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Hi guys! Posting it on all my pbps.

Our offshore team at work is very affected by the pandemic at the moment and with the fiscal year approaching to an end, our reduced capacity is terribly affecting my time. For the next several weeks it will likely impact me in such way that I simply won't be able to keep up with the forums, things normalizing only as we start approaching mid June.

For the games where I play, GMs please feel free to bot the characters. If you don't desire to bot me for so long, I completely understand, apologize for the late notice and wish you all the best of fun. If you hold me around, though, I should be back after this storm.

For the games where I host, my sincerest apologies to the players - I won't let you hanging so if you stick around until my return we will give it continuation as normal. Otherwise, please message me and once I'm back I'll recruit replacements.

To everybody, I'm sorry for the late notice and I hope we will continue playing together once I'm back!

Cheers,

Archlich

Kandoo moves towards the other enemy and swings his cold iron shortsword against it.

Attack: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7
Damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

Yet, once again the paladin misses horribly.

My warm Sun, bless your soldier! Guide my next attack and make it righteous. - he breathes deeply and prays.

Kandoo insists on attacking the enemy, getting ready to move to the other one if this one drops.

Attack: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5

Unfortunately, the paladin's attack goes wide!

Kandoo pulls his cold iron shortsword and advances to the enemy pointed by Ylena, hoping to damage it. He moves far enough as to get closer to the other one.

Attack: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (17) + 4 = 21
Damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7

Stay behind, everybody. - says Kandoo, gesturing to the rest of the party members - Barnaby, if you feel you might be able to - please check if it's trapped and disarm it.

The tiefling then turns to Ylena.

Do you have a better analysis now, my friend?

Oh... Of course! Let's stay on our guard, but please bring the poor soul to the warmth. Sarenrae shall always bless us with her unending heat. - says the Paladin, standing up and briefly tapping his hair in place.

I love the dialog (and little puns, GM included) :) even if it means we're still asleeeeeeeep over there :)

Kandoo ponders for moments.

I say we head for the nearest shelter, which seems to be the cave. However, I must point that I don't expect our rest to go undisturbed there... - says the paladin - Some of us have these cold weather outfits, but I wonder how many of us have actual blankets and the similar. The cold is just going to get worse as the hour advances. Who around here is more skilled as a survivalist to help make the cave more comfortable... And defensible, in the eventuality we end up attacked there?

Kandoo insists on his attacks against the enemy, ignoring his cold hits.

The Sun blesses my blade! - yells the stoic paladin.

Attack: 1d20 + 4 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 4 + 1 + 1 = 15 Cold Iron shortsword, Surge
Damage: 1d6 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 3 + 1 = 8

Kandoo turns around and now swings at the fey,

Attack: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (11) + 4 = 15 Cold Iron shortsword
Damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

Annoying little thing you are, huh? - says the paladin, focused on the mission at hand and apparently unfazed by the trickery.

Kandoo breathes deeply, nodding to thank Michaela, and then attacks.

Attack: 1d20 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 4 + 1 = 13 Cold Iron shortsword, Surge
Damage: 1d6 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 3 + 1 = 9

It's a calling! - says Kandoo, engaged in talking about Sarenrae as a child would talk about a playful game - Her Light shone upon my soul, cleansing it from its demonic inheritance. I bear no shame of what runs in my vein, but I use it as a reminder of what is to be.

He breathes deeply. His eyes run around for moments and he smiles, as if surrounded by something only he can see. Yet, he circles back to the interloper.

And by the Warmth of Her message, I feel we shall pass and continue our holy mission. Let good inspire your journey and your steps shall be smooth and tire you never.

As he completes, he steps ahead as if trying to continue the path. He won't push his way, but he will make clear that his intention is to push before the cold overwhelms them.

Staying in the back, Kandoo focus at the creature, and his eyes immediately shine for a moment.

Detect Evil

Yet, the paladin walks steps ahead to introduce himself.

I am Kandoo Krom, paladin of Saranrae. Nice to meet you. - he starts - The Sun shall bless the righteous.

Perception: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 = 9

Kandoo keeps moving on the road, trying (and failing) to be aware of his surroundings - concerned with more fey.

Thanks, Michaela. - says the paladin, formal but still giving an empathic smile - I'm still a little hurt, but this attack seems to suggest we're doing good progress. I'm concerned that the cold might start catching up with us, though.

Kandoo heals 4 due to fey foundling.

The paladin moves to squeeze with his allies, and tries to take a swing at the enemy using his cold iron shortsword.

Attack: 1d20 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 4 + 1 = 24 Bless
Damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

Confirm?: 1d20 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (12) + 4 + 1 = 17
Extra: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9

Kandoo moves to Pym, dropping the sling and pulling the cold iron shortsword, and then tries to take a swing at the enemy.

Attack: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (18) + 4 = 22
Damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5

Heroically Kandoo tries to use the swing of the weapon in a full circle, hoping to reach the enemy a second time!

Attack: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (17) + 4 = 21 Using a hero point!
Damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7

I love Skull & Shackles. I play here in the forums with a goblin pirate rogue and it's a blast.

I wanted to play it with an undine drowned channeler spiritualist (with the undine loyalty trait for lastwall phalanx), and a kindness spirit for offheal and control.

Kandoo insists and attacks again the same target. He is still using the sling - reloading and shooting with it.

Attack: 1d20 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 3 + 1 = 24
Damage: 1d4 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

Confirm?: 1d20 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 3 + 1 = 14
Extra: 1d4 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5

Kandoo stands up, as soon as he's able to see one of them as pointed, and lets out a single bullet from the sling.

Attack: 1d20 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 3 + 1 = 18
Damage: 1d4 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

He then does a step forward towards the enemy.

Move to stand, standard to attack, five-foot-step forward

Kandoo does a five-foot-step to the side of the road, kneels down and looks at the direction the arrows came by, and readies an attack with his sling.

Attack: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (14) + 3 = 17
Damage: 1d4 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6

5-foot-step, free to drop "prone", standard to ready ranged attack. Is there more than one enemy? If there are more than one, shouldn't they all be rolling stealth to keep sniping, separately?

Let's... Push further a little bit, my friends. The Sun shall keep us warm. - said the Paladin, still resolute besides being obviously in pain.

I forgot about Fey Foundling - he's actually at 6 HP. Not ideal, but the cold effects on us could be worse.

Kandoo pushed the best he could, for times pretending he was feeling better than actually was. He wouldn't want to impose, and really didn't know much about his companions' ability to heal him.

As they got to the quiet part, though, he gained a stoic, very much alert stance; his eyes started moving around, looking at the fetishes and trees, trying to identify if they were in danger - and what that would be.

Be on your guard, my friends, as something is going on here. - he whispered.

Perception: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4 Wow, fantastic

Kandoo stands up a little dizzy, for moments, but then he pulls his sword in gist, and jumps around as if checking if everybody was there.

Oh... Are... Are you all okay, my friends? - he speaks - My apologies for my... Hopefully brief... Absence. I am so, so glad to see all our pieces seem to be still here!

He then turns to the newcomer.

It seems I owe my life to you, my dear. Thanks for coming to our aid! My name is Kandoo Krom, paladin of Saranrae. - and Kandoo smiles, waiting for her answers to Ylena.

Kandoo, still unconscious, seems to be having a troubling nightmare. He shakes hands everywhere, but doesn't say anything. His sleeping seems to be very different than his calm, collected behavior while awake.

Oh yay! I'm not dying as much now, but still very much dying :) Thanks Barnaby.

Constitution: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5 Stabilize

Kandoo is still not stable, so he bleeds a little more.

Welcome Delmoth!

Constitution: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5 Stabilize

Kandoo continues to bleed, embraced with the creature.

Kandoo feels once again blessed by his defenses, and tries to push a new attack with his longsword to finish the enemy.

Attack: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (12) + 5 = 17
Damage: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 3 = 10

If the enemy drops, he will use his move action to go around towards the other group; otherwise, he will five-foot-step in that direction and hope for the best!

Tegan: I rarely if ever post over weekends. Chill!

A little relieved to finally parry the enemy's attacks, the paladin thanks his goddess and insists with his weapon swings.

Attack: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (12) + 5 = 17
Damage: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5

Kandoo gets severely hurt, but doesn't back down; stoic, he tries to focus his energy in responding the attack and acting as a first line of defense for his teammates.

Attack: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (7) + 5 = 12
Damage: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6

He then does a five-foot-step back to try pull the creature to the middle of the road.

Kandoo is moved.

Very well, then! My friends, please put your trust on the Healing Flame and She shall bless us. Even if not with a warmer weather, at very least with the heat of true friendship, loyalty and righteousness. - says the Paladin, giving a truly impressed smile to Tegan - Excellent point, my arcane liege!

With it all said, the tiefling once again takes point and presses on the easternmost path. For moments it felt as if he was looking up towards the trees and smiling, even though there was nothing really there to be seen.

Kandoo thanks Rimesong, but doesn't say much beyond that, still concerned in pressing.

As the cold starts being felt, he tries to keep an eye on the Dwarf - which seems to be the most affected one. While he pays attention to Barnaby as he tries to track the bandits - and keeps an eye on the conversation with the Elf - yet, he approaches Rorgar and speaks in a warm tone.

Are you okay, my friend? Do you feel the need to seek for some camp to stop and light a fire, maybe? - he blinks. While he feels a little rhetoric on his question, he's genuinely considering if they should stop and find shelter at this point or could push a little more.

Thanks, my friend. I'm used to heavier armor, though. What I could make use is that sword you found before, as it's my usual weapon of choice. - says Kandoo, in a humble tone - Of course, I wouldn't impose if you feel you can make better use of it.

The soul sentinel looks back at the horizon. For a moment, his demonic features seem to appear more evident - which is an absolute dichotomy considering the manners and dedication of the paladin to the good goddess Sarenrae. Finally, he speaks towards the group.

Maybe they're already aware they're being followed, or anticipated someone would follow them after their attack, and this trap is much a danger as it is also a way to slow us down. If this is agreeable, then let's sort quickly what we can from these, and get back on our way.

He taps twice his holy symbol. If needed, he will offer to carry some of the found equipment to be sold later.

Perception: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 2 = 16

Kandoo walks with the others in silence, praying that Barnaby and his companion were safe. He didn't really much understand what the unseen servant was, so he just pretended to nod at it when it appeared.

If we are to be in the presence of evil, Sarenrae shall look upon us. - he replied the Dwarf.

Well, I hope you’re not suggesting we send the ant! - says Kandoo, playfully. In truth he was imagining the ant was probably more able to do it silent than himself, but doubtful on the intelligence and communication skills of the insect.

Kandoo notices Rimesong removing the nicely crafted sword from the frozen hand, but doesn't say much - they don't know each other so well, and the tiefling understood some of these people were not really interested in working as a party, mostly wanting to look out for themselves. It is okay..., thought the paladin, ... such was the life of an adventurer.

At the same time, he couldn't but admire the tenacity of the gnome opening the box. His spirit was warm. The Dwarf, too, seemed concerned about the group, and fought with the ferocity of his race. And the two Human women... Definitely powerful arcanist by themselves, destined to something grand. There was, after all, something special starting to form there.

Let's find the road, my friends. - finally says Kandoo, waiting for the contents of the box to be stored again - This seems like a proper clue of what happened here. I fear for her security, and we should seek these bandits.

Kandoo can definitely make use of it, being his weapon of choice. With that said, I won’t say what you should do in character, and we will control loot with the “purchase from party” method anyway, so at the end of the day things will end up balancing out.

Sarenrae shall protect the good and the innocent, now that we granted these souls true passage to the peace of the Afterlife. - says the Paladin, muttering a quick prayer, and then immediately advancing to inspect the insides of the vehicle - Let's be expeditious, my friends. If such evildoer is still around, I wouldn't want you to be at any unnecessary risk.

Perception: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 2 = 13

Kandoo slashes at the enemy he's flanking with the Dwarf, but this time he again misses his swing.

Attack: 1d20 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 4 + 2 = 8 Flank
Damage: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 3 = 10

Lol, in my head I was assuming the shortsword was slashing damage, like the longsword - and kept it in hands to avoid dropping. I guess I will drop it now and pull my longsword, heh

The paladin lets go of his cold iron shortsword and pulls his usual longsword, slashing at the enemy.

Attack: 1d20 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 4 + 2 = 22 Still the same enemy
Damage: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6

I can now see the map and move my character! :D

Attack: 1d20 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 4 + 2 = 22 AoO?
Damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6

Kandoo tries to take the opportunity against the zombie to pass by them - and, right after that, slashes his sword against the enemy he's flanking with Rorgar.

Attack: 1d20 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 4 + 2 = 9
Damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

Rays of the morning, guide my next swings to end these abominations of undeath! - he says, after seeing his last attack miss.

Kandoo moves to flank, as the gnome pointed, and prepares to attack the enemy.

Attack: 1d20 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 4 + 2 = 13
Damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9

His attack isn't too well succeeded, but the Paladin keeps his cool.

I can't see the map (all black to me) so posting something to keep us moving!

I am getting a "Not authorized" in Roll20. And I am on another of Dread's games over there! Am I doing something wrong?

Sarenrae... Bless, bless these souls. If cold had them in their last living moments, give them the warmth of the sun. - says the Paladin as he walks between the bodies.

Cold iron shortsword in a hand and shield on the other, he approaches the carriage with Rorgar. He prays as the Dwarf advances to open the door, keeping his gaze inside the vehicle.

3d100 ⇒ (41, 26, 59) = 126 - longsword, scimitar, a shield to defend and bash?

Kandoo doesn't really find anything more useful than the shortword from the smith, but he still profusely thanks Jandar.

Erastil be blessed by the warm Sun. - he says, respecting the man's religious beliefs.

Yes, let's depart and make haste, my dear. - completes the tiefling towards the Elf, then gesturing for the others to follow.

You guys post a lot! Sorry, I'm a lot slower on the weekends, many times not even able to post once. But let's keep it going :) If no one objects, I'll assume Kandoo is carrying the cold iron shortsword in case they meet any fey or something of the sorts.

I am... Not sure why it would be less intuitive? I feel it’s a lot easier to calculate and make it fair. I’m using in other 3 of my games with great success! It also makes whoring loot a lot harder hehe :)