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Again apologies. dealing with my own demons. I think it was about this time last year(or before that..) too. Without going into details, getting help. I have a sense of guilt and obligation for this forum and to be quite frank, this has occasionally been the only highlight despite my recent absence. like I said, personal demons.
Evening. apologies for hiatus. checked out everywhere so it wasn't personal to you kind and gentle murder hobos
"Can't have that attitude and your shirt has, once again, seen better days. Hippa sings in an older common dialect,a minor tavern ditty from waaay back harkening back to yet another barroom "fun" brawl of Caydan's
Hippa, takes a light swig from her water skin, Caydan's spells always leave a slight aftertaste... What was this beast protecting?
A stunned Hippa, possibly blinded by how a Detect MAgic could go so wrong, Whispers a The Lady of Graves forgive us: , clutches her grandpappy's spear.
Casts Bless. Pauses and in same stage whisper "what of those dolls I packed?" next round: she'll reach in, extract and toss at undead.
Pausing to observe the tank of slime, Her hand twitches of its own accord. "I hate surprises" Hippa whispers a subtle incantation in Elvish: .
Casts Detect Magic, Spell check She may have forgotten to be stealthy in her effort to reveal what problems lay within.
Tossing the illuminated paper into the hole, she watches as it lightly (PUN!) bounces down until settling at the bottom.
Too late Hippa left and returns with a torn back page. Quieter than dropping an actual book" She wads it up, casts LIGHT, Anyone want the honors of using the privy for the first time in a couple of decades? Smirking and sarcastic, Hippa so proud of herself.
Are there claw marks on the door or door frame? I could drop a book with a light spell upon it. Or perhaps on one of the shadow beastie's parts if any still exist." Without further ado, Hippa heads back in the Pathfinder library finding a suitable sacrifice to illuminate, she hums a quiet morbid tune reminiscent of a morbid play she was in. Humming the dirge, she lightly touches and counting inventory of the charms decorating her person, linger on some more than others.
Thank you for rolling for me Miro! I approve of these numbers
Scrunching up her tomato red face, not in concentration but frustration. Pausing a moment, she casts an irritated "Detect Magic". She gets up close to examine. "Tricksy hallway, shadow dawgs, vandalized portraits and a warning sign. Layers of subterfuge. Sounds like Pathfinder shenanigans not demon related." Afterwards, She casts Detect Magic again and goes a long slow 360. Eyes likely raising over the prolific glow coming from Miro.
Hippa's Light-spelled boar spear hangs in mid air, poised for the killing jab. Eh. Gonna take credit anyway... She finishes with her action and takes a victorious pose similar to the portrait downstairs. Truly another epic chapter in my storied prowess. Pausing for appreciation, Now lets get down to business. What exactly were these shadow dogs guarding?
Sorry for absence. Spent the Holidaze in the wilds of Alberta CA. Frick'n cold up there. And the plane ride back (shouldve been 6 hours of total travel including security and customs) ended up into 13.5 hours just in one plane seat butt cheek to butt cheek with my fellow passengers. When I finally got close enough to home front and a tentative rescheduled flight of 36 hours from disembarking from that aluminum tube of funk and frustration, I implored my daughter to drive four hours to pick me up late last night and I drove home until 4am. But you kind and gentle folk do not want to hear of first world tribulations. Onward with the game.
I frickn hate shadowdawgs. Hippa 5' moves to flank.
[Haruph]Exxor, Tram, Right behind you guys... Hippa recasts Light upon the crossbars of her boar spear and moves to a slight flanking position to keep the beastie lit whilst Exxor and Tram shield her.
Watching Miro's great reflexes as he shot an arrow... only to see it disintegrate before reaching one of the shadows, Hippa paused with her own en'gard posture with Grand Pappy's Boar Spear to set for a charge defense. What was she missing? Observation and reflection:
Her eyes scan the area quickly illuminated in passing and in particular the mounted knight. But two shadows are not dispersed. Gnomish recriminations: Ah. damnit. Every frick'n time...
Observing the sudden body tension and Exxor's whispered warning, Hippa joins the crowd lighting up the place. She pulls an item from her pouch, whilst the other makes a quick snap, casts Light upon a coin. She tosses it in the direction of the Armored Knight. Gnomish mutterings: I really should get ball to enspell.
2nd'd. had to find my Paizo password. Shifting sands to the new normal
Following instructions, Hippa does so with obvious disdain to the riddlemakers.
Stomping feet, boar spear gripped tighter... NOT at all pleased.
Hippa is suffering from indecision. Eyeroll or disbelief. Eyeroll wins. She walks backwards, with hand on wall and the other carrying her boar spear. Not happy at all.
"I hate puzzles. Especially those with potential fatal consequences." There has to be some kind of hall pass or badge to bypass this for the former members." Speaking lightly but with confidence, with a simple touch upon a worn-gilded key, she casts Detect Magic.
"Dont worry Tram, I got yer back. All stocked up on healing spells.
{b]Alrighty Guys, Link up and form Mega-Westcrown Torch![b]
Eyes growing big with realization,"I picked the wrong day to NOT prep create water". Whipping out her dagger, she casts "Light!" upon its pommel. Next round, she throws it as far as she can into the webbed darkness for some back lighting.
edited for clarification of Hippa's actions. Not sure when the others will finish, but she is perfectly willing to read from a safe place/time, taking this time to snoop and guard.
Seeing the others listen to her words but not actually heeding the warning implied, Hippa makes sure they are comfortable and safe. Tucking into the bottom of her backpack, The Lycanthropy of Evran Townsend; she peruses the library at her leisure. Maybe she could find other more mundane books to read as she distracts herself peeking into open spaces, dissecting the shadow dog (For science!). Casts Detect magic down every aisle as well on each of her very-focused-on-reading fellows, just basically snooping and keeping vigilant. She can afford to take 10 or 20 depending on what catches her interest. Suki either continues to nap downstairs or wanders the grounds mousing.
At first nothing happened, the pressure mounted as the others waited ever so patiently. *facepalm* Concentrated on the actual spell magics, not which book she wanted to read.... Distractions.
Casting Detect Magic upon these books, Hippa concentrates to determine radiation type and any hazards if any.
perception
Gently sliding the dusty book in its place, Hippa wanders over to the discussion over the sleeping dog. Maintaining her silence, she watches the conversation unfold and Tram making a very clean cut. The scene safe enough for her, she retrieves the head and examines both the head and body, while the others search library.
"I really wish I had a decent bag of holding so I could take this home." Clearly frustrated as identity of the beast eluded her, a final caress of the fur and she too perused the library. Looking for history of Westcrow generally, a bestiary of sorts for personal keepsakes specifically.
Suki flicks an ear and yawns. Very comfortable on the chair downstairs. Hippa reaches for and picks a book at random, starts to rifle through pages. "Dibs for me."
"Ohhhhhh Books. I wonder if there are any maps of the the sewer tunnels or older Westcrown.
Not hearing Miro depart, Hippa wanders over to the over paintings to appreciate the shredded graffiti'd remains. "I wonder who the art critic was? I've always wanted to get into painting." "Dont wander too far ahead Miro, I can not be in two places at once yet." I look forward to that day my friend. "Oh he is spread throughout the city, above and below. Many places. Cackling at her own humor, she catches herself... "And I am grateful for that, as I am still standing here. If I was a betting gnome, (and I am) I stocked up on healing spells. Got something for Miro too. Where did he go?" Suki the Cat settled onto one of the cushioned chairs, ears flicking irritatingly as she pointedly looked up the stairs. edit: switched chuckling for cackling, actually a bit of both.
Hippa's eyes take in the details of the unmarred painting...
Hippa admiring her handiwork and sipping the water from the fountain, her fingers tracing the hieroglyphs is suddenly roused...
Ok, move up everyone. Harumph Grandpappy's boar spear in hand, she moves towards where she thinks she heard Miro's voice from within albeit distractedly as with so much disrepair represents much opportunity.
With an appreciative glance at the Maiden warrior statues, ”Carved or petrified?” not waiting for a response she tarries not too long but wanders in the direction of one of the Osirian fountains.
Gnomish Prayer and Spell:
A prayer to Abadar asking him to purify this forgotten fountain’s water. Cast Purify Water (1cube water/level=7 cubed water=56 gallons). She may repeat as necessary, not sure size of fountain. She will be satisfied with this one fountain unless another comes within convenient range. "It is a start."
Alright gentlefolk, Updated Hippa to reflect Hierophant Mythic path. I think I got it.
Mythic Universal Path ability: Mythic Sustenance (food/drink/air who needs that? comes with immune to inhaled poisons/effects) Hierophant specific ability Divine Surge: Inspired Spell (Grab any one spell from my list and caster level and cast at +2 lvl) 5 uses of mythic power per day Hope I got this correct. Thank you for your patience one and all.
sigh. I am really out of loop. got Paizo homework. Pardon my questions.
Hierophant route example:
A CMW is 2d8 + 1/lvl
Web mythic comes with complimentary spider swarms.
alternately, I could take this wellspring and add to range of spells (14 1st level spells or 7 2nd level) This is as per herolab. I have not yet downloaded any mythic rules but if you wanted this mythic, this fits. Robust spell caster. I can see the allure.
Hippa palmed a wand of restoration for her usage. With a Mythic level attained, it opens up and accesses the whole Cleric and Druid spell repertoire. She should be able to use it without requiring Use Magic Item, although there may be a concentration check due to level restrictions. May I get a ruling? Also side note. Hero Lab gives Hippa a +2 deflection bonus to AC. Movers her from AC 11->13. But for the life of me I cannot discern where, how or why. Any ideas from my esteemed colleagues? Also Also Never played with Mythic rules. I may be doing this wrong but I have a well spring of 14 spell levels to either supercharge my existing adept spells or possibly expand out for myriad of extra spells prepped for use. Is this a correct interpretation? Also Also Also wik Moose bites really hurt
First an eyeroll over Exxor's flimsy excuse and then a nod, Hippa scrunches face, shakes out her hands as if it has been a while. Looks like a whollotta housekeeping is overdue.
Gentlebeings,
There were too many commonalities between them and myself for me to ignore. Venn diagrams are useful tools, sometimes scarily so. My thoughts were too dark to provide Hippa a voice much less inclined to play games. I needed professional help. I made phone calls and got it. On a lighter side, slowing clawing my way upwards out of this state. I'd like to resume this outlet of creativity. Although, I feel I should warn you that I suspect Hippa ain't a happy go-lucky gnome anymore.
Pardon'. In upper Alberta. I should have forewarned everyone.
Hippa makes the wand of restoration quietly disappear into her spring-loaded wrist sheath. The three remaining mystery potions are dropped into a pouch, "Just in Case". Her faces scrunches at the mention of vampire, but ears perk up with possiblity of holy water generation, but which god/goddess to ask?
Sorry folk, was gallivanting across Michigan and Illinois. Back. Interesting development above.
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