Gareth Marcavius's page

Gareth's Background is at the bottom of his page. A bit more on how Gareth got onto the ship...

Gareth here is interested, our current serpent skull game fell apart, only got one encounter in. He is a 1st level half orc ranger.

I will try to post some links to Gareth's story too, but long story short, he was in the wrong place at the wrong time, went to jail, and was purchased as a slave for the ship.

Here is my Witch from a recently closed SS game, that had just begun the adventure, when it ended.

"H-Hey Tariro, M-Maybe we will a-adventure to-together again!" ;P

Thanks Wellard, It was a good run while it lasted...

Gareth tries to find or make a makeshift shelter against the rain.

"Let us take it slow and move back the way we came following the tracks". "I am tired of doing nothing".

O-OK, Lets go...

Gareth and I assume company follow the tracks.

Brugga frowns down on the men. "Brugga no think these men start as cannibals. Not good sign for food sources on island."

The a wolfish, nasty grin spreads across her face. "If no food here, maybe Aerys become useful after all!" She laughs heartily before realizing that perhaps her joke was not in the best of taste; her chuckles cut off raggedly.

As much as Aerys had annoyed Gareth, the thought of eating her we quite... disturbing.

If Gareth can use survival to attempt to find the tracks again, he does so, otherwise he waits to see what the others decided to do.

Survival 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (15) + 8 = 23

Gareth Marcavius wrote:

Tariro wrote:

Tariro steps forward to Gareth,"Here let me close that wound for you".[/ooc]

Gareth turns a shade of red. No one has ever healed him before.T-t-t-thank-you...

"Glad to do it big guy". "I figure if I'm going to hide behind you it's the least I can do", Tariro says with a smile and a wink.

Still a bit red and with an awkward smile, Gareth repeats himself.T-thanks...

P-perhaps I can help with that....

Track
Survival 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (2) + 8 = 10 tracking the ambusher's tracks.

If no one minds, Gareth will take the last 3 javelins. All other loot has been added to the undivided loot, If we Identify/appraise anything, I will update as needed.

Tariro steps forward to Gareth,"Here let me close that wound for you".[/ooc]

Gareth turns a shade of red. No one has ever healed him before.T-t-t-thank-you...

That was all of them right?

Round 2

Damn! Gareth Mutters as he swings again.

Attack:
Melee Greatsword 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (11) + 5 = 16 /Damage 2d6 + 6 ⇒ (5, 2) + 6 = 13

Gareth swings his sword with all of his strength, trying to drop the foe in one swing. Last thing he needs right now is to loose someone else.

Power Attack:1d20 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8
Damage:2d6 + 9 ⇒ (1, 6) + 9 = 16

Gareth draws his great sword and readies to attack the locals.

G-good idea.

You walk the half mile or so back to the beach. Once there your choices are simple east or west. In both directions the land rises swiftly to form cliffs.The Jeniver is gone now, the high tide last night must have swept her into the depths.

E-east? Gareth asks the others.

Brugga grins. "Brugga like north. North good. How far north we go?"

To the beach. W-we'll walk the p-perimeter to see if there are a-any vessels.

...S-so...Are we g-going?

S-shall we go north?

J-J-Jask? Do you have any...Skills to t-tend to Aerys?

Maybe if somebody with actual skill in diplomacy comes over, these two can count as aid another rolls...

I don't think that exists it this party, but I will futilely try, maybe I will roll good...

G-G-Good luck Gareth gives him a tiny head bow.

Diplomacy 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (18) - 1 = 17

EditThats it... whenever he needs to roll a diplomacy check, all he is going to do is say good luck and give a little head bow! :)

Gareth has prepared himself and is ready to go, hopefully the others are too.

If it seems that the party is not going to go on the scout he will find something else to do at camp.

Tranz's equipment has been added to the undivided loot (sorry Tranz) Click Gareth in the face and go to the bottom spoiler to take a look.
We may want to divide some of the loot up (like healing potions for one) pretty soon.

Hopefully Gareth's little stutter speech helps more than it hinders the npc's attitudes and morale, but Gareth is a bit agitated from loosing Tranz.

Gareth picks up the phoenix feather quill, studies it, and again looks in the direction that Tranz was spirited away.

I will do everything in my power to insure that you will write with this pen again. Mark my words, friend!

Gareth puts the quill in his pocket and quickly loads the rest of Tranz's gear wherever he can fit with the other items. He then looks over at Aerys...I-I'm not sure i-if this will help but... gareth takes a clean pecie of cloth and wipes some of the sweat off of her face. r-rest
heal check for Aerys: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7

While tending to Aerys, Gareth thinks to himself. Tranz is gone, m-maybe even dead. And now this lady is sick...This does not bode well...

Gareth stands up from Areys and speaks to the entire camp...
W-with A-aerys in her c-condition I'm not sure i-if we can move her, but we cannot just sit around and w-waste away, we need to explorer and see if we can find c-civilization, help or some other means off this island. I-I think me and the others w-who regained the supplies from the ship should scout around. E-everyone else... AND I MEAN EVERYONE... Gareth glares at those who were unwilling to help the previous day and continues speaking in a very calm tone. ...should stay here and guard the camp, hunt for food and medicine, a-and take care of the weak. If you d-don't want to pull your weight then leave, but if you r-remember last night, I don't recommend it... Gareth's tone switches to a much more sympathetic one. W-were all in this together... I-if we all work together, I-I think we can make it out of here and get back home, h-healthy and a-alive!...

Gareth turns and prepares to venture out into the wilderness...

Not sure if any of the above garners any diplomacy checks (or intimidate checks...)If it does, feel free to roll them and use my stats.

I Agree, maybe we can get a new wind in the game starting with the new day...

...Accidentally double posted somehow...?

Agreed

Tranz! Gareth tries firing a few shots after the creature holding tranz.

Gareth turns to the group, We have to save him!

I guess I start my watch? or is the night over?

In the morning, in reply to Tariro:
I-I am quite interested in-in taking a look a-about the Island too. Gareth stands up and addresses the group. A-any-ahh...W-who w-wants to c-come a-along? ...W-with us?

Gareth is up for any shift as well, but not sure when he will arrive back from his scouting mission.

Gareth turns back to the group as soon at it starts to rain.

If there is enough food Gareth scouts the area ahead, further into the island. If there is not enough food he hunts instead.

If he finds anything worth noting he observes and listens for a short bit and reports back to camp.

Gareth will attempt to be stealthy the entire time. Go ahead an roll the appropriate skill checks since I don't know how many I need to make, if any.

The nearest person is Sasha...

"I was going to Sargava off course..like everyone else"

...O-ohh...I-I was never a-a-advised where we were-were going...Is..Is it a nice place... this Sarga-gava?

done it

Gareth turns his head to the nearest npc he has yet to talk to, but his eyes are glued to the floor.

Umm...W-where...er... Why w-were you o-on the s-ship?

Geliks attitude doesnt change much...

"Aye. I've got a few stories." he states and launches into a rather bawdy tale of a marooned pirate and a young lady of gentle birth left on an island which had nothing on it but a load of rum.

Gareth listens quietly but attentively. After Gelik has finished speaking he asks questions such as: H-how c-could she survive if all t-there was was rum?

Gareth notice's everyone shaken attitude and tries to make them feel better, despite his usual passiveness.
E-everyone, Every t-thing is going t-to be a-alright. I've b-been in worst s-scraps than t-this, and I-I t-turned out ok...

Diplomacy 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (13) - 1 = 12

...or if an npc engages with Gareth, that could be as start too, even if the npc is unfriendly.

DM Wellard wrote:

Brugga manages to forage wough food for 3 people so between her and Gareth you have another days food for everyone.

to those who might have no interest in keeping the NPCs alive...be aware that you can have major advantages if you get them on your side...they can act as camp guards...and fulfil other duties freeing up the PCs to explore..but they must be made at least indifferent to get any work out off them..oh and theres bonus Xp for keeping them alive

Heh! Never said I didn't have any interest in the NPCs, just Brugga. She needs somebody brave enough to try to explain it to her!

Yeah and Gareth is not the most out going person either. He'd sooner keep his mouth shut than draw these human's attention to him. Although if asked by someone he likes he would diffidently make an attempt.

Gareth moves through the jungle managing to find roots,berries and small game enough to supply 8 peoples needs for today.Off course the small game is lizards and grubs for the most part.

Do you continue to hunt or work through the hottest part off the day?

I return to camp, most game would probably be out in the cooler times anyway.

Let me know when Gareth makes it back to the others or if he runs into any snags.

As Joao attempts to free Gareth's neck I think thats the only binding that Gareth has at the moment if I remember correctly Gareth mutters a "T-thank you," regardless of success.

Not so good with others, Gareth sets out to hunt for food and scout the area. Assuming he gets some food and returns, if the party has moved camp he will track them.

Survival 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (20) + 5 = 25 +1 for tracking anything
Perception 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6

If you require more rolls for the hunting go ahead and make them using my stats, hopefully to speed things up if needed.

wow, what an interesting set of rolls!

Nethys is the pale name for the Burned Face, patron of magic. N'goka says, in answer to Gareth's question.

...B-but why would the c-captain have this then? Seems a-a bit odd... Also...umm...I-I think we shouldn't c-camp at the beach...

I can if you want. I will have it in a spoiler on Gareth's page.

Gareth carefully poses a question, speaking slowly to help prevent him from tripping over his words...Umm... Now that I... think about it...W-where did my...restraints go...? Gareth looks at his unshackled arms and feels the collar, the only piece remaining of a once very sophisticated restraint.

Gareth lifts the holy symbol he found in the captains desk up in front of his face so he can better see it.
U-umm.., Is N-Nethys a Sea god? I-I'm not to familiar with some of the m-more exotic gods...

"If any of you have any wilderness skills, perhaps they can come with me, and let's explore the general area, looking for a supply of fresh water, and maybe some food". "Others could get busy with shelter, and a fire". "We can re-access our situation once the basics are taken care of". "We should also see what the other survivors have to offer".

...Umm...I'm O-okay at hunt'n and s-stuff. Much better at it than conv-conver-... conversing with people like them. Gareth loads his crossbow and keeps it in hand, ready to hunt and search the area.

Survival1d20 + 5 ⇒ (14) + 5 = 19 +2 vs humans[/smaller]
Perception1d20 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10 +2 vs humans[/smaller]

While hauling gear up to the ledge, N'goka will mention to the others, The cook was bitten by a large snake, and died before dinner was served last night. Do we know of any venomous serpents aboard the ship? I noted only the pony, fox and Redstripe, who is not venomous.

Hmm... Well he was a-alive when he brought me my dinner... M-maybe he was attacked after that and before dinner... No... usually I'm fed after everyone else...When I was fed...ah-umm...The cook never brought me food perse-persa-sa-...perrr... GAH! Heneverbroughtmefoodhimselfbefore!

Gareth turns away from N'goka and whomever else was actually listening to him, frustrated and embarrassed at his inability to speak to others and continues hauling gear with much more force.

I should point out that dinner was served to you by...the Cook.

I am assuming that is not the case for me. or am I wrong?

Gareth goes to put the more valuable, or less secure items in his pack to easier transport but remembers he left his pack to lighten his load.

IDIOT!

He then leaves it to the others, and goes to the store room. Gareth attempts to determine if Tranter and the cook are truly dead, and cause of death if they are.

If they are still alive they become his priority, otherwise he takes what he can from them of value or use, and moves on to help the others with the treasure and supplies.

Tranter Heal 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9
Cook Heal 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5
Tranter search Perception 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (9) + 5 = 14
Cook Search Perception 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (19) + 5 = 24
I think a +2 bonus on the perception checks if they are human.

WOW. With rolls like that, Gareth obviously determines that they died from implosion. He must of been hungry, cause he sure gave the cook and extra through search...

After he has finished he assists with moving the supplies.

Hmm...

Do any of you have any skill with lockpicks and the like? Tranz shouts from the deck.

...Look... Keys...

Gareth jangles the keys in front of his face towards Tranz, and tries them out on the desk drawer and the store house until one works or he runs out of keys.

Gareth blushes...

...Th-th-th-th... ...No problem

Wait...I-I'll come with you, j-just in case there are more s-scorpions...

Gareth follows after Tariro and Tranz, loading his light crossbow and keeping an eye out as they search the rest of the ship.
Perception: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 5 = 11