Kassara stands listening to the exchange, only speaking up at the Orc's final words. "That's not orcish," she says, looking around. "Does anyone know what he's saying?"
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It sounds like we are for the moment. Go ahead and respond, DM Malleus. Still here (although i was busy over easter) - Haven't got anything to add to Taj's post.
Happy to head down
Kassie rides with the others over the boxy-strewn battlefield, expertly guiding her horse with her knees and peering downward at the drop below. Despite the carnage, which she is used to after so long fighting the orcs, she lets her mood be buoyed by the remarkable sensation of flying so far above the ground. Letting her head back she laughs before turning to Daen next to her. "Come on Daen," she says, her eyes twinkling, "Even you must admit that this feels fantastic? - It's like being a bird, Like,.... pure freedom!"
When they leave the hut Kassie runs over to Zohruk and envelopes him in a hug, stepping back to let Grimold and Daen forward to offer their own commiserations. After Daen speaks she adds to what he said "Don't worry Zohruk. I'm sure we'll be able to convince him to let us help your people, we'll find a way."
As the squad ride into the encampment Kassie frowns. The wall had been a stable feature of her life since she had fist visited it with her mother and sister when she had been only five years old, and this and later visits had always reassured her of the safety the wall provided. Now, however, the structure, and the soldiers guarding it seemed a pale reflection of their former indomitable strength. Passing through the camp she does her best to wave at a few familiar faces, but the gesture seems hollow and petty. At Grimold's words, she smiles and urges her horse forward into a gallop and likewise waving at the crowd. Pulliong up her horse at the tent, she elegantly dismounts her horse, passing the reigns to a waiting boy with a smile.
It's just a damn good thing on many levels that Zohruk is asleep while this is going on... Whereas Kassie would love to be there,... Seeing Daen blush is always fun - although Kassie's never gone that far!
Kassie keeps her blade out, scanning the surrounding area for more of the monsters. At her sister's words she nods. "And what in all the hells was he talking about? I don't think I caught more than one word in about ten."
Hi Everyone! So, apparently organising conferences is more work than expected so I haven't had time to do anything at all,.... That is until now. Conferences are all done. House is moved. Field work (collecting pregnant lizards) is finished. So I am officially back! Sorry heaps for the delay! I'll read over what's been happening and sort a post out ASAP.
Kassie begins to relax as the group approach Vigil although she lets her horse drop back until she rides next to Allie as they begin to move through the encampment surrounding the city. "It wasn't this bad last time we were here." she says to Raj, treating the woman to a smile and brightening up when Zohruk suggests they go shopping. "I don't know what supplies we'll be able to find for you in these conditions but I may know a few places that'll have something that'll suit. Most of them know me so we'll make sure they don't try to take advantage. I think blue would suit your colouring. Yes? Oh, and yellow. Why, I think i know the perfect place! Simmon does make the nicest leathers, he made me the loveliest corset once. - The perfect place for new shoes or boots i'm sure. Oh and Cressy! Don't look at my like that Allie, he doesn't only make underclothes. You remember I bought that dress from him. Oh no, wait, maybe you're right, it was supposed to be a night-dress wasn't it. Still, Aemon liked it. And so did Temren. Don't let Allie choose your clothes Rataji. You can see that she knows nothing about fashion!"
Sorry for the lack of posts everyone. I am keeping an eye out but haven't had time to post amongst work activities. (Have another function starting in 10 min)... Kassie's still here and will try to get a post up later tonight or (more likely) tomorrow morning.
Kassie lay on her own bedroll with her sister between herself and the fire, protectively shielding her from the surrounding darkness. She had slept badly since Allie had gone missing and even since her return Kassie had not managed a full night sleep. Her sleep is so shallow that, almost before the first word is out of Daen's mouth, she is awake and standing, her silvered rapier in her hand and pointing directly at the source of the noise. When she hears the familiar voice she lets the tip drop, but does not put it away. She does, however, step forward protectively when she hears the other, unfamiliar, voice.
As Zohruk steps forward into the light she finally does, however, seem relax a bit, and she steps forward with a grin and darts forward to envelope him in a hug. "Zoh, you big idiot. What are you doing sneaking around out here? You could've gotten yourself killed!
Moved house yesterday!,... now just need to clean the old one and write up some presentations. I'll have a first post up ASAP today but will still be slower than usual until about tuesday next week when things should clear up a little.
Great to see you back Allie!! It really didn't feel quite right going on without you!.....
Sorry for the delay,.... and THANKS! I'm moving house and preparing for two back-to-back conferences at the moment so it'll take a couple of days to add in background skills. Kassie's stat-block is in her profile.
Wow,... lots of posts since I was last here!. Anyway, Kassie's rebuilt, but I can make changes if anyone thinks its necessary. Basically she's a face/ Melee DPS build. She's got +7 in Know: local and Know: nobility Have taken both Improved disarm and Improved feint
What can you tell us about Taj? Race? Nationality? Class?... It might help get the creative juices flowing.
What kind of lead? Can you clarify? I like the idea of Zoh being booted as a ruse. Depends on what your background is,....?
Agreed,... I'd go for either just Zoh gets kicked or that no-one does. Or, to split the difference, he was sent on a secret misssion at some point and being booted was a ruse? Anyway,... I like the idea of keeping Allies' fate a little vague. MIA, presumed dead sounds good. Kassie might believe that she's still alive where higher-ups think she's dead. Maybe, If Rataji's up for it, she could know be a lead?
Ok, so I've worked out what I can do with Kassie, can't update my sheet at the mo tho
For the old gang,mi think we need to answer some questions: How long since the last game is this?
...and probably lots more. I'm happy to hash out the all-or-none question here.
Hi DM, This is another of Grimold's former companions. May take a little work to alter Kassie but I'll give her another go - she was lots of fun!
Sorry for the delay in replying to this,... have been at a conference all week. Take care of yourself Raven,... Kassie will be sticking around ready and eager whenever you're ready to go. Good luck to you and your wife.
Also agree. Just want to make sure hat he doesn't think we've forgotten about him because I'm loving this game and especially loving Kassie as a character. Happy to wait as long as necessary!.. Also, I' m at a conference this week in Cairns (tropical Australia) so have plenty to keep me occupied!.... One presentation Today was on the attractiveness of beards!
Seeing Kathleen grab the bag and kill a stirge, Kassie begins to steady herself but, once again slips to her knees. Frowning to herself, she once again pulls herself to her feet and finally manages to work her way across to the platform.
Waiting to see what the stirges and Kathleen do.
Round 3 Kassie grins at Jalen. "Then the trick is to make sure not to get hit I guess?" for a moment she pauses and then, seeing that Kathleen has moved away from the end of the beam she begins to move across but slips almost immediately. As she pulls herself up she glances up at Jalen. "Get that grin off your face. Its more slippery than you'd think!"
Kassie prepares herself and then runs forward, leaping for the platform in front of her and moving up to the beam which leads to the balance beam that Kathleen is standing at the other end of, battling stirges. Pausing for a moment she pulls out her rapier, and readies herself to cross.
Keep the CLW spare.. Kassie was up to full HP after getting the second heal from Fisk... thanks though sis!
Kassie waits with the others, ready to launch herself across the gap. Glancing at the scrubs on either side of herself she grins, winking at Jalen. "You know you won't be number one for long, right?"
Kassie edges backward, stumbling a little and opening herself up to Daen's rapid attack. The kick, when it comes, lands hard against her thigh and she drops to the ground. When she comes to Kassie moans and sits up, gratefully letting Daen help her to her feet. "Quick maybe," she says, rubbing at her bruised hip. "but that's about the best you could say. I really don't like those big polearms - they're... inelegant. You sure had the best of me, it was all i could do just to try to stay out of your way. Oh, well" she grins We'll see what happens next week."
Epic battle so far!
Kassie sways away from the mace and steps easily back from Daen's punch and lets his kick sail through the empty air where she had been standing seconds before. In retaliation she strikes out at the half-elf again, the hooked blade catching him in the thigh. As he steps forward again she drops the bill, hoping that she can avoid his next strike.
Kassara rocks backward as the mace slams heavily into her side. Gasping in pain she steps backward and brings the bill around in an arc but Daen easily avoids the slashing blow.
If attacked: Might as well use last Panache point against next attack (AC 18 and 5ft. back!)
HP: 2/12
Kassie jumps back, easily avoiding Daen's clumsy strike. As she spins back and away from the blow she spins the bill around and strikes outward but her unbalanced stance sends the strike far wide of its target.
If attacked: Save the last Panache point just in case.
if attacked:
Kassie barely manages to avoid the heavy blow, ducking out of the way at the last moment and rolling backwards, only to come back to her feet with the bill levelled out, the blade pointing at Daen. Narrowing her eyes as the blue glow envelopes his weapon, she strikes forward, aiming not at the Half-elf himself, but at the glowing mace.
Kassie watches on nervously as Rans moves forward into his attack. Gazing as she ducks into the slow but cleverer than expected strike. As Allie drops Kassies is already running towards her. Nervously she waits as Fisk moves forward to heal her. When she awakens Kassie kneels next to her [/b]"I told you he hit hard! You had me worried there for a moment!"[/b] when Fisk calls her name Kassie steps forward and takes the bill from The trainer's hand looking at it for a moment and shaking her head. As they take up their positions int he arena she raises an eyebrow at Daen and grins before stepping forward and lashing out with the weapon, however its clumsy weight causes her to misstep and Daen easily sways back out of the blade's way.
AAO if required:
After Allie's fight, assuming none of Rans, Vorin or Allie are going to challenge Kassie: As the other fights conclude, Kassie turns to Daen with a grin. "I don't think we can let you stay at number one for too long without getting any exercise." she says with a wink. [b]"Care to dance?"
Kassie, over the next weeks, would like to find Sophia and move forward in her investigation of the murders. She also wants to move up to 1st place if she can (fair warning Daen), and she's starting to wonder about all these rats. Also, Leo is really getting on her nerves.. Something needs to be done about him! Kassie mostly just takes things as they come, but she's definitely going to get a pet (just 'cause) and would like some new clothes..... There must be a dance or something coming up. Surely?
Kassie turns as Allie issues her challenge, leaning forward and whispering so that Rans can't hear. "Watch out Al. He's strong, and he hits hard!"
Eilidh grabs her sister's hand, squeezing it tightly. "You w-were g-going to tell me something about w-what you learned earlier? Maybe...Maybe you c-could tell me n-now." Kassie looks around at her sister, thinking for a moment. "We didn't manage to find the girl, Grimold and me, but we got a message from... the leaders of the... organisation that attacked us the other night. Apparently we've got nothing to fear from them. It was an... unauthorised attack." Well it's not really a lie. She'd be so cross with him if she found out he met with the Sczarni!
Kassie is planning a challenge but I figured that someone would probably challenge her first. (Grimold or Vorin depending on who wins, Allie possibly, Rans if he doesn't go for Daen or Jalen)... Grimold should at least get the option, I'm happy to wait. As to directions,.... not too sure. Let me have a think.
Kassie watches as the two combatants circle each other, keen to see how Zohruk handles himself in a challenge. The first few blows come hard and fast but then the fight devolves into a drawn out melee. Kassie circles around until she's next to Allie and surreptitiously reaches for her hand, leaning in and whispering. "Don't worry. I'm sure he'll be OK."
so Kassie's going to grab the Bastard Sword as an exotic weapon and Martial Versatility and Slashing Grace as bonus feats. I think this will mean I can use the Bastard Sword, Double Chicken Sabre, 9-ring broadsword, the Klar, the longsword, the scimitar, the turbutje and (once i get the feat), the Aldori duelling sword with my Swashbuckler abilities (i.e. Swashbuckler's Finesse), in addition to the weapons i could already do that with of course. :) Happy to change if you think that's too much (in which case i'd go for Duelling cape plus Slashing grace on the Aldori Duelling sword only)
Kassie stands grinning as the others approach, waving up at the guard and executing an elaborate bow at his congratulations. Even when Burrich arrives and begins laying into them she can't prevent smiling to herself, not at all contrite. Haven't had that much fun in weeks! Pitty about having to clean up the stables, but that can't possibly take too long! DomonKashu has not created a profile. |