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Eh, life happens. Maybe we'll get to game with you at a later date, eh? Be proud you bravely started the story, that's generally the hardest part. Well, how about it Warforged Gardener? I know I'm still interested in the game and look forward to seeing this story to its end.
I believe Ben and I are the last two in the building by the time the Hellknights begin banging on the door. I come running out of the kitchen with a jug of oil and a pot of flaming hot coals. I throw the jug of oil in front of the door, scatter the coals about the room, then as the room begins to blaze I dance down the stairs with Ben close behind me. Perform (Dance) 1d20 + 7 = (11) + 7 = 18 Standing tall with his chest puffed out and fists at his belt, Grachius announces: "Let us hurry to the next scene! I have an entrance to make!"
Perform (Acting): Ben sheathes his weapon, and brings up the rear, watching the barred door.
At Lady Janiven’s attention, Grachius’s shoulders un-hunch and his face slides into a relaxed smile. As her attention leaves Grachius, something hard and emotional gazes out of his eyes and a hand tightens briefly on his rapier. Before anyone can even attempt a double take, Grachius has a radiant grin he says, “Well, my lady… If we must leave this stage, perhaps a grand finale is in order.” “Quickly everyone into the cellar!!!” Grachius orders as strides into the kitchen. Spoiler: After striding into the kitchen, Grachius grabs the first empty pot he lays hands on and begins using it to shovel burning wood and coals from the fireplace to anything in the room that looks like it could burn… While keeping an eye open for a bottle or jug of oil. Perception If he hears anything banging on the door, he’ll take a final scoop of burning coals and the oil, run to the exit to the cellar, toss the oil in front of the door and the last scoop of coals about the room, and finally dance down into the cellar… closing the door behind. Perform (Dance)
Perception is 1d20 (17) + 6 = 23. I stand with my head bowed in shame and return to my seat.
I'd still like to try this.I'd like to note that I love the Grachius character concept. Nicely done!
Well, it looks like our old Bard and Fighter showed back up.
Um, if there is still room... And you're okay with my character... Character Info:
I was playing Iolana Willis, who was pretending to be Ionacu Telesz, who was pretending to be Grachius Alazario. I'd still like to try this.
"Of course I will stay Milady! How can I not when you think of nothing more than the betterment of all Westcrown?" Standing, he looks at each person in the room (and briefly out the window everyone else has been pointing to between whispers), then kneels before her his hand outstretched to her... "Lady Janiven, I hearby proclaim my love to you! For as long as it pleases you, I shall pursue this endeavor! However I may, I will attempt your happiness, so your smile may brighten the lives of those who bear witness!" He then bows his head and waits...
“No, no… I do not reside at the Sacred Goose, nor have I ever.” Turning to Camris, “There is no tragedy in my past worth me putting to song, accept maybe… my rather late discovery of theater. Ah, to have discovered it at an earlier age…”
Well, are each of you performers such as I? I can already picture as least two plays for such as us.
Nope, I’ve wanted official rulings on these questions and others, yet have found none.
Unfortunately, I disagree. Now, I could argue an Attack of Opportunity is an ability. This is supported by trees not making AoO and by the ability being turned off by some conditions like Flat-Footed (and dead, paralyzed, and unconscious… though not as clearly). Now the counter to this argument is to say that Whirlwind Attack is not a bonus or extra attack as I believe Quijenoth did rather well. Now, this is where I’d bring up the better argument… an Attack of Opportunity is a “regular attack”. Since Whirlwind Attack says, “Benefit: When you use the full-attack action, you can give up your regular attacks and instead make one melee attack at your highest base attack against each opponent within reach.” The Attacks of Opportunity would be given up by the Whirlwind Attacker. Now it might be argued that a “Regular Attack” is not clearly defined. I’d agree with this too and think it should become #4 on list of questions needing official rulings. Until we get the official ruling, I think the best unofficial ruling is: Any attack not clearly defined as a special attack is a regular attack.
I agree with Loopy… It’s quite clear that Greater Trip does permit this. I do not think there is a need for an official ruling on this.
Neither. Lunge says, “Benefit: You can increase the reach of your melee attacks by 5 feet until the end of your turn by taking a -2 penalty to your AC until your next turn. You must decide to use this ability before any attacks are made.” Outside of Lunge, reach is only covered in two places.
Lunge does not provide you with a reach weapon nor change a pre-existing weapon to a reach weapon. Lunge does not increase your natural reach. So because of Lunge’s wording… regardless of whether you had a natural reach of 5 feet or 60 feet and regardless of whether you were wielding a reach weapon or not… Lunge only increases the reach of your melee attacks by 5 feet until the end of your turn. I do not think there is a need for an official ruling on this. Though I can certainly understand wanting the reach from Lunge to be considered part of the equation (reach weapon times two multiplier for natural reach)… If I asked for an official ruling on this, I’d feel like I would when I asked my father for permission to do something and he said no, then turning around and asking mom in hopes of a different answer.
Sense Motive Roll:
"I am sorry Milady, I had not realized this was to be a business lunch and ate before I came. Please excuse me from partaking of the food. I will however take a drink of that wine." Spoiler: Though I take a glass of wine and will occasionally pretend a sip (by bringing it to my lips), I will not partake of it until at least an hour has passed since someone else has started drinking it.
Grachius: Hmm… Seems kind of strange that a 10th character with a total skill check modifier of +10 would be considered an expert when an 8th level character with a skill check modifier of +20 would not be.. It also seems kind of strange to compare that 10th level character with a total skill check modifier of +10 to a 10th level character that has put everything into it and has a skill check modifier of +30… Yet they would both be called ‘experts’?
"Perhaps I could assist you with your errands? If you do not allow me to escort you home, how else am I to learn of your name?"
..."If an evil man does a kindness, is it any less of a kindness to you?" "I think I had a role in that play... Is the next line, 'If you prick me, doth I not bleed?'" He smiles. "Such a sorrow that the play was banned right after the first showing. I particularly liked how the..." He does the finger quotes for the next word, "villian nearly turned the tables on the heroes and the entirety of the play was left open for a sequel."
"Oh yes, I do think Lady Janiver has much explaining to do," says a black cloaked blonde haired human male wearing a Courtier's outfit, studded leather armor, a rapier, and a dagger. He then glides to the table and stands beside the chair to the right of the head of the table. "I expect this will be a most interesting exchange." Turning his head to the kitchen and raising his voice, "Perhaps drinks would be in order?" "Oh, how forgetful of me. I'm Grachius Alazario. Perhaps you've heard of me?" He pointedly smiles, looks at each of you before nodding his head and moving on the next person in the room.
Before I arrive…:
I had thought the previous interaction with the lady had been at night… So I’m hoping this is the next day.
After I am done with the lady... I will do the following if I have the time. 6-14 hours before... Get what sleep I can. 5 to 6 hours before... I will switch to the garb of a filthy trash-picking beggar (concealed dagger) and check out Vizio’s Tavern and the surrounding area. I’m looking for escape routes… If I run out the back and out this alley, make a left and then a right I’ll be in the middle of a bustling market. If I jump out that window there and run down this alley I’ll be on a crowded street. I’ll try to nail down such a path for each cardinal direction. About 4 hours before... I will return to my inn room, clean up, and then take as long as possible to re-apply my disguise as Grachius… Including a black cloak. About an hour before... I will arrive early at the tavern, find a place within easy reach of one of my picked escape routes, but able to keep an eye on the entire room. I will then try very hard to blend in and become unnoticed while not completely hiding.
I will arrive an hour before the aforementioned time. I am a blonde haired male human wearing a Courtier's outfit (though without any jewelry accents), studded leather armor, a rapier, and a dagger. I have a black cloak on my arm (or sitting beside me once I have sat in a corner).
Grachius Response 4:
I, of course, let her push away… though as I do so I grasp one of her hands, take a step back, and bowing low put her hands to my lips… Then look up into her eyes smiling, raise a seductive eyebrow, say “Perhaps another time…” and wink.
I make a point of never taking my eyes from hers, though I believe I’ve bowed long enough.
My smile deepens, my eyebrows wiggle suggestively, and as she finishes this line I say, “Fate favors the bold.” As I finish, I lick my lips suggestively.
Bowing only slightly, I bring her hand (the one I still have not released) and bring it to my lips again. As I brush my lips along the back of hand, I watch her for a further reaction. “Perhaps, in the near future…” and I let the sentence drift off into the night. “Now, I insist you on seeing you safely home, Lady?” and smile as I turn the last word into a question in and of itself. Did I hear any accent to her spoken common? Even if I cannot identify it now, I’ll try to squirrel it away for later identification or even duplication. By the way, what is her cha?
Grachius Reply 3:
Wondering if perhaps I was unaware of a language commonly spoken in Cheliax besides Common and Infernal... I switch from the role of skulking rogue to courting courtesan between shaky heartbeats… Standing up tall, I stride boldly up to her. Smiling as I approach, I give her a wink and throw an arm around her waist. Raising an eyebrow, I say in smooth seductive common “Yes, my lovely lady, you were most”, I use the infernal word for “bold”, and continue in common, “Perhaps a reward is in order, eh?” and then begin nuzzling her neck, my warm breath rolling across her skin. Carefully I use my other hand to keep track of her sword arm’s elbow. What’s my sense motive telling me about her? How about her reactions to the situation? Did she seem to recognize the infernal word I used or did she frown at its use? Most of all do I think she’s seen through my disguise or knows about my alternate identities?
Grachius Response 2:
After reading the note through twice more, I'll begin examining the note. I'll note the paper's thickness (weight), its natural coloration, and check it for watermarks. Anything stand out? After that I'll carefully study the penmanship, noting anything that might determine the writer's identity, nationality, or even sex... or some other clue as to what waits for him in the alley. Anything stand out? After carefully folding the note I'll stand up stretching, neaten my appearance (while tucking the note into my undergarments), toss enough coins on the table to pay my tab, and then boldy stride toward the front door. Once outside, I immediately check my rapier and daggers and then circle around the inn coming at the alley from the far side. As soon as I can I'll try to slip into the shadows so I can get a good look at the situation and the players before I have to commit to it.
Grachius Response 1:
Yes, yes I am. Did Aerilius change his mind about that part?
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