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"Well we were planning on dealing with the Emperor and other people making life in this part of the city difficult for people, and I can't imagine whoever took Salvatore not being at the center of it all." Ariadne replies after considering everything she's heard.
"That's...fascinating, but how is it relevant to your looking for Salvatore?" Ariadne asks after Kayleigh relates the terrifying legend of Kazavon.
Ariadne prepares to charge in once the door is opened, should there be a need to shield the others from attack.
Taking a step forward to stand beside Vedika, Ariadne attempts to finish the otyugh off with her sword before the other one has a chance to join the fray.
Raising her hand, Ariadne makes an arcane gesture, sending a quintet of macgical projectiles of pure force slamming into the lead otyugh, before advancing toward it, drawing her sword as she does, arcane sigils flaring to life along her armor.
"Stealth isn't really our gretest strength as a group, but I suppose you and Zahur can try to lead us in quietly. If it goes south, we hit hard and don't stop until all threats are neutralized." Ariadne reasons.
With the likelihood that it was Pilts' goons, Ariadne spends the time donning her armor as the others investigate their visitor, finishing just as Amin Janlento enters. "I suppose that would makes sense for the next place to go." she replies.
"From the sound of it, Pilts is likely using control of the food supply to strengthen his grip on the area. People are less likely to do something to piss off the main source of food." Ariadne says with a hint of disgust and anger. "I have some dried fruit in addition to jerky."
Lol. Makes sense.. Also we don't gain the benefits of leveling until we rest.
"It's probably not likely they'll send more Red Mantis asassins right away to investigate... the bastards can't be cheap, and this place looks pretty defensible with watches set up, but either way, here or in Kayleigh's flat we should spend the night with some kind of shelter." Ariadne replies.
Yeah those of us with expendable abilities/spells would definitely benefit from resting.
Gloomblind bolts with two party members with sneak attack is a wonderful choice!
"Possible..."Ariadne adds, a note of surprise and awe in her voice as well. Like Brig, she grew up with stories of BlackJack, and he was every bit her hero as well. "If she knew who he was, it would explain why sending the maidens wouldn't be enough. Though if he left her without this stuff...it doesn't bode well." she says with a solemn sigh. "Either way, we'll carry on his fight for the people. I think this may be the safest place we're likely to find to rest and operate from outside the city." she says, looking around, still clearly a bit stunned.
Yay! Magus (Armored Battlemage) 9
Siphon Wand
Prerequisite(s): Craft Wand or Use Magic Device 5 ranks, Arcane pool class feature. Benefit(s): You can drain one or more charges from a magic wand as a standard action, to replenish points of your arcane pool. You may not exceed your normal maximum number of arcane pool points. Normal: Your arcane pool refreshes once per day when you prepare your spells. 6:Skill points: Knowledge Arcana, Knowledge Dungeoneering, Knowledge Local, Knowledge Planes, Spellcraft, UMD 2Background skill points: Knowledge Nobility, Lore (Old Korvosa)
"Heh...can't go wrong with magic!" Ari says with a grin.
"Hmm...think you can crack the lock Vedika? It's either that or we try to smash it...hoping there's nothing fragile inside." Ariadne points out.
As the assassin is taken down, Ariadne assists in collecting the useful equipment from the bodies, before resuming a search for any sign of Vencarlo.
Ariadne fires a quick shot, muttering a curse as the bolt punches into the wall, before dropping her crossbow and drawing her sword.
Sheathing her sword, Ari loads her crossbow as she moves up the stairs, eyes peeled for signs of an enemy.
Amid the chaos of battle and the crackling fire, Ariadne doesn't notice anything else. "You're right! Let's go! Ariadne says, dashing up the stairs.
Quickly uttering a spell, Ariadne's hand glows with blue energy, which flows down to her sword as she dashes in to plunge the blade in with deadly accuracy, disrupting the assassin's life force as her weapon spills his blood.
"S%!+." Ariadne hisses, quickly uttering an arcane phrase and wrapping her body in layers of protective force, while sigils flare to life along her armor.
"Odd, but whoever lit the fire must still be here...Upstairs I guess." Ariadne says, drawing her sword and moving toward the staircase.
"Given that everything perishable's gone bad, he, or his staff, haven't been here for a while. Weeks at least." Ariadne says, taking in the situation. "Which makes the fire not make much sense unless it's magic."
"We continue on to Vencarlo's unless they make it impossible, then we deal with this 'Emperor'" Ariadne says with a nod
Trusting Vedika and Zahur to finish the takedown, Ariadne turns on her heel, going after the other fleeing goon, her free hand going through an intricate arcane gesture as she unleashes a shout, her outstretched palm projecting a blast of force with the power of a running drop-kick, blasting her target squarely in the back.
As Brig obliterates their opponent, Ariadne dashes down the alley after Vedika and the goon she was chasing, uttering an incantation before throwing her hand out, a quartet of glowing daggers made of pure force flying unerringly to strike the fleeing goon in the back.
Ariadne contnues to attack her blinded opponent after just managing to avoid his counterattack.
Ariadne breaks into a run, her blade lashing out in a horizontal slash against the leader.
"Alright, let's make our way to Vencarlo before another roving band of these idiots comes across us." Ariadne says as the kids begin to disperse.
Dropping her sword, Ariandne whips around her crossbow from the strap lung across her back, taking careful aim at the fleeing goon.
Get some rest. Hope you feel better.
Ariadne begins to stride forward, her free hand beginning a complex arcane pattern as she advances. "You were warned, even now as your fellows fall, know that you were given a chance...and wasted it." she says, the mask making her tone far more ominous. Completing the spell, she extends her hand, sending out a blast of concussive force with stunning impact.
Ariadne simply nods at the speaker, having expected as much. Arcane sigils flare to life along the intricate detailing of her armor as she activates her defensive magic with but a thought, drawing her sword and pointing it at the leader. "Come and take them!"
"We're here to check up on a friend after all the madness with the plague." Ariadne replies calmly, making no effort to remove her mask as she studies the gang of toughs.
Aridne also keeps a Plaguebringer's mask, which she swithes out for the helm of her Grey maiden's armor that she's had blackened, modified, and enhanced by Kayleigh, resulting in an impressive and intimidating image, enhanced by her cloak and red embellishments Removing the mask to stand nearby as Kayleigh speaks with the children, the battlemage keeps an eye out for the surrounding area, noting the advancing goons. Rolling her shoulders, she cracks her neck from side to side before also donning her mask.
Finally back home! Will get caught up and posting.
Traveling again. Should be back to regular live on Friday.
The aftermath of toppling the vile cult of undeath, and uncovering the false healers that were the plague doctors, culminates in Brig's utter brilliance putting together the combined notes of those responsible into developing an equally effective cure, saving countless lives. Thrilled with their success and the life-saving impact of the cure, as well as overjoyed that Kayleigh is able to cure her affliction, restoring her sight Ariadne is both delighted and honored to accept Field Marshal Cressida Kroft's official appointment to the Korvosan Guard, while not by any means forgetting the involvement of the Queen's own Grey Maidens in protecting the monsters responsible for the plague on her city. Taking the time to get properly outfitted as they all recover from the gueling battle through the "Hospice" of the Blessed Maiden and the hidden Temple
Had to travel to Kansas, half vacation, half taking care of my wife's dad so her brother can go on vacation. Posting now. Kayleigh, if you can do Masterwork Transformation, add the Nimble modification (1,000 gp), then add the +1 to the maiden full plate; that would be amazing. For Item I'll go with Scabbard of Vigor Price 1,800 gp
Sorry been traveling. Will post a bit later
You can probably also make the best use of the Hybridization funnel
Feeling more vulnerable than ever, Ari recognizes the sound of Brig's hammer hitting the ground, and practically melts into her arms, taking comfort in her strength. As Kayliegh takes her arm, she nods, the surety that not only was there a solution to her blindness, but that she had those that she cared about taking care of her makes it all manageable, and a little less terrifying. "Okay...we should report it all to Kroft, and get this place cleaned out." she says softly, leaning on her companions.
You can take the belt. My tanking is primarily focused on high AC and a bit of DR, so if you want to go to the "wall of hit points" route that works.
Loot sheet now in Braille. :) LMAO! It's a good thing that after Brig comes up with a cure for the plague, every damn temple in the city will owe us one. I do have it listed on her sheet, let me check it here as well... I didn't put an update on her profile. I'll get that done today. Cool. Extra HP and Fort save is always good.
Loot sheet updated. Brig did you ever add the Belt of Con +2 to your sheet? (the one from before, we now have a second one) Didn't bother documenting the prices of potions and stuff since we aren't likely to sell them.
Hearing the mighty crack of Brig's hammer and the following thunderous crash of the monstrosity's body as it falls, followed by sudden silence, Ariadne stands still, her guard up for a moment until the others' activity confirms that Andaisin is no more. Loweing her sword, she sinks to one knee, breathing heavily as she blinks multiple times, to no avail, confirming her blindness is not some temporary effect. Not wanting to endanger her friends she waits until the enlargement spell wears off before trying to move. "I...I can't see. I think I'm blind!"
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