Well shit. Sorry to hear it. I was enjoying this twist on COTCT. Good luck to all.
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Dom takes in the sight through the hole in the ceiling with his mismatched eyes wide as saucers. After a moment, he blinks and his attention comes back to the room. It surprised him but he was growing tired of Lamm's games. "Dead is 'safe', too. Safe from further harm. Safe from pain. Safe from suffering. I'm sure the priest would love to see you 'safe'."
I'm here. Yeesh; that was horrible. Hopefully it's passed (knock on wood). Also, DarkWing, I have a player from another campaign who may be interested if you still have a melee-slot open. I told him to reach out to you directly.
Hi all. Just saw a twitter update the site was back up. I’ve been traveling since Wednesday and every time I’ve tried to logon the site has been down. Will be home again on Wednesday and will try to update the next day or two while traveling if the site allows it. Hopefully things will stabilize soon and this is the end of it.
I'm good with all of that. If Dervin can use the acid splash wand, I have no problem with him taking it. Can be a useful little spell sometimes.
On the loot... Based on what Gaedren has said, I think we should hold on to the dagger. Once in a safer place (and probably next day), Dom might like to check its psychic aura and see if maybe he can learn anything more about it. I just don't think we should sell it right away. On the wands, I think I can use the wand of magic missile automatically since that's on a psychic's spell list and will definitely improve my combat effectiveness. I'm indifferent on the wand of acid splash. I am investing in Use Magic Device, but that's not on my spell list so it won't be very reliable. Might be better of selling it and sharing the coin.
"A what!?" Domir stares at the spirit for a moment, not comprehending. Then he laughs. "Oh, good. They're dead." He laughs some more, un-notching the bolt from the crossbow and securing the weapons. "Ha! Oh my, for a moment I thought we were in trouble. But it's just more dead people. Lots of dead people. And hippogriffs. Dead." The laughter slowly fades as all of this begins to register and he looks around at the other, more experienced people in the room. "That's not bad, is it? Or... is it?"
Sense Motive DC 16:
The mention of Eel's End and Devargo evokes a surprised and slightly fearful reaction from Domir. "Eel's End!? I... I've heard of it." Then there is the sound of the crash and Dom's brows furrow. "That doesn't make sense. We killed everyone. Or, you did. Someone did. I..." He sighs, then draws his crossbow and notches another bolt.
I'll have my profile updated shortly but, just for the record, here are my updates: * Minimum HP increase of 4hp (for a d6)
And that's all she wrote. Full Stat Block: Domir Otovos Male human (Varisian) psychic 2 (Pathfinder RPG Occult Adventures 60) CN Medium humanoid (human) Init +5; Senses Perception +4 -------------------- Defense -------------------- AC 11, touch 11, flat-footed 10 (+1 Dex) hp 14 (2d6+4) Fort +2, Ref +1, Will +3 -------------------- Offense -------------------- Speed 30 ft. Melee cold iron morningstar +1 (1d8) or . . dagger +1 (1d4/19-20) Ranged light crossbow +2 (1d8/19-20) Special Attacks dream leech (DC 15), oneiromancy (5/day), phrenic amplification (will of the dead[OA]), phrenic pool (3 points) Psychic Spell-Like Abilities (CL 2nd; concentration +6) . . 1/day—detect thoughts (DC 13) Psychic Spells Known (CL 2nd; concentration +6) . . 1st (5/day)—charm person (DC 16), mage armor, sleep (DC 16) . . 0 (at will)—daze (DC 15), detect magic, lullaby (DC 15), mage hand, message . . Psychic Discipline Dream -------------------- Statistics -------------------- Str 11, Dex 12, Con 12, Int 18, Wis 10, Cha 14 Base Atk +1; CMB +1; CMD 12 Feats Improved Initiative, Spell Focus (enchantment) Traits dangerously curious, personal addiction Skills Bluff +6, Diplomacy +7, Intimidate +7, Knowledge (arcana) +8, Knowledge (history) +8, Knowledge (local) +8, Knowledge (nature) +8, Knowledge (nobility) +8, Knowledge (religion) +8, Linguistics +8, Perception +4, Profession (gambler) +4, Spellcraft +9, Use Magic Device +8 Languages Aklo, Common, Draconic, Elven, Hallit, Shoanti, Varisian SQ automatic writing (linguistics), gatefinder (perception), hypnotism (diplomacy), phrenology (knowledge [arcana]), read aura (perception) Combat Gear potion of cure light wounds, wand of remove fear (5 charges); Other Gear blunted bolts (10), cold iron morningstar, crossbow bolts (20), dagger (2), light crossbow, bedroll, belt pouch, flint and steel, masterwork backpack[APG], prismatic crystal[OA], trail rations (5), waterskin, 34 gp, 1 sp -------------------- Special Abilities -------------------- Automatic Writing (Linguistics, 1/week) You can produce mysterious writing that pertains to the immediate future. Dream Leech (2/day, DC 15) (Su) Siphon sleeping creature's dreams, granting +4 Bluff/Diplo/Intim to next check, and 1 pool. Gatefinder (Perception) DC 20 Perception to find soulgates whose alignment is compatable with your own. Hypnotism (Diplomacy, 1/day) Use power of suggestion to alter subject's mind or recover memories. Oneiromancy (5/day) (Su) Attempt Diplomacy or Intimidate on sleeping creature to modify its behavior on waking. Phrenic Pool (3/day) (Su) Pool of points you can use to modify psychic spells as they're cast. Phrenology (Knowledge [Arcana], 1/day) Examine a creature's skull to learn it's psychological attributes. Read Aura (Perception, 1/day) Read the psychic impressions left on objects or in places. Spell Focus (Enchantment) Spells from one school of magic have +1 to their save DC. Will of the Dead (Su) 2 pool: overcome undead creature's immunity to mind-affecting effects for linked spell.
Dom stares at the old man for a moment, then nods in agreement with Dervin. Quietly, as if not sure his opinion truly matters, he says, "I think Dervin's right. Kesso's brother is the most important thing right now."
Feel better, Kesso! Sorry to hear it. And I'm getting slammed by back-to-back projects. Trying to get caught up right now but I am very sorry.
After perusing the collected items and evidence, Dom stops suddenly when he sees the vials of shiver. Yesssss. You know what that is. He's not so innocent after all, is he? The conversation the others are having begins to slowly fade to the back of his mind. He picks up one of the vials in a trembling hand, unsure whether to leave it, pocket it, or smash it beneath a heel. "I'm sorry, but... Where did we find this? Was it upstairs? Or down here with him?"
Sorry for not posting yesterday. Everytime I tried to logon I got the goblin 404 screen.
Dom listens to Dervin and finds at least one thing he agrees with, finding himself nodding when he observes the law is bought and paid for in Korvosa. "One way or another, the law will bring no justice. He'll either bribe his way out, or another will pay for a certain outcome at his trial. What if... what if there's another option? Look at this place. If what he says is true, he really is in a jail already. We can't leave him, surely, but... do we know anyone we could leave him with? Another jail. I... might, maybe, but it would probably cost more than a few crowns."
I'm pretty much in the same boat as Nanta on the options. On the torture, while Dom might not be outright opposed to it, I just don't see that as an option given that (I think) we have at least one good-aligned character in the group. Honestly, Dom sees it as inevitable that the "law" will have its way with Lamm and, actually, has contempt for that outcome but doesn't see much can be done to change it. That said... How much can we draw on our contacts from our backgrounds? That's giving me a couple of ideas where we could park him somewhere but it wouldn't require a PC to be taken out of action.
Dom listens to the others, mostly absorbing what they have to say. When they've said their piece, he says, "I detected no magic or deception, nor the taint of evil about him. Guilty or not, it hardly matters. Kill him. Take him to jail. Worse has befallen many, also in the name of justice and the law. Shiver he gave me nearly killed me, though maybe now, maybe it was his son. He didn't seem to recognize me." He shrugs with indifference. "I believe him, and I'd like to find this Rolth, but whether we kill him or take him to jail, I hardly see a difference."
Dom had started to approach the old man when Vyishi fell to her knees and the special began to play out in front of them all. Ha! And you think you’ve got voices in your head! The lad’s jaw drops slightly agape as he watches.
The lad's mismatched eyes flicker up to the ceiling in a brief expression of exasperation. Quietly, mostly to himself, he grumbles, "Repeating something doesn't make it true."
You really should kill him... NOW! Dom takes a half-step back, shaking his head, before he says to the others, "What I can see of his aura isn't evil. It isn't good, either, but..." Foooool! He lowers the crossbow. "Maybe he's as much a victim as any of us." Still... with neither word or gesture, he casts Detect Magic to see if there is anything about the old man that would suggest a magical influence, of deception or otherwise.
While the man seems to be telling the truth, his words and actions are wholly at odds with what Dom "knows" about him. He glances over at Kesso, then back to Gaedren. Tentatively, he begins to reload the crossbow -- just in case -- then steps closer to Gaedren, clearing a path for the others. He then begins to study the man more closely, patiently trying to divine the man's aura. Hopefully the others can keep the old man talking long enough... Or just kill him already and be done with it! Dom winces slightly before clenching his jaw and standing quietly to the side.
Dom listens to the old man's words and, from the periphery of his vision, sees him lay down the crossbow. The lad was inclined to believe him. You can't believe him. If you don't kill him now, you'll regret it later. "Be. Quiet!" he growls through a clenched jaw while loading another crossbow bolt then fires it at the alligator. [dice=Xbow (with a -4 penalty if the alligator is "in melee" with Dervin, not sure how the height differences are working here)]1d20+1-4[/dice]
Dom isn't sure what to make of all of this. Hesitantly, he moves closer to Lamm along the northern walkway, his gaze darting between the old man and the woman warrior being attacked by an alligator of all things. T'was his poisons that nearly killed you. You'd let him live!? Kill him! Bury the bolt in his gut and let him bleed out.
As he considers Lamm's words, for the time being, he settles on the greater threat and fires at the alligator.
Dom gazes tentatively at Vyushi but ultimately follows the others, crossbow loaded and ready as he warily looks into the room.
Hey there. Welcome! Looking forward to playing with you.
Dom pats himself down quickly, trying to see if he injured himself in the fall, but seems to be fine. He shrugs at Dervin, "Yes, I think so. Uh... thanks." When the Abadaran calls forth the healing magic of his god, Dom's eyes go slightly wide in awe. He'd heard of and even seen such things a few times, but to witness it so close was a new experience. "Uh, Kesso," he says a bit tentatively, "it may not help much as his spell, but I have a potion if you need it. Or anyone else." He adds the last in a slightly startled fashion, quickly glancing about to see if anyone else is as injured as the warrior. "And my magic is spent entirely. Sorry. The half-orc and bomber were surprisingly strong-willed." Or you're just weak... Before departing the barge, he will stow his morningstar and pickup and reload his crossbow.
Dom comes crashing through the rotten deck as spider guts splatter out beneath him. He looks about, briefly confused by the change in orientation and scenery, then stands up and draws his morningstar. Action Economy: Free Action: Drop crossbow Move: Stand from Prone Standard: Draw melee weapon
Sounds awesome.
Dom curses as he sees one of the spiders appear and attack Dervin. He raises his crossbow and fires off a shot, hoping to avoid hitting the acquisitive thief.
As the bolt goes wildly into the water, he curses again, then begins to move closer.
Dom doesn't even seem to notice Dervin forgetting he might have a role. So far, it hasn't been much except for charming the fishmonger. Regardless, the lad quietly follows along with his crossbow at the ready, though he adds with a whisper, "If there's anything you think might be trapped, I can open it from a distance." Ha! A fat lot of good that will do, child... Oh, here, let me open the scary door. Maybe this time you can hit the wall when you shoot that little contraption you're holding. They're all going to die down here. And so are you.
Dom follows the others, not quite as sure footed as them but still managing. As he keeps his crossbow at the ready, he whispers quietly into the air with a finger pointing over the railing towards the fishing hole. Spell cast is Message @ Kesso: Dom's voice comes as a whisper, "We are aboard. The deck seems to be... rotting. It collapsed. Also, you can whisper back."
Dom ensures his crossbow is readied and follows behind the older, tougher salts. Ooooh, so you think Gaedren's in the boat, eh? Going to kill him, are you? With what!? You're already exhausted. And you better not fall in the water... He glances at the turgid, brackish water, jaw clenched with anxiety. He whispers, "Ready... I guess."
Dom was inclined to continue exploring the fishery before descending en masse, but he didn't much fancy being on his own in this place, either.
Dom steps back to the side of the fishing hole and looks down. "A shark... I hope we don't all have to go down there. I can't swim." The fact that being unable to swim while in the water with a shark doesn't quite seem to register. He sighs and looks around, his eyes settling on the corpses of the half-orc and the bomber. He walks over and begins to search them, looking for anything useful.
Hi all. I've just been slammed with an emergency project that is likely to last through the weekend. I'll try to keep up but please bot as necessary. I'm all out of spells but for the 0-levels.
Dom stays where he is, kneeling and facing the children, and rolls his eyes at Nanta's speech about law and order. In not-quite-a-whisper, he says, "Ignore him. He's a priest; all rules. Go now, be safe."
Dom is somewhat startled by Kesso getting pulled into the water followed by the thrashing. He jumps to look down the fishing hole only to see her rapidly pull herself to safety. When she offers a safehaven to the children, he breathes deeply then relays the information to them. "Look, this is dangerous place. You tired and hungry. Me understand. Me like you once. Go Solstice Inn, Midland, an' tell Mama Balan that woman named Kesso will pay. K?" Yes, send them off, just like that... Dom pauses, then adds, "I'm sorry we couldn't save all of you."
Hmm. Yes. Are you going to kill them? Dom considers the child's question for a moment before answering, "No, we not gonna do you too. You free to go. But we lookin' for the bads boss. Gonna do him, too. You know where we finds him?"
Coming down the stairs from the scaffolding on the eastern side of the room, Dom goes to try to calm the children, casting a quick glance down the fishing hole as he walks by.
Seeing much the same as Kesso but figuring she has it in hand, he kneels a short distance from the children and tries to calm them. "Shhhh. It's alright now. I know that was scary, but it's alright now. They can't hurt you anymore."
GM, I can't recall if you previously invited us to post "instructions" in the event botting is necessary, but I did get around to it. They're saved on Dom's profile in a spoiler block, but here they are again given his abilities at 1st level: Dom will try to avoid melee combat and, if threatened, would cast mage armor. However, for offensive purposes, he will generally either fire his crossbow from range or, if that's not an option, simply try to demoralize an opponent. I'd rather save his offensive spells for when I want to try to cast (aka waste) them. (God, that fight was depressing.)
Dom looks around as the fight is finished then puts away his crossbow and inspects the burns from the one bomb that exploded near him. Hmm. Not going to inspect the children’s bodies? Rush to sooth the survivors? Life in Korvosa was hard, brutal and frequently short. It wasn’t fair, but... You may as well have killed them yourself. ”No, I didn’t.” He blinks and looks briefly at the others, continuing, ”I didn’t help much. I’m sorry. They seemed to resist my magic. I tried putting them to sleep, but...” He walks around the scaffold and descends to try to help with any of the children who survived.
GM, I realize I failed by any measure but for future reference, on weekends do you expect a post each day or just once for the weekend? My apologies; I did try posting a substantive post with different contingencies twice on Saturday and both times my computer ate them. Also... how do I get a new RNG seed? This one hates me. :-(
Dom fires off a crossbow bolt at the half-orc.
If he was lucky, he might have hit the broad side of the opposite wall. He reloads.
Dom seems stupified by the carnage and cruelty, the sounds and stench of children burning alive. When Yegrin disappears, he snaps himself out of it and pulls the door closed behind him then loads a bolt into his crossbow, taking a slight step to the side for a better angle at the half-orc.
Dom stared at the flames for a half-second as the reality of what had just happened registered. Children. Burning. Dying. He knew he couldn't help, not from up on the scaffolding, so instead he loaded a bolt into his crossbow and fired at the bomb-thrower.
Wow. RNG freakin’ hates me right now. Will have something up later today.
Dom curses the thugs' luck. You're too soft, boy! Get angry! Stop trying to put them to sleep and KILL them! He grits his teeth and runs into the room. When he sees the half-orc with the bloody flail, he thrusts into the bastard's mind and tries to turn him to Dom's side. And then you'll kill him. Yessss.
Dom sees the blood streaming from Dervin's leg and begins having second thoughts about this entire endeavor. He yells in the hope of summoning help, "Uh, Dervin is bleeding. A lot!" He then tries to put their gnome-ambusher to sleep.
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