Ustalav - Night 2 - Marian Leigh -
Murza shrugs, "Who cares? The Council sent us on a quest and the quest was not, so what is happening in some s#$+ty little border town. Am I right?"
Murnau nods but does not speak, at least not yet.
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Ustalav - Night 2 - Marian Leigh - Day draws to and end, its hated rays, which you hope to block off forever with your quest, finally fall upon other parts of Golarion giving all of you, free reign to move about once more. Veldrin calls you all to a meeting in his room that the group may compare notes on what they have learned so far about this odd little village....
Oy! Between board issues, splitting the party four ways, Holidays, my f&&+ed up RL, we've not had a full group in some time! Veldrin can certainly post a response but I am going to assume that he gives the location and just move us forward to the evening where you are all together! THAT post is coming now. Please check in and post. My deepest apologies for the interruptions but the game must play out as it plays out, I am not a big fan of railroads so it's been slow going. I would suggest no more split ups for a while though so we can move forward now that my RL is becoming a bit more settled. Assuming you are all still in this with me, thanks for your patience and hanging in there with me!
Ustalav - Day 2 - Marian Leigh
"Where do you stay good sir? If I can get her t agree, I shall send a runner along!"
Ustalav - Day 2 - Marian Leigh
The gardener pauses as your spell catches his eye, "For your own good my friend, I suggest you do as your wife bids and leave".
Ustalav - Day 2 - Marian Leigh
The Cleric replies, "I am Leeland. I've no family name as the Vampires slew them all and I'll not take it again until I destroy those that committed the horrible deed. I am quite tired and need rest. Perhaps this evening I shall return to the common room and we shall see just how genuine your intent to aid me is".
Ustalav - Day 2 - Marian Leigh
The gardener sighs, "Lady yes. Royalty I know not. She resides here on the grounds of course. Run along she's not time for stranger visitors!"
Ustalav - Day 2 - Marian Leigh
Thulmere: He eyes you still a bit wary, "Indeed Ureste, I could use such assistance. There is much you have not explained to me though I suppose with the death or disappearance of my brothers, I need to take help where offered. If we are to go, we must proceed with an abundance of caution".
Ustalav - Day 2 - Marian Leigh
At the Inn:
The Priest enters your room from the hall. The suns rays pierce the hallway, even seeing them causes you pain. Quickly enough he shuts the door, "Who are you and what is it you want?" He speaks with great suspicion. Murza & Murnau - Perception DC 25:
Whispers come from Thulmerë's room but he should be resting... Murza & Murnau - Perception DC 30 - Same Roll as Above: He's talking to that damned Priest!
Ustalav - Day 2 - Marian Leigh
The gardener frowns and replies, "The Ladies' special fertilizer. A secret I'm not privy to nor would I share. Best if you moved along, the Watch frown on those who trespass on the Ladies' property..."
How long do we need rest,mediate/relax for? Whatever time is required by your class as described to regain powers.
Beginning updates once more.
Ustalav - Day 2 - Marian Leigh
Allizsah reaches into the gates to touch a flower. It feels soft quite unlike any rose you've felt before. Raindrops from above pelt Allizsah' hand. The water is hard compared to the touch of the flower beneath. You both see the flowers near the once being touched begin to shift towards Allizsah's hand... Then someone from within shouts, "You! Remove your hand from the fence at once!" The woman is running towards you both.
Wasn't there a guard Murza kept alive? She offered him to me/us. Ah yes, forgot about that.
I'll have to think about Psychic Vampire feeding but who were you intending to feed from?
Ustalav - Day 2 -
The Barkeep shakes his head at the Cleric, "Bizarre..." He then proceeds to give direction to the Rose Garden. Dead center in the quaint little village. Before Veldrin gets too far, his "wife" is able to catch up with him. His disguise hides the grayness of his features by day. No doubt, it is comprised of magic. The two walk hand in hand, just another couple enjoying a lovely day. The streets are filled with women, many many women. Oh there are some men but not many and those that are there labor and toil on building projects. Soon enough the two reach the Rose Gardens. The gates are closed though the smell is powerful! As you make your way around, you find there are four separate gates each of which is closed. Suddenly a cloud appears overhead and rain begins to cascade down upon the gardens. Perception DC 35 - Allizsah and Veldrin: The smell from the flowers, underlying it is iron. Now that you recognize it, it's quite pungent, blood but not the blood of mortals, the blood of Vampires...
Ustalav - Day 2 - The barkeep scowls, "That quack Leeland? Yer lucky my shift ain't over for another hour so's I can set you straight. He says that, under his breath mind you, that our true ruler here in the city is some sort of fiend of darkness. I don't believe it, the Lady has been nothing but courteous to citizens, we've lived as good as we've ever! He always pays his tab though so I don't mind him. Good riddance to him I say, he sees Witches and Vampires in every shadow! Strange though that he left, I didn't see the other two fella's he was with..." He breaks off his comment as the Cleric comes striding right back in, thoughtful but looking quite tired. He heads up to his room not acknowledging the only two people in the common room, Veldrin and the Barkeep.
"I should feed, thank you."
Does one need to be an actual vampire to take the house feats, or is blood of the family in your veins good enough? Blooded in is sufficient. Ghouls can take them for instance.
Probably have to dig into Recruitment for that.
RAW, they seem to have no need to sleep by day though you'll need "rest" to recover abilities like any other Class. Provided you stay out of the sunlight, you can speak with Allizsah. Sunlight reveals you to be unnatural so I'd avoid it if you want to avoid suspicions or potential combat with the local authorities.
1. I am not sure. I am considering it but I want to see where we go as we get closer to the end. I have ideas but nothing concrete. 2. I am going to say yes, pretty rare. You can journey outside but your appearance might mark you as odd if not unnatural entirely. 3. Among Drow Houses weak to non-existent, no doubt Drakina is pursuing this not only for the item of power but to attempt to expand her own sphere of influence to her "homeland". Drakina is a newer House. It is looked on favorably by the older Families and is on the rise in terms of influence on the Council. If this endeavor is successful her influence will no doubt increase as this was a Drakina Family "lead".
Hmmm, I'll look at them again.
So is Veldrin in Allizsah's room or? Don't think it matters for purposes of your daytime activity.
Do the skill ranks from a headband of vast int gain the +3 from being class skills? I'm pretty sure they do not, but I wanna make sure. Only if they are your class skills :-)
Ustalav - Day 2 - The day dawns and in the late morning, while the dead sleep, Alliszah rises!
Ustalav - Night 1 - Veldrin returns to the room he shares with his granddaughter finding her literally, dancing with the dead. Thulmerë returns to his own rooms to rest the day away. Thulmerë: If you want to use Dominate to "call back" the cleric, let's do it in spoilers, it's time to move on from this night.
Sure, we're early enough in that that is fine. Level 4 only. We are going by class level for Feats and Ability Score increases.
Ustalav - Night 1 - As Thulmerë heads up, he sees the cleric he dominated coming down with Veldrin standing at the landing of the stairs about ready to head down as well. You murmur a few words to the cleric who looks at you oddly and continues on his way, "Sleep off that drunkenness Sir, I've places to be". He rushes out the front door!
Hey Shadow, looking over some 3rd party spells, should I PM them to you for approval? Yes please!
Can I now command my dominated cleric mentally to hold if I hear a commotion? Well, you would not hear the commotion as it already ended. BUT if he leaves you will see him walk out!
Ustalav - Night 1 -
The man's face looks crestfallen, "..." He hardens his face and looks more determined than ever, "Then, it is time for me to take my leave of this place. I have all of the proof I shall need though the blood of my men shall be forever upon my hands... I would urge you to leave as well. Your sorcery will not save you from the fiends that prowl these alleys".
Ustalav - Night 1 -
Though stubborn, the Cleric is no fool, he responds with words instead of actions, "Travelers have been disappearing from this city for years. There is never any proof mind you but I know in my gut that this place has a problem. Too many people to have all been kidnapped by the Whispering Way or slain by mindless undead while traveling. There is some sort of presence here that is unnatural. I've been here several times gathering evidence of what that presence is and I believe I am close. It is clear to me you are not one of her servants as you would have caused me harm when you could have. No release me and tell me why I cannot leave this room, what happened to my guards!?"
How many feats are we supposed to have? I think I'm at least one short. 1 at 1st, one at 3rd, one at 5th, plus your bonus wizard spell at 5th. Then of course, you get the Feats for being a Vampire!
Ustalav - Night 1 - "Excuse me sir, I noticed outside your inn there was a seal of the clergy of Sarenrae. Who is our humble priest?" The barkeeo shrugs, "Some quack named Leeland. Says that, under his breath mind you, that our true ruler here in the city is some sort of fiend of darkness. I don't believe it, the Lady has been nohitng but courteous to citizens, we've lived as good as we've ever! He always pays his tab though so I don't mind him. Stay away from him though, he and his see Witches and Vampires in every shadow!"
Murnau, Murza, and Alliszah are all in their rooms. I'll bring Thulmerë back into play now. See if we can't get to night 2 relatively soon...
Ustalav - Night 1 -
DM MET ONLY:
Veldrin Grabs at the Symbol Veldrin tris to clutch at the Holy Symbol but the Cleric shifts his hand away at the last second. The chain once more drags him backwards. The cleric narrows his eyes at Veldrin, "If you do not serve the Lady than I demand you release me!
Ustalav - Night 1 -
The Cleric tries to get away from the grasp of Valdrin but is just too slow. DM MET:
Fortitude Save - Concentration check Somehow, the Cleric resist the paralysis! He cannot though, avoid the chain's entangling him. Stupid Mortal cannot even see that Veldrin is trying so very hard not to kill him! He grimaces and twists a holy symbol with his hand, though the rope seems to nullify his attempt at spellcasting.
Ustalav - Night 1 -
The chain suddenly entangles the Cleric who appears shocked! DM MET ONLY:
Escape Artist - The cleric manages to ski out of the Chains, he's quicker than he looks. "My spell will protect me from you. You must serve her but I'll not let you take me!" DM MET:
Initiative Veldrin - Cleric
just an FYI: I did my best to leave no evidence that the guards where ever there. Sure but HE set them there to guard so he KNOWS they were there!
That's the worst, feel better.
Ustalav - Night 1 -
"First the guards..." He moves towards the door to peer into the hall.
OK, I believe that interaction will either result in Veldrin leaving OR fighting. Once he responds, I'll get up posts for everyone else :-)
Ustalav - Night 1 -
He pauses, "I dreamt that I encountered a Child of the Night, right here in my room. Odd, it felt so real... Still, I was not tired and then I was, now I am not once more. Perhaps my spell had an unintended consequence. Regardless, while I appreciate your concern, this is a place which holds great dangers. I suggest you leave this place and I do not mean the Inn, I mean Marian Leigh at daybreak. Evil dwells here and I intend to stop it. If you would be so kind as to send my guards in, I would speak with them about allowing one who I do not know into my rooms at night for that was the exact opposite instruction that I gave to them".
I PM'ed Veldrin to move us forward, had a rough end of the week last week but getting back on track tonight.
Ustalav - Night 1 -
He stands up, still a bit confused, "I was dreaming. Odd dreams. I am well, I just need to get back to sleep. Still... why have my men not responded. Perhaps you can check on them for me?" He begins to cast a spell. Spellcraft DC 11:
Protection from Evil.
I did; he should be under your control, even if he has no idea why. Personally, I thought you commanded him to sleep, but I guess he woke up. Well Veldrin stepped in his room so of course he woke up as he is not supposed to be disturbed, there are (or were) two guards in the hallway.
Sorry for the delay there, between my vacation and my recent wicked bout with Tonsilitis, I'm weeks behind where I wanted to be in every game.
What sounds good? The bed fellow, Thulmerë's a dirty old vampire...
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