If Thaumaturge is the easiest path to get the mechanics you desire for Ardoinel, I'm certainly good with that.
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Hey Matt, thanks so much for being willing to take over this game! It's very much appreciated. Cerrus is a born and raised member of Breachill, who turned to traveling around the Inner Sea to find something more important than the small town that his family helped establish. Once he returned to town, he found writings about his grandfather's possessions that seem to indicate that the early history of Breachill isn't exactly what's written down. While I have enjoyed Cerrus and the Thaumaturge class well enough, I have been considering retiring him - at least in part to balance out the party composition. Since we lack a full martial, I've been considering Guardian since I've been eyeing it since launch. But, that's definitely a conversation that doesn't have to happen immediately.
I've received nothing.
I found their email by looking at the encounter slides. Tried reaching out but haven’t heard back.
Another of the players checking in. We've definitely had a lot of fun playing the campaign so far & lots of fun RP moments. Did anyone have a way to contact Delta Arena outside the forums? AFAIK, I don't think any of us connected with Delta Arena outside of the forums. And, I'd definitely be good with you or any replacement GM taking their time to get up to speed and prep as needed.
I'd be up for continuing the game if a replacement GM can be found.
I haven't tried PMing yet, and I don't think I have their contact on Discord. I did notice that the other table of AoA is also waiting on Delta Arena. Really hoping they are okay!
I've been wondering the same. Looks like zero posts in their other game as well. @Delta Arena: hope all is well!
Cerrus follows being Ardoinel and Ellaeaanda, trying to get a look at the creature but the cave path is not making that easy. "What is that creature?"
"Yes, onward. Resa, are you willing to scout ahead? If the possibility of more spiders is unnerving, I suggest Ardoinel lead with shield to defend."
Cerrus' level 4 choices: Class Feat: Instructive Strike
Close to finalizing Cerrus' level 4 decisions. Hopefully have something to share tonight.
"Resa! You're back. That was too close. Damn spiders and their venom." Cerrus leans back around the wall of the cave and sits down. I'm gonna rest for a moment." After a few minutes to catch his breath, Cerrus looks around the party's current location for interesting doodads to add to his collection. Perception check:
In a fit of concern, Cerrus pulls a healing potion from his belt and pours the liquid into Resa's mouth. "Come Resa, drink this!
:headslap: Oh of course..
Hmm, this must be a blind spot in PF2E then. I was looking at options like Treat Poison, Administer First Aid, Stabilize. But I thought they all require a healer's kit.
Any idea if Resa has a hero point left?
Cerrus sees Resa collapse to the ground and realizes he isn't sure how to help. "Resa, stay with us." Knowing that he isn't trained in medicine like Ellaeaanda, Cerrus examines the spiders more closely, hoping to understand why Resa is reacting like this to a bite.
With Ellaeaanda's vision and knowledge aiding Cerrus, he stares down the last remaining spider, looking for weak points. Then, he whips his sword across the spider's torso in quick succession. ◆ Exploit Vulnerability
All good! For your sake, I hope work lightens up soon. :)
Cerrus squeezes behind Netkin's construct and Ardoinel to get with in striking distance of the spider. "Stop with those nasty webs!" ◆ Stride
Cerrus struggles to free himself from the webbing.
◆ Escape
Cerrus tries to rush the spiders, but his feet are stuck to the ground. In his frustration, he curses loudly. "Can't move. Need help. Damn spiders!" He struggles against the webbing and attempts to break free.
◆ Escape
He fails to break free and decides to draw a hammer in case he continues to struggle.
Heads up: I have a busy Labor Day weekend with the family. I hope to make time to get to this game but might not be able to.
Having a hard time following initiative. Is Cerrus up?
"I don't think we can reason with these creatures, and they stand in the way of further progress. It seems to me that we need to deal with them."
Cerrus looks on while Ardoinel and Netkin try to reinforce the pillars. He is clearly impressed with their work. "Looks good from here, but don't let me distract you two!"
Cerrus backs out of the way to let Ellaeaanda and Netkin tend to the pillar safely. "Well done, everyone. Glad that threat is out of the way." Cerrus cleans his blade of centipede gore and stands guard in case other bugs find their way here.
Cerrus moves up to attack alongside Netkin's construct and slashes twice with his battle axe, attempting to carving weak points across the belly of the huge bug. ◆ Stride
Cerrus readies himself to strike once the centipedes are fully away from the pillars. He whispers to the group. "Hold attacks until they are clear. Netkin, have your construct draw them this way."
Cerrus shares his understanding with the group. "To safely attack the centipedes without damaging the pillars and risking a cave-in, we need to draw them away from the columns or avoid physical attacks altogether, which would be difficult for most of us. I suppose another option would be to reinforce the columns somehow, likely needing some quick thinking and crafting ability."
"I haven't seen the area myself, but I imagine those pillars are holding up the ceiling of that chamber. Breaking the pillars might cause a cave in." Cerrus tries to understand how to attack the centipedes based on Resa's description.
Last day of vacation is today and a long travel day back tomorrow. Might not be able to post until Monday.
Cerrus listens intently to the tixitog's answer, wondering if they are trying to lure the group into a trap. Perception to Sense Motive:
Cerrus nods in agreement with Ellaeaanda. "We can help you if you help us first. Who is this spider lady? What wrongs has she done to you?" Cerrus thinks on what he knows of tixitogs - particularly if they known to be cunning and deceitful.
"We don't want a fight. Our business is deeper into the cave. We'll let you be if we have your word you'll let us be in return." Cerrus tries to reason with the creature, uncertain if he can actually speak to it.
"I don't think we can reason with this creature. But someone could try." Cerrus waits to see if someone else takes the lead on diplomacy efforts.
Long travel day tomorrow to start a family vacation until the 10th. Still expect to check in, just might be slower than normal.
Cerrus sees the a creature amongst all the webbing and stops Ardoinel short of hacking and burning. "What. is. that?"
Cerrus makes way for Ardoinel to take the lead on entering the room and readies himself to provide backup. "Right behind you, Ardoinel. It's just some misplaced treasure, right?!?!"
"Better to clear this area first to avoid having something come at us from behind." Cerrus joins Ellaeaanda in a search of the room, doing his best to avoid the webbing. Perception check:
Having completed his preparations, Cerrus bids the goblins and the charau-kas farewell. "I hope we are back soon with tales of victory and newfound treasure. Then we have a worthy celebration!" He sets off with his new friends, anxious to uncover what lies in wait at the cave but also with calmness that he is facing whatever comes with this group.
Oh nice! That looks awesome!
Waking to the sounds of Netkin's alchemy, Cerrus joins Netkin in early morning preparations. He creates two knick-knacks from his bag of random doo-dads. He attaches one to his new battle axe, and offers Ardoinel the other.
Cerrus enjoys the evening with the goblin tribe, telling tales of the group's adventures. "And then that damned slime thing hit me so hard that I was unconscious after two solid hits. Thankfully, Netkin woke me up and I kept fighting." After awhile, Cerrus tries of the merriment and finds a quiet corner to sleep. Upon waking, Cerrus asks the group if additional preparations need to be made. "Anything to do before we head back to that cave entrance?"
@GM Delta Arena: Did those two charau-ka get attacked by the beast that we allowed to leave the citadel?? I'm trying to piece together months old decisions and memories.
Cerrus also speaks with the Bumblebrasher clan leadership. "My friends and I were able to remove the nasty creatures below and either dispatched of them or, in some cases, quelled unhappy spirits. I believe two friendly kobolds still reside in one of the rooms. I suspect that you and them could find a workable agreement that allows them to stay in a portion of the citadel in exchange for services or similar." Cerrus looks at the charau-ka in sympathy but has no medical training to speak of. "Shall we rest here for the day and then set off toward the cave again?"
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