Posting to let you know that the profile for Lukasz is complete including the three questions incorporated into his character background and personality as well as the Prestige class that he would most likely take.
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Though much of the crunch still needs to be updated, the background, Personality and Description for my concept is provided below and can also be found in the profile. Lukasz Piden
Background
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Born the youngest son to a minor noble family, Lukasz was raised under the stern eye of his father and mother and the shadow of his older brother. However, his family treated him with love and he grew up respecting his father. As the youngest of the family, Lukasz was sent to the Mages Academy in Talingrade to learn the ways of wizardry while his older brother apprenticed under their father.
After many years of study, Lukasz prepared for his exams to become an invoker feeling that his study frame, intelligence and strength would make him a strong candidate for the Talingrade Wizards Corp. However, the sudden death of his father would cause the young man to start down a completely different path. Hearing the news of his father's death, Lukasz entered the wizard's exam with scattered thought and a heavy heart. His devastated state of mind caused him to fail the exam, thus dooming Lukasz to another three years of preparation before he could next test. Uncertain of what he could do to get back on to the right path, Lukasz grew more distant from his family, his father having been the one person that the young man went to for advice and guidance. Now lacking that pillar of guidance, Lukasz keen intellect but dull wit started to get the lad in trouble. In the years that followed, his father's death continued to haunt him, so much so that he spent his days scouring the library for studies on necromancy. As his research continued to lead to dead ends, the young wizard went to greater extremes to find the means to contact his father's spirit. One night, in the Academy library he came across a particular ceremony that promised contact with the dead but required ingredients of a dark nature in it execution. In the process of gathering such ingredients, Lukasz was found out by one of his class mates and, not wanting to be found out, lashed out at the poor wizard, dumbfounding him and preventing him form speaking on what he saw. His superiors, master wizards all of them, used their magics to find out what happened and cast Lukasz out from the Academy. Lukasz was determined to contact his father however and, after returning to his family and establishing himself as an herbalist, he continued to perform his research in secret, occasionally using the knowledge he learned at the Mage's Academy to secret away customers he believed wouldn't be missed for use in his research. Desperate to once more speak with his father and seek the man's advice, Lukasz's research began to turn to experiments where we was able to successfully control minor undead creations. However, unsatisfied with his progress, Lukasz turned to supplications to a variety of gods that held sway over the dead. When none answered his call, he decided that he needed to revoke the Lady of Mitra to gain the notice of other godly beings. Therefore, he formulated a plan of flagrant desecration. One night after all other worshipers had left the church, he entered under the pretense of individual prayer where he approached the main alter and, intoning a desire to see his father once more, summoned an array of magical incantations to blast the alter with arcane energy. Though the well constructed and blessed alter only received very minor damage, the wall behind it was blasted and pockmarked with the holy scripture that rested on the podium charred and burned. Before the man was able to make his escape however, he was spotted by a priest and a chase ensued which resulted in his capture and sentencing to Blackscar Prison. Personality
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Lukasz possesses a calm exterior that hides his true thoughts and emotions. Though not currently an admitted worshiper of Urgathoa, his interest in the undead and the disease that took his father's life is leading him down the path to understanding the goddess' message. While his life following his father's death has lead him down a less than righteous path, his father instilled in Lukasz strict morals that include holding closely to the truth but only with those who deserve respect. Furthermore, while Lukasz lacks wisdom in the actions he takes, each move is calculated to make the most efficient use of resources. Description
Spoiler: Lukasz's solid frame is decked out in normal traveling clothes consisting of a blue shirt and dark brown pants. As his hip can be seen the sheathe and pommel of a dagger. On his other hip rests a few small pouches and a case of bolts can be seen hanging close-by. Hanging from a bandoleer is a new looking crossbow. Around his shoulders is a durable, red cloak and his feet are covered with a pair of black boots. While not garbed in the traditional dress of a necromancer, Lukasz's coldly intelligent eyes gives away the man's familiarity, if not experience with death. His well tended skin and fair complexion as well as the quality of his clothing suggests that he is a man of minor nobility or comes from a affluent merchant family.
With all targets in melee, Lukasz decides tpo play it safe and lets fly another of his force missiles, it's magic unerringily zooming in to strike the centipede attacking Corso. Force Missile:
Rounding the corner and spotting the mite, Lukasz, with the same train of thought as Kalsgrim, whispers a short arcane phrase as a bolt of force shoots out, curving around Kalsgrim as it streaks towards the mite, striking it squarely in the chest. Force Missile:
mentally preparing himself as the group headed into the darkness of the Mites' den, Lukasz didn't like the cramped area at all. however, he followed behind the person in front of him, occasionally looking behind him to makes sure those behind him were following as well.
Casting a simple cantrip to allow the light to float with him as he descends, Lukasz will climb down the rope Climb:
Approaching the tree, Lukasz keeps his eyes peeled for danger as the group draws near. Seeing the hole that Kriger pointed out, Lukasz digs up a pebble out of the ground and whispers arcane words. The stone emitting a dim light that is overpowered by the day around them, Lukasz states, "I am ready to enter when you all are."
"I wouldn't worry about the creature evading us this time. From the looks of things, we still may come across it as we near the kobold's lair," Lukasz says to Kalsgrim, letting him know that the creature will get the reward it deserves once it had been found.
Advancing with Janku, Lukasz has a few fingers in one of the many spell pouches that hangs from his belt as they begin to access what had happened here.
As the group drew closer to where they had last faced the giant spiders and the strange apparition, Lukasz became more on edge. He had been rather ineffective in the last fight with the strange creature and though it was possible that the creature might no longer be there, he was hoping that was not the case so he could test his new spells on the hateful creature.
"Well, I know that there is a minor divination enchantment of some sort on the helm, but beyond that, the helm is a mystery to me. With as unique as the helm is, then I wouldn't be surprised if there was some hidden magic at work." Then, pondering who had been wearing it before, Lukasz says, "Then again, it could just be a strange helm that the Stag Lord had made from a stag that the man had killed." Adding that last bit with a small smile, Lukasz further says, "Though in all seriousness, I think it would be better to hold on to the helm. It is magicked after all, and you never know when it might come in handy."
Taking the strange, smelly helm in hand, Lukasz whispers a quick incantation as his eyes begin to glow with a pale blue light. Scanning the helm, he attempts to identify any properties the helm's auras might possess, should he see any auras at all. Spellcraft to ID item:
Before Tuck and Keston move to head back to Restov, Lukasz asks for them to pick up scribing supplies so that he may scribe spells to and from his spell book. He will give Tuck enough coin for the ink and pens as well as any extra that might be needed to ensure that the supplies make it back to the Trading Post. Meeting back with the group, Lukasz gives his approval of Servayn's plan as the group prepares to head out, memories of last night's festivities still fresh in the young wizard's mind.
"I am unsure of what weaknesses it might have, but out ineffectiveness was due to the weapons we carried and out skill with them when we first faced it. We have learned since then and I have many spells in my repertoire which should prove effective against nearly any form of creature," Lukasz says confidently. "If it indeed lairs between us and the koblods, then I say we head that way, and should we face it, then we show that we don't fear it, but are willing to face it with whatever we have to bear." It was evident that Lukasz didn't like the idea of the creature still wandering the area, and felt confident in his abilities to face the creature.
"I wouldn't count the Sootscales as being a non-threat yet. Our first run in with the Sootscales went better that we could have hoped for, but we have yet to meet with their leader. After exploring the area of our charter a bit more, and meeting the the kobold leaders, then we can decide what type of relationship we can build with the kobolds, Lukasz says rather expertly between mouthfuls of food. he had certainly missed Svetlana's cooking and wasn't gonna deny himself the pleasure, even if the group was talking of important things.
Rather exhausted after not only the march back, but heating large quantities of water, Lukasz sat at the table, his clothes at least cleaned, if still torn in various places, with his own magic as he quietly ate and listened to Servayn's recounting of the group's exploits. When he finished Lukasz decides to cut of query before it is asked and says, "We found Lady Nadhalia in the fort as a prisoner. She had been there for a time, and thank Desna that we got there when we did, or things could have gotten a lot worse." Lukasz chose his words carefully, in order to explain Nadhalia's return with the group without shaming her, leaving it to her to decide if she wanted to recount all the details or not.
Having spent the time listening to the accused and accusers, Lukasz remained quiet throughout the entire exchange. He was doing his best to remain neutral, but the evidence wasn't looking good for Norry and Dax. Finally speaking up, Lukasz says, "Well, let's look at the evidence. First we have Lady Nadhalia chained down below, while the now deceased Nugrah was free to move about the cellar as he wished. Then we have the fact that not only Lady Nadhalia, but Akiros both accuse the same men. Under Milani's eye, Norry admitted to the deed, while Dax denied and tried to implicate Akiros. Dax is obviously a man of strong will, but what to your own senses say." Then, turning to Kalsgrim, Lukasz continues, "Especially your senses Kal. Your sight has been able to pick out those of dark hearts. Among those gathered here, who does Erastil show to be most likely for committing such disgraceful deeds?" Those Lukasz spoke with biased passion, the evidence presented and questions asked was pretty solid, at least in his own eyes.
Talk with Lady Nadhalia Smiling at Nadhalia's surprise, Lukasz says, "I can understand your surprise. My father has often talked of his dislike he has of the Lebeda House. However, I am not my father. Otherwise I would be keeping myself safe with my family and not tempting fate by forging my own path. And that is an important things to remember. That no matter what happens, fate can always be tempted and even refused." With that, Lukasz leaves Lady Nadhalia to her musings. Scroll Analysis Determining that the scroll was indeed not booby trapped, but a spell scroll, Lukasz is giddy with excitement at the chance to add a spell to his repertoire. I have to remember to ask Oleg to order scribing supplies so that I can get this scribed when possible. He thought to himself as he went about the rest of the day helping others with tasks. At discovering Nadhalia's attempt When the group sees Nadhalia trying to take her revenge on the bandits, Lukasz doesn't interfere, preferring to let Nadhalia have her revenge, So when the others move to intercept her, he will simple stand back, letting the others know where he stands in terms of how the situation should be handled. A group meeting At Janku's request for all to convene, Lukas listens to what the renewed cleric had to say before giving his own two cents, "I'm in agreement with Kalsgrim and Lady Nadhalia, there comes a point in time where a man's actions are inexcusable and call for retribution. If it must be done though, then let the men speak their piece and the injured parties can speak theirs. I think it is a waste of time though."
When Kalsgrim approaches Lukasz and asks about the scroll, Lukasz looks puzzled for a moment, then as if suddenly remembering he had it, thinks for a moment as to the properties of an explosive runes spell but makes no action to remove it from his pack and hand it to the paladin, instead saying, "Now that we will be spending several days here, why don't you let me see what I can figure out with the scroll. If I remember correctly, Svetlana's ring is still missing. Since it wasn't at the Thorn River camp, I suspect that it might be here in the fort. If I can't figure out how dangerous the scroll is and disable it should it be dangerous on our fourth day here, then you can feel free to open it and risk your well-being, deal?" Perception: +3 more if in bright light
Knowledge Arcana:
Stepping up next to Nadhalia and looking out to the lake, Lukasz ponders for a moment on what he could say. He was never good at this sort of things, but he felt someone had to talk to the young woman. Gathering his words, he gently says, "I must apologize for the actions of my comrades and the rudeness of myself. For my comrades, they are set on bringing law to this land, but we lack the experience to always do what might be right for those who live in it. That is something I hope we will be able to learn as we explore. As for me, I must apologize because I know your name and reason for being here, but you don't know mine. I am Lukasz Orlovsky, here to explore the Greenbelt and find my way in the world. I can't begin to understand how it is you came to be way out here, but if you want to talk about it, just let me know, and I will be here to listen." Taking a moment, he looks back out to the lake and is simply quiet, listening to the sounds of the night as he waits to see how Nadhalia would react. Diplomacy:
A little upset that the bandits were to be spared. He believed the woman and hated to see her tormentors live, he simply wanted everyone to understand their actions before they committed to them. Leaving the others to their planning for a moment, Lukasz seeks out Nadhalia, deciding to do what he could to help her onto the road to recovery.
Having followed the group up after the excitement of the last fight, Lukasz says, "While I won't argue as to the punishment, I have to disagree with the reason. It isn't simply because they are in league with the Stag Lord that is prompting your actions. We have spared several bandits before who bore the Stag Lord's medallion. What is the real reason for bringing their deaths?"
Seeing through Nugrah's ruse, Lukasz reponds the only way he can when all his spells are depleted, peeks around the corner, getting a look at the insane man, and fires a missile of force at the man. Force Missile:
Realizing that there was a situation brewing, Lukasz files away the information on the mural for later as he follows the group. Letting the others take the lead with settling the dispute, Lukasz simply plays witness to the events as they transpired.
OM,Kriger,Servayn: Picking up the magical feathers, Lukasz says, "No traps here. These are what are known as feather tokens, magical trinkets that have the ability to become different things when the right word is spoken." Holing up the token inscribed with the word "Arborum" Lukasz continues, "For example, this one most likely turns into a giant oak tree." Placing the feathers in his pack, to be added later to the loot, Lukasz then turns to analyzing the wall drawing, noting details he had not seen before.
Knowledge (Planes):
Feeling confident that Janku could makes sure the woman stayed safe, Lukasz answers Servayn's call, heading back into the room he had searched before. OM, Servayn: Seeing the summoner pointing towards two feathers on the altar, Lukasz also incants a short arcane phrase as his eyes too take on a pale glow, making any magical auras in the room obvious. Approaching the source of the magic, Lukasz analyzes the two feathers, even going so far as reaching out to touch them if need be. He may be an Orlovsky, but he wasn't one that adhered to his family's sense of superiority and unwillingness to get one's hands dirty.
Spellcraft to ID feather 1:
Setting the twig in the palm of his hand, he climbs the ladder, seeming to follow something as the twig begins to shift in his hand, as if tracking something in particular. Passing Servayn above, Lukasz walks, stopping only to look at the twig before continuing on. Walking to the Stag Lord's quarters, he lifts the mattress to pull out a key. What he was looking for found, the twig flares for a moment before disintegrating in his hand. Heading back down the ladder, Lukasz says, "I have found a key." Heading into the room where the woman is chained, he sets about removing the manacles, making sure to only tough the chains and not the woman.
Pulling a forked twig from a pouch hanging from his belt, Lukasz begins to whisper to the twig before holding it up in the air. the twig then seeming to move in his hands, guides his hand in the direction of the nearest key.
Watching and listening as Kriger makes the man comfortable, Lukasz tries to deduce what has happened to the man. Something was definitely not right here and the man seemed as crazy as the bandits had described. Sense Motive:
"Be careful guys. Something about the man is not as he seems, Servayn was right, I am sensing three faint transmutation auras about that man."Then, walking around the man, he comes to where the man can see him and says, "It's okay. We won't do that anymore. But you need to tell us what is going on here. What is the magic that has been laid about you?"
Hearing something about magic surrounding the pleading old man, Lukasz places the lit coin against the wall before turning his attention to the pleading, frail man. Mumbling the words to a spell, his eyes glow with an arcane light as he moves out of the southern room and starts to pick apart the spells that surround the mysterious man. Concentrating, Lukas will spent the following twenty-two seconds examining the magic aura around the man to identify the school of magic of the aura. Knowledge arcane
Other Mastermind: Not knowing much about religious matters, Lukasz still tries his best to interpret what he was seeing in the southern room.
Sense Motive:
Other Mastermind:
Approaching the figure, Lukasz will hold his lit coin up to it and take a closer look, mostly to make out a few details of the stag-horned figure.
Spotting something in the southern room, Lukasz draws a copper coin from his pocket and, mumbling a short cantrip, passes his hand over it as light begins to emit from it. Holding it out in front of him, he starts to search the place, heading into the southern section to get a good look at the wall there.
The last one down, Lukasz lets the others do the talking while he takes a look around the area. Meanwhile, Swiftbreeze lands at the trapdoor's opening and attempts to peek down into the darker area. However, the bird's position above makes it difficult for the curious bird to look down into the room. Lukasz' Perception:
Preparing himself, Lukasz says, "I think it best if Kalsgrim goes down first, followed by Kriger and Janku. That way, healing won;t be too far behind if whoever is down there decides to attack."
Having ducked behind a nearby cart, Rast's head twists this way and that, trying to pinpoint the source of the flying metal missiles. In reply to Sanya's words, Rast shouts, "I can tell you this. I have never seen anything like this before...looks like you came to Riddleport and just the right time." Even with the chaos going on around him, Rast seems to maintain a smile, though it was slightly forced. Perception:
Lukasz' Perception: Swiftbreeze's Perception:
Feeling refreshed after the nights rest, Lukasz makes sure to call Swiftbreeze back. Returning quickly, concerned for her master, the hawk seems a little jittery until Jukasz mentally calms her down. Then setting her to the task of keeping an eye on the area, she uses her keen eyes to scout around the fort while Lukasz memorized his spells for the day. Receiving healing form Janku's magic, his leg mends from the damage it took yesterday and the wizard prepares himself for whatever is to be faced in the basement.
"Yes, there should be at least one bandit who is relatively uninjured, though he won't be too happy when he wakes up." Lukasz comments as he helps to gather objects together and starts casting appropriate spells to work on identifying the items that were found.
Round 16: Most of his options unavailable with the Stag Lord being in melee combat as he was, Lukasz points his finger at the Bandit lord and fires off yet another Force Missile.
Round 14: Annoyed by his inaccurate shots, Lukasz climbs the stairs once more and fires off another force missile that strikes the Stag Lord.
Force Missile damage:
Round 13: Seeing the Stag Lord approach, Lukasz, seeing that the man was still distracted, whispers a completion phrase as he motions and a ray of scorching heat launches out to engulf the battling leader of the bandits. Then, his spell cast, he retreats back down the stairs, not willing to fight the Stag Lord face-to-face.
Ranged Touch attack
Round 12: Moving up to the battlement, Lukasz scans the area to the west, hoping to spot even part of the Stag Lord.
Round 11: Hearing that the Stag Lord is on the battlements, Lukasz rushes off towards the east along the south wall to find someway of getting up to the low battlement.
[spoiler=Round 10]Double timing it, Lukasz moves into the bed area and out the open doors. Rounding the corner, wizard calls, "Akiros is taken care of. Are you all ok? Where is the Stag Lord?" [ooc]Double move to I21[/b]
Round 8: Playing it a little safer, Lukasz just makes sure he can see Akiros before incanting, "Epitiosi!" as another of his force missiles go streaking unerringly towards the raging warrior.
Force Missile:
Round 7: Glad the raging Akiros had decided to go after Kalsgrim Lukasz draws a few componenets from the pouches hanging at his waist as he incants, "Dokosi kapsalisma!" Pointing his finger at Akiros' back, a ray of searing heat leaps out.
Ranged Touch:
Drawing a weapon does not provoke an attack of opportunity and the spell trigger action of a wand doesn't either, as described here.
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