Feel free to post at whatever rate you need to Frank. I have enjoyed the break, to be honest, and also a couple of other games I am in are also slow so that works out well for me too.
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Geoffrey returns the man's gaze steadily, flicking a gaze at the other 'Baron' present. Here goes... He answers in a passable form of the ancient language of the Azlants, before abruptly switching to a more...sinister one. Azlanti:
"While my good employer merely wishes me to be his...protector, I prefer to think of myself as an actual person. I have always felt it important to be well-versed in languages...such as..." Infernal: "The tongue of our foes!"
Geoffrey dresses in a clean outfit but, as befits his status as the ladies' bodyguard, is equipped with his armor and also his customary weapon. Geoffrey lets out a low whistle of appreciation at Issil's...fashion sense here. "I think the Baron may forget more than a few words when he sees you Issil. Hopefully that will work to our advantage!" He takes a position back and off to the side of the ladies (and Victor). "Lead the way!"
Geoff is looking to upgrade his cloak here. He would like to purchase a Cloak of Resistance +3 ideally, but he will settle for a +2 cloak. If it is not available then he will look into upgrading his armor.
Geoffrey nods, "Sounds like a plan Issil. I'll just in the back and look pretty for them. I think I can handle that."
"Lovely, Morvena!" Geoffrey smiles, though clearly his heart is not in it. "I am SOOO looking forward to this..." Decciding to distract himself from the unpleasantness ahead he decides to assist Morvena in seeing which noble families would be receptive to their cause...
Thank you Issil, I am sure the kiss of that dagger is less dangerous than her other kisses :P I took the liberty of updating the Loot List with the items Geoff wants to sell now. He was carrying enough weapons to push him into the Extremely Heavy Encumbered Tank class, he he. If someone needs some of the funds for the sale of the weapons, let me know!
"Great...another masquerade we need to attend here," Geoffrey grunts in displeasure. "Think I would prefer open warfare in the streets than yet another waste of time here..." "If this is a trap, then it would be best to spring it back on Thrune, wouldn't you say," Geoffrey shrugs in reply, "Be better if we knew more of what lies in wait. What were the other nobles told about the reasons for giving this party?"
Geoffrey countenance is a solemn one as he notes the reception received by the group. "I have a feeling our stroke of good luck is coming to an end. Thrune cannot allow the destruction of that Keep to go unchallenged. I fear as to what his reprisal will entail." Turning his attention to Octavio he asks, "Have you seen any signs of Barzilia intending to strike at us imminently?"
Also keep in mind we had Padraig, Rosebud and his two flunkies clear the way for us. I wouldn't be surprised if her recruited another group of followers for the Ravens :D
Geoffrey nods in satisfaction as the keep crumbles to a pile of rubble. "Good job fellows! The Silver Ravens have certainly left their mark now! Let's head back to Kintargo now, I am sure Padraig and the others are missing us greatly!"
Geoffrey glances at the bell here quickly recognizing its function here having been told stories of how these devices work. "Not quite so, Commander!" He smirks here, "Rotating the wheel atop its character bell one full rotation will trigger the collapse. Once it is triggered there is no way to stop the process. We will have 10 minutes at most before the Keep collapses."
"A wise man once told me, 'All it takes for evil to triumph is for good men to do nothing." Geoffrey adds earnestly, "While this fort stands here, evil has been allowed to control it to further the cause of wickedness. If we do nothing, the the evil forces will once again take control and will ultimately triumph! Can you please help us? "
"I think mentioning this place being controlled by the Infernal Realm of Cheliax should do the trick," Geoffrey adds.
Geoffrey, not knowing the dwarven tongue, doesn't even try to imitate the rich baritones here instead taking a position next to his 'commander' ready to assist him in warding the effects of the soon-to-be-triggered (in his opinion) trap. I'll eat my...helmet if this ACTALLY works!
"Don't look at me," Geoffrey responds with a chuckle. "I presume we just offer our prayers to him as we would any god...right?"
"I would just settle on a more tried and true method here," Geoffrey smirks as he mimics pulling his trousers down, "Just need to get to an elevated position, right?"
As the SHC prattles on here Geoffrey is reminded of an old tune Padraig sang a lot back when the group was hiding out in the underground lair, "Meet the new boss...same as the old boss..." More prophetic words have never been spoken he reflects. "Never you mind him," Geoffrey addresses the janni casually waving at Victor here. "We are not hungry now, just missing our home now, as I am sure you are as well."
Geoffrey glances uneasily at the exposed ledge before turning his attention to the straw nest. "Shouldn't we see if there is any treasure stashed in that nest?" He glances back to the stairs leading down, "Shouldn't we warn that janni cook we ran across of our plans?"
Geoffrey frowns as he picks up the bastard sword hefting it experimentally, "Well I can see where this blade will prove useful here...I believe Barzilia Thrune is human, no?" Shrugging he places the blade along with the others he has accumulated. He raises an eyebrow, "Issil, I thought fancy clothes were your forte...maybe Morvena would look better in it, though I don't think white suits her well."
Geoffrey leans back slightly here in a relaxed way yet he doesn't buy the devil's 'act' for one second. Still he doesn't interrupt his Commander...yet.
Geoffrey resists the urge to utter a sarcastic rejoinder here, instead readying to leap into battle should the SHC's 'pet' have other ideas. If I was him...it...I would definitely question the SHC here...not even sure it knows what a feather boa is...
Geoffrey has the good graces here to bow politely to Issil. "Just doing my job MiLady...you have done your part in keeping me in one piece as well." Seems like I will need to risk a horrible death every time to gain the affections of a lovely lady...I don't have the SHC's...WAY with the fairer sex... Once the group is ready to proceed here he points back the way they came, "Let's see what other secrets this place holds...I am truly intrigued now."
Geoffrey continues his assault against the warden, all the while feeling a chill coming from somewhere...close by...
Vanguard Ward: While using Vanguard Style, when an adjacent ally is attacked or required to make a Reflex saving throw, you can expend a use of an attack of opportunity to use both Bodyguard and Vanguard Style to protect that ally. You can also lose your shield bonus to AC to grant your ally a shield bonus to AC of the same value for as long as that ally gains a bonus to Reflex saves from Vanguard Style.
After Victor's admonition Geoffrey takes a 5' step back allowing the statue to advance here.
Geoffrey continues his attack against the guardian, hoping to put it down before it strikes again.
Vanguard Ward: While using Vanguard Style, when an adjacent ally is attacked or required to make a Reflex saving throw, you can expend a use of an attack of opportunity to use both Bodyguard and Vanguard Style to protect that ally. You can also lose your shield bonus to AC to grant your ally a shield bonus to AC of the same value for as long as that ally gains a bonus to Reflex saves from Vanguard Style.
"That does it...I refuse to go along with this charade here...Victor...Victor...his name is VICTOR!!" Geoffrey grumbles under his breath even as he proceeds to hack at the guardian.
Vanguard Ward: While using Vanguard Style, when an adjacent ally is attacked or required to make a Reflex saving throw, you can expend a use of an attack of opportunity to use both Bodyguard and Vanguard Style to protect that ally. You can also lose your shield bonus to AC to grant your ally a shield bonus to AC of the same value for as long as that ally gains a bonus to Reflex saves from Vanguard Style.
Geoffrey shakes his head here and slowly approaches the statue where the magical warhammer is being wielded. "For the record, I don't think this is a good idea..."
Geoffrey rolls his eyes at Victor's bravado here, "OK Supreme High Commander...are you ready to finish showing off the rest of your wisdom?" He looks back to Morvena here a questioning look here, "Are these statues safe to approach here?"
Geoffrey eyes the statues uneasily, "I don't like the looks of this place...Victor is this place safe to enter?"
Geoffrey looks over the scrolls closely, giving a low whistle when he reads of the Glorious Reclamation. "Well, I have no idea rebellion was spreading in Cheliax! I certainly pray these Iomaedaen paladins are successful in their cause!" He strokes his mustache thoughtfully, "It would explain why we have not run into as much resistance as expected...and also this means the destruction of the Keep is paramount! Let's keep searching," nods as he gathers up the valuable scrolls of the battle tactics and techniques for later perusal.
"Pfffttt! Yeah right Morv," Geoffrey rolls his eyes to the heavens,"The only thing he loved was his own lust for power! As for the door thing Morv," Geoffrey smiles modestly, "That was really not much at all. Heck it felt as if I wasn't even doing...ANYTHING! Still a secret passage in the commander's quarters must lead to where we need to go!"
"Yeah, let's hurry up Issil," Geoffrey glances about uneasily, "No telling when that she-devil will pop back here!"
"I don't see why not...He needs to have SOME fun!" Geoffrey replies as he continues to guard the others.
Vanguard Ward: While using Vanguard Style, when an adjacent ally is attacked or required to make a Reflex saving throw, you can expend a use of an attack of opportunity to use both Bodyguard and Vanguard Style to protect that ally. You can also lose your shield bonus to AC to grant your ally a shield bonus to AC of the same value for as long as that ally gains a bonus to Reflex saves from Vanguard Style.
Geoffrey grits his teeth in pain as he moves up to engage the devil readying to slash at her should she get close enough.
Geoffrey rolls his eyes at the 'offer'. "I think I speak for all of us when I say...to the Hells with your offer!" He then steps forward in front of Issil and Padraig, ready to fend off their attacks.
Vanguard Ward: While using Vanguard Style, when an adjacent ally is attacked or required to make a Reflex saving throw, you can expend a use of an attack of opportunity to use both Bodyguard and Vanguard Style to protect that ally. You can also lose your shield bonus to AC to grant your ally a shield bonus to AC of the same value for as long as that ally gains a bonus to Reflex saves from Vanguard Style.
Geoffrey rolls his eyes at 'Lucian's' antics, "Careful now, we have no proof he swung that way," he reminds Victor. Once 'Lucien' has claimed his prisoners Geoffrey is mindful to keep his weapon sheathed as the group progresses back into the keep.
Geoffrey sighs in disappointment that they lost their chance to interrogate the Lord. "Yes Issil we need to find his quarters. If he knew of the Anvil any notes would surely be kept secreted there."
It looks like it comes down to who acts first in the initiative round =P
Much as Geoff would like to see Lucian splattered on the rocks below, he also knew the man had answers about the Keep that surely only he knew the answers. He swings the flat of his blade and tries to knock the man out. ;
Geoffrey smirks at the Lord Thrune, "Maybe if you would pull your head out of Abrogail's a** your aim would improve!" as he steps in and proceeds to swing hard at the self-styled Lord.
Vanguard Ward: While using Vanguard Style, when an adjacent ally is attacked or required to make a Reflex saving throw, you can expend a use of an attack of opportunity to use both Bodyguard and Vanguard Style to protect that ally. You can also lose your shield bonus to AC to grant your ally a shield bonus to AC of the same value for as long as that ally gains a bonus to Reflex saves from Vanguard Style.
Geoffrey's face contorts in fear briefly before being replaced by a mask of fury. Not even bothering with words he simply proceeds to hack savagely at the brutal warrior.
Vanguard Ward: While using Vanguard Style, when an adjacent ally is attacked or required to make a Reflex saving throw, you can expend a use of an attack of opportunity to use both Bodyguard and Vanguard Style to protect that ally. You can also lose your shield bonus to AC to grant your ally a shield bonus to AC of the same value for as long as that ally gains a bonus to Reflex saves from Vanguard Style.
Ouch...better get his attention focused on me else there will be no snacks in Vic's future... "Hey Lucian," Geoffrey calls out as he steps forward to attack, "That was a pretty nice move! Now let me show you one of mine!
Vanguard Ward: While using Vanguard Style, when an adjacent ally is attacked or required to make a Reflex saving throw, you can expend a use of an attack of opportunity to use both Bodyguard and Vanguard Style to protect that ally. You can also lose your shield bonus to AC to grant your ally a shield bonus to AC of the same value for as long as that ally gains a bonus to Reflex saves from Vanguard Style.
"Damn right I don't Morv!" Geoffrey rolls his eyes here while trying to keep the irritation out of his voice. "Don't you remember our little...escapade on our way here? Plus, I am sure Thrune considers us more of a threat now. He will look to catch us off our guard, which I will NOT allow to happen!"
Geoffrey, lurking behind the disguised Victor, nods at the janni politely. As the group moves onwards he murmurs to the others, "Not sure I trust him here. He may just point us out to the other guards."
"Maybe Pava can keep an eye on Nausp and his friends," Geoffrey suggests. "I would hate to see anything happen to them." Plus if one of them turns traitor we need to know of it...
"I'm with Issil here. Let's see what the commander knows about this Anvil."
Geoffrey waves the halflings on into the storeroom, "Don't worry my friends. We will come back for you." As he looks at the contents of both the storeroom and the armory he gives a low whistle here, "Well these soldiers were well equipped I must say...Would be nice if we could bring some of these supplies and weapons to our fellows back home!"
"I don't like any of those ideas Morv," Geoffrey disagrees, "Let me protect them instead...after all bodyguard is what I was trained to do." Plus it allows me to keep a close eye on them...
Geoffrey chimes in, "It was our pleasure to grant you your freedom, and we will be more than happy to escort you back home...once we have finished what we came here to do." Afterwards he continues keeping a sharp eye out on the various doorways leading into the room. |