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"If you'd like to try and fly through the Eye and find them while they're at sea, be my guest, but if you value your unlife, waiting is the better option. Plus we're just fishing for information, not trying to kill them. Well, not yet anyway. It's easier to charm someone in a bar and talk over drink than it is to infiltrate a ship already at sea."
Elinesha looks up at the other vampire and just nods. "She last made port in Drenchport, picking up supplies. She's sailing with Tessa Fairwind, Pirate Lord of Quent. They went into the Eye about a day ago hunting draugr and have yet to return. If we want to do something about them, the best place may be to wait for them to return to their trip into the Eye. They'll likely stop in Drenchport again to resupply, assuming Fairwind is able to negotiate with the Master of Gales. From what I know, they have a civil relationship, so it's likely."
"Head captain? I see. You have an unusual crew organization. Still, a pleasure to meet you." She smiles at him and winks. "I have the basic information, as well as the location where the target will likely make another appearance. It needs more investigation, but I know what I'm doing." She chuckles. "Well, I hope your capable for doing more than admiring. I hate to be all show and no action."
"Hmmm, hideaway, storage, something else? I know a few wizards that made hidden workshops in demiplanes."
She shrugs. "Never been to one, but they're dead useful from what I know. The customization is handy. Looking to make one?"
"My interests are almost primarily self-interests. I simply wish to find something to enjoy myself with. Piracy on such an abnormal vessel seems quite intriguing. As long as you'll have me, I won't act against you. It wouldn't serve me in anyway."
"I... well I don't even remember being human. And yes, I'm not a mortal." She smiles at him, putting on a friendly expression. She recognizes his title and decides to be cautious around one who holds a position of respect and power. "Just call me Elinesha. I don't really have a last name. I'm one of the higher ranking priestesses of the Lady in Shadow, Nocticula. Spell caster, seductress, assassin, and bored adventurer, at your service. For now at least."
"It's never been something I've needed to worry about much. I never really got into the habit." She does find somewhere comfortable to relax though. "I'm a priestess, spellcaster and a natural with persuasion and guile, as is appropriate for a follower of my lady."
"Understandable I suppose. I heard you were visiting another plane. Always an interesting endeavor." She shakes her head. "I don't eat much."
"Your captain, the vampire one, met me in Bloodcove yesterday. We're working out an arrangement, but he asked me to prove myself by investigating a local threat. Did he not tell anyone to expect me?"
The Next Morning, Drenchport Elinesha takes the night to explore the city more, asking around for more information and trying to discover when Fairwind's ships will return.
With what information she has in hand, she finds a deserted alley and vanishes, reappearing on the ship as the crew is waking from their night's rest. "Good morning everyone."
I'm good with that. At this point, my plan is to hang around Drenchport and scrounge for a little more info, then head in to report. I figure it will be less of a fool's errand than trying to track sailing ships in the Eye of Abendego.
She laughs. "The day Fairwind runs out of coin will be the day Quent sinks into the sea. You know, I'd like to meet her someday. She's the kind of pirate I'd want to be. Maybe meet the hunter lady too, if she's as good as they say. I bet she'd be able to give me some tips on keeping safe from those undead monsters." She shakes her head. Flying into the Eye would be madness and trying to find Fairwind's ships in the middle of it all would be near impossible. It would be easier to find information if she waited for them to return from their hunt.
Elinesha puts on a show of looking horrified. "A zombie plague? This has to be some mortal necromancer with a flair for the dramatic. Really, that's what he came up with?" She frowns slightly. "Do you think Captain Fairwind will make it back in one piece? Or if she'll pass through town again?"
Elinesha plays the part of a nervous new sailor, freshly taken the the seas. "Do you think there's something behind these creatures then? Some kind of monster or a necromancer or something?"
Elinesha thanks the men who provided her with the information, but silently curses. Fairwind is one of the more powerful pirate lords and poking at her would be risky, especially considering she's trying to keep a low profile. She finds another empty alley and teleports to Drenchport, hoping the town closer to the Eye will have more information on both the undead and their hunter.
I can't bring too much with me unfortunately. Otherwise, yeah it's awesome.
She appears a discrete alleyway in Port Peril, figuring that the largest port in the entire country would be a good place to start looking for information. She heads to the docks and taverns, looking for dock workers, sailors, and others who might have recognized the ship and know where it's heading.
Elinesha stands up and stretches. "Well alright then. I guess that little mirror trick isn't doing any good. I'll fly out and track down that priestess's ship and have a... chat with some of her crew. I'll stop by your ship in a few hours with the information you need. Then we can discuss my... compensation." She winks at the vampire and struts out disappearing with a wave of her hand.
Alright. I'll write something up quick.
I have Greater Teleport at will. And an insane plan to investigate the undead-hunter's ship. I can make a quick trip to check her out then head back to the ship to meet and greet. Actually, how close is it to night fall? My plan works better after dark.
If he just wants me to go off and check that out on my own, I think I can do that.
Well, a response from Belor about the failed Scrying would be helpful. I'm still not clear on what he's looking for and I am trying to play along for now.
Hey, brand new 8th level cleric here :P
Unfortunately true. I wonder what it would have been like if they had taken more time to refine it. Hopefully, this year's GenCon release will be a bit more polished.
I agree that it was probably stronger than it should have been (not that it would have stopped me from taking it :P), but I'm starting to get the impression that Paizo doesn't know how to nerf things without nuking them into oblivion.
Thank you~
So it just went from 'every charisma caster should have' to 'totally useless'. Great. Can I change it for something that's not a waste of a feat then?
"Well, the large black knife did give it away. I only meant that most mortals I've interacted with are spell casters of some sort and they have a tendency to get dull after a while. 'Oh, please slay my foes for me while I sit back here'. 'I command you to retrieve a dangerous artifact for me while I stay here and do nothing'. Useless." She scoffs and leans back in her chair. "Still, you're not mortal either. I think it will be very interesting working with your crew." She shakes her head slightly. "So a divine caster of some kind. If she's an undead hunter, she might even be an inquisitor. Still, if she's here for undead, she won't be overly prepared for someone like me." She trails off, still thinking. "If she's at sea already, then this is an interesting opportunity. Do you know if she'll be returning any time soon, or will she be hunting for a while?"
Elinesha smiles. "I enjoy a man that's not afraid to get his hands dirty. I've known far to many spell casters that prefer to sit around and let the hard work be done by others. Alright. How much do you know about this Pharasmite then? I'll need somewhere to start if you want me to track her down." She leans forward, suddenly looking more serious and folding her hands in front of her, clearly thinking over the situation.
Elinesha leans back. "Well, I'm new to the area so I don't know one personally. But I'm willing to listen to a proposal." She looks over Belor calmly. "Well, I hardly see anything wrong with you. Besides, relationships with sentient undead have certain... advantages. So are you asking me to just find out more about these obnoxious little do-gooders or are we talking more stab them while they're not looking? Don't get me wrong, I'll do either, I just want to be clear what you're asking."
Elinesha gives the woman a once over. "Hmmm, pretty with a definite magical aura. Yes, I think this is her." She smiles cockily and pulls up a chair opposite the woman. "Not one of my talents I'm afraid. I met your lovely engineer Aiesha when I came across your ship a little while ago and we talked for a bit. She suggested I stop by and see if you needed anything while you were out. And sitting around on your ship all day waiting for you to get back would be so boring, so I thought I'd come see what the rest of you are like while I had the free time."
No idea on Planar Binding, but Reincarnate has a 1 week time limit, so that's not going to work.
Elinesha: "Bloodcove then. I think I'll be able to track them down. If worse comes to worse, I can just find a tavern and ask around. Knife vampire, gunslinger, hot sorceress. Alright. Just have a room ready for me when I get back."
She stands up and simply teleports up to the deck before shifting back into her natural form. Spreading her wings and launching herself into the air, she takes to the skies, heading straight for Bloodcove at her top speed.
Elinesha: "I'll hold you to that. I want to know how an undead managed to get close enough to the Knights without getting smote." She shakes her head, smiling slightly. "Of course! Why give up the dramatic reveal of somethings as unique as this lovely vessel?" She chuckles.
"Both actually, but I prefer flying when I have the chance. The wind in your hair and the open skies are a beautiful thing." She sighs wistfully. "Sure, I can do something as simple as that. Of course, I'll need to know where they are, but I can help them out with whatever they're still getting done. Just point me to them."
*shrug* Just a thought.
Well, you could get a Shackles Ensign for your flag. It's a lot cheaper and quite pirate themed.
Actions: Elinesha simply listens, taking in the details. "Wait. A vampire working with the Knights of Ozem? How desperate could that situation have been for that to happen? You've been through some interesting times I see, and with an even more interesting crew."
She chuckles. "Well, I'm sure it won't be hard to find a few swabs here in the Shackles. Honestly, why didn't you send out a message calling for potential recruits to meet somewhere of your choosing tomorrow? Then everyone who's willing and able will already be in one place. And it's not as if pirate captains don't already do that in the area. Well, that and press-ganging but still..."
Actions: "One of those immortals is one way to put it," she replies dryly. She takes the offered chair, relaxing back and looking around. "I won't, I won't. I'm not a fool. I know when to leave things to the professionals. Or when to enthrall a professional if I need something done for me."
She smiles. "I see. Well, despite what I may seem like, I'm being honest. I have no desire to endanger your ship or your crew. I promise not to harm your pride and joy." She leans back in her chair and folds her arms behind her head, relaxing her body completely. She chuckles. "Well, then I'll have to make a good impression I suppose. Who is this captain of yours anyway? And there must be other officers."
Actions: "Well, it is a whim. I've been bored for decades so I've been travelling and looking for something worth spending some time on. And mortals always have the best innovations, so I figured why not?" She chuckles. "Well, I expect fair payment for my mystical powers and my combat skills. I get my own rewards out of sex."
She sighs. "Would you believe I don't know what I want? I haven't known what I've wanted in... honestly I don't know how long. Despite what you may think, hedonism gets so boring after a few centuries. And finding something that actually satisfies you when you've spent so long indulging is so bothersome. So I'm looking for something that finally puts that spark back in my life." She glances back at the enthralled crew man. "Why? He'll be fine in a few hours anyway. It's not a permanent enchantment, just something to make him amenable to me for a little while."
Actions: "I'm so grateful," Elinesha deadpans. "Truly, I am thrilled you're not striking me down where I stand." It's incredibly obvious that she doesn't take the threat very seriously. "Honestly, I didn't know what I was planning when I came to investigate, but you people have caught my interest. If you'll have me, I'm looking for something to do this decade." She chuckles. "Would you rather I charm the crew the old fashion way?" She crosses her arms under her breasts, lifting them slightly and putting them more aggressively in view. "Well, aside from my innate talents, I'm a cleric of my lady and I specialize in manipulation, trickery, support, that sort of thing. The power I'm granted gives me some very useful skills for controlling a battlefield as well as individuals." "Plus, I'm more than willing to entertain my allies if they're... interested." She winks and smirks slightly.
Actions: Elinesha follows the ensorcelled man down into the ship, examining everything as she goes past. The ship is remarkably similar to a traditional sailing ship, despite it's ability to fly through the air. "Hmmm, five rooms including the captain, likely officers. Either the crew is small or there are separate quarters for the ordinary crew. Curious." She returns her attention to her tour guide as they walk into what she assumes is the helm, perhaps the engine room as well given the strange technology filling the room.
She recognizes the magic and knows that her enchantment will be noticed. "I was flying by and noticed something unusual in the air. Imagine my surprise when I find a flying ship. Mortals create the strangest things. Or perhaps it wasn't built be a mortal." She looks at the jann knowingly. "Your crew mate here was a bit stubborn in giving me a look around so I had to be persuasive. There's no reason to get jumpy on me, I'm just curious. Who knows, you might have a new recruit interested in joining your crew. No need to get defensive."
Actions: Elinesha smiles. "Oh leave it off. I like what I see." She follows him toward the glass dome at his gesture, looking around the deck and taking in the ship. "Well, I'd very much like to meet her. Let me just switch to something more comfortable." Her skin flows like water and her demonic traits seem to meld into her body as she shifts into her more human form and her outfit reshapes itself around her.
"Really? Which plane? I've been on the Material for a while, but I've been meaning to take a trip to the Plane of Air at some point soon. There's always such interesting things to see in other realms."
Actions: She smiles as her powers take hold properly this time, sapping him of his will to fight her. "Oh pay it no mind." She takes his hand and smiles, leaning forward slightly to display her cleavage. "You may call me Elinesha my handsome new friend. Now, where could the crew of this marvelous vessel have gone off to? You'd think they'd take the ship if they needed to go somewhere. And you certainly can't be the only one still here."
Actions: Elinesha frowns at his strong will. It's always annoying when someone manages to throw off her mental powers. She sighs. "Really, now you're just being troublesome. I was just trying to see what the fuss was about with this odd ship. And really, hidden? Anything with wings could find you by accident. You can't blame me for being curious when you've got something so interesting as a flying ship. Besides, it looks like your rather short on crew members. Who knows? Maybe I'm looking for a job." The supernatrual whisper creeps into her voice again as she pushes her powers over him again.
Actions: Elinesha circles the ship once before flying up on deck. "A flying ship. Mortals come up with the most intriguing things. Always something new to explore." She smiles as she runs her eyes over the deck and they fall on the lean man lying back on the deck. "Mmmm, and a nice show too. He's rather easy on the eyes."
"Now is that anyway to greet a lady," she chides, finally responding to the armed man. She struts toward him, shamelessly flaunting her body and swaying slightly with every step. Her heels click against the deck and her hips shift as she walks. "And a guest at that. You have such a curious ship here, I just couldn't help coming and taking a look. Now, you really don't mind me being here do you?" Her words are impossible lyrical and seductive, laced with a subtle power that's almost unnoticeable.
Hmmm, well 1st boons are either one 1st-level spell-like ability three times per day, one 2nd-level spell-like ability twice per day, or one 3rd-level spell-like ability once per day, you pick which one you get. Evangelist Boons are usually support or buffing spells that fit your god's theme.
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