Before he is taken away, Gabrielle will lean down to Darius.
Know that this was your scales balancing out. Unfortunately, you caught many people in the collateral. You must strive to do better, lest you again tip the scales to this point again.
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I should be back, though a little sporadic likely until this month finishes up.
Hey sorry all, I've been sick with Covid past few days, and will be dealing with that. I'll try to post if possible, but feel free to bot me. Just notifying my games.
Gabrielle nods. At least we got somethin' to go on now.
Gabrielle sheathes his pistol. Waiting for Darius's response before asking his own questions.
Merry Christmas, and happy holidays. Also, apologies for the absence. Work is always crazy week of Christmas (package delivery Co.) and a bit sick. On top of family time and I can get caught up in things.
Gabrielle reloads and keeps his gun pointed skyward, just in case. Is he alright after that fall? he asks Telias
I was not, I don't threaten with my pistol, and I forgot to buy a spiked gauntlet.
seeing the stalker attempt to flee, Gabrielle raises his pistol again. Again his arm glows with the bronze and golden hue. Nope, we need you ta' stay around for a while friend.
actually, it varies, my pistol has a 30ft range increment, however a musket has... a 40ft or 50ft range increment (can't recall which off the top of my head) which allows them to target touch to that distance. This means the Distance magic quality is quite handy for guns.
As is said. The "downside" as it is, is the fact you cannot target touch past the 1st range increment. And that you cannot benefit from manyshot, and it's harder to reload. (If I stayed pure paladin, I don't think I'd get my last iretarive attack at higher levels)
Ignoring the glittering dust around him, Gabrelle steps back and raises his firearm to fire off two shots in rapid succession, his arm glowing as it had before. As he fires, the glow seems to begin healing the wounds.
Glitterdust is a 10ft burst, so you have to guess one 10ft area, and hope you clip him (if large+) or hit him (if medium) No 50% thankfully.
Gabrielle urges Gear forward next to Finch and slides off Gear's saddle, pulling his pistol as he does so and lands kneeling next to the fallen man. He reaches out a hand and channels healing magic into Finch.
He looks around, pistol at the ready, immediately pointing it towards the floating painting after seeing no other threats. If Finch comes to, he will shout at the man. Is it the painting?!
Gabrielle will try to gallop Gear up past the man and grab the painting.
Gabrielle does of mix of avoiding the guard, and simply out pacing them. He figures he can explain things to them once they catch up, after he has hopefully made sure things are safe.
I would like to apologize to you all for my absence. I don't like talking about it, as usually I can deal with it, however I have, slightly random swings of burnout and apathy over the course of the year where I lose all interest in almost everything. Where even things I normally greatly enjoy feel like a chore to do at best. Normally, I can push through, continue on and eventually the "burnout" as I've called it leaves. However I've hit a particularly rough patch this time around. That coupled with doubling my work time due to the holidays has left me with the desire to do nothing. However, that doesn't excuse my radio silence in this, and my other games. So again, I would like to apologize for that. I think I'm on the upswing, and, if you would still have me I will happily rejoin the game properly in hopefully a few days time.
Gabrielle leaves, and in one swift motion mounts up on Gear before looking to the others. I'll make my way to Eleazonna's quickly. Time may be of the essence. If there don't seem to be trouble brewin' I'll wait for ya'll. He then urges gear into a trot down the street.
You do have my condolences for the method, I jus' did not want to take a chance with lives on the line. After a small pause he continues. We'll catch him, and he, along with anyone he is workin' with or for. Will suffer just punishment. I just hope you haven't made any other enemies, knowingly or unknowingly.
I'm under the impression that this was already plan B. Other attempts didn't make any real headway. I did ask ooc how we wanted to go about it. I made attempts in character to go about it that way and let others have the chance for the same. However we still ended up with his about to reveal the second two paintings despite our efforts. So, the go button was pressed. I'll give a heads up next time I suppose.
As the guards approach gabrielle with present one of the the butt of his gun, clearly showing compliance offering up his weapon. He gives them both friendly nods. begging your pardon for the commotion, but uh, folk weren't really giving me the time of day and I'm genuinely worried about the potential threat to this here establishment and the fine folk in it. I do hate to put a damper on the events, but I would rather be the villian of the evening than allow any harm to come to people when there was potentially something I could do to stop it. I will of course offer to pay for any potential damage the bullet may have caused. As for the issue in question, as said, it involves the paintings. If, our fears are proved to be unfounded I'd honestly be relieved. He stands hands in front of him as he talks to allow the men to cuff him if they wish. He does give a glance towards Tellias, as he tries to decide if what he said counts as a lie or not. Certainly the part about himself was, the latter an eloquent play of words to hide the truth, and yet tell it.
I'm not sure what good roll you are talking about I don't see anything after your reflex save but I may have missed it. Again, just because I do something doesn't mean it ruins your plans. As far as anyone at the party is concerned our characters have no relation to each other. As it stands, the man was about to reveal the next two paintings. Which if one was enchanted would release said creatures. Which would most certainly cause a panic and stampede. One which would hinder us in our attempts to safeguard the people. My prior attempt didn't stop him, nor others. We also have a member sneaking about who could make a move during the distraction. Again the only reason gabrielle did this was that other attempts at distracting/stopping the man unveiling the paintings had failed. It was a "uh oh" button with the intent of buying you all more time. Best case scenario is I am allowed to explain the situation and we resolve this issue safely and risk free. Doubtful, but a potential. Meanwhile, at least we should have time for other people to do their things now.
no one had made any progress in stopping the man. At least by my count, and at worst this distracts folks from the rest of you so you can sort it out while I'm being dealt with. That aside, making a scene is well worth it if it means saving lives. He isn't going to take that risk, and is more than ready to accept the repercussions of firing off a pistol into the roof. Especially when the potential result of failing is releasing one of those creatures into a tightly packed room like this. No one knows we are together, so no issues there. This should however, buy time.
True. But probably better than letting out two more paint monsters would end haha.
Sighing heavily, Welp... here goes nothin', rather get thrown out then let folk get torn to pieces. Gabrielle will pull out his pistol and fire it harmlessly into the air. The retort reverberating off the enclosed walls to quite the effect. Before the sound even fully fades away, Gabrielle starts speaking in a raised voice. Now that I have your attention, a threat has been made against this place, and everyone here is in potential danger. Now, ifn' it would please you folks, I'd ask that you all make your way into one of the nearby rooms, or better, yet, outside this here premises. That would mighty kind of yall. He looks around, hoping that one of the others can at least take advantage of the scene he is quickly causing if nothing else.
Gabrielle, seeing the potential danger acts quickly and shouts above the din of the crowd. If he can even buy just seconds, it is worth it. Please! Tell us more about the first painting! Allow it a few moments more in the spotlight!
I'm sorry. Forgot to say. I'm on vacation to celebrate mine and my grandpa's birthdays (18 and 16th respectively)from yesterday to Sunday. My labtop is broken so I wont have much access time to make posts. I'll see if I can make a post or two from my phone. But feel free to bot.
Our first course of action should be to find this person that did it. We can decide what ta do with him after that. The longer we wait, the harder it will be. Someone may have seen him around here. As he says this he is heading for the door.
define good. I've got a 4 survival.
Yeah, those things were right fierce. Its not often somethin' can stand that many shots from Ole Retribution... It seems our friend here owed a balance, and it was paid in full.. At least it seems it didn't cause too much collateral to others. The last part, there is a harsh, almost judgemental tone that comes into his normally cheerful voice. It fades quickly, along with the furrowed brow that came with the tone. While talking, merely to be 100% sure, he does scan both with detect evil. Speakin' of, you back up to snuff little lady? An' ifn' either of you two got injured in all the fuss, let me know. I can tend to ya.
*stares at lay on hands* nope, no spells here! Of course, I don't mean to convert spells into healing. I'm talking about channels, LoHs, stuff like that.
glancing back he sighs at the knews.
He mutters before shrugging. I'm here ta meet him on account of owing a favor or three to a friend. So, in a sense I suppose so... is there nothing you can do for him?
I prefer to save consumables until the party is at about 60% of their personal daily resources. Its just more prudent to save the gold. I'd rather end a day with 10% resources left, and still have the consumables, than with 50% and no consumables.
because that wand cost gold. Which is a more finite resource than our daily resources :P
Giving a nod and a smile, he uses the barrel of the gun to gently tip his hat to Sithe before turning around to Valtyra only to have her walk past him. uh, wait, now wait a minute, ya need to worry about yerself as well little lady. Ya look just about as hurt as they do. Here, lemme help. He will move and catch up with her and rest his gloved hand on her most obvious wound. That soft bronze light glows again, you feel a flash of searing heat as if touching a red hot forge for the briefest of moments before a warmness spreads through you.
He will turn to Sithe, you can see a look of slight suspicion in his eye.
Well, I wouldn't say hard miss, jus' a whole lot. Ifn' ya don't mind, I can tend to ya properly once I finish off the last one thats getting frisky with our other friend there. Gabrielle continues to glow, raising his pistol he takes aim and waits until the creature jerks Sithe out of the way before firing off two resounding shots, aiming for the creatures eye. At this point, he had been channeling so much divine energy the golden hue had begun to coat his entirety.
All poisons are 1 save at initial application. It takes 2 to cure, one to resist. They also do not stack DCs until the first save is failed.
Well, that ain't good. Time to finish this one. Once again, he raises his pistol, his arm glowing with the golden bronze hue once again. He fires off a shot before moving closer to the paint monster. You could swear you see a faint translucent image of metal wings for a brief second this time as well but you can't be sure. Hey, why don't ya pick on someone ya own size! Ya oughta know not ta do that to a lady, ya overgrown calamari!
Well that don't look good. He says as Sithe is lifted from the ground. He will continue to fire at the most harmed creature as he takes a step back.
This time however, there is no glow as the retort and smoke of the firearm fills the room.
Gabrielle takes a step into the door to get a better view. That means no need to worry about tryin' to take em alive. he raises his pistol and his metal arm glows with a soft golden hue before he fires off two shots into the northern creature
Seeing this, Gabrielle lets out a sigh.
Welp, that there is probable cause if I've ever seen it. Sa'pose its time ta' head in. He spurs Gear up to the door of the townhouse before dismounting with a quick and agile slide off the side, drawing his pisol and buckler as he lands on his feet.
he steps into the building and looks around.
I should be listed as Gabrielle, I can update my token/image once I have a "character" I can attach it to.
Gabrielle sat at his desk, tinkering on his right arm. He was frustrated, he understood the clockwork parts, those he could replicate, had replicated, mostly. Yet, the liquid bronze like sections baffled him still... perhaps he would never understand its secrets. Whatever the material was, it was connected to his shoulder like any normal arm would be. He lets out a sigh, leaning back in his chair and pulling his hat over his face. After several long moments he lifts his hat a hair, peeking one eye out from under the hat, looking at the letter he had received currently resting on his desk. Coyl huh... He lets out another sigh, gathering up his tools and work as he does. Welp, suppose I should be heading that way. Wonder what all this is gonna be about. He gathers his equipment and gives a glance at himself in a bronze disk. He frowns, before halfheartedly cleaning at a few splotches on his clothes before giving a shrug and walking outside. He does pause, before grabbing up a piece of his work, a bronze sparrow he had made. If you wound it, it played a sound similar to songbirds
He walked around the front of his home, his boots sounding off on the hard stone before stopping and untying Gear, his companion and steed. Easy there, just going for a walk today, but we gotta look our best to impress them noble folks. He glances down to horses front leg, similar to him, it was mechanical. Though, unlike his "gift", Gear's leg was purely clockwork and mundane metal. Designed and built by Gabrielle to save the poor horse after it had broken its leg. The owner was going to "cut his losses" on the race horse.
After running a quite maintenance check, he gives a nod and a smile.
Welp, s'pose its time to be headin' out. He says to himself as he saddles up and guides Gear toward the street. ------- At the manor Looking around, Gabrielle gives a long whistle.
wonder how their scales are like. he mutters to himself, refitting his hat back in its proper place. Looking back at the manor and the gate as he waits to be shown in, he wonders to himself.
howdy partners. I do hope you don't intend ta' go around causin' too much trouble now ya hear? Gabrielle, Gabrielle valor, tis a pleasure ta meetcha. |