Artemis would be sitting down, waiting as the games went on, gently glancing down at his gun as he stand when he would be tackled by Delman. Blinking and looking at the Paladin-Sorcerer, Artemis would just give a hug back before making room for Delman, "Delman!? Its been a journey, but I'd say I'm doing fine. But what about yourself? You have been gone a while, how was that?"
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Artemis would nod, "The library is always a fine choice, gives us time to think and plan if we find something, and even if we don't find something, we might find something that would help us all."
Artemis would turn the handshake with a firm grip before nodding and smiling a little at the whisper before whispering back, "Of course, I'll be sure to come over, but hopefully I do not require your assistance." With that, Artemis would nod before heading over to the games, taking a seat and watching them silently, hoping he didn't miss anything important.
Artemis would just get ready, using most of his time to polish and clean his weapon before quickly donning the same suit that he wore at the ball. Humming a bit, Artemis would stand to the right of Joe as the Night Hawks walked down the aisle.
Listening silently, Artemis would nod, quickly clapping and hoping to aid the impact of the speed as he claps, "Lets hear it for King Joseph!"
Artemis just watches Overlord walk off silently, scratching the back of his head before turning towards Joe when the Overlord is seen no more, "You know, while your response was justified... did you really need to shout it from up here? We easily heard his whispers..."
Pausing a bit to allow Joe to respond, or let the silence continue to permeate for a bit, Artemis would pipe back up, "Want me to come as quote and quote, backup, for when you tell Lord Wolfe about this or do you think you can handle it?"
What I would like to see in the near-future, is maybe the start of character arcs for both myself and Niversal? Something like King Joseph, but for the both of us. King Joseph is not an issue, and it has definitely brought activity to the group. I think that if such arcs are made, it would help the group, but I'm just not too sure on what those arcs would entail.
I'm fine either way making this a 'chapter' or continuing with the campaign.
Artemis I don't know what kind of alchemy you have in mind. Did you want to find a spare bedroom or parlor, or actually track down a workroom or alchemist lab?
The intent was to find the latter, and if not available, look for the former.
Ok, so the past few weeks have been... interesting. I was busy helping my father recover from knee-surgery... and then my graphics card broke. Got that fixed via warranty before it broke again. Lenovo replaced both my graphics card and motherboard in time for me to move into my dorms at college. But... fingers crossed... knocking on wood I should be good as long as my computer remains intact and operational.
I am fine with a remake of the campaign, and I am fine with continuing and fast-forwarding it. If we do remake, I'll probably have my new character be a follower of Milani but still (roughly) the same build. I have no idea where we are at the moment, so I'll look back at what was posted.
Artemis would hum a little, considering the available options for himself before picking up the +1 Trident, maneuvering it around a bit before nodding approvingly, "There we go... I could always use some more melee should I unfortunately run out of ammunition somehow..." Watching Joe head off and the rest of the Night Hawks mostly loitering around, Artemis would just take this time to wander around, looking for a good place to test his alchemy in relative peace and quiet.
Sorry for the silence, I had to move and I am currently helping my father post knee-surgery. Don't worry, his surgery went well and he is doing good, though is still recovering.
Artemis would just huff, sighing a bit and thinking to himself as he takes a seat, holding his head in his hands, "I... just how are we this screwed..." Taking a deep breath, Artemis would look up, a little defeated, "There is one thing I don't think we have fully covered and that is the cities. We need to secure the cities now or they, with their massive local wealth, will be able to ruin us financially with their succession. Trade leagues were... are a powerful tool that works against the centralization of a realm such as this. Therefore," Artemis says, pausing as he takes a breath, "In my opinion, we need to act decisively to curb their power or pacify them or we run the risk of foreign intervention similar to that of the Prussians and the Polish."
I'm here, was busy with San Antonio's Fiesta (which is just a week long St. Patrick's Day celebrating the Alamo according to my coworkers) but I should be good for a while, though I am moving in late July and then in late August.
For Borealis, would it be possible to have that be Borealis when fully upgraded and use the magic rules to add 25k worth of items to it over time?
At Serill's abrupt and obviously painful change she is about ready to cast a healing but then shakes her head stating, "He will be with us again soon, just wait. I know the transformation looks painful and it is but it is needed. Right Artemis the transformation would not have been complete if the growth was not there?"
"I... I will have to assume so, my... transformation was more instantaneous, I just stepped through and assumed my new... current form..." Artemis says, just blinking a bit as he realizes he has to look up at Serill and that he has lost the mantle of being the tallest party member.
Looking at Serill directly, Artemis would start, "I.. I'm going to give you some advice Serill, learn to duck and be prepared for weather jokes, though considering that you are now part dragon, not sure if anyone besides the bravest of souls will want to ask you that..." With that, Artemis will go back to doing some alchemist research.
Day 6 Research:
Based on my previous rolls and these rolls, how many Extracts/Wizard Spells is Artemis able to find and transcribe provided he has the gold for them?
The tally for research so far is: 2 Negative Effects, 18 Meaningful Material, 1 Magical Text, 1 Magical Tome
Ok, I have come out of my slumber in a mess of Paizo content and magic item creation rules and I think I have an ultimate winner for Borealis after the upgrade:
Borealis:
Borealis
+5 Horacalcum Modern Rifle
Modern Rifle:
Aura strong abjuration:CL 18th
Slot none; Price 92,940; Weight 12 lb
Intelligent Item
Chaotic Good
Intelligence 16
Charisma 14
Wisdom 14
Well, I have been thinking and after giving it some thought, I want to use my wish to have Borealis morph into a legendary item (though I haven't found a good equivalent yet) and mimic Excalibur's sentience/intelligence with a small stat boost.
Artemis would just ponder a bit, looking at his own orb as he feasts... taking a little amount of the wolf meat, being his kill and all, Artemis would have a venison steak, along with a based potato and a dry salad. "Well," Artemis starts, "In theory, we can solve the issue of Merlynn and Morgana Le Fey without any issue through the issueage of two wishes. One wish would be to create something as powerful as Merlynn, a force of powerful good, but have it be more... abstract, or a golem. And then the second wish could be used to imprison Morgana using the golem and not Merlynn as its source.
Artemis takes a bite out of his steak, " Since we are most likely not going that route, the question is... after the coronation, should we rush the Merlynn quest first? Or try and get Excalibur restored? We need to figure out the limitations of the Merlynn's quest and just hope it lines up with our side quests I suppose..."
As for my wish, I probably want Borealis to become the rifle equivalent of Excalibur but I'm not entirely sure how that would work translating it over.
Artemis would think a bit, kneeling in front of the Mistress before sighing, "For uh..." Artemis frowns, "I've been trying to think of something to ask you... but I've not had the most success in thinking of a good question, but..." Artemis pauses. "I can't think of anything else but uh, what is potion or elixir meant to be?" Artemis asks, pulling out the potion/elixir he had grabbed alongside the bodysuit earlier while in the garden.
Artemis will take the opportunity to slowly fly around while shooting down at the wolf, hoping to help weaken it and also relieve some pressure off of Joe.
Artemis just nods, heading into the woods with Joe and... probably Ryada, humming a small tone as the trio head in, "Remember, don't try to ruin the pelt... actually, I don't think that really matters if we have magic..."
Artemis looks over at Serill, "Well, uh, I think Ryada got the deer you were planning on looking for, you sure you don't want to come with Joe and I on our search for... a Dire Wolf?"
Artemis just blinks a bit, looking back at Joe and then then Ryada noticing it. "Is that the name of it? Or is that just a metaphor... anyways, uh, lets uh... get hunting when you are done with that, I'll stay with you until the dire wolf is found and about to engage, before flying up and bombing it."
Artemis would just stare at Joe, just blinking a bit, "Oook, uh... did you really have to say my last name? If you were gonna be so formal about it, Artemis would have been fine, seriously." Artemis shifts a bit, "So uh, I got a plan, but it involves you tanking and distracting it while I shoot at it, trying not to ruin its pelt. You up for it?"
This was the full comment, sorry I made it all in ooc above the rules, didn't really help make it clear.
// Oh no. Also, Days 3-5 Artemis is learn more about alchemy, and alchemical recipes in general, does Artemis learn any recipes/any bonus to Craft: Alchemy from this?
I'll ask, I assumed it was private but I'll let others join in.
As the group walks to the garden, Artemis would make sure to stay further than seven feet away from Jellena, not wanting to step on her robes and either trip himself up or her. "So uh, anyone wanting or willing to assist me in hunting a... Dire Wolf for one of our sacrifices?"
Spending Day 2 to find more info on the Dark Orbs, you find 1 useful book, though I don't know what you are researching.
Spending Day 3 to learn more about alchemy, and alchemical recipes in general. Yup!!!
It was more general knowledge about the Dark Orbs, any limitations and maybe historical usages.
Oh no. Also, Days 3-5 Artemis is learn more about alchemy, and alchemical recipes in general, does Artemis learn any recipes/any bonus to Craft: Alchemy from this?
Garden:
Artemis would be on the hunt for a Dire Wolf before noticing the bag. Pausing a bit, Artemis would open the bag and take a brief look before pulling out the elixir to investigate it further.
Craft: Alchemy:1d20 + 13 ⇒ (6) + 13 = 19
If he is unable to determine what the potion or elixir is, he'll go to the resident wizard Merlynn and ask her for assistance in determining what it is.
Gestalt Bath Rules:
Will Save DC 13 to stay submerged for the full time.
If successful:
+4 temporary hp until damaged
gain fast healing 3, resist energy 10 (pick one), and +1 to one ability score for a day once activated.
also 3/day cast lesser vigor
Artemis would just find his orb on top of one of his studying books, carrying it gentle out after getting dressed and ready for the day, "Yeah, got one right here..."
Artemis would get up, looking briefly at where Merlynn was, "Well, I guess that's our cue to leave... if you haven't left me already..."And off to the South he goes.
"For a wish spell? Uh... hmmm, something either upgrading Borealis, or getting new magical armor, not sure which one yet..." Artemis would say, going a bit deep in thought.
Round 14
Artemis will do a move again to negate the Orange Troll's cover, before firing at it.
Borealis Shot:1d20 + 9 ⇒ (14) + 9 = 23
Borealis Damage:2d6 ⇒ (2, 6) = 8
Round 15-17
Artemis would continue to pump lead into the monsterous Orange Troll, trying to negate its healing properties and kill it.
Borealis Shot:1d20 + 9 ⇒ (14) + 9 = 23
Borealis Damage:2d6 ⇒ (3, 2) = 5
Borealis Shot:1d20 + 9 ⇒ (19) + 9 = 28
Borealis Damage:2d6 ⇒ (6, 5) = 11
Borealis Shot:1d20 + 9 ⇒ (3) + 9 = 12
Borealis Damage:2d6 ⇒ (3, 2) = 5
Round 18
Artemis would fire into it once more before smiling a bit as Jellena becomes visible, "Hey, welcome to the party, I was doing a figurative tango with the troll but I guess that is over."
Yeah, glad to hear you are alright John. Also, Wolf, can you update where the Orange Troll and Company are? From what I see on the google doc is that the Orange Troll is still in the same position it was in on Round 13 and that it hasn't been moved since.
Artemis would just watch a bit as the Night Hawks retreated back, "I'm gonna stay up here and continue sniping for now... its not like they are gonna get me anytime soon." he says, before firing again at the Orange Troll.
Question, can Artemis hear Jellena from way up there and... does Artemis know about their plan? Or did they not inform Artemis of their plan via the ring?
Artemis looks over at where she is/was, "Thanks, I'll do my best, but I'm out of my bombs."
Round 12
"Guys, we do need to clear them out," Artemis says into the ring, "If you can, keep them moving and close to my gun and I'll try to shoot them down, if you can, damage the Orange one."
If he does, then Artemis will change the energy damage of Borealis to cold.
Round 5
Artemis would just get set up on the cliff... just to see Jellena and Joe begin to run away from the fight. He frowns, aiming down the scope and firing at Orange Troll, hoping to knock it down.
Borealis Shot:1d20 + 9 ⇒ (19) + 9 = 28
Borealis Damage:2d6 ⇒ (2, 5) = 7
Round 6
Artemis would fire again, trying to take down the Orange Troll once and for all.
Before the firing happens he puts in his ear plugs and offers a pair to Artemis and the others. "They will do for now, but nothing like from Earth." He states.
Round 1 Redo
Artemis would nod, taking them and putting them in, "Thanks but I'd still recommend you don't get in front of me when firing..." he says, trying to take down any targets not covered by the rocks.
Round 2-4 Redo/New
After finding nothing and feeling a bit impatient, Artemis would just sigh before turning to Delman, "Well, I can't get a good shot from in retrospect so... I will be back..." he says before flying off towards a perch that will allow him to not only engage the trolls along the South Wall, but also give him a better position to shoot at the trolls hiding behind the boulders.
ETA on the map? Its a bit figurative trying to figure out where I am in relationship to everything.
"If you are staying up here, I'd suggest covering your ears and not stepping in front of me... if you value your eardrums and legs that is..." he says back towards Artemis would just wait and refrain from attacking the the rear troll, taking his time and firing at the pair of trolls that Jellena is currently engaging, taking care to fire at the one that Jellena isn't firing at.
Borealis Shot:1d20 + 6 ⇒ (19) + 6 = 25So close.
Borealis Damage:2d6 ⇒ (2, 1) = 3
Borealis Shot:1d20 + 6 ⇒ (13) + 6 = 19
Borealis Damage:2d6 ⇒ (6, 2) = 8
Borealis Shot:1d20 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8
Borealis Damage:2d6 ⇒ (5, 6) = 11
Assuming a 19 hits, 11 damage to the other troll of the pair.
With Borealis? And are you talking about range increments in terms of when I take penalties or just third range increment in general? If the first, it would be 540 to 720 feet away from Artemis. If the second, then it would be 360 to 540 feet away from Artemis.
Artemis just blinks, "I believe so, yes." Artemis just says, humming a little as he waits for one of the Orcs to get a little too comfortable in the lull of gunfire before firing at him, "While initially firing my rifle did hurt my shoulder a bit at first when I first started this... 'business' for lack of a better word to describe it, this is a lot safer and more effective form of payload delivery for my bombs than I could ever thought of myself... and not to mention at least it isn't as bulky or heavy as a Boys or a Tankgewehr."
Borealis Shot:1d20 + 8 ⇒ (8) + 8 = 16
Borealis Damage:2d6 ⇒ (2, 5) = 7
"Can you do both? Uh... both sounds good but if you can't, lets try the acid first and see how that goes..."
Artemis would hum, walking a bit with Cameron as he stretches, just looking around himself at the snow and the cold air before sighing, "This... feels weird, knowing its cold and feeling it... but not being bothered by it..." he says, sighing.
Turning back not only for the benefit of his companion, but also to help himself not be weirded out considering he hasn't been in this new form for that long, Artemis would request two pairs of winter clothes. Putting them on and waiting for Cameron to do the same, Artemis would head back, slowly walking towards the pass.
Artemis would frown as he lowers the scope from his eyes, looking over at the orcs and gently gesturing towards the assembled orcs for Cameron's benefit. Humming a bit, Artemis would gently gesture once more for Cameron to follow him as he heads towards the east side of the pass, "You can either stay down here if you want and act as bait, or follow me and cover my rear as I snipe them."
Artemis would look over as Serill and Cameron shout out, navigating forward behind Cameron, getting ready to fire towards the flanking orcs.
Round 5
Artemis, after getting ready to fire, just pauses a little as Cameron charges... and misses the orcs... somehow? Waiting for Cameron to get safely out of the way, Artemis just lets out a volley at the lead white orc.
