Create Water, Detect Magic, Light, Read Magic, Bless x2, Divine Favor, Longstrider, Protection from Evil, Weapons against Evil, Aid, Lesser Restoration, Zone of Truth, Fly, Dispel Magic
Human Cleric 5 Male Human Cleric 5 | Init +5 | Perception +12 | AC 21 Touch 9 FF 18 | HP 33 | Fort +5 Ref +1 Will +9
Caedus sighed.
"We're fumbling in the dark. We need more information. Find out who this was, what exactly he did, how he did it, how we learned about it...we need to delve into lore, I think."
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Human Cleric 5 Male Human Cleric 5 | Init +5 | Perception +12 | AC 21 Touch 9 FF 18 | HP 33 | Fort +5 Ref +1 Will +9
Caedus follows the actions of his more martial friends, ready to support them with his divine magic.
Still have a readied action to counter any spell Von Steffan might cast
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Human Cleric 5 Male Human Cleric 5 | Init +5 | Perception +12 | AC 21 Touch 9 FF 18 | HP 33 | Fort +5 Ref +1 Will +9
Caedus nods.
"Very well. I accept your offer. I would not leave my friend alone."
Caedus is, in fact, going to ready an action. He's going to ready a Dispel Magic to counter a spell that Von Steffan casts. If Von Steffan acts without casting a spell, Caedus will do something different on his initiative.
Create Water, Detect Magic, Light, Read Magic, Bless x2, Divine Favor, Longstrider, Protection from Evil, Weapons against Evil, Aid, Lesser Restoration, Zone of Truth, Fly, Dispel Magic
Human Cleric 5 Male Human Cleric 5 | Init +5 | Perception +12 | AC 21 Touch 9 FF 18 | HP 33 | Fort +5 Ref +1 Will +9
Caedus follow Frank. The man was impulsive, but had a knack for finding their objectives. Hearing the Swiss accent, Caedus gritted his teeth, preparing himself for action.
Create Water, Detect Magic, Light, Read Magic, Bless x2, Divine Favor, Longstrider, Protection from Evil, Weapons against Evil, Aid, Lesser Restoration, Zone of Truth, Fly, Dispel Magic
Human Cleric 5 Male Human Cleric 5 | Init +5 | Perception +12 | AC 21 Touch 9 FF 18 | HP 33 | Fort +5 Ref +1 Will +9
Speak with Dead is on my list so just let me know if I need to prep it :3 also apologies I know I haven't been active much lately, RL is bonkers (not bad just suuuuper busy)
Create Water, Detect Magic, Light, Read Magic, Bless x2, Divine Favor, Longstrider, Protection from Evil, Weapons against Evil, Aid, Lesser Restoration, Zone of Truth, Fly, Dispel Magic
Human Cleric 5 Male Human Cleric 5 | Init +5 | Perception +12 | AC 21 Touch 9 FF 18 | HP 33 | Fort +5 Ref +1 Will +9
Caedus wakes early, though he spends his morning in prayer, receiving his spells and readying for the day.
When Cassie speaks, he lays a friendly hand on her shoulder, and whispers so that only she can hear.
"You're one of the strongest people I've ever met, you know. If there's ever a time you want, or need, to not be strong, I just want you to know I will be there for you."
Create Water, Detect Magic, Light, Read Magic, Bless x2, Divine Favor, Longstrider, Protection from Evil, Weapons against Evil, Aid, Lesser Restoration, Zone of Truth, Fly, Dispel Magic
Human Cleric 5 Male Human Cleric 5 | Init +5 | Perception +12 | AC 21 Touch 9 FF 18 | HP 33 | Fort +5 Ref +1 Will +9
Caedus nods at Beth.
"You'll find no arguments for me that a lady like you would certainly be difficult for a young man to ignore. Tell me, Beth, did you know anything about this moving up in the world? Anyone new that the Kings were associating with?"
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Human Cleric 5 Male Human Cleric 5 | Init +5 | Perception +12 | AC 21 Touch 9 FF 18 | HP 33 | Fort +5 Ref +1 Will +9
Caedus stood patiently, deciding to ignore Cassandra's jibe. She was hurt and lashing out. He wouldn't allow it to get to him.
"I'd like nothing more than to find out what happened. As you might have noticed, though, I'm not the best at clandestine operations that might require quick, stealthy movement. So instead, maybe you can tell me if you noticed anything odd about Antonio or anyone he associates with lately? There might be a lead somewhere."
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Human Cleric 5 Male Human Cleric 5 | Init +5 | Perception +12 | AC 21 Touch 9 FF 18 | HP 33 | Fort +5 Ref +1 Will +9
Caedus pinches his nose, headache welling suddenly. He takes a deep breath to calm himself, then walks over to Cass.
"Cass. I'm keenly aware that you have been through a lot tonight. I truly, truly empathize. The others, me...we're your friends. We care about you. And I promise you, many of us have lost quite a lot as well. "
Caedus, rather pointedly, knocked on his prosthetic leg.
"It's not a competition. Frank was trying to see if Antonio had shared anything that might help us understand what happened to him, because we're concerned it won't be an isolated incident. Frank can be crass and crude, but he cares about you. He didn't mean to upset you."
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Human Cleric 5 Male Human Cleric 5 | Init +5 | Perception +12 | AC 21 Touch 9 FF 18 | HP 33 | Fort +5 Ref +1 Will +9
"Exactly as my friend said. We're old friends of Cassandra and came into town for her birthday. She wanted to come to this club, and we were looking for her boyfriend when we happened across this poor soul. He was like this when we found him."
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Human Cleric 5 Male Human Cleric 5 | Init +5 | Perception +12 | AC 21 Touch 9 FF 18 | HP 33 | Fort +5 Ref +1 Will +9
Caedus gently grabbed Cassandra by the shoulders.
"I'm so sorry, my dear. I know it's hard, but I need you to try to focus for me. Had anything about Antonio struck you as odd recently? Do you have any idea what may have caused this? I'm afraid it's too late for him, but if we can find out what happened we may be able to prevent similar horrors from occurring."
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Human Cleric 5 Male Human Cleric 5 | Init +5 | Perception +12 | AC 21 Touch 9 FF 18 | HP 33 | Fort +5 Ref +1 Will +9
Caedus put a hand on Cass's shoulder.
"We need to get him out of here. We need to see if we can puzzle out what has happened."
Caedus looked over at his companions.
"Cover for us; we need to examine the body. Tell them we're just escorting a drunk friend home...we don't want to deal with this here."
Caedus moves to gather up the body, planning on carrying it as one would escort a drunk friend through a club.
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Human Cleric 5 Male Human Cleric 5 | Init +5 | Perception +12 | AC 21 Touch 9 FF 18 | HP 33 | Fort +5 Ref +1 Will +9
Despite his injury, Caedus is at Cassandra's side in a flash, weapon and shield making their way into his grasp. Caedus looks at Antonio.
What does he see?
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Human Cleric 5 Male Human Cleric 5 | Init +5 | Perception +12 | AC 21 Touch 9 FF 18 | HP 33 | Fort +5 Ref +1 Will +9
Caedus rubbed his temples. This was going to be a long night.
"Seriously, guys? How did you think that was going to go?"
Caedus will break off from the group, and find Cass. Once he finds her, he will adopt an apologetic tone.
"I'm sorry about them, Cass. Their hearts are in the right place, I promise. They're worried about you; it's just that their skill set is a bit more "blast an eldritch horror to smithereens" than "tactfully broach sensitive subjects with people they care about."
Caedus paused, considering his next words.
"I don't think any of us believes you've become an addict or anything like that," he began slowly. "That said, Beth's behavior is...concerning. As is this place. Apparently it's marked with eldritch sigils of some type...I didn't see them myself. But I trust the others; even if they've got all of the social grace of a blunderbuss. Just know that I always have your back. Please, don't hare off without us. I've got a bad feeling about tonight, and there's really nothing I want more than for you and Beth and Antonio to be safe and have a good time. I promise I'll do everything in my power to make that happen."
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Human Cleric 5 Male Human Cleric 5 | Init +5 | Perception +12 | AC 21 Touch 9 FF 18 | HP 33 | Fort +5 Ref +1 Will +9
Caedus felt his eyes narrow and his hand inched closer to his weapon, held securely in his belt.
"Can anyone see Cass? I've got a bad feeling about this..."
Create Water, Detect Magic, Light, Read Magic, Bless x2, Divine Favor, Longstrider, Protection from Evil, Weapons against Evil, Aid, Lesser Restoration, Zone of Truth, Fly, Dispel Magic
Human Cleric 5 Male Human Cleric 5 | Init +5 | Perception +12 | AC 21 Touch 9 FF 18 | HP 33 | Fort +5 Ref +1 Will +9
Caedus smile slightly, slapping Frank's shoulder companionably.
"Come, now, we've had far less proper meals than beer and cake! Seven hells, remember that week outside Remora? You're lucky I didn't turn cannibal, man!"
Caedus favored Racine with a wink.
"Not a dancer? Feh! You're the most graceful woman I've ever had the pleasure of laying eyes on! Your "not very good" is more than most of us could hope to aspire to! Just...maybe less wine this time?"
Caedus couldn't help the glint in his eye. Cassie brought out some humor in him.
Create Water, Detect Magic, Light, Read Magic, Bless x2, Divine Favor, Longstrider, Protection from Evil, Weapons against Evil, Aid, Lesser Restoration, Zone of Truth, Fly, Dispel Magic
Human Cleric 5 Male Human Cleric 5 | Init +5 | Perception +12 | AC 21 Touch 9 FF 18 | HP 33 | Fort +5 Ref +1 Will +9
Caedus gave a wry grin, knocking his prosthetic leg with a self-deprecating wink.
"Not sure how well I'll be able to cut a rug, but we wouldn't miss your big night for the world, my dear."
Create Water, Detect Magic, Light, Read Magic, Bless x2, Divine Favor, Longstrider, Protection from Evil, Weapons against Evil, Aid, Lesser Restoration, Zone of Truth, Fly, Dispel Magic
Human Cleric 5 Male Human Cleric 5 | Init +5 | Perception +12 | AC 21 Touch 9 FF 18 | HP 33 | Fort +5 Ref +1 Will +9
Before entering, Caedus sighed. This place always troubles him. It had been the site of his first (though certainly not last) failure. Until they'd encountered that vampire, Caedus had been under the impression that he might actually be able to save everyone.
He could no longer afford such naïveté.
Caedus banished such thoughts. Today, they were here for Cassie.
Caedus checked himself for a moment. His armor and weapons were, as always, immaculate. His hair and beard were neatly trimmed. Caedus looked as presentable as anyone in plate armor could.
Caedus summoned his most winning smile, gazing on Cassandra fondly. He produced a small box of fine chocolates from his bag that he had purchased for the occasion.
"Happy birthday! Saints preserve me, but you become more lovely with each year!"
Create Water, Detect Magic, Light, Read Magic, Bless x2, Divine Favor, Longstrider, Protection from Evil, Weapons against Evil, Aid, Lesser Restoration, Zone of Truth, Fly, Dispel Magic
Human Cleric 5 Male Human Cleric 5 | Init +5 | Perception +12 | AC 21 Touch 9 FF 18 | HP 33 | Fort +5 Ref +1 Will +9
Caedus the Penitent
Human
Cleric of Desna 5
Chaotic Good
At least once a day
I dig the Unchained rules at least the Background Skills variant!
I have played every Witcher game, read every Witcher novel, and watched every episode of Supernatural more than once. I'm much less familiar with X-Files.
