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Also, bring it, bastards! :D

"Aaaaawwww, Ushari!"

: Gives noogie :

Nostalgic Bump

Also, Initiative modifier is now 15!

Yay!

Okay, had a few things mis-priced in my gear purchases.

261g remaining (270 when added to what Jayse already had)

Also, 7k Bonus put to Perception (again).

Hmmm... that's tricky. I would assume the weapon (or item in this case) could only allocate its own enhancement bonus to saves. You're suggesting it can reallocate your hair's bonus to saves.

I'll be interested to see how Stormraven calls it, though.

And yah, i've gone back and forth about an AoMF of some flavor or another. Most predominantly I've considered one that's simply an Evil Outsider Bane to bring to bear against Naladoria or her ilk.

My current gear-purchase doesn't call for it, though. They're just so freaking expensive, and my Destiny Blackstone gives me a +4 as it is.

EDIT:
regarding Orin's AoMF suggestion.

...Alternatively, this amulet can grant melee weapon special abilities, so long as they can be applied to unarmed attacks.

The wording here just says it grants the special ability, and the hair does have its own enhancement bonus. Yah, I can see this either way. Tricky, indeed.

I thought the AoMF was the exception to that rule?

Decided to go with Inquisitor of Liberation. Fit too well thematically and had too many mechanical synergies to pass up. Loses the extreme flexibilty of sorcerer spell-casting, but Inquisitor spell-casting closes the gap somewhat while providing its own unique possibilites.

working to finish up gear purchases and level up now. Will try to be done over the weekend.

O.o

What?

Is it just me? Or is Strae looking a little rough these days?

Yep... definitely got side-tracked by the option of Jayse picking up 5 levels of Inquisitor instead of Empyreal Sorc.

Grrrrrrrr... I'll try to make the decision quickly (if that's possible).

That. Is. Hawt.

Also... 3d10 ⇒ (9, 10, 8) = 27

Also not a fan of the sorcerer and the cleric out-rolling me for HP.

Grrrr... stupid dice

the dagger is worth 53,002 g (according to Hero Lab). Our plan was to find out how much we could for it if we sold it, and then have Ushari pay the rest of the group that price, then we'd split it between the 4 of us.

3d10 ⇒ (7, 6, 7) = 20

Yah, there have been a number of issues.

And thanks for the response on the Ki Focus/Intensifying.

I don't see Ki Intensifying on the PRD site, but it's in the Ultimate Equipment. Do you want me to get you the info on that item? There are actually a couple of items i"m eye-balling from that book.

A couple of questions, Stormraven.

First, do the Ki Focus/Ki Intensifying Weapon properties allow Elemental Fist to be delivered through the weapon?

And second. They aren't listed on the soulknife's list of weapon properties they can apply to thier mind blade. Can Jayse bypass this restriction and apply Ki Focus?Ki Intensifying to his mind blade? Seems appropriate and thematic.

UPDATED LOOT USAGE LIST

Note: only decision left is what to do with the Ring of Resist Cold. Somebody claim it or it goes to the gnome!

~ Dragon TREASURE ~

Combining coins for simplicity: 37000 GP

5 Dark Gems
-> 1000 GP
-> 1000 GP
-> 3000 GP
-> 2500 GP
-> 500 GP

Gloves of Arrow Snaring - (Jayse)
Scroll 11th CL (Divine) 6th spell - Heal - (Ushari)
Ioun Stone - Pearly White Spindle - 20,000 GP
Staff of Souls - 32,800 GP
Manual of Quickness in Action +2 - 55,000 GP
Wand 10th CL 4th Spell - Cure Critical Wounds - (Ushari)
+3 Chainmail (Energy Resistance 10 v Electricity) - 28,350 GP
Ring of Major Energy Resistance: 20 v Cold - (Jofram or Orin)
Ring of Protection +3 - (Jayse)
Amphora with Salve of Slipperiness (15 doses) - 15,000 P

Dragon-hide - what can we get for this?

~ Wraith TREASURE ~

Silver Ewer - 100 GP
Velvet Mask with Citrines - 600 GP
Jeweled Anklet - 2500 GP
Green Silk Vest with platinum threads - 1800 GP
2 Framed Paintings (Shaudran) - 10,000 GP
Small Corborundrum Shell - 3000 GP

Rope of Climbing - (Jofram)
Bag of Holding - Type II - (Orin)
Elemental Gem - Air - (Orin)
Rod of Maximizing (Normal) - 54,000 GP
Bead of Force - (Jayse)

Scroll (Divine) 9th level Caster
-> 3rd - Meld Into Stone (Ushari)
-> 4th - Divine Power (Usari)

Shaudran Gauntlet
+5 Flaming, Bane (v Evil Outsiders) - 98,350 GP

~ Ushari Dagger Arrangement ~

+3 Keen whatever Adamantine Dagger - Ushari buys it off the party for whatever amount we could have sold it for, and all 4 of split the cash (shut it, Orin, YOU WILL TAKE THE GOLD AND LIKE IT!)

~ Additional ~

Pale lavender Iuon stone - 20,000 GP

I'm leaning towards Empyreal Sorc right now... that's just too much divinely-given spell utility to pass up!

~ Dragon TREASURE ~

Combining coins for simplicity: 37000 GP

5 Dark Gems
-> 1000 GP
-> 1000 GP
-> 3000 GP
-> 2500 GP
-> 500 GP

Gloves of Arrow Snaring - (Jayse)
Scroll 11th CL (Divine) 6th spell - Heal - (Ushari)
Ioun Stone - Pearly White Spindle - 20,000 GP
Staff of Souls - 32,800 GP
Manual of Quickness in Action +2 - 55,000 GP
Wand 10th CL 4th Spell - Cure Critical Wounds - (Ushari)
+3 Chainmail (Energy Resistance 10 v Electricity) - 28,350 GP
Ring of Major Energy Resistance: 20 v Cold - (Keep)
Ring of Protection +3 - (Jayse)
Amphora with Salve of Slipperiness (15 doses) - 15,000 P

Dragon-hide - what can we get for this?

~ Wraith TREASURE ~

Silver Ewer - 100 GP
Velvet Mask with Citrines - 600 GP
Jeweled Anklet - 2500 GP
Green Silk Vest with platinum threads - 1800 GP
2 Framed Paintings (Shaudran) - 10,000 GP
Small Corborundrum Shell - 3000 GP

Rope of Climbing - (keep)
Bag of Holding - Type II - (Keep)
Elemental Gem - Air - (Keep)
Rod of Maximizing (Normal) - (Keep)
Bead of Force - (Keep)

Scroll (Divine) 9th level Caster
-> 3rd - Meld Into Stone (Keep)
-> 4th - Divine Power (Keep)

Shaudran Gauntlet
+5 Flaming, Bane (v Evil Outsiders) - 98,350 GP

~ Ushari Dagger Arrangement ~

+3 Keen whatever Adamantine Dagger - Ushari buys it off the party for whatever amount we could have sold it for, and all 4 of split the cash (shut it, Orin, YOU WILL TAKE THE GOLD AND LIKE IT!)

~ Additional ~

Pale lavender Iuon stone - Strae sells it back into group loot

I'll find a way to post my loot list... either in here or as a google spreadsheet.

Jayse is quiet as the divine converses with his friends, struggling to come to grips with the surrealness of the moment. Despite one of the most physically challenging days in his now-restored memories, Jayse feels a tightness go out of his shoulders. A tightness he's glad to see go as much as he's glad to know the fuller story of Naladoria's plans and manipulations… that thought brings him back into the conversation.

Finally, he speaks up ."I meant what I told Naladoria. Outside of this bunch, there's only a few who have my loyalty. But I won't see their freedom taken away from them. So if your aim is to protect that freedom as well, then you can rely on my skills… for whatever that's worth."

As the conversation shifts to upcoming plans and preparations, Jayse considers the next few days, weeks, and months -- his finger absently drawing a line where the dragon had opened up his side. "These are all good ideas. Using Naladoria's efforts -- our fame -- against her is a good angle. And getting the word out is necessary." He sighs, looking at the ground as much as the group and the beautiful deity. "But we can't hope to win this thing defensively. That's fighting on her terms as often as not. My skills might be best used if we can single out some priority targets to remove." He shrugs, "Not being who I was doesn't mean I have to let the training go to waste, right?" Despite his best efforts to make a joke of it, there is an element of resignation in his smile. "I'm in."

Despite the enormity of the situation, Jayse can't help himself, "I don't know.... the last gig didn't turn out so well..."

Its' clear he's still trying to catch up to the events of the last thirty seconds.

O.o

But you're right, Im concerned about using the Mako to make our escape.

It would take a while, but we should make our way back to the town we portaled into. We have the cash to buy ourselves a teleport.... hopefully to wherever we want.

Actually, if we think we're going to die here, I have no problem retreating. I would think she'd have better things to do than chase us half across the island.

Is the general concensus that people want to retreat?

I'm not sure we can take her. This may be oru best shot -- at least in the short-run -- but I'm still not sure we'll all walk away from this one.... if any of us do.

I'm torn, but I'd like to hear other people's thoughts.

Hmmm... we combined to hit her for 70 points of damage, and it looks like it's maybe 1/8 of her healthbar on the map. And keep in mind that crit only confirmed b/c of a Heroi-Pointed True Strike... both of which which Jayse is out of.

Stay at range and plink away at her with high-accuracy, low-damage ranged attacks? At least until she shows us how bad of an idea that is?

"Um... guys. She just shrugged all that off... anyone have any great ideas?"

I'm assuming it's not abusing ooc info if I translate the tiny reduction in her green bar on the map into Jayse's information. Let me know if that's a no-go, Stormraven.

Looks at map.

Hopes Naladoria doesn't have wrecking-ball AoE spell.

Seeing her so easily avoid Jofram's arrows, Jayse knows he's going to need every trick he can pull to threaten their former benefactress. As he drops into his fighting stance, he digs deep, letting his black stone guide his throw even as he releases his mindblade at the goddess. As he steps back, hoping to narrow her tactical choices, his mindblade once again materializes in his hand, already instilled with some of his mental strength for another assault.

"I don't know that we can win this one, guys. Strae, Orin, you guys have any helpful info? Isolde, is she even beatable here? Any suggestions?"

SWIFT: Dragon Style
HERO POINT: Cast True Strike through stone
STANDARD: Throw Mindblade (3 range increments)
FREE: manifest blade
MOVE: Imbue Psychic Strike
FREE: 5' step backwards into DR.24 (if the beach is difficult terrain, ignore this)

Okay, Nala only takes up 5' on the map, do her tentacles look to reach further? If so, what does Jayse estimate her reach at? How many attacks does she look to have? Tentacles?
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Also, the Stoneskin spell never got used up (that I saw), and has a duration of 70 minutes.. is it still active? Cause if not, then I don't see how Heroism could be, either. Let me know on this.
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@ Orin, let's spread out and see what she does at range, first.

Ah. Okay... I was about to hate deconstructing the character sheet.

So... do I need to de-gestalt Jayse before he goes? I thought she couldn't do that...

1d20 + 9 ⇒ (13) + 9 = 22

Hatas always gonna hate.

Initiative 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (2) + 9 = 11

So you actually going to weigh in on the thread? :)

"And I've given you the conditions under which I'd even consider it. You still intend to take freedom away from these people. I won't see that happen."

I don't know if you want Jayse to say something more specific than that, but that's Jayse's motivation and response. He won't help Naladoria strip the freedom away from the few people in his life to whom he's given his loyalty.

It might become a very different discussion if/when one of the team members chooses to side with Naladoria, but we'll cross that bridge if/when we get there. :)

What's Naladoria's AC?

KIDDIIIIINNNNGNGGG!

"So have I lied and misled you... yes. But you've profited by it just the same. We all got something from the arrangement. But I am being honest about what we want now."

Jayse nods, "So long as we understand each other, and as you said before, any profit I enjoy is incidental to you and your goals." He listens through her other answers and rebuttals, turning to listen to Isolde when she interjects.

"It isn't about getting you to like her… So she needed you all to be Good for the first phase … But, she also needed people who … would be Evil enough to enslave a world and kill those they had befriended."

Jayse barks out a laugh, "I'm not now -- or ever have been -- concerned with liking her. And talk of Good and Evil is better used on someone with the moral sense to understand it… I wouldn't know morality if it pinched me."

He turns back to Naladoria, waiting for her to finish with her offers before responding, "You know who I was, Naladoria, so it goes without saying that promises of wealth and power are completely wasted on me. But we both know that's not the angle you're playing… not with Blackstone." He stops and pauses, considering what has been said and how to proceed, looking down at the sand. Finally, he crosses his arms and looks back up at Naladoria, "What were your words … you hid my memories 'to remove blocks that prevented us from being heroes…' There's something I find so very interesting in that. You suppressed my memories -- who I was -- to give freedom to my ability to reinvent myself into someone of purpose and use to you. When you suppressed Blackstone, though, you also suppressed those things in my past that drove me to become Blackstone."

Once again Jayse takes one of his massive subject-changes. "Here's something I've learned about the Isles, Naladoria. You seem to have a lot of information, so maybe this isn't news to you… maybe it is. Back on the mainland, the people of the Isles are largely known to be criminals, pirates, smugglers, outcasts… misfits." He shrugs as if to say 'maybe that's true.' "In my short time here, though, I've learned something about them… gained some perspective… maybe even thanks to you suppressing the preconceptions that clung to my memories. Almost to a person, they choose to be here. The Isles means something to them. It's freedom. It can be hard living here, its true. But the people who choose to be here live every day knowing that they are their own person who sets their own fate." His blue eyes hang on hers, then sweep wide to take in her shell and seemingly all the lesser gods who swept through just minutes before. "You and your cousins would deny them that."

Another series of faces float up in Jayse's mind. Buli, Milaflora, Kilcrist, the Warden Captain, Hetmon Aidep, Rashgari, a village of miners… people with whom Jayse had relationships. Whether intentional or not, they were people who'd gained his loyalty to some degree or another. "We had a contract with you. Despite lies and misinformation, we've upheld our end. But my loyalty -- ironically because of your efforts to suppress Blackstone's influence on my actions -- is to the people of the Isles. Maybe not all of them, but enough of them that I won't see them forced into subservience or death because of my actions… unwitting or not. Unless you can convince me that your success in this war guarantees their lasting freedom and survival, we may be at an impasse."

And just to be proactive (once again in case its' needed)
Sense Motive 1d20 + 15 + 20 ⇒ (1) + 15 + 20 = 36.

Jayse or Straehan?

yep, and Jayse has been wiping his butt with Strae's +3 Cloak of Resistance... nothing else seems to get it as clean.

Which means his total is correct... as he has two of those Slayer Arrows at this point. I just had the type incorrect. :)

Jayse's expression doesn't change, but his body language shifts ever-so-subtly. He hadn't liked what he'd heard in her answer. "I asked for openness and truthfulness, and you respond with half-truths. Half-truths aimed at manipulation, no less, unless I misread the situation."

"And I've given much to help you as well - I've saved your lives more than once and let's not forget the unprecedented powers you enjoy. Do you think that was easy to arrange or without cost to me?"

"But it was never about us, Naladoria. The price you paid and the gamble you took was always for your own benefit. I'd ask that you stop suggesting otherwise… again, for the sake of openness." He doesn't comment on the second half of her comments regarding Blackstone's career.

He listens impassively to her comments about regret and necessity, and even as she shows the visions. "I think you mean 'will never have achieved', correct? These visions -- at least part of them -- are not of what is or will be, but what could be." He delivers a statement, but his look clearly shows he intends Naladoria to confirm or deny it.

"Your memories were hidden to remove the blocks that prevented you from being heroes - heroes that would prove beneficial to our cause by helping to sway people to our side. With you heading our forces, some may decide to join us, or at least, will find opposing you difficult."

"You have not once told us the full story of who you are, who you are allied with. This is partially our responsibility for not asking. But you were content to twist the perception of who you are and the intent of your actions regarding us… giving us half-truths and masking our knowledge so that we would be predisposed to want to help you without really understanding the scope and ramifications of our actions. Is this true? And once again, I ask that you be open, honest, and answer with the whole truth." His tone is not necessarily accusatory in the sense that he seems upset, more of someone trying to get to the heart of the truth.

"The lies were unfortunate but wouldn't you rather know how you'll profit from assisting us further?"

"I'll admit I'm intrigued."

Through all of this, Jayse is attempting to hide is emotions, from everyone, really
Bluff 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (1) + 12 = 13.. though I'd be surprised if anyone will be surprised to find out he's annoyed and frustrated by Naladoria's reveal here.
Another Sense Motive check, if necessary 1d20 + 15 + 20 ⇒ (14) + 15 + 20 = 49.

WARNING: incoming novelette.

As Jayse listens to Naladoria speak, he watches the… beings … sweep out of the abyss of the portal, trying to watch them closely for any clues as to what they are and how they function… strictly trained mind already seeking weaknesses to potential targets.

Not sure what I'm looking for here, but Jayse is an observant guy with Divine Inspiration fueling his senses… Perception 1d20 + 16 + 20 ⇒ (2) + 16 + 20 = 38.

As he watches and listens, however, a few other things begin to seep up through his consciousness… memories. Memories that had been gone -- or maybe suppressed -- until moments ago. Rumors and legends that he and his friends had discussed in hushed tones in warm taverns begin to manifest themselves as actual memories in his mind. Violent, bloody memories.

One hundred and fifteen sets of unblinking, unseeing eyes stare at him from the deep of his mind. One hundred and fifteen. Or, more accurately, twelve and one hundred thirteen. Jayse -- or rather Blackstone -- had been so proud of that number. And among his brothers it would have been a truly impressive number were it not for the other, much larger number. Racking up twelve contract kills over a few short years had given Blackstone a reputation. So few had ever done it before. But his brothers whispered about -- and resented him for -- the other number. The one hundred thirteen.

In his memory, Jayse could hear the hissing voice of Tummal, one of the few brothers confident enough to confront Blackstone. A voice thick with scorn and resentment… possibly hatred.

Blackstone, you make a mockery of every one of us! Our art is one of subtlety! Of precision! What you do is… wholesale murder! We kill the target, AND THE TARGET ALONE!

Twelve targets successfully eliminated, and one hundred thirteen murdered simply because of their proximity to the targets. Collateral damage. Blackstone had always been about cold, ruthless effectiveness.

And once again it left Jayse feeling… empty. There was no remorse at the killings. No revulsion about the killings. Just… nothing.

Suddenly lost in a sea of faces with lifeless, staring eyes, Jayse watches the conversation with an exhausted passivity.

Naladoria smiles, taking the cautious statements as signs of assent, "We want you to general our armies and lead our forces to victory. In round terms, your objective will be to reclaim every island in this archipelago - either voluntarily or by force. After that, well, my cousins may wish to make a bid to reclaim the mainland but that is still being debated and, naturally, you won't be obliged to agree to that as part of the pact you make today. I should tell you - you will be rewarded handsomely for your assistance."

Bluff (if needed) 1d20+26

Sense Motive 1d20 + 16 + 20 ⇒ (6) + 16 + 20 = 42.

Even as Jayse watches passively, his mind begins to seek the cracks between the words, for evidences of half-truths, omissions, or deceptions.

And as the Lady of the Mists chats with Ushari about a war on the Isles and eventually the greater locations of the world, Jayse can't help but look at Ushari with incredulity. "And here is where I part with my friend Ushari. I have never understood our agreement to its fullest, Naladoria. It's bothered me from the beginning, but I complied because your desires seemed ernest and -- for the most part -- nondestructive." He pauses for a second, and when he continues, it's seemingly on a serious tangent. "We've given much to help you, so please speak plainly and truthfully. Are you or those you work for or with responsible for the loss of our memories?"

Sense Motive 1d20 + 15 + 20 ⇒ (7) + 15 + 20 = 42.

Sense Motive - Jofram (x2)
1d20 + 15 ⇒ (9) + 15 = 24
1d20 + 15 ⇒ (13) + 15 = 28

Even as he asks, he catches Jofram's reaction to the situation, catching the half-elf's eyes and asking a non-verbal question of his own, 'what's wrong?'

Cool. When we get to the details of the trade-in/gear-up phase, we'll include that in the plan.

And even weirder...

If you take those two Salyer Arrows out of Jofram's total, it comes to ~27,000 GP.

Unless Ushari does, in fact, want to buy it out-right. Then we could consider it hers.

Though if we go that route I'd say we charge her the price that we'd get if we sold it off... that seems the most fair.

Jayse scowls, his general discomfort at this arrangement coming to the fore, "I have the distinct feeling tht there's no way we could be ready for what you have to offer."