Layjiani's page

I respect your opinion Wellard and thank you most kindly for runing this (these) games. However I have to side with Fredrich in the confusion over your statement of having only one player. Layjiani is not much of a talker and is always fine to let Eltariel do the talking for her. Other than that, she let's her bow or skills do the talking for her, which, at least to my opinion, she has been doing as much as anyone. Aude's posts are usually brief but still (mostly) present and Elterial (of course) and Friendrich has been posting frequently as well.

Regardless though, it has been fun all! Thanks so much for allowing this group story to be as entertaing as it has been. : )

Quickly snatching out two alchemist's arrows Layjiani rapidly aims and lets fly
Attacks:1d20 + 8 ⇒ (4) + 8 = 121d8 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7
1d20 + 8 ⇒ (18) + 8 = 261d8 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6
Plus Alchemists Fire damage. Although nothing has been said about it before, I have now included a -1 arrows for the specialty arrows to hit. Just seemed to make sense to me. Plus the -2 for rapid shot of course.

An arrow already knocked, Layjiani silently takes aim on the creature attacking Aude and tries to sink two quick arrows in it.
Rapid Shot:1d20 + 10 ⇒ (1) + 10 = 111d20 + 10 ⇒ (4) + 10 = 14
Damage:1d8 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 4 = 121d8 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8

At the same time she looks closely around her for any other sign of danger
Perception:1d20 + 12 ⇒ (8) + 12 = 20including Favored Terrain bonus

Sounds good to me. But what's the delay on the game? Everyone all good?

Concentrating Layjiani looks closer to determine all she can about the various plants she sees.
Knowledge (Nature):1d20 + 8 ⇒ (6) + 8 = 14 Unless you already rolled this for her and that's what she saw?

She then calls back just loud enough to describe what she's seen and then proceeds to move cautiously to her right, determined to investigate the strange cacti further. She keeps wary of all the plants in this strange place though and keeps and arrow knocked in her bow.

Don't know why I never thought of this before, but next item Layjiani wants Eltariel to make is an continuous item of the Message cantrip. Don't think it would work the same if Eltariel cast it on Layjiani, no?

Stepping agily to allow for the movement of her allies, Layjiani continus to provide support with her bow, and two more fast arrows fly into the melee

Rapid Shot:
Attack:1d20 + 10 ⇒ (19) + 10 = 29
Damage:1d8 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10

Attack:1d20 + 10 ⇒ (10) + 10 = 20
Damage:1d8 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8

Targeting the creature that presents the most immediate threat, the archer releases two more quick shots

Rapid Shot:
Attack:1d20 + 10 ⇒ (16) + 10 = 26
Damage:1d8 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6

Attack:1d20 + 10 ⇒ (14) + 10 = 24
Damage:1d8 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7

And damn! That Friedrich is a pulverizing powerhouse!

Making sure the others have room Layjiani launches two rapid arrows into the already damahed creature (or the next if it's down)
Rapid Shot;
Attack:1d20 + 10 ⇒ (15) + 10 = 251d20 + 10 ⇒ (18) + 10 = 28
Damage:1d8 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 101d8 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10

Layjiani steps back to allow the fighters access to the building should they need it. Readying her bow at the same time she says
"Something large do bstir within. Though it be friend or foe this one do no know"

Layjiani opens the door

Layjiani helps look for tracks or sign of the inhabitants and then takes care of the locks, making sure to first check for and remove any traps.

Once everyone is gathered, if their are no objections, Layjiani will stealthily approach the shack and check it out

Any results from Layjiani's knowledge checks?

Moving back to the hole Layjiani covers her commrades with her bow as they make their way down. She has a thundering arrow knocked so that if she does need to shoot at something they will know exactly where it is when she hits it, or even if she doesn't.
She keeps a very sharp eye out for danger but at the same time she can't help wondering about this very interesting cavern
Perception:1d20 + 10 ⇒ (14) + 10 = 24
Knowledge(dungeoneering):1d20 + 9 ⇒ (13) + 9 = 22
Knowlewdge:(geography):1d20 + 7 ⇒ (17) + 7 = 24(+2 I believe for underground)
Knowlwedge(nature):1d20 + 8 ⇒ (13) + 8 = 21

Layjiani looks carfefully through the hole for sigbs of life or movement. If she sees none she heads back to report her findings to the others. Continuing she says "This one has the idea that perhaps it do be best if those two" pointing to Friedrich and Kegmar "do desend first and secure the way while this one do cover them with her bow. Then the rest may follow and this one will descend last"

Which entrance Layjiani (and Willam?)has already gone through and passage she is cautiously exploring. So what has she seen/ come upon so far?

Which entrance Layjiani (and Willam?)has already gone through and passage she is cautiously exploring. So what has she seen/ come upon so far?

Layjiani waits for the others to catch up and shows them the hole. If the decision is made to enter the scout will take out a linen handkerchef she has and ask Eltariel to cast a simple light spell on it.
Then taking the small soft piece of cloth and balling it up in the hand which holds the bow the stealthy ranger can control exactly how much light escapes from it.
Allowing only a small sliver enough for her to see by Layjiani then proceds with her normal quiet caution into the hole.
Having noticed and been impressed by the stealth of the newest member of the team she silently indicates to William that he may accompany her if he wishes.

Handle Animal:1d20 + 6 ⇒ (7) + 6 = 13

Attempting to silence the dog, Layjiani quickly checks for any signs of traps and takes care of any locks there may be on the gate.
Perception:1d20 + 10 ⇒ (3) + 10 = 13
Disable Device:1d20 + 12 ⇒ (1) + 12 = 13

Once the command is given to begin seeking the buhgbears Layjiani eagerly takes off after her prey. She quoickly takes point, distancing herself enough from the others that the noise of their progress does not disturb her silent movement through the forest.
On gurad with bow drawn and arrow ready the hunter silently and skillfully seeks her prey
Stealth:1d20 + 12 ⇒ (19) + 12 = 31
Perception:1d20 + 10 ⇒ (15) + 10 = 25
Track:1d20 + 11 ⇒ (7) + 11 = 18
(+2 on all for favored enemy)

Layjiani passes the items to Eltariel saying "Please do keep these safe to be returned to the owners once we restore them."

Then, her emotional state still on high, when Aude mentions her intentions to conduct a funeral for the Troll the Ranger's prejudices come flashing out "What! You do think to conduct a funeral for that abomination yet plan to leave the human smith to rot! This one shall attend to his rites herself if necessary, but never shall this one waste valuable time which could be spent seeking help for these other poor souls while you do say your silly prayers over evil scum like that Troll!"

Growing more and more angry and disturbed by the series of events and tragadies to afflict this poor town, Layjiani is unusually affected by the journal of the young woman. Fighting down her anger and her sorrow, nevertheless her eyes still glisten as she says with passion "This one do swear now to punish those repsponsible for this! And as well to do all in this one's power to help restore these unfortunate souls."

Taking a breath to calm herself she continues "Another thought do occur as well-As it do seem clear from this journal, the affliction did take place over several days, and it do no seem to this one that a mad Treant would be here to poison the well without the townsfolk no take of notice. Thus it do seem that the Treat do have help in this posioning of the town, likely human help."

And as this last is said fierce anger flashes in her eyes again at the thought that someone could do such a terrible thing to their fellow townspeople.

Just in case you haven't already rolled for it, Layjiani does conduct a through search of the house as well, taking 20

Taking all due caution, as per the norm, Layjiani investigates the building

Sooo, on to the next building then?

Seeing no further sign of Trolls the scout continues on to search the rest of the village buildings
We did search the smith and bugbear as well, right? If not she makes sure to do that first before moving on

Layjini, bow still in hand and arrow knocked, spends some time carefully tracking back the path of teh troll, to see where it came from and to make sure there are no more of them. She of course takes all caution, walking as silently as possible.

Angered by her miss and determined to end this abomination before it can do further injury to any of her allies the archer takes a deep breath, holds it, and let's fly another alchemists arrow.
Attack: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (9) + 9 = 18(Using Deadly Aim; +2 if Troll is considered a monstrous humanoid)
Damage:1d8 + 10 ⇒ (8) + 10 = 18 (+2 if Troll is considered a monstrous humanoid, plus damage from alchemists fire)

Wellard rolling all the initiatives is A-OK with me

Inititiative:1d20 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6

Her bow at the ready, when Layjiani sees the troll she drops the regular arrow she had been carrying and quickly snatches an alchemist's arrow from her quiver, firing it and taking deadly aim all in the same smooth practiced movement
Attack:1d20 + 9 ⇒ (3) + 9 = 12 (+2 if Troll is considered a monstrous humanoid)
Damage:1d8 + 10 ⇒ (4) + 10 = 14 (+2 if Troll is considered a monstrous humanoid,plus 1d6 sneak damage if she wins init, plus damage from alchemists fire)

If the dog is tied up or needs help in anyway Layjiani will approach it using her handle animal or wild empathy skill and give whatever aid is needed. Otherwise she will movw onto the next house

Oops! Ninja'd

I believe I already indicated that Layjiani would be checking out All the buildings, but in case I didn't, yes, she does that now. After that she begins scouting ahead on the trail of the bugbears, taking all due caution.
Wellard has our scout been able to determine the age of the tracks and also how far apart in time they are?

After sharing her findings with the others Layjiani gives her opinion
"While ity do be the Treant we do be here to stop, this one feels that first it do be best to eliminate the bugbear threat. For they do be creatures most foul and viscious and the ones here do no seem to have any fear of entering this town at their will."
As she speaks the ranger's extreeme dislike for any kind of monstrous humanoids is clearly visible.

While Eltariel searches for the town water supply Layjiani attempts to find any track or sign of the looters and vandals.
and also still waiting to hear if anything useful or of note was found amnong the scattered possessions

And any result from Layjiani's search of the stuff as well?

Always practical minded, Layjiani searches through the scattered possessions. looking for clues as to the previous owners as well as anything useful and/or interesting.

After that she will check out the stairway and be ready to proceed up it once the others are ready as well

Taking all due caution, more out of habit than any expectation of their being any traps, Layjiani checks all the doors and takes care of any locks that may bar their way as they search the buildings, starting with the inn.

Layjiani also begins looking for sign of anyone, or anmything, which may have entered or left the village
Track:1d20 + 11 ⇒ (14) + 11 = 25

Vigilant as always, Layjiani looks closely around the hamlet, her bow ready all the time.
Perception:1d20 + 10 ⇒ (16) + 10 = 26

oh also I'd wanted to get Kegmar to brew a few potions for Layjiani, ok if I post them a bit later?

Looking back from her vigil Layjiani gives William a close scrutiny but as the others seem to accept him gives no objection. She then nods to herself at the message written but calls out loud enough for the others to hear "Perhaps a more durable message could be left? And if nothing can be done for this poor one now let us nake haste to ensure the same fate does not befall others"

Sorry all, been having connection poroblems in this area of late, please don't hesitate to DMPC my character if my absence is holding things back at all, but hopefully it's all sorted out now

Deeply disturbed by the sight of the tree and it's ramifications nevertheless Layjiani knows her duty and keeps a sharp eye on the surrounding area for any sign of danger. Her bow drawn and arrow knocked she forges ahead somewhat, searching for any tracks or sign of what may have brought this abominable condition on the hapless messenger

The others voicing Layjiani's own thoughts the ranger attends the markets with Eltartiel. Her first purchace is an item she had long sought, a sack of magical interior dimensions which would aid someone of her limited physical strength greatly. Aftet that she either purchaces the materials for, if there will be time to craft them with the aid of Eltariel's invisible helpers, or else buys outright 30 more each of cold iron arrows and alchemist fire arrows. As she stores the items in her new haversack and feels no additional weight for a moment she smiles like a delighted child. Then she remembers their purpose and grim determination settles on her features once again.

if Eltariel can craft the haversack it will save Layjiani 1,000gp, otherwise after her new purchaces she has about 1,000 left

For the Ranger who has great respect for Nature and all her creatures the knowledge of a corrupt Treant fills her with grim determination to put a stop to it's macinations. At Eltariel's promise of aid Layjiani nods her head in approval

Now that the excitement of new companions is begining to dull a bit, the long journey and nights of little sleep while the casters rested begins to catch up to her again causing Layjiani to have to stifle a yawn. Glancing at the others but looking to Eltariel she says "The journey home has been long and is not quite yet done. This one do feel the time for rest is nigh. Perhaps our new friends may do meet us in the morn or come with us now to the fortress?"

liking the RP and know that PC intro ios importantN but thinking maybe we can fast forward a bit to begin to get into the story?

Whern asked if she has any objections Layjiani only smles slighly and shakes her head no. Her elven friend indeed knows her well for now that he is closer the roguish women is indeed busy sizing up the newcomer. It had been her long standing habit never to become involved with a fellow party member so now that he was joining them he was off limits, but still, that didn't stop her from looking

However when Aude asks her question the ranger's attention suddenly switches to dwarf as she pays close attention to his answer. For if he had any relation to the enemy clan of her people, even though her own folk had ostricized her, still her and the dwarf may have issue.

As they enter the bar a fond smile alights on Layjiani's face. She knew well this particular establishment, in truth she felt much more at home in the headless gryphon than she did in that big old drafty fortress. Many had she spent when in search of a particular type of companionship and although she was not in that kind of mood at the moment still her practiced eye quickly sought out the long limbed and well porportioned warrior lounging in the corner.
Her distraction caused not to notice the dwarf's approach until he was almost upon him. As always, the sight of a dwarf brought mixed feelings to the ranger. She was not particularily fond of the race in general as growing up her village had had many violent skirmishes with a nearby clan of dwarves over territorial rights. On the other hand, once, many years ago when she had overextended herself and become wounded and lost in one of the buried ruins she so loved to delve, it had been a kindly dwarven cleric who had saved her life.

This particular dwarf seemed harmless enough she supposed, even though he acted the drunken fool. However despite her feelings Layjiani remained silent, as was her habit, and allowed her leader to do the talking.

To those looking at her they will see a not unattractive young women who moves with an almost unatural grace that cathces one's attention. She bears a fine looking rapier and an even an even finer looking longbow. Her dark leathers although obviously well worked in fron the way she moves in them still look pristine. When one passes their gaze from her it takes a few moments to find her again as she somehow seems to naturally make herself unobtrusive and clings to the shadows. However if one gains a direct look from her they will see bright blue eyes that gleam with a keen intelect and wisdom beyond their years.

Layjiani, for whom life had always been transitory and who had seen many conpanions come and go, was at first somewhat surprised at Eltariel's words. The renger herself of course wished her departed companions well on their respectful journies but she did not miss them as such. But then she recalled that those of the true blood felt things more deeply then motal men. This thought brought a familiar melancoly on the scout as it had been the trace poresence of Elf blood in her viens that had made her outcast from her people yet that trace was so small she gained none of the benefits enjoyed by the 'long lived'.

Silent with her own thoughts for a while when the defence of the fortress is mentioned she does speak up "Perhaps this one might train a few young ones in the art of archery. This would help provide good defence at little cost this one do think"

"Layjiani, my friend, you have been acting a little ... oddly, since we arrived here. Since you donned the ring, in fact. Not badly out of character, but certainly more logically and less intuitively than you were. I think it may have effected you in some ways, although not in any major ones."

Sparing a quick glare for Holgur, somewhat insulted that he seems to think Eltariel may be in danger from her, Layjiani nevertheless turns her full focus on the elvin druid. With a mixture of confusion and intense thought in her face she replies "But how can this one be any different? Her thoughts do be clear, surely none can argue that it do be the tennents of law and order in the world which do keep chaos and destruction at bay...but..."

Pausing in a moment of reflection Layjiani looks down at her hand, turning at pulling slightly at the ring which will not come off. Rasing her head once again she continues in a less sure voice "But when this one do remember her past, your words do have the ring of truth, for it do seem this one did not always think and feel this way...can it be that this ring do be the source of change? But it do no not feel wrong...this one do feel as if she should have always felt this way..."

Breaking off, the ranger looks off into the distance, obviously searching within herself for answers

At first the scout just listens to and observes the back and forth between the priestess and the druid. But when Aude says this ". And sincerely , the way Law has affected Layjiani is certainly not a part of the natural order ..." Layjiani frowns and replies with some heat "What mean you! Do not speak as if this one do no be here!And this one do no be affected by anything! This one simply do speak as things must and should be! A Law and Order to the world keeps evil and chaos at bay! Always has this one felt that..." A look of confusion crosses her face for a moment as Layjiani for the first time since their arrival in this place contemplates her past feelings compared with her present ones. Shaking her head she continues "This one do be sure that always have I known Law..." again she falters.

Further contemplation shall have to wait though for by now battle has commenced and, her instincts kicking in, the ranger quickly strings a bow and arrow and lets loose.
1d20 + 10 ⇒ (19) + 10 = 291d8 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5

Continuing to glare at in the direction of the sickly green glwing being, Layjiani considers what she knows of such creatures.
Then as Eltariel goes to visit the Dryad, the Ranger also considers her knowledge of those beautiful creatures as well.
Knowledge (dun):1d20 + 9 ⇒ (19) + 9 = 28
Knowledge (nat):1d20 + 8 ⇒ (1) + 8 = 9

When Eltarial comes back, Layjiani listens intently to her tale she answers "Yes of course this one do be ready to destroy that deceptive creature of chaos"

Layjiani pays particular attention to the words of the creature as well
(Sense Motive:1d20 + 8 ⇒ (4) + 8 = 12) yet her reaction is a less friendly one. With a frown and suspiscious tone to her voice she says
"Before you speak further of your ideas creature, this one would know your name and what manner of being do you be? For you speak of the necessity of chaos when it is obviously law and order which hold the destruction of the world at bay.

More, you do speak of the (insert race name we learned) with derison yet all this one has seen do show them to be a good, honerable and law abiding race. So what cause do you have to speak ill of them"

If her companions are surprised at the length of the speech from the normaly quiet scout she does not notice, her attention being focused on the glowing presence.