how we ask about this. We don't want everyone with a limp suddenly turned into a suspect, nor do we want the actual murderer to go underground. Although..."</b></p>
<p>His lips pursed in thought, then he shrugged and put the idea on the table, <b>"A short curved blade that glows red... I haven't had much luck finding Rexus's cane, but this also seems a rather specific type of item that we might be able to search for, particularly if the murders have happened in a better defined area."</b></p>Nodding to Hetamon, Aldren said, "It should help quite a bit, though I think we should be somewhat circumspect in how we ask about this. We don't want everyone with a limp suddenly turned into a suspect, nor do we want the actual murderer to go underground. Although..."
His lips pursed in thought, then he shrugged and put the idea on the table, "A short curved blade that glows red... I haven't had much luck finding Rexus's cane, but this also seems a rather specific type of item that we...Aldren Halfblood (alias of SnowHeart)2020-12-02T17:14:52ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: Sic Semper Tyrannis! (DM Barzillai Thrune's Hell's Rebels) DiscussionAldren Halfblood (alias of SnowHeart)https://paizo.com/campaigns/SicSemperTyrannisThrunesHellsRebelsRevived/discussion&page=37#18132020-12-01T21:51:15Z2020-12-01T21:51:15Z<p>I also agree it's unlikely. (Very.) Just brainstorming. But sometimes long odds payoff.</p>I also agree it's unlikely. (Very.) Just brainstorming. But sometimes long odds payoff.Aldren Halfblood (alias of SnowHeart)2020-12-01T21:51:15ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DM Barzillai Thrune's Hell's RebelsAldren Halfblood (alias of SnowHeart)https://paizo.com/campaigns/SicSemperTyrannisThrunesHellsRebelsRevived/gameplay&page=85#42142020-12-01T20:45:38Z2020-12-01T20:45:38Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Lubella Heathertoes wrote:</div><blockquote>When Aldren when he showed up a few minutes later she asked, <b>"Everything went OK at the old HQ? Octavio and his crew are at the new place, and they'll be listening for a knock at the top of the stairs. We'll have to buy some more food on our way back, and pick up some more cleaning supplies."</b></blockquote><p>A soft nod and lazy smile came in response to the question, <b>"All seems fine and the teams are on their way. We magically surveyed them for any signs of disloyalty, just to be safe before giving them the new location, and everyone was clear."</b>
<div class="messageboard-quotee">GM Aarvid wrote:</div><blockquote><p> Aldren and Lubellas' inspection of the body only confirms Tavlvek's earlier observation. •snip•</p>
<p>Hetamon confirms to Aldren. <b>Aye, I have the spell already prepared..."</b> </blockquote><p>Aldren frowned at his inability to offer anything new from his examination of the body. <i>An exercise in futility, this is...</i> But when Hetamon indicated he had the necessary spell already prepared, Aldren nodded appreciatively. <b>"That is good news. I'm glad we're of the same mind, and if you share her beliefs, you'll be a better conduit for the magic than me."</b>
<p>He then joined the others in discussing the best questions to ask with their limited opportunity.</p>Lubella Heathertoes wrote:When Aldren when he showed up a few minutes later she asked, "Everything went OK at the old HQ? Octavio and his crew are at the new place, and they'll be listening for a knock at the top of the stairs. We'll have to buy some more food on our way back, and pick up some more cleaning supplies."
A soft nod and lazy smile came in response to the question, "All seems fine and the teams are on their way. We magically surveyed them for any signs of disloyalty, just to be...Aldren Halfblood (alias of SnowHeart)2020-12-01T20:45:38ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: Sic Semper Tyrannis! (DM Barzillai Thrune's Hell's Rebels) DiscussionAldren Halfblood (alias of SnowHeart)https://paizo.com/campaigns/SicSemperTyrannisThrunesHellsRebelsRevived/discussion&page=37#18102020-12-01T19:46:18Z2020-12-01T19:46:18Z<p>Brainstorming on questions:
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• Weapon (if unique, could be a good clue)
<br />
• What did the murderer look like (might not work as answers are brief, cryptic or repetitive)
<br />
• did you know the murderer
<br />
• other than the murderer, were you alone when you were killed?
<br />
• who knows who the murderer is?</p>Brainstorming on questions:
* Weapon (if unique, could be a good clue)
* What did the murderer look like (might not work as answers are brief, cryptic or repetitive)
* did you know the murderer
* other than the murderer, were you alone when you were killed?
* who knows who the murderer is?Aldren Halfblood (alias of SnowHeart)2020-12-01T19:46:18ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DM Barzillai Thrune's Hell's RebelsAldren Halfblood (alias of SnowHeart)https://paizo.com/campaigns/SicSemperTyrannisThrunesHellsRebelsRevived/gameplay&page=85#42082020-11-29T16:33:52Z2020-11-29T16:33:52Z<p>After squaring things away with the teams, Aldren (and Sidius?) went to meet the others at the Devil’s Threads. When he entered, he couldn’t help but think it was time for some additional outfits. The hat provided a welcome degree of versatility, but it didn’t change the feel or touch of a fabric. <i>Focus, Aldy!</i></p>
<p>When the opportunity arises, he examines the body with an eye for anything physiologically abnormal (beyond the multitude of slashing wounds) that a casual inspection wouldn’t reveal.</p>
<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Heal:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 8 ⇒ (11) + 8 = 19</span> <span class=messageboard-ooc>Can anyone give me an aid another; kick it over a DC 20?</span></p>
<p>As he examined the body, he commented, <b>”Master Hetamon, if you would be willing to let me, tomorrow I could pray for a spell that would let us speak with her spirit. It may be in the moments before she died she saw or heard something that could help us.”</b></p>After squaring things away with the teams, Aldren (and Sidius?) went to meet the others at the Devil’s Threads. When he entered, he couldn’t help but think it was time for some additional outfits. The hat provided a welcome degree of versatility, but it didn’t change the feel or touch of a fabric. Focus, Aldy!
When the opportunity arises, he examines the body with an eye for anything physiologically abnormal (beyond the multitude of slashing wounds) that a casual inspection wouldn’t reveal.
...Aldren Halfblood (alias of SnowHeart)2020-11-29T16:33:52ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: Sic Semper Tyrannis! (DM Barzillai Thrune's Hell's Rebels) DiscussionAldren Halfblood (alias of SnowHeart)https://paizo.com/campaigns/SicSemperTyrannisThrunesHellsRebelsRevived/discussion&page=37#18042020-11-27T15:26:29Z2020-11-27T15:26:29Z<p>We just canceled our Christmas plans to fly out to see my in-laws. They're in the Midwest and there are no ICU beds left in the entire state.</p>We just canceled our Christmas plans to fly out to see my in-laws. They're in the Midwest and there are no ICU beds left in the entire state.Aldren Halfblood (alias of SnowHeart)2020-11-27T15:26:29ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DM Barzillai Thrune's Hell's RebelsAldren Halfblood (alias of SnowHeart)https://paizo.com/campaigns/SicSemperTyrannisThrunesHellsRebelsRevived/gameplay&page=85#42022020-11-26T17:48:10Z2020-11-26T17:48:10Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Sidius Consano wrote:</div><blockquote> <b>"•snip•... though it's best we're gentle about how we ask the question - as to avoid having people feeling accused, and potentially alienated."</b> </blockquote><p>Aldren's lip twitched into the slightest of grins — <i>And that would not be you, Aldy!</i> — and he said, <b>"Ah, yes. In that case, it might be best if you explain what we're doing. I'm always a bit rough on the whole 'gentle'-thing."</b>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Nothing keeps me from aiding another though.</span></p>
<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Diplo Aid Another:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 9</span> <span class=messageboard-ooc>Nothing except a s••• roll, anyway.</span></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>GM: I think the plan here is to have Sidius diplomatically explain what we're doing, then Aldren will cast <a href="https://www.d20pfsrd.com/magic/all-spells/z/zone-of-truth/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Zone of Truth</a>, have manageable groups step into the area of effect, ask a yes/no question to the effect of "do you swear loyalty to the silver ravens and promise you will not disclose the location of the new base?" Anyone who passes will then be told where to go and given the password. Anyone who doesn't, well... I guess we'll cross that bridge when we come to it.</span></p>
<p>[Spoiler omitted]</p>Sidius Consano wrote:"*snip*... though it's best we're gentle about how we ask the question - as to avoid having people feeling accused, and potentially alienated."
Aldren's lip twitched into the slightest of grins -- And that would not be you, Aldy! -- and he said, "Ah, yes. In that case, it might be best if you explain what we're doing. I'm always a bit rough on the whole 'gentle'-thing." Nothing keeps me from aiding another though.
[dice=Diplo Aid Another]1d20+6[/dice] Nothing except a...Aldren Halfblood (alias of SnowHeart)2020-11-26T17:48:10ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DM Barzillai Thrune's Hell's RebelsAldren Halfblood (alias of SnowHeart)https://paizo.com/campaigns/SicSemperTyrannisThrunesHellsRebelsRevived/gameplay&page=84#41992020-11-26T15:04:47Z2020-11-26T15:04:47Z<p>Before giving everyone instructions on how to find the Lucky Bones and begin evacuating the nest, Aldren asked Sidius (and Laria) a question, <b>"While we have everyone here and before they scatter, I can cast a spell to force those in the area to speak truthfully. It's short, just a few minutes. But I could have the teams come by in groups, affirm they will not disclose the location to anyone other than another Raven, then they could be told where to go. Anyone who evades the question we may have to hold."</b></p>Before giving everyone instructions on how to find the Lucky Bones and begin evacuating the nest, Aldren asked Sidius (and Laria) a question, "While we have everyone here and before they scatter, I can cast a spell to force those in the area to speak truthfully. It's short, just a few minutes. But I could have the teams come by in groups, affirm they will not disclose the location to anyone other than another Raven, then they could be told where to go. Anyone who evades the question we may...Aldren Halfblood (alias of SnowHeart)2020-11-26T15:04:47ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: Sic Semper Tyrannis! (DM Barzillai Thrune's Hell's Rebels) DiscussionAldren Halfblood (alias of SnowHeart)https://paizo.com/campaigns/SicSemperTyrannisThrunesHellsRebelsRevived/discussion&page=36#17992020-11-26T13:06:54Z2020-11-26T13:06:54Z<p>Thanks! Happy Thanksgiving to those who are celebrating it.</p>Thanks! Happy Thanksgiving to those who are celebrating it.Aldren Halfblood (alias of SnowHeart)2020-11-26T13:06:54ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DM Barzillai Thrune's Hell's RebelsAldren Halfblood (alias of SnowHeart)https://paizo.com/campaigns/SicSemperTyrannisThrunesHellsRebelsRevived/gameplay&page=84#41952020-11-25T16:12:28Z2020-11-25T16:12:28Z<p>Aldren was thankful Sidius volunteered to also head to Longroads. He'd been hoping for a chance to talk with the curious spellcaster since they first met a couple days ago. On the way there, <b>"Do you mind if I ask how you came to this little enterprise? I mean, you look like you've spent time in the Greens, too, and you've mentioned a difficult time with your own father. If you don't want to share, I don't mean to pry. I'm just curious. I've a nasty penchant for jumping to conclusions about your type, our friend from last night being another example."</b></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>At Longroads</span>
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Aldren followed Laria into the Wasp Nest. <b>"We've a new headquarters, so we'll get them out. Do you have a preference for how we do it? It seems like staggering the departures would be best so as to avoid drawing even more attention. And who do you think is watching you?"</b></p>Aldren was thankful Sidius volunteered to also head to Longroads. He'd been hoping for a chance to talk with the curious spellcaster since they first met a couple days ago. On the way there, "Do you mind if I ask how you came to this little enterprise? I mean, you look like you've spent time in the Greens, too, and you've mentioned a difficult time with your own father. If you don't want to share, I don't mean to pry. I'm just curious. I've a nasty penchant for jumping to conclusions about...Aldren Halfblood (alias of SnowHeart)2020-11-25T16:12:28ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DM Barzillai Thrune's Hell's RebelsAldren Halfblood (alias of SnowHeart)https://paizo.com/campaigns/SicSemperTyrannisThrunesHellsRebelsRevived/gameplay&page=84#41882020-11-24T13:53:13Z2020-11-24T13:53:13Z<p>After casting Helping Hand, Aldren adopts the disguise of an unremarkable human male and heads to Longroads Coffee. <b>”Be careful,”</b> he warned, <b>”There is no telling what he has disclosed to the Thrunes.”</b></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>On my phone but I think the castle is a bit of a detour from the most direct path, so I’ll skip Locate Object for now.</span></p>After casting Helping Hand, Aldren adopts the disguise of an unremarkable human male and heads to Longroads Coffee. ”Be careful,” he warned, ”There is no telling what he has disclosed to the Thrunes.”
On my phone but I think the castle is a bit of a detour from the most direct path, so I’ll skip Locate Object for now.Aldren Halfblood (alias of SnowHeart)2020-11-24T13:53:13ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: Sic Semper Tyrannis! (DM Barzillai Thrune's Hell's Rebels) DiscussionAldren Halfblood (alias of SnowHeart)https://paizo.com/campaigns/SicSemperTyrannisThrunesHellsRebelsRevived/discussion&page=36#17952020-11-24T13:49:30Z2020-11-24T13:49:30Z<p>Perfect. Thanks for the confirm!</p>Perfect. Thanks for the confirm!Aldren Halfblood (alias of SnowHeart)2020-11-24T13:49:30ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DM Barzillai Thrune's Hell's RebelsAldren Halfblood (alias of SnowHeart)https://paizo.com/campaigns/SicSemperTyrannisThrunesHellsRebelsRevived/gameplay&page=84#41842020-11-23T19:51:55Z2020-11-23T19:51:55Z<p>As Octavio recounted the prison layout and likely defenses, Aldren kept his thoughts to himself. They were all retrospective and unhelpful in plotting a future path. </p>
<p>He glanced at Arcos and Sidius to see if they had any thoughts, then said, <b>"We can split up if necessary. Some of us assisting Octavio and his team, the others going to the Wasp Nest with instructions. Then we can regroup at Hetamon's. I'd like to go to the Wasp Nest. If the shrine is threatened, I should be there."</b></p>As Octavio recounted the prison layout and likely defenses, Aldren kept his thoughts to himself. They were all retrospective and unhelpful in plotting a future path.
He glanced at Arcos and Sidius to see if they had any thoughts, then said, "We can split up if necessary. Some of us assisting Octavio and his team, the others going to the Wasp Nest with instructions. Then we can regroup at Hetamon's. I'd like to go to the Wasp Nest. If the shrine is threatened, I should be there."Aldren Halfblood (alias of SnowHeart)2020-11-23T19:51:55Z