Garbund's page

Thanks, Everyone.

Hopefully I can come back to Pathfinder on-line.

Hope this campaign continues to do well...

Hi, Everyone!

First off, apologies for leaving anyone in the lurch by my weeks-long absence. Unfortunately, it’s my turn for that “real life” stuff to get in the way of all my fun. *sigh*

Between the time spent on my studies and other commitments, I simply have neither the energy nor the wherewithal to carry on with role-playing. Sadly, this means that I have to take a hiatus from role-playing. A real shame, as it is one of my favorite pastimes. I sat down and had a good think about it, but this is for the best, as my studies have to come first.

Playing with everyone here has been a pleasure. I always enjoyed seeing how the stories we collaborated on in the RPG environment move along nicely. It has been a pleasure and an honor playing with everyone here. I wish I was able to continue, but it would be profoundly unfair to everyone else (players and GM) if I could only commit to a sporadic appearance at best.

As the Romans would say: “Valete!” (all of you be strong/be well/farewell)

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PS: @ GM Wilken: feel free to bot Garbund as you see fit until someone else can fill my shoes.

OOPS!! I missed the bit about all of them dropping their weapons ...

heal, to tell if Denlar really is dead: 1d20 ⇒ 20
*I* know he is, but Garbund couldn't have seen the fatal blow from the hallway

« In nič več smešnih stvari, če veš kaj je dobro za tebe! »

Garbund waves his Quick Fang at the surrendering goblins, and points to a spot away from where they dropped their weapons.

"Over there, then. Slowly. Then kneel. And keep your hands behind your heads.
"And tell us EVERYTHING about this place and what all the goblins here are doing.
We are not happy about our friend dying.", he says, pointing to Denlar's body...

intimidate: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (15) + 9 = 24

Heh... For sure.

Honestly, the Fighter is more designed for the front line, but the Alchemist is to help suppliment her ranged attacks, as needed, not to mention the potions/extracts to help as needed.

I like to build characters that have options. :)

@ Bladysong (a.k.a. Zelinda):

I like having options with my characters too.

Which is one reason I like Crossblooded sorcerers (despite some players thinking it's horrid).

The lack of spells and the WILL penalty are drawbacks, no doubt of it.

But, to me, having two arcana and choices between two sets of bloodline powers, feats and spells is nice.

@ Blaydsong: I should have the 'blasty' business (mostly) covered.

But, as a cross-blooded sorcerer, I have less spells known.
So my focus is the 'burn things to ash' department.

Having a bit more versatility in the arcane department wouldn't hurt, therefore.
Like an Arcanist, Wizard, Bard, Skald, Occultist, or Alchemist.

What is the current party composition?

Cleric

The beauty of the slayer is ranger combat styles that allow you to get some combat feats you wouldn't normally qualify for.

Round 8
Garbund, ignoring the now-pathetic Gogmurt, steps diagonally 5 ft toward Shalelu and flings Quick Fang at the goblin (Red) fighting Zantus:
quick fang, thrown: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (18) + 4 = 221d4 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4 (+1 cold iron returning dagger)
... which promptly returns to Garbund's hand.

@ Denlar: a barbarian at 3rd level would still pack quite a wallop. Half-orcs make for good barbarians, of course!

Now that I think of it, being a slayer would also give you the ability to pick locks and that sort of fun stuff too. Which would take care of the rogue-like stuff in a pinch.

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@ GM Wilken: we already seem to have "blasty" arcane covered by Garbund, the divine covered by Ansgar.
If Denlar comes back as a Barbarian, Slayer, or Fighter, that should take of the tank role.

Might be useful if had a Wizard, Arcanist, Bard, or Skald to add more versatile spell abilities. If Denlar comes back as a fighter or barbarian, maybe we could use a Slayer in the party.

I was also thinking of maybe taking a level or two of a martial class too. Both to make him a more robust arcane blaster, and to have to option for Eldritch Knight at higher levels (entirely dependent on how long Garbund survives, of course!).

Round 7
Garbund moves in quickly, darting between Ansgar and Zantus, and standing over Denlar's body and tries burning Rippngut again:
« બર્ન! » "burn!", in ignan
fire ray: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (18) + 3 = 211d6 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6
(ranged touch, fire)

Round 6
"Damn these goblins!" Garbund thinks
He then moves closer to the dor and tries burning Ripnugget:
« დაწვა! » "burn!", in draconic
fire ray: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (16) + 3 = 191d6 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5
(ranged touch, fire damage)

Bloodragers are cool

I agree with Ansgar; if it does become a TPK, then resuming where we left off; albeit with new characters would be a good option.

Round 5
Garbund does what he can to keep the pressure on Rippngut
« ცეცხლის მჟავა » . . "acid splash (fire)", in draconic
acid splash, fire damage: 1d20 + 3 - 4 ⇒ (8) + 3 - 4 = 71d3 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4
(ranged touch, combined arcanas, firing into melee)

Reeling from his wounds, Garbund does what he can from the corridor:

Round 3
b]« ჯადოსნური სარაკეტო »[/b] . . "magic missile", in draconic
magic missile, vs. Ripnugget: 2d4 + 2 ⇒ (2, 4) + 2 = 8

Round 4
« જાદુ મિસાઈલ » . . "magic missile", in ignan
magic missile, vs. Ripnugget: 2d4 + 2 ⇒ (3, 4) + 2 = 9
That uses up my level 1 spells for the day! :P

@ GM Wilken: Thanks for botting me. That strategic withdrawal into the corridor is what I would've done!

Sorry for my absence; been busy wrapped up in all manner of real life stuff lately

Round 1
Although Garbund knows he's not the best combatant, he moves into the room slightly and attacks the nearest goblin (blue):
5 ft step will give me flanking v. blue

quick fang, flanking: 1d20 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 2 + 2 = 23
to confirm: 1d20 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 + 2 = 8 ... oh well, it's still a hit
damage: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3
(+1 cold iron returning dagger)

It's getting there!

"They're conveniently few in number. Even with that one hiding behind the pillar."

Garbund too, readies himself for the inevitable dust-up.

@ GM Wilken: How much time would be left on Garbund's mage shield?
Probably lots, but I don't want to get into a fight just to have that fizzle on me!

"Pha! The sooner we clear this place out the better.
"And to think that Ameiko's half-brother Tsuto dealt with this lot.
"Willingly, no less!"

... and while Father Zanthus (understandably) loses his lunch, Garbund will hold his nose and search this grisly larder for anything useful to fight Goblins.

perception: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (14) + 5 = 19

Neither stealth nor subtlety are our great strengths." Garbund acknowledges to nobody in particular.

Garbund will move into the new corridor after Denlar, with his crossbow ready.

And allowing room for Ansgar to get in front of him.

Garbund will follow Ansgar and Denlar, trying to keep alert:
perception: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (16) + 5 = 21

Round 2
Garbund darts past Denlar and turns to try and do his bit to finish off the last goblin (blue):

« આગ એસિડ » . . "acid splash (fire)", in ignan

acid splash, fire damage: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 41d3 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2
(ranged touch, combined arcanas)

@ GM Wilken: still pretty fresh, so I'll risk the AoO to try and divert attention from Ansgar for a moment.

Round 1
Garbund tries hitting the goblin Ansgar is fighting (red) with a spell:

« આગ એસિડ » . . "acid splash (fire)", in ignan

acid splash, fire damage: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (16) + 3 = 19
damage: 1d3 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4
(ranged touch, combined arcanas)

This is the second campaign page that's swallowed up one of my posts from yesterday. Has anyone else been having their posts vanishing?

Round 3
Gargund follows Denlar and Ansgar and tries his fire magic against the goblin he hit with his last spell (magic missle)

« બર્ન! » "burn!", in ignan

fire ray: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (14) + 3 = 17
damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7
vs. blue again (ranged touch, fire)
...and it looks like blue might be cooked!

Round 2
With the door way blocked by Denlar fightnig a goblin, Garbund moves to get a better looke through the doors and then casts a spell:
« જાદુ મિસાઈલ » . . "magic missile", in ignan

magic missile: 2d4 + 2 ⇒ (2, 3) + 2 = 7 . . vs Blue

Round 1
Garbund tries burning the nearest goblin (Black):
fire ray: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9
damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3
(ranged touch, fire)

*sigh*

Garbund holds his crossbow knocked and ready...
perception: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 5 = 11

Round 4
Garbund dashes across the bridge and just past Zantus, to have a clear shot at the remaining goblin rider:

Garbund shouts at Zantus: "Father, can you move off the bridge, so I can cross?

@ GM Wilken: Has Zantus moved off the bridge yet?

Round 3
Garbund can't risk the bridge while the priest is still on it, so he tries another crossbow shot. At another goblin dog near Ansgar (white):
masterwork crossbow: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (20) + 4 = 24
to confirm: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8 … oh well
damage: 1d8 ⇒ 7

... and gets a decent shot in this time

Round 2
Garbund shoots his crossbow at the goblin dog nearest Ansgar (red):
masterwork crossbow: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5

... and misses badly; again

@ GM Wilken: is Zantus off the bridge now?
Don't want to risk a plunge on that rickety bridge if there's still someone else on it...

Round 7
Garbund shoots his crossbow at the goblin dog nearest Drenlar (red):
masterwork crossbow: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8
damage: 1d8 ⇒ 2

... and is well off the mark

Garbund tries to spot the goblins so he knows where to aim his crossbow:
perception: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (7) + 5 = 12
... or maybe not

"That sounds like a good plan"

Apologies for my absence, everyone. Got totally wrapped up in my studies (including three midterm tests), and a couple of fiddly computer problems.

I should be good to go now...

"I agree" says Garbund as he makes sure his crossbow is ready to use for the next inevitable encounter with goblins.

"Hard to say. Don't forget the first goblin boss we met was human."

"That sounds good to me, Ansgar. We do need to make sure we can get back home."

Garbund is in favour of Ansgar's plan!

"I guess we better move quickly to the bridge, now that this lot's dispatched."

"I understand their language; if they don't kill us, or die trying, their own boss will kill them.
"So they're dead one way or the other, Father.
"Unlike their boss, we'll be quick and painless about it."

Round 7
Garbund rejoins Ansgarand casts a spell a spell: « ცეცხლის მჟავა » . . "acid splash (fire)", in draconic

acid splash, fire damage: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (13) + 3 = 16
damage: 1d3 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4
(ranged touch, combined arcanas)

Aiming at the nearest goblin; the one without the border

"Sorry, Shalelu, I thought I would make it easier for us to retreat.
"But it worked better than I thought it would.
"It would probably be a good idea to finish those few off.
"Otherwise they could get reinforcements after us."

Round 6
Garbund tries to cover Denslar and Ansgar's retreat with a spell: « ჯადოსნური სარაკეტო » . . "magic missile", in draconic

magic missile: 2d4 + 2 ⇒ (3, 1) + 2 = 6

hoping to get the nearest goblin still standing. Either Purple or Pink

Round 4
Garbund moves back, diagonally and points at one of the goblins (no border): « დაწვა! » "burn!", in draconic

... shooting one of his fire rays at the nearest surviving goblin:
fire ray: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (14) + 4 = 18
damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3
(ranged touch, fire)

"Understood! And these little titches are desperate!
"Someone called Ripping Guts will kill them if they don't kill us."

I'm pretty flexible for posting times.

When I'm not turning my brain to mush trying to read Latin and ancient Greek, that is...

Round 3
Garbund moves up by by Denlar, and uses the scroll he's been carrying:
« હાથ બર્ન » "burning hands", in ignan

burning hands, cl3 dc11, reflex half: 3d4 ⇒ (1, 4, 2) = 7
Should get White, Orange, and Black

Round 2
Garbund casts a spell at one of the closer goblins (red): « આગ એસિડ » . . "acid splash (fire)", in ignan
acid splash, fire damage: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (9) + 3 = 12
damage: 1d3 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2
(ranged touch, combined arcanas)

Round 1
Garbund prepares himself for the fight by casting a spell on himself: « મેજ બખ્તર » . . "mage armour", in ignan