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Sorry, I'm gonna have to drop out. Work is far to busy. Best of luck with the game! I did enjoy our time together.

Sorry I haven't posted in a while. Work has been really busy lately and probably won't have time to post till sunday or monday. Please npc my character. Thank you.

Good to have another warrior! Welcome.

Marius goes with Kaduk to Aesa's. "Well, perhaps I could use a suit of banded mail. I'll give up my share of the loot."
the scale mail is worth another 25gp when sold.

Marius throws his old long sword into the mix of things to sell. "This axe more than makes up for my old blade." Adding the coins to his purse, he rests easy that night in a warm bed and readies his belongings in the morning.

Sounds good. I am guilty of metagaming there. I will not do so in the future.

Marius moves up to the goblin and swings his axe.
1d20 + 5 ⇒ (8) + 5 = 131d8 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 3 = 10

Marius reels from the blow stepping to the slide and striking out again.
move: 5' to O18
Stand: attack T with combat expertise
fyi: hp down to 1.
1d20 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 91d8 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

Marius steps out from between the two creatures and swigns at one of them.
5' step to O18.
attack T on the right with combat expertise. 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 71d8 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 3 = 11

Marius steps up to the goblin and swings at the nearest goblin.
attack with combat expertise 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (20) + 3 = 231d8 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9
roll for crit: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 3 = 101d8 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 3 = 11

Marius moves into the hallway and readies his blade.
move: move to O16
stand: ready action to strike at first hostile creature to enter threat range. 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (18) + 4 = 221d8 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

init: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 2 = 14

Marius comments, "Well, shall we try the other way?"

Marius moves into the room infront of everyone else. "I don't feel entirely comfortable in here. Let's check it quickly and be gone."

Marius chews his bottom lip, "I suppose that nothing else could have been done. Shall we try the secret door?"

Marius looks to the battleaxe, "This seems nice. I think I could use it unless someone else minds."
added to inventory. unless someone else can use it.
"Well, try to get something out of it. I'll keep watch."

Marius waits for his companions to fire on the hobgoblin and then closes ranks while swinging his sword.
Delay initiative until companions make ranged attacks.
Take 5' step to hobgoblina and attack with combat expertise 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (17) + 3 = 201d8 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7

Marius jumps on the hobgoblin and strikes.
move: move to K19
Stand: attack hobgoblin with combat expertise (AC 21) 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 51d8 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6

Marius nods, "Let us be off."

still here.

After the healing energy washes over him, Marius sighs. "Thank you dear madam. My name is Marius deBlack Forge. Blacksmith by profession and swordsman by destiny. What brings you to these parts."

Stemming the blood from his arm, Marius comments, "Where'd the healer go? Perhaps we should retreat so I can get this looked at.Take the sword Avendryl. I'm sure there'll be more."

Marius swings at the bugbear again. "Can I get a bandage?"
attack with combat expertise 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (14) + 3 = 171d8 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

Marius strikes with his sword at the bugbear.
attack with combat expertise 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 41d8 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9

Marius positions his sword and thrusts at the orc again.
attack w/ combat expertise again & benefit.1d20 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 101d8 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5

Marius steps up and swings his sword.
attack closest orc with long sword and combat expertise; bonus from Gideon. AC goes to 21(ff17/t14) +1 vs orcs.1d20 + 4 ⇒ (19) + 4 = 231d8 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6
possible crit1d20 + 4 ⇒ (12) + 4 = 161d8 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8

"Anyone get that?"

init:1d20 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 = 9
Marius moves out front of his companions. "Let's see where this goes."

In the library, Kaduk finds a number of intact books. They are of some small value and could probably be sold for around 50 gp, but they are rather bulky to carry. One that looks interesting is called Glarias's Pool and seems to describe the pool in the room.

Kaduk also finds a secret door on the left wall of the main room. A wall sconce causes part of the wall to pivot when pulled.

And referenced here.

I understand your excitement about this find, truly I do. However, perhaps you should wait a day or so before making your ask. Perhaps some time to ponder will may you reconsider your choice of question. Not that I think the question is a poor one; quite the contrary. But I see little reason to rush.

Marius nods at Kwin, "I agree with Kwin. Better to wait and use such a treasure when we know what to ask. Shall we try the hidden door?"

perception1d20 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 = 9
Looking around, Marius comments "Dead god in a dead ruin. Which exit? Rightish?"

"Well, I only speak two languages, common and bad common. well, three. I know a little dwarf. The most common, non-monstrous language should do." Brignat readies his sword and prepares to take the lead. "Shall we start to the right?"

Marius looks surprised at the wolf's departure. "Hugh? I guess I should have showered? It's bad when even the wolves don't want to eat you." Turning to his companions, "I can take point; however, I don't think I could spot a trap to save my life. Since that is actually what it could mean, I would appreciate it if someone with such skills could walk next to me."

Seeing Gideon's little spell, Marius brightens, "Do you think that you could put something like that on my shield?"

Marius blocks the wolf's bite and counters. "Try to flank the beast if you can!"
attack wolf w/ combat expertise1d20 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 41d8 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7

Having failed to hit with his last attack, Marius drops into a defensive posture. Ducking under the wolf's bite, Marius comes up next to the beast and swings for its throat.
5' step to k9.
Standard: attack wolf with combat expertise
AC goes to 21(ff 17/t 14) 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (9) + 3 = 121d8 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6

init1d20 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 2 = 16
Marius draws his sword and his advances on the wolf. He holds his swing and invites the wolf to come to him.
move action: move to j10 while drawing sword.
standard: ready action to attack first enemy that comes within 5'. 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 111d8 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7

Marius clangs his mug with everyone else and roars, "Here, here! Let's be off." At that, Marius slams down his mug, pays his tab, and moves out.

Marius nods along with the whole conversation. "I'm in. Sounds like a great way to fund my new smithy! Can I get a bottle of whiskey for the road? Thanks so much!" After placing the bottle in his pack and wrapping it protectively, he adds "Shall we be on our way or wait till dawn?"
i'm good to go either way.
"My fair bar keep. I will also require rations for the road. Say four days worth."
let me know the price for everything.

A sudden draft of air, a hushed, quick flap of the entry door signals the appearance of a dark haired, goateed half-orc. He stands a while surveying the interior while carelessly cracking his knuckles. Noticing a group of liked-dressed individuals, purposely strides across, settling down next to a cropped haired, bearded man. He catches the eye of the halfling bartender, "Today's special and some water,".

Nodding at the new comer, "Hail to thee! How'd you get so big and strong drinking such things?" Marius smiles to let him know it was just a tease. Turning to the group at the table, he stands up and walks over with a refilled ale. Sitting down, "A pleasant greeting to you other road weary folk and to you professor. Names Marius. Blacksmith by profession. What brings all of you to this little corner of the world?"

A road dirty man with a thick black beard walks in the tavern. He pulls down his traveler's cloak and shakes his chopped hair. The look of his clothes seem to imply that he once groomed himself daily but that ship has sailed.

The only items that are cared for are the weapons and armor on this man. He wares a dagger and sword on his belt with a bow and a hammer on his back. A set of polished scale mail and a buckler peak out from under his cloak.

Seeing the dwarf, Marius walks up to the dwarf and orders an ale. "Hail to you friend dwarf! Marius deBlack Forge is my name. May the ale sing you softly to sleep ... but not before another round!"

Taking a seat next to the good dwarf, Marius notes the three other odd companions. Tipping his mug in their direction, Marius adds, "And hail to thee! What are ya drinking?"

Dot. I got to check the equipment. I made it for another one that failed to start.

I'll throw my hat into the ring on this. A nice LG Human meat-shield, err fighter. Since this is primarily hack-and-slash, I haven't put together too great of a back story.

Background: Marius was once a blacksmith in the army. After a few orders that didn't sit well with him, Marius decide to resign and move on with his life. He has heard of a little dungeon with great riches. Riches enough to get his smithy up and running. Perhaps he may even do some good along the way. The Fates will tell.

This is Graynore again. I have another concept to throw in. This was a 20point buy character that I never got to use. The idea being an exmilitary/duelist that now works as a blacksmith. Eventually I wanted him to learn to use firearms but i'm not married to the concept. He is set up for tanking.

This is Graynore. Here is a ranger. Fighting style is single saber (long sw) for now. Waiting for ruling on firearms. Plan is sword in one hand, pistol in the other.