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Keeping his distance Gideon fires his shortbow at the ugliest orc.

1d20 + 5 ⇒ (16) + 5 = 21 shortbow
1d6 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4 arrow
1d6 ⇒ 4 precision damage if it can be achievable.

"I guess we know why they tried to ambush us. They've got nothing besides their armor, weapons, and the clothes on their back... Still these arrows might prove useful".

Gideon will take all 15 arrows unless others speak up.

"Well let's see if they had anything identifying or interesting on them".

Gideon moves to search the deceased.

Gideon gasps as the small arrow hits home.

"You are dead. As soon as I take care of your oversized Chicken, you'll join him".

1d20 + 5 ⇒ (20) + 5 = 25 Bow @ Murder Chicken
1d6 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8 Arrow
1d6 ⇒ 6 Good shot bonus Total of 14 damage

He then steps back a bit to distance himself from the bird.

This time he takes a deep breath and steadies his hand before firing.

I can't change my lack of initial attention... I can only atone for it.

The world seems move in slow motion, as Gideon's keen eyes watch the arrow fly true... almost tracking its entire flight as it sinks deep into the Axebeak.

Two goblins Orange and Blue target Jacka-Lope, turning the poor harengon into a mini-pincushion. Jacka-Lope collapses -- luckily, Winnow is close at hand. The dwarven cleric rushes over and places a healing hand over the wounds: Cure Wounds: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 2 = 10

Post on 3/22.

Gideon finally springs into action deciding the Axe beak is the greatest danger and pulling his shortbow and sending an arrow that way.

1d20 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8 Shortbow
1d6 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5 Arrow.

But still reeling in disappointment at his lack of concentration fumbles the shot letting his arrow go to early.

Calm Dawnbringer. Take a breath. You have a reputation to uphold.

And Gideon not only doesn't act in the first round, but he also acts last in the next one... so next week is good for me.

Gideon secretly wonders why there is a violent confrontation everywhere they go, as he quickens his pace to determine what is happening.

"Children! Stay here on the ship where it's safe till we come back for you".

1d20 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10 Perception

If one of the scattering hooligans comes near him he will stop him to ask what is happening.

"I would suggest we each take a healing potion and distribute the remainder to others to carry. We can agree to use the potions when needed, but someone has to carry them. I would like to carry the potion of climbing. I've often fell when attempting to climb in my life. Guess I've got a little fear of heights".

Gideon takes advantage of his Name Dropping Background and tries to reason with the mob.

"There is no reason to resort to violence. Seems we both want the same thing. Give us this evening for the twins to pack and say their good-by's and we'll depart with them in the morning to return them to their parents. Does this satisfy everyone"?

He then give his best smile and bows with a flourish.

"You have my word as a Dawnbringer that we'll leave with no further intrusion, and leave you to your ways".

1d20 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 1 = 18 Diplomacy

Gotta work on that score if I'm a true Dawnbringer. PF2 retraining would be great here.

"I guess we are destined to travel together for a short while it seems. We are headed that way anyhow, so might as well earn some good fortune while at it. Can you have all your things ready to travel by tomorrow morning"?

Sounds like a plan.

Gideon pockets the gems. "There's a few baubles in here. I'll keep them safe for us if it pleased you. You can always trust a Dawnbringer".

He then turns to Gulli and Yrsa.

"First of all why is it not safe for you here? Is this due to the bullies? Secondly what would your relatives say if we were to just whisk you off somewhere"?

Gideon tired of his bow's inaccuracy drops it and moves to flank the Zombie drawing his rapier as he goes.

1d20 + 5 ⇒ (20) + 5 = 25 Rapier
1d20 + 5 ⇒ (11) + 5 = 16 Rapier (Advantage - Sneak Attack).
NOTE: I should have been attacking with advantage since the enemy was engaged earlier. Too rusty on 5e :-)

1d8 + 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (7) + (2) + 3 = 12 Piercing Point "Total of 19 points piercing damage.
1d8 ⇒ 7 Critical Damage

"Your time is numbered bag-o-bones. You shall meet Trinity... Needle of Blood".

Gideon readies another arrow and fires Witwulf.

1d20 + 5 ⇒ (10) + 5 = 15 Bow
1d6 ⇒ 6 Arrow

I'll give it one more try before I get angry and go stab this thing.

Gideon will use his move action to try and get the creatures attention and draw it away from his fallen friend.

"Hey Lunkhead. Come over here and play with someone your own size".

Gideon slides down to give him a better view of the target and looses another shot from his shortbow... hoping for better results.

Wow! I need to practice.

1d20 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7 Shortbow
1d6 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7 Arrow

Looks like Gideon still has a line of sight to Witwulf...

1d20 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6 Shortbow
1d6 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6 Arrow.

Move to stand beside Braith.

[ooc]I'm convinced if I keep rolling lower I'll find a way to miss.

That's weird. The Y and G weren't there when I moved Gideon on the map. Must have been ninja'd.

Gideon retreats from the slow-moving Zombie and tries to shoot his bow again.

- 5' Step
- 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8 Shortbow
- 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5 Arrow

But finds the proximity of the creature and it's terrible rotting odor spoils his aim.

Gideon would prefer to back up a bit (And take the AoO) then use the critical.

Then damage would be 6+3+5 for a total of 14 Piercing?

And take 5 points of damage from the Zombie attack?

Sorry. Too many game systems floating around in my head.

Gideon moves to take any available cover, and still get a bead on the closest Zombie (Diagonal to him).

1d20 + 5 ⇒ (20) + 5 = 25 Shortbow
1d6 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8 Arrow (x3 CRIT if confirmed?)
1d20 + 5 ⇒ (15) + 5 = 20 Crit Confirm

1d20 + 8 ⇒ (13) + 8 = 21 Investigation

Gideon begins searching the area for an opening.

"You have been more than helpful. Perhaps we might keep our destination quite... wouldn't want anyone from the town to get into any danger... and if it's not too much to ask, perhaps you could put in a good word for us with Gulli and Yrsa's Aunt. We really only want to help".

Gideon either pockets the map or makes a sketch of the directions, then leads the way towards the tomb.

What time of the day is it when we finish up at the lawhouse?

Gideon, recalling the countless hours searching the libraries in his childhood manor begins a systematic search for anything of interest about this Witwulf individual.

1d20 + 8 ⇒ (11) + 8 = 19 Investigation

And though the organization of the book stacks confuses him he gathers a few texts to more thoroughly examine hoping something can be unearthed.

"Anybody want to help me look through these"?

Gideon shrugs at the unwillingness to let the children accompany them and tries to defuse the situation.

"There, there now. We mean no harm, and like you care for the safety of yours and any children. We'll go to this law library and do a little research, but perhaps we might schedule a time to meet with the children... under your supervision of course. We may be able to help them come to grips with the... problems they are experiencing. I am Gideon of the Dawnbringer Clan, and you have my word that no harm shall come to them under our watch".

1d20 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9 Persuasion

He then turns to the door.

"Come friends let's chance our tack for the moment".

Head for the law library to try and get a better grasp of the social situation in this town.

Gideon is more of a "Theft of opportunity" guy than a pickpocket, so unless some drunk walks away and leaves his jeweled dagger at the table he will just observe, taking the time to see how alert others at the tavern might be.

Gideon orders whatever was most recently baked hoping that nothing has had a chance to spoil it yet. He nods at Toki's statement with full mouth, careful not to let too many crumbs fall to the floor.

If he sees Jacka-Lope with his frivolity he will shake his head in amusement, but not say anything.

I'll have to keep an eye on him to make sure I'm not his target... but his mischief could prove a useful distraction to more... well... discrete actions.

That bread is probably filled with insects and other disgusting things, and I'm sure that water is disease inducing. I don't know how the poor stay as healthy as they do.

Gideon orders whatever has the highest alcohol content, and skips eating for now.

Perhaps the alcohol will offset whatever germs this unclean vessel holds.

He listens carefully to the activity, and eyes if anyone is foolish enough to leave any jewelry or coin carelessly about.

"Well. What do we do next? Go to the inn and grab a drink and try to get some more information? Surely, somebody can help us straighten things out".

I will be out of town through the 27th as well. Might have time to check... might not. Don't let me hold things up.

Gideon whispers to Toki... "Gulli and Yrsa, I believe".

His head whips about looking for anything unusual.

Gideon is very curious about what just went down, and with a final glare of disapproval at the inactive adults present accompanies Toki after the twins.

"Wise words my friend".

"Everybody take a deep breath, and pause for a moment. Like my friend said what is the root of all this nonsense".

He then looks at the gathered adults.

"And is nobody here responsible enough to break this up"?

1d20 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4 Persuasion?

Gideon looks about to see if any adults are attempting to interfere or seem to be willing to take charge. If not after a few minutes he'll step in.

"Here! Here! What's this all about. Violence is not the answer for everything".

While Gideon is friendly enough, and willing to listen and carry on conversations with everyone, he takes care to reveal little about himself. Others can tell he is of good upbringing, and seems to be honorable if a bit elusive.

He makes sure to practice his swordplay daily, and is seen to carefully oil and sharpen his weapons after putting them away.

He heads towards the commotion in front of the tavern.

"Well, well, well welcome to Blodvahrer it seems. Come let's go see what the excitement is".

Out of town with family till Monday PM... so might be a little slow in responding... but I'll try to keep up.

"Sounds to me like Blodvahrer might be a good initial destination. How often do you sail there in case we need a ride back in the future"?

Is there a map showing the reference to these places? Might make for easier planning.

Gideon seems puzzled by the greeting... but ever one for proper manners he removes his hat and bows lowly at the Captain.

"Permission to board Captain? Name is Gideon". He then mumbles his last name under his breath.

"It is my impression that we were to seek you out, not why".

Are we waiting for someone else to get started? When might we kick this off. I gotta admit I'm a little Leary of a Bunnyfolk, and an Eberron character in the Moonshae's... but we'll see how it works. :-)

Gideon walked the docks shivering in the early morning fog. He pulled his cloak up tighter around his chin and pulled down his wool hat more firmly over his ears. Should have taken a cup of hot tea with me before I came down here.

His troubling dreams had led him here, and he had even beat the fishing fleet out this morning. Unfortunately, the fog kept him from seeing more than a few feet in front of him, so he was having to walk slowly peering at each ship he encountered from close up.

Finally, just as he was about to try and find an open tavern to warm his feet in, he came across the vessel he had been seeking. Hmmm. It wasn't just a dream, I guess. The Shantu is really here. Perhaps I should wait till I see movement on the deck before intruding.

Anybody else foolish to be up this early sees a tall gangly young man, with brassy blonde hair sticking out from his wool cap and spilling over the collar of his cloak. If you got any closer, you would notice his bright blue eyes and perfect teeth. Under his grey cloak was a well-maintained suit of leather armor with the Firey disk of Lathender on each shoulder. He seems to be looking for something.

Just sent you a PM with the outline of Gideon's history.

Sorry about the whole "Mendev" thing. Been playing so much Pathfinder 2 I just teleported Golarion here. :-)

Still like the concept of the offspring of a famous family though. I'll read more of the players guide to come up with a proper background... but have enough to get started, I think.

Oh. My favorite part of the realms. Might have to rethink Gidean a bit. Good thing we have time.

Gideon is updated sans background. I kind of know what it's going to be... but wanted to see what everyone else is up to before finalizing.

He is currently residing in his family's estate in Mendev, but ready to leave in search of more knowledge.

Keys from the Golden Vault looks like fun to me. A good mix.

Some others I've liked...

Raiders of the Serpent Sea (Arcanum Worlds)
Aegis of Empires (Legendary Games)
Phandelver and Below... The shattered Obelixk (WOTC)
Many adventures from Necromancer Games

I'm reimagining Gideon as an unusual member of the famed Dawnbringer Family. Perhaps one born sickly and mostly forgotten and left on his own. I can see an INT based Rogue concept that's basically good, but not always lawful like the rest of his family. He kind of slipped through the cracks of Paladins and Clerics of Lathander, and as long as he mostly stays out of trouble the family elders turn a blind eye to his adventures.

Are we using the Standard Forgotten Realms Pantheon, or something else... Greyhawk???

4d6 ⇒ (3, 1, 3, 1) = 8 7
4d6 ⇒ (3, 1, 3, 6) = 13 12
4d6 ⇒ (5, 6, 6, 1) = 18 17
4d6 ⇒ (3, 6, 4, 4) = 17 14
4d6 ⇒ (1, 4, 3, 5) = 13 12
4d6 ⇒ (6, 6, 1, 3) = 16 15

Not too shabby. I'll re-envision Gideon and see what I come up with. Been playing / GMing PF2 lately so got to put my 5e hat back on :-)

I'd be up for anything except the whole Humblewood anthropomorphic game. Probably fun... just not in the least interested in playing a woke sparrow barbarian. :-).

I LOVE Pathfinder 2, but can understand the reluctance to GM it unfamiliar with the rules. I was that way till I started running it. (Thanks WOTC), but find it both more challenging to play (Due to the abundance of options), and easier to GM. (Don't have to make a lot of unspecified decisions, and balanced math).

I'm Okay with playing 5e but don't care to DM it. I would continue playing Gideon... but since I started him at 6th level don't have a lot of ideas for his history / story. Perhaps I could keep him at 1st level if we come up with a new game, and tell his story before he met up with the others.

Are we thinking Dungeon Crawl, Hex Crawl, Urban, combination of all?

I would think that the "Keys from the Golden Vault" adventure anthology would be fun. Designed as a collection of 13 adventures, they're easily linked into a 1-11 campaign. Might be fun to play a bunch of "Heist" adventures.

Saying that I'm good with any of the more recent adventures.

Yeah. I'm interested in continuing the game whoever runs it. I'm ready to move on from this however. Let's just handwave cleaning out the place, pick up some loot and move on to the next adventure.

Gideon is out of spell slots... but if Umikh can get him to where Gideon is performing his Prayer of Healing he can certainly take advantage of it... even though Gideon doesn't completely trust him now. :-)

Gideon whrils around at an explosion somewhere in another room.

"What was that? And where is Baldrick"?

I mean he's a lot of trouble...and I'm not sure who's side he's on sometimes, but I'd hate to see him blown up.