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Hardish and Fatima listen to this introduction. Fatima looks up to Hardish from time to time and he whispers a translation to her. Hardish keeps his eyes on the road ahead and he waits for the others to introduce themselves. It is clear that he does not intend to share about himself just yet.
Hardish nods to the Wind. "That's an all-to-familiar sent, isn't it?" he says, just loudly enough that the group can hear it. He leans back and looks up into the clouds that block his view of the sky. He grimaces, as though he was a prisoner staring down his guard.
Hardish scowls slightly as the group continues to get bigger. He mumbles under his breath. "More people will just slow me down." Nonetheless, he and his follower gather up their supplies and begin walking alongside the group, headed the same direction. Hardish ensures that Fatima and himself keep about 15 feet between themselves and the main group for now.
Congrats. Have fun.
Hardish sees that the majority of the threat is gone. He begins to search the bodies for anything useful and to make sure they are properly dead.
Round 6
Obviously, GM decision is final, but d20pfsrd.com references undead specifically as a creature type that can be affected by precision based attacks. For consistency and ease of play, I would certainly appreciate full damage. That said, I like a good challenge.
Round 5
Hardish steps around the horde to get into a better flanking position before striking his prey.
Now that he is close enough, Hardish digs in with his rapier, trying to spatter the insides of his target.
I will double move in that case.
As his companion stands by, Hardish approaches a zombie and attempts to stab it.
Hardish, feeling encouraged by the presence of such allies, decides to move into melee combat with the zombies.
Hardish takes a moment to recover his durable arrows before following the others.
Sounds reasonable
I am interested in playing my character, yes. Consistent pace is very important. I would rather play a game that consistently posts every few days than one that has intermittent spurts of activity.
Hardish curses under his breath. "Why can't you be good and just take damage from my weapons?" He maneuvers himself into a flanking position with Daniel and continues his assault.
Round 3/4
Round 3 Hardish sees the mob of zombies swarming the paladin. He grits his teeth before finally dropping his bow and drawing his rapier as he moves up to engage. "You owe me for this, Paladin. " He says as he tries to draw some attention towards himself.
Hardish knocks another Arrow and fires.
Hardish sees the approaching undead and the reaction of the rest of the group, he decides to go along with them. He draws his shortbow and looses a durable Arrow on one of the walkers. Meanwhile, Fatima squats down on the road and closes her eyes, as though in meditation.
Hardish feels an unexplained hostility toward Daniel, a desire to get away from him. "I don't know what you're talking about as far as dark powers. I was able to escape the cultists before they..." He trails off, lost in a memory. "Hardish." He says, to himself, more than anyone. "My name is Hardish Swift. If you wish to travel with me, I cannot rightfully stop you, but do not attempt to control my actions. I will not be chained. "
Hardish seems content with the agreement and translates briefly to his follower. Finally, without another word, Hardish gestures toward the road in front of them and continues walking in the direction of the hummer.
Hardish goes flush at the mention of the cultists. "No, I do not work with them. I have spent a considerable amount of effort to escape from them, in fact." Hardish looks Daniel up and down with a steel gaze. "As far as aid, you can give me my freedom. That is my only goal."
Spoiler: He pauses an uncomfortably long time before speaking. "I suppose so, You'll have to keep up though. I don't slow down for anyone. "
"A weight, no a scapegoat. A sacrifice." After a time walking, Hardish turns to the man in armor, rapier at the ready. "And I suppose you'd like to join us to?"
Hardish notes the group's treatment of the lone man on the road and considers that they may be hospitable to those seeking protection. Hardish gestures silently for Fatima to follow him. Before heading off in the direction the hummer went, Hardish turns to the blind man who had offered to share his shelter. "Thank you again. Good luck to you."
Hardish peers at the man with the wrapped eyes, he decides against just nodding, but instead whispers quickly. "Thank you" Hardish keeps his own weapon pointed out toward the hole. Something tells him that the blind man is no threat to him.
Hardish and Fatima find a place to hide until the threat passes. They proceed quickly and quietly, as they have practiced this same routine time and time again.
Although having 3 players could streamline posting and make it a faster pace game. The ultimate choice is yours, GM. I'm quite flexible.
I will send a message to a friend to see if he's interested. I'm fine with my character(s) as is. There's a part of me that wants to play as Fatima, with Hardish as the follower, but I'll leave that be.
I would be down for restarting this game with a new batch, or transplanting my character into a different setting. I am pretty flexible like that.
Now that Fatima is up with him, Hardish will approach the door that leads into the temple proper and try to open it.
Hardish draws some rope out and lowers one end down to Fatima. Once she has grabbed hold, he helps hoist her up.
"Still bleeding" Garret notes to himself. Garret will see Adlartok approaching and wait for her to cast her spell before sprinting into the room after Kawai.
Hardish moves with increased urgency up to the roof of the building. Fatima waits for the horde to be nearly upon her before finding her quiet place and walking confidently back toward the temple.
Hardish will note the relatively low roof and the chance to brace between two walls. He will duck into the alcove there, then he will begin to climb up. Fatima will go north for one more action, making as much noise as possible.
Hardish and Fatima begin circling back around the temple and increasing their speed.
Hardish and Fatima begin herding the undead by drawing them towards them, away from the group. They head north-east, making some intentional noise at first.
Hardish double moves up toward the temple, looking for the entryway. He holds between a large rock and a tree and peers into the darkness. Fatima breathes softly and intentionally, walking slowly forward behind Hardish, leaning against the rock behind Daniel at the end of the turn.
Surprise Round Hardish comes up to the group and explains the situation, unaware of the approaching walker behind him. Likewise, the group is unaware at first of the shadowy predator behind them. Both Fatima and Hardish point frightened fingers at the perceived threats and shout simultaneously "Behind you!" in their respective languages. Hardish then draws his rapier and begins moving toward the trees. Round 1
Hardish stares in disbelief at Troas' butcher-like management of the wound. "I don't, but I know that's not what you're supposed to do." He then points back to the temple ahead. "I saw about a dozen of the horde by the shrine to Desna up ahead. It looks empty of living and could be a place to hold up for the night if we draw them away or get rid of them. Fatima and I are pretty good at drawing them away if you can set up a barricade for once we're inside."
several stealth checks:
Hardish leads the group by about 60 feet, keeping an eye out for any movements in the woods or further down the road. He signals occasionally to them if he thinks that he hears something, then waves the group forward.
Hardish listens in to Daniel's complaint, and then his near complete disappearance as they head onto the trail. He thinks to himself. "Something familiar about that voice." Fatima follows along with the group, keeping quiet and finding her still place as she travels.
"I vote for the trail. More maneuverability and a better chance for us to see anyone approaching. "
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