paizo.com Recent Posts by Ezekiel Graystonepaizo.com Recent Posts by Ezekiel Graystone2023-07-18T19:10:44Z2023-07-18T19:10:44ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: GM Rinaldo's The Mosquito Witch (#1-02) DiscussionEzekiel Graystone (alias of bycot)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivkwi/discussion&page=2#832020-04-21T21:04:18Z2020-04-21T21:04:18Z<p>I got it, thanks! Sorry for the late reply, I've been busy with training for the last two weeks and this is the first day I don't have to facilitate all day training. Thank you very much for running Rinaldo!</p>I got it, thanks! Sorry for the late reply, I've been busy with training for the last two weeks and this is the first day I don't have to facilitate all day training. Thank you very much for running Rinaldo!Ezekiel Graystone (alias of bycot)2020-04-21T21:04:18ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: GM Rinaldo's The Mosquito Witch (#1-02) DiscussionEzekiel Graystone (alias of bycot)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivkwi/discussion&page=2#712020-04-16T14:02:44Z2020-04-16T14:02:44Z<p><i>Player Name:</i> Ben
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<i>Character Name:</i> Ezekiel Graystone
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<i>PFS Number:</i> 72911-2001
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<i>Slotted Faction:</i> Grand Archive
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<i>Character level:</i> 1</p>
<p>Downtime: <span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Crafting:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 7 ⇒ (4) + 7 = 11</span></p>Player Name: Ben
Character Name: Ezekiel Graystone
PFS Number: 72911-2001
Slotted Faction: Grand Archive
Character level: 1
Downtime: [dice=Crafting]1d20+7[/dice]Ezekiel Graystone (alias of bycot)2020-04-16T14:02:44ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GM Rinaldo's The Mosquito Witch (#1-02)Ezekiel Graystone (alias of bycot)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivkwi/gameplay&page=9#4172020-04-14T03:18:40Z2020-04-14T03:18:40Z<p>Ezekiel switches tactics now that they're down to just one opponent.
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2 Actions: Cast Ray of Frost!
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<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Ray of Frost:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 7 ⇒ (10) + 7 = 17</span> <span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Cold Damage:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d4 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5</span>
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1 Action: Cast Shield.
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2 Actions: Cast Ray of Frost!
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1 Action: Cast Shield.Ezekiel Graystone (alias of bycot)2020-04-14T03:18:40ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GM Rinaldo's The Mosquito Witch (#1-02)Ezekiel Graystone (alias of bycot)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivkwi/gameplay&page=9#4032020-04-08T15:14:59Z2020-04-08T15:14:59Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>1 Action: Stride
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2 Actions: Cast Electric Arc on Green and Blue
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<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Electric Arc Damage:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d4 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5</span>
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[dice=Electric Arc Damage]1d4+4[/dice]Ezekiel Graystone (alias of bycot)2020-04-08T15:14:59ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GM Rinaldo's The Mosquito Witch (#1-02)Ezekiel Graystone (alias of bycot)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivkwi/gameplay&page=8#3992020-04-03T23:30:27Z2020-04-03T23:30:27Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>I'm good to go!</span></p>I'm good to go!Ezekiel Graystone (alias of bycot)2020-04-03T23:30:27ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GM Rinaldo's The Mosquito Witch (#1-02)Ezekiel Graystone (alias of bycot)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivkwi/gameplay&page=8#3872020-04-02T13:39:32Z2020-04-02T13:39:32Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Ezekiel will <b>Detect Magic</b> as his exploration activity.</span></p>Ezekiel will Detect Magic as his exploration activity.Ezekiel Graystone (alias of bycot)2020-04-02T13:39:32ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GM Rinaldo's The Mosquito Witch (#1-02)Ezekiel Graystone (alias of bycot)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivkwi/gameplay&page=8#3752020-03-31T20:09:50Z2020-03-31T20:09:50Z<p>Ezekiel will begin searching the immediate area, trying to find any clues left behind if Haru was assaulted by more than just the bloodseeker.
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Perception +6Ezekiel Graystone (alias of bycot)2020-03-31T20:09:50ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GM Rinaldo's The Mosquito Witch (#1-02)Ezekiel Graystone (alias of bycot)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivkwi/gameplay&page=8#3682020-03-27T22:31:42Z2020-03-27T22:31:42Z<p>Ezekiel pets his loyal summoned dog, Ace, telling him how much he's a good boy as the conjured creature wags his tail enthusiastically just before fading away.</p>
<p><b>"Ace was the first animal I learned to conjure. He's been faithful and loyal for all the years I've been relying on his service. With that over lets proceed with our investigation. It seems peaches is trying direct us, likely in search of Haru."</b>
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Ezekiel follows the direction Peaches is leading us in.</span></p>Ezekiel pets his loyal summoned dog, Ace, telling him how much he's a good boy as the conjured creature wags his tail enthusiastically just before fading away.
"Ace was the first animal I learned to conjure. He's been faithful and loyal for all the years I've been relying on his service. With that over lets proceed with our investigation. It seems peaches is trying direct us, likely in search of Haru."
Ezekiel follows the direction Peaches is leading us in.Ezekiel Graystone (alias of bycot)2020-03-27T22:31:42ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GM Rinaldo's The Mosquito Witch (#1-02)Ezekiel Graystone (alias of bycot)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivkwi/gameplay&page=7#3452020-03-20T22:26:25Z2020-03-20T22:26:25Z<p>Seeing the immediate danger, Ezekiel summons his trusty Guard Dog, Ace, to help with the situation.</p>
<p><b>"Go Ace! Protect Peaches!"</b></p>
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3 Actions: Cast Summon Animal to conjure a <b>Guard Dog</b>
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<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Jaws:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 6 ⇒ (16) + 6 = 22</span> <span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Piercing Damage:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d4 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2</span>
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1 action: Jaws vs Red
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<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Jaws:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 1 = 14</span> <span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Piercing Damage:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d4 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3</span>
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"Go Ace! Protect Peaches!"
3 Actions: Cast Summon Animal to conjure a Guard Dog
Guard Dog (Ace) Actions
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1 action: Jaws vs Red
[dice=Jaws]1d20+1[/dice] [dice=Piercing Damage]1d4+1[/dice]Ezekiel Graystone (alias of bycot)2020-03-20T22:26:25ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GM Rinaldo's The Mosquito Witch (#1-02)Ezekiel Graystone (alias of bycot)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivkwi/gameplay&page=7#3422020-03-19T13:49:40Z2020-03-19T13:49:40Z<p>Helping Andor to his feet, Ezekiel hands the exhausted man over to Lissi who helps take some of his weight and burden.</p>
<p><b>"Thank you so very much, hopefully we can get him and us out of her safely."</b></p>
<p>Turning back to the task at hand, Ezekiel tried to help make sense of their location and where to go next.</p>
<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Survival:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 6 ⇒ (7) + 6 = 13</span></p>Helping Andor to his feet, Ezekiel hands the exhausted man over to Lissi who helps take some of his weight and burden.
"Thank you so very much, hopefully we can get him and us out of her safely."
Turning back to the task at hand, Ezekiel tried to help make sense of their location and where to go next.
[dice=Survival]1d20+6[/dice]Ezekiel Graystone (alias of bycot)2020-03-19T13:49:40ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GM Rinaldo's The Mosquito Witch (#1-02)Ezekiel Graystone (alias of bycot)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivkwi/gameplay&page=7#3352020-03-16T20:54:34Z2020-03-16T20:54:34Z<p>Leaning down Ezekiel begins looking after the less immediate life threatening aspects of the man's condition and starts trying to treat the underlying illness, knowing that it'll be key to ensuring he's able to escape this place on his own.</p>
<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Treat Disease:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 6 ⇒ (12) + 6 = 18</span></p>
<p><b>"I knew a physician in the Arcanamirium in Absalom, wonderful fella who knew all there was to know about various ailments, though all of his treatments began with a stiff sip of whiskey. While I'm not opposed to a glass from time to time, on the rocks of course, I seriously doubt it's universal applications in the field of medicine."</b> Ezekiel mused as he treated the wounded man.</p>Leaning down Ezekiel begins looking after the less immediate life threatening aspects of the man's condition and starts trying to treat the underlying illness, knowing that it'll be key to ensuring he's able to escape this place on his own.
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"I knew a physician in the Arcanamirium in Absalom, wonderful fella who knew all there was to know about various ailments, though all of his treatments began with a stiff sip of whiskey. While I'm not opposed to a glass...Ezekiel Graystone (alias of bycot)2020-03-16T20:54:34ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GM Rinaldo's The Mosquito Witch (#1-02)Ezekiel Graystone (alias of bycot)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivkwi/gameplay&page=7#3312020-03-16T14:05:37Z2020-03-16T14:05:37Z<p>Doing his best to cover himself with his blue tweed jacket, Ezekiel follows Dob to the man in the mud. Bending down Ezekiel helps examine the poor soul, touching him despite his inner voice screaming to do otherwise.</p>
<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Medicine:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 6 ⇒ (14) + 6 = 20</span></p>Doing his best to cover himself with his blue tweed jacket, Ezekiel follows Dob to the man in the mud. Bending down Ezekiel helps examine the poor soul, touching him despite his inner voice screaming to do otherwise.
[dice=Medicine]1d20+6[/dice]Ezekiel Graystone (alias of bycot)2020-03-16T14:05:37ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GM Rinaldo's The Mosquito Witch (#1-02)Ezekiel Graystone (alias of bycot)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivkwi/gameplay&page=7#3262020-03-13T16:03:40Z2020-03-13T16:03:40Z<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Survival:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 9</span>
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"Unfortunately I'm not not as familiar with the terrain or fauna of their forest and I'd like to be, I'm not really sure as to where to go my friends."</b></p>[dice=Survival]1d20+6[/dice]
"Unfortunately I'm not not as familiar with the terrain or fauna of their forest and I'd like to be, I'm not really sure as to where to go my friends."Ezekiel Graystone (alias of bycot)2020-03-13T16:03:40ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GM Rinaldo's The Mosquito Witch (#1-02)Ezekiel Graystone (alias of bycot)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivkwi/gameplay&page=7#3202020-03-11T19:13:17Z2020-03-11T19:13:17Z<p><b>"It is in fact magical, as there is a distinct difference between what a Alchemist can produce for regular consumption and what is imbued with magic beyond such mundane creations. No, this is not a alchemical creation. It is an item of magic, foul magic at that."</b>
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I'm trained in <b>Herbalism Lore</b> but I do not think this is Alchemical Item.</span></p>"It is in fact magical, as there is a distinct difference between what a Alchemist can produce for regular consumption and what is imbued with magic beyond such mundane creations. No, this is not a alchemical creation. It is an item of magic, foul magic at that."
I'm trained in Herbalism Lore but I do not think this is Alchemical Item.Ezekiel Graystone (alias of bycot)2020-03-11T19:13:17ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GM Rinaldo's The Mosquito Witch (#1-02)Ezekiel Graystone (alias of bycot)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivkwi/gameplay&page=7#3162020-03-11T16:51:04Z2020-03-11T16:51:04Z<p>Ezekiel places his hand on Kamil's forearm as the sorcerer holds the potion out to the group, concern evident on Ezekiel's face.
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"I hate to be one to disagree with a fellow practitioner of the arcane arts, but while you are correct about it being an older version of an invisibility potion, it is also curse. Whoever should drink of this vial would find themselves wrapped in fear, imagining their worst woes. I recommend we do not use this potion, but it would be useful to find out where it came from."</b></p>Ezekiel places his hand on Kamil's forearm as the sorcerer holds the potion out to the group, concern evident on Ezekiel's face.
"I hate to be one to disagree with a fellow practitioner of the arcane arts, but while you are correct about it being an older version of an invisibility potion, it is also curse. Whoever should drink of this vial would find themselves wrapped in fear, imagining their worst woes. I recommend we do not use this potion, but it would be useful to find out where it...Ezekiel Graystone (alias of bycot)2020-03-11T16:51:04ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GM Rinaldo's The Mosquito Witch (#1-02)Ezekiel Graystone (alias of bycot)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivkwi/gameplay&page=7#3122020-03-10T23:51:57Z2020-03-10T23:51:57Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>I'm trained in Arcana. I'm a Wizard, so I get training in it for free as part of my class. I have a +7 modifier.</span></p>I'm trained in Arcana. I'm a Wizard, so I get training in it for free as part of my class. I have a +7 modifier.Ezekiel Graystone (alias of bycot)2020-03-10T23:51:57ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GM Rinaldo's The Mosquito Witch (#1-02)Ezekiel Graystone (alias of bycot)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivkwi/gameplay&page=7#3062020-03-10T13:35:37Z2020-03-10T13:35:37Z<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Occultism:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 7 ⇒ (16) + 7 = 23</span></p>
<p>Ezekiel begins looking closely at the runes, taking out his notebook to scribble their appearance into their own page for later reference.</p>[dice=Occultism]1d20+7[/dice]
Ezekiel begins looking closely at the runes, taking out his notebook to scribble their appearance into their own page for later reference.Ezekiel Graystone (alias of bycot)2020-03-10T13:35:37ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GM Rinaldo's The Mosquito Witch (#1-02)Ezekiel Graystone (alias of bycot)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivkwi/gameplay&page=6#2922020-03-05T19:49:26Z2020-03-05T19:49:26Z<p>Seeing the baying and panicked horses, Ezekiel ran up and put into practice everything he learned during equestrian demonstrations at the Arcanamirium.</p>
<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Nature:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 9</span></p>
<p>Unfortunately the Wizard could exactly which part of the horse the head was at and ended up trying to calm down the animals rump...</p>Seeing the baying and panicked horses, Ezekiel ran up and put into practice everything he learned during equestrian demonstrations at the Arcanamirium.
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Unfortunately the Wizard could exactly which part of the horse the head was at and ended up trying to calm down the animals rump...Ezekiel Graystone (alias of bycot)2020-03-05T19:49:26ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GM Rinaldo's The Mosquito Witch (#1-02)Ezekiel Graystone (alias of bycot)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivkwi/gameplay&page=6#2872020-03-05T04:54:23Z2020-03-05T04:54:23Z<p><b>"Agreed. Armed with the information we learned, I believe additional investigation of the forest is warranted."</b></p>
<p>Ezekiel follows behind Kamil, his notebook out as he's correlating data.</p>"Agreed. Armed with the information we learned, I believe additional investigation of the forest is warranted."
Ezekiel follows behind Kamil, his notebook out as he's correlating data.Ezekiel Graystone (alias of bycot)2020-03-05T04:54:23ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GM Rinaldo's The Mosquito Witch (#1-02)Ezekiel Graystone (alias of bycot)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivkwi/gameplay&page=6#2772020-03-03T18:05:38Z2020-03-03T18:05:38Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>I'm okay with burning an hour to seal up the house to protect the cow. Everyone else okay with that?</span></p>I'm okay with burning an hour to seal up the house to protect the cow. Everyone else okay with that?Ezekiel Graystone (alias of bycot)2020-03-03T18:05:38ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GM Rinaldo's The Mosquito Witch (#1-02)Ezekiel Graystone (alias of bycot)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivkwi/gameplay&page=6#2742020-03-03T06:00:16Z2020-03-03T06:00:16Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Alright folks, options for the cow. Do we care that much to try and come up with options to protect it?</span></p>Alright folks, options for the cow. Do we care that much to try and come up with options to protect it?Ezekiel Graystone (alias of bycot)2020-03-03T06:00:16ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GM Rinaldo's The Mosquito Witch (#1-02)Ezekiel Graystone (alias of bycot)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivkwi/gameplay&page=6#2722020-03-02T05:29:27Z2020-03-02T05:29:12Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>I mean, is it crazy to just have the cow follow us around?</span></p>I mean, is it crazy to just have the cow follow us around?Ezekiel Graystone (alias of bycot)2020-03-02T05:29:12ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GM Rinaldo's The Mosquito Witch (#1-02)Ezekiel Graystone (alias of bycot)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivkwi/gameplay&page=6#2642020-02-28T16:09:33Z2020-02-28T16:09:33Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Can anyone help out on the <b>Nature</b> check? I don't think I did very well and there could be more context we're missing here as a result. I think the <b>Medicine</b> check was just to get the poor beast back on their feet.</span></p>Can anyone help out on the Nature check? I don't think I did very well and there could be more context we're missing here as a result. I think the Medicine check was just to get the poor beast back on their feet.Ezekiel Graystone (alias of bycot)2020-02-28T16:09:33ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GM Rinaldo's The Mosquito Witch (#1-02)Ezekiel Graystone (alias of bycot)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivkwi/gameplay&page=6#2602020-02-26T20:42:45Z2020-02-26T20:42:45Z<p><b>"Let us not be hasty in such decisions. Examining the creature to determine if it's beyond normal assistance and whether the wounds are unnatural is prudent at this time. Burning the mosquitoes and the calf ruins any potential for insight."</b>
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<b>Medicine +6</b> check on the Calf to see if there's anything abnormally wrong with it and to see if it can be helped. Alternatively I have <b>Herbalism Lore +7</b> or <b>Nature +6</b> if those would be of more help.</span></p>"Let us not be hasty in such decisions. Examining the creature to determine if it's beyond normal assistance and whether the wounds are unnatural is prudent at this time. Burning the mosquitoes and the calf ruins any potential for insight."
Medicine +6 check on the Calf to see if there's anything abnormally wrong with it and to see if it can be helped. Alternatively I have Herbalism Lore +7 or Nature +6 if those would be of more help.Ezekiel Graystone (alias of bycot)2020-02-26T20:42:45ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GM Rinaldo's The Mosquito Witch (#1-02)Ezekiel Graystone (alias of bycot)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivkwi/gameplay&page=6#2562020-02-26T15:22:20Z2020-02-26T15:22:20Z<p><b>"Well we are most sorry to bother you and we appreciate your insight into the situation. We'll make to sure guard our tears as best we can should we encounter this strange creature."</b></p>
<p>Turning to his comrades Ezekiel gives a subtle signal to leave quickly, escorting the group to the Shrine and the abandoned farm.
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I don't think we've encountered anyone freakishly thin.</span></p>"Well we are most sorry to bother you and we appreciate your insight into the situation. We'll make to sure guard our tears as best we can should we encounter this strange creature."
Turning to his comrades Ezekiel gives a subtle signal to leave quickly, escorting the group to the Shrine and the abandoned farm.
I don't think we've encountered anyone freakishly thin.Ezekiel Graystone (alias of bycot)2020-02-26T15:22:20ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: GM Rinaldo's The Mosquito Witch (#1-02) DiscussionEzekiel Graystone (alias of bycot)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivkwi/discussion&page=2#602020-02-24T22:11:15Z2020-02-24T22:11:15Z<p>Good idea, we need to watch to see if the compass goes all screwy. There could be a much larger vein or mine of the ore that could lead us to more details.</p>Good idea, we need to watch to see if the compass goes all screwy. There could be a much larger vein or mine of the ore that could lead us to more details.Ezekiel Graystone (alias of bycot)2020-02-24T22:11:15ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: GM Rinaldo's The Mosquito Witch (#1-02) DiscussionEzekiel Graystone (alias of bycot)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivkwi/discussion&page=2#572020-02-24T21:45:58Z2020-02-24T21:45:58Z<p>Everyone good with finishing up the Shrine to Hanspur (A10) and the Abandoned Farm (A11) after this NPC? Once those locations are done, how should we proceed? Back into the forest to look for the missing adventurers?</p>Everyone good with finishing up the Shrine to Hanspur (A10) and the Abandoned Farm (A11) after this NPC? Once those locations are done, how should we proceed? Back into the forest to look for the missing adventurers?Ezekiel Graystone (alias of bycot)2020-02-24T21:45:58ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GM Rinaldo's The Mosquito Witch (#1-02)Ezekiel Graystone (alias of bycot)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivkwi/gameplay&page=5#2342020-02-20T22:19:14Z2020-02-20T22:19:14Z<p><b>"Understood, we thank you for your time. Rest assured, we aim to get to the bottom of this situation as soon as possible."</b></p>
<p>Turning to his colleagues, Ezekiel addresses them with his scholarly tone.</p>
<p><b>"My curiosity is fulfilled. Unless there are any additional protests, let us proceed to the Bell family."</b></p>"Understood, we thank you for your time. Rest assured, we aim to get to the bottom of this situation as soon as possible."
Turning to his colleagues, Ezekiel addresses them with his scholarly tone.
"My curiosity is fulfilled. Unless there are any additional protests, let us proceed to the Bell family."Ezekiel Graystone (alias of bycot)2020-02-20T22:19:14ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GM Rinaldo's The Mosquito Witch (#1-02)Ezekiel Graystone (alias of bycot)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivkwi/gameplay&page=5#2302020-02-20T05:12:56Z2020-02-20T05:12:56Z<p><b>"Have you noticed any stranger visitors around recently besides ourselves? Anyone else asking around about the happenings in the village?"</b> Ezekiel asked, wanting to get as much detail out of the brewer as possible.</p>
<p>Looking over to Lissi as he waited for Rosa's answer, Ezekiel whispered, <b>"We still have to visit the the Bell family and the Baker. Plus there are a few other locations like the abandoned farm and the shrine we should investigate as well."</b></p>"Have you noticed any stranger visitors around recently besides ourselves? Anyone else asking around about the happenings in the village?" Ezekiel asked, wanting to get as much detail out of the brewer as possible.
Looking over to Lissi as he waited for Rosa's answer, Ezekiel whispered, "We still have to visit the the Bell family and the Baker. Plus there are a few other locations like the abandoned farm and the shrine we should investigate as well."Ezekiel Graystone (alias of bycot)2020-02-20T05:12:56ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GM Rinaldo's The Mosquito Witch (#1-02)Ezekiel Graystone (alias of bycot)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivkwi/gameplay&page=5#2202020-02-18T21:23:28Z2020-02-18T21:23:28Z<p>For the first time everyone sees an odd reaction on Ezekiel's face at the offer of a beverage, and he physically retracts for a moment before reaching into his bag and taking out a water skin, drinking from it reflexively.
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"Thank you, but I always carry my own drink, but your mentioning of the clean water or ingredients for brewing is interesting. Did something happen recently to give cause to the halting of your profession?"</b></p>For the first time everyone sees an odd reaction on Ezekiel's face at the offer of a beverage, and he physically retracts for a moment before reaching into his bag and taking out a water skin, drinking from it reflexively.
"Thank you, but I always carry my own drink, but your mentioning of the clean water or ingredients for brewing is interesting. Did something happen recently to give cause to the halting of your profession?"Ezekiel Graystone (alias of bycot)2020-02-18T21:23:28ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GM Rinaldo's The Mosquito Witch (#1-02)Ezekiel Graystone (alias of bycot)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivkwi/gameplay&page=5#2182020-02-18T00:08:10Z2020-02-18T00:08:10Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Nope, I've got her on my list of ones we've visited already. Unless I'm missing something, on the map of the town (which I'm assuming was filled out from details provided by Galia) there's a notation of Rosa Hart, the brewer, on A2. We haven't visited her yet. Ms. Ruza is listed as A7.
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If that's a mistake and we're not supposed to know about Rosa yet, we can skip her and move on to the next one on our list, the Bell Family.</span></p>Nope, I've got her on my list of ones we've visited already. Unless I'm missing something, on the map of the town (which I'm assuming was filled out from details provided by Galia) there's a notation of Rosa Hart, the brewer, on A2. We haven't visited her yet. Ms. Ruza is listed as A7.
If that's a mistake and we're not supposed to know about Rosa yet, we can skip her and move on to the next one on our list, the Bell Family.Ezekiel Graystone (alias of bycot)2020-02-18T00:08:10ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GM Rinaldo's The Mosquito Witch (#1-02)Ezekiel Graystone (alias of bycot)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivkwi/gameplay&page=5#2162020-02-17T21:45:06Z2020-02-17T21:45:06Z<p><b>"Indeed, lets continue on to the one Galia told us about, Rosa. Her might have some additional information that can shed more light on our situation."</b>
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To Rosa we go. I assume Kamil will keep an eye on the Compass to see if it starts acting screwy.</span></p>"Indeed, lets continue on to the one Galia told us about, Rosa. Her might have some additional information that can shed more light on our situation."
To Rosa we go. I assume Kamil will keep an eye on the Compass to see if it starts acting screwy.Ezekiel Graystone (alias of bycot)2020-02-17T21:45:06ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: GM Rinaldo's The Mosquito Witch (#1-02) DiscussionEzekiel Graystone (alias of bycot)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivkwi/discussion&page=2#522020-02-17T18:47:02Z2020-02-17T18:47:02Z<p>Let's see if we can get a decent tally here.</p>
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Galia
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Mordha Lyons
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The Tanner
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The Whitefish and Stag Inn
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Ms. Ruza
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Luca Braybon (blacksmith)</p>
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Rosa Hart (Brewer)
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The Bell Family
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Anna Marmazine (baker)
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Shrine to Hanspur
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Abandoned Farm</p>
<p>Does that sounds about right? Should we proceed to Rosa Hart (A2) and then the Bell Family (A3)?</p>Let's see if we can get a decent tally here.
Done:
Galia
Mordha Lyons
The Tanner
The Whitefish and Stag Inn
Ms. Ruza
Luca Braybon (blacksmith)
To do:
Rosa Hart (Brewer)
The Bell Family
Anna Marmazine (baker)
Shrine to Hanspur
Abandoned Farm
Does that sounds about right? Should we proceed to Rosa Hart (A2) and then the Bell Family (A3)?Ezekiel Graystone (alias of bycot)2020-02-17T18:47:02ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GM Rinaldo's The Mosquito Witch (#1-02)Ezekiel Graystone (alias of bycot)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivkwi/gameplay&page=5#2082020-02-16T22:30:45Z2020-02-16T22:30:45Z<p><b>"Interesting. I don't suppose you have another compass for sale then?"</b>
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Anyone got a compass in their gear?</span></p>"Interesting. I don't suppose you have another compass for sale then?"
Anyone got a compass in their gear?Ezekiel Graystone (alias of bycot)2020-02-16T22:30:45ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GM Rinaldo's The Mosquito Witch (#1-02)Ezekiel Graystone (alias of bycot)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivkwi/gameplay&page=5#2042020-02-15T21:29:59Z2020-02-15T21:29:59Z<p>Ezekiel holds up the ore they got from the Tanner, showing it to muscular woman.
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"Apologies for interrupting your crafting, but we had questions regarding this ore. To my best estimate it's a material called magnetite and might have been found in the local area. Would you by chance have any knowledge about this material and where more could be found?</b></p>Ezekiel holds up the ore they got from the Tanner, showing it to muscular woman.
"Apologies for interrupting your crafting, but we had questions regarding this ore. To my best estimate it's a material called magnetite and might have been found in the local area. Would you by chance have any knowledge about this material and where more could be found?Ezekiel Graystone (alias of bycot)2020-02-15T21:29:59ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GM Rinaldo's The Mosquito Witch (#1-02)Ezekiel Graystone (alias of bycot)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivkwi/gameplay&page=5#2012020-02-14T13:39:51Z2020-02-14T13:39:51Z<p><b>"Agreed, lets continue with the plan and speak with Ms. Riza. Then, we can continue to the Blacksmith next to see if they have any insight on this ore."</b></p>"Agreed, lets continue with the plan and speak with Ms. Riza. Then, we can continue to the Blacksmith next to see if they have any insight on this ore."Ezekiel Graystone (alias of bycot)2020-02-14T13:39:51ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GM Rinaldo's The Mosquito Witch (#1-02)Ezekiel Graystone (alias of bycot)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivkwi/gameplay&page=4#1962020-02-13T00:13:54Z2020-02-13T00:13:54Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Alright, just need a larger bowl then ;)</span></p>Alright, just need a larger bowl then ;)Ezekiel Graystone (alias of bycot)2020-02-13T00:13:54ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GM Rinaldo's The Mosquito Witch (#1-02)Ezekiel Graystone (alias of bycot)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivkwi/gameplay&page=4#1932020-02-12T22:28:50Z2020-02-12T22:28:50Z<p><b>"Of course, any magnetic...wait, more importantly, we could use it to find the source of the rest of the metal."</b></p>
<p>Digging through his supplies Ezekiel looks for a small bowl and his waterskin.</p>
<p><b>"The magnetite will point to magnetic north, as all compasses do. The only thing that could stop this would be another, larger, magnetic force emanating within range. If the 'hunter' was looking for the source of this magnetite, and if there's some kind of cave or lost wagon full of crates of this stuff, we might be able to use this small portion to find the larger amount...</b>
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Not sure how this all works rules wise as I'm going off pure science rather than actual in game rules.</span></p>"Of course, any magnetic...wait, more importantly, we could use it to find the source of the rest of the metal."
Digging through his supplies Ezekiel looks for a small bowl and his waterskin.
"The magnetite will point to magnetic north, as all compasses do. The only thing that could stop this would be another, larger, magnetic force emanating within range. If the 'hunter' was looking for the source of this magnetite, and if there's some kind of cave or lost wagon full of crates of this...Ezekiel Graystone (alias of bycot)2020-02-12T22:28:50ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GM Rinaldo's The Mosquito Witch (#1-02)Ezekiel Graystone (alias of bycot)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivkwi/gameplay&page=4#1912020-02-12T21:43:11Z2020-02-12T21:43:11Z<p><b>"Interesting, thank you for letting us take a look at that. It appears to be Magnetite, a variance of iron ore that is also highly magnetic. I'm not sure how all that figures into this mythical situation you have going on now, but it's an interesting additional piece of information."</b></p>
<p>Turning to the group, Ezekiel finishes writing up the new information in his notebook.</p>
<p><b>"I don't see a reason to bother this tradesman any further. Shall we continue to Ms. Riza's home?"</b>
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Everyone good to move on, or do we have any other questions for the Tanner?</span></p>"Interesting, thank you for letting us take a look at that. It appears to be Magnetite, a variance of iron ore that is also highly magnetic. I'm not sure how all that figures into this mythical situation you have going on now, but it's an interesting additional piece of information."
Turning to the group, Ezekiel finishes writing up the new information in his notebook.
"I don't see a reason to bother this tradesman any further. Shall we continue to Ms. Riza's home?"
Everyone good to move...Ezekiel Graystone (alias of bycot)2020-02-12T21:43:11ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GM Rinaldo's The Mosquito Witch (#1-02)Ezekiel Graystone (alias of bycot)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivkwi/gameplay&page=4#1872020-02-12T19:24:49Z2020-02-12T19:24:49Z<p><b>"About the strange rock the 'Hunter' was asking about, were you able to identify it for her? Was it something that might have been unearthed from around the area?</b></p>"About the strange rock the 'Hunter' was asking about, were you able to identify it for her? Was it something that might have been unearthed from around the area?Ezekiel Graystone (alias of bycot)2020-02-12T19:24:49ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: GM Rinaldo's The Mosquito Witch (#1-02) DiscussionEzekiel Graystone (alias of bycot)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivkwi/discussion#502020-02-11T17:41:20Z2020-02-11T17:41:20Z<p>Totally understood. I used to run a bunch of pbp campaigns way back in the day, and the easiest way to kill momentum is for the party to feel "lost" or indecisive on how to proceed next. It's a factor that is frankly handled better in real life interactions at a table and plague pbp. I posted a suggestion that we start with the Tanner and move on to Ms. Ruza. We'll only hammer through this by talking to everyone in town and hopefully getting all the social clues we can find and trigger any "encounters" that might happen in those various locations.</p>Totally understood. I used to run a bunch of pbp campaigns way back in the day, and the easiest way to kill momentum is for the party to feel "lost" or indecisive on how to proceed next. It's a factor that is frankly handled better in real life interactions at a table and plague pbp. I posted a suggestion that we start with the Tanner and move on to Ms. Ruza. We'll only hammer through this by talking to everyone in town and hopefully getting all the social clues we can find and trigger any...Ezekiel Graystone (alias of bycot)2020-02-11T17:41:20ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GM Rinaldo's The Mosquito Witch (#1-02)Ezekiel Graystone (alias of bycot)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivkwi/gameplay&page=4#1762020-02-11T17:39:16Z2020-02-11T17:39:16Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Lets keep it simple. The two house's nearest to the Inn are the Tanner and Ms. Ruza. My vote is to start at the Tanner and then move on to Ms. Ruza. Everyone good with that?</span></p>Lets keep it simple. The two house's nearest to the Inn are the Tanner and Ms. Ruza. My vote is to start at the Tanner and then move on to Ms. Ruza. Everyone good with that?Ezekiel Graystone (alias of bycot)2020-02-11T17:39:16ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: GM Rinaldo's The Mosquito Witch (#1-02) DiscussionEzekiel Graystone (alias of bycot)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivkwi/discussion#472020-02-10T22:30:12Z2020-02-10T22:30:12Z<p>So back to my previous comment, something I've seen extremely wide variance on with 2E from a Dungeon Mastering perspective in regards to the whole "What is the right type of weapon to use?" Are we allowed to target that when doing a Knowledge check? Say for instance we're in the heat of combat, and I do a Knowledge Check against said creature, am I allowed to try and <b>specifically</b> target the Damage Reduction feature as part of my knowledge check?</p>
<p>Also, in regards to the Mitflits, I'm trying to determine if this is something in their nature to do. This level of deception and the ability to go undetected while placing these dolls.</p>So back to my previous comment, something I've seen extremely wide variance on with 2E from a Dungeon Mastering perspective in regards to the whole "What is the right type of weapon to use?" Are we allowed to target that when doing a Knowledge check? Say for instance we're in the heat of combat, and I do a Knowledge Check against said creature, am I allowed to try and specifically target the Damage Reduction feature as part of my knowledge check?
Also, in regards to the Mitflits, I'm trying...Ezekiel Graystone (alias of bycot)2020-02-10T22:30:12ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GM Rinaldo's The Mosquito Witch (#1-02)Ezekiel Graystone (alias of bycot)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivkwi/gameplay&page=4#1662020-02-10T20:06:46Z2020-02-10T20:06:46Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>So that doesn't match up with what I understand how Monster Knowledge checks work. So for instance, with a Fey creature, their Identification skill would be <b>Nature</b> and a successful knowledge check reveals a bit of <b>well known</b> information while a critical success also reveals <b>something subtler</b>. Are you saying I can target specific information from a creature to learn about those details? I'm just trying to understand what are the parameters around a knowledge check for <b>Creature Identification</b>.</span></p>So that doesn't match up with what I understand how Monster Knowledge checks work. So for instance, with a Fey creature, their Identification skill would be Nature and a successful knowledge check reveals a bit of well known information while a critical success also reveals something subtler. Are you saying I can target specific information from a creature to learn about those details? I'm just trying to understand what are the parameters around a knowledge check for Creature Identification.Ezekiel Graystone (alias of bycot)2020-02-10T20:06:46ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GM Rinaldo's The Mosquito Witch (#1-02)Ezekiel Graystone (alias of bycot)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivkwi/gameplay&page=4#1632020-02-10T19:35:01Z2020-02-10T19:35:01Z<p><b>"My recommendation would be to return to the village and resume questioning the residents. I fear we only scratched the surface of what is known there and others might be able to shed more light on our predicament. Also, probing into the presence of the Mitflit might be of benefit. People in town might known more about them and a possible location of the Mitflit or if there are more."</b>
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Nature check to know more about Mitflits?Ezekiel Graystone (alias of bycot)2020-02-10T19:35:01ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GM Rinaldo's The Mosquito Witch (#1-02)Ezekiel Graystone (alias of bycot)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivkwi/gameplay&page=4#1602020-02-10T17:43:39Z2020-02-10T17:43:39Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>I'll give the area a <b>Perception</b> check to see if there are any clues or anything left over of interest.</span>
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"If we don't uncover anything of value, I suggest we move on quickly."Ezekiel Graystone (alias of bycot)2020-02-10T17:43:39ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GM Rinaldo's The Mosquito Witch (#1-02)Ezekiel Graystone (alias of bycot)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivkwi/gameplay&page=4#1572020-02-10T16:07:20Z2020-02-10T16:07:20Z<p><b>"Agreed, as long as we're out here we might as well go check on that location before returning to the village."</b>
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I'm worried we're spinning our wheels here. We need to hook onto a clue and get something of substance to check on.</span></p>"Agreed, as long as we're out here we might as well go check on that location before returning to the village."
I'm worried we're spinning our wheels here. We need to hook onto a clue and get something of substance to check on.Ezekiel Graystone (alias of bycot)2020-02-10T16:07:20ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GM Rinaldo's The Mosquito Witch (#1-02)Ezekiel Graystone (alias of bycot)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivkwi/gameplay&page=4#1552020-02-10T15:00:07Z2020-02-10T15:00:07Z<p><b>"Fascinating, though not definitive. While we're here, we might as well keep a look out for Haru's missing friend. While I know she passed on our assistantance, it wouldn't hurt to keep an eye out for the poor soul. Despite that, we need a decision on how to proceed next. I'm not sure how much more insightful the location will be, but with the additional context of Mitflit's being in the area, people in town might be able to tell us more now."</b>
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I don't think I said this earlier, but now that we're in 'adventuring mode' I'm going to cast <b>Mage Armor</b>.</span></p>"Fascinating, though not definitive. While we're here, we might as well keep a look out for Haru's missing friend. While I know she passed on our assistantance, it wouldn't hurt to keep an eye out for the poor soul. Despite that, we need a decision on how to proceed next. I'm not sure how much more insightful the location will be, but with the additional context of Mitflit's being in the area, people in town might be able to tell us more now."
I don't think I said this earlier, but now that...Ezekiel Graystone (alias of bycot)2020-02-10T15:00:07ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GM Rinaldo's The Mosquito Witch (#1-02)Ezekiel Graystone (alias of bycot)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivkwi/gameplay&page=3#1432020-02-07T21:59:08Z2020-02-07T21:59:08Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Since I'm not fully convinced that these are the workings of a mystical entity just yet, I'm going to be checking for any indication of activity of a non-supernatural origin, such as tracks or campfires. Anything that would indicate the involvement of a very physical and very mortal creature.</span></p>Since I'm not fully convinced that these are the workings of a mystical entity just yet, I'm going to be checking for any indication of activity of a non-supernatural origin, such as tracks or campfires. Anything that would indicate the involvement of a very physical and very mortal creature.Ezekiel Graystone (alias of bycot)2020-02-07T21:59:08ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GM Rinaldo's The Mosquito Witch (#1-02)Ezekiel Graystone (alias of bycot)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivkwi/gameplay&page=3#1402020-02-07T21:37:36Z2020-02-07T21:37:36Z<p>For the first time since arriving, Ezekiel broke his eye line from his notebook and took in the disturbing sight of Witchtop Hill. Each and every tree having a doll nailed to it was beyond his original assumption of what the visage would be here, and it took a few moments for Ezekiel to compose himself once again.</p>
<p><b>"Obviously someone with an agenda. But there has to be a pattern or a purposes here..."</b></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>I'll be using <b>Perception +6, Occultism +7, Religion +6, and Lore (Underworld) +7</b> as part of my investigation into the area.</span></p>For the first time since arriving, Ezekiel broke his eye line from his notebook and took in the disturbing sight of Witchtop Hill. Each and every tree having a doll nailed to it was beyond his original assumption of what the visage would be here, and it took a few moments for Ezekiel to compose himself once again.
"Obviously someone with an agenda. But there has to be a pattern or a purposes here..."
I'll be using Perception +6, Occultism +7, Religion +6, and Lore (Underworld) +7 as part of...Ezekiel Graystone (alias of bycot)2020-02-07T21:37:36Z