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Poke again.

*poke poke*

Locked and loaded! Wait, I don't use firearms...

Message the GM until he gives us our chronicles. TO THE PRIVATE MESSAGES!!!

Kidding! :P But really, this is the last fight, right? We've managed to get all the way through, so wouldn't it make sense for us to be able to go from here to the finish if GM is busy?

Assuming Ellenar stays at the top of the stairs, Ellenar looks down at the moving statue. "Aw cripes! This is a right mess!" She gives her banner a swish, making sure the colors of Shelyn shine brighter in the dimly lit cave. "All together! Our might is greater than this thing that bars our path!" Lion's Call: +1 to attack and +2 to saves vs Fear for 2 rounds.

As long as you can see my banner, you gain a +2 moral bonus vs fear and +1 to attack as part of a charge.

Ellenar jumps down the slide, trying to stay upright and landing at the bottom on her feet. Acrobatics: 1d20 - 4 ⇒ (6) - 4 = 2 Her footing is not solid, resulting in the cavalier landing on her back at the foot of the stairs with a loud CLANG!!

Ellenar follows behind Amen, weapon still ready.

"Does that statue unnerve anyone else? And if this room has been sealed by magic all this time, wouldn't the wood by rotted by now?" No Know: Arana, but common sense does help.

Ellenar looks at the necklaces in the mural thinks. "Have I seen those designs before?"

Know: Local: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (15) + 6 = 21
Know: Noble: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11

Ellenar looks around, still staying ready for anything. "Everyone else heard that, right? I'm not going crazy?"

Perception: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 2 = 16

Ellenar pours a little water from her waterskin onto the hot key before Amen picks it up. "Little trick I learned from a blacksmith friend."

Ellenar keeps her halbert ready as she flanks the door.

I know this is last minute, but I'm going on a short vacation over the weekend and into the beginning of August.

I'm going to be gone from 1st-5th roughly. I won't have very much internet access so I won't be able to post, but I will be able to keep up.

This all coincides with my birthday being on the 4th.

GM, can you GMPC me? I'll try and charge in when I get the opportunity, and use Lion's Call on every other turn. If we're close to finishing, what a birthday present, yeah?

Thanks for the fun! I'll see you all soon!

"I hope that the dagger wasn't their only weapon and they could defend themselves in case of danger."

Ellenar steps up beside Amen, weapon at the ready.

Perception: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 2 = 12 On the dagger, the clothes, anything of importance.

Many apologize for not posting! Life was getting hectic, but I can finish this!

I don't think this is the BBEG, so I'm not going to use my Tactician Ability just yet.

Spinning her Banner, Ellenar moves in for another attack.

To Hit: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 7 = 10

5-foot step, swing and a miss.

Ellenar stands to the side, hoping her banner is enough to show the man they mean no harm.

"We can handle whatever is in here. Please, get behind us. Diplomacy: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (9) + 7 = 16 +1 if he finds Ellenar attractive.

I'm not gonna give the command until everyone is in place and ready.

If anyone else has a plan, speak now or forever hold your dice! :P

Ellenar looks over the layout of the traps and switches, calculating the best way to work this out.

"If we have one person at each switch, I can give a command for everyone to pull the switch at the same time. You should all be able to either see or hear me if I stand in the right spot."

If Ellenar stands where she is placed on the map, she'll be within sight and hearing range of everyone at the switches. She can then use her banner and call out time keeping for the switch relay.

Would I be able to use my Lion's Call ability to synchronize the switch pull? It's for everyone that's within 60ft, regardless if they can see her or not.

Sounds like a plan, so Ellenar's up for it!

Assuming he points this out to the party, Ellenar looks over Amen's shoulder at the pit trap. "Oh yeah, that woulda hurt. Need more n'a bandage to cure that ill."

No worries, friend of friends!

Ellenar sees what Amen is doing, taking up a position behind him, her halbert still ready.

Prepared Action: If something hostile is on the other side of the door, charge when line of sight is clear.

"Oh no, pour souls." Ellenar approaches cautiously, then when she sees they aren't undead, she kneels to position them into more relaxed positions.

Heal on the bodies: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 1 = 14 Could someone tell me how these two died and/or how long ago?

GM, the Skeletons get a DC 13 Will save to take half damage. Still, that's a good chunk of damage.

Ellenar knew there would be enemies! There always are in these crypts!

Charging forward in a flash of color, Ellenar attempts to smack the nearest skeleton to the entrance. Moved on map if it survives.

To Hit+Charge+Banner: 1d20 + 7 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 7 + 2 + 1 = 18
Damage: 1d10 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8 Ellenar doesn't know they have DR against slashing/piercing weapons.

Her halbert slips through the ribcage of the skeleton, but the blade is wide enough to crack a few ribs on its way in. Good thing she's been training for this sort of thing!

Also, while my Banner is displayed, everyone gets a +1 to attack involving a charge and a +2 Moral Bonus vs fear effects. It would be out to 60ft, but I don't think we'll be that far apart down here.

Ellenar follows behind Amen, her halbert ready.

Prepared action to charge anything that comes at us, staying a little behind for the run-up.

"We should be weary then, for it appears danger will be just around the corner."

Getting her halbert ready in case of danger, Ellenar moves slowly to the entrance to the cave, cautious for anything that might be a danger to her or her party.

Perception at Cave Entrance: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 2 = 16

*nudge*

The last post was nearly a week ago.

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!! Damn....well, it happens. Good luck with the other scenario!

GM! Can she still get credit for most of the crap that happened?

Perception: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 2 = 14 "Bones?" Ellenar dons her armor as well, moving to help Amen with the corpse of the beast.

"Keep your guard up, this could be a trap."

Ellenar does the same, removing her armor and storing it for the trip down.

Take 10 as well = Acrobatics 13 (with +2 bonus)

Cute. Glad to have you back!

He did say he was having personal issues. I wish him the best.

If this does fail, should we advertise we're looking for another GM? Or just wait? And if we do look for a new GM, how long should we wait?

"Onwards and upwards it is then." Ellenar takes her position in the middle of the troupe, banner still at the ready.

I'm ready for the next section.

Ellenar jumps a little at the sudden hole in the ground, the rumble causing her fingers to slip and sound a sour note.

"Well that works out. We have the means, so let us proceed." Ellenar assists with laying the man to rest in the soil, trying not to disturb the man's sleep.

After he is layed, she assists throwing dirt over him, hoping that his soul find peace.

As a grave marker, Ellenar places the man's sword in the dirt, the light of the sun catching on the hilt.

"We've done all we can for this one. We should move on. And may he rest in peace." Ellenar presents her colors for him, then turns and waits for the rest of the party.

"Moving on! Please!"

Ellenar takes a look around, seeing if there might be something we missed.

Perception: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7 Apparently not.

"Anyone wish to use this man's weapon? He has no use for it."

Knowledge: Local: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11 "This man looks to be of more noble descent. He deserves a burial, and one I cannot provide. But perhaps I can do one thing."

Knowledge: Local for funeral music: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (8) + 8 = 16
Perform: Strings with MW Violin: 1d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 5 + 2 = 24

A doleful tune plays for the departed man as Ellenar brings her violin out, the sad music not something she normally plays in the temples of Shelyn.

Raising her voice to overpower any answer, Ellenar interrupts Amen. "Ok! I think that's enough of that subject! Can we get some sleep please?"

Hey GM, can we move to the next morning unless there's another combat? I think we're ready.

*nudge nudge* Hello?

I think we can skip to the next morning.

"Well now...that was....a thing...I'm going back to sleep."

Ellenar places her halbert back, the banner flapping a little in the breeze.

"Wait...Breakfast?....That's kinda cruel, isn't it? They were just defending their territory! No need to consume them! I've got trail rations!"

"Aw crap!" Ellenar dodges the blows from the wolves, grabbing her halbert that she had sticking into the ground so her banner never touched the ground.

To Hit: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (14) + 7 = 21
Damage: 1d10 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10

I can't access the map due to my own issues. Apply this attack to whichever.

"Stay back, fowl beast!" Ellenar steps up to the wolf, intent on finishing this quickly.

5-foot step and strike after the wolf so it gets closer to me. If it takes more than 5 feet to move, I'll do that and attack with a standard action.

To Hit: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (16) + 7 = 23
Damage: 1d10 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5

Who we waiting on? GM or someone else?

Perception 1: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 2 = 21
Perception 2: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 2 = 13 Too bad those weren't opposite!

Taking a furtive glance around, Ellenar keeps her hands on her halbert, not seeing the potential threat. "How many? Where?" She hisses quietly.

Ellenar retakes her position, banner out, as she follows her travel companions.

"I hope whatever else we face is an illusion as well. It'd be nice to return to the lodge as intact as I left."

"What do you mean fake!?"

Will Save: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (16) + 7 = 23

Taking another look Ellenar realizes her blade did nothing, and her armor is still as colorful as when she first put it on this morning. "So they are...This doesn't bode well."

Turning to face the spellcasters of her group, Ellenar raises her query. "What sort of illusion is this? How was it cast? What type of caster or trap have we alerted?"

Can anyone tell me the number of times I can use Lion's Call in a day? I saw no limit on the description, so could someone else give it a look and give me their opinion?

The link is in my profile and right here.

"I'll hit them with my colors first!" Shifting to the north, Ellenar places herself within striking distance of two of the orcs. (5-foot step)

To Hit: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (10) + 7 = 17
Damage: 1d10 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7

Ellenar then swings her banner above her head, letting out a cry. "They don't stand a chance! This trial is nothing more than a stepping stone to victory!" (Lion's Call. Everyone gets a +2 bonus to saves vs fear and a +1 attack bonus for the next two rounds.)

For those curious as to why Ellenar doesn't have a horse yet, consider the following:

Standard Bearer

A Standard Bearer loses the Mount feature in place of getting the Banner feature earlier. In exchange, the Banner ability progresses further than a normal Cavalier, and curtain abilities involving charging are replaced with stronger Banner abilities.

In my opinion, the trade off is worth it, even for these long open walks.

Ellenar looks down at the Halfling woman as she offers up her pack. "Eh? What horse? I came here on foot! But I will happily take your pack. Extra weight won't slow me down!" I've got extra carry, but if things get hectic, I'm dropping it as a free action to start combat. Hope you don't have anything fragile!

Slinging the pack over one shoulder, Ellenar begins her minor crusade, ready for the world!

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (13) + 7 = 20 +1 if Charming comes into play.

"Aye, the townsfolk just like the theatrics. Just like a playwright!" Ellenar brandishes her halbert, the banner hanging from it before her in a practiced and careful position. "Onward we march! To the Crypt of the Everflame!"

Ellenar would like to take the lead position if travelling in a marching order.

I cannot believe I didn't think the name "Crypt of the Everflame" would actually involve a crypt and a funeral procession! I am SO not dressed for this!!

Seeing the townsfolk so downtrodden, Ellenar's first thought goes to her attire. I feel so out of place...why did I dye my hair to match my tunic!? And the frame around my banner!?!? WHY!!!???

Putting her fiddle away, the music dies down quickly as it is engulfed by the doleful mood of the townsfolk.

After seeing and hearing the Mayor's request of the party, Ellenar feels it only right and just that she assist. Saving the town through winter seems the most noble and right thing to do.

Ellenar steps forward through the crowd to be seen, thought that isn't hard. "I will bring the lantern's flame back to this town!"

So I've got a question for everyone. I ask this for every campaign I join, and I love the variety of answers.

If your character had a voice actor, what/who would they sound like?

Ellenar would sound like Gabrielle Anwar in the pilot episode of Burn Notice with her thick Irish accent. That, or Merida from Disney's Brave.

DM, what does the narrator of our story sound like!?

With a swing of her halbert and a flourish of the banner tied to it, the strong, armored, human female makes herself known to the obviously-not-Elven Warrior.

(I can't type an Irish accent, so just imagine it)"Aye, I was brought here to do something for a crypt. I wasn't pay'n attention." The woman stands a fair height, her armor of carefully crafted banded mail coated with a tunic that seems to shine with the colors of the rainbow, as does her hair!

Reaching into her backpack, she pulls out a wonderfully made fiddle, placing it under her chin and tuning it.

"Name's Ellenar. Ellenar Bannerhand. Pleased to meet yer' acquaintance."

She pulls the bow across the strings and (Perform Strings: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (20) + 7 = 27 Know: Local for music: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (5) + 8 = 13) a merry tune springs forth in an attempt to draw out any locals and liven up the somewhat melancholy mood of the town.