Hakaam Al-Ajam's page

If you wouldn't mind putting down how much XP I got, initialling it and circling the amount of gold I got for the subtier, that would be great!

The rescue and the prose were pretty awesome, sorry it had to end so fast; thank you for helping out!

Hakaam emerges tired but satisfied. "Indeed" he replies with a bow, tucking his face-scarf in to hide his lower face "your hospitality and your written words would be most appreciated. I, myself, wish nothing but to soak in scalding hot water until I pass out of pleasure."

Hakaam looks around excitedly, his mutagen clearly still in effect. "Yeeeessss" he hisses excitedly, not bothering to hide his face again. "Let us find the rest of these cultists. Let them "see" how foolish their ways are."

I am about to board my flight. I'll be offline till the 20th at the latest. In the meantime, please bot me as needed. Hakaam would approach the last fight as fast as possible. I believe that my attack pattern, and my available character sheet should make any dice rolls easy to make.

Hakaam grins ferally, his face-scarf dangling to the side since his encounter with the daemon in the armory revealing gaping holes where his cheeks should be. As he passes his blade from left to right, the many rows of piranha-like teeth chatter excitedly.

"Go help Turathal. This one, like his brother, is mine" he says eagerly, before returning to the foul language he spoke earlier."የኃይል ማስተሰሪያ ከናንተ ጋር በምሠራበት ጊዜ የሹትሬት የመጀመሪያ ህያው ፍጡር በህይወቱ እንደሚኖር ጌታዎቻችን በአባዶን ይሁኑ."

Studying that one as well with a swift.

+1 Keen Adamantine Dueling sword, Piranha strike, Studied Combat (Rage, Mutagen, Heroism): 1d20 + 13 - 2 + 4 + 2 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 13 - 2 + 4 + 2 + 2 + 2 = 35
Damage: 1d8 + 5 + 4 + 4 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 5 + 4 + 4 + 2 + 2 = 24
+1 Keen Adamantine Dueling sword, Piranha strike, Studied Combat (Rage, Mutagen, Heroism): 1d20 + 8 - 2 + 4 + 2 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 8 - 2 + 4 + 2 + 2 + 2 = 26
Damage: 1d8 + 5 + 4 + 4 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 5 + 4 + 4 + 2 + 2 = 20

If I can I will.

I was trying to save us all time by posting my actions ahead of time, but it turns out they don't make sense. Can I ask for a redo? Because while I'm fine with Hakaam, upon hearing his companion call that it is in the armory, puts on his invisibility-defeating glasses to look for it near the other corridor, someone might find it silly.

Hakaam flicks the pink lenses on his glasses, and immediately he becomes able to see invisibility as he relaxes, letting his body recuperate from the toll of having exerted itself.

Dropping out of rage. Fatigued for 2 rounds. Also provoking an attack of opportunity as I move past the remaining lesser daemon., AC is 28 for the next couple rounds.

Hakaam lands in a crouch, his head jerking about between his next three victims as the fiend's tongue lands with a splat before him.

"እና. የሚቀጥለው ማን ነው? አይን ... አይሆንም. ይሄ ሥጋት ነው ... ሥጋ."

The stats modified by the mutagen are Dex and Wisdom.

Reflex: 1d20 + 12 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 12 + 2 = 18
Reflex: 1d20 + 12 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 12 + 2 = 20

Hakaam laughs, as he jumps off the ground to bounce off the wall, sword spinning from hand to hand with absurd speed. "ጨካኝ አታድርጉ. የሚቀጥሉት ምላስህ ከጭንቅቃቶችህ መካከል የራስህ ይሆናል."

Now to make good use of that monkey's oil..."

Raging to Dex, Studied combat on the large one I am facing.

+1 Keen Adamantine Dueling sword, Piranha strike, Studied Combat (Rage, Mutagen, Heroism): 1d20 + 13 - 2 + 4 + 2 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 13 - 2 + 4 + 2 + 2 + 2 = 29
Damage: 1d8 + 5 + 4 + 4 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 5 + 4 + 4 + 2 + 2 = 22

+1 Keen Adamantine Dueling sword, Piranha strike, Studied Combat (Rage, Mutagen, Heroism): 1d20 + 8 - 2 + 4 + 2 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 8 - 2 + 4 + 2 + 2 + 2 = 36
Damage: 1d8 + 5 + 4 + 4 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 5 + 4 + 4 + 2 + 2 = 22
+1 Keen Adamantine Dueling sword, Piranha strike, Studied Combat (Rage, Mutagen, Heroism) - 2 Inspiration for +1d6 (Confirmation roll): 1d20 + 8 - 2 + 4 + 2 + 2 + 2 + 1d6 ⇒ (2) + 8 - 2 + 4 + 2 + 2 + 2 + (5) = 23
Extra Damage: 1d8 + 5 + 4 + 4 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 5 + 4 + 4 + 2 + 2 = 20

Boon?: 1d20 ⇒ 8

Hakaam gulps down his last extract, and with a malevolent smile draws his sword. "አሁን ና. ከቻላችሁ ደግሞ ግፈፏችሁ."

Provoking.

Whoops. No Elixir of Vision. Rolling Inspiration.

Inspiration: 1d6 ⇒ 3

Will Save: 1d20 + 6 - 2 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 6 - 2 + 2 = 20
Perception (Elixir of Vision): 1d20 + 17 + 2 + 10 - 2 ⇒ (11) + 17 + 2 + 10 - 2 = 38

Hakaam feels the pull of the spell upon his limbs. Clawing at his mind to believe. To just let go. But in spite of his mutagen's capacity to make him flighty, he manages to push through, answering the dark invocation with words of his own. "የሻቡቆጽጥ እግር ከእርስዎ ጋር በአጭር ጊዜ ውስጥ መሆን አለበት, ለጭካኔ የጭካኔ ድርጊቶች."

Hakaam takes a swig of his mutagen and fetches another extract, this one of Shield. That should be enough. Just a few more moments!

Hakaam's tail darts for his belt, but does not retrieve his precious mutagen. Instead, he withdraws, telling his companions: "Draw it out. It would be better to face it in the open."

Full withdraw

Hakaam Reflex: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (17) + 11 = 28
Hakaam Init: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (14) + 4 = 18

Hakaam leaps out of the way of the electricity blast, yet unable to dodge out of the way of it fully. His heritage fortunately saves him from part of the painfully tingling sensation.

Knowledge (Planes)? (aka what the heck are you?): 1d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 5 + 2 = 9

"Strange. I do not recognize your kind" he snarls contemptuously.

"Shhhhhhhh..." hisses Hakaam, rolling his eyes to himself once his back is turned to his companions as he gently opens the door, weapon drawn.

Scrolls change the casting time on certain spells. Check it out.

GM, has my prior Perception told me anything of note about the door to the armory? If it's locked, here's my Disable Device roll

Disable Device, as Needed: 1d20 + 26 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 26 + 2 = 47

"A blessing then that I am those creature's worst nightmare" comments Hakaam dryly as he inspects the lock.

I'm still here, I just have nothing more to add, except my agreement.

I would give our GM a couple days. Say until Friday evening. After that, we'll just have to find a GM that is willing to help us finish the scenario.

"Very well. Might I be allowed to sneak ahead alone this time?" asks Hakaam demurely as he approaches the door to check it for traps.

Perception vs Traps: 1d20 + 17 + 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 17 + (4) + 2 = 32

Well, that was the oddest instance of that combat I've ever seen. But well handled, party.

Hello! Glad you are enjoying our antics! I was just wondering what made you choose to follow our PbP.

Whoops, almost forgot I'm Exchange with this one.

Perception: 1d20 + 17 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 17 + 2 = 35
Perception on Jahani: 1d20 + 17 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 17 + 2 = 22
Knowledge (Planes): 1d20 + 1d6 + 10 + 2 ⇒ (8) + (5) + 10 + 2 = 25
Spellcraft: 1d20 + 9 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 9 + 2 = 22
Heal vs Sophini (Is she still alive?): 1d20 - 1 + 2 ⇒ (8) - 1 + 2 = 9

Hakaam approaches the body of their foe and frowns, frustrated at some of the words coming from the good doctor's mouth and his inability to determine whether or not their opponent is still alive.

If Hakkam so chooses to, can he also take credit for recruiting someone for the Dark Archive?

"I believe I have ink; I humbly think it would probably be a much better means to write one's thoughts down than the blood of the impure.
I would beseech you milady to answer agent Amonra's questions to the best of your abilities. Companions, if you could prevent this one from passing on, I would be delighted to question her at a later time. Until then, I will check for any other nasty surprises."

Checking the room, let me know how long it takes.

Perception vs Anything of note: 1d20 + 1d6 + 17 + 2 ⇒ (4) + (2) + 17 + 2 = 25

Hakaam steps away from the pit and jumps atop the table.

Provoking from the dear woman.

Acrobatics, jump on table: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (12) + 10 = 22
+1 Keen Adamantine Dueling sword, Piranha strike, Studied Combat: 1d20 + 13 - 2 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 13 - 2 + 4 = 20
Damage: 1d8 + 5 + 4 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 5 + 4 + 4 = 15

Hakaam cricks his neck before going to leap over the now open pit!

Jump!: 1d20 + 10 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 10 + 2 = 18

Leaping over, he pirouettes, a move that almost proves to be his downfall as he stumbles about on the landing. "It isn't too late to reconsider your quiet surrender" he adds, quickly assessing her vulnerabilities.

+1 Keen Adamantine Dueling sword, Piranha strike (Heroism, Rage to Dex, Studied Combat): 1d20 + 13 + 2 + 4 - 2 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 13 + 2 + 4 - 2 + 1 + 2 = 27
Damage: 1d8 + 5 + 4 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 5 + 4 + 4 + 2 = 23

Reflex: 1d20 + 11 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 11 + 2 + 1 = 17

The sword darts in and out, as Hakaam barely keeps his balance. Dicebot does not like me very much today.

GM, are you overwhelmed with life or have you just thrown in the towel? Quite honestly, I think everyone here would prefer a straightforward answer.

Will Save: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10

We are so spending two inspiration points on that reroll.

Will Save: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (19) + 5 = 24

Hakaam feels like he is about to flee but steels his resolve stepping up five feet to drive his blade at the creature's heart as a cold, calculated rage seizes him.

Activating Rage to Dex

+1 Keen Adamantine Dueling sword, Piranha strike: 1d20 + 12 + 2 + 4 - 2 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 12 + 2 + 4 - 2 + 1 + 2 = 38
Damage: 1d8 + 5 + 4 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 5 + 4 + 4 + 2 = 21
+1 Keen Adamantine Dueling sword, Piranha strike: 1d20 + 7 + 2 + 4 - 2 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 7 + 2 + 4 - 2 + 1 + 2 = 15
Damage: 1d8 + 5 + 4 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 5 + 4 + 4 + 2 = 21
+1 Keen Adamantine Dueling sword, Piranha strike (Confirm): 1d20 + 12 + 2 + 4 - 2 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 12 + 2 + 4 - 2 + 1 + 2 = 35
Extra Damage: 1d8 + 5 + 4 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 5 + 4 + 4 + 2 = 18

Hakaam darts out of seemingly nowhere to strike at the Hound!

Knowledge (Planes): 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (17) + 5 = 22
Knowledge (Planes): 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (11) + 5 = 16

Swift Action to Study my friend the Hound. I assume he is flat footed since my stealth was bordering on obscene?

+1 Keen Adamantine Dueling sword, Piranha strike: 1d20 + 12 + 2 + 4 - 2 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 12 + 2 + 4 - 2 + 1 = 35
Damage: 1d8 + 5 + 4 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 5 + 4 + 4 = 14
+1 Keen Adamantine Dueling sword, Piranha strike (Confirmation): 1d20 + 12 + 2 + 4 - 2 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 12 + 2 + 4 - 2 + 1 = 32
Damage: 1d8 + 5 + 4 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 5 + 4 + 4 = 16

"Fear thisssss..." hisses Hakaam viciously as the blade slides into a vital organ.

Hakaam curses inwardly at the impatience of his colleagues leading them precisely down the path he was trying to avoid. He draws his sword as he approaches the corner, trying as best he can to make his presence unknown.

If I could make a new stealth check once I get to the point I am at.

Stealth: 1d20 + 36 ⇒ (20) + 36 = 56

Hakaam moves silently up to the next corner to check around it, before moving to the stairs, checking them as well, looking to the woman and putting a finger to his lips. "Shhh. Not a word. Are you Jahani Jodonaj? Blink once slowly for yes, twice for no."

"You are being too hasty my friend. Please, allow me to proceed in my fashion. I assure you it'll be fine." whispers Hakaam soothingly.

"The names of the rest of us are unimportant, and the god-serving one is a friend from abroad who knows better than to advertise her calling. Excitement at the prospect of freeing someone... You know how it goes. Who are you? Are you a Riftwarden? Bones, Turathal. I would humbly suggest you gather information about the area from this man. I will continue on my way."

Hakaam sneaks on, checking around each corner for signs of the Blackfire Adepts.

Could you point out if the doors I am passing along look like the one I just opened?

Again taking ten on Stealth for 46.

I sent our GM a message, perhaps the damn thing got knocked off his campaigns tab. I've seen it happen once.

It looks like the marching order has been decided. Shall we resolve my opening the door action?

I have. I would also like to point out that neither Hakaam, nor I are completely suicidal. That changes a little with the ingestion of the mutagen but in the meantime we are going to avoid the especially egregious acts of stupidity. As in, not waiting for the rest of the party to be ready before opening doors.

I would appreciate a little room though; as you can tell, Hakaam is pretty discrete.

Hakaam slowly begins making how way down to the first door on his left, inspecting it for traps or locks. A thankless task, but the lack of odor is more than enough repayment.

Taking ten on my stealth check for a 46 total.

Perception vs Door next to Hakaam: 1d20 + 17 + 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 17 + (4) + 2 = 35 +2 vs Traps
Disable Device (if needed): 1d20 + 22 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 22 + 2 = 30

"Indeed, mighty Iso" sighs Hakaam softly. "And therein lies the crux of the matter" he adds wistfully before examining the door for traps or locks before attempting to open it.

Perception vs door: 1d20 + 1d6 + 17 + 2 ⇒ (12) + (2) + 17 + 2 = 33
Disabling the lock/ trap if there is one: 1d20 + 22 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 22 + 2 = 41

My Hero Lab says I am at + 26 on DD, but I can't verify it right now, so I will go with what I calculated on my own physical sheet.
Add +2 for any traps to the perception roll.

Hakaam drinks another extract of Alchemical Alocation before ingesting and subsequently spitting out his elixir of Hiding. As he goes for his extract of Heroism, he looks to the others. "Would you like me to go on ahead and check out what our friends are doing up there?" he asks as he downs the potion, reaching for his extract of spider climb.

I will have the effects of Heroism, Barkskin (using a Boro bead to replenish it), Spider Climb, and the effects of an elixir of Hiding by the time it is all said and done.

"Let us see what we can find out. And please, allow me to scout ahead. I am somewhat adept at sneaking about" says Hakaam in a conciliatory manner.

Hakaam sighs. "Unfortunately, that is a very sensible, well thought out approach. I only hope that the water has receded far below, and that this place stays open later into the night. Stench is not my favorite fragrance" he complains as he readies himself for a waltz into the sewers.

Are we doing this on the same day? And how long would it be to get to the compound? Asking only to see if my elixir needs to be re-applied once we get there.

"Interesting. And where is this compound?"

Appearing from the shadows, Hakaam smiles and simply asks: "Jahani Jodinaj's Riftwarden expedition. What do you know of it?"

Hakaam eyes the woman suspiciously, but otherwise keeps to the shadows. It looks like my help is not needed. Excellent.

Hakaam slinks back towards to pool, taking note of the man leaving before stepping around quietly towards his destination. I know that I should be beyond such low-level pettiness, but I think I will ruin this man before I leave. Nothing like poverty to sober up one's life.

Hakaam observes from the sides, looking at the robed men for a few more seconds before returning to meet with his fellow agents.

Anything odd about them? I mean, how many modest men can there be? Hakaam himself is only wearing something because he's trying to hide something.

Perception?: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (16) + 17 = 33

"It seems" finally states Hakaam as he slides back in the midst of his companions "that our man is alone and asleep. But I feel ... Nervous. Something is off. I will let you approach if you so decide to, but I would advise some caution."

Looks like Turathal might be the only one able to cast mage armor; if you would like to, great, otherwise, no biggie. Let's try that sleight of hand check; I was not sure that I could considering it's size.

Sleight of Hand: 1d20 + 1d6 + 16 ⇒ (18) + (4) + 16 = 38

Once away from the bath attendants, Hakaam will whisper to his fellows: "If anyone has the ability to manifest Mage Armor upon this poor fool, I would be much obliged."

In the meantime, he drinks an Alchemical Allocation extract to then down and spit out an Elixir of Hiding. "Would you like me to hide away, armed?" he softly asks his companions.

Looking around to his other, non-Iso companions, Hakaam surreptitiously comments "Twenty gold to whoever casts "Create Water" on this man."