paizo.com Recent Posts by Kiddrik, the Blackstonepaizo.com Recent Posts by Kiddrik, the Blackstone2014-12-10T14:53:51Z2014-12-10T14:53:51ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: The Crimson Citadel Welcomes Those Who Walk in BloodKiddrik, the Blackstone (alias of Eben al'Jol)https://paizo.com/campaigns/ThoseWhoWalkInBlood/discussion&page=4#1512015-02-25T16:06:18Z2015-02-25T16:06:18Z<p>I'm really,really sorry to do this (especially after stormraven's similar disappearance), but my work has wrecked my ability to have any kind of decent presence on the boards. And it doesn't look like anything will be changing any time soon.</p>
<p>I can't contribute to this game, especially not at the pace it deserves. I'm going to withdraw.</p>
<p>DM Stalwart, I'm especially sorry to do this to you. When I signed on, I didn't anticipate this shift in my work schedule. Please don't be discouraged by my inability to stick with the game. You're running an interesting game with a good premise, and your writing and DM'ing so far have been engaging and fun.</p>
<p>So kill off Kiddrik, have him walk away ... whatever works for this team and the story.</p>
<p>My apologies to everyone.</p>I'm really,really sorry to do this (especially after stormraven's similar disappearance), but my work has wrecked my ability to have any kind of decent presence on the boards. And it doesn't look like anything will be changing any time soon.
I can't contribute to this game, especially not at the pace it deserves. I'm going to withdraw.
DM Stalwart, I'm especially sorry to do this to you. When I signed on, I didn't anticipate this shift in my work schedule. Please don't be discouraged by my...Kiddrik, the Blackstone (alias of Eben al'Jol)2015-02-25T16:06:18ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Those Who Walk in Blood -- GameplayKiddrik, the Blackstone (alias of Eben al'Jol)https://paizo.com/campaigns/ThoseWhoWalkInBlood/gameplay&page=8#3872015-02-18T21:31:21Z2015-02-18T21:31:21Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Yah, let's see if we can quickly get that far grate open—and secure a way for us to cross to the walkway below—before we all cram into the small crap chute. :)</span></p>Yah, let's see if we can quickly get that far grate open—and secure a way for us to cross to the walkway below—before we all cram into the small crap chute. :)Kiddrik, the Blackstone (alias of Eben al'Jol)2015-02-18T21:31:21ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Those Who Walk in Blood -- GameplayKiddrik, the Blackstone (alias of Eben al'Jol)https://paizo.com/campaigns/ThoseWhoWalkInBlood/gameplay&page=8#3842015-02-18T15:41:55Z2015-02-18T15:41:55Z<p>Kiddrik pulls out a length of rope, ties it around his waist, and hands it back to Kage.</p>
<p><b>"Be ready to pull me out if something goes wrong. I'll see if I can help Yamyra prepare our next step."</b></p>
<p>Then he squeezes down the filthy path, trying to keep the ioun torch in front of him to illuminate what's ahead in the cramped space.</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>What do you need to test the grate? Strength test?</span></p>Kiddrik pulls out a length of rope, ties it around his waist, and hands it back to Kage.
"Be ready to pull me out if something goes wrong. I'll see if I can help Yamyra prepare our next step."
Then he squeezes down the filthy path, trying to keep the ioun torch in front of him to illuminate what's ahead in the cramped space.
What do you need to test the grate? Strength test?Kiddrik, the Blackstone (alias of Eben al'Jol)2015-02-18T15:41:55ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Those Who Walk in Blood -- GameplayKiddrik, the Blackstone (alias of Eben al'Jol)https://paizo.com/campaigns/ThoseWhoWalkInBlood/gameplay&page=8#3822015-02-18T14:49:22Z2015-02-18T14:49:22Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Is just the squeeze into this pathway a tight squeeze? Or will it remain a tight squeeze the whole way ... to the underground canal?</span></p>Is just the squeeze into this pathway a tight squeeze? Or will it remain a tight squeeze the whole way ... to the underground canal?Kiddrik, the Blackstone (alias of Eben al'Jol)2015-02-18T14:49:22ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Those Who Walk in Blood -- GameplayKiddrik, the Blackstone (alias of Eben al'Jol)https://paizo.com/campaigns/ThoseWhoWalkInBlood/gameplay&page=8#3802015-02-18T14:17:30Z2015-02-18T14:17:30Z<p>Kiddrik slips down behind the halfling, his ioun torch illuminating the new area for everyone.</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>I'm assuming everyone who follows down is now privy to the spoiler?</span></p>Kiddrik slips down behind the halfling, his ioun torch illuminating the new area for everyone.
I'm assuming everyone who follows down is now privy to the spoiler?Kiddrik, the Blackstone (alias of Eben al'Jol)2015-02-18T14:17:30ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Those Who Walk in Blood -- GameplayKiddrik, the Blackstone (alias of Eben al'Jol)https://paizo.com/campaigns/ThoseWhoWalkInBlood/gameplay&page=8#3702015-02-16T20:04:03Z2015-02-16T20:04:03Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>sorry for the silence from me. A stomach bug and a cold knocked my little family out of commission the last few days.</span></p>
<p>As the team moves through the darkness, Kiddrik watches the newcomer and Kage throw themselves against the far wall .... so he does the only smart thing there is to do.</p>
<p>... gets a running start and slams into it himself.</p>
<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Strength:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 3 ⇒ (12) + 3 = 15</span></p>sorry for the silence from me. A stomach bug and a cold knocked my little family out of commission the last few days.
As the team moves through the darkness, Kiddrik watches the newcomer and Kage throw themselves against the far wall .... so he does the only smart thing there is to do.
... gets a running start and slams into it himself.
[dice=Strength]1d20 + 3[/dice]Kiddrik, the Blackstone (alias of Eben al'Jol)2015-02-16T20:04:03ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Those Who Walk in Blood -- GameplayKiddrik, the Blackstone (alias of Eben al'Jol)https://paizo.com/campaigns/ThoseWhoWalkInBlood/gameplay&page=7#3282015-02-12T15:30:14Z2015-02-12T15:30:14Z<p>A moment after Yamyra’s question, a small stone winks alight, orbiting Kiddrik’s head and lighting up the dark gear-works around them. <span class=messageboard-ooc>Drawing and setting his ioun stone in orbit.</span></p>
<p>As he begins pulling out his own red mask, he watches Eris and Kage, waiting to see if there is anything he can do to expedite their recovery.</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>So just to clarify, as I’m working from inferred information from other people’s posts in response to spoilered information … we’re standing in the gear-works underneath the stage, around an entrance to the sewers below, correct? And we have intel that makes us believe these sewers will grant us access to an escape avenue? Do we have any details about how this sewer leads to our escape? Through the moats (with some big-ass monster in it)? Directly into the city’s sewer system? Something else entirely?</span></p>A moment after Yamyra’s question, a small stone winks alight, orbiting Kiddrik’s head and lighting up the dark gear-works around them. Drawing and setting his ioun stone in orbit.
As he begins pulling out his own red mask, he watches Eris and Kage, waiting to see if there is anything he can do to expedite their recovery.
So just to clarify, as I’m working from inferred information from other people’s posts in response to spoilered information … we’re standing in the gear-works underneath...Kiddrik, the Blackstone (alias of Eben al'Jol)2015-02-12T15:30:14ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Those Who Walk in Blood -- GameplayKiddrik, the Blackstone (alias of Eben al'Jol)https://paizo.com/campaigns/ThoseWhoWalkInBlood/gameplay&page=7#3242015-02-09T15:24:45Z2015-02-09T15:24:45Z<p>As these things often do, the actual Act went down quickly. <i>Not what I would have done,</i> thinks Kiddrik as he scrambles for the best next step, <i>but the deed was done cleanly. Focus on the next tasks … survival and extraction.</i></p>
<p>Kiddrik gives Haelcant a dubious look as he springs into action. <i>The man is quick,</i> Kiddrik thinks as he draws out the Blackstone, <i> have to be careful of that.</i></p>
<p>The young assassin slides to a halt next to Bess, helping her hold the sewer portal as the others try to make their escape. </p>
<p><b>”This is certainly one way of doing it,”</b> he says with a cold half-grin, his strange blade at the ready. His voice has a challenging tone, <b>”Now to see how good we really are.”</b></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Draw blade as he moves to help Bess hold the sewer hole (under the stage, I believe?). If that only takes a single move action, he’ll ready an attack for the first person aggressive person to get in reach.</span></p>As these things often do, the actual Act went down quickly. Not what I would have done, thinks Kiddrik as he scrambles for the best next step, but the deed was done cleanly. Focus on the next tasks … survival and extraction.
Kiddrik gives Haelcant a dubious look as he springs into action. The man is quick, Kiddrik thinks as he draws out the Blackstone, have to be careful of that.
The young assassin slides to a halt next to Bess, helping her hold the sewer portal as the others try to make...Kiddrik, the Blackstone (alias of Eben al'Jol)2015-02-09T15:24:45ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Those Who Walk in Blood -- GameplayKiddrik, the Blackstone (alias of Eben al'Jol)https://paizo.com/campaigns/ThoseWhoWalkInBlood/gameplay&page=7#3012015-02-05T15:20:54Z2015-02-05T15:20:54Z<p>After a brief, quiet exchange with the 'paravicar', Kiddrik nods and moves off into the courtyard below. He finds a place out of the way and watches, paying attention to the back-and-forth of the discrete hand-speak ... and even trying to follow Kage's eyes at the mention of the Sewers.</p>
<p><i>Interesting,</i> he thinks, <i>the sewers may, indeed, be the quickest escape.</i></p>
<p>The Blackstone, from over his shoulder, reverberates a dark, ominous laugh into Kiddrik's mind as it projects images of filth and flotsam.</p>
<p><i>Yah, not much fun,</i> he thinks back to the blade, <i>but that may be as much a deterrent for pursuers as it is to us.</i></p>
<p>Shaking his head at the mental jab from his blade, Kidd leans back against the stage, watching those around him to gauge their reaction to what is playing out above.</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Perception and Sense Motive to read the other people sharing the courtyard floor with Kidd.</span>
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<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Perception:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 8 ⇒ (10) + 8 = 18</span>
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<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Sense Motive:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 2 = 21</span></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Basically, if Kidd gets the feeling that his teammates up on the platform are getting overly negative reactions from the people around us, he'll start looking for ways to create a distraction when the time to escape comes.</span></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Speaking of which, how populated are the different tents for the events that were scheduled for the Citadel later on? What can Kidd see is going on in there (or at least what should he expect is going on in there)? Just people hanging out? Cooking? Drinking?</span></p>After a brief, quiet exchange with the 'paravicar', Kiddrik nods and moves off into the courtyard below. He finds a place out of the way and watches, paying attention to the back-and-forth of the discrete hand-speak ... and even trying to follow Kage's eyes at the mention of the Sewers.
Interesting, he thinks, the sewers may, indeed, be the quickest escape.
The Blackstone, from over his shoulder, reverberates a dark, ominous laugh into Kiddrik's mind as it projects images of filth and...Kiddrik, the Blackstone (alias of Eben al'Jol)2015-02-05T15:20:54ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: The Crimson Citadel Welcomes Those Who Walk in BloodKiddrik, the Blackstone (alias of Eben al'Jol)https://paizo.com/campaigns/ThoseWhoWalkInBlood/discussion&page=3#1462015-02-04T02:10:54Z2015-02-04T02:10:54Z<p>Do you want us to retroactively make some rolls? Or just use them from here forward?</p>Do you want us to retroactively make some rolls? Or just use them from here forward?Kiddrik, the Blackstone (alias of Eben al'Jol)2015-02-04T02:10:54ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Those Who Walk in Blood -- GameplayKiddrik, the Blackstone (alias of Eben al'Jol)https://paizo.com/campaigns/ThoseWhoWalkInBlood/gameplay&page=6#2882015-02-03T14:53:36Z2015-02-03T14:53:36Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Well, I know pretty much nothing about torture, and ad-libbing torture techniques is likely not something I’m going to be able to do very effectively as a player. Given that Kidd isn’t experienced with it, either, that should work just fine.</span></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Also, does Haelcant seem to be acting overly suspicious? Or does this seem to be the usual way he would handle this sort of situation? (The putting on the helmet and the stress on the word 'paravicar' stand out to me).
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<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Sense Motive:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 2 = 16</span></span></p>
<p>As the scene unfolds, and the stage is literally set, Kiddrik approaches the ‘Paravicar’. </p>
<p><b>”Sir,”</b> he says, mimicking the rigid crispness he’s heard the militant use with their superiors, <b>”would you like all of us to accompany you onto the stage for your work? Or would you prefer some stay below? I don’t know how much of a <i>distraction</i> you want.”</b></p>
<p>At Eris's proximity, Kiddrik’s emphasis on the word distraction is obvious … if a quick escape becomes necessary, a distraction would be better made by someone <i>not</i> on the stage. As he waits at attention for an answer, he crosses his arms, the fingers of his right hand—barely peeking out of the crook of his left elbow—flashing a response to Sa’Kage as his gray eyes flit to the walls encircling them.</p>
<p><i>:: I can get two of us over the walls. No other ideas, yet. ::</i></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Kidd has 2 scrolls of Spider Climb. Still trying to determine what else is possible.</span></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc><b>DM Stalwart,</b> how high is the raised platform? How high is Haelcant’s location from the courtyard? Does he have easy access to the ground below or our stage? How high are the walls?</span></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Secondarily, did the maps we got of the basements show us the way to access the tunnel to the redoubt? If we make the hit publicly and have to escape, I doubt they'll expect us to try to escape <i>INTO</i> the Citadel. :D
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A HUGE gamble, I know, but we don't exactly have a lot of good options that I can see right now.</span></p>Well, I know pretty much nothing about torture, and ad-libbing torture techniques is likely not something I’m going to be able to do very effectively as a player. Given that Kidd isn’t experienced with it, either, that should work just fine.
Also, does Haelcant seem to be acting overly suspicious? Or does this seem to be the usual way he would handle this sort of situation? (The putting on the helmet and the stress on the word 'paravicar' stand out to me).
[dice=Sense Motive]1d20 + 2[/dice]
...Kiddrik, the Blackstone (alias of Eben al'Jol)2015-02-03T14:53:36ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Those Who Walk in Blood -- GameplayKiddrik, the Blackstone (alias of Eben al'Jol)https://paizo.com/campaigns/ThoseWhoWalkInBlood/gameplay&page=6#2832015-02-02T15:12:34Z2015-02-02T15:12:34Z<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Perception, DC 23:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 8 ⇒ (10) + 8 = 18</span></p>
<p>Having to simply watch as the chess match ebbs and flows, Kiddrik takes a moment to readjust some of the laces on his gear. He watches to catch the eyes of his team members, though, and his fingers deftly flourish with additional movements … sending discrete messages.</p>
<p><i>:: If we strike publicly, gates drop. How to escape? ::</i>
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<span class=messageboard-ooc>^^ I'd suggest this formatting for hand-speak. It doesn't duplicate any existing formatting, and is pretty easy to catch visually as people read the page.</span></p>
<p>Seemingly satisfied with his uniform once again, Kidd watches the courtyard around him and its walls, counting the number of possible combatants should the situation become violent.</p>
<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Perception:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 8 ⇒ (12) + 8 = 20</span>
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<span class=messageboard-ooc>How many obvious Hellknight combatants does Kiddrik see? How many in the courtyard? How many are on the walls, arrow-slits, or windows? And how are they armed/armored?</span></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Secondarily, what action does it take to don the Red Mantis Mask? Standard? Move? Then I'm assuming it's still a move action to pull it from Kidd's gear?</span></p>[dice=Perception, DC 23]1d20 + 8[/dice]
Having to simply watch as the chess match ebbs and flows, Kiddrik takes a moment to readjust some of the laces on his gear. He watches to catch the eyes of his team members, though, and his fingers deftly flourish with additional movements … sending discrete messages.
:: If we strike publicly, gates drop. How to escape? ::
^^ I'd suggest this formatting for hand-speak. It doesn't duplicate any existing formatting, and is pretty easy to catch visually...Kiddrik, the Blackstone (alias of Eben al'Jol)2015-02-02T15:12:34ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Those Who Walk in Blood -- GameplayKiddrik, the Blackstone (alias of Eben al'Jol)https://paizo.com/campaigns/ThoseWhoWalkInBlood/gameplay&page=6#2642015-01-29T20:27:33Z2015-01-29T20:27:33Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>WHOMP! If that does't do it ... we had no business making the attempt.</span></p>WHOMP! If that does't do it ... we had no business making the attempt.Kiddrik, the Blackstone (alias of Eben al'Jol)2015-01-29T20:27:33ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Those Who Walk in Blood -- GameplayKiddrik, the Blackstone (alias of Eben al'Jol)https://paizo.com/campaigns/ThoseWhoWalkInBlood/gameplay&page=6#2562015-01-29T01:49:13Z2015-01-29T01:49:13Z<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Perception:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 8 ⇒ (2) + 8 = 10</span><span class=messageboard-ooc>; sheesh, Kidd's a lot of help here.</span></p>
<p>Kiddrik watches on, covering his growing concern with a fake cough into a fist.</p>[dice=Perception]1d20 + 8[/dice]; sheesh, Kidd's a lot of help here.
Kiddrik watches on, covering his growing concern with a fake cough into a fist.Kiddrik, the Blackstone (alias of Eben al'Jol)2015-01-29T01:49:13ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Those Who Walk in Blood -- GameplayKiddrik, the Blackstone (alias of Eben al'Jol)https://paizo.com/campaigns/ThoseWhoWalkInBlood/gameplay&page=6#2532015-01-28T15:11:10Z2015-01-28T15:11:10Z<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Perception:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 8 ⇒ (7) + 8 = 15</span><span class=messageboard-ooc>; nope.</span></p>
<p>Kiddrik follows the group in the guise of an a$$hole Hellknight bladesman … an easy task for an a$$hole Red Mantis bladesman to accomplish. He does his best to school his features to a calm facade as they pass through stout defense after stout defense, trying to look for any tactical advantages they might be able to use if things go sideways. Unfortunately, vigilance can only be spread so thin.</p>
<p>As they wait for what he hopes is their final checkpoint before entrance, Kidd feels tension begin to build as the Chelaxian man approaches Eris. He watches the man, but keeps his place a few paces from he and Eris, breath unwittingly held in anxiety.</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Does Kiddrik know anything about the Chelaxian Hellknight?
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<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Know: Local:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 4 ⇒ (12) + 4 = 16</span>; add +1 if Know (Nobility) is more appropriate.</span></p>[dice=Perception]1d20 + 8[/dice]; nope.
Kiddrik follows the group in the guise of an a$$hole Hellknight bladesman … an easy task for an a$$hole Red Mantis bladesman to accomplish. He does his best to school his features to a calm facade as they pass through stout defense after stout defense, trying to look for any tactical advantages they might be able to use if things go sideways. Unfortunately, vigilance can only be spread so thin.
As they wait for what he hopes is their final checkpoint...Kiddrik, the Blackstone (alias of Eben al'Jol)2015-01-28T15:11:10ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Those Who Walk in Blood -- GameplayKiddrik, the Blackstone (alias of Eben al'Jol)https://paizo.com/campaigns/ThoseWhoWalkInBlood/gameplay&page=5#2422015-01-27T16:59:59Z2015-01-27T16:59:59Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>EXCELLENT! Then forward the plan!</span></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>And here’s the things Kidd picked up as prep (using that 300g budget our boss gave us):
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- 2 Scrolls of Spider Climb (50g)
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- Potion of Mage Armor (50g)
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- Potion of Touch of the Sea (50g)
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- Scroll of Alter Self (150g)</span></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Let me know if any of those are a problem, DM Stalwart. Otherwise, they’re on my char-sheet.</span></p>EXCELLENT! Then forward the plan!
And here’s the things Kidd picked up as prep (using that 300g budget our boss gave us):
- 2 Scrolls of Spider Climb (50g)
- Potion of Mage Armor (50g)
- Potion of Touch of the Sea (50g)
- Scroll of Alter Self (150g)
Let me know if any of those are a problem, DM Stalwart. Otherwise, they’re on my char-sheet.Kiddrik, the Blackstone (alias of Eben al'Jol)2015-01-27T16:59:59ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: The Crimson Citadel Welcomes Those Who Walk in BloodKiddrik, the Blackstone (alias of Eben al'Jol)https://paizo.com/campaigns/ThoseWhoWalkInBlood/discussion&page=3#1392015-01-27T16:31:22Z2015-01-27T16:31:22Z<p>wow .. -2? Is that it?! Awesome.</p>
<p>I say we stick to the original plan, then. Just make our fox-lady shave for the day. :D</p>
<p>Now, do we think she can give a good reason for 2 of her personal Hellknight guards carrying distinctive Red Mantis weapons? :)</p>
<p>Cause if so, we're golden. (I just dont'think we want Kidd responsible for making that bluff check)</p>
<p>EDIT: second question was answered in game thread. :D</p>wow .. -2? Is that it?! Awesome.
I say we stick to the original plan, then. Just make our fox-lady shave for the day. :D
Now, do we think she can give a good reason for 2 of her personal Hellknight guards carrying distinctive Red Mantis weapons? :)
Cause if so, we're golden. (I just dont'think we want Kidd responsible for making that bluff check)
EDIT: second question was answered in game thread. :DKiddrik, the Blackstone (alias of Eben al'Jol)2015-01-27T16:31:22ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: The Crimson Citadel Welcomes Those Who Walk in BloodKiddrik, the Blackstone (alias of Eben al'Jol)https://paizo.com/campaigns/ThoseWhoWalkInBlood/discussion&page=3#1332015-01-27T15:54:56Z2015-01-27T15:54:56Z<p>Does that not require dressing up a fox-woman as a human woman and hoping no one notices? What kind of penalties to Disguise would Eris be looking at?</p>Does that not require dressing up a fox-woman as a human woman and hoping no one notices? What kind of penalties to Disguise would Eris be looking at?Kiddrik, the Blackstone (alias of Eben al'Jol)2015-01-27T15:54:56ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: The Crimson Citadel Welcomes Those Who Walk in BloodKiddrik, the Blackstone (alias of Eben al'Jol)https://paizo.com/campaigns/ThoseWhoWalkInBlood/discussion&page=3#1312015-01-27T15:48:59Z2015-01-27T15:48:59Z<p>If she's not acting the part of the Paravicar ... we're kind of left without a plan, though, right?</p>
<p>OF those two options, I like B. Go in through the basements or through that Redoubt you guys scouted. The poisoning of the paravicar is—at that point—a waste of our time, but that may be an unfortunate reality at this point in the game.</p>
<p>Alternatively (as an option C) and admittedly this idea is crazy as crap, but what if we actually killed the Paravicar and had the group bring her body and one of us as the "captured assassin" for interrogation and holding? It means we don't actually have to maintain the ruse as the paravicar, only have to pass as her pissed-off subordinates trying to get to the bottom of her assassination, and only really have to get into the joint before we</p>If she's not acting the part of the Paravicar ... we're kind of left without a plan, though, right?
OF those two options, I like B. Go in through the basements or through that Redoubt you guys scouted. The poisoning of the paravicar is—at that point—a waste of our time, but that may be an unfortunate reality at this point in the game.
Alternatively (as an option C) and admittedly this idea is crazy as crap, but what if we actually killed the Paravicar and had the group bring her body and...Kiddrik, the Blackstone (alias of Eben al'Jol)2015-01-27T15:48:59ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Those Who Walk in Blood -- GameplayKiddrik, the Blackstone (alias of Eben al'Jol)https://paizo.com/campaigns/ThoseWhoWalkInBlood/gameplay&page=5#2392015-01-27T15:41:18Z2015-01-27T15:41:18Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>The risk being that we won't have them in-hand? Or are you polling the rest of the group to see if they share my concern? If no one else is concerned abut it, Im happy to have Kidd carry Blackstone; it would certainly make him more comfortable.</span></p>The risk being that we won't have them in-hand? Or are you polling the rest of the group to see if they share my concern? If no one else is concerned abut it, Im happy to have Kidd carry Blackstone; it would certainly make him more comfortable.Kiddrik, the Blackstone (alias of Eben al'Jol)2015-01-27T15:41:18ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Those Who Walk in Blood -- GameplayKiddrik, the Blackstone (alias of Eben al'Jol)https://paizo.com/campaigns/ThoseWhoWalkInBlood/gameplay&page=5#2372015-01-27T15:34:39Z2015-01-27T15:34:39Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>That's because you're made of win ... unfortunately Kage and Kidd require thier weapons to deal real death. I think we should be avoiding combat in the open as best we can, but that means we need to keep things as normal-seeming as possible until we're past all the bluffing.</span></p>That's because you're made of win ... unfortunately Kage and Kidd require thier weapons to deal real death. I think we should be avoiding combat in the open as best we can, but that means we need to keep things as normal-seeming as possible until we're past all the bluffing.Kiddrik, the Blackstone (alias of Eben al'Jol)2015-01-27T15:34:39ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Those Who Walk in Blood -- GameplayKiddrik, the Blackstone (alias of Eben al'Jol)https://paizo.com/campaigns/ThoseWhoWalkInBlood/gameplay&page=5#2352015-01-27T15:25:27Z2015-01-27T15:25:27Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Okay, last-minute question. How are we getting our weapons in? I'm guessing saw-tooth sabers aren't much used by Hellknights ... not to mention a possible tip-off as to who we actually are. Should we have the halflings carry them in inside a big bag of "inquisitor's tools"? I figure if Eris needs to justify their presence, she can likely pull a 'are you questioning how I do my job?' schtick from the paravicar. I hate for Kidd not to have Blackstone on-hand, but it's a bit obvious if he's walking around with it.</span></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>And do we have time for last-minute purchases on our way over? Random assorted magical consumables and what-not? Or are we past that point and need to make do with what we have?</span></p>Okay, last-minute question. How are we getting our weapons in? I'm guessing saw-tooth sabers aren't much used by Hellknights ... not to mention a possible tip-off as to who we actually are. Should we have the halflings carry them in inside a big bag of "inquisitor's tools"? I figure if Eris needs to justify their presence, she can likely pull a 'are you questioning how I do my job?' schtick from the paravicar. I hate for Kidd not to have Blackstone on-hand, but it's a bit obvious if he's...Kiddrik, the Blackstone (alias of Eben al'Jol)2015-01-27T15:25:27ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Those Who Walk in Blood -- GameplayKiddrik, the Blackstone (alias of Eben al'Jol)https://paizo.com/campaigns/ThoseWhoWalkInBlood/gameplay&page=5#2342015-01-27T15:13:25Z2015-01-27T15:13:25Z<p>As the group discusses the final tweaks, Kiddrik gets into his own Hellknight thug uniform ... just another bodyguard for the paravicar.</p>
<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Disguise, including Bess's bonus:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 1 + 4 ⇒ (11) + 1 + 4 = 16</span>
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<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Disguise, AA for Bess:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 1 + 2 = 13</span></p>As the group discusses the final tweaks, Kiddrik gets into his own Hellknight thug uniform ... just another bodyguard for the paravicar.
[dice=Disguise, including Bess's bonus]1d20 + 1 + 4[/dice]
[dice=Disguise, AA for Bess]1d20 + 1 + 2[/dice]Kiddrik, the Blackstone (alias of Eben al'Jol)2015-01-27T15:13:25ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Those Who Walk in Blood -- GameplayKiddrik, the Blackstone (alias of Eben al'Jol)https://paizo.com/campaigns/ThoseWhoWalkInBlood/gameplay&page=5#2312015-01-26T20:10:59Z2015-01-26T20:10:59Z<p>As the team prepares to leave <span class=messageboard-ooc>(and hopefully before we join the other Hellknight groups on the way into the Citadel)</span>, Kiddrik looks up, seeming to suddenly realize something.</p>
<p><b>”There may be a problem. The demon they’ve got guarding the front gates … it sounds like an Erinyes. I don’t know all of its capabilities, but I’ve heard its sight can pierce all forms of illusions as well as see invisible creatures.”</b> He nods at Yamyra’s magical disguise, <b>”That may raise some suspicions. Is there a way we can do it without magic? Mudnane disguises should function as normal.”</b></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>My assumption is that we can all be tagging along in mundane knight disguises, with our halflings as servants? If not, could we pick some up before we head that way?</span></p>As the team prepares to leave (and hopefully before we join the other Hellknight groups on the way into the Citadel), Kiddrik looks up, seeming to suddenly realize something.
”There may be a problem. The demon they’ve got guarding the front gates … it sounds like an Erinyes. I don’t know all of its capabilities, but I’ve heard its sight can pierce all forms of illusions as well as see invisible creatures.” He nods at Yamyra’s magical disguise, ”That may raise some suspicions. Is there a way...Kiddrik, the Blackstone (alias of Eben al'Jol)2015-01-26T20:10:59ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: The Crimson Citadel Welcomes Those Who Walk in BloodKiddrik, the Blackstone (alias of Eben al'Jol)https://paizo.com/campaigns/ThoseWhoWalkInBlood/discussion&page=3#1292015-01-26T18:07:25Z2015-01-26T18:07:25Z<p>Ridiculous weekend. Will be posting today.</p>Ridiculous weekend. Will be posting today.Kiddrik, the Blackstone (alias of Eben al'Jol)2015-01-26T18:07:25ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: The Crimson Citadel Welcomes Those Who Walk in BloodKiddrik, the Blackstone (alias of Eben al'Jol)https://paizo.com/campaigns/ThoseWhoWalkInBlood/discussion&page=3#1262015-01-22T21:03:04Z2015-01-22T21:03:04Z<p>I think that's likely the best bet for most everyone else unless we think it's unlikely Eris can bluff us all in as a group.</p>
<p>In that case, our other entrance option is through the sewers up into the basement?</p>I think that's likely the best bet for most everyone else unless we think it's unlikely Eris can bluff us all in as a group.
In that case, our other entrance option is through the sewers up into the basement?Kiddrik, the Blackstone (alias of Eben al'Jol)2015-01-22T21:03:04ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Those Who Walk in Blood -- GameplayKiddrik, the Blackstone (alias of Eben al'Jol)https://paizo.com/campaigns/ThoseWhoWalkInBlood/gameplay&page=5#2222015-01-19T14:26:55Z2015-01-19T14:26:55Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Do we want to continue planning in-character? I only ask because writing it all out narratively is far more time-sensitive than simply bullet-pointing and asking OOC questions for clarity.</span></p>Do we want to continue planning in-character? I only ask because writing it all out narratively is far more time-sensitive than simply bullet-pointing and asking OOC questions for clarity.Kiddrik, the Blackstone (alias of Eben al'Jol)2015-01-19T14:26:55ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Those Who Walk in Blood -- GameplayKiddrik, the Blackstone (alias of Eben al'Jol)https://paizo.com/campaigns/ThoseWhoWalkInBlood/gameplay&page=5#2132015-01-15T15:42:16Z2015-01-15T15:42:16Z<p>Kiddrik nods along. <b>”While I’d prefer to stay together to watch each others’ backs, smaller teams entering independently will likely be easier. And less likely to raise alarms. Master Sa'Kage and I seem like good candidates for the stealth team ... or at least part of it.”</b> He flashes a pale blue-eyed look over at Eris, his tone a bit defensive. <b>”I still don’t have any intel on what the paravicar is doing in town, so without further investigation, you’ll be going in blind if you take that option. That’s risky … not that I doubt your improvisational skills.”</b> </p>
<p>His eyes return to the group as his mind races down the different conversational avenues. <b>”Having multiple exit strategies is also smart. The sewers, the basements, the backdoor, the redoubt … we’ll need options should things get complicated once inside."</b> He looks at Kage and the pair of halflings, <b>"I believe your work at the redoubt is at least sufficient. Hitting them any harder would likely result in a security response in that area that we don't want to have to deal with. Roughly knowing where it is and how it is guarded gives us more information should we need to use it as an exit ... and then lose our pursuers in the surrounding wilds. As for the dogs ... we can hit a butcher before we begin the operation."</b></p>
<p><b>"We’ll also want some improvisational options that don’t rely on the building or its occupants. Spells, scrolls, or magic items for bypassing doors, walls, and barriers. I've heard of spells to transmute stone and wood, among other things. Also, options for non-lethally or non-violently bypassing guards and sentinels. I’d prefer a clean kill on this type of target, as I doubt very much that our leaders would approve of dealing with the weight of Cheliax’s wrath on this. On the other hand, I'm not naive enough to think we'll be able to get into and out of such a facility without drawing some additional blood.”</b></p>
<p>He pauses to study the few resources they’ve recovered, idly tapping the fingers of his right hand on Blackstone’s handle. <b>”Also, have we actually located the target? We’ll waste precious time and resources finding him if we can’t narrow down the possibilities for his location at any given time. Secondarily, it would be nice to be able to execute the act while he’s relatively unobserved … if that’s even possible.”</b></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Sorry for yet another Wall'o'text ... apparently that's my gig in this game. :/</span></p>Kiddrik nods along. ”While I’d prefer to stay together to watch each others’ backs, smaller teams entering independently will likely be easier. And less likely to raise alarms. Master Sa'Kage and I seem like good candidates for the stealth team ... or at least part of it.” He flashes a pale blue-eyed look over at Eris, his tone a bit defensive. ”I still don’t have any intel on what the paravicar is doing in town, so without further investigation, you’ll be going in blind if you take that...Kiddrik, the Blackstone (alias of Eben al'Jol)2015-01-15T15:42:16ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Those Who Walk in Blood -- GameplayKiddrik, the Blackstone (alias of Eben al'Jol)https://paizo.com/campaigns/ThoseWhoWalkInBlood/gameplay&page=5#2052015-01-14T15:17:43Z2015-01-14T15:17:43Z<p>Confident that he’s gotten what he can out of the day for his assignment—and equally confident that he's brought no tail back with him—Kiddrik orders a meal and settles into a chair at the table in the middle of the room. During the meal, he begins asking the tavern-keeper and wait staff the questions you’d expect to hear from a young man who just strolled into town looking for work as a carpenter.</p>
<p>Where's the best place to look for work? How can a guy quickly work his way into steady, well-paying gigs? Do the local authorities hire out any local work? If so, how often and who would a guy need to make contact with?</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>This is as much filler as anything else, but I figure we may luck into another approach angle. Who knows?</span></p>
<p>All the while, Blackstone—peeking out of the rolled up bag of tools Kidd lays on the table next to him—keeps a careful watch over Kiddrik as the young man plays his role … making sure no one approaches Kidd without his knowing.</p>Confident that he’s gotten what he can out of the day for his assignment—and equally confident that he's brought no tail back with him—Kiddrik orders a meal and settles into a chair at the table in the middle of the room. During the meal, he begins asking the tavern-keeper and wait staff the questions you’d expect to hear from a young man who just strolled into town looking for work as a carpenter.
Where's the best place to look for work? How can a guy quickly work his way into steady,...Kiddrik, the Blackstone (alias of Eben al'Jol)2015-01-14T15:17:43ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Those Who Walk in Blood -- GameplayKiddrik, the Blackstone (alias of Eben al'Jol)https://paizo.com/campaigns/ThoseWhoWalkInBlood/gameplay&page=5#2022015-01-13T16:32:17Z2015-01-13T16:32:17Z<p>With much of the day lost to his efforts following the paravicar, Kiddrik makes his way back to the inn … but not before taking a number of double-backs and random roads to make sure he’s not being followed.</p>
<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Perception, to catch wind of pursuit:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 8 ⇒ (14) + 8 = 22</span>
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<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Stealth:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 10 ⇒ (13) + 10 = 23</span></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Assuming no one is tailing or watching him,</span> Kiddrik first makes his way to his room, where he notes everything he saw. Then he folds up the notes and hides them in his clothes before heading downstairs to wait for Eris. She might have some use for much of what Kidd was able to uncover.</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Eris, and anyone else who shows up for Kidd’s debrief, take a look at the spoiler in <a href="http://paizo.com/campaigns/ThoseWhoWalkInBlood/gameplay&page=4#193" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><i>this post</i></a>. I think we may be able to arm Eris with some of this info to allow her to get a deeper picture than Kidd was able to.</span></p>With much of the day lost to his efforts following the paravicar, Kiddrik makes his way back to the inn … but not before taking a number of double-backs and random roads to make sure he’s not being followed.
[dice=Perception, to catch wind of pursuit]1d20 + 8[/dice]
[dice=Stealth]1d20 + 10[/dice]
Assuming no one is tailing or watching him, Kiddrik first makes his way to his room, where he notes everything he saw. Then he folds up the notes and hides them in his clothes before heading...Kiddrik, the Blackstone (alias of Eben al'Jol)2015-01-13T16:32:17ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: The Crimson Citadel Welcomes Those Who Walk in BloodKiddrik, the Blackstone (alias of Eben al'Jol)https://paizo.com/campaigns/ThoseWhoWalkInBlood/discussion&page=3#1072015-01-13T02:08:27Z2015-01-13T02:08:27Z<p>Can't get in a post tonight, but I'll have Kidd check in with Eris in the morning. I was hoping to play off Red, but I'll see about moving things along tomorrow.</p>Can't get in a post tonight, but I'll have Kidd check in with Eris in the morning. I was hoping to play off Red, but I'll see about moving things along tomorrow.Kiddrik, the Blackstone (alias of Eben al'Jol)2015-01-13T02:08:27ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Those Who Walk in Blood -- GameplayKiddrik, the Blackstone (alias of Eben al'Jol)https://paizo.com/campaigns/ThoseWhoWalkInBlood/gameplay&page=4#1842015-01-06T02:12:48Z2015-01-06T02:12:48Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Yamyra Demir wrote:</div><blockquote> <span class=messageboard-ooc>How'd Kidd get to Egorian!? :P</span> </blockquote><p><span class=messageboard-ooc>He's crazy fast? And I might have gotten my wires crossed while speed-reading the last 50 pages! :D</span>Yamyra Demir wrote:How'd Kidd get to Egorian!? :P
He's crazy fast? And I might have gotten my wires crossed while speed-reading the last 50 pages! :DKiddrik, the Blackstone (alias of Eben al'Jol)2015-01-06T02:12:48ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: The Crimson Citadel Welcomes Those Who Walk in BloodKiddrik, the Blackstone (alias of Eben al'Jol)https://paizo.com/campaigns/ThoseWhoWalkInBlood/discussion&page=2#992015-01-05T16:54:14Z2015-01-05T16:54:14Z<p>Also, in case it's helpful, I've created an editable google document (linked at the top of my profile, called "Editable Mission Document"), that everyone should feel free to edit/update as desired. The goal is to have one place for us to write collective thoughts about our current mission. I like having something like this because digging back and forth through all the various posts can be frustrating.</p>
<p>It's common property, so use it as desired .. or not, if you think it's not needed. :)</p>Also, in case it's helpful, I've created an editable google document (linked at the top of my profile, called "Editable Mission Document"), that everyone should feel free to edit/update as desired. The goal is to have one place for us to write collective thoughts about our current mission. I like having something like this because digging back and forth through all the various posts can be frustrating.
It's common property, so use it as desired .. or not, if you think it's not needed. :)Kiddrik, the Blackstone (alias of Eben al'Jol)2015-01-05T16:54:14ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: The Crimson Citadel Welcomes Those Who Walk in BloodKiddrik, the Blackstone (alias of Eben al'Jol)https://paizo.com/campaigns/ThoseWhoWalkInBlood/discussion&page=2#982015-01-05T16:39:45Z2015-01-05T16:39:45Z<p>Oof ... that was a lot of info to absorb. :/</p>Oof ... that was a lot of info to absorb. :/Kiddrik, the Blackstone (alias of Eben al'Jol)2015-01-05T16:39:45ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Those Who Walk in Blood -- GameplayKiddrik, the Blackstone (alias of Eben al'Jol)https://paizo.com/campaigns/ThoseWhoWalkInBlood/gameplay&page=4#1802015-01-05T16:38:47Z2015-01-05T16:38:47Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Okay, I think I’m caught up (and again, my apologies for the un-announced and extended absence), though I may be a bit sketchy on all the information that has been discovered so far. There’s been some great work done already, team! Yay, you!.</span></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Seeing as one group’s fully on the Tunnel Mission, Kiddrik will gladly try for the <b>Paravaicar Wren</b> mission. I’d suggest Red come with Kidd. The two are, after all, used to working as a team. :)</span></p>
<p>Once the secondary plans are hashed out, and Kiddrik is assigned to following Paravicar Wren, the Taldan youth does his best to get a decent night’s sleep. It doesn’t go so well, and he finds himself moving through the pre-dawn streets of Egorian … on his way to what he believes to be the best location to catch the Paravicar’s activities for the day.</p>
<p>He tries to stifle a yawn as he waits in an alley's shadows ... watching where he suspects the mark will start her day.</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc><b>To set up a good location for surveillance:</b>
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<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Know: Local, DC 14:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 4 ⇒ (12) + 4 = 16</span>; SUCCESS
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<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Hours observing:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d4 ⇒ 3</span></span></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc><b>To follow Paravicar as she moves with retinue:</b>
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<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Stealth, DC 22:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 10 ⇒ (19) + 10 = 29</span>; SUCCESS
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<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Hours observing:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d3 ⇒ 3</span></span></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc><b>To learn the business she’s conducted in Egorian:</b>
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<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Perception, DC 22:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 8 ⇒ (4) + 8 = 12</span>; FAIL (maybe Red can hit this one)
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Hours observing: no die mentioned.</span></p>
<p>The rest of the day is spent on the woman’s trail, remaining as unobtrusive as possible in the city’s streets as he edges his way closer and closer to her retinue and dealings. Unfortunately, the woman’s bodyguards aren’t as lousy at their job as he’d hoped, and he finds it difficult to stay close enough to her as he’d like. While the day is far from wasted, Kiddrik chafes at the information he feels he’s missed out on.</p>Okay, I think I’m caught up (and again, my apologies for the un-announced and extended absence), though I may be a bit sketchy on all the information that has been discovered so far. There’s been some great work done already, team! Yay, you!.
Seeing as one group’s fully on the Tunnel Mission, Kiddrik will gladly try for the Paravaicar Wren mission. I’d suggest Red come with Kidd. The two are, after all, used to working as a team. :)
Once the secondary plans are hashed out, and Kiddrik is...Kiddrik, the Blackstone (alias of Eben al'Jol)2015-01-05T16:38:47ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: The Crimson Citadel Welcomes Those Who Walk in BloodKiddrik, the Blackstone (alias of Eben al'Jol)https://paizo.com/campaigns/ThoseWhoWalkInBlood/discussion&page=2#962015-01-05T15:02:32Z2015-01-05T15:02:32Z<p>Sorry for the disappearing act over the holidays, guys. A crazy busy year-end calendar turned into family holidays which turned into a much-needed break from (nearly) all online activity. I should have dropped in to give everyone a heads-up, but just couldn’t bring myself to pull up any of my usual online sites (including pbp’s).</p>
<p>I’m back at work, getting back into a rhythm, and will be posting across my games.</p>
<p>Again, so sorry for the abrupt disappearance. I’m getting caught up today.</p>Sorry for the disappearing act over the holidays, guys. A crazy busy year-end calendar turned into family holidays which turned into a much-needed break from (nearly) all online activity. I should have dropped in to give everyone a heads-up, but just couldn’t bring myself to pull up any of my usual online sites (including pbp’s).
I’m back at work, getting back into a rhythm, and will be posting across my games.
Again, so sorry for the abrupt disappearance. I’m getting caught up today.Kiddrik, the Blackstone (alias of Eben al'Jol)2015-01-05T15:02:32ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: The Crimson Citadel Welcomes Those Who Walk in BloodKiddrik, the Blackstone (alias of Eben al'Jol)https://paizo.com/campaigns/ThoseWhoWalkInBlood/discussion&page=2#812014-12-25T20:15:01Z2014-12-25T20:15:01Z<p>Still here. Just out of town. Probably won't have the time to do a proper post. :(</p>Still here. Just out of town. Probably won't have the time to do a proper post. :(Kiddrik, the Blackstone (alias of Eben al'Jol)2014-12-25T20:15:01ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Those Who Walk in Blood -- GameplayKiddrik, the Blackstone (alias of Eben al'Jol)https://paizo.com/campaigns/ThoseWhoWalkInBlood/gameplay&page=3#1212014-12-22T14:23:54Z2014-12-22T14:23:54Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Agreed! Onwards and upwards!</span></p>
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Sa'Kage wrote:</div><blockquote><span class=messageboard-ooc>Perhaps former (or current) inmates can help</span></blockquote><p><span class=messageboard-ooc>The Hellknights' former captives, huh? Wouldn't we need a Scroll of <i>Speak with Dead</i> for that? ;P</span>Agreed! Onwards and upwards!
Sa'Kage wrote:Perhaps former (or current) inmates can help
The Hellknights' former captives, huh? Wouldn't we need a Scroll of Speak with Dead for that? ;PKiddrik, the Blackstone (alias of Eben al'Jol)2014-12-22T14:23:54ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: The Crimson Citadel Welcomes Those Who Walk in BloodKiddrik, the Blackstone (alias of Eben al'Jol)https://paizo.com/campaigns/ThoseWhoWalkInBlood/discussion&page=2#792014-12-22T14:02:10Z2014-12-22T14:02:10Z<p>Sorry for my quiet ... busy holiday weekend. This being Christmas week, I'm likely to be posting erratically at best, though I'll be as proactive as I can.</p>
<p>About 1) ... I'm guessing if they're still digging/constructing the tunnel, they'll need a pretty solid flow of craftsmen down there. If given proper credentials, and supported with a reason not to have to interact too heavily with those around him, Kidd can go in as a carpenter and gather as much intel from within the tunnel as possible. If he's not supervised too tightly, he may even be able to do a bit of scouting towards the Citadel itself, depending on what he runs across.</p>
<p>2) To get started, a day spent Gathering Info and Bribing key personnel may get us some traction here. The characters in the group who's skill set don't really lend themselves to Gather Info or espionage-type stuff could also be posted up on a stakeout to case the joint, watching for any Citadel servants or staff who seem like they might be decent sources of information. Isolating a disgruntled Citadel worker or two, liquoring them up while we pump them for information, then lightly poisoning them so they're laid up for the week we do the operation may give us a low-level person or two to impersonate for the infiltration, when the time comes.</p>
<p>3) I have no better idea than the lictor one (though I had to look up what a lictor was). Double bonus on this idea if we can find a lictor who is known to work with a small team or entourage. Having Eris or someone as the false-lictor able to speak for everyone else who needs to get in (but doesn't have the skills to do so without raising alarms) seems ideal.</p>
<p>4) Still noodling on this. But to cover our tracks in an effort to maximize our chances at a clean escape, is there some form of a persistent Silent Image we can put in place in the cell once the kill has been made? Giving us thirty minutes or an hour to begin our escape while the guards think the mark is passed out from interrogation would be nice.</p>Sorry for my quiet ... busy holiday weekend. This being Christmas week, I'm likely to be posting erratically at best, though I'll be as proactive as I can.
About 1) ... I'm guessing if they're still digging/constructing the tunnel, they'll need a pretty solid flow of craftsmen down there. If given proper credentials, and supported with a reason not to have to interact too heavily with those around him, Kidd can go in as a carpenter and gather as much intel from within the tunnel as possible....Kiddrik, the Blackstone (alias of Eben al'Jol)2014-12-22T14:02:10ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Those Who Walk in Blood -- GameplayKiddrik, the Blackstone (alias of Eben al'Jol)https://paizo.com/campaigns/ThoseWhoWalkInBlood/gameplay&page=3#1132014-12-19T14:17:16Z2014-12-19T14:17:16Z<p>Kiddrik nods and gives the chipper halfling a reserved smile. Then, he turns to Vespid, <b>"Are we traveling on this ship? If so, where are our quarters?"</b></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>I haven't been able to put much thought to our approach, but I'll try to do so. It sounds like we have a lot of investigation/research/recon once we get there, anyway ... which will hopefully heavily influence our plans. This should be fun. :D</span></p>Kiddrik nods and gives the chipper halfling a reserved smile. Then, he turns to Vespid, "Are we traveling on this ship? If so, where are our quarters?"
I haven't been able to put much thought to our approach, but I'll try to do so. It sounds like we have a lot of investigation/research/recon once we get there, anyway ... which will hopefully heavily influence our plans. This should be fun. :DKiddrik, the Blackstone (alias of Eben al'Jol)2014-12-19T14:17:16ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Those Who Walk in Blood -- GameplayKiddrik, the Blackstone (alias of Eben al'Jol)https://paizo.com/campaigns/ThoseWhoWalkInBlood/gameplay&page=3#1112014-12-19T12:28:34Z2014-12-19T12:28:34Z<p>Kiddrik has sat quietly during most of the brainstorming, frowning at the scroll with the Citadel on it.</p>
<p>Finally, he speaks up, <b>”I don’t have any better plans about getting in, but the Barrowood may provide a secondary exit strategy should our plans go awry. Knowing how to leave by a secondary exit that our enemies don’t know we know exists may prove useful, indeed. While we’re investigating, let’s see if we can verify the veracity of the report of the underground passage … as well as what it would take to escape the Barrowood from within.”</b></p>Kiddrik has sat quietly during most of the brainstorming, frowning at the scroll with the Citadel on it.
Finally, he speaks up, ”I don’t have any better plans about getting in, but the Barrowood may provide a secondary exit strategy should our plans go awry. Knowing how to leave by a secondary exit that our enemies don’t know we know exists may prove useful, indeed. While we’re investigating, let’s see if we can verify the veracity of the report of the underground passage … as well as what...Kiddrik, the Blackstone (alias of Eben al'Jol)2014-12-19T12:28:34ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Those Who Walk in Blood -- GameplayKiddrik, the Blackstone (alias of Eben al'Jol)https://paizo.com/campaigns/ThoseWhoWalkInBlood/gameplay&page=2#932014-12-17T21:56:34Z2014-12-17T21:56:34Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>.. as well as how he takes his coffee and what animal he likes on his underoos.</span></p>.. as well as how he takes his coffee and what animal he likes on his underoos.Kiddrik, the Blackstone (alias of Eben al'Jol)2014-12-17T21:56:34ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Those Who Walk in Blood -- GameplayKiddrik, the Blackstone (alias of Eben al'Jol)https://paizo.com/campaigns/ThoseWhoWalkInBlood/gameplay&page=2#872014-12-17T18:57:23Z2014-12-17T18:57:23Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>What does Kiddrik know about the citadel and Valdis Portuni?</span>
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<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Know: Local, Citadel Remain:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9</span>
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<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Know: Local, Valdis Portuni:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 4 ⇒ (9) + 4 = 13</span></p>
<p>Kiddrik pops a grape in his mouth as he listens. <b>”If our employer wants Valdis silenced, why free him? Why not just … well, silence him.”</b></p>What does Kiddrik know about the citadel and Valdis Portuni?
[dice=Know: Local, Citadel Remain]1d20 + 4[/dice]
[dice=Know: Local, Valdis Portuni]1d20 + 4[/dice]
Kiddrik pops a grape in his mouth as he listens. ”If our employer wants Valdis silenced, why free him? Why not just … well, silence him.”Kiddrik, the Blackstone (alias of Eben al'Jol)2014-12-17T18:57:23ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Those Who Walk in Blood -- GameplayKiddrik, the Blackstone (alias of Eben al'Jol)https://paizo.com/campaigns/ThoseWhoWalkInBlood/gameplay&page=2#852014-12-17T17:36:17Z2014-12-17T17:36:17Z<p>Kiddrik also leans in, seemingly just as curious as the ebullient halfling. <b>”And which person?”</b></p>Kiddrik also leans in, seemingly just as curious as the ebullient halfling. ”And which person?”Kiddrik, the Blackstone (alias of Eben al'Jol)2014-12-17T17:36:17ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Those Who Walk in Blood -- GameplayKiddrik, the Blackstone (alias of Eben al'Jol)https://paizo.com/campaigns/ThoseWhoWalkInBlood/gameplay&page=2#772014-12-17T16:34:53Z2014-12-17T16:34:53Z<p>Vespid’s dangerous tone catches Kiddrik off-guard, but the young man doesn’t back down. In fact, his resolve only seems to harden, his curiosity deepening. And he responds immediately.</p>
<p><b>”I’ll ask forgiveness for my tone, but nothing else. I’ve gladly accepted every task given me, low or high.”</b> He pauses, nodding in response to Mama Bess's touch as he considers Vespid's words. <b>”But true challenges? Killing the immortal?”</b> His eyes flash defensively around at the other members; the young man clearly doesn’t like being caught off guard. <b>”The difficulty of such a task aside … is this not above our calling and mandates? I don’t mean to challenge. I just…”</b> he struggles with these final words, as if they’re painful to admit. <b>” … don’t understand.”</b></p>Vespid’s dangerous tone catches Kiddrik off-guard, but the young man doesn’t back down. In fact, his resolve only seems to harden, his curiosity deepening. And he responds immediately.
”I’ll ask forgiveness for my tone, but nothing else. I’ve gladly accepted every task given me, low or high.” He pauses, nodding in response to Mama Bess's touch as he considers Vespid's words. ”But true challenges? Killing the immortal?” His eyes flash defensively around at the other members; the young man...Kiddrik, the Blackstone (alias of Eben al'Jol)2014-12-17T16:34:53ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Those Who Walk in Blood -- GameplayKiddrik, the Blackstone (alias of Eben al'Jol)https://paizo.com/campaigns/ThoseWhoWalkInBlood/gameplay&page=2#722014-12-17T15:27:22Z2014-12-17T15:27:22Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>I picked up a bit more gear … most notably a travel pack with extra clothes and the usual stuff you’d expect from a young man who’s used to traveling a bit (mess kit, extra clothes, etc).</span></p>
<p>Kiddrik sits quietly at the table, trying to figure out what to make of this mixed group as he unthinkingly taps his black blade’s pommel with a thumb. From his build and movements—not to mention the unique blade in his hands—it’s easy for everyone to connect him with swordsman who was given the honor of the killing blow the evening before. His Mantis gear removed (likely stowed in the large travel pack currently pushed into the room’s corner), he wears unremarkable traveler’s clothes, though the long crimson scarf—in the Varisian style—remains wrapped around his neck. Pale blue eyes, the color of frozen water, peer thoughtfully out of the clean-shaven face of a man with only twenty or so winters to his name.</p>
<p>During Vespid’s introductions and briefing, the young man sits observantly, though at one point his head cocks to the side thoughtfully, a slight frown forming on his lips as if someone were whispering something curious in his ear.</p>
<p><b>”I’m Kiddrik Blackstone, and it’s been nearly a year since my acceptance with our brotherhood.”</b> He pauses, and a challenging look crosses his features … as if he expects an objection to his presence.</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>If you’ve got ranks in Knowledge (Local) or are a character who prides themselves on being up-to-date on Red Mantis goings-on in the last few years, check out the spoiler</span>[Spoiler omitted]</p>
<p><b>”I can handle my blade, I know a handful of spells, and I can usually avoid notice when I need to. I usually leave the talking to Red.”</b> He gestures to the slightly-older-looking man sitting next to him, then his face brightens a bit. <b>”Oh, and I’m a fair hand at carpentry. Other side of the family business, I guess.”</b></p>
<p>He looks around the table, nodding to each person as he mentions their skillset, <b>”So we have combat, infiltration, support, social, disguise, and…”</b> He looks over at Vespid. <b>”… our handler. Why does an accomplished assassin and ex-priestess of Calistria need such a robust team? Is this for one of your jobs? Or does this come down from the top?”</b></p>I picked up a bit more gear … most notably a travel pack with extra clothes and the usual stuff you’d expect from a young man who’s used to traveling a bit (mess kit, extra clothes, etc).
Kiddrik sits quietly at the table, trying to figure out what to make of this mixed group as he unthinkingly taps his black blade’s pommel with a thumb. From his build and movements—not to mention the unique blade in his hands—it’s easy for everyone to connect him with swordsman who was given the honor of...Kiddrik, the Blackstone (alias of Eben al'Jol)2014-12-17T15:27:22ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Those Who Walk in Blood -- GameplayKiddrik, the Blackstone (alias of Eben al'Jol)https://paizo.com/campaigns/ThoseWhoWalkInBlood/gameplay&page=2#632014-12-16T22:22:29Z2014-12-16T22:22:29Z<p>The young Mantis shakes his head at the exchange between Myra and Kage, his mask hiding his smile. He pauses for a few heartbeats before nodding, then he jogs to catch up in their shared withdrawal.</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Are you guys wanting to do an unofficial meet-and-greet in the town below? Or are we pushing forward to the official meet-up aboard the <i>Bantu Wind</i>? I don’t have a preference.</span></p>The young Mantis shakes his head at the exchange between Myra and Kage, his mask hiding his smile. He pauses for a few heartbeats before nodding, then he jogs to catch up in their shared withdrawal.
Are you guys wanting to do an unofficial meet-and-greet in the town below? Or are we pushing forward to the official meet-up aboard the Bantu Wind? I don’t have a preference.Kiddrik, the Blackstone (alias of Eben al'Jol)2014-12-16T22:22:29ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Those Who Walk in Blood -- GameplayKiddrik, the Blackstone (alias of Eben al'Jol)https://paizo.com/campaigns/ThoseWhoWalkInBlood/gameplay&page=2#582014-12-16T14:58:51Z2014-12-16T14:58:51Z<p>Kiddrik takes the time during the mission-giver’s speech to meticulously clean his black stone blade on his cloak. At the mention of this group seeing more of each other, his mask turns to regard each other Mantis in turn ... except for the shorter Mantis at his side <span class=messageboard-ooc>(Red)</span>. He remains silent as the mission-giver finishes, disappears, and is replaced by the one among them who steps to the center.</p>
<p>Through the mask, it’s impossible to tell the young Mantis’s demeanor, and his tone remains coldly neutral. <b>”Where the bow points, the arrow flies, no?”</b></p>Kiddrik takes the time during the mission-giver’s speech to meticulously clean his black stone blade on his cloak. At the mention of this group seeing more of each other, his mask turns to regard each other Mantis in turn ... except for the shorter Mantis at his side (Red). He remains silent as the mission-giver finishes, disappears, and is replaced by the one among them who steps to the center.
Through the mask, it’s impossible to tell the young Mantis’s demeanor, and his tone remains...Kiddrik, the Blackstone (alias of Eben al'Jol)2014-12-16T14:58:51ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Those Who Walk in Blood -- GameplayKiddrik, the Blackstone (alias of Eben al'Jol)https://paizo.com/campaigns/ThoseWhoWalkInBlood/gameplay&page=2#552014-12-16T11:59:21Z2014-12-16T11:59:21Z<p>Kiddrik doesn't hesitate, flipping his strange black blade into a reverse grip and driving it cleanly home into Gaspar's chest.</p>
<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>CDG:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">2d8 + 12 + 2d6 + 8 ⇒ (4, 8) + 12 + (5, 3) + 8 = 40</span><span class=messageboard-ooc>; and a fort save based on this damage roll or die immediately.</span></p>
<p><b>"Accept this blood gift,"</b> he utters reverently as the man's ice-thickened blood leeches out into the courtyard sands.</p>
<p>Then the young Mantis steps back, blood and a cold mist falling slowly from the serrated edge as he considers the unexpected pack of assassins.</p>
<p><b>"Gaspar was the mark,"</b> he says in a young baritone voice with the sounds of Taldan, <b>"We're not staying to play with his oversized windup toy."</b></p>
<p>After another pause, he strides across the courtyard, mindful of the construct's reach, and stops by another Mantis. </p>
<p><b>"Thanks for watching my back,"</b> he mutters, eyeing the guards. <b>"Ready when you are."</b> His tone is far warmer than it had been moments before.</p>
<p>He seems poised to leave when the other man does.</p>Kiddrik doesn't hesitate, flipping his strange black blade into a reverse grip and driving it cleanly home into Gaspar's chest.
[dice=CDG]2d8 + 12 + 2d6 + 8[/dice]; and a fort save based on this damage roll or die immediately.
"Accept this blood gift," he utters reverently as the man's ice-thickened blood leeches out into the courtyard sands.
Then the young Mantis steps back, blood and a cold mist falling slowly from the serrated edge as he considers the unexpected pack of assassins.
...Kiddrik, the Blackstone (alias of Eben al'Jol)2014-12-16T11:59:21ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Those Who Walk in Blood -- GameplayKiddrik, the Blackstone (alias of Eben al'Jol)https://paizo.com/campaigns/ThoseWhoWalkInBlood/gameplay#412014-12-15T17:29:14Z2014-12-15T17:29:14Z<p>Kiddrik continues his unseen advance, rounding the column and brushing past the first halfling Red Mantis. Through his mask, his eyes follow the target’s frantic struggles against yet another halfling Red Mantis, the guardsman threatening her, then up at the massive construct.</p>
<p>It was an easy decision. Gaspar was the target, supposedly the other Red Mantis was a professional—meaning she could take care of herself—and the construct was little more than an obstruction to be ignored and left lumbering in place when Gaspar was taken care of.</p>
<p><i>Plus, I’m not about to let another agent solo the kill on MY contract,</i> he thinks darkly. Blackstone’s menacing presence calls thirstily to bathe in Gaspar’s blood, encouraging his decision.</p>
<p>Kiddrik steps into position, using the halfling grappler’s tactics to make the most of his own strike … then his training takes over. The precise words of arcane power come easily to his lips as he flows into his blade form. <i>The Comet Falls</i>, a downward stroke delivered from a two-handed, high grip, aiming to drive Blackstone and its stored icy power into the squirming man’s heart.</p>
<p>The attack pierces his Invisbility glamer, and it falls away, revealing the young Red Mantis. His blood-red mask rests atop a tall, thin, athletic and wide-shouldered form robed in crimson-and-black ceremonial silk armor. Two gloved hands grip the pommel of a strange, light-sucking sawtooth sabre made of black stone, and the hilts of yet two more sabres ride over each shoulder. In addition to a small black pack and similarly black cloak, the young Mantis wears a distinctive crimson scarf, its bulk enshrouding his neck while its ends hang loosely.</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>I figure I could do an actual first-reveal for the teammates. Hope you guys don’t mind. :)</span></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc><b>__________
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Top of Round 3</b>
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<b>Move</b> to square bottom/left of Gaspar (map updated)
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Then <b>cast <a href="http://www.d20pfsrd.com/feats/metamagic-feats/rime-spell-metamagic" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Rime</a> <a href="http://www.d20pfsrd.com/magic/all-spells/f/frostbite" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Frostbite</a></b>, using Spellstrike to attack (fighting defensively) to deliver it.
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Attack modified by: Invisibility (+2), Flank (+2), and fighting defensively (-4)
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<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>+2 sawtooth sabre, attack:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 9 + 2 + 2 - 4 ⇒ (16) + 9 + 2 + 2 - 4 = 25</span>
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<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>weapon damage:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d8 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 9</span>
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<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>spell damage (nonlethal):</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d6 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8</span></span></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>If that hits, Gaspar is <a href="http://www.d20pfsrd.com/gamemastering/conditions#TOC-Entangled" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Entangled</a> for 1 round. And unless he’s immune to non-lethal damage, he’s also <a href="http://www.d20pfsrd.com/gamemastering/conditions#TOC-Fatigued" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">fatigued</a> until he heals the nonlethal damage.</span></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc><b>Conditions/effects:</b> Frostbite (3 of 4 strikes remaining), Arcane Enhancement: Blackstone +2 (rd 3 of 10), Fighting Defensively (-4 attack rolls/+3 AC)
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<b>AC</b> 21 <b>CMD</b> 25</span></p>Kiddrik continues his unseen advance, rounding the column and brushing past the first halfling Red Mantis. Through his mask, his eyes follow the target’s frantic struggles against yet another halfling Red Mantis, the guardsman threatening her, then up at the massive construct.
It was an easy decision. Gaspar was the target, supposedly the other Red Mantis was a professional—meaning she could take care of herself—and the construct was little more than an obstruction to be ignored and left...Kiddrik, the Blackstone (alias of Eben al'Jol)2014-12-15T17:29:14Z