paizo.com Recent Posts by Briallen d'Jorascopaizo.com Recent Posts by Briallen d'Jorasco2020-07-05T20:58:02Z2020-07-05T20:58:02ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Arrival at the city of Ovium (Chapter 1)Briallen d'Jorasco (alias of Shorticus)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivlaa/gameplay#332020-07-10T08:02:01Z2020-07-10T07:53:45Z<p>Working for Mr. Althuenant wasn't exactly the stuff of heroic adventures, Briallen could say that much.</p>
<p>The young halfling had gotten the job easily enough. Quick wit and charm and an understanding of how to behave around nobles (with a little advice from Aria and Shadow about local quirks) proved more than enough to secure that. It wasn't very encouraging, however, when on the first day that Briallen began her work she heard from the cook that Motherias cycled through servants because he was in an unhappy marriage, was friendly to his servant girls, and had a wife whose trust in him was non-existent.</p>
<p>Still, Briallen thankfully didn't spend very much time around the building when Mrs. Althuenant was about. She did work a little in the estate, cleaning and making things tidy, and having small talk with Motherias and the other staff. She mostly served as an envoy, delivering letters, ranging from party invitations to scholarly debate to business inquiries. She also found herself delivering letters to a very specific household, one which she suspected housed a paramour of her employer...</p>
<p>And when Briallen did find herself at the apartment, she found Mr. Althuenant was a very polite and gentle man. His wife painted him as some sort of lecher, but he was a devoted fellow, even if his devotions were most likely placed in a different noblewoman. But he was an intelligent and curious fellow, if a naive one, who enjoyed small talk. He shared a little news here and there, and sometimes he asked questions, but the fellow answered far, far more.</p>
<p>Nevertheless, the paladin's position was important for a few reasons:</p>
<p>First, it allowed her freedom of movement, the ability to travel the city while still being employed.</p>
<p>Second, it made her face better known to the servants of the noble households she visited.</p>
<p>Thirdly, she actually had her ear to a fair bit more news than perhaps she should have been.</p>
<p>Most of what Briallen heard was simple gossip, and not all of it concerned the Althuenant estate. People simply felt at ease around Briallen, so it seemed. She was a very honest sort, had an aura that made people feel safe... so of course things were said. And who could deny a harmless, curious question here or there?</p>
<p>Briallen was satisfied with her position. No, it wasn't glamorous. No, it wasn't the stuff that heroic tales were made of. But if this was the method by which she would find answers, then by the Flame she would find them.</p>
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<p>When it was time to give reports, Briallen stepped up to the board and jotted a quick couple of notes, then began speaking in a crisp, clear tone. She paced a little and gesticulated emphatically with her words, looking from one team member to another.</p>
<p><b>"I have attached myself to one nobleman of middling influence but a fair bit of wealth,"</b> she started, underlining the man's name as she did. <b>"His name is Motherias Althuenant. In acting as his courier and housekeeper, I've earned his trust, as well as that of his cook, his butler, and other servants under other nobles in the town. I am working on inserting myself further into the daily affairs of the nobles, and already I have reaped some reward.</p>
<p>"Motherias tells me there is a ship sitting in the harbor which sells no wares and never leaves the pier. Its captain goes from place to place, asking questions, some mundane and others quite curious. Other times he merely sits and drinks in peace at some tavern or another..."</b> </p>
<p>Briallen frowned as she finished that list bit, chewed on her words, and said: <b>"I wonder if, perhaps, the Dark Traders might have a few folk assigned as we are to this town, simply gathering information and waiting for news. This man could well be such a fellow. But if we are to act, we should first know more, confirm or deny what we already know. Frankly, we do <i>not</i> have enough information to use resources on this matter... yet."</b></p>
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<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>The capers look interesting! I think 'B' is most likely to be fruitful, though 'D' is also very strange and the high difficulty rating intrigues me. However, we probably SHOULD get more information on 'D' before we pursue it; our GM has outright told us so!</span></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>As such, I vote for B. I believe a simple plan would be to start arranging watches on Wednesday to try and find whoever is doing the digging, then track them down using <b>Survival.</b> After which we use <b>Stealth</b> to tail them and have the nerds use <b>Knowledge: Arcana</b> to identify whatever weirdness they're doing.</span></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Basically, if we choose 'B,' I think we should treat this as a Sneak mission, and should try to observe. If it turns out we need to intervene, we rush in as we must!</span></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>My current big question is: how much of our plan discussions should be OOC, and how much should be IC?</span></p>Working for Mr. Althuenant wasn't exactly the stuff of heroic adventures, Briallen could say that much.
The young halfling had gotten the job easily enough. Quick wit and charm and an understanding of how to behave around nobles (with a little advice from Aria and Shadow about local quirks) proved more than enough to secure that. It wasn't very encouraging, however, when on the first day that Briallen began her work she heard from the cook that Motherias cycled through servants because he...Briallen d'Jorasco (alias of Shorticus)2020-07-10T07:53:45ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Arrival at the city of Ovium (Chapter 1)Briallen d'Jorasco (alias of Shorticus)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivlaa/gameplay#282020-07-10T03:13:38Z2020-07-10T03:13:38Z<p>Briallen listened to her companions in the woods as they told of the places they'd seen. Briallen, for her part, kept her words short:</p>
<p><b>"Sigil itself might be the most wondrous place I've seen,"</b> she said after a time. <b>"Never in my life did I imagine that so many peoples from such disparate lands and ways of life could coexist, even creatures that would elsewise be sworn enemies. It isn't peace, of course, but it is... strange. It is a marvel, at the least.</p>
<p>"But I dream, too, of the jungles of Xen'drik in my homeland, of the vast and unblemished wilderness... I am more comfortable in the city, but there is beauty in the wilds, I believe."</b></p>
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<p>While the others were taking up their jobs, Briallen pursued a path of her own. She actually tried to secure a job working as a servant for nobles rather than as a courtier, knowing well that such a position could give her news both about the nobility and about other happenings from their servants...</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Rolling up Knowledge: Nobility and Diplomacy!</span></p>
<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Diplomacy:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 15 ⇒ (17) + 15 = 32</span>
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<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Knowledge: Nobility:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 7 ⇒ (12) + 7 = 19</span>[/ooc]</p>Briallen listened to her companions in the woods as they told of the places they'd seen. Briallen, for her part, kept her words short:
"Sigil itself might be the most wondrous place I've seen," she said after a time. "Never in my life did I imagine that so many peoples from such disparate lands and ways of life could coexist, even creatures that would elsewise be sworn enemies. It isn't peace, of course, but it is... strange. It is a marvel, at the least.
"But I dream, too, of the jungles...Briallen d'Jorasco (alias of Shorticus)2020-07-10T03:13:38ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: A Tiny Part Of The Dimension Wars (Interdimensional Spy Follies DiscussionBriallen d'Jorasco (alias of Shorticus)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivlaa/discussion#42020-07-08T20:58:33Z2020-07-08T20:58:33Z<p>So, just to be sure: we're getting 1k in local currency, which should supply us with any food/rations we need?</p>So, just to be sure: we're getting 1k in local currency, which should supply us with any food/rations we need?Briallen d'Jorasco (alias of Shorticus)2020-07-08T20:58:33ZRe: Forums: Recruitment: A Tiny Part Of The Dimension Wars (Interplanar Spies Recruitment)Briallen d'Jorasco (alias of Shorticus)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs43339&page=3?A-Tiny-Part-Of-The-Dimension-Wars#1222020-07-08T17:07:25Z2020-07-08T17:08:57Z<p>The halfling woman did not have a very strong grip, but there was a sort of controlled energy to her handshake.</p>
<p><b>"I feel much the same,"</b> she answered Moira. <b>"Perchance we will have an opportunity to discuss strengths and weaknesses better as a group. I suspect we shall all be taking much counsel from Al-eon and Mr. Bevel."</b></p>The halfling woman did not have a very strong grip, but there was a sort of controlled energy to her handshake.
"I feel much the same," she answered Moira. "Perchance we will have an opportunity to discuss strengths and weaknesses better as a group. I suspect we shall all be taking much counsel from Al-eon and Mr. Bevel."Briallen d'Jorasco (alias of Shorticus)2020-07-08T17:08:57ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Arrival at the city of Ovium (Chapter 1)Briallen d'Jorasco (alias of Shorticus)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivlaa/gameplay#52020-07-08T17:05:48Z2020-07-08T17:05:48Z<p>Briallen was a tough little halfling, but she had to admit, she <i>really</i> did not like sitting in that chair. The torturous transformation was excruciating, and she frankly didn't like the idea of <i>possibly</i> not having the changes disappear when the mission was done. Briallen frankly took quite a lot of care for her appearance, and didn't want to return home one day looking like a stranger...</p>
<p>Eventually, the pain subsided, and the paladin awoke in a strange, burnt looking wood with only sparse greenery on its trees...</p>
<p>Briallen took a few moments to recover, then tried to go find the others... but they were all close together enough that it wasn't necessary, and Moira and Al-eon had already been of the same mind.</p>
<p>Noticing a few minor changes on her allies, the young paladin pulled a mirror out from her haversack and tried to get a look at herself...</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Any important changes that our characters have undergone specifically we should know about? And for reference's sake, what sort of accent does everyone seem to be speaking with now?</span></p>
<p><b>"Taverns can make better safehouses than you might think,"</b> mused Briallen as Moira spoke. <b>"Suffice it to say that information is brought to you, that it is VERY ordinary place for locals and travelers to meet, and that hiding in plain sight can serve just as well as lurking in any beshadowed place."</b></p>Briallen was a tough little halfling, but she had to admit, she really did not like sitting in that chair. The torturous transformation was excruciating, and she frankly didn't like the idea of possibly not having the changes disappear when the mission was done. Briallen frankly took quite a lot of care for her appearance, and didn't want to return home one day looking like a stranger...
Eventually, the pain subsided, and the paladin awoke in a strange, burnt looking wood with only sparse...Briallen d'Jorasco (alias of Shorticus)2020-07-08T17:05:48ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: A Tiny Part Of The Dimension Wars (Interdimensional Spy Follies DiscussionBriallen d'Jorasco (alias of Shorticus)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivlaa/discussion#32020-07-08T16:47:40Z2020-07-08T16:47:40Z<p>Howdy! I'll try to set up something like what Al-eon has to show HP/AC/etc. in a bit.</p>Howdy! I'll try to set up something like what Al-eon has to show HP/AC/etc. in a bit.Briallen d'Jorasco (alias of Shorticus)2020-07-08T16:47:40ZRe: Forums: Recruitment: A Tiny Part Of The Dimension Wars (Interplanar Spies Recruitment)Briallen d'Jorasco (alias of Shorticus)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs43339&page=3?A-Tiny-Part-Of-The-Dimension-Wars#1092020-07-08T06:37:29Z2020-07-08T06:33:22Z<p>The halfling woman bowed her head to the committee. She couldn't help but ponder exactly why the tentacled mystery person, Phireston, wanted her to act as leader. But...</p>
<p>Well, it was hardly up to her if she would be leader or not. <i>That</i> was a decision for a group.</p>
<p><b>"I CAN use scrolls,"</b> the halfling noblewoman answered, nodding and resting her wrist upon her rapier's hilt. <b>"'Tis no specialty of mine, but I succeed more often than I fail, and likewise have similar success with a good wand."</b></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>She has a +12 UMD mod. Not amazing, but not terrible!</span></p>
<p>The young paladin saw that Arlo and Spencer were busy talking. She thought about approaching the Android, but frankly she had always made Briallen just a <i>little</i> uncomfortable as it was hard to read what she was really thinking. And the Lurker, well... She assumed the Lurker would approach whoever the Lurker wished to approach.</p>
<p>So, Briallen went up to Moira, that strange human woman that seemed to answer to a higher power, much as Briallen did...</p>
<p><b>"I have heard of your exploits,"</b> the halfling told Moira as she came up. <b>"You're quite capable, so I've heard, and find little rest, such is your diligence. I respect such ardor for justice."</b></p>
<p>Briallen held her hand out to Moira, smiling politely.</p>
<p><b>"I don't believe we've spoken much before,"</b> the little paladin told Moira. <b>"But I look forward to working alongside you. Your knowledge and unique talents should prove most useful."</b></p>The halfling woman bowed her head to the committee. She couldn't help but ponder exactly why the tentacled mystery person, Phireston, wanted her to act as leader. But...
Well, it was hardly up to her if she would be leader or not. That was a decision for a group.
"I CAN use scrolls," the halfling noblewoman answered, nodding and resting her wrist upon her rapier's hilt. "'Tis no specialty of mine, but I succeed more often than I fail, and likewise have similar success with a good wand."
...Briallen d'Jorasco (alias of Shorticus)2020-07-08T06:33:22ZRe: Forums: Recruitment: A Tiny Part Of The Dimension Wars (Interplanar Spies Recruitment)Briallen d'Jorasco (alias of Shorticus)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs43339&page=2?A-Tiny-Part-Of-The-Dimension-Wars#842020-07-06T15:47:23Z2020-07-06T15:47:10Z<p>[Spoiler omitted]</p>[Spoiler omitted]Briallen d'Jorasco (alias of Shorticus)2020-07-06T15:47:10ZRe: Forums: Recruitment: A Tiny Part Of The Dimension Wars (Interplanar Spies Recruitment)Briallen d'Jorasco (alias of Shorticus)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs43339&page=2?A-Tiny-Part-Of-The-Dimension-Wars#782020-07-06T07:03:53Z2020-07-06T06:40:35Z<p>Just finished my character! ...Well, mostly. I still have some mundane equipment to buy, but I rather like how Briallen has turned out.</p>
<p>(This is Shorticus, by the way.)</p>
<p>Her full history and statblock and other such things is available on her alias page. I may adjust a few things, but she's basically done.</p>
<p>EDIT: Also, just want to say... I REALLY hope I get to go all-out on an undead or evil outsider at some point. Bri here can hit for 1d4+34 damage in the right circumstances against the right enemy. I want to SHANK 'EM GOOD.</p>
<p>EDIT: Removed all mentions of the Muleback Cords item tattoo as I just realized I never removed them. (I wanted to get it, but... no can afford. :/ )</p>
<p>I'll link what I think are important tidbits below.</p>
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<p>[Spoiler omitted]</p>Just finished my character! ...Well, mostly. I still have some mundane equipment to buy, but I rather like how Briallen has turned out.
(This is Shorticus, by the way.)
Her full history and statblock and other such things is available on her alias page. I may adjust a few things, but she's basically done.
EDIT: Also, just want to say... I REALLY hope I get to go all-out on an undead or evil outsider at some point. Bri here can hit for 1d4+34 damage in the right circumstances against the...Briallen d'Jorasco (alias of Shorticus)2020-07-06T06:40:35Z