paizo.com Recent Posts by DreamAtelierpaizo.com Recent Posts by DreamAtelier2022-05-26T20:09:00Z2022-05-26T20:09:00ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Bearings of the OrreryDreamAtelierhttps://paizo.com/campaigns/TheCustodians/gameplay#492012-09-20T22:51:32Z2012-09-20T22:51:32Z<p>[Spoiler omitted]</p>
<p><b>"I... I..."</b> The man blinks in confusion, his thoughts whirling. <i>I'm not dead? But... then that must be one of the Custodians, not whoever set that trap. Oh thank the heavens! Wait. I just pulled a knife on one of the custodians. Oh damn oh damn. Will they let my family live when the kill me? Maybe he hasn't noticed yet.</i> Slowly he lets go of the hilt of his knife, letting it slip back into the sheath. <i>Track my steps? But then they'll see about her and me and oh no, I swore no one would find out, surely there's some way to keep it from coming up... focus on business then, don't let them see your fear Edric!</i> <b>"We had just started the viewing when I noticed the water in the cauldron start to boil off, sir. I knew that wasn't supposed to happen, but before I had a chance to say anything, Decklan and Maria were dead. It must have been a ward, but the cauldron should have filtered that out, kept them safe."</b> <i>That damned dragon didn't warn us there might be something warding the scene! What if the cauldron had blown up? I might have been killed!</i></p>
<p>While everything he says seems true (there's no contradictions in his thoughts, or other signs of deceit), there's a few oddball things. For instance, while he seems sad about Maria's death, there's something closer to a sense of pleasure or relief at Decklan's.</p>[Spoiler omitted]
"I... I..." The man blinks in confusion, his thoughts whirling. I'm not dead? But... then that must be one of the Custodians, not whoever set that trap. Oh thank the heavens! Wait. I just pulled a knife on one of the custodians. Oh damn oh damn. Will they let my family live when the kill me? Maybe he hasn't noticed yet. Slowly he lets go of the hilt of his knife, letting it slip back into the sheath. Track my steps? But then they'll see about her and me and oh no, I swore...DreamAtelier2012-09-20T22:51:32ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Bearings of the OrreryDreamAtelierhttps://paizo.com/campaigns/TheCustodians/gameplay#472012-09-20T13:02:24Z2012-09-20T13:02:24Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc> The knowledge Arcana line was about the Panopticon as a room, not your vision, so no worries on that Skulda.</span></p>
<p><i>Where's that damned dragon at? Oh no, they must have tracked me and are trying to get rid of loose ends!</i> Edric's thoughts come across clear as a bell as Validk pops into existence in front of him. <b>"Help! Help! We're under attack!"</b> He shouts out, his hand darting for a small knife that hangs from his belt.</p>
<p>A different runner, dressed like a simple messenger, pauses to answer Xailu's question (note that there aren't any Custodians except for the group where you can see them in the room). <b>"There's a log in the library, sir, where the seers have to sign off on all the visions and interpretations they submit. I think it includes which station they were using at the time. But that will only tell you anything if someone saw something they thought important enough for the Custodians to keep track of and act on."</b></p>
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<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>More to come later, but thought I'd get something up before going into work today.</span></p>The knowledge Arcana line was about the Panopticon as a room, not your vision, so no worries on that Skulda.
Where's that damned dragon at? Oh no, they must have tracked me and are trying to get rid of loose ends! Edric's thoughts come across clear as a bell as Validk pops into existence in front of him. "Help! Help! We're under attack!" He shouts out, his hand darting for a small knife that hangs from his belt.
A different runner, dressed like a simple messenger, pauses to answer Xailu's...DreamAtelier2012-09-20T13:02:24ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: The Viewing LoungeDreamAtelierhttps://paizo.com/campaigns/TheCustodians/discussion&page=3#1442012-09-18T21:51:18Z2012-09-18T21:51:18Z<p>sounds good! I might not get a post up tonight (have to find a new supplier for livestock feed, as the local store owner just let me know he's closing his doors) but i'll get to it tomorrow at the latest.</p>sounds good! I might not get a post up tonight (have to find a new supplier for livestock feed, as the local store owner just let me know he's closing his doors) but i'll get to it tomorrow at the latest.DreamAtelier2012-09-18T21:51:18ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: The Viewing LoungeDreamAtelierhttps://paizo.com/campaigns/TheCustodians/discussion&page=3#1412012-09-18T19:22:25Z2012-09-18T19:22:25Z<p>Waiting to hear back from Validk to determine what is going on with the runner for folks.</p>
<p>Raiana, we've started back up. head on over to game play and feel free to involve yourself.</p>Waiting to hear back from Validk to determine what is going on with the runner for folks.
Raiana, we've started back up. head on over to game play and feel free to involve yourself.DreamAtelier2012-09-18T19:22:25ZRe: Forums/Pathfinder First Edition: General Discussion: Does an Eidolon have a "life" outside of when it is called by a Summoner?DreamAtelierhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2ov44?Does-an-Eidolon-have-a-life-outside-of-when#122012-09-15T01:40:26Z2012-09-15T01:40:26Z<p>I stand by my theory that eidolons are actually aspects of Rovagug, when foolish mortals weaken the barrier of his prison, so he can perform more experiments on potential shapes of future spawn. <a href="http://paizo.com/forums/dmtz2tv5&page=2?Conspiracy-Theories-of-Golarion#60" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Originally posited here.</a></p>
<p>It would strongly imply that they're probably being judged for how effective they were when not summoned, which means there's at least thought, if not actual living, going on.</p>I stand by my theory that eidolons are actually aspects of Rovagug, when foolish mortals weaken the barrier of his prison, so he can perform more experiments on potential shapes of future spawn. Originally posited here.
It would strongly imply that they're probably being judged for how effective they were when not summoned, which means there's at least thought, if not actual living, going on.DreamAtelier2012-09-15T01:40:26ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Bearings of the OrreryDreamAtelierhttps://paizo.com/campaigns/TheCustodians/gameplay#422012-09-15T00:14:10Z2012-09-15T00:14:10Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Skulda wrote:</div><blockquote><br />
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<p>The girl nods as an answer to Skulda's question about what they had been scrying on, while answering Kikubwa verbally. <b>"Edric... he was Decklan's scribe, in charge of recording what he saw and interpreting it. I think he's going to fetch Lord Ocuirthos. He was the one who asked for the scrying."</b></p>
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<span class=messageboard-ooc>Unnamed Twin's will save</span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 3 ⇒ (19) + 3 = 22</span>
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<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>I'm going to hold off for a moment on describing Edric's thoughts and reaction to Validk's appearance, in case you want to hold off on that for a moment based on the girl's information. If you still want to go through with it, than no worries, you can place the spell as you wanted without any real difficulty.</span></p>Skulda wrote:Does Greater Arcane Sight let me see the spell damage without spellcraft? I mean, without gaining any understanding from it, just to notice the damage.
You can see enough to know that the cauldron was a scrying device of some sort, up until very recently. Without a skill roll you can't really be certain if you're seeing the magic pattern break up because the item has been depleted, damaged, or simply because it is no longer in use, though you do suspect the first two are more...DreamAtelier2012-09-15T00:14:10ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Bearings of the OrreryDreamAtelierhttps://paizo.com/campaigns/TheCustodians/gameplay#382012-09-14T01:36:15Z2012-09-14T01:36:15Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>The room is the heart of Ocuirthos' Panopticon, and you've certainly at least heard stories about what it is like, even though you usually receive briefings outside it, to avoid distracting any of the seers that are working. The Orrery is an extremely potent scrying device, supposedly already present when the first Custodians arrived in the city. The most commonly known/used power it possesses is the ability to show both the past and present alignment of the Outer Planes (the knowledge of which is used by the Custodians to extrapolate on what the alignment might look like in the future, and how they can keep it in balance). Knowledge Arcana can tell you quite a bit more about it, depending on what your skill roll totals to.</span></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>The people who are manning the scrying stations are (you believe) mostly sworn followers of one member of the Custodians or another, chosen for their gifts with divination magic and/or other talents related to predicting the behavior of the outer planes and their denizens. Some custodians (such as Ocuirthos) deliberately recruit mortals to serve in positions like this, while some mortals who lack the necessary abilities and mindset to take an active role in in maintaining the balance seek out Custodians to serve in this way. Without their help and support the order as a whole wouldn't be anywhere near as effective at doing what it needs to.</span></p>
<p>Closer inspection reveals the kneeling figure to be a relatively androgynous young human woman, who is holding the head of her identical twin, while sobbing silently. The other collapsed seer is an elderly elvish male. When she answers Xailu, her voice is a very close match to one which screamed earlier. <b>"We were trying to find out what happened in one of the demi-planes, to a custodian, but... something went wrong. Decklan just collapsed coughing blood, and Maria screamed before she fell and hit her head on the cauldron."</b> With a sniffle she finally turns grey eyes on you. <b>"Please, help sir. She's not breathing."</b></p>
<p>A quick inspection of the area does suggest that this story is accurate, and while blood is still oozing from Decklan's mouth, it is a sluggish flow that suggests he is already dead.</p>
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<p>[Spoiler omitted]</p>The room is the heart of Ocuirthos' Panopticon, and you've certainly at least heard stories about what it is like, even though you usually receive briefings outside it, to avoid distracting any of the seers that are working. The Orrery is an extremely potent scrying device, supposedly already present when the first Custodians arrived in the city. The most commonly known/used power it possesses is the ability to show both the past and present alignment of the Outer Planes (the knowledge of...DreamAtelier2012-09-14T01:36:15ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: The Viewing LoungeDreamAtelierhttps://paizo.com/campaigns/TheCustodians/discussion&page=3#1392012-09-13T20:04:46Z2012-09-13T20:04:46Z<p>Post up! Jet lag turned out worse than I'd thought it possibly could. I blame crying kids a few rows ahead that kept me from getting any sleep.</p>Post up! Jet lag turned out worse than I'd thought it possibly could. I blame crying kids a few rows ahead that kept me from getting any sleep.DreamAtelier2012-09-13T20:04:46ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Bearings of the OrreryDreamAtelierhttps://paizo.com/campaigns/TheCustodians/gameplay#342012-09-13T20:00:28Z2012-09-13T20:00:28Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Skulda Will Save</span> (DC34) <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 24 ⇒ (14) + 24 = 38</span>
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<p>As Kikubwa tries the door, it opens easily on well-oiled hinges, some hidden counterweight making it susceptible to even a gentle push. Beyond the antechamber where you all are gathered, there's a great circular room, easily four or five hundred paces across. Double doors like the one you have opened dot the perimeter every thirty feet, most closed, but a few open to betray the presence of living spaces and other antechambers beyond them. Like the hall way and antechamber from which you are coming, the walls have been carved of a pale ivory like substance, but within the great room the walls shed a soft white light.</p>
<p>The floor plan of this great room is remarkably open, sloping upwards towards the center of the room just enough to be noticeable. At its apex, dominating the center of the space, is a great orrery that rises almost a two hundred feet into the air. Colored sand and bits of glass float in eddies and drifts, constrained and suspended by magic within the mechanism. Minatures of some of the great landmarks of the outer planes can also be seen, worked in amazing detail as they drift along, complex magic allowing the arms that support them to occasionally intersect but never collide.</p>
<p>Below the Orrery, moving down the slope in a pair of haphazard spirals as they approach the outer walls, are perhaps a hundred work stations, each a station a small circle of desks and tables and chairs congregated around a scrying apparatus of one type or another. At each station, you can see a small group of mortals working, taking notes and dispatching messages between each other.</p>
<p>At each station except one, that is. About half way up the hill and slightly widdershins of the door you've opened, there is a small cluster of four desks around an ancient cauldron of stone which is currently smoking. Two figures are sprawled on the ground near the cauldron, while a third is kneeling over them, and a fourth runs towards the far side of the small hill on which they're located.</p>Skulda Will Save (DC34) [dice]1d20+24[/dice]
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As Kikubwa tries the door, it opens easily on well-oiled hinges, some hidden counterweight making it susceptible to even a gentle push. Beyond the antechamber where you all are...DreamAtelier2012-09-13T20:00:28ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: The Viewing LoungeDreamAtelierhttps://paizo.com/campaigns/TheCustodians/discussion&page=3#1322012-09-09T12:35:14Z2012-09-09T12:35:14Z<p>Not too busy, just responsible for operating on bad assumptions.</p>
<p>An old friend of mine had invited me to come out and spend a week at his place in hawaii, which I was enthusiastic to do. Unfortunately, I kind of assumed that there would either be a hardline internet connection, or I'd be able to route through a cell phone signal and connect, to keep the game going. Thus, I didn't think to give you guys a heads up.</p>
<p>I turned out to be quite wrong about the internet situation. As such, I want to apologize to you all.</p>
<p>Anyways, I'm writing this up from the airport while waiting to board. Presuming I'm not too jet-lagged after the flight, I'll get back in the swing of things tomorrow. If the jet lag does kick my arse, it might take me until the day after to get a post up.</p>
<p>So, my apologies again guys, and I'll definitely be getting things going again if you're all still interested.</p>Not too busy, just responsible for operating on bad assumptions.
An old friend of mine had invited me to come out and spend a week at his place in hawaii, which I was enthusiastic to do. Unfortunately, I kind of assumed that there would either be a hardline internet connection, or I'd be able to route through a cell phone signal and connect, to keep the game going. Thus, I didn't think to give you guys a heads up.
I turned out to be quite wrong about the internet situation. As such, I want...DreamAtelier2012-09-09T12:35:14ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Bearings of the OrreryDreamAtelierhttps://paizo.com/campaigns/TheCustodians/gameplay#262012-08-31T20:40:13Z2012-08-31T20:40:13Z<p>[Spoiler omitted]</p>
<p>The decor of this waiting room is utilitarian but comfortable. Along each of the side walls there is a divan, and in each corner of the space a chair. Each piece of furniture comes from a different age and culture, and while sturdy, they betray that they have seen many pass this way, and intend to see many more follow you. Above you an oval perhaps 15 paces across at its longest point dominates the ceiling, allowing you to look down at the Boneyard as Astrarium revolves above it.</p>
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<p>For everyone who takes the hand of the Herald, it speaks a few short words, and the inevitable feeling of teleportation twists your guts. You find yourselves appearing within a highly vaulted but otherwise barren hall, lit by a plethora of eternal flames that make the area relatively equally lit throughout. Each herald (except for the one with Skulda) dissolves almost immediately into dust and ice crystals, unraveling to melt on the floor. Humans in livery that sports the crest of Ocuirthos quickly move each of you away from the space in which you appeared and down the hall, towards a set of great double doors. <b>"Wait here a few moments,"</b> you each are told, as the rest of the group is added to those waiting with you <b>"While we make sure the lord is ready to receive you."</b></p>
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For everyone who takes the hand of the Herald, it speaks a few short words, and the inevitable feeling of teleportation twists your guts. You find yourselves appearing within a highly vaulted but otherwise barren hall, lit by a plethora of eternal flames that make the area relatively equally lit throughout. Each herald (except for the one with Skulda) dissolves almost immediately into dust and ice crystals, unraveling to melt on the...DreamAtelier2012-08-29T21:38:07ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: The Viewing LoungeDreamAtelierhttps://paizo.com/campaigns/TheCustodians/discussion&page=3#1142012-08-29T20:05:55Z2012-08-29T20:05:55Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Validk Ghujod wrote:</div><blockquote> Would you allow Dimensional Agility to work with any class ability that works as Dimension Door? </blockquote><p>I don't see a big deal with that at this level.Validk Ghujod wrote:Would you allow Dimensional Agility to work with any class ability that works as Dimension Door?
I don't see a big deal with that at this level.DreamAtelier2012-08-29T20:05:55ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Bearings of the OrreryDreamAtelierhttps://paizo.com/campaigns/TheCustodians/gameplay#122012-08-27T22:47:13Z2012-08-27T22:47:13Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Xailu wrote:</div><blockquote> <span class=messageboard-ooc>Nobody told me we started on Saturday. I am here now. I will read, and then post something in character.</span> </blockquote><p><span class=messageboard-ooc>No worries! I just happened to have a bout of insomnia and no plans last weekend, and decided to do something useful by getting us kicked off. Weekend posts are likely to be the exception rather than the rule for me.</span>
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<p>Admittedly, it doesn't get rid of the magic or mutagen that you dislike, it does get you the grenade/bomb setup.</p>
<p>You could always have a mutagen and/or extracts and simply not use them.</p>Have you considered the Grenadier Archetype?
Admittedly, it doesn't get rid of the magic or mutagen that you dislike, it does get you the grenade/bomb setup.
You could always have a mutagen and/or extracts and simply not use them.DreamAtelier2012-08-26T00:19:40ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: The Viewing LoungeDreamAtelierhttps://paizo.com/campaigns/TheCustodians/discussion&page=3#1032012-08-25T21:30:50Z2012-08-25T21:30:50Z<p>Okay, took a bit longer than I expected because the phone just wouldn't stop ringing. But it is up now.</p>Okay, took a bit longer than I expected because the phone just wouldn't stop ringing. But it is up now.DreamAtelier2012-08-25T21:30:50ZForums: Play-by-Post: The Bearings of the OrreryDreamAtelierhttps://paizo.com/campaigns/TheCustodians/gameplay#12012-08-25T21:29:59Z2012-08-25T21:29:59Z<p><i><b>Canton of the Outer Planes
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<p>The Herald woke as the false dawn of the Boneyard cast the shadow of a nearby tower over his bed, stabbing like the pointed finger of a god at his wardrobe. <i>Another day. How long must an old man wait to die in his sleep these days?</i> The thought was so well worn after these last few hundred years that he no longer tasted the bitterness of it. </p>
<p>With a groan, he rolled over, his reaching hand seeking the three bottles that his servant had laid out with customary clock work precision. The first helped of course, to quite the ache of his head, a pain that he knew had little to do with age, and far more to do with the tonics he took to ensure a dreamless sleep. The second quieted the aches of a body that he knew had lived too long, even if alchemy and magic kept it from knowing that truth. As he had so many days of late, he hesitated with his finger on the stopper of the third. It would taste foul, he knew... in almost five centuries he had yet to find any who could brew it so that it would be otherwise. As always, he finally drank it after a few moments of toying with the bottle, nearly choking on the thick and cloying liquid as he tried to swallow while lying down.</p>
<p>He had almost had his breath back, by the time the magic took hold of him, and he floated up, the sheets falling away from him before he angled his flight towards his changing room. The job, as always, waited.</p>
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<p>He stopped on his way down the street by a small cart that was selling kebabs, run by a family of marids. They were new to this portion of the city, he thought, while taking a moment to observe the children playing as small clouds of mist. Travelers, he suspected, rather than anyone who would be residing for any long term. But even so they knew him, greeting him softly by title. He'd had a name, once, he reflected. He was nearly certain of that. But it had been a long time since the last of those to whom he had trusted it had died, and now, even in his own head, he thought of himself as The Herald. He realized now that he missed that familiarity with others... but none of those in the city around him seemed to stay long enough to warrant it. </p>
<p>He had barely finished the kebab when the wind whispered past his ear. He recognized the gentle baritone of Ocuirthos at once, stopping to listen to what was said. And what he heard chilled him.</p>
<p>It took only the smallest focus of will for his flight to propel him high above the canton, as he took a path that would follow the great curve of one of the thirty legs of this canton, to where they clasped the legs of their others. Below him lay the Panopticon where Ocuirthos had sent its message from, and he knew that if he looked closely he might see archons departing from the minarets, clutching their trumpets.</p>
<p>He brought out the prism of his office, holding it up to split the wan light of Groteus that filtered up to him, and gazed deeply into its facet, before looking up to nod to the four others of him that stood equidistant from it now. After so long at his post it no longer shocked him to see them fully formed, but it was still disquieting to watch himself be spun out of nothing but cold and dust and a little bit of light.</p>
<p>Each of the Heralds twisted space about itself as it finished forming, passing over great distances as they sought their own paths. Like him, they would find their destinations unerringly, and deliver their messages. They were The Herald of Astrarium, and that was what the position meant.</p>
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<p>Before the dwelling that each of the PCs are inhabiting, an imposing elderly man in a flowing robe appears. It is clear from simply looking at him that he has seen a great deal of hardship in his life... his left eye is missing, and for anyone who looks closely <span class=messageboard-ooc>by passing a DC 35 perception check</span>, it is clear that though he presents himself as though he should be close to nine feet tall, there is nothing between his waist and the ground.</p>
<p>They knock, politely but firmly, on the door to your dwellings, topaz eyes shining as they wait for an answer. In the distance, you can hear a hauntingly beautiful dirge being played by trumpet Archons, picked up in rounds and carried towards you as it crosses the city.</p>
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Astrarium, City of the Custodians
15th of Rova, 4605 AR
The Herald woke as the false dawn of the Boneyard cast the shadow of a nearby tower over his bed, stabbing like the pointed finger of a god at his wardrobe. Another day. How long must an old man wait to die in his sleep these days? The thought was so well worn after these last few hundred years that he no longer tasted the bitterness of it.
With a groan, he rolled over, his reaching hand seeking the three...DreamAtelier2012-08-25T21:29:59ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: The Viewing LoungeDreamAtelierhttps://paizo.com/campaigns/TheCustodians/discussion&page=3#1022012-08-25T19:27:28Z2012-08-25T19:27:28Z<p>Actually just started work on it and took a moment to see if there were any other questions, so it should be up relatively soon.</p>Actually just started work on it and took a moment to see if there were any other questions, so it should be up relatively soon.DreamAtelier2012-08-25T19:27:28ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: The Viewing LoungeDreamAtelierhttps://paizo.com/campaigns/TheCustodians/discussion&page=2#1002012-08-25T18:19:23Z2012-08-25T18:19:23Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Grand Moff Vixen wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">Grand Moff Vixen wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">Mr. Swagger wrote:</div><blockquote> Are we rolling hp or just taking half? If we are taking half will we round up or down? As an example the average of 1d8 is 4.5 so would we use a 4 or a 5? </blockquote>Bump. </blockquote>Sorry to bump this again. I am still curious. </blockquote><p>Ack! I can't believe I missed this. I think taking half the value of the die is how we'll do it. So, a d8 is worth 4, while a d6 is 3 and a d10 is 5, etc. First hit die (must be racial if you have them) is maxed out, of course.Grand Moff Vixen wrote:Grand Moff Vixen wrote: Mr. Swagger wrote: Are we rolling hp or just taking half? If we are taking half will we round up or down? As an example the average of 1d8 is 4.5 so would we use a 4 or a 5?
Bump. Sorry to bump this again. I am still curious. Ack! I can't believe I missed this. I think taking half the value of the die is how we'll do it. So, a d8 is worth 4, while a d6 is 3 and a d10 is 5, etc. First hit die (must be racial if you have them) is maxed out, of...DreamAtelier2012-08-25T18:19:23ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: The Viewing LoungeDreamAtelierhttps://paizo.com/campaigns/TheCustodians/discussion&page=2#972012-08-25T17:14:56Z2012-08-25T17:14:56Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Validk Ghujod wrote:</div><blockquote> half celestial makes one outsider-native, which can be affected by resurrection. </blockquote><p>True enough, I had forgotten that exception. thanks for pointing it out.Validk Ghujod wrote:half celestial makes one outsider-native, which can be affected by resurrection.
True enough, I had forgotten that exception. thanks for pointing it out.DreamAtelier2012-08-25T17:14:56ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: The Viewing LoungeDreamAtelierhttps://paizo.com/campaigns/TheCustodians/discussion&page=2#962012-08-25T17:10:11Z2012-08-25T17:10:11Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Sigz wrote:</div><blockquote> Can an existing armor set be enhanced? I'm thinking of the Celestial Armor, wondering if it could be imbued with additional enchantments to up it's AC as it's the only armor I can find that let's Kiku utilize his full dexterity (unless I buy a tome to up it , hmmm...?) </blockquote><p>Yes, it can be. However, you pay the price between it's current modifier and what you're moving it to. So, for celestial armor, you'd add on the price difference between +3 and +4 when you pushed it up to +4, and then between +4 and +5 when you moved it up to +5, etc.
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Quote:</div><blockquote>Can weapons have both the holy and unholy properties? I can't find anything RAW that forbids it but I wanted to ask before buying it.</blockquote><p>There's no reason you couldn't have such a weapon made, by RAW (indeed, I would swear I remember seeing one in an adventure, but that may have been 3.5 material). And there's no reason you couldn't wield one, as a member of the custodians. Obviously it does have some drawbacks, mechanically (no real chance of the two abilities ever stacking, like Axiomatic and Holy might), and you could end up with some issues socially as well ("It's just as much a threat to your enemies as to you!" is a perfectly valid argument, when these things are considered at a distance by entities of power. But the counter argument is "It isn't in my enemies' presence, and it is in my own presence, so it is more of a threat to me now.")
<p>So, I don't have any issues with it, but NPCs in game may.</p>Sigz wrote:Can an existing armor set be enhanced? I'm thinking of the Celestial Armor, wondering if it could be imbued with additional enchantments to up it's AC as it's the only armor I can find that let's Kiku utilize his full dexterity (unless I buy a tome to up it , hmmm...?)
Yes, it can be. However, you pay the price between it's current modifier and what you're moving it to. So, for celestial armor, you'd add on the price difference between +3 and +4 when you pushed it up to +4, and...DreamAtelier2012-08-25T17:10:11ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: The Viewing LoungeDreamAtelierhttps://paizo.com/campaigns/TheCustodians/discussion&page=2#952012-08-25T16:50:26Z2012-08-25T16:50:26Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Grand Moff Vixen wrote:</div><blockquote></p>
<div class="messageboard-quotee">DreamAtelier wrote:</div><blockquote>Full casters (those classes possessing 9 levels worth of spell slots already) receive 9 levels worth of spell slots at each level, distributed as they choose. Once made, these choices can not be changed.</blockquote><p>So I get 1 spell slot for the highest level I can cast?
<p>Example: I have readjusted the levels of my druid to druid 15/green faith acolyte 10. When I hit level 21 with the acolyte I would get one additional 9th level spell slot? And again for the next 4 levels? </blockquote><p>Right. But you don't have to take just a 9th level spell slot. You could instead take a 5th level and a 4th level slot, or a first, second and two third slots, or any other combination that would total up to 9 levels worth of spell slots.
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Sigz wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">Kikubwa Mfalme wrote:</div><blockquote> If I would take the Titan Mauler archetype would the enlarge person effect from Titanic Rage work on Kiku? </blockquote><p>•Bump•
<p>Also, I'm thinking of going down the superstitious rage power line (Witch hunter, Spell Breaker etc..) what do you guys think of that? It would mean I'd have to make a save to resist any spells you cast on me too. </blockquote><p>I had to do some research and think about things a bit to come to an answer on the titan mauler question. The short of it is that I'm going to say Yes, class/archetype abilities like that allow you to affect whatever type of creature you are. It just doesn't make sense to do it any other way to me. Additionally, an awakened ape is sufficiently close to humanoid physiologically that I don't have an issue extending the spell to cover it.
<p>As far as the superstitious line of powers, I don't have a problem with it... after all, you only have to make the saves while you're raging, and for this level, I suspect most buffs and similar such spells that you'd be targeted by will have been cast before combat actually starts.</p>Grand Moff Vixen wrote: DreamAtelier wrote:Full casters (those classes possessing 9 levels worth of spell slots already) receive 9 levels worth of spell slots at each level, distributed as they choose. Once made, these choices can not be changed.
So I get 1 spell slot for the highest level I can cast? Example: I have readjusted the levels of my druid to druid 15/green faith acolyte 10. When I hit level 21 with the acolyte I would get one additional 9th level spell slot? And again for the...DreamAtelier2012-08-25T16:50:26ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: The Viewing LoungeDreamAtelierhttps://paizo.com/campaigns/TheCustodians/discussion&page=2#822012-08-25T03:15:31Z2012-08-25T03:15:31Z<p>Also, the bow and green faith acoloyte are fine.</p>Also, the bow and green faith acoloyte are fine.DreamAtelier2012-08-25T03:15:31ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: The Viewing LoungeDreamAtelierhttps://paizo.com/campaigns/TheCustodians/discussion&page=2#812012-08-25T03:14:32Z2012-08-25T03:14:32Z<p>Skulda and Validk both choose to apply the half-celestial template. Because they have more than 20 hit dice, they both gain Resurrection once per day as a spell-like ability... which also means it doesn't have a material component for either of them.</p>
<p>However, that still leaves outsiders in a bit of a pickle, because resurrection isn't able to hit outsiders (true resurrection is what you need). Also taking the template makes them both outsiders, so they can't hit each other with it (this doesn't matter to Skulda, who already was one, but it does impact Validk, who wasn't).</p>
<p>So, a true resurrection scroll (or something that could achieve a similar effect) would not be a bad idea.</p>Skulda and Validk both choose to apply the half-celestial template. Because they have more than 20 hit dice, they both gain Resurrection once per day as a spell-like ability... which also means it doesn't have a material component for either of them.
However, that still leaves outsiders in a bit of a pickle, because resurrection isn't able to hit outsiders (true resurrection is what you need). Also taking the template makes them both outsiders, so they can't hit each other with it (this...DreamAtelier2012-08-25T03:14:32ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: The Viewing LoungeDreamAtelierhttps://paizo.com/campaigns/TheCustodians/discussion&page=2#692012-08-24T16:15:43Z2012-08-24T16:15:43Z<p>No, you do not have to buy the arrows (or any form of magical ammunition) in groups of 50.</p>No, you do not have to buy the arrows (or any form of magical ammunition) in groups of 50.DreamAtelier2012-08-24T16:15:43ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: The Viewing LoungeDreamAtelierhttps://paizo.com/campaigns/TheCustodians/discussion&page=2#632012-08-22T23:06:35Z2012-08-22T23:06:35Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Validk Ghujod wrote:</div><blockquote> Do we need to include the cost for our planar residence or is it assumed to be part of the background? </blockquote><p>the house that you were asked to describe for the recruitment is just background stuff.Validk Ghujod wrote:Do we need to include the cost for our planar residence or is it assumed to be part of the background?
the house that you were asked to describe for the recruitment is just background stuff.DreamAtelier2012-08-22T23:06:35ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: The Viewing LoungeDreamAtelierhttps://paizo.com/campaigns/TheCustodians/discussion&page=2#592012-08-21T22:33:24Z2012-08-21T22:33:24Z<p>I don't really see traits as being important at this level, but yes, folks can pick two for free if they wish to.</p>I don't really see traits as being important at this level, but yes, folks can pick two for free if they wish to.DreamAtelier2012-08-21T22:33:24ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: The Viewing LoungeDreamAtelierhttps://paizo.com/campaigns/TheCustodians/discussion&page=2#542012-08-21T12:08:25Z2012-08-21T12:08:25Z<p>Ah! spells can be purchased and scribed into your main spell book at the cost of a scroll (I've never been a huge fan of making you pay to scribe them the first time they're found).</p>
<p>If you're making multiple spell books, then you have to pay the scribing cost as normal (unless, of course, they're all in blessed books, which can be scribed as normal).</p>
<p>Note that you are responsible for securing your own spell book... I do not assume any protections beyond what you tell me, and it is not any safer than a fighter's sword when it comes to being targeted by your enemies. If you're looking for good suggestions on how to accomplish that, I recommend <a href="http://paizo.com/forums/dmtz4f4f?So-how-do-you-protect-your-spellbooks" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">this thread</a>. You don't have to be as paranoid as some of the folks in that thread (me), but reasonable precautions are expected.</p>Ah! spells can be purchased and scribed into your main spell book at the cost of a scroll (I've never been a huge fan of making you pay to scribe them the first time they're found).
If you're making multiple spell books, then you have to pay the scribing cost as normal (unless, of course, they're all in blessed books, which can be scribed as normal).
Note that you are responsible for securing your own spell book... I do not assume any protections beyond what you tell me, and it is not any...DreamAtelier2012-08-21T12:08:25ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: The Viewing LoungeDreamAtelierhttps://paizo.com/campaigns/TheCustodians/discussion&page=2#512012-08-20T22:02:18Z2012-08-20T22:02:18Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">DM Fnord wrote:</div><blockquote> @DM How are you wanting to handle a wizard's spell book and spells available? </blockquote><p>I'm not sure what you mean. Your spellbook and spells known are created as normal for your class. You may upgrade to a blessed book for just the cost of the blessed book (I won't make you pay to re-scribe all your spells for that particular purpose, since you should have picked it up by third level and the cost of re-scribing the spells you would have had at that point would be negligible).
<p>So, for every level between 2 and 20, you get the standard two free spells into your spell book, of an appropriate level. For first level, you get the standard three + intelligence modifier (use your final modifier since ability bonuses are retroactive).</p>
<p>For each level beyond 20, see the above rules on magic beyond 20th level.</p>DM Fnord wrote:@DM How are you wanting to handle a wizard's spell book and spells available?
I'm not sure what you mean. Your spellbook and spells known are created as normal for your class. You may upgrade to a blessed book for just the cost of the blessed book (I won't make you pay to re-scribe all your spells for that particular purpose, since you should have picked it up by third level and the cost of re-scribing the spells you would have had at that point would be negligible). So, for...DreamAtelier2012-08-20T22:02:18ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: The Viewing LoungeDreamAtelierhttps://paizo.com/campaigns/TheCustodians/discussion#492012-08-20T21:51:10Z2012-08-20T21:51:10Z<p>Swagger is right... adding special abilities to armor or a sword isn't what I meant by custom.</p>
<p>By custom, I was referring to the slotless item that grants extra 9th level spell slots, or the set of armor that casts a healing spell every time it is struck.</p>
<p>And yes, you may create items for other party members, but you do not receive any portion of the cost they spent on it.</p>Swagger is right... adding special abilities to armor or a sword isn't what I meant by custom.
By custom, I was referring to the slotless item that grants extra 9th level spell slots, or the set of armor that casts a healing spell every time it is struck.
And yes, you may create items for other party members, but you do not receive any portion of the cost they spent on it.DreamAtelier2012-08-20T21:51:10ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: The Viewing LoungeDreamAtelierhttps://paizo.com/campaigns/TheCustodians/discussion#412012-08-20T13:09:54Z2012-08-20T13:09:54Z<p>As it came up in the above mentioned thread:</p>
<p>Custom magic items at creation will be allowed only if the PC could craft them (and please provide a breakdown for what you're crafting here, so it can be double checked).</p>As it came up in the above mentioned thread:
Custom magic items at creation will be allowed only if the PC could craft them (and please provide a breakdown for what you're crafting here, so it can be double checked).DreamAtelier2012-08-20T13:09:54ZRe: Forums: Advice: Half-Elf Druid/20 Horizon Walker/5 Wildshape OptimizationDreamAtelierhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2opbq?HalfElf-Druid20-Horizon-Walker5-Wildshape#162012-08-20T13:05:11Z2012-08-20T13:05:11Z<p>Even if you can't make the un-slotted item, you could just roll the two amulets together for the cost of the higher ability plus 1.5x the cost of the lower.</p>Even if you can't make the un-slotted item, you could just roll the two amulets together for the cost of the higher ability plus 1.5x the cost of the lower.DreamAtelier2012-08-20T13:05:11ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: The Viewing LoungeDreamAtelierhttps://paizo.com/campaigns/TheCustodians/discussion#392012-08-20T12:22:43Z2012-08-20T12:22:43Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">DM Fnord wrote:</div><blockquote> I'm going to be taking staff-like wand. Would that extend to the familiar? </blockquote><p>I don't particularly see a problem with extending it to your familiar, but it would trigger off the familiar's stats and caster level (since they would be the one using the wand). This would mean that you're probably not going to be seeing much of a benefit (assuming a high intelligence familiar, you're probably looking at +1 to +3 on the save DC of most spells, and no real benefit to dealing with SR).DM Fnord wrote:I'm going to be taking staff-like wand. Would that extend to the familiar?
I don't particularly see a problem with extending it to your familiar, but it would trigger off the familiar's stats and caster level (since they would be the one using the wand). This would mean that you're probably not going to be seeing much of a benefit (assuming a high intelligence familiar, you're probably looking at +1 to +3 on the save DC of most spells, and no real benefit to dealing with SR).DreamAtelier2012-08-20T12:22:43ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: The Viewing LoungeDreamAtelierhttps://paizo.com/campaigns/TheCustodians/discussion#382012-08-20T12:15:15Z2012-08-20T12:15:15Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">DM Jelani wrote:</div><blockquote><p> My sort of researched opinions about a wild shaping druid:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.d20pfsrd.com/feats/general-feats/shaping-focus" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Shaping Focus</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.d20pfsrd.com/feats/general-feats/planar-wild-shape" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Planar Wild Shape</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.d20pfsrd.com/feats/general-feats/quick-wild-shape" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Quick Wild Shape</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.d20pfsrd.com/feats/general-feats/natural-spell—-final" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Natural Spell</a> (Obviously)</p>
<p><a href="http://www.d20pfsrd.com/feats/general-feats/powerful-shape" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Powerful Shape</a></p>
<p>From looking at animals briefly I'd say your best animal option is probably the Tyrannosaurus, especially if you take the grapple feats. You could cast <a href="http://www.d20pfsrd.com/magic/all-spells/a/animal-growth" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">animal growth</a> on yourself and be a pretty wicked grappler (until someone casts freedom of movement). Huge air elemental is probably a better flier than a Roc.</p>
<p>Overcoming DR is gonna be a problem for you as well. The t-rex focuses all it's damage into one big bite which would help a little. You can be a celestial one to overcome DR/Good as well, and <a href="http://www.d20pfsrd.com/feats/combat-feats/eldritch-claws" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Eldritch Claws</a> would also be useful.</p>
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<a href="http://www.d20pfsrd.com/magic/all-spells/s/shapechange" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Shapechange</a> is probably your best option since it gives you access to a few better forms (giants, dragons) and you can change shape 1/round as a free action. You may not be able to cast that every fight though.</p>
<p>A metamgic rod of extend spell is gonna be your friend as well. More buff for your buck. </blockquote><p>I'd tend to agree with most of these assessments. I'd also say that you might want to consider the <a href="http://www.d20pfsrd.com/feats/combat-feats/feral-combat-training-combat" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Feral Combat Training</a> feat, which you can qualify for (aspect of the beast will get you natural weapons to get weapon focus with, or you can just wait until your total available hours of wild shape exceeds 24 at level 9 and get the feat that way). This would let you apply any unarmed combat feats to a particular type of natural attack, whenever you're in a shape that has it... and ability damage, such as from <a href="http://www.d20pfsrd.com/feats/combat-feats/bonebreaker-combat" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"> bonebreaker</a> would bypass DR.
<p>Admittedly this would be rather feat intensive. Shapechange is still probably your best option. If you use the Animal Domain for your nature bond, you'd get an extra casting of it per day.</p>DM Jelani wrote:My sort of researched opinions about a wild shaping druid:
Shaping Focus
Planar Wild Shape
Quick Wild Shape
Natural Spell (Obviously)
Powerful Shape
From looking at animals briefly I'd say your best animal option is probably the Tyrannosaurus, especially if you take the grapple feats. You could cast animal growth on yourself and be a pretty wicked grappler (until someone casts freedom of movement). Huge air elemental is probably a better flier than a Roc.
Overcoming DR...DreamAtelier2012-08-20T12:15:15ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: The Viewing LoungeDreamAtelierhttps://paizo.com/campaigns/TheCustodians/discussion#362012-08-20T11:32:24Z2012-08-20T11:32:24Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">DM Fnord wrote:</div><blockquote><p> I'm finishing up my char sheet, and should have it ready for review tomorrow.</p>
<p>I'm torn on taking a standard familiar that just sits in my pocket and one that can use wands... any suggestions?
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</blockquote><p>Wand usage is always nice, for the action economy thing. But, even if you have a wand using familiar, at this level you have to ask yourself how useful a spell from a wand is going to be.
<p>For any spell that allows SR or a save, it probably won't be worth it that often, at least not against your main opposition. The DC for any saves allowed would just be so low that most creatures could make them on anything but a natural 1, while the caster level check of the wand is probably going to be so small it wouldn't have a chance of penetrating SR. However, the familiar might find itself quite useful in dealing with the minions of your opposition... a familiar with a wand of fireball or lightning bolt would certainly help to prevent you getting swarmed by any lower level backup your main opposition might be able to call.</p>
<p>For buff spells, it's probably still a fine idea. You get the extra buff in each round, and while the durations won't be great, they'll probably be sufficient.</p>
<p>So, I'd generally say your familiar would be relegated to a buffing roll... but there's nothing wrong with that, as it frees your character up to do some of the other, perhaps more important, things.</p>
<p>Also, given the wealth available, you could consider buying (or making) your familiar a staff, which will make it far more capable when it tries to do some of the other stuff. And be rechargeable.</p>DM Fnord wrote:I'm finishing up my char sheet, and should have it ready for review tomorrow.
I'm torn on taking a standard familiar that just sits in my pocket and one that can use wands... any suggestions?
Wand usage is always nice, for the action economy thing. But, even if you have a wand using familiar, at this level you have to ask yourself how useful a spell from a wand is going to be. For any spell that allows SR or a save, it probably won't be worth it that often, at least not...DreamAtelier2012-08-20T11:32:24ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: The Viewing LoungeDreamAtelierhttps://paizo.com/campaigns/TheCustodians/discussion#352012-08-20T11:03:38Z2012-08-20T11:03:38Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Mr. Swagger wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">Mr. Swagger wrote:</div><blockquote><p> If I use the following feat would I be able to bring anyone with me. It does say I actually cast the spell, but I figured I would ask first to be sure you read it the same way.</p>
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Dimensional Dervish</p>
<p>You teleport with a mere thought, savaging your opponents as you flash in and out of reality.</p>
<p>Prerequisites: Ability to use the abundant step class feature or cast dimension door, Dimensional Agility, Dimensional Assault, base attack bonus +6.</p>
<p>Benefit: You can take a full-attack action, activating abundant step or <b>casting dimension door as a swift action</b>. If your do, you can teleport up to twice your speed (up to the maximum distance allowed by the spell or ability), dividing this teleportation into increments you use before your first attack, between each attack, and after your last attack. You must teleport at least 5 feet each time you teleport.</p>
<p>Special: A monk can use additional points from his ki pool to increase his speed before determining the total speed for this teleportation.</blockquote></blockquote>Bump </blockquote><p>Had to double check some stuff on it, but yup. You are actually casting the spell here, and thus can take others and objects as the spell rules allow.Mr. Swagger wrote:Mr. Swagger wrote:If I use the following feat would I be able to bring anyone with me. It does say I actually cast the spell, but I figured I would ask first to be sure you read it the same way.
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Dimensional DervishYou teleport with a mere thought, savaging your opponents as you flash in and out of reality.
Prerequisites: Ability to use the abundant step class feature or cast dimension door, Dimensional Agility, Dimensional Assault, base attack bonus +6.
Benefit:...DreamAtelier2012-08-20T11:03:38ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: The Viewing LoungeDreamAtelierhttps://paizo.com/campaigns/TheCustodians/discussion#342012-08-20T11:00:37Z2012-08-20T11:00:37Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">DM Jelani wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">DreamAtelier wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">Skulda wrote:</div><blockquote><p> I'm neutral good thanks to my celestial blood. I can also cast resurrection once per day, so death isn't necessarily death. Not that I want to die or anything, just saying.
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</blockquote>Just wanted to correct a minor thing here: you definitely don't want to rely on your own 1/day resurrection to come back from the dead, since you'd need to be alive to use it. ^_^ Though it is a great thing for you to have and use on other party members when they need it. </blockquote>That's what I meant :P I do have a separate question though, what happens if my shears get sundered? Since they are part of my race would they reappear the next day or something? Also, my spell resistance from half celestial is capped at 35 rules as written. It should really be 36 (CR+11), is that okay since we're playing beyond 20th? </blockquote><p>I don't see a particular problem with easing the cap on that, given the level of the campaign.
<p>As far as the shears, I'm trying to think of a good compromise that simultaneously ensures I can't just strip parts of your race from you, but also ensures that their destruction is as much an impediment as having a weapon sundered is to anyone else. So what I'm thinking is
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-Any race with a unique racial weapon (like the shears) will be allowed to reforge them as a blade bound magus would a broken black blade. Which is to say, by waiting a week (during which time you are presumed to be working on the repairs) and paying 200gp per racial hit die in materials.
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Please let me know if that seems fair to everyone else.</p>DM Jelani wrote:DreamAtelier wrote: Skulda wrote:I'm neutral good thanks to my celestial blood. I can also cast resurrection once per day, so death isn't necessarily death. Not that I want to die or anything, just saying.
Just wanted to correct a minor thing here: you definitely don't want to rely on your own 1/day resurrection to come back from the dead, since you'd need to be alive to use it. ^_^ Though it is a great thing for you to have and use on other party members when they need it....DreamAtelier2012-08-20T11:00:37ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: The Viewing LoungeDreamAtelierhttps://paizo.com/campaigns/TheCustodians/discussion#282012-08-20T01:55:20Z2012-08-20T01:55:20Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Skulda wrote:</div><blockquote><p> I'm neutral good thanks to my celestial blood. I can also cast resurrection once per day, so death isn't necessarily death. Not that I want to die or anything, just saying.
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</blockquote><p>Just wanted to correct a minor thing here: you definitely don't want to rely on your own 1/day resurrection to come back from the dead, since you'd need to be alive to use it. ^_^ Though it is a great thing for you to have and use on other party members when they need it.Skulda wrote:I'm neutral good thanks to my celestial blood. I can also cast resurrection once per day, so death isn't necessarily death. Not that I want to die or anything, just saying.
Just wanted to correct a minor thing here: you definitely don't want to rely on your own 1/day resurrection to come back from the dead, since you'd need to be alive to use it. ^_^ Though it is a great thing for you to have and use on other party members when they need it.DreamAtelier2012-08-20T01:55:20ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: The Viewing LoungeDreamAtelierhttps://paizo.com/campaigns/TheCustodians/discussion#272012-08-20T01:48:33Z2012-08-20T01:48:33Z<p>Worry not: I fully expect you to attempt to sunder your enemies' gear. It helps to prevent the wealth inflation that leads to everyone running around with enough +10 weapons to arm a small nation. And yes, they will occasionally do the same to you, particularly when they've identified only one of your weapons as being able to bypass their defenses. Thus Adamantine (at least for your main weapon) is highly recommended by the GM, because it is the most likely to last.</p>
<p>For anyone thinking about focusing on natural attacks, do remember that if you are possess an alignment sub-type, your natural attacks (as well as weapons you wield) count as being of that alignment for the sake of overcoming damage reduction. It admittedly isn't the most potent thing, but it is worth keeping in mind during the game.</p>
<p>So... re-gathered rulings on character creation, just in case anyone needs them for reference.</p>
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<p>I think I got them all. If there's anything I've missed, please let me know... and of course, and questions that folks have are always welcome.</p>
<p>I anticipate getting the first game play post up by the 23rd, and would like people to plan on having their characters completed by the 24th or 27th at the latest. If that isn't possible, let me know and we'll work something out; I don't anticipate mechanics being super important right off the bat, so there's a bit of of wiggle room that we can work with.</p>
<p>I'd also like to thank all of you for your sympathy and understanding... it was greatly appreciated.</p>Worry not: I fully expect you to attempt to sunder your enemies' gear. It helps to prevent the wealth inflation that leads to everyone running around with enough +10 weapons to arm a small nation. And yes, they will occasionally do the same to you, particularly when they've identified only one of your weapons as being able to bypass their defenses. Thus Adamantine (at least for your main weapon) is highly recommended by the GM, because it is the most likely to last.
For anyone thinking about...DreamAtelier2012-08-20T01:48:33ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: The Viewing LoungeDreamAtelierhttps://paizo.com/campaigns/TheCustodians/discussion#132012-08-17T11:46:16Z2012-08-17T11:46:16Z<p>Sorry about my absence... I remain committed to this project. Just had to put one of the dogs down after it got mauled by a fisher when I got home the other day, so that's got me a bit distracted.</p>
<p>I'll be back into shape by the end of the weekend, I promise.</p>Sorry about my absence... I remain committed to this project. Just had to put one of the dogs down after it got mauled by a fisher when I got home the other day, so that's got me a bit distracted.
I'll be back into shape by the end of the weekend, I promise.DreamAtelier2012-08-17T11:46:16ZForums: Play-by-Post Discussion: The Viewing LoungeDreamAtelierhttps://paizo.com/campaigns/TheCustodians/discussion#12012-08-15T21:49:46Z2012-08-15T21:49:46Z<p>Welcome, once again, everyone who made it through. I'm looking forward to this game, and hopefully so are you. </p>
<p>Feel free to work in story ties between your characters now that you've all been picked. These don't need to be significant, but being members of the custodians, you would all know each other by reputation at the very least, so it would at least be good to know what your character thinks of the others.</p>
<p>I am at work right now, but I hope to get the collected rules from the other thread all condensed down into a single post here for you later this evening, when I get home.</p>Welcome, once again, everyone who made it through. I'm looking forward to this game, and hopefully so are you.
Feel free to work in story ties between your characters now that you've all been picked. These don't need to be significant, but being members of the custodians, you would all know each other by reputation at the very least, so it would at least be good to know what your character thinks of the others.
I am at work right now, but I hope to get the collected rules from the other...DreamAtelier2012-08-15T21:49:46ZRe: Forums: Recruitment: The Bearings of the Orrery (Epic Level)DreamAtelierhttps://paizo.com/campaigns/TheCustodians/recruiting&page=4#1732012-08-15T21:43:46Z2012-08-15T21:43:46Z<p>Alrighty. I'd like to thank everyone for their submissions. Picking among them was far from easy. If anyone would like to ask why you didn't get picked or for feedback, please feel free to PM me.</p>
<p>In the end, I decided to go with a group of five characters. It should allow for a relatively robust campaign, without leaving the gameplay crippled if someone goes missing. If someone does drop out, I might contact others from this list to see if they're still interested, and I might do an open recruitment again... it will depend, I suspect, on how far along we are.</p>
<p>So, the following people should head on over to the discussion thread, where I will be getting up a post with the collected rules for finalized mechanics within the next 24 hours.</p>
<p>-DM Fnord
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-DM Jelani/Skulda
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-Sigz
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-Grand Moff Vixen
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-Mr. Swagger</p>
<p>Thank you, once again, to everyone who applied.</p>Alrighty. I'd like to thank everyone for their submissions. Picking among them was far from easy. If anyone would like to ask why you didn't get picked or for feedback, please feel free to PM me.
In the end, I decided to go with a group of five characters. It should allow for a relatively robust campaign, without leaving the gameplay crippled if someone goes missing. If someone does drop out, I might contact others from this list to see if they're still interested, and I might do an open...DreamAtelier2012-08-15T21:43:46ZRe: Forums: Recruitment: The Bearings of the Orrery (Epic Level)DreamAtelierhttps://paizo.com/campaigns/TheCustodians/recruiting&page=4#1682012-08-15T16:28:12Z2012-08-15T16:28:12Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Skulda wrote:</div><blockquote><p> Here's my attempt at a list of what's been submitted so far:</p>
<p>Dm Jelani/Skulda - Advanced Half-Celestial Norn Monk
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Baron of the Sands - Advanced Oread Monk/Fighter
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OmniChaos - Aasimar Wizard/Celric/MT
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Isonaroc - Changeling Witch/Savant
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Monkeygod - Aasimar Inquisitor
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Sol-Alar De Xin Min - Advanced Drow Noble Synthesist Summoner/Shadow Dancer
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Ricky Bobby - Advanced Half-Celestial Aasimar Stormborn Sorcerer/Savant
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Xara Ozolins - Half-Elf Master Summoner
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Berenzen - Human Ranger/Fighter
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Cuan/Hailani - Back to drawing board
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Sigz/Kikubwa - Awakened Ape Barbarian/Ranger
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Dm Fnord - Advanced Doppleganger Wizard
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</blockquote><p>Just to double check: From what I can see, the only changes to Skulda's list are:
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-Xara Ozolins withdrawn.
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-Grand Moff Vixen submitted a Druid
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-Mr Swagger submitted a Lillend Bard.</p>
<p>If there is anyone who I missed or who I've got the wrong character for, let me know.</p>Skulda wrote:Here's my attempt at a list of what's been submitted so far:
Dm Jelani/Skulda - Advanced Half-Celestial Norn Monk
Baron of the Sands - Advanced Oread Monk/Fighter
OmniChaos - Aasimar Wizard/Celric/MT
Isonaroc - Changeling Witch/Savant
Monkeygod - Aasimar Inquisitor
Sol-Alar De Xin Min - Advanced Drow Noble Synthesist Summoner/Shadow Dancer
Ricky Bobby - Advanced Half-Celestial Aasimar Stormborn Sorcerer/Savant
Xara Ozolins - Half-Elf Master Summoner
Berenzen - Human...DreamAtelier2012-08-15T16:28:12ZRe: Forums: Recruitment: The Bearings of the Orrery (Epic Level)DreamAtelierhttps://paizo.com/campaigns/TheCustodians/recruiting&page=4#1532012-08-14T10:42:07Z2012-08-14T10:42:07Z<p>I'm not going to set a specific time that it will close on the 15th, mainly because my schedule for this week is suffering from some modest disruptions due to an emergency visit to the vet... so, can't be sure when I'll get caught up and therefore be out of work on the 15th.</p>
<p>As far as the archetype abilities... yes, I'm willing to allow them to replace the standard racial option for the Lilliend</p>I'm not going to set a specific time that it will close on the 15th, mainly because my schedule for this week is suffering from some modest disruptions due to an emergency visit to the vet... so, can't be sure when I'll get caught up and therefore be out of work on the 15th.
As far as the archetype abilities... yes, I'm willing to allow them to replace the standard racial option for the LilliendDreamAtelier2012-08-14T10:42:07ZRe: Forums: Recruitment: The Bearings of the Orrery (Epic Level)DreamAtelierhttps://paizo.com/campaigns/TheCustodians/recruiting&page=3#1282012-08-11T13:02:41Z2012-08-11T13:02:41Z<p>I haven't made a definite decision on the number of players I'll take, but it will almost certainly be in the 3 to 6 range. I really can't see doing more than that, and less than three wouldn't be all that fun I'm thinking.</p>
<p>Jelani's summary of the method of deriving monster ability scores is correct.</p>I haven't made a definite decision on the number of players I'll take, but it will almost certainly be in the 3 to 6 range. I really can't see doing more than that, and less than three wouldn't be all that fun I'm thinking.
Jelani's summary of the method of deriving monster ability scores is correct.DreamAtelier2012-08-11T13:02:41ZRe: Forums: Advice: What are crazy good things to do with a Black Blade?DreamAtelierhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2omw7?What-are-crazy-good-things-to-do-with-a-Black#402012-08-11T12:55:40Z2012-08-11T12:55:40Z<p>Blackblade has to be a one handed weapon of a very specific type, so not really Lune.</p>
<p>When picking your black blade's purpose, I recommend choosing something that will allow you to say it would try to dominate you if you get hit by an effect that turns you against your party. Functionally you get a second saving throw against the most dangerous effects for you to be hit with (since being dominated as a magus can often result in you killing a party member every round)</p>
<p>At higher levels the ability to have it teleport to your hand can let you still have access to it in a lot of places you normally wouldn't.</p>
<p>Technically whips are a one handed slashing weapon. So you could have a black blade whip, which would let you get reach for your touch attack spells.</p>
<p>You can sometimes convince a DM that a dancing black blade can pick and choose targets of its own accord, since it is sentient and doesn't need direction from you.</p>Blackblade has to be a one handed weapon of a very specific type, so not really Lune.
When picking your black blade's purpose, I recommend choosing something that will allow you to say it would try to dominate you if you get hit by an effect that turns you against your party. Functionally you get a second saving throw against the most dangerous effects for you to be hit with (since being dominated as a magus can often result in you killing a party member every round)
At higher levels the...DreamAtelier2012-08-11T12:55:40ZRe: Forums: Recruitment: The Bearings of the Orrery (Epic Level)DreamAtelierhttps://paizo.com/campaigns/TheCustodians/recruiting&page=3#1222012-08-11T02:31:45Z2012-08-11T02:31:45Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Grand Moff Vixen wrote:</div><blockquote><p> I am interested in a rogue 20. Haven't looked at any of the prestige classes to make up the other five. I am beginning a background over the weekend and will have more soon. I am working 12 hour days right now so I may not have anything posted until around Monday. I should have a solid concept by then.</p>
<p>The basic concept is an upper-class noble from some old rich city. Race will be either from the core or featured races from the ARG.</p>
<p>Will this be ok DreamAtelier? </blockquote><p>So far it looks alright (certainly from the brief mechanical overview). I highly recommend ninja over rouge, because the capstone ability of the ninja is amazing. It's a bit sparse at the moment for me to make a definitive judgement however (please see the second post of the thread for guidelines of what I'm hoping for). Ditto that for the other two classes you mentioned.
<p>Also, I'd like to thank Skulda for making that list (I was hoping to get around to it over the weekend, but you beat me too it).</p>Grand Moff Vixen wrote:I am interested in a rogue 20. Haven't looked at any of the prestige classes to make up the other five. I am beginning a background over the weekend and will have more soon. I am working 12 hour days right now so I may not have anything posted until around Monday. I should have a solid concept by then.
The basic concept is an upper-class noble from some old rich city. Race will be either from the core or featured races from the ARG.
Will this be ok DreamAtelier?
So...DreamAtelier2012-08-11T02:31:45ZRe: Forums: Recruitment: The Bearings of the Orrery (Epic Level)DreamAtelierhttps://paizo.com/campaigns/TheCustodians/recruiting&page=2#992012-08-10T22:56:27Z2012-08-10T22:56:27Z<p>August 15th is the latest that I'll make the first cut and ask for mechanics from anyone who makes it through.</p>
<p>And Fnord is right... to determine number of class levels, apply all modifiers in sequence. So take 25 possible levels and first subtract the higher of hit dice or class for a monsterous race, then subtract the CR adjustment of any templates from what is left, and the final number is your class levels. While there are some monster types that this may seem an excessive burden for, there are just as many that doing it any other way would be too great a benefit to. Rather than trying to come up with a list of each and get bogged down into different folks' opinions on the relative value of their chosen race, we're simply going to go with a singular rule.</p>
<p>And yes, round down for the racial hit dice conversion when it comes to wealth.</p>August 15th is the latest that I'll make the first cut and ask for mechanics from anyone who makes it through.
And Fnord is right... to determine number of class levels, apply all modifiers in sequence. So take 25 possible levels and first subtract the higher of hit dice or class for a monsterous race, then subtract the CR adjustment of any templates from what is left, and the final number is your class levels. While there are some monster types that this may seem an excessive burden for,...DreamAtelier2012-08-10T22:56:27ZRe: Forums: Recruitment: The Bearings of the Orrery (Epic Level)DreamAtelierhttps://paizo.com/campaigns/TheCustodians/recruiting&page=2#842012-08-10T18:42:37Z2012-08-10T18:42:37Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Sol-Alar De Xin Min wrote:</div><blockquote><p> With The natural armor bonus I would like a GM call on this, as a Synthesist 20L my Synthesist gets +2NA +12 from Evolutions
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With an Amulet of natural armor +8 say dos that stack or not?
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From reading the posts it says note. Its ok as Braces of Armor work just as well just cost more.</p>
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Eldritch Heritage ->BloodLine ->Arcane ->Arcane Bond ->familiar
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The improved-familiar.</p>
<p>chain giving an improved-familiar (at PC Level -2) would that be Level 25-2 or Level 24-2
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If you see where I am comming from.
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</blockquote><p>If you have given up a class level for some reason (by taking a race with racial hit dice, or by taking a template), any discussion of character level in the rules is determined using the actual number of class levels you have. So, for your question, it would be 24-2.
<p>As far as the amulet of natural armor: first, amulets of natural armor are rated from +1 to +5, so you can't have an amulet of natural armor +8. Caps like this fall under the "no such thing as epic items" rule (this would also apply for stat boosting items, etc). However, it is an enhancement bonus, and people are correct in stating that it would stack with actual natural armor, such as that provided by an evolution.</p>Sol-Alar De Xin Min wrote:With The natural armor bonus I would like a GM call on this, as a Synthesist 20L my Synthesist gets +2NA +12 from Evolutions
With an Amulet of natural armor +8 say dos that stack or not?
From reading the posts it says note. Its ok as Braces of Armor work just as well just cost more.Also I want to take the
Two feats.
Eldritch Heritage ->BloodLine ->Arcane ->Arcane Bond ->familiar
The improved-familiar.
chain giving an improved-familiar (at PC Level -2) would that...DreamAtelier2012-08-10T18:42:37ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Jorvik: A Land of Snow & Ice - DSXs' Dresden FileGrillan Avaruvex (alias of DreamAtelier)https://paizo.com/campaigns/JorvikALandOfSnowIce/gameplay&page=29#14272012-06-05T22:23:35Z2012-06-05T22:23:35Z<p>Grillan observes the circle and destruction with a mild curiosity. Once all is said and done, he shrugs faintly. <b>"The key is only of mild importance... a far more pressing concern is the question of what it opens."</b> He considers Danny's comments, and then nods a faint agreement. <b>"I'd suggest that is a wise idea... perhaps tomorrow afternoon we can all get together and discuss what we're facing? I'd be pleased to host most of you for tea."</b></p>Grillan observes the circle and destruction with a mild curiosity. Once all is said and done, he shrugs faintly. "The key is only of mild importance... a far more pressing concern is the question of what it opens." He considers Danny's comments, and then nods a faint agreement. "I'd suggest that is a wise idea... perhaps tomorrow afternoon we can all get together and discuss what we're facing? I'd be pleased to host most of you for tea."Grillan Avaruvex (alias of DreamAtelier)2012-06-05T22:23:35ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Jorvik: A Land of Snow & Ice - DSXs' Dresden FileGrillan Avaruvex (alias of DreamAtelier)https://paizo.com/campaigns/JorvikALandOfSnowIce/gameplay&page=29#14202012-06-05T12:01:40Z2012-06-05T12:01:40Z<p>Grillan has just finished the cigar as the others come out, and he can't help but blink in surprise. <b>"That was rather quick."</b> He nods at Danny's suggestion. <b>"Fire is a purifying force, so yes, burning the anchor would probably be sufficient to destroy it. I've a place we can use if you need it."</b></p>Grillan has just finished the cigar as the others come out, and he can't help but blink in surprise. "That was rather quick." He nods at Danny's suggestion. "Fire is a purifying force, so yes, burning the anchor would probably be sufficient to destroy it. I've a place we can use if you need it."Grillan Avaruvex (alias of DreamAtelier)2012-06-05T12:01:40ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Jorvik: A Land of Snow & Ice - DSXs' Dresden FileGrillan Avaruvex (alias of DreamAtelier)https://paizo.com/campaigns/JorvikALandOfSnowIce/gameplay&page=28#14002012-06-02T01:00:07Z2012-06-02T01:00:07Z<p>Grillan stayed at the back of the group as they piled out of the car, before sitting down on the hood and lighting a cigar. It was a process that took some doing, with his right arm still as injured as it was. <b>"You all go on ahead, I'll be a few minutes behind you, after I finish this. That way it doesn't look suspicious."</b> He puffs contentedly on the cigar. <b>"Think of me as a lookout and your back up, if it helps. Just do something to get my attention if you need it before I'm done."</b></p>
<p><i>After all, I'd have left protections if it were my anchor. Best if I let everyone else have a chance to blunder into them, in my condition.</i></p>Grillan stayed at the back of the group as they piled out of the car, before sitting down on the hood and lighting a cigar. It was a process that took some doing, with his right arm still as injured as it was. "You all go on ahead, I'll be a few minutes behind you, after I finish this. That way it doesn't look suspicious." He puffs contentedly on the cigar. "Think of me as a lookout and your back up, if it helps. Just do something to get my attention if you need it before I'm done."
After...Grillan Avaruvex (alias of DreamAtelier)2012-06-02T01:00:07ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: DSXs' Dresden Discussion OOCGrillan Avaruvex (alias of DreamAtelier)https://paizo.com/campaigns/JorvikALandOfSnowIce/discussion&page=19#9022012-05-31T02:42:55Z2012-05-31T02:42:55Z<p>Grillan had offered Letitia a job. She turned him down... for now.</p>Grillan had offered Letitia a job. She turned him down... for now.Grillan Avaruvex (alias of DreamAtelier)2012-05-31T02:42:55ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Jorvik: A Land of Snow & Ice - DSXs' Dresden FileGrillan Avaruvex (alias of DreamAtelier)https://paizo.com/campaigns/JorvikALandOfSnowIce/gameplay&page=28#13972012-05-31T01:24:14Z2012-05-31T01:24:14Z<p><b>"Indeed."</b> Grillan observes the others quietly, and gestures for them to lead the way. <b>"And while we're at it, perhaps we should discuss what we're going to do about the entity that was possessing the man in armor, hmm? As problematic as the kobold is, he's small fry, metaphysically speaking, when compared to that one. Going in so gung-ho and without a plan there will see us all dead... an outcome I find unpalatable."</b></p>"Indeed." Grillan observes the others quietly, and gestures for them to lead the way. "And while we're at it, perhaps we should discuss what we're going to do about the entity that was possessing the man in armor, hmm? As problematic as the kobold is, he's small fry, metaphysically speaking, when compared to that one. Going in so gung-ho and without a plan there will see us all dead... an outcome I find unpalatable."Grillan Avaruvex (alias of DreamAtelier)2012-05-31T01:24:14ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: DM Rennick's Jade Regent: The Prophecy of the Seal DiscussionEinjeru Kaijitsu (alias of DreamAtelier)https://paizo.com/campaigns/RennicksJadeRegentTheProphecyOfTheSeal/discussion&page=5#2152012-05-31T01:17:50Z2012-05-31T01:17:50Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Rennick wrote:</div><blockquote><p> Like I said, I have plans, don't worry. :p </p>
<p>Einjeru, sorry it's taking so long. We'll have you playing soon. </p>
<p>What I wanted to address has to do with RotRL, basically have you played it and are you against my spoiling of a plot point in the first adventure of that AP? I need to know so I can edit some stuff. </blockquote><p>Can't say as I've played it before (got into a play by post of it, but it fell apart rather rapidly). I'm not adverse to spoilers, though, since it's unlikely I'll go through it with my usual group. Thusly, edit away.Rennick wrote:Like I said, I have plans, don't worry. :p
Einjeru, sorry it's taking so long. We'll have you playing soon.
What I wanted to address has to do with RotRL, basically have you played it and are you against my spoiling of a plot point in the first adventure of that AP? I need to know so I can edit some stuff.
Can't say as I've played it before (got into a play by post of it, but it fell apart rather rapidly). I'm not adverse to spoilers, though, since it's unlikely I'll go...Einjeru Kaijitsu (alias of DreamAtelier)2012-05-31T01:17:50ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: DM Rennick's Jade Regent: The Prophecy of the Seal DiscussionEinjeru Kaijitsu (alias of DreamAtelier)https://paizo.com/campaigns/RennicksJadeRegentTheProphecyOfTheSeal/discussion&page=5#2042012-05-25T18:01:23Z2012-05-25T18:01:23Z<p>Thanks for the welcome! I hope to be an asset, and look forward to playing with everyone. The gameplay thread so far makes me think this is going to be a fun group.</p>
<p>On the still to do list for Einjeru:
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-Pick 10 first level spells (3 base +5 int +2 at second level). If anyone has things that they very specifically do (or don't) want me to grab I'll be happy to take advice.
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-Rennick mentioned some backstory things that needed to be smoothed out as well, so there will be some changes being made to that, I'm sure.</p>Thanks for the welcome! I hope to be an asset, and look forward to playing with everyone. The gameplay thread so far makes me think this is going to be a fun group.
On the still to do list for Einjeru:
-Pick 10 first level spells (3 base +5 int +2 at second level). If anyone has things that they very specifically do (or don't) want me to grab I'll be happy to take advice.
-Rennick mentioned some backstory things that needed to be smoothed out as well, so there will be some changes being made...Einjeru Kaijitsu (alias of DreamAtelier)2012-05-25T18:01:23ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Jorvik: A Land of Snow & Ice - DSXs' Dresden FileGrillan Avaruvex (alias of DreamAtelier)https://paizo.com/campaigns/JorvikALandOfSnowIce/gameplay&page=28#13722012-05-23T23:13:47Z2012-05-23T23:13:47Z<p><b>"Tibet and the Himalayas are a bad option."</b> Grillan offers. <b>"There's still at least three regiments of troops associated with various causes looking for Shangri-la, as well as the Jade Court... and I think a few of my relatives, possibly. I still think the sea is our best bet... even if it could control a fish that wouldn't get it free, and if we use a nice deep trench, mortal technology won't be able to cope with it for a while. Failing that, how about a nice remote corner of the Outback?"</b></p>"Tibet and the Himalayas are a bad option." Grillan offers. "There's still at least three regiments of troops associated with various causes looking for Shangri-la, as well as the Jade Court... and I think a few of my relatives, possibly. I still think the sea is our best bet... even if it could control a fish that wouldn't get it free, and if we use a nice deep trench, mortal technology won't be able to cope with it for a while. Failing that, how about a nice remote corner of the Outback?"Grillan Avaruvex (alias of DreamAtelier)2012-05-23T23:13:47ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Jorvik: A Land of Snow & Ice - DSXs' Dresden FileGrillan Avaruvex (alias of DreamAtelier)https://paizo.com/campaigns/JorvikALandOfSnowIce/gameplay&page=28#13662012-05-23T01:54:03Z2012-05-23T01:54:03Z<p><b>"Ahh, Lovecraft. There was a man who knew his liquor. And his hallucinogens."</b> Grillan muses, wistfully. <b>"Almost as well as Byron."</b></p>"Ahh, Lovecraft. There was a man who knew his liquor. And his hallucinogens." Grillan muses, wistfully. "Almost as well as Byron."Grillan Avaruvex (alias of DreamAtelier)2012-05-23T01:54:03ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Jorvik: A Land of Snow & Ice - DSXs' Dresden FileGrillan Avaruvex (alias of DreamAtelier)https://paizo.com/campaigns/JorvikALandOfSnowIce/gameplay&page=28#13642012-05-23T00:14:22Z2012-05-23T00:14:22Z<p><b>"You're better off not knowing if you don't already... The Council has been known to get a bit shirty about people learning too much. One moment you're having a polite conversation, next thing you know they're coming by with those vorpal swords of theirs and it's snicker-snack time."</b> Grillan says grimly. His hand twitched at the thought of an unattended Warden's sword for a few moments. <i>It's no Sword of the Cross, but still, wouldn't it look pretty in a display case?</i> He almost stepped over for the weapon, but the circle with the kobold was in between him and it. The dragon's gaze narrowed balefully on the occupant of the circle.</p>
<p><b>"So, chaining the corrupted bastard and dropping him in the deepest part of the ocean sound good to everyone?"</b></p>"You're better off not knowing if you don't already... The Council has been known to get a bit shirty about people learning too much. One moment you're having a polite conversation, next thing you know they're coming by with those vorpal swords of theirs and it's snicker-snack time." Grillan says grimly. His hand twitched at the thought of an unattended Warden's sword for a few moments. It's no Sword of the Cross, but still, wouldn't it look pretty in a display case? He almost stepped over...Grillan Avaruvex (alias of DreamAtelier)2012-05-23T00:14:22ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Jorvik: A Land of Snow & Ice - DSXs' Dresden FileGrillan Avaruvex (alias of DreamAtelier)https://paizo.com/campaigns/JorvikALandOfSnowIce/gameplay&page=28#13572012-05-22T13:10:43Z2012-05-22T13:10:43Z<p>Grillan chuckles at Axe's response. <b>"I was talking to the kobold, actually. But I thank you for the information all the same. As to the truth of what you've seen... I could say the scenes were pulled from the fabric of time itself, and so could not be anything but the truth... but even that would require you trust me, which I doubt will come easily. Perhaps this will reassure you... I swear by my power that the images were as true as my talents could discern."</b></p>
<p>For a long moment he is silent at the Kobold's words, and then looks over at Letita quietly, his brow furrowed with worry, before he speaks. His tone is serious, his words soft, and perhaps slightly fearful. <b>"I had not thought a creature of the Never Never could be so corrupted, but it sounds as though it is speaking of Those Beyond The Gates. Do you concur, Warden?"</b></p>Grillan chuckles at Axe's response. "I was talking to the kobold, actually. But I thank you for the information all the same. As to the truth of what you've seen... I could say the scenes were pulled from the fabric of time itself, and so could not be anything but the truth... but even that would require you trust me, which I doubt will come easily. Perhaps this will reassure you... I swear by my power that the images were as true as my talents could discern."
For a long moment he is silent...Grillan Avaruvex (alias of DreamAtelier)2012-05-22T13:10:43ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Jorvik: A Land of Snow & Ice - DSXs' Dresden FileGrillan Avaruvex (alias of DreamAtelier)https://paizo.com/campaigns/JorvikALandOfSnowIce/gameplay&page=28#13542012-05-22T11:56:33Z2012-05-22T11:56:33Z<p><b>"My doing."</b> Grillan says for Axe, nodding at the images as they fade. <b>"To be sure, I could have kept the information internalized, but it always seems to cause trust issues when a person does that. And sometimes people see something that has meaning to them, but wouldn't to others."</b> He considers the kobold again, his brow furrowed in curiosity. <b>"Now, about that third scene... who do you serve? Answer quickly and without obfuscation, lest you provoke my ire."</b></p>"My doing." Grillan says for Axe, nodding at the images as they fade. "To be sure, I could have kept the information internalized, but it always seems to cause trust issues when a person does that. And sometimes people see something that has meaning to them, but wouldn't to others." He considers the kobold again, his brow furrowed in curiosity. "Now, about that third scene... who do you serve? Answer quickly and without obfuscation, lest you provoke my ire."Grillan Avaruvex (alias of DreamAtelier)2012-05-22T11:56:33ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Jorvik: A Land of Snow & Ice - DSXs' Dresden FileGrillan Avaruvex (alias of DreamAtelier)https://paizo.com/campaigns/JorvikALandOfSnowIce/gameplay&page=27#13392012-05-19T03:34:06Z2012-05-19T03:34:06Z<p>Grillan nods slowly as the spell finishes, glancing at the others to see their reaction. His voice, when he speaks, is soft. <b>"They each chose to play his games of their own free will and motivated by their own greed. The reward was worth the risk, in their mind, and if the risk was not fully understood by them, it was their failure to ask. A person can not be protected from the consequences of their own choices... not if their freedom to choose is to have any meaning."</b></p>Grillan nods slowly as the spell finishes, glancing at the others to see their reaction. His voice, when he speaks, is soft. "They each chose to play his games of their own free will and motivated by their own greed. The reward was worth the risk, in their mind, and if the risk was not fully understood by them, it was their failure to ask. A person can not be protected from the consequences of their own choices... not if their freedom to choose is to have any meaning."Grillan Avaruvex (alias of DreamAtelier)2012-05-19T03:34:06ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Jorvik: A Land of Snow & Ice - DSXs' Dresden FileGrillan Avaruvex (alias of DreamAtelier)https://paizo.com/campaigns/JorvikALandOfSnowIce/gameplay&page=27#13362012-05-18T22:59:58Z2012-05-18T22:59:58Z<p><b>"That was rather rude, Mr. Finley."</b> Grillan scolds with a small sigh. <b>"You'll have to forgive them being so excitable... Mortality does that, it seems. Now, what are your names? Calling you both you would be simultaneously rude and confusing. You don't want me to have to ask a third time, do you?"</b> Grillan asks the Kobold and the man again.</p>
<p>To Jericho and the others, he adds. <b>"There's a far more direct path to the truth of things."</b></p>
<p>The mortal continues to weep and fail to answer, and Grillan frowns, his brow furrowing with irritation, before stepping forward and hitting the man full in the face with the flask. It isn't a gentle blow, coming right at the man's mouth so his lip will split and blood well up to run down the man's chin. The dragon holds the man's head in his non-injured arm while using his sprained arm to manuever the flask so it can catch the blood as it falls. <b>"Next time you should take the hand of friendship when it is offered."</b> He mutters as he stands back up.</p>
<p>He drops a handkerchief on the man's lap as he steps away to work, removing a gold pocket watch he was wearing and lifting it to his eye critically, before placing it on the floor and kneeling near it. A platinum collar stay is removed, so he can begin scratching out a set of Cyrillic symbols in a triangle around it. The blood from the flask is used to wet one the symbols at the vertices of the triangle, while another points directly at the kobold. Grillan himself sits along one of the long sides. <b>"The chess piece, if you please."</b> He looks at Jack.</p>
<p>[Spoiler omitted]</p>"That was rather rude, Mr. Finley." Grillan scolds with a small sigh. "You'll have to forgive them being so excitable... Mortality does that, it seems. Now, what are your names? Calling you both you would be simultaneously rude and confusing. You don't want me to have to ask a third time, do you?" Grillan asks the Kobold and the man again.
To Jericho and the others, he adds. "There's a far more direct path to the truth of things."
The mortal continues to weep and fail to answer, and Grillan...Grillan Avaruvex (alias of DreamAtelier)2012-05-18T22:59:58ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Jorvik: A Land of Snow & Ice - DSXs' Dresden FileGrillan Avaruvex (alias of DreamAtelier)https://paizo.com/campaigns/JorvikALandOfSnowIce/gameplay&page=27#13342012-05-18T13:26:49Z2012-05-18T13:26:49Z<p>Grillan makes his way over to the man that Danny is standing over, considering for a long moment as he kneels down and begins fishing through his own pockets. After a moment he pulls out the beaten up flask of spirits and offers it towards the fellow. <b>"What's your name?"</b> the words are not ungentle, but still a command. After a moment his gaze moves to the Kobold as well. <b>"And what's your name as well, kobold?"</b></p>Grillan makes his way over to the man that Danny is standing over, considering for a long moment as he kneels down and begins fishing through his own pockets. After a moment he pulls out the beaten up flask of spirits and offers it towards the fellow. "What's your name?" the words are not ungentle, but still a command. After a moment his gaze moves to the Kobold as well. "And what's your name as well, kobold?"Grillan Avaruvex (alias of DreamAtelier)2012-05-18T13:26:49ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Jorvik: A Land of Snow & Ice - DSXs' Dresden FileGrillan Avaruvex (alias of DreamAtelier)https://paizo.com/campaigns/JorvikALandOfSnowIce/gameplay&page=27#13292012-05-17T21:29:18Z2012-05-17T21:29:18Z<p><b>"Or it may have been working against whoever did."</b> Grillan offers quietly, his hands held up to placate Jericho for a moment. <b>"Even in the most complex of chess variants, black and white are on opposite sides of the table. Or at least that's how it was back in the Fifties. That hasn't changed, has it? It was always one of the basic rules and those don't usually move around much..."</b></p>"Or it may have been working against whoever did." Grillan offers quietly, his hands held up to placate Jericho for a moment. "Even in the most complex of chess variants, black and white are on opposite sides of the table. Or at least that's how it was back in the Fifties. That hasn't changed, has it? It was always one of the basic rules and those don't usually move around much..."Grillan Avaruvex (alias of DreamAtelier)2012-05-17T21:29:18ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Jorvik: A Land of Snow & Ice - DSXs' Dresden FileGrillan Avaruvex (alias of DreamAtelier)https://paizo.com/campaigns/JorvikALandOfSnowIce/gameplay&page=27#13272012-05-17T21:13:11Z2012-05-17T21:13:11Z<p>Grillan had been silent at the house, observing the group and their conversation silently as he sought to determine how much he should share with them, and when. <i>Will they run if they know what we face? I've half a mind to myself...</i></p>
<p>In the end, he'd made his decision to keep silent because of his injuries, and how quickly they had decided to go haring off too follow the chess piece. If he shared everything he knew with them immediately, his thoughts went, than they might have gone racing off after the Armored Bastard (as Grillan had mentally dubbed his foe)... and in his current condition Grillan was fairly certain he wouldn't survive another encounter with the man. Not without a large amount of preparation.</p>
<p>It was the same reason he'd held well back going into the Museum they'd been led to. Long enough to determine that this wasn't going to be a knock down drag out affair like the party, at least, and determine there weren't any surprises of the nasty sort protecting those who would enter.</p>
<p><b>"Hrm..."</b> He surveys the kobold curiously, thinking about what he's overheard. <b>"A radical idea, but what if we offered the scamp a job instead of banishing and threatening it? His powers are ideally suited to a Sphinx-esque guardian role, and it occurs to me that we could likely come up with a thing or three in need of that sort of protection. They'd be all the safer if the guardian couldn't actually be killed by any who overpower it, and therefore would be able to report and let us know such had happened."</b></p>Grillan had been silent at the house, observing the group and their conversation silently as he sought to determine how much he should share with them, and when. Will they run if they know what we face? I've half a mind to myself...
In the end, he'd made his decision to keep silent because of his injuries, and how quickly they had decided to go haring off too follow the chess piece. If he shared everything he knew with them immediately, his thoughts went, than they might have gone racing off...Grillan Avaruvex (alias of DreamAtelier)2012-05-17T21:13:11ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: DSXs' Dresden Discussion OOCGrillan Avaruvex (alias of DreamAtelier)https://paizo.com/campaigns/JorvikALandOfSnowIce/discussion&page=18#8822012-05-17T11:59:42Z2012-05-17T11:59:42Z<p>My apologies to everyone for my unannounced (and prolonged) absence. Life went off the rails for a bit, starting with a totaled car, progressing into the discovery that a room-mate had been stealing the rent payments, and then careening wildly over a cliff. In dealing with it all, the site and game kind of fell off my radar.</p>
<p>If folks want me back, I'd be happy to pick up Grillan again. If not... well, I can totally understand having reservations about bringing me back in, and respect them</p>My apologies to everyone for my unannounced (and prolonged) absence. Life went off the rails for a bit, starting with a totaled car, progressing into the discovery that a room-mate had been stealing the rent payments, and then careening wildly over a cliff. In dealing with it all, the site and game kind of fell off my radar.
If folks want me back, I'd be happy to pick up Grillan again. If not... well, I can totally understand having reservations about bringing me back in, and respect themGrillan Avaruvex (alias of DreamAtelier)2012-05-17T11:59:42ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Jorvik: A Land of Snow & Ice - DSXs' Dresden FileGrillan Avaruvex (alias of DreamAtelier)https://paizo.com/campaigns/JorvikALandOfSnowIce/gameplay&page=25#12342012-04-25T22:32:54Z2012-04-25T22:32:54Z<p>Grillan sits in the back seat of the car (his, if it was used, is an old antique, with the driver out front and the passengers riding in an enclosed space in the front). Using what remains of his jacket, he sets to binding the cut on his arm.</p>
<p>When Kenneth returns, he considers the sword quietly, and nods after a moment. <b>"A wise decision, Mr. Finley."</b> By now, he's managed to return to a more functional state of mind. <b>"I gather you know the people we're meeting up with? What can you tell me about them?"</b></p>Grillan sits in the back seat of the car (his, if it was used, is an old antique, with the driver out front and the passengers riding in an enclosed space in the front). Using what remains of his jacket, he sets to binding the cut on his arm.
When Kenneth returns, he considers the sword quietly, and nods after a moment. "A wise decision, Mr. Finley." By now, he's managed to return to a more functional state of mind. "I gather you know the people we're meeting up with? What can you tell me...Grillan Avaruvex (alias of DreamAtelier)2012-04-25T22:32:54ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Jorvik: A Land of Snow & Ice - DSXs' Dresden FileGrillan Avaruvex (alias of DreamAtelier)https://paizo.com/campaigns/JorvikALandOfSnowIce/gameplay&page=25#12262012-04-25T15:12:36Z2012-04-25T15:12:36Z<p>Grillan fishes a valet ticket out of one of the pockets of the ruined suit he's wearing. <b>"Can you drive a stick?"</b> He asks, hesitating about handing it over.</p>Grillan fishes a valet ticket out of one of the pockets of the ruined suit he's wearing. "Can you drive a stick?" He asks, hesitating about handing it over.Grillan Avaruvex (alias of DreamAtelier)2012-04-25T15:12:36ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Jorvik: A Land of Snow & Ice - DSXs' Dresden FileGrillan Avaruvex (alias of DreamAtelier)https://paizo.com/campaigns/JorvikALandOfSnowIce/gameplay&page=25#12182012-04-24T18:02:06Z2012-04-24T18:02:06Z<p>Freed from the rubble, Grillan manages to stand and look about, eyeing the hole in the dance floor for a long moment. <i>If we were across the pond, I'd have to sue them over this...</i>. The running water had been sufficient to ground out the talisman's power, and despite the bad shape of his suit, he forced himself to stand straight as he left under Danny's veil.</p>
<p><i>I hope there were no cellphone cameras...</i></p>Freed from the rubble, Grillan manages to stand and look about, eyeing the hole in the dance floor for a long moment. If we were across the pond, I'd have to sue them over this.... The running water had been sufficient to ground out the talisman's power, and despite the bad shape of his suit, he forced himself to stand straight as he left under Danny's veil.
I hope there were no cellphone cameras...Grillan Avaruvex (alias of DreamAtelier)2012-04-24T18:02:06ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Jorvik: A Land of Snow & Ice - DSXs' Dresden FileGrillan Avaruvex (alias of DreamAtelier)https://paizo.com/campaigns/JorvikALandOfSnowIce/gameplay&page=25#12052012-04-23T23:59:34Z2012-04-23T23:59:34Z<p><i>Hrm... That's the sound of the cavalry, then. Must mean the Armored Bastard and that blasted sword of his is gone. That means I can scream now.</i> Grillan thought, under his shell of rubble. He'd bitten through his lower lip trying to keep quiet, so giving in to the impulse was a great relief, as he tried to maneuver the rubble off him.</p>
<p>Except that he found he couldn't. His unbroken arm was trapped at an awkward angle, and the leverage he needed to push the rubble away didn't exist.<span class=tiny><b>"Help."</b></span> he called out, hoping others would hear.</p>
<p><i>I see why the Djinn go insane in their bottles, now...</i></p>Hrm... That's the sound of the cavalry, then. Must mean the Armored Bastard and that blasted sword of his is gone. That means I can scream now. Grillan thought, under his shell of rubble. He'd bitten through his lower lip trying to keep quiet, so giving in to the impulse was a great relief, as he tried to maneuver the rubble off him.
Except that he found he couldn't. His unbroken arm was trapped at an awkward angle, and the leverage he needed to push the rubble away didn't exist."Help." he...Grillan Avaruvex (alias of DreamAtelier)2012-04-23T23:59:34ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: DSXs' Dresden Discussion OOCGrillan Avaruvex (alias of DreamAtelier)https://paizo.com/campaigns/JorvikALandOfSnowIce/discussion&page=17#8372012-04-20T18:47:17Z2012-04-20T18:47:17Z<p>I have to admit that I considered trying to hold on for one more round, as the thought of trying to sneak a piece of Grillan's hoard onto him as a tracking device of sorts occurred to me. But it seemed too likely that he'd be able to take Grillan out if I did, from the math. And if he didn't, then it seemed like it would be hard to set up Grillan's retreat as not being a sign of weakness to the rest of the supernatural community.</p>
<p>On a blow like that though, him being buried under a pile of rubble seemed reasonable enough, and Grillan is smart enough to realize that he can bill the time he spends under it playing dead as simply being the difficulties of extracting himself, particularly with a damaged arm.</p>
<p>Of course, I'm beginning to realize that with his relatively low direct combat stats, I probably should have invested in one of the recovery powers for Grillan. There's always the future to do that in, though. As long as he survives that long.</p>
<p>Now I just need to start thinking of how he's going to explain what he saw and what he thinks about it to the rest of the group...</p>I have to admit that I considered trying to hold on for one more round, as the thought of trying to sneak a piece of Grillan's hoard onto him as a tracking device of sorts occurred to me. But it seemed too likely that he'd be able to take Grillan out if I did, from the math. And if he didn't, then it seemed like it would be hard to set up Grillan's retreat as not being a sign of weakness to the rest of the supernatural community.
On a blow like that though, him being buried under a pile of...Grillan Avaruvex (alias of DreamAtelier)2012-04-20T18:47:17ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Jorvik: A Land of Snow & Ice - DSXs' Dresden FileGrillan Avaruvex (alias of DreamAtelier)https://paizo.com/campaigns/JorvikALandOfSnowIce/gameplay&page=24#11862012-04-20T15:57:24Z2012-04-20T15:57:24Z<p><b>"I haven't made you angry, have I?"</b> Grillan says, forcing a grimace from his broken rib to turn into a grin as he tries to move out of the way of the descending sword. His scales had turned the edge of the blade on the earlier blow, but he knew the power of the talisman wouldn't last all that long: He'd made it for getting away from people who might start shooting at him, not for engaging in a stand up fight against so experienced a foe.</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Grillan Dodge: I'm guessing his off-balance block applies to this type of action.</span> <span class="messageboard-dice">4d3 - 8 + 1 ⇒ (3, 1, 1, 2) - 8 + 1 = 0</span>
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<span class=messageboard-ooc>So, no luck there. Grillan will take a Severe Consequence, which combined with his armor rating should reduce the attack to no stresses added on his track (5 shift hit +3 Weapon is 8 stress, -3 armor brings it back down to 5, -6 from the consequence brings it back down to 0). Admittedly a larger consequence than I wanted, but mild would have left him being taken out.</span>
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<span class=messageboard-ooc>For the severe consequence, I'm leaning towards 'Broke My Good Arm', if that's acceptable.</span></p>
<p>But the blow to his legs earlier had left them weaker than he thought, and when he went to dodge away, his ankle gave out, leaving him to roll across the floor. Desperate, Grillan caught up a serving tray that had ended up on the floor nearby, and sought to get it in between him and the sword. The tray shattered under the assault, and the sword cut through the scales below to slice deeply into the upper part of Grillan's right arm, severing muscles and fracturing his humerus, before coming away bloody. Already weakened from the repeated abuse it had taken, the dance floor beneath Grillan gave away, dropping him out of sight under a pile of rubble.</p>
<p>In the haze of pain, biting down on his good arm to keep from screaming, Grillan tried to take stock of the situation, but only one thought was managing to be coherent. <i>He'll kill me for what I found out if he thinks I'm alive in here... gotta be quiet, gotta be still. Make him think I'm already dead.</i></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Grillan's going to concede on his turn, presuming folks are alright with the method and manner of doing it.</span></p>"I haven't made you angry, have I?" Grillan says, forcing a grimace from his broken rib to turn into a grin as he tries to move out of the way of the descending sword. His scales had turned the edge of the blade on the earlier blow, but he knew the power of the talisman wouldn't last all that long: He'd made it for getting away from people who might start shooting at him, not for engaging in a stand up fight against so experienced a foe.
Grillan Dodge: I'm guessing his off-balance block...Grillan Avaruvex (alias of DreamAtelier)2012-04-20T15:57:24ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: DSXs' Dresden Discussion OOCGrillan Avaruvex (alias of DreamAtelier)https://paizo.com/campaigns/JorvikALandOfSnowIce/discussion&page=17#8322012-04-19T11:14:54Z2012-04-19T11:14:54Z<p>Aye, and I did consider making that choice. The problem that I ran into was that I didn't really think any of his personal aspects seemed appropriate, and it would have dissolved the Blinded aspect to use that, thereby preventing Grillan from having had even a chance of pulling off the grapple block.</p>
<p>In reality, taking the hit wasn't the worst thing in the world: it sets Grillan up for making a concession and cashing out on the fight, which if he plans it right is definitely in keeping with his aspects and how I view him in my head: he didn't come prepared for this, and he's currently focused on putting on a show, so that the supernatural community in the city will know he won't just lie down because you catch him unprepared... but the real danger to the party crashers will be when he comes after them and is prepared, after they've beaten him here.</p>
<p>The fate points from the consequences are something I'm realizing he is definitely going to need down the line.</p>Aye, and I did consider making that choice. The problem that I ran into was that I didn't really think any of his personal aspects seemed appropriate, and it would have dissolved the Blinded aspect to use that, thereby preventing Grillan from having had even a chance of pulling off the grapple block.
In reality, taking the hit wasn't the worst thing in the world: it sets Grillan up for making a concession and cashing out on the fight, which if he plans it right is definitely in keeping with...Grillan Avaruvex (alias of DreamAtelier)2012-04-19T11:14:54ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Jorvik: A Land of Snow & Ice - DSXs' Dresden FileGrillan Avaruvex (alias of DreamAtelier)https://paizo.com/campaigns/JorvikALandOfSnowIce/gameplay&page=24#11812012-04-19T03:54:41Z2012-04-19T03:54:41Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Lore</span> <span class="messageboard-dice">4d3 - 8 + 4 ⇒ (1, 2, 3, 2) - 8 + 4 = 4</span></p>Lore [dice]4d3 -8 +4[/dice]Grillan Avaruvex (alias of DreamAtelier)2012-04-19T03:54:41ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Jorvik: A Land of Snow & Ice - DSXs' Dresden FileGrillan Avaruvex (alias of DreamAtelier)https://paizo.com/campaigns/JorvikALandOfSnowIce/gameplay&page=24#11792012-04-19T00:55:22Z2012-04-19T00:55:22Z<p>Lore 6:<span class="messageboard-dice">4d3 - 8 + 4 ⇒ (1, 3, 2, 2) - 8 + 4 = 4</span> <span class=messageboard-ooc>Well, that's totally suitable to my mind, since Grillan is kind of focused elsewhere</span></p>
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Quote:</div><blockquote><p>The armoured man looks to the Dragon, beneath the mask a smirk of assurity crosses his face. He faints with the long blade as the leaves with their white seeds fall from the over-sized weapon, the sound of it slicing through the air is enough to generate fear in even the stoutest soul. He pushes his attack further forward, pressing the position.</p>
<p>Attack (Weapon) Dragonman Vs Grillian 4d3 - 8 + 5 ⇒ (2, 2, 1, 2) - 8 + 5 = 4</blockquote><p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Grillan's Dodge (athletics)</span> <span class="messageboard-dice">4d3 - 8 + 1 ⇒ (1, 1, 1, 2) - 8 + 1 = -2</span>
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<span class=messageboard-ooc>Umm... yeah... can't get much worse than that</span>
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<span class=messageboard-ooc>Grillan will be taking a moderate consequence to reduce the stress from that hit. Combined with his armor that should reduce it to not adding to Grillan's track, if my understanding of the system is right. I'm thinking something like BROKEN RIB or GUT STABBED</span></p>
<p>Grillan starts to dodge the man, but on the shattered cluttered dance floor, he starts to lose his footing. Catching himself before he ends up on his knees in front of his enemy, he's left with nowhere to move as the sword closes in, and hits home hard.</p>
<p>It doesn't stop the dragon, though, as Grillan shakes his head to clear it. Seizing on the moment of the Armored man's hindered eyesight, and realizing his enemy had struck at where he had been standing rather than where he currently was, Grillan rises from the floor in a lunge, trying to close the distance and get inside the reach of that rather painful blade. If he can stop the other from acting, it will give him the time to probe the armor's history for weaknesses.</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Tagging the Armored's BLINDED aspect to attempt a Grapple. I can't figure out if tagging this to attempt the grapple provides the bonus from the aspect, so I'm guessing it doesn't (if it does, the result should be 2 higher). Thus, I'm also spending a fate point to invoke Grillan's "No Power But Mine" Aspect for a +2 on the roll.</span> <span class="messageboard-dice">4d3 - 8 + 2 ⇒ (2, 2, 1, 2) - 8 + 2 = 1</span></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>For his second round of actions, presuming he's managed to achieve the grapple, Grillan will be using his Pyschometry Power as a supplemental action (if you'll allow it), to try and assess the man's gear, then trying to maintain the grapple.</span> <span class="messageboard-dice">4d3 - 8 - 1 ⇒ (1, 3, 1, 3) - 8 - 1 = -1</span></p>Lore 6:[dice]4d3 -8 +4[/dice] Well, that's totally suitable to my mind, since Grillan is kind of focused elsewhere
Quote:The armoured man looks to the Dragon, beneath the mask a smirk of assurity crosses his face. He faints with the long blade as the leaves with their white seeds fall from the over-sized weapon, the sound of it slicing through the air is enough to generate fear in even the stoutest soul. He pushes his attack further forward, pressing the position.
Attack (Weapon) Dragonman...Grillan Avaruvex (alias of DreamAtelier)2012-04-19T00:55:22ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Jorvik: A Land of Snow & Ice - DSXs' Dresden FileGrillan Avaruvex (alias of DreamAtelier)https://paizo.com/campaigns/JorvikALandOfSnowIce/gameplay&page=23#11262012-04-11T02:13:16Z2012-04-11T02:13:16Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">DSXMachina wrote:</div><blockquote><p> •• spoiler omitted ••</p>
<p><b>Grillian</b> Certainly, the self-compel is reasonable. Especially with the calling out of the armoured figure and lack of claws. BTW I take it Grillian is more of a classical Western Dragon, than a serpentine Eastern one.</p>
<p>Splinter explosion(Grillian)= 4 - (-1)+1(weapon)-3(armour)= 3 physical stress. </blockquote><p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Most definitely an accurate judgement of how I envision him. I'm a bit confused by the math there (I get 4 -1 +1 -3 = 1), but to make sure I understand the system correctly, 3 physical stress would mean I mark off the third box in my physical stress track, right? I have to admit that while I have and am reading the books, I've never actually used the system before.</span>
<p>Grillan had been crossing his arms even before the man struck, pressing the cuff-links firmly into the palm of each hand to activate their contained magic. All things considered, he had not been quite fast enough, as the scales that grew outwards from them had barely managed to cover his forearms before the shards came whistling through the air.</p>
<p>The dragon nearly fell as he leaned backwards, forearms rising instinctively to protect his face, dropping fully into the mist for a moment before rising again. His once fine suit was virtually gone now, the splinters tearing away shirt and jacket as they had peppered his skin. Where the scales covered his body, the splinters had spun harmlessly away, but the sheer speed of the armored man's reaction had meant more than a few found their home. The scales, each a perfect match for the cuff-links Grillan had been wearing, continued their inexorable growth across his skin, sawing through the splinters that had found flesh as they formed, leaving portions of wood trapped beneath the layer of armor, embedded in the dragon.</p>
<p>It had been only a few moments, and the scales, flecked with minor streaks of blood from where the flesh beneath them wept, now covered Grillan entirely, transforming his face into a vaguely draconian countenance. Every movement of his body as he straightened set their edges to slicing through what little fabric of his outfit remained, as though he were wearing a thousand obsidian daggers. Grillan paused, not quite standing straight yet, using his right hand to recover the important pieces of his outfit, the talismans that were fashioned from his hoard. The cuff-links has become a part of him now, but the minature snuff box on it's golden chain he wrapped around a wrist, turning it into an awkward looking charm bracelet. A monocle, empowered to aide in bypassing security systems, was attached to the chain by a clip. His left hand, meanwhile, trailed through the broken glass and shattered wood as though searching for something.</p>
<p><i>Oh hell he's fast. I really wish this wasn't going to be a stand up fight.</i> Grillan took a long moment to study the man as he finished straightening, his gaze shifting over the assembled members of the supernatural community who were present. <i>And he's got me in a place where I can't back down. Not without inviting all and sundry to stop taking me seriously. Making this look good enough to prevent that is going to be painful.</i> Slowly he rolled his shoulders and fixed his gaze on the armored figure, both his hands grinding closed into fists. <i>Well, all armor has weak spots. Let us see if that suit remembers how its last wearer died. Gotta get inside that sword's reach safely before it will tell me, though. And maybe after it tells me I can find a nice little alcove in the manor for it...</i> <b>"Which of my heresies are you referring to? There's so many I lose count of them, most days. And at least I'm not some lowly peasant... don't think I failed to count the number of toes on your companion."</b></p>
<p>It wasn't like Grillan really cared about the answer, he tried to tell himself, even as he admitted it would be nice to know. The question itself was just a distraction, and then he was darting forward, the handful of glass and wood that he'd been grinding in the scaled fingers of his left hand hurled out and into the face of the armored man. Small but jagged pieces and fine dust flew towards the dragon mask, in a quick attempt to blind his foe.</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Attempting a maneuver to BLIND the man in dragon armor, so that Grillan will be able to close and use pyschometry on the armor itself in (relative) safely. I figure the glass and wood should make use of the weaponry or athletics skill, but since they're both the same for Rill, which one in particular doesn't matter.</span><span class="messageboard-dice">4d3 - 8 + 1 ⇒ (2, 3, 1, 2) - 8 + 1 = 1</span></p>DSXMachina wrote:** spoiler omitted **
Grillian Certainly, the self-compel is reasonable. Especially with the calling out of the armoured figure and lack of claws. BTW I take it Grillian is more of a classical Western Dragon, than a serpentine Eastern one.
Splinter explosion(Grillian)= 4 - (-1)+1(weapon)-3(armour)= 3 physical stress.
Most definitely an accurate judgement of how I envision him. I'm a bit confused by the math there (I get 4 -1 +1 -3 = 1), but to make sure I understand the...Grillan Avaruvex (alias of DreamAtelier)2012-04-11T02:13:16ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Jorvik: A Land of Snow & Ice - DSXs' Dresden FileGrillan Avaruvex (alias of DreamAtelier)https://paizo.com/campaigns/JorvikALandOfSnowIce/gameplay&page=23#11242012-04-10T19:03:35Z2012-04-10T19:03:35Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">DSXMachina wrote:</div><blockquote><p> <span class=messageboard-ooc>Grillian- Looking at the rules for Thauaturgy, for duration it's +3/+4 to lore roll for duration depending upon whether you want 1 or 3 minutes. So Claws would be Lore 5 for a minute; Armour = value +3 or 4. How does that sound?</span>
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</blockquote><p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Sounds more than fair. I'm gonna assume none of them would have been prepared for more than a minute, given the fact that Grillan definitely didn't go into this party planning on a huge fight... at the worst he expected to subdue or run away from a security guard or two and a musician. It's also why I'm dropping the idea of him having brought one for claws... his goal was theft, not conflict, so coming prepared to tear out throats wouldn't have made much sense for him planning his accouterments for the evening. I'd like to call that a self compel of his Let Cooler Heads Prevail aspect, as his lack of options was brought about by planning for something different than what he ended up in, if you're cool with that.</span>
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<span class=messageboard-ooc>Armor 3 Talisman (Goal-Lore 6):</span><span class="messageboard-dice">4d3 - 8 + 4 ⇒ (1, 3, 3, 3) - 8 + 4 = 6</span>
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<span class=messageboard-ooc>Dodge the Splinter explosion (athletics):</span><span class="messageboard-dice">4d3 - 8 + 1 ⇒ (2, 2, 1, 1) - 8 + 1 = -1</span></p>DSXMachina wrote:Grillian- Looking at the rules for Thauaturgy, for duration it's +3/+4 to lore roll for duration depending upon whether you want 1 or 3 minutes. So Claws would be Lore 5 for a minute; Armour = value +3 or 4. How does that sound?
Sounds more than fair. I'm gonna assume none of them would have been prepared for more than a minute, given the fact that Grillan definitely didn't go into this party planning on a huge fight... at the worst he expected to subdue or run away from a...Grillan Avaruvex (alias of DreamAtelier)2012-04-10T19:03:35ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Jorvik: A Land of Snow & Ice - DSXs' Dresden FileGrillan Avaruvex (alias of DreamAtelier)https://paizo.com/campaigns/JorvikALandOfSnowIce/gameplay&page=23#11152012-04-10T01:50:40Z2012-04-10T01:50:40Z<p>Grillan's plan to acquire the violin had been elegant in its simplicity, as he would have been the first to say. A small snuff box on a gold chain had served as one of his prepared talismans, opening a hole into a small pocket space in the NeverNever, from which he pulled a faerie produced replica of the Del Gesu. Using charm and the promise of a substantial donation to the University's music program, he had gotten Alicia a chance to play the real violin, and then simply swapped the fake and the real while showing her how to hold it. The real violin vanished into the snuff box, to be safely retrieved back within his personal lair.</p>
<p>He had almost gotten Alicia to return the fake violin for him, when the ceiling shattered and all hell broke lose.
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<span class=messageboard-ooc>Lore: Surprise! He knows a dragon when he sees one.</span> <span class="messageboard-dice">4d3 - 8 + 4 ⇒ (2, 3, 3, 2) - 8 + 4 = 6</span></p>
<p>Grillan glared at the shape in the sky above him. <b>"By Valentine's pox-ridden genitals, you did NOT just crash my party."</b> He mutters under his breath, clearly irritated. With one hand he absently threw Alicia under a nearby table, wincing only slightly at the sound of wood breaking as she slid under the table. <i>Well, so much for hoping they wouldn't be sending it out for authentication anytime soon. I wonder if fae craftsmanship will fool science? Probably not.</i> The thought crossed his mind briefly, before he focused his gaze on the figures that were finding their way into the area. <i>Hmph. Dropping off shock troops after disrupting my evening out. That is so damned rude.</i></p>
<p>Irritation nearly radiating from his body, Grillan kicked his way through the mist towards the dance floor, too angry to pay any attention to the falling glass as he strode through it and it shredded his suit. <b>"Not even the good sense to do this quietly. Like a bull in a china shop, or maybe a hyena at the opera. No wonder people rarely tender us invitations to the party."</b> The edge of a falling piece of glass cut his forehead just below the hairline, and blood splattered onto his suit.</p>
<p>Grillan stopped and stared at the blood stain for a long moment, almost as if in shock. His eyes slowly took in the cuts to the once fine garment, and then narrowed dangerously, before he lifted his head and pointed at the man on the stage. <b>"You pint-sized, obstreperous, ungainly, misbegotten bastard! You'd best start planning on replacing this."</b> A gesture indicated the suit, opalescent scale cuff-links flashing as his hand moved.</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Alertness</span> <span class="messageboard-dice">4d3 - 8 + 1 ⇒ (1, 3, 3, 1) - 8 + 1 = 1</span>
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<span class=messageboard-ooc>I didn't bother filling out Grillan's talismans before the scene, but I hope you don't mind me wasting one on his acquisition method. Any thoughts on what the Lore roll would be fore the cuff-links to be biomantic talismans that will cause him to grow armor and/or claws?</span></p>Grillan's plan to acquire the violin had been elegant in its simplicity, as he would have been the first to say. A small snuff box on a gold chain had served as one of his prepared talismans, opening a hole into a small pocket space in the NeverNever, from which he pulled a faerie produced replica of the Del Gesu. Using charm and the promise of a substantial donation to the University's music program, he had gotten Alicia a chance to play the real violin, and then simply swapped the fake and...Grillan Avaruvex (alias of DreamAtelier)2012-04-10T01:50:40ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Jorvik: A Land of Snow & Ice - DSXs' Dresden FileGrillan Avaruvex (alias of DreamAtelier)https://paizo.com/campaigns/JorvikALandOfSnowIce/gameplay&page=22#10902012-04-03T12:58:30Z2012-04-03T12:58:30Z<p>Grillan offers Jericho a small nod and squats down to look into the girls face while the Warden and Jericho move out to the dance floor.</p>
<p><b>"So, youngling, do you want to see some of the instruments?"</b> He offers, softly. <b>"Maybe we could even get someone to let you try playing one for a bit, hmm?"</b></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Given my situation (see discussion thread), I'll be gone for a few days. It might be easiest to say that Grillan slips into the background with Alicia to steal the violin, until I can get back to posting regularly.</span></p>Grillan offers Jericho a small nod and squats down to look into the girls face while the Warden and Jericho move out to the dance floor.
"So, youngling, do you want to see some of the instruments?" He offers, softly. "Maybe we could even get someone to let you try playing one for a bit, hmm?"
Given my situation (see discussion thread), I'll be gone for a few days. It might be easiest to say that Grillan slips into the background with Alicia to steal the violin, until I can get back to...Grillan Avaruvex (alias of DreamAtelier)2012-04-03T12:58:30ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: DSXs' Dresden Discussion OOCGrillan Avaruvex (alias of DreamAtelier)https://paizo.com/campaigns/JorvikALandOfSnowIce/discussion&page=16#7952012-04-03T12:50:13Z2012-04-03T12:50:13Z<p>Sorry everyone, for the current brief absence. Had an unexpected death in the family over the weekend and dealing with that is going to keep me occupied and away from a computer for a few days.</p>Sorry everyone, for the current brief absence. Had an unexpected death in the family over the weekend and dealing with that is going to keep me occupied and away from a computer for a few days.Grillan Avaruvex (alias of DreamAtelier)2012-04-03T12:50:13ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: DSXs' Dresden Discussion OOCGrillan Avaruvex (alias of DreamAtelier)https://paizo.com/campaigns/JorvikALandOfSnowIce/discussion&page=16#7922012-03-30T17:45:46Z2012-03-30T17:45:46Z<p>The odd thing is that I hadn't even been thinking about Grillan doing something like making that offer until the very moment I typed it, which I only did because I wanted to make the question about how the white council expected to be backed seem more like a rhetorical thing, where he wasn't really expecting an answer.</p>
<p>I like it so much after writhing it that I don't know if it could have been better if I had planned it. And it made how openly he's been speaking to people make a lot more sense... He didn't hold back much with becca, because he thought she was beneath him, I knew that going into it. But I kept having a nagging feeling that he was being too open with Jericho and Letitia when he talked to them. But of course, if he is thinking of them both as potential recruits and partners, he's doing it because he wants them to trust him.</p>
<p>Now if only I had a good idea for what his endgame if Letitia says yes should be.</p>The odd thing is that I hadn't even been thinking about Grillan doing something like making that offer until the very moment I typed it, which I only did because I wanted to make the question about how the white council expected to be backed seem more like a rhetorical thing, where he wasn't really expecting an answer.
I like it so much after writhing it that I don't know if it could have been better if I had planned it. And it made how openly he's been speaking to people make a lot more...Grillan Avaruvex (alias of DreamAtelier)2012-03-30T17:45:46ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Jorvik: A Land of Snow & Ice - DSXs' Dresden FileGrillan Avaruvex (alias of DreamAtelier)https://paizo.com/campaigns/JorvikALandOfSnowIce/gameplay&page=22#10642012-03-30T17:29:32Z2012-03-30T17:29:32Z<p><b>"It seems rather blatantly like taking a side. Still, if we're right, Jericho won't be capable of discerning the truth of it, or of doing what must be done."</b> Grillan says with a small sigh and a nod, as he offers Letita his arm while they start approaching. </p>
<p><b>"That's the problem with noble minded types, Warden Letita. They get too caught up in trying to defend others to realize that the best defense is a strong offense, and that sometimes sacrifices are needful. In many ways, Jericho has the same failings as your own Merlin. And those failings are why neither of them will win your war for you."</b> He offers her a sad smile as he says it. <b>"It's why so few of the other factions will back yours, coincidentally. Even if such tactics secure a front or win you all respite for a time, they are still playing into the phages' strengths. How can one back a side which is not in the fight to win it, if one knows he will have to live with the victors when they emerge?"</b> He tilts his head at her as he asks the question, but continues without giving her much space to answer.</p>
<p><b>"It's why you would be better served working for me, instead of your council. I could show you how to fight this battle so that you might win. Much as I hope to show Jericho, when he is finally ready to see."</b> From the corner of his eye, Grillan watches the warden closely, to see how she responds to his sales pitch.</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>I'm guessing that empathy is the right skill for trying to gauge her reaction, but if it's something else we can adjust the roll as appropriate.</span>
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<span class="messageboard-dice">4d3 - 8 ⇒ (1, 1, 2, 2) - 8 = -2</span></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>In hindsight, I probably should have invested in that skill.</span></p>"It seems rather blatantly like taking a side. Still, if we're right, Jericho won't be capable of discerning the truth of it, or of doing what must be done." Grillan says with a small sigh and a nod, as he offers Letita his arm while they start approaching.
"That's the problem with noble minded types, Warden Letita. They get too caught up in trying to defend others to realize that the best defense is a strong offense, and that sometimes sacrifices are needful. In many ways, Jericho has the...Grillan Avaruvex (alias of DreamAtelier)2012-03-30T17:29:32ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Jorvik: A Land of Snow & Ice - DSXs' Dresden FileGrillan Avaruvex (alias of DreamAtelier)https://paizo.com/campaigns/JorvikALandOfSnowIce/gameplay&page=22#10582012-03-30T12:29:51Z2012-03-30T12:29:51Z<p>Grillan spends a few moments cursing fluidly in German, particularly as the thunder picks up. He takes another sip from his flask and then slips it back inside his jacket, as he collects himself. <b>"Do you think she's infected? It would be a brilliant ploy if so... get Jericho to keep her about thinking he is protecting her, when in reality he's got a ticking time bomb waiting to tear his throat out, held back only by the self-restraint of a child. And of course he'll let his guard down around her... humans always do. For some reason they insist on thinking children aren't threats. Dragons are far more sensible about the whole matter."</b></p>Grillan spends a few moments cursing fluidly in German, particularly as the thunder picks up. He takes another sip from his flask and then slips it back inside his jacket, as he collects himself. "Do you think she's infected? It would be a brilliant ploy if so... get Jericho to keep her about thinking he is protecting her, when in reality he's got a ticking time bomb waiting to tear his throat out, held back only by the self-restraint of a child. And of course he'll let his guard down around...Grillan Avaruvex (alias of DreamAtelier)2012-03-30T12:29:51ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Jorvik: A Land of Snow & Ice - DSXs' Dresden FileGrillan Avaruvex (alias of DreamAtelier)https://paizo.com/campaigns/JorvikALandOfSnowIce/gameplay&page=21#10472012-03-29T02:13:58Z2012-03-29T02:13:58Z<p>Grillan ponders her words for a moment, as he takes another swig from his flask. <b>"You're more trusting than I."</b> He observes her choice of drink from the corner of his eye. <b>"Don't you worry someone might have tampered with the refreshments?"</b></p>
<p>He nods, after that. <b>"You're right about actions, of course. It's a pity that past and current experiences have shown the Reds to be rather crappy at keeping the bargains they make. Supporting them really would be like ignoring a termite infestation. One moment it seems acceptable, but a little while down the road everything collapses and you find yourself wondering what happened to the foundation of your house."</b></p>
<p>After a moment he watches the child be handed over, and his brow furrows. <b>"Now, what the fresh hell is <i>that</i> about?"</b> He mutters, perplexed.</p>Grillan ponders her words for a moment, as he takes another swig from his flask. "You're more trusting than I." He observes her choice of drink from the corner of his eye. "Don't you worry someone might have tampered with the refreshments?"
He nods, after that. "You're right about actions, of course. It's a pity that past and current experiences have shown the Reds to be rather crappy at keeping the bargains they make. Supporting them really would be like ignoring a termite infestation. One...Grillan Avaruvex (alias of DreamAtelier)2012-03-29T02:13:58ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: DSXs' Dresden Discussion OOCGrillan Avaruvex (alias of DreamAtelier)https://paizo.com/campaigns/JorvikALandOfSnowIce/discussion&page=16#7692012-03-28T14:47:55Z2012-03-28T14:47:55Z<p>I'm good with convoluted plots!</p>
<p>Side note: if Grillan making his comments where he guess other people's meaning or intentions comes off as arrogant, it is intended. But if it starts to irritate people, please let me know and I'll try to tone it back.</p>I'm good with convoluted plots!
Side note: if Grillan making his comments where he guess other people's meaning or intentions comes off as arrogant, it is intended. But if it starts to irritate people, please let me know and I'll try to tone it back.Grillan Avaruvex (alias of DreamAtelier)2012-03-28T14:47:55ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Jorvik: A Land of Snow & Ice - DSXs' Dresden FileGrillan Avaruvex (alias of DreamAtelier)https://paizo.com/campaigns/JorvikALandOfSnowIce/gameplay&page=21#10352012-03-28T14:24:14Z2012-03-28T14:24:14Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">DSXMachina wrote:</div><blockquote><p><b>Grillian</b></p>
<p>Slowly beside you appears a lady, her satin dress clings to her curves in the right places. She looks at you through cool blue eyes; <b>"So Dragon, you watching his back?"</b> she gestures to Jericho <b>"He's still wanted you know. Letitia Morrigan, warden of the white council, a pleasure to make your acquaintance - especially with such adequate musical accompaniment."</b> </blockquote><p><b>"Grillan Avaruvex, the dragon of York... the pleasure is all mine. But you already knew that."</b> Grillan says with a small smile and bow to Letitia. His gaze lingers as he observes how the dress hangs for a few moments. <b>"Just hoping for some evening entertainment. The music is quite fine, of course, but I admit to hoping something a bit more distracting will come up. But no, neither group has asked me to take sides in their conflict, yet. It hasn't quite boiled over to the point where they think it needful, I suspect."</b>
<p>He pauses, considering silently for a moment. <b>"I give it a month or so, before one of them does. Though, perhaps what you're trying to ask is which side I'll back when they do?"</b> A slow smile as he looks to the stage again. <b>"So, what brings the Wardens to town? I can't believe you'd show yourself this openly if you were planning to bring him in; He'd only run again, and you couldn't exactly cut lose when trying to catch him around a crowd of this size."</b></p>DSXMachina wrote:Grillian
Slowly beside you appears a lady, her satin dress clings to her curves in the right places. She looks at you through cool blue eyes; "So Dragon, you watching his back?" she gestures to Jericho "He's still wanted you know. Letitia Morrigan, warden of the white council, a pleasure to make your acquaintance - especially with such adequate musical accompaniment."
"Grillan Avaruvex, the dragon of York... the pleasure is all mine. But you already knew that." Grillan says...Grillan Avaruvex (alias of DreamAtelier)2012-03-28T14:24:14ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Jorvik: A Land of Snow & Ice - DSXs' Dresden FileGrillan Avaruvex (alias of DreamAtelier)https://paizo.com/campaigns/JorvikALandOfSnowIce/gameplay&page=21#10162012-03-27T01:50:09Z2012-03-27T01:50:09Z<p><b>"Ahh, Jericho. Fancy a swig? It's a rather wonderful Glengyle I picked up while abroad."</b> Grillan's smile was genuine, a quick spark of mischief dancing in his eyes as he offered Jericho the flask. <b>"You know, I knew from the moment I saw you that you would be fun to have about. Yes, there's at least one of them here, and given that they're vaguely like ticks and cockroaches, you'd be wise to assume there are more about. However, she did say she was only hear to speak with you, so if you both keep your cool and maintain decorum, you might not see the others."</b></p>
<p>He paused a moment to let that sink in, then added. <b>"Mind, I suspect that will be difficult. She seems to have been chosen for her irreverence, so expect that she'll try to goad you into doing something foolish. You can't miss her... she's the one with blue hair and no sense of style, who is too busy staring at the people like they're food to notice the delectable spring rolls."</b></p>"Ahh, Jericho. Fancy a swig? It's a rather wonderful Glengyle I picked up while abroad." Grillan's smile was genuine, a quick spark of mischief dancing in his eyes as he offered Jericho the flask. "You know, I knew from the moment I saw you that you would be fun to have about. Yes, there's at least one of them here, and given that they're vaguely like ticks and cockroaches, you'd be wise to assume there are more about. However, she did say she was only hear to speak with you, so if you both...Grillan Avaruvex (alias of DreamAtelier)2012-03-27T01:50:09ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Jorvik: A Land of Snow & Ice - DSXs' Dresden FileGrillan Avaruvex (alias of DreamAtelier)https://paizo.com/campaigns/JorvikALandOfSnowIce/gameplay&page=21#10122012-03-26T18:29:22Z2012-03-26T18:29:22Z<p>He laughed fully at that, responding after a moment with a faint smile. <b>"Flunkey? Yes, it's a term that's been used to refer to me before, but I certainly don't serve the young man in question. I suspect it will be another hundred years or so before he'll be able to afford my services. Presuming he lives that long and does moderately well at saving his wealth, neither of which is by any means certain. No, I merely represent an interested party that is observing the situation. And hoping there won't be too much of a mess made by it."</b> He stepped back, adding <b>"But, I must take my leave... there's never enough time for conversation these days. The world just moves too quickly."</b></p>
<p>As he began to turn away, he offered her an easy grin over his shoulder. <b>"I'll pass along to the young man that you're looking for him, should my path cross his this evening. Fare thee well, Becca."</b></p>
<p>Inwardly, of course, he was bemused. <i>The vampires truly are self-absorbed creatures. Admittedly I keep a low profile, but I expected their researchers to be smart enough to notice the dragon in the city, as it were. Unless they think I'm losing my teeth. That would be terribly unfortunate... once people stop fearing you, they stop respecting the sanctity of your hoard. I hope I don't need to teach them respect... it always gets so messy when that happens.</i> His thoughts turning in a slightly darker direction, he scowled slightly as he took a moment to pull a flask from within his jacket and take a sip of its contents.</p>He laughed fully at that, responding after a moment with a faint smile. "Flunkey? Yes, it's a term that's been used to refer to me before, but I certainly don't serve the young man in question. I suspect it will be another hundred years or so before he'll be able to afford my services. Presuming he lives that long and does moderately well at saving his wealth, neither of which is by any means certain. No, I merely represent an interested party that is observing the situation. And hoping there...Grillan Avaruvex (alias of DreamAtelier)2012-03-26T18:29:22ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Jorvik: A Land of Snow & Ice - DSXs' Dresden FileGrillan Avaruvex (alias of DreamAtelier)https://paizo.com/campaigns/JorvikALandOfSnowIce/gameplay&page=21#10102012-03-26T17:02:07Z2012-03-26T17:02:07Z<p><i>Becca... that matches the name I was given, so perhaps my guess was right. When will the bloodsuckers learn to blend in so they don't stick out? Nail, Hammer, all that jazz... you would think they'd have heard the sayings by now.</i> He sighed and shook his head. <b>"Hardly. So, how many did you bring with you, young phage? I admit to curiousity about how large the festivities are likely to be... it will make planning around them easier. Or are we planning to be somewhat more hospitable tonight?"</b></p>
<p>He had dropped his voice low enough for their conversation to be private, but the hard smile on his face left little doubt he expected an answer, as he took the pipe from his mouth and stored it in a jacket pocket, while scanning the crowd. <i>Now, where is that boy? I probably ought to tell him that they're here, at least.</i></p>Becca... that matches the name I was given, so perhaps my guess was right. When will the bloodsuckers learn to blend in so they don't stick out? Nail, Hammer, all that jazz... you would think they'd have heard the sayings by now. He sighed and shook his head. "Hardly. So, how many did you bring with you, young phage? I admit to curiousity about how large the festivities are likely to be... it will make planning around them easier. Or are we planning to be somewhat more hospitable tonight?"
...Grillan Avaruvex (alias of DreamAtelier)2012-03-26T17:02:07ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Jorvik: A Land of Snow & Ice - DSXs' Dresden FileGrillan Avaruvex (alias of DreamAtelier)https://paizo.com/campaigns/JorvikALandOfSnowIce/gameplay&page=21#10072012-03-26T16:23:34Z2012-03-26T16:23:34Z<p><b>"Do the two have to be exclusive?"</b> He says it with an easy smile and a self-deprecating laugh, neither of which touch his eyes. <b>"Please, call me Rill though. Duck is too much like chicken for me to allow it."</b></p>"Do the two have to be exclusive?" He says it with an easy smile and a self-deprecating laugh, neither of which touch his eyes. "Please, call me Rill though. Duck is too much like chicken for me to allow it."Grillan Avaruvex (alias of DreamAtelier)2012-03-26T16:23:34ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Jorvik: A Land of Snow & Ice - DSXs' Dresden FileGrillan Avaruvex (alias of DreamAtelier)https://paizo.com/campaigns/JorvikALandOfSnowIce/gameplay&page=21#10042012-03-26T14:12:06Z2012-03-26T14:12:06Z<p>Grillan's progress across the bridge was made in relative silence, as he considered the edifice before him. <i>Damned modernists</i> he couldn't help but think, <i>Whatever happened to buildings having dignity? The days when people listened to Palladio's Quattro Libri dell'Architettura?</i></p>
<p>It was a thought that he was careful to keep off his face, concealed behind an easy smile. He'd dressed down for the event, abandoning his usual tuxedo for a bespoke suit. At his wrists, a set of cufflinks caught the light oddly; to the mortal observer they would appear to be little more than tear-drop shaped opals used for a front and back, black flecked with red in coloring. However, to the more discerning supernatural eye, their true nature as scales of some sort was visible.</p>
<p>After entering the reception area, he paused to select a few samples from the buffet, and mingle briefly with the members of high society that were present. Eventually he made his way up to the dance floor, extracting himself from one last exchange of pointless pleasantries with a local vicar. He took a moment for a long slow breath as he pulled out an unlit ivory pipe and slipped it into his mouth, chewing lightly on the stem for a few moments while he gets his bearings. Eventually he strikes off towards Becca. <b>"Now, that is a fascinating shade for one's hair. Enjoying the music, miss?"</b> His gaze moved to the instruments being played <b>"We're quite lucky you know. They brought out a Guarneri for the performance. To be certain it is no Stradivarius, but some people prefer the darker sound. Certainly it makes for a more interesting counterpoint this evening."</b></p>
<p>Privately he added a small diatribe. <i>And if all goes well, it will be securely ensconced in my collection by this time tomorrow, safe from the grubby fingers of these half-inept administrators who barely understand what they have. Imagine, taking it out for a silly student dance! Next thing you know they'd be using it like some common fiddle, as an accompaniment for a harvest festival jig. Really, I'm doing them a service by protecting them from their own stupidity.</i></p>Grillan's progress across the bridge was made in relative silence, as he considered the edifice before him. Damned modernists he couldn't help but think, Whatever happened to buildings having dignity? The days when people listened to Palladio's Quattro Libri dell'Architettura?
It was a thought that he was careful to keep off his face, concealed behind an easy smile. He'd dressed down for the event, abandoning his usual tuxedo for a bespoke suit. At his wrists, a set of cufflinks caught the...Grillan Avaruvex (alias of DreamAtelier)2012-03-26T14:12:06ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: DSXs' Dresden Discussion OOCGrillan Avaruvex (alias of DreamAtelier)https://paizo.com/campaigns/JorvikALandOfSnowIce/discussion&page=15#7422012-03-24T11:36:45Z2012-03-24T11:36:45Z<p>Fair enough. I may actually adopt that house rule if my TT group ever gets around to playing a dresden files game.</p>Fair enough. I may actually adopt that house rule if my TT group ever gets around to playing a dresden files game.Grillan Avaruvex (alias of DreamAtelier)2012-03-24T11:36:45ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: DSXs' Dresden Discussion OOCGrillan Avaruvex (alias of DreamAtelier)https://paizo.com/campaigns/JorvikALandOfSnowIce/discussion&page=15#7342012-03-23T15:29:42Z2012-03-23T15:29:42Z<p>I'll dream up something for Rill. Likely he'll be undercover, intent on acquiring some relic the university keeps on display.</p>I'll dream up something for Rill. Likely he'll be undercover, intent on acquiring some relic the university keeps on display.Grillan Avaruvex (alias of DreamAtelier)2012-03-23T15:29:42ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: DSXs' Dresden Discussion OOCGrillan Avaruvex (alias of DreamAtelier)https://paizo.com/campaigns/JorvikALandOfSnowIce/discussion&page=15#7302012-03-23T01:27:52Z2012-03-23T01:27:52Z<p>So, after thinking about what Xaaon said, I changed that last aspect to "Let Cooler Heads Prevail."</p>
<p>Now to just be told when it's good for the new folks to join in the gameplay thread.</p>So, after thinking about what Xaaon said, I changed that last aspect to "Let Cooler Heads Prevail."
Now to just be told when it's good for the new folks to join in the gameplay thread.Grillan Avaruvex (alias of DreamAtelier)2012-03-23T01:27:52ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: DSXs' Dresden Discussion OOCGrillan Avaruvex (alias of DreamAtelier)https://paizo.com/campaigns/JorvikALandOfSnowIce/discussion&page=15#7252012-03-20T16:18:10Z2012-03-20T16:18:10Z<p>I like let cooler heads prevail, but I'm just not seeing it as viable, in that it seems like it would be very awkward to turn into a compel.</p>
<p>Sage for Hire seems more workable, so I think I'll go with that.</p>I like let cooler heads prevail, but I'm just not seeing it as viable, in that it seems like it would be very awkward to turn into a compel.
Sage for Hire seems more workable, so I think I'll go with that.Grillan Avaruvex (alias of DreamAtelier)2012-03-20T16:18:10ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: DSXs' Dresden Discussion OOCGrillan Avaruvex (alias of DreamAtelier)https://paizo.com/campaigns/JorvikALandOfSnowIce/discussion&page=15#7212012-03-20T13:54:26Z2012-03-20T13:54:26Z<p>So, I've got the story for Grillan working with Kenneth figured out... but I'm not sure of a phase aspect to accompany it. Anyone got a good idea? I'd like something that kind of showcases Grillan not always seeing the impact of his actions at first, but feeling responsible enough when he becomes aware to get involved, given how the story came out.</p>
<div class="messageboard-quotee">the story wrote:</div><blockquote><p>Guest Starring: Kenneth Evander Finley
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During one of his stints as a restoration specialist, Grillan was approached by a man to reconstruct some old stonework. The job paid well enough, but the patterns that Grillan ended up remaking left him with an unpleasant vibe.</p>
<p>Concerned, Grillan set about tracking the man down, and quickly discovered the man was a cult leader, and the symbols he had been recreating were only small parts of designs on a sacrificial altar. His path crossed with a young man named Kenneth, who was looking for a missing girl named Sloane. Worried that Kenneth might barge in and cause the cultists to use the altar precipitously and let their sponsor into the world (because Kenneth seemed a bit rash), Grillan presents himself as a concerned shaman who has figured out what the cult is attempting and wants to stop it.</p>
<p>He provides Kenneth with talismans which will offer a fighting chance against the cultists, in exchange for the agreement that the altar will be unmade after the girl is rescued.</blockquote><p>I'm just not sure how to boil that down to a good phrase for the aspect.So, I've got the story for Grillan working with Kenneth figured out... but I'm not sure of a phase aspect to accompany it. Anyone got a good idea? I'd like something that kind of showcases Grillan not always seeing the impact of his actions at first, but feeling responsible enough when he becomes aware to get involved, given how the story came out.
the story wrote:Guest Starring: Kenneth Evander Finley
During one of his stints as a restoration specialist, Grillan was approached by a man to...Grillan Avaruvex (alias of DreamAtelier)2012-03-20T13:54:26ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: DSXs' Dresden Discussion OOCGrillan Avaruvex (alias of DreamAtelier)https://paizo.com/campaigns/JorvikALandOfSnowIce/discussion&page=15#7142012-03-16T21:19:57Z2012-03-16T21:19:57Z<p>Alright, I used Jericho's Stranger in a Strange Land for Grillan's first guest star, and had him offer some directions to Jericho as to how to get out of the NeverNever (chosen to put the Ferromancer out near Jorvik, in case Grillan ever needed to ask a favor of him).</p>
<p>I still need to find another guest star idea for the last phase though. Anybody got any good suggestions?</p>Alright, I used Jericho's Stranger in a Strange Land for Grillan's first guest star, and had him offer some directions to Jericho as to how to get out of the NeverNever (chosen to put the Ferromancer out near Jorvik, in case Grillan ever needed to ask a favor of him).
I still need to find another guest star idea for the last phase though. Anybody got any good suggestions?Grillan Avaruvex (alias of DreamAtelier)2012-03-16T21:19:57ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: DSXs' Dresden Discussion OOCGrillan Avaruvex (alias of DreamAtelier)https://paizo.com/campaigns/JorvikALandOfSnowIce/discussion&page=15#7052012-03-14T21:06:20Z2012-03-14T21:06:20Z<p>I could see Kenneth guest starring in Grillan's story, particularly if he'd ever had an object from his hoard broken and needed it repaired, which is something I'm certainly not adverse to saying happened at some point...</p>
<p>Side note: Aside form his last two phases and aspects, Grillan should be finished mechanically, I think.</p>I could see Kenneth guest starring in Grillan's story, particularly if he'd ever had an object from his hoard broken and needed it repaired, which is something I'm certainly not adverse to saying happened at some point...
Side note: Aside form his last two phases and aspects, Grillan should be finished mechanically, I think.Grillan Avaruvex (alias of DreamAtelier)2012-03-14T21:06:20ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: DSXs' Dresden Discussion OOCGrillan Avaruvex (alias of DreamAtelier)https://paizo.com/campaigns/JorvikALandOfSnowIce/discussion&page=15#7022012-03-14T18:52:37Z2012-03-14T18:52:37Z<p>Out of curiousity, would it be acceptable to re-flavor potion slots for Grillan as more akin to talismans? I seem him as being likely to bind up power in limited use methods (ie, potions), that he can carry around with him, anchored to objects from his hoard. But it doesn't strike me as in character for him to do so in a manner that would actually require the destruction of a piece of his hoard.</p>
<p>So, I was thinking that there really isn't any mechanical difference between a single use potion contained in a vial that a wizard drinks, and anchoring the power to a physical object that has been treated in some way before hand to hold the spell energy.</p>
<p>I mean, even the sense based ingredients part of potions could still be used... it's just a reflavoring of the container for the prepared spell.</p>Out of curiousity, would it be acceptable to re-flavor potion slots for Grillan as more akin to talismans? I seem him as being likely to bind up power in limited use methods (ie, potions), that he can carry around with him, anchored to objects from his hoard. But it doesn't strike me as in character for him to do so in a manner that would actually require the destruction of a piece of his hoard.
So, I was thinking that there really isn't any mechanical difference between a single use potion...Grillan Avaruvex (alias of DreamAtelier)2012-03-14T18:52:37ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: DSXs' Dresden Discussion OOCGrillan Avaruvex (alias of DreamAtelier)https://paizo.com/campaigns/JorvikALandOfSnowIce/discussion&page=15#7012012-03-14T17:02:57Z2012-03-14T17:02:57Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Jericho Korben wrote:</div><blockquote> Hmmm... anyone else here who could end up helping Jericho through a NeverNever rift and into York? I have a now useless guest star I could easily replace. </blockquote><p>I could actually see Grillan being useful in this, given his thaumaturgy abilities. It would make particular sense if he had either been in the process of opening or closing the rift.
<p>Closing would likely have been because it was attached to something he wanted to include in his hoard, but an open connection to the NeverNever represented too big a security threat for him to accept, or because the rift was simply too close to the house he had moved into. Alternately, perhaps some enterprising thief had tried to use the NeverNever as a route around his protections. In any case, given his relatively contemptuous view of the White Council's justice, a short conversation with Jericho and finding out about his troubles with them would likely have been enough to get Grillan to let him through the rift before it was sealed.</p>
<p>Opening would probably make the most sense if he was chasing after a thief who was trying to take refuge there... and because he'd followed it into its own territory, Grillan probably would have been in over his head. I could easily see Jericho having turned the tide and saving him at a key moment in the fight with the thief, and Grillan letting him hitch a ride back through to the real world as a thank you.</p>Jericho Korben wrote:Hmmm... anyone else here who could end up helping Jericho through a NeverNever rift and into York? I have a now useless guest star I could easily replace.
I could actually see Grillan being useful in this, given his thaumaturgy abilities. It would make particular sense if he had either been in the process of opening or closing the rift. Closing would likely have been because it was attached to something he wanted to include in his hoard, but an open connection to the...Grillan Avaruvex (alias of DreamAtelier)2012-03-14T17:02:57ZRe: Forums: Recruitment: Nightflier's Eberron Recruitment ThreadTa'chak'ik'cha (alias of DreamAtelier)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2no7b&page=2?Nightfliers-Eberron-Recruitment-Thread#812012-02-24T15:45:07Z2012-02-24T15:45:07Z<p>Alright, Tac's crunch is finally done. Her expanded background will be up within the next day or two.</p>Alright, Tac's crunch is finally done. Her expanded background will be up within the next day or two.Ta'chak'ik'cha (alias of DreamAtelier)2012-02-24T15:45:07ZRe: Forums: Recruitment: Nightflier's Eberron Recruitment ThreadTa'chak'ik'cha (alias of DreamAtelier)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2no7b&page=2?Nightfliers-Eberron-Recruitment-Thread#562012-02-24T01:01:56Z2012-02-24T01:01:56Z<p>I'm working on getting Tac's sheet done, but I can't seem to find a few pieces of information:</p>
<p>-The psionic displacment power didn't make the pathfinder-ization of the psionics rules. I don't know if you want to use the version from the Expanded Psionic Handbook, or if you want to replace it, or just drop it altogether. It's not like Thri-kreen would become underpowered without it, so I tend to think that just dropping it might be the best solution.</p>
<p>-I can't seem to find the starting gold of the Ardwright anywhere in the write up, so I'll need to know what you want me to do for that.</p>
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As far as the Xen'drik characters having ties to each other already, I think it's a wise idea, since other options tend to strain credulity. I could easily see her or her hive (depending on how complete the destruction of it was) having hired the other two to act as troubleshooters and liasons with other races while she's trying to recover the resources they'll need to rebuild: Thri-kreen have a fairly difficult time of understanding most other societies and interacting with them, which one presumes they're actually aware of.</p>
<p>Alternately, to not make her the center of attention, I'd be fine with the other two having come upon her after the destruction of her hive, and she's formed a clutch-bond with them now, considering them to be adopted 'family' of sorts. Perhaps she came floating down a river while gathlar was trying to commit suicide, and he pulled free of the vacuum to pull her out of the water?</p>
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Racial Hit die rolls <span class="messageboard-dice">2d8 ⇒ (4, 8) = 12</span></p>I'm working on getting Tac's sheet done, but I can't seem to find a few pieces of information:
-The psionic displacment power didn't make the pathfinder-ization of the psionics rules. I don't know if you want to use the version from the Expanded Psionic Handbook, or if you want to replace it, or just drop it altogether. It's not like Thri-kreen would become underpowered without it, so I tend to think that just dropping it might be the best solution.
-I can't seem to find the starting gold...Ta'chak'ik'cha (alias of DreamAtelier)2012-02-24T01:01:56ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Bloody KissesAbdiel The Faithful (alias of DreamAtelier)https://paizo.com/campaigns/BloodyKisses/gameplay&page=2#742012-02-23T12:49:49Z2012-02-23T12:49:49Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc> Initative <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 5 ⇒ (17) + 5 = 22</span>
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Knowledge the Planes <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 4 ⇒ (11) + 4 = 15</span></span></p>
<p><b>"By Asmodeus' left teat, I just know I'm gonna take the blame for this bugger getting out."</b> Mutters Abdiel, looking down at the creature, looking down at the creature and preparing to turn himself invisible again.</p>Initative [dice]1d20+5[/dice]
Knowledge the Planes [dice] 1d20+4[/dice]
"By Asmodeus' left teat, I just know I'm gonna take the blame for this bugger getting out." Mutters Abdiel, looking down at the creature, looking down at the creature and preparing to turn himself invisible again.Abdiel The Faithful (alias of DreamAtelier)2012-02-23T12:49:49ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Bloody KissesAbdiel The Faithful (alias of DreamAtelier)https://paizo.com/campaigns/BloodyKisses/gameplay&page=2#592012-02-15T22:55:52Z2012-02-15T22:55:52Z<p><b>"Oh that's not good..."</b> Abdiel has just enough time to mutter when he looks up at a comet that is coming more or less directly at him. He manages to get out of the way of its fall, but the shockwave of the impact leaves him fluttering drunkenly about.</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Fortitude</span><span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5</span></p>"Oh that's not good..." Abdiel has just enough time to mutter when he looks up at a comet that is coming more or less directly at him. He manages to get out of the way of its fall, but the shockwave of the impact leaves him fluttering drunkenly about.
Fortitude[dice]1d20+1[/dice]Abdiel The Faithful (alias of DreamAtelier)2012-02-15T22:55:52ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Bloody KissesAbdiel The Faithful (alias of DreamAtelier)https://paizo.com/campaigns/BloodyKisses/gameplay#492012-02-14T12:20:52Z2012-02-14T12:20:52Z<p>Abdiel watches the small side play, and joins Elita up at the window.</p>
<p><b>"Check and see if it is held in by an adhesive. I might be able to dissolve it if so."</b> He offers helpfully, with a cheerful smile.</p>Abdiel watches the small side play, and joins Elita up at the window.
"Check and see if it is held in by an adhesive. I might be able to dissolve it if so." He offers helpfully, with a cheerful smile.Abdiel The Faithful (alias of DreamAtelier)2012-02-14T12:20:52ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Bloody KissesAbdiel The Faithful (alias of DreamAtelier)https://paizo.com/campaigns/BloodyKisses/gameplay#342012-02-10T18:26:10Z2012-02-10T18:26:10Z<p><b>"I vote big folk are first into the breach, then."</b> Abdiel offers, before turning invisible once more and fluttering to take up a place somewhere above Tia's head.</p>"I vote big folk are first into the breach, then." Abdiel offers, before turning invisible once more and fluttering to take up a place somewhere above Tia's head.Abdiel The Faithful (alias of DreamAtelier)2012-02-10T18:26:10ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: The Heart of HellholmeAbdiel The Faithful (alias of DreamAtelier)https://paizo.com/campaigns/BloodyKisses/discussion&page=4#1612012-02-09T22:14:35Z2012-02-09T22:14:35Z<p>Yeah, infernal seems to be our core language, so I will likewise be dropping the spoilers on it in the future.</p>
<p>So far, it seems good, though I admit to concern about what will happen when our heavenly target arrives.</p>Yeah, infernal seems to be our core language, so I will likewise be dropping the spoilers on it in the future.
So far, it seems good, though I admit to concern about what will happen when our heavenly target arrives.Abdiel The Faithful (alias of DreamAtelier)2012-02-09T22:14:35ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Bloody KissesAbdiel The Faithful (alias of DreamAtelier)https://paizo.com/campaigns/BloodyKisses/gameplay#292012-02-09T21:05:38Z2012-02-09T21:05:38Z<p>Abdiel is a few moments later than Elita in coming back, returning to visibility as he glances over his shoulder at the church, with a slightly perplexed expression on his face.</p>
<p>[Spoiler omitted]</p>
<p>He pauses, tapping his chin thoughtfully, before continuing.</p>
<p>[Spoiler omitted]</p>Abdiel is a few moments later than Elita in coming back, returning to visibility as he glances over his shoulder at the church, with a slightly perplexed expression on his face.
[Spoiler omitted]
He pauses, tapping his chin thoughtfully, before continuing.
[Spoiler omitted]Abdiel The Faithful (alias of DreamAtelier)2012-02-09T21:05:38ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Bloody KissesAbdiel The Faithful (alias of DreamAtelier)https://paizo.com/campaigns/BloodyKisses/gameplay#202012-02-09T14:28:03Z2012-02-09T14:28:03Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>For Abdiel, it was to make sure that he was aware Daemons had a tendency to devour souls, rather than simply corrupt them. While no DC for that particular piece of information is ever stated, I figured that 1it would lie somewhere in the 10-15 range, which is outside of the area that I felt comfortable saying he simply knew, given his intelligence and skill ranks.</p>
<p>Though I should roll for Tia as well at this point <span class="messageboard-dice">1d1d20 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5</span></span></p>
<p>Abdiel glances up at the window, pondering Tia's question for a moment. <b>"Hmm... a wonderful question, Tia. Let me go take a quick little look-see, and then I'll be back to tell you all."</b> So saying, he clicked his tongue to make a popping noise, and vanished from sight.</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Using his at will spell-like ability of <i>Invisibility</i>.</span></p>
<p>Invisible, he stretched his wings for a moment and knuckled his lower spine, before taking off and climbing high above the church, then letting himself glide down land on the outside of the window. Perhaps he was being overly cautious, worried that someone might hear the beat of his wings through the glass and stone, but who could really be certain how great the blessings of Heaven might be? Finally, pressed up against the glass he peered inside, his senses attuned to sensing both good and magic, as well as seeing the mundane.</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Stealth <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 18 ⇒ (15) + 18 = 33</span>
<br />
Perception <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 9 ⇒ (18) + 9 = 27</span>, and <i>Detect Magic</i> and <i>Detect Good</i> are constantly active.</span></p>For Abdiel, it was to make sure that he was aware Daemons had a tendency to devour souls, rather than simply corrupt them. While no DC for that particular piece of information is ever stated, I figured that 1it would lie somewhere in the 10-15 range, which is outside of the area that I felt comfortable saying he simply knew, given his intelligence and skill ranks.
Though I should roll for Tia as well at this point [dice]Knowledge Arcana 1d20+4[/dice]
Abdiel glances up at the window,...Abdiel The Faithful (alias of DreamAtelier)2012-02-09T14:28:03ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Bloody KissesAbdiel The Faithful (alias of DreamAtelier)https://paizo.com/campaigns/BloodyKisses/gameplay#152012-02-09T13:10:51Z2012-02-09T13:10:51Z<p><b>"Speaking the language of the Abyss always leaves my tongue in knots, but I understand it well enough."</b> Abdiel continues to talk in his native infernal tongue while he speaks, favoring Zadluzeny with a small smirk. <b>"Any ways, I wouldn't exactly say that I'm here for prey. I'm just here to make sure that whatever it is Heaven wants to happen... doesn't. So, if anyone does see a vassal of the Hosts wandering about, could we at least take a few minutes to find out what it's purpose is before its wings are torn off? Or at least as that's happening? Questions go a long way towards getting answers. Also, devoured souls don't count as having fallen. You know, for the bet."</b></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Knowledge (Planes) <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 4 ⇒ (15) + 4 = 19</span></span></p>"Speaking the language of the Abyss always leaves my tongue in knots, but I understand it well enough." Abdiel continues to talk in his native infernal tongue while he speaks, favoring Zadluzeny with a small smirk. "Any ways, I wouldn't exactly say that I'm here for prey. I'm just here to make sure that whatever it is Heaven wants to happen... doesn't. So, if anyone does see a vassal of the Hosts wandering about, could we at least take a few minutes to find out what it's purpose is before its...Abdiel The Faithful (alias of DreamAtelier)2012-02-09T13:10:51ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: The Heart of HellholmeAbdiel The Faithful (alias of DreamAtelier)https://paizo.com/campaigns/BloodyKisses/discussion&page=3#1472012-02-08T17:00:15Z2012-02-08T17:00:15Z<p>Sorry about not noticing, and thanks for the message. I'm here and will be keeping a much better eye out in the future.</p>Sorry about not noticing, and thanks for the message. I'm here and will be keeping a much better eye out in the future.Abdiel The Faithful (alias of DreamAtelier)2012-02-08T17:00:15ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Bloody KissesAbdiel The Faithful (alias of DreamAtelier)https://paizo.com/campaigns/BloodyKisses/gameplay#82012-02-08T16:56:53Z2012-02-08T16:56:53Z<p>[Spoiler omitted] Abdiel would have said the words aloud, had he been conscious, but within the dream-scape he envisioned himself taking a knee and bowing his head and wings in acquiescence of his superior.</p>
<p>He had, unfortunately, been flying with a small clutch of his accumulated things, upon being sent away, so he came awake within the material plane to find the ground rising up to meet him quickly. With the ease of long experience he banks in a low circle, his right wing almost brushing the ground before he settles down on the ground. Adjustments of his clothing and gear take place, while he studies the others.</p>
<p>He could have been a tiny hairless with a crooked nose man, except for the flame red hue of his skin, hidden behind the leaves that had been carefully used to make armor that he wore, and a few vials and bags had been attached to the armor, along with a dozen pieces of cold iron that were anchored across it's back, sharply pointed on both ends. And of course there was the tail, complete with a scorpion's stinger, which lashed the air idly. </p>
<p>[Spoiler omitted]</p>[Spoiler omitted] Abdiel would have said the words aloud, had he been conscious, but within the dream-scape he envisioned himself taking a knee and bowing his head and wings in acquiescence of his superior.
He had, unfortunately, been flying with a small clutch of his accumulated things, upon being sent away, so he came awake within the material plane to find the ground rising up to meet him quickly. With the ease of long experience he banks in a low circle, his right wing almost brushing...Abdiel The Faithful (alias of DreamAtelier)2012-02-08T16:56:53ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Eberron: Rise of the Ruinlords, Chapter 1 - Burnt OfferingsAefre the Wanderer (alias of DreamAtelier)https://paizo.com/campaigns/DMHectorPresentsEberronRiseOfTheRuinlordsChapter1/gameplay#262012-01-24T13:51:46Z2012-01-24T13:51:46Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>((my bad. •kicks himself• They're just so similar.))</span></p>((my bad. *kicks himself* They're just so similar.))Aefre the Wanderer (alias of DreamAtelier)2012-01-24T13:51:46ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Eberron: Rise of the Ruinlords, Chapter 1 - Burnt OfferingsAefre the Wanderer (alias of DreamAtelier)https://paizo.com/campaigns/DMHectorPresentsEberronRiseOfTheRuinlordsChapter1/gameplay#242012-01-23T12:57:44Z2012-01-23T12:57:44Z<p>Aefre smiles at the interplay, before nodding to both of them. <b>"Grew up with the nomads on the Talenta Plains, then got into directing caravans, before I joined the pathfinders. And pet is a little harsh. Sophonts really can't qualify for the term, I'm pretty sure."</b> A small chuckle follows at Blythe's joke.</p>Aefre smiles at the interplay, before nodding to both of them. "Grew up with the nomads on the Talenta Plains, then got into directing caravans, before I joined the pathfinders. And pet is a little harsh. Sophonts really can't qualify for the term, I'm pretty sure." A small chuckle follows at Blythe's joke.Aefre the Wanderer (alias of DreamAtelier)2012-01-23T12:57:44ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Eberron: Rise of the Ruinlords, Chapter 1 - Burnt OfferingsAefre the Wanderer (alias of DreamAtelier)https://paizo.com/campaigns/DMHectorPresentsEberronRiseOfTheRuinlordsChapter1/gameplay#202012-01-21T12:29:15Z2012-01-21T12:29:15Z<p><b>"Hmm?"</b> Aefre looks up as the others that had been at his table depart, mingling with the crowds of the festival, and he catches the question and side drama. After a moment of glaring at Cacostrum, he rolls his eyes. <b>"It is supposed to be under the porch, keeping a low profile. Because getting run out of town when it causes a panic is not enjoyable."</b> Cacostrum mutters something that is halfway between an excuse and apology, but from the small smile that tugs at Aefre's face, it is clear that there's no real anger in what he is saying.</p>
<p><b>"Of course, if you mean like species and genus classification? Well, that all gets a bit... complex. Its unique, near as I can determine. Also asexual and gender-less, at least as we understand those concepts."</b> He considers the hobgoblin and Blythe for a moment, then pushes out some chairs opposite him at the table, in invitation. <b>"It is a pretty good judge of character though. Here, have a seat and I'll try to explain. I'm Aefre, junior Pathfinder, by the way. Folks sometimes call me the Wanderer."</b></p>"Hmm?" Aefre looks up as the others that had been at his table depart, mingling with the crowds of the festival, and he catches the question and side drama. After a moment of glaring at Cacostrum, he rolls his eyes. "It is supposed to be under the porch, keeping a low profile. Because getting run out of town when it causes a panic is not enjoyable." Cacostrum mutters something that is halfway between an excuse and apology, but from the small smile that tugs at Aefre's face, it is clear that...Aefre the Wanderer (alias of DreamAtelier)2012-01-21T12:29:15ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Eberron: Rise of the Ruinlords, Chapter 1 - Burnt OfferingsAefre the Wanderer (alias of DreamAtelier)https://paizo.com/campaigns/DMHectorPresentsEberronRiseOfTheRuinlordsChapter1/gameplay#142012-01-16T13:23:12Z2012-01-16T13:23:12Z<p><b>"Naw. Alcohol disagrees with me. I start dancing on tables and he starts charging admission and taking bets on when I'll fall, and then it all just goes to hell. So I keep to the watering trough."</b> Cacostrum pulls back deeper into the shadows of the side of the building, lying down again. <b>"You'd really have to ask him why we're here though. He always says I talk to strangers too much to be told sensitive things like that."</b></p>"Naw. Alcohol disagrees with me. I start dancing on tables and he starts charging admission and taking bets on when I'll fall, and then it all just goes to hell. So I keep to the watering trough." Cacostrum pulls back deeper into the shadows of the side of the building, lying down again. "You'd really have to ask him why we're here though. He always says I talk to strangers too much to be told sensitive things like that."Aefre the Wanderer (alias of DreamAtelier)2012-01-16T13:23:12ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: The Heart of HellholmeAbdiel The Faithful (alias of DreamAtelier)https://paizo.com/campaigns/BloodyKisses/discussion&page=2#932012-01-14T13:30:13Z2012-01-14T13:30:13Z<p>Hmm... I hadn't considered the friendly fire issue too closely.</p>Hmm... I hadn't considered the friendly fire issue too closely.Abdiel The Faithful (alias of DreamAtelier)2012-01-14T13:30:13ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: The Heart of HellholmeAbdiel The Faithful (alias of DreamAtelier)https://paizo.com/campaigns/BloodyKisses/discussion&page=2#892012-01-13T13:32:18Z2012-01-13T13:32:18Z<p>Hmm... Have you considered <a href="http://www.d20pfsrd.com/magic/all-spells/h/haunting-mists" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Haunting Mists</a>? AoE Wisdom <i>damage</i>, shaken, and concealment for a second level slot always seems like a bargain to me, and it does seem to be kind of up the emotional alley you're looking for.</p>
<p>I also tend to think that someone should know Protection from Good or Magic Circle against good. Call me paranoid, but I worry we'll be going up against paladins.</p>Hmm... Have you considered Haunting Mists? AoE Wisdom damage, shaken, and concealment for a second level slot always seems like a bargain to me, and it does seem to be kind of up the emotional alley you're looking for.
I also tend to think that someone should know Protection from Good or Magic Circle against good. Call me paranoid, but I worry we'll be going up against paladins.Abdiel The Faithful (alias of DreamAtelier)2012-01-13T13:32:18ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Eberron: Rise of the Ruinlords, Chapter 1 - Burnt OfferingsAefre the Wanderer (alias of DreamAtelier)https://paizo.com/campaigns/DMHectorPresentsEberronRiseOfTheRuinlordsChapter1/gameplay#102012-01-12T23:03:58Z2012-01-12T23:03:58Z<p>It is a few moments before the creature replies, having been busy catching the gristle with a languid motion of its neck and jaws. As it chews on the hard deposits between teeth that look like they belong in a dragon, it finally answers. <b>"Call me Cacostrum. It's about as close to my name as most folks can safely get. You might call Aefre there my keeper. Or you might call me his. Really depends on the day." </b></p>
<p>After it spends a few more minutes working the gristle around in it's mouth it swallows. <b>"That's better. Had a bit of cat stuck behind a canine that was driving me crazy, but that's cleared it out."</b></p>It is a few moments before the creature replies, having been busy catching the gristle with a languid motion of its neck and jaws. As it chews on the hard deposits between teeth that look like they belong in a dragon, it finally answers. "Call me Cacostrum. It's about as close to my name as most folks can safely get. You might call Aefre there my keeper. Or you might call me his. Really depends on the day."
After it spends a few more minutes working the gristle around in it's mouth it...Aefre the Wanderer (alias of DreamAtelier)2012-01-12T23:03:58ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Eberron: Rise of the Ruinlords, Chapter 1 - Burnt OfferingsAefre the Wanderer (alias of DreamAtelier)https://paizo.com/campaigns/DMHectorPresentsEberronRiseOfTheRuinlordsChapter1/gameplay#72012-01-12T03:12:05Z2012-01-12T03:12:05Z<p>Blythe's snort and nod receives a small grin in turn from Aefre, because like anyone he appreciates a receptive audience. </p>
<p>From the side alley near Dargeth, there is a groan before a voice mutters in common <b>"It was a better joke when he was using 'I'm a miracle-worker, not a drover' at the end there. Or 'The name of the prayer is miracle, not move animal.' He really needs new material, but gets so defensive if you tell him that."</b> The source of the voice once attention is drawn to it, was a creature lying most entirely concealed in the shadows on the side of the building.<b>"Hey, can I have that gristle, if you're done with it?"</b> Close inspection of the creature reveals that it has the head and neck of a snake, mounted on the chest of a small pony, with the tail and legs of a large jungle cat. Its flesh is a dark grey color, with a twisting spiral of abstract designs running from it's forehead down the length of its spine in an ice blue contrast.</p>Blythe's snort and nod receives a small grin in turn from Aefre, because like anyone he appreciates a receptive audience.
From the side alley near Dargeth, there is a groan before a voice mutters in common "It was a better joke when he was using 'I'm a miracle-worker, not a drover' at the end there. Or 'The name of the prayer is miracle, not move animal.' He really needs new material, but gets so defensive if you tell him that." The source of the voice once attention is drawn to it, was a...Aefre the Wanderer (alias of DreamAtelier)2012-01-12T03:12:05ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Eberron: Rise of the Ruinlords, Chapter 1 - Burnt OfferingsAefre the Wanderer (alias of DreamAtelier)https://paizo.com/campaigns/DMHectorPresentsEberronRiseOfTheRuinlordsChapter1/gameplay#32012-01-11T13:37:41Z2012-01-11T13:37:41Z<p>Aefre was settled in at a table that had been set up on the veranda of a local tavern, pleasantly telling something that spanned the gap between an extended joke and a short story to a small group of merchants. He occasionally glances at his currently empty cup, clearly hoping that someone at the table will consider the story entertaining enough to buy him a drink. As his mother always said <i>Never buy your own drinks if you can get somebody with more money to do it for you.</i></p>
<p>His ears and his eyes betray his heritage, the slightly exotic features of the Valenar standing out on the rather pedestrian looks of a Brelish farmer. In his early thirties, his brown hair hangs to nearly his shoulders, and a week's worth of stubble covers his lower jaw. From his clothing, it is clear that he's been on the road a long while. The cloak that is folded over the bench underneath him, to provide some padding against the plain wood, was threadbare and even the patches on it had been patched in their own turn. His shirt might once have been a dark green, but constant exposure to the sun had changed that, leaving it pale and washed out. On his left hand there is a weathered steel gauntlet, covering his arm from about halfway to his elbow out to the first joint of his fingers. Just barely visible at the edges of it are scars that look like they might have been caused by burns.</p>
<p><b>"So, on the eighth day, early in the morning, everyone wakes up and the whole damn mountain is floating a couple hundred feet above them, meaning they can just walk right under it instead of over. As one of the carters is passing the priest he says 'Sir, don't you think it would have been easier just to get the donkey to move?' And the priest just looks him straight in the eye and says "What do you think I spent the first week praying for?"</b></p>Aefre was settled in at a table that had been set up on the veranda of a local tavern, pleasantly telling something that spanned the gap between an extended joke and a short story to a small group of merchants. He occasionally glances at his currently empty cup, clearly hoping that someone at the table will consider the story entertaining enough to buy him a drink. As his mother always said Never buy your own drinks if you can get somebody with more money to do it for you.
His ears and his...Aefre the Wanderer (alias of DreamAtelier)2012-01-11T13:37:41ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: The Heart of HellholmeAbdiel The Faithful (alias of DreamAtelier)https://paizo.com/campaigns/BloodyKisses/discussion&page=2#782012-01-08T02:55:42Z2012-01-08T02:55:42Z<p>I'd recommend Feather Fall over unseen servant for Tia. First off I think it fits the whole spider motiff better (since you could probably re-flavor it to using threads to slow your fall as it happened), and secondly from a utility point: Your climb speed is an asset most of the time, but it does set you up for doubly painful situations if someone can make you fall while you're climbing (for instance, greasing the surface you're on, or toppling spells hitting you and knocking you loose). Feather fall works well to negate at least part of that risk, in that even if you're knocked free, you won't splatter when hitting the ground.</p>I'd recommend Feather Fall over unseen servant for Tia. First off I think it fits the whole spider motiff better (since you could probably re-flavor it to using threads to slow your fall as it happened), and secondly from a utility point: Your climb speed is an asset most of the time, but it does set you up for doubly painful situations if someone can make you fall while you're climbing (for instance, greasing the surface you're on, or toppling spells hitting you and knocking you loose)....Abdiel The Faithful (alias of DreamAtelier)2012-01-08T02:55:42ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: DM Hector presents - Eberron: Rise of the Ruinlords, Chapter 1 OOCAefre the Wanderer (alias of DreamAtelier)https://paizo.com/campaigns/DMHectorPresentsEberronRiseOfTheRuinlordsChapter1/discussion#232012-01-08T02:47:59Z2012-01-08T02:47:59Z<p>I'll be good for then.</p>I'll be good for then.Aefre the Wanderer (alias of DreamAtelier)2012-01-08T02:47:59ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: DM Hector presents - Eberron: Rise of the Ruinlords, Chapter 1 OOCAefre the Wanderer (alias of DreamAtelier)https://paizo.com/campaigns/DMHectorPresentsEberronRiseOfTheRuinlordsChapter1/discussion#192012-01-07T14:44:56Z2012-01-07T14:44:56Z<p>Mundane gear should be done, and I think I've got most situations covered, if it would make sense for an expedition/excavation-based organization to have prepared Aefre for them. Assuming that a donkey has the same load capacities as a pony (because it appears no one ever stated that out in the books), the gear should be able to be divided up between all three without pushing any of them over a light load. </p>
<p>If anyone thinks I'm missing something that I really should have, please feel free to point it out.</p>
<p>Also, if you want Hector, I can reorganize the list into which pack animal is carrying what, in case we lose one.</p>Mundane gear should be done, and I think I've got most situations covered, if it would make sense for an expedition/excavation-based organization to have prepared Aefre for them. Assuming that a donkey has the same load capacities as a pony (because it appears no one ever stated that out in the books), the gear should be able to be divided up between all three without pushing any of them over a light load.
If anyone thinks I'm missing something that I really should have, please feel free to...Aefre the Wanderer (alias of DreamAtelier)2012-01-07T14:44:56ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: The Heart of HellholmeAbdiel The Faithful (alias of DreamAtelier)https://paizo.com/campaigns/BloodyKisses/discussion&page=2#662012-01-07T14:23:51Z2012-01-07T14:23:51Z<p>And now you've made me laugh while drinking, and soda coming out your nose is painful.</p>And now you've made me laugh while drinking, and soda coming out your nose is painful.Abdiel The Faithful (alias of DreamAtelier)2012-01-07T14:23:51ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: The Heart of HellholmeAbdiel The Faithful (alias of DreamAtelier)https://paizo.com/campaigns/BloodyKisses/discussion&page=2#602012-01-07T07:36:59Z2012-01-07T04:29:27Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Тia wrote:</div><blockquote><p> I just realized that I'm the only mortal non-outsider in the group...</p>
<p>Spiders are friends, not food! Hands off my soul, no matter how tasty it may be! </blockquote><p>Silly Spider, souls are for trade, not eating.
<p>Most of the time.</p>
<p>Well, more than half, certainly.</p>
<p>Just remember, if you ever feel you need power, we'll all be perfectly happy to broker the whole Faustian bargain thing.</p>Тia wrote:I just realized that I'm the only mortal non-outsider in the group...
Spiders are friends, not food! Hands off my soul, no matter how tasty it may be!
Silly Spider, souls are for trade, not eating. Most of the time.
Well, more than half, certainly.
Just remember, if you ever feel you need power, we'll all be perfectly happy to broker the whole Faustian bargain thing.Abdiel The Faithful (alias of DreamAtelier)2012-01-07T04:29:27ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: DM Hector presents - Eberron: Rise of the Ruinlords, Chapter 1 OOCAefre the Wanderer (alias of DreamAtelier)https://paizo.com/campaigns/DMHectorPresentsEberronRiseOfTheRuinlordsChapter1/discussion#132012-01-07T04:04:13Z2012-01-07T04:04:13Z<p>I'll be taking the Wayfinder trait, as it's the one that makes the most sense for Aefre, both in keeping with the character concept and the history that has already been written and shared.</p>
<p>I think I'll track the additional gold/gear in a separate spoiler section on the profile, under the theory that it's probably marked as belonging to the Wayfinder's in some way.</p>
<p>Now to just figure out what I'll spend it on. If anyone has suggestions, I'd be happy to hear them.</p>I'll be taking the Wayfinder trait, as it's the one that makes the most sense for Aefre, both in keeping with the character concept and the history that has already been written and shared.
I think I'll track the additional gold/gear in a separate spoiler section on the profile, under the theory that it's probably marked as belonging to the Wayfinder's in some way.
Now to just figure out what I'll spend it on. If anyone has suggestions, I'd be happy to hear them.Aefre the Wanderer (alias of DreamAtelier)2012-01-07T04:04:13ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: DM Hector presents - Eberron: Rise of the Ruinlords, Chapter 1 OOCAefre the Wanderer (alias of DreamAtelier)https://paizo.com/campaigns/DMHectorPresentsEberronRiseOfTheRuinlordsChapter1/discussion#92012-01-06T18:04:08Z2012-01-06T18:04:08Z<p>No worries, glad to help!</p>No worries, glad to help!Aefre the Wanderer (alias of DreamAtelier)2012-01-06T18:04:08ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: DM Hector presents - Eberron: Rise of the Ruinlords, Chapter 1 OOCAefre the Wanderer (alias of DreamAtelier)https://paizo.com/campaigns/DMHectorPresentsEberronRiseOfTheRuinlordsChapter1/discussion#72012-01-06T12:44:54Z2012-01-06T12:44:54Z<p>First thing I notice, blythe, is that the hand of the psion power you have listed... you've got it written in the offense section as having a 10 foot range, while in the special abilities you've got it written out as 30. A minor discrepancy, to be sure, but you did ask.</p>
<p>Second thing: your gear is horrifically off. You've got 122 GP listed, which is frankly impossible on a sorcerer's starting gold of 2d6x10, and we were told to <a href="http://paizo.com/campaigns/DMHectorPresentsEberronRiseOfTheRuinlordsChapter1/recruiting#39" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">take the average wealth</a> for our classes. Meaning your gear should be budgeted around 70 GP worth of possessions, not what it is. I don't see a cost on the link you provide to arcanist's gloves, and I don't have access to the MIC. I'm pretty sure power stones are meant to be priced similarly to scrolls, which means that even if there are 3 powers in a stone, you'd have to pay for each one seperately (ie, 3x25 for all first level powers), but admit that I'm not positive on that point. </p>
<p>Even if you did start with 122 gp, you'd be off. You've got 75 tied up in the ioun torch, another 50 tied up in the masterwork backpack, which means you're already over budget, before the power stones, gloves, crossbow, etc.</p>First thing I notice, blythe, is that the hand of the psion power you have listed... you've got it written in the offense section as having a 10 foot range, while in the special abilities you've got it written out as 30. A minor discrepancy, to be sure, but you did ask.
Second thing: your gear is horrifically off. You've got 122 GP listed, which is frankly impossible on a sorcerer's starting gold of 2d6x10, and we were told to take the average wealth for our classes. Meaning your gear should...Aefre the Wanderer (alias of DreamAtelier)2012-01-06T12:44:54ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: The Heart of HellholmeAbdiel The Faithful (alias of DreamAtelier)https://paizo.com/campaigns/BloodyKisses/discussion&page=2#522012-01-06T12:07:08Z2012-01-06T12:07:08Z<p>I feel small, frail, and weak. It will be a good thing that our enemies can't see me.</p>I feel small, frail, and weak. It will be a good thing that our enemies can't see me.Abdiel The Faithful (alias of DreamAtelier)2012-01-06T12:07:08ZRe: Forums: Recruitment: RotRL in EberronAefre the Wanderer (alias of DreamAtelier)https://paizo.com/campaigns/DMHectorPresentsEberronRiseOfTheRuinlordsChapter1/recruiting&page=2#622012-01-04T19:59:44Z2012-01-04T19:59:44Z<p>Cacostrum's mechanics are now finished and added to the profile. Minor changes made to Aefre's (Knowledge the planes became Knowledge Geography) to better reflect the character's back story.</p>Cacostrum's mechanics are now finished and added to the profile. Minor changes made to Aefre's (Knowledge the planes became Knowledge Geography) to better reflect the character's back story.Aefre the Wanderer (alias of DreamAtelier)2012-01-04T19:59:44ZRe: Forums: Recruitment: RotRL in EberronAefre the Wanderer (alias of DreamAtelier)https://paizo.com/campaigns/DMHectorPresentsEberronRiseOfTheRuinlordsChapter1/recruiting&page=2#602012-01-04T17:42:19Z2012-01-04T17:42:19Z<p>Aefre's basic mechanics are done. I'm hoping to get the eidolon, Cacostrum, done and posted before tomorrow.</p>Aefre's basic mechanics are done. I'm hoping to get the eidolon, Cacostrum, done and posted before tomorrow.Aefre the Wanderer (alias of DreamAtelier)2012-01-04T17:42:19ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: The Heart of HellholmeAbdiel The Faithful (alias of DreamAtelier)https://paizo.com/campaigns/BloodyKisses/discussion#252012-01-03T20:35:30Z2012-01-03T20:35:30Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">loimprevisto wrote:</div><blockquote><br />
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Also keep in mind that tiny creatures only receive half the base armor bonus, rounded down... +1 leaf armor would give you a total of a +2 armor bonus. </blockquote><p>Huh. I'd never run across this rule before... where is it located, out of curiousity? Not a big change though.loimprevisto wrote:Also keep in mind that tiny creatures only receive half the base armor bonus, rounded down... +1 leaf armor would give you a total of a +2 armor bonus.
Huh. I'd never run across this rule before... where is it located, out of curiousity? Not a big change though.Abdiel The Faithful (alias of DreamAtelier)2012-01-03T20:35:30ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: The Heart of HellholmeAbdiel The Faithful (alias of DreamAtelier)https://paizo.com/campaigns/BloodyKisses/discussion#182012-01-03T16:24:35Z2012-01-03T16:24:35Z<p>I ended up going with Abdiel The Faithful, because I'm sure it's what he tells all the people he serves as a familiar he is. Unfortunately I missed Tia's post, but I'll keep it in mind for the future. Do you have to use unicode to get the characters, or is there another way?</p>I ended up going with Abdiel The Faithful, because I'm sure it's what he tells all the people he serves as a familiar he is. Unfortunately I missed Tia's post, but I'll keep it in mind for the future. Do you have to use unicode to get the characters, or is there another way?Abdiel The Faithful (alias of DreamAtelier)2012-01-03T16:24:35ZRe: Forums: Recruitment: Academy of SecretsAekin Latsilo (alias of DreamAtelier)https://paizo.com/campaigns/AcademyOfSecrets1euwm/recruiting&page=2#612011-12-30T01:16:54Z2011-12-30T01:16:54Z<p>Crunch for Aekin and his eidolon is done.</p>Crunch for Aekin and his eidolon is done.Aekin Latsilo (alias of DreamAtelier)2011-12-30T01:16:54Z