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In addition, I'm fine with using Perform (dance), but couldn't you just play the Dervish Dancer bard archetype instead? Maybe, I keep looking at different ideas, and none of them really work as I'd wanted. I'm actually thinking just a Oracle of Flame. Simpler, easier to pull the concept, and less hassle. :)
After looking a bit, could I use a slight variant of the Evangelist Archtype (Ultimate Combat pg 40) to Use Perform Dance instead of Perform Oratory? The idea being that he is a Dervish Dancer, which actually kind of works perfectly. If not, it's cool. Also, I'll take the Missionary Campaign Trait, so maybe Charming and something else. I wouldn't mind the 3 Dragon Ante method, but I need a decent Dex, Wis, and Cha. Is there a way to work with that in your method?
I'm still interested. I'm looking at a Dervish style Cleric of Sarenrae, possibly a little bit insane. I'll probably go with the 20 point buy as I do not have the Dragon Mag and not familiar at all with 3 Dragon Ante. Traits will likely be something that grants me Perform Dance as a Class Skill, and maybe Charming. Will check out the Campaign guide for the other one. Looking at a NG, Human, social and dextrous character, a little crazy (possibly Heretic or Seperatist Archtypes) Cleric. Fire Domain, probably. By a little crazy, I mean I want to have a few quirks, some RP hooks, and to be something of a prophet. Not stupid or gamebreaking. I'm still trying to build character, was waiting to see what was put out, and also see what you think about the basic concept?
I believe this puts you directly below "b1" on the map.
Welcome back
"Capt. Venture sent us rescue Yargos for the Pathfinders, in hopes that an ancient book would help them. The Eagle Knights have also taken notice of your work and would aid you. They have sent me to assist you in reaching your destiny as a champion of the free peoples. We had arrived at the tavern just after you and your friends were abducted."
Thanks, I am thinking of trying a PbP game.
Making sure to gather together anyone that is damaged including the prisoners, but not the thug, Janos will Channel Energy to heal.
"Capt. Venture sent us rescue Yargos for the Pathfinders, in hopes that an ancient book would help them. The Eagle Knights have also taken notice of your work and would aid you. They have sent me to assist you in reaching your destiny as a champion of the free peoples. We had arrived at the tavern just after you and your friends were abducted."
Round 2:"Shall I heal the thug so that you might question them?", looking at whoever is attempting bid and awaken the tug for questioning. Channel Energy again Janos will go and retrieve his arms and armor dropped earlier, and set to work on destroying the chains that bind the prisoners, (or Aiding Another if someone stronger begins to).
Janos does not have a scimitar out, hoping to catch the chain next round. I could have bashed with Light Shield, I supposse, though. I am not sure what sort of action this will be to try to pull them up, or make sure they don't fall, but theat will be my firts priority. If possible, (depending on the action required above), Janos will move to the ledge and attempt to cast Guidance first. Catch and attempt to pull up prisoners (even going so far as to be Flat Footed if needed). Free Actio: Drop shield so that I have less an Armor Check Penalty, and also now threaten no squares. . . Move Action: Move to the side of the cliff where they have fallen and caught on. Standard Action: Cast 0 Level Spell Guidance, hoping for a +1 on the roll to pull them up. In Kelish, without even realizing he had slipped back into that language without thinking, "I can take the hit, Sandsworn, destroy them, and don't fear for me.", hoping that she would throw her bomb at the best place she could find, even if it caught him as well. Back to common once he has the chains (or the old mans hands, whichever is better in the cituation), Janos says reassuringly "Come my friends, I have got you, and will not let go. I'll keep you from falling while my brave allies destroy these "War Hounders"." Spoiler: I would assume it would ither be a Str/Con check, or based on my Lift over Head Max wieght, but yourhe DM, so I didn't roll anything until you tell me what you would prefer. Also, like I said, I am not sure what sort of actions it requires, but the priority for me is to A.) get to the ledge, and B.) try to pull them up as soon as possible. So feel free to take out which ever actions ar too much.
To Dakkon Spoiler: "I am no simple brute Janos, I am an educated man and as likely to be useful with the books as the rest of you." Man, I didn't realize people would finally start jumping in the game so much. I would have responded tha I thought it wise that you be in a good position to help protect eithr of our groups if someone did attack by staying in a middle position between us. Not out of disrespect as much as smart tactics. I figured that he wizard and alchimest would be more inclined to search while the two more charasmatic characters could talk to people, but we zipped right past that without really even trying. :)
Perception
Failing to notice anything wrong, Janos will take out his money pouch and and starts to toss it in his hand, casually, "So who wants to tell me of the Hounders? Or where I can find one Yargos Gill?", directed at everyone in the place. Diplomacy (+1 from previous Touch of Glory)
I'd have also like to at least sift through his books for anything related to the Eagle Knights or a diary, or the like.
Perception "Allara and Nyria, would you check through those books for any clues. Oh, and that codebook, as well. Dakkon, please stand guard, as Wadi and I ask around". I'm going to cast light on something inside the room, and step back out and take a look around to see see if anyone might be watching the room, or keeping some sort of look out. Perception (with a Guidance spell)
As for Wadi, I have never seen him before today and care not how he feels for me. Yet he may surprise me so I'll suffer the fool, gladly." "Do not underestimate him. His dharma burns hotter than any of the others. No offense, but your's as well. Differently. I can't explain. But he dies gain and I think will do so again and again when he comes to you. Like seeking a parent to love and be completed by so that he, the child, might go forth to excell more so. Perhaps if you showed him how? You seem to be some sort of ideal he strives to be like, oddly as you two are so different at the core. Your approval seems like worms to his baby birdie. If that makes any sense? He isn't ash. "
"I have fought several skilled swordsmen and am a notable duellist back in Taldor. I was trained by an Elven Blademaster named Nemir, a training that made me who I am today. I hope to let my actions speak for me Janos, I am more comfortable with action than words. My shield is both my defence and my greatest weapon, and my combat style reflect this. Lets hope this outing for the Pathfinders allows me to expand my list of exploits." he says with a wry smile. "When I touch your karma, at your flame, I foresee you ascending as a knight marshal. A personal champion of some,. . . king, perhaps. He sits on a throne. He is angry, . . . but not at you. You are his sword against south? Sense power. You look bigger, too. richer, I think. Very stange. You don't seem particularly happier, though until her. Did you know you are the first of use to kill the dragon that lurks in the shadows belly. It is your test, and you not only succeed, but thrive in usurping it's barier to your family's station and rank as you choose one daughter before the other." "I persuaded my parents to send me here to Absalom to study magic, figuring that a city this big and well connected would be more likely have the type of knowledge I seek. Asmo...err, the gods willing, I will use that knowledge to return my family to it's right and proper place." "But you don't know what kind of magic you seek yet. Your family is misplaced? I am sorry to hear that. My own was killed a long time ago, so I understand what it is to be wronged. Your fathers soul carries strength to you still, though and your own will does set you apart from others of your station and skill. You have nothing to fear of capability, but I think I might have to fear for you if you don't realize in time enough the difference between, . . ., but why does Asmo-err not set things right?"
Also, as we are walking, and while we stop to shop if we do, Janos will try to strike up a conversation with Allara, sense her apprehension to his proximity, but remaining friendly and interested himself, almost as if ignorant of her disdain, “So, what brings such a lady as you here? You really don’t look like the. . . library type. To be honest, I would almost assume a priest, the way that the flame-touched Wadi feels about you.”
Janos just listens to the others suggestions patiently, noting how Wadi seems to fall into Allara's lead, but saying nothing. "Purchasing equipement is a wise decision, I agree. Is there a place we could purchase a map of the area? Perhaps something warmer for lady Nyria as well? Lastly, know you anything of Mr. Gill's associates? Or common activities for that matter? An place he might be hiding or working?"
Earlier to Nyria "You have a most beautiful name, madame, though if I am not pressing you, what does Sandsworn mean? It reminds me of a fable, celestial lilies resting peacefully on a sacred oasis in my homeland, grown through a divine blessing by the desert priests to attract gentle birds to the water, but also to ward off those that would overuse and despoil it. It is said that even when the priests were killed by brigands, the lilies forbad them to drink. Though they continued to take their fill, the heavenly lilies, having made an oath to vigil the pool, refused to break their vigil, finally calling the very elementals to their aid. A massive sandstorm struck the band of rogues to drive them away, but even the sandstorm was not allowed to ruin the oasis, even in it’s fury. Or so it was said", Janos continues with a gentle smile "The oath of sand, I believe. "
Spoiler:
I am a bit confussed about this:
As the clerk spoke, Nyria looked at her and smiled, mouthing a thank you. Was that to me or to Allara? the Cleric is male, so just curious. Also, if the character flurting is too much, let me know and I'll stop. I'm not going anywhere with it. Later to Wadi, after seeing his act "What was that, my friend? It seems you became another person for a time. Your karma seemed to die, and. . ." that weird gaze returns for but a moment, ". . . The Redeeming Flames left you. I have never seen such a thing." Somewhere in the middle, while still interested in Wadi and Nyria, to Darkkon, but with pure honesty and innocence "Sir, a warrior born does not become a knight sitting alone in a corner. Why not come and share your soul with us? Who knows, maybe we can get them to allow you to accompany us on our mission, and getting to know each other certainly can't hurt your chances." Finally, to Allara, after seeing it seems everyone else here go a little wacko at her entrance, "I can only speak for good sir Wadi, mistress Nyria and myself so far, but we do await Capt. Venture." "I supposse that makes four of use. I wonder, shall we be bound together in the sanctity of brother-at-armsmanship? "
To the others "Did he say his family are tyrants?" as he nods his head towards Dakkon, apprehensively. Spoiler:
] Giving the others within the room a stiff bow, Dakkon clears his throat and announces himself formally as Dakkon of the esteemed Tyranthul Family, citing both his lineage and the deeds of his house. Janos returns Wadi's bow, and offers to shake his hand in greeting. "Wonderful to meet you. I am Janos Audron Seeker and devotee of The Holy Inferno. My specialties are fighting undead, healing, negotiation, and making sure that no one dies while we do the good works. I work well with others, but I will not abide either slavery nor necromanic disturbing of the dead."
Janos Audron, the Divine Flame wandered the unfamiliar streets of this huge city, pondering the options opening up to him. From time to time, he would stop to ask strangers for directions (and also about the individual in the correspondence ), as he makes his way to this Grand Lodge. “This is such a large and dirty place” he thinks to himself between fantasizing about his heroic future that must surely follow being summoned to the Pathfinder Society HQ. Just before stepping through the gates, he stops, smooths-out his robes and armor, makes sure his jewelry are sparkling, and lovingly retrieves his Scroll Case. Opening it and unfurling the letter within, Janos reads through one last time before stepping in.. Even the Grand Lodge is huge, and as he makes his way to the meeting place he was called to, he notices an attractive humanling standing and waiting. Not out of rudeness or “impertinence”, he lets his eyes wander a little “below her eyes”, as the human say, as he takes in her build, with a charming smile, and noticing she is an outlander like him, though seeming less comfortable with the weather. . . After approaching, he says “Milady, I am the Purifying Flame, Janos Audron”, followed by Janos raising his hand to his forehead, then his heart, and whirling around gracefully into a customary Qadiran (middle eastern) bow, waiting for the lady to extend her hand that he might kiss it as is customary in chivalrously. “You look cold, might I offer my cloak?” Janos’s voice is a strange accent, a mixture of Elven, Celestial, and Qadiran, for a very exotic, melodic voice. His cloths are also both exotic and odd, a mixture of Andoran’s western dress and Qadiran desert robes over armor, and partially concealing stylized tattoos common in foreign lands and amongst some barbaric tribes.
“Are you a Pathfinder as well? I am certainly glad to be sharing such beautiful company. I had feared I would be the first here, and would be waiting alone. I am happy to make your acquaintance(s) though before going out on a mission, to get to know you and pass the time in intelligent conversation. Where do you come from, for example? What sort of things do you specialize in, if I may ask?” |
