Luthor Volandis of Absolom's page

Sign me up for the lottery too please!

Thank you very much GM Red - i appreciate you sorting that out for us.

"Thank you for your help Ekkie. I think you more than made up for your earlier mistake!"

Thank you for the game. I'll watch out for your sign ups in the future :D

Due to my mistake (i can't count chronicles i guess) my chronicle should also be at level 3. Could i get my one adjusted for out of sub-tier too please?

Luthor continues to focus his anger while simultaneously focusing his arcane power into his scimitar. He starts his Seranrae battle dance and then steps in and strikes at the Bugbear.

attack roll, dance, rage, shaken: 1d20 + 5 + 2 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (5) + 5 + 2 + 2 - 2 = 12

damage roll, dance, rage, arcane strike: 1d6 + 3 + 2 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 3 + 2 + 2 + 1 = 13

I'm guessing thats going to miss so i'll use my shirt re-roll with my single GM star.

attack roll, dance, rage, shaken, star: 1d20 + 5 + 2 + 2 - 2 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 5 + 2 + 2 - 2 + 1 = 13

Urgh...

Even with a move of 40ft you can't avoid diagonal reach. On the plus side, if Luthor gets attacked then no-one else does - feel free to attack him.

I remembered - though i hope to get some dancing going for next round which overwrites it with +2 atk/+2 dmg. Atleast your bonus works for the group - i'm a selfish type bard ;)

Luthor moves from behind the pillar as the bugbear swings their weapon around menacingly. He circles the enmy as he feels the fear slowing his reactions, but tries to focus his rage into driving the fear away. Starting urban bloodrage for +4 to dex.

"You cannot win here foul creature. You even had the chance to surrender, now face the wrath of the Pathfinders! he says as he swipes his scimitar at the enemy.

attack roll, inspire, rage, shaken: 1d20 + 5 + 1 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (13) + 5 + 1 + 2 - 2 = 19

damage roll, inspire, rage, shaken: 1d6 + 3 + 1 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (1) + 3 + 1 + 2 - 2 = 5

It's a good job you asked about chronicle numbers. I just checked this character and it seems i got one of his chronicles mixed up with another character. I should have been playing him at level 3, with 6 chronicles rather than 5.

Would him being level 3 have changed the APL? I really hope not.

I think the only difference for recording would be that he'd have 1 more rank in his perform skill making the earlier roll a 10.

I'll not adjust anything on him while we're playing as i think that would be confusing.

About the scenario - I've quite enjoyed looking after Ekkie and getting to do lots of silly jumps and acrobatics :D

Luthor follows the others into the room with his scimitar at the ready.

I guess a fight was inevitable here

Just a double move for me down the same side as my gnomish ally.

Yes, they're the dancing lights. Luthor can move them wherever is best (and isn't in the way).

"You're right, there's no need for us to shout across a dark room..." says Luthor as he casts a dancing lights spell and moves the glowing orbs into the room.

"There that's much more welcoming, don't you think?"

"There is no reason for us to trust you Inoklar. Say your piece from down there and we will stay here for now."

"I am not simply a killer Rogar. I've spent time trying to focus my rage and control my anger." Luthor has a determined but pained look on his face, but continues to talk.

"I think your reasoning is flawed, but your opinion is just as valid as my own. If the group decides to slaughter this unconscious animal then i will not stand in your way."

Luthor steps away from the group and takes out his only symbol of Sarenrae and closes his eyes.

CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3
CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7

"There you go Binkilink. Good as new!"

Luthor looks towards Senketsu and Ekkie.

"Animals are sometimes trained to do bad things, but that does not make them bad. We should lock up this one and maybe in time it can unlearn it's training. I think Sarenrae would want me to offer redemption for animals as well as humanoids."

He looks at the angry looking wound on his ankle and draws the goblin's healing wand as he tries to fix the damage caused by the dog.

CLW wand: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3
CLW wand: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6

"Does anyone else need this while i have it drawn?"

fortitude save: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (9) + 3 = 12

I missed it by being a little too keen to hit things. Sorry about that.

Luthor steps to the side of the dog and again tries to smack the side of his blade in to the dog.

scimitar attack: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9 scimitar damage: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9

Luthor moves forwards as Ekkie shouts her request.

"If you insist, Ekkie."

Using his merciful training in the temple of Sarenrae, he strikes at the 'dog' with the side of his blade.

scimitar attack: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (15) + 5 = 20 scimitar damage: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7

"Not a problem my friend." says Luthor as he uses the wand on Rogar

CLW wand: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7

"This goblin had a healing wand. If anyone wants any healing this will come in handy. Does anyone mind if i take it for now?"

Once the loot has been divided up Luthor follows Binkilink but keeps his distance while the Gnome is scouting ahead.

"I promise i won't mention it in my report to the society Mac." says Luthor as he helps clean the man off with a little arcane magic. Prestidigitation

Luthor focuses on his movements and starts to perform his Sarenrae dervish dance. He steps forward and and slices out at the goblin mid spin.

scimitar attack, dervish: 1d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 5 + 2 = 23 scimtar damage. dervish: 1d6 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 3 + 2 = 8

Luthor moves around the pipe while readying his scimitar. He focuses some of his arcane energy in to the blade then strikes out at the nearest goblin.

Scimitar attack: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (7) + 5 = 12 Scimitar damage: 1d6 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 3 + 1 = 5

Luthor moves in just behind Rogar and tries to assess the dangers in the room. Seeing the caltrops on the bridge he decides to take an alternative route.

He moves to the side of the room and makes a running jump towards the far side of the room.

acrobatics to jump: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (15) + 11 = 26

He clears the gap with relative ease and grins at the goblins on the other side of the pipe. One of these days he'll fail one of these jump checks and end up in something bad for his health...

Luthor takes a look around the room before he leaves to see if the sneaky golbins had hidden anything useful around the place.

perception: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (20) + 5 = 25

All hail the dicebot and it's 20s!

Once he's done searching around he follows the group to the next room.

Luthor takes a brief pause after exerting himself with his rage.

"Well I guess I jumped up here for nothing then... that was a powerful blow Rogar!" says Luthor as he claps the man on the shoulder.

Luthor focuses his anger to enhance his speed and reflexes. He then takes a running leap for the ledge. Starting Urban Bloodrage for dexterity.

acrobatics to jump: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (20) + 13 = 33

climb: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (18) + 6 = 24

He finds that he clears the ledge and lands on the top without needing to climb at all! Natural 20! BOOM!

With the time saved from his acrobatics he decides to maneuver into flanking as he draws his scimitar.

"You are surrounded now goblin. Prepare to face your judgment!" he says through clenched teeth.

Luthor rushes in to the room as the sounds of fighting starts. Seeing the goblin up on the ledge he decides to keep moving to the corner ready for a running jump.

"I can certainly try that for you Erevan."

Luthor takes the wand and concentrates while trying to find some familiar magic he can activate. He does so with a slight flourish and a small prayer to Sarenrae.

"I'm always happy to help an ally." he says with smile as he hands the wand back.

"I will gladly use a wand on anyone who needs it. These goblins are very tricky. We should be more cautious as we continue onward."

Luthor also has his own CLW wand he'll be happy to share with the group.

Still not seeing a clear shot, Luthor decides to stop waiting and try to help the people who fell down the pit. He heads to the edge of the pit. He drops his bow and grabs his rope from his pack.

"Is everyone OK down there? He says to whoever is at the bottom.

"I have a rope. Who needs some help?" he says as he starts to feed the rope out to drop down the pit.

Luthor continues to observe the battle going on in the corridor while waiting for a chance to help in any way he can.

He stays still while waiting for a clear shot at an enemy.

It looks a bit crowded so Luthor will ready to attack any enemy he can see that he that doesn't have cover.

Luthor rounds the corner and sees the mass of bodies between him and the goblin. At the sam epoint he also notices the floor sart to give way under the wolf.

With no way to get through Luthor decides to hold back and draw his bow and guard the rear.

"Your help would be another step on the road to making amends for stealing from the Pathfinders. I'm sure your knowledge of this place will be invaluable Ekkie! says Luthor with a smile.

"We cannot allow threats like that to continue. Do not worry, we will remove these goblins and deal with their large leader... whatever he may be. he tries to think what this creature could be.

knowledge local: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (2) + 7 = 9 Based on the brief description i'm assuming a humanoid, though i can't imagine it would be easy to work out just from those few words

Once the group are out or earshot of the Varisian he turns to the group.

"Does anyone know what the goblins leader could be? I don't think I've encountered it's like before."

"If this goblin leader is as bad as he sounds then we need help finding and stopping him before he plans something worse then stealing some items from a Pathfinder."

He looks over toward Ekkie as shes surrounded by his armed allies.

"I think everyone deserves a second chance. If you're willing to help us that would go a long way to make up for stealing from us Ekkie."

This was the first time Luthor had encountered a Wayang, but he was starting to like this little creature.

"I'm with Senketsu on this. Although Ekkie was caught trespassing there is no proof they have done anything that deserves this kind of treatment. he says to his fellow Pathfinders.

He then turns to address Ekkie.

"Ekkie could you please everyone that you mean them no harm so we can untie you and talk nicely? I've never seen a large group so concerned with a single goblin before." he says with a slight chuckle.

Luthor stands dumbfounded as the encounter continues and the gnome's actions get stranger and stranger.

"The goblin was caught trespassing and we attacked it like it was a murderer!" Luthor is quite shocked by what happened, but it's clear his reasons are more personal than just this encounter.

There was a time when I may have done the same. If I had not found Sarenrae's guiding light...

"I will cast a spell that will let me understand it's words, but it will not let me speak whatever language it is speaking.

Luthor casts Comprehend Languages and will translate whatever the goblin says in it's own tongue.

"I will gladly use the wand on this little goblin Senketsu." he takes the wand from the Wayang and approaches the goblin with his hands held up and trying to be as non-threatening as he can.

"I wish to heal your wounds. Please let me help you."

diplomacy: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (14) + 6 = 20 If the goblin lets him Luthor will heal it.

CLW wand: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7

acrobatics: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (15) + 7 = 22

Luthor doesn't hesitate and quickly jumps out of the window. He lands with a neat roll that quickly brings him back to his feet.

"Get back here you little menace!" he shouts as he starts to chase down the goblin.

"Well i can't hear anything, but we're all here... right? Who could be up there? I didn't see anyone come in while you were all at the tavern" says Luthor as he draws his scimitar and starts to head for the stairs.

"This place is a pretty nice place. I think i could get used to to missions like this! Though i'm sure it won't be long before i'm off on another adventure somewhere! says Luthor, mostly to himself, as he enjoys the comforts of Bakrakhan house.

"Does anyone have any dice or cards? Maybe we could have a little friendly game while we wait for the others to return from the tavern?

Perception: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6 That's it Luthor get those 1s out early!

Luthor listens carefully as the venture captain explains the current assignment.

That sounds like a paid holiday to me! the thought makes him smile.

"Thank you venture captain. he says to the retreating form of the Pathfinder superior.

"Good day to you all. My name is Luthor, it's good to meet you all. he says extending his hand to each member of the group in turn.

He follows along as the half-elf guard heads out the door.

"Ebrylis, this is my first time in Magnimar, and Varisia too. Are there any places you recommend we visit while we're here? If we have some free time it would be nice to see some more of this wonderful city!"

I just wrote it down rather than rolling my day job, oops. perform (oratory): 1d6d20 + 7 ⇒ (2) + 7 = 9

Maybe i should have just taken 10...

PFS Number: 9249-9
Player Name: Luthor Volandis
Character Name: Luthor Volandis of Absolom
Level: 2
Faction: Silver Crusade
Starting XP: 5
Gold: 2671 (inc starting 150)
Equipment: All detailed on character sheet. 421g spent (inc starting gold). 3PP spent.
Day Job: Perform (Oratory) +7

Just updated him to level 2 for PbP aftera couple of games at my local lodge. Let me know if you spot any errors.

And i'm already off on a new PbP with a couple of names i already know. One from this group and the other from GM Damo's Confirmation group!

Luthor is planning a trip to Oppara for this coming Sunday at an in-person game, so another character had to be made to take his place. Time to try out my Osirion Menhir Savant Druid - Volar Lorken. He's a character concept i've had for a while but never quite made it to a game (which is something i do quite a lot).

Thank you @Dariusz, I actually haven't done that one yet.

The only problem for Luthor is that i've signed up to play him in a couple of games at our local lodge on 1st Nov, so i can't lock him in on a PbP until after then. After that he'll be level 2 though, so that will be nice.

I do have other characters with no current commitments, but Luthor is my only active character in level 1-2 bracket.

I guess i could always make a new character. That would be character 10... i know people with more PFS characters than that so that's not too bad yet.

I'll send a PM to GM Bold Strider once i get home from work and see if there is space, then work out what to make. I always have character ideas floating around in my head so it wouldn't be too hard to do :)

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This looks like a great place to pick up some more PbP games. I've ben playing PFS for a couple of years but only recently gave PbP a try. I've just finished my first adventure and i'm going to be on the lookout for more with various characters (once i add all their details of course).

"This looks like a nice place to put my feet up and take a brief rest." Luthor says, mostly to himself.

There are plenty of Pathfinders here so i should be able to sign myself up for another mission... after i've had a hot meal and a cold drink of course.

Luthor listens to the other Pathfinders as they give their ideas for naming the cavern as he tries to think of any alternatives.

"I quite like your idea there Lissa. As an important site to the faithful of Aroden I think his name should be used. But i also like honouring an explorer by using their name in one of their finds. Janira led our group well and she is very deserving of such an honour. I would be happy with either of those names"

After receiving his wayfinder

Luthor turns over the Wayfinder in his hands as he inspects it's craftsmanship and reads his name for the fourth time. He smiles as he imagines his new friends doing exactly the same thing.

He takes a moment to think on his confirmation. Lost in thought and prayer.

I hope this device can help guide me and light my path, much like the teachings of Sarenrae. I do this for you, Mother. You always wanted to see the world, if you're watching me then together we shall do just that.

Luthor stops in his tracks as the large beast finally falls.

We did it?

"We DID it!" he shouts!

Before he knows what's happening the group is gathered up with Janira and Nella is hugging everything that moves!

"Janira i'm very glad that you're doing OK. If you require any healing i'm happy to spare what magic i have."

Once the initial rush has calmed down

"Janira you wouldn't believe the wonders we found in those caves. I promise to show you all the notes and rubbings we took once we're safe back in Absolom. But the quick version goes like this..."

Luthor pauses his tale often as others have details to add and jokes to tell. He briefly tells Janira the main points:
Fishing for cloaks.
Finding the ancient Aroden carvings.
Meeting Uori the deaf gillman.
Absolom in miniature.
The tasks and blessings of Aroden.

I don't want to take over the description of our journey so i've left my bit brief with plenty of space for others to comment

"I'll be glad to get back to civilization. It's been amazing seeing outside the city, but Absolom is my home and i've certainly missed it."