paizo.com Recent Posts by Chris Mortika
paizo.com Recent Posts by Chris Mortika
2024-02-16T23:53:10Z
2024-02-16T23:53:10Z
Re: Forums: Card & Board Games: Blog: I'm Capable of Running My Own Diagnostics, Thank You Very Much!
Chris Mortika (RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/store/blog/v5748dyo5ljpy?Im-Capable-of-Running-My-Own-Diagnostics#2
2023-12-26T23:40:57Z
2023-12-26T23:39:28Z
<p>Is this still on Preorder?</p>
Is this still on Preorder?
Chris Mortika (RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2023-12-26T23:39:28Z
Re: Forums: Comics: Ramblin Man 3D: Comic Book Edition
Chris Mortika (RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2ueu2&page=23?Ramblin-Man-3D-Comic-Book-Edition#1109
2023-10-30T12:37:14Z
2023-10-30T00:09:35Z
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Thomas Seitz wrote:</div><blockquote> Saladin Ahmed continues his Daredevil run by keeping Matt firmly still in his role as a Catholic priest while... </blockquote><p>I spent a summer in discernment for the priesthood, and I have to say, this storyline is driving me nuts.
<p>Priests are not free-lancers. Is Father Murdoch a diocesan priest? Then he reports to a bishop (presumably Archbishop Timothy Dolan), and the archdiocese would absolutely be interested in talking to Father Murdoch and his fellow priest about being outed for running weapons. (If he's not a diocesan priest, then he's a member of an order, like the Franciscans, and again he has a superior who'd be asking what's going on.)</p>
<p>Does he have a confessor? (If he's a priest, the answer is yes.). What has he told his confessor about this demon attacking him through his ex-wife?</p>
<p>Drives me crazy.</p>
Thomas Seitz wrote:Saladin Ahmed continues his Daredevil run by keeping Matt firmly still in his role as a Catholic priest while...
I spent a summer in discernment for the priesthood, and I have to say, this storyline is driving me nuts. Priests are not free-lancers. Is Father Murdoch a diocesan priest? Then he reports to a bishop (presumably Archbishop Timothy Dolan), and the archdiocese would absolutely be interested in talking to Father Murdoch and his fellow priest about being outed for...
Chris Mortika (RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2023-10-30T00:09:35Z
Re: Forums: Comics: Ramblin Man 3D: Comic Book Edition
Chris Mortika (RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2ueu2&page=22?Ramblin-Man-3D-Comic-Book-Edition#1089
2023-09-27T21:50:52Z
2023-09-27T21:50:12Z
<p>Regarding the current drama in Gotham City: am I the only person wondering why Selina decided the right thing to do with the former henchmen was to teach them skills and then use them to (a) continue to commit crimes, (b) in Gotham City?</p>
<p>Why not send them to Boston, or New York, or, hell, Bludhaven? </p>
<p>I am, however, enjoying the sight of the rest of Batman's rogues struggling to find help.</p>
Regarding the current drama in Gotham City: am I the only person wondering why Selina decided the right thing to do with the former henchmen was to teach them skills and then use them to (a) continue to commit crimes, (b) in Gotham City?
Why not send them to Boston, or New York, or, hell, Bludhaven?
I am, however, enjoying the sight of the rest of Batman's rogues struggling to find help.
Chris Mortika (RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2023-09-27T21:50:12Z
Re: Forums: Comics: Death in Amazing Spider-Man
Chris Mortika (RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs43twc?Death-in-Amazing-SpiderMan#16
2023-07-28T15:21:01Z
2023-07-28T15:17:23Z
<p>Currently, after the actions of the Hellfire Gala, "joining the X-Men" is a little more challenging than it might have been.</p>
Currently, after the actions of the Hellfire Gala, "joining the X-Men" is a little more challenging than it might have been.
Chris Mortika (RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2023-07-28T15:17:23Z
Re: Forums: Comics: Death in Amazing Spider-Man
Chris Mortika (RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs43twc?Death-in-Amazing-SpiderMan#10
2023-07-02T02:21:44Z
2023-07-02T02:21:44Z
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Thomas Seitz wrote:</div><blockquote><p> Chris,</p>
<p>No they retconned that some time ago. </blockquote><p>Ah. <a href="https://www.techtimes.com/articles/51467/20150507/marvel-comics-retcon-scarlet-witch-quicksilver-arent-mutants-anymore.htm" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Here we are.</a>. Missed that bit. Thanks.
Thomas Seitz wrote:Chris,
No they retconned that some time ago.
Ah. Here we are.. Missed that bit. Thanks.
Chris Mortika (RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2023-07-02T02:21:44Z
Re: Forums: Comics: Death in Amazing Spider-Man
Chris Mortika (RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs43twc?Death-in-Amazing-SpiderMan#7
2023-07-01T22:07:29Z
2023-07-01T22:07:29Z
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Thomas Seitz wrote:</div><blockquote> Yeah Chris I know it seems weird but consider this: Until recently Wanda wasn't a mutant but ... </blockquote><p>Thomas, hasn't she been a mutant since her first appearance as a member of the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants?
<p>the last I checked — and for what <b>that's</b> worth — she was a mutant who was trained by Agatha Harkness to also practice magical witchcraft, which she combined with her mutant probability-affecting hex power to good effect.</p>
Thomas Seitz wrote:Yeah Chris I know it seems weird but consider this: Until recently Wanda wasn't a mutant but ...
Thomas, hasn't she been a mutant since her first appearance as a member of the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants? the last I checked -- and for what that's worth -- she was a mutant who was trained by Agatha Harkness to also practice magical witchcraft, which she combined with her mutant probability-affecting hex power to good effect.
Chris Mortika (RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2023-07-01T22:07:29Z
Re: Forums: Comics: Death in Amazing Spider-Man
Chris Mortika (RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs43twc?Death-in-Amazing-SpiderMan#4
2023-06-08T15:16:24Z
2023-06-08T15:16:01Z
<p>"Resurrect her as a mutant"?</p>
<p>Man, I'm sorry these forums don't allow me, just this once, to post a big ol' "The Hell?" gif.</p>
<p>I didn't think that's how the Terragen Mists work. I must have been mistaken.</p>
<p>—</p>
<p>Someone else has pointed out that "disguising yourself as someone else, changing your skin tone and hair color, and changing the color of your clothes" is a novel application of Kamala's power set. So, it wasn't just writing bent to a bad end, but bad writing to boot.</p>
<p>—</p>
<p>Too bad there wasn't a character present, who had demonstrated healing powers earlier in the issue.</p>
<p>—</p>
<p>The bad guy wasn't shy about killing random people before. I'm surprised that killing the wrong person in this instance destroyed him.</p>
"Resurrect her as a mutant"?
Man, I'm sorry these forums don't allow me, just this once, to post a big ol' "The Hell?" gif.
I didn't think that's how the Terragen Mists work. I must have been mistaken.
--
Someone else has pointed out that "disguising yourself as someone else, changing your skin tone and hair color, and changing the color of your clothes" is a novel application of Kamala's power set. So, it wasn't just writing bent to a bad end, but bad writing to boot.
--
Too bad there...
Chris Mortika (RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2023-06-08T15:16:01Z
Forums: Comics: Death in Amazing Spider-Man
Chris Mortika (RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs43twc?Death-in-Amazing-SpiderMan#1
2023-06-06T17:55:48Z
2023-06-06T17:55:48Z
<p>This has all the hallmarks of a "wait six months" sort of death, but I'm hearing editorial comments that, no, this is one of those "Uncle Ben" / "Gwen Stacey" / "Mar-vell" deaths. If so, I think that's a shame.
<br />
[Spoiler omitted]</p>
This has all the hallmarks of a "wait six months" sort of death, but I'm hearing editorial comments that, no, this is one of those "Uncle Ben" / "Gwen Stacey" / "Mar-vell" deaths. If so, I think that's a shame.
[Spoiler omitted]
Chris Mortika (RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2023-06-06T17:55:48Z
Re: Forums: Product Discussion: Starfinder: Pirates of Skydock
Chris Mortika (RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/products/btq02d7b/discuss?Starfinder-Pirates-of-Skydock#14
2023-03-12T23:57:43Z
2023-03-12T23:57:43Z
<p>Aaron, I'd like to buy this through Paizo, but it's come time for me to buy it, one way or another.</p>
Aaron, I'd like to buy this through Paizo, but it's come time for me to buy it, one way or another.
Chris Mortika (RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2023-03-12T23:57:43Z
Re: Forums: Comics: DC Comics To Relaunch Everything
Chris Mortika (RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2t9vw&page=35?DC-Comics-To-Relaunch-Everything#1745
2023-01-29T02:57:14Z
2023-01-29T02:57:14Z
<p>Yes, but, just as Daredevil could fight someone — anyone — other than Kingpin or the Hand, Superman could fight, I don't know, maybe Malador the Darklord, Terra Man, or Brainiac, or maybe the Hand, in a cross-over no-one expected...</p>
Yes, but, just as Daredevil could fight someone -- anyone -- other than Kingpin or the Hand, Superman could fight, I don't know, maybe Malador the Darklord, Terra Man, or Brainiac, or maybe the Hand, in a cross-over no-one expected...
Chris Mortika (RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2023-01-29T02:57:14Z
Re: Forums: Comics: DC Comics To Relaunch Everything
Chris Mortika (RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2t9vw&page=35?DC-Comics-To-Relaunch-Everything#1743
2023-01-08T18:52:09Z
2023-01-08T18:52:09Z
<p>So, after a good long run of everyone knowing that Clark Kent is Superman, that's now been "fixed" so that only the Kents, the JLA, and presumably anybody who was off-planet or currently dead, knows. Anyone else who finds out, dies.</p>
<p>(If Superman were more ruthless, he'd probably be tempted to use that as a weapon. Pop on the glasses, hold up a Pulitzer, and watch the villain keel over with a heart attack.) (Luthor, of course, could probably pull the same stunt. "Officers of the court, Clark Kent is Superman.")</p>
<p>I admit, I'm tired of Luthor being behind every crappy thing that happens to Clark or Jon on Earth.</p>
So, after a good long run of everyone knowing that Clark Kent is Superman, that's now been "fixed" so that only the Kents, the JLA, and presumably anybody who was off-planet or currently dead, knows. Anyone else who finds out, dies.
(If Superman were more ruthless, he'd probably be tempted to use that as a weapon. Pop on the glasses, hold up a Pulitzer, and watch the villain keel over with a heart attack.) (Luthor, of course, could probably pull the same stunt. "Officers of the court, Clark...
Chris Mortika (RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2023-01-08T18:52:09Z
Re: Forums: Product Discussion: Starfinder: Pirates of Skydock
Chris Mortika (RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/products/btq02d7b/discuss?Starfinder-Pirates-of-Skydock#11
2023-01-01T00:08:19Z
2023-01-01T00:08:19Z
<p>Aaron, you posted that this would be hitting shelves in mid-September, but it still looks to be available for pre-order. What's up?</p>
Aaron, you posted that this would be hitting shelves in mid-September, but it still looks to be available for pre-order. What's up?
Chris Mortika (RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2023-01-01T00:08:19Z
Re: Forums: Comics: New Order of the Stick Strip Up
Chris Mortika (RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2ljn0&page=124?New-Order-of-the-Stick-Strip-Up#6180
2021-05-22T21:59:50Z
2021-05-22T21:59:50Z
<p>That is a great conversation. And you know who •would• be able to come up with a solution? Elan.</p>
That is a great conversation. And you know who *would* be able to come up with a solution? Elan.
Chris Mortika (RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2021-05-22T21:59:50Z
Re: Forums: Books: Jim Butcher
Chris Mortika (RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2gjse&page=10?Jim-Butcher#493
2020-10-15T09:27:55Z
2020-10-15T00:35:03Z
<p>[Spoiler omitted]</p>
[Spoiler omitted]
Chris Mortika (RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2020-10-15T00:35:03Z
Re: Forums: Comics: New Order of the Stick Strip Up
Chris Mortika (RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2ljn0&page=121?New-Order-of-the-Stick-Strip-Up#6043
2020-09-13T17:31:12Z
2020-09-13T17:31:12Z
<p>Well, it looks like Durkon and Thor are on a path to have another chat, so maybe they can get things straightened out.</p>
Well, it looks like Durkon and Thor are on a path to have another chat, so maybe they can get things straightened out.
Chris Mortika (RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2020-09-13T17:31:12Z
Re: Forums: Movies: James Bond: No Time to Die
Chris Mortika (RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs42q1s?James-Bond-No-Time-to-Die#35
2020-04-22T02:40:21Z
2020-04-22T02:40:21Z
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Planpanther wrote:</div><blockquote> I read a bonkers story that either Boyle or Fukunaga wanted No Time to Die to take place at Blofield's desert base. That the needle mind eraser thing actually happened and that the entire third act of Spectre was just in Bond's mind... </blockquote><p>That would be cool.
<p>To be fair, I was hoping that, after the surgery, Bond would have been incapable of, say, recognizing anybody. That there might be several innocents held hostage in the building at the end, and Bond couldn't tell which one was his sweetie.</p>
Planpanther wrote:I read a bonkers story that either Boyle or Fukunaga wanted No Time to Die to take place at Blofield's desert base. That the needle mind eraser thing actually happened and that the entire third act of Spectre was just in Bond's mind...
That would be cool. To be fair, I was hoping that, after the surgery, Bond would have been incapable of, say, recognizing anybody. That there might be several innocents held hostage in the building at the end, and Bond couldn't tell which one...
Chris Mortika (RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2020-04-22T02:40:21Z
Re: Forums: Television: Star Trek: Picard (on CBS All Access)
Chris Mortika (RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs42kn2?Star-Trek-Picard#45
2020-04-03T04:24:44Z
2020-03-27T21:15:12Z
<p>Over the last five days, I binge-watching the entire first season of Picard.</p>
<p>I haven't made up my mind about some of it. [Spoiler omitted]</p>
Over the last five days, I binge-watching the entire first season of Picard.
I haven't made up my mind about some of it. [Spoiler omitted]
Chris Mortika (RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2020-03-27T21:15:12Z
Re: Forums: Comics: The All-New, All-Marvel Thread Vol. 1
Chris Mortika (RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2ul4j&page=9?The-AllNew-AllMarvel-Thread-Vol-1#449
2020-03-23T22:12:12Z
2020-03-23T22:12:12Z
<p>I'm up for it.</p>
<p>I think it's weird to see Rage in a mentor position, but I guess that's the point, right?</p>
I'm up for it.
I think it's weird to see Rage in a mentor position, but I guess that's the point, right?
Chris Mortika (RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2020-03-23T22:12:12Z
Re: Forums: Television: Thirteenth Doctor
Chris Mortika (RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2ux0w?Thirteenth-Doctor#46
2020-03-04T03:54:03Z
2020-03-04T03:54:03Z
<p>People's opinions of the Season 12 finale?</p>
<p>I'm kind of hoping it's all a scam or a dream or something.</p>
People's opinions of the Season 12 finale?
I'm kind of hoping it's all a scam or a dream or something.
Chris Mortika (RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2020-03-04T03:54:03Z
Re: Forums: Movies: Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness
Chris Mortika (RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs42w6q?Doctor-Strange-in-the-Multiverse-of-Madness#5
2020-01-01T03:15:55Z
2020-01-01T03:14:08Z
<p>Howard's already in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.</p>
<p>But, come to think of it, Man-Thing is not. If I were writing a palette-cleansing story about a Multiverse of Madness, I might set a few scenes in the Nexus of All Realities, in the bayou swamp where walks a muck-encrusted mockery of a man.</p>
Howard's already in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
But, come to think of it, Man-Thing is not. If I were writing a palette-cleansing story about a Multiverse of Madness, I might set a few scenes in the Nexus of All Realities, in the bayou swamp where walks a muck-encrusted mockery of a man.
Chris Mortika (RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2020-01-01T03:14:08Z
Re: Forums: Movies: Charlie's Angels (2019)
Chris Mortika (RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs42ull?Charlies-Angels#18
2019-11-24T02:24:46Z
2019-11-24T02:24:46Z
<p>The original theme music plays when the camera sweeps over the costumes in the First Closet.</p>
The original theme music plays when the camera sweeps over the costumes in the First Closet.
Chris Mortika (RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2019-11-24T02:24:46Z
Re: Forums: Comics: The All-New, All-Marvel Thread Vol. 1
Chris Mortika (RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2ul4j&page=9?The-AllNew-AllMarvel-Thread-Vol-1#441
2019-11-16T02:32:43Z
2019-11-16T02:25:11Z
<p>Charles,</p>
<p>Except that the villains are throwing around the idiot ball. If you've got a surgeon on-staff who can do what they did to her eyes, then (a) why make it repairable with a touch of a button, (b) why bring her into a room with said button, and © why not also put a blood-constriction device leading to her brain, to shut her down in case she tries anything?</p>
<p>And at some point, she needs to make a firm line-in-the-sand: if you have hostages, you can make me do this, but nothing further. "Give you the tech keys to the world's computers, after you tell me you'll use them to crash whole economies" seems like the greater evil, compared to "some kids will be blown up."</p>
Charles,
Except that the villains are throwing around the idiot ball. If you've got a surgeon on-staff who can do what they did to her eyes, then (a) why make it repairable with a touch of a button, (b) why bring her into a room with said button, and (c) why not also put a blood-constriction device leading to her brain, to shut her down in case she tries anything?
And at some point, she needs to make a firm line-in-the-sand: if you have hostages, you can make me do this, but nothing...
Chris Mortika (RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2019-11-16T02:25:11Z
Re: Forums: Comics: New Order of the Stick Strip Up
Chris Mortika (RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2ljn0&page=116?New-Order-of-the-Stick-Strip-Up#5792
2020-02-10T22:45:03Z
2019-11-06T01:57:25Z
<p>(I'm afraid my protests have simply made them boulder.)</p>
(I'm afraid my protests have simply made them boulder.)
Chris Mortika (RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2019-11-06T01:57:25Z
Re: Forums: Comics: New Order of the Stick Strip Up
Chris Mortika (RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2ljn0&page=116?New-Order-of-the-Stick-Strip-Up#5785
2020-02-10T22:44:49Z
2019-11-05T02:11:04Z
<p>...
<br />
(the new strip cannot come fast enough)
<br />
...</p>
...
(the new strip cannot come fast enough)
...
Chris Mortika (RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2019-11-05T02:11:04Z
Re: Forums/Gamer Life: General Discussion: What non-Paizo RPGs are people playing?
Chris Mortika (RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs42ph1?What-nonPaizo-RPGs-are-people-playing#15
2019-09-06T05:09:47Z
2019-09-06T05:09:47Z
<p>About two years ago, I took a break from Pathfinder Society to focus on those elements of home campaigns I missed the most. My players wanted a system that was intuitive to learn and didn't have Pathfinder's opportunities for system mastery. And I wanted to build my own campaign world.</p>
<p>I'm just about to start the campaign, in a system about 75% Fantasy Flight's Genesys game engine and 25% Green Ronin's AGE system.</p>
About two years ago, I took a break from Pathfinder Society to focus on those elements of home campaigns I missed the most. My players wanted a system that was intuitive to learn and didn't have Pathfinder's opportunities for system mastery. And I wanted to build my own campaign world.
I'm just about to start the campaign, in a system about 75% Fantasy Flight's Genesys game engine and 25% Green Ronin's AGE system.
Chris Mortika (RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2019-09-06T05:09:47Z
Re: Forums: Pathfinder Society: An easy way to allow my familiar to speak - Rules Question
Chris Mortika (RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs42o2s?An-easy-way-to-allow-my-familiar-to-speak#4
2019-08-02T23:42:28Z
2019-08-02T23:42:28Z
<p>Works on horses, wild animals, and normally uncommunicative monsters like rust monsters too.</p>
Works on horses, wild animals, and normally uncommunicative monsters like rust monsters too.
Chris Mortika (RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2019-08-02T23:42:28Z
Re: Forums: Pathfinder Society: "Wait, that's how it works in the other edition..."
Chris Mortika (RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs42nw1?Wait-thats-how-it-works-in-the-other-edition#13
2019-08-06T17:42:38Z
2019-08-02T23:34:21Z
<p>How is this a PFS question, you ask?</p>
<p>Well, in a home campaign, if someone is using a rule, or a feat, or a spell, from the wrong edition of a game, you stop the game, back up, fix the problem, and move on. You're all friends, and everything's good to go.</p>
<p>In PFS, you can be halfway through the second combat before someone realizes that their whole schtick is based on a game element not appearing in this edition. (The same thing keeps happening in a Core Campaign game, right?) (And yeah, I had people accidentally playing with the Pathfinder beta rules during Season 1.) I haven't had that many players confuse Pathfinder with D&D versions of the rules, but I'm sure it happens, too. You'd think that it's only low-level characters, but I have sad news to report.</p>
<p>Compared to a home session, getting game systems mixed up is a much more serious problem in PFS, because (1) we're under tight time constraints and (2) there isn't the same level of trust and friendship built up at a convention game. Everybody at the table wants everybody else to have a fun experience, but we also want the games to be legal.</p>
<p>We don't have time to audit a character in the middle of a game. My inclination is to immediately swap in the closest tier-legal iconic I can and promise that (a) their PC will still get all the gold and experience, and (b) we'll check things over carefully after the game.</p>
How is this a PFS question, you ask?
Well, in a home campaign, if someone is using a rule, or a feat, or a spell, from the wrong edition of a game, you stop the game, back up, fix the problem, and move on. You're all friends, and everything's good to go.
In PFS, you can be halfway through the second combat before someone realizes that their whole schtick is based on a game element not appearing in this edition. (The same thing keeps happening in a Core Campaign game, right?) (And yeah, I...
Chris Mortika (RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2019-08-02T23:34:21Z
Re: Forums: Pathfinder Society: So how do you get access to those four star exclusive scenarios anyway?
Chris Mortika (RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs42mn1?So-how-do-you-get-access-to-those-four-star#5
2019-07-15T01:08:45Z
2019-07-15T01:08:45Z
<p>Which scenarios are currently restricted to 4- and 5-star GMs?</p>
Which scenarios are currently restricted to 4- and 5-star GMs?
Chris Mortika (RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2019-07-15T01:08:45Z
Re: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Playing a character of the opposite gender
Lu Goodeye (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs42lzy?Playing-a-character-of-the-opposite-gender#11
2019-08-04T04:34:38Z
2019-06-28T02:02:30Z
<p>Three comments, in decreasing order of seriousness:</p>
<p>I play characters different than myself to broaden my horizons and experiences.</p>
<p>I find it difficult to believe that, of all the character elements of my ifrt oracle/ ranger— bound by a curse to receive the powers from a prince of Hell — hired killer, abandoned by her bandit clan, explorer of ancient fortresses, wielder of both magic and the bow .. out of all that, someone would call out my playing a woman as the unrealistic part.</p>
<p>A reminder that, in Pathfinder Society, you are free to change your PC's gender between every adventure.</p>
Three comments, in decreasing order of seriousness:
I play characters different than myself to broaden my horizons and experiences.
I find it difficult to believe that, of all the character elements of my ifrt oracle/ ranger-- bound by a curse to receive the powers from a prince of Hell -- hired killer, abandoned by her bandit clan, explorer of ancient fortresses, wielder of both magic and the bow .. out of all that, someone would call out my playing a woman as the unrealistic part.
A...
Lu Goodeye (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2019-06-28T02:02:30Z
Re: Forums: Movies: Avengers: Endgame SPOILERY AF Review Thread. Don't read if you haven't seen the film!
Chris Mortika (RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs42jqx&page=4?Avengers-Endgame-SPOILERY-AF-Review-Thread#197
2019-06-28T01:36:26Z
2019-06-28T01:36:26Z
<p>For the record, I hate Kang. As a villain, as a motivator of characters, as .. just about anything. </p>
<p>He's a megalo-maniac who •could• if he were willing to invest some consideration and effort, win any battle he chooses. So he has to bounce the Idiot Ball into his face over and over, and if even that's not enough, the nature of space-and-time have to bow outwards so that he can be defeated again.</p>
<p>We just had a massive storyline with time travel that didn't follow its own internal logic. And if we have Kang in the batting box, I'll guarantee there'll be another.</p>
<p>Right now, there's no canonical team. It would probably be led by the Black Panther, but maybe not. Spider-man would probably be a member, but who knows? I'd like to see Morgaine Le Fay as the villain, with ancient magic, intrigue, and an end-of-the-day save by the Scarlet Witch.</p>
For the record, I hate Kang. As a villain, as a motivator of characters, as .. just about anything.
He's a megalo-maniac who *could* if he were willing to invest some consideration and effort, win any battle he chooses. So he has to bounce the Idiot Ball into his face over and over, and if even that's not enough, the nature of space-and-time have to bow outwards so that he can be defeated again.
We just had a massive storyline with time travel that didn't follow its own internal logic. And...
Chris Mortika (RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2019-06-28T01:36:26Z
Re: Forums: Comics: The thread of OMG thats cool comic book reactions thead!
Chris Mortika (RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2usm2&page=2?The-thread-of-OMG-thats-cool-comic-book#76
2019-06-13T02:11:55Z
2019-06-13T02:11:55Z
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Thomas Seitz wrote:</div><blockquote> What does sound fun? Stretchy powers. </blockquote><p>And that's one of the reasons that Mr. Fantastic endears himself to me. Even back in 1962, the heroes with stretchy powers were all pretty goofy: Elongated Man was Flash's sidekick and Plastic Man was, well, Plas.
<p>So, Stan Lee creates his first super team, and he gives the dopiest power to the least dopey guy on the team. And everybody plays it straight. Yep. Mr. Fantastic. Stretches. Sure.</p>
Thomas Seitz wrote:What does sound fun? Stretchy powers.
And that's one of the reasons that Mr. Fantastic endears himself to me. Even back in 1962, the heroes with stretchy powers were all pretty goofy: Elongated Man was Flash's sidekick and Plastic Man was, well, Plas. So, Stan Lee creates his first super team, and he gives the dopiest power to the least dopey guy on the team. And everybody plays it straight. Yep. Mr. Fantastic. Stretches. Sure.
Chris Mortika (RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2019-06-13T02:11:55Z
Re: Forums: Comics: DC Comics To Relaunch Everything
Chris Mortika (RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2t9vw&page=30?DC-Comics-To-Relaunch-Everything#1499
2019-06-03T02:53:03Z
2019-06-03T02:53:03Z
<p>Well, we finally find out what's supposed to be going on in Doomsday Clock. In an issue-long exposition, we find out that Doctor Manhattan has been pulling Superman's strings to see how that alters the DC universe. (Answer: hyper-time is back.)</p>
Well, we finally find out what's supposed to be going on in Doomsday Clock. In an issue-long exposition, we find out that Doctor Manhattan has been pulling Superman's strings to see how that alters the DC universe. (Answer: hyper-time is back.)
Chris Mortika (RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2019-06-03T02:53:03Z
Re: Forums: Movies: Avengers: Endgame SPOILERY AF Review Thread. Don't read if you haven't seen the film!
Chris Mortika (RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs42jqx&page=4?Avengers-Endgame-SPOILERY-AF-Review-Thread#157
2019-05-13T13:55:01Z
2019-05-13T13:54:06Z
<p>Throughout the last two movies, I was wondering, what happened to <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yM7MELfOccM" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Adam Warlock?</a></p>
Throughout the last two movies, I was wondering, what happened to Adam Warlock?
Chris Mortika (RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2019-05-13T13:54:06Z
Re: Forums: Movies: Avengers: Endgame SPOILERY AF Review Thread. Don't read if you haven't seen the film!
Chris Mortika (RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs42jqx&page=3?Avengers-Endgame-SPOILERY-AF-Review-Thread#149
2019-05-11T19:31:56Z
2019-05-11T19:31:56Z
<p>There's no reason they couldn't bring vision back.</p>
<p>Thanos did so, with the Time Stone. After the dust settles, the good guys have the Time Stone, the Sorcerer Supreme, and, if he needed help, the Scarlet Witch.</p>
There's no reason they couldn't bring vision back.
Thanos did so, with the Time Stone. After the dust settles, the good guys have the Time Stone, the Sorcerer Supreme, and, if he needed help, the Scarlet Witch.
Chris Mortika (RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2019-05-11T19:31:56Z
Re: Forums: Movies: Avengers: Endgame SPOILERY AF Review Thread. Don't read if you haven't seen the film!
Chris Mortika (RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs42jqx&page=2?Avengers-Endgame-SPOILERY-AF-Review-Thread#82
2019-05-08T18:16:25Z
2019-05-06T01:46:11Z
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Marik Whiterose wrote:</div><blockquote> Observation: It's been five years since the Snap, what is Ned still doing in high school? </blockquote><p>Presumably, he got snapped, too.
<p>Pity the passengers of the plane that crashed, having lost their pilots. Pity, too, those lost souls brought back, both pilots and passengers, five years after their plane left that airspace.</p>
<p>—</p>
<p>Upon reflection, Bruce used the gauntlet to bring people back, to save lives. Tony used the gauntlet unnecessarily. He could have flown off with it, turned Thanos into a big pile of cubes, and sent the entire army into a decaying orbit 25,000 miles from the sun.</p>
<p>He died because he was expeditious, rather than cautious.</p>
Marik Whiterose wrote:Observation: It's been five years since the Snap, what is Ned still doing in high school?
Presumably, he got snapped, too. Pity the passengers of the plane that crashed, having lost their pilots. Pity, too, those lost souls brought back, both pilots and passengers, five years after their plane left that airspace.
--
Upon reflection, Bruce used the gauntlet to bring people back, to save lives. Tony used the gauntlet unnecessarily. He could have flown off with it,...
Chris Mortika (RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2019-05-06T01:46:11Z
Re: Forums: Movies: Avengers: Endgame SPOILERY AF Review Thread. Don't read if you haven't seen the film!
Chris Mortika (RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs42jqx&page=2?Avengers-Endgame-SPOILERY-AF-Review-Thread#77
2019-05-05T14:12:36Z
2019-05-05T14:12:36Z
<p>All of which is to say that, in the universe that began the movie, with cranky Tony and head-lopping Thor, everybody stays dead. Natasha dies so that an alternate universe can branch out. Moreover, •every• Avenger who went into the Quantum Realm just vanished from the original trunk-line and never returned. (They came back to a different branch.)</p>
<p>Yes?</p>
<p>Well, that's almost the most depressing thing I've heard today.</p>
<p>The <b>most</b> depressing thing is that, if the Ancient One is correct, then both the original time-line (in which Thanos destroyed the Infinity Stones) and the "time heist" timeline (in which the Avengers took the Infinity Stones) no longer have the stones' guidance corrections, and will both spiral out into chaos and woe.</p>
All of which is to say that, in the universe that began the movie, with cranky Tony and head-lopping Thor, everybody stays dead. Natasha dies so that an alternate universe can branch out. Moreover, *every* Avenger who went into the Quantum Realm just vanished from the original trunk-line and never returned. (They came back to a different branch.)
Yes?
Well, that's almost the most depressing thing I've heard today.
The most depressing thing is that, if the Ancient One is correct, then both...
Chris Mortika (RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2019-05-05T14:12:36Z
Re: Forums: Movies: Avengers: Endgame SPOILERY AF Review Thread. Don't read if you haven't seen the film!
Chris Mortika (RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs42jqx&page=2?Avengers-Endgame-SPOILERY-AF-Review-Thread#71
2019-05-04T18:26:29Z
2019-05-04T18:26:29Z
<p>Not that I want to persuade anyone, but I don't think Steve landed back in time just for Peggy.</p>
<p>I think he went back for his world. Yes, he's been in the 21st Century for ten years or so. But he's been a man-out-of-his-element for the entire time. Sometimes he asserts himself in the world, and sometimes he just watches the wonder of it, but he's rarely comfortable in it.</p>
<p>He outlines this in one of his last conversations with Natasha. He's not the kind of person to just move on. Not with Thanos' mass murder, and not with his original skip into Times Square.</p>
Not that I want to persuade anyone, but I don't think Steve landed back in time just for Peggy.
I think he went back for his world. Yes, he's been in the 21st Century for ten years or so. But he's been a man-out-of-his-element for the entire time. Sometimes he asserts himself in the world, and sometimes he just watches the wonder of it, but he's rarely comfortable in it.
He outlines this in one of his last conversations with Natasha. He's not the kind of person to just move on. Not with...
Chris Mortika (RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2019-05-04T18:26:29Z
Re: Forums: Movies: Avengers Endgame official trailer
Chris Mortika (RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs42e9z&page=6?Avengers-Endgame-official-trailer#274
2019-04-27T19:17:40Z
2019-04-27T19:17:40Z
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Hama wrote:</div><blockquote><p> They explained that in the movie, •• spoiler omitted ••
</p>
</blockquote><p>So they said, Hama, but that simply can't be true.
<p>[Spoiler omitted]</p>
<p>Can someone walk me through [Spoiler omitted]</p>
Hama wrote:They explained that in the movie, ** spoiler omitted **
So they said, Hama, but that simply can't be true. [Spoiler omitted]
Can someone walk me through [Spoiler omitted]
Chris Mortika (RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2019-04-27T19:17:40Z
Re: Forums: Pathfinder Society: New GM requesting some clarification on loot in PFS/SFS
Chris Mortika (RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs42j7o?New-GM-requesting-some-clarification-on-loot#5
2019-04-15T07:49:58Z
2019-04-14T21:43:14Z
<p>I blame it all on the Year of the Shadow Lodge interactive adventure. </p>
<p>In that adventure, the villain uses the Cage of Soul-echoes, stored on the grounds of the Society headquarters, to duplicate himself a hundred-fold, with some duplicates more powerful than others. (This way, each table of characters gets to fight him.)</p>
<p>The machine doesn't last out the adventure, but who's to say that it hasn't had permanent repercussions?</p>
<p>This is my explanation when someone is playing an iconic. Seoni was one of the Pathfinder agents too close to the machine, and she's been duplicated hundreds of times, at 1st, 4th, and 7th level.</p>
<p>And it's been my explanation for the gamist elements of item purchase. "Remember the Cage of Soul-echoes? That explosion was right below the commissary."</p>
I blame it all on the Year of the Shadow Lodge interactive adventure.
In that adventure, the villain uses the Cage of Soul-echoes, stored on the grounds of the Society headquarters, to duplicate himself a hundred-fold, with some duplicates more powerful than others. (This way, each table of characters gets to fight him.)
The machine doesn't last out the adventure, but who's to say that it hasn't had permanent repercussions?
This is my explanation when someone is playing an iconic. Seoni...
Chris Mortika (RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2019-04-14T21:43:14Z
Re: Forums: Movies: Trailer: Shazam!
Chris Mortika (RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2v91e&page=3?Trailer-Shazam#102
2019-04-09T12:22:57Z
2019-04-09T03:53:22Z
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Phillip Gastone wrote:</div><blockquote> There is also he MAD magazine parody SHAZOOM! (Dollar sign on chest) </blockquote><p>Strength!
</p>
Health!
<br />
Aptitude!
<br />
Zest!
<br />
Ox, strength of!
<br />
Ox, strength of another!
<br />
Money!</p>
Phillip Gastone wrote:There is also he MAD magazine parody SHAZOOM! (Dollar sign on chest)
Strength!
Health!
Aptitude!
Zest!
Ox, strength of!
Ox, strength of another!
Money!
Chris Mortika (RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2019-04-09T03:53:22Z
Re: Forums: Comics: DC Comics To Relaunch Everything
Chris Mortika (RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2t9vw&page=30?DC-Comics-To-Relaunch-Everything#1495
2019-03-28T03:23:04Z
2019-03-28T03:23:04Z
<p>What's your opinion of the work in Detective #1000? Like Action #1000, it was a lot of, well, filler. For folks who haven't read a Batman story in a while.</p>
<p>I thought the "old Penguin" story was my favorite.</p>
What's your opinion of the work in Detective #1000? Like Action #1000, it was a lot of, well, filler. For folks who haven't read a Batman story in a while.
I thought the "old Penguin" story was my favorite.
Chris Mortika (RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2019-03-28T03:23:04Z
Re: Forums: Movies: Brie Larson is Carol Danvers/Captain Marvel!!
Chris Mortika (RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2tsud&page=13?Brie-Larson-is-Carol-DanversCaptain-Marvel#631
2019-06-13T04:11:11Z
2019-03-27T15:59:33Z
<p>Am I alone in suspecting that Goose is influencing Fury's attitudes towards it? </p>
<p>It seems grossly out-of-character from a dyed-in-the-wool SHIELD professional to get all caught up with a cuddly cat during a life-or-death mission in enemy territory, or to keep the flerken in his office, uncaged, after he knows how dangerous it is and how it contains the glowing cube thing.</p>
Am I alone in suspecting that Goose is influencing Fury's attitudes towards it?
It seems grossly out-of-character from a dyed-in-the-wool SHIELD professional to get all caught up with a cuddly cat during a life-or-death mission in enemy territory, or to keep the flerken in his office, uncaged, after he knows how dangerous it is and how it contains the glowing cube thing.
Chris Mortika (RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2019-03-27T15:59:33Z
Re: Forums/Pathfinder Second Edition: General Discussion: Paizo Blog: Meet the Iconics: Fumbus
Chris Mortika (RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo6sgiq&page=3?Meet-the-Iconics-Fumbus#124
2019-04-18T18:16:22Z
2019-03-27T02:37:24Z
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Albatoonoe wrote:</div><blockquote> Besides the iconography of the Pathfinder goblin, it also firmly sets in people minds that "Evil races aren't always evil" which is a convention that Paizo has been trying to get away from the whole time. </blockquote><p>With respect, Albatoone, <i>which</i> "whole time"?
<p>The idea of "evil races aren't always evil" filled D&D 3rd Edition, from Eberron, where evil <i>gods</i> weren't always evil, and alignment was kept in the background, to products like "Ghostwalk" and "Savage Species" that allowed players to run all sorts of wicked monsters as party members.</p>
<p>Paizo reset the bar on evil races. Undead in Golarion were <i>always</i> evil. Drow were <i>always</i> evil. Chromatic dragons, hill giants, and, yes, goblins. Evil. Perverse. Nasty. "We be goblins; you be dead."</p>
<p>There are plenty of campaign worlds out there with shades of moral gray, where paladins can get away with breaking their vows and vampires are sometimes good guys. Where morally pure characters have to think twice when ogres and a manticore raid their supply train — maybe the monsters are just defending their own territory, and isn't the term "monster" a little prejudicial, to be honest?</p>
<p>I appreciated that Golarion was a little simpler.</p>
Albatoonoe wrote:Besides the iconography of the Pathfinder goblin, it also firmly sets in people minds that "Evil races aren't always evil" which is a convention that Paizo has been trying to get away from the whole time.
With respect, Albatoone, which "whole time"? The idea of "evil races aren't always evil" filled D&D 3rd Edition, from Eberron, where evil gods weren't always evil, and alignment was kept in the background, to products like "Ghostwalk" and "Savage Species" that allowed...
Chris Mortika (RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2019-03-27T02:37:24Z
Re: Forums: GM Discussion: Running Thornkeep [SPOILERS]
Chris Mortika (RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2p6gz&page=5?Running-Thornkeep-SPOILERS#221
2019-04-18T19:34:37Z
2019-03-26T19:11:50Z
<p>I've run the first level of Thornkeep over a dozen times, and I think it's a blast. I've also watched it run in Pathfinder Society by other GMs, and their decisions can make or break the adventure.</p>
<p>My suggestions: </p>
<p>(1) Use the town. It has resources in it that the party can use, and hints about the puzzles, and back-story that helps the players put the dungeon in context. I understand that PFS GMs can't use the <b>encounters</b> in the town, but a lot of GMs start their players at the mouth of Level 1, Room 1, with maybe a sentence about the town on the surface. </p>
<p>Thornkeep is in many ways Paizo's contribution to the tradition begun with the village of Hommlet and Shadowdale.</p>
<p>(2) Take your time. I've seen people power-run the dungeon - because if you can get five levels done in one day, your 2nd-level PC levels all the way up to 7th! I've seen people try to get through Level 1 in 3 -4 hours. That's doable, I guess, like power-walking through a museum, but I think it deprives the dungeon of its power, its mystery, and much of its enjoyment. There's a door. It's a mystery and a puzzle. Relative to, say, the World of Greyhawk, Golarion doesn't have many of those. Relish it.</p>
<p>(3) Yep, there's a couple of very powerful encounters there. For the wight, remember that it starts the encounter lying down, and needs to take an action to stand up before it advances. The party should always have an opportunity to act. But the PCs have also just encountered some skeletons and met some big-ol' warnings about undead, so they should be prepared.</p>
<p>The shadow is another really tough fight, particularly if the party encounters it in flight from the wight.</p>
<p>The bugs are a strong fight, but a party that meets them fresh and has good tactics should be okay; I'm pretty generous here about the things being territorial and not pursuing if the party retreats.</p>
I've run the first level of Thornkeep over a dozen times, and I think it's a blast. I've also watched it run in Pathfinder Society by other GMs, and their decisions can make or break the adventure.
My suggestions:
(1) Use the town. It has resources in it that the party can use, and hints about the puzzles, and back-story that helps the players put the dungeon in context. I understand that PFS GMs can't use the encounters in the town, but a lot of GMs start their players at the mouth of...
Chris Mortika (RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2019-03-26T19:11:50Z
Re: Forums: Movies: Marvel’s Shang - Chi
Chris Mortika (RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs42i6b?Marvel-s-Shang-Chi#8
2019-03-20T20:38:17Z
2019-03-15T21:22:34Z
<p>Maybe I've told you how I started collecting Marvel comics.</p>
<p>In 1974, I was 12, and I'd been reading Harvey comics (Caspar, Richie Rich, etc.) and then Archie comics for years, but I'd considered superhero comics to be a bit too adult for my tastes.</p>
<p>That Halowe'en, my brother and sister and I were trick-or-treating through our subdivision, and I found out that the man who lived two streets down from us, in the house on the corner with the big driveway, had the job of filling the comic book vending machines at the supermarkets. And so, that year, I got Sr. Strange #6 (Englehart and Colon, the beginning of a four-part story about Dormammu and Umar) and my brother John got Master of Kung-fu #25 (Moench and Gulacy). And John was not all that interested, so I stole it from him in due course.</p>
<p>Last year, I saw the Marvel "Epic Collection" reprint telephone book of Master of Kung-fu, and picked up the copy. It included all the stories that featured that character, Shang Chi, son of the "devil-doctor" Fu Manchu, that Marvel published between late 1972 and 1975.</p>
<p>Well, let's just say that, in hind-sight, John was very lucky.</p>
<p>Overall, the writing for the series was painful to read, clunky even by the standards of the time. As might go without saying, by 21st-Century standards, every issue was impossibly racist. The arrangement Marvel had with the Sax Rohmer estate let them publish books featuring Fu Manchu, but not actually impact the character, so the plots were all: Shang Chi or his father attack each other, and both of them survive the encounter. Rinse, repeat. The comic used the conceit that all the narration was Shang Chi's thoughts, but they were pedestrian rather than philosophical. "The shaft curves below me, becoming a chute. Light intrudes upon the shadows and I burst out thru another grating, rolling as I have learned to absorb the impact of my fall."</p>
<p>The art was blocky. Most of the artists working on the series — Gil Kane, Al Milgrom, John Buscema — didn't have any feel for what kung-fu was supposed to look like, and the page layouts were graceless and busy. The ink work was slipshod. Nobody knew how to draw Asian feautures. This was definitely a B-side book and was getting B-side talent.</p>
<p>But Issue #25 stands out. The story is a stand-alone one-shot: the insidious Fu Manchu doesn't appear at all; the villain has used his helicopter to escape the jungles of South America, leaving Shang Chi and his allies to wait for their own transportation. While they do so, Shang Chi hears the cry of a human child in the jungle, and slips away to rescue it from a jaguar and then from a tribe of superstitious Jivaro natives. The narrative voice is suddenly somber and contemplative, appropriate the the character and the story. The choices of what to show us, and what not to show us, are artistic and confident. (For example, one of Shang Chi's father's assassins has a role to play. They fight near the end of the story, and Moench just zooms out from the assassin drawing a blade to the precipice where the fight takes place, with the assassin falling to his death a panel later.)</p>
<p>And the art is amazing. Paul Gulacy had been on a few other issues, but the artists putting the finishing touches over his work had been ham-fisted and blocky. Here, in the jungle, the art opens up. There are a couple of fight scenes: martial arts against claws and fangs, or against waves of hunters and warriors, that are just amazing. The panel lay-outs, the positions of bodies filling space: they give us the impression of Shang Chi always being a man at peace within himself, exerting his will, his spirit, on those around him.</p>
<p>And that's the second Marvel comic I read.</p>
Maybe I've told you how I started collecting Marvel comics.
In 1974, I was 12, and I'd been reading Harvey comics (Caspar, Richie Rich, etc.) and then Archie comics for years, but I'd considered superhero comics to be a bit too adult for my tastes.
That Halowe'en, my brother and sister and I were trick-or-treating through our subdivision, and I found out that the man who lived two streets down from us, in the house on the corner with the big driveway, had the job of filling the comic book...
Chris Mortika (RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2019-03-15T21:22:34Z
Re: Forums: Pathfinder Society: PFS Renown Talent Locations
Chris Mortika (RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs42hug?PFS-Renown-Talent-Locations#19
2019-03-09T00:42:23Z
2019-03-09T00:42:23Z
<p>I think it would be reasonable to allow a character to shift his Renown during don time to the city in which the mission briefing takes place.</p>
<p>If you meet in Absalom and get whisked off to Kaer Maga, no. But if the mission briefing begins with you assembling in the apartments of a Riddleport agent, why not?</p>
I think it would be reasonable to allow a character to shift his Renown during don time to the city in which the mission briefing takes place.
If you meet in Absalom and get whisked off to Kaer Maga, no. But if the mission briefing begins with you assembling in the apartments of a Riddleport agent, why not?
Chris Mortika (RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2019-03-09T00:42:23Z
Re: Forums: Comics: The All-New, All-Marvel Thread Vol. 1
Chris Mortika (RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2ul4j&page=8?The-AllNew-AllMarvel-Thread-Vol-1#369
2019-03-04T00:33:54Z
2019-03-04T00:33:54Z
<p><quote>Fantastic Four is uneven if only because it seems like Doom didn't EXACTLY plan for everything...but some how lucked his way into it.</quote></p>
<p>That seems consistent with most iterations of the good doctor: happy to take credit for good luck, while promising great things when bad luck hits. I am growing more interested in his brain-washed minion, and I'm interested to see how this storyline meshes with "Doctor Strange, newest Herald of Galactus."</p>
Fantastic Four is uneven if only because it seems like Doom didn't EXACTLY plan for everything...but some how lucked his way into it.
That seems consistent with most iterations of the good doctor: happy to take credit for good luck, while promising great things when bad luck hits. I am growing more interested in his brain-washed minion, and I'm interested to see how this storyline meshes with "Doctor Strange, newest Herald of Galactus."
Chris Mortika (RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2019-03-04T00:33:54Z
Re: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Retraining boon question
Chris Mortika (RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs42hi8?Retraining-boon-question#10
2019-02-26T02:31:34Z
2019-02-26T02:31:34Z
<p>I don't <b>believe</b> there's a one-day minimum. I've used this boon to swap out elements of a character during an adventure. (But not, like, during combat.)</p>
I don't believe there's a one-day minimum. I've used this boon to swap out elements of a character during an adventure. (But not, like, during combat.)
Chris Mortika (RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2019-02-26T02:31:34Z
Re: Forums: Comics: New Order of the Stick Strip Up
Chris Mortika (RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2ljn0&page=111?New-Order-of-the-Stick-Strip-Up#5545
2019-04-15T22:45:59Z
2019-01-31T17:26:45Z
<p>An easy-to-remember pass phrase, to be sure.</p>
An easy-to-remember pass phrase, to be sure.
Chris Mortika (RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2019-01-31T17:26:45Z
Re: Forums: Comics: DC Comics To Relaunch Everything
Chris Mortika (RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2t9vw&page=30?DC-Comics-To-Relaunch-Everything#1482
2019-01-24T04:21:13Z
2019-01-24T04:21:13Z
<p>I just finished the first issue of Naomi. This looks to be an amazing story.</p>
I just finished the first issue of Naomi. This looks to be an amazing story.
Chris Mortika (RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2019-01-24T04:21:13Z
Re: Forums: Comics: DC Comics To Relaunch Everything
Chris Mortika (RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2t9vw&page=30?DC-Comics-To-Relaunch-Everything#1478
2019-01-13T03:13:06Z
2019-01-13T03:13:06Z
<p>Since 1987, if we want to be honest. <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donna_Troy#Post-Crisis" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Since her origin was wiped out in the original Crisis on Infinite Earths.</a></p>
Since 1987, if we want to be honest. Since her origin was wiped out in the original Crisis on Infinite Earths.
Chris Mortika (RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2019-01-13T03:13:06Z
Re: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Can a Paladin use Disguise Self?
Gennadi (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2ui8q&page=3?Can-a-Paladin-use-Disguise-Self#101
2017-08-12T01:12:01Z
2017-08-12T01:12:01Z
<p>It was well past sunset when Gennadi returned to the grand lodge and rang the bell.</p>
<p>"Peal as ye please, I'll need proof that ye are as ye claim tonight." The porter on call that night was Jygwyn, an elf lad who knew the duties of his job rather better than his place. As annoyed as Gennadi might be at Jygwyn's lack of decorum, he knew that the young elf needled those agents who were most full of themselves, and Gennadi valued him for that.</p>
<p>"Gennadi, paladin in the service of Torag and Hellknight, comes returned to the lodge, to find therein a meal and perhaps a captain looking to send him out again afore he can eat it. Hedge me out as you please, porter, but vex not Old Man Savarre's patience."</p>
<p>The porter laughed high and clear, as only the elves do. "If ye be false-named tonight, at least ye be honest-natured: only a Pathfinder agent might speak so." He unlocked the gate, pushed it open for the paladin, and took his cloak, all in a motion. "But you know why I ask, yes? On tonight, of all nights?"</p>
<p>In reply, Gennadi took a shimmering veil from his bent pouch. "It's been a pleasant evening, porter. A delightful opportunity to practice my skills."</p>
<p>"Hold ye there one fine minute! 'Paladin in service to Torag' you yourself a-named, but this gossamer favor puts me in doubt. 'To claim never that which is not my due, nor speak falsely,' that's the paladin's oath I've heard. How come ye then with this veil of deceit?"</p>
<p>Gennadi smiled broadly. "So we've hired judges for porter now, I see."</p>
<p>"And well you ought, for porters judge all with a wary eye, sometimes more honest than the magistrates up yonder, for the price of our mistakes are dearer to us"</p>
<p>The traveler smiled at the porter's wisdom. "And yet, elf, you do not know the color of the coins in my purse."</p>
<p>"For those, I cannot see, master agent."</p>
<p>"And yet, I am a paladin. Have I deceived you, or answered you false about my wealth?"</p>
<p>"Not as yet. I have asked no questions in want of answer."</p>
<p>"And so it is with this, my veil. Wearing it, my form and figure are hid behind a glamour, but my disguised state is plain, for everyone in Absalom, from the lords in their estates to the puddle-folk in their squalor, even the simplest porter, knows of the dwoemer of the veil. As a paladin of Torag, I would sin a-double if I were by word to present myself as, oh, a dwarfish lady, but that is a claim I forswear to make. Rather, I would appear as one mis-seen as a dwarfish lady, and that would be no lie.</p>
<p>"Slipping through orc patrols next month, my oaths do not require me to plant myself broad-based and announce myself. Against Aspis authorities in Garund ports, I need not wear my spiked armor, nor show my Wayfinder, nor — with this veil — display my manlike form.</p>
<p>"And it is useful for one purpose otherwise, as well."</p>
<p>The elf double-checked the gate he'd re-secured. "That?"</p>
<p>"I've spent a pair of hour out and through the city, enjoying the practice of seeing through such glamours as others would wear. In that, I stand better-prepared against such cunning by a foe, and so I have served my god before my own needs. But now, to that dinner. Fare you well, Jygwyn. May your wit serve you tonight, when your eye does not."</p>
It was well past sunset when Gennadi returned to the grand lodge and rang the bell.
"Peal as ye please, I'll need proof that ye are as ye claim tonight." The porter on call that night was Jygwyn, an elf lad who knew the duties of his job rather better than his place. As annoyed as Gennadi might be at Jygwyn's lack of decorum, he knew that the young elf needled those agents who were most full of themselves, and Gennadi valued him for that.
"Gennadi, paladin in the service of Torag and...
Gennadi (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2017-08-12T01:12:01Z
Re: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Please no more nerfs
Devlin Aldori (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2uelb&page=6?Please-no-more-nerfs#294
2017-06-18T04:02:28Z
2017-06-18T01:04:23Z
<p>Hello. Lore Warden, and Aldori Swordlord here. I joined the Society to travel the world, sure, and protect the folks who really knew about ancient cultures and mysterious gateways to other worlds, sure.</p>
<p>But really, I joined because I've been wanting to learn how to fight, one-to-one, with a weapon in hand. And the Society is a fantastic place to find crazy Blackfire adepts, Aspis agents, traitorous Shadow Lodge magi, demonic blademasters... all of them different styles, with every sort of weapon you can imagine ... all of them challenges, each of them with something to teach.</p>
<p>So, you bet, when Master Farbellus suggested the Lore Warden path, I happily took to it, because fighting smart is always a good choice, and maneuvers give you more options in combat. And those levels of study gave me the background I needed to join the Aldori Swordlords.</p>
<p>So, sure, if the Lore Wardens are revising the curriculum, I'm all down with that, because balance is always important to a student of deadly arts. But I'm hoping I don't have to set aside my Swordlord levels, because the new Lore Warden curriculum doesn't advance people's talents the same way.</p>
Hello. Lore Warden, and Aldori Swordlord here. I joined the Society to travel the world, sure, and protect the folks who really knew about ancient cultures and mysterious gateways to other worlds, sure.
But really, I joined because I've been wanting to learn how to fight, one-to-one, with a weapon in hand. And the Society is a fantastic place to find crazy Blackfire adepts, Aspis agents, traitorous Shadow Lodge magi, demonic blademasters... all of them different styles, with every sort of...
Devlin Aldori (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2017-06-18T01:04:23Z
Forums: Homebrew and House Rules: Awakened Animals...
GM Chris Mortika (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2u9o9?Awakened-Animals#1
2017-04-01T02:48:53Z
2017-04-01T02:48:53Z
<p>A druid has cast <i>awaken animal</i> on her animal companion.</p>
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Marc Radle wrote:</div><blockquote><p>Per the rules, an <i>awakened</i> animal cannot also serve as an animal companion. If an animal companion becomes <i>awakened</i>, it ... ceases to be an animal companion, which means it reverts to a normal version of that animal. ...</p>
<p>You then add the 3d6 Intelligence, +1d3 Charisma, and +2 HD to the now-normal animal. At that point, the animal becomes a magical beast (augmented animal) and can begin gaining class levels as a monster cohort per the Bestiary rules...</blockquote><p>Let's imagine that a druid did such a thing, and shortly thereafter perished.
<p>What type of animal would you think most likely to be making a name for itself in the world?</p>
A druid has cast awaken animal on her animal companion.
Marc Radle wrote:Per the rules, an awakened animal cannot also serve as an animal companion. If an animal companion becomes awakened, it ... ceases to be an animal companion, which means it reverts to a normal version of that animal. ...
You then add the 3d6 Intelligence, +1d3 Charisma, and +2 HD to the now-normal animal. At that point, the animal becomes a magical beast (augmented animal) and can begin gaining class levels as a...
GM Chris Mortika (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2017-04-01T02:48:53Z
Re: Forums: Rules Questions: Vow of Truth and Feint
Gennadi (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2mefp?Vow-of-Truth-and-Feint#32
2016-07-30T04:14:09Z
2016-07-27T19:14:33Z
<p>Some years ago, a similar topic arose on one of the PAthfinder Society boards. This is how I answered, in the character of my paladin:</p>
<p><b>Saavik:</b> You ... <i>lied?</i>
<br />
<b>Spock:</b> I exaggerated.</p>
<p>—+—</p>
<p>Good day to you. Please, join me in the lodge's observation deck. From here, you can get a good overview of Master Farbellius' training field over there to the left. I enjoy watching him train the aspirants in combat fundamentals; it reminds me to review them myself every once in a while.</p>
<p>I understand that you had some cutting words for Sir Yopan last week, yes? Something about how he's a paladin and you'd caught him bluffing his opponent in honorable combat? I thought that your little gift to chip in for his holy atonement was very ... witty.</p>
<p>There is a great gulf, you know, between "not lying" and "blabbering about everything anyone else might want to know." As a warrior of Torag, I have accepted the burden that my behavior affects not only myself but also the Forge-father. When I lie, he must choose to either lie through my tongue, or else withdraw his favor, indicating to the world that I no longer speak for him.</p>
<p>There is a trade-off. In exchange for comporting myself with honor, on and off the field, I can speak with a certain authority, so that others know I am honest. That's why paladins often cast a simple <i>light</i> spell after giving testimony. </p>
<p>But that doesn't mean that the next time I see Yopan, I have to volunteer that I saw who coated his sword hilt with butter. If he asks me, I might tell him, or I might not. If I say something, it shouldn't be a lie. But I am certainly permitted to change the subject, saying something like "Valeros is in the kitchen." </p>
<p>And my oath does not mean that I cannot tell fairy tales to children. Everyone in attendance understands that they are stories, and if I tell of strange magic or princesses of kingdoms that never existed, I've deceived no one.</p>
<p>It seems an odd analogy, but the same holds true in combat. Circling around my foe, I know she is trying to find advantage over me, and she knows the same of me. It is impossible to engage a foe in combat, honorable or otherwise, while explaining where your upcoming blows are all intended to strike.</p>
<p>If I were to say, out loud, "my next strike will take your leg," she would be a fool to believe me, and I would be guilty of speaking a falsehood. So I imply certain maneuvers. Against one of those trainees down there, I would look down at his leg before I swing high. Against a more weathered opponent, I might change my grip slightly or raise my shield an inch. What they make of these small movements is up to them.</p>
Some years ago, a similar topic arose on one of the PAthfinder Society boards. This is how I answered, in the character of my paladin:
Saavik: You ... lied?
Spock: I exaggerated.
--+--
Good day to you. Please, join me in the lodge's observation deck. From here, you can get a good overview of Master Farbellius' training field over there to the left. I enjoy watching him train the aspirants in combat fundamentals; it reminds me to review them myself every once in a while.
I understand that...
Gennadi (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2016-07-27T19:14:33Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Mortika runs "Out of Anarchy" (PFS PbP)
GM Chris Mortika (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/campaigns/MortikaRunsOutOfAnarchy/gameplay&page=7#347
2015-11-03T04:44:23Z
2015-11-03T04:44:23Z
<p>In short order, you return to the lower levels of the Arcanum. There, in a large anteroom off the kitchens, you recognize Poppo, overseeing a work crew carving the innards from a small whale. He smiles as he catches sight of you and waddles over in your direction.</p>
<p>"<b>Welcome back, welcome back, Passfinders. Have you had any luck finding our mutual friend?</b>"</p>
In short order, you return to the lower levels of the Arcanum. There, in a large anteroom off the kitchens, you recognize Poppo, overseeing a work crew carving the innards from a small whale. He smiles as he catches sight of you and waddles over in your direction.
"Welcome back, welcome back, Passfinders. Have you had any luck finding our mutual friend?"
GM Chris Mortika (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2015-11-03T04:44:23Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Mortika runs "Out of Anarchy" (PFS PbP)
GM Chris Mortika (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/campaigns/MortikaRunsOutOfAnarchy/gameplay&page=7#343
2015-10-31T16:17:46Z
2015-10-31T16:17:46Z
<p>Alden, she's scurrying off. It would be possible to catch up with her, because she's not running, but it would create a scene.</p>
<p>To Poppo then?</p>
Alden, she's scurrying off. It would be possible to catch up with her, because she's not running, but it would create a scene.
To Poppo then?
GM Chris Mortika (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2015-10-31T16:17:46Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Mortika runs "Out of Anarchy" (PFS PbP)
GM Chris Mortika (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/campaigns/MortikaRunsOutOfAnarchy/gameplay&page=7#337
2015-10-29T04:44:53Z
2015-10-29T04:44:53Z
<p>The academy student nods back, and quickly conceals something in the folds of her robes. "<b>Of course. Most excellently done, too. Um, give my regards to the good professor.</b>" She turns to walk straight away from the building where you'd meet Poppo.</p>
<p>[Spoiler omitted]</p>
<p>[Spoiler omitted]</p>
The academy student nods back, and quickly conceals something in the folds of her robes. "Of course. Most excellently done, too. Um, give my regards to the good professor." She turns to walk straight away from the building where you'd meet Poppo.
[Spoiler omitted]
[Spoiler omitted]
GM Chris Mortika (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2015-10-29T04:44:53Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Mortika runs "Out of Anarchy" (PFS PbP)
GM Chris Mortika (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/campaigns/MortikaRunsOutOfAnarchy/gameplay&page=7#333
2015-10-25T20:50:55Z
2015-10-25T20:50:55Z
<p>It's a simple matter to reach the Academy. Your robes mark you as people who belong there, so you pass through the gates to the outer grounds without contest.</p>
<p>Inside, that's a different manner. On the walkway to the main building, you come across a woman in her mid-twenties, gaunt of frame and with deep shadows under her eyes. She stops and stares at Frissa.</p>
<p>"<b>Hello,</b>" she says, with a curious tone to her voice. "<b>I thought I knew all the gnomes here at the academy.</b></p>
<p>"<b>Come to it, I don't think I recognize any of you. Where have you been hiding yourself, these past years? Does the Academy have a north campus I've not encountered?</b>"</p>
It's a simple matter to reach the Academy. Your robes mark you as people who belong there, so you pass through the gates to the outer grounds without contest.
Inside, that's a different manner. On the walkway to the main building, you come across a woman in her mid-twenties, gaunt of frame and with deep shadows under her eyes. She stops and stares at Frissa.
"Hello," she says, with a curious tone to her voice. "I thought I knew all the gnomes here at the academy.
"Come to it, I don't think...
GM Chris Mortika (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2015-10-25T20:50:55Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Mortika runs "Out of Anarchy" (PFS PbP)
GM Chris Mortika (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/campaigns/MortikaRunsOutOfAnarchy/gameplay&page=7#329
2015-10-23T04:39:31Z
2015-10-23T04:39:31Z
<p>It takes only a few turns to find another entrance to ground level. You're not alone when you leve the Guts, but nobody seems to pay you much attention. </p>
<p>You're about two blocks away from the Academy. It's still Monday, about mid-afternoon.</p>
It takes only a few turns to find another entrance to ground level. You're not alone when you leve the Guts, but nobody seems to pay you much attention.
You're about two blocks away from the Academy. It's still Monday, about mid-afternoon.
GM Chris Mortika (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2015-10-23T04:39:31Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: Mortika runs "Out of Anarchy" Discussion
GM Chris Mortika (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/campaigns/MortikaRunsOutOfAnarchy/discussion&page=2#71
2015-10-16T12:46:49Z
2015-10-16T12:46:49Z
<p>Oh, my goodness.</p>
<p>Hello.</p>
<p>Short version: I was in the hospital for several days in early October. It was unexpected, and I ended up with a lot of dropped balls. I've been scrambling to get my work back caught up, and this game fell completely off my RADAR. </p>
<p>I'm very embarrassed.</p>
<p>So, would you like me to continue, or is someone else interested in taking over the GMing? I'm fine either way.</p>
<p>Speaking entirely to the players: this has become a challenge to run in PFS, because you have, through reasonable and logical actions, sent the adventure very far off-rails. I can extrapolate what I think the major NPCs would do in this case, but PFS ties my hands about how much new material I can introduce into the adventure.</p>
Oh, my goodness.
Hello.
Short version: I was in the hospital for several days in early October. It was unexpected, and I ended up with a lot of dropped balls. I've been scrambling to get my work back caught up, and this game fell completely off my RADAR.
I'm very embarrassed.
So, would you like me to continue, or is someone else interested in taking over the GMing? I'm fine either way.
Speaking entirely to the players: this has become a challenge to run in PFS, because you have, through...
GM Chris Mortika (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2015-10-16T12:46:49Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Mortika runs "Out of Anarchy" (PFS PbP)
GM Chris Mortika (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/campaigns/MortikaRunsOutOfAnarchy/gameplay&page=7#319
2015-09-19T19:53:15Z
2015-09-19T19:53:15Z
<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Fort save:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 7 ⇒ (5) + 7 = 12</span>
<br />
The scorpion takes a moment to gather itself from Frissa's spell.</p>
[dice=Fort save]1d20+7[/dice]
The scorpion takes a moment to gather itself from Frissa's spell.
GM Chris Mortika (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2015-09-19T19:53:15Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Mortika runs "Out of Anarchy" (PFS PbP)
GM Chris Mortika (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/campaigns/MortikaRunsOutOfAnarchy/gameplay&page=7#316
2015-09-18T10:44:39Z
2015-09-18T10:44:39Z
<p>You detect no traps.</p>
<p>The door swings towards you and is surprisingly quiet, as if the hinges have been maintained in good working order. Behind them is a chamber, indeed larger and wider than anything you've seen before, perhaps 25 feet on a side. Your light is the first that floods into the room, which has otherwise lay dark. The scent of the ocean is strong here, and there appears to be a flight of stairs in the center of the floor.</p>
<p>There are other things you might notice as well — doors, exact dimensions, etc. But immediately in front of you is a sixteen-foot-long scorpion, its rust-colored scales shining in the light. It spins around to turn its flat black eyes to you — each one the size of a grapefruit — and arches its stinger over its back.</p>
<p><b>Initiative</b>
<br />
<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Rayne:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6</span>
<br />
<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Morrolan:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 3 ⇒ (9) + 3 = 12</span>
<br />
<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Frissa:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 2 = 15</span>
<br />
<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Pavanna:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 2 = 19</span>
<br />
<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Alden:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 ⇒ 13</span>
<br />
<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Monstrous Scorpion:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 ⇒ 14</span></p>
<p>There is no surprise round — both you and the giant scorpion are startled to encounter the other.</p>
<p>Pavanna and Frissa can act while the two-ton arachnid is flat-footed.</p>
You detect no traps.
The door swings towards you and is surprisingly quiet, as if the hinges have been maintained in good working order. Behind them is a chamber, indeed larger and wider than anything you've seen before, perhaps 25 feet on a side. Your light is the first that floods into the room, which has otherwise lay dark. The scent of the ocean is strong here, and there appears to be a flight of stairs in the center of the floor.
There are other things you might notice as well --...
GM Chris Mortika (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2015-09-18T10:44:39Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Mortika runs "Out of Anarchy" (PFS PbP)
GM Chris Mortika (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/campaigns/MortikaRunsOutOfAnarchy/gameplay&page=7#314
2015-09-18T04:58:17Z
2015-09-18T04:58:17Z
<p>You return to the Guts and make your way back to the door. In context, it looks like this might be the entrance from the underground tunnels into an actual building's basement, perhaps still active or perhaps long abandoned.</p>
<p>The door is unlocked.</p>
You return to the Guts and make your way back to the door. In context, it looks like this might be the entrance from the underground tunnels into an actual building's basement, perhaps still active or perhaps long abandoned.
The door is unlocked.
GM Chris Mortika (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2015-09-18T04:58:17Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Mortika runs "Out of Anarchy" (PFS PbP)
GM Chris Mortika (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/campaigns/MortikaRunsOutOfAnarchy/gameplay&page=7#306
2015-09-08T03:00:47Z
2015-09-08T03:00:47Z
<p>Not a problem. You leave the Guts and arrive back out in the fresh air. It takes a moment to get your bearings, but you are in the middle of the town, more than half-way to the Academy.</p>
Not a problem. You leave the Guts and arrive back out in the fresh air. It takes a moment to get your bearings, but you are in the middle of the town, more than half-way to the Academy.
GM Chris Mortika (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2015-09-08T03:00:47Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Mortika runs "Out of Anarchy" (PFS PbP)
GM Chris Mortika (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/campaigns/MortikaRunsOutOfAnarchy/gameplay&page=7#303
2015-09-07T03:47:50Z
2015-09-07T03:47:50Z
<p>Done.</p>
<p>Moving delicately forward, you find that the passage to the left leads back to a dead giant rot grub, while the far passage leads up to the streets.</p>
<p>To the streets, or through the door?</p>
Done.
Moving delicately forward, you find that the passage to the left leads back to a dead giant rot grub, while the far passage leads up to the streets.
To the streets, or through the door?
GM Chris Mortika (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2015-09-07T03:47:50Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Mortika runs "Out of Anarchy" (PFS PbP)
GM Chris Mortika (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/campaigns/MortikaRunsOutOfAnarchy/gameplay&page=6#300
2015-09-04T10:36:26Z
2015-09-04T10:36:26Z
<p>[ooc]Brilliant. Thanks.[/oc]</p>
<p>Let's rewind a little.</p>
<p>Rayne is about to step on a particular stone when the sound of rats beneath it gives him pause. With a little checking, he realizes that it's the swinging door to a pit trap, with thousands of rats piling over themselves below. The pit covers the entire passage from side to side, and extends 10 feet down the corridor. From this vantage point, Rayne can see that the passage to the right ends in a door (it would still require a little bit of maneuvering to get around the corner of the pit down the side tunnel.)</p>
[ooc]Brilliant. Thanks.[/oc]
Let's rewind a little.
Rayne is about to step on a particular stone when the sound of rats beneath it gives him pause. With a little checking, he realizes that it's the swinging door to a pit trap, with thousands of rats piling over themselves below. The pit covers the entire passage from side to side, and extends 10 feet down the corridor. From this vantage point, Rayne can see that the passage to the right ends in a door (it would still require a little[/ooc]...
GM Chris Mortika (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2015-09-04T10:36:26Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Mortika runs "Out of Anarchy" (PFS PbP)
GM Chris Mortika (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/campaigns/MortikaRunsOutOfAnarchy/gameplay&page=6#298
2015-09-03T22:30:40Z
2015-09-03T22:30:40Z
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Pavanna, I'm afraid you can't ready an action outside combat. But I'll note that you're likely to cast that spell at first opportunity.</span></p>
<p>Prepared and on alert, the party moves forward. Just as he passes the passage to the right (which leads to a door, by the way) Rayne's right footfall sounds hollow, and the floor unexpectedly swings open.</p>
<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Rayne's Reflex save:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 10 ⇒ (9) + 10 = 19</span> </p>
<p>Rayne throws all his weight on his left foot, trying to keep from tumbling into the revealed pit, but he's not quite able to do so.</p>
<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Acrobatics to avoid some of the damage:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 12 ⇒ (20) + 12 = 32</span></p>
<p>Rayne lands on his feet, cushioned by something soft and furry at the bottom of a 10' long by 5' wide pit, 20' below the other members of the party. Rayne takes <span class="messageboard-dice">1d6 ⇒ 4</span> points of damage and drops to one knee in the dark. The dim light from the tunnel above only serves to illumine the thousands of red feral eyes down here, as a wave of rats pours over the slayer, squealing in outrage.</p>
<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Damage:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d6 ⇒ 5</span> points from the scratching and biting.</p>
<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Rayne's Fortitude save:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 7 ⇒ (8) + 7 = 15</span>; Rayne is not nauseated.</p>
Pavanna, I'm afraid you can't ready an action outside combat. But I'll note that you're likely to cast that spell at first opportunity.
Prepared and on alert, the party moves forward. Just as he passes the passage to the right (which leads to a door, by the way) Rayne's right footfall sounds hollow, and the floor unexpectedly swings open.
[dice=Rayne's Reflex save]1d20 + 10[/dice]
Rayne throws all his weight on his left foot, trying to keep from tumbling into the revealed pit, but he's not...
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2015-09-03T22:30:40Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Mortika runs "Out of Anarchy" (PFS PbP)
GM Chris Mortika (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/campaigns/MortikaRunsOutOfAnarchy/gameplay&page=6#292
2015-09-02T11:11:45Z
2015-09-02T11:11:45Z
<p>Shortly afterwards, you descend another short staircase and turn a corner, looking down a corridor with three options:
<br />
<li>a passage to the right about 20' down
<br />
<li>a passage left and up a flight of stairs, farther down the corridor
<br />
<li> and then a passage right much farther away</p>
<p><b>Perception</b></p>
<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Rayne:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 8 ⇒ (14) + 8 = 22</span>
<br />
<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Morrolan:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 10 ⇒ (14) + 10 = 24</span>
<br />
<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Frissarose:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 ⇒ 9</span>
<br />
<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Pavanna:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 3 ⇒ (12) + 3 = 15</span>
<br />
<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Alden:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 - 1 ⇒ (5) - 1 = 4</span></p>
<p>[Spoiler omitted]</p>
Shortly afterwards, you descend another short staircase and turn a corner, looking down a corridor with three options:
a passage to the right about 20' down
a passage left and up a flight of stairs, farther down the corridor
and then a passage right much farther away
Perception
[dice=Rayne]1d20 + 8 [/dice]
[dice=Morrolan] 1d20 + 10 [/dice]
[dice=Frissarose] 1d20 [/dice]
[dice=Pavanna] 1d20 + 3 [/dice]
[dice=Alden] 1d20 - 1 [/dice]
[Spoiler omitted]
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2015-09-02T11:11:45Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Mortika runs "Out of Anarchy" (PFS PbP)
GM Chris Mortika (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/campaigns/MortikaRunsOutOfAnarchy/gameplay&page=6#290
2015-09-02T03:10:46Z
2015-09-02T03:10:46Z
<p>No magic. No poison. It appears to be a relief, made when these tunnels were built, long ago and before House Thrune had signed contracts with Hell. It's not intended as an altar, but there might have been such a thing nearby.</p>
<p>Frissa, it is indeed an efreet, rather than any sort of fiend. (It's hard to make the distinction some times...)</p>
<p>Moving on?</p>
No magic. No poison. It appears to be a relief, made when these tunnels were built, long ago and before House Thrune had signed contracts with Hell. It's not intended as an altar, but there might have been such a thing nearby.
Frissa, it is indeed an efreet, rather than any sort of fiend. (It's hard to make the distinction some times...)
Moving on?
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2015-09-02T03:10:46Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Mortika runs "Out of Anarchy" (PFS PbP)
GM Chris Mortika (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/campaigns/MortikaRunsOutOfAnarchy/gameplay&page=6#283
2015-09-01T03:08:12Z
2015-09-01T03:08:12Z
<p>You move through the passage that Alden spotted. It has the typical dead-ends, street entrances, and so on. You also come around a corner to spy an ancient relief of an outsider — probably an Efreet — haughty and regal, accepting tribute from an audience of humans. The scene is carved into the stone walls of the dungeon and seems to be pat of a cellar, although the surface building has certainly been repurposed by now.</p>
<p><b>Perception</b></p>
<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Rayne:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 8 ⇒ (17) + 8 = 25</span>
<br />
<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Morrolan:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 10 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 10 + 2 = 14</span>
<br />
<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Frissarose:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 ⇒ 15</span>
<br />
<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Pavanna:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4</span>
<br />
<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Alden:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 - 1 ⇒ (16) - 1 = 15</span></p>
<p>None of you notice anything like a mechanical trap. The relief does not radiate magic.</p>
<p>Continuing on, or taking a closer look?</p>
You move through the passage that Alden spotted. It has the typical dead-ends, street entrances, and so on. You also come around a corner to spy an ancient relief of an outsider -- probably an Efreet -- haughty and regal, accepting tribute from an audience of humans. The scene is carved into the stone walls of the dungeon and seems to be pat of a cellar, although the surface building has certainly been repurposed by now.
Perception
[dice=Rayne] 1d20 + 8 [/dice]
[dice=Morrolan] 1d20 +[/dice]...
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Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Mortika runs "Out of Anarchy" (PFS PbP)
GM Chris Mortika (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/campaigns/MortikaRunsOutOfAnarchy/gameplay&page=6#279
2015-08-31T10:55:40Z
2015-08-31T10:55:40Z
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Indeed!</span></p>
<p>And with that, the rot grub is torn into pieces. The tunnels are suddenly very quiet.</p>
<p>There is a pile of bones here: rats and dog mostly. This creature has not had to go far to get regular meals.</p>
<p>From here:
<br />
Alden, when you ran around the back side of the loop, you noticed another passage that led off in that direction, generally towards the academy.</p>
<p>From the square where Alden is standing now, there is a passage left, into the area he had just run around. The passage goes for about ten feet and then turns left. If it continues somehow, it will need to go either up — perhaps towards the streets— or down even deeper in the Guts.</p>
<p>Also from the square whee Alden is standing now, there is a short flight of steps to the right, leading to a T-intersection going left (backtracking towards the neighborhood of the warehouse) and right, in the general direction of the academy.</p>
Indeed!
And with that, the rot grub is torn into pieces. The tunnels are suddenly very quiet.
There is a pile of bones here: rats and dog mostly. This creature has not had to go far to get regular meals.
From here:
Alden, when you ran around the back side of the loop, you noticed another passage that led off in that direction, generally towards the academy.
From the square where Alden is standing now, there is a passage left, into the area he had just run around. The passage goes for...
GM Chris Mortika (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2015-08-31T10:55:40Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Mortika runs "Out of Anarchy" (PFS PbP)
GM Chris Mortika (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/campaigns/MortikaRunsOutOfAnarchy/gameplay&page=6#276
2015-08-30T22:52:08Z
2015-08-30T22:52:08Z
<p>Rayne continues struggling in the corner.</p>
<p>Next to him, Morrolan attempts to maneuver around behind the monster.</p>
<p>Behind Morrolan, Pavanna and your Chelaxian charge stand, the cleric prepared to fight physically if any threat approaches. (<span class=messageboard-ooc>Is there any spells Pavanna could cast, that would help Rayne?</span>)</p>
<p>On the opposite side of the monster, Frissa backs up and casts a sheet of fire at the monstrous vermin.</p>
<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Reflex Save:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6</span>. Frissa's fire hits it straight on, dealing full damage.</p>
<p>From around the corner, Alden moves past Frissa and takes advantage of the clear spot across from Rayne. (I'm presuming here, but I suppose Alden would attack.)
<br />
<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Alden's Flail:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 12 ⇒ (3) + 12 = 15</span> That hits, just barely, and does <span class="messageboard-dice">1d8 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8</span> points of damage.</p>
<p>—</p>
<p>The rot grub's fleshy spines quiver in outrage. It tries to savage Rayne arm again:
<br />
<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Grapple:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 8 + 5 ⇒ (8) + 8 + 5 = 21</span> and just barely fails in maintaining its grapple.•</p>
<p>—</p>
<p>Your turns.
<br />
• I admit that I'm a little vague on some elements of the grappling rules. The penalties on Dexterity actions cancel out between the grappler and the grappled victim. So the only modifier is the +5 circumstance bonus for maintaining a grapple. It failed to hit Rayne's CMD of 22, so Rayne slips out of its grasp. Is that correct?</p>
Rayne continues struggling in the corner.
Next to him, Morrolan attempts to maneuver around behind the monster.
Behind Morrolan, Pavanna and your Chelaxian charge stand, the cleric prepared to fight physically if any threat approaches. (Is there any spells Pavanna could cast, that would help Rayne?)
On the opposite side of the monster, Frissa backs up and casts a sheet of fire at the monstrous vermin.
[dice="Reflex Save]1d20 + 2[/dice]. Frissa's fire hits it straight on, dealing full...
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2015-08-30T22:52:08Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Mortika runs "Out of Anarchy" (PFS PbP)
GM Chris Mortika (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/campaigns/MortikaRunsOutOfAnarchy/gameplay&page=6#270
2015-08-28T20:52:08Z
2015-08-28T20:52:08Z
<p>Alden, the party had just taken a left branch in the tunnels (the other branch ran right, and then turned left). You go down that other branch, and it seems to loop around counter-clockwise. There are other branches, but yo stay focused on the left wall, and at a double move you end up just around the corner from the sounds of battle. Unless there's a surprise, you'll come up behind Frissa next round.</p>
<p>—</p>
<p>The creature attempts to maintain its hold on Rayne.
<br />
<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>grapple:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 8 - 2 ⇒ (17) + 8 - 2 = 23</span>
<br />
It succeeds, and gnaws for another <span class="messageboard-dice">2d6 + 6 ⇒ (1, 5) + 6 = 12</span> points of damage.</p>
<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Rayne's Fortitude Save:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 7 ⇒ (17) + 7 = 24</span>. Excellent.</p>
<p>Your turns y'all.</p>
Alden, the party had just taken a left branch in the tunnels (the other branch ran right, and then turned left). You go down that other branch, and it seems to loop around counter-clockwise. There are other branches, but yo stay focused on the left wall, and at a double move you end up just around the corner from the sounds of battle. Unless there's a surprise, you'll come up behind Frissa next round.
--
The creature attempts to maintain its hold on Rayne.
[dice=grapple] 1d20+8-2[/dice]
It...
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2015-08-28T20:52:08Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Mortika runs "Out of Anarchy" (PFS PbP)
GM Chris Mortika (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/campaigns/MortikaRunsOutOfAnarchy/gameplay&page=6#268
2015-08-28T17:11:44Z
2015-08-28T17:11:44Z
<p>Monsterous Grub: Attacks Rayne, grapples.
<br />
Rayne: Attempts to escape, but remains grappled.
<br />
Pavanna: readies a (physical?) attack in case the grub devours Rayne and goes looking for more.
<br />
Morrolan: fatigues the creature momentarily, and tries unsuccessfully to maneuver around it.
<br />
Frissa: maneuvers past Morrolan and Rayne and the monster. She then swipes at it with a flaming touch, missing.</p>
<p>Alden: ?</p>
Monsterous Grub: Attacks Rayne, grapples.
Rayne: Attempts to escape, but remains grappled.
Pavanna: readies a (physical?) attack in case the grub devours Rayne and goes looking for more.
Morrolan: fatigues the creature momentarily, and tries unsuccessfully to maneuver around it.
Frissa: maneuvers past Morrolan and Rayne and the monster. She then swipes at it with a flaming touch, missing.
Alden: ?
GM Chris Mortika (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2015-08-28T17:11:44Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Mortika runs "Out of Anarchy" (PFS PbP)
GM Chris Mortika (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/campaigns/MortikaRunsOutOfAnarchy/gameplay&page=6#266
2015-08-28T11:14:24Z
2015-08-28T11:14:24Z
<p>So, let's assume Morrolan will try making that Acrobatics check.</p>
<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Acrobatics:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 - 2 ⇒ (7) - 2 = 5</span></p>
<p>Morrolan, the monstrous grub is writhing and bucking in its space. You try to push through, to get behind it, but your first attempt is rebuffed. Do you want to attack it from where you are, around a hard corner, or would you rather make another attempt to get around it, sacrificing your attack this round? </p>
<p>Or, if you have a player folio / PFS shirt, you could re-roll that first attempt.</p>
<p>—</p>
<p>Still waiting on Alden ...</p>
So, let's assume Morrolan will try making that Acrobatics check.
[dice=Acrobatics] 1d20 - 2[/dice]
Morrolan, the monstrous grub is writhing and bucking in its space. You try to push through, to get behind it, but your first attempt is rebuffed. Do you want to attack it from where you are, around a hard corner, or would you rather make another attempt to get around it, sacrificing your attack this round?
Or, if you have a player folio / PFS shirt, you could re-roll that first attempt.
--
...
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2015-08-28T11:14:24Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Mortika runs "Out of Anarchy" (PFS PbP)
GM Chris Mortika (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/campaigns/MortikaRunsOutOfAnarchy/gameplay&page=6#265
2015-08-28T00:33:09Z
2015-08-28T00:33:09Z
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Pavanna, what sort of attack are you readying?</span></p>
Pavanna, what sort of attack are you readying?
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2015-08-28T00:33:09Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Mortika runs "Out of Anarchy" (PFS PbP)
GM Chris Mortika (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/campaigns/MortikaRunsOutOfAnarchy/gameplay&page=6#263
2015-08-27T22:21:29Z
2015-08-27T22:21:29Z
<p>Sorry. I was so focused on Morrolan's knowledge check that I didn't realize he was also taking actions!</p>
<p>Morrolan will have to make an acrobatics check to move behind it. Even though it doesn't make attacks of opportunity, it still won't let you through its space.</p>
<p>Frissa, it's Morrolan who's moving. I'll interpret your action as readying to attack in case Morrolan moves out of the way, if that's okay with you.</p>
Sorry. I was so focused on Morrolan's knowledge check that I didn't realize he was also taking actions!
Morrolan will have to make an acrobatics check to move behind it. Even though it doesn't make attacks of opportunity, it still won't let you through its space.
Frissa, it's Morrolan who's moving. I'll interpret your action as readying to attack in case Morrolan moves out of the way, if that's okay with you.
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2015-08-27T22:21:29Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Mortika runs "Out of Anarchy" (PFS PbP)
GM Chris Mortika (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/campaigns/MortikaRunsOutOfAnarchy/gameplay&page=6#261
2015-08-27T18:51:56Z
2015-08-27T18:51:56Z
<p>Frissarose, the corridor here is about 10' high, so, yes.</p>
<p>Rayne, you come close, but it's still attached. </p>
<p>[Spoiler omitted]</p>
Frissarose, the corridor here is about 10' high, so, yes.
Rayne, you come close, but it's still attached.
[Spoiler omitted]
GM Chris Mortika (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2015-08-27T18:51:56Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Mortika runs "Out of Anarchy" (PFS PbP)
GM Chris Mortika (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/campaigns/MortikaRunsOutOfAnarchy/gameplay&page=6#257
2015-08-27T11:55:12Z
2015-08-27T11:55:12Z
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Rayne, if you mean the Manukirt Trading Co. Warehouse, that's where you are. That's the place where you picked open the lock on the door, and entered, seeing this hole descending into the depth of the Guts. I was under the impression you folks were going to use the Guts to get to the Academy of Practical Arts.</span></p>
<p>Order: Rayne, Morrilan, Frissa, Pavanna, Phelerosa, Alden </p>
<p>I'll presume you are moving with weapons drawn. Frissia, are you casting <i>light</i> on anything, or are you relying on the tunnel's existing torchlight?</p>
<p>The Guts are dimly lit, with torches spaced so that there are thin areas between their effective illumination. Rayne, you lead the party through a maze of branching, twisting passages, each slightly different from the others, with short flights of stairs up or down, dead ends with grates in the ceiling which lead to the town above, collapsed tunnels, branches which reunite later on, and some thirty-foot switchbacks, where you find yourself going opposite your intended path. </p>
<p>Twice, your wayfinder needle veers sharply, influenced by something besides true north, bun in each case it rights itself after a couple dozen paces.</p>
<p>Shortly after choosing to go left at a branch, Phelerosa looks around, uncomfortable. "<b>This is different,</b>" she whispers, trepidation mixing with bewilderment. "<b>Where is everybody?</b>"</p>
<p>At that moment, twenty feet ahead of her, Rayne, you turn the corner and see a twitching pale maggot, the size of a large dog, moving along the edge of the floor, It arches its body back towards you; its "head" is nothing but a quivering circular mouth, which gasps in excitement as it hurls itself at you.</p>
<p><b>Initiative</b>
<br />
<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Rayne:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 5 ⇒ (12) + 5 = 17</span>
<br />
<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Morrolan:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8</span>
<br />
<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Frissa:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5</span>
<br />
<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Pavanna:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 2 = 15</span>
<br />
<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Alden:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 ⇒ 4</span>
<br />
<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Monsterous Grub:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 1 = 21</span></p>
<p>The monstrous thing lands on Rayne's left arm and attempts to attach itself.
<br />
<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Attack:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 6 ⇒ (20) + 6 = 26</span>
<br />
<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Crit confirmation:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 6 ⇒ (19) + 6 = 25</span></p>
<p>Morrolan, you're right next to Rayne, with a hard corner protecting you from whatever's around the turn in the passageway. Something large and white and covered in fleshy spurs has leapt from the darkness and is writhing furiously around Rayne's arm before your slayer ally could do more than call out an alert.</p>
<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Damage:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">2d6 + 6 ⇒ (6, 2) + 6 = 14</span>
<br />
<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Rayne's Fortitude saving throw:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 7 ⇒ (6) + 7 = 13</span></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Daxter, do you have a Character Folio or a PFS shirt? If so, did you want that saving throw to stand, or did you want to use your re-roll?</span></p>
<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Grab:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 8 ⇒ (11) + 8 = 19</span></p>
<p>The thing has swallowed Rayne's arm, and it looks ready to gnaw upon him.</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Don't worry about posting in initiative order — you can all choose to delay, and the monster has already acted.</span></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>To be clear, you're in a five-foot wide corridor. It bends to the right, and Rayne is in the corner square, Morrolan is next to him, with a hard corner between Morrolan and the monster. Frissa is next to Morrolan, and can only see the part of the monster that is grappling Rayne. Since the creature is in a grapple, it can't take any attacks of opportunity, but you would need to pass through its square to get behind it. </span>
<br />
[Spoiler omitted]</p>
Rayne, if you mean the Manukirt Trading Co. Warehouse, that's where you are. That's the place where you picked open the lock on the door, and entered, seeing this hole descending into the depth of the Guts. I was under the impression you folks were going to use the Guts to get to the Academy of Practical Arts.
Order: Rayne, Morrilan, Frissa, Pavanna, Phelerosa, Alden
I'll presume you are moving with weapons drawn. Frissia, are you casting light on anything, or are you relying on the...
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2015-08-27T11:55:12Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Mortika runs "Out of Anarchy" (PFS PbP)
GM Chris Mortika (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/campaigns/MortikaRunsOutOfAnarchy/gameplay&page=5#250
2015-08-26T11:23:35Z
2015-08-26T11:23:35Z
<p>At the bottom of the access point, the tunnel dead-ends to the southeast. The dank tunnels reek of musty seawater that oozes from the stone ceiling and leaves the walls coated with a wet sheen. But you're in a dry corridor, 5 feet from side to side, as opposed to a sewer with effluvium flowing down the center of the channel. There are torches on the walls every fifty feet or so, suggesting that the derelict tunnel is still in use.</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc> May I have a single-file marching order?</span></p>
At the bottom of the access point, the tunnel dead-ends to the southeast. The dank tunnels reek of musty seawater that oozes from the stone ceiling and leaves the walls coated with a wet sheen. But you're in a dry corridor, 5 feet from side to side, as opposed to a sewer with effluvium flowing down the center of the channel. There are torches on the walls every fifty feet or so, suggesting that the derelict tunnel is still in use.
May I have a single-file marching order?
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2015-08-26T11:23:35Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Mortika runs "Out of Anarchy" (PFS PbP)
GM Chris Mortika (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/campaigns/MortikaRunsOutOfAnarchy/gameplay&page=5#247
2015-08-25T19:29:18Z
2015-08-25T19:29:18Z
<p>There is indeed an entrance to the Guts here, a ladder leading down, behind the stack of food in the back left corner. The tunnel leads north-west and south-east.</p>
<p>Perception</p>
<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Alden:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 - 1 ⇒ (20) - 1 = 19</span>
<br />
<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Frissarose:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 ⇒ 13</span>
<br />
<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Morrolan:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 10 ⇒ (12) + 10 = 22</span>
<br />
<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Pavanna:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 3 ⇒ (14) + 3 = 17</span>
<br />
<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Rayne:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 8 ⇒ (18) + 8 = 26</span></p>
<p>You hear a distant collision down in the tunnels, as if two large piles of trash crashed into each other. It's difficult to say which direction it came from.</p>
<p>[Spoiler omitted]</p>
There is indeed an entrance to the Guts here, a ladder leading down, behind the stack of food in the back left corner. The tunnel leads north-west and south-east.
Perception
[dice=Alden] 1d20 - 1 [/dice]
[dice=Frissarose] 1d20 [/dice]
[dice=Morrolan] 1d20 + 10 [/dice]
[dice=Pavanna] 1d20 + 3 [/dice]
[dice=Rayne] 1d20 + 8 [/dice]
You hear a distant collision down in the tunnels, as if two large piles of trash crashed into each other. It's difficult to say which direction it came from.
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GM Chris Mortika (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2015-08-25T19:29:18Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Mortika runs "Out of Anarchy" (PFS PbP)
GM Chris Mortika (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/campaigns/MortikaRunsOutOfAnarchy/gameplay&page=5#244
2015-08-25T05:36:56Z
2015-08-25T05:36:56Z
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>The Academy or Practical Arts is on the northern end of town, and the warehouse is almost straight south of there, through most of the city. If you have wayfinders, you could use them to dead-reckon your way through the Guts. But you'd want to surface periodically, to make sure you didn't overshoot or get slightly off-target.</span></p>
The Academy or Practical Arts is on the northern end of town, and the warehouse is almost straight south of there, through most of the city. If you have wayfinders, you could use them to dead-reckon your way through the Guts. But you'd want to surface periodically, to make sure you didn't overshoot or get slightly off-target.
GM Chris Mortika (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2015-08-25T05:36:56Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Mortika runs "Out of Anarchy" (PFS PbP)
GM Chris Mortika (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/campaigns/MortikaRunsOutOfAnarchy/gameplay&page=5#235
2015-08-22T03:36:00Z
2015-08-22T03:36:00Z
<p>"<b>I'm afraid I can't help you, mistress. I've not crossed paths with him.</b>"</p>
"I'm afraid I can't help you, mistress. I've not crossed paths with him."
GM Chris Mortika (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2015-08-22T03:36:00Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: Mortika runs "Out of Anarchy" Discussion
GM Chris Mortika (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/campaigns/MortikaRunsOutOfAnarchy/discussion#49
2015-08-21T16:22:20Z
2015-08-21T16:22:20Z
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Pathfinder Rulebook wrote:</div><blockquote><p>You can use Intimidate to force an opponent to act friendly toward you for 1d6 × 10 minutes with a successful check. The DC of this check is equal to 10 + the target’s Hit Dice + the target’s Wisdom modifier.</p>
<p>Success: If successful, the opponent will:</p>
<p>...give you information you desire
<br />
...take actions that do not endanger it
<br />
...offer other limited assistance
<br />
After the intimidate expires, the target treats you as unfriendly and may report you to local authorities.</blockquote><p>So, a rules note: As long as you keep Phelerosa with you, the Intimidation check remains active. Once she leaves you, Aldan's Intimidation check wears off in 1d6 x 10 minutes. You cannot attempt a Diplomacy check while she's under the effects of Intimidation, but you can do so afterwards, with the modifiers for her starting attitude.
Pathfinder Rulebook wrote:You can use Intimidate to force an opponent to act friendly toward you for 1d6 × 10 minutes with a successful check. The DC of this check is equal to 10 + the target’s Hit Dice + the target’s Wisdom modifier.
Success: If successful, the opponent will:
...give you information you desire
...take actions that do not endanger it
...offer other limited assistance
After the intimidate expires, the target treats you as unfriendly and may report you to local authorities.
...
GM Chris Mortika (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2015-08-21T16:22:20Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Mortika runs "Out of Anarchy" (PFS PbP)
GM Chris Mortika (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/campaigns/MortikaRunsOutOfAnarchy/gameplay&page=5#230
2015-08-21T01:18:08Z
2015-08-21T01:18:08Z
<p>Rayne, your first impression is that the lock is beyond your skills, but just before you're about to give up — or shake your thoughts clear and try a fresh start, you hear the cylinders grind together and the lock pulls itself open in your hands. Apparently, years of disuse had weakened the mechanisms.</p>
<p><b>Perception</b></p>
<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Alden:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 - 1 ⇒ (5) - 1 = 4</span>
<br />
<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Frissarose:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 ⇒ 11</span>
<br />
<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Morrolan:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 10 ⇒ (5) + 10 = 15</span>
<br />
<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Pavanna:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9</span>
<br />
<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Rayne:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 8 ⇒ (19) + 8 = 27</span></p>
<p>Inside the warehouse, you see, looking to the left, an organized pile of foodstuffs, stable in these conditions but probably months old.</p>
<p>To the right, there is the backside of a door, cunningly concealed in the east wall. With a little effort, someone could push against the door from the outside, slip in, and have a spring mechanism close the portal back again within seconds.</p>
<p>[Spoiler omitted]</p>
Rayne, your first impression is that the lock is beyond your skills, but just before you're about to give up -- or shake your thoughts clear and try a fresh start, you hear the cylinders grind together and the lock pulls itself open in your hands. Apparently, years of disuse had weakened the mechanisms.
Perception
[dice=Alden] 1d20 - 1 [/dice]
[dice=Frissarose] 1d20 [/dice]
[dice=Morrolan] 1d20 + 10 [/dice]
[dice=Pavanna] 1d20 + 3 [/dice]
[dice=Rayne] 1d20 + 8 [/dice]
Inside the warehouse,...
GM Chris Mortika (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2015-08-21T01:18:08Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Mortika runs "Out of Anarchy" (PFS PbP)
GM Chris Mortika (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/campaigns/MortikaRunsOutOfAnarchy/gameplay&page=5#226
2015-08-20T13:33:41Z
2015-08-20T13:33:41Z
<p>You arrive at the warehouse. Smaller than the buildings nearby, it has two large doors facing south. The left door looks to have been broken open years ago, and is chained and locked. There is a small wooden platform on the ground in front of the right door.</p>
<p>Perception</p>
<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Alden:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 - 1 ⇒ (13) - 1 = 12</span>
<br />
<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Frissarose:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 ⇒ 10</span>
<br />
<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Morrolan:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 10 ⇒ (7) + 10 = 17</span>
<br />
<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Pavanna:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 3 ⇒ (11) + 3 = 14</span>
<br />
<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Rayne:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 8 ⇒ (6) + 8 = 14</span></p>
<p>After a cursory look around, the warehouse appears to be sealed up, but otherwise unremarkable.</p>
You arrive at the warehouse. Smaller than the buildings nearby, it has two large doors facing south. The left door looks to have been broken open years ago, and is chained and locked. There is a small wooden platform on the ground in front of the right door.
Perception
[dice=Alden] 1d20 - 1 [/dice]
[dice=Frissarose] 1d20 [/dice]
[dice=Morrolan] 1d20 + 10 [/dice]
[dice=Pavanna] 1d20 + 3 [/dice]
[dice=Rayne] 1d20 + 8 [/dice]
After a cursory look around, the warehouse appears to be sealed up,...
GM Chris Mortika (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2015-08-20T13:33:41Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Mortika runs "Out of Anarchy" (PFS PbP)
GM Chris Mortika (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/campaigns/MortikaRunsOutOfAnarchy/gameplay&page=5#223
2015-08-19T14:18:29Z
2015-08-19T14:18:29Z
<p>As you step out into daylight, Phelerosa turns and asks, "<b>I don't understand. How is the Manukirt going to get us out of Pezzack?</b>"</p>
As you step out into daylight, Phelerosa turns and asks, "I don't understand. How is the Manukirt going to get us out of Pezzack?"
GM Chris Mortika (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2015-08-19T14:18:29Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Mortika runs "Out of Anarchy" (PFS PbP)
GM Chris Mortika (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/campaigns/MortikaRunsOutOfAnarchy/gameplay&page=5#220
2015-08-19T02:20:16Z
2015-08-19T02:20:16Z
<p>The halfling gives you a wary glare over her spectacles. "<b>You and your friends talk pretty big for Academy apprentices, Alden Darkcrown Thelas. She ends up dead, wounded, soulbound for Hell or imprisoned on a slave ship, I'll find out, and I won't be coming after you alone.</b>"</p>
<p>And with that, she steps aside. "<b>Lunch is on the house. Now get out.</b>"</p>
<p>You find Phelerosa waiting for you at the door, traveling bag in hand.</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>To the warehouse, then?</span></p>
The halfling gives you a wary glare over her spectacles. "You and your friends talk pretty big for Academy apprentices, Alden Darkcrown Thelas. She ends up dead, wounded, soulbound for Hell or imprisoned on a slave ship, I'll find out, and I won't be coming after you alone."
And with that, she steps aside. "Lunch is on the house. Now get out."
You find Phelerosa waiting for you at the door, traveling bag in hand.
To the warehouse, then?
GM Chris Mortika (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2015-08-19T02:20:16Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Mortika runs "Out of Anarchy" (PFS PbP)
GM Chris Mortika (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/campaigns/MortikaRunsOutOfAnarchy/gameplay&page=5#215
2015-08-18T17:09:15Z
2015-08-18T17:09:15Z
<p>"<b>That's all, fine, Alden Darkcrown Thelas, but Phelerosa is a good girl, and I've grown a little protective of her during her stay here. Can you and your posse swear that you will do everything in your power to protect her, or are you only willing to promise me that, if giant rats attack her, you'll just sit by and watch, rather than helping the rats?</b>"</p>
"That's all, fine, Alden Darkcrown Thelas, but Phelerosa is a good girl, and I've grown a little protective of her during her stay here. Can you and your posse swear that you will do everything in your power to protect her, or are you only willing to promise me that, if giant rats attack her, you'll just sit by and watch, rather than helping the rats?"
GM Chris Mortika (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2015-08-18T17:09:15Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Mortika runs "Out of Anarchy" (PFS PbP)
GM Chris Mortika (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/campaigns/MortikaRunsOutOfAnarchy/gameplay&page=5#213
2015-08-18T15:30:02Z
2015-08-18T15:30:02Z
<p>Pheleroa nods to Alden and stumbles over to the halfling. They share a brief, quiet conversation, during which Auntie glances at Pavanna and at Alden.</p>
<p><b>Perception</b></p>
<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Alden:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 - 1 ⇒ (15) - 1 = 14</span>
<br />
<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Frissarose:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 ⇒ 2</span>
<br />
<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Morrolan:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 10 ⇒ (9) + 10 = 19</span>
<br />
<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Pavanna:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 3 ⇒ (14) + 3 = 17</span>
<br />
<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Rayne:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 8 ⇒ (15) + 8 = 23</span></p>
<p>[Spoiler omitted]</p>
<p>The halfling nods to the server, who hurries out of the room in the direction she left before. </p>
<p>Auntie turns and approaches the party. "<b>I understand that the young Cuicci girl will be touring the world as your ... guest.</b>"</p>
Pheleroa nods to Alden and stumbles over to the halfling. They share a brief, quiet conversation, during which Auntie glances at Pavanna and at Alden.
Perception
[dice=Alden]1d20- 1 [/dice]
[dice=Frissarose]1d20[/dice]
[dice=Morrolan]1d20 + 10[/dice]
[dice=Pavanna]1d20 + 3 [/dice]
[dice=Rayne]1d20 +8 [/dice]
[Spoiler omitted]
The halfling nods to the server, who hurries out of the room in the direction she left before.
Auntie turns and approaches the party. "I understand that the young...
GM Chris Mortika (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2015-08-18T15:30:02Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Mortika runs "Out of Anarchy" (PFS PbP)
GM Chris Mortika (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/campaigns/MortikaRunsOutOfAnarchy/gameplay&page=5#209
2015-08-18T05:27:14Z
2015-08-18T05:27:14Z
<p>Phelerosa takes a step back and, seeing no one taking an interest in you, nods.</p>
<p>"<b>Well, the Inkwell was built right across the harbor mouth from the Whaler's Point. It was originally Pezzack’s garrison in the town’s early days. It's sort of a fortress and sort of an inn, and it's, well, neutral ground for the folks around here. I've never gone there myself, but we get Loyalists here, and rebels, and they all go to the Inkwell.</b></p>
<p>"<b>The Throne Defiant is also an inn, but I can't recommend it. The rooms are expensive, and it caters to the Loyalists. There's a woman there, though, that helps out folks who get injured or sick.</b></p>
<p>"<b>Shorewall is right next to the Inkwell. It's that little stretch of wall between the towers out there. If you look closely, you can see they fly the old Chelaxian flag, the ones from before the Thrunes played footsie with Hell. The people who stay there don't mix much with the rest of the town, and that's all for the best. They're humorless, and they have one of those Galtan 'final blades,' that steals the souls of people they behead.</b></p>
<p>"<b>I haven't heard anything about Old Madge, but there's a noodle cart that patrols the harbor down around Gold Street during lunch.</b>"</p>
<p>At that point, Auntie turns around the corner and calls out, "<b>Honey, you've got another table that needs its food.</b>"</p>
Phelerosa takes a step back and, seeing no one taking an interest in you, nods.
"Well, the Inkwell was built right across the harbor mouth from the Whaler's Point. It was originally Pezzack’s garrison in the town’s early days. It's sort of a fortress and sort of an inn, and it's, well, neutral ground for the folks around here. I've never gone there myself, but we get Loyalists here, and rebels, and they all go to the Inkwell.
"The Throne Defiant is also an inn, but I can't recommend it. The...
GM Chris Mortika (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2015-08-18T05:27:14Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Mortika runs "Out of Anarchy" (PFS PbP)
GM Chris Mortika (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/campaigns/MortikaRunsOutOfAnarchy/gameplay&page=5#206
2015-08-17T04:00:03Z
2015-08-17T04:00:03Z
<p>"<b>The warehouse? I know it's been empty for the last year or so. That's about it.</b>"</p>
"The warehouse? I know it's been empty for the last year or so. That's about it."
GM Chris Mortika (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2015-08-17T04:00:03Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Mortika runs "Out of Anarchy" (PFS PbP)
GM Chris Mortika (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/campaigns/MortikaRunsOutOfAnarchy/gameplay&page=5#203
2015-08-17T00:23:15Z
2015-08-17T00:23:15Z
<p>"<b>Wh — where are you going? Pazzack is under a siege, surely you can't mean to just walk out? Do you have a boat waiting for you, outside the blockade? How do you intnd to reach it?</b>"</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>She can answer specific questions, but she's still a little too panicked to think up clever plots on her own. Which places did you want to know about?</span></p>
<p>One more thing: will you be having Phelerosa follow you out of Auntie's, in the middle of her shift? (Once she leaves your presence, the effects of the Intimidate will follow their due course.)</p>
"Wh -- where are you going? Pazzack is under a siege, surely you can't mean to just walk out? Do you have a boat waiting for you, outside the blockade? How do you intnd to reach it?"
She can answer specific questions, but she's still a little too panicked to think up clever plots on her own. Which places did you want to know about?
One more thing: will you be having Phelerosa follow you out of Auntie's, in the middle of her shift? (Once she leaves your presence, the effects of the...
GM Chris Mortika (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2015-08-17T00:23:15Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: Mortika runs "Out of Anarchy" Discussion
GM Chris Mortika (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/campaigns/MortikaRunsOutOfAnarchy/discussion#47
2015-08-15T12:24:54Z
2015-08-15T12:24:54Z
<p>I agre with Frissa; I think we're done with this scene. Where do you want to go next, and what do you want to do with Phelerosa?</p>
I agre with Frissa; I think we're done with this scene. Where do you want to go next, and what do you want to do with Phelerosa?
GM Chris Mortika (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2015-08-15T12:24:54Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Mortika runs "Out of Anarchy" (PFS PbP)
GM Chris Mortika (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/campaigns/MortikaRunsOutOfAnarchy/gameplay&page=4#196
2015-08-14T14:27:52Z
2015-08-14T14:27:52Z
<p>Phelerosa takes the threat in Alden's tone, curtseys, and says in a terrified tone, "<b>I will do as you say.</b>".</p>
Phelerosa takes the threat in Alden's tone, curtseys, and says in a terrified tone, "I will do as you say.".
GM Chris Mortika (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2015-08-14T14:27:52Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Mortika runs "Out of Anarchy" (PFS PbP)
GM Chris Mortika (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/campaigns/MortikaRunsOutOfAnarchy/gameplay&page=4#194
2015-08-14T03:26:46Z
2015-08-14T03:26:46Z
<p>She smiles thinly, "<b>I'm staying, thank you. And I'll need that back. My leverage against my father is not on the menu here.</b>"</p>
She smiles thinly, "I'm staying, thank you. And I'll need that back. My leverage against my father is not on the menu here."
GM Chris Mortika (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2015-08-14T03:26:46Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Mortika runs "Out of Anarchy" (PFS PbP)
GM Chris Mortika (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/campaigns/MortikaRunsOutOfAnarchy/gameplay&page=4#191
2015-08-13T13:42:46Z
2015-08-13T13:42:46Z
<p>Morrolan, you do not notice any patrons paying you very close attention — maybe the academic robes are doing their job — but you continue to overhear the discussion at the other end of the restaurant. Ulster continues to insist on his story, and you can cross-reference his details with the view of the harbor out the windo and get a reasonably good idea where he claims to have seen this pale person.</p>
<p>When Phelerosa returns, she has ale for five and some bowls of rat stew. She also has a scroll tube. "<b>I keep a record of someone’s exceptionally poor decision making as leverage in case I ever find myself in trouble.</b>"</p>
<p>Inside the tube is a contract, the relevant parts are as follows:
<br />
[Spoiler omitted]</p>
Morrolan, you do not notice any patrons paying you very close attention -- maybe the academic robes are doing their job -- but you continue to overhear the discussion at the other end of the restaurant. Ulster continues to insist on his story, and you can cross-reference his details with the view of the harbor out the windo and get a reasonably good idea where he claims to have seen this pale person.
When Phelerosa returns, she has ale for five and some bowls of rat stew. She also has a...
GM Chris Mortika (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2015-08-13T13:42:46Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Mortika runs "Out of Anarchy" (PFS PbP)
GM Chris Mortika (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/campaigns/MortikaRunsOutOfAnarchy/gameplay&page=4#186
2015-08-12T19:54:47Z
2015-08-12T19:54:47Z
<p>"<b>I'll stay, thanks, but if you want to see the contract, sure. I keep it as a reminder that bargains with devils are never what they seem.</b></p>
<p>"<b>As for Jax Telandil, I've heard a few rumors, but I can't swear to them. What I can tell you is that Telandril works odd jobs around Docktown, often having to do with building second and third stories onto new ships.</b>"</p>
<p>To Pavanna, she smiles and says, "<b>Coming right up.</b>"</p>
<p>—
<br />
The stew is likely to take a couple minutes to arrive. What are you doing in the mean time?</p>
"I'll stay, thanks, but if you want to see the contract, sure. I keep it as a reminder that bargains with devils are never what they seem.
"As for Jax Telandil, I've heard a few rumors, but I can't swear to them. What I can tell you is that Telandril works odd jobs around Docktown, often having to do with building second and third stories onto new ships."
To Pavanna, she smiles and says, "Coming right up."
--
The stew is likely to take a couple minutes to arrive. What are you doing in the...
GM Chris Mortika (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2015-08-12T19:54:47Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Mortika runs "Out of Anarchy" (PFS PbP)
GM Chris Mortika (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/campaigns/MortikaRunsOutOfAnarchy/gameplay&page=4#183
2015-08-12T15:34:36Z
2015-08-12T15:34:36Z
<p>The serving girl looks at Frissa and a small grin forms at the corner of her mouth. Quietly, she says, "<b>Sent, eh? Yes, I know of the old paracountess. Did my family send you to 'rescue' me? Well, I'm in no need of rescue, thank you. You can tell them that I'm happier here than I ever was, back in Corentyn. No backstabbing, no Hellish politics.</b></p>
<p>"<b>Which reminds me: tell them that I still have a copy of the contract. I have been discreet with it, but that would change if they ever came after me with force.</b>"</p>
<p>She raises her voice a little. "<b>No, I'm afraid there's precious little in the stew these days. Rat, mostly.</b>"</p>
The serving girl looks at Frissa and a small grin forms at the corner of her mouth. Quietly, she says, "Sent, eh? Yes, I know of the old paracountess. Did my family send you to 'rescue' me? Well, I'm in no need of rescue, thank you. You can tell them that I'm happier here than I ever was, back in Corentyn. No backstabbing, no Hellish politics.
"Which reminds me: tell them that I still have a copy of the contract. I have been discreet with it, but that would change if they ever came after me...
GM Chris Mortika (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2015-08-12T15:34:36Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Mortika runs "Out of Anarchy" (PFS PbP)
GM Chris Mortika (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/campaigns/MortikaRunsOutOfAnarchy/gameplay&page=4#180
2015-08-12T12:35:07Z
2015-08-12T12:35:07Z
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Sorry, Rayne. Typing late at night. Vowel are hard.</span></p>
<p>As your server finishes her introduction, you hear a disturbance from across the room. Someone stands at his table, knocking around the bowls of his amused companions, and raises his voice, insisting gruffly "<span class=tiny><b>I tell you what I saw! A man, white as a girl's front teeth, with huge eyes, rose up from the harbor, dressed only up to his waist and holdin' a blue staff above his head!'</span></b> This is followed by a round of indulgent laughter.</p>
<p>Your server sighs and shakes her head. "<b>Don't mind Goodman Ulster over there. He had brownie problems a couple of years back. Things he sees are likely as not tricks of his mind.</b>"</p>
Sorry, Rayne. Typing late at night. Vowel are hard.
As your server finishes her introduction, you hear a disturbance from across the room. Someone stands at his table, knocking around the bowls of his amused companions, and raises his voice, insisting gruffly "I tell you what I saw! A man, white as a girl's front teeth, with huge eyes, rose up from the harbor, dressed only up to his waist and holdin' a blue staff above his head!' This is followed by a round of indulgent laughter.
Your...
GM Chris Mortika (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2015-08-12T12:35:07Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Mortika runs "Out of Anarchy" (PFS PbP)
GM Chris Mortika (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/campaigns/MortikaRunsOutOfAnarchy/gameplay&page=4#177
2015-08-12T03:30:18Z
2015-08-12T03:30:18Z
<p>The halfling turns towards you as soon as she's tended to a table of customers. She looks you over carefully and say, in a concerned tone, "<b>We don't want any trouble here at Aunties', gentle folk. If you're looking to cause a ruckus, I'd ask you to take it out on the dead hulls out there.We can't be affording any repairs tho the place this year.</b>"</p>
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Pavanna wrote:</div><blockquote>When the halfling comes over, Pavanna leans down to whisper in the ear of the elderly woman, the name of Phelerosa and then jingles her coin purse and then puts her finger to her lips with a •sush•</blockquote><p>The matron's expression is still a mixture of concern and puzzlement. "<b>Right this way, folks.</b>" She leads you to an out-of-the way corner, well-lit by the window but remote enough to keep low conversations private. "<b>Your waitress will be right with you.</b>"
<p>Not more than a minute later, a young woman comes by. "<b>Welcome to Auntie's. Our special today is stew and boiled fish. Is there something any of you would like?</b>"</p>
<p><b>Perception</b></p>
<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Alden:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 - 1 ⇒ (1) - 1 = 0</span></p>
<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Frissarose:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 ⇒ 17</span>
<br />
<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Morrolan:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 10 ⇒ (4) + 10 = 14</span>
<br />
<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Pavanna:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 3 = 11</span>
<br />
<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Reyna:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 8 ⇒ (9) + 8 = 17</span></p>
<p>[Spoiler omitted]</p>
<p>[Spoiler omitted]</p>
The halfling turns towards you as soon as she's tended to a table of customers. She looks you over carefully and say, in a concerned tone, "We don't want any trouble here at Aunties', gentle folk. If you're looking to cause a ruckus, I'd ask you to take it out on the dead hulls out there.We can't be affording any repairs tho the place this year."
Pavanna wrote:When the halfling comes over, Pavanna leans down to whisper in the ear of the elderly woman, the name of Phelerosa and then jingles...
GM Chris Mortika (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2015-08-12T03:30:18Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Mortika runs "Out of Anarchy" (PFS PbP)
GM Chris Mortika (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/campaigns/MortikaRunsOutOfAnarchy/gameplay&page=4#171
2015-08-10T16:38:43Z
2015-08-10T16:38:43Z
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>So noted.</span></p>
<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Alden's Perception:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 - 1 ⇒ (3) - 1 = 2</span></p>
<p>The interior of the tavern is unexpectedly impressive, with glass panels on the ceiling 20 feet above the main floor, which appeared to be a re-purposed hold. A tall window facing south also features a clear view of the former Manukirt warehouse.</p>
<p>At this time of day, half the patrons are enjoying a meal, while the other half are already getting started on their evening regime of home-brewed grog. An elderly halfling woman gracefully weaves about the room, conversing with patrons. <b>"I'll be right with you, sweeties.</b>" she calls to you as you enter.</p>
So noted.
[dice=Alden's Perception]1d20 - 1[/dice]
The interior of the tavern is unexpectedly impressive, with glass panels on the ceiling 20 feet above the main floor, which appeared to be a re-purposed hold. A tall window facing south also features a clear view of the former Manukirt warehouse.
At this time of day, half the patrons are enjoying a meal, while the other half are already getting started on their evening regime of home-brewed grog. An elderly halfling woman gracefully weaves...
GM Chris Mortika (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2015-08-10T16:38:43Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Mortika runs "Out of Anarchy" (PFS PbP)
GM Chris Mortika (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/campaigns/MortikaRunsOutOfAnarchy/gameplay&page=4#169
2015-08-10T05:59:34Z
2015-08-10T05:59:34Z
<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Hours:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d6 ⇒ 3</span></p>
<p>Auntie's is an establishment in Docktown, but the establishment won't open till noon. Until then, you research elements of the city, working to get your feet under you.</p>
<p>[Spoiler omitted]</p>
<p>[Spoiler omitted]</p>
<p>—</p>
<p>In Docktown’s chaotic jumble of ships, Auntie’s tavern still manages to stand out. Draped in bright curtains of white and red and bearing a huge, garishly painted former ship’s masthead of a woman as its sign—creatively augmented to hold two foaming mugs aloft, the three-story converted ship’s hold is perpetually packed with Pezzacki looking to drown their fears and boredom.</p>
<p>How do you enter?</p>
[dice=Hours]1d6[/dice]
Auntie's is an establishment in Docktown, but the establishment won't open till noon. Until then, you research elements of the city, working to get your feet under you.
[Spoiler omitted]
[Spoiler omitted]
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In Docktown’s chaotic jumble of ships, Auntie’s tavern still manages to stand out. Draped in bright curtains of white and red and bearing a huge, garishly painted former ship’s masthead of a woman as its sign—creatively augmented to hold two foaming mugs aloft,...
GM Chris Mortika (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2015-08-10T05:59:34Z
Re: Forums: Pathfinder Society: When did performing a Coup de Grace become an "Evil Act" in PFS?
Gennadi (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2sd9b&page=2?When-did-performing-a-Coup-de-Grace-become-an#57
2016-08-28T20:59:32Z
2015-06-19T13:38:36Z
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Jack Amy wrote:</div><blockquote><p> The execution of surrendered and unconscious foes is lawful good to some Paladins out there.</p>
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Paladin's Code (Torag) wrote:</div><blockquote>Against my people’s enemies, I will show no mercy. I will not allow their surrender, except when strategy warrants. I will defeat them, yet even in the direst struggle, I will act in a way that brings honor to Torag.</blockquote></blockquote><p>And good day to you, Jack. The way we look at surrender is a funny thing to some, and I didn't really understand it before I joined the church of the Forge-father. Here's what the prefect explained to me. (She had a pretty solid dwarf accent. Forgive me if I don't lapse into it here.)
<p>"Surrender is an important part of civilized combat; it's the way we can end a fight before one or the other opponent lies dead. It's essential, if victory in the contest is our goal.</p>
<p>"But sometimes, our goal is different. Sometimes, we truly wish to end the life of our foeman. In that case, we would no sooner accept surrender — even one offered honorably — than we would accept a goat when shopping for a horse. </p>
<p>"In other circumstances, we are prudent not to believe an offered surrender. There are dark souls out there, and cowards too, who would offer surrender as a <i>tactic</i>, not intending to yield the victory. I liken those people to the dishonest merchants in the marketplaces down by the docks, selling horses riddled with disease or parasites."</p>
<p>It is always considered good form to refuse an offer of surrender clearly. If my foe throws down his sword, I should take a moment to insist that he pick it back up, and allow him to do so without fear of my seizing the opportunity. If he refuses, then my conscience is as clear as my duty. </p>
<p>If I choose to accept a surrender, then I have made a bargain. I have purchased victory, and the cost is my pledge to do no harm to my opponent. Torag holds us responsible for our decisions in this. Killing an innocent who has offered surrender is a serious thing, but so is accepting a surrender of a foe who later commits great crimes.</p>
<p>But no, accepting a surrender and thereafter killing the enemy, to say one thing and straight-way unsay it with a little dagger blade, is never our way. There is a vast right between choosing not to buy a goat, versus stealing it.</p>
<p>May your time in the Grand Lodge be pleasant, and may all your endeavors lead you safely back to it.</p>
Jack Amy wrote:The execution of surrendered and unconscious foes is lawful good to some Paladins out there.
Paladin's Code (Torag) wrote:Against my people’s enemies, I will show no mercy. I will not allow their surrender, except when strategy warrants. I will defeat them, yet even in the direst struggle, I will act in a way that brings honor to Torag.
And good day to you, Jack. The way we look at surrender is a funny thing to some, and I didn't really understand it before I joined the...
Gennadi (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2015-06-19T13:38:36Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: I dream of Gossamer and Shadow
Nuuskamuikkunen (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/campaigns/LordsOfGossamerShadowDiceless/gameplay&page=4#181
2015-05-26T22:08:59Z
2015-05-26T22:08:59Z
<p>Severus and Vance moved back to the battleground we'd just left, and Tch'chiana was accompanying a Disbina to her tower. Nuuskin had heard about this tower, and considers it worth exploring. He puts his hand on the Skorvid's shoulder and indicates that he, too, will travel to the tower.</p>
Severus and Vance moved back to the battleground we'd just left, and Tch'chiana was accompanying a Disbina to her tower. Nuuskin had heard about this tower, and considers it worth exploring. He puts his hand on the Skorvid's shoulder and indicates that he, too, will travel to the tower.
Nuuskamuikkunen (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2015-05-26T22:08:59Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: I dream of Gossamer and Shadow
Nuuskamuikkunen (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/campaigns/LordsOfGossamerShadowDiceless/gameplay&page=4#172
2015-05-20T16:49:09Z
2015-05-20T16:49:09Z
<p>Nuuskin calmly withdraws a notebook from his pouch. He uses the writing tool he'd used in Severus' tent, and quietly writes a message.</p>
<p>[Spoiler omitted]</p>
Nuuskin calmly withdraws a notebook from his pouch. He uses the writing tool he'd used in Severus' tent, and quietly writes a message.
[Spoiler omitted]
Nuuskamuikkunen (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2015-05-20T16:49:09Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: I dream of Gossamer and Shadow
Nuuskamuikkunen (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/campaigns/LordsOfGossamerShadowDiceless/gameplay&page=4#168
2015-05-19T22:06:43Z
2015-05-19T22:06:43Z
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Vance•The Void• Hurst wrote:</div><blockquote> Then it sounds like Tch'Chiana's world is next most in need though I don't know about your world Nuuskin ?"</blockquote><p>Nuuskin raises a reassuring hand as if to say "It's all right. Let's take care of others first."
Vance*The Void* Hurst wrote:Then it sounds like Tch'Chiana's world is next most in need though I don't know about your world Nuuskin ?"
Nuuskin raises a reassuring hand as if to say "It's all right. Let's take care of others first."
Nuuskamuikkunen (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2015-05-19T22:06:43Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: I dream of Gossamer and Shadow
Nuuskamuikkunen (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/campaigns/LordsOfGossamerShadowDiceless/gameplay&page=4#166
2015-05-19T17:48:43Z
2015-05-19T17:48:43Z
<p>Nuuskin nods in agreement with the Legate.</p>
Nuuskin nods in agreement with the Legate.
Nuuskamuikkunen (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2015-05-19T17:48:43Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: I dream of Gossamer and Shadow
Nuuskamuikkunen (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/campaigns/LordsOfGossamerShadowDiceless/gameplay&page=4#162
2015-05-19T04:53:25Z
2015-05-19T04:53:25Z
<p>Nuuskin still deeply distrusts this woman, to the extent that he would likely as not find his own way to a battlefront, rather than keep her company. But he is still severely injured, and these creatures are good enough in combat to sneak upon him and give him such a serious wound before he can respond. He simply can't go off by himself against such enemies.</p>
<p><i>But then again, there's no safety in numbers, either. Would Disbina risk using the Pinch on herself, and on us, killing herself as well as all of us if it meant disrupting her enemy on a battlefront?</i></p>
<p>Nuuskin shook his head ruefully. <i>Of <b>course</b> she would.</i></p>
<p>Disbina refused to answer his questions, twice now, about her former comrades. She was giving them limited information and no time to prepare or develop their skills. This was feeling more and more like a wind-up to throw us underneath a cart.</p>
<p><i>All right. If she won't give us a chance here, I may just have to make one.</i> </p>
<p>Nuuskin followed Vance through the Door. A suspicion began to gnaw at him: <i>What if Disbina's orb not only opens people's minds to power, but also sets up hypnotic triggers. What if Vance or Tch'Chiana are now programmed to be her footsoldiers in any conflict.</i> It was a painful thought, given Vance's good manners when they met. It was time to keep very close tabs on everyone.</p>
Nuuskin still deeply distrusts this woman, to the extent that he would likely as not find his own way to a battlefront, rather than keep her company. But he is still severely injured, and these creatures are good enough in combat to sneak upon him and give him such a serious wound before he can respond. He simply can't go off by himself against such enemies.
But then again, there's no safety in numbers, either. Would Disbina risk using the Pinch on herself, and on us, killing herself as well...
Nuuskamuikkunen (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2015-05-19T04:53:25Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: I dream of Gossamer and Shadow
Nuuskamuikkunen (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/campaigns/LordsOfGossamerShadowDiceless/gameplay&page=4#155
2015-05-18T10:51:12Z
2015-05-18T10:51:12Z
<p>Nuuskamuikkunen looks at the remains of the grecian man, and then looks out after Disbina, making light of his death. This man was one of her prospects, too; he came from his world at her invitation, only to die in agony, senselessly. This mad didn't fall in battle; he fell because encouraged her new recruits to grab power beyond their ability to hold. Throughout this entire escapade, he has kept an even emotional balance, but this flippant disregard for life leaves him seething.</p>
<p><i>'Hard to kill,' you say? Mayhap, but I swear, by the soul of this man, and by the companions you let die, we'll see just how difficult.</i></p>
Nuuskamuikkunen looks at the remains of the grecian man, and then looks out after Disbina, making light of his death. This man was one of her prospects, too; he came from his world at her invitation, only to die in agony, senselessly. This mad didn't fall in battle; he fell because encouraged her new recruits to grab power beyond their ability to hold. Throughout this entire escapade, he has kept an even emotional balance, but this flippant disregard for life leaves him seething.
'Hard to...
Nuuskamuikkunen (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2015-05-18T10:51:12Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: I dream of Gossamer and Shadow
Nuuskamuikkunen (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/campaigns/LordsOfGossamerShadowDiceless/gameplay&page=4#152
2015-05-17T15:41:51Z
2015-05-17T15:41:51Z
<p>If Nuuskin can find something to write with, he scribbles down a note and passes it to Disbina.</p>
<p>[Spoiler omitted]</p>
If Nuuskin can find something to write with, he scribbles down a note and passes it to Disbina.
[Spoiler omitted]
Nuuskamuikkunen (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2015-05-17T15:41:51Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: I dream of Gossamer and Shadow
Nuuskamuikkunen (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/campaigns/LordsOfGossamerShadowDiceless/gameplay&page=3#146
2015-05-17T13:28:43Z
2015-05-17T13:28:43Z
<p>Nuuskinnods in agreement with Severus.</p>
<p>He looks about the room for writing equipment.</p>
Nuuskinnods in agreement with Severus.
He looks about the room for writing equipment.
Nuuskamuikkunen (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2015-05-17T13:28:43Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: I dream of Gossamer and Shadow
Nuuskamuikkunen (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/campaigns/LordsOfGossamerShadowDiceless/gameplay&page=3#127
2015-05-16T03:18:50Z
2015-05-16T03:18:50Z
<p>Nuuskin comes back and enters the General's tent. He gives Severus an opened-hand gesture that is not quite a salute: he's not a member of Severus' army, and wouldn't want to claim that kind of relationship to the commander.</p>
<p>He removes a <a href="http://appleturnover.tv/homemade/images/metronome-l.jpg" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">small brass object</a> from his pouch and, after pausing for Severus to object, sets it on a table and lets it swing back and forth like a metronome. </p>
<p>Anyone who can see it swing feels a mild mental push, an attempt to make psychic contact. The push is simple to refuse, but difficult to ignore.</p>
<p>[Spoiler omitted]</p>
Nuuskin comes back and enters the General's tent. He gives Severus an opened-hand gesture that is not quite a salute: he's not a member of Severus' army, and wouldn't want to claim that kind of relationship to the commander.
He removes a small brass object from his pouch and, after pausing for Severus to object, sets it on a table and lets it swing back and forth like a metronome.
Anyone who can see it swing feels a mild mental push, an attempt to make psychic contact. The push is simple to...
Nuuskamuikkunen (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2015-05-16T03:18:50Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: Lords of Gossamer & Shadow (diceless) Discussion
Nuuskamuikkunen (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/campaigns/LordsOfGossamerShadowDiceless/discussion&page=2#69
2015-05-16T02:53:34Z
2015-05-16T02:53:34Z
<p>Nuuskamuikkunen's Hanging Spells:</p>
<p>Most of these spells are attached to "fetishes," objects in Nuuskin's pouch that he uses to focus his will. The fetishes aren't magical as such, but they help him hold a hung spell.</p>
<p>Mind Touch — pg 43, so far, Nuuskin's version of the spell is directed at people he can see, or those whose True Name his knows.</p>
<p>Quell - pg 43</p>
<p>Innocuousness — A mind-affecting spell, makes the subject appear unremarkable.</p>
<p>Weaken — pg 44</p>
<p>Barrier — pg 44</p>
<p>Magic Drain — pg 44</p>
<p>Bolt — pg 44</p>
<p>Elemental Boar — A synthesis of Replicate Object and Environmental Attack, this spell creates a massive boar made out of material at hand: stone, lava, ice, smoke, etc.</p>
<p>Chill — drops the temperature of a target by 20 - 75 degrees Celsius.</p>
<p>Audible Glamer — Nuuskin's version of this spell only allows a male voice to sound, speaking words as he wishes. He uses it for out-of-combat communication.</p>
<p>Transport — Like teleport, but requiring an arc of travel.</p>
<p>Analyze Dwoemer — This spell opens Nuuskin's senses to various magical energies, with a fine enough precision that he can "look at" auras and standing magical fields and puzzle out what a hanging spell or trap is supposed to do.</p>
Nuuskamuikkunen's Hanging Spells:
Most of these spells are attached to "fetishes," objects in Nuuskin's pouch that he uses to focus his will. The fetishes aren't magical as such, but they help him hold a hung spell.
Mind Touch -- pg 43, so far, Nuuskin's version of the spell is directed at people he can see, or those whose True Name his knows.
Quell - pg 43
Innocuousness -- A mind-affecting spell, makes the subject appear unremarkable.
Weaken -- pg 44
Barrier -- pg 44
Magic Drain -- pg...
Nuuskamuikkunen (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2015-05-16T02:53:34Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: Lords of Gossamer & Shadow (diceless) Discussion
Nuuskamuikkunen (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/campaigns/LordsOfGossamerShadowDiceless/discussion&page=2#60
2015-05-13T23:36:54Z
2015-05-13T23:36:54Z
<p>JP: Nuuskin will want to adjust his spells so that they function well in Severus' reality. This gives me an opportunity to ask:How many spells can he hang at any given time?</p>
JP: Nuuskin will want to adjust his spells so that they function well in Severus' reality. This gives me an opportunity to ask:How many spells can he hang at any given time?
Nuuskamuikkunen (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2015-05-13T23:36:54Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: I dream of Gossamer and Shadow
Nuuskamuikkunen (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/campaigns/LordsOfGossamerShadowDiceless/gameplay&page=3#104
2015-05-13T02:23:01Z
2015-05-13T02:23:01Z
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>I don't know, Vance. It's possible that our attributes would allow Vance (1st Rank Focus) to broadcast his intentions strongly enough for Nuuskin (1st Rank Eminence) to pick them up clearly. But there's no easy way to make Psychic contact through our powers, not until Nuuskamuikkunen can adjust his sorcery to function well in this new universe.</span></p>
I don't know, Vance. It's possible that our attributes would allow Vance (1st Rank Focus) to broadcast his intentions strongly enough for Nuuskin (1st Rank Eminence) to pick them up clearly. But there's no easy way to make Psychic contact through our powers, not until Nuuskamuikkunen can adjust his sorcery to function well in this new universe.
Nuuskamuikkunen (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2015-05-13T02:23:01Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: I dream of Gossamer and Shadow
Nuuskamuikkunen (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/campaigns/LordsOfGossamerShadowDiceless/gameplay&page=3#102
2015-05-13T00:44:49Z
2015-05-13T00:44:49Z
<p>Nuuskin reaches into his pouch and takes a handful of aromatic leavesinto the nearest campfire. If you can smell the earthy scent of tobacco, you can hear a voice as well.</p>
<p>[Spoiler omitted]</p>
Nuuskin reaches into his pouch and takes a handful of aromatic leavesinto the nearest campfire. If you can smell the earthy scent of tobacco, you can hear a voice as well.
[Spoiler omitted]
Nuuskamuikkunen (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2015-05-13T00:44:49Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: I dream of Gossamer and Shadow
Nuuskamuikkunen (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/campaigns/LordsOfGossamerShadowDiceless/gameplay&page=2#99
2015-05-12T22:09:10Z
2015-05-12T22:09:10Z
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>
<br />
Private Message sent regarding the dialogue with the ... whatever it is.</span></p>
<p>If Nuuskin can sense Serverus's attempt to wrest the entity's connection with him, he will try to work in concert with that.</p>
Private Message sent regarding the dialogue with the ... whatever it is.
If Nuuskin can sense Serverus's attempt to wrest the entity's connection with him, he will try to work in concert with that.
Nuuskamuikkunen (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2015-05-12T22:09:10Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: I dream of Gossamer and Shadow
Nuuskamuikkunen (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/campaigns/LordsOfGossamerShadowDiceless/gameplay&page=2#96
2015-05-12T20:55:50Z
2015-05-12T20:55:50Z
<p>"<b><span class=messageboard-bigger>Care to ... explain what they ... mean, 'Lost companions'?"</b></span> the man in greens and browns asks, looking at Disbina.</p>
"Care to ... explain what they ... mean, 'Lost companions'?" the man in greens and browns asks, looking at Disbina.
Nuuskamuikkunen (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2015-05-12T20:55:50Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: I dream of Gossamer and Shadow
Nuuskamuikkunen (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/campaigns/LordsOfGossamerShadowDiceless/gameplay&page=2#94
2015-05-12T19:41:22Z
2015-05-12T19:41:22Z
<p>Nuuskin's opens his mouth and his actual voice comes out, much more present than anyone would expect. It's not a question of volume; his voice doesn't rise above conversational tones, but it commands attention even under these conditions.</p>
<p>"<b><span class=messageboard-bigger>Something's in contact ... with my mind, a ... collective consciousness that ... are offering me power if ... I submit. They ... assert that they ... oppose Disbina here."</b></span></p>
Nuuskin's opens his mouth and his actual voice comes out, much more present than anyone would expect. It's not a question of volume; his voice doesn't rise above conversational tones, but it commands attention even under these conditions.
"Something's in contact ... with my mind, a ... collective consciousness that ... are offering me power if ... I submit. They ... assert that they ... oppose Disbina here."
Nuuskamuikkunen (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2015-05-12T19:41:22Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: I dream of Gossamer and Shadow
Nuuskamuikkunen (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/campaigns/LordsOfGossamerShadowDiceless/gameplay&page=2#92
2015-05-12T18:43:38Z
2015-05-12T18:43:38Z
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Is Nuuskin able to speak to his companions?</span></p>
Is Nuuskin able to speak to his companions?
Nuuskamuikkunen (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2015-05-12T18:43:38Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: I dream of Gossamer and Shadow
Nuuskamuikkunen (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/campaigns/LordsOfGossamerShadowDiceless/gameplay&page=2#86
2015-05-12T10:43:33Z
2015-05-12T10:43:33Z
<p>Nuuskamuikkunen will try to re-assert his own True Name.</p>
Nuuskamuikkunen will try to re-assert his own True Name.
Nuuskamuikkunen (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2015-05-12T10:43:33Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: I dream of Gossamer and Shadow
Nuuskamuikkunen (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/campaigns/LordsOfGossamerShadowDiceless/gameplay&page=2#81
2015-05-11T14:36:28Z
2015-05-11T14:36:28Z
<p>Nuuskin reaches for the creature on his back, attempting to throw it down the pit that Vance was kind enough to create.</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Nice excuse for Nuuskin to start exhibiting Umbral symptoms, JP.</span></p>
Nuuskin reaches for the creature on his back, attempting to throw it down the pit that Vance was kind enough to create.
Nice excuse for Nuuskin to start exhibiting Umbral symptoms, JP.
Nuuskamuikkunen (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2015-05-11T14:36:28Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: I dream of Gossamer and Shadow
Nuuskamuikkunen (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/campaigns/LordsOfGossamerShadowDiceless/gameplay&page=2#63
2015-05-11T04:10:57Z
2015-05-11T04:10:57Z
<p>[Spoiler omitted]</p>
<p>Nuuskin reaches for the creature on his back, attempting to throw it down the pit that Vance was kind enough to create.</p>
<p><i>Disbina seems curiously unable — or unwilling — to hit any of these creatures. I think it prudent to keep in mind that this could be a test of the new recruits.</i></p>
[Spoiler omitted]
Nuuskin reaches for the creature on his back, attempting to throw it down the pit that Vance was kind enough to create.
Disbina seems curiously unable -- or unwilling -- to hit any of these creatures. I think it prudent to keep in mind that this could be a test of the new recruits.
Nuuskamuikkunen (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2015-05-11T04:10:57Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: I dream of Gossamer and Shadow
Nuuskamuikkunen (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/campaigns/LordsOfGossamerShadowDiceless/gameplay&page=2#59
2015-05-11T03:31:34Z
2015-05-11T03:31:34Z
<p>[Spoiler omitted]</p>
[Spoiler omitted]
Nuuskamuikkunen (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2015-05-11T03:31:34Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: I dream of Gossamer and Shadow
Nuuskamuikkunen (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/campaigns/LordsOfGossamerShadowDiceless/gameplay&page=2#56
2015-05-11T02:50:27Z
2015-05-11T02:50:27Z
<p>Nuuskin tips his hat at the new Disbina and the military leader. He sticks his walking stick through the head of one of the attacking man-shapes and flings its corpse into the back ranks of the attackers.</p>
<p>[Spoiler omitted]</p>
Nuuskin tips his hat at the new Disbina and the military leader. He sticks his walking stick through the head of one of the attacking man-shapes and flings its corpse into the back ranks of the attackers.
[Spoiler omitted]
Nuuskamuikkunen (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2015-05-11T02:50:27Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: I dream of Gossamer and Shadow
Nuuskamuikkunen (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/campaigns/LordsOfGossamerShadowDiceless/gameplay#48
2015-05-08T19:18:03Z
2015-05-08T19:18:03Z
<p>Nuuskin fingers the crystal and triggers the <i>kuljetta </i> magic residing inside. What's <b>supposed</b> to happen is that all creatures within the area around him, for a radius of 3 strides, move in a rainbow arc to a selected location.</p>
<p>It almost doesn't work, faltering just as the spell effect locks on. As it turns out, Nuuskin is ready for that, and reinforces the spell with a small amount of his own life force. That forces the issue, and the spell activates, breaking the crystal into shards and carrying Nuuskin, Vance, and perhaps one or two Brotherhood troops to the large white-and-gold tent.</p>
Nuuskin fingers the crystal and triggers the kuljetta magic residing inside. What's supposed to happen is that all creatures within the area around him, for a radius of 3 strides, move in a rainbow arc to a selected location.
It almost doesn't work, faltering just as the spell effect locks on. As it turns out, Nuuskin is ready for that, and reinforces the spell with a small amount of his own life force. That forces the issue, and the spell activates, breaking the crystal into shards and...
Nuuskamuikkunen (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2015-05-08T19:18:03Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: I dream of Gossamer and Shadow
Nuuskamuikkunen (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/campaigns/LordsOfGossamerShadowDiceless/gameplay#43
2015-05-08T10:50:23Z
2015-05-08T10:50:23Z
<p><i>These are men, and they've done me no wrong. As the lady says, there's no need to kill them.</i> </p>
<p>By look and gesture, he draws his companion's attention to the nearest threats. For the moment, he needs Vance to keep the warriors at bay, so he can work. <i>Let's see what kind of warrior Disbina has chosen, having all of reality for her candy store. And, to be fiar, I should show him what I can do, too.</i></p>
<p>He draws from his pouch a citrine crystal about the size of his thumb, and asserts his will upon it. With that, hand-written sigils come a-kindled in brilliant blue fire and writhe below its surface. </p>
<p>He steals a second to glance in the direction they'd all come, the 4 / 7.5 doorway.</p>
These are men, and they've done me no wrong. As the lady says, there's no need to kill them.
By look and gesture, he draws his companion's attention to the nearest threats. For the moment, he needs Vance to keep the warriors at bay, so he can work. Let's see what kind of warrior Disbina has chosen, having all of reality for her candy store. And, to be fiar, I should show him what I can do, too.
He draws from his pouch a citrine crystal about the size of his thumb, and asserts his will upon...
Nuuskamuikkunen (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2015-05-08T10:50:23Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: I dream of Gossamer and Shadow
Nuuskamuikkunen (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/campaigns/LordsOfGossamerShadowDiceless/gameplay#33
2015-05-08T03:15:19Z
2015-05-08T03:15:19Z
<p>The older man nods calmly, but it's clear that he, too, is lost in the wonder of it. </p>
<p>[Spoiler omitted]</p>
The older man nods calmly, but it's clear that he, too, is lost in the wonder of it.
[Spoiler omitted]
Nuuskamuikkunen (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2015-05-08T03:15:19Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: I dream of Gossamer and Shadow
Nuuskamuikkunen (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/campaigns/LordsOfGossamerShadowDiceless/gameplay#31
2015-05-08T02:11:27Z
2015-05-08T02:11:27Z
<p><i>Splintered goddess? That explains a few things. I'm not sure if, by 'follow,' this man speaks literally, or if he worships her.</i> </p>
<p>Nuuskin tips his head to the man in black and white, raising his eyebrows as if to agree: So it would seem.</p>
Splintered goddess? That explains a few things. I'm not sure if, by 'follow,' this man speaks literally, or if he worships her.
Nuuskin tips his head to the man in black and white, raising his eyebrows as if to agree: So it would seem.
Nuuskamuikkunen (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2015-05-08T02:11:27Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: I dream of Gossamer and Shadow
Nuuskamuikkunen (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/campaigns/LordsOfGossamerShadowDiceless/gameplay#29
2015-05-08T01:32:27Z
2015-05-08T01:32:27Z
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc> A change in text poicy. Internal monologue is in italics, but not bold. That was beginning to look too blocky.</span></p>
<p><i>That makes sense. Disbina kept me awake and capable, so she obviously didn't fear me, but she was surprised by something as routine as the geode, so she didn't know my capabilities. Therefore, she was an agent, taking orders from someone safe and remote. Her pause when I introduced myself would have been her receiving directions. Given that both of them are hungry, I'd wager that their master is another Disbina, trying to maintain multiple bodies from a single metabolism.</i></p>
<p>Vance, you see a large man, in browns and greens, with a walking staff, puffing on an ivory pipe. He nods to you, politely as we converge. </p>
<p><i>Another prospect. I wonder if they'll try to recruit us both, or set us to fight one another for the sole position.</i></p>
A change in text poicy. Internal monologue is in italics, but not bold. That was beginning to look too blocky.
That makes sense. Disbina kept me awake and capable, so she obviously didn't fear me, but she was surprised by something as routine as the geode, so she didn't know my capabilities. Therefore, she was an agent, taking orders from someone safe and remote. Her pause when I introduced myself would have been her receiving directions. Given that both of them are hungry, I'd wager that...
Nuuskamuikkunen (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2015-05-08T01:32:27Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: I dream of Gossamer and Shadow
Nuuskamuikkunen (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/campaigns/LordsOfGossamerShadowDiceless/gameplay#24
2015-05-07T22:59:47Z
2015-05-07T22:59:47Z
<p>Nuuskin arches an eyebrow, and a wry smile plays at the corners of his mouth. He's heard this routine before — he's <i>performed</i> this routine before. "I'm leading you into danger, but I'm not going to explain what you actually need to know to fend for yourself. I'll give up just enough information so that you know how much you depend on me. And I expect you to be grateful."</p>
<p><i><b>What else would I expect? After all, Disbina's recruiting people from different worlds for her team, and I'm a prospect. </b></i> </p>
<p>Nuuskin follows her to the cave, but with deep reservations. In particular, he never agreed to refrain from talking to anybody else.</p>
<p>He draws the pouch of tobacco and his pipe, and he's got a match struck before he crosses out of daylight.</p>
Nuuskin arches an eyebrow, and a wry smile plays at the corners of his mouth. He's heard this routine before -- he's performed this routine before. "I'm leading you into danger, but I'm not going to explain what you actually need to know to fend for yourself. I'll give up just enough information so that you know how much you depend on me. And I expect you to be grateful."
What else would I expect? After all, Disbina's recruiting people from different worlds for her team, and I'm a prospect....
Nuuskamuikkunen (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2015-05-07T22:59:47Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: I dream of Gossamer and Shadow
Nuuskamuikkunen (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/campaigns/LordsOfGossamerShadowDiceless/gameplay#21
2015-05-07T15:30:15Z
2015-05-07T15:30:15Z
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>I'll post internal monologues in bold-italics, and audible speech in bold and quotation marks. Mind-to-mind speech under spoilers.</span></p>
<p>There's a host of amusing scenes that play out in Nuuskin's mind. People assuming he's mute, or deaf, or tongueless, or whatever. Misunderstandings. Comedy.</p>
<p>Then he considers, if he speaks freely, the Hunters and the Pestilence will be alerted to his location. That seems reckless, if this woman's in league with them. Or if her reality-bending skills don't work well against the Hunters' weapons.</p>
<p>Nonetheless, some things need to be cut short, and he needs to engage this woman sooner rather than later. And, at this speed, if the Pestilence pays attention, it'll be arriving at a location three-day's ride away from Nuuskin's lunch.</p>
<p>"<b>Nuuskamuikkunen.</b>" He says, holding out his hand in greeting.</p>
<p>[Spoiler omitted]</p>
I'll post internal monologues in bold-italics, and audible speech in bold and quotation marks. Mind-to-mind speech under spoilers.
There's a host of amusing scenes that play out in Nuuskin's mind. People assuming he's mute, or deaf, or tongueless, or whatever. Misunderstandings. Comedy.
Then he considers, if he speaks freely, the Hunters and the Pestilence will be alerted to his location. That seems reckless, if this woman's in league with them. Or if her reality-bending skills don't work...
Nuuskamuikkunen (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2015-05-07T15:30:15Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: I dream of Gossamer and Shadow
Nuuskamuikkunen (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/campaigns/LordsOfGossamerShadowDiceless/gameplay#14
2015-05-07T13:32:21Z
2015-05-07T13:32:21Z
<p><b><i>Nimbus creatures that "erase" their targets. A weapon that warps space and instructs reality how to correct for its damage. This is a whole new game. And it would appear that I am a 'prospect.'</b></i></p>
<p>Nuuskin points west, towards the village of Andelcrag. <i><b>Excellent herbal gardens there, and they breed pretty good cattle. And I'm certainly not going to bring this monstrous woman to the Capital.</b></i></p>
<p>He raises an eyebrow as he gestures to the silver orb.</p>
Nimbus creatures that "erase" their targets. A weapon that warps space and instructs reality how to correct for its damage. This is a whole new game. And it would appear that I am a 'prospect.'
Nuuskin points west, towards the village of Andelcrag. Excellent herbal gardens there, and they breed pretty good cattle. And I'm certainly not going to bring this monstrous woman to the Capital.
He raises an eyebrow as he gestures to the silver orb.
Nuuskamuikkunen (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2015-05-07T13:32:21Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: I dream of Gossamer and Shadow
Nuuskamuikkunen (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/campaigns/LordsOfGossamerShadowDiceless/gameplay#10
2015-05-07T05:02:24Z
2015-05-07T05:02:24Z
<p><i><b>If the gobbets of fog have come for me, they have a particularly poor aim. They killed everyone else here.</b></i> He drew a rune-covered geode from his pouch and threw it hard at one of the patches of fog. As expected, it passed through its target and landed with a heavy <b><span class=tiny>>THUK<</span></b> two yards farther. But then it pulsed once, and the vaporous enemy was pulled inside the geode like a fish caught by a predator's tentacle. He looked around for the next enemy.</p>
<p>But then Nuuskamuikkunen hesitated. Maybe this woman was right. If something had wanted to kill him, attacking Kursvag was enough to draw him out, and slaughtering the people was looking to be enough to keep him here, fighting. All right, let's presume it was indeed a trap.</p>
<p>What was the correct response?</p>
<p>The woman with the rod and the colorful language was presenting herself as opposed to the enemy. Accepting that, she knew more about them than he did, and she wanted to cut and run. Probably prudent. And if they were indeed hunting <i>him</i>, then they were more likely to pursue him than they would be otherwise.</p>
<p>If she were actually working <i>with</i> the entities, that would be dangerous, too. Nuuskin had seen plenty of two-man cons in his day, of all manners. He had no reason to believe that this woman, on this day, wanted anything besides his head mounted on her wall.</p>
<p>Well, just dithering wasn't going to get much done. He caught the woman's eye and nodded once, seriously. Then he began a measured retreat to the woman's open "pod".</p>
<p>There had better be good answers forthcoming.</p>
If the gobbets of fog have come for me, they have a particularly poor aim. They killed everyone else here. He drew a rune-covered geode from his pouch and threw it hard at one of the patches of fog. As expected, it passed through its target and landed with a heavy >THUK two yards farther. But then it pulsed once, and the vaporous enemy was pulled inside the geode like a fish caught by a predator's tentacle. He looked around for the next enemy.
But then Nuuskamuikkunen hesitated. Maybe this...
Nuuskamuikkunen (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2015-05-07T05:02:24Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: I dream of Gossamer and Shadow
Nuuskamuikkunen (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/campaigns/LordsOfGossamerShadowDiceless/gameplay#4
2015-05-06T22:13:57Z
2015-05-06T22:13:57Z
<p>It was high noon when Nuuskamuikkunen reined in his mount and checked himself. He'd heard that there was a disruption in the villages west of the capital city, and now he was seeing smoke in the direction of Kursvag. He was within walking distance of the disruption, and he needed to approach with care. </p>
<p>He dismounted his horse, drained the life-force from the animal with a touch, and watched it sag to the ground, already cold. Taking the horse's energy was a prudent move, but Nuuskin disliked horse vitae; it made his teeth itch.</p>
<p>His right belt pouch held a pipe and some tobacco, in case he chose to discuss matters with the strangers. On his left hip he had a black bag slung, where he carried different equipment for a different sort of engagement. He took a breath, held it, and silently gave a note of thanks to the northern mountains for their sweet cool breezes. Then he stepped over the ridge towards Kursvag.</p>
<p>The town was still burning, but he could feel at a distance that the people were all dead. 300 extended families gone. Farmsteads burned. Livestock slain. The town buildings broken apart — from inside, he noted — and then torn to flinders. This wasn't just a raid: someone wanted Kursvag destroyed. And within the last day.</p>
<p>The corpses had fallen prepared to fight. Many were in war-harness, and several had drawn spears or axes. But they died before they could engage their enemy. The children and the infirm had died in a panicked rout. It was clear that something had actively pursued some of the Kursvag citizens, sometimes for great distances, worrying them until they fell helpless.</p>
<p>All right. Nuuskin had a pretty good idea about the nature of the people who did this. The people he was now hunting. He wasn't going to need his tobacco.</p>
<p>The raiders left no tracks, either of their own feet or their mounts, through any of this, leading in or out. There were no tunnels under the fields, nor any residue of <i>kuljetta</i> magic in the mirrors he used to examine the city. So how had the raiders come and gone? <i><b>The bird-folk? Perhaps.</i></b></p>
<p>At that, something shifted. Nuuskin got the sense of something swinging wide open, then closing again. And around him, patches of grey fog moved from building to building, keeping behind cover, but circling in closer and closer. They hadn't been there before ... that sensation. <i><b>Not the bird folk. Something new.</b></i></p>
It was high noon when Nuuskamuikkunen reined in his mount and checked himself. He'd heard that there was a disruption in the villages west of the capital city, and now he was seeing smoke in the direction of Kursvag. He was within walking distance of the disruption, and he needed to approach with care.
He dismounted his horse, drained the life-force from the animal with a touch, and watched it sag to the ground, already cold. Taking the horse's energy was a prudent move, but Nuuskin disliked...
Nuuskamuikkunen (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2015-05-06T22:13:57Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: [PFS} GM Lamplighter's 6-10 The Wounded Wisp - Table 1
Lu Goodeye (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/campaigns/PFS610TheWoundedWispTable1/gameplay&page=7#338
2015-02-17T18:40:22Z
2015-02-17T18:40:22Z
<p>Lu nods. "<b>Seems reasonable.</b>"</p>
Lu nods. "Seems reasonable."
Lu Goodeye (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2015-02-17T18:40:22Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: [PFS} GM Lamplighter's 6-10 The Wounded Wisp - Table 1
Lu Goodeye (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/campaigns/PFS610TheWoundedWispTable1/gameplay&page=7#324
2015-02-12T16:15:10Z
2015-02-12T16:15:10Z
<p>"<b>Even after I healed you, Pan?</b>"</p>
"Even after I healed you, Pan?"
Lu Goodeye (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2015-02-12T16:15:10Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: [PFS} GM Lamplighter's 6-10 The Wounded Wisp - Table 1
Lu Goodeye (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/campaigns/PFS610TheWoundedWispTable1/gameplay&page=7#321
2015-02-12T12:15:46Z
2015-02-12T12:15:46Z
<p>Lu sheathes her sword and replaces her wand. He gathers her bow and renocks the arrow. "<b>Best be about our business, then, 'fore that spell resets and we get to shake hands with another batch of critters.</b>"</p>
Lu sheathes her sword and replaces her wand. He gathers her bow and renocks the arrow. "Best be about our business, then, 'fore that spell resets and we get to shake hands with another batch of critters."
Lu Goodeye (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2015-02-12T12:15:46Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: [PFS} GM Lamplighter's 6-10 The Wounded Wisp - Table 1
Lu Goodeye (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/campaigns/PFS610TheWoundedWispTable1/gameplay&page=7#319
2015-02-12T04:36:33Z
2015-02-12T04:36:33Z
<p>Lu draws forth her wand of <i>cure light wounds</i> for Pan.
<br />
<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Healing:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d8 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9</span></p>
<p>"<b>Anybody have an idea what set that off?</b>"</p>
Lu draws forth her wand of cure light wounds for Pan.
[dice=Healing]1d8 + 1[/dice]
"Anybody have an idea what set that off?"
Lu Goodeye (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2015-02-12T04:36:33Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: [PFS} GM Lamplighter's 6-10 The Wounded Wisp - Table 1
Lu Goodeye (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/campaigns/PFS610TheWoundedWispTable1/gameplay&page=7#312
2015-02-11T16:09:32Z
2015-02-11T16:09:32Z
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc> My apologies for not being clear, Lamplighter. Lu was attacking the bug closest to the wall, to her left, not the one she was flanking with Colt. (And my monitor isn't showing any difference on color, I'm afraid. They look identical.)</span></p>
My apologies for not being clear, Lamplighter. Lu was attacking the bug closest to the wall, to her left, not the one she was flanking with Colt. (And my monitor isn't showing any difference on color, I'm afraid. They look identical.)
Lu Goodeye (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2015-02-11T16:09:32Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: [PFS} GM Lamplighter's 6-10 The Wounded Wisp - Table 1
Lu Goodeye (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/campaigns/PFS610TheWoundedWispTable1/gameplay&page=7#309
2015-02-11T03:28:05Z
2015-02-11T03:28:05Z
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Fox-guy, are you adding in the +2 attack and damage bonus from Taliesin?</span></p>
Fox-guy, are you adding in the +2 attack and damage bonus from Taliesin?
Lu Goodeye (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2015-02-11T03:28:05Z
Re: Forums/Lost Omens Campaign Setting: General Discussion: You're using Benetti's Defense against me, eh?
Devlin Aldori (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2rytm?Youre-using-Benettis-Defense-against-me-eh#9
2015-02-10T23:08:13Z
2015-02-10T23:08:13Z
<p>I might recommend some <a href="http://www.thearma.org/manuals.htm#.VNqPlyh7KVg" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">actual period fencing manuals</a>. Rather than announcing the particular feint or counter, they'd make more fundamental comments about balance, tempo, reach, and so forth. Pay attention to the sections on pole-arms, since that's basically where a double-sword fits in.</p>
<p>"Don't let me drive you off-line. See? I feinted high and to the left, and you turned your wrist over, indicating that you were going to block high, which left your front leg unguarded. Here; try again."</p>
<p>If the opponent does get a strike in at your PC, how will he react? Will he say different things to someone better (higher BAB) than he, than he would against common mercenaries or militia?</p>
<p>Incidentally, VBD, we need to get your slayer together with Devlin, my fighter / magus, as he is also attempting to study various martial arts forms with a goal towards martial perfections.</p>
I might recommend some actual period fencing manuals. Rather than announcing the particular feint or counter, they'd make more fundamental comments about balance, tempo, reach, and so forth. Pay attention to the sections on pole-arms, since that's basically where a double-sword fits in.
"Don't let me drive you off-line. See? I feinted high and to the left, and you turned your wrist over, indicating that you were going to block high, which left your front leg unguarded. Here; try again."
If...
Devlin Aldori (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2015-02-10T23:08:13Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: [PFS} GM Lamplighter's 6-10 The Wounded Wisp - Table 1
Lu Goodeye (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/campaigns/PFS610TheWoundedWispTable1/gameplay&page=7#303
2015-02-10T20:53:33Z
2015-02-10T20:53:33Z
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>I really want to hear Taliesin's rallying cry.</span></p>
<p>Lu shouts "<b>Ilz zond gonfogaiz laiz jozez. Ilz ne fond baz reday pluz te gelgaigh zegontay.</b>" as if it were important information. </p>
<p>She drops her bow and draws her sword as she moves behind the vermin, to flank the middle one with Colt. Then she swings at the one to her left, closest to the wall.</p>
<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Attack:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 6 ⇒ (18) + 6 = 24</span>
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<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Damage:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d8 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 5 = 11</span></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>I'm still unable to select just Lu on the map, and not the background. Please move her to the square above the statue in the lower-right corner.</span></p>
I really want to hear Taliesin's rallying cry.
Lu shouts "Ilz zond gonfogaiz laiz jozez. Ilz ne fond baz reday pluz te gelgaigh zegontay." as if it were important information.
She drops her bow and draws her sword as she moves behind the vermin, to flank the middle one with Colt. Then she swings at the one to her left, closest to the wall.
[dice=Attack]1d20 + 6[/dice]
[dice=Damage]1d8+5[/dice]
I'm still unable to select just Lu on the map, and not the background. Please move her to the...
Lu Goodeye (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2015-02-10T20:53:33Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: [PFS} GM Lamplighter's 6-10 The Wounded Wisp - Table 1
Lu Goodeye (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/campaigns/PFS610TheWoundedWispTable1/gameplay&page=6#298
2015-02-10T15:43:59Z
2015-02-10T15:43:59Z
<p>Lu moves deep into the room, her bow drawn and an arrow nocked. She's not so much looking for clues or such, as she is watching for an attack. </p>
<p>"<b>'The path an' chamber are complete, hidden behind the nameplate of the requested aspirant an' guarded by the word you requested. Fimbrik will add more.' Who do you think left that message? And who was it intended for? Did they even <i>have</i> Pathfinder coins back when the Society was settin' up?</b>"</p>
<p>Lu looks around the room and listens up and down the stairwells.She shakes her head slightly and grimaces. <i>This feels more and more like an elaborate game, some hazin' ritual the Society uses on newbies. I think the creepy critters in the sewer were an accident, though.</i></p>
Lu moves deep into the room, her bow drawn and an arrow nocked. She's not so much looking for clues or such, as she is watching for an attack.
"'The path an' chamber are complete, hidden behind the nameplate of the requested aspirant an' guarded by the word you requested. Fimbrik will add more.' Who do you think left that message? And who was it intended for? Did they even have Pathfinder coins back when the Society was settin' up?"
Lu looks around the room and listens up and down the...
Lu Goodeye (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2015-02-10T15:43:59Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: [PFS} GM Lamplighter's 6-10 The Wounded Wisp - Table 1
Lu Goodeye (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/campaigns/PFS610TheWoundedWispTable1/gameplay&page=6#293
2015-02-10T01:59:57Z
2015-02-10T01:59:57Z
<p>"<b>Let's just hope that if a constable comes by, we can convince 'im to have another crisis of conscience.</b>"</p>
"Let's just hope that if a constable comes by, we can convince 'im to have another crisis of conscience."
Lu Goodeye (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2015-02-10T01:59:57Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: [PFS} GM Lamplighter's 6-10 The Wounded Wisp - Table 1
Lu Goodeye (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/campaigns/PFS610TheWoundedWispTable1/gameplay&page=6#290
2015-02-09T18:41:10Z
2015-02-09T18:41:10Z
<p>'<b>That coin must have been there for centuries, yeah? So Fimbrik, the person we needs to talk to, is long dead, right?</b>"</p>
'That coin must have been there for centuries, yeah? So Fimbrik, the person we needs to talk to, is long dead, right?"
Lu Goodeye (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2015-02-09T18:41:10Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: [PFS} GM Lamplighter's 6-10 The Wounded Wisp - Table 1
Lu Goodeye (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/campaigns/PFS610TheWoundedWispTable1/gameplay&page=6#274
2015-02-07T22:49:26Z
2015-02-07T22:49:26Z
<p>"<b>I've heard people speak of 'em, but I've never gotten 'round to asking. What <i>is</i> a Wayfinder?</b>"</p>
"I've heard people speak of 'em, but I've never gotten 'round to asking. What is a Wayfinder?"
Lu Goodeye (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2015-02-07T22:49:26Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: [PFS} GM Lamplighter's 6-10 The Wounded Wisp - Table 1
Lu Goodeye (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/campaigns/PFS610TheWoundedWispTable1/gameplay&page=6#268
2015-02-07T01:57:05Z
2015-02-07T01:57:05Z
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Without touching the coin, Lu examines it for any dwoemers.</span></p>
Without touching the coin, Lu examines it for any dwoemers.
Lu Goodeye (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2015-02-07T01:57:05Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: [PFS} GM Lamplighter's 6-10 The Wounded Wisp - Table 1
Lu Goodeye (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/campaigns/PFS610TheWoundedWispTable1/gameplay&page=6#261
2015-02-06T15:44:27Z
2015-02-06T15:44:27Z
<p>Lu has one last tactic to try. She scoops up the woman's mace and moves to hand it back to her. "<b>What's your name?</b>"</p>
Lu has one last tactic to try. She scoops up the woman's mace and moves to hand it back to her. "What's your name?"
Lu Goodeye (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2015-02-06T15:44:27Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: [PFS} GM Lamplighter's 6-10 The Wounded Wisp - Table 1
Lu Goodeye (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/campaigns/PFS610TheWoundedWispTable1/gameplay&page=6#258
2015-02-06T05:47:57Z
2015-02-06T05:47:57Z
<p>"<b>Hang on, boys. We still need to reconcile what we plan to do with little miss 'Kill you all' here.</b>. Lu says, adding to herself: <i>Particularly since Shechera went up an' introduced herself. If we leave her here now, she'll likely get her spine back in short order and track us all down.</i></p>
<p>Lu kneels down next to the woman. "<b>Gotta say, you got guts, comin' after all of us by your lonesome. And guardin' tombs is, by all rights, an honest profession. Ever think that maybe you're followin' the wrong goddess? The church of Pharasma's always hiring, so's I hear.</b>"</p>
"Hang on, boys. We still need to reconcile what we plan to do with little miss 'Kill you all' here.. Lu says, adding to herself: Particularly since Shechera went up an' introduced herself. If we leave her here now, she'll likely get her spine back in short order and track us all down.
Lu kneels down next to the woman. "Gotta say, you got guts, comin' after all of us by your lonesome. And guardin' tombs is, by all rights, an honest profession. Ever think that maybe you're followin' the wrong...
Lu Goodeye (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2015-02-06T05:47:57Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: [PFS} GM Lamplighter's 6-10 The Wounded Wisp - Table 1
Lu Goodeye (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/campaigns/PFS610TheWoundedWispTable1/gameplay&page=6#254
2015-02-05T20:27:27Z
2015-02-05T20:27:27Z
<p>Lu, who spent her adventuring career as a bandit in rough lands, stands still in the rain, astonished. "<b><span class=tiny>This woman promised to kill us. And hang our heads on the wall. Forgive me if I do not hold her hand and give her a hanky.</span></b>" she mutters under her breath as she collects the remains of her arrows.</p>
<p>To Pan: "<b>We found what we'd come for?</b>"</p>
Lu, who spent her adventuring career as a bandit in rough lands, stands still in the rain, astonished. "This woman promised to kill us. And hang our heads on the wall. Forgive me if I do not hold her hand and give her a hanky." she mutters under her breath as she collects the remains of her arrows.
To Pan: "We found what we'd come for?"
Lu Goodeye (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2015-02-05T20:27:27Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: [PFS} GM Lamplighter's 6-10 The Wounded Wisp - Table 1
Lu Goodeye (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/campaigns/PFS610TheWoundedWispTable1/gameplay&page=5#246
2015-02-05T16:55:40Z
2015-02-05T16:55:40Z
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Sorry I didn't make clear. Lu was firing in order to disrupt spellcasting. If the Sarenrite was casting another spell this round, then Lu would have fired and attempted to disrupt it, so I'm not sure how she could have cast a healing spell afterwards.</span></p>
Sorry I didn't make clear. Lu was firing in order to disrupt spellcasting. If the Sarenrite was casting another spell this round, then Lu would have fired and attempted to disrupt it, so I'm not sure how she could have cast a healing spell afterwards.
Lu Goodeye (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2015-02-05T16:55:40Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: [PFS} GM Lamplighter's 6-10 The Wounded Wisp - Table 1
Lu Goodeye (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/campaigns/PFS610TheWoundedWispTable1/gameplay&page=5#242
2015-02-04T23:40:35Z
2015-02-04T23:40:35Z
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Lu's readied action went off this round, so I guess Lu is right ahead of her in initiative. The cleric has taken damage since then, and I'm waiting to see if she falls down before trying anything else.</span></p>
<p>Lu draws another arrow. "<b>Sa fez fealizze nez ver, tui sortui quo fez safezze quo nez s'mmuis édand à l'afance tui ded, drès pien. Fenezze m'ndrui. Mais si fez felizze luis uinjeux, tui s'rtui quo l'on ted duer l'autruaw, jui seos heu'o dui cuila aussaw. Quo bers'nne nui tawd quo jui seos ruisté imm'pile uit laiffuir quolqu'un a mif ma dêdui fer en bic. </b>"</p>
<p>[Spoiler omitted]</p>
<p>As a move action, Lu uses her Mystery to gain Precise Shot, and spends a panache point to hit touch AC.</p>
<p>If she's still up, still angry, and still casting spells: </p>
<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Attack:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 5 = 11</span>
<br />
<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Damage:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d8 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 2 = 10</span></p>
Lu's readied action went off this round, so I guess Lu is right ahead of her in initiative. The cleric has taken damage since then, and I'm waiting to see if she falls down before trying anything else.
Lu draws another arrow. "Sa fez fealizze nez ver, tui sortui quo fez safezze quo nez s'mmuis édand à l'afance tui ded, drès pien. Fenezze m'ndrui. Mais si fez felizze luis uinjeux, tui s'rtui quo l'on ted duer l'autruaw, jui seos heu'o dui cuila aussaw. Quo bers'nne nui tawd quo jui seos...
Lu Goodeye (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2015-02-04T23:40:35Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: [PFS} GM Lamplighter's 6-10 The Wounded Wisp - Table 1
Lu Goodeye (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/campaigns/PFS610TheWoundedWispTable1/gameplay&page=5#234
2015-02-03T18:07:55Z
2015-02-03T18:07:55Z
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Spellcraft to determine what spell she's casting</span>
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<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Spellcraft:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 5 ⇒ (16) + 5 = 21</span></p>
<p>If it's aggressive, [Spoiler omitted]</p>
Spellcraft to determine what spell she's casting
[dice="Spellcraft]1d20 + 5[/dice]
If it's aggressive, [Spoiler omitted]
Lu Goodeye (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2015-02-03T18:07:55Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: [PFS} GM Lamplighter's 6-10 The Wounded Wisp - Table 1
Lu Goodeye (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/campaigns/PFS610TheWoundedWispTable1/gameplay&page=5#217
2015-02-01T18:28:16Z
2015-02-01T18:28:16Z
<p>'<b>You said yourself, if we do not surrender to you, you'd kill us all.</b>" Lu says, reaching for her bow. She knocks an arrow but does not draw back the bow. </p>
<p>Yet. </p>
<p>"<b>We didn't surrender to two flesh-eating monstrosities earlier today, and that's 'cause we're just not surrendering sorts of folks. Now, how might we best conduct our discussion, without threats nor posturing?</b>"</p>
<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Intimidate:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 3 ⇒ (10) + 3 = 13</span></p>
'You said yourself, if we do not surrender to you, you'd kill us all." Lu says, reaching for her bow. She knocks an arrow but does not draw back the bow.
Yet.
"We didn't surrender to two flesh-eating monstrosities earlier today, and that's 'cause we're just not surrendering sorts of folks. Now, how might we best conduct our discussion, without threats nor posturing?"
[dice="Intimidate] 1d20 + 3[/dice]
Lu Goodeye (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2015-02-01T18:28:16Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: [PFS} GM Lamplighter's 6-10 The Wounded Wisp - Table 1
Lu Goodeye (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/campaigns/PFS610TheWoundedWispTable1/gameplay&page=5#205
2015-01-29T15:42:01Z
2015-01-29T15:42:01Z
<p>Lu glances around at her companions, at Pan and Amenhotep, and heaves a quiet sigh. <i>These folks couldn't hide their shadows in a pitch dark room.</i> She looks at the open tomb, and at the crowbar in Shechera's hand. <i>And we ain't talkin' ourselves out of this one, neither.</i></p>
<p>She makes no attempt at stealth, but clearly and noisily starts moving, more slowly than her best speed, in a direction perpendicular to the sound of the boot steps, hoping to draw away the approaching figure and then lose them in the fog.</p>
Lu glances around at her companions, at Pan and Amenhotep, and heaves a quiet sigh. These folks couldn't hide their shadows in a pitch dark room. She looks at the open tomb, and at the crowbar in Shechera's hand. And we ain't talkin' ourselves out of this one, neither.
She makes no attempt at stealth, but clearly and noisily starts moving, more slowly than her best speed, in a direction perpendicular to the sound of the boot steps, hoping to draw away the approaching figure and then lose...
Lu Goodeye (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2015-01-29T15:42:01Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: [PFS} GM Lamplighter's 6-10 The Wounded Wisp - Table 1
Lu Goodeye (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/campaigns/PFS610TheWoundedWispTable1/gameplay&page=5#203
2015-01-29T14:31:14Z
2015-01-29T14:31:14Z
<p><span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 2 = 15</span></p>
[dice]ad20 + 2[/dice]
Lu Goodeye (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2015-01-29T14:31:14Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: [PFS} GM Lamplighter's 6-10 The Wounded Wisp - Table 1
Lu Goodeye (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/campaigns/PFS610TheWoundedWispTable1/gameplay&page=4#199
2015-01-29T03:52:39Z
2015-01-29T03:52:39Z
<p><i>I'm gonna be disappointed if the thing isn't blue-and-gold striped with a falcon in a cartouch runnin' down the midsection.</i></p>
<p>Lu will be happy to give Shechera a hand with the door.</p>
I'm gonna be disappointed if the thing isn't blue-and-gold striped with a falcon in a cartouch runnin' down the midsection.
Lu will be happy to give Shechera a hand with the door.
Lu Goodeye (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2015-01-29T03:52:39Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: [PFS} GM Lamplighter's 6-10 The Wounded Wisp - Table 1
Lu Goodeye (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/campaigns/PFS610TheWoundedWispTable1/gameplay&page=4#197
2015-01-29T02:08:49Z
2015-01-29T02:08:49Z
<p>"<b>Not the sword, no. If none of us got a crowbar, give me ten minutes an' I'll go fetch one.</b>"</p>
"Not the sword, no. If none of us got a crowbar, give me ten minutes an' I'll go fetch one."
Lu Goodeye (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2015-01-29T02:08:49Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: [PFS} GM Lamplighter's 6-10 The Wounded Wisp - Table 1
Lu Goodeye (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/campaigns/PFS610TheWoundedWispTable1/gameplay&page=4#194
2015-01-28T15:57:34Z
2015-01-28T15:57:34Z
<p>"<b>I'd advise against breakin' it. Opening a tomb, an' then closin' it again, seems reasonable.</b>"</p>
"I'd advise against breakin' it. Opening a tomb, an' then closin' it again, seems reasonable."
Lu Goodeye (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2015-01-28T15:57:34Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: [PFS} GM Lamplighter's 6-10 The Wounded Wisp - Table 1
Lu Goodeye (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/campaigns/PFS610TheWoundedWispTable1/gameplay&page=4#191
2015-01-28T02:32:00Z
2015-01-28T02:32:00Z
<p>Lu quietly casts <i>detect magic</i> and inspects both the tomb itself and the near-by grounds.</p>
Lu quietly casts detect magic and inspects both the tomb itself and the near-by grounds.
Lu Goodeye (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2015-01-28T02:32:00Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: [PFS} GM Lamplighter's 6-10 The Wounded Wisp - Table 1
Lu Goodeye (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/campaigns/PFS610TheWoundedWispTable1/gameplay&page=4#171
2015-01-26T03:59:09Z
2015-01-26T03:59:09Z
<p>Lu inspects the plates physically.</p>
Lu inspects the plates physically.
Lu Goodeye (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2015-01-26T03:59:09Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: [PFS} GM Lamplighter's 6-10 The Wounded Wisp - Table 1
Lu Goodeye (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/campaigns/PFS610TheWoundedWispTable1/gameplay&page=4#163
2015-01-24T20:13:37Z
2015-01-24T20:13:37Z
<p>"<b>All right. Let's finish checking in here to make sure we haven't missed anything.</b>"</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>So, anything unusual about the wine bottle? Are there any hidden catches or compartments in here? Taking 20, for a 24. </span></p>
<p>"<b>Let's get 'er goin'. To the Wall of Names, then?</b>"</p>
"All right. Let's finish checking in here to make sure we haven't missed anything."
So, anything unusual about the wine bottle? Are there any hidden catches or compartments in here? Taking 20, for a 24.
"Let's get 'er goin'. To the Wall of Names, then?"
Lu Goodeye (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2015-01-24T20:13:37Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: [PFS} GM Lamplighter's 6-10 The Wounded Wisp - Table 1
Lu Goodeye (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/campaigns/PFS610TheWoundedWispTable1/gameplay&page=4#159
2015-01-23T17:31:54Z
2015-01-23T17:31:54Z
<p>"<b>I propose starting with the Grand Lodge, then up north, to investigate Fimbrik's home and the Arcaneum if need be, and then east to the mausoleum. But there might be better choices.</b>"</p>
<p>Lu also wanders down the passages east and west, to see what's down there, and what they connect to. <i>Were the creatures here set as guardians? Did they wander in?</i></p>
<p>As she does, she calls out from the tunnels: "<b>As a scavenger hunt for us, this is fun, an' all, but as a situation, it doesn't make much sense. Aldophus had concerns 'bout Eylesia, so instead of tellin' anybody else 'bout it, he hids all these papers down here in a secret room and goes galavantin' off. If he didn't make it back, what did he think was gonna happen?</b>"</p>
"I propose starting with the Grand Lodge, then up north, to investigate Fimbrik's home and the Arcaneum if need be, and then east to the mausoleum. But there might be better choices."
Lu also wanders down the passages east and west, to see what's down there, and what they connect to. Were the creatures here set as guardians? Did they wander in?
As she does, she calls out from the tunnels: "As a scavenger hunt for us, this is fun, an' all, but as a situation, it doesn't make much sense....
Lu Goodeye (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2015-01-23T17:31:54Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: [PFS} GM Lamplighter's 6-10 The Wounded Wisp - Table 1
Lu Goodeye (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/campaigns/PFS610TheWoundedWispTable1/gameplay&page=4#156
2015-01-23T13:27:13Z
2015-01-23T13:27:13Z
<p>'<b>Nor has the Wall of Names, and we know that's close by. Oh, and check the wine bottle for clues too, eh?</b>"</p>
'Nor has the Wall of Names, and we know that's close by. Oh, and check the wine bottle for clues too, eh?"
Lu Goodeye (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2015-01-23T13:27:13Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: [PFS} GM Lamplighter's 6-10 The Wounded Wisp - Table 1
Lu Goodeye (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/campaigns/PFS610TheWoundedWispTable1/gameplay&page=4#154
2015-01-23T03:59:50Z
2015-01-23T03:59:50Z
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Could we see a map of the city with the mausoleum and Fimbrik's home address indicated?</span></p>
Could we see a map of the city with the mausoleum and Fimbrik's home address indicated?
Lu Goodeye (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2015-01-23T03:59:50Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: [PFS} GM Lamplighter's 6-10 The Wounded Wisp - Table 1
Lu Goodeye (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/campaigns/PFS610TheWoundedWispTable1/gameplay&page=3#147
2015-01-22T21:49:53Z
2015-01-22T21:49:53Z
<p>If we search carefully through the room, what can we find?</p>
If we search carefully through the room, what can we find?
Lu Goodeye (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2015-01-22T21:49:53Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: [PFS} GM Lamplighter's 6-10 The Wounded Wisp - Table 1
Lu Goodeye (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/campaigns/PFS610TheWoundedWispTable1/gameplay&page=3#143
2015-01-22T18:18:50Z
2015-01-22T18:18:50Z
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Aarg. Sorry. I'd forgotten that Lu's wand was <i>CLW</i> and her known spell was <i>infernal healing</i>. (I'd gone back and forth between them.) She cast the spell, not using a wand charge.</span></p>
Aarg. Sorry. I'd forgotten that Lu's wand was CLW and her known spell was infernal healing. (I'd gone back and forth between them.) She cast the spell, not using a wand charge.
Lu Goodeye (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2015-01-22T18:18:50Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: [PFS} GM Lamplighter's 6-10 The Wounded Wisp - Table 1
Lu Goodeye (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/campaigns/PFS610TheWoundedWispTable1/gameplay&page=3#139
2015-01-22T16:53:21Z
2015-01-22T16:53:21Z
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Does Lu need to make any saves from the bite or claw damage?</span></p>
<p>Lu removes a black metal wand from a pocket on the side of her backpack and quietly intones the word <b><span class=tiny>Si'hiip</span></b>. Within the span of a breath, her tissues start to knit and her skin closes over her wounds.</p>
<p>"<b>Alright. What in tarnation <i>was</i> those things?</b>" She peers down the nearest tunnel to make sure there aren't any more of them.</p>
Does Lu need to make any saves from the bite or claw damage?
Lu removes a black metal wand from a pocket on the side of her backpack and quietly intones the word Si'hiip. Within the span of a breath, her tissues start to knit and her skin closes over her wounds.
"Alright. What in tarnation was those things?" She peers down the nearest tunnel to make sure there aren't any more of them.
Lu Goodeye (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2015-01-22T16:53:21Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: [PFS} GM Lamplighter's 6-10 The Wounded Wisp - Table 1
Lu Goodeye (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/campaigns/PFS610TheWoundedWispTable1/gameplay&page=3#131
2015-01-22T03:27:11Z
2015-01-22T03:27:11Z
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Unfortunately, Lu can't understand Pan. In this case, is Aid Another language-dependent?</span></p>
<p>Lu mutters in a strange tongue and swings at the man...dog...thing! As a move action, she gains the Combat Feat Weapon Focus (bastard sword) for 1 minute.
<br />
<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Attack:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8</span></p>
<p>Still no luck. </p>
<p>She spends a panache point for dodging panache, giving herself an additional +3 Dodge bonus to her AC.</p>
Unfortunately, Lu can't understand Pan. In this case, is Aid Another language-dependent?
Lu mutters in a strange tongue and swings at the man...dog...thing! As a move action, she gains the Combat Feat Weapon Focus (bastard sword) for 1 minute.
[dice=Attack]1d20 + 5[/dice]
Still no luck.
She spends a panache point for dodging panache, giving herself an additional +3 Dodge bonus to her AC.
Lu Goodeye (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2015-01-22T03:27:11Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: [PFS} GM Lamplighter's 6-10 The Wounded Wisp - Table 1
Lu Goodeye (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/campaigns/PFS610TheWoundedWispTable1/gameplay&page=3#121
2015-01-21T04:58:49Z
2015-01-21T04:58:49Z
<p>Lu has her bow out, so she's going to need to move away from them to get a shot off. She take a 5' step back away from the monster and into the upper-left corner of the room.</p>
<p>Lu spends a point of panache to fire at its touch armor class instead of its regular AC.</p>
<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b> Attack:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8</span>. Even with a masterwork bow and point-blank shot, that will likely miss.</p>
<p>As a move action, Lu drops the bow and draws her bastard sword. "<b>Ee'gh narstavan spidged-fitik.</b>" she calls out.</p>
Lu has her bow out, so she's going to need to move away from them to get a shot off. She take a 5' step back away from the monster and into the upper-left corner of the room.
Lu spends a point of panache to fire at its touch armor class instead of its regular AC.
[dice = Attack] 1d20 + 5[/dice]. Even with a masterwork bow and point-blank shot, that will likely miss.
As a move action, Lu drops the bow and draws her bastard sword. "Ee'gh narstavan spidged-fitik." she calls out.
Lu Goodeye (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2015-01-21T04:58:49Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: [PFS} GM Lamplighter's 6-10 The Wounded Wisp - Table 1
Lu Goodeye (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/campaigns/PFS610TheWoundedWispTable1/gameplay&page=3#114
2015-01-20T17:49:12Z
2015-01-20T17:49:12Z
<p>"<b>And so, the test begins,</b> Lu says, as if she were expecting something like this.</p>
<p>"<b>So, let's pretend we're on a mission, in Jalmeray or some misty museum or caverns, or whatever. Shechera and I go in first and deal with any dangers. Colt and Pan, be ready to support us. Tal, Amenhotep, stay where it's safe until we know the coast is clear. Any way to make the plan better?</b>"</p>
"And so, the test begins, Lu says, as if she were expecting something like this.
"So, let's pretend we're on a mission, in Jalmeray or some misty museum or caverns, or whatever. Shechera and I go in first and deal with any dangers. Colt and Pan, be ready to support us. Tal, Amenhotep, stay where it's safe until we know the coast is clear. Any way to make the plan better?"
Lu Goodeye (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2015-01-20T17:49:12Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: [PFS} GM Lamplighter's 6-10 The Wounded Wisp - Table 1
Lu Goodeye (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/campaigns/PFS610TheWoundedWispTable1/gameplay&page=3#110
2015-01-20T16:14:52Z
2015-01-20T16:14:52Z
<p>"<b>Likely. This whole mission seems like a test of some sort or another. If so, I'm hoping that one of you can find the right bottle.</b>"</p>
"Likely. This whole mission seems like a test of some sort or another. If so, I'm hoping that one of you can find the right bottle."
Lu Goodeye (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2015-01-20T16:14:52Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: [PFS} GM Lamplighter's 6-10 The Wounded Wisp - Table 1
Lu Goodeye (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/campaigns/PFS610TheWoundedWispTable1/gameplay&page=3#106
2015-01-20T04:16:24Z
2015-01-20T04:16:24Z
<p>Lu nocks an arrow and looks around for trouble. <i>On some level, this is absurd. There are no threats, and it's nonsense to be on guard unless we're attempting to draw the Wine of Doom from the Cellar at the Center of the Worldwound. On the other hand, the half-orcs assured me that 'protectin' the 'readers' while they go pokin' around.' is part and parcel of any Pathfinder mission.</i></p>
Lu nocks an arrow and looks around for trouble. On some level, this is absurd. There are no threats, and it's nonsense to be on guard unless we're attempting to draw the Wine of Doom from the Cellar at the Center of the Worldwound. On the other hand, the half-orcs assured me that 'protectin' the 'readers' while they go pokin' around.' is part and parcel of any Pathfinder mission.
Lu Goodeye (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2015-01-20T04:16:24Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: [PFS} GM Lamplighter's 6-10 The Wounded Wisp - Table 1
Lu Goodeye (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/campaigns/PFS610TheWoundedWispTable1/gameplay&page=2#92
2015-01-18T21:55:17Z
2015-01-18T21:55:17Z
<p>Lu is dubious about this crossing. She'll move up and attempt to assist Heryn's crossing. </p>
<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Acrobatics:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 2 = 14</span>.</p>
Lu is dubious about this crossing. She'll move up and attempt to assist Heryn's crossing.
[dice=Acrobatics] 1d20 + 2 [/dice].
Lu Goodeye (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2015-01-18T21:55:17Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: [PFS} GM Lamplighter's 6-10 The Wounded Wisp - Table 1
Lu Goodeye (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/campaigns/PFS610TheWoundedWispTable1/gameplay&page=2#86
2015-01-16T16:51:53Z
2015-01-16T16:51:53Z
<p>Lu pulls up a seat, picking up the mugs and setting them on an empty table in the same motion as setting her pack down.</p>
<p>"<b>Good to meet you. I'm Lu, fresh off the turnip truck from the Bandit Kingdoms. Ain't heard of you yet, probably more my fault than yours.</b>" She extends her hand.</p>
<p>To Shrade: "<b>Ain't far off. Best that anybody can tell, it's an old bloodline of fire, switched on by a devil's curse.</b>"</p>
<p>"<b>So, I've helped out the Society as a guide and hired muscle, but I'm here to see if I can cut it as an actual agent. Don't know. Shooting things through the neck is pretty much what I'm good at.</b>"</p>
Lu pulls up a seat, picking up the mugs and setting them on an empty table in the same motion as setting her pack down.
"Good to meet you. I'm Lu, fresh off the turnip truck from the Bandit Kingdoms. Ain't heard of you yet, probably more my fault than yours." She extends her hand.
To Shrade: "Ain't far off. Best that anybody can tell, it's an old bloodline of fire, switched on by a devil's curse."
"So, I've helped out the Society as a guide and hired muscle, but I'm here to see if I can...
Lu Goodeye (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2015-01-16T16:51:53Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: [PFS} GM Lamplighter's 6-10 The Wounded Wisp - Table 1
Lu Goodeye (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/campaigns/PFS610TheWoundedWispTable1/gameplay&page=2#83
2015-01-15T16:32:21Z
2015-01-15T16:32:21Z
<p>Lu considers Pan's advice. Do the half-orcs seem engaged in the kind of conversation that does not approve of interruptions? </p>
<p><i>Hmmm. How to get their attention. Aha!</i></p>
<p>There are a couple of overturned mugs in front of the seats next to them. Lu will ask the two burly half-orcs, <b>"These belong to folks comin' back?</b>" And then she'll pick up the mugs and deposit them back at the bar.</p>
<p>Which ought to get their attention, Lu being (a) armed for a fight, and (b) sopping wet. When she walks back to their table, what do they say?</p>
Lu considers Pan's advice. Do the half-orcs seem engaged in the kind of conversation that does not approve of interruptions?
Hmmm. How to get their attention. Aha!
There are a couple of overturned mugs in front of the seats next to them. Lu will ask the two burly half-orcs, "These belong to folks comin' back?" And then she'll pick up the mugs and deposit them back at the bar.
Which ought to get their attention, Lu being (a) armed for a fight, and (b) sopping wet. When she walks back to...
Lu Goodeye (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2015-01-15T16:32:21Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: [PFS} GM Lamplighter's 6-10 The Wounded Wisp - Table 1
Lu Goodeye (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/campaigns/PFS610TheWoundedWispTable1/gameplay&page=2#74
2015-01-15T13:58:47Z
2015-01-15T13:58:47Z
<p>"<b>This place is remarkably busy for the time of day. Likely, the weather has something to do with it. Let's see if the bartender can use any help.</b>"</p>
<p>Lu moves over to the bar and asks, "<b>I'm one of the agents asked to retrieve Captain Dreng's bottle. Is there anything I can do to lend a hand here?</b>"</p>
"This place is remarkably busy for the time of day. Likely, the weather has something to do with it. Let's see if the bartender can use any help."
Lu moves over to the bar and asks, "I'm one of the agents asked to retrieve Captain Dreng's bottle. Is there anything I can do to lend a hand here?"
Lu Goodeye (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2015-01-15T13:58:47Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: [PFS} GM Lamplighter's 6-10 The Wounded Wisp - Table 1
Lu Goodeye (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/campaigns/PFS610TheWoundedWispTable1/gameplay&page=2#71
2015-01-15T04:41:21Z
2015-01-15T04:41:21Z
<p>'<b>Speakin' of which, we should see a barkeep 'bout a bottle.</b>"</p>
'Speakin' of which, we should see a barkeep 'bout a bottle."
Lu Goodeye (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2015-01-15T04:41:21Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: [PFS} GM Lamplighter's 6-10 The Wounded Wisp - Table 1
Lu Goodeye (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/campaigns/PFS610TheWoundedWispTable1/gameplay&page=2#67
2015-01-14T22:25:28Z
2015-01-14T22:25:28Z
<p>"<b>That's right. We know some rumors, but not enough to sound intelligent if anybody were to ask.</b>"</p>
"That's right. We know some rumors, but not enough to sound intelligent if anybody were to ask."
Lu Goodeye (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2015-01-14T22:25:28Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: [PFS} GM Lamplighter's 6-10 The Wounded Wisp - Table 1
Lu Goodeye (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/campaigns/PFS610TheWoundedWispTable1/gameplay&page=2#60
2015-01-14T19:54:11Z
2015-01-14T19:54:11Z
<p><i>Oh,</i> Lu considers. <i>We're <b>starting</b> the bar fight.</i>"</p>
<p>Taking a portion of the ale in her hand — <i>before the mug gets cracked over somebody's pate</i> — Lu tries to move the discussion to less volatile topics. "<b>I can't speak for the others, but I've not taken any Confirmation. Truth to tell, I'm not sure if I'll end up an agent, or just a hired sword, sent along to protect the people doing the actual exploring, reporting, and cooperating. I suppose we'll see.</b>"</p>
Oh, Lu considers. We're starting the bar fight."
Taking a portion of the ale in her hand -- before the mug gets cracked over somebody's pate -- Lu tries to move the discussion to less volatile topics. "I can't speak for the others, but I've not taken any Confirmation. Truth to tell, I'm not sure if I'll end up an agent, or just a hired sword, sent along to protect the people doing the actual exploring, reporting, and cooperating. I suppose we'll see."
Lu Goodeye (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2015-01-14T19:54:11Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: [PFS} GM Lamplighter's 6-10 The Wounded Wisp - Table 1
Lu Goodeye (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/campaigns/PFS610TheWoundedWispTable1/gameplay&page=2#57
2015-01-14T18:31:58Z
2015-01-14T18:31:58Z
<p>Lu follows Shechera's invitation. '<b>Nice to meet you, Janira.</b>" She extends her right wrist to the hanfling. '<b>Name's Lu, from up in the Ba — that is, the River Kingdoms.</b>"</p>
Lu follows Shechera's invitation. 'Nice to meet you, Janira." She extends her right wrist to the hanfling. 'Name's Lu, from up in the Ba -- that is, the River Kingdoms."
Lu Goodeye (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2015-01-14T18:31:58Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: [PFS} GM Lamplighter's 6-10 The Wounded Wisp - Table 1
Lu Goodeye (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/campaigns/PFS610TheWoundedWispTable1/gameplay&page=2#52
2015-01-14T16:12:06Z
2015-01-14T16:12:06Z
<p>Lu spends a few minutes looking over the mementos in the entrance hall. (It would not be out of order to suggest that she is actually gawking.)</p>
<p>[Spoiler omitted]</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>There are several figures in the bar. Anyone Lu recognizes? How are people dressed: for brunch at a pleasant inn, or for trouble?</span></p>
Lu spends a few minutes looking over the mementos in the entrance hall. (It would not be out of order to suggest that she is actually gawking.)
[Spoiler omitted]
There are several figures in the bar. Anyone Lu recognizes? How are people dressed: for brunch at a pleasant inn, or for trouble?
Lu Goodeye (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2015-01-14T16:12:06Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: [PFS} GM Lamplighter's 6-10 The Wounded Wisp - Table 1
Lu Goodeye (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/campaigns/PFS610TheWoundedWispTable1/gameplay#49
2015-01-14T10:17:50Z
2015-01-14T10:17:50Z
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>(backtracking then)</span> When Lu caught sight of Colt's true form arriving at Dreng's meeting spot, she did a double-take. </p>
<p>"<b>Sorry for the confusion.</b>" she muttered under her breath. "<b>Monkeys have nothin' to do with you.</b>"</p>
(backtracking then) When Lu caught sight of Colt's true form arriving at Dreng's meeting spot, she did a double-take.
"Sorry for the confusion." she muttered under her breath. "Monkeys have nothin' to do with you."
Lu Goodeye (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2015-01-14T10:17:50Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: [PFS} GM Lamplighter's 6-10 The Wounded Wisp - Table 1
Lu Goodeye (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/campaigns/PFS610TheWoundedWispTable1/gameplay#47
2015-01-13T21:43:12Z
2015-01-13T21:43:12Z
<p>'<b>I never turn down an invitation from the girl who's payin'.</b>"</p>
'I never turn down an invitation from the girl who's payin'."
Lu Goodeye (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2015-01-13T21:43:12Z
Re: Forums: Advice: Just makin' a Paladin Hellknight
Gennadi (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2rulf?Just-makin-a-Paladin-Hellknight#10
2015-01-09T14:41:16Z
2015-01-09T14:41:16Z
<p>zefig, we should figure out some way to get the two characters on the same team.</p>
zefig, we should figure out some way to get the two characters on the same team.
Gennadi (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2015-01-09T14:41:16Z
Re: Forums: GM Discussion: By wave of bloodcove module has a serious flaw.
Devlin Aldori (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2rrca?By-wave-of-bloodcove-module-has-a-serious-flaw#44
2015-01-15T22:26:50Z
2014-12-08T13:00:10Z
<p>Forgive my asking, but how does the simple possession of a 500-gp object help identify someone as a member of the organization? I've recovered a bucketload of Aspis coins over my brief career, and that doesn't mean I've switched allegiances. </p>
<p>And the Aspis have "dropped" wayfinders at sites of violence, or on corpses, in order to incriminate us so often you'd think the ruse would have been used up.</p>
<p>Possession of one of the vanity wayfinders, imprinted with the glyph of the open road, would be reasonable evidence. But just a plain wayfinder? It would seem like identifying someone as being a priest of Gorum by merit of his weapon.</p>
Forgive my asking, but how does the simple possession of a 500-gp object help identify someone as a member of the organization? I've recovered a bucketload of Aspis coins over my brief career, and that doesn't mean I've switched allegiances.
And the Aspis have "dropped" wayfinders at sites of violence, or on corpses, in order to incriminate us so often you'd think the ruse would have been used up.
Possession of one of the vanity wayfinders, imprinted with the glyph of the open road, would...
Devlin Aldori (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2014-12-08T13:00:10Z
Re: Forums: Liberty's Edge: We Need to Illegalize Slavery in Absalom!
Tobias, whose Virtue is Heaven (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2ro6c?We-Need-to-Illegalize-Slavery-in-Absalom#3
2014-11-05T02:30:03Z
2014-11-05T02:30:03Z
<p>"And who should hand-write the Pathfinder Chronicles, then, if not for the tongueless slaves we keep about the Grand Lodge? Are the condemned not better, living in captivity, than split and thrown into the sea?"</p>
"And who should hand-write the Pathfinder Chronicles, then, if not for the tongueless slaves we keep about the Grand Lodge? Are the condemned not better, living in captivity, than split and thrown into the sea?"
Tobias, whose Virtue is Heaven (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2014-11-05T02:30:03Z
Re: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Rationale Behind Legal/Illegal Deity Choices
Cadavrul (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2rlnu?Rationale-Behind-LegalIllegal-Deity-Choices#15
2014-10-16T04:55:13Z
2014-10-16T04:55:13Z
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Sebastian Hirsch wrote:</div><blockquote> On a related note, what did you do to get cast out by Urgathoa... cure the sick ? Serve unspoiled milk? .... dare I say, clean the tea urn? </blockquote><p>Essentially, church politics. The Society had sent me as part of a team to try and talk sense to a fellow cleric of Urgathoa who was being ridiculously blatant. Her "pale-pox" scheme was rapidly rousing the entire populace of north-east Andoran against her, and by extension against the cult of Urgathoa. Once we caught up to her, there was no reasoning, and I joined in the effort to throw her soul to Judgement.
<p>It seems she had powerful friends in the hierarchy, and that there is a technical sin about killing a priest and not reanimating her corpse.</p>
<p>—</p>
<p>Out of character, this change happened when the Undead Lord was banned. I rebuilt Cadavrul into a straight-forward cleric, and took the opportunity to change death gods while I was at it.</p>
Sebastian Hirsch wrote:On a related note, what did you do to get cast out by Urgathoa... cure the sick ? Serve unspoiled milk? .... dare I say, clean the tea urn?
Essentially, church politics. The Society had sent me as part of a team to try and talk sense to a fellow cleric of Urgathoa who was being ridiculously blatant. Her "pale-pox" scheme was rapidly rousing the entire populace of north-east Andoran against her, and by extension against the cult of Urgathoa. Once we caught up to her,...
Cadavrul (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2014-10-16T04:55:13Z
Re: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Rationale Behind Legal/Illegal Deity Choices
Cadavrul (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2rlnu?Rationale-Behind-LegalIllegal-Deity-Choices#12
2014-10-16T03:31:20Z
2014-10-16T03:31:20Z
<p>After being cast out of the church of Urgathoa, I have come to serve Charon, my Lord of Death and Water.</p>
After being cast out of the church of Urgathoa, I have come to serve Charon, my Lord of Death and Water.
Cadavrul (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2014-10-16T03:31:20Z
Re: Forums: Pathfinder Society: First time PFS -- what to expect?
Certainly not Chris Mortika (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2qsep?First-time-PFS-what-to-expect#5
2014-03-13T19:15:16Z
2014-03-13T19:15:16Z
<p>Whippets! My god, whippets!</p>
<p>For some reason, there was a period when every other scenario was filled with whippets. Owl-whippet-bears. Were-whippets. "Oh, Tim Hitchcock wrote this one; you can tell because there's an encounter with three whippet ghouls." If you bought a <i>cure light wounds</i> wand with 2 prestige, it came with a free whippet.</p>
<p>Or maybe that was a dream.</p>
<p>—-</p>
<p>To piggy-back on some other, excellent advice, push the flow of information harder than you might expect. Ask the GM to clarify any muddy issues. Ask players details about their characters. As the GM about the campaign world, about the NPCs, about the situations. </p>
<p>Assume that the other people at your table don't know what your character can do. If you follow RainyDayNinja's advice and pick up some atypical skills ("My barbarian picks locks!") be free with that information.</p>
Whippets! My god, whippets!
For some reason, there was a period when every other scenario was filled with whippets. Owl-whippet-bears. Were-whippets. "Oh, Tim Hitchcock wrote this one; you can tell because there's an encounter with three whippet ghouls." If you bought a cure light wounds wand with 2 prestige, it came with a free whippet.
Or maybe that was a dream.
---
To piggy-back on some other, excellent advice, push the flow of information harder than you might expect. Ask the GM to...
Certainly not Chris Mortika (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2014-03-13T19:15:16Z
Re: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Paladins in Cheliax?
Gennadi (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2in8r?Paladins-in-Cheliax#14
2014-02-17T12:08:12Z
2014-02-17T05:25:14Z
<p>In the Grand Lodge commissary, you may have noticed a fellow named Gennadi. He fits in easily with conversations, and he's been quick to jump to another's aid when an injured pathfinder makes it back through the front door, or when rougher venture captains mock newer members for not measuring up to impossible standards. He's the kind of man you'd be glad to have at your side in a tavern, or at your back in a fight.</p>
<p>He's a paladin (of Torag, you'd find out with a little bit of investigation) yet you've also seen couriers come for him, with messages from a particular Chelaxian Paracountess. He's always grim after reading those messages. If you ask him, he'd have this to say:</p>
<p>"My children, Adrian and Tikkie, were taken from our apartments in Kaer Maga, almost three years ago now. My wife and I went after the kidnappers, of course, but they were too well-organized. My wife ... didn't make it. Eventually, they were traded, and re-sold, and came into the possession of some lesser nobles of Cheliax's House Thrune. And this ... woman ... promises me to keep them clothed, fed, and safe, in return for favors.</p>
<p>"Some of them I flatly refuse, but she's usually clever enough to send me on errands that prove innocuous enough. And I always keep my eyes and ears open whenever I'm around Cheliax. Until I have some decent intelligence about where they are and who's holding them ... I bide my time, and do her bidding, and endure her mocking promises of the carnal opportunities I'm missing. As if I would betray the memory of my beloved!</p>
<p>"But one day, I'll have my children safely home. And then," he adds, looking at the greatsword resting close at hand, "we'll see what kind of bite I have. And we'll see who's the 'flesh morsel'."</p>
In the Grand Lodge commissary, you may have noticed a fellow named Gennadi. He fits in easily with conversations, and he's been quick to jump to another's aid when an injured pathfinder makes it back through the front door, or when rougher venture captains mock newer members for not measuring up to impossible standards. He's the kind of man you'd be glad to have at your side in a tavern, or at your back in a fight.
He's a paladin (of Torag, you'd find out with a little bit of investigation)...
Gennadi (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2014-02-17T05:25:14Z
Re: Forums: Advice: Hellknights and the Creation Thereof
Gennadi (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2qkoq?Hellknights-and-the-Creation-Thereof#18
2014-01-15T05:34:42Z
2014-01-15T05:34:42Z
<p>Warm welcomes this day, my friends. As we are all colleagues here and wait for no formality, I offer you my hand and introduce myself as Gennadiy, warrior of Torag, Hellknight.</p>
<p>Do you remember that incident last year, over in the High District, where a couple of jovial fighter types had some spiked plate armor made, and tried to pass themselves off as hellknights, so that they might borrow the reputation of the Order for their own ends? If I recall correctly, the Order of the Pyre not only took them to task, but also made sure to teach the armorsmith a costly lesson. I am given to understand that there are no such costumes available this year.</p>
<p>It is true that agents of Cheliax operating abroad may receive a Hellknight courtesy title, as a measure of their favor in House Thrune. Although such a gentle is indeed allowed to style himself or herself a Hellknight, he or she would be mistaken to imagine that the officers of the Orders would think much of anyone bandying that rank about as if he or she had, well, earned it.</p>
<p>I would say, Nathan, that a Pathfinder such as yourself, intending to petition the Hellknights for membership, might well seek to have a genuine suit of hellknight plate made, in anticipation of accepting service in the Orders. I would advise against buying any with markings or styling which would give others the false impression that you were already acting in the name of the hellknights, but those are simple enough to add afterwards.</p>
<p>In joy and service to you, my friend. May your duties in the lodge be pleasant, and may your excursions always lead you safely back to them.</p>
Warm welcomes this day, my friends. As we are all colleagues here and wait for no formality, I offer you my hand and introduce myself as Gennadiy, warrior of Torag, Hellknight.
Do you remember that incident last year, over in the High District, where a couple of jovial fighter types had some spiked plate armor made, and tried to pass themselves off as hellknights, so that they might borrow the reputation of the Order for their own ends? If I recall correctly, the Order of the Pyre not only...
Gennadi (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2014-01-15T05:34:42Z
Re: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Why is Hamatulatsu illegal?
Certainly not Chris Mortika (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2qdqt?Why-is-Hamatulatsu-illegal#2
2013-11-26T21:04:58Z
2013-11-21T06:14:58Z
<p>The first time Mark Moreland tried to pronounce the feat, he bit his tongue and was bleeding for two hours. It put him in a sour mood and he hasn't been reasonable about it since then. </p>
<p>At the time, there was all sorts of official "concern about the oral health of the playerbase" excuses, but it seems rather clear that it was nothing but spite. Spite, I tell you! From a man whose pride was wounded more deeply than his tongue.</p>
The first time Mark Moreland tried to pronounce the feat, he bit his tongue and was bleeding for two hours. It put him in a sour mood and he hasn't been reasonable about it since then.
At the time, there was all sorts of official "concern about the oral health of the playerbase" excuses, but it seems rather clear that it was nothing but spite. Spite, I tell you! From a man whose pride was wounded more deeply than his tongue.
Certainly not Chris Mortika (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2013-11-21T06:14:58Z
Re: Forums: GM Discussion: Paladin of Torag - LG limits?
Gennadi (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2q4o5?Paladin-of-Torag-LG-limits#8
2019-05-22T21:29:37Z
2013-09-05T12:09:12Z
<p>Hail and well met, my comrades. I am Gennadi, chosen warrior of Torag, and I could not help but overhear questions about the Forge-father's code.</p>
<p>Some of our friends here, they ask if we are blood-thirsty? They wouldn't ask such questions if they carried the Code in their hearts. We are men of honor and action, protectors of our kith and kin. Do we basely slay the non-combatant? Of course not. But you should instruct them on the fundamentals of "take no quarter".</p>
<p>Let the paladin of lovely Shelyn embrace her foes once she has beaten them. Let her teach them beauty, and pray they learn from her and not the other way 'round.</p>
<p>Let the paladin of Iomedae demand surrender from her foes, and then support them as her wardsmen. The shield maiden's champions demand the respect due a warrior, but sometimes forget how to give it in return.</p>
<p>But explain, my stout brother-in-arms, how it is the will of the Forge-father that we carry the hammer to our foes, and how, once battle is joined, it is sacred. We would no sooner accept surrender from a foe than we would accept spoiled food or shoddy armor. If a foe throws down his weapon, we demand he take it up again. Should he refuse, we finish the fight.</p>
<p>But tell those Pathfinders over there that Torag demands that we work his will with honor. I've cured a foe's diseases, and once kept one safe from poisons, even as my blows laid him low. May Pharasma never hear that a woman I fought had died of affliction, or slow bleeding, or old age. If a drunkard threatens my folk, let him speak his words again when his head is clear. And if his heart is unchanged, let him take up his sword and die.</p>
Hail and well met, my comrades. I am Gennadi, chosen warrior of Torag, and I could not help but overhear questions about the Forge-father's code.
Some of our friends here, they ask if we are blood-thirsty? They wouldn't ask such questions if they carried the Code in their hearts. We are men of honor and action, protectors of our kith and kin. Do we basely slay the non-combatant? Of course not. But you should instruct them on the fundamentals of "take no quarter".
Let the paladin of lovely...
Gennadi (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2013-09-05T12:09:12Z
Re: Forums: Pathfinder Society: What character(s) are you going to make for Season 5?
Tobias, whose Virtue is Heaven (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2q0qg?What-character-are-you-going-to-make-for#10
2013-08-04T01:48:00Z
2013-08-04T01:48:00Z
<p>My friend Bob and I had our eyes on Season 5 when we made our most recent characters. We are playing aasimar brothers from Tianjing (where aasimars are the most common race). We are given to understand that there is an invasion force of qlippoths, mightier than that which challenged our celestial ancestors, and so we turn to the Inner Sea, and its battle against the Worldwound, to learn how we might best counter an incursion from the Abyss.</p>
<p>It was Bob's idea that he would aim for Dragon Disciple, and I would take ranks in Eldritch Knight. So my PC is a cavalier (huntmaster) companion of the Order of the Dragon / Sorcerer (celestial bloodline). My celestial dog's name is Rover.</p>
My friend Bob and I had our eyes on Season 5 when we made our most recent characters. We are playing aasimar brothers from Tianjing (where aasimars are the most common race). We are given to understand that there is an invasion force of qlippoths, mightier than that which challenged our celestial ancestors, and so we turn to the Inner Sea, and its battle against the Worldwound, to learn how we might best counter an incursion from the Abyss.
It was Bob's idea that he would aim for Dragon...
Tobias, whose Virtue is Heaven (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2013-08-04T01:48:00Z
Re: Forums: Pathfinder Society: "Well not at MY table"
Certainly not Chris Mortika (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2py3m&page=13?Well-not-at-MY-table#643
2013-07-17T02:09:17Z
2013-07-17T02:09:17Z
<p>No, he's not, Andrew.</p>
No, he's not, Andrew.
Certainly not Chris Mortika (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2013-07-17T02:09:17Z
Re: Forums: Pathfinder Society: I bought a Gosh Darn Cure Wand!
Cadavrul (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2pxm2&page=3?I-bought-a-Gosh-Darn-Cure-Wand#107
2013-07-09T16:54:15Z
2013-07-09T16:54:15Z
<p>Now, now, now, colleagues: Eric has a right to his position.</p>
<p>Eric, my service to Charon, lord of the Styx, limits the flexibility I might have, ministering to living creatures such as yourself.</p>
<p>You insist that I heal your wounds, and by the powers granted me I shall be all too happy to oblige. But I would require in turn a little, shall we say, adjustment on your part. After all, it's not PvP if the victim insists upon it.</p>
Now, now, now, colleagues: Eric has a right to his position.
Eric, my service to Charon, lord of the Styx, limits the flexibility I might have, ministering to living creatures such as yourself.
You insist that I heal your wounds, and by the powers granted me I shall be all too happy to oblige. But I would require in turn a little, shall we say, adjustment on your part. After all, it's not PvP if the victim insists upon it.
Cadavrul (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2013-07-09T16:54:15Z
Re: Forums: Lantern Lodge: Life after Lantern Lodge (Where is everyone heading off to?) - (Spoilers!)
Tobias, whose Virtue is Heaven (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2pv51?Life-after-Lantern-Lodge#24
2013-06-21T17:57:35Z
2013-06-21T17:57:35Z
<p>Once I am released from my Lantern Lodge duties, I shall seek counsel from my companions the next time I am sent on a Society assignment and give them the opportunity to advance any faction they prefer.</p>
Once I am released from my Lantern Lodge duties, I shall seek counsel from my companions the next time I am sent on a Society assignment and give them the opportunity to advance any faction they prefer.
Tobias, whose Virtue is Heaven (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2013-06-21T17:57:35Z
Re: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Level 12 Character list
Petrus of Razmiran (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2okt9&page=5?Level-12-Character-list#222
2013-06-11T04:02:31Z
2013-06-11T04:02:31Z
<p>Just this past month, after a whirlwind tour of Avistan and points beyond, Petrus (the guy who started the Junior Pathfinder daycamp for children of Absalom) has been accepted into the ranks.</p>
Just this past month, after a whirlwind tour of Avistan and points beyond, Petrus (the guy who started the Junior Pathfinder daycamp for children of Absalom) has been accepted into the ranks.
Petrus of Razmiran (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2013-06-11T04:02:31Z
Re: Forums/Lost Omens Campaign Setting: General Discussion: How can a Hellknight get away with a crime?
Gennadi (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2pu45?How-can-a-Hellknight-get-away-with-a-crime#15
2013-06-11T00:00:55Z
2013-06-10T20:41:26Z
<p>Good day to you all. Feel free to sit and help yourself to some cognac, as we enjoy each other's company and engage in this diverting discussion. As we are free men I wait for no-one to introduce us. I am Gennadi.</p>
<p>I have found it ... delicate at times to stand as both a paladin of Torag and a Companion of the Scourge, but the two commitments are natural allies in my spirit. The Sourge fights corruption and chaos, along with all our Hellknight brethren, but we have a particular call to rout out those who use their power or station to unlawfully oppress their rightful charges. Torag demands that his forces protect a comunity, and it is not hard to see </p>
<p>BPorter, you speak aright, when you observe that some Hellknights, perhaps most, care far more for the rule of law rather than the purity of spirit. At times, I have myself borne the ... privilege of serving under a commander whose view of good and evil varied with mine. But all my companions know of my standing as a paladin, and that giving me an order in conflict with my vows to Torag would cause me to either quit the order or lose my paladin powers. No commander with half a brain would weaken his own forces that way, and no Hellknight lictor would issue such an ... unpredictable command.</p>
<p>(Well, except for the Order of the Rack. There are some truly scary zealots over there. I do my best to stand clear of their command.)</p>
Good day to you all. Feel free to sit and help yourself to some cognac, as we enjoy each other's company and engage in this diverting discussion. As we are free men I wait for no-one to introduce us. I am Gennadi.
I have found it ... delicate at times to stand as both a paladin of Torag and a Companion of the Scourge, but the two commitments are natural allies in my spirit. The Sourge fights corruption and chaos, along with all our Hellknight brethren, but we have a particular call to rout...
Gennadi (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2013-06-10T20:41:26Z
Re: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Level 12 Character list
Petrus of Razmiran (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2okt9&page=5?Level-12-Character-list#218
2013-06-04T14:33:37Z
2013-06-04T14:33:37Z
<p>This weekend, Petrus (oread monk / fighter / living monolith) will reach 12th level. Unless he dies.</p>
This weekend, Petrus (oread monk / fighter / living monolith) will reach 12th level. Unless he dies.
Petrus of Razmiran (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2013-06-04T14:33:37Z
Re: Forums: Osirion: The Curse of the Ruby Prince - Whodunit?
Kuldar (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2ps72?The-Curse-of-the-Ruby-Prince-Whodunit#2
2013-05-21T14:21:04Z
2013-05-21T14:21:04Z
<p>The sturdy dwarf nods soberly and leans on his dragontooth runespear. </p>
<p>"Aside from those in the palace who wish the Ruby Prince ill for their own political gains, there's also the Consortium to consider. If the vaults o' Osirion get closed to the Society, what manner of dung beetle do you think will move in?"</p>
The sturdy dwarf nods soberly and leans on his dragontooth runespear.
"Aside from those in the palace who wish the Ruby Prince ill for their own political gains, there's also the Consortium to consider. If the vaults o' Osirion get closed to the Society, what manner of dung beetle do you think will move in?"
Kuldar (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2013-05-21T14:21:04Z
Re: Forums: Advice: Pathfinder Delver prestige class in PFS
Kuldar (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2prex?Pathfinder-Delver-prestige-class-in-PFS#3
2013-05-13T22:12:13Z
2013-05-13T22:12:13Z
<p>Welcome, lad. How's it going? </p>
<p>Often, I'll find m'self the only member of the team that can recognize a threat or disengage a trap that's older than my grandfathers. More 'n once, I've had a colleague ask, with a certain shock, "You're disabling that trap?! But you're a cleric. How are you —-"</p>
<p>An' I always answer, "Cause I'm a <i>Pathfinder</i> cleric•, you yahoo."</p>
<p>•Best to correct 'em one at a time, y'know.</p>
Welcome, lad. How's it going?
Often, I'll find m'self the only member of the team that can recognize a threat or disengage a trap that's older than my grandfathers. More 'n once, I've had a colleague ask, with a certain shock, "You're disabling that trap?! But you're a cleric. How are you ---"
An' I always answer, "Cause I'm a Pathfinder cleric*, you yahoo."
*Best to correct 'em one at a time, y'know.
Kuldar (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2013-05-13T22:12:13Z
Re: Forums: Pathfinder Society: When tenets of faith are at odds with Pathfinder Society
Cadavrul (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2pqul?When-tenets-of-faith-are-at-odds-with#41
2013-05-09T15:48:50Z
2013-05-08T20:58:20Z
<p>I began my tenure as a pathfinder as an undead lord in good standing in the church of Urgathoa. My spiritual buddy Coleg often wore the bones or skin of a dead animal, rather than a humanoid, to spare the feelings of his associates.</p>
<p>Then I found myself in dilemma. The Society was in conflict with a priestess of the Mother of Want over a plan she had devised to plunge great swathes of Andoran into disease and wasting. I has to choose: to stand beside my Society allies or to follow Urgathoa's priestess. I chose to be a Pathfinder first, and was stripped of my station and powers.</p>
<p>Charon, the Lord of Death, took me in, for reasons of his own, and has voiced no complaints as I explore, report, and cooperate.</p>
I began my tenure as a pathfinder as an undead lord in good standing in the church of Urgathoa. My spiritual buddy Coleg often wore the bones or skin of a dead animal, rather than a humanoid, to spare the feelings of his associates.
Then I found myself in dilemma. The Society was in conflict with a priestess of the Mother of Want over a plan she had devised to plunge great swathes of Andoran into disease and wasting. I has to choose: to stand beside my Society allies or to follow Urgathoa's...
Cadavrul (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2013-05-08T20:58:20Z
Re: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Nagaji Paladin Spitting Poison
Gennadi (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2pqks?Nagaji-Paladin-Spitting-Poison#27
2013-05-08T04:45:57Z
2013-05-06T16:41:10Z
<p><b>Kirk:</b> You ... <i>lied?</i>
<br />
<b>Spock:</b> I exaggerated.</p>
<p>—+—</p>
<p>Good day to you. Please, join me in the lodge's observation deck. From here, you can get a good overview of Master Farbellius' training field over there to the left. I enjoy watching him train the aspirants in combat fundamentals; it reminds me to review them myself every once in a while.</p>
<p>I understand that you had some cutting words for Sir Yopan last week, yes? Something about how he's a paladin and you'd caught him bluffing his opponent in honorable combat? I thought that your little gift to chip in for his holy atonement was very ... witty.</p>
<p>There is a great gulf, you know, between "not lying" and "blabbering about everything anyone else might want to know." As a warrior of Torag, I have accepted the burden that my behavior affects not only myself but also the Forge-father. When I lie, he must choose to either lie through my tongue, or else withdraw his favor, indicating to the world that I no longer speak for him.</p>
<p>There is a trade-off. In exchange for comporting myself with honor, on and off the field, I can speak with a certain authority, so that others know I am honest. That's why paladins often cast a simple <i>light</i> spell after giving testimony. </p>
<p>But that doesn't mean that the next time I see Yopan, I have to volunteer that I saw who coated his sword hilt with butter. If he asks me, I might tell him, or I might not. If I say something, it shouldn't be a lie. But I am certainly permitted to change the subject, saying something like "Valeros is in the kitchen." </p>
<p>And my oath does not mean that I cannot tell fairy tales to children. Everyone in attendance understands that they are stories, and if I tell of strange magic or princesses of kingdoms that never existed, I've deceived no one.</p>
<p>It seems an odd analogy, but the same holds true in combat. Circling around my foe, I know she is trying to find advantage over me, and she knows the same of me. It is impossible to engage a foe in combat, honorable or otherwise, while explaining where your upcoming blows are all actually going to strike. </p>
<p>If I were to say, out loud, "my next strike will take your leg," she would be a fool to believe me, and I would be guilty of speaking a falsehood. So I <i>imply</i> certain maneuvers. Against one of those trainees down there, I would look down at his leg before I swing high. Against a more weathered opponent, I might change my grip slightly or raise my shield an inch. What they make of these small movements is up to them.</p>
Kirk: You ... lied?
Spock: I exaggerated.
--+--
Good day to you. Please, join me in the lodge's observation deck. From here, you can get a good overview of Master Farbellius' training field over there to the left. I enjoy watching him train the aspirants in combat fundamentals; it reminds me to review them myself every once in a while.
I understand that you had some cutting words for Sir Yopan last week, yes? Something about how he's a paladin and you'd caught him bluffing his opponent in...
Gennadi (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2013-05-06T16:41:10Z
Re: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Paladins and LN gods.
Gennadi (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2pq3x?Paladins-and-LN-gods#26
2013-05-02T18:35:59Z
2013-05-02T16:55:27Z
<p>Hail and well met, my comrades. I am Gennadi, chosen warrior of Torag, and I could not help but overhear questions about the Forefather's code.</p>
<p>Some of our friends here, they ask if we are blood-thirsty? They wouldn't ask such questions if they carried the Code in their hearts. We are men of honor and action, protectors of our kith and kin. Do we basely slay the non-combatant? Of course not. But you should instruct them on the fundamentals of "take no quarter".</p>
<p>Let the paladin of lovely Shelyn embrace her foes once she has beaten them. Let her teach them beauty, and pray they learn from her and not the other way 'round.</p>
<p>Let the paladin of Iomedae demand surrender from her foes, and then support them as her wardsmen. The shield maiden's champions demand the respect due a warrior, but sometimes forget how to give it in return.</p>
<p>But explain, my stout brother-in-arms, how it is the will of the Forge-father that we carry the hammer to our foes, and how, once battle is joined, it is sacred. We would no sooner accept surrender from a foe than we would accept spoiled food or shoddy armor. If a foe throws down his weapon, we demand he take it up again. Should he refuse, we finish the fight.</p>
<p>But tell those Pathfinders over there that Torag demands that we work his will with honor. I've cured a foe's diseases, and once kept one safe from poisons, even as my blows laid him low. May Pharasma never say that a woman I fought had died of affliction, or slow bleeding, or old age. If a drunkard threatens my folk, let him speak his words again when his head is clear. And if his heart is unchanged, let him take up his sword and die.</p>
Hail and well met, my comrades. I am Gennadi, chosen warrior of Torag, and I could not help but overhear questions about the Forefather's code.
Some of our friends here, they ask if we are blood-thirsty? They wouldn't ask such questions if they carried the Code in their hearts. We are men of honor and action, protectors of our kith and kin. Do we basely slay the non-combatant? Of course not. But you should instruct them on the fundamentals of "take no quarter".
Let the paladin of lovely...
Gennadi (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2013-05-02T16:55:27Z
Re: Forums: GM Discussion: 4-13 Fortress of the Nail
Gennadi (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2pgbe&page=5?413-Fortress-of-the-Nail#205
2013-03-06T14:02:21Z
2013-03-06T14:02:21Z
<p><i>Chime of Opening</i>. It's a taunt: the paracountess has my children hidden away as guarantee of my good behavior. She has given me the means to free them, but steadfastly refuses to reveal their location.</p>
Chime of Opening. It's a taunt: the paracountess has my children hidden away as guarantee of my good behavior. She has given me the means to free them, but steadfastly refuses to reveal their location.
Gennadi (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2013-03-06T14:02:21Z
Re: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Creating a hellknight?
Gennadi (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2pfm9?Creating-a-hellknight#12
2013-02-01T23:16:05Z
2013-02-01T19:50:29Z
<p>I am a paladin because, when my children were stolen from me and my wife lay dead in my arms, the church of Torag gave me comfort and invited me to turn my sword towards their goals: to defend the innocent and protect the good people of Golarion. They gave my life purpose anew.</p>
<p>I am a Pathfinder because a Her Excellency, the Paracountess Draleen, who now has my children secured, promises to keep them fed and well-cared for, in exchange for missions I perform for her. I have met all manner of shield-companions, and built a wide-ranging network of spies.</p>
<p>I am a Hellknight because Her Excellency thought it would be amusing to demand it of me. But I am a companion of the Order of the Scourge because it is made up of men and women who hate corruption. This gives me strength through the hardest and darkest nights.</p>
<p>Someday, I will find and rescue Adrian and Tiki. And the next day, I will turn my attention to Her Excellency and her mocking offers to bespoil the memory of my wife. That day, yes, I think I will take her up on her invitation and visit her chambers. </p>
<p>Because of her evil, I know I will do my vows to Torag proud. And by her abuse of her authority, she has ensured that I will take my vengeance with the full weight of the Scourge behind me.</p>
I am a paladin because, when my children were stolen from me and my wife lay dead in my arms, the church of Torag gave me comfort and invited me to turn my sword towards their goals: to defend the innocent and protect the good people of Golarion. They gave my life purpose anew.
I am a Pathfinder because a Her Excellency, the Paracountess Draleen, who now has my children secured, promises to keep them fed and well-cared for, in exchange for missions I perform for her. I have met all manner of...
Gennadi (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2013-02-01T19:50:29Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: Mortika's "Severing Ties" Discussion Thread
Devlin Aldori (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/campaigns/MortikasSeveringTiesCampaign/discussion&page=2#90
2012-12-31T17:02:40Z
2012-12-31T17:02:40Z
<p>I have a magus I'd like to play. I'll put his stats into the profile tonight.</p>
<p>Helaman, if that's too close to what you want to play (a) it might be fun to roleplay two similar characters. Devlin is always trying to pick up advice from other swordfighters, or (b) I have a kitsune Rogue / Lion Blade on the drawing table, and a formless mass of GM credit that's 3rd level.</p>
<p>—Chris</p>
I have a magus I'd like to play. I'll put his stats into the profile tonight.
Helaman, if that's too close to what you want to play (a) it might be fun to roleplay two similar characters. Devlin is always trying to pick up advice from other swordfighters, or (b) I have a kitsune Rogue / Lion Blade on the drawing table, and a formless mass of GM credit that's 3rd level.
--Chris
Devlin Aldori (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2012-12-31T17:02:40Z
Re: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Paizo Blog: The Path Before You
Gennadi (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo5le4j&page=2?The-Path-Before-You#60
2012-12-03T23:13:19Z
2012-12-03T23:13:19Z
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Lialda Longsorrow wrote:</div><blockquote><p> ... until those stupid <redacted> dropped 10 tons of rock on my head. Now I'm all dead and stuff. What a waste that was. Maybe somebody will find my body and use my stuff to kill something cool. At least that would make my life and death have some meaning.
</p>
•goes back to her emo afterlife• </blockquote><p>For the record, Lialda, you're doing fine. You've been treated badly by almost every organization you've joined. I'll not insult you by suggesting the temple of Torag, although the Forge-father has done well by me. Have you considered finding people who share your passions and <b>leading</b> them?
Lialda Longsorrow wrote:... until those stupid dropped 10 tons of rock on my head. Now I'm all dead and stuff. What a waste that was. Maybe somebody will find my body and use my stuff to kill something cool. At least that would make my life and death have some meaning.
*goes back to her emo afterlife*
For the record, Lialda, you're doing fine. You've been treated badly by almost every organization you've joined. I'll not insult you by suggesting the temple of Torag, although the...
Gennadi (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2012-12-03T23:13:19Z
Re: Forums: Grand Lodge: Tips on how to catch your enemies by surprise. In character
Kuldar (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2oy5t?Tips-on-how-to-catch-your-enemies-by-surprise#4
2012-09-28T23:57:28Z
2012-09-28T23:57:28Z
<p>A dwarf with a deep desert tan cocks an eyebrow at the half-elf. "Look at yourself, Kyros. If you met someone dressed likewise, with light armor and fine-controlled weapons, what would you expect?" He walks over to sit in a chair closer to the half-elf, and his short sleeves reveal a Thassilonian rune burned into his right forearm.</p>
<p>"So glamer that armor to look like a satin tunic, or disguise it further to seem a fine breastplate bearing some religious symbols. Let your foe think you a mage, or a priest. That's good for one surprise."</p>
<p>The dwarf reaches into his belt pouch and tosses a handful of small items onto the lampstand between them. "Feather tokens. Only good once, so don't waste 'em, but you can grow a tree in the middle of a battleground, or summon a whip to do your bidding, or move across water faster than you can run. That's another surprise. </p>
<p>"Learn some magic spells, and save them for the third round of combat.</p>
<p>"Throw your rapier into the air, and as their head snaps up to follow it, stick a dagger in their throat."</p>
<p>He gathers up the tokens and winks at Kyros. "And as for the mindless foes, throw them down a pit. Heh heh."</p>
A dwarf with a deep desert tan cocks an eyebrow at the half-elf. "Look at yourself, Kyros. If you met someone dressed likewise, with light armor and fine-controlled weapons, what would you expect?" He walks over to sit in a chair closer to the half-elf, and his short sleeves reveal a Thassilonian rune burned into his right forearm.
"So glamer that armor to look like a satin tunic, or disguise it further to seem a fine breastplate bearing some religious symbols. Let your foe think you a mage,...
Kuldar (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2012-09-28T23:57:28Z
Re: Forums: Grand Lodge: In-character: PC looking for martial mentors
Devlin Aldori (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2otd6?Incharacter-PC-looking-for-martial-mentors#14
2012-09-28T23:40:30Z
2012-09-28T23:40:30Z
<p>So far, Devlin is studying under:</p>
<p>Nadezhda - monastic training, confidence above bravado, companion on the road to Sword Lord
<br />
Zelthier - Shoanti bolas, star knife, craftiness
<br />
Kyros Deun - "cheating" in duels, identifying weaknesses, one-ness with weaponry
<br />
Bbauzh - flail, disarming, tripping, serious training
<br />
Rohender - defense "in the field".
<br />
Gunvaldr Gislasson - polearms and other reach weapons, professionalism</p>
<p>—</p>
<p>Still looking for a samauri, and maybe a magus.</p>
So far, Devlin is studying under:
Nadezhda - monastic training, confidence above bravado, companion on the road to Sword Lord
Zelthier - Shoanti bolas, star knife, craftiness
Kyros Deun - "cheating" in duels, identifying weaknesses, one-ness with weaponry
Bbauzh - flail, disarming, tripping, serious training
Rohender - defense "in the field".
Gunvaldr Gislasson - polearms and other reach weapons, professionalism
--
Still looking for a samauri, and maybe a magus.
Devlin Aldori (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2012-09-28T23:40:30Z
Re: Forums: Grand Lodge: In-character: PC looking for martial mentors
Devlin Aldori (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2otd6?Incharacter-PC-looking-for-martial-mentors#8
2012-09-28T17:00:12Z
2012-09-28T17:00:12Z
<p>Kyros: That's the message people seem to be telling me. As for a weapon as an extention of my arm ... I am intrigued.</p>
<p>Bbauzh, that would be great. I would be honored to have your lessons. But first tell me: when someone asks me who it was taught me such things, how should I pronounce your name?</p>
Kyros: That's the message people seem to be telling me. As for a weapon as an extention of my arm ... I am intrigued.
Bbauzh, that would be great. I would be honored to have your lessons. But first tell me: when someone asks me who it was taught me such things, how should I pronounce your name?
Devlin Aldori (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2012-09-28T17:00:12Z
Re: Forums: Grand Lodge: In-character: PC looking for martial mentors
Devlin Aldori (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2otd6?Incharacter-PC-looking-for-martial-mentors#4
2012-09-06T05:07:56Z
2012-09-06T05:07:56Z
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Nadezhda would find Devlin sincere enough, but his prowess is somewhat more promising than in evidence. Also, he'll be a touch too deferential, even when he has something she might consider worth saying. He has a certain amount of self-confidence, but he doesn't know how to assert himself. </span></p>
<p>—+—+—</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Zeithier, Devlin already has proficiency with all martial weapons, so, yes, the boon would give him an exotic weapon proficiency in Shoanti bolas or bladed scarves. And Devlin is a Tiefling as well, a Grimspawn...)</span></p>
<p>Thank you for the chair, and for your offer. You heard pretty much right, m'lord Zeithier. I'm looking to add some versatility to my combat skills. The Master of Blades says that the opponent with the element of surprise usually has the upper hand, and [mentor to be named later] says that two out of three blows ought to be something the other guy didn't see coming. </p>
<p>"And you Varisians are renown throughout Avistan for keeping your own mysteries.</p>
<p>"As to payment, a favor seems right." And then, in lightly accented Varisian, Devlin continues, "A Debt must be Weighed in the Manner of its Value. Teach me something I can use to keep myself alive, and I'll owe you a favor of equal merit."</p>
Nadezhda would find Devlin sincere enough, but his prowess is somewhat more promising than in evidence. Also, he'll be a touch too deferential, even when he has something she might consider worth saying. He has a certain amount of self-confidence, but he doesn't know how to assert himself.
--+--+--
Zeithier, Devlin already has proficiency with all martial weapons, so, yes, the boon would give him an exotic weapon proficiency in Shoanti bolas or bladed scarves. And Devlin is a Tiefling as...
Devlin Aldori (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2012-09-06T05:07:56Z
Forums: Grand Lodge: In-character: PC looking for martial mentors
Devlin Aldori (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2otd6?Incharacter-PC-looking-for-martial-mentors#1
2012-09-28T23:51:47Z
2012-09-06T03:55:17Z
<p>Hi there, um, so, I just want to thank you for reading this, and I'd like to ask your help.</p>
<p>I'm just starting out here in the Society, mostly as a fighter, and I'm looking for some folks who would be willing to, you know, give me some advice and, I guess, the benefit of your experience.</p>
<p>So, I'm from Brevoy, up north there, and I was working with one of those Aldori sword lords, and they make the Aldori sword look really cool, like it's the best blade in the whole world. But now I'm down here in Absalom, and Master Farbellius says I need to expand out my fighting technique.</p>
<p>So, is there anybody willing to work with a newbie?</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>So, I'm applying several boons to the character Devlin — Tian Weapon Training, Varisian Weapon Training, Monastic Training — to simulate his learning odd weapons from other Pathfinders, or from his journeys around Golarion. He'll also take a couple levels in Magus, and a couple levels in the Sword Saint archetype of the Samauri, before settling down on the Aldori Sword Lord Prestige Class.</span></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>And I could just make up names of the various characters who taught him this or that aspect of his fighting technique, but I thought it would be fun to invite real Pathfinder players to volunteer their PCs as a local Aldori sword master, or as the samauri who teaches him iaijutsu, or a ranger who teaches him the importance of a bow, or a Shoanti who trains him in some exotic weapon of the Cinderlands, or ...</span></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>The list goes on. Anyways, It would be cool to have actual PCs be Devlin's mentors. Then, if we ever meet at a convention, Devlin can show your PC what he's learned.</span></p>
Hi there, um, so, I just want to thank you for reading this, and I'd like to ask your help.
I'm just starting out here in the Society, mostly as a fighter, and I'm looking for some folks who would be willing to, you know, give me some advice and, I guess, the benefit of your experience.
So, I'm from Brevoy, up north there, and I was working with one of those Aldori sword lords, and they make the Aldori sword look really cool, like it's the best blade in the whole world. But now I'm down...
Devlin Aldori (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2012-09-06T03:55:17Z
Re: Forums: Advice: Oread Monk advice
Petrus of Razmiran (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2osyy?Oread-Monk-advice#2
2012-09-04T15:28:41Z
2012-09-04T15:28:41Z
<p>Straight monk, or an archetype? Have you looked at Monk of the Sacred Mountain?</p>
Straight monk, or an archetype? Have you looked at Monk of the Sacred Mountain?
Petrus of Razmiran (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2012-09-04T15:28:41Z
Re: Forums: Pathfinder Society: The Undead Lord Archetype
Cadavrul (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2okio?The-Undead-Lord-Archetype#2
2012-08-02T15:20:08Z
2012-07-31T11:32:19Z
<p>Urgathoa was the mortal woman who, when faced with death and the judgement of Pharasma, decided she'd have none of that, walked back to the land of the living, and became the lady of the undead. If you ask me, she's the embodiment of self-determination and will.</p>
<p>She's taken the portfolio of gluttony, but that's just another name for appetite. She's the goddess of knowing what you want in life, and the commitment to pursue it to your utmost, whatever the cost.</p>
<p>I've come to respect that. It's not Good, certainly, not the way Shelyn is Good, and the Pallid Princess herself technically clocks in as Evil, but that determination, that hunger? Those are neither good nor evil, and I think more people could be brought into her fold, if they understood that.</p>
<p>I stand before you as one of her Undead Lords. Please, good people, resume your seats; the doors are barred from the other side to give me a chance to explain myself.</p>
<p>The Osirians know the the walking dead are merely our own parents, grandparents, and honored ancestors. The simplest, the unminded menials, are still to be respected as creatures that serve in their place when commanded by the living. </p>
<p>The more powerful, those who have their minds restored as well, are fonts of ancient wisdom, and testaments to the results of dedication. We should either engage them, respect them from a distance, or oppose their harshest entreaties, as we see fit. If we follow the example Urgathoa, we decide what <b>we</b> want to do, and we turn forth to do it with all our strength.</p>
Urgathoa was the mortal woman who, when faced with death and the judgement of Pharasma, decided she'd have none of that, walked back to the land of the living, and became the lady of the undead. If you ask me, she's the embodiment of self-determination and will.
She's taken the portfolio of gluttony, but that's just another name for appetite. She's the goddess of knowing what you want in life, and the commitment to pursue it to your utmost, whatever the cost.
I've come to respect that. It's...
Cadavrul (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2012-07-31T11:32:19Z
Re: Forums: Cheliax: That's very tempting, Paracountess... but-
Gennadi (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2og5t?Thats-very-tempting-Paracountess-but#7
2012-07-11T12:52:33Z
2012-07-11T12:52:33Z
<p>On the contrary, Shou, the hellknights are known to respect a man who can control his urges. It's all part of that "taking oaths seriously" thing.</p>
<p>(Not that debauchery and licensciousness are wrong, per se, but those knights who've taken vows of chastity or marital faithfulness can grow weary of being referred to as meat poppets.)</p>
<p>There is a small faction of hellknights who worship Erastil or Irori, and bonds of fidelity are doubly important to them.</p>
<p>And commendations, for being wiling to speak your sense of things, when tempted to hold your tongue and appear fashionable.</p>
<p>If you would like to discuss matters further, I would be honored to share a meal with you at your convenience.</p>
<p>Gennadiy
<br />
Order of the Scourge
<br />
Holy Warrior of Torag</p>
On the contrary, Shou, the hellknights are known to respect a man who can control his urges. It's all part of that "taking oaths seriously" thing.
(Not that debauchery and licensciousness are wrong, per se, but those knights who've taken vows of chastity or marital faithfulness can grow weary of being referred to as meat poppets.)
There is a small faction of hellknights who worship Erastil or Irori, and bonds of fidelity are doubly important to them.
And commendations, for being wiling to...
Gennadi (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2012-07-11T12:52:33Z
Re: Forums: Andoran: Welcome my Andoran brothers and sisters!
Gennadi (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2of1a?Welcome-my-Andoran-brothers-and-sisters#18
2012-07-10T05:37:09Z
2012-07-10T05:37:09Z
<p>"May the Forge-father Torag keep you safe from harm.</p>
<p>"You may have seen couriers come for me, with messages from a particular Chelaxian Paracountess. </p>
<p>"My children, Adrian and Tikkie, were taken from our apartments in Kaer Maga, three years ago this past Gozran. Becta and I went after the kidnappers, of course, but they were too well-organized. Becta ... didn't make it. </p>
<p>"Eventually, Adrian and Tikkie were traded, and re-sold, and came into the possession of some lesser nobles of Cheliax's House Thrune. And this ... woman ... promises me to keep them clothed, fed, and safe, in return for favors.</p>
<p>"Some of them I flatly refuse, but she's usually clever enough to send me on errands that prove innocuous enough. And I always keep my eyes and ears open whenever I'm around Cheliax. Until I have some decent intelligence about where they are and who's holding them ... I bide my time, and do her bidding, and endure her mocking promises of the carnal opportunities I'm missing. As if I would betray the memory of my beloved!</p>
<p>"But one day, I'll have my children safely home. And then," he adds, looking at the greatsword resting close at hand, "we'll see what kind of bite I have. And we'll see who's the 'flesh morsel'.</p>
<p>He's quiet for a span of perhaps five breaths,</p>
<p>"Would there be any among you, willing to help me in this? Any who have honed the detective skills I lack? Any with magic strong enough to reach my children and bring them out of durance? Any with a strong weapon-arm and a thirst for justice?"</p>
"May the Forge-father Torag keep you safe from harm.
"You may have seen couriers come for me, with messages from a particular Chelaxian Paracountess.
"My children, Adrian and Tikkie, were taken from our apartments in Kaer Maga, three years ago this past Gozran. Becta and I went after the kidnappers, of course, but they were too well-organized. Becta ... didn't make it.
"Eventually, Adrian and Tikkie were traded, and re-sold, and came into the possession of some lesser nobles of Cheliax's...
Gennadi (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2012-07-10T05:37:09Z
Re: Forums: Andoran: Welcome my Andoran brothers and sisters!
Gennadi (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2of1a?Welcome-my-Andoran-brothers-and-sisters#16
2012-07-10T04:44:58Z
2012-07-10T04:44:58Z
<p>There's a polite knock on the doorframe. A man in gold and red plate armor — <i>hellknight</i> armor — stands there.</p>
<p>Some of you might recognize him. His name is Gennadi. His accent bears traces of Molthune, and he's known to be a paladin in the service of Torag.</p>
<p>"Might I have a word?"</p>
There's a polite knock on the doorframe. A man in gold and red plate armor -- hellknight armor -- stands there.
Some of you might recognize him. His name is Gennadi. His accent bears traces of Molthune, and he's known to be a paladin in the service of Torag.
"Might I have a word?"
Gennadi (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2012-07-10T04:44:58Z
Re: Forums/Lost Omens Campaign Setting: General Discussion: Hell Knights
Gennadi (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2o2df?Hell-Knights#10
2014-05-11T21:19:41Z
2012-05-06T12:37:45Z
<p>While Hellknights are seen by outsiders as the enforcement arm of Cheliax, the Orders predate the Great Contract and the rise of House Thrune. They stand for law itself, and work against the misuse of authority and hypocrisy as well as against lawlessness. </p>
<p>Indeed, if those among the inner circle of Thrune are as corrupt as rumors suggest, it will be the Order of the Scourge which strikes the first blow against them.</p>
While Hellknights are seen by outsiders as the enforcement arm of Cheliax, the Orders predate the Great Contract and the rise of House Thrune. They stand for law itself, and work against the misuse of authority and hypocrisy as well as against lawlessness.
Indeed, if those among the inner circle of Thrune are as corrupt as rumors suggest, it will be the Order of the Scourge which strikes the first blow against them.
Gennadi (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2012-05-06T12:37:45Z
Re: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Clerics and Gods
Kuldar (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2ng9l?Clerics-and-Gods#19
2012-01-16T13:36:31Z
2012-01-16T13:36:31Z
<p>Inquisitors get spells and a Domain power from a deity, Beckett.</p>
Inquisitors get spells and a Domain power from a deity, Beckett.
Kuldar (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2012-01-16T13:36:31Z
Re: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Beginning play with a corpse companion
Cadavrul (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2n8p2?Beginning-play-with-a-corpse-companion#10
2012-05-09T12:50:24Z
2011-12-07T18:09:45Z
<p>Good day, brother in arms. You will find many in the Pathfinder Society to welcome you. Others keep their distance or are openly hostile. It is a small price we pay, knowing as we do how Urgathoa repays those who loyally serve her.</p>
<p>Coleg is my corpse companion, moving from body to body as necessary. He often dwells in the body of an animal; it would seem that some Pharasmites ind it more objectionable to animate the corpses of people, than of beasts.</p>
<p>Sometimes, one of the venture captains assigning us our mission blanches at my power, or favors the objections of an erstwhile colleague who cannot reconcile her own beliefs with my company. In those times, I do not impose, but rather recommend another Pathfinder for the venture captain to assign to the mission in my place.</p>
Good day, brother in arms. You will find many in the Pathfinder Society to welcome you. Others keep their distance or are openly hostile. It is a small price we pay, knowing as we do how Urgathoa repays those who loyally serve her.
Coleg is my corpse companion, moving from body to body as necessary. He often dwells in the body of an animal; it would seem that some Pharasmites ind it more objectionable to animate the corpses of people, than of beasts.
Sometimes, one of the venture captains...
Cadavrul (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2011-12-07T18:09:45Z
Re: Forums: Advice: Torag paladin
Gennadi (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2n8eq?Torag-paladin#3
2024-03-13T03:56:33Z
2011-12-06T04:37:31Z
<p>Hail and well met. My name is Gennadiy, and I have long thought myself alone chosen as champion by Torag. It is a joy to see a sibling paladin who wears the hammer.</p>
<p>Your friend over there, the one a-dicin' behind his little screen, he asks if we are blood-thirsty? He wouldn't ask such questions if he carried the Code in his heart. We are men of honor and action, protectors of our kith and kin. Do we basely slay the non-combatant? Of course not. But you should instruct him on the fundamentals of "take no quarter".</p>
<p>Let the paladin of lovely Shelyn embrace her foes once she has beaten them. Let her teach them beauty, and pray they learn from her and not the other way 'round.</p>
<p>Let the paladin of Iomedae demand surrender from her foes, and then support them as her wardsmen. The shield maiden's champions demand the respect due a warrior, but sometimes forget how to give it in return.</p>
<p>But explain, my stout brother-in-arms, how it is the will of the forge-father that we carry the hammer to our foes, and how, once battle is joined, it is sacred. We would no sooner accept surrender from a foe than we would accept spoiled food or shoddy armor. If a foe throws down his weapon, we demand he take it up again. Should he refuse, we finish the fight.</p>
<p>But tell your friend over there, the one with all the fancy books, that Torag demands that we work his will with honor. I've cured a foe's diseases, and once kept one safe from poisons, even as my blows laid him low. May Pharasma never say that a man I fought had died of affliction, or slow bleeding, or old age. If a drunkard threatens my folk, let him speak his words again when his head is clear. And if his heart is unchanged, let him take up his sword and die.</p>
Hail and well met. My name is Gennadiy, and I have long thought myself alone chosen as champion by Torag. It is a joy to see a sibling paladin who wears the hammer.
Your friend over there, the one a-dicin' behind his little screen, he asks if we are blood-thirsty? He wouldn't ask such questions if he carried the Code in his heart. We are men of honor and action, protectors of our kith and kin. Do we basely slay the non-combatant? Of course not. But you should instruct him on the fundamentals...
Gennadi (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2011-12-06T04:37:31Z
Re: Forums: Pathfinder Society: PFS Characters changing alignment to multiclass
Petrus of Razmiran (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2kymc?PFS-Characters-changing-alignment-to-multiclass#10
2011-11-18T15:02:16Z
2011-11-18T15:02:16Z
<p>My humblest apologies, my savage ally. Please understand, from my perspective, most everyone is chaotic. There are simple matters of degree.</p>
<p>Now, please stop standing on my robe.</p>
My humblest apologies, my savage ally. Please understand, from my perspective, most everyone is chaotic. There are simple matters of degree.
Now, please stop standing on my robe.
Petrus of Razmiran (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2011-11-18T15:02:16Z
Re: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Gaining Prestige as a Chelaxian Paladin
Gennadi (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2n3sj?Gaining-Prestige-as-a-Chelaxian-Paladin#3
2011-11-10T17:38:26Z
2011-11-09T03:00:53Z
<p>In the Grand Lodge commissary, you may have noticed a fellow named Gennadi. He fits in easily with conversations, and he's been quick to jump to another's aid when an injured pathfinder makes it back through the front door, or when rougher venture captains mock newer members for not measuring up to impossible standards. He's the kind of man you'd be glad to have at your side in a tavern, or at your back in a fight.</p>
<p>He's a paladin (of Torag, you'd find out with a little bit of investigation) yet you've also seen couriers come for him, with messages from a particular Chelaxian Paracountess. He's always grim after reading those messages. If you ask him, he'd have this to say:</p>
<p>"My children, Adrian and Tikkie, were taken from our apartments in Kaer Maga, almost three years ago now. My wife and I went after the kidnappers, of course, but they were too well-organized. My wife ... didn't make it. Eventually, they were traded, and re-sold, and came into the possession of some lesser nobles of Cheliax's House Thrune. And this ... woman ... promises me to keep them clothed, fed, and safe, in return for favors.</p>
<p>"Some of them I flatly refuse, but she's usually clever enough to send me on errands that prove innocuous enough. And I always keep my eyes and ears open whenever I'm around Cheliax. Until I have some decent intelligence about where they are and who's holding them ... I bide my time, and do her bidding, and endure her mocking promises of the carnal opportunities I'm missing. As if I would betray the memory of my beloved!</p>
<p>"But one day, I'll have my children safely home. And then," he adds, looking at the greatsword resting close at hand, "we'll see what kind of bite I have. And we'll see who's the 'flesh morsel'."</p>
In the Grand Lodge commissary, you may have noticed a fellow named Gennadi. He fits in easily with conversations, and he's been quick to jump to another's aid when an injured pathfinder makes it back through the front door, or when rougher venture captains mock newer members for not measuring up to impossible standards. He's the kind of man you'd be glad to have at your side in a tavern, or at your back in a fight.
He's a paladin (of Torag, you'd find out with a little bit of investigation)...
Gennadi (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2011-11-09T03:00:53Z
Re: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Hellknight armor in Pathfinder Society
Gennadi (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2mwcs?Hellknight-armor-in-Pathfinder-Society#7
2011-09-27T19:28:50Z
2011-09-27T17:09:03Z
<p>Good day, my friend "deluge". As we are all colleagues here and wait for no formality, I offer you my hand and introduce myself as Gennadiy, warrior of Torag, Hellknight aspirant.</p>
<p>Do you remember that incident last year, over in the High District, where a couple of jovial fighter types had some spiked plate armor made, and tried to pass themselves off as hellknights, so that they might borrow the reputation of the Order for their own ends? If I recall correctly, the Order of the Pyre not only took them to task, but also made sure to teach the armorsmith a costly lesson. I am given to understand that there are no such costumes available this year.</p>
<p>It is true that agents of Cheliax operating abroad may receive a Hellknight courtesy title, as a measure of their favor in House Thrune. Although such a gentle is indeed allowed to style himself or herself a Hellknight, he or she would be mistaken to imagine that the officers of the Orders would think much of anyone bandying that rank about as if he or she had, well, earned it.</p>
<p>I would say, though, that a Pathfinder such as yourself, intending to petition the Hellknights for membership, might well seek to have a genuine suit of hellknight plate made, in anticipation of accepting service in the Orders. I would advise against buying any with any markings or styling which would give others the false impression that you were already acting in the name of the hellknights, but those are simple enough to add afterwards.</p>
<p>In joy and service to you, my friend. May your duties in the lodge be pleasant, and may your excursions always lead you safely back to them.</p>
Good day, my friend "deluge". As we are all colleagues here and wait for no formality, I offer you my hand and introduce myself as Gennadiy, warrior of Torag, Hellknight aspirant.
Do you remember that incident last year, over in the High District, where a couple of jovial fighter types had some spiked plate armor made, and tried to pass themselves off as hellknights, so that they might borrow the reputation of the Order for their own ends? If I recall correctly, the Order of the Pyre not...
Gennadi (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2011-09-27T17:09:03Z
Re: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Sczarni and not being evil
Cadavrul (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2mo5i&page=7?Sczarni-and-not-being-evil#341
2011-08-29T04:08:55Z
2011-08-29T04:08:55Z
<p>Kronin / Talonkawke, I'm glad that your views are clear, and if you were my GM, I'd expect you to let me know that, at your table, raising my zombie chum is okay, but spreading disease is not.</p>
<p>Other GMs might feel differently about each, or about my repeatedly casting <i>infernal healing</i>, or harming people by channelling negative energy, or killing downed opponents with <i>death knell</i>. It's good to talk these things through.</p>
Kronin / Talonkawke, I'm glad that your views are clear, and if you were my GM, I'd expect you to let me know that, at your table, raising my zombie chum is okay, but spreading disease is not.
Other GMs might feel differently about each, or about my repeatedly casting infernal healing, or harming people by channelling negative energy, or killing downed opponents with death knell. It's good to talk these things through.
Cadavrul (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2011-08-29T04:08:55Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Team Aboleth and "The Rebel's Ransom"
Qalaus (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2mbzv&page=4?Team-Aboleth-and-The-Rebels-Ransom#192
2011-06-30T15:53:47Z
2011-06-30T15:53:47Z
<p>Qalaus glances at Learnur. "<b>I suspect I am out-voted on this. Very well, I shall the azata on this side of the door, to stand with us against what may. Insert the rod and raise the door. We shall see what awaits.</b>"</p>
<p>With that, Qalaus passes his tiny hands in front of him, moving down and out, as of molding an imaginary lump of clay on a potter's wheel. A sparkling archway appears, a portal to the gleaming towers of Findeladlara on the plane of Elysium. Through it steps a great being, radiant, resembling an elven archer, save that her hair and eyes both shine silver. She wears a loose-fitting robe, tied at the waist with a long pair of golden cords that continue down her legs and secure her sandals as well. She has an arrow knocked as she steps through, wary for battle.</p>
<p>"<b><i>Liberty and joy be upon you, Qalaus.</i></b>"</p>
<p>"<b>And upon you, fair lady Raeksu. We are attempting to rescue strangers who say they are trapped behind that door, some injured.</b>"</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>The <a href="http://www.d20pfsrd.com/bestiary/monster-listings/outsiders/azata/bralani" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Azata</a> stands at M1. She rests her bow and arrow and draws a gleaming radiant scimiar from a scabbard at her waist. Qalaus is behind and to the right, at N3, a loaded sling at the ready.</span></p>
Qalaus glances at Learnur. "I suspect I am out-voted on this. Very well, I shall the azata on this side of the door, to stand with us against what may. Insert the rod and raise the door. We shall see what awaits."
With that, Qalaus passes his tiny hands in front of him, moving down and out, as of molding an imaginary lump of clay on a potter's wheel. A sparkling archway appears, a portal to the gleaming towers of Findeladlara on the plane of Elysium. Through it steps a great being, radiant,...
Qalaus (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2011-06-30T15:53:47Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Team Aboleth and "The Rebel's Ransom"
Qalaus (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2mbzv&page=4?Team-Aboleth-and-The-Rebels-Ransom#189
2011-06-29T01:35:53Z
2011-06-29T01:35:53Z
<p>"<b>We might then warn them that healing is on its way.</b></p>
<p>"<b> And, may I be as true as the northern stars, I am more comfortable with the thought of startling kindly people who accidentally fail to tend their camels while mysteriously carrying around Andoran records of trade routes, than I am of exposing us to whatever might be in there.</b>"</p>
"We might then warn them that healing is on its way.
" And, may I be as true as the northern stars, I am more comfortable with the thought of startling kindly people who accidentally fail to tend their camels while mysteriously carrying around Andoran records of trade routes, than I am of exposing us to whatever might be in there."
Qalaus (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2011-06-29T01:35:53Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Team Aboleth and "The Rebel's Ransom"
Qalaus (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2mbzv&page=4?Team-Aboleth-and-The-Rebels-Ransom#186
2011-06-28T19:56:17Z
2011-06-28T19:56:17Z
<p>As Theo moves to the other scepters, Qalaus holds out a hand. "<b>A moment, my friend. If you like, I can summon forth an azata, something of a lesser angel. She can appear in that cell, heal any who are harmed, and report back to us the nature of those inside. Would you think that prudent?</b>"</p>
As Theo moves to the other scepters, Qalaus holds out a hand. "A moment, my friend. If you like, I can summon forth an azata, something of a lesser angel. She can appear in that cell, heal any who are harmed, and report back to us the nature of those inside. Would you think that prudent?"
Qalaus (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2011-06-28T19:56:17Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Team Aboleth and "The Rebel's Ransom"
Qalaus (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2mbzv&page=4?Team-Aboleth-and-The-Rebels-Ransom#173
2011-06-22T02:25:31Z
2011-06-22T02:25:31Z
<p>"<b>Good master Aldebrant, ask her if they're all right in there.</b>"</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>If I've heard of any woman named Alarka, I'll let the rest of the team know.</span></p>
<p>Knowledge (history) +8 or Knowledge (nobility) +10
<br />
<span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 ⇒ 17</span></p>
"Good master Aldebrant, ask her if they're all right in there."
If I've heard of any woman named Alarka, I'll let the rest of the team know.
Knowledge (history) +8 or Knowledge (nobility) +10
[dice]1d20[/dice]
Qalaus (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2011-06-22T02:25:31Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Team Aboleth and "The Rebel's Ransom"
Qalaus (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2mbzv&page=4?Team-Aboleth-and-The-Rebels-Ransom#163
2011-06-17T16:57:16Z
2011-06-17T16:57:16Z
<p>"<b>Indeed.</b>"</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Qalaus is not resummoning Marra as of yet. He wants a better idea of what's down here before he determines whether he'll need her or some more versatile summoning.</span></p>
"Indeed."
Qalaus is not resummoning Marra as of yet. He wants a better idea of what's down here before he determines whether he'll need her or some more versatile summoning.
Qalaus (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2011-06-17T16:57:16Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Team Aboleth and "The Rebel's Ransom"
Qalaus (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2mbzv&page=4?Team-Aboleth-and-The-Rebels-Ransom#159
2011-06-16T00:21:18Z
2011-06-16T00:21:18Z
<p>"<b>At 10-foot width, two of us can move abreast.</b></p>
<p>"<b>Might I humbly suggest that Theo and Aeron take point. Jack and I might take second rank, and Learnur would then take the rear guard? When we need something examined, Jack or Learnur could slip out front, but this way we have our heavy-hitters making first contact with any enemies.</b>"</p>
"At 10-foot width, two of us can move abreast.
"Might I humbly suggest that Theo and Aeron take point. Jack and I might take second rank, and Learnur would then take the rear guard? When we need something examined, Jack or Learnur could slip out front, but this way we have our heavy-hitters making first contact with any enemies."
Qalaus (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2011-06-16T00:21:18Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Team Aboleth and "The Rebel's Ransom"
Qalaus (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2mbzv&page=3?Team-Aboleth-and-The-Rebels-Ransom#149
2011-06-14T13:13:40Z
2011-06-14T13:13:40Z
<p>On the way in, Qalaus carefully examines the "other" six camels, to dee if there are any clues about our company's identities or abilities. (Anything from identifying property left behind, to a uniquely Qadiran style of tying camel reins...)</p>
<p>Perception:<span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 9 ⇒ (17) + 9 = 26</span></p>
On the way in, Qalaus carefully examines the "other" six camels, to dee if there are any clues about our company's identities or abilities. (Anything from identifying property left behind, to a uniquely Qadiran style of tying camel reins...)
Perception:[dice]1d20+9[/dice]
Qalaus (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2011-06-14T13:13:40Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Team Aboleth and "The Rebel's Ransom"
Qalaus (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2mbzv&page=3?Team-Aboleth-and-The-Rebels-Ransom#142
2011-06-14T05:03:19Z
2011-06-14T05:03:19Z
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Theo Aldebrant wrote:</div><blockquote><b>"But was...that a devil? On on average day, that's exactly the sort of thing I'm dedicated to destroying. Why, then, should this be handled any differently?"</b></blockquote><p>"<b>It was, indeed. I am not much fonder of Jasparitus myself. He is a creature of hate and vituperation. But when I bid him come, he does those things as I ask.</b>"
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Theo wrote:</div><blockquote>"<b>why not...Jasparitus, was it? After all, if he sees something bad, he gets to kill it, and can relay information via telepathy, no?</b>"</blockquote><p>"<b>Because he doesn not remain on this plane long. Minutes, at most. And if he finds the errant pathfinders ... or those six who came after them ... and they attack him, I do not think I could keep him from returning blow-for-blow.</b>"
<p>Qalaus carefully gathers some of those flowers.</p>
Theo Aldebrant wrote:"But was...that a devil? On on average day, that's exactly the sort of thing I'm dedicated to destroying. Why, then, should this be handled any differently?"
"It was, indeed. I am not much fonder of Jasparitus myself. He is a creature of hate and vituperation. But when I bid him come, he does those things as I ask." Theo wrote:"why not...Jasparitus, was it? After all, if he sees something bad, he gets to kill it, and can relay information via telepathy, no?"
"Because he...
Qalaus (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2011-06-14T05:03:19Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Team Aboleth and "The Rebel's Ransom"
Qalaus (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2mbzv&page=3?Team-Aboleth-and-The-Rebels-Ransom#136
2011-06-13T14:30:21Z
2011-06-13T14:30:21Z
<p><b><span class=tiny>Magicks cloak your reds and greens. Conduct your business all unseen.</b></span> <span class=messageboard-ooc>Qalaus casts <i>improved invisibility</i> on Jack.</span></p>
<p><b>Theo, I can summon forth a creature that can use its telepathy in our service. That might do better than your skills at reading surface thoughts.</b></p>
<p>Marra looks at the halfling. <b><i>Then I shall becommme a gate?</i></b></p>
<p>Qalaus agrees, and Marra discorporates, her otherplanar stuff becoming a mist, out of which steps a bearded devil. He appears ready to fight whatever stands before him. "<b><span class=messageboard-ooc>Okay, pipsqueak. Which of these do I have to kill?</span></b>"</p>
<p>"<b>There's no killing this time, Jasparitus.</b>"</p>
<p>"<b><span class=messageboard-ooc>I should just give them a disease, then, and depart?</span></b>"</p>
<p>"<b>No disease either. See those camels down yonder? We need you to find out from them how long ago they came here, and what happened to their riders.</b>"</p>
<p>"<b><span class=messageboard-ooc>Can I give <i>them</i> a disease?</span></b>"</p>
<p>"<b>No, just ask them what we would like to know. Oh, but if anybody attacks you while you're doing that, you can kill <i>them</i>.</b>"</p>
Magicks cloak your reds and greens. Conduct your business all unseen. Qalaus casts improved invisibility on Jack.
Theo, I can summon forth a creature that can use its telepathy in our service. That might do better than your skills at reading surface thoughts.
Marra looks at the halfling. Then I shall becommme a gate?
Qalaus agrees, and Marra discorporates, her otherplanar stuff becoming a mist, out of which steps a bearded devil. He appears ready to fight whatever stands before him. "Okay,...
Qalaus (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2011-06-13T14:30:21Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Team Aboleth and "The Rebel's Ransom"
Qalaus (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2mbzv&page=3?Team-Aboleth-and-The-Rebels-Ransom#132
2011-06-12T14:25:12Z
2011-06-12T14:25:12Z
<p>"<b>Does anyone here have the magic to make conversation with the camels?</b>"</p>
<p>Jack, in the days of travel here, you might have been paying attention to some of Qalaus' tales, about how when negotiating with a cleric of Asmodeus who meant him ill, Qalaus pretended to dismiss Marra, but merely turner her invisible, so that she might surprise the evil man. In another tale of adventure, he'd cloaked a companion archer from the sight of a band of wicked, foolish dwarves, so that she could shoot arrows of lightning at them without their understanding where she was.</p>
<p>If you ask, he'd be happy to cast <i>greter invisibility</i> on you before you go a-scouting.</p>
"Does anyone here have the magic to make conversation with the camels?"
Jack, in the days of travel here, you might have been paying attention to some of Qalaus' tales, about how when negotiating with a cleric of Asmodeus who meant him ill, Qalaus pretended to dismiss Marra, but merely turner her invisible, so that she might surprise the evil man. In another tale of adventure, he'd cloaked a companion archer from the sight of a band of wicked, foolish dwarves, so that she could shoot arrows...
Qalaus (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2011-06-12T14:25:12Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Team Aboleth and "The Rebel's Ransom"
Qalaus (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2mbzv&page=3?Team-Aboleth-and-The-Rebels-Ransom#120
2011-06-10T21:17:49Z
2011-06-10T21:17:49Z
<p>Qalaus will be happy to heal his fellow halfling's remaining bruises and cuts.</p>
<p>UMD <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 18 ⇒ (9) + 18 = 27</span> <i>Cure Light Wounds</i> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d8 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5</span>
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UMD <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 18 ⇒ (18) + 18 = 36</span> <i>Cure Light Wounds</i> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d8 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3</span></p>
<p>"<b>There's still a bruise on your chest there, where the pincer cut through the skin. I could try to heal it up, too, but you don't want to get to the people we're here to rescue looking <i>too</i> pretty.</b>"</p>
<p>Marra looks down at Jack dubiously "<b><i>I can zzzzupport you, Jaaack, if you like, but it would be aaawkward.</i></b>"</p>
<p>Qalaus takes out the wand of <i>mount</i>. "<b>You're welcome to ride along, my honored friend. But I could conjure up a pony for you, if you would prefer. It's not as exciting as riding on Marra's shoulder, but its a little more dependable.</b>"</p>
<p>I would imagine it would take 5 or 6 charges?</p>
Qalaus will be happy to heal his fellow halfling's remaining bruises and cuts.
UMD [dice]1d20+18[/dice] Cure Light Wounds [dice]1d8+1[/dice]
UMD [dice]1d20+18[/dice] Cure Light Wounds [dice]1d8+1[/dice]
"There's still a bruise on your chest there, where the pincer cut through the skin. I could try to heal it up, too, but you don't want to get to the people we're here to rescue looking too pretty."
Marra looks down at Jack dubiously "I can zzzzupport you, Jaaack, if you like, but it would...
Qalaus (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2011-06-10T21:17:49Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Team Aboleth and "The Rebel's Ransom"
Qalaus (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2mbzv&page=3?Team-Aboleth-and-The-Rebels-Ransom#116
2011-06-10T03:41:38Z
2011-06-10T03:41:38Z
<p>'<b>Shall we ride, then?</b>"</p>
'Shall we ride, then?"
Qalaus (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2011-06-10T03:41:38Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Team Aboleth and "The Rebel's Ransom"
Qalaus (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2mbzv&page=3?Team-Aboleth-and-The-Rebels-Ransom#114
2011-06-10T01:45:00Z
2011-06-10T01:45:00Z
<p>Marra sets a friendly claw on Leanur's shoulder "<b><i>Izzzz alright. We all do our bezzzzt. Yezzzz?</b></i>"</p>
<p>Qalaus come walking up to the others. "<b>I wouldn't worry about your blade. I imagine it will get plenty of practice before this day is over.</b>"</p>
<p>"<b>Let's see whether or not there's any remains of our missing comrades among the scorpions' lair.</b>"
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Perception: <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 8 ⇒ (18) + 8 = 26</span></p>
<p>The summoner takes out a red-and-gold striped wand with a series of gold salamanders parading down its length. Some of you might recognize it as one of the healing wands made by Geoppro, a cleric in residence at the Pathfinder Lodge in Absalom. Qalaus looks like he's about to announce something, but stops as he sees the wand that Leanur holds.</p>
<p>Instead, he uses it to heal Marra's single wound.
<br />
<i>Cure Light Wounds</i>:
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<a href="http://www.d20pfsrd.com/skills/use-magic-device" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">UMD</a> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 18 ⇒ (5) + 18 = 23</span> for <span class="messageboard-dice">1d8 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2</span> hit points;
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UMD <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 18 ⇒ (6) + 18 = 24</span> for <span class="messageboard-dice">1d8 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4</span> hit points;
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UMD <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 18 ⇒ (6) + 18 = 24</span> for <span class="messageboard-dice">1d8 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7</span> hit points.</p>
Marra sets a friendly claw on Leanur's shoulder "Izzzz alright. We all do our bezzzzt. Yezzzz?"
Qalaus come walking up to the others. "I wouldn't worry about your blade. I imagine it will get plenty of practice before this day is over."
"Let's see whether or not there's any remains of our missing comrades among the scorpions' lair."
Perception: [dice]1d20+8[/dice]
The summoner takes out a red-and-gold striped wand with a series of gold salamanders parading down its length. Some of you...
Qalaus (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2011-06-10T01:45:00Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Team Aboleth and "The Rebel's Ransom"
Qalaus (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2mbzv&page=3?Team-Aboleth-and-The-Rebels-Ransom#109
2011-06-09T11:40:20Z
2011-06-09T11:40:20Z
<p>Qalaus hurls another stone
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Attack <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 16 ⇒ (18) + 16 = 34</span>
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Damage <span class="messageboard-dice">1d8 + 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (2) + (5) + 3 = 10</span></p>
<p>"<b>That's a little better.</b>" he notes, as the stone hits and the wound sizzles with an acrid plume of smoke. He then hustles over to the rest of the team, ending in U6, or S5 if the sands are considered difficult terrain.</p>
<p>Marra's wings start to buzz as she drops the scorpion husk, and she flies to XY 10-11.There, she attempts to catch the remaining monster in her delicate, lady-like pincer.
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Attack <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 17 ⇒ (7) + 17 = 24</span>
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Damage <span class="messageboard-dice">2d6 + 6 ⇒ (1, 2) + 6 = 9</span> plus grapple attempt <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 31 ⇒ (4) + 31 = 35</span></p>
Qalaus hurls another stone
Attack [dice]1d20+16[/dice]
Damage [dice]1d8+1d6+3[/dice]
"That's a little better." he notes, as the stone hits and the wound sizzles with an acrid plume of smoke. He then hustles over to the rest of the team, ending in U6, or S5 if the sands are considered difficult terrain.
Marra's wings start to buzz as she drops the scorpion husk, and she flies to XY 10-11.There, she attempts to catch the remaining monster in her delicate, lady-like pincer.
Attack...
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2011-06-09T11:40:20Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Team Aboleth and "The Rebel's Ransom"
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https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2mbzv&page=2?Team-Aboleth-and-The-Rebels-Ransom#74
2011-06-06T03:56:12Z
2011-06-06T03:56:12Z
<p>Focused on the peril Theo continues to face, Qalaus doesn't notice Jack's situation.</p>
<p>Marra shrieks a savage, otherworldly battle-cry, takes a 5' step to QR-7-8 and unleashes a full attack against Scorpion-4
<br />
BITE:
<br />
Attack: <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 19 ⇒ (19) + 19 = 38</span>
<br />
Damage: <span class="messageboard-dice">1d8 + 10 ⇒ (8) + 10 = 18</span> plus poison (Fort DC 16 or take 1-4 STR damage)</p>
<p>PINCER:
<br />
Attack: <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 17 ⇒ (8) + 17 = 25</span>
<br />
Damage: <span class="messageboard-dice">2d6 + 6 ⇒ (1, 4) + 6 = 11</span> plus free grapple: <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 31 ⇒ (15) + 31 = 46</span></p>
<p>PINCER:
<br />
Attack: <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 17 ⇒ (13) + 17 = 30</span>
<br />
Damage: <span class="messageboard-dice">2d6 + 6 ⇒ (1, 3) + 6 = 10</span> plus free grapple: <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 31 ⇒ (6) + 31 = 37</span></p>
<p>Not that anyone notices, but a smile crosses Qalaus' face. "<b>Well done, my dear. But I think it meritorious for us to provide Brother Aldebrant with a little more support.</b>"</p>
<p>The Qadiran halfling gestures, throwing some powdered crystals in the air. "<b><span class=tiny>Turn the tide of battle as we turn the air to light. We steal away your stealth and more: we steal away your sight.</span></b>" He centers the <i>glitterdust</i> effect in T16, requiring Scorpions 5 and 8 to make a DC 19 Will save to avoid being blinded.</p>
Focused on the peril Theo continues to face, Qalaus doesn't notice Jack's situation.
Marra shrieks a savage, otherworldly battle-cry, takes a 5' step to QR-7-8 and unleashes a full attack against Scorpion-4
BITE:
Attack: [dice]1d20+19[/dice]
Damage: [dice]1d8+10[/dice] plus poison (Fort DC 16 or take 1-4 STR damage)
PINCER:
Attack: [dice]1d20+17[/dice]
Damage: [dice]2d6+6[/dice] plus free grapple: [dice]1d20+31[/dice]
PINCER:
Attack: [dice]1d20+17[/dice]
Damage: [dice]2d6+6[/dice] plus...
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2011-06-06T03:56:12Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Team Aboleth and "The Rebel's Ransom"
Qalaus (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2mbzv&page=2?Team-Aboleth-and-The-Rebels-Ransom#65
2011-06-04T02:51:42Z
2011-06-04T02:51:42Z
<p>Marra notes <i><b>The oootherrrzzz!</b></i> and lands at QR - 6&7. She readies an attack with her pincer in case a scorpion approaches.</p>
<p>Qalaus casts <i>slow</i> a second time, with two more tanglefoot bags, trying to incapacitate Scorpions 5 - 8.</p>
<p>"<b>Brother Aldebrant, I've never heard of such grace and of nimbleness! The bards are neglecting their duties! Would you permit assistance in dispatching those monsters, or would you prefer the glory of killing them yourself?</b>"</p>
Marra notes The oootherrrzzz! and lands at QR - 6&7. She readies an attack with her pincer in case a scorpion approaches.
Qalaus casts slow a second time, with two more tanglefoot bags, trying to incapacitate Scorpions 5 - 8.
"Brother Aldebrant, I've never heard of such grace and of nimbleness! The bards are neglecting their duties! Would you permit assistance in dispatching those monsters, or would you prefer the glory of killing them yourself?"
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2011-06-04T02:51:42Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Team Aboleth and "The Rebel's Ransom"
Qalaus (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2mbzv&page=2?Team-Aboleth-and-The-Rebels-Ransom#55
2011-06-03T11:30:48Z
2011-06-03T11:30:48Z
<p>"<b>By the Amira's little toe, these monsters flow like the desert sands themselves! Let's see if e can put an end to that.</b>."</p>
<p>Not much changes. Marra rises to about 30'. and moves to S-T-3-4. Qalaus casts <i>slow</i> on S1 through S4. He'll use two tanglefoot bags.</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>(grin) And what's with the 5' by 10' horses? Feeling nostalgic for 3.0?</span></p>
"By the Amira's little toe, these monsters flow like the desert sands themselves! Let's see if e can put an end to that.."
Not much changes. Marra rises to about 30'. and moves to S-T-3-4. Qalaus casts slow on S1 through S4. He'll use two tanglefoot bags.
(grin) And what's with the 5' by 10' horses? Feeling nostalgic for 3.0?
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2011-06-03T11:30:48Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Team Aboleth and "The Rebel's Ransom"
Qalaus (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2mbzv?Team-Aboleth-and-The-Rebels-Ransom#43
2011-06-03T01:40:05Z
2011-06-03T01:40:05Z
<p>Qalaus nods at Jack. "<b>We need to check this place, I'm afraid. If the map had our three friends turn here, they may have fallen victims to these scorpions, and we'll need to retrieve their bodies.</b>"</p>
<p>Marra maintains her altitude, and moves forward. Qalaus casts <a href="http://www.d20pfsrd.com/magic/all-spells/s/slow" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><i>slow</i></a> (DC 18) on the largest clump of scorpions.</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>According to the Adventurer's Armory, page 27, for each tanglefoot bag used as a power component in a <i>slow</i> spell, the caster may designate one <i>slowed</i> creature as being affected by a tanglefoot bag. That doesn't require a feat or anything, it's just something those components do. Do you follow that rule, Scipion? If so, Qalaus adds three tanglefoot bags into the spell.</span></p>
Qalaus nods at Jack. "We need to check this place, I'm afraid. If the map had our three friends turn here, they may have fallen victims to these scorpions, and we'll need to retrieve their bodies."
Marra maintains her altitude, and moves forward. Qalaus casts slow (DC 18) on the largest clump of scorpions.
According to the Adventurer's Armory, page 27, for each tanglefoot bag used as a power component in a slow spell, the caster may designate one slowed creature as being affected by a...
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2011-06-03T01:40:05Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Team Aboleth and "The Rebel's Ransom"
Qalaus (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2mbzv?Team-Aboleth-and-The-Rebels-Ransom#40
2011-06-02T11:42:12Z
2011-06-02T11:42:12Z
<p>"<b>Favorite Pathfinder in history? Hmmm. Perhaps Escobar Vallian. He was bold in his accomplishments and forthright in his goals. But I've read his works in the early <i>Chronicles</i>, and he never thought that recklessly throwing himself into danger was part of the job. He went to the same places others had gone, but he <i>saw</i> things that no one else had bothered to notice. He made a name for himself being clever, and that's always a good lesson to keep in mind.</b></p>
<p>"<b>If you mean to ask, who is the favorite Pathfinder I have met, then that would probably be Prince Gorn Greathammer, who has a gift for making everyone welcome. I saw him in action last year as he was part of an entourage into Absolam. Of course, as a Pathfinder, he visited the Great Lodge, which set the Master of Swords on edge, as it were. Master Farabellus had led a mercenary team against Gorn's people back in 4695, and there had been some loss of dwarven life. I was there at the time, and I was expecting that things would be awkward at best. But Prince Gorn made sure that the Master of Swords knew there were no grudges held, and asked only that a plaque honoring the defenders be placed in the north hallway. He turned a tense situation around, while slighting neither his duty as prince of his people nor as a pathfinder.</b>"</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>No ranks in Survival, but Qalaus and Marra keep a lookout from about 20 feet up, if that's helpful</span>.</p>
"Favorite Pathfinder in history? Hmmm. Perhaps Escobar Vallian. He was bold in his accomplishments and forthright in his goals. But I've read his works in the early Chronicles, and he never thought that recklessly throwing himself into danger was part of the job. He went to the same places others had gone, but he saw things that no one else had bothered to notice. He made a name for himself being clever, and that's always a good lesson to keep in mind.
"If you mean to ask, who is the...
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2011-06-02T11:42:12Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Team Aboleth and "The Rebel's Ransom"
Qalaus (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2mbzv?Team-Aboleth-and-The-Rebels-Ransom#35
2011-06-02T04:19:04Z
2011-06-02T04:19:04Z
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Well, with that, and a day or two of observation, you know that Marra is an eidolon, and its — or rather, her — current form is variable. Right now, she flies, and she's enormously strong. She seems to have some sort of venomous bite, but she bites Qalaus on the shoulder or the hip every evening as some sort of intimate ritual, so his system is probably swimming with poison as well. But all that is temporary, the current arrangement of her essential stuff. She could just as easily shift that around and assume the form of a humanoid armadillo with three heads, all of which breathe fire. However, she vanishes into smoke as soon as he goes to sleep, and it takes him several minutes to call her back in the morning.</span></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>You also get the sense that whenever Marra and Qalaus have conversations, there's none of the standard minor miscommunication and correction, confusion and clarification, that happens between two people, even old friends or long-married couples. They seem to be of one mind somehow, play-acting any disagreements or little disputes. </span></p>
Well, with that, and a day or two of observation, you know that Marra is an eidolon, and its -- or rather, her -- current form is variable. Right now, she flies, and she's enormously strong. She seems to have some sort of venomous bite, but she bites Qalaus on the shoulder or the hip every evening as some sort of intimate ritual, so his system is probably swimming with poison as well. But all that is temporary, the current arrangement of her essential stuff. She could just as easily shift...
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2011-06-02T04:19:04Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Team Aboleth and "The Rebel's Ransom"
Qalaus (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2mbzv?Team-Aboleth-and-The-Rebels-Ransom#32
2011-06-02T02:21:11Z
2011-06-02T02:21:11Z
<p>Unless anyone objects, Qalaus posits that we should move forward with all due speed. '<b>Taking the ponies and mules will slow us down. Trying to move with a caravan will slow us down. Just horses, and just enough equipment (we need 6 days rations to get there, one day for exploring there, and another 6 days for the trip back)</b>.'</p>
<p>Once we're ready to travel, Qalaus will call out in a loud voice and light incense. Shortly, the wisps of blue smoke coalesce and solidify, becoming an enormous creature, insectoid, crablike, human-shaped, with iridescent blue scales, a serpent-like mouth in front of large multi-faceted eyes that seem decorative more than sensory. On its back are six large gossamer wings, moving independently of one another.</p>
<p>"<b>Gentlemen, this is Marra, my wife</b>."</p>
<p>The creature bends down to examine the rest of you. "<b><i>Pleeezzz'd</b></i>" it says, its raspy voice coming from organs on its locust-like legs.</p>
<p>Qalaus won't be riding a horse, or a pony. Marra will be carrying him as she flies.</p>
Unless anyone objects, Qalaus posits that we should move forward with all due speed. 'Taking the ponies and mules will slow us down. Trying to move with a caravan will slow us down. Just horses, and just enough equipment (we need 6 days rations to get there, one day for exploring there, and another 6 days for the trip back).'
Once we're ready to travel, Qalaus will call out in a loud voice and light incense. Shortly, the wisps of blue smoke coalesce and solidify, becoming an enormous...
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2011-06-02T02:21:11Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Team Aboleth and "The Rebel's Ransom"
Qalaus (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2mbzv?Team-Aboleth-and-The-Rebels-Ransom#29
2011-06-01T21:53:52Z
2011-06-01T21:53:52Z
<p>Qalaus is both impressed with the expense of the provisions, and bemused. Quietly, he notes to Learnur, "<b>I suspect we're dealing with a venture captain for whom gold is no object, and a provisioner who know when to up-sell.</b>" Raised among Qadiran businessmen, the halfling approves.</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Do we have any sense as to whether traveling with a caravan would speed us up or slow us down?</span></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>And again, just checking, does Qalaus receive a faction mission?</span></p>
Qalaus is both impressed with the expense of the provisions, and bemused. Quietly, he notes to Learnur, "I suspect we're dealing with a venture captain for whom gold is no object, and a provisioner who know when to up-sell." Raised among Qadiran businessmen, the halfling approves.
Do we have any sense as to whether traveling with a caravan would speed us up or slow us down?
And again, just checking, does Qalaus receive a faction mission?
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2011-06-01T21:53:52Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Team Aboleth and "The Rebel's Ransom"
Qalaus (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2mbzv?Team-Aboleth-and-The-Rebels-Ransom#27
2011-06-01T19:13:58Z
2011-06-01T19:13:58Z
<p>"<b>Tents, my friend?</b>"</p>
"Tents, my friend?"
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2011-06-01T19:13:58Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Team Aboleth and "The Rebel's Ransom"
Qalaus (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2mbzv?Team-Aboleth-and-The-Rebels-Ransom#25
2011-06-01T12:17:46Z
2011-06-01T12:17:46Z
<p>Qalaus greets the grooms, and looks over the map they provide. "<b>If this is accurate, we have some days of travel ahead of us. Let us make certain we have provisions necessary.I propose we leave Sothis two hours before sunset.</b>"</p>
<p>In particular, are there provisions for getting just us five back, or are there also supplies for the original expedition? </p>
<p>Qalaus does attempt to buy or otherwise obtain a <i>wand of mount</i>, just to be on the safe side. ("I have heard tales of folk who are left in the desert without their animals. Rarely do they end well.") Also, a <i>wand of endure elements</i>, unless someone else wants to provide that effect with spells.</p>
Qalaus greets the grooms, and looks over the map they provide. "If this is accurate, we have some days of travel ahead of us. Let us make certain we have provisions necessary.I propose we leave Sothis two hours before sunset."
In particular, are there provisions for getting just us five back, or are there also supplies for the original expedition?
Qalaus does attempt to buy or otherwise obtain a wand of mount, just to be on the safe side. ("I have heard tales of folk who are left in the...
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2011-06-01T12:17:46Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Team Aboleth and "The Rebel's Ransom"
Qalaus (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2mbzv?Team-Aboleth-and-The-Rebels-Ransom#21
2011-06-01T03:12:37Z
2011-06-01T03:12:37Z
<p>"<b>The ponies and mules will slow us down, too, o captain. But I bow to your wisdom in this.</b>"</p>
<p>To all you others, Qalaus smiles and says, "<b>Shall we be off, then? I'm curious to see these maps.</b>"</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Do we have anyone who can help us endure the heat and sun of the desert? Do we have anyone who can read ancient Osirion?</span></p>
"The ponies and mules will slow us down, too, o captain. But I bow to your wisdom in this."
To all you others, Qalaus smiles and says, "Shall we be off, then? I'm curious to see these maps."
Do we have anyone who can help us endure the heat and sun of the desert? Do we have anyone who can read ancient Osirion?
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2011-06-01T03:12:37Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Team Aboleth and "The Rebel's Ransom"
Qalaus (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2mbzv?Team-Aboleth-and-The-Rebels-Ransom#17
2011-05-31T19:43:06Z
2011-05-31T19:43:06Z
<p>Qalaus nods to Aeron. "<b>Indeed. Let us see what can be found in Sothis.</b>" </p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Would determining the availability of a wand of <i>mount</i> be a Diplomacy / Gather Information style check, or Knowledge (local)?</span></p>
<p>"<b>Another question, if we have not yet exhausted your patience, noble captain. You say that the Ruby Prince himself wishes the Society to investigate these ancient halls. Does His Highness have some instructions for us? Are we to retrieve something particular for him, or may we gather all the valuables from the tomb without let or hindrance?</b>"</p>
Qalaus nods to Aeron. "Indeed. Let us see what can be found in Sothis."
Would determining the availability of a wand of mount be a Diplomacy / Gather Information style check, or Knowledge (local)?
"Another question, if we have not yet exhausted your patience, noble captain. You say that the Ruby Prince himself wishes the Society to investigate these ancient halls. Does His Highness have some instructions for us? Are we to retrieve something particular for him, or may we gather all the...
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2011-05-31T19:43:06Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Team Aboleth and "The Rebel's Ransom"
Qalaus (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2mbzv?Team-Aboleth-and-The-Rebels-Ransom#15
2011-05-31T17:09:41Z
2011-05-31T17:09:41Z
<p>Qalaus repeats what he knows for the benefit of his colleagues <span class=messageboard-ooc>(that is, feel free to read the spoiler text)</span>.</p>
<p><b>Horses are better than camels, but I fear that even they might be ridden to destruction. Is it possible, o captain, for us to find someone willing to sell us a wand with which we might conjure <i>mounts</i>?</b>"</p>
Qalaus repeats what he knows for the benefit of his colleagues (that is, feel free to read the spoiler text).
Horses are better than camels, but I fear that even they might be ridden to destruction. Is it possible, o captain, for us to find someone willing to sell us a wand with which we might conjure mounts?"
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2011-05-31T17:09:41Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Team Aboleth and "The Rebel's Ransom"
Qalaus (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2mbzv?Team-Aboleth-and-The-Rebels-Ransom#12
2011-05-31T14:34:14Z
2011-05-31T14:34:14Z
<p>"<b>You say, o captain, that the first team took eight days to travel to this Hall? If your concerns prove to be well-grounded, we can't afford eight days to follow in their path. Even if they were simply robbed and left alive, they'll be dead afore we arrive.</b>"</p>
<p>Qalaus looks around to the rest of his newfound companions. <span class=messageboard-ooc>(The name is pronounced like "K'laus", which has gotten the halfling confused with Klaus von Trement, a more pre-eminent pathfinder from Brevoy, once or twice. Von Trement has never found this funny.)</span></p>
<p>"<b>Have any of us a good idea for getting there before nightfall?</b>"</p>
"You say, o captain, that the first team took eight days to travel to this Hall? If your concerns prove to be well-grounded, we can't afford eight days to follow in their path. Even if they were simply robbed and left alive, they'll be dead afore we arrive."
Qalaus looks around to the rest of his newfound companions. (The name is pronounced like "K'laus", which has gotten the halfling confused with Klaus von Trement, a more pre-eminent pathfinder from Brevoy, once or twice. Von Trement has...
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2011-05-31T14:34:14Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Team Aboleth and "The Rebel's Ransom"
Qalaus (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2mbzv?Team-Aboleth-and-The-Rebels-Ransom#8
2011-05-31T05:21:18Z
2011-05-31T05:21:18Z
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Mastermind wrote:</div><blockquote><br />
<br />
The Captain seems to reminisce about this Jilarni fondly ...
<br />
K. History or bardic knowledge check to see what your characters might know or have heard. </blockquote><p>Sense Motive to get a better sense of his attitude or feelings toward Jilarni: <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 ⇒ 7</span>
</p>
Knowledge (history): <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 8 ⇒ (14) + 8 = 22</span></p>
Mastermind wrote:The Captain seems to reminisce about this Jilarni fondly ...
K. History or bardic knowledge check to see what your characters might know or have heard.
Sense Motive to get a better sense of his attitude or feelings toward Jilarni: [dice]1d20[/dice]
Knowledge (history): [dice]1d20+8[/dice]
Qalaus (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2011-05-31T05:21:18Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Team Aboleth and "The Rebel's Ransom"
Qalaus (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2mbzv?Team-Aboleth-and-The-Rebels-Ransom#6
2011-05-31T02:25:26Z
2011-05-31T02:25:26Z
<p>Qalaus does not wish to interrupt, nor to barrage captain Ballantiir with a volley of unrelated questions. When opportunity presents itself, he will chime in: "<b>Thanks, o venture Captain, for this opportunity to earn the esteem of our Society. I have but two questions, if you would honor them with replies.</b></p>
<p><b>"First, what do you know of the three agents you sent originally? Perhaps, if we knew their strengths, we could better prepare ourselves for what dangers they were unprepared to face.</b></p>
<p><b>"Second, what do we know of this tomb? How old is it supposed to be? Who or what should we expect to find within?"</b></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>And, while I realize this is not a typical Pathfinder Society adventure, Qalaus is indeed a member of the Qadiran faction, and he often gets side missions from his superiors.</span></p>
Qalaus does not wish to interrupt, nor to barrage captain Ballantiir with a volley of unrelated questions. When opportunity presents itself, he will chime in: "Thanks, o venture Captain, for this opportunity to earn the esteem of our Society. I have but two questions, if you would honor them with replies.
"First, what do you know of the three agents you sent originally? Perhaps, if we knew their strengths, we could better prepare ourselves for what dangers they were unprepared to face.
...
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2011-05-31T02:25:26Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: Team Aboleth "The Rebels Ransom" OOC
Qalaus (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2mbng?Team-Aboleth-The-Rebels-Ransom-OOC#25
2011-05-30T13:20:42Z
2011-05-30T13:20:42Z
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Scipion del Ferro wrote:</div><blockquote>Large gives it -2 Dex :) </blockquote><p>There it is. Thanks. Upon consideration, though, I think I'll put the attribute bonus from 5th level into Dexterity rather than Constitution, then. That gives her a CON of 17, dropping her hit points and Fortitude save, but the DEX of 14 maintains her Armor Class, Reflex save, and CMD.
Scipion del Ferro wrote:Large gives it -2 Dex :)
There it is. Thanks. Upon consideration, though, I think I'll put the attribute bonus from 5th level into Dexterity rather than Constitution, then. That gives her a CON of 17, dropping her hit points and Fortitude save, but the DEX of 14 maintains her Armor Class, Reflex save, and CMD.
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2011-05-30T13:20:42Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: Team Aboleth "The Rebels Ransom" OOC
Qalaus (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2mbng?Team-Aboleth-The-Rebels-Ransom-OOC#6
2011-05-29T04:01:38Z
2011-05-29T04:01:38Z
<p>Greetings, my fellows. While we take our ease in Absalom, waiting for the Venture Captains to find us some new quest for the greater gory of the Society, may I interest anyone in a friendly game of chess?</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc> Scipion, the only change I made from the base character was to switch out his <i>staff of size alteration</i>, an expensive item he was able to buy once, with scrolls and a wand allowing him much the same powers for less cost. His equipment comes in quite a bit under the limit, but that's fine. We can say that Qalaus has the remainder in gold and fine gemstones, as befits a scion of Taldor.</span></p>
Greetings, my fellows. While we take our ease in Absalom, waiting for the Venture Captains to find us some new quest for the greater gory of the Society, may I interest anyone in a friendly game of chess?
Scipion, the only change I made from the base character was to switch out his staff of size alteration, an expensive item he was able to buy once, with scrolls and a wand allowing him much the same powers for less cost. His equipment comes in quite a bit under the limit, but that's fine....
Qalaus (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2011-05-29T04:01:38Z
Forums: Rules Questions: The Summoner and the Mirror of Opposition
Qalaus (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2lmuh?The-Summoner-and-the-Mirror-of-Opposition#1
2012-11-15T23:01:39Z
2010-12-22T22:29:26Z
<p><b>Situation</b> Qalaus the summoner is investigating an area when he steps in front of a <i>mirror of opposition</i>. Suddenly, an opposite-aligned black-hearted duplicate of Qalaus steps out of the mirror next to him, and gains initiative.</p>
<p>Qalaus, who is no longer in front of the mirror, would like to summon his Eidolon. </p>
<p><b>Question</b> What happens?</p>
<p>a) The Eidolon is considered part of Qalaus and not a separate creature, so both Qalaus and the evil Qalaus can summon independent, identical Eidolons.</p>
<p>b) The Eidolon is a separate entity, which was not reflected in the <i>mirror of opposition</i>. Just as the two summoners couldn't both <i>gate</i> in the same unique outsider, Qalaus can summon his critter, and the duplicate cannot.</p>
<p>c) The duplicate acts first, so has the option of summoning the Eidolon. If he does so, Qalaus cannot.</p>
<p>d) The two casters summon different aspects of the same mysterious outsider. The duplicate's Eidolon has the same base form, but different evolutions.</p>
Situation Qalaus the summoner is investigating an area when he steps in front of a mirror of opposition. Suddenly, an opposite-aligned black-hearted duplicate of Qalaus steps out of the mirror next to him, and gains initiative.
Qalaus, who is no longer in front of the mirror, would like to summon his Eidolon.
Question What happens?
a) The Eidolon is considered part of Qalaus and not a separate creature, so both Qalaus and the evil Qalaus can summon independent, identical Eidolons.
b) The...
Qalaus (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2010-12-22T22:29:26Z
Re: Forums: Pathfinder Society: PvP - what constitutes it?
Qalaus (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2kkqt&page=2?PvP-what-constitutes-it#80
2010-08-30T15:35:00Z
2010-08-30T15:40:09Z
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Airy wrote:</div><blockquote> "Sir... Your loyalties to your comrades in arms; and to the here and now above your other loyalties; and to your past or future... They are commendable. Furthermore, I find them both acceptable and inspiring to my own person. Would you mind, if I adapt the wording and philosophy behind them to best match my specific situation?" </blockquote><p>"I am gratified beyond my power to express, to have won the notice and approval of one so worthy. I would be honored to provide you the means to your own goals."
Airy wrote:"Sir... Your loyalties to your comrades in arms; and to the here and now above your other loyalties; and to your past or future... They are commendable. Furthermore, I find them both acceptable and inspiring to my own person. Would you mind, if I adapt the wording and philosophy behind them to best match my specific situation?"
"I am gratified beyond my power to express, to have won the notice and approval of one so worthy. I would be honored to provide you the means to your own...
Qalaus (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2010-08-30T15:40:09Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: To the Wilderlands and Beyond..Wellards Goodman/Necro campaign
Gashelle Smith (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2ihx8&page=63?To-the-Wilderlands-and-BeyondWellards#3146
2010-07-12T16:07:33Z
2010-07-12T16:07:33Z
<p>"O wisdom of the ages, this one asks
<br />
Where stand we now amid our tasks?"</p>
"O wisdom of the ages, this one asks
Where stand we now amid our tasks?"
Gashelle Smith (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2010-07-12T16:07:33Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: To the Wilderlands and Beyond..Wellards Goodman/Necro campaign
Gashelle Smith (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2ihx8&page=63?To-the-Wilderlands-and-BeyondWellards#3139
2010-07-08T18:59:05Z
2010-07-08T18:59:04Z
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Who wants the belt?</span></p>
<p>Gashelle nods, and leads the way back to the oracle.</p>
Who wants the belt?
Gashelle nods, and leads the way back to the oracle.
Gashelle Smith (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2010-07-08T18:59:04Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: To the Wilderlands and Beyond..Wellards Goodman/Necro campaign
Gashelle Smith (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2ihx8&page=63?To-the-Wilderlands-and-BeyondWellards#3133
2010-07-02T16:35:08Z
2010-07-02T16:35:07Z
<p>"What now," asks Gashelle, uncertain herself.</p>
"What now," asks Gashelle, uncertain herself.
Gashelle Smith (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2010-07-02T16:35:07Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: To the Wilderlands and Beyond..Wellards Goodman/Necro campaign
Gashelle Smith (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2ihx8&page=63?To-the-Wilderlands-and-BeyondWellards#3127
2010-06-29T04:45:17Z
2010-06-29T04:45:17Z
<p>As is Gashelle.</p>
As is Gashelle.
Gashelle Smith (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2010-06-29T04:45:17Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: To the Wilderlands and Beyond..Wellards Goodman/Necro campaign
Gashelle Smith (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2ihx8&page=62?To-the-Wilderlands-and-BeyondWellards#3093
2010-06-17T04:39:59Z
2010-06-17T04:39:46Z
<p>"I've already scanned for magical auras, and found none. Unless the architects piled silver coins under the sand, or lined their buried treasure in lead-lined chests down there, we should be good to go."</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>And next stop: PaizoCon!</span></p>
"I've already scanned for magical auras, and found none. Unless the architects piled silver coins under the sand, or lined their buried treasure in lead-lined chests down there, we should be good to go."
And next stop: PaizoCon!
Gashelle Smith (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2010-06-17T04:39:46Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: To the Wilderlands and Beyond..Wellards Goodman/Necro campaign
Gashelle Smith (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2ihx8&page=62?To-the-Wilderlands-and-BeyondWellards#3089
2010-06-15T11:07:06Z
2010-06-15T11:07:05Z
<p>"So do you imagine the spiders were just accidental then, unlike the golem guardian?"</p>
"So do you imagine the spiders were just accidental then, unlike the golem guardian?"
Gashelle Smith (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2010-06-15T11:07:05Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: To the Wilderlands and Beyond..Wellards Goodman/Necro campaign
Gashelle Smith (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2ihx8&page=62?To-the-Wilderlands-and-BeyondWellards#3085
2010-06-14T11:42:12Z
2010-06-14T11:42:12Z
<p>Gashelle does not offer her glaive.</p>
Gashelle does not offer her glaive.
Gashelle Smith (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2010-06-14T11:42:12Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: To the Wilderlands and Beyond..Wellards Goodman/Necro campaign
Gashelle Smith (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2ihx8&page=62?To-the-Wilderlands-and-BeyondWellards#3064
2010-06-07T19:22:23Z
2010-06-07T19:22:22Z
<p>Gashelle casts <i>blade of blood</i> as part of her attack and a quickened <i>shocking grasp</i>. she takes a 5' step forward, as necessary.</p>
<p>Attack: <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 11 ⇒ (15) + 11 = 26</span>
<br />
Damage: <span class="messageboard-dice">1d10 + 5 + 3d6 ⇒ (4) + 5 + (6, 4, 4) = 23</span> points plus <span class="messageboard-dice">5d6 ⇒ (2, 3, 4, 6, 4) = 19</span> points of electricity.</p>
<p>(And, as always, if they're Chaotic, she has a +2 Attack bonus and does an additional <span class="messageboard-dice">2d6 ⇒ (2, 3) = 5</span> points of damage.)</p>
Gashelle casts blade of blood as part of her attack and a quickened shocking grasp. she takes a 5' step forward, as necessary.
Attack: [dice]1d20+11[/dice]
Damage: [dice]1d10+5+3d6[/dice] points plus [dice]5d6[/dice] points of electricity.
(And, as always, if they're Chaotic, she has a +2 Attack bonus and does an additional [dice]2d6[/dice] points of damage.)
Gashelle Smith (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2010-06-07T19:22:22Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: To the Wilderlands and Beyond..Wellards Goodman/Necro campaign
Gashelle Smith (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2ihx8&page=62?To-the-Wilderlands-and-BeyondWellards#3055
2010-06-06T13:44:14Z
2010-06-06T13:44:13Z
<p>"I wonder if they're friendly."</p>
"I wonder if they're friendly."
Gashelle Smith (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2010-06-06T13:44:13Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: To the Wilderlands and Beyond..Wellards Goodman/Necro campaign
Gashelle Smith (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2ihx8&page=61?To-the-Wilderlands-and-BeyondWellards#3050
2010-06-05T16:33:49Z
2010-06-05T15:38:32Z
<p>Gashelle is in G-15, right behind our mystic theurge.</p>
Gashelle is in G-15, right behind our mystic theurge.
Gashelle Smith (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2010-06-05T15:38:32Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: To the Wilderlands and Beyond..Wellards Goodman/Necro campaign
Gashelle Smith (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2ihx8&page=61?To-the-Wilderlands-and-BeyondWellards#3042
2010-06-03T20:23:57Z
2010-06-03T20:23:43Z
<p>"Maybe less than you'd think."</p>
<p>Wellard, would Gashelle's <i>detect magic</i> catch any extraplanar creatures lurking around here?</p>
"Maybe less than you'd think."
Wellard, would Gashelle's detect magic catch any extraplanar creatures lurking around here?
Gashelle Smith (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2010-06-03T20:23:43Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: To the Wilderlands and Beyond..Wellards Goodman/Necro campaign
Gashelle Smith (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2ihx8&page=61?To-the-Wilderlands-and-BeyondWellards#3040
2010-06-03T19:27:22Z
2010-06-03T19:27:22Z
<p>Gashelle takes all of this in. In particular, she's distressed that the falsoon have such a depraved view of simple joy and dancing. Lakshmi would be appalled, and even lawful Athena would prickle at that.</p>
<p>She wonders if this is where we'd be able to find the oil.</p>
<p>"I suspect a trap," she says, drily.</p>
Gashelle takes all of this in. In particular, she's distressed that the falsoon have such a depraved view of simple joy and dancing. Lakshmi would be appalled, and even lawful Athena would prickle at that.
She wonders if this is where we'd be able to find the oil.
"I suspect a trap," she says, drily.
Gashelle Smith (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2010-06-03T19:27:22Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: To the Wilderlands and Beyond..Wellards Goodman/Necro campaign
Gashelle Smith (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2ihx8&page=61?To-the-Wilderlands-and-BeyondWellards#3038
2010-06-03T15:15:13Z
2010-06-03T15:14:22Z
<p><i>Detect Magic</i>.
<br />
Perception: <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6</span>
<br />
Knowledge (dungeoneering): <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 10 ⇒ (11) + 10 = 21</span></p>
Detect Magic.
Perception: [dice]1d20+3[/dice]
Knowledge (dungeoneering): [dice]1d20+10[/dice]
Gashelle Smith (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2010-06-03T15:14:22Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: To the Wilderlands and Beyond..Wellards Goodman/Necro campaign
Gashelle Smith (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2ihx8&page=61?To-the-Wilderlands-and-BeyondWellards#3031
2010-06-01T14:56:15Z
2010-06-01T14:56:14Z
<p>"Good lady trapfinder, can you detect anything mechanical, that might spin or turn anywhere about this?"</p>
<p>Gashelle feels a strange desire to open both doors. She heard about that happening once. The tiger ate the lady.</p>
"Good lady trapfinder, can you detect anything mechanical, that might spin or turn anywhere about this?"
Gashelle feels a strange desire to open both doors. She heard about that happening once. The tiger ate the lady.
Gashelle Smith (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2010-06-01T14:56:14Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: JZ's Realm of the Fellnight Queen
Thediar (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2klyz&page=17?JZs-Realm-of-the-Fellnight-Queen#805
2010-05-31T13:04:16Z
2010-05-31T12:57:29Z
<p>"Does Her word mean so little to you that you would cast it aside like garbage? You would trade the honor of the Fellnight Queen for a jape?"</p>
<p>Thediar makes out the spriggan who approached earlier and demanded that we surrender our weapons. "II had understood the word of the fae was a serious matter. You refused to be in my debt a few minutes ago; would you turn about and owe us this much so soon?"</p>
<p>Thediar pulls the rude pitchfork out of the ground and looks at his fellows. "Guys, they stole from my surplus, but from your main store. What's your call here? Also, given the press of the crowd, I'd recommend a good double-check of all your loose properties."</p>
<p>Sense Motive, JZ. What do we need to do here? Would the spriggans respect us more if we cracked some heads? Sense Motive: <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 11 ⇒ (20) + 11 = 31</span></p>
"Does Her word mean so little to you that you would cast it aside like garbage? You would trade the honor of the Fellnight Queen for a jape?"
Thediar makes out the spriggan who approached earlier and demanded that we surrender our weapons. "II had understood the word of the fae was a serious matter. You refused to be in my debt a few minutes ago; would you turn about and owe us this much so soon?"
Thediar pulls the rude pitchfork out of the ground and looks at his fellows. "Guys, they stole...
Thediar (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2010-05-31T12:57:29Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: To the Wilderlands and Beyond..Wellards Goodman/Necro campaign
Gashelle Smith (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2ihx8&page=61?To-the-Wilderlands-and-BeyondWellards#3028
2010-05-31T11:44:33Z
2010-05-31T11:44:33Z
<p>"What do you make of the iconography of the pitcher and the wheel?"</p>
"What do you make of the iconography of the pitcher and the wheel?"
Gashelle Smith (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2010-05-31T11:44:33Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: JZ's Realm of the Fellnight Queen
Thediar (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2klyz&page=17?JZs-Realm-of-the-Fellnight-Queen#802
2010-05-31T02:32:01Z
2010-05-31T02:30:55Z
<p>Thediar laughs, because it <i>is</i> funny. He glances into the bag that allegedly holds Tenzekil's corpse.</p>
<p>He announces to the spriggans assembled: "It is a merry jest, indeed. But I have a tale of a finer jest still:..."</p>
<p>He tells a short story of a gnome who tried to use clever illusions to fool a giant whom he had taken in as a guest, and how the tables got turned and taught the gnome a thing or two.</p>
<p>Untrained Perform: <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 3 ⇒ (10) + 3 = 13</span></p>
<p>"And that's the thing about hospitality. Jokes or no, the bond of a guest and host are sacred. Your Queen has invited us to come <i>as guests</i>, and held our wares in safe keeping. This jest reflects on Her Majesty, and makes Her look the fool, for making promises she cannot keep, and for abusing the sacred trusts. Lives there any here who did not see what befalls a Fellnight servant who decides on his own initiative to act contrary to the Her Dread Majesty's will?"</p>
<p>Diplomacy: <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 11 ⇒ (18) + 11 = 29</span></p>
<p>"We'll be walking out, on that trail over there. We expect to find our gear waiting for us."</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>(EDIT: I'm hoping someone can help boost one or the other roll, either the story up to a 15, or the Diplomacy up to a 30.)</span></p>
Thediar laughs, because it is funny. He glances into the bag that allegedly holds Tenzekil's corpse.
He announces to the spriggans assembled: "It is a merry jest, indeed. But I have a tale of a finer jest still:..."
He tells a short story of a gnome who tried to use clever illusions to fool a giant whom he had taken in as a guest, and how the tables got turned and taught the gnome a thing or two.
Untrained Perform: [dice]1d20+3[/dice]
"And that's the thing about hospitality. Jokes or no,...
Thediar (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2010-05-31T02:30:55Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: JZ's Realm of the Fellnight Queen
Thediar (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2klyz&page=16?JZs-Realm-of-the-Fellnight-Queen#796
2010-05-30T15:13:01Z
2010-05-30T15:13:00Z
<p>Thediar thanks the spriggan. Do we make our way back to the portal without further incident?</p>
Thediar thanks the spriggan. Do we make our way back to the portal without further incident?
Thediar (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2010-05-30T15:13:00Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: JZ's Realm of the Fellnight Queen
Thediar (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2klyz&page=16?JZs-Realm-of-the-Fellnight-Queen#793
2010-05-30T13:03:25Z
2010-05-30T13:03:25Z
<p>We requested that we be allowed to return Tenzekil's body. He's war-dead, after all. Will anyone stop us from taking him with us?</p>
We requested that we be allowed to return Tenzekil's body. He's war-dead, after all. Will anyone stop us from taking him with us?
Thediar (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2010-05-30T13:03:25Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: JZ's Realm of the Fellnight Queen
Thediar (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2klyz&page=16?JZs-Realm-of-the-Fellnight-Queen#789
2010-05-30T10:37:24Z
2010-05-30T10:37:23Z
<p>"Which we will make clear."</p>
<p>Anybody else up for leaving?</p>
"Which we will make clear."
Anybody else up for leaving?
Thediar (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2010-05-30T10:37:23Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: JZ's Realm of the Fellnight Queen
Thediar (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2klyz&page=16?JZs-Realm-of-the-Fellnight-Queen#787
2010-05-30T05:13:57Z
2010-05-30T05:13:57Z
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>If I recall correctly, Lilia has half of them. Someone else has the other half.</span></p>
<p>"Fair enough, Your Majesty. We will take Your ... conditional ... offer back to the sun-lit realms, and do our best to broker Maligorn's acceptance. We have the backing of several of the woodland folk, so I think our chances good. We shall return here to close the deal and end the war, wardstones in hand. This I swear, by Gozreh."</p>
<p>Diplomacy to persuade her to let us go: <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 11 ⇒ (9) + 11 = 20</span>.</p>
If I recall correctly, Lilia has half of them. Someone else has the other half.
"Fair enough, Your Majesty. We will take Your ... conditional ... offer back to the sun-lit realms, and do our best to broker Maligorn's acceptance. We have the backing of several of the woodland folk, so I think our chances good. We shall return here to close the deal and end the war, wardstones in hand. This I swear, by Gozreh."
Diplomacy to persuade her to let us go: [dice]1d20+11[/dice].
Thediar (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2010-05-30T05:13:57Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: JZ's Realm of the Fellnight Queen
Thediar (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2klyz&page=16?JZs-Realm-of-the-Fellnight-Queen#783
2010-05-30T03:35:05Z
2010-05-30T03:28:51Z
<p>Thediar frowns a little. <i>This doesn't make sense. Rhoswen <b>had</b> the wardstones. Devarro told us she was using them to create the fog. Now they're the bars of her long-lasting prison? Was Devarro lying to us?</i></p>
<p>"I think that can be arranged. With Your Majesty's permission, I would seek consultation with my god, as to the best way to give You what You seek."</p>
<p>Thediar makes a quiet prayer to Gozreh, and casts <a href="http://www.d20pfsrd.com/magic/all-spells—-final/divination" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><i>divination</i></a>. The specific course of action is returning the wardstones to Rhoswen. What do we have to do, to ensure the best outcome?</p>
Thediar frowns a little. This doesn't make sense. Rhoswen had the wardstones. Devarro told us she was using them to create the fog. Now they're the bars of her long-lasting prison? Was Devarro lying to us?
"I think that can be arranged. With Your Majesty's permission, I would seek consultation with my god, as to the best way to give You what You seek."
Thediar makes a quiet prayer to Gozreh, and casts divination. The specific course of action is returning the wardstones to Rhoswen. What do...
Thediar (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2010-05-30T03:28:51Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: JZ's Realm of the Fellnight Queen
Thediar (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2klyz&page=16?JZs-Realm-of-the-Fellnight-Queen#781
2010-05-30T02:29:27Z
2010-05-30T02:29:06Z
<p>Would Rhoswen find it acceptable for us to make sure the stones are destroyed?</p>
<p>Sense Motive: <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 11 ⇒ (4) + 11 = 15</span></p>
Would Rhoswen find it acceptable for us to make sure the stones are destroyed?
Sense Motive: [dice]1d20+11[/dice]
Thediar (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2010-05-30T02:29:06Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: JZ's Realm of the Fellnight Queen
Thediar (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2klyz&page=16?JZs-Realm-of-the-Fellnight-Queen#778
2010-05-29T16:05:21Z
2010-05-29T16:03:59Z
<p>Sense Motive. Well, she has (a) schemes and potential uses for the stones, and (b) probably a sky-high Bluff skill augmented by magic, but Thediar has to make an attempt to see what she really wants here. </p>
<p>Sense Motive: <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 11 ⇒ (4) + 11 = 15</span></p>
Sense Motive. Well, she has (a) schemes and potential uses for the stones, and (b) probably a sky-high Bluff skill augmented by magic, but Thediar has to make an attempt to see what she really wants here.
Sense Motive: [dice]1d20+11[/dice]
Thediar (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2010-05-29T16:03:59Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: JZ's Realm of the Fellnight Queen
Thediar (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2klyz&page=16?JZs-Realm-of-the-Fellnight-Queen#775
2010-05-29T13:38:23Z
2010-05-29T13:38:22Z
<p>"Before coming here, Your Majesty, we drafted an agreement that you must never be imprisoned again. The forest communities all agreed to that, that even the Satyr-king assented. Were he to try closing off the Fellnight again, the people of the woodlands would turn on him as a hypocrite and a liar. Exposed as such, his power to rule would dissolve.</p>
<p>Diplomacy to reassure Rhoswen: <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 11 ⇒ (4) + 11 = 15</span></p>
<p>"As for the Wardstones, Your Majesty, they need to be destroyed. This pact we propose between Your people and sun-lit woodlands cannot hold, so long as either side, or any third party, has such a threat to hold over the other. </p>
<p>Diplomacy to convince her to allow us to destroy the stones: <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 11 ⇒ (16) + 11 = 27</span></p>
<p>"One other thing doesn't belong here,Your Majesty. By Your Royal leave, we would take Tenzekil's body with us. He has folk to mourn him back in his lands, and his death, and the evidence it shows of Your power and ruthlessness, will serve You, as well.</p>
<p>Diplomacy to allow us to remove Tenzekil's body: <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 11 ⇒ (5) + 11 = 16</span></p>
<p>"Your Majesty, the longer we tarry here, the more throughly does Maligorn harden his forces against the Fellnight. Although it breaks our hearts to think about leaving this beautiful land, we must make haste back and carry Your willingness to share the dominion of the lands.</p>
<p>Diplomacy to let us go: <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 11 ⇒ (8) + 11 = 19</span></p>
<p>"What is Your Majesty's mind regarding the time of the cycle? Monthly, yearly like the Sidhe, or some other period, best aligned with Your Royal Wisdom?"</p>
"Before coming here, Your Majesty, we drafted an agreement that you must never be imprisoned again. The forest communities all agreed to that, that even the Satyr-king assented. Were he to try closing off the Fellnight again, the people of the woodlands would turn on him as a hypocrite and a liar. Exposed as such, his power to rule would dissolve.
Diplomacy to reassure Rhoswen: [dice]1d20+11[/dice]
"As for the Wardstones, Your Majesty, they need to be destroyed. This pact we propose between...
Thediar (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2010-05-29T13:38:22Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: JZ's Realm of the Fellnight Queen
Thediar (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2klyz&page=16?JZs-Realm-of-the-Fellnight-Queen#772
2010-05-29T03:37:37Z
2010-05-29T03:37:37Z
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>That the Fellnight offer to time-share the woodlands with the forest kin who've been there, that she and Maligorn's court trade sovereignty, the same way the Seelie and Unseelie hosts of the Sidhe do at the spring and autumn equinoxes. And that, united in that way, they both serve to keep the Verduran Forest clear of depredation.</span></p>
That the Fellnight offer to time-share the woodlands with the forest kin who've been there, that she and Maligorn's court trade sovereignty, the same way the Seelie and Unseelie hosts of the Sidhe do at the spring and autumn equinoxes. And that, united in that way, they both serve to keep the Verduran Forest clear of depredation.
Thediar (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2010-05-29T03:37:37Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: JZ's Realm of the Fellnight Queen
Thediar (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2klyz&page=16?JZs-Realm-of-the-Fellnight-Queen#770
2010-05-29T02:25:36Z
2010-05-29T02:24:52Z
<p>Thediar fairly beams at that. He had been worried, throughout, that he as dealing with nothing more than an insane mobster, willing to destroy the Fellnight, if that was hat it would take to seek revenge. But at this, at Rhoswen's pledge of remembrance, he understands that somewhere behind all the rage and indignation, there's actually a ruler there, who feels some need to answer to her people.</p>
<p><b>That</b> is what Thediar is going to try to target, kindle, and enflame. And he's going to do it by appealing to her emotions —vanity, fear, a need for admiration, a thirst for victory— rather than a careful logical case. For Rhoswen is Fae, and that means that, whatever the Fellnight Queen's powers, Thediar realizes he's negotiating with a 4-year-old.</p>
<p>—+—+—</p>
<p>"I suspect Your Majesty may be right in that, but none shall know, for Maligorn has not been made to suffer so. He rules as an easy king, and watches as, yearly, the human loggers and settlers take the forest away by inches. And now he seeks to turn the attention of his subjects from that peril to ... You, Your Majesty, to the so-called threat Your return represents. He paints you as the villain in this piece.</p>
<p>"And, I fear, that by continuing the Fellnight attack upon the woodlands, Your Majesty plays into his hands. So long as You throw Your soldiers against the nymphs, the elves, and the honest folk of the woods, Maligorn will parade the war-dead as exhibits in the case against You.</p>
<p>"Your forces may win; the Fellnight is mighty as well as beautiful. (But they may not; much of your forces would seem to be held back in reserve on this side of the bridge between worlds. Maligorn knows where the choke-point is. If the Satyr-king takes it, he can hold it against a much greater force.)</p>
<p>"But, good queen, know that, if the war is left unchecked, the attrition will be terrible. You are mightier than they know, but they are much stronger than Your Majesty remembers. They have had all these years to strive against the other forces in the world, to learn warcraft, to gain puissance. If this is settled by war alone, the victor will be a shell of its former strength, and the vanquished will be gone.</p>
<p>"And then the lumbermen and clerics of city gods will come in, and chase out the tattered remains, and eat the forest. Your forest.</p>
<p>"But there's one thing that every man —civilized, oh-so-proper Man— fears, and that's the things that go bump in the night. The lumbermen are not afraid of Maligorn, of his centaurs and nymphs. But if they were to come across the Fellnight, at the height of Your power, those who survived would blanche and turn tail. These would become "the haunted woods", the "Fell Lands"; and the Andorans would seek their timber elsewhere, fear lodged in their breasts.</p>
<p>"This war works against you in all ways. It paints Maligorn as the last defender of virtue; ah, how he must laugh to know that! It depletes all the forces that might keep all these lands safe, and it brings to bear the entire forces of the Inner Sea against you. The good men and women will try to hang Your Majesty on the wall as yet another villain, and the foul powers will see the Fellnight as weakened and easy pickings.</p>
<p>"Instead, we advise, sue for treaty. Ask some sort of share. Perhaps the woods run wild with spriggans and worgs every night, or throughout the winter, or from full moon down to new. Offer such a deal, and watch Maligorn choke in his fury. He cannot say no, for then it would be <b>he</b> who cannot compromise, and You Who will be heralded as the voice of temperance. Spurning Your offer would ruin Maligorn's prestige. And if he says yes...</p>
<p>...oh...</p>
<p>...<b>if he says yes</b>, then the Fellnight defeats him over, and over, and over again. If you suggest that the woods swing back and forth on a lunar cycle, then every full moon, he sees his kingdom give way, give way, and give way again to the Fellnight. You shall conquer him not once, but thirteen times every year. And all he shall be able do is watch, bound by the pact he cannot turn down.</p>
<p>"By the will of Gozreh, Lord of the Wind and Lady of the Wave, I come to You, Lady Fellnight, with this offer. If you accept, then let the church of Gozreh be counted Your first ally."</p>
<p>Diplomacy: <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 11 ⇒ (19) + 11 = 30</span></p>
<p>Edit. Oh, yeah. Right when it counts. Can Thediar get any assistance with this?</p>
Thediar fairly beams at that. He had been worried, throughout, that he as dealing with nothing more than an insane mobster, willing to destroy the Fellnight, if that was hat it would take to seek revenge. But at this, at Rhoswen's pledge of remembrance, he understands that somewhere behind all the rage and indignation, there's actually a ruler there, who feels some need to answer to her people.
That is what Thediar is going to try to target, kindle, and enflame. And he's going to do it by...
Thediar (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2010-05-29T02:24:52Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: JZ's Realm of the Fellnight Queen
Thediar (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2klyz&page=16?JZs-Realm-of-the-Fellnight-Queen#767
2010-05-28T21:35:26Z
2010-05-28T21:34:41Z
<p>The gnome raises an eyebrow at Sarek, looking bemused. Thediar would blithely agree. <i>Of course it's caused death and destruction. She's currently out for revenge, and she's not a good person.</i> Thediar's okay with that. He's negotiated with wicked people before; if everybody were nice, there wouldn't be a need for diplomats. He hopes that he can turn the negotiations away from condemning Rhoswen, and engage the queen on more productive topics.</p>
The gnome raises an eyebrow at Sarek, looking bemused. Thediar would blithely agree. Of course it's caused death and destruction. She's currently out for revenge, and she's not a good person. Thediar's okay with that. He's negotiated with wicked people before; if everybody were nice, there wouldn't be a need for diplomats. He hopes that he can turn the negotiations away from condemning Rhoswen, and engage the queen on more productive topics.
Thediar (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2010-05-28T21:34:41Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: JZ's Realm of the Fellnight Queen
Thediar (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2klyz&page=16?JZs-Realm-of-the-Fellnight-Queen#763
2010-05-28T16:34:01Z
2010-05-28T16:34:01Z
<p>Thediar makes a mental note: <i>I can add the reference "Has a sense of humor — Fellnight Queen" to my resume. Although, heck, I could probably add just about any commendation: "Great dancer, and makes a mean peach pie — Fellnight Queen"; it's not like anybody's going to check with her for accuracy. All this, assuming I survive, of course.</i></p>
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Ylera wrote:</div><blockquote> Ylera's reaction to Thediar is at first a moment of shock before she speaks. "I would have preferred that you asked my leave before revealing my identity but I am done with running and hiding." at that point she removes her hood again, revealing her full features.</blockquote><p>Thediar protests sotto voce, "You <i>were</i> yelling it at the gate, just a few minutes ago."
<p>As Ylera continues, Thediar grins widely. <i>She may get us killed, but by damn she'll get Rhoswen to turn away from that stupid mirror!</i></p>
Thediar makes a mental note: I can add the reference "Has a sense of humor -- Fellnight Queen" to my resume. Although, heck, I could probably add just about any commendation: "Great dancer, and makes a mean peach pie -- Fellnight Queen"; it's not like anybody's going to check with her for accuracy. All this, assuming I survive, of course.
Ylera wrote:Ylera's reaction to Thediar is at first a moment of shock before she speaks. "I would have preferred that you asked my leave before revealing...
Thediar (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2010-05-28T16:34:01Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: JZ's Realm of the Fellnight Queen
Thediar (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2klyz&page=16?JZs-Realm-of-the-Fellnight-Queen#760
2010-05-28T14:23:34Z
2010-05-28T14:22:13Z
<div class="messageboard-quotee">DM JZ wrote:</div><blockquote>"Ahem! Where was I? Oh yes, I sent my army to liberate the forest, and this is how the people repay me? To cast me as villain and vex me at every turn?" </blockquote><p>"By Your Majesty's leave, that's what we've come here to reverse. This is the Fellnight, a land of primordial beauty and dark majesty, and we would seek to find its rightful place amid the forest. To find a way for both parties to have what they want.
<p>"But I advance beyond myself. Your Majesty, may I have the honor of presenting to You Your daughter, Ylera, strong in the mystic arts, resolute of heart, honorable in all things."</p>
<p>Diplomacy: <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 11 ⇒ (18) + 11 = 29</span></p>
DM JZ wrote:"Ahem! Where was I? Oh yes, I sent my army to liberate the forest, and this is how the people repay me? To cast me as villain and vex me at every turn?"
"By Your Majesty's leave, that's what we've come here to reverse. This is the Fellnight, a land of primordial beauty and dark majesty, and we would seek to find its rightful place amid the forest. To find a way for both parties to have what they want. "But I advance beyond myself. Your Majesty, may I have the honor of presenting...
Thediar (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2010-05-28T14:22:13Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: To the Wilderlands and Beyond..Wellards Goodman/Necro campaign
Gashelle Smith (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2ihx8&page=61?To-the-Wilderlands-and-BeyondWellards#3020
2010-05-27T15:09:35Z
2010-05-27T15:09:34Z
<p>"We may need to do a little more scavenging for gems," Gashelle comments. It seems surreal to her, suddenly, that after a couple of months of adventuring, she's so casually talking about trading in precious gemstones. Just one of these would have fed a small family for a year.</p>
"We may need to do a little more scavenging for gems," Gashelle comments. It seems surreal to her, suddenly, that after a couple of months of adventuring, she's so casually talking about trading in precious gemstones. Just one of these would have fed a small family for a year.
Gashelle Smith (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2010-05-27T15:09:34Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: JZ's Realm of the Fellnight Queen
Thediar (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2klyz&page=16?JZs-Realm-of-the-Fellnight-Queen#755
2010-05-27T14:32:41Z
2010-05-27T14:32:06Z
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>ghah! Swallowed post; we try again...</span></p>
<p>Thediar laughs merrily. "Be at pease; there was no debt impled, soldier. Healing the injured is one of my duties. My apologies; I meant no offense."</p>
<p>From the positions on the map•, Thediar bows to Rhoswen, but does not bend his knee. She is a queen, but not <i>his</i> queen. He's an envoy, not a subject. "We beg Your Majesty's pardon for the missed appointment. We left early in the day, but the time just got away from us. It was a grave error, and we regret it."</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>What else can I say? I really did intend to show up for the meeting ...</span></p>
<p>"Was it out of courtesy, that your captors left you the mirror? Or cruelty, that you might ever look out from your prison?"</p>
<p>Diplomacy: <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 11 ⇒ (20) + 11 = 31</span></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>•Goodness, but what a perfect set-up for channelling negative energy...</span></p>
ghah! Swallowed post; we try again...
Thediar laughs merrily. "Be at pease; there was no debt impled, soldier. Healing the injured is one of my duties. My apologies; I meant no offense."
From the positions on the map*, Thediar bows to Rhoswen, but does not bend his knee. She is a queen, but not his queen. He's an envoy, not a subject. "We beg Your Majesty's pardon for the missed appointment. We left early in the day, but the time just got away from us. It was a grave error, and we regret
...
Thediar (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2010-05-27T14:32:06Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: JZ's Realm of the Fellnight Queen
Thediar (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2klyz&page=16?JZs-Realm-of-the-Fellnight-Queen#753
2010-05-27T01:50:21Z
2010-05-27T01:49:52Z
<p>Once we've all made our decision, Thediar casts <i>cure moderate wounds</i> on the spriggan, countering <span class="messageboard-dice">2d8 + 8 ⇒ (6, 1) + 8 = 15</span> points of bee-sting damage.</p>
Once we've all made our decision, Thediar casts cure moderate wounds on the spriggan, countering [dice]2d8+8[/dice] points of bee-sting damage.
Thediar (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2010-05-27T01:49:52Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: To the Wilderlands and Beyond..Wellards Goodman/Necro campaign
Gashelle Smith (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2ihx8&page=61?To-the-Wilderlands-and-BeyondWellards#3017
2010-05-26T21:30:39Z
2010-05-26T21:30:39Z
<p>Gashelle turns to Avinar and wonders, quietly, "Do you think that ring is messing with her head?"</p>
Gashelle turns to Avinar and wonders, quietly, "Do you think that ring is messing with her head?"
Gashelle Smith (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2010-05-26T21:30:39Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: JZ's Realm of the Fellnight Queen
Thediar (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2klyz&page=15?JZs-Realm-of-the-Fellnight-Queen#747
2010-05-26T03:32:58Z
2010-05-26T03:32:58Z
<p>"This time, I think, we have to make the choice. I'm going to make the attempt for peace."</p>
<p>Thediar sticks his trident into the ground. To the spriggan: "Leave this here, brave one."</p>
"This time, I think, we have to make the choice. I'm going to make the attempt for peace."
Thediar sticks his trident into the ground. To the spriggan: "Leave this here, brave one."
Thediar (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2010-05-26T03:32:58Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: JZ's Realm of the Fellnight Queen
Thediar (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2klyz&page=15?JZs-Realm-of-the-Fellnight-Queen#744
2010-05-25T20:34:12Z
2010-05-25T20:15:17Z
<p>JZ, Thediar has dealt with a lot of situations similar to this. I'm sure that in some cultures, envoys are expected to set aside their weapons, while in other lands, a tribal chieftain might be insulted if we <i>didn't</i> come armed, as if we held our host's puissance in disdain.</p>
<p>Is this a test, or do we really need to hand over our weapons to see the Queen?</p>
<p>Sense Motive: <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 11 ⇒ (17) + 11 = 28</span>.</p>
JZ, Thediar has dealt with a lot of situations similar to this. I'm sure that in some cultures, envoys are expected to set aside their weapons, while in other lands, a tribal chieftain might be insulted if we didn't come armed, as if we held our host's puissance in disdain.
Is this a test, or do we really need to hand over our weapons to see the Queen?
Sense Motive: [dice]1d20+11[/dice].
Thediar (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2010-05-25T20:15:17Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: JZ's Realm of the Fellnight Queen
Thediar (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2klyz&page=15?JZs-Realm-of-the-Fellnight-Queen#740
2010-05-25T13:39:56Z
2010-05-25T13:39:56Z
<p>Thediar glances at Ylera, and at Janus and Sarek. He's fine with sticking his own trident in the grass; he has gone entire adventures without needing to clean blood off its tines. But he'll not commit the warriors. And, ultimately, this is Ylera's call to make.</p>
Thediar glances at Ylera, and at Janus and Sarek. He's fine with sticking his own trident in the grass; he has gone entire adventures without needing to clean blood off its tines. But he'll not commit the warriors. And, ultimately, this is Ylera's call to make.
Thediar (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2010-05-25T13:39:56Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: JZ's Realm of the Fellnight Queen
Thediar (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2klyz&page=15?JZs-Realm-of-the-Fellnight-Queen#738
2010-05-25T12:43:35Z
2010-05-25T12:43:35Z
<p>Thediar picks himself up, helps Ylera to her feet, and awaits the next scene in this drama to unfold.</p>
Thediar picks himself up, helps Ylera to her feet, and awaits the next scene in this drama to unfold.
Thediar (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2010-05-25T12:43:35Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: JZ's Realm of the Fellnight Queen
Thediar (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2klyz&page=15?JZs-Realm-of-the-Fellnight-Queen#736
2010-05-25T02:16:43Z
2010-05-25T02:16:42Z
<p>How injured is Fulvid? Thediar is willing to heal it.</p>
<p>Thediar calls out in a loud voice, "<b>O Majesty! Queen of these Fellnight Lands! Enough! Thou havest well and clearly shown Thy fury and taught Thy vengeance. But dost Thou not have yet another duty for this bleachling to fulfill? He has lost much this day, in daring to oppose Thy will. Dost Thou also demand from him his life? It is of some value to us, for we would wish to see him brought to account in our courts.</b>"</p>
<p>(Let's end this, but in a way that does not cause an incident.)</p>
<p>Diplomacy: <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 11 ⇒ (19) + 11 = 30</span>.</p>
How injured is Fulvid? Thediar is willing to heal it.
Thediar calls out in a loud voice, "O Majesty! Queen of these Fellnight Lands! Enough! Thou havest well and clearly shown Thy fury and taught Thy vengeance. But dost Thou not have yet another duty for this bleachling to fulfill? He has lost much this day, in daring to oppose Thy will. Dost Thou also demand from him his life? It is of some value to us, for we would wish to see him brought to account in our courts."
(Let's end this, but in...
Thediar (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2010-05-25T02:16:42Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: JZ's Realm of the Fellnight Queen
Thediar (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2klyz&page=15?JZs-Realm-of-the-Fellnight-Queen#723
2010-05-23T13:50:58Z
2010-05-23T13:50:12Z
<p>Thediar comes close to panicking; there is no way we could hope to defeat an army. "Sarek! This is not our fight!"</p>
Thediar comes close to panicking; there is no way we could hope to defeat an army. "Sarek! This is not our fight!"
Thediar (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2010-05-23T13:50:12Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: JZ's Realm of the Fellnight Queen
Thediar (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2klyz&page=15?JZs-Realm-of-the-Fellnight-Queen#720
2010-05-23T04:08:30Z
2010-05-23T04:08:30Z
<p>I've stated that Thediar is casting <i>sanctuary</i>, but I never stated who the recipient of the spell would be. Ylera, if you're not planning on casting any offensive spells (summoning elementals would be fair game), you're certainly welcome to the effects of the spell.</p>
I've stated that Thediar is casting sanctuary, but I never stated who the recipient of the spell would be. Ylera, if you're not planning on casting any offensive spells (summoning elementals would be fair game), you're certainly welcome to the effects of the spell.
Thediar (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2010-05-23T04:08:30Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: To the Wilderlands and Beyond..Wellards Goodman/Necro campaign
Gashelle Smith (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2ihx8&page=60?To-the-Wilderlands-and-BeyondWellards#2995
2010-05-19T11:58:14Z
2010-05-19T11:58:13Z
<p>Does the blue stone fit into its mural, as well?</p>
Does the blue stone fit into its mural, as well?
Gashelle Smith (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2010-05-19T11:58:13Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: JZ's Realm of the Fellnight Queen
Thediar (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2klyz&page=15?JZs-Realm-of-the-Fellnight-Queen#713
2010-05-18T18:42:56Z
2010-05-18T18:42:54Z
<p>"Defend yourselves, by all means. But we're guests here, watching an unseemly private row; don't be the first to throw any attack."</p>
<p>Thediar casts <i>sanctuary</i>.</p>
"Defend yourselves, by all means. But we're guests here, watching an unseemly private row; don't be the first to throw any attack."
Thediar casts sanctuary.
Thediar (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2010-05-18T18:42:54Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: To the Wilderlands and Beyond..Wellards Goodman/Necro campaign
Gashelle Smith (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2ihx8&page=60?To-the-Wilderlands-and-BeyondWellards#2987
2010-05-18T11:09:43Z
2010-05-18T11:09:42Z
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>6-G? Darn!</span></p>
<p>Gashelle hustles up to 7-D and attacks the mephit in 6-E. This requires an <a href="http://www.d20pfsrd.com/skills/acrobatics" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">acrobatics roll</a> to avoid an Attack of Opportunity, but she's willing to chance it, in order to avoid clumping with the other party members for the creatures' area effects.</p>
<p>Acrobatics: <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 7 ⇒ (10) + 7 = 17</span>
<br />
Attack: <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 12 ⇒ (7) + 12 = 19</span>; damage: <span class="messageboard-dice">1d10 + 5 ⇒ (10) + 5 = 15</span></p>
6-G? Darn!
Gashelle hustles up to 7-D and attacks the mephit in 6-E. This requires an acrobatics roll to avoid an Attack of Opportunity, but she's willing to chance it, in order to avoid clumping with the other party members for the creatures' area effects.
Acrobatics: [dice]1d20+7[/dice]
Attack: [dice]1d20+12[/dice]; damage: [dice]1d10+5[/dice]
Gashelle Smith (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2010-05-18T11:09:42Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: JZ's Realm of the Fellnight Queen
Thediar (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2klyz&page=15?JZs-Realm-of-the-Fellnight-Queen#708
2010-05-17T22:44:07Z
2010-05-17T22:44:07Z
<p>Initiative: <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 5 ⇒ (19) + 5 = 24</span>.</p>
<p>Thediar is intrigued to see how this plays out.</p>
Initiative: [dice]1d20+5[/dice].
Thediar is intrigued to see how this plays out.
Thediar (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2010-05-17T22:44:07Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: To the Wilderlands and Beyond..Wellards Goodman/Necro campaign
Gashelle Smith (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2ihx8&page=60?To-the-Wilderlands-and-BeyondWellards#2982
2010-05-17T22:34:10Z
2010-05-17T22:33:36Z
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>I confess I'm not sure where we are in initiative...</span></p>
<p>Gashelle applies a full attack against one of the southern mephits, preferably one that's already wounded. She casts <i>shocking grasp</i> through her weapon.</p>
<p>Attack: <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 12 ⇒ (19) + 12 = 31</span>; damage <span class="messageboard-dice">1d10 + 5 + 5d6 ⇒ (5) + 5 + (3, 6, 4, 1, 3) = 27</span>
<br />
Attack: <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 7 ⇒ (20) + 7 = 27</span>; damage <span class="messageboard-dice">1d10 + 5 ⇒ (8) + 5 = 13</span>
<br />
Confirm critical: <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 7 ⇒ (6) + 7 = 13</span>; damage <span class="messageboard-dice">1d10 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7</span></p>
I confess I'm not sure where we are in initiative...
Gashelle applies a full attack against one of the southern mephits, preferably one that's already wounded. She casts shocking grasp through her weapon.
Attack: [dice]1d20+12[/dice]; damage [dice]1d10+5+5d6[/dice]
Attack: [dice]1d20+7[/dice]; damage [dice]1d10+5[/dice]
Confirm critical: [dice]1d20+7[/dice]; damage [dice]1d10+5[/dice]
Gashelle Smith (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2010-05-17T22:33:36Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: JZ's Realm of the Fellnight Queen
Thediar (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2klyz&page=15?JZs-Realm-of-the-Fellnight-Queen#706
2010-05-17T19:23:38Z
2010-05-17T19:19:43Z
<p>Thediar looks around at the spriggans. <i>Ah yes. Fey soldiers. Just as irrational as the courts, but thirstier for blood.</i> </p>
<p>Thediar plays off Tenzekil's self-serving nature. "You might beat us, Braybrittle; I don't know what your resources here are. But we've never gone down without a hard fight, and it would leave you weakened and at their, um, mercy. How would that serve your purposes?"</p>
<p>In Gnomish:[Spoiler omitted]</p>
<p>Aid another with Diplomacy: <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 19 ⇒ (2) + 19 = 21</span></p>
Thediar looks around at the spriggans. Ah yes. Fey soldiers. Just as irrational as the courts, but thirstier for blood.
Thediar plays off Tenzekil's self-serving nature. "You might beat us, Braybrittle; I don't know what your resources here are. But we've never gone down without a hard fight, and it would leave you weakened and at their, um, mercy. How would that serve your purposes?"
In Gnomish:[Spoiler omitted]
Aid another with Diplomacy: [dice]1d20+19[/dice]
Thediar (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2010-05-17T19:19:43Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: JZ's Realm of the Fellnight Queen
Thediar (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2klyz&page=14?JZs-Realm-of-the-Fellnight-Queen#694
2010-05-17T00:25:42Z
2010-05-17T00:25:22Z
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Oooh, I can hear the old Star Trek battle music starting...</span></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>DM JZ, what's the common practice here? We want to do this right. We want to avoid embarrassing ourselves (and losing), but we don't want to come off as cowardly, either. </span> </p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Does it make sense to invite the spriggan and worg to join alongside Tenzekil to make it an even fight?</span></p>
Oooh, I can hear the old Star Trek battle music starting...
DM JZ, what's the common practice here? We want to do this right. We want to avoid embarrassing ourselves (and losing), but we don't want to come off as cowardly, either.
Does it make sense to invite the spriggan and worg to join alongside Tenzekil to make it an even fight?
Thediar (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2010-05-17T00:25:22Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: To the Wilderlands and Beyond..Wellards Goodman/Necro campaign
Gashelle Smith (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2ihx8&page=60?To-the-Wilderlands-and-BeyondWellards#2976
2010-05-16T20:05:19Z
2010-05-16T20:05:19Z
<p>Gashelle will be happy to do so.
<br />
<span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 11 ⇒ (4) + 11 = 15</span>; damage: <span class="messageboard-dice">1d10 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9</span></p>
Gashelle will be happy to do so.
[dice]1d20+11[/dice]; damage: [dice]1d10+5[/dice]
Gashelle Smith (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2010-05-16T20:05:19Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: JZ's Realm of the Fellnight Queen
Thediar (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2klyz&page=14?JZs-Realm-of-the-Fellnight-Queen#688
2010-05-16T11:23:57Z
2010-05-16T11:23:56Z
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>JZ, could we get a better description of the gate and area? For example, could someone in gaseous form just slip through the gate?</span></p>
<p>A satisfied grin touches the corners of Thediar's mouth. "As I said, we will be more than happy to speak with Her Majesty out here."</p>
JZ, could we get a better description of the gate and area? For example, could someone in gaseous form just slip through the gate?
A satisfied grin touches the corners of Thediar's mouth. "As I said, we will be more than happy to speak with Her Majesty out here."
Thediar (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2010-05-16T11:23:56Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: JZ's Realm of the Fellnight Queen
Thediar (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2klyz&page=14?JZs-Realm-of-the-Fellnight-Queen#685
2010-05-16T02:02:14Z
2010-05-16T02:02:13Z
<p>Thediar actually feels sorry for the bleachling. </p>
<p>"Enough, Tenzekil," he says, gently. "Now that Princess Ylera stands revealed, your posturing serves only to undermine your own position. At this moment, others, who <i>are</i> loyal to the Queen, are reporting what's transpiring here. Threaten us again, and it will be treason."</p>
<p>To the party: "We've spent enough time here. Her Majesty awaits." And he moves past Tenzekil.</p>
Thediar actually feels sorry for the bleachling.
"Enough, Tenzekil," he says, gently. "Now that Princess Ylera stands revealed, your posturing serves only to undermine your own position. At this moment, others, who are loyal to the Queen, are reporting what's transpiring here. Threaten us again, and it will be treason."
To the party: "We've spent enough time here. Her Majesty awaits." And he moves past Tenzekil.
Thediar (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2010-05-16T02:02:13Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: JZ's Realm of the Fellnight Queen
Thediar (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2klyz&page=14?JZs-Realm-of-the-Fellnight-Queen#683
2010-05-15T17:52:03Z
2010-05-15T17:52:03Z
<p>Thediar turns to Ylera. "Oooh. 'Someone loyal to the Queen'. Nice dig."</p>
Thediar turns to Ylera. "Oooh. 'Someone loyal to the Queen'. Nice dig."
Thediar (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2010-05-15T17:52:03Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: JZ's Realm of the Fellnight Queen
Thediar (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2klyz&page=14?JZs-Realm-of-the-Fellnight-Queen#681
2010-05-15T15:28:59Z
2010-05-15T15:27:30Z
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Obviously.</span></p>
<p><i> Tenzekil was still trying to win Lumi back the day before yesterday, so he still has some soft feelings for her that he's trying to cover up with fury, as opposed to the kind of deep hatred which is all that Rhoswen and Malgorn have left for one another. But I don't know that we have the time and liberty to pursue grief counselling to a deranged bleachling.</p>
<p>It does explain why he's trying to stop us, though. He's afraid Rhoswen might agree to some proposal, and that wouldn't suit his purposes at all He wants to make Lumi and her people pay.. He doesn't what what's best for the Fellnight, he wants what's worst for the forest. And if he can derail the negotiations, all the better.</p>
<p>And <b>that</b> raises the question: how much influence has he had, already?</i></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Still, it's a good idea to keep our options open. JZ, Thediar thinks back to all the lore and stories that he learned, growing up in Gnomish culture. There have to be plenty of stories about tricksters, their adventures and their rewards. Thediar is trying to recall a story where a trickster seems to be going along with some powerful menace, and then turns the tables on him, winning renown and possibly rescuing other gnomes through his cleverness. The point is to come up with a cultural reference that Tenzekil —but not the attending spriggans—would know.</span></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>At the same time, Thediar is scanning the area for some other figure, perhaps a spriggan, who might have enough authority to settle Tenzekil down.</span></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>If anybody else wants to jump in here, ... </span></p>
Obviously.
Tenzekil was still trying to win Lumi back the day before yesterday, so he still has some soft feelings for her that he's trying to cover up with fury, as opposed to the kind of deep hatred which is all that Rhoswen and Malgorn have left for one another. But I don't know that we have the time and liberty to pursue grief counselling to a deranged bleachling.
It does explain why he's trying to stop us, though. He's afraid Rhoswen might agree to some proposal, and that wouldn't...
Thediar (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2010-05-15T15:27:30Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: To the Wilderlands and Beyond..Wellards Goodman/Necro campaign
Gashelle Smith (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2ihx8&page=60?To-the-Wilderlands-and-BeyondWellards#2970
2010-05-15T13:05:26Z
2010-05-15T13:05:26Z
<p>7J.</p>
7J.
Gashelle Smith (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2010-05-15T13:05:26Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: JZ's Realm of the Fellnight Queen
Thediar (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2klyz&page=14?JZs-Realm-of-the-Fellnight-Queen#679
2010-05-15T05:40:01Z
2010-05-15T05:39:23Z
<p>Thediar looks back at his companions, and his eyes meet Ylera's. <i>You're our ace, here. Even if Rhoswen won't see us, she'll see you.</i> He turns back to the bleachling and grins, a suspicion forming in his mind.</p>
<p>DM JZ, just how committed is Tenzekil? Does he hve his own agenda? He must know that we're not going to surrender to him, so what does he gain by this affront? Is he trying to manipulate Rhoswen? </p>
<p>Sense Motive: <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 11 ⇒ (15) + 11 = 26</span></p>
<p>"We've made sure Her voice gets heard, Tenzekil, as Queen Rhoswen well knows. We have argued that, however this struggle ends, sealing away the Fellnight was a wrong that should never be repeated. Those aren't the acts of an enemy.</p>
<p>"We aren't here to joust with you. We're here to do right by all parties concerned, including the Fellnight. And including the lands Lumi loves."</p>
<p>And with that, Thediar folds his hands, and waits.</p>
Thediar looks back at his companions, and his eyes meet Ylera's. You're our ace, here. Even if Rhoswen won't see us, she'll see you. He turns back to the bleachling and grins, a suspicion forming in his mind.
DM JZ, just how committed is Tenzekil? Does he hve his own agenda? He must know that we're not going to surrender to him, so what does he gain by this affront? Is he trying to manipulate Rhoswen?
Sense Motive: [dice]1d20+11[/dice]
"We've made sure Her voice gets heard, Tenzekil, as...
Thediar (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2010-05-15T05:39:23Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: JZ's Realm of the Fellnight Queen
Thediar (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2klyz&page=14?JZs-Realm-of-the-Fellnight-Queen#677
2010-05-15T03:57:29Z
2010-05-15T03:56:24Z
<p>"Hello, Tenzekil. </p>
<p>"It's breath-takingly beautiful here. I don't know if you can still understand that, as a bleachling, but it is indeed gorgeous.</p>
<p>"I'm sorry, I forget myself.</p>
<p>"Your words are ill-wrought, bee-keeper. We come as we are, no tricks. We will lift no weapon, save in defense of our own persons, but we do not come under the guarantee of safe passage, and we are not half so foolish as to come all this way, only to surrender our surety. In any case, our private property —reagents(?)— poses no threats and is beyond the purview of this interview.</p>
<p>"We come to hear Her Majesty's story, to come to an understanding about what She desires, and to work as we can towards justice and accord. We believe this to be to the Fellnight's advantage. Her Majesty <i>has asked to see us.</i> I am surprised to see you resisting Her will.</p>
<p>"If we are not permitted inside as we come, that is a trifle. The clearing is beautiful, and we can await Her Majesty out here." </p>
<p>Diplomacy: <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 18 ⇒ (20) + 18 = 38</span></p>
"Hello, Tenzekil.
"It's breath-takingly beautiful here. I don't know if you can still understand that, as a bleachling, but it is indeed gorgeous.
"I'm sorry, I forget myself.
"Your words are ill-wrought, bee-keeper. We come as we are, no tricks. We will lift no weapon, save in defense of our own persons, but we do not come under the guarantee of safe passage, and we are not half so foolish as to come all this way, only to surrender our surety. In any case, our private property...
Thediar (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2010-05-15T03:56:24Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: To the Wilderlands and Beyond..Wellards Goodman/Necro campaign
Gashelle Smith (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2ihx8&page=60?To-the-Wilderlands-and-BeyondWellards#2967
2010-05-15T00:13:57Z
2010-05-15T00:13:57Z
<p>To the south?</p>
To the south?
Gashelle Smith (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2010-05-15T00:13:57Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: JZ's Realm of the Fellnight Queen
Thediar (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2klyz&page=14?JZs-Realm-of-the-Fellnight-Queen#670
2010-05-13T20:50:20Z
2010-05-13T20:49:49Z
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Damned eaten post!</span></p>
<p>Thediar smiles. <i>It's always refreshing when you get a chance to meet the enemy at full strength and then battle your way out, rather than fighting your way in.</i></p>
<p>As his allies approach, the gnome speaks a prayer under his breath. "O Gozreh, lord of the wind and lady of the waves, I pray You watch over me this day. May your hear all my tongue speaks, see all that is done by my hands, and know the secrets in my heart. If I break against Your will, may all my strength fail and the world turn against me. If I am betrayed, I pray You, turn your rage against my betrayer and Your people 'gainst their works. I pray this in comfidence, relying on Your promises kept and Your love for Your servants. By wind and by wave."</p>
Damned eaten post!
Thediar smiles. It's always refreshing when you get a chance to meet the enemy at full strength and then battle your way out, rather than fighting your way in.
As his allies approach, the gnome speaks a prayer under his breath. "O Gozreh, lord of the wind and lady of the waves, I pray You watch over me this day. May your hear all my tongue speaks, see all that is done by my hands, and know the secrets in my heart. If I break against Your will, may all my strength fail and...
Thediar (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2010-05-13T20:49:49Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: JZ's Realm of the Fellnight Queen
Thediar (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2klyz&page=14?JZs-Realm-of-the-Fellnight-Queen#667
2010-05-13T15:25:44Z
2010-05-13T15:25:32Z
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Ominously, that was post 666.</span></p>
<p>Thediar notes the presence of the bird with surprise. Nevertheless, he gives the "all clear" sign.</p>
<p>"That's terrific! Our escort, captain?"</p>
Ominously, that was post 666.
Thediar notes the presence of the bird with surprise. Nevertheless, he gives the "all clear" sign.
"That's terrific! Our escort, captain?"
Thediar (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2010-05-13T15:25:32Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: To the Wilderlands and Beyond..Wellards Goodman/Necro campaign
Gashelle Smith (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2ihx8&page=60?To-the-Wilderlands-and-BeyondWellards#2961
2010-05-13T14:41:40Z
2010-05-13T14:41:40Z
<p>And the room?</p>
And the room?
Gashelle Smith (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2010-05-13T14:41:40Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: JZ's Realm of the Fellnight Queen
Thediar (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2klyz&page=14?JZs-Realm-of-the-Fellnight-Queen#663
2010-05-13T01:25:52Z
2010-05-13T01:25:52Z
<p>Thediar finds the interplay between the spriggan rider and the worg fascinating. <i>When the devil-wolves take goblin riders, the worg is usually the leader of the team. Yet here, the spriggan seems to be calling the shots.</i></p>
Thediar finds the interplay between the spriggan rider and the worg fascinating. When the devil-wolves take goblin riders, the worg is usually the leader of the team. Yet here, the spriggan seems to be calling the shots.
Thediar (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2010-05-13T01:25:52Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: To the Wilderlands and Beyond..Wellards Goodman/Necro campaign
Gashelle Smith (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2ihx8&page=60?To-the-Wilderlands-and-BeyondWellards#2959
2010-05-13T01:16:01Z
2010-05-13T01:16:01Z
<p>Gashelle looks to make sure that the only combat is coming from the western corridor. </p>
<p>She moves up behind Avinar and attacks with reach, casting <i>blade of blood</i>, and taking the 5 points of damage. <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 11 ⇒ (15) + 11 = 26</span>, with damage of <span class="messageboard-dice">1d10 + 5 + 3d6 ⇒ (4) + 5 + (2, 2, 3) = 16</span>. I don't recall mephits being chaotic-aligned. If so, the attack roll has a +2 modifier, and they take and additional <span class="messageboard-dice">2d6 ⇒ (4, 4) = 8</span> damage.</p>
Gashelle looks to make sure that the only combat is coming from the western corridor.
She moves up behind Avinar and attacks with reach, casting blade of blood, and taking the 5 points of damage. [dice]1d20+11[/dice], with damage of [dice]1d10+5+3d6[/dice]. I don't recall mephits being chaotic-aligned. If so, the attack roll has a +2 modifier, and they take and additional [dice]2d6[/dice] damage.
Gashelle Smith (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2010-05-13T01:16:01Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: JZ's Realm of the Fellnight Queen
Thediar (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2klyz&page=14?JZs-Realm-of-the-Fellnight-Queen#660
2010-05-12T02:20:37Z
2010-05-12T02:20:36Z
<p>"I am Thediar, representative of the god Gozreh, who would hear Her 'plaints."</p>
<p>Thediar acknowledges the evil goblin wolf. "I've never seen a worg before, who would permit a spriggin sit upon his back. You must hold these riders in great esteem."</p>
"I am Thediar, representative of the god Gozreh, who would hear Her 'plaints."
Thediar acknowledges the evil goblin wolf. "I've never seen a worg before, who would permit a spriggin sit upon his back. You must hold these riders in great esteem."
Thediar (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2010-05-12T02:20:36Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: JZ's Realm of the Fellnight Queen
Thediar (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2klyz&page=14?JZs-Realm-of-the-Fellnight-Queen#657
2010-05-11T01:04:28Z
2010-05-11T01:02:46Z
<div class="messageboard-quotee">DM JZ wrote:</div><blockquote><p> The spriggans ride up to Thediar on their ferocious worgs. </p>
<p><b>"Password!"</b> the lead rider demands. The promise of violence is clearly evident in his eyes.
<br />
</blockquote><p>Sense Motive to see if he's about to attack: <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 11 ⇒ (8) + 11 = 19</span>.
<p>In the same language the spriggan used: "Howdy. I am come here here as an emissary, so I don't know your password. If you do know it, then hush! You really shouldn't tell me, because I not part of the Fellnight forces, and if you start telling everybody what the password is, then what good is it, anyways? </p>
<p>"But Her Most Terrible Majesty has declared her willingness to listen to what I have to say, and I have come for an audience with Her. Really, I do request to speak with your boss.</p>
<p>"Nice worgs, by the way. Very impressive. I bet they would intimidate all kinds of people!"</p>
<p>Diplomacy: <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 20 ⇒ (13) + 20 = 33</span></p>
DM JZ wrote:The spriggans ride up to Thediar on their ferocious worgs.
"Password!" the lead rider demands. The promise of violence is clearly evident in his eyes.
Sense Motive to see if he's about to attack: [dice]1d20+11[/dice]. In the same language the spriggan used: "Howdy. I am come here here as an emissary, so I don't know your password. If you do know it, then hush! You really shouldn't tell me, because I not part of the Fellnight forces, and if you start telling everybody what the...
Thediar (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2010-05-11T01:02:46Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: JZ's Realm of the Fellnight Queen
Thediar (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2klyz&page=13?JZs-Realm-of-the-Fellnight-Queen#648
2010-05-10T15:39:47Z
2010-05-10T15:39:28Z
<p>For Thediar's part, he casts <i><a href="http://www.d20pfsrd.com/magic/all-spells—-final/eagle-s-splendor" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">eagle's splendor</a></i>, and <i><a href="http://www.d20pfsrd.com/magic/all-spells—-final/sanctuary" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">sanctuary.</a></i> </p>
<p>Immediately before he walks out, he casts <i><a href="http://www.d20pfsrd.com/magic/all-spells—-final/prayer" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">prayer</i></a>. For the next eight rounds, we all have a +1 luck bonus on virtually all rolls.</p>
<p>And ... showtime. Thediar walks out into the open. "Hey, guys! I need to speak to the dude in charge."</p>
<p>Diplomacy: <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 20 ⇒ (15) + 20 = 35</span>.</p>
For Thediar's part, he casts eagle's splendor, and sanctuary.
Immediately before he walks out, he casts prayer. For the next eight rounds, we all have a +1 luck bonus on virtually all rolls.
And ... showtime. Thediar walks out into the open. "Hey, guys! I need to speak to the dude in charge."
Diplomacy: [dice]1d20+20[/dice].
Thediar (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2010-05-10T15:39:28Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: JZ's Realm of the Fellnight Queen
Thediar (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2klyz&page=13?JZs-Realm-of-the-Fellnight-Queen#646
2010-05-10T15:21:51Z
2010-05-10T15:21:50Z
<p>"Lilia, why don't I go out and address them, after we all make such preparations as we feel prudent? If they should attack, we should have our actions ready."</p>
"Lilia, why don't I go out and address them, after we all make such preparations as we feel prudent? If they should attack, we should have our actions ready."
Thediar (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2010-05-10T15:21:50Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: JZ's Realm of the Fellnight Queen
Thediar (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2klyz&page=13?JZs-Realm-of-the-Fellnight-Queen#641
2010-05-10T13:47:35Z
2010-05-10T13:47:10Z
<p>Knowledge (nature) +10
<br />
Knowledge (planes) +7
<br />
Knowledge (religion) +7 </p>
<p>Roll: <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 ⇒ 1</span>; obviously, they're a mystery to Thediar, too.</p>
Knowledge (nature) +10
Knowledge (planes) +7
Knowledge (religion) +7
Roll: [dice]1d20[/dice]; obviously, they're a mystery to Thediar, too.
Thediar (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2010-05-10T13:47:10Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: JZ's Realm of the Fellnight Queen
Thediar (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2klyz&page=13?JZs-Realm-of-the-Fellnight-Queen#636
2010-05-10T01:55:47Z
2010-05-10T01:55:46Z
<p>"The last spriggans we faced were taken down with bindings and <i>entangles</i>. Shall we see whether that tactic works again?"</p>
"The last spriggans we faced were taken down with bindings and entangles. Shall we see whether that tactic works again?"
Thediar (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2010-05-10T01:55:46Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: JZ's Realm of the Fellnight Queen
Thediar (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2klyz&page=13?JZs-Realm-of-the-Fellnight-Queen#625
2010-05-08T00:54:08Z
2010-05-08T00:48:19Z
<p>Thediar smiles up at Devarro. "You and your friends among the fae are the greatest! We go now to see what can be done, and to earn our side some respect. If there's an emergency back here, call, and we'll be back as fast as we can."</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>I'll be posting hap-hazardly over the weekend.</span></p>
Thediar smiles up at Devarro. "You and your friends among the fae are the greatest! We go now to see what can be done, and to earn our side some respect. If there's an emergency back here, call, and we'll be back as fast as we can."
I'll be posting hap-hazardly over the weekend.
Thediar (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2010-05-08T00:48:19Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: To the Wilderlands and Beyond..Wellards Goodman/Necro campaign
Gashelle Smith (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2ihx8&page=59?To-the-Wilderlands-and-BeyondWellards#2945
2010-05-07T11:52:59Z
2010-05-07T11:52:58Z
<p>Gashelle: 7J.</p>
Gashelle: 7J.
Gashelle Smith (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2010-05-07T11:52:58Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: JZ's Realm of the Fellnight Queen
Thediar (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2klyz&page=13?JZs-Realm-of-the-Fellnight-Queen#622
2010-05-07T02:43:27Z
2010-05-07T02:43:27Z
<p>"It doesn't look too far on the map. Let's try getting there on our own, and judge by noontime how far we get. If e need the teleportation, we need it. But if we don't I'd rather do without.</p>
<p>(Frankly, Janus, I try to avoid accepting gifts from the fair folk whenever possible. I don't know if the stories —about all the strings that are attached to even the simplest acceptance of a gift— are all true, mostly true, or wild tales, but why take chances with that kind of stuff? Besides, something tells me that we'll have a marginally better chance of getting on Her Majesty's good side, if we don't pop in unannounced, the beneficiaries of His Fecund Majesty's spellcraft. )"</p>
"It doesn't look too far on the map. Let's try getting there on our own, and judge by noontime how far we get. If e need the teleportation, we need it. But if we don't I'd rather do without.
(Frankly, Janus, I try to avoid accepting gifts from the fair folk whenever possible. I don't know if the stories --about all the strings that are attached to even the simplest acceptance of a gift-- are all true, mostly true, or wild tales, but why take chances with that kind of stuff? Besides,...
Thediar (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2010-05-07T02:43:27Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: JZ's Realm of the Fellnight Queen
Thediar (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2klyz&page=13?JZs-Realm-of-the-Fellnight-Queen#620
2010-05-06T12:51:59Z
2010-05-06T12:51:59Z
<p>Thediar shares that message. "Sounds like he might be hiding in the Fellnight," he yawns. "Looks like tomorow's going to be a busy day.</p>
Thediar shares that message. "Sounds like he might be hiding in the Fellnight," he yawns. "Looks like tomorow's going to be a busy day.
Thediar (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2010-05-06T12:51:59Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: JZ's Realm of the Fellnight Queen
Thediar (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2klyz&page=13?JZs-Realm-of-the-Fellnight-Queen#617
2010-05-06T02:44:43Z
2010-05-06T02:44:42Z
<p>Before we go to sleep, Thediar would look at the map and cast <a href="http://www.d20pfsrd.com/magic/all-spells—-final/divination" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><i>divination</i></a>. The specific goal: recover Tenzekil. The question: "Where ought we search, so that we would best find him?" Thediar spends more time than usual selecting the offering: [Spoiler omitted]</p>
Before we go to sleep, Thediar would look at the map and cast divination. The specific goal: recover Tenzekil. The question: "Where ought we search, so that we would best find him?" Thediar spends more time than usual selecting the offering: [Spoiler omitted]
Thediar (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2010-05-06T02:44:42Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: JZ's Realm of the Fellnight Queen
Thediar (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2klyz&page=13?JZs-Realm-of-the-Fellnight-Queen#614
2010-05-05T18:34:53Z
2010-05-05T18:34:52Z
<p>Thediar rolls his eyes. "We <b>all</b> do what we can, with the gifts the gods give us. </p>
<p>"Ylera, I'm really sorry for the pain, or the embarassment, these shenanigans have caused you."</p>
Thediar rolls his eyes. "We all do what we can, with the gifts the gods give us.
"Ylera, I'm really sorry for the pain, or the embarassment, these shenanigans have caused you."
Thediar (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2010-05-05T18:34:52Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: To the Wilderlands and Beyond..Wellards Goodman/Necro campaign
Gashelle Smith (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2ihx8&page=59?To-the-Wilderlands-and-BeyondWellards#2940
2010-05-05T15:50:48Z
2010-05-05T15:50:47Z
<p>Gashelle laughs and a lop-sided grin comes over her expression. Drawing her glaive, she asks, "Which one needs breaking first?"</p>
Gashelle laughs and a lop-sided grin comes over her expression. Drawing her glaive, she asks, "Which one needs breaking first?"
Gashelle Smith (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2010-05-05T15:50:47Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: JZ's Realm of the Fellnight Queen
Thediar (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2klyz&page=13?JZs-Realm-of-the-Fellnight-Queen#612
2010-05-05T04:15:22Z
2010-05-05T04:15:22Z
<p>Thediar turns towards the more seasoned warriors in the group. "Head up north and improvise?"</p>
Thediar turns towards the more seasoned warriors in the group. "Head up north and improvise?"
Thediar (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2010-05-05T04:15:22Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: JZ's Realm of the Fellnight Queen
Thediar (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2klyz&page=13?JZs-Realm-of-the-Fellnight-Queen#609
2010-05-04T16:33:35Z
2010-05-04T16:33:29Z
<p>Thediar asks our allies for a map of the woodlands, and their best guess as to where the spriggan forces might be holed up.</p>
Thediar asks our allies for a map of the woodlands, and their best guess as to where the spriggan forces might be holed up.
Thediar (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2010-05-04T16:33:29Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: To the Wilderlands and Beyond..Wellards Goodman/Necro campaign
Gashelle Smith (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2ihx8&page=59?To-the-Wilderlands-and-BeyondWellards#2937
2010-05-04T00:41:44Z
2010-05-04T00:41:44Z
<p>Gashelle doesn't look happy at all. "Breaking the room doesn't feel right. It's the kind of thing that vandals, or servants of the .. whatever-it-is down in the basement might do.</p>
<p>"Before we do anything we can't undo, Etariel, do you want to double-check that odd little gem in the western alcove?"</p>
<p>Wellard, what would we need to do, in order to view the Falsoom wall scenes clearly in this room?</p>
Gashelle doesn't look happy at all. "Breaking the room doesn't feel right. It's the kind of thing that vandals, or servants of the .. whatever-it-is down in the basement might do.
"Before we do anything we can't undo, Etariel, do you want to double-check that odd little gem in the western alcove?"
Wellard, what would we need to do, in order to view the Falsoom wall scenes clearly in this room?
Gashelle Smith (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2010-05-04T00:41:44Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: To the Wilderlands and Beyond..Wellards Goodman/Necro campaign
Gashelle Smith (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2ihx8&page=59?To-the-Wilderlands-and-BeyondWellards#2934
2010-05-02T11:15:02Z
2010-05-02T11:15:01Z
<p>"Does that sound Lawful to you?"</p>
"Does that sound Lawful to you?"
Gashelle Smith (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2010-05-02T11:15:01Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: To the Wilderlands and Beyond..Wellards Goodman/Necro campaign
Gashelle Smith (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2ihx8&page=59?To-the-Wilderlands-and-BeyondWellards#2919
2010-04-21T03:35:45Z
2010-04-21T03:35:45Z
<p>"Back to explore the mirror hallways?"</p>
"Back to explore the mirror hallways?"
Gashelle Smith (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2010-04-21T03:35:45Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: To the Wilderlands and Beyond..Wellards Goodman/Necro campaign
Gashelle Smith (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2ihx8&page=59?To-the-Wilderlands-and-BeyondWellards#2915
2010-04-20T02:07:22Z
2010-04-20T02:07:17Z
<p>"Let's rest here and let Aude regain her powers. And we have some cleaning yet to do. Etariel, did you want to prepare <i>invisibility</i> for that mirror-and-light room?</p>
"Let's rest here and let Aude regain her powers. And we have some cleaning yet to do. Etariel, did you want to prepare invisibility for that mirror-and-light room?
Gashelle Smith (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2010-04-20T02:07:17Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: To the Wilderlands and Beyond..Wellards Goodman/Necro campaign
Gashelle Smith (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2ihx8&page=59?To-the-Wilderlands-and-BeyondWellards#2909
2010-04-19T11:30:36Z
2010-04-19T11:30:36Z
<p>Gashelle isn't all too pleased with the last answer. Oracles are supposed to be cryptic, but she's never heard of one to insist: 'that's for me to know and you to find out.' Stupid oracles.</p>
<p>She gives way to any of her companions who have mysteries they'd like revealed.</p>
Gashelle isn't all too pleased with the last answer. Oracles are supposed to be cryptic, but she's never heard of one to insist: 'that's for me to know and you to find out.' Stupid oracles.
She gives way to any of her companions who have mysteries they'd like revealed.
Gashelle Smith (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2010-04-19T11:30:36Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: To the Wilderlands and Beyond..Wellards Goodman/Necro campaign
Gashelle Smith (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2ihx8&page=59?To-the-Wilderlands-and-BeyondWellards#2906
2010-04-19T01:51:34Z
2010-04-19T01:51:33Z
<p>"Let all revere the good Falsoom, and know their service loyal.
<br />
But say, o wisdom of the ages, how might we find this oil?"</p>
"Let all revere the good Falsoom, and know their service loyal.
But say, o wisdom of the ages, how might we find this oil?"
Gashelle Smith (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2010-04-19T01:51:33Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: To the Wilderlands and Beyond..Wellards Goodman/Necro campaign
Gashelle Smith (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2ihx8&page=59?To-the-Wilderlands-and-BeyondWellards#2901
2010-04-14T13:48:50Z
2010-04-14T13:48:48Z
<p>Gashelle nods, afraid to speak and ruin her question.</p>
Gashelle nods, afraid to speak and ruin her question.
Gashelle Smith (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2010-04-14T13:48:48Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: To the Wilderlands and Beyond..Wellards Goodman/Necro campaign
Gashelle Smith (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2ihx8&page=58?To-the-Wilderlands-and-BeyondWellards#2899
2010-04-14T11:08:15Z
2010-04-14T11:08:14Z
<p>"A 'jewel born of light'? Well, I suspect we know what's up with that mirror room, then."</p>
<p>"We swore this morn, when we awoke,
<br />
That we would end this tempest strange,
<br />
And now it seems we have the tool
<br />
With which that end we may arrange.
<br />
But whence this water, oil jewel?
<br />
Who built this place, these tortoise folk?"</p>
"A 'jewel born of light'? Well, I suspect we know what's up with that mirror room, then."
"We swore this morn, when we awoke,
That we would end this tempest strange,
And now it seems we have the tool
With which that end we may arrange.
But whence this water, oil jewel?
Who built this place, these tortoise folk?"
Gashelle Smith (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2010-04-14T11:08:14Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: To the Wilderlands and Beyond..Wellards Goodman/Necro campaign
Gashelle Smith (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2ihx8&page=58?To-the-Wilderlands-and-BeyondWellards#2895
2010-04-13T10:26:45Z
2010-04-13T10:26:45Z
<p>"O Oracle, we pray inform:
<br />
What must we do, to quell the storm?"</p>
"O Oracle, we pray inform:
What must we do, to quell the storm?"
Gashelle Smith (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2010-04-13T10:26:45Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: To the Wilderlands and Beyond..Wellards Goodman/Necro campaign
Gashelle Smith (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2ihx8&page=58?To-the-Wilderlands-and-BeyondWellards#2880
2010-04-09T15:23:06Z
2010-04-09T15:23:05Z
<p>As does Gashelle. What could possibly go wrong?</p>
As does Gashelle. What could possibly go wrong?
Gashelle Smith (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2010-04-09T15:23:05Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: To the Wilderlands and Beyond..Wellards Goodman/Necro campaign
Gashelle Smith (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2ihx8&page=58?To-the-Wilderlands-and-BeyondWellards#2875
2010-04-08T16:53:09Z
2010-04-08T16:53:09Z
<p>Knowledge arcana (4 ranks +10),
<br />
Knowledge dungeoneering (4 ranks +10),
<br />
Knowledge geography (1 rank +7),
<br />
Knowledge planes (1 rank +7)</p>
<p>To the best of our knowledge, what was the room intended to be? A temple, or meditative chamber, or what else?</p>
<p>Gashelle attempts to Aid Another, helping whoever has the best chance of knowing. <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 ⇒ 7</span>, applied with either a +3 modifier (if unskilled) or one of the modifiers above.</p>
Knowledge arcana (4 ranks +10),
Knowledge dungeoneering (4 ranks +10),
Knowledge geography (1 rank +7),
Knowledge planes (1 rank +7)
To the best of our knowledge, what was the room intended to be? A temple, or meditative chamber, or what else?
Gashelle attempts to Aid Another, helping whoever has the best chance of knowing. [dice]1d20[/dice], applied with either a +3 modifier (if unskilled) or one of the modifiers above.
Gashelle Smith (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2010-04-08T16:53:09Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: To the Wilderlands and Beyond..Wellards Goodman/Necro campaign
Gashelle Smith (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2ihx8&page=58?To-the-Wilderlands-and-BeyondWellards#2873
2010-04-07T11:41:57Z
2010-04-07T11:41:56Z
<div class="messageboard-quotee">DM Wellard wrote:</div><blockquote> Let me get this right..you are going to try and set the room to rights? That would take some hours even if you all work on it.</blockquote><p>Well, we have some hours.
DM Wellard wrote:Let me get this right..you are going to try and set the room to rights? That would take some hours even if you all work on it.
Well, we have some hours.
Gashelle Smith (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2010-04-07T11:41:56Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: To the Wilderlands and Beyond..Wellards Goodman/Necro campaign
Gashelle Smith (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2ihx8&page=58?To-the-Wilderlands-and-BeyondWellards#2869
2010-04-06T19:13:38Z
2010-04-06T19:12:37Z
<p>Please, let's not take the horses into this holy room. Out in the halls seems more respectful.</p>
<p>So, after we clear off the floor and straighten out the room, what does the place look like?</p>
Please, let's not take the horses into this holy room. Out in the halls seems more respectful.
So, after we clear off the floor and straighten out the room, what does the place look like?
Gashelle Smith (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2010-04-06T19:12:37Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: To the Wilderlands and Beyond..Wellards Goodman/Necro campaign
Gashelle Smith (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2ihx8&page=58?To-the-Wilderlands-and-BeyondWellards#2866
2010-04-05T02:57:23Z
2010-04-05T02:57:20Z
<p>"So do we close the door, sweep out the place, and take our rest in here?</p>
"So do we close the door, sweep out the place, and take our rest in here?
Gashelle Smith (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2010-04-05T02:57:20Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: To the Wilderlands and Beyond..Wellards Goodman/Necro campaign
Gashelle Smith (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2ihx8&page=58?To-the-Wilderlands-and-BeyondWellards#2863
2010-04-03T22:46:23Z
2010-04-03T22:46:12Z
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>All good. It's pretty simple at 6th level: no feats, no attribute increases.</span></p>
All good. It's pretty simple at 6th level: no feats, no attribute increases.
Gashelle Smith (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2010-04-03T22:46:12Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: To the Wilderlands and Beyond..Wellards Goodman/Necro campaign
Gashelle Smith (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2ihx8&page=58?To-the-Wilderlands-and-BeyondWellards#2858
2010-04-03T03:23:31Z
2010-04-03T03:23:31Z
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Looking for advice in the discussion thread.</span></p>
Looking for advice in the discussion thread.
Gashelle Smith (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2010-04-03T03:23:31Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: To the Wilderlands and Beyond..Wellards Goodman/Necro campaign
Gashelle Smith (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2ihx8&page=58?To-the-Wilderlands-and-BeyondWellards#2854
2010-04-02T16:14:58Z
2010-04-02T16:14:04Z
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>"Ordo" was the construct?</span></p>
<p>"I think it's time to rest," Gashelle says, looking around the room.</p>
"Ordo" was the construct?
"I think it's time to rest," Gashelle says, looking around the room.
Gashelle Smith (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2010-04-02T16:14:04Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: To the Wilderlands and Beyond..Wellards Goodman/Necro campaign
Gashelle Smith (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2ihx8&page=57?To-the-Wilderlands-and-BeyondWellards#2850
2010-04-02T01:28:56Z
2010-04-02T01:28:55Z
<p>Gashelle has already attacked this round.</p>
Gashelle has already attacked this round.
Gashelle Smith (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2010-04-02T01:28:55Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: To the Wilderlands and Beyond..Wellards Goodman/Necro campaign
Gashelle Smith (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2ihx8&page=57?To-the-Wilderlands-and-BeyondWellards#2842
2010-04-01T01:34:01Z
2010-04-01T01:34:00Z
<p>Surprise, indeed!</p>
<p>"My friends, this swarm is either intelligent enough to have made a moral choice towards chaos, or else it is summoned from the outer wilds themselves. In either case, it certainly doesn't belong in these halls of law."</p>
Surprise, indeed!
"My friends, this swarm is either intelligent enough to have made a moral choice towards chaos, or else it is summoned from the outer wilds themselves. In either case, it certainly doesn't belong in these halls of law."
Gashelle Smith (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2010-04-01T01:34:00Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: To the Wilderlands and Beyond..Wellards Goodman/Necro campaign
Gashelle Smith (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2ihx8&page=57?To-the-Wilderlands-and-BeyondWellards#2839
2010-03-31T14:19:11Z
2010-03-31T14:19:11Z
<p>Ouch!
<br />
<span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 7 ⇒ (6) + 7 = 13</span>
<br />
<span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 7 ⇒ (9) + 7 = 16</span>
<br />
<span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 7 ⇒ (15) + 7 = 22</span>
<br />
<span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 7 ⇒ (17) + 7 = 24</span>
<br />
<span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 7 ⇒ (10) + 7 = 17</span>
<br />
<span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 7 ⇒ (8) + 7 = 15</span></p>
<p>On her turn, Gashelle will move to H10 or H9, so that she's of the swarm, repositioning the glaive in both hands as she does so, and then attack. <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 10 ⇒ (3) + 10 = 13</span><span class="messageboard-dice">1d10 + 5 ⇒ (8) + 5 = 13</span>, halved to 6 points.</p>
Ouch!
[dice]1d20+7[/dice]
[dice]1d20+7[/dice]
[dice]1d20+7[/dice]
[dice]1d20+7[/dice]
[dice]1d20+7[/dice]
[dice]1d20+7[/dice]
On her turn, Gashelle will move to H10 or H9, so that she's of the swarm, repositioning the glaive in both hands as she does so, and then attack. [dice]1d20+10;1d10+5[/dice], halved to 6 points.
Gashelle Smith (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2010-03-31T14:19:11Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: To the Wilderlands and Beyond..Wellards Goodman/Necro campaign
Gashelle Smith (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2ihx8&page=57?To-the-Wilderlands-and-BeyondWellards#2836
2010-03-30T22:45:57Z
2010-03-30T22:45:54Z
<p>And the swarm?</p>
And the swarm?
Gashelle Smith (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2010-03-30T22:45:54Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: To the Wilderlands and Beyond..Wellards Goodman/Necro campaign
Gashelle Smith (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2ihx8&page=57?To-the-Wilderlands-and-BeyondWellards#2822
2010-03-29T10:57:52Z
2010-03-29T10:57:52Z
<p>H-12.</p>
H-12.
Gashelle Smith (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2010-03-29T10:57:52Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: To the Wilderlands and Beyond..Wellards Goodman/Necro campaign
Gashelle Smith (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2ihx8&page=57?To-the-Wilderlands-and-BeyondWellards#2813
2010-03-28T19:56:52Z
2010-03-28T19:56:52Z
<p><i>Swarms</i>, Gashelle thinks grimly. She casts <i><a href="http://www.d20pfsrd.com/magic/all-spells—-final/ray-of-frost" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">ray of frost</a></i> on the swarm. (Ranged touch attack: <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 7 = 10</span>; damage <span class="messageboard-dice">1d3 ⇒ 1</span>)</p>
Swarms, Gashelle thinks grimly. She casts ray of frost on the swarm. (Ranged touch attack: [dice]1d20+7[/dice]; damage [dice]1d3[/dice])
Gashelle Smith (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2010-03-28T19:56:52Z
Re: Forums/Gamer Life: General Discussion: Best Characters You Have Never Played
Dvight, son of Gadric (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2kgra?Best-Characters-You-Have-Never-Played#17
2010-02-10T02:22:17Z
2010-02-10T02:22:15Z
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Cuchulainn wrote:</div><blockquote><p> I want to play an Aberrant-blooded sorcerer with the Scavenging Gullet feat.
</p>
</blockquote><p>What a neat idea. I hope you get to play that character at some point.
<p>I'm posting from the alias of a play-by-post character I designed for a campaign on these boards, but the GM flaked, and I took over as referee, so I've never gotten to play him.</p>
<p>Maybe someday.</p>
Cuchulainn wrote:I want to play an Aberrant-blooded sorcerer with the Scavenging Gullet feat.
What a neat idea. I hope you get to play that character at some point. I'm posting from the alias of a play-by-post character I designed for a campaign on these boards, but the GM flaked, and I took over as referee, so I've never gotten to play him.
Maybe someday.
Dvight, son of Gadric (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2010-02-10T02:22:15Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Pathfinder/Red Hand and More
Benedetto (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2jbzt&page=18?PathfinderRed-Hand-and-More#893
2009-11-19T20:41:18Z
2009-11-19T20:41:18Z
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Nightwish wrote:</div><blockquote> <span class=messageboard-ooc>Doesn't your heritage give you dark vision? I thought it did. But, of course, the rest of the group still needs a light source.</span></blockquote><p>Nope. It gives Benedetto thick skin.
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Nightwish wrote:</div><blockquote><p>The tunnels are hewn by hand for the first few hundred yards, then they break into a maze of tunnels that have been carved out by underground springs, some of which still trickled through, though only a few inches deep. Dank and wet, any tracks that may have been left in the past have long been washed away. Dim light can be seen from a northerly direction, while to the south and east, the tunnels descend into ominous darkness. The sound of skittering and scratching can be heard from the east. </p>
<p>Rochelle stops at the intersection of tunnels, looking from tunnel to tunnel. "I vaguely remember these passages, but I have no idea which way Regina retreated before her ... change. If only we could find her." She looks back at you, "But you are flesh, of course. If we find her, you should take extreme caution. In her new ... condition ... she can be very dangerous."</blockquote><p>Benedetto gestures, half shrug and half nod. "So am I, but there ain't no cause to fight.
<p>"Regina," he calls out. "It's all good. We done killed that hobgoblin feller. I come for Rochelle's body. It ought get buried proper-like."</p>
Nightwish wrote:Doesn't your heritage give you dark vision? I thought it did. But, of course, the rest of the group still needs a light source.
Nope. It gives Benedetto thick skin. Nightwish wrote:The tunnels are hewn by hand for the first few hundred yards, then they break into a maze of tunnels that have been carved out by underground springs, some of which still trickled through, though only a few inches deep. Dank and wet, any tracks that may have been left in the past have long been...
Benedetto (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2009-11-19T20:41:18Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Pathfinder/Red Hand and More
Benedetto (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2jbzt&page=18?PathfinderRed-Hand-and-More#890
2009-11-17T00:37:19Z
2009-11-17T00:37:19Z
<p>Firing up a hooded lantern, if necessary. (No, I'm only turning into an Illithid, one of the terrors of the Underdark. Of course that doesn't mean I can see without a lantern.)</p>
Firing up a hooded lantern, if necessary. (No, I'm only turning into an Illithid, one of the terrors of the Underdark. Of course that doesn't mean I can see without a lantern.)
Benedetto (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2009-11-17T00:37:19Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Pathfinder/Red Hand and More
Benedetto (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2jbzt&page=18?PathfinderRed-Hand-and-More#889
2009-11-12T20:04:40Z
2009-11-12T20:04:39Z
<p>"So, let's get the lady's body for her. Maybe find her sister, too." Down the stairs to the caves.</p>
"So, let's get the lady's body for her. Maybe find her sister, too." Down the stairs to the caves.
Benedetto (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2009-11-12T20:04:39Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Pathfinder/Red Hand and More
Benedetto (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2jbzt&page=18?PathfinderRed-Hand-and-More#887
2009-11-12T12:58:07Z
2009-11-12T12:57:55Z
<p>As Benedetto moves to the cloakroom, and thereafter to the caves, he relates all of what he saw —minus the horrific debasement— to Rochelle, as well as Miho and Yalla. "Ma'am, does that sound like it makes sense? Would yer sister have taken yer body down this-a-ways?"</p>
As Benedetto moves to the cloakroom, and thereafter to the caves, he relates all of what he saw --minus the horrific debasement-- to Rochelle, as well as Miho and Yalla. "Ma'am, does that sound like it makes sense? Would yer sister have taken yer body down this-a-ways?"
Benedetto (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2009-11-12T12:57:55Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Pathfinder/Red Hand and More
Benedetto (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2jbzt&page=18?PathfinderRed-Hand-and-More#885
2009-11-09T00:56:18Z
2009-11-09T00:56:17Z
<p>It would seem that the djore of <i>Sensitivity to Psychic Impressions</i>, which allows Benedetto to view the history of a place, might be useful here, if he can use it to retrace the goblinoids' steps and locate her body.</p>
It would seem that the djore of Sensitivity to Psychic Impressions, which allows Benedetto to view the history of a place, might be useful here, if he can use it to retrace the goblinoids' steps and locate her body.
Benedetto (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2009-11-09T00:56:17Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Pathfinder/Red Hand and More
Benedetto (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2jbzt&page=18?PathfinderRed-Hand-and-More#883
2009-11-01T20:55:42Z
2009-11-01T20:55:42Z
<p>"Rochelle, what happened here?"</p>
"Rochelle, what happened here?"
Benedetto (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2009-11-01T20:55:42Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: The Artful Dodger presents Slumbering Tsar [Discussion]
Dvight, son of Gadric (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2k1ob&page=2?The-Artful-Dodger-presents-Slumbering-Tsar#90
2010-08-06T04:58:40Z
2009-10-29T18:36:08Z
<p>"Tinthariel, you raise an excellent point. Some of the wisest arriors know when to avoid battles they don't need to win. But let's say that the giantess is a menace to civilians, and that she's beyond negotiation. And really, she's just a model for all the times our opponents stand across terrain that's difficult to traverse. We should have a plan in mind.</p>
<p>"Alia, feel free to join in the tactics discussion."</p>
"Tinthariel, you raise an excellent point. Some of the wisest arriors know when to avoid battles they don't need to win. But let's say that the giantess is a menace to civilians, and that she's beyond negotiation. And really, she's just a model for all the times our opponents stand across terrain that's difficult to traverse. We should have a plan in mind.
"Alia, feel free to join in the tactics discussion."
Dvight, son of Gadric (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2009-10-29T18:36:08Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Pathfinder/Red Hand and More
Benedetto (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2jbzt&page=18?PathfinderRed-Hand-and-More#881
2009-10-29T13:44:33Z
2009-10-29T13:44:32Z
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Does Rochelle have any reaction to all of this?</span></p>
Does Rochelle have any reaction to all of this?
Benedetto (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2009-10-29T13:44:32Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Pathfinder/Red Hand and More
Benedetto (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2jbzt&page=18?PathfinderRed-Hand-and-More#879
2009-10-28T13:38:44Z
2009-10-28T13:38:44Z
<p>Benedetto tries to remove the body from inside the green aura and take it downstairs to the ghost. As he does so, he asks, "Yalla, what in the world's been a'goin' on here?"</p>
Benedetto tries to remove the body from inside the green aura and take it downstairs to the ghost. As he does so, he asks, "Yalla, what in the world's been a'goin' on here?"
Benedetto (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2009-10-28T13:38:44Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: The Artful Dodger presents Slumbering Tsar [Discussion]
Dvight, son of Gadric (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2k1ob&page=2?The-Artful-Dodger-presents-Slumbering-Tsar#76
2010-08-06T04:58:40Z
2009-10-26T16:10:21Z
<p>Dvight makes a kind of grimace.</p>
<p>"All right, let's say we kill the giant but his mother is on the other side of a crevasse, fifteen feet across, and she's throwing rocks at us. There's a narrow rope bridge spanning the gap, but it doesn't look very safe.</p>
<p>"Am I the only one among us who could attack her?"</p>
Dvight makes a kind of grimace.
"All right, let's say we kill the giant but his mother is on the other side of a crevasse, fifteen feet across, and she's throwing rocks at us. There's a narrow rope bridge spanning the gap, but it doesn't look very safe.
"Am I the only one among us who could attack her?"
Dvight, son of Gadric (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2009-10-26T16:10:21Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Pathfinder/Red Hand and More
Benedetto (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2jbzt&page=18?PathfinderRed-Hand-and-More#876
2009-10-23T21:14:29Z
2009-10-23T21:14:22Z
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Nightwish wrote:</div><blockquote><br />
<br />
She doesn't seem to understand those languages any better. You recall that earlier when she spoke to Amie, she spoke in Sylvan, and also asked if anyone speaks Goblin.</blockquote><p>Then Benedetto shrugs. "Sorry. I know no Goblin words."
Nightwish wrote:She doesn't seem to understand those languages any better. You recall that earlier when she spoke to Amie, she spoke in Sylvan, and also asked if anyone speaks Goblin.
Then Benedetto shrugs. "Sorry. I know no Goblin words."
Benedetto (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2009-10-23T21:14:22Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Pathfinder/Red Hand and More
Benedetto (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2jbzt&page=18?PathfinderRed-Hand-and-More#874
2009-10-23T03:26:40Z
2009-10-23T03:25:52Z
<p>Benedetto repeats his query in Orc and Undercommon.</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>You know, if I can't get another player to reply to an out-of-combat question, the game might indeed be dead!</span></p>
Benedetto repeats his query in Orc and Undercommon.
You know, if I can't get another player to reply to an out-of-combat question, the game might indeed be dead!
Benedetto (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2009-10-23T03:25:52Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: The Artful Dodger presents Slumbering Tsar [Discussion]
Dvight, son of Gadric (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2k1ob&page=2?The-Artful-Dodger-presents-Slumbering-Tsar#68
2010-08-06T04:58:40Z
2009-10-22T03:19:48Z
<p>Dvight takes the pebble from Artimus and places it next to the larger rock. He places his own a further distance away. "I should state up front that I am a mage; my countenance and axe sometimes confuse people. I would stand back a ways, using spells to blister the giant's skin and harden your resolve in battle. If the giant decided to rush me, my axe is my last line of defense.</p>
<p>"And Jylan, where would you be? Next to Artimus, swinging sword and shield, or at a distance with some missile weapon?"</p>
Dvight takes the pebble from Artimus and places it next to the larger rock. He places his own a further distance away. "I should state up front that I am a mage; my countenance and axe sometimes confuse people. I would stand back a ways, using spells to blister the giant's skin and harden your resolve in battle. If the giant decided to rush me, my axe is my last line of defense.
"And Jylan, where would you be? Next to Artimus, swinging sword and shield, or at a distance with some missile...
Dvight, son of Gadric (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2009-10-22T03:19:48Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: The Artful Dodger presents Slumbering Tsar [Discussion]
Dvight, son of Gadric (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2k1ob&page=2?The-Artful-Dodger-presents-Slumbering-Tsar#66
2010-08-06T04:58:40Z
2009-10-21T21:36:36Z
<p>It takes Dvight a moment longer to recognize that the tension is past. He turns to Jylan and says, "No tradition of dueling here? It really <i>is</i> a good custom, you know."</p>
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Artimus Borne wrote:</div><blockquote> Exploring these ruins will be different then dwelling in the streets of a large city. We must have faith in one another to support ourselves, while we sleep and while we stand. Each of us clearly have our own talents and also bring along our own baggage, but we must shed that now and stand as a group or none of us will walk from the dungeon. </blockquote><p>"So," Dvight agrees, and attempts to change the subject to tactical problem-solving, as well as furthering the introductions. He tosses a small pebble to everyone around the fire. "Among my people is a saying, 'The midst of the fight against a vampire is the worst time to discuss who should have brought Holy Water.' If we come to fight a giant, who would stand in the forefront?" And he sets a larger rock in the sand before him.
It takes Dvight a moment longer to recognize that the tension is past. He turns to Jylan and says, "No tradition of dueling here? It really is a good custom, you know."
Artimus Borne wrote:Exploring these ruins will be different then dwelling in the streets of a large city. We must have faith in one another to support ourselves, while we sleep and while we stand. Each of us clearly have our own talents and also bring along our own baggage, but we must shed that now and stand as a group or...
Dvight, son of Gadric (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2009-10-21T21:36:36Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: The Artful Dodger presents Slumbering Tsar [Discussion]
Dvight, son of Gadric (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2k1ob&page=2?The-Artful-Dodger-presents-Slumbering-Tsar#62
2010-08-06T04:58:40Z
2009-10-21T19:31:52Z
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Chyressa wrote:</div><blockquote><p> Ooooh! Big bad strong man wants to threaten little girl.</p>
<p>If you're going to do anything you'd better make sure I'm dead. I've discovered on more than one occasion, even the strongest and baddest of men must sleep sometime.</blockquote><p>Dvight replies very quietly, no expression showing on his features. "If I thought you were a little girl, I would send you back to your household until such time as you were safe to be on your own. I've given you credit for skills and abilities, and for some promise to live up to your potential. In return, you've behaved like a spoiled vixen and —"
<p>He stops himself, and thinks for a moment. "I have taken your words as a threat. Perhaps you have taken mine the same way. But I intended mine as warnings. Perhaps you spoke likewise. Is yours a culture that settles these offenses by combat to first blood?"</p>
<p>With that, Dvight stands and readies his axe. He speaks an unfamiliar word and the flickering green lights around the weapon are gone.</p>
Chyressa wrote:Ooooh! Big bad strong man wants to threaten little girl.
If you're going to do anything you'd better make sure I'm dead. I've discovered on more than one occasion, even the strongest and baddest of men must sleep sometime.
Dvight replies very quietly, no expression showing on his features. "If I thought you were a little girl, I would send you back to your household until such time as you were safe to be on your own. I've given you credit for skills and abilities, and for...
Dvight, son of Gadric (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2009-10-21T19:31:52Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: The Artful Dodger presents Slumbering Tsar [Discussion]
Dvight, son of Gadric (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2k1ob&page=2?The-Artful-Dodger-presents-Slumbering-Tsar#52
2010-08-06T04:58:40Z
2009-10-20T21:27:12Z
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Chyressa wrote:</div><blockquote>"Tell me Dvight...are you good with your sword?"</blockquote><p>Dvight might be willing to fight alongside the woman, but he's not interested in being another of her conquests. His features turn suddenly scaled, and his hands shift into cayman-like claws. His voice comes out in deep hisses "It'sss an axe, ssstrumpet. And itsss touch isss corrosssive to flesh. Asss to my ssskillsss with it, you'll find out sssoon enough."
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Artimus Borne wrote:</div><blockquote> "I cannot say that I approve of some of your past actions, Mi'lady. Charity to those in need is a virtue and those who would withhold such offerings when they themselves live in decadence they deserve a lesson of humility. Taking claim of their riches through trickery is an act of greed and a conflict of sins doesn't balance the scales." </blockquote><p>Dvight's features resume their normal demeanor. <i>There's my paladin,</i> he thinks, and a smile forms at the corners of his mouth.
<p>"Artimus, we'll likely need an ally with the cunning skills Chyressa proffers, someone who can open both doors and hearts. And if we decide to wait here, looking for someone to come along with both those skills and such virtues as you so value, I'm going to get to work on building a house in the meanwhile."</p>
<p>He turns to look at Chyressa, all the while talking with the paladin. "I imagine you're right, though. Faced with real evil, our callow beauty is likely to make some hard decisions and wise herself up. Because: all those men and women who have gone off, intending to sack Tsar for her riches, and never returned? She strikes me as smarter than all of them."</p>
Chyressa wrote:"Tell me Dvight...are you good with your sword?"
Dvight might be willing to fight alongside the woman, but he's not interested in being another of her conquests. His features turn suddenly scaled, and his hands shift into cayman-like claws. His voice comes out in deep hisses "It'sss an axe, ssstrumpet. And itsss touch isss corrosssive to flesh. Asss to my ssskillsss with it, you'll find out sssoon enough." Artimus Borne wrote:"I cannot say that I approve of some of your past...
Dvight, son of Gadric (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2009-10-20T21:27:12Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: The Artful Dodger presents Slumbering Tsar [Discussion]
Dvight, son of Gadric (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2k1ob?The-Artful-Dodger-presents-Slumbering-Tsar#48
2010-08-06T04:58:40Z
2009-10-20T19:45:11Z
<p><i>Artimus and Chyressa both have a way with words</i>, Dvight reflects,<i> but in wholly different directions.</i></p>
<p>"Artimus, Jylan, our interests seem to run like rivers, joining together into a greater body. In Tsar, Jylan might redeem his father's legacy and Artimus might earn one for himself. What say you, Chyressa? Does walking the ancient ruins of a demon-pact city sound like enough of a challenge for you, or will you go on collecting swords from fallen swains?</p>
<p>"Tintheriel, you seem troubled by all this. Is the adventuring life the right path for you? For truly do I say, there are days when it is the most glorious life imagined, with enemies fallen about you and treasures laid bare for the taking. But there is also danger and hardship, and a hardness that you must build within your heart. Does that brutal life call to you?</p>
<p>"If that is indeed where your path leads, why not join us? Our strength is in numbers, and I've come to appreciate the skills of a priest. (If not always the company.) </p>
<p>"Jylan, Artimus, it has been my habit to avoid fame and notoriety whenever possible, but if you wish the skalds to sing of our deeds, then it would help to have a name for the company."</p>
Artimus and Chyressa both have a way with words, Dvight reflects, but in wholly different directions.
"Artimus, Jylan, our interests seem to run like rivers, joining together into a greater body. In Tsar, Jylan might redeem his father's legacy and Artimus might earn one for himself. What say you, Chyressa? Does walking the ancient ruins of a demon-pact city sound like enough of a challenge for you, or will you go on collecting swords from fallen swains?
"Tintheriel, you seem troubled by all...
Dvight, son of Gadric (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2009-10-20T19:45:11Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: The Artful Dodger presents Slumbering Tsar [Discussion]
Dvight, son of Gadric (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2k1ob?The-Artful-Dodger-presents-Slumbering-Tsar#45
2010-08-06T04:58:40Z
2009-10-20T17:34:22Z
<p>The bronze-skinned half-orc turns to Artimus with a guarded expression. In the days you've known of him, he has kept to himself, speaking in brief phrases, as if an entire sentence would cost him dearly. In a rough place like Camp, that's sometimes welcome. But then he sighs. Perhaps he's been sizing you up, and he's come to a conclusion.</p>
<p>Settling in for a tale, Dvight reaches into an urn next to his seat and pulls out a eel, about 7 inches long. With the heel of his other hand, he smacks the creature's head, stunning it, and then pops the entire thing in his mouth. The cartilage crunches noisily.</p>
<p>"I'm a leading contender in the contest to see who in camp is from the farthest away. I learned the trade of the itinerant adventurer in the company of a band of mercenaries and bandits, under the leadership of a man named Valens. He'd promised to save my family from his raiders, if I would agree to join."</p>
<p>Dvight turns away to spit out some of the less edible parts of the eel. "He lied. I have called myself Dvight, son of Gadric, but Gadric is long dead now, and his name with him."</p>
<p>"After some years exploring nearby kingdoms and unclaimed wilderness, I unknowingly stepped through a portal to other worlds; and it's been among them that I've wandered. Some of them passing strange, some of them beautiful on the surface but rotten underneath, some of them wracked by warfare and strife.</p>
<p>"Always, eventually, I found demons. There would be the imperious Vrocks, the nasty little Quasits, the mountainous Nalfeshnee. Always corrupting folks, bringing hardship and woe. Always hungry for blood and souls. It was the one constant — well, that, and roses; apparently, every dimension has roses. So, I've learned a hearty distaste for demons.</p>
<p>"Two months ago, I was making my way through an experimental outpost of the Daxii, genius-level mummified dire apes, masters of their world, servants of the demon lord Orcus. The Daxii had abandoned the outpost for some reason, not hours before I arrived. I found there a nexus, a kind of gateway across realities: artificial, usually lasting a day or two, and unstable. Three kinsmen passing through a nexus might end up miles apart, or stranded on different worlds.</p>
<p>"I ended up here. Well, about twenty days travel <i>that</i> way, but here, on your plane. I learned your tongue, and heard tales of this 'Tsar,' that it was the undisturbed ruins of a city built to serve Orcus. I don't know for sure whether I followed any of the Daxii here, but if I did, I'll lay good odds that they would have headed for Tsar.</p>
<p>"I have no way to return to my own lands, and little real desire. I like your world. It is beautiful at sunset, the single silver moon is peaceful in the night sky. There are good people and intriguing cultures. And your eels are delicious, I must say. If I can find out what lies waiting in Tsar, and put my axe to it, and in the doing make this dimension a little safer, then that's where I'm called."</p>
<p>And with those words, he looks around, perhaps a bit ashamed at revealing all that.</p>
The bronze-skinned half-orc turns to Artimus with a guarded expression. In the days you've known of him, he has kept to himself, speaking in brief phrases, as if an entire sentence would cost him dearly. In a rough place like Camp, that's sometimes welcome. But then he sighs. Perhaps he's been sizing you up, and he's come to a conclusion.
Settling in for a tale, Dvight reaches into an urn next to his seat and pulls out a eel, about 7 inches long. With the heel of his other hand, he smacks...
Dvight, son of Gadric (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2009-10-20T17:34:22Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: The Artful Dodger presents Slumbering Tsar [Discussion]
Dvight, son of Gadric (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2k1ob?The-Artful-Dodger-presents-Slumbering-Tsar#42
2010-08-06T04:58:40Z
2009-10-20T03:19:38Z
<p>"And you, Artimus? What deeds have you done, what terrors laid to rest, on this new path of yours?"</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Artful Dodger, are you waiting for something? I'm happy as a clam to keep meeting the other PCs in character, but is there something else we ought be doing?</span></p>
"And you, Artimus? What deeds have you done, what terrors laid to rest, on this new path of yours?"
Artful Dodger, are you waiting for something? I'm happy as a clam to keep meeting the other PCs in character, but is there something else we ought be doing?
Dvight, son of Gadric (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2009-10-20T03:19:38Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: The Artful Dodger presents Slumbering Tsar [Discussion]
Dvight, son of Gadric (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2k1ob?The-Artful-Dodger-presents-Slumbering-Tsar#40
2010-08-06T04:58:40Z
2009-10-19T02:32:22Z
<p>Dvight smiles —and oh, such a smile he has— at Jylan's stories. He's heard a half-dozen people claim to have plumbed the depths of Rappan Athuk, but this man's words carry an air of truth. "So you've set foot in Rappan Athuk, swordsman? That place is notorious! What kind of atrocities did you find down there?"</p>
Dvight smiles --and oh, such a smile he has-- at Jylan's stories. He's heard a half-dozen people claim to have plumbed the depths of Rappan Athuk, but this man's words carry an air of truth. "So you've set foot in Rappan Athuk, swordsman? That place is notorious! What kind of atrocities did you find down there?"
Dvight, son of Gadric (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2009-10-19T02:32:22Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Pathfinder/Red Hand and More
Benedetto (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2jbzt&page=18?PathfinderRed-Hand-and-More#872
2009-10-19T02:01:19Z
2009-10-19T02:01:17Z
<p>Benedetto gingerly tries to remove the crucified body from its position without setting off whatever wards might be indicated by the green aura. Psicraft: <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 11 ⇒ (12) + 11 = 23</span>.</p>
<p>"Yurgan, Miho, an' myself were just a'wanderin' about, havin' gotten us-selves chewed up by a green dragon out on a bridge a mite yonder, some days back. We were lookin' to find some reinforcements when we happened on this fracas. So, who's who, and why were you gettin' blood all over the furniture here?"</p>
<p>He looks over at the winged fox. "Is that one o' you folks?"</p>
Benedetto gingerly tries to remove the crucified body from its position without setting off whatever wards might be indicated by the green aura. Psicraft: [dice]1d20+11[/dice].
"Yurgan, Miho, an' myself were just a'wanderin' about, havin' gotten us-selves chewed up by a green dragon out on a bridge a mite yonder, some days back. We were lookin' to find some reinforcements when we happened on this fracas. So, who's who, and why were you gettin' blood all over the furniture here?"
He looks...
Benedetto (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2009-10-19T02:01:17Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Pathfinder/Red Hand and More
Benedetto (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2jbzt&page=18?PathfinderRed-Hand-and-More#870
2009-10-18T02:22:00Z
2009-10-18T02:21:58Z
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Nightwish, Benedetto was one of the characters who joined in the middle of this fight. So far, he hasn't even gotten much of a chance to introduce himself. The long delays aren't helping. If there's a chance the bugbear could drop over and we could just talk, that would be nice.</span></p>
Nightwish, Benedetto was one of the characters who joined in the middle of this fight. So far, he hasn't even gotten much of a chance to introduce himself. The long delays aren't helping. If there's a chance the bugbear could drop over and we could just talk, that would be nice.
Benedetto (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2009-10-18T02:21:58Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: The Artful Dodger presents Slumbering Tsar [Discussion]
Dvight, son of Gadric (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2k1ob?The-Artful-Dodger-presents-Slumbering-Tsar#37
2010-08-06T04:58:40Z
2009-10-17T02:07:57Z
<p>So, in our revised history, Dvight is new to this world.</p>
<p>A few years ago, he was investigating an abandoned —indeed desecrated— temple, and found a one-way portal in the underground vaults, which took him to a succession of demi-planes, strange worlds, and alien landscapes. One thing he could count on, wherever he went: the demons of the Abyss, of Pandemonium and Tartarus, were constantly on the prowl to seize any life they could torment, any soul they could befoul.</p>
<p>Most recently, Dvight has made his way 'cross lands where the Daxii, intelligent mummified dire apes, were locked in a battle against their former slaves, the leech-folk. The leech-folk shamans were attempting a grand Eldritch Confluence, the better to cut the Daxii off from their astrological power sources. (Dvight had hired on as a mercenary captain in the service of one of the last surviving caches of humans. He avoided the mummies, and despised the treacherous leech-folk.) In the aftermath of one of their battles, the Daxii had left open a nexus to other worlds, through which they sought some particular relic of their undying lord, Orcus. </p>
<p>Dvight made his way through the nexus to this world, which remnd him much of his native lands. He learned the local tongue, and upon hearing of Tsar and its fabled ties to Orcus, proceeded to the Camp, where he hopes to learn more.</p>
So, in our revised history, Dvight is new to this world.
A few years ago, he was investigating an abandoned --indeed desecrated-- temple, and found a one-way portal in the underground vaults, which took him to a succession of demi-planes, strange worlds, and alien landscapes. One thing he could count on, wherever he went: the demons of the Abyss, of Pandemonium and Tartarus, were constantly on the prowl to seize any life they could torment, any soul they could befoul.
Most recently, Dvight...
Dvight, son of Gadric (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2009-10-17T02:07:57Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: The Artful Dodger presents Slumbering Tsar [Discussion]
Dvight, son of Gadric (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2k1ob?The-Artful-Dodger-presents-Slumbering-Tsar#22
2010-08-06T04:58:40Z
2009-10-14T15:41:26Z
<p>Bloody Rugburn, I imagine that, in a 3.5 campaign, Tintheriel would likely have been a Favored Soul rather than a Cleric. Am I on the right track with that?</p>
<p>I also imagine that Dvight would find it easy to get along with him. Dvight has met a number of holy men in his travels, and it seems to him that their favorite thing to do in all the worlds is tell him about their deity and their tenets and such. Some have tried to recruit him for their zealot crusades. Others have tried to kill him for blasphemy, or just because they were short of sacrifices that week. In any case, Tintheriel's simplicity is a welcome relief.</p>
<p>(He's not sure what to make of Artimus, though. His relations with the couple of paladins he's met have been strained.)</p>
<p>—+—+—</p>
<p>Artful Dodger, if we can say that Dvight spent some time of his wanderings on some alien planes —perhaps one extended adventure, where he passed through a gate in some ancient crypt's basement, and has only recently come to this dimension, which is much like his home— then I feel fine swapping out Knowledge (history) for Knowledge (the planes). </p>
<p>It's a little more exotic a background for him than I'd originally planned, but it still fits his personality (in a "Jirell of Joiry" kind of way), and it makes more sense for a Sorcerer than a simple fighting man. I could even posit that "half-orcs" are the dominant race in his homelands.</p>
<p>And, lastly, would you allow an <i>acidic</i> weapon, or would you rather stick with the four energy types that <i>Pathfinder</i> allows?</p>
Bloody Rugburn, I imagine that, in a 3.5 campaign, Tintheriel would likely have been a Favored Soul rather than a Cleric. Am I on the right track with that?
I also imagine that Dvight would find it easy to get along with him. Dvight has met a number of holy men in his travels, and it seems to him that their favorite thing to do in all the worlds is tell him about their deity and their tenets and such. Some have tried to recruit him for their zealot crusades. Others have tried to kill him for...
Dvight, son of Gadric (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2009-10-14T15:41:26Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: The Artful Dodger presents Slumbering Tsar [Discussion]
Dvight, son of Gadric (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2k1ob?The-Artful-Dodger-presents-Slumbering-Tsar#9
2010-08-06T04:58:40Z
2009-10-12T23:22:19Z
<p>I had to drop the level of Barbarian, I'm afraid. It was a fun idea, but losing a caster level both from a level in Barbarian, and from taking the first level as Dragon Disciple was too much.</p>
<p>So, here's the math:
<br />
[Spoiler omitted]</p>
<p>I was surprised to find out that, of all the energy types, <i>Pathfinder</i> does not allow acid as a valid weapon enhancement. Dvight would have preferred to wield a copper-bladed magical greataxe that did acid damage, but a magical brass weapon that does sonic damage is an acceptable consolation.</p>
I had to drop the level of Barbarian, I'm afraid. It was a fun idea, but losing a caster level both from a level in Barbarian, and from taking the first level as Dragon Disciple was too much.
So, here's the math:
[Spoiler omitted]
I was surprised to find out that, of all the energy types, Pathfinder does not allow acid as a valid weapon enhancement. Dvight would have preferred to wield a copper-bladed magical greataxe that did acid damage, but a magical brass weapon that does sonic damage...
Dvight, son of Gadric (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2009-10-12T23:22:19Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Pathfinder/Red Hand and More
Benedetto (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2jbzt&page=18?PathfinderRed-Hand-and-More#866
2009-10-11T19:27:35Z
2009-10-11T19:27:35Z
<p>Benedetto moves over to the bugbear shaman, taking his scythe in two hands, and striking.
<br />
Attack: <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 5 ⇒ (13) + 5 = 18</span>
<br />
Damage:<span class="messageboard-dice">2d4 + 2 ⇒ (3, 1) + 2 = 6</span></p>
Benedetto moves over to the bugbear shaman, taking his scythe in two hands, and striking.
Attack: [dice]1d20+5[/dice]
Damage:[dice]2d4+2[/dice]
Benedetto (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2009-10-11T19:27:35Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Pathfinder/Red Hand and More
Benedetto (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2jbzt&page=18?PathfinderRed-Hand-and-More#861
2009-10-09T12:52:14Z
2009-10-09T12:52:13Z
<p>How is Rochelle's ghost reacting to all this?</p>
How is Rochelle's ghost reacting to all this?
Benedetto (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2009-10-09T12:52:13Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Pathfinder/Red Hand and More
Benedetto (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2jbzt&page=18?PathfinderRed-Hand-and-More#855
2009-10-07T23:10:45Z
2009-10-07T04:45:33Z
<p>Well, it looks like Benedetto is going first. He stands, and takes a couple of steps towards the shaman. He's deadly serious as he says, "You there. You've done some terrible things. You ain't fit for any sort of decent company, an' this here ghost of the lady you tortured is decent company enough."</p>
<p>Benedetto concentrates on a <a href="http://www.d20srd.org/srd/psionic/powers/mindThrust.htm" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><i>mindthrust</i></a> against the shaman. The Save DC is 21. If the bugbear fails, he'll take <span class="messageboard-dice">6d10 ⇒ (8, 1, 8, 7, 9, 4) = 37</span> points of damage.</p>
Well, it looks like Benedetto is going first. He stands, and takes a couple of steps towards the shaman. He's deadly serious as he says, "You there. You've done some terrible things. You ain't fit for any sort of decent company, an' this here ghost of the lady you tortured is decent company enough."
Benedetto concentrates on a mindthrust against the shaman. The Save DC is 21. If the bugbear fails, he'll take [dice]6d10[/dice] points of damage.
Benedetto (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2009-10-07T04:45:33Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Pathfinder/Red Hand and More
Benedetto (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2jbzt&page=18?PathfinderRed-Hand-and-More#854
2009-10-07T23:10:08Z
2009-10-06T02:37:05Z
<p>Initiative: <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 1 = 14</span>.</p>
Initiative: [dice]1d20 + 1[/dice].
Benedetto (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2009-10-06T02:37:05Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Pathfinder/Red Hand and More
Benedetto (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2jbzt&page=17?PathfinderRed-Hand-and-More#834
2009-09-17T05:17:04Z
2009-09-17T05:17:03Z
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Nightwish wrote:</div><blockquote><br />
<br />
You'll need to roll Perception to see if you notice the attack on Miho, which is on the other side of the room from where you're concentrating. </blockquote><p>Invisible Castle seems to be down. Using dmTools; <a href="http://www.dmtools.org/dice.php?act=retrieve&id=1471" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">1d20+13 = 26.</a>
<p>"Hey, y'all! Miho's under attack up here!"</p>
Nightwish wrote:You'll need to roll Perception to see if you notice the attack on Miho, which is on the other side of the room from where you're concentrating.
Invisible Castle seems to be down. Using dmTools; 1d20+13 = 26. "Hey, y'all! Miho's under attack up here!"
Benedetto (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2009-09-17T05:17:03Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Pathfinder/Red Hand and More
Benedetto (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2jbzt&page=17?PathfinderRed-Hand-and-More#826
2009-09-15T03:41:41Z
2009-09-15T03:41:37Z
<p>Where the body was crucified. If Benedetto sees the attack on Miho, and if he can spare a free action, he'll call downstairs for assistance.</p>
Where the body was crucified. If Benedetto sees the attack on Miho, and if he can spare a free action, he'll call downstairs for assistance.
Benedetto (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2009-09-15T03:41:37Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Pathfinder/Red Hand and More
Benedetto (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2jbzt&page=17?PathfinderRed-Hand-and-More#822
2009-09-10T12:08:44Z
2009-09-10T12:08:44Z
<p>Benedetto turns to the ghost of Rochelle. "Ah see what you mean, ma'am. What were they <i>doin'</i> up here?"</p>
<p>Does anybody have any Knowledge skills for all this? After people weigh in, Benedetto reaches for a sealed tube at his belt, that looks something like a scroll case. He unfastens the lid and draws forth a long, black crystal, rough-hewn, and decorated all around with brass and silver wire filigree. It's his djore of <i>Sensitivity to Psychic Impressions</i>.</p>
Benedetto turns to the ghost of Rochelle. "Ah see what you mean, ma'am. What were they doin' up here?"
Does anybody have any Knowledge skills for all this? After people weigh in, Benedetto reaches for a sealed tube at his belt, that looks something like a scroll case. He unfastens the lid and draws forth a long, black crystal, rough-hewn, and decorated all around with brass and silver wire filigree. It's his djore of Sensitivity to Psychic Impressions.
Benedetto (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2009-09-10T12:08:44Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Pathfinder/Red Hand and More
Benedetto (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2jbzt&page=17?PathfinderRed-Hand-and-More#817
2009-09-02T04:13:21Z
2009-09-02T04:13:21Z
<p>At Neevan's request, Benedetto turns to the spirit next to him. "Well, ma'am, let's see what all kind of mischief we can be gettin' ourselves into." He offers her his arm as he begins to move.</p>
<p>He moves to I10, which provokes an attack of opportunity from the hobgoblin in H9. If the hobgoblin elects to take the AoO, there are options Benedetto could take to avoid damage (such as <i>displacement</i>) but he'll choose to just take the damage.</p>
<p>Then he will attack the hobgoblin in H9 with his scythe. He <a href="http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/2235699/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">hits AC 26 for 9 points of damage.</a></p>
At Neevan's request, Benedetto turns to the spirit next to him. "Well, ma'am, let's see what all kind of mischief we can be gettin' ourselves into." He offers her his arm as he begins to move.
He moves to I10, which provokes an attack of opportunity from the hobgoblin in H9. If the hobgoblin elects to take the AoO, there are options Benedetto could take to avoid damage (such as displacement) but he'll choose to just take the damage.
Then he will attack the hobgoblin in H9 with his scythe....
Benedetto (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2009-09-02T04:13:21Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Pathfinder/Red Hand and More
Benedetto (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2jbzt&page=17?PathfinderRed-Hand-and-More#801
2009-08-12T02:42:22Z
2009-08-12T02:42:21Z
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Rochelle Blackmoor wrote:</div><blockquote> "Well, sweet thang, you don't look like one of those nasty things that's infested my home, and I'll bet that if I had a sense of smell, you wouldn't smell like them either, so that puts me on your side ... if I had an actual body to attack with, that is." </blockquote><p>"Don't go frettin', ma'am. We seem to be all loaded up on attackin'. What can y'tell us 'bout these critters?"
Rochelle Blackmoor wrote:"Well, sweet thang, you don't look like one of those nasty things that's infested my home, and I'll bet that if I had a sense of smell, you wouldn't smell like them either, so that puts me on your side ... if I had an actual body to attack with, that is."
"Don't go frettin', ma'am. We seem to be all loaded up on attackin'. What can y'tell us 'bout these critters?"
Benedetto (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2009-08-12T02:42:21Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Pathfinder/Red Hand and More
Benedetto (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2jbzt&page=16?PathfinderRed-Hand-and-More#795
2009-08-12T00:21:06Z
2009-08-12T00:21:05Z
<p>To get line of sight to the hobgoblin Benedetto fried, he'd need to be in L6, I believe. Which also provides for a handy wall next to him.</p>
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Nightwish wrote:</div><blockquote><br />
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The ghostly head of a pretty red-haired woman emerges from the wall next to you, turns in the direction you're looking, and says in an eerie whisper, "Nimble little minx, isn't she?"
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</blockquote><p>Benedetto turns and replies, "So's I says, but I'd reckon she's got nothin' on one such as yeself, pretty lady. So, who's side you be takin' in this here rumble?"
To get line of sight to the hobgoblin Benedetto fried, he'd need to be in L6, I believe. Which also provides for a handy wall next to him.
Nightwish wrote:The ghostly head of a pretty red-haired woman emerges from the wall next to you, turns in the direction you're looking, and says in an eerie whisper, "Nimble little minx, isn't she?"
Benedetto turns and replies, "So's I says, but I'd reckon she's got nothin' on one such as yeself, pretty lady. So, who's side you be takin' in this here...
Benedetto (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2009-08-12T00:21:05Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Pathfinder/Red Hand and More
Benedetto (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2jbzt&page=16?PathfinderRed-Hand-and-More#791
2009-08-11T22:44:09Z
2009-08-11T22:43:57Z
<p>Benedetto looks at Neevah as she sprints up the stairs. "That 'un's sure nimble," he thinks to himself.</p>
<p>He calls after her: "Do yah think the bugbear mage'd be keepin' a bodyguard or two? If'n so, would you like another hand?"</p>
Benedetto looks at Neevah as she sprints up the stairs. "That 'un's sure nimble," he thinks to himself.
He calls after her: "Do yah think the bugbear mage'd be keepin' a bodyguard or two? If'n so, would you like another hand?"
Benedetto (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2009-08-11T22:43:57Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Pathfinder/Red Hand and More
Benedetto (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2jbzt&page=16?PathfinderRed-Hand-and-More#779
2009-08-05T14:52:44Z
2009-08-05T14:52:43Z
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Tate Argensier wrote:</div><blockquote>"Whoever you people are, you are most welcome! " </blockquote><p>"So," Benedetto replies with a drawl, "what all's goin' on here? How'd y'all end up in a big ol' house with a mess o' angry furry guys?"
Tate Argensier wrote:"Whoever you people are, you are most welcome! "
"So," Benedetto replies with a drawl, "what all's goin' on here? How'd y'all end up in a big ol' house with a mess o' angry furry guys?"
Benedetto (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2009-08-05T14:52:43Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Pathfinder/Red Hand and More
Benedetto (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2jbzt&page=16?PathfinderRed-Hand-and-More#776
2009-08-02T21:04:48Z
2009-08-02T21:04:45Z
<p>Benedetto moves to where he can see the hobgoblins (probably K4). He lets fly a <i>mind thrust</i> at the poor hobgoblin in H10. If the creature fails a Will saving throw (DC 18), it'll take 3d10 <a href="http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/2193046/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"> = 20 </a> damage.</p>
<p>"So, ah may presume we are killin' 'em all, then?"</p>
Benedetto moves to where he can see the hobgoblins (probably K4). He lets fly a mind thrust at the poor hobgoblin in H10. If the creature fails a Will saving throw (DC 18), it'll take 3d10 = 20 damage.
"So, ah may presume we are killin' 'em all, then?"
Benedetto (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2009-08-02T21:04:45Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Pathfinder/Red Hand and More
Benedetto (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2jbzt&page=16?PathfinderRed-Hand-and-More#759
2009-07-28T12:28:05Z
2009-07-28T12:28:05Z
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Nightwish wrote:</div><blockquote> Here's the battle map for round 4. I changed it over to Excel, since it's easier to make adjustments. I didn't know if everyone has Excel, though, so what I posted was a screen capture jpeg. </blockquote><p><span class=messageboard-ooc>For what it's worth, I have Excel.</span>
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Nightwish wrote:</div><blockquote><br />
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22 Coraline ... 20 Tate - moves to L1 and wounds minotaur. 17 Neevan ... 17 Miho ...</p>
<p>16 Bad guys (I'll wait until after Coraline and Yurgan post their actions before I do the bad guys).</p>
<p>15 Hans - moves back to K9;...)....15 Johnny ... </blockquote><p>Benedetto is still act on 16, correct? And he'll act after the minotaur, correct?
Nightwish wrote:Here's the battle map for round 4. I changed it over to Excel, since it's easier to make adjustments. I didn't know if everyone has Excel, though, so what I posted was a screen capture jpeg.
For what it's worth, I have Excel. Nightwish wrote:22 Coraline ... 20 Tate - moves to L1 and wounds minotaur. 17 Neevan ... 17 Miho ...
16 Bad guys (I'll wait until after Coraline and Yurgan post their actions before I do the bad guys).
15 Hans - moves back to K9;...)....15 Johnny ...
...
Benedetto (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2009-07-28T12:28:05Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Pathfinder/Red Hand and More
Benedetto (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2jbzt&page=15?PathfinderRed-Hand-and-More#745
2009-07-27T11:21:14Z
2009-07-27T11:21:13Z
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>(Tate, that assumes that Miho didn't take out the minotaur with her blow.) </span></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Who are we waiting for?</span></p>
(Tate, that assumes that Miho didn't take out the minotaur with her blow.)
Who are we waiting for?
Benedetto (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2009-07-27T11:21:13Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Pathfinder/Red Hand and More
Benedetto (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2jbzt&page=15?PathfinderRed-Hand-and-More#742
2009-07-25T00:49:50Z
2009-07-25T00:49:50Z
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Neevan wrote:</div><blockquote> Neevan dashed and leapt at the closest of the new hobgoblins, bringing her knee down in a crushing strike and attempting to place herself between the enemy and Lady Amie.</blockquote><p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Neevan, Benedetto has training and experience as a bodyguard. If he were paying attention to you, do you think he'd notice your intentions and professionalism?</span>
Neevan wrote:Neevan dashed and leapt at the closest of the new hobgoblins, bringing her knee down in a crushing strike and attempting to place herself between the enemy and Lady Amie.
Neevan, Benedetto has training and experience as a bodyguard. If he were paying attention to you, do you think he'd notice your intentions and professionalism?
Benedetto (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2009-07-25T00:49:50Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Pathfinder/Red Hand and More
Benedetto (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2jbzt&page=15?PathfinderRed-Hand-and-More#738
2009-07-24T00:36:48Z
2009-07-24T00:36:48Z
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Miho wrote:</div><blockquote> Seeing the minotaur reel in agony, Miho rushes to the attack, charging as she prepares her swing. </blockquote><p>"Dang. That there's a lady what knows how t' swing a sword."
Miho wrote:Seeing the minotaur reel in agony, Miho rushes to the attack, charging as she prepares her swing.
"Dang. That there's a lady what knows how t' swing a sword."
Benedetto (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2009-07-24T00:36:48Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Pathfinder/Red Hand and More
Benedetto (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2jbzt&page=15?PathfinderRed-Hand-and-More#733
2009-07-22T03:14:34Z
2009-07-22T03:14:34Z
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Nightwish wrote:</div><blockquote> Now, bear in mind, the minotaur is not arriving until the end of the round, so if you want to attack him in this round, then you'll have to delay action on your initiative , which means your initiative in future rounds will be the same as his. Is that cool with you? </blockquote><p>Sure.
Nightwish wrote:Now, bear in mind, the minotaur is not arriving until the end of the round, so if you want to attack him in this round, then you'll have to delay action on your initiative , which means your initiative in future rounds will be the same as his. Is that cool with you?
Sure.
Benedetto (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2009-07-22T03:14:34Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Pathfinder/Red Hand and More
Benedetto (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2jbzt&page=15?PathfinderRed-Hand-and-More#728
2009-07-16T05:14:30Z
2009-07-16T05:13:11Z
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Nightwish wrote:</div><blockquote><br />
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We still need Coraline and Benedetto to post their actions for this round. </blockquote><p>Let's assume that Coraline does, in fact, take out the remaining injured hobgoblin.
<p>Benedetto turns to the arriving minotaur and now uses his <i>mind thrust</i>. 5d10, resisted with a Will save DC 19.</p>
<p>He calls out, in a rural drawl, "Do we need ta keep any o' these critters for interrogatin', or are we fixin' to kill 'em all?"</p>
Nightwish wrote:We still need Coraline and Benedetto to post their actions for this round.
Let's assume that Coraline does, in fact, take out the remaining injured hobgoblin. Benedetto turns to the arriving minotaur and now uses his mind thrust. 5d10, resisted with a Will save DC 19.
He calls out, in a rural drawl, "Do we need ta keep any o' these critters for interrogatin', or are we fixin' to kill 'em all?"
Benedetto (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2009-07-16T05:13:11Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Pathfinder/Red Hand and More
Benedetto (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2jbzt&page=15?PathfinderRed-Hand-and-More#721
2009-07-14T03:50:22Z
2009-07-14T03:50:21Z
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Nightwish wrote:</div><blockquote><br />
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You changed your attack from Mind Blast to Illithid Blast. The first only affects one target and does hit point damage. The latter affects multiple targets, and does stun damage, according to the feat description. All three are still standing, but only one is able to do anything. They're all badly wounded.</blockquote><p>I had missed the fact that Illithid Blast did stun damage. How silly of me.
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Nightwish wrote:</div><blockquote>Edit: upon closer examination, it doesn't look like you took the Illithid Blast feat. You mentioned it on the previous page, so I thought you had taken the feat, but you don't have it down on your character page. </blockquote><p>It's a freebie that comes with the first rank of the Flayerspawn Prestige Class.
<p>(Which, come to think of it, is an odd definition of "prestige". It's not like my mum is so very proud of me for turning mauve and licking people from 3' away.)</p>
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Nightwish wrote:</div><blockquote>On the other hand, I haven't given you your award for your character back story yet (which is usually a bonus feat or a magic item that ties into your background), so we can just say that you gained Illithid Blast as a bonus feat at some point, and we can figure out exactly why later. </blockquote><p>Something with tentacles, I should hope.
Nightwish wrote:You changed your attack from Mind Blast to Illithid Blast. The first only affects one target and does hit point damage. The latter affects multiple targets, and does stun damage, according to the feat description. All three are still standing, but only one is able to do anything. They're all badly wounded.
I had missed the fact that Illithid Blast did stun damage. How silly of me. Nightwish wrote:Edit: upon closer examination, it doesn't look like you took the Illithid Blast...
Benedetto (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2009-07-14T03:50:21Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Pathfinder/Red Hand and More
Benedetto (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2jbzt&page=15?PathfinderRed-Hand-and-More#719
2009-07-12T11:44:53Z
2009-07-12T11:44:53Z
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Do we have any idea what caused the hobgoblins to stop in their tracks? (Not me; my power only does hit point damage, so far as I know....)</span></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>And how many hobgoblins remain standing now?</span></p>
Do we have any idea what caused the hobgoblins to stop in their tracks? (Not me; my power only does hit point damage, so far as I know....)
And how many hobgoblins remain standing now?
Benedetto (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2009-07-12T11:44:53Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Pathfinder/Red Hand and More
Benedetto (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2jbzt&page=14?PathfinderRed-Hand-and-More#700
2009-07-01T23:26:09Z
2009-07-01T23:25:19Z
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Nightwish wrote:</div><blockquote><br />
<br />
The three hobs that [Benedetto] can see all appear to be of similar rank. They're all dressed and armed pretty much the same, and none of them seems to have the bearing of a leader. Wherever the leader is, he's not among these three. </blockquote><p>How far away are they? Rather than use <i>mind thrust</i>, I have an <i>illithid blast</i> that can catch more than one of them if they're close enough.
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>I'm going to be in the Twin Cities for the next three days; I'll post as I can, but I won't be reliable.</span></p>
Nightwish wrote:The three hobs that [Benedetto] can see all appear to be of similar rank. They're all dressed and armed pretty much the same, and none of them seems to have the bearing of a leader. Wherever the leader is, he's not among these three.
How far away are they? Rather than use mind thrust, I have an illithid blast that can catch more than one of them if they're close enough. I'm going to be in the Twin Cities for the next three days; I'll post as I can, but I won't be reliable.
Benedetto (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2009-07-01T23:25:19Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Pathfinder/Red Hand and More
Benedetto (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2jbzt&page=14?PathfinderRed-Hand-and-More#690
2009-06-28T20:21:06Z
2009-06-28T20:21:06Z
<p>Benedetto would have been standing right outside a window, if there were one. Failing that, he'll move to M6.</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Regarding background, how many days ago was the fight at the bridge? (Since we're up to full hit points and full psionic points, I'm presuming that we've had at least one full eight-hour rest since then.)</span></p>
Benedetto would have been standing right outside a window, if there were one. Failing that, he'll move to M6.
Regarding background, how many days ago was the fight at the bridge? (Since we're up to full hit points and full psionic points, I'm presuming that we've had at least one full eight-hour rest since then.)
Benedetto (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2009-06-28T20:21:06Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Pathfinder/Red Hand and More
Benedetto (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2jbzt&page=14?PathfinderRed-Hand-and-More#683
2009-06-28T05:00:09Z
2009-06-28T04:59:50Z
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Nightwish wrote:</div><blockquote> Those toward the back of the party, nearest the door, see a dwarf with a close-cropped beard wearing robes and no armor, leading a tall male human with a pale compexion and a cloak and chain shirt, and an even taller well-toned female human of obviously Tian ancestry (think Japanese) in a gleaming breastplate and brandishing a greatsword. They look haggard, as if they've traveled many days without sleep.</blockquote><p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Have we, in fact, travelled many days without sleep?</span>
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Nightwish wrote:</div><blockquote>Yurgan, Miho and Benedetto (who still needs to roll Initiative, by the way):</blockquote><p>Initiative: <a href="http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/2139156/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">16</a>
<p>"Looks t' me like we's found either some potential allies, or else the hobgoblin horde's next victims to inspire us. Ah think we need t' shake a leg, friends."</p>
<p>Benedetto moves to where he can see the hobgoblins better. He's looking to see someone who's likely some sort of sergeant or enforcer. <span class=messageboard-ooc>(You know the type; high hit dice, low Will save/)</span> If he sees a likely candidate <span class=messageboard-ooc>(Perception modifier is +13)</span>, he'll loose a 5d10 <i>mind thrust</i> <span class=messageboard-ooc>(Will save of DC 19 to avoid all damage)</span>. To the casual observer, it sounds like there's a swarm of bees in the area, which grows louder and more distinct as it converges on the target.</p>
Nightwish wrote:Those toward the back of the party, nearest the door, see a dwarf with a close-cropped beard wearing robes and no armor, leading a tall male human with a pale compexion and a cloak and chain shirt, and an even taller well-toned female human of obviously Tian ancestry (think Japanese) in a gleaming breastplate and brandishing a greatsword. They look haggard, as if they've traveled many days without sleep.
Have we, in fact, travelled many days without sleep? Nightwish...
Benedetto (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2009-06-28T04:59:50Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Pathfinder/Red Hand and More
Benedetto (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2jbzt&page=14?PathfinderRed-Hand-and-More#678
2009-06-25T15:47:29Z
2009-06-25T15:47:28Z
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Where do we fit in the initiative order?</span></p>
Where do we fit in the initiative order?
Benedetto (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2009-06-25T15:47:28Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Pathfinder/Red Hand and More
Benedetto (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2jbzt&page=14?PathfinderRed-Hand-and-More#676
2009-06-24T16:27:35Z
2009-06-24T16:27:28Z
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Am I there?</span></p>
Am I there?
Benedetto (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2009-06-24T16:27:28Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: Pathfinder/Red Hand and More OOC thread
Benedetto (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2jbzs&page=5?PathfinderRed-Hand-and-More-OOC-thread#225
2009-06-22T14:39:38Z
2009-06-22T14:39:11Z
<p>If you think Benedetto is ready to start play, is he tromping along with Yurgan?</p>
<p>If so, then his demeanor has never really challenged Yurgan's sense of superiority. Benedetto comes off as a yokel, using a modified farm implement in battle. You know he's good in battle against individual foes (dropping them from a distance, hiding from their perceptions, getting answers from them, and as of last week grappling them with a preposterous 4-foot-long tentacle in his mouth) but ill-equipped to deal with rampaging hordes or with undead.</p>
If you think Benedetto is ready to start play, is he tromping along with Yurgan?
If so, then his demeanor has never really challenged Yurgan's sense of superiority. Benedetto comes off as a yokel, using a modified farm implement in battle. You know he's good in battle against individual foes (dropping them from a distance, hiding from their perceptions, getting answers from them, and as of last week grappling them with a preposterous 4-foot-long tentacle in his mouth) but ill-equipped to...
Benedetto (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2009-06-22T14:39:11Z
Re: Forums: Gamer Connection: Re-recruitment: Red Hand and More PbP
Benedetto (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2jmqb&page=2?Rerecruitment-Red-Hand-and-More-PbP#71
2009-06-21T00:35:28Z
2009-06-21T00:34:43Z
<p>(boy I'm glad I saved before hitting "submit")</p>
<p>Hello. This is Benedetto, Chris Mortika's psionic character. I took the concept from a PC I'd been running in a late, lamented PbP here, converted him to <i>Pathfinder</i> and advanced him to 6th Level. </p>
<p>Basic concept: hick from the border between Ustalav and Last Wall, from a town where the folk have "that look" about them. He went a'wanderin' when it became obvious he was beginin' to show signs of his great-grandpappy's ancestry.</p>
<p>Here's the build:
<br />
[Spoiler omitted]</p>
<p>Benedetto is displayed in a more coherent form on his homepage. </p>
<p><b>Magical and Psionic Stuff</b>
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<i>Amulet of Natural Armor +1</i>, shaped like an octopus.
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<i>Chain shirt +1</i>
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<i>Cloak of Resistance +1</i> decorated in the livery of a professional bodyguard guild.
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Djore: <i>Sensitivity to Psychic Impressions</i>, 20 charges left. This djore is built in the form of an elaborate prism. Activating it requires a full minute and either sunlight or a <i>light</i> spell.
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<i>Gloves of Object Reading</i>, (EPH, pg 174).
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<i>Headband of Inspired Wisdom +2</i> (<i>Pathfinder</i> Beta, page 377) (the green gem is set in a black band with gold lettering, spelling out "great power requires great sacrifice" in Undercommon; if anyone wears it for longer than 24 hours, his irises fade to white)
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Potion of <i>Glibness</i>.
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<i>Scythe +1</i>
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<i>Shard</i> providing a one-time boost of +7 to an Intimidate roll. (It makes a quiet sussurant noise when held.)</p>
<p>Otherwise, he's carrying a backpack with conventional and alchemical stuff.</p>
(boy I'm glad I saved before hitting "submit")
Hello. This is Benedetto, Chris Mortika's psionic character. I took the concept from a PC I'd been running in a late, lamented PbP here, converted him to Pathfinder and advanced him to 6th Level.
Basic concept: hick from the border between Ustalav and Last Wall, from a town where the folk have "that look" about them. He went a'wanderin' when it became obvious he was beginin' to show signs of his great-grandpappy's ancestry.
Here's the build:...
Benedetto (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2009-06-21T00:34:43Z
Re: Forums: Off-Topic Discussions: Twisted Wishes
Qalaus (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2jhgz&page=7?Twisted-Wishes#315
2009-10-08T23:43:55Z
2009-04-30T11:01:59Z
<p>Granted, o master. Here is your netbook.
<br />
But your most bitter rival...he gets two of them.</p>
<p>—+—</p>
<p>May I have a puppy, o wish-granting lamp?</p>
Granted, o master. Here is your netbook.
But your most bitter rival...he gets two of them.
--+--
May I have a puppy, o wish-granting lamp?
Qalaus (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2009-04-30T11:01:59Z
Re: Forums: Off-Topic Discussions: Twisted Wishes
Qalaus (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2jhgz&page=3?Twisted-Wishes#109
2009-10-08T23:43:55Z
2009-04-09T10:53:05Z
<div class="messageboard-quotee">magdalena thiriet wrote:</div><blockquote><br />
<br />
I wish I were immune to diseases. </blockquote><p>Granted, o mistress. No longer shall ... shall you have any ... er, any concerns about...
<p>Mistress, would you please stop the groaning; it's distracting. Mistress, I ... yes, I have brains, but I don't see what ... I said, yes; are you ... AAARG!</p>
<p>I wish, deeply and passionately, that people on the Internet would learn to spell words correctly. (Including, but not limited to, the word "words")</p>
magdalena thiriet wrote:I wish I were immune to diseases.
Granted, o mistress. No longer shall ... shall you have any ... er, any concerns about... Mistress, would you please stop the groaning; it's distracting. Mistress, I ... yes, I have brains, but I don't see what ... I said, yes; are you ... AAARG!
I wish, deeply and passionately, that people on the Internet would learn to spell words correctly. (Including, but not limited to, the word "words")
Qalaus (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2009-04-09T10:53:05Z
Re: Forums: Off-Topic Discussions: Twisted Wishes
Qalaus (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2jhgz&page=2?Twisted-Wishes#64
2009-10-08T23:43:55Z
2009-04-07T14:39:48Z
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Davi The Eccentric wrote:</div><blockquote> I wish the Paizo messageboards weren't so slow sometimes. </blockquote><p>Laugh, and oops.
<p>Granted. That high-pitched whine you hear is an incoming missile. After the EMP hits, you'll have no messageboards to trouble you.</p>
<p>And again, I wish for a career as a rogue in Greyhawk.</p>
Davi The Eccentric wrote:I wish the Paizo messageboards weren't so slow sometimes.
Laugh, and oops. Granted. That high-pitched whine you hear is an incoming missile. After the EMP hits, you'll have no messageboards to trouble you.
And again, I wish for a career as a rogue in Greyhawk.
Qalaus (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2009-04-07T14:39:48Z
Re: Forums: Off-Topic Discussions: Twisted Wishes
Qalaus (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2jhgz&page=2?Twisted-Wishes#63
2009-10-08T23:43:55Z
2009-04-07T14:37:10Z
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Andrew Turner wrote:</div><blockquote><br />
<br />
I wish the average human lifespan were 900+ years, and with no trick population explosion scenarios. </blockquote><p>The Genii laughs. "That's one of the classics, my poor lad. Granted!"
<p>And he leaves you, and all your race, to age and age and age. By the time we reach our 400th birthday, we've shrivelled up to resemble nothing so much as large cicadas, delicate and fragile, memory turned sour as our brains shrivel and calcify, and ever so so hungry.</p>
<p>And looking forward, dimly, to death, in only another 500 years.</p>
<p>I wish I could live in the world of Greyhawk as a crafty rogue.</p>
Andrew Turner wrote:I wish the average human lifespan were 900+ years, and with no trick population explosion scenarios.
The Genii laughs. "That's one of the classics, my poor lad. Granted!" And he leaves you, and all your race, to age and age and age. By the time we reach our 400th birthday, we've shrivelled up to resemble nothing so much as large cicadas, delicate and fragile, memory turned sour as our brains shrivel and calcify, and ever so so hungry.
And looking forward, dimly, to...
Qalaus (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2009-04-07T14:37:10Z
Re: Forums: Off-Topic Discussions: Twisted Wishes
Qalaus (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2jhgz?Twisted-Wishes#4
2011-10-26T23:24:38Z
2009-04-05T23:38:03Z
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Azhagal wrote:</div><blockquote><br />
<br />
I wish...I didn't have to wish anymore...... </blockquote><p>No wishes for you; now you grant wishes. Phenominal cosmic power... itty bitty living space.
<p>I wish for a pony.</p>
Azhagal wrote:I wish...I didn't have to wish anymore......
No wishes for you; now you grant wishes. Phenominal cosmic power... itty bitty living space. I wish for a pony.
Qalaus (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2009-04-05T23:38:03Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: M&M Time Of Crisis 2.0
Trailblazer (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2j9g5&page=3?MM-Time-Of-Crisis-20#128
2009-03-09T19:24:32Z
2009-03-09T19:24:32Z
<p>On his turn, Trailblazer takes one of his Flash/bang grenades from his utility belt and moves to the doorway. What does he see?</p>
On his turn, Trailblazer takes one of his Flash/bang grenades from his utility belt and moves to the doorway. What does he see?
Trailblazer (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2009-03-09T19:24:32Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: M&M Time Of Crisis 2.0
Trailblazer (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2j9g5&page=3?MM-Time-Of-Crisis-20#122
2009-03-05T14:58:06Z
2009-03-05T14:58:06Z
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Gamemento Mori wrote:</div><blockquote><p> <span class=messageboard-ooc>Waiting on Trailblazer's Actions</span>
</p>
</blockquote><p>Sorry. I thought I went near the bottom of the initative order.
<p>"I'm sorry, Captain; it looks like the feed's been sabotaged manually. I don't think there's anything we can do here to regain the signal, but your men might be able to patch your monitors into the building's own archival back-ups; you'd be reading from an auxiliar signal they might not have thought to disable. And that assumes the cameras themselves are still working.</p>
<p>"I think I'm going to be needed inside to monitor the situation.</p>
<p>"With your permission, I'd like to set my transmission to your frequency, to keep you abreast of what I see in there."</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>I am •so• going to buy everybody else comm-links!</span></p>
Gamemento Mori wrote:Waiting on Trailblazer's Actions
Sorry. I thought I went near the bottom of the initative order. "I'm sorry, Captain; it looks like the feed's been sabotaged manually. I don't think there's anything we can do here to regain the signal, but your men might be able to patch your monitors into the building's own archival back-ups; you'd be reading from an auxiliar signal they might not have thought to disable. And that assumes the cameras themselves are still working.
"I...
Trailblazer (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2009-03-05T14:58:06Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Assault on Castle Whiterock
Brother Seamus (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2j4q0&page=21?Assault-on-Castle-Whiterock#1044
2009-06-27T19:10:27Z
2009-02-27T20:07:56Z
<p>Oh, by the way, I am keeping an eye out for raven familiars.</p>
Oh, by the way, I am keeping an eye out for raven familiars.
Brother Seamus (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2009-02-27T20:07:56Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Assault on Castle Whiterock
Brother Seamus (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2j4q0&page=21?Assault-on-Castle-Whiterock#1042
2009-06-27T19:10:27Z
2009-02-27T03:37:34Z
<p><a href="http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1956667/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Brother Seamus' Hide roll: d20 + 15 = 27</a>.</p>
Brother Seamus' Hide roll: d20 + 15 = 27.
Brother Seamus (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2009-02-27T03:37:34Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Assault on Castle Whiterock
Brother Seamus (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2j4q0&page=21?Assault-on-Castle-Whiterock#1035
2009-06-27T19:10:27Z
2009-02-25T18:27:45Z
<p>I (and Kael, I hope) move forward, hiding as the terrain allows.</p>
I (and Kael, I hope) move forward, hiding as the terrain allows.
Brother Seamus (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2009-02-25T18:27:45Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Assault on Castle Whiterock
Brother Seamus (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2j4q0&page=21?Assault-on-Castle-Whiterock#1033
2009-06-27T19:10:27Z
2009-02-24T21:50:04Z
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Priapus wrote:</div><blockquote>Of course, I could always be a distraction if you want.</blockquote><p>Struck by his selflessness, I look kindly down at the gnome. "Pray, good Priapus, that such a sacrifice should not be needed. But if it shouldst indeed come to pass, when rescuing the captured, that thou must take the attention of a score of slavers and unruly orcs unto thyself, knowest thou that we shalt sing of thy courage and valor."
Priapus wrote:Of course, I could always be a distraction if you want.
Struck by his selflessness, I look kindly down at the gnome. "Pray, good Priapus, that such a sacrifice should not be needed. But if it shouldst indeed come to pass, when rescuing the captured, that thou must take the attention of a score of slavers and unruly orcs unto thyself, knowest thou that we shalt sing of thy courage and valor."
Brother Seamus (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2009-02-24T21:50:04Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Assault on Castle Whiterock
Brother Seamus (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2j4q0&page=21?Assault-on-Castle-Whiterock#1028
2009-06-27T19:10:27Z
2009-02-24T16:44:55Z
<p>I turn to Merian. "Of our company, Kael and I might approach yon walls direct and unperceived. By thy leave?"</p>
I turn to Merian. "Of our company, Kael and I might approach yon walls direct and unperceived. By thy leave?"
Brother Seamus (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2009-02-24T16:44:55Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Assault on Castle Whiterock
Brother Seamus (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2j4q0&page=21?Assault-on-Castle-Whiterock#1021
2009-06-27T19:10:27Z
2009-02-24T03:38:21Z
<p>"Our first goal must be to see the captives to safety. We must not let alarums rise till we know where they are and can make good their escape.</p>
<p>"Reconnaissance, then rescue, then revenge. Alphabetical order."</p>
"Our first goal must be to see the captives to safety. We must not let alarums rise till we know where they are and can make good their escape.
"Reconnaissance, then rescue, then revenge. Alphabetical order."
Brother Seamus (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2009-02-24T03:38:21Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Assault on Castle Whiterock
Brother Seamus (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2j4q0&page=21?Assault-on-Castle-Whiterock#1016
2009-06-27T19:10:27Z
2009-02-23T02:50:43Z
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Priapus wrote:</div><blockquote> Did we get a message through to the girl? Did she give us any clue as to where we need to go? Is it the castle or somewhere near?"</blockquote><p>"Aye, wee one. She didst warn us of a score of orcs, coming anon to purchase her and some half-a-dozen fellow bondsmen."
Priapus wrote:Did we get a message through to the girl? Did she give us any clue as to where we need to go? Is it the castle or somewhere near?"
"Aye, wee one. She didst warn us of a score of orcs, coming anon to purchase her and some half-a-dozen fellow bondsmen."
Brother Seamus (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2009-02-23T02:50:43Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: M&M Time Of Crisis 2.0
Trailblazer (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2j9g5&page=3?MM-Time-Of-Crisis-20#106
2009-02-23T02:46:01Z
2009-02-23T02:46:01Z
<p>Trailblaser attempts <a href="http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1950802/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">to get the cameras back on-line.</a></p>
Trailblaser attempts to get the cameras back on-line.
Trailblazer (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2009-02-23T02:46:01Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Assault on Castle Whiterock
Brother Seamus (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2j4q0&page=20?Assault-on-Castle-Whiterock#995
2009-06-27T19:10:27Z
2009-02-19T00:48:56Z
<p>I turn to Merian. "I am well-made for hiding. Let us be far enough from the roadway that the group as a whole is safely out of sight, but let me stray such that I might see both thee and the pathway."</p>
I turn to Merian. "I am well-made for hiding. Let us be far enough from the roadway that the group as a whole is safely out of sight, but let me stray such that I might see both thee and the pathway."
Brother Seamus (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2009-02-19T00:48:56Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: M&M Time Of Crisis 2.0
Trailblazer (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2j9g5&page=2?MM-Time-Of-Crisis-20#95
2009-02-18T02:07:23Z
2009-02-18T02:07:02Z
<p>Two <a href="http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1944011/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Notice checks.</a></p>
<p>"Captain, off the record, I'm an electronics officer in the air force. Let me know if there's anything I can do to lend a hand with the ECCM."</p>
Two Notice checks.
"Captain, off the record, I'm an electronics officer in the air force. Let me know if there's anything I can do to lend a hand with the ECCM."
Trailblazer (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2009-02-18T02:07:02Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: M&M Time Of Crisis 2.0
Trailblazer (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2j9g5&page=2?MM-Time-Of-Crisis-20#90
2009-02-18T00:41:56Z
2009-02-18T00:41:56Z
<p>"Intercoms," Trailblazer mutters. "At least the bad guys coordinate."</p>
<p>"She's calling reinforcements from down below," he calls out.</p>
<p>Trailblazer starts scanning for the other five villains, particularly in stairways.</p>
<p>"Captain, do we have a patch on the casino's security cameras?"</p>
"Intercoms," Trailblazer mutters. "At least the bad guys coordinate."
"She's calling reinforcements from down below," he calls out.
Trailblazer starts scanning for the other five villains, particularly in stairways.
"Captain, do we have a patch on the casino's security cameras?"
Trailblazer (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2009-02-18T00:41:56Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Assault on Castle Whiterock
Brother Seamus (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2j4q0&page=20?Assault-on-Castle-Whiterock#986
2009-06-27T19:10:27Z
2009-02-17T11:33:20Z
<p><i>Avoid being seen? Outlined against the daylight sky?</i> I nod numbly and comply. Something like that would have never occurred to me.</p>
<p>(Brother Seamus cannot make a DC 20 Spot check in the sunlight).</p>
Avoid being seen? Outlined against the daylight sky? I nod numbly and comply. Something like that would have never occurred to me.
(Brother Seamus cannot make a DC 20 Spot check in the sunlight).
Brother Seamus (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2009-02-17T11:33:20Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Assault on Castle Whiterock
Brother Seamus (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2j4q0&page=20?Assault-on-Castle-Whiterock#978
2009-06-27T19:10:27Z
2009-02-16T13:48:11Z
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Yes; condolences and prayers.</span></p>
<p>"Our destination! It is certainly ... in better repair than I had suspected."</p>
Yes; condolences and prayers.
"Our destination! It is certainly ... in better repair than I had suspected."
Brother Seamus (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2009-02-16T13:48:11Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Assault on Castle Whiterock
Brother Seamus (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2j4q0&page=20?Assault-on-Castle-Whiterock#969
2009-06-27T19:10:27Z
2009-02-15T14:15:59Z
<p>"As I say, a most excellent scout.</p>
<p>Good morning, gentlemen. I believe you've met everyone, with the possible exception of Brother Arien here. All signs pointeth t'wards the castle grounds. Lyssa is alive, but soon to be sold to orcs.</p>
<p>"We've brought your breakfast, but we fear to be on a tight schedule, so ye may needs eat as we go."</p>
"As I say, a most excellent scout.
Good morning, gentlemen. I believe you've met everyone, with the possible exception of Brother Arien here. All signs pointeth t'wards the castle grounds. Lyssa is alive, but soon to be sold to orcs.
"We've brought your breakfast, but we fear to be on a tight schedule, so ye may needs eat as we go."
Brother Seamus (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2009-02-15T14:15:59Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Assault on Castle Whiterock
Brother Seamus (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2j4q0&page=20?Assault-on-Castle-Whiterock#964
2009-06-27T19:10:27Z
2009-02-14T21:10:30Z
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Merian Benvalla wrote:</div><blockquote> "With no tracks... towards the castle seems our best course, unless someone else has a better idea." </blockquote><p>"The only other options I imagine are to return to town; to wait here until we, too, are taken; or to shout loudly.
<p>"Choosing 'mongst those, I too think us best served by advancing towards the castle.</p>
<p>"I recommend Kael to you all as a most excellent scout, keen of eye and subtle. I would ask him to lead the way, should there be no objection."</p>
Merian Benvalla wrote:"With no tracks... towards the castle seems our best course, unless someone else has a better idea."
"The only other options I imagine are to return to town; to wait here until we, too, are taken; or to shout loudly. "Choosing 'mongst those, I too think us best served by advancing towards the castle.
"I recommend Kael to you all as a most excellent scout, keen of eye and subtle. I would ask him to lead the way, should there be no objection."
Brother Seamus (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2009-02-14T21:10:30Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: M&M Time Of Crisis 2.0
Trailblazer (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2j9g5&page=2?MM-Time-Of-Crisis-20#83
2009-02-14T17:09:53Z
2009-02-14T17:09:10Z
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Did you mean "Perp"?</span></p>
<p>"Oh, we landed a friggin' plane in the parking lot, and Tom's waving to the cameras. If the thieves have either brains or merely ears, they know exactly where we are.</p>
<p>"So, on 1, Tom, you move in. I'll try to distract the weather-caster as well."</p>
<p>Attack roll: 1d20 + 5 = <a href="http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1939799/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">13</a>.</p>
Did you mean "Perp"?
"Oh, we landed a friggin' plane in the parking lot, and Tom's waving to the cameras. If the thieves have either brains or merely ears, they know exactly where we are.
"So, on 1, Tom, you move in. I'll try to distract the weather-caster as well."
Attack roll: 1d20 + 5 = 13.
Trailblazer (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2009-02-14T17:09:10Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: M&M Time Of Crisis 2.0
Trailblazer (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2j9g5&page=2?MM-Time-Of-Crisis-20#76
2009-02-14T14:59:16Z
2009-02-14T14:58:56Z
<p>Sure. Tom is stronger than Trailblazer's psychokinesis at a distance, and altogether more annoying, so he makes a better distraction.</p>
<p>Trailblazer re-engages his clairvoyance to see if she's still there, and gives Tom the coordinates as best he can.</p>
Sure. Tom is stronger than Trailblazer's psychokinesis at a distance, and altogether more annoying, so he makes a better distraction.
Trailblazer re-engages his clairvoyance to see if she's still there, and gives Tom the coordinates as best he can.
Trailblazer (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2009-02-14T14:58:56Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: M&M Time Of Crisis 2.0
Trailblazer (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2j9g5&page=2?MM-Time-Of-Crisis-20#73
2009-02-14T14:22:43Z
2009-02-14T14:22:42Z
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Captain Maddicks wrote:</div><blockquote> . We saw em go in, 6 of em. Never seen em before, They've never tried anything like this in my city. I got my people searching the database to figure out who these guys are. Bottom line is, we dont really know at this point. </blockquote><p>"Thank you, Captain. May we have a copy of the visuals you have of the six?
<p>Trailblazer briefs his team on the information about the weather witch in the office. "I can probably take her out, or at least disrupt her field position, from here. Once I do, would you be able to get the civilians out?"</p>
Captain Maddicks wrote:. We saw em go in, 6 of em. Never seen em before, They've never tried anything like this in my city. I got my people searching the database to figure out who these guys are. Bottom line is, we dont really know at this point.
"Thank you, Captain. May we have a copy of the visuals you have of the six? Trailblazer briefs his team on the information about the weather witch in the office. "I can probably take her out, or at least disrupt her field position, from here. Once...
Trailblazer (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2009-02-14T14:22:42Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Assault on Castle Whiterock
Brother Seamus (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2j4q0&page=20?Assault-on-Castle-Whiterock#961
2009-06-27T19:10:27Z
2009-02-14T12:52:55Z
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Idiah wrote:</div><blockquote> "Giant bats would only come out at night, surely? And they wouldn't think to extinguish the fire." She points to the cold embers that Merian just pointed out. </blockquote><p>I shield my eyes from the harsh sun as I turn towards the woman, but I'm clearly grinning as I reply quietly, "Why, thy answer is clear as good water. The giant bat must haveth flaming breath, and burnt the poor gnome to cinders. Good Vaitro, ever mindful of duty, did ask leave to extinguish the gnome before being carried off.
<p>"And if fire-breathing giant bats are the strangest things we see on our quests to this Castle, we shall call ourselves blest."</p>
Idiah wrote:"Giant bats would only come out at night, surely? And they wouldn't think to extinguish the fire." She points to the cold embers that Merian just pointed out.
I shield my eyes from the harsh sun as I turn towards the woman, but I'm clearly grinning as I reply quietly, "Why, thy answer is clear as good water. The giant bat must haveth flaming breath, and burnt the poor gnome to cinders. Good Vaitro, ever mindful of duty, did ask leave to extinguish the gnome before being carried...
Brother Seamus (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2009-02-14T12:52:55Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: M&M Time Of Crisis 2.0
Trailblazer (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2j9g5&page=2?MM-Time-Of-Crisis-20#70
2009-02-14T04:44:40Z
2009-02-14T04:44:40Z
<p>"Roger that, Captain. Apologies. ETA 40 seconds."</p>
<p>Then Trailblazer launches the craft, flies a few thousand feet, and lands it.</p>
<p>Who in the group <i>does</i> have some sort of comm link?</p>
"Roger that, Captain. Apologies. ETA 40 seconds."
Then Trailblazer launches the craft, flies a few thousand feet, and lands it.
Who in the group does have some sort of comm link?
Trailblazer (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2009-02-14T04:44:40Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: M&M Time Of Crisis 2.0
Trailblazer (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2j9g5&page=2?MM-Time-Of-Crisis-20#65
2009-02-14T03:03:10Z
2009-02-14T03:01:51Z
<p>"Captain.</p>
<p>"We've located one woman in the offices, creating a hurricane-strength wind-and-rainstorm on the main casino floor. There are at least two dozen civilians, trapped in makeshift shelters. I'm going to distract her. On my mark, get your men in there and get the civilians out. You won't have much time.</p>
<p>"Do not try to engage her, or any allies she has in there. Get in, get the people, get out. Engaging the enemy is our job.</p>
<p>"Questions, Captain?"</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>I'm assuming the AAVT is ready for launch, whenever everybody gets on board?</span></p>
"Captain.
"We've located one woman in the offices, creating a hurricane-strength wind-and-rainstorm on the main casino floor. There are at least two dozen civilians, trapped in makeshift shelters. I'm going to distract her. On my mark, get your men in there and get the civilians out. You won't have much time.
"Do not try to engage her, or any allies she has in there. Get in, get the people, get out. Engaging the enemy is our job.
"Questions, Captain?"
I'm assuming the AAVT is ready for...
Trailblazer (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2009-02-14T03:01:51Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Assault on Castle Whiterock
Brother Seamus (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2j4q0&page=20?Assault-on-Castle-Whiterock#953
2009-06-27T19:10:27Z
2009-02-14T02:57:31Z
<div class="messageboard-quotee">DM Sharoth wrote:</div><blockquote><p> You do realize that there was no fight here. Perhaps they just went for a walk?[/ooc]
</p>
</blockquote><p>"I theorize giant bats.
<p>"Unless anyone hath a keen wit such to find our comrades, I bid we continue on to the castle."</p>
DM Sharoth wrote:You do realize that there was no fight here. Perhaps they just went for a walk?[/ooc]
"I theorize giant bats. "Unless anyone hath a keen wit such to find our comrades, I bid we continue on to the castle."
Brother Seamus (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2009-02-14T02:57:31Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: M&M Time Of Crisis 2.0
Trailblazer (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2j9g5&page=2?MM-Time-Of-Crisis-20#63
2009-02-14T01:22:14Z
2009-02-14T01:22:14Z
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Gold Rush wrote:</div><blockquote> Gold Rush's built-in receiver is short-range only, and I didn't buy him a standard transmitter. It would have to be a high-powered transmission for him to pick up on it. </blockquote><p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Does it reach a mile? Cheap walkie-talkies have a range of a mile.</span> Never mind. I'm on it.
<p>Memento mori, Trailblazer broadcasts on the police band frequency: "Calling STAR Squad Captain Maddick. Captain Maddick, can you respond?"</p>
Gold Rush wrote:Gold Rush's built-in receiver is short-range only, and I didn't buy him a standard transmitter. It would have to be a high-powered transmission for him to pick up on it.
Does it reach a mile? Cheap walkie-talkies have a range of a mile. Never mind. I'm on it. Memento mori, Trailblazer broadcasts on the police band frequency: "Calling STAR Squad Captain Maddick. Captain Maddick, can you respond?"
Trailblazer (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2009-02-14T01:22:14Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Assault on Castle Whiterock
Brother Seamus (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2j4q0&page=19?Assault-on-Castle-Whiterock#950
2009-06-27T19:10:27Z
2009-02-13T21:19:55Z
<p>Any indication which direction they left?</p>
<p>"If a giant bat has absconded with our friends, I fear tracking may be difficult."</p>
Any indication which direction they left?
"If a giant bat has absconded with our friends, I fear tracking may be difficult."
Brother Seamus (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2009-02-13T21:19:55Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: M&M Time Of Crisis 2.0
Trailblazer (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2j9g5&page=2?MM-Time-Of-Crisis-20#61
2009-02-13T18:08:25Z
2009-02-13T18:08:24Z
<p>"Gold Rush, are you listening on our Comm-frequency?"</p>
"Gold Rush, are you listening on our Comm-frequency?"
Trailblazer (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2009-02-13T18:08:24Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Assault on Castle Whiterock
Brother Seamus (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2j4q0&page=19?Assault-on-Castle-Whiterock#945
2009-06-27T19:10:27Z
2009-02-13T16:47:48Z
<p>Are there any signs of a struggle? Perhaps another dead cultist?</p>
<p>"Oh, and Merian, I prithee, call me <i>Brother</i> Seamus, or simply Seamus. I'm no more than a simple friar, called to the service of the Lord Kurgess."</p>
Are there any signs of a struggle? Perhaps another dead cultist?
"Oh, and Merian, I prithee, call me Brother Seamus, or simply Seamus. I'm no more than a simple friar, called to the service of the Lord Kurgess."
Brother Seamus (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2009-02-13T16:47:48Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: M&M Time Of Crisis 2.0
Trailblazer (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2j9g5&page=2?MM-Time-Of-Crisis-20#57
2009-02-13T15:57:23Z
2009-02-13T15:37:56Z
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Memento Mori wrote:</div><blockquote>That would be an attack roll. </blockquote><p>Excellent. Trailblazer keeps his team-mates informed, and he attacks.
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>How do attacks work in <i>M&M</i>? I roll a d20 and add the power rank?</span></p>
Memento Mori wrote:That would be an attack roll.
Excellent. Trailblazer keeps his team-mates informed, and he attacks. How do attacks work in M&M? I roll a d20 and add the power rank?
Trailblazer (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2009-02-13T15:37:56Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Assault on Castle Whiterock
Brother Seamus (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2j4q0&page=19?Assault-on-Castle-Whiterock#935
2009-06-27T19:10:27Z
2009-02-13T04:46:57Z
<p>I turn to Kael and sigh. "Part of me hopeth they be safe. But a little sliver remaineth to hope the universe is just, and the gnome was eaten by a music-hating grue."</p>
<p>I attempt to assist Merian. <a href="http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1937924/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">1d20 = 15</a>.</p>
I turn to Kael and sigh. "Part of me hopeth they be safe. But a little sliver remaineth to hope the universe is just, and the gnome was eaten by a music-hating grue."
I attempt to assist Merian. 1d20 = 15.
Brother Seamus (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2009-02-13T04:46:57Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: M&M Time Of Crisis 2.0
Trailblazer (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2j9g5&page=2?MM-Time-Of-Crisis-20#55
2009-02-13T04:17:53Z
2009-02-13T04:17:53Z
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Gamemento Mori wrote:</div><blockquote>You eavesdropping there leads you to a character who to be concentrating intensely on the storm, her arms spread wide. </blockquote><p>Trailblazer keeps the rest of the Vanguard informed.
<p>Studying her carefully, he tries to determine whether she has any equipment on her; in particular, some sort of comm link?</p>
<p>If so, Trailblazer will try to fiddle with mine and find their frequency.</p>
<p>If not, Trailblazer will distract her with psychokinesis, perhaps throwing a stapler at her head.</p>
Gamemento Mori wrote:You eavesdropping there leads you to a character who to be concentrating intensely on the storm, her arms spread wide.
Trailblazer keeps the rest of the Vanguard informed. Studying her carefully, he tries to determine whether she has any equipment on her; in particular, some sort of comm link?
If so, Trailblazer will try to fiddle with mine and find their frequency.
If not, Trailblazer will distract her with psychokinesis, perhaps throwing a stapler at her head.
Trailblazer (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2009-02-13T04:17:53Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: M&M Time Of Crisis 2.0
Trailblazer (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2j9g5?MM-Time-Of-Crisis-20#50
2009-02-12T23:59:18Z
2009-02-12T23:56:47Z
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Gamemento Mori wrote:</div><blockquote> Being in the heat of the storm, you cant discern any source of the chaos. </blockquote><p>That's fine. <span class=messageboard-ooc>It sounds like you want us to take the grav-craft, so</span> I climb into the AAVT's pilot chair and start warming up the engines.
<p>While we're waiting for Captain Incredible to change into his costume, I re-engage my clairsentience and move my observation point around the casino to see the extent of the storm: only the main gaming room, or the whole building? And I'm specifically targeting the areas likely to access the vaults.</p>
Gamemento Mori wrote:Being in the heat of the storm, you cant discern any source of the chaos.
That's fine. It sounds like you want us to take the grav-craft, so I climb into the AAVT's pilot chair and start warming up the engines. While we're waiting for Captain Incredible to change into his costume, I re-engage my clairsentience and move my observation point around the casino to see the extent of the storm: only the main gaming room, or the whole building? And I'm specifically targeting...
Trailblazer (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2009-02-12T23:56:47Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Assault on Castle Whiterock
Brother Seamus (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2j4q0&page=19?Assault-on-Castle-Whiterock#921
2009-06-27T19:10:27Z
2009-02-12T19:53:00Z
<p>By the way, Sharoth, can I determine what Lord Granger Flitwick actually <i>does</i> in the city? Is he part of the governing nobility?</p>
By the way, Sharoth, can I determine what Lord Granger Flitwick actually does in the city? Is he part of the governing nobility?
Brother Seamus (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2009-02-12T19:53:00Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: M&M Time Of Crisis 2.0
Trailblazer (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2j9g5?MM-Time-Of-Crisis-20#48
2009-02-12T19:26:20Z
2009-02-12T19:26:01Z
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Gamemento Mori wrote:</div><blockquote>Make a notice check.</blockquote><p>Notice = 1d20 + 4 = <a href="http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1937240/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">23</a>
Gamemento Mori wrote:Make a notice check.
Notice = 1d20 + 4 = 23
Trailblazer (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2009-02-12T19:26:01Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: M&M Time Of Crisis 2.0
Trailblazer (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2j9g5?MM-Time-Of-Crisis-20#43
2009-02-12T14:17:54Z
2009-02-12T14:17:53Z
<p>For Trailblazer, it's an odd experience: he's reporting what he's sensing to the rest of the team, but he can't hear his own voice.</p>
<p>He'll take 30 seconds to search for the source of the disturbance.</p>
For Trailblazer, it's an odd experience: he's reporting what he's sensing to the rest of the team, but he can't hear his own voice.
He'll take 30 seconds to search for the source of the disturbance.
Trailblazer (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2009-02-12T14:17:53Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: M&M Time Of Crisis 2.0
Trailblazer (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2j9g5?MM-Time-Of-Crisis-20#37
2009-02-12T11:40:32Z
2009-02-12T11:40:32Z
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>If it's within a mile, I try to lock on with my clairvoyance for some simple reconnaissance. What do I find?</span></p>
<p>Given a choice between just running there, on the one hand, or buckling ourselves into the AAVC, engaging the gravity drives, decoupling from the docks, flying there, finding a place to land, landing safely, and so on, on the other hand, I know which option is my choice for "quick and quiet".</p>
If it's within a mile, I try to lock on with my clairvoyance for some simple reconnaissance. What do I find?
Given a choice between just running there, on the one hand, or buckling ourselves into the AAVC, engaging the gravity drives, decoupling from the docks, flying there, finding a place to land, landing safely, and so on, on the other hand, I know which option is my choice for "quick and quiet".
Trailblazer (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2009-02-12T11:40:32Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: M&M Time Of Crisis 2.0
Trailblazer (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2j9g5?MM-Time-Of-Crisis-20#35
2009-02-12T05:43:41Z
2009-02-12T05:43:40Z
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>I'm afraid I'm no good with judging the scale of the maps. Is it within a mile?</span></p>
I'm afraid I'm no good with judging the scale of the maps. Is it within a mile?
Trailblazer (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2009-02-12T05:43:40Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: M&M Time Of Crisis 2.0
Trailblazer (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2j9g5?MM-Time-Of-Crisis-20#31
2009-02-12T04:39:50Z
2009-02-12T04:39:49Z
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>How far away is it?</span></p>
How far away is it?
Trailblazer (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2009-02-12T04:39:49Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: M&M Time Of Crisis 2.0
Trailblazer (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2j9g5?MM-Time-Of-Crisis-20#22
2009-02-12T00:12:02Z
2009-02-12T00:12:01Z
<p>Trailblazer enters, having completed some errands around town.</p>
<p>I've never described him. He's a black man, appearing to be in his early-to-mid 40's, ell-built but not spectacularly so, his hair kept in a military trim. He wears a metalic vest -which you know to be armor-reinforced- over a midnight-blue jumpsuit. There are cargo pockets on both thighs. On his left wrist, Trailblazer keeps his "Data Analysis Device", or DAD. (Circuitry in his right glove interacts with a EFID field around the DAD, so he doesn't need to touch it in order to interface with it.)</p>
<p>Although he's never saluted anybody in the Vanguard, he still seems most comfortable in a quasi-military discipline. (For example, he's happy to answer to "Chief".) He stops, bows ever-so-slightly, and greets you all with a polite "Gentlemen." Then he smiles.</p>
Trailblazer enters, having completed some errands around town.
I've never described him. He's a black man, appearing to be in his early-to-mid 40's, ell-built but not spectacularly so, his hair kept in a military trim. He wears a metalic vest -which you know to be armor-reinforced- over a midnight-blue jumpsuit. There are cargo pockets on both thighs. On his left wrist, Trailblazer keeps his "Data Analysis Device", or DAD. (Circuitry in his right glove interacts with a EFID field around the...
Trailblazer (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2009-02-12T00:12:01Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Assault on Castle Whiterock
Brother Seamus (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2j4q0&page=19?Assault-on-Castle-Whiterock#914
2009-06-27T19:10:27Z
2009-02-11T23:44:40Z
<p>I agree with Merian.</p>
<p>"Lady Chauntessa, rather than a scroll, might thou obtain a good cleric for the spell, tonight, if it be possible?"</p>
<p>"Brother Arien, art thou equipped?"</p>
<p>I think to myself: <i>Arien and Merian. Well, won't the gnome be pleased that we've gathered a cohort with rhyming names.</i></p>
<p>And we are away.</p>
I agree with Merian.
"Lady Chauntessa, rather than a scroll, might thou obtain a good cleric for the spell, tonight, if it be possible?"
"Brother Arien, art thou equipped?"
I think to myself: Arien and Merian. Well, won't the gnome be pleased that we've gathered a cohort with rhyming names.
And we are away.
Brother Seamus (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2009-02-11T23:44:40Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: Time Of Crisis-Discussion
Trailblazer (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2j7wt&page=3?Time-Of-CrisisDiscussion#144
2009-02-11T23:40:19Z
2009-02-11T23:40:19Z
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Gamemento Mori wrote:</div><blockquote><br />
<br />
It might look something like this all in all:</p>
<p>ESP 4(This would allow up to a range of 1 mile) [Visual, Touch]-12pp
<br />
Telekinesis 8[{Extra: Damaging} (Power Feats: Precise, Split Attack)-26pp
<br />
Telekinesis 4[(Linked-ESP) {Extras: Perception, Accurate}]-16pp</p>
<p>This comes up to 54 pp, which leaves you 6 pp to take a power like force field, which costs one point per rank, so you might take 6 ranks of the force field power. </blockquote><p>Excellent.
<p>Let's simplify matters by saying that the character has full ESP, all senses, up to a range of a mile. (16 points).</p>
<p>That leaves two points, which really isn't enough for a worthwhile force field. Instead, I'll put those point in feats. I'll also rearrange the equipment (he's not carrying a full 16-point-cost assault rifle around as a reservist; but he does have a military-grade techno-widget on his wrist). </p>
<p>Do you have any suggestions for shuffling the Combat adds around any?</p>
Gamemento Mori wrote:It might look something like this all in all:ESP 4(This would allow up to a range of 1 mile) [Visual, Touch]-12pp
Telekinesis 8[{Extra: Damaging} (Power Feats: Precise, Split Attack)-26pp
Telekinesis 4[(Linked-ESP) {Extras: Perception, Accurate}]-16pp
This comes up to 54 pp, which leaves you 6 pp to take a power like force field, which costs one point per rank, so you might take 6 ranks of the force field power.
Excellent. Let's simplify matters by saying that the...
Trailblazer (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2009-02-11T23:40:19Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: Time Of Crisis-Discussion
Trailblazer (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2j7wt&page=3?Time-Of-CrisisDiscussion#142
2009-02-11T13:07:29Z
2009-02-11T13:05:37Z
<p>Folks, Chris here.</p>
<p>I spent another hour-and-a-half last night working through the M&M book and my character, and I'm afraid I still don't quite understand all the ins and outs. But here's what I tried:</p>
<p><b>1. Start with a base unpowered human</b></p>
<p>Because he's still in the military reserves, I started with the Soldier (pg. 229) "This (level 5) archetype covers the typical infantryman. Specialists and officers have appropriate additional training and skills."</p>
<p>So, I figured a communications specialist would be level 6 (15 additional character points) and so I increased Int up to 15, Cha up to 12, took 8 points each in Craft (electrical), Disable Device, Knowledge (Technology), and Pilot.</p>
<p><b>2. Buy Powers</b></p>
<p>If I understand correctly, I have 60 points with which to buy powers.</p>
<p>—+—
<br />
<i>Telekinesis</i>: 8 ranks. damaging (+1 rank), with 4 ranks perception-based (he can use some TK through the clairvoyance, but he's a lot more powerful if physically present; +1 rank; I'm not sure how to buy an advantage for only half the power. I presume it costs half a rank.) </p>
<p>Telekinesis costs 2 points per power rank, so that's 19 points)</p>
<p>He'll want to take the power feats: alternate power (twice, see below), precise, split attack, and subtle. (5 points)</p>
<p>Although I admit, I don't understand why Alternative Power is a power feat. It seems to be a limitation on powers (no two can work at the same time) rather than an advantage that costs points.</p>
<p>He should also take the Feedback modifier. Would this allow him to increase the power of the TK another rank (up to 9?).
<br />
—+—
<br />
Does telekinesis allow him to feel what he's manipulating? If not, he should take <i>Super-Senses</i> ranged touch as an alternate power (a different setting of telekinesis). </p>
<p>That should only need 3 ranks (accurate, and ranged). For 3 points.</p>
<p>—+—</p>
<p>He should be able to use telekinesis to stop blows. I tried to find something like force field, but I obviously wasn't looking in the right spot. The <i>Deflect</i> power seems a reasonable choice. 2 points per rank (all ranged attacks), 7 ranks, action (+1 rank).</p>
<p>Cost: 16 points.</p>
<p>—+—
<br />
<i>Clairvoyance</i>: Best bought as ESP (visual senses) with the extended feature 4 times (4 ranks), Distance Sense (1 rank), and Accurate (2 ranks) to allow me to use my telekinesis through the clairvoyance.</p>
<p>Cost: 7 x 2 = 14 points.</p>
<p>—+—</p>
<p>That's 57 points. He should have some equipment that allows him to use his military communications training, and he should have some contacts with his army unit.</p>
Folks, Chris here.
I spent another hour-and-a-half last night working through the M&M book and my character, and I'm afraid I still don't quite understand all the ins and outs. But here's what I tried:
1. Start with a base unpowered human
Because he's still in the military reserves, I started with the Soldier (pg. 229) "This (level 5) archetype covers the typical infantryman. Specialists and officers have appropriate additional training and skills."
So, I figured a communications...
Trailblazer (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2009-02-11T13:05:37Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Assault on Castle Whiterock
Brother Seamus (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2j4q0&page=19?Assault-on-Castle-Whiterock#908
2009-06-27T19:10:27Z
2009-02-11T03:52:48Z
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Merian Benvalla wrote:</div><blockquote> ...But that information is out there, not here; moreover, an assault on the slavers in the day would keep the orcs from interfering with the battle."</blockquote><p>I grimmace a bit at that; it may keep me from interfering with the battle, as well.
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Merian wrote:</div><blockquote>She looks up again, her level gaze meeting Seamus' with neither challenge nor fear. </blockquote><p>I hold her gaze for a minute, and then break into a steel-eyed grin. "Then we are agreed!"
Merian Benvalla wrote:...But that information is out there, not here; moreover, an assault on the slavers in the day would keep the orcs from interfering with the battle."
I grimmace a bit at that; it may keep me from interfering with the battle, as well. Merian wrote:She looks up again, her level gaze meeting Seamus' with neither challenge nor fear.
I hold her gaze for a minute, and then break into a steel-eyed grin. "Then we are agreed!"
Brother Seamus (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2009-02-11T03:52:48Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Assault on Castle Whiterock
Brother Seamus (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2j4q0&page=18?Assault-on-Castle-Whiterock#899
2009-06-27T19:10:27Z
2009-02-10T20:37:12Z
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Shisumo, nice job. I really have an idea about how Merian thinks.</span></p>
<p>"Days, Lady Chauntessa, perhaps not, but if the time be rather hours, aye. No orc makest purchase of slaves in the daylight.</p>
<p>"Merian, thou hast the esteem of wise, and so I hold thee. These are not mere kidnappers and traders of slaves and coins. This is a cult. It was beaten back once before, and then renewed itself.</p>
<p>"Of course we want to rescue Lyssa, and while she's this side of the grave, although by my trowth, I think her not in danger of her life. She will, awaiting succor, aver any grim-odds escape attempts. The Iron Manacle dost not wish her dead, and even the orcs be unlikely to eat her.</p>
<p>"But a simple, bloody raid would be a disaster: not only wouldst such a strike panic the guards and indeed put the prisoners' lives at risk, mayhap as hostages, but it may scatter the Iron Manacle.</p>
<p>"This needs must go quietly and smoothly. All the captives must be loosed. The orcs, taught their lesson. And amongst the Iron Manacle there must be not a single survivor. </p>
<p>"They suspect not our coming. We have some small window of time to reconnoiter and find our best tactics. </p>
<p>"See to the lessons of your patroness. Is Iomedae often surprised or taken at disadvantage, or dost she visit those indignites upon her foes?"</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>And Seamus is used to a world where mis-steps are fatal. But he's also used to being a member of a tightly-knit community. If everyone in the party decides to tromp right off to the castle, he'll follow along and do his best.</span></p>
Shisumo, nice job. I really have an idea about how Merian thinks.
"Days, Lady Chauntessa, perhaps not, but if the time be rather hours, aye. No orc makest purchase of slaves in the daylight.
"Merian, thou hast the esteem of wise, and so I hold thee. These are not mere kidnappers and traders of slaves and coins. This is a cult. It was beaten back once before, and then renewed itself.
"Of course we want to rescue Lyssa, and while she's this side of the grave, although by my trowth, I think...
Brother Seamus (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2009-02-10T20:37:12Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Assault on Castle Whiterock
Brother Seamus (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2j4q0&page=18?Assault-on-Castle-Whiterock#892
2009-06-27T19:10:27Z
2009-02-10T05:27:00Z
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Lady Chauntessa wrote:</div><blockquote><br />
<br />
If that is what you all think is best, then I will support you. </blockquote><p>"Woudst Your Ladyship play the patron, then, for the purchase of such a scroll?"
Lady Chauntessa wrote:If that is what you all think is best, then I will support you.
"Woudst Your Ladyship play the patron, then, for the purchase of such a scroll?"
Brother Seamus (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2009-02-10T05:27:00Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Assault on Castle Whiterock
Brother Seamus (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2j4q0&page=18?Assault-on-Castle-Whiterock#887
2009-06-27T19:10:27Z
2009-02-09T11:46:29Z
<div class="messageboard-quotee">DM Sharoth wrote:</div><blockquote><p> Brother Seamus,</p>
<p>~Lady Chauntessa thinks for a minute and then replies~ I think I have hear about it. They call themselves the Slavers of the Iron Mantacle. They have been crushed before, only to rise again, since not all of their members were brought to justice.</p>
<p>~Arien nods~ She is right. That is what I remember some of them saying. </blockquote><p><span class=messageboard-ooc>"Manticle" Or "manacle"?</span>
<p>"I find that more than passing strange! A name, a vow of continuity, and a large and painious tattoo! Certes, this seemest more like a cabal of deranged cultists, than a mere venture for the traffic of human lives!</p>
<p>"By my troth, our goals grow clearer. Simple making the slave trade unprofitable will avail us naught. These folk sound to be devoted. </p>
<p>"What next? </p>
<p>"We know where to of their bodies are buried, and their heads bore no signs of disfigurement. If we could pool our moneys" I look around the room, particularly at Lady Chauntessa, "we might obtain a scroll for speaking with the newly dead, and obtain more intelligence from them, such as names of the leaders, the schedule of daily routine, or long-term goals."</p>
<p>I nod to Merian. "We must find our comrades in the woods. And, I should think, we should bring them their breakfasts. Perhaps they have found out something more.</p>
<p>"And then, it seems," with a gesture acknowledging Idiah, "we must find this underground compound."</p>
DM Sharoth wrote:Brother Seamus,
~Lady Chauntessa thinks for a minute and then replies~ I think I have hear about it. They call themselves the Slavers of the Iron Mantacle. They have been crushed before, only to rise again, since not all of their members were brought to justice.
~Arien nods~ She is right. That is what I remember some of them saying.
"Manticle" Or "manacle"? "I find that more than passing strange! A name, a vow of continuity, and a large and painious tattoo! Certes, this...
Brother Seamus (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2009-02-09T11:46:29Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Assault on Castle Whiterock
Brother Seamus (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2j4q0&page=18?Assault-on-Castle-Whiterock#885
2009-06-27T19:10:27Z
2009-02-09T05:37:19Z
<p>I describe the elaborate tattoo to the rest of the party and to Quintus and Lady Chauntessa. Does anyone find it familiar?</p>
I describe the elaborate tattoo to the rest of the party and to Quintus and Lady Chauntessa. Does anyone find it familiar?
Brother Seamus (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2009-02-09T05:37:19Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Assault on Castle Whiterock
Brother Seamus (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2j4q0&page=18?Assault-on-Castle-Whiterock#872
2009-06-27T19:10:27Z
2009-02-08T04:08:57Z
<p>"It may not be possible to rescue her afore the orcs arrive and buy her. It may be preferable to wait for the orcs to leave with her.</p>
<p>"Good lady, were you able to find out anything about Ankiel?"</p>
"It may not be possible to rescue her afore the orcs arrive and buy her. It may be preferable to wait for the orcs to leave with her.
"Good lady, were you able to find out anything about Ankiel?"
Brother Seamus (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2009-02-08T04:08:57Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Assault on Castle Whiterock
Brother Seamus (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2j4q0&page=18?Assault-on-Castle-Whiterock#868
2009-06-27T19:10:27Z
2009-02-07T13:01:08Z
<p>I recall that her familiar's name is Avros. "And who is Grrrmandius?"</p>
I recall that her familiar's name is Avros. "And who is Grrrmandius?"
Brother Seamus (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2009-02-07T13:01:08Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Assault on Castle Whiterock
Brother Seamus (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2j4q0&page=18?Assault-on-Castle-Whiterock#864
2009-06-27T19:10:27Z
2009-02-07T03:16:17Z
<p>"Magister Quintus, what other words didst thine apprentice impart?"</p>
"Magister Quintus, what other words didst thine apprentice impart?"
Brother Seamus (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2009-02-07T03:16:17Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Assault on Castle Whiterock
Brother Seamus (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2j4q0&page=18?Assault-on-Castle-Whiterock#862
2009-06-27T19:10:27Z
2009-02-07T02:00:52Z
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Merian Benvalla wrote:</div><blockquote> "We cannot wait, if she's going to be traded soon," Merian says urgently. "Do we know where she is yet?" </blockquote><p>"We have an idea. We did explore the area here she was taken, and found that the lass had been most industrious, leaving a quiet trail of scraps behind her as she might. Priapus and that other fellow —Valtiro?— chose to stay the night on the villains' trail.
<p>"Many of ye knowest Brother Arien here. He has himself been bound prisoner of these men, taken with his family.</p>
Merian Benvalla wrote:"We cannot wait, if she's going to be traded soon," Merian says urgently. "Do we know where she is yet?"
"We have an idea. We did explore the area here she was taken, and found that the lass had been most industrious, leaving a quiet trail of scraps behind her as she might. Priapus and that other fellow --Valtiro?-- chose to stay the night on the villains' trail. "Many of ye knowest Brother Arien here. He has himself been bound prisoner of these men, taken with his family.
Brother Seamus (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2009-02-07T02:00:52Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Assault on Castle Whiterock
Brother Seamus (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2j4q0&page=18?Assault-on-Castle-Whiterock#857
2009-06-27T19:10:27Z
2009-02-06T13:27:23Z
<div class="messageboard-quotee">DM Sharoth wrote:</div><blockquote><p> Brother Seamus,</p>
<p>~You and Arien head to the Inn. Tess greets the both of you~ Lady Chauntessa is talking to your friends. Shall I go tell them that you are back? </blockquote><p>"It would be appreciated."
DM Sharoth wrote:Brother Seamus,
~You and Arien head to the Inn. Tess greets the both of you~ Lady Chauntessa is talking to your friends. Shall I go tell them that you are back?
"It would be appreciated."
Brother Seamus (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2009-02-06T13:27:23Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Assault on Castle Whiterock
Brother Seamus (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2j4q0&page=17?Assault-on-Castle-Whiterock#843
2009-06-27T19:10:27Z
2009-01-30T23:30:23Z
<p>May I presume that Arien and I arrive at the Slumbering Drake? We ask the barkeep after Lady Chauntessa.</p>
<p>Is she unavailable, or are we shown into the locked room?</p>
May I presume that Arien and I arrive at the Slumbering Drake? We ask the barkeep after Lady Chauntessa.
Is she unavailable, or are we shown into the locked room?
Brother Seamus (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2009-01-30T23:30:23Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Assault on Castle Whiterock
Brother Seamus (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2j4q0&page=17?Assault-on-Castle-Whiterock#828
2009-06-27T19:10:27Z
2009-01-29T05:00:50Z
<p>Fair enough. Let's join the others.</p>
Fair enough. Let's join the others.
Brother Seamus (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2009-01-29T05:00:50Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Assault on Castle Whiterock
Brother Seamus (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2j4q0&page=17?Assault-on-Castle-Whiterock#825
2009-06-27T19:10:27Z
2009-01-29T04:45:07Z
<div class="messageboard-quotee">DM Sharoth wrote:</div><blockquote><p> <span class=messageboard-ooc>I do not have any of the Golarian books in front of me. Pick some LN good of Knowledge or something like that.</span>
</p>
</blockquote><p>Abadar, LN god of cities, wealth, merchants, and law
</p>
Ironi, LN god of healing, knowledge, runes, and strength
<br />
Nethys, N god of destruction, knoledge, magic, protection, and runes
<br />
Pharasma, N goddess of fate, death, prophesy, and birth</p>
<p>Perhaps Ironi?</p>
<div class="messageboard-quotee">DM Sharoth wrote:</div><blockquote>" I would be honored to join you, but my concern is that I am out of shape and might cave in to the drink at the wrong time. However, if you think that you can trust me, then I would be happy to join you. Let me clean up some and get some things together." </blockquote><p>Brother Seamus nods. "The gods ask no more of us than we can give. I shall lend thee strength as thy needs demand. Know you, Brother, the name 'Ankiel'?"
DM Sharoth wrote:I do not have any of the Golarian books in front of me. Pick some LN good of Knowledge or something like that.
Abadar, LN god of cities, wealth, merchants, and law
Ironi, LN god of healing, knowledge, runes, and strength
Nethys, N god of destruction, knoledge, magic, protection, and runes
Pharasma, N goddess of fate, death, prophesy, and birthPerhaps Ironi?
DM Sharoth wrote:" I would be honored to join you, but my concern is that I am out of shape and might cave in to the...
Brother Seamus (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2009-01-29T04:45:07Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Assault on Castle Whiterock
Brother Seamus (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2j4q0&page=17?Assault-on-Castle-Whiterock#812
2009-06-27T19:10:27Z
2009-01-28T22:24:50Z
<div class="messageboard-quotee">DM Sharoth wrote:</div><blockquote>You enter an unkept shanty. There is a place in the corner to do some cooking, but it apears to have not been used in a while and is in need of some cleaning.</blockquote><p>I clean the kitchen before cooking.
<div class="messageboard-quotee">DM Sharoth wrote:</div><blockquote>In one corner you see three bottles that seem to have been thrown at the wall, perhaps in frustration.</blockquote><p>As breakfast is cooking, I clean up the shards and dispose of them.
</p>
When Arien wakes up and comes into the kitchen, I greet him. "Well met, Brother. Forgive my familiarity, but I dearly wanted this morrow to start well for thee."</p>
<p>As I set eggs, sausages, and sweetcakes before him, I ask, "To which of the gods do we dedicate this day? To whom to we offer our prayers, works, sufferings, and joy?"</p>
<p>And as we eat, I offer, "Kael and I, and some allies, went out last e'en. And we did find evidence to butress thy claims, Brother. There are, strewth, bondsmen in the lands, hid 'midst the hills to the east. We found some of their bodies, slain in a recent struggle.</p>
<p>"But they stole away another yound woman, an apprentice wizardling. A small band goes a-hunt today, to rescue her and her fellows, and to avenge all who have died in that bondage.</p>
<p>"Dost thou wish to join the hunt?"</p>
DM Sharoth wrote:You enter an unkept shanty. There is a place in the corner to do some cooking, but it apears to have not been used in a while and is in need of some cleaning.
I clean the kitchen before cooking. DM Sharoth wrote:In one corner you see three bottles that seem to have been thrown at the wall, perhaps in frustration.
As breakfast is cooking, I clean up the shards and dispose of them.
When Arien wakes up and comes into the kitchen, I greet him. "Well met, Brother. Forgive my...
Brother Seamus (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2009-01-28T22:24:50Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Assault on Castle Whiterock
Brother Seamus (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2j4q0&page=17?Assault-on-Castle-Whiterock#807
2009-06-27T19:10:27Z
2009-01-28T17:30:26Z
<p>i would most likely have told Kael that I'd be breaking fast with Brother Arien.</p>
i would most likely have told Kael that I'd be breaking fast with Brother Arien.
Brother Seamus (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2009-01-28T17:30:26Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Assault on Castle Whiterock
Brother Seamus (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2j4q0&page=17?Assault-on-Castle-Whiterock#805
2009-06-27T19:10:27Z
2009-01-28T16:57:51Z
<div class="messageboard-quotee">DM Sharoth wrote:</div><blockquote><p> Brother Seamus,</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Ok. You head over to where Arien lives. After knocking on the door, you hear a groggy voice saying to wait a minute. After a bit, Arien opens the door. You notice that he is shaking a bit, but you do not smell any booze on him.</span></p>
<p>Oh, hello there. Come on in. Sorry about the mess. </blockquote><p>Actually, Sharoth, I didn't knock on the door. I just entered (picking the lock if necessary) and started making breakfast for Arien with the foodstuff I'd either finagled from the Slumbering Drake's larder or puchased on the way. Once inside the house, I was not trying to be quiet.
<p>However, I do enact a quiet search of the place, keeping track of how much alcohol he has here.</p>
<p>When Arien wakes up and comes into the kitchen, I greet him. "Well met, Brother. Forgive my familiarity, but I dearly wanted this morrow to start well for thee."</p>
<p>As I set sausages and sweetcakes before him, I ask, "To which of the gods do we dedicate this day? To whom to we offer our prayers, works, sufferings, and joy?"</p>
<p>And as we eat, I offer, "Kael and I, and some allies, went out last e'en. And we did find evidence to butress thy claims, Brother. There are, strewth, bondsmen in the lands, hid 'midst the hills to the east. We found some of their bodies, slain in a recent struggle.</p>
<p>"But they stole away another yound woman, an apprentice wizardling. A small band goes a-hunt today, to rescue her and her fellows, and to avenge all who have died in that bondage.</p>
<p>"Dost thou wish to join the hunt?"</p>
DM Sharoth wrote:Brother Seamus,
Ok. You head over to where Arien lives. After knocking on the door, you hear a groggy voice saying to wait a minute. After a bit, Arien opens the door. You notice that he is shaking a bit, but you do not smell any booze on him.
Oh, hello there. Come on in. Sorry about the mess.
Actually, Sharoth, I didn't knock on the door. I just entered (picking the lock if necessary) and started making breakfast for Arien with the foodstuff I'd either finagled from the...
Brother Seamus (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2009-01-28T16:57:51Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Assault on Castle Whiterock
Brother Seamus (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2j4q0&page=16?Assault-on-Castle-Whiterock#794
2009-06-27T19:10:27Z
2009-01-28T11:28:33Z
<div class="messageboard-quotee">DM Sharoth wrote:</div><blockquote><br />
<br />
Are you going to have breakfast with Arien?</blockquote><p>Brother Seamus intends to. I don't think I've discussed the matter with Kael.
DM Sharoth wrote:Are you going to have breakfast with Arien?
Brother Seamus intends to. I don't think I've discussed the matter with Kael.
Brother Seamus (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2009-01-28T11:28:33Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Assault on Castle Whiterock
Brother Seamus (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2j4q0&page=16?Assault-on-Castle-Whiterock#775
2009-06-27T19:10:27Z
2009-01-26T00:19:13Z
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Priapus wrote:</div><blockquote> I think Brother Seamus will freak if I am singing when he finds us. </blockquote><p>Not at all. He will just marvel at a surface world so benign as to not kill and eat something to bold and tasty as a gnome.
Priapus wrote:I think Brother Seamus will freak if I am singing when he finds us.
Not at all. He will just marvel at a surface world so benign as to not kill and eat something to bold and tasty as a gnome.
Brother Seamus (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2009-01-26T00:19:13Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Assault on Castle Whiterock
Brother Seamus (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2j4q0&page=16?Assault-on-Castle-Whiterock#756
2009-06-27T19:10:27Z
2009-01-23T04:24:17Z
<div class="messageboard-quotee">DM Sharoth wrote:</div><blockquote><br />
<br />
<b>A</b> Are you all heading back to Cillamar? <b>B</b> If you all do, what are your plans? I think everyone is ready to get to Castle Whiterock at this point. </blockquote><p><b>A</b> No. Valtiro and Priapus have elected to stay out and encamp for the night along the path we were following. I intend to bring them breakfast / lunch for when we meet them on the path tomorrow.
<p><b>B</b> Still gathering intelligence. We need to find out what Quintus has found out from Lyssa's return<i>sending</i>, what Lady Chantessa may have discovered about Ankiel, and anyone else who might know something about the tattoo. For example:</p>
<p>I have a breakfast appointment with Arien.</p>
DM Sharoth wrote:A Are you all heading back to Cillamar? B If you all do, what are your plans? I think everyone is ready to get to Castle Whiterock at this point.
A No. Valtiro and Priapus have elected to stay out and encamp for the night along the path we were following. I intend to bring them breakfast / lunch for when we meet them on the path tomorrow. B Still gathering intelligence. We need to find out what Quintus has found out from Lyssa's returnsending, what Lady Chantessa may have...
Brother Seamus (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2009-01-23T04:24:17Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Assault on Castle Whiterock
Brother Seamus (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2j4q0&page=16?Assault-on-Castle-Whiterock#751
2009-06-27T19:10:27Z
2009-01-22T21:49:55Z
<p>Excellent, so I can get some sleep before waking up early enough to (a) buy groceries, or scavenge them from the Slumbering Drake kitchens, (b) pick the lock on Arien's front door, and © prepare him breakfast.</p>
Excellent, so I can get some sleep before waking up early enough to (a) buy groceries, or scavenge them from the Slumbering Drake kitchens, (b) pick the lock on Arien's front door, and (c) prepare him breakfast.
Brother Seamus (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2009-01-22T21:49:55Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Assault on Castle Whiterock
Brother Seamus (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2j4q0&page=15?Assault-on-Castle-Whiterock#749
2009-06-27T19:10:27Z
2009-01-22T21:38:13Z
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Kael wrote:</div><blockquote>Seamus, you don't want to go to the Inn?</blockquote><p>"Oh, I imagine I'll be retiring to my room shortly after breakfast with Arien, there to nap 'till noon.
<p>"But if he desireth to come temperant, it would be the easier for him if he had a friend to support his resolve. And, too, I would ask him if the men who slew his wife and child and took him slave had that self-same tattoo 'cross their backs."</p>
Kael wrote:Seamus, you don't want to go to the Inn?
"Oh, I imagine I'll be retiring to my room shortly after breakfast with Arien, there to nap 'till noon. "But if he desireth to come temperant, it would be the easier for him if he had a friend to support his resolve. And, too, I would ask him if the men who slew his wife and child and took him slave had that self-same tattoo 'cross their backs."
Brother Seamus (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2009-01-22T21:38:13Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Assault on Castle Whiterock
Brother Seamus (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2j4q0&page=15?Assault-on-Castle-Whiterock#746
2009-06-27T19:10:27Z
2009-01-22T21:00:36Z
<p>"As thou wishest. We'll return with the others. Do not get thyself captured."</p>
<p>Unless Kael objects, the two of us will head back to Cillamar. If I'm estimating right, we left town around 8 pm. We found the attack site around 10 pm, and it's now about 1 am. I'm imagining that it'll be faster on the return trip, since we're not trying to find clues or be particularly stealthy. How long will it take us to return to town?</p>
<p>(If possible, I'd like to be in Arien's kitchen, making him a hearty breakfast, when he wakes up.)</p>
"As thou wishest. We'll return with the others. Do not get thyself captured."
Unless Kael objects, the two of us will head back to Cillamar. If I'm estimating right, we left town around 8 pm. We found the attack site around 10 pm, and it's now about 1 am. I'm imagining that it'll be faster on the return trip, since we're not trying to find clues or be particularly stealthy. How long will it take us to return to town?
(If possible, I'd like to be in Arien's kitchen, making him a hearty...
Brother Seamus (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2009-01-22T21:00:36Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Assault on Castle Whiterock
Brother Seamus (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2j4q0&page=15?Assault-on-Castle-Whiterock#741
2009-06-27T19:10:27Z
2009-01-22T12:27:59Z
<p>Brother Seamus is taken aback momentarily by the gnome's non-sequiturs but then grins and turns to the others.</p>
<p>"And what say <i>you</i>? I should like to turn back to Cillamar, myself, as I needs must shun the daystar's harsh light. Will ye press on to find more, or join with me?"</p>
Brother Seamus is taken aback momentarily by the gnome's non-sequiturs but then grins and turns to the others.
"And what say you? I should like to turn back to Cillamar, myself, as I needs must shun the daystar's harsh light. Will ye press on to find more, or join with me?"
Brother Seamus (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2009-01-22T12:27:59Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Assault on Castle Whiterock
Brother Seamus (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2j4q0&page=15?Assault-on-Castle-Whiterock#739
2009-06-27T19:10:27Z
2009-01-22T11:42:07Z
<div class="messageboard-quotee">DM Sharoth wrote:</div><blockquote> Other than seeing the usual night-time animals, nothing much occurs. It is plain that the trail heads towards Castle Whiterock. You can tell that it has been over 3 hours since you left the area where the attack took place. Since it is a good half-day trip to the castle, what did you want to do now? </blockquote><p>I turn to my fellows. "We have still no sign of the slavers' camp. It mayst be just o'er the next rise, or perchance all the way to the foot of yon castle ruins. At least one of us shouldst return to Cillamar with what news as we have found. It might be possible for a reduced number to move ahead and find their encampment, mayhap to await a <i>sending</i> from Quintus on the morrow, or we might be prudent and all return to our beds tonight.
<p>"What say you?"</p>
DM Sharoth wrote:Other than seeing the usual night-time animals, nothing much occurs. It is plain that the trail heads towards Castle Whiterock. You can tell that it has been over 3 hours since you left the area where the attack took place. Since it is a good half-day trip to the castle, what did you want to do now?
I turn to my fellows. "We have still no sign of the slavers' camp. It mayst be just o'er the next rise, or perchance all the way to the foot of yon castle ruins. At least one of...
Brother Seamus (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2009-01-22T11:42:07Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Assault on Castle Whiterock
Brother Seamus (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2j4q0&page=15?Assault-on-Castle-Whiterock#731
2009-06-27T19:10:27Z
2009-01-22T03:41:53Z
<p>We continue following the trail to the castle, finding things as we may, until something significant happens.</p>
We continue following the trail to the castle, finding things as we may, until something significant happens.
Brother Seamus (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2009-01-22T03:41:53Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Assault on Castle Whiterock
Brother Seamus (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2j4q0&page=15?Assault-on-Castle-Whiterock#725
2009-06-27T19:10:27Z
2009-01-21T22:55:26Z
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Kael wrote:</div><blockquote> Did we notice any back tattoos or other marking from the thugs in town?</blockquote><p>"At least not on the man we killed, my friend."
Kael wrote:Did we notice any back tattoos or other marking from the thugs in town?
"At least not on the man we killed, my friend."
Brother Seamus (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2009-01-21T22:55:26Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Assault on Castle Whiterock
Brother Seamus (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2j4q0&page=15?Assault-on-Castle-Whiterock#721
2009-06-27T19:10:27Z
2009-01-21T11:19:43Z
<p>"Killed by magic," how? Fire, lightning? Set upon by summonned animals? I ask because I am unsure whether we've recovered Davros' spell book, so those dwoemers may be used against us.</p>
<p>We continue following the trail to the east, finding things as we may, until something significant happens.</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Sharoth, I'm at a loss. I'm just repeating myself. I don't know what else to say, but this information doesn't seem to be what you're looking for, in order to get us to where the path leads.</span></p>
"Killed by magic," how? Fire, lightning? Set upon by summonned animals? I ask because I am unsure whether we've recovered Davros' spell book, so those dwoemers may be used against us.
We continue following the trail to the east, finding things as we may, until something significant happens.
Sharoth, I'm at a loss. I'm just repeating myself. I don't know what else to say, but this information doesn't seem to be what you're looking for, in order to get us to where the path leads.
Brother Seamus (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2009-01-21T11:19:43Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Assault on Castle Whiterock
Brother Seamus (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2j4q0&page=15?Assault-on-Castle-Whiterock#718
2009-06-27T19:10:27Z
2009-01-21T04:53:35Z
<p>Could we tell how the corpses died?</p>
<p>Barring any other information, we continue on to the east.</p>
Could we tell how the corpses died?
Barring any other information, we continue on to the east.
Brother Seamus (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2009-01-21T04:53:35Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Assault on Castle Whiterock
Brother Seamus (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2j4q0&page=15?Assault-on-Castle-Whiterock#714
2009-06-27T19:10:27Z
2009-01-21T03:56:22Z
<p>Can we tell how they died?</p>
<div class="messageboard-quotee">DM Sharoth wrote:</div><blockquote> After a short while (10-15 minutes), the cat stops and looks around, giving a "meow?"[/ooc] </blockquote><p>Take time to search here carefully. Then continue eastward towards the castle, taking our time to be quiet and on-the-lookout, for slavers lying in wait or for other objects Lyssa might have dropped.
<p>How's our monk doing?</p>
Can we tell how they died?
DM Sharoth wrote:After a short while (10-15 minutes), the cat stops and looks around, giving a "meow?"[/ooc]
Take time to search here carefully. Then continue eastward towards the castle, taking our time to be quiet and on-the-lookout, for slavers lying in wait or for other objects Lyssa might have dropped. How's our monk doing?
Brother Seamus (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2009-01-21T03:56:22Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Assault on Castle Whiterock
Brother Seamus (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2j4q0&page=15?Assault-on-Castle-Whiterock#710
2009-06-27T19:10:27Z
2009-01-21T00:47:09Z
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Sharoth, opening that page lit up my Virus protection like a Christmas tree. It was trying to access root information.</span></p>
<p>(The following isn't in a spoiler, because I assume we all notice Brother Seamus disinterring two dead human bodies.)</p>
<p>Sharoth, we searched the body of the assailant we killed in town. Did we think to check him for tattoos?</p>
<p>Are the bodies human? All bald? Significant in any other fashion?</p>
<p>We continue in the direction the spell book would indicate. I'm looking for other items she might have dropped. And again, following the cat's lead. It might smell something familiar we would otherwise miss.</p>
Sharoth, opening that page lit up my Virus protection like a Christmas tree. It was trying to access root information.
(The following isn't in a spoiler, because I assume we all notice Brother Seamus disinterring two dead human bodies.)
Sharoth, we searched the body of the assailant we killed in town. Did we think to check him for tattoos?
Are the bodies human? All bald? Significant in any other fashion?
We continue in the direction the spell book would indicate. I'm looking for other...
Brother Seamus (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2009-01-21T00:47:09Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Assault on Castle Whiterock
Brother Seamus (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2j4q0&page=15?Assault-on-Castle-Whiterock#706
2009-06-27T19:10:27Z
2009-01-20T23:45:42Z
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Seamus assumes he's made it clear that the scouting party's not bringing light sources. If Valtiro is volunteering to come along, Seamus is assuming he can keep up. Maybe he can see in the dark, or fight blind.</span></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc><i>By the way, Wandering Bard, i snuck a peek at your character's stats. How does Valtiro cast spells?</i></span></p>
<p>We head out to where Davros was killed, and investigate the area, following the lead of the cat.</p>
<p><b>Looking for Clues Roll</b></p>
<p>Brother Seamus has a poor Spot roll (just a d20, no modifiers) but a pretty good Search roll of 1d20 + 8.</p>
<p>If possible, (a)I'd like to take enough time to Take 20 on our rolls, and (b) if we're using Spot, I'd like to assist Kael. </p>
<p>If we can't Take 20, then Brother Seamus' rolls are:
<br />
Spot Rolls = 1d20 + 0 <a href="http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1905654/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">= 16, 7, 17</a>.</p>
<p>Search Rolls = 1d20 + 8 <a href="http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1905696/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"> = 28, 26, 9</a>.</p>
<p>(<a href="http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1905697/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Addition rolls after the first here.</a>)</p>
Seamus assumes he's made it clear that the scouting party's not bringing light sources. If Valtiro is volunteering to come along, Seamus is assuming he can keep up. Maybe he can see in the dark, or fight blind.
By the way, Wandering Bard, i snuck a peek at your character's stats. How does Valtiro cast spells?
We head out to where Davros was killed, and investigate the area, following the lead of the cat.
Looking for Clues Roll
Brother Seamus has a poor Spot roll (just a d20, no modifiers)...
Brother Seamus (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2009-01-20T23:45:42Z
Re: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Pathfinder Society Census Data:
Qalaus (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2j14i?Pathfinder-Society-Census-Data#25
2008-12-04T13:56:35Z
2008-12-04T13:56:34Z
<p>Name: Qalaus
<br />
Race: Human
<br />
Gender: Male
<br />
Class: Fighter
<br />
Faction: Qadira
<br />
Alignment: Chaotic Good </p>
<p>Dresses in red with white fur trim. Wields a spiked chain decorated with tinsel and jinglebells. Jolly.</p>
Name: Qalaus
Race: Human
Gender: Male
Class: Fighter
Faction: Qadira
Alignment: Chaotic Good
Dresses in red with white fur trim. Wields a spiked chain decorated with tinsel and jinglebells. Jolly.
Qalaus (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2008-12-04T13:56:34Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Aubrey's Other Eberron Campaign
Benedetto (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/campaigns/AubreysOtherEberronCampaign/gameplay&page=33#1623
2008-11-12T11:57:33Z
2008-11-12T11:57:32Z
<p>Benedetto gets to his feet and calmly walks to D6. From now on, even if he's just having dinner in a tavern or waling down the street, he's going to carry some sort of hand weapon. Right now, all he has is the ale stein, and he's still sipping from it.</p>
<p>Does he have line of sight to any of the Wands? Say, the fellow at F1?</p>
<p>If so, that man needs to make a Will save, DC 15, to avoid taking <a href="http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1807986/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">19 hit points</a>.</p>
<p>Benedetto is now close enough to Urthona so that the Ardent can drop his focus and take damage for him.</p>
Benedetto gets to his feet and calmly walks to D6. From now on, even if he's just having dinner in a tavern or waling down the street, he's going to carry some sort of hand weapon. Right now, all he has is the ale stein, and he's still sipping from it.
Does he have line of sight to any of the Wands? Say, the fellow at F1?
If so, that man needs to make a Will save, DC 15, to avoid taking 19 hit points.
Benedetto is now close enough to Urthona so that the Ardent can drop his focus and take...
Benedetto (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2008-11-12T11:57:32Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Aubrey's Other Eberron Campaign
Benedetto (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/campaigns/AubreysOtherEberronCampaign/gameplay&page=33#1610
2008-11-10T20:20:45Z
2008-11-10T20:20:31Z
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Urthona wrote:</div><blockquote> Urthona steps from the table (C8) and moves very fast (<span class=messageboard-ooc>Shift On</span>) to the front door and blocks it with a full defense option (E4). </blockquote><p><span class=messageboard-ooc>These guys have wands. I bet that's gonna sting.</span>
Urthona wrote:Urthona steps from the table (C8) and moves very fast (Shift On) to the front door and blocks it with a full defense option (E4).
These guys have wands. I bet that's gonna sting.
Benedetto (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2008-11-10T20:20:31Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Aubrey's Other Eberron Campaign
Benedetto (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/campaigns/AubreysOtherEberronCampaign/gameplay&page=33#1601
2008-11-06T20:13:00Z
2008-11-06T20:12:14Z
<p>On initative 17, Benedetto turns and, not even getting up out of his chair, attacks the nearest intruder with a <a href="http://www.d20srd.org/srd/psionic/powers/mindThrust.htm" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">mind thrust.</a> He commits 3 power points, so it does 3d10 damage, <a href="http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1800643/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">that's 19 points</a>, resisted by a Will save DC of 15.</p>
On initative 17, Benedetto turns and, not even getting up out of his chair, attacks the nearest intruder with a mind thrust. He commits 3 power points, so it does 3d10 damage, that's 19 points, resisted by a Will save DC of 15.
Benedetto (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2008-11-06T20:12:14Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Aubrey's Other Eberron Campaign
Benedetto (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/campaigns/AubreysOtherEberronCampaign/gameplay&page=32#1594
2008-11-03T14:21:26Z
2008-11-03T14:20:22Z
<p>Aubrey, when we were casing the place, did we see any civilians going in? We know from our ostelier friend that people <i>do</i> enter.
<br />
How tight is security during the day: do they check papers, or are the gate guards just there as a checkpoint?</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>And I'm suspecting that the initial snatch-and-grab is probably not going to involve all seven of us. Andrei, Shagraat, Colvare and Urthona are probably more effective as a secondary "loud distraction and tuchas-rescuing" team in case Rayne (shapeshifter) Mirra (beguiler) and I (mind-clouding psionic) find trouble.</span></p>
Aubrey, when we were casing the place, did we see any civilians going in? We know from our ostelier friend that people do enter.
How tight is security during the day: do they check papers, or are the gate guards just there as a checkpoint?
And I'm suspecting that the initial snatch-and-grab is probably not going to involve all seven of us. Andrei, Shagraat, Colvare and Urthona are probably more effective as a secondary "loud distraction and tuchas-rescuing" team in case Rayne (shapeshifter)...
Benedetto (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2008-11-03T14:20:22Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Aubrey's Other Eberron Campaign
Benedetto (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/campaigns/AubreysOtherEberronCampaign/gameplay&page=32#1592
2008-10-31T14:24:10Z
2008-10-31T14:24:09Z
<p>"All right, then. Let's get ourselves a plan."</p>
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Aubrey the Demented/Malformed wrote:</div><blockquote><p> <span class=messageboard-ooc>The Old Tower is pretty easy to find in Whitewash. Standing by itself in the middle of a quiet plaza, it is quite distinctive in shape. </span> The lower portion is large square building, maybe 120 feet a side and about 40 feet high. ... On top of this foundation, and built mainly over the north-east corner of the giant building, a more modern tower rises another 50 feet or so. ... From the top of the tower, a wooden bridge projects 30’ to an earthmote, about 20’ by 20’, that hovers next to the tower. On top of this is built another building, a squat tower two stories high.</p>
<p>There seems to be one entrance at ground level – an archway in the middle of the south wall. There is no gate to this as such, though it is heavily guarded by six armoured guards. <span class=messageboard-ooc>These guards look pretty proficient – they wear breastplates, longswords and heavy shields with the Aundairean coat of arms on them, and wandbelts are clearly visible at their belts. You can also see a few officers, lighter armoured (or unarmoured in some cases).</span> The plaza is also patrolled by another group of guards.</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>A brief peer through the arch (from a distance) indicates that</span> the lower part of the structure would appear to be a large empty space, in which a few modern structures, like stables and barracks, have been built. The interior has a soft lament glow, presumably magical. ... </blockquote><p>"The place is large an' complex, probably with a fair number of people comin' an' goin'. We might git away with muggin' a guard and impersonatin' him, but wouldn't it be simpler to impersonate someone else who comes to work in the mornin'? Less serious combat, the other guards wouldn't have worked with the target as closely as they would if we replaced one o' their fellows, and fewer problems movin' around the building once we're in.
<p>"A buildin' that old also seems like it would be connected to the underground tunnel system. There might be a way in through that."</p>
"All right, then. Let's get ourselves a plan."
Aubrey the Demented/Malformed wrote:The Old Tower is pretty easy to find in Whitewash. Standing by itself in the middle of a quiet plaza, it is quite distinctive in shape. The lower portion is large square building, maybe 120 feet a side and about 40 feet high. ... On top of this foundation, and built mainly over the north-east corner of the giant building, a more modern tower rises another 50 feet or so. ... From the top of the tower, a wooden...
Benedetto (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2008-10-31T14:24:09Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Aubrey's Other Eberron Campaign
Benedetto (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/campaigns/AubreysOtherEberronCampaign/gameplay&page=32#1585
2008-10-30T15:49:01Z
2008-10-30T15:45:46Z
<p>"Ah think, afore we go in there, we need better intel.</p>
<p>"Rayne, why don't the two of us case the joint, inside 'n' out, and report back what we find?"</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Aubrey, did the guards have uniforms? Standard-issue sidearms aside from the wands?</span></p>
"Ah think, afore we go in there, we need better intel.
"Rayne, why don't the two of us case the joint, inside 'n' out, and report back what we find?"
Aubrey, did the guards have uniforms? Standard-issue sidearms aside from the wands?
Benedetto (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2008-10-30T15:45:46Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Aubrey's Other Eberron Campaign
Benedetto (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/campaigns/AubreysOtherEberronCampaign/gameplay&page=32#1582
2008-10-29T11:12:01Z
2008-10-29T11:12:00Z
<p>Benedetto just looks unhappy. "This is a tower o' wizards. We ain't gonna be the first group that's tried to get in there all invisibile, and they got ways around that.</p>
<p>"And once we <i>do</i> get in, I am of the opinion that the lot of us, all invisible but still wearin' armor, ain't gonna last five minutes bumpin' 'round in there afore somebody cottons on t' us and raises an alarm.</p>
<p>"I think we have to know the layout of the place first. What the security is, how they're expectin' to respond, and where the professor is.</p>
<p>"<i>Then</i> we go in, break 'er out, and vamoose. We save the invisibility for escapin', not fer gettin' in."</p>
Benedetto just looks unhappy. "This is a tower o' wizards. We ain't gonna be the first group that's tried to get in there all invisibile, and they got ways around that.
"And once we do get in, I am of the opinion that the lot of us, all invisible but still wearin' armor, ain't gonna last five minutes bumpin' 'round in there afore somebody cottons on t' us and raises an alarm.
"I think we have to know the layout of the place first. What the security is, how they're expectin' to respond, and...
Benedetto (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2008-10-29T11:12:00Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Aubrey's Other Eberron Campaign
Benedetto (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/campaigns/AubreysOtherEberronCampaign/gameplay&page=32#1568
2008-10-24T18:30:18Z
2008-10-24T18:30:17Z
<p>"So, what're we all fixin' t' do? We could just sneak in and try to find the professor, and bust 'er out. We could charge in, an' try to find the professor, and bust 'er out. Those plans have the benefit of bein' short on plannin'. We could do that right now.</p>
<p>"We could ask around for some information, and and use it t' make a better plan, but we mihgt end up askin' someobdy who'd maybe alert folks or all that askin' might give 'em time to kill 'er.</p>
<p>"We could buy Adiber's freedom from 'em. Or try to compel 'em through political pressure.</p>
<p>"Anybody see an idea I missed?"</p>
"So, what're we all fixin' t' do? We could just sneak in and try to find the professor, and bust 'er out. We could charge in, an' try to find the professor, and bust 'er out. Those plans have the benefit of bein' short on plannin'. We could do that right now.
"We could ask around for some information, and and use it t' make a better plan, but we mihgt end up askin' someobdy who'd maybe alert folks or all that askin' might give 'em time to kill 'er.
"We could buy Adiber's freedom from 'em....
Benedetto (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2008-10-24T18:30:17Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Aubrey's Other Eberron Campaign
Benedetto (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/campaigns/AubreysOtherEberronCampaign/gameplay&page=32#1562
2008-10-23T20:38:36Z
2008-10-23T20:38:35Z
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Aubrey the Demented/Malformed wrote:</div><blockquote> Tracking down the thieves' guild is a whole new ballgame, not an off-the-cuff thing. </blockquote><p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Sure. I'm trying to get a feel for how big a deal "breaking into the Wands' Tower" is. If it's something that happens regularly, then fine, let's do it.</span>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>If it's something that's never been achieved, then maybe we want to go into this with the best plan we can pull off.</span></p>
Aubrey the Demented/Malformed wrote:Tracking down the thieves' guild is a whole new ballgame, not an off-the-cuff thing.
Sure. I'm trying to get a feel for how big a deal "breaking into the Wands' Tower" is. If it's something that happens regularly, then fine, let's do it. If it's something that's never been achieved, then maybe we want to go into this with the best plan we can pull off.
Benedetto (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2008-10-23T20:38:35Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Aubrey's Other Eberron Campaign
Benedetto (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/campaigns/AubreysOtherEberronCampaign/gameplay&page=32#1560
2008-10-23T19:00:04Z
2008-10-23T19:00:04Z
<p>"Does Stormreach have a Thieves' Guild? Could we take a day to find 'em? I wouldn't mind payin' for their experience, in tellin' us what they've sussed out 'bout the Tower's defenses. I'm sure wwe're not the first to try an' break in, an' I'd reckon they have a list of 'things not to try again.' I'd rather we make newer, better mistakes."</p>
"Does Stormreach have a Thieves' Guild? Could we take a day to find 'em? I wouldn't mind payin' for their experience, in tellin' us what they've sussed out 'bout the Tower's defenses. I'm sure wwe're not the first to try an' break in, an' I'd reckon they have a list of 'things not to try again.' I'd rather we make newer, better mistakes."
Benedetto (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2008-10-23T19:00:04Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Superheroes
Mechimera (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2in5l&page=2?Superheroes#65
2009-05-08T13:43:04Z
2008-09-21T17:34:39Z
<p>Well, I'm afraid that, if this campaign gets on its feet again, I'll have to bow out. Valegrim, I'll yield my spot to you.</p>
Well, I'm afraid that, if this campaign gets on its feet again, I'll have to bow out. Valegrim, I'll yield my spot to you.
Mechimera (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2008-09-21T17:34:39Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Superheroes
Mechimera (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2in5l?Superheroes#39
2009-05-08T13:43:04Z
2008-08-20T17:10:39Z
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Batman wrote:</div><blockquote><br />
<br />
Mechimera stay here and use the computers system to access everything you can get about the new building, what is inside, what is out, surveillance cameras, list of fired people from the project that could be suspects, FedEx or DHL envelopes sent to the address, everything that could be useful, you will know what to use and what to discard. And talk to the police in the process, make a female voice".</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Mechimera says what is looking for and rolls, he can reroll for a failed one every 5 minutes with an accumulative +1 CS, if you success I tell you what you found</span> </blockquote><p><i>Hmmm. Batman must think I have some sort of computer programming skills. I pull my way over to the system's computers and start trying to hack my way into remote systems.</i>
<p>We'll start with something simple. Mechimera creates a new IP address and sends the police an email message: "Batman received an anonymous note threatening to blow up the new station-house. We're investigating, but we recommend you be on alert." </p>
<p>Let's try tapping into the security cameras. Mechimera needs to make a Red Reasoning FEAT. (because he doesn't have a password; he needs a 98 or better to start with). <a href="http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1705162/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">After a half hour,</a> Mechimera has had no success. <a href="http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1705183/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">A second half-hour later</a>, still nothing. (With +11 CS, Mechimera can now hack into the surveilance cameras on a roll of 76 or better. He's just not having any luck!</p>
<p>So he disobeys Batman, and creates a handful of tiny Somnifactor robots to skitter off to the station-house and sniff out any explosives. (<a href="http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1705202/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Roll for duration:</a> Two of the fall apart immediately, one lasts for 1000 turns, and the other two last for 10,000 turns.) They'll have Good speed, Good Environmental Awareness, and Poor Penetrating Vision. This little mechanical team costs Mechimera 50 Health, which will return the next morning.</p>
<p>Rather than continue to bang his "head" against the security cameras any more, he attempts to hack into the Police Department personnel files. <a href="http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1705188/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">It takes a full hour,</a> but he manages to break in. He spends the next half-hour reviewing personnal files.</p>
<p>Mechimera guesses that there wouldn't be any explosives sent via mail. The packages would have had to have been delivered yesterday, and this threat came from somebody too clever to take the chance that the explosives might be opened and detonated prematurely.</p>
<p>It's now 8:30. Have the Somnifactors found anything? Have the police responded to the anonymous email?</p>
Batman wrote:Mechimera stay here and use the computers system to access everything you can get about the new building, what is inside, what is out, surveillance cameras, list of fired people from the project that could be suspects, FedEx or DHL envelopes sent to the address, everything that could be useful, you will know what to use and what to discard. And talk to the police in the process, make a female voice".Mechimera says what is looking for and rolls, he can reroll for a failed one...
Mechimera (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2008-08-20T17:10:39Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Superheroes
Mechimera (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2in5l?Superheroes#28
2009-05-08T13:43:04Z
2008-08-19T19:05:16Z
<p>Mechimera's faceplate swivels around. <Ex-cel-lent, John-ny! E-ven if the threat is a ruse, it pays to be pru-dent.> </p>
<p><Will your sha-dows be a-ble to move a-bout un-seen by all the po-lice who are a-bout their new head-quar-ters?></p>
Mechimera's faceplate swivels around.
Mechimera (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2008-08-19T19:05:16Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Superheroes
Mechimera (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2in5l?Superheroes#25
2009-05-08T13:43:04Z
2008-08-19T14:33:42Z
<p><If we be-lieve the threat is cred-i-ble, I vote with Pong: we must no-ti-fy the po-lice. If we keep this se-cret, and dis-as-ter strikes, we would be com-pli-cent in count-less deaths.></p>
<p><I re-main sus-pi-cious, how-ev-er. Do we have a-ny rea-son to sus-pect the threat is le-gi-ti-mate?></p>
...
Mechimera (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2008-08-19T14:33:42Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Superheroes
Mechimera (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2in5l?Superheroes#22
2009-05-08T13:43:04Z
2008-08-19T12:15:19Z
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Batman wrote:</div><blockquote>"Moreover it is not so difficult to find my batmobile by chance if you walk in a dangerous area at a dangerous hour". </blockquote><p><Per-haps not,> replies a tinny voice through Mechimera's speakers, <but this was no chance en-coun-ter. Our man came pre-pared.>
<p><I am puz-zled. Why send the note? Why tell us? Per-haps this is a feint. Per-haps we set-tle in and pro-tect this tar-get, while the ac-tu-al crime takes place on the o-ther side of the ci-ty, with us safe-ly out of the way.></p>
Batman wrote:"Moreover it is not so difficult to find my batmobile by chance if you walk in a dangerous area at a dangerous hour".
replies a tinny voice through Mechimera's speakers,
Mechimera (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2008-08-19T12:15:19Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Superheroes
Mechimera (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2in5l?Superheroes#11
2009-05-08T13:43:04Z
2008-08-18T14:21:33Z
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Pong wrote:</div><blockquote> <span class=messageboard-ooc>How far away do you usually park?</span> </blockquote><p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Mechimera has no effective secret identity. Since Batman wants to keep our base's location a secret, I'm guessing that Mechimera has to enter some other building, maneuver through a secret panel somewhere, and take a fast subway car to our headquarters.</span>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>So I "park" in the lot near that other building. But at Feeble Endurance, it would still take a long time for the character to move his body from one place to another.</span></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>(I'm imagining that when Mechimera moves, he looks like a giant mechanical octopus crawling over terrain.</span></p>
Pong wrote:How far away do you usually park?
Mechimera has no effective secret identity. Since Batman wants to keep our base's location a secret, I'm guessing that Mechimera has to enter some other building, maneuver through a secret panel somewhere, and take a fast subway car to our headquarters. So I "park" in the lot near that other building. But at Feeble Endurance, it would still take a long time for the character to move his body from one place to another.
(I'm imagining that when...
Mechimera (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2008-08-18T14:21:33Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Superheroes
Mechimera (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2in5l?Superheroes#9
2009-05-08T13:43:04Z
2008-08-18T13:55:31Z
<p>Mechimera eventually arrives. (<span class=messageboard-ooc>Can I create a robot that can carry me around? If so, how fast can it go?</span>)</p>
Mechimera eventually arrives. (Can I create a robot that can carry me around? If so, how fast can it go?)
Mechimera (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2008-08-18T13:55:31Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: Superheroes
Mechimera (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2ilvx?Superheroes#22
2008-08-14T20:11:15Z
2008-08-14T20:09:45Z
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Patricio Calderón wrote:</div><blockquote><br />
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Lucios Fox built helped Bruce to build the system. Mechimera only needs to type the code to enter, but just in case Mechimera betrays the team (Batman always is one step forward) only with pushing a bottom the system starts to run a different code every second so not even Mechimera could enter. By the way can Mechimera solve a 256 bit encription password?</blockquote><p>Mechimera might be able to work around encryption. (He has Incredible Communication with machines like that. He could simply ask the alarm system what its password is.) In case that fails, he has Matter Control (Molding) with a Monstrous amount of reality. He could turn the alarm system, perhaps most of the complex, into a solid block of graphite.
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Patricio wrote:</div><blockquote>Please tell me: what are somnifactor drones?</blockquote><p>Mechamera can rework reality into the stuff of people's dreams. Every night, he moves through the dreams of people in New Proverbia. If a teen-ager has played a video game and has a nightmare of little mechanical robots crawling around, or of a Terminator-type android — and if Mechimera has stumbled upon those dream images, he can Create and Animate the world around him into those robots, which he calls <i>somnifactors</i>.
Patricio Calderón wrote:Lucios Fox built helped Bruce to build the system. Mechimera only needs to type the code to enter, but just in case Mechimera betrays the team (Batman always is one step forward) only with pushing a bottom the system starts to run a different code every second so not even Mechimera could enter. By the way can Mechimera solve a 256 bit encription password?
Mechimera might be able to work around encryption. (He has Incredible Communication with machines like that. He...
Mechimera (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2008-08-14T20:09:45Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: Superheroes
Mechimera (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2ilvx?Superheroes#14
2008-08-14T00:47:51Z
2008-08-14T00:46:18Z
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Patricio Calderón wrote:</div><blockquote><br />
<br />
To enter the site, each hero needs a show his eye to scanning, a voice test and writing a secret password with a 256 bit encryption.</blockquote><p>I presume I'm the exception, having neither eyes nor voice. (And since I can just communicate with the machines anyways...)
<p>If Bruce Wayne has allowed me into his dreams, I could have seen the security system he'd imagine, and I could have contructed it for the team.</p>
<p>—</p>
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Patricio wrote:</div><blockquote>All the members of the team are required to make at least one night patrol per week (that is from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m.) so they have all the necesary arrangements so that this does not interfere with their families and jobs.</blockquote><p>I presume it's all right if I just send somnifactor drones out to patrol. With Feeble Endurance and no movement powers, it would take me a very long time to patrol New Proverbial.
<p>—</p>
<p>By the way, how did New Proverbial get its name? Most "New X" places are named after established cities or areas. (New London, Connecticut is named after London, England, etc.)</p>
Patricio Calderón wrote:To enter the site, each hero needs a show his eye to scanning, a voice test and writing a secret password with a 256 bit encryption.
I presume I'm the exception, having neither eyes nor voice. (And since I can just communicate with the machines anyways...) If Bruce Wayne has allowed me into his dreams, I could have seen the security system he'd imagine, and I could have contructed it for the team.
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Patricio wrote:All the members of the team are required to make at...
Mechimera (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2008-08-14T00:46:18Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: Superheroes
Mechimera (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2ilvx?Superheroes#8
2008-08-13T12:51:39Z
2008-08-13T12:51:37Z
<p>Falling in for roll call.</p>
<p>(from the character's profile]
<br />
[Spoiler omitted]</p>
Falling in for roll call.
(from the character's profile]
[Spoiler omitted]
Mechimera (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2008-08-13T12:51:37Z
Re: Forums: Gamer Connection: Superheroes RPG campaign starting on August 10th. Appliances open!!!!!
Mechimera (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2ijk1&page=2?Superheroes-RPG-campaign-starting-on-August#95
2008-08-11T15:52:08Z
2008-08-11T15:52:08Z
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Patricio Calderón wrote:</div><blockquote><br />
<br />
<p><a href="http://www.angelfire.com/planet/heroicus/stats/batman2.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Here</a> you can find out who the Vigilantes' leader is, just in case you are curious. With the only exception that is popularity is 30 because he is relatively a new hero which is seen for most of the people as an "urban legend"
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</blockquote><p>So your character is not just a member of the team, but rather the leader?
<p>How did he recruit us?</p>
Patricio Calderón wrote:Here you can find out who the Vigilantes' leader is, just in case you are curious. With the only exception that is popularity is 30 because he is relatively a new hero which is seen for most of the people as an "urban legend"
So your character is not just a member of the team, but rather the leader? How did he recruit us?
Mechimera (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2008-08-11T15:52:08Z
Re: Forums: Gamer Connection: Superheroes RPG campaign starting on August 10th. Appliances open!!!!!
Mechimera (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2ijk1&page=2?Superheroes-RPG-campaign-starting-on-August#66
2008-08-07T01:22:56Z
2008-08-07T01:22:56Z
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Patricio Calderón wrote:</div><blockquote><p> Chris (waiting for your full character’s sheet)
</p>
</blockquote><p>What else do I need to do?
Patricio Calderón wrote:Chris (waiting for your full character’s sheet)
What else do I need to do?
Mechimera (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2008-08-07T01:22:56Z
Re: Forums: Gamer Connection: Superheroes RPG campaign starting on August 10th. Appliances open!!!!!
Mechimera (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2ijk1?Superheroes-RPG-campaign-starting-on-August#33
2008-07-30T20:37:48Z
2008-07-30T20:37:48Z
<p>(And, frustratingly, someone already possesses the name "Chimera") on the boards, so, I'm trying "Mechimera".)</p>
(And, frustratingly, someone already possesses the name "Chimera") on the boards, so, I'm trying "Mechimera".)
Mechimera (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2008-07-30T20:37:48Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Logos's Shadows of Sharn Campaign
Lucienne (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2hnu0&page=14?Logoss-Shadows-of-Sharn-Campaign#688
2008-02-16T19:09:55Z
2008-02-16T19:09:55Z
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>This is my third attempt at this. If it doesn't work, I'll try again Monday.</span></p>
<p>Lucienne's eyes look impossibly tired, her hair is matted in a mess; she is wearing a simple, dirty shift, unbelted, and a single shoe.</p>
<p>"My friends, we have to get away, immediately" she says, her voice hoarse. She looks around and setttles on Kegi, "Back...back where we first met the knaves. Is that safe?"</p>
This is my third attempt at this. If it doesn't work, I'll try again Monday.
Lucienne's eyes look impossibly tired, her hair is matted in a mess; she is wearing a simple, dirty shift, unbelted, and a single shoe.
"My friends, we have to get away, immediately" she says, her voice hoarse. She looks around and setttles on Kegi, "Back...back where we first met the knaves. Is that safe?"
Lucienne (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2008-02-16T19:09:55Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: thereal thom's
Dorman Vander, Sea Merchant (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/campaigns/therealThoms/gameplay&page=6#270
2008-02-09T13:50:13Z
2008-02-09T13:50:10Z
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Jeorik Vandor wrote:</div><blockquote><br />
<br />
"I don't mind escorting Arando for you sir. But I do have a few questions I guess. First, you said there were three reasons that Lars would be back after us but I only caught two of them? </blockquote><p>Dorman smiles. "You've paid attention; excellent.
<p>"Freely do I admit, I dislike the trade in Qat. It is a tepid vice, to be sure, dulling the senses of those foolish enough to fall for its allure, but its effects add up, addict after addict, day after day, and weaken this city. There's not much we can do to halt itsthe trade: the bed of rushes that South Cheliacian traders use to cushion their shipped wares strongly resembles raw Qat, and serves as a disguise for the drug." </p>
<p>The merchant pauses and smiles wider. "Of course, nobody tries to chew the actual packing herbs; they're mildly poisonous. Although they resemble Qat when ground, anyone chewing them would be subject to severe cramping and, ah, intestinal distress.</p>
<p>"So, for his sake, let us hope that Lars kicks his habit before reaching for the 'Qat' I left in his pouch."</p>
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Jeorik wrote:</div><blockquote><br />
<br />
Secondly, you seem to know who's behind your recent problems. I might be more comfortable if I knew.</p>
<p>Thirdly and perhaps of least importance... I haven't eaten much but trail rations today. Do you mind if I have a bite of food before we set out?" </blockquote><p>Dorman grows a little more serious. "Oh, please. Help yourself. You, too, Arando; dig in.
<p>"I'm not sure who's behind some of the problems. Frankly, Jeorik, I'm in serious trouble.</p>
<p>"Two of my ships were lost at sea last quarter, and the other two are now late. Those are the risks of trade, and the viccissitudes of life. We grieve for our dead crew, notify our local merchants, and contact the shipwrights.</p>
<p>"But this time, I've borrowed money, against the profits I'd make from the ships' cargo. And the contract...ah, the contract...seems to be far more to my disadvantage than I recall. </p>
<p>"There's a ... man in town, a disreputable, petty wretch of a man, who likes nothing more than collecting debtors, like some collect books or fine pottery, and wringing them ... I mean 'us', I suppose ... until we are wrung dry. He presses that disadvantage against me. If I cannot make good soon, I shall be ruined. </p>
<p>"Is he behind the threats that have reduced my staff from a dozen this past winter's thaw, down to Arando here? I would think he's capable of it, surely, but I have no proof.</p>
<p>"But my advice, nephew: never borrow from Garvin Fellrock. If you do, you'll be indentured till the end of your days. He'll probably have a clause in there, specifically to entrap mules, too.</p>
<div class="messageboard-quotee">"Jeorik' wrote:</div><blockquote><br />
<br />
Oh... and what is the law on self defense in Korvosa?" Jeorik grins, "I don't rightly want my blood spilt but I'm not looking to get myself hanged either." </blockquote><p>"Then have witnesses, don't get caught by the Hellknights, and if you come to the courts, get a fair judge. Judges are laws unto themselves here, and the Guard's only marginally better."
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Arando wrote:</div><blockquote>"I already asked my questions."</blockquote><p>Indeed, my good man. Well, the day doesn't grow longer. If there be nothing else, then?
Jeorik Vandor wrote:"I don't mind escorting Arando for you sir. But I do have a few questions I guess. First, you said there were three reasons that Lars would be back after us but I only caught two of them?
Dorman smiles. "You've paid attention; excellent. "Freely do I admit, I dislike the trade in Qat. It is a tepid vice, to be sure, dulling the senses of those foolish enough to fall for its allure, but its effects add up, addict after addict, day after day, and weaken this city. There's...
Dorman Vander, Sea Merchant (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2008-02-09T13:50:10Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: thereal thom's
Dorman Vander, Sea Merchant (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/campaigns/therealThoms/gameplay&page=6#262
2008-02-08T15:21:51Z
2008-02-08T15:21:34Z
<p>(First a corrective note: Lars' weapons were a large hardwood truncheon and a large hunting knife, bordering on being a thin short sword.)</p>
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Jeorik wrote:</div><blockquote> <a href="http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1484441/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Sense Motive: (1d20=13)</a> </blockquote><p>Jeorik,[Spoiler omitted]
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Jeorik wrote:</div><blockquote><p>"There's never a dull moment around here, is there?"
</p>
</blockquote><p>Dorman locks the crossbow, sets it down on a low table running along the wall, and takes a chair. Arando, this may be the first time you've seen your employer actually sit at a table. He glances at the two of you and then at the two chairs. It's an invitation.
<p>"It's like to get more interesting yet, m'boy. While you and Arando here were distracting him, I was checking through Lars's pouches. I've come to find three reasons that you will meet him again, and sooner more than likely.</p>
<p>"<i>First, he isn't merely taking Qat</i>. He is selling it, and without a tax stamp. I found three sealed and unstamped packages of it, each a couple of days old. That identifies him with a certain stratum of the city's lower lifestyles."</p>
<p>Dorman reaches into a vest pouch and withdraws a small square of parchment, folded into fourths. "<i>Second, he was carrying papers that suggest he's party to one of my larger problems</i>." As he talks, he reaches behind him for a small writing desk, from which he withdraws a candle, an envelope, and a well-used block of blue sealing wax. </p>
<p>"Once he realizes I've liberated this little document, he'll be eager to have it back." Dorman slides the folded paper into the envelope, lights the candle, and begins to melt the blue wax in its flames. </p>
<p>"Having said that, however, I must also mention that my opponent in these matters either did not mean for the products of Lars's person to be so readily availalbe to us, or else we were intended to find this, and it is bait laid out for us. Our opponent in this is subtle, and I would not put it past him." Dorman dribbles the wax on the envelope, and impresses his signet ring on the seal before it cools.</p>
<p>Dorman sighs. "Jeorik, I needs send Arando to deliver this parcel to a scribe in the upper end of town, an elf by the name of Cygney Greenlake. I presume he would feel safer if he hand your strong swordarm by his side. Would you consent to escort him there and back?"</p>
<p>The wax cooled, Dorman turns the envelope over and writes a two short questions and a third, even shorter sentence.</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Arando, I don't see what languages you know. If you read elvish:</span>
<br />
[Spoiler omitted]</p>
<p>He hands the envelope, and a small leather pouch containing coins to Arando. "Take these to Cygney. Her workshop is on Summit Street, three blocks east of the lower courts. Give her this payment, and wait for an answer. Once you have it, come directly back here. It may take some time before she's ready, and I don't mean to have to wandering off for supper before getting back. </p>
<p>"Tell no one your business. If accosted on the streets, throw them the gold and run; do not allow that message to escape your possession. If you run into any trustworthy friends along the way, invite them back with you. I'll have a job for them, too.</p>
<p>"Now," he says relaxing, "are there any questions?" He asks it as if it were a test, as if there were something he deliberately left out.</p>
(First a corrective note: Lars' weapons were a large hardwood truncheon and a large hunting knife, bordering on being a thin short sword.)
Jeorik wrote:Sense Motive: (1d20=13)
Jeorik,[Spoiler omitted] Jeorik wrote:"There's never a dull moment around here, is there?"
Dorman locks the crossbow, sets it down on a low table running along the wall, and takes a chair. Arando, this may be the first time you've seen your employer actually sit at a table. He glances at the two of you and then at...
Dorman Vander, Sea Merchant (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2008-02-08T15:21:34Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: thereal thom's
Dorman Vander, Sea Merchant (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/campaigns/therealThoms/gameplay&page=6#257
2008-02-07T13:11:35Z
2008-02-07T13:11:33Z
<p>The man at the door is about to take a step inside. This won't be good for Jeorik, because then he won't have the cover of the wall, and if he tries to move away from the swordsman to help Arando, he'll provoke an Attack of Opportunity for moving out of a threatened space.</p>
<p>A crossbow bolt from the side of the room lands in the door mantle. Crossbows are capable of hitting people from a distance of two city blocks, and this one fired from the doorway into Dorman Vander's office, only 20' away. The bolt tears into the hardwood mantle and embeds itself eight inches deep. Both Jeorik and the swordsman reflexively step back.</p>
<p>Dorman is standing in the doorway to his office, holding the weapon in both hands. The crossbow is larger than any Jeorik has ever seen, a full two feet wide, and weighing 10 pounds or more. While the top bowstring has fired, a second bolt is locked into a lower bow running along the bottom of the barrel.</p>
<p>He doesn't look happy. At all.</p>
<p>"Surely, this is a mistake," he says, icily. "I would not believe that a stranger would dare to set foot in my warehouse, arms drawn against my guests, particularly when the Watch has already been called.</p>
<p>"Perhaps you're hoping that the Hellknights would get here before the Guard? I'm sure they'llbe sympathetic to your situation."</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Jeorik, Arando, please make a Sense Motive roll.</span></p>
<p>The swordsman at the door —given a moment's breathing space, you realize that, like the captured thug, he's shaved his head; the two sleeping men outside both have dirty brown hair— protests. "You kidnapped Lars. We were rescuing him."</p>
<p>Dorman doesn't even crack a smile. "Lars here was a guest we invited in to share our meal. He has been free to go whenever he wished. </p>
<p>"Lars, your friends are rude, and we are offended. You are no longer welcome here, and they never were. Take your boots, and your weapons, and this..." he says, throwing the captured thug his belt and pouch, "...and be off with you. Leave the silverware, please."</p>
<p>The thug, Lars, complies, and the swordsman wakes his two comrades. Lars waits until he's outside to put his boots back on. The four men walk off, sullen and seething.</p>
<p>Dorman breathes a sigh, and the tension goes out of him. "Close the door, lad. And take the bolt out of the wood, if you wouldn't mind."</p>
The man at the door is about to take a step inside. This won't be good for Jeorik, because then he won't have the cover of the wall, and if he tries to move away from the swordsman to help Arando, he'll provoke an Attack of Opportunity for moving out of a threatened space.
A crossbow bolt from the side of the room lands in the door mantle. Crossbows are capable of hitting people from a distance of two city blocks, and this one fired from the doorway into Dorman Vander's office, only 20'...
Dorman Vander, Sea Merchant (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2008-02-07T13:11:33Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Logos's Shadows of Sharn Campaign
Lucienne (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2hnu0&page=13?Logoss-Shadows-of-Sharn-Campaign#636
2008-02-04T02:46:11Z
2008-02-04T02:46:11Z
<p>(A reminder: unconscious characters can spend an Action Point to stabilize.)</p>
(A reminder: unconscious characters can spend an Action Point to stabilize.)
Lucienne (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2008-02-04T02:46:11Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Logos's Shadows of Sharn Campaign
Lucienne (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2hnu0&page=13?Logoss-Shadows-of-Sharn-Campaign#632
2008-02-03T16:38:24Z
2008-02-03T16:35:26Z
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Logos wrote:</div><blockquote><br />
<br />
Everyone Please Take, 11 Bludgeoning Damage and 9 Cold Damage no Save. </p>
<p>((Can I get a roll call with Hp Totals, kthx REMINDER don't include level up hp)) </blockquote><p>Lucienne has Resistance to Cold 5, but that doesn't help when she has 1 hp remaining. (She never healed from the mob attack.) She's dead. Good bye.
Logos wrote:Everyone Please Take, 11 Bludgeoning Damage and 9 Cold Damage no Save. ((Can I get a roll call with Hp Totals, kthx REMINDER don't include level up hp))
Lucienne has Resistance to Cold 5, but that doesn't help when she has 1 hp remaining. (She never healed from the mob attack.) She's dead. Good bye.
Lucienne (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2008-02-03T16:35:26Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Logos's Shadows of Sharn Campaign
Lucienne (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2hnu0&page=13?Logoss-Shadows-of-Sharn-Campaign#629
2008-02-03T04:18:23Z
2008-02-03T04:18:22Z
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Logos wrote:</div><blockquote> The Dandy sneers at you as he struggles to stand, "Heal me again or we will all be sleeping with the dead kings and queens tonight, I'll be damned if I let some outsiders ruin all my planning." </blockquote><p>Lucienne sighs, stands, and takes a step away from him, putting away the wand of healing.
<p>"That won't do, I'm afraid. Even if your ice storms are real, you can't make us do anything. You can only kill us if we don't. And it appears now that your threats will go on and on, for as long as we let them.</p>
<p>"If you want our cooperation, you'll need to pay for it. And the coin is information.</p>
<p>"Or you could run straight to the hobgoblins if you like. See how well <i>they</i> take to your threats."</p>
Logos wrote:The Dandy sneers at you as he struggles to stand, "Heal me again or we will all be sleeping with the dead kings and queens tonight, I'll be damned if I let some outsiders ruin all my planning."
Lucienne sighs, stands, and takes a step away from him, putting away the wand of healing. "That won't do, I'm afraid. Even if your ice storms are real, you can't make us do anything. You can only kill us if we don't. And it appears now that your threats will go on and on, for as long as we...
Lucienne (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2008-02-03T04:18:22Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Logos's Shadows of Sharn Campaign
Lucienne (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2hnu0&page=13?Logoss-Shadows-of-Sharn-Campaign#624
2008-02-03T01:13:06Z
2008-02-03T01:11:50Z
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Logos wrote:</div><blockquote> The dying man grasps "The Hells I will... you monsters... would as soon stick... an arrow in... or out hahaha. ... of me as look at me... Heal me I walk away... Dont try nuttin...its fragile..." </blockquote><p>Lucienne looks at her companions, and then at the dying Dandy. No one's told him 'no'. Neither will she.
<p>"Why, sirrah, do you call us 'monsters'? We have dealt with you, with <i>all</i> of you, with fair intent and, if not complete honesty", she ponders, fingering her mask, "then, at the least without deception. And, in this, with greater kindness than you merit.</p>
<p>"<i>As Twilight dims her heav'nly dome, the stars come out to wink.
<br />
A tiny light against the night. And such the draught you drink."</i></p>
<p>Little bursts of light dance over his wounds. <span class=messageboard-ooc> That <b>Cure Minor Wounds</b>. He's stablized.</span></p>
<p>She looks up. "The test is done. Show yourself, o king."</p>
Logos wrote:The dying man grasps "The Hells I will... you monsters... would as soon stick... an arrow in... or out hahaha. ... of me as look at me... Heal me I walk away... Dont try nuttin...its fragile..."
Lucienne looks at her companions, and then at the dying Dandy. No one's told him 'no'. Neither will she. "Why, sirrah, do you call us 'monsters'? We have dealt with you, with all of you, with fair intent and, if not complete honesty", she ponders, fingering her mask, "then, at the least...
Lucienne (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2008-02-03T01:11:50Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: thereal thom's
Dorman Vander, Sea Merchant (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/campaigns/therealThoms/gameplay&page=5#232
2008-02-02T21:32:04Z
2008-02-02T21:32:02Z
<p>The thug moans a little as Dorman leans down and deftly removes the man's belt pouch. "I'll be right back," Dorman says. "If he wakes up while I'm out, let's be hospitable. Offer him something to eat or drink."</p>
<p>And the merchant turns back into his offices and closes the door behind him.</p>
The thug moans a little as Dorman leans down and deftly removes the man's belt pouch. "I'll be right back," Dorman says. "If he wakes up while I'm out, let's be hospitable. Offer him something to eat or drink."
And the merchant turns back into his offices and closes the door behind him.
Dorman Vander, Sea Merchant (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2008-02-02T21:32:02Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: thereal thom's
Dorman Vander, Sea Merchant (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/campaigns/therealThoms/gameplay&page=5#229
2008-02-02T16:10:45Z
2008-02-02T16:10:45Z
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Arando wrote:</div><blockquote> "I think someone went for the Guard."</blockquote><div class="messageboard-quotee">Jeorik Vandor wrote:</div><blockquote> "Should we tie him up? Or bring him around? I assume you have a plan for dealing with trouble from the guard?" </blockquote><p>Dorman looks a little surprised, and tosses Jeorik a damp cleaning rag. "Clean him up a little, disarm him, and," he adds, turning to Arando, "remove his boots. Make sure his weapons are well out of arm's reach, and place his boots back by the door. One of you, stand next to him, ready to restrain him if he tries to rise.
<p>"If he does attempt something foolish, only then will we bind him. If he's got any sense in his head, it won't come to that.</p>
<p>"And, incidentally, the city guard is the least of our worries." The old merchant glances sidewise out the back doors of the warehouse, towards the docks. "This is Korvosa, lad. One way or another, this man will be long gone by the time they arrive."</p>
Arando wrote:"I think someone went for the Guard."
Jeorik Vandor wrote:"Should we tie him up? Or bring him around? I assume you have a plan for dealing with trouble from the guard?"
Dorman looks a little surprised, and tosses Jeorik a damp cleaning rag. "Clean him up a little, disarm him, and," he adds, turning to Arando, "remove his boots. Make sure his weapons are well out of arm's reach, and place his boots back by the door. One of you, stand next to him, ready to restrain him if he...
Dorman Vander, Sea Merchant (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2008-02-02T16:10:45Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Logos's Shadows of Sharn Campaign
Lucienne (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2hnu0&page=13?Logoss-Shadows-of-Sharn-Campaign#619
2008-02-01T21:11:31Z
2008-02-01T21:11:30Z
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Logos wrote:</div><blockquote><p> The Dandy smiles, blood running down onto his chest.
</p>
</blockquote><p>Lucienne kneels down next to the Dandy. "For what it's worth, I'm sorry it came to this. I warned you in the bar that your stubbornness would lead to pain and injury, and I wish things could have resolved more to everyone's benefit.
<p>"I would heal you, if you wished it. But why would that bring doom upon me?"</p>
Logos wrote:The Dandy smiles, blood running down onto his chest.
Lucienne kneels down next to the Dandy. "For what it's worth, I'm sorry it came to this. I warned you in the bar that your stubbornness would lead to pain and injury, and I wish things could have resolved more to everyone's benefit. "I would heal you, if you wished it. But why would that bring doom upon me?"
Lucienne (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2008-02-01T21:11:30Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: thereal thom's
Dorman Vander, Sea Merchant (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/campaigns/therealThoms/gameplay&page=5#223
2008-02-01T17:30:54Z
2008-02-01T17:30:53Z
<p>As you enter Dorman's warehouse, you see that the merchant has already set out lunch. The bread on the table smells fresh-made and delicious. Dorman's already sliced up some fowl and goat-cheese. </p>
<p>He turns to you as you enter and gestures with the carving knife at one of the chairs set around the table; the only chair with armrests.</p>
<p>"Good work. Set him up there and get him cleaned off and ready. Be quick about it; we haven't much time."</p>
As you enter Dorman's warehouse, you see that the merchant has already set out lunch. The bread on the table smells fresh-made and delicious. Dorman's already sliced up some fowl and goat-cheese.
He turns to you as you enter and gestures with the carving knife at one of the chairs set around the table; the only chair with armrests.
"Good work. Set him up there and get him cleaned off and ready. Be quick about it; we haven't much time."
Dorman Vander, Sea Merchant (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2008-02-01T17:30:53Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Logos's Shadows of Sharn Campaign
Lucienne (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2hnu0&page=13?Logoss-Shadows-of-Sharn-Campaign#612
2008-02-01T14:54:56Z
2008-02-01T14:54:56Z
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Logos wrote:</div><blockquote> The Dandy looks at you , lucienne and says "I wouldn't do that again if you want to live" Cough Cough Splurt </blockquote><p>Lucienne turns to the Dandy. "Why not, m'lord?"
Logos wrote:The Dandy looks at you , lucienne and says "I wouldn't do that again if you want to live" Cough Cough Splurt
Lucienne turns to the Dandy. "Why not, m'lord?"
Lucienne (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2008-02-01T14:54:56Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Logos's Shadows of Sharn Campaign
Lucienne (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2hnu0&page=13?Logoss-Shadows-of-Sharn-Campaign#610
2008-02-01T12:04:14Z
2008-02-01T12:04:13Z
<p><a href="http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1478982/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Not so much with the spot check.</a></p>
<p>Lucienne turns to Romulus with the <i>Cure Light Wounds</i> wand. "Fli'et." <a href="http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1478984/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"> 1d8 + 1 = 2. </a> "Fli'et." <a href="http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1478983/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">1d8 + 1 = 7</a>.</p>
Not so much with the spot check.
Lucienne turns to Romulus with the Cure Light Wounds wand. "Fli'et." 1d8 + 1 = 2. "Fli'et." 1d8 + 1 = 7.
Lucienne (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2008-02-01T12:04:13Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: Welcome to the discussion thread
Lucienne (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2hntz&page=7?Welcome-to-the-discussion-thread#326
2008-02-01T03:11:37Z
2008-02-01T03:11:03Z
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Ragadolf wrote:</div><blockquote> I think I'm lost in the battle, WHat are we waiting for to finish this round? Who's left to post their action, Lucienne? </blockquote><p>Nope. I hit the Fat Man with my mace. Once Aerienna takes her action, it's their turn.
Ragadolf wrote:I think I'm lost in the battle, WHat are we waiting for to finish this round? Who's left to post their action, Lucienne?
Nope. I hit the Fat Man with my mace. Once Aerienna takes her action, it's their turn.
Lucienne (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2008-02-01T03:11:03Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Logos's Shadows of Sharn Campaign
Lucienne (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2hnu0&page=13?Logoss-Shadows-of-Sharn-Campaign#602
2008-01-30T12:09:02Z
2008-01-30T12:09:01Z
<p>Lucienne attacks the Fat Man.</p>
<p><a href="http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1476995/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"> Attack Roll: 1d20 + 3+ 1d6 = 25</a>
<br />
<a href="http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1476997/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Roll to Confirm Critical: 1d20 + 3 = 17 (I assume that the Action Point doesn't apply to the Conf. Roll) </a>
<br />
<a href="http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1477005/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Damage = 14</a></p>
<p>Apparently, she attacks him <i>hard</i>.</p>
Lucienne attacks the Fat Man.
Attack Roll: 1d20 + 3+ 1d6 = 25
Roll to Confirm Critical: 1d20 + 3 = 17 (I assume that the Action Point doesn't apply to the Conf. Roll)
Damage = 14
Apparently, she attacks him hard.
Lucienne (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2008-01-30T12:09:01Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Logos's Shadows of Sharn Campaign
Lucienne (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2hnu0&page=12?Logoss-Shadows-of-Sharn-Campaign#598
2008-01-29T14:50:19Z
2008-01-29T14:48:30Z
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Thanks, Logos. I completely forgot about Action Points. Let's spend one and see what we get:</span></p>
<p><a href="http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1475975/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Fortitude Save = 1d20 + 1d6 + 4 = 27 OMGFTWBBQ!</a></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>So Lucienne is not, in fact, shaken. Would the two points of AC have made a difference in the attack that got through? I wouldn't expect her recent attack roll of 10 (rather than 8) to hit anything.</span></p>
Thanks, Logos. I completely forgot about Action Points. Let's spend one and see what we get:
Fortitude Save = 1d20 + 1d6 + 4 = 27 OMGFTWBBQ!
So Lucienne is not, in fact, shaken. Would the two points of AC have made a difference in the attack that got through? I wouldn't expect her recent attack roll of 10 (rather than 8) to hit anything.
Lucienne (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2008-01-29T14:48:30Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Logos's Shadows of Sharn Campaign
Lucienne (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2hnu0&page=12?Logoss-Shadows-of-Sharn-Campaign#597
2008-01-29T13:39:25Z
2008-01-29T13:39:23Z
<p>Lucienne looked back and forth between her assailants, uneasy.</p>
<p>Then the man to her left got hit by a riot of hues. Stikk sparkling reds and yellows, he slumped to his knees. She never took her eyes off her remaining foe, bus she smiled and called out "My thanks, Darkling. Once he recoveresand realizes that I didn't have to kill him, he'll thank you, too."</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Lucienne's main intention is to close to within striking distance of the Fat Man. If she can move straight away from her remaining attacker and get to the Fat Man this round, she will; but she doesn't want to allow an Attack of Opportunity.</span></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc> If there's no clear way to disengage, she'll attack the remaining opponent.</span></p>
<p><a href="http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1475941/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Attack Roll = 1d20 + 3 - 2 = 8</a></p>
<p>"My friends, this may not be (whoop) the best time to notice such (yikes) things, but the natives' habits since we arrived (whoulf) seem orchestrated. The barkeep first gave us a price in coppers, then switched (yow) to lead. He was cooperative (•clang•) and is now trying to kill us. The Fat Man may be (uhhn) the 'boss' here, but some intelligence (eek) is pulling everybody's strings."</p>
Lucienne looked back and forth between her assailants, uneasy.
Then the man to her left got hit by a riot of hues. Stikk sparkling reds and yellows, he slumped to his knees. She never took her eyes off her remaining foe, bus she smiled and called out "My thanks, Darkling. Once he recoveresand realizes that I didn't have to kill him, he'll thank you, too."
Lucienne's main intention is to close to within striking distance of the Fat Man. If she can move straight away from her remaining...
Lucienne (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2008-01-29T13:39:23Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Logos's Shadows of Sharn Campaign
Lucienne (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2hnu0&page=12?Logoss-Shadows-of-Sharn-Campaign#593
2008-01-29T03:14:50Z
2008-01-29T03:14:49Z
<p>Lucienne turns to the bandaged man and manages a grim smile. "Rom, I don't think they're going to accept our surrender. As soon as it's convenient, would you kindly enfeeble someone?"</p>
<p>To Akallabeth: "If we get out of this alive, remind me never to let him live this down."</p>
Lucienne turns to the bandaged man and manages a grim smile. "Rom, I don't think they're going to accept our surrender. As soon as it's convenient, would you kindly enfeeble someone?"
To Akallabeth: "If we get out of this alive, remind me never to let him live this down."
Lucienne (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2008-01-29T03:14:49Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Logos's Shadows of Sharn Campaign
Lucienne (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2hnu0&page=12?Logoss-Shadows-of-Sharn-Campaign#590
2008-01-28T20:29:27Z
2008-01-28T20:28:59Z
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc> Lucienne only has a +4 on Will saves, and cannot succeed at a DC 25 saving throw.</span></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>A shaken character takes a -2 penalty on attack rolls, saving throws, skill checks, and ability checks. </span></p>
<p>"Let's take as many with us as we can."</p>
Lucienne only has a +4 on Will saves, and cannot succeed at a DC 25 saving throw.
A shaken character takes a -2 penalty on attack rolls, saving throws, skill checks, and ability checks.
"Let's take as many with us as we can."
Lucienne (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2008-01-28T20:28:59Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: thereal thom's
Dorman Vander, Sea Merchant (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/campaigns/therealThoms/gameplay&page=4#170
2008-01-26T02:12:34Z
2008-01-26T02:12:32Z
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Jeorik Vandor wrote:</div><blockquote>"Whatever I can do, I would be glad to," says Jeorik, then more thoughtfully, "What is your plan? Do you want us to use stealth or approach him directly?" </blockquote><p>"Stealth, I should think. If he is brazen enough to be waiting in the sunlight for poor Arando here, it's likely that he's drawing his courage from a tavernful of his fellows not a city block away. Address him directly, and you'll have more than one weapon pointed your way.
<p>"Our lunch comes served within the hour, and when it does, the two of you can slip out the side window." Dorman jestures above and behind him at a single window, shuttered, ten feet off the floor. "Be quick and quiet, and you and Arando may catch him between you.</p>
<p>"When you do, bring him inside. It's not right that he should go hungry watching us eat."</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>And I'm off-line, till Sunday noon.</span></p>
Jeorik Vandor wrote:"Whatever I can do, I would be glad to," says Jeorik, then more thoughtfully, "What is your plan? Do you want us to use stealth or approach him directly?"
"Stealth, I should think. If he is brazen enough to be waiting in the sunlight for poor Arando here, it's likely that he's drawing his courage from a tavernful of his fellows not a city block away. Address him directly, and you'll have more than one weapon pointed your way. "Our lunch comes served within the hour, and...
Dorman Vander, Sea Merchant (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2008-01-26T02:12:32Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: thereal thom's
Dorman Vander, Sea Merchant (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/campaigns/therealThoms/gameplay&page=4#164
2008-01-25T05:50:39Z
2008-01-25T05:50:38Z
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Arando wrote:</div><blockquote><br />
<br />
"He's been watching from across the street. He told me it would be 'unhealty' for me to keep working for you. I'm sure he is an enemy of yours - I was hoping you could tell me who he is, so I'd have a better idea how to deal with him." </blockquote><p>Dorman's eyebrows rise. "He's still there, across the street?
<p>"Jeorik, what say you to a hunt? Arando, would you care to join my nephew in apprehending the man you speak of?"</p>
Arando wrote:"He's been watching from across the street. He told me it would be 'unhealty' for me to keep working for you. I'm sure he is an enemy of yours - I was hoping you could tell me who he is, so I'd have a better idea how to deal with him."
Dorman's eyebrows rise. "He's still there, across the street? "Jeorik, what say you to a hunt? Arando, would you care to join my nephew in apprehending the man you speak of?"
Dorman Vander, Sea Merchant (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2008-01-25T05:50:38Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Logos's Shadows of Sharn Campaign
Lucienne (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2hnu0&page=12?Logoss-Shadows-of-Sharn-Campaign#584
2008-01-25T05:45:20Z
2008-01-25T05:45:17Z
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Logos, I asked before, and now I guess we really need to know: many of our characters were still injured from the fight earlier in Sharn. Did getting eaten alive and regurgitated by the Cheshire Beasts heal anybody?</span></p>
<p><a href="http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1472349/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Initiative = 19</a></p>
<p>Lucienne turns towards the fat man, and she looks angrier than she has ever looked before. It's a cold, hard stare, that none of you want to be looking down.</p>
<p><i>Nine thousand years, the daelkyr writhe, imprisoned in their wrath,
<br />
Bewailing fate and choked by hate, and you now walk their path.
<br />
Now toss aside all hope, denied forever by your gods.
<br />
Make ready for your doom, devoid of fortune's sweet facade.</i></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>That would be <b>Doom</b>, directed at the fat man who's directing everyone else at us.</span></p>
Logos, I asked before, and now I guess we really need to know: many of our characters were still injured from the fight earlier in Sharn. Did getting eaten alive and regurgitated by the Cheshire Beasts heal anybody?
Initiative = 19
Lucienne turns towards the fat man, and she looks angrier than she has ever looked before. It's a cold, hard stare, that none of you want to be looking down.
Nine thousand years, the daelkyr writhe, imprisoned in their wrath,
Bewailing fate and choked by hate,...
Lucienne (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2008-01-25T05:45:17Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: thereal thom's
Dorman Vander, Sea Merchant (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/campaigns/therealThoms/gameplay&page=4#160
2008-01-24T17:15:20Z
2008-01-24T17:15:19Z
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Jeorik Vandor wrote:</div><blockquote>"As for battle, I am a hunter by trade, not a warrior, but like all the children of Ilsurian I have been trained for war, if the need arises." </blockquote><p>Dorman grew more somber at that, nodded, and turned to Arando. "This might be a good time to tell us about the man who threatened you, lad."
Jeorik Vandor wrote:"As for battle, I am a hunter by trade, not a warrior, but like all the children of Ilsurian I have been trained for war, if the need arises."
Dorman grew more somber at that, nodded, and turned to Arando. "This might be a good time to tell us about the man who threatened you, lad."
Dorman Vander, Sea Merchant (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2008-01-24T17:15:19Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: thereal thom's
Dorman Vander, Sea Merchant (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/campaigns/therealThoms/gameplay&page=4#157
2008-01-24T16:05:13Z
2008-01-24T16:05:12Z
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Jeorik Vandor wrote:</div><blockquote> "I feared I would have to scour all of this great city to find word of you." </blockquote><p>Throughout most of Jeorik's story, Dorman remained attentive, respectful, but stoic. At this, though, the corners of his mouth tightened in a peculiar grimmace, reflecting a sour thought Jeorik couldn't decipher.
<p>"Two years. So. You have my thanks, Jeorik, for bringing me this news. If your family has need of any simple thing, you have but to ask, and I will see to it."</p>
<p>Dorman stood, reached for a carafe of iced water, poured a glass, and offered it to the younger man. "You yourself look ready for a battle, unless you've made habit of wearing steel when visiting relatives. Why come ye armed today?"</p>
Jeorik Vandor wrote:"I feared I would have to scour all of this great city to find word of you."
Throughout most of Jeorik's story, Dorman remained attentive, respectful, but stoic. At this, though, the corners of his mouth tightened in a peculiar grimmace, reflecting a sour thought Jeorik couldn't decipher. "Two years. So. You have my thanks, Jeorik, for bringing me this news. If your family has need of any simple thing, you have but to ask, and I will see to it."
Dorman stood, reached for...
Dorman Vander, Sea Merchant (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2008-01-24T16:05:12Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: thereal thom's
Dorman Vander, Sea Merchant (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/campaigns/therealThoms/gameplay&page=4#155
2008-01-24T14:47:32Z
2008-01-24T14:47:31Z
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Jeorik Vandor wrote:</div><blockquote> "He always told me he liked my mother's stewed hare. But who can say what it is now. He walks different fields. I have come to Korvosa with the news that my father has died." </blockquote><p>Dorman's first thought was <i>Stewed Hare. By the Twelve-at-Table, yes, that sounds like Taylo, all right.</i> Then the rest of Jeorik's message hit. "This is indeed hard news. Come, sit, nephew, and tell me how your father died."
<p>Dorman leans back against a low cabinet and crosses his arms, positioned so that he might converse with both his servant Arando — this might be the key to finding out who'd been scaring off his workers — and his newfound nephew Jeorik.</p>
Jeorik Vandor wrote:"He always told me he liked my mother's stewed hare. But who can say what it is now. He walks different fields. I have come to Korvosa with the news that my father has died."
Dorman's first thought was Stewed Hare. By the Twelve-at-Table, yes, that sounds like Taylo, all right. Then the rest of Jeorik's message hit. "This is indeed hard news. Come, sit, nephew, and tell me how your father died." Dorman leans back against a low cabinet and crosses his arms, positioned so...
Dorman Vander, Sea Merchant (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2008-01-24T14:47:31Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: thereal thom's
Dorman Vander, Sea Merchant (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/campaigns/therealThoms/gameplay&page=3#150
2008-01-24T12:25:19Z
2008-01-24T12:25:19Z
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Arando wrote:</div><blockquote><br />
<br />
Watering the mule, Arando says, "I've been wanting to talk to you, about a big bald guy who tried to intimidate me, and has been watching me. I'm wondering if you know who he is?" </blockquote><p>Dorman turns to Arando. "Intimidate you? How so? And is he watching you now?"
Arando wrote:Watering the mule, Arando says, "I've been wanting to talk to you, about a big bald guy who tried to intimidate me, and has been watching me. I'm wondering if you know who he is?"
Dorman turns to Arando. "Intimidate you? How so? And is he watching you now?"
Dorman Vander, Sea Merchant (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2008-01-24T12:25:19Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: thereal thom's
Dorman Vander, Sea Merchant (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/campaigns/therealThoms/gameplay&page=3#147
2008-01-24T02:39:33Z
2008-01-24T02:39:32Z
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Jeorik Vandor wrote:</div><blockquote><br />
<br />
Jeorik pauses a moment before going on, "My name is Jeorik, son of Taylo Vandor. I came to Korvosa to find my father's family." </blockquote><p>Dorman's eyes narrow, and his brows furrow. He takes the young man's jaw in his hand and turns Jeorik's head to one side.
<p>To Arando:
<br />
[Spoiler omitted]</p>
<p>"So you're Taylo's boy, eh? Tell me, what is your father's favorite meal?"</p>
Jeorik Vandor wrote:Jeorik pauses a moment before going on, "My name is Jeorik, son of Taylo Vandor. I came to Korvosa to find my father's family."
Dorman's eyes narrow, and his brows furrow. He takes the young man's jaw in his hand and turns Jeorik's head to one side. To Arando:
[Spoiler omitted]
"So you're Taylo's boy, eh? Tell me, what is your father's favorite meal?"
Dorman Vander, Sea Merchant (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2008-01-24T02:39:32Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Logos's Shadows of Sharn Campaign
Lucienne (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2hnu0&page=12?Logoss-Shadows-of-Sharn-Campaign#576
2008-01-24T02:32:24Z
2008-01-24T02:32:24Z
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Logos wrote:</div><blockquote> The Lad shakes himself and his head again </blockquote><p>"All right, and thank you. You can go now."
<p>Lucienne straightens up. "Well, my friends, which is it to be? The nearest exit, or His Majesty's court in the sky?"</p>
Logos wrote:The Lad shakes himself and his head again
"All right, and thank you. You can go now." Lucienne straightens up. "Well, my friends, which is it to be? The nearest exit, or His Majesty's court in the sky?"
Lucienne (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2008-01-24T02:32:24Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: thereal thom's
Dorman Vander, Sea Merchant (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/campaigns/therealThoms/gameplay&page=3#145
2008-01-23T22:30:37Z
2008-01-23T22:28:47Z
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Arando wrote:</div><blockquote> Arando decides to ignore the hulking menace for now, and knocks on Dorman's door . . . </blockquote><p>The door swings in. Dorman stands there, squinting momentarily at the daylight pouring in the outer room from the open door. His sleeves are tied up around his elbows, his fingers are ink-stained, and it looks as if he's been working since well before dawn.
<p>"Good morning, m'boy. How go things?"</p>
Arando wrote:Arando decides to ignore the hulking menace for now, and knocks on Dorman's door . . .
The door swings in. Dorman stands there, squinting momentarily at the daylight pouring in the outer room from the open door. His sleeves are tied up around his elbows, his fingers are ink-stained, and it looks as if he's been working since well before dawn. "Good morning, m'boy. How go things?"
Dorman Vander, Sea Merchant (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2008-01-23T22:28:47Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Logos's Shadows of Sharn Campaign
Lucienne (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2hnu0&page=12?Logoss-Shadows-of-Sharn-Campaign#573
2008-01-23T03:25:43Z
2008-01-23T03:25:43Z
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Logos wrote:</div><blockquote> The Lad who seems a little dumb seems to be catching on, " Hello and er ah money" </blockquote><p>Lucienne nods and grins. "Good. That's fantastic. Rolando, one last question: do you know anyone who <i>has</i> seen the king?"
Logos wrote:The Lad who seems a little dumb seems to be catching on, " Hello and er ah money"
Lucienne nods and grins. "Good. That's fantastic. Rolando, one last question: do you know anyone who has seen the king?"
Lucienne (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2008-01-23T03:25:43Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Logos's Shadows of Sharn Campaign
Lucienne (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2hnu0&page=12?Logoss-Shadows-of-Sharn-Campaign#569
2008-01-22T19:09:46Z
2008-01-22T19:09:45Z
<p>"Rolando, my friends and I think that we might visit the king, but we're strangers here, and we don't know your customs, or how we're supposed to behave. </p>
<p>"We might accidentally give the King a present, and it might be something that we like a lot, but that everybody in this kingdom thinks is bad and stinky. </p>
<p>"We might decide to bow deeply when we meet him, or we might decide to dance a tango with him. We don't know what's polite here.</p>
<p>"Have <i>you</i> ever met the King?"</p>
"Rolando, my friends and I think that we might visit the king, but we're strangers here, and we don't know your customs, or how we're supposed to behave.
"We might accidentally give the King a present, and it might be something that we like a lot, but that everybody in this kingdom thinks is bad and stinky.
"We might decide to bow deeply when we meet him, or we might decide to dance a tango with him. We don't know what's polite here.
"Have you ever met the King?"
Lucienne (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2008-01-22T19:09:45Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Logos's Shadows of Sharn Campaign
Lucienne (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2hnu0&page=12?Logoss-Shadows-of-Sharn-Campaign#565
2008-01-22T12:38:49Z
2008-01-22T12:38:49Z
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Aerianna ir'Thurion wrote:</div><blockquote> Aerianna steps back and leans against the wall, watching the boy appraisingly. She mutters "Let them do the talking. For now." to no one in particular. </blockquote><p>Lucienne glances back at Aerianna and nods.
Aerianna ir'Thurion wrote:Aerianna steps back and leans against the wall, watching the boy appraisingly. She mutters "Let them do the talking. For now." to no one in particular.
Lucienne glances back at Aerianna and nods.
Lucienne (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2008-01-22T12:38:49Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Logos's Shadows of Sharn Campaign
Lucienne (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2hnu0&page=12?Logoss-Shadows-of-Sharn-Campaign#563
2008-01-22T03:01:28Z
2008-01-22T03:01:28Z
<p>Lucienne gets down on one knee. "Son, we mean you no harm. My name's Lucienne, Can you tell me yours?"</p>
Lucienne gets down on one knee. "Son, we mean you no harm. My name's Lucienne, Can you tell me yours?"
Lucienne (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2008-01-22T03:01:28Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Logos's Shadows of Sharn Campaign
Lucienne (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2hnu0&page=11?Logoss-Shadows-of-Sharn-Campaign#550
2008-01-18T20:48:38Z
2008-01-18T20:48:37Z
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Akallabeth wrote:</div><blockquote><p> "Hmmmm,... I guess we're going to go visit the knights after all."</p>
<p>What was that Ronald said,... something about a shrubbery?" </blockquote><p>Lucienne replies, "Yes. We'll need to make sure we have shrubberies to see the knights."
<p>"But, I don't think we have to see them. They gave us a choice of knights or knaves, and we chose knaves.</p>
<p>"My question now is: do we want out, that way, or do we want to see the king of this place and petition for hlp against the Hollow Man, up there?"</p>
Akallabeth wrote:"Hmmmm,... I guess we're going to go visit the knights after all."
What was that Ronald said,... something about a shrubbery?"
Lucienne replies, "Yes. We'll need to make sure we have shrubberies to see the knights." "But, I don't think we have to see them. They gave us a choice of knights or knaves, and we chose knaves.
"My question now is: do we want out, that way, or do we want to see the king of this place and petition for hlp against the Hollow Man, up there?"
Lucienne (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2008-01-18T20:48:37Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Logos's Shadows of Sharn Campaign
Lucienne (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2hnu0&page=11?Logoss-Shadows-of-Sharn-Campaign#547
2008-01-18T04:35:58Z
2008-01-18T04:35:58Z
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Logos wrote:</div><blockquote> The Piggy man starts to make a sound, until kegi puts a hand on his sword, and mentions it slicing abilities. Making a sound not unlike a snort, the piggy man backs off and says " Yes the exit its over on the other side, and the king he's up above as you should already know i imagine, was that the chef, well lovely meeting you but i really must be going." </blockquote><p>The king is up above? As in, back with Ronald and Pundit Bob?
Logos wrote:The Piggy man starts to make a sound, until kegi puts a hand on his sword, and mentions it slicing abilities. Making a sound not unlike a snort, the piggy man backs off and says " Yes the exit its over on the other side, and the king he's up above as you should already know i imagine, was that the chef, well lovely meeting you but i really must be going."
The king is up above? As in, back with Ronald and Pundit Bob?
Lucienne (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2008-01-18T04:35:58Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Logos's Shadows of Sharn Campaign
Lucienne (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2hnu0&page=11?Logoss-Shadows-of-Sharn-Campaign#544
2008-01-17T20:20:17Z
2008-01-17T20:20:16Z
<p>Lucienne uses Kegi's opening to the party's advantage. She'll be "good cop" to the shifter's "bad cop".</p>
<p>"Indeed, we've only interrupted your work because we have come lost. Good gentlemen, we ask your favor. If you could provide us directions out of the Castle, or, if that is beyond your knowledge, then mayhap to the Lord of this Realm; then we would be on our way, leaving you to your work." </p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>If anybody wants to throw an Intimidate or Diplomacy "aid another" action here, that'd be swell. Then Lucienne's Diplomacy is +8, and I'll spend another Action Point on that.</span></p>
Lucienne uses Kegi's opening to the party's advantage. She'll be "good cop" to the shifter's "bad cop".
"Indeed, we've only interrupted your work because we have come lost. Good gentlemen, we ask your favor. If you could provide us directions out of the Castle, or, if that is beyond your knowledge, then mayhap to the Lord of this Realm; then we would be on our way, leaving you to your work."
If anybody wants to throw an Intimidate or Diplomacy "aid another" action here, that'd be swell....
Lucienne (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2008-01-17T20:20:16Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: Welcome to the discussion thread
Lucienne (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2hntz&page=7?Welcome-to-the-discussion-thread#303
2008-01-17T15:54:20Z
2008-01-17T15:54:20Z
<p>Is he armed? Are there any scars or calluses on his hands that would indicate his profession? Is there some animal crawling around inside the pouch?</p>
Is he armed? Are there any scars or calluses on his hands that would indicate his profession? Is there some animal crawling around inside the pouch?
Lucienne (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2008-01-17T15:54:20Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Logos's Shadows of Sharn Campaign
Lucienne (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2hnu0&page=11?Logoss-Shadows-of-Sharn-Campaign#539
2008-01-17T11:46:04Z
2008-01-17T11:45:30Z
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Akallabeth wrote:</div><blockquote><br />
<br />
"I consider myself an honest man, but I have to admit I'm tempted. No conflict, no confrontation. Just pay up, get our info, and go. No <i>physical</i> harm done to anyone, everyone goes on their way,..."
<br />
</blockquote><p>Lucienne whispers back to Akallabeth, Listen Check DC 10 for anyone else to hear:
</p>
[Spoiler omitted]</p>
<p>Lucienne hands the bell to Akallabeth. "The choice is yours."</p>
<p>She bows in silent greeting to Romulus, and puts a finger to her lips, looking first at Romulus and then at the "sleeping" man.</p>
Akallabeth wrote:"I consider myself an honest man, but I have to admit I'm tempted. No conflict, no confrontation. Just pay up, get our info, and go. No physical harm done to anyone, everyone goes on their way,..."
Lucienne whispers back to Akallabeth, Listen Check DC 10 for anyone else to hear:
[Spoiler omitted]Lucienne hands the bell to Akallabeth. "The choice is yours."
She bows in silent greeting to Romulus, and puts a finger to her lips, looking first at Romulus and then at the...
Lucienne (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2008-01-17T11:45:30Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: Welcome to the discussion thread
Lucienne (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2hntz&page=6?Welcome-to-the-discussion-thread#300
2008-01-17T01:11:58Z
2008-01-17T01:11:58Z
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Logos wrote:</div><blockquote> Are you touching the fat man, Lucienne? Otherwise make a spot check in its place if you please. </blockquote><p>Nope, not touching. Bad touching. Touching bad!!
<p><a href="http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1463562/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Spot check = 1d20 + 1 = 21. Woo hoo!</a></p>
Logos wrote:Are you touching the fat man, Lucienne? Otherwise make a spot check in its place if you please.
Nope, not touching. Bad touching. Touching bad!! Spot check = 1d20 + 1 = 21. Woo hoo!
Lucienne (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2008-01-17T01:11:58Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Logos's Shadows of Sharn Campaign
Lucienne (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2hnu0&page=11?Logoss-Shadows-of-Sharn-Campaign#536
2008-01-17T00:38:53Z
2008-01-17T00:38:53Z
<p>Lucienne bends oveer and looks at the man carefully for a moment.</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Search 1d20 + 7 = 16</span></p>
<p>She then picks up the bell. "Shall we see who's working?"</p>
Lucienne bends oveer and looks at the man carefully for a moment.
Search 1d20 + 7 = 16
She then picks up the bell. "Shall we see who's working?"
Lucienne (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2008-01-17T00:38:53Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Logos's Shadows of Sharn Campaign
Lucienne (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2hnu0&page=11?Logoss-Shadows-of-Sharn-Campaign#530
2008-01-16T14:51:16Z
2008-01-16T14:51:15Z
<p>"...other than that, not much. None of my studies described anything like this."</p>
"...other than that, not much. None of my studies described anything like this."
Lucienne (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2008-01-16T14:51:15Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Logos's Shadows of Sharn Campaign
Lucienne (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2hnu0&page=11?Logoss-Shadows-of-Sharn-Campaign#529
2008-01-16T11:18:29Z
2008-01-16T11:18:29Z
<p>Lucienne looks carefully at Akallabeth. "We're all going to make it out of here, darkling. We're going to do it together. And when we do, we're going to find the man who sent us here, and ... register our complaints ... and then do something fun. and low-stress. Perhaps involving daelkyr or savage were-dragons."</p>
<p>"I can't tell much about where we are. I know we're not in a dream, per se, but ..."</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc><a href="ttp://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1462856/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Knowledge (the planes) roll, spending an action point: 1d20 + 1d6 + 10 = 28</a> tells Lucienne what?</span></p>
Lucienne looks carefully at Akallabeth. "We're all going to make it out of here, darkling. We're going to do it together. And when we do, we're going to find the man who sent us here, and ... register our complaints ... and then do something fun. and low-stress. Perhaps involving daelkyr or savage were-dragons."
"I can't tell much about where we are. I know we're not in a dream, per se, but ..."
Knowledge (the planes) roll, spending an action point: 1d20 + 1d6 + 10 = 28 tells Lucienne what?
Lucienne (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2008-01-16T11:18:29Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Logos's Shadows of Sharn Campaign
Lucienne (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2hnu0&page=11?Logoss-Shadows-of-Sharn-Campaign#527
2008-01-16T04:08:03Z
2008-01-16T04:08:03Z
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Akallabeth wrote:</div><blockquote><br />
<br />
"So?" I asked, much more calmly now that I had vented, "Shall we see a man about a 'magic item tax'??" </blockquote><p>Lucienne shakes her head. "I vote 'no.' He's done us nothing wrong, as far as we know, he's doing his lawful job, and frankly, I don't think that attacking him will get us any closer to getting home.
<p>"I wouldn't mind asking him for directions, though."</p>
Akallabeth wrote:"So?" I asked, much more calmly now that I had vented, "Shall we see a man about a 'magic item tax'??"
Lucienne shakes her head. "I vote 'no.' He's done us nothing wrong, as far as we know, he's doing his lawful job, and frankly, I don't think that attacking him will get us any closer to getting home. "I wouldn't mind asking him for directions, though."
Lucienne (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2008-01-16T04:08:03Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Logos's Shadows of Sharn Campaign
Lucienne (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2hnu0&page=11?Logoss-Shadows-of-Sharn-Campaign#520
2008-01-15T11:17:24Z
2008-01-15T11:17:23Z
<p>Sigh. Well, neither of her best-in-a-straight-up-fight friends seems keen on the idea, so Lucienne shrugs, and waits for someone to come up with something better.</p>
Sigh. Well, neither of her best-in-a-straight-up-fight friends seems keen on the idea, so Lucienne shrugs, and waits for someone to come up with something better.
Lucienne (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2008-01-15T11:17:23Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Logos's Shadows of Sharn Campaign
Lucienne (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2hnu0&page=11?Logoss-Shadows-of-Sharn-Campaign#517
2008-01-14T16:17:28Z
2008-01-14T16:17:28Z
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Aerianna wrote:</div><blockquote> "Delicate ways of the body? What exactly are you implying? Besides, she breaks things, she doesn't tickle." </blockquote><p>"Well, then, get him in the places that break most easily."
Aerianna wrote:"Delicate ways of the body? What exactly are you implying? Besides, she breaks things, she doesn't tickle."
"Well, then, get him in the places that break most easily."
Lucienne (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2008-01-14T16:17:28Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Logos's Shadows of Sharn Campaign
Lucienne (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2hnu0&page=11?Logoss-Shadows-of-Sharn-Campaign#515
2008-01-14T16:03:53Z
2008-01-14T16:03:52Z
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Aerianna wrote:</div><blockquote> "So, are you volunteering to tickle him then?" </blockquote><p>Lucienne grins and replies arily, "I was thinking of someone with more skill in hand-to-hand, ah, combat, who was learned in the ways of a body's more, um, delicate, er, soft, um, vulnerable spots."
<p>Lucienne looks at Aerianna, then at Kegi, then back. "I'll <i>help.</i>"</p>
Aerianna wrote:"So, are you volunteering to tickle him then?"
Lucienne grins and replies arily, "I was thinking of someone with more skill in hand-to-hand, ah, combat, who was learned in the ways of a body's more, um, delicate, er, soft, um, vulnerable spots." Lucienne looks at Aerianna, then at Kegi, then back. "I'll help."
Lucienne (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2008-01-14T16:03:52Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Logos's Shadows of Sharn Campaign
Lucienne (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2hnu0&page=11?Logoss-Shadows-of-Sharn-Campaign#512
2008-01-14T15:07:51Z
2008-01-14T15:07:51Z
<p>Lucienne looks at all her companions and shrugs. "Curse our lack of foresight to neglect lead pieces in our gear.</p>
<p>She is trying to get her head into the bizarre logic here. It's not a dream, but the rules seem vaguely dream-like. "Maybe he can take us in a fair fight," she mutters softly, "but he's unarmored. Perhaps he's ... I hesitate to even suggest it ... ticklish."</p>
Lucienne looks at all her companions and shrugs. "Curse our lack of foresight to neglect lead pieces in our gear.
She is trying to get her head into the bizarre logic here. It's not a dream, but the rules seem vaguely dream-like. "Maybe he can take us in a fair fight," she mutters softly, "but he's unarmored. Perhaps he's ... I hesitate to even suggest it ... ticklish."
Lucienne (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2008-01-14T15:07:51Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Logos's Shadows of Sharn Campaign
Lucienne (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2hnu0&page=10?Logoss-Shadows-of-Sharn-Campaign#493
2008-01-10T03:23:55Z
2008-01-10T03:23:54Z
<p>Lucienne sticks two fingers in her mouth and whistles loudly enough for her allies outside to hear.</p>
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Logos wrote:</div><blockquote><br />
<br />
Slidding you a quartet of unsavory looking drinks, and then says "How much for him, cause he ain't leaving til I want him to." </blockquote><p>"Him? Oh, it depends on how keen a study he is. He's made some poor choices recently, and he's gotten some of his friends killed. If he decides to be cooperative, he'll enjoy a long life as one of your regulars. Or, if he stays all sulky and pouty when our friends get here, well, then, we'll be seeing sides of him he's normally shy about showin' folk.
<p>"Did we understand he's run up a tab?"</p>
Lucienne sticks two fingers in her mouth and whistles loudly enough for her allies outside to hear.
Logos wrote:Slidding you a quartet of unsavory looking drinks, and then says "How much for him, cause he ain't leaving til I want him to."
"Him? Oh, it depends on how keen a study he is. He's made some poor choices recently, and he's gotten some of his friends killed. If he decides to be cooperative, he'll enjoy a long life as one of your regulars. Or, if he stays all sulky and pouty when our...
Lucienne (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2008-01-10T03:23:54Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Logos's Shadows of Sharn Campaign
Lucienne (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2hnu0&page=10?Logoss-Shadows-of-Sharn-Campaign#489
2008-01-09T22:12:30Z
2008-01-09T22:12:29Z
<p>All right. So, this guy runs into the bar, and seconds later, a sorcerer and a armored woman follow. Everybody in the place knows exactly what we want to know.</p>
<p>Lucienne laughs warmly and says, "Two drinks? I'll do better than that. A drink on the house for anybody and <i>everybody</i> who points out the man we're after. Offer expires in five seconds."</p>
All right. So, this guy runs into the bar, and seconds later, a sorcerer and a armored woman follow. Everybody in the place knows exactly what we want to know.
Lucienne laughs warmly and says, "Two drinks? I'll do better than that. A drink on the house for anybody and everybody who points out the man we're after. Offer expires in five seconds."
Lucienne (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2008-01-09T22:12:29Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Logos's Shadows of Sharn Campaign
Lucienne (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2hnu0&page=10?Logoss-Shadows-of-Sharn-Campaign#486
2008-01-09T15:06:43Z
2008-01-09T15:06:42Z
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Logos wrote:</div><blockquote> Luciennen and Akallabeth enter the free house, the scuffy interior obviously suffering from dryrot. The Barkeep eyeing you as you walk in says in loud loutish voice pointing to a sign, "Two Drink Minimum" </blockquote><p>Lucienne nods in acknowlegement and looks around. Where's our quarry?
Logos wrote:Luciennen and Akallabeth enter the free house, the scuffy interior obviously suffering from dryrot. The Barkeep eyeing you as you walk in says in loud loutish voice pointing to a sign, "Two Drink Minimum"
Lucienne nods in acknowlegement and looks around. Where's our quarry?
Lucienne (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2008-01-09T15:06:42Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Logos's Shadows of Sharn Campaign
Lucienne (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2hnu0&page=10?Logoss-Shadows-of-Sharn-Campaign#480
2008-01-08T20:30:56Z
2008-01-08T20:08:08Z
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Aerianna ir'Thurion wrote:</div><blockquote> "Wait. There are six of us so two go to the back, two stay at the front and two go in and flush him out." </blockquote><p>Lucienne nods, gives Akallabeth a shrug, and takes the lead.
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Are we still injured from the press of the crowd in Sharn?</span></p>
Aerianna ir'Thurion wrote:"Wait. There are six of us so two go to the back, two stay at the front and two go in and flush him out."
Lucienne nods, gives Akallabeth a shrug, and takes the lead. Are we still injured from the press of the crowd in Sharn?
Lucienne (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2008-01-08T20:08:08Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Logos's Shadows of Sharn Campaign
Lucienne (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2hnu0&page=10?Logoss-Shadows-of-Sharn-Campaign#476
2008-01-08T12:01:21Z
2008-01-08T12:01:20Z
<p>Lucienne looks around to make sure there's noone in the distance, running away, and says to Akallabeth, "Well, 'Fireball', shall we see what we can flush out? Aerianna, would you join us?" (That leaves Romulus, Kegi, and Maddock outside as the 'catchers'.)</p>
Lucienne looks around to make sure there's noone in the distance, running away, and says to Akallabeth, "Well, 'Fireball', shall we see what we can flush out? Aerianna, would you join us?" (That leaves Romulus, Kegi, and Maddock outside as the 'catchers'.)
Lucienne (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2008-01-08T12:01:20Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Logos's Shadows of Sharn Campaign
Lucienne (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2hnu0&page=10?Logoss-Shadows-of-Sharn-Campaign#463
2008-01-07T21:42:18Z
2008-01-07T21:42:16Z
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Logos wrote:</div><blockquote><p> The foppish man sighs and gestures for you to give one of the underlings something, sighing again at your not understanding and saying "The Cash The Cash! Cash now, we talk then take the girl,"
</p>
</blockquote><p>Lucienne tosses her 'bag from Santa' to the most distant thug.
</p>
She triggers her "Haunted Armor" to make the sound of human male speech, coming from that hindmost knave, announcing, "It's solid gold, and it's all mine. I'm rich!"</p>
<p>Now would be a good time, my friends.</p>
Logos wrote:The foppish man sighs and gestures for you to give one of the underlings something, sighing again at your not understanding and saying "The Cash The Cash! Cash now, we talk then take the girl,"
Lucienne tosses her 'bag from Santa' to the most distant thug.
She triggers her "Haunted Armor" to make the sound of human male speech, coming from that hindmost knave, announcing, "It's solid gold, and it's all mine. I'm rich!"Now would be a good time, my friends.
Lucienne (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2008-01-07T21:42:16Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Logos's Shadows of Sharn Campaign
Lucienne (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2hnu0&page=10?Logoss-Shadows-of-Sharn-Campaign#460
2008-01-07T19:42:55Z
2008-01-07T19:41:48Z
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Logos wrote:</div><blockquote> the Knaves pull back a little at a contemptous flick of the wrist from the leader, "Pay for info you say, I'll take that 100gp and" pointing impishly he points at the one with the truncheon "Her, I like her, She's sell well" </blockquote><p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Sttill trying to sense motive and determine any background knowledge...</span>
<p>Lucienne looks at Aerienna ( <i>What is it with her luck? Was she born during an eclipse or something?</i> ), turns to the largest of the knaves (not the leader, the largest thug), and shrugs. "I'd sell for more, and I'd probably be less trouble, but suit yourself.</p>
<p>"We...well, at least those of us who'll be departing...must need find our way out from Castle Stratos and back to our foeman, one of the fair folk with a fondness for the Cheshire beasts. We've been warned to avoid the hobgoblins and the Things Below.</p>
<p>"Surely such worldly men as yourselves would know something about all that. Tell us what we needs must know, and we will spread wide the tale of your counsel. Become ye known as men of knowledge, who give good advice and keep to their word, and sure your lives will be easy and rich."</p>
Logos wrote:the Knaves pull back a little at a contemptous flick of the wrist from the leader, "Pay for info you say, I'll take that 100gp and" pointing impishly he points at the one with the truncheon "Her, I like her, She's sell well"
Sttill trying to sense motive and determine any background knowledge... Lucienne looks at Aerienna ( What is it with her luck? Was she born during an eclipse or something? ), turns to the largest of the knaves (not the leader, the largest thug), and shrugs....
Lucienne (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2008-01-07T19:41:48Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Logos's Shadows of Sharn Campaign
Lucienne (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2hnu0&page=10?Logoss-Shadows-of-Sharn-Campaign#455
2008-01-07T14:19:41Z
2008-01-07T14:19:21Z
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Sense Motive: d20+7 = 15; Initiative: d20+3 = 8.</span></p>
<p>Lucienne tries to discern what kind of creature this is, and <span class=messageboard-ooc>(Dark knowledge)</span> whether it has any weaknesses we can exploit.</p>
<p>If combat hasn't immediately broken out,and if Lucienne senses that this guy is simply looking for money: "Although we would be willing to pay for information."</p>
Sense Motive: d20+7 = 15; Initiative: d20+3 = 8.
Lucienne tries to discern what kind of creature this is, and (Dark knowledge) whether it has any weaknesses we can exploit.
If combat hasn't immediately broken out,and if Lucienne senses that this guy is simply looking for money: "Although we would be willing to pay for information."
Lucienne (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2008-01-07T14:19:21Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Logos's Shadows of Sharn Campaign
Lucienne (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2hnu0&page=9?Logoss-Shadows-of-Sharn-Campaign#449
2008-01-06T19:39:03Z
2008-01-06T19:39:03Z
<p>"Hmmm. 'Ronald Eon' is 'An Older No.'</p>
<p>"Before we go and face...who knows what... is there anything we can do for you gentlemen?"</p>
"Hmmm. 'Ronald Eon' is 'An Older No.'
"Before we go and face...who knows what... is there anything we can do for you gentlemen?"
Lucienne (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2008-01-06T19:39:03Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Logos's Shadows of Sharn Campaign
Lucienne (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2hnu0&page=9?Logoss-Shadows-of-Sharn-Campaign#444
2008-01-04T19:18:41Z
2008-01-04T19:18:41Z
<p>"These vaguely feline shadows with the mouths...those are the 'Cheshire Cats?' We were attacked by them, but the Herald was not. As if he commanded them."</p>
"These vaguely feline shadows with the mouths...those are the 'Cheshire Cats?' We were attacked by them, but the Herald was not. As if he commanded them."
Lucienne (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2008-01-04T19:18:41Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Logos's Shadows of Sharn Campaign
Lucienne (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2hnu0&page=9?Logoss-Shadows-of-Sharn-Campaign#442
2008-01-04T13:52:47Z
2008-01-04T13:52:27Z
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Logos wrote:</div><blockquote><p> The Pundit with a sly grin points out each, and then a little further down the commons, a large direction sign that says Knights and Knaves and their respective directions can be seen. </p>
<p>Looking each of you up and down the pundit says "You guys will probably want the knaves from the looks of you, unless you happen to have a shrubbery" </blockquote><p>Lucienne laughs and points at Maddock. "Didn't we tell you that his code name is 'Shrubbery'?"
<p>She looks at the clown. "No offence intended, Ronald. We've been fighting against someone who means us ill, and we're just...cautious." She takes off her mask. "I'm placing some trust in you in this, as you have in us. Call me Lu.</p>
<p>"But, really, how did we get here?"</p>
Logos wrote:The Pundit with a sly grin points out each, and then a little further down the commons, a large direction sign that says Knights and Knaves and their respective directions can be seen.
Looking each of you up and down the pundit says "You guys will probably want the knaves from the looks of you, unless you happen to have a shrubbery"
Lucienne laughs and points at Maddock. "Didn't we tell you that his code name is 'Shrubbery'?" She looks at the clown. "No offence intended, Ronald....
Lucienne (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2008-01-04T13:52:27Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Logos's Shadows of Sharn Campaign
Lucienne (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2hnu0&page=9?Logoss-Shadows-of-Sharn-Campaign#438
2008-01-03T21:23:27Z
2008-01-03T21:23:25Z
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Akallabeth wrote:</div><blockquote><br />
<br />
"Ah! A pleasure to meet you sir!" I greeted the clown gregariously, while deliberately adjusting my mask with the hand nearest Luc to remind her not to use real names. "They call me 'Fireball', This fine gentleman is 'Rags'", I said, indicating the nearby Romulus, "And these two lovely ladies are,..." </blockquote><p>Lucienne almost laughs at that. Growing up, she had a cat named 'Fireball'. Well, it'll be easy to remember.
<p>Bowing, "'Muffit', good sirs, and," indicating Aerienne, 'Chafsiya'."</p>
<p>For those who speak Draconic:[Spoiler omitted]</p>
<p>For those who speak Elfen:[Spoiler omitted]</p>
<p>"We apologize for any inconvenience our intrusion might have caused you. Which of you could better explain this place, or how we come to find ourselves here?"</p>
Akallabeth wrote:"Ah! A pleasure to meet you sir!" I greeted the clown gregariously, while deliberately adjusting my mask with the hand nearest Luc to remind her not to use real names. "They call me 'Fireball', This fine gentleman is 'Rags'", I said, indicating the nearby Romulus, "And these two lovely ladies are,..."
Lucienne almost laughs at that. Growing up, she had a cat named 'Fireball'. Well, it'll be easy to remember. Bowing, "'Muffit', good sirs, and," indicating Aerienne,
...
Lucienne (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2008-01-03T21:23:25Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: thereal thom's
Dorman Vander, Sea Merchant (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/campaigns/therealThoms/gameplay#14
2008-01-03T19:20:36Z
2008-01-03T19:20:35Z
<p>Off-stage:</p>
<p>Dorman looks over the papers he's been served, his trained eyes immediately spotting the discrepancies. He almost forgets to tip the court messenger.</p>
<p>"Oh, this is not good." he whispers aloud, as he settles back into his office chair. for a few minutes, he thinks idly about fighting, fleeing, folding. </p>
<p>But he's not the kind of man who builds the kind of pot he's accumulated over the years and then folds; he would never flee from something as craven as this; and it's been perhaps a bit too long since he's raised a sword to kill a man.</p>
<p>He reads the papers through to the last page. "Hmmm. The same three names; now that's a show of confidence." In a lesser adversary, that'd be a gap in the plan, a flaw, an opening. Here, it is almost certainly a feint.</p>
<p>To find out, he'd need an agent.</p>
Off-stage:
Dorman looks over the papers he's been served, his trained eyes immediately spotting the discrepancies. He almost forgets to tip the court messenger.
"Oh, this is not good." he whispers aloud, as he settles back into his office chair. for a few minutes, he thinks idly about fighting, fleeing, folding.
But he's not the kind of man who builds the kind of pot he's accumulated over the years and then folds; he would never flee from something as craven as this; and it's been perhaps...
Dorman Vander, Sea Merchant (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2008-01-03T19:20:35Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Logos's Shadows of Sharn Campaign
Lucienne (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2hnu0&page=9?Logoss-Shadows-of-Sharn-Campaign#433
2008-01-03T16:18:43Z
2008-01-03T15:43:05Z
<p>Lucienne smiles, thinking fast. "Good gentles, I beg forgiveness for our oafish behavior. We are the Order of the Oak, champions of life and virtue. How may we rightly address you?"</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Let's avoid actually giving them our Names unless it's necessary.</span></p>
Lucienne smiles, thinking fast. "Good gentles, I beg forgiveness for our oafish behavior. We are the Order of the Oak, champions of life and virtue. How may we rightly address you?"
Let's avoid actually giving them our Names unless it's necessary.
Lucienne (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2008-01-03T15:43:05Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Logos's Shadows of Sharn Campaign
Lucienne (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2hnu0&page=9?Logoss-Shadows-of-Sharn-Campaign#428
2008-01-03T13:06:39Z
2008-01-03T13:06:38Z
<p>Lucienne looks at clown and the pipe-smoking man with concern in her eyes. She speaks quickly.</p>
<p>"Forgive us, goodman clown, my lord, but my companions and I find ourselves at disadvantage. We have never been to Castle Stratos before, and we're not sure how —or even when— we arrived.</p>
<p>"Knights and knaves? Hobgoblins and things below? All these things are strange to us. </p>
<p>"But you have answered my friend's question, and for your kindness you have our gratitude."</p>
Lucienne looks at clown and the pipe-smoking man with concern in her eyes. She speaks quickly.
"Forgive us, goodman clown, my lord, but my companions and I find ourselves at disadvantage. We have never been to Castle Stratos before, and we're not sure how --or even when-- we arrived.
"Knights and knaves? Hobgoblins and things below? All these things are strange to us.
"But you have answered my friend's question, and for your kindness you have our gratitude."
Lucienne (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2008-01-03T13:06:38Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Logos's Shadows of Sharn Campaign
Lucienne (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2hnu0&page=9?Logoss-Shadows-of-Sharn-Campaign#423
2008-01-02T13:23:29Z
2008-01-02T13:23:29Z
<p>As she's eaten alive, Lucienne's panic is mixed with a grim satisfaction. "I <i>thought</i> today was going too well."</p>
<p>Waking up, Lucienne the Oneiromancer tries to unobtrusively test whether she can influence the reality in this place.</p>
As she's eaten alive, Lucienne's panic is mixed with a grim satisfaction. "I thought today was going too well."
Waking up, Lucienne the Oneiromancer tries to unobtrusively test whether she can influence the reality in this place.
Lucienne (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2008-01-02T13:23:29Z
Re: Forums: Play-by-Post: Logos's Shadows of Sharn Campaign
Lucienne (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2hnu0&page=9?Logoss-Shadows-of-Sharn-Campaign#408
2007-12-31T13:02:26Z
2007-12-31T13:02:03Z
<p>Just as the party debarks the cab, Lucienne uses her <i>Pearl of Power</i> to recall <i>protection from evil</i>, which she casts on Kegi. </p>
<p>"Maddock, you've got the wand for those. Don't hesitate to use it on anyone who looks like they're coming under the Hollow Man's influence.</p>
<p>"Grassy, it was an honor knowing you."</p>
Just as the party debarks the cab, Lucienne uses her Pearl of Power to recall protection from evil, which she casts on Kegi.
"Maddock, you've got the wand for those. Don't hesitate to use it on anyone who looks like they're coming under the Hollow Man's influence.
"Grassy, it was an honor knowing you."
Lucienne (alias of Chris Mortika, RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16)
2007-12-31T13:02:03Z