Gaius Pellandir's page

I'll keep my eyes peeled!

"This man had stolen our employer's cargo and had his men set steel to us during a trade deal! He is little more than a highwayman dressed as a merchant. We have retrieved the item only after having to defend ourselves from his fellows. If this is what passes for trade in this quarter we most certainly will not be making a habit of taking work here."

Bluff: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (12) + 10 = 22

meh, he was already unconscious.

Gaius shoots a bolt at the dastardly man.

"I don't think much of your consideration good sir, allow me to present a counter offer!"

Attack: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 2 = 15
Damage: 1d8 ⇒ 1

Do I have LoS on Saldin?

Gaius sighs and fires his trusty crossbow at Saldin.

"At least I can promise this one won't get away!"

Attack: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7
Damage: 1d8 ⇒ 1

"A statue. One of interesting make. Carved as you might say. We come on behalf of buyers of no small consideration. To a man with interest in coin or favor, they have great measure of both."

Bluff: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (9) + 10 = 19

Gaius approaches Saldin and says "Greetings Mr. Marafi, we are in the market for a rather unique item. One we're told you may have either in your possession or within your ability to acquire. Do you know of what I speak?"

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (19) + 5 = 24

Seems like a thing I might do.

"My good guardsmen, we are not ruffians. We are to protect a rather important shipment of goods coming into the market this morning."

Bluff: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (20) + 10 = 30

At the end of combat (probably this round) Gaius will use his Wand of Infernal Healing on anyone who needs it and his Wand of Mage Armor on himself. Gotta keep our health up!

"And we could have bartered... you sicken me." Gaius says, raising his crossbow and loosing a bolt at the man.

Attack: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 2 = 14
Damage: 1d8 ⇒ 8

"Cut off his escape!" Gaius says, running after him along with Amaranti.

"Jorus, grab up the other statue. I seem to have underestimated it's affinity for magic. I won't chance any more spells until it's far away."

Gaius reloads his crossbow and fires again.

"We need to find Viraj, where has that snake gotten to?"

Attack: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 2 = 16
Damage: 1d8 ⇒ 2

"Exactly what I was hoping to prevent... oh well, better keep it more mundane from here on out."

Gaius draws his crossbow and fires.

Attack: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 2 = 15
Damage: 1d8 ⇒ 3

Gaius, not taking the wand lightly, raises his hands and dazzling lights stream forth.

Cast Color Spray DC 16

Gaius approaches the man.

"Hello kind sir. I represent an individual of no small amount of power and wealth. They're in the market for certain magical artifacts. The rare kind that might fetch an handsome price to the right people. Wouldn't happen to know anything about that sort of thing would you?" Gaius says in what he believes is a rather confident and winning tone.

Bluff: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (11) + 10 = 21

"I think we should talk to him. Negotiate for it I think."

"Yes, I believe it is so." Gaius agrees.

"I feel as much also. Perhaps Jorus should keep the statue we have recovered? He is fast and no sneak thief or pick-pocket of this city shall get the better of him if I am any judge."

"Well, shall we take this back to the Venture-Captain? or should we investigate the other disturbances in town first?"

I was just going to see if I could identify the object visually, not use a spell around it.

Gaius looks at the statue, trying to detect if it is the real thing or a counterfeit.

Spellcraft: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (4) + 7 = 11

Gaius fires his wand at the thug again.

"You'll have to do better than that!"

Damage: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

"Probably his last too." says Gaius, drawing his Wand of Magic Missile he fires on the man approaching from behind.

Damage: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

Gaius comes over to try and smooth things with the shopkeeper.

Aid Another Diplomacy: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (7) + 5 = 12

Gaius tries to blend in to the urban environment.

Stealth: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 2 = 12

"Let's not give this one time to run away" says Gaius in a quiet voice to the others.

GMT +10 here, so I'll likely post a lot at odd times for you guys.

"More than understandable. This city seems to be bubbling with rather exotic-looking maidens. Speaking of which, we should move onward or the good Venture-Captain might have our hides."

"Quite right, friend Lucian. Perhaps Nasir would be a good first stop. If he runs a warehouse then he should be the easiest to find. Honest folk who run businesses are less prone to fleeing countries or hiding in sewer grates. Let's see what he can tell us."

"We thank you for your information Grandmaster. We won't forget our bargain either."

Gaius bows before turning to the others. "So, which stop first?"

"Good intentions by well-meaning fellows are not always repaid in kind. But we may have little choice I fear."

"That doesn't sound like it's on the level." says Gaius.

Gaius enters the room, his soft blue robes billowing behind him as moves. He takes a standing position in the study, taking interest in the books and ornaments but yet more in the beautiful woman.

He listens to her with keen interest and when she finishes says: "Don't worry Venture-Captain, dealing with shady types is our specialty. We'll set off as soon as we may. The last thing we want is having to follow an endless trail of fences and occult traders." This sort of investigation into dangerous and plainly magical artifacts is Gaius' profession and he feels confident and at his ease. He stands in a tall, dignified posture, awaiting any questions the others might have.

Hmm... that might be convenient too...

Ah ok. Thanks very much. In that case I might spend the gold and take that Wand of Magic Missile. I might not get another chance at it and most of the gear I would want (to enhance my spells or stats) aren't generally available.

Am I still able to spend my gold on things that I could generally purchase in a store or do I have to wait for items to drop in order to purchase them?

Ah, yeah. My mistake!

Reporting in. Updated my character. Have a fair bit of gold to spend but I'm not quite sure where to put it...

Who got the Wand of Magic Missiles? Can has?

Cheers for the game guys, heaps of fun! Looking forward to the next one

Gaius turns the corner around the bookshelf. Seeing the Sorceress facing the other way he raises his hand and summons an arcane projectile from his outstretched finger.

Cast Magic Missile at the Sorceress

Damage: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

Count me in!

Gaius casts Ray of Frost on the Lemure.

Damage: 1d3 ⇒ 3

Gaius steps back a few paces and casts Magic Missile on the Skeleton closest.

Magic Missile: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

"Ah yes, I believe our attire is against us. You're quite right. Very well, I do have your wages here..." Gaius trails off, putting his hands in his pockets. "Had it somewhere..." He closes his eyes in apparent concentration, rummaging around in his breast pocket before checking the inside of his robes, followed by the pockets on the sides of his breeches. "Here we are, your payment." he says, taking his closed hands out of his pockets. As he does so he opens his eyes. A faint yellow light streams out from them. His hands open toward the men and vivid prisms of light erupt from them, dazzlingly bright.

Cast Color Spray (DC: 16)

Gaius steps forward, a look of polite curiosity on his face.

"Janks sent us on this way, we're here for the job doing guard work... " he pauses and frowns slightly, looking the men up and down. "Well, this is a bit awkward. You guys are still working here? That's just an unprofessional employer..."

Bluff: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (1) + 9 = 10

"Take the bolts and potion too, big fellow. You're as likely as any of us to need both before we're through with this adventure." says Gaius.

Gaius readies his crossbow and fires at the soldier over the top of his comrades.

Attack: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 2 = 16
Damage: 1d8 ⇒ 8