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Joe will you be reinventing yourself or bring in an alter ego?

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Holy $h|t! Well, I know what I'm doing for the next 24 hours.

"RACHEL! NO!"

Hi. Still here. Just got home.

Round 13
King Joseph rages as the odds continues to stack against The Nighthawks, taking out his frustration on the white-bordered devil dwarf.
Escalavar, Inspired: 1d20 + 13 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 13 + 2 = 31
Dmg.: 1d8 + 7 + 2d6 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 7 + (2, 5) + 2 = 18

Round 10, continued
King Joseph advances to assist lady Ryada as she is accosted by the evil dwarves.

Round 11
Joe attacks the white-bordered demon dwarf.
Escalavar, Inspired (have to stop forgetting that): 1d20 + 13 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 13 + 2 = 30
Dmg.: 1d8 + 7 + 2d6 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 7 + (2, 6) + 2 = 18

Round 12
King Joseph continues the attack.
Escalavar, Inspired (have to stop forgetting that): 1d20 + 13 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 13 + 2 = 18
Dmg.: 1d8 + 7 + 2d6 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 7 + (6, 3) + 2 = 22

Round 11
Joe winces under the aggressive dretch attack and counters.
Escalavar: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (4) + 13 = 17
Dmg.: 1d8 + 7 + 2d6 ⇒ (7) + 7 + (5, 5) = 24

Perception: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (13) + 12 = 25
"INCOMING!!" King Joseph shouts over the battle.

Round 10
Joe smiles in his helm, as the king sees his queen emerging in the heat of battle.
The paladin focuses on the remaining dretch in front of him.
Escalavar: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (8) + 13 = 21
Dmg.: 1d8 + 7 + 2d6 ⇒ (5) + 7 + (1, 1) = 14

Sorry. I was tired when I posted.

Reflex DC 18: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (3) + 14 = 17 F*<k!
Joe reeled from the ruby blast.
With his head turned monetarily from the battle, the paladin sees a large demon man appear behind him and Ryada.
Will DC 17: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (10) + 14 = 24
"Take heart, my friends. That giant demon is a illusion!" King Joseph proclaims over the battle as he continues his assault on the navy-rimmed dretch.
Escalavar: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (3) + 13 = 16
Dmg.: 1d8 + 7 + 2d6 ⇒ (4) + 7 + (1, 6) = 18

Round 8
"Well done", King Joseph remarks to Rachel's follow-through. The paladin steps forward to attack the navy-lined dretch, feeling Niversal's bardic performance help guide his arm.
Escalavar, inspired: 1d20 + 13 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 13 + 1 = 28
Dmg.: 1d8 + 7 + 2d6 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 7 + (1, 1) + 1 = 11

Round 7
"LEAVE HIM ALONE, YOU BASTARDS!!" King Joseph shouts around the room as he sees Ed the Wonder Dog surrounded. The paladin swing his m,agical sword at the nearest dretch. White.
Escalavar: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (1) + 13 = 14 Aw, man. :(
Dmg.: 1d8 + 7 + 2d6 ⇒ (3) + 7 + (5, 6) = 21

Round 5
King Joseph nods at Lady Ryada's intel. "Come. We have a deadline."
The paladin enter the room and looks around. 30ft.
Perception: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (9) + 14 = 23

Round 4
Joe double moves to the door to help open it.
Strength Check: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 2 = 18

Round 3
Joe moves to join up with Ryada. He can't double-move becasue he attacked the dretch.

Round 3
Escalavar (flanking): 1d20 + 13 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 13 + 2 = 32
Dmg.: 1d8 + 7 + 2d6 ⇒ (8) + 7 + (1, 2) = 18
The paladin's second swing against the dretch is more solid than the first.

Escalavar (flanking): 1d20 + 13 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 13 + 2 = 33 Aw. just outside of crit range.
Dmg.: 1d8 + 7 + 2d6 ⇒ (1) + 7 + (5, 4) = 17
King Joseph slashes the dretch by the power of Escalavar.

Interesting! I would have never guessed Intelligence! But okay! ;)

Well, Joe keeps trying to improve himself to be a better paladin and king. The intellect boost gives him a +1 to all his Knowledge checks and Intelligence-skill based checks, plus he'll get one additional skill point to use when he levels up.

King Joseph shouts out to his forces, "They're dretches! Low-level demons but very dangerous in these numbers! Don't let them overwhelm you!"

I've never agonized as much as I have over making this choice!
+1 Intellect.

Perhaps a new trait or feat, or +5 skills points? Maybe a +1 to ability of choice?

Happy Birthday, GM Wolf!!!

The holidays are nearly upon us. It's natural.

Round 2
Noticing the strange behaviors of these creatures, King Joseph takes a moment to take in the battlefield, and identify what these creatures are.
Knowledge (arcana): 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (12) + 5 = 17
Knowledge (planes): 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (7) + 13 = 20
Knowledge (religion): 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (18) + 8 = 26

"Ready? Go!" King Joseph whispered, then shouted as the ran forward to attack.
Escalavar: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (19) + 13 = 32
Confirming: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (4) + 13 = 17
Dmg.: 1d8 + 7 + 2d6 + 1d8 + 7 + 2d6 ⇒ (8) + 7 + (4, 3) + (6) + 7 + (3, 5) = 43
22 if not confirmed

STR DC 18: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 2 = 16
STR DC 18: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 2 = 15
STR DC 18: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 2 = 16
STR DC 18: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 2 = 20
King Joseph runs over to the magic door. After several desperate tries, the paladin opens the entryway.
Perception: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (1) + 14 = 15 (Sigh)
Looking into the room, the holy warrior wonders aloud, "The demons must still be closeby."

As the rogues work, King Joseph jogs over to the leven noblewoman and beckons her in to talk privately. "Lady Ryada, a word please?"

"We might have to use brute force to open that gate", King Joseph warns.

King Joseph thanks the rogue who found the lever. Addressing the rogues together, King Joseph asks, "Can you open it? If not..", Joe called over to his warlord. "Frank, please standby. We might need your godling strength."
Diplomacy: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (14) + 17 = 31

"Do we have any spellcasters that can cast dispel magic on the castle wall?!" King Joseph calls out to the multitude.

Hustling up to the castle wall, King Joseph unsheaths Escalavar and uses the magical sword to test any perceived resistances, hoping the king's blade might have some effect on the magical barrier.

King Joseph nods and shouts over the din of adventurers. "NEW OBJECTIVE! Locate and secure Castle Control Room! We have one hour or this castle crashes! Expect demonic resistance!! Team Leaders, gather your forces! We are heading in NOW!!"
Diplomacy: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (9) + 17 = 26

"Any idea if we've been sighted yet?"

King Joseph turns to the LAT (Lancelot Assault Team). "Secure the area, and provide a perimeter until all are present."
Diplomacy: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (8) + 17 = 25

Joe mounts up on another pegasus, the one Nevik originally readied for him. As the paladin does this, Gertrude, his divine steed, immediately begins to whine.
"Now, now, Gertie! Enough of that. You can follow by going incorporeal, but I can't ride you up."
King Joseph's Horse Lord godling ability takes immediate effect. The pegasus begins to prance in place, feeling lighter and faster than before. Sir Lancelot takes one of the griffons. The members of Lancelot's Assault Team (LAT) take whatever is offered.

Joe is a lawful good paladin and a man of peace, but if Lancelot ever pu the moves on Ryada, they would find him with Escalavar sticking out of his chest.

When word got back to the Erastilan Border Fort, Sir Lancelot immediately asked for a transfer, so he could stand next to his king, as he was King Joseph's official knight. With Lancelot's clout, the transfer was just a formality. Once reunited with his liege, the elder knight took it upon himself to form The King's assault team. King Joseph was pleased to find Sir Lancelot chose not just able fighters, but also an array of races. Several humans, elves, half-elves, dwarves, a couple gnomes, and one tall female half-orc.

Together Lancelot's team, along with the King, performed morning exercises and training. The goal to make them all a lean fighting force. Attarak, a hobgoblin cleric of Erastil, Lancelot meet back at The Fort, was the group designated healer. King Joseph made sure to equip each member with one potent healing potion before the assault began.

Avalon's current ruler sat back in his chair, in deep thought. For several minutes, those gathered were waiting for Joe to speak. Then the paladin stood up and walked over to Niversal and Ed, giving the dog a quick scratch behind the ears.
"Niversal, your words rang true as any good follower of The Mistress should. But. Ultimately, we were all placed on this planet to destroy The Dark Souls. And if it means I must temporarily align with a demon lord/vampire king to accomplish this monumental task. It is but one of many steps I must take on faith to do it. Niversal, I'm going forward with the attack alongside Lord Wolfe's forces. If you feel you cannot in good faith assist me in this endeavor, I will not hold it against you and no royal record will be kept on this matter."
Turning slowly to meet everyone's gaze, King Joseph stops upon Arelius. "Make it known that those who wish to be involved in the assault do so at the request of The Throne of Avalon; not an official command. Those members of the royal guard, Order of Merlynn, and other associations will receive a 15% 'Danger Fee' bonus upon completion of the mission. Unaligned individuals outside of Lord Wolfe's influence will also be similarly compensated. Please use whatever verbage you think will work best, Arelius."
Diplomacy: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (11) + 17 = 28

King Joseph leans forward after hearing arguments. "Despite his association with undead, Lord Wolfe has saved the financial future of Avalon, and is willing to assist us in destroying another Dark Soul, even if they are in his own self-interest. Ryada, we may be working alongside Varian. Would you be able to successfully?"

King Joseph finds a seat and sits down, quietly taking in the Royal Hunter's words. The paladin waits for others to voice their opinions.

"Side room. King's room. Yes, dear." King Joseph explained to his fiancee.

"Night Hawks, to a side room, please?" King Joseph asked.

King Joseph's face becomes tense and serious. "It was not my intent on getting Avalon's forces involved with our quest for Dark Souls. Ask a man to defend his home and family. Sure. Ask a man to attack a self-replicating giant army is another thing entirely."

Joe walks away from the table to pace. "Lady Ryada? Lady Jellena? Please advise your king. Please?" The paladin looks around for forgiveness. King Joseph promised himself he'd stop trying to sound so high-and-mighty.

King Joseph looks back to Lady Jellena after Lord Wolfe's revelation, then turns back to the ruler of Khorvian. "And your current state of being was achieved due to your decades of knowledge here on Arcanium? Have you hunted Dark Souls as well for wish magic, lo these many years?" The holy warrior surmised.
"I would accept your assistance against Osirius, if you still offer it." The king of Avalon said, extending his hand once more in friendship.
Diplomacy: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (3) + 17 = 20

He taps his helmet and the visor rises to reveal a very handsome face, the scars seem to add to his features rather than distract. The features are angelic, golden discs for eyes, coppery red hair and skin that looks flawless save for the scars. Speaking of the scars, from the side of the nose up to the corresponding temple on either side. Also on the right side of his chin and jawline up to his ear are four ragged scars.

He then kneels and takes Jellena's hand. Giving it a gentle kiss on the back of her hand. Releasing it and standing once more he looks to Joe.

The ruler of Avalon does his best not to smile at the romantic gesture.

"No worries, I have been enjoying your library. Yes very adequate. Varian is with my other subordinates in the adjoining parlor. Now I can produce several dire bats to help with your flying issues. I have six of them now and could summon more. My only requirement of using my mounts is that you take me with you on the Raid of Osirus's Castle." He says nonchalantly. Even the requirement has no emphasis. You can see on the tables are opened books and every 20 seconds all of the books turn a page.

The paladin turned serious at Lord Wolfe's request. "First, I'll admit that within the castle, I didn't actually make it a secret of my planned assault on the nephilim's fortress, so I have no underlings or nobles to reprimand."

"Lord Wolfe, greetings. I apologize I was not here sooner, but matters of state had to be addressed. I hope your accommodations were adequate. Is Varian here as well?"
Diplomacy: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (4) + 17 = 21

One the way to the Blue Library, King Joseph fills in Lady Jellena about the castle's guest. "So far Lord Wolfe has done me a huge favor by bringing the former Regent to justice and helping in returning Avalon's stolen riches. He may not have a Dark Soul, but radiates power so please be careful."
"Since Lord Wolfe is here, I wonder if Varian is also." Joe wonder aloud to himself.

King Joseph eyes widen at the news. "Lord Wolfe is here. I shall meet with him."
Turning to the oracle, the paladin king says, "Lady Jellena, I'm not sure if this is or any time would be a good time to meet Lord Wolfe. He is the current ruler of Khorvian. To his credit, he has been keeping his undead within his borders. But I do understand the 'bad blood' between Khorvian and those of the Faith."
"Is Lord Wolfe alone?" King Joseph turns back to Arelius to ask.

King Joseph continues to make inquiries about more flying mounts for the mission to Arelius.

"So how did things go in New Faces, Lady Jellena?" King Joseph asked.