Daelric Morieth's page

I thank Kiera profusely and continue to walk with everyone with a large smile playing across my face and my hopes high. When the man at the door tries to pull back into the building I put my armoured foot in the way of the door, "How's about we come in and talk with you quietly, rather than speak loudly about such a gruesome account. I'm sure your patients can be without you for a brief conversation."

Diplomacy Aid Another: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 1 = 20

Daelric is not a talky person, but had to at least let Andrezi try it his way.

I have no idea what clues I would have gathered thus far.

I nod in gratitude to everyone, "That'd be a huge help, thanks." I look on at the building and smile, "At Last, something with a semblance of order."

I nod at Andrezi's comment, "It's sapped my spirit, so you're probably right. By the way, I'm glad that you're still hear with us. I never intended to stay either, but looks like all my clues have dried up like a desert river. At least I can give my support and help catch whoever did these heinous crimes." While I look fine, my voice sounds exhausted and my eyes show that they can still see the image of the crime scene.

I walk quietly with everyone else, trying to work out who it could be that has committed these horrific offences. Unfortunately having spent very little time trying to be a detective, I am unable to make the murders fit into a greater scheme other than causing fear and panic.

I nod when it is suggested that we speak to the survivor, as we leave I turn to the Sheriff. "You should get some sleep, you look tired."

No worries, your health comes first. I hope you start to feel better soon.

I nod to the others and join them outside, looking for tracks, hoping that all the guards haven't trampled any.

Perception: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (14) + 11 = 25

I sigh and shake my head, "This isn't going to be the old father, resurrected by Nualia and friends, would it?"

Sorry for my absense, someone crashed into our phone line. So we have been without a phone or internet for far too long.

I nod at Kiera's suggestion and step outside; breathing in the fresher air deeply, I head to one of the guards and ask if s/he is willing to run over to the Dragon and fetch this Shalelu person. I then step back inside and look to Kiera, "I've asked a guardsman to fetch Shalelu. Is it worrying that we have found this symbol twice in such a short period of time then?"

I walk to the mill with everyone else, my new armour reflecting the light in a golden glow, a fiery lizard emblazoned upon my chest and my new cloak billowing behind me, making the lizard appear to be walking. I stop at the entrance and say a few encouraging words to the guardsmen before stepping into the mill.

I see the body of the girl and though I don't want to be disrespectful I look to see if she is wearing any clothes. "Maybe she was here with a lover? Was she pushed or did she fall? Why was she here in the first place?"

So I will be wearing it already and would have sold my old armour?

I spend nearly every day out looking for more signs that my father has passed through this way, but finally feel like giving up as after weeks of searching, I still have no clues as to where he could be. I continue looking; despite my decreasing hope of finding him, and spend a lot of time away from the town. I return every few days to get a hearty meal and strong drink from the Dragon before heading out again.

It is on one of these return trips that I return in time to see Keira and Andrezi rush into the sheriff's office, with Volkar following slowly behind. I decide to see what the trouble is all about and follow too. Once inside I greet my friends before taking a seat and listening to what the sheriff has to say. "You said there were two victims but only named one of them, who is the second victim?"

Would my armour have been finished and delivered to Sandpoint, or would I have had time to go to Magnimar and collect it and return?

For some reason Paizo has been letting me read the recent posts, but not post my own.

Ah, thank you Keira! I shall do a post when I get a few minutes at lunchtime.

I doubt it, but are there any mines near Sandpoint? I could do some mining during the allotted time, as have profession in it. If not I will come up with something else.

I stare in amazement and wonder at the cloak, my eyes lingering on the holy symbol for quite a while. I look up at Kiera and brush away a tear before it becomes too obvious that Dwarves can cry. "It's beautiful! I'm surprised you know the Oath-keepers symbol and colours, not many non-Dwarves even know of him. I wouldn't be surprised if Volkar could tell you them! The symbol you may have noticed briefly from the pendant around my neck, but only the truly devout recall his colours." I get up, place my hand on the symbol of the cloak, "I shall protect you from harm whenever possible and I promise, no I make an Oath that I shall repay you for this kingly gift."

"You should have said at the start of our break, I had an order, measurements and specisfications sent to Magnimar. We could have put an order in for you as well." I look at the brown parcel and reach for it, "For me?" I carefully open the package, untying the string the placing it at the side, before carefully unfolding the paper to reveal what lays within.

I spend the entire of the next day at the blacksmiths, getting measured up for a new suit of armour and giving a detailed description of what I would like. I then pay for the blacksmiths lunch, as thanks.

I am hardly in town the next couple of days, as I am beyond the outskirts looking for any sign of my father, although I fear there will be little sign left of him after so long, I do not let that damper my hopes. A couple of times I see Kiera out on her boat and the thought of the bobbing on the waves, makes me nauseous again.

On the fourth day I return to town, and help out any of the locals that need help, as well performing proper prayers in the temple. I eat at the Dragon for most meals when in town. I has just gone high sun when I walk into the Dragon again and order myself another hearty lunch and a small tankard of mead. I go to sit down when I notice Kiera sitting at a table by herself, so I walk over and join her, offering to buy her a drink. "So, did you get all of your writing done?"

If you are sure, that would be great. I will be getting the armour designed to look very fancy and ornate. With a glowing symbol of Kols emblazoned on the front, as the armour is Fire Forged I can imagine the symbol glowing like a flame.

Kols symbol is a lizard perched on a scroll (which I discovered after an hour of searching). But there is no actual image anywhere, so I I thinking I will make it a tribal styled lizard, like this.

Going to go with the Fire Forged Steel, it makes more sense for a Dwarf to be protected against fire than frost.

I place my thick fingers into my money pouch and dig around for the promised money, I pull out 33 Golden Sails each of the shiny and clean of grime. I make 3 piles of 11 in front of Orik before nodding and closing my pouch again. "It were a pleasure, Orik."

Keira, that is something to look at for the future. Although I think much later on I would upgrade to a Strength and Constitution belt, as Daelric's primary role is the tank.

I won't be able to pay for the Cloak right now, so will have to wait a bit for that, as after selling my Scale Mail I have 5691, after buying the Fire/Frost Forged Armour and paying Orik I have 108.

Do people think I should go with the 2 Fire Resistance or the 2 Frost Resistance? I'm not sure what would come up more often. Thoughts?

The thing about Living Steel, is the self repairing nature, which means I wouldn't have to worry about it being destroyed. Although the Fire / Frost Forged Steels are very Dwarven. Just not sure whether a resistance bonus of 2 will help that much. I was thinking of trying to put in an order to a local city where it could be made and have it delivered, not sure how much extra that would cost though.

Ummm ... Chronicles? Chronicle sheet? Help!

I raise my tankard of mead up in greetings to Orik at the same time as Volkar, "Join us, relax and be merry for we have made this area safe once more." I thank Ameiko again for the food and drink laughing as she mentions a hairy chest before digging into the honey glazed fowl.

I am completely relaxed, although a bit embarrassed by all of the attention, I focus on my food and my friends as we talk. "It's good that we all survived Thistletop my friends."

This is the first time any of you have heard Daelric say aloud that he considers you his friends. A statement he doesn't take lightly, he would rather give up his pride than betray his friends ... a fact he is very proud of.

That is more than enough for me to buy Daelric his Full Plate Armour :) At that price I may even be able to get a magical version, as there is little point in me getting Adamantine as I doubt it would stack with my existing Adamantine damage reduction.

I say a couple days of downtime before heading on. Now to look through the Ultimate Equipment to find what I want to do with this money. I have 5666 GP!!! I have a couple of things that I think could be a nice little added benefit, and would like everyone's opinions.

+1 Fire-Forged Steel Full Plate (Fire Resistance 2) : 5500 GP

Or

+1 Living Steel Full Plate : 4150 GP

I could also try to get Daelric's fathers War-Axe made out of Living Steel and make it Masterwork ... but that would remove the essence of it being returned to his father one day.

I nod in agreement to Volkar, "Aye, some of our brethren live by the sea and have salt in their blood. But I've never met them." I watch Andrezi's card in fascination before ordering my own food and drink for the evening. I nod along with Keira, but not responding to her summary of what has happened.

I quickly get to eating my hearty meal and take big gulps of my drink, thankful to be feeling better once again.

Thanks for spotting the background spoiler malfunction.

I thought we were keeping the cloaks a d giving them to Volkar and Andrezi? If neither of them want one, then I will grab it, if Kiera doesn't want it.

Another thing to sell would be the +1 Longsword, I doubt I will use it again. So could help out financially.

I think Kiera makes a very good point.

So ... I have just spent an hour filling in Defensive Stance into my profile ... SO ANNOYING! In the defense and offense tabs, anything with a bold bracket is when I am in my defensive stance. Thankfully I only had to fill it in this one time, although changing them every level will get very annoying very quickly.

Which would be the better fit for Andrezi? While the trap disarming could be useful, so can the healing. Do you feel that the group can survive that extra level with the lower healing; if so and it feels like a natural progression for Andrezi, then I say go for the Rogue.

I reluctantly get back onto the boat, trying to keep the contents of my stomach in my stomach, especially with the added motion of the horse in the boat too. I still look a little green as we get back into town, although my the time that Father Zantus joins us my complexion has returned to normal. I still don't say much, just in case I start to feel nauseous again.

As we leave the office and food and drink is discussed I nod in eager agreement.

I just want to say again that I am loving playing this game with you all. The roleplay is really fun and the way it is being run is amazing. I look forward to completing the rest of the adventure with all of you.

My level up :

Stat Increase : Constitution
HP Increase : 11+3
Save Increase : Fort, Will +1
Skill Increase : All existing +1

Abilities : Defensive Stance, Earth Channel.

Defensive Stance ability to be decided. I don't mind if others take the cloaks, my saves are quite good as they are, and can wait for the next one.

Damn! I hope things quickly settle for you and the catch the culprit.

I look down at my armour, "Not as heavy as I'd like, look at all the gaping gouges, but we need to check that it's down for good." I lift my shield in front of me and step carefully into the room, if there is no movement from the creature, I edge closer to it and nudge it with the toe of my boot.

Does Crushing Despair count as a Fear effect, it sounds like it does.

Will Save: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (2) + 10 = 12

I continue to hold my ground, until a moment arrives when I am needed.

Delay

I think we can do it now, just needs Kiera to use her damaging Cantrips, Andrezi to use either the returning dagger or his crossbow and volkar to throw his bombs. I won't be able to do much, but can act as a shield in case the creature breaks through. Orik can shoot with his bow too.

Sorry for my absence, my access to the internet has been a bit sporadic the last couple of days. Ah my mistake, I forgot about the door, although not sure why we would close it if we can just attack it while it can't hit us back.

I look at Volkar really confused, "What door?" "Maybe whatever the creature is has done something to his brain?"

Seeing that the creature is unable to get through this barrier, I step towards it and swing my axe, seeing if it can go through the barrier if it is can, if it can injure the creature.

War-Axe Attack: 1d20 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (12) + 5 + 1 = 18

So ... are we still leaving the room or should I just go in and hope to end the fight quickly?

I grab hold of Volkar and try to pull him out of the room and towards our friends, in case he decides to try and continue the fight.

That answers that question. I should be able to 5 foot step this turn and attack him still. Then retreat next turn. I would rather the Barghest have an option between Volkar and I as I am more likely to survive a full hit.

I step towards the creature again and swing at it, hoping to strike it's head.

War-Axe Attack: 1d20 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (12) + 5 + 1 = 18
War-Axe Damage: 1d10 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 2 = 11

Wait a minute ... I am assuming by Volkars action, we are not pulling out of the room now?

I can stay out of the room and attack the Barghest still, shall I do that, or move away from it completely. Thanks to the healing I am only down 9 HP, so should be able to take 1 more round of attacks at least. Thoughts?

After I fail to injure the creature again I hobble back so I am not directly in front of it again.

I only took a Standard Action before, so taking a 5 foot step after the attack.

I splitter and cough up blood as the creature slashes at me through my armour and manages to bite a hole in my side. Hanging on with my stubborn Dwarven willpower I lash out again.

War-Axe Attack: 1d20 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 5 + 1 = 22
War-Axe Damage: 1d10 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3

Really, again?!

I didn't see a notification for a new message in the discussion thread.

I grunt as the creature manages to deflect most of my attack, "Volkar! You really want this creature to terrorise the people of Sandpoint by releasing it?! It was sealed here for a reason!"

When it hits, it hits hard. But I think could be a little more challenging, but all depends on what everyone else decides.

I grunt as the creature strikes me again, so this time I aim for one of the creatures paws as it lashes out to strike me.

War-axe Attack: 1d20 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 5 + 1 = 25
War-axe Damage: 1d10 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

Feeling the Luck of Andrezi's deity coursing through my body I swing at the creature.

War-Axe Attack: 1d20 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 5 + 1 = 16
Bit of Luck: 1d20 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 5 + 1 = 9

However I am put off by the bizarre notion that Volkar has regarding the creature.

Damned Goblins!

I swing my axe again, annoyed that the creatures tough hide was able to prevent any I just being caused.

War-axe Attack: 1d20 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 5 + 1 = 16