MAx HP: 19 | Fort: +2; Ref: +5; Will: +4 | AC: 16; T: 12; FF: 14 | Init: +6
I am posting this to all of my games, so apologies if you see this multiple times:
Unfortunately, I have some bad news.
A combination of work-related stuff has lead to me having to take some time off from the forums. I am, in all honesty, going to need to be gone for several months, as I am going to be travelling for extended periods of time (weeks or more) and I'll likely not have good access to the internet.
As I am not someone who would want to have you all sit and wait for me here, I am going to be withdrawing/closing all of my open forum games.
I want to thank everyone who I have had the pleasure to game with over the last couple of years here, as I have immensely enjoyed my time on the forums, and hopefully, once my work stabilizes, I will be able to rejoin the community.
Thank you again for your time and energy, and I am sorry that I won't be able to keep things moving forward in any of the games that I am running.
MAx HP: 19 | Fort: +2; Ref: +5; Will: +4 | AC: 16; T: 12; FF: 14 | Init: +6
I can't remember if that was my plan or not, but I will say it was all along!
MAx HP: 19 | Fort: +2; Ref: +5; Will: +4 | AC: 16; T: 12; FF: 14 | Init: +6
"There is no use in participating in a needless battle if we can avoid it. Let's bypass them and keep going."
MAx HP: 19 | Fort: +2; Ref: +5; Will: +4 | AC: 16; T: 12; FF: 14 | Init: +6
"They may well have set a trap along the path the escaping Goblin took, so your idea has merit." says Moa'Taar to Milah.
MAx HP: 19 | Fort: +2; Ref: +5; Will: +4 | AC: 16; T: 12; FF: 14 | Init: +6
"Anyone have any other ideas? If not, we're likely going to have to hack our way through the maze."
MAx HP: 19 | Fort: +2; Ref: +5; Will: +4 | AC: 16; T: 12; FF: 14 | Init: +6
So I am posting from work:
Apologies about not posting sooner, but I have been down internet wise for roughly a week, and will not have internet back up yet for a week or so.
This means that I haven't had internet for the last 4 days (as we had 4 days off at my work for the holiday).
It's been...an experience where I learned that I use the internet more than I thought I did.
With all of that being said, I will try to post from work as I can, but if I am in your game, please bot me as needed.
If I am running your game, please bear with me while I try to post when I can. Hopefully, sooner than better, but I want to be up front about this issue.
again, I apologize about the delay.
MAx HP: 19 | Fort: +2; Ref: +5; Will: +4 | AC: 16; T: 12; FF: 14 | Init: +6
"Aye." says Moa'Taar, who then does just that.
MAx HP: 19 | Fort: +2; Ref: +5; Will: +4 | AC: 16; T: 12; FF: 14 | Init: +6
Moa'Taar reloads and readies to fire if the creature turns to flee once he has a clean shot.
REadied Action: 3d6 + 3 ⇒ (6, 4, 2) + 3 = 15
Damage Roll: 1d8 ⇒ 8
MAx HP: 19 | Fort: +2; Ref: +5; Will: +4 | AC: 16; T: 12; FF: 14 | Init: +6
MAx HP: 19 | Fort: +2; Ref: +5; Will: +4 | AC: 16; T: 12; FF: 14 | Init: +6
Posting this to all my games, so sorry if you see it multiple times:
This week both my office and I personally are going to be moving. It's been crazy busy and I am not going to be able to post until Monday at the earliest. Please bot me if I am in your game, and if you are in a game I am running, I will get a post up as soon as possible.
Thank you for your patience.
MAx HP: 19 | Fort: +2; Ref: +5; Will: +4 | AC: 16; T: 12; FF: 14 | Init: +6
Moa'Taar moves to where he can see the other combatant and then prepares to fire if it attacks.
Readied Action
Attack Roll: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 3 = 11
Damage Roll: 1d8 ⇒ 7
MAx HP: 19 | Fort: +2; Ref: +5; Will: +4 | AC: 16; T: 12; FF: 14 | Init: +6
Just waiting on my turn =P
MAx HP: 19 | Fort: +2; Ref: +5; Will: +4 | AC: 16; T: 12; FF: 14 | Init: +6
Moa'Taar will fire on the cat again.
Attack Roll: 1d20 - 5 ⇒ (2) - 5 = -3
Damage Roll: 1d8 ⇒ 8
MAx HP: 19 | Fort: +2; Ref: +5; Will: +4 | AC: 16; T: 12; FF: 14 | Init: +6
Moa'Taar reloads and fires again.
Attack Roll: 3d6 - 1 ⇒ (5, 5, 2) - 1 = 11
Damage Roll: 1d8 ⇒ 1
MAx HP: 19 | Fort: +2; Ref: +5; Will: +4 | AC: 16; T: 12; FF: 14 | Init: +6
Moa'Taar takes aim and fires at the cat.
Attack Roll -cover and melee: 1d20 - 5 ⇒ (7) - 5 = 2
Damage Roll: 1d8 ⇒ 1
MAx HP: 19 | Fort: +2; Ref: +5; Will: +4 | AC: 16; T: 12; FF: 14 | Init: +6
Moa'Taar aims and fires his crossbow at the dog that was going to attack him.
Attack Roll: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (20) + 3 = 23
Damage Roll: 1d8 ⇒ 8
Crit Confirmation: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (10) + 3 = 13
Crit Damage Roll: 1d8 ⇒ 7
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Moa'Taar reloads and fires his crossbow again.
Attack Roll: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5
Damage Roll: 1d8 ⇒ 4
MAx HP: 19 | Fort: +2; Ref: +5; Will: +4 | AC: 16; T: 12; FF: 14 | Init: +6
Defense: 3d6 + 6 ⇒ (6, 3, 2) + 6 = 17
MAx HP: 19 | Fort: +2; Ref: +5; Will: +4 | AC: 16; T: 12; FF: 14 | Init: +6
Sorry, I thought you had rolled.
Initiative: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 9
MAx HP: 19 | Fort: +2; Ref: +5; Will: +4 | AC: 16; T: 12; FF: 14 | Init: +6
Moa'Taar moves forward, drawing his blade as he goes.
MAx HP: 19 | Fort: +2; Ref: +5; Will: +4 | AC: 16; T: 12; FF: 14 | Init: +6
If you want to fight them, we certainly can. Someone should probably make a decision, however.
MAx HP: 19 | Fort: +2; Ref: +5; Will: +4 | AC: 16; T: 12; FF: 14 | Init: +6
"Unless we can sneak around them. Then they become a distraction that makes people waste time to come and get."
MAx HP: 19 | Fort: +2; Ref: +5; Will: +4 | AC: 16; T: 12; FF: 14 | Init: +6
Sighing at the sight of a maze, Moa'Taar says "That's fine. I'll stop at each turn and mark our path."
As the first right-hand turn, Moa'Taar reaches in thorns at the base of the patch, pricks his finger, and colors a single thorn in red, one that naturally points the way that the group was going. When they reached the next turn, he would repeat the process, except this time he would cover two thorns in red that again pointed in the same direction.
MAx HP: 19 | Fort: +2; Ref: +5; Will: +4 | AC: 16; T: 12; FF: 14 | Init: +6
"I'm fine with not being in the lead. I'll stick to the middle and try to guide from there."
MAx HP: 19 | Fort: +2; Ref: +5; Will: +4 | AC: 16; T: 12; FF: 14 | Init: +6
For his obvious intelligence, Moa'Taar has not seemed to enjoy the march. by the time the group breaks, he is clearly in pain, though he hides it well, and is walking with a limp that has only gotten worse as the day progressed. As the group rests, he takes something from a bottle, which seems to ease the pain.
He then addresses the group: "I believe that we should rely on the suggestion of our guide. She knows the area around here best, and has the most experience dealing with Goblins. My vote is to rest."
MAx HP: 19 | Fort: +2; Ref: +5; Will: +4 | AC: 16; T: 12; FF: 14 | Init: +6
MAx HP: 19 | Fort: +2; Ref: +5; Will: +4 | AC: 16; T: 12; FF: 14 | Init: +6
"While I am far from a skilled tracker and huntsman, I do have a good eye for detail, which should hopefully serve us."
MAx HP: 19 | Fort: +2; Ref: +5; Will: +4 | AC: 16; T: 12; FF: 14 | Init: +6
"Since it sounds like you have been there, would you be willing to provide us with a map or set of directions to find it?"
MAx HP: 19 | Fort: +2; Ref: +5; Will: +4 | AC: 16; T: 12; FF: 14 | Init: +6
"What information do we know about the place?" Moa'Taar asks the group in general, but directs his question primarily to Shalelu.
MAx HP: 19 | Fort: +2; Ref: +5; Will: +4 | AC: 16; T: 12; FF: 14 | Init: +6
Moa'Taar nods and stands, pulling out his notebook. "Ma'am, sir." he nods to the sherrif and the mayor in sequence, before beginning his report.
"Based on the rather fruitful conversation we had with Tsuto Kaijitsu, we know that he is working with the adopted or real daughter of the former priest of Sandpoint, who has turned to the worship of the mother of monsters and is, in fact, attempting to become a demon of some stripe. We know that Tsuto used the tunnels under the glassworks to facilitate the attack. For his part, Tsuto believes that he is in love with this Nualia, and he is trying to see her goals to fruition. Fortunately, he seems to be a puffed-up, self-important peacock, as well as a coward, so he didn't want to get his hands dirty. Had he directly intervened, he would have undoubtedly made things much worse. He was also responsible for taking the body of the former priest."
"Now, this is just conjecture, but I believe that Nualia is planning to perform a ritual using her father's body to facilitate her transformation into some kind of monster, at a place called Thistletop. Duing the attack, or shortly thereafter, a demon was released from imprisonment, although I'm not sure if that was related to the attack, or someone taking advantage."
"Based on what we know, Nualia, and likely cultists of Lamashtu, are the villains in this attack, like something out of a bad stage play."
Having finished his report, Moa'Taar sinks back down into his chair with a small grunt of pain.
MAx HP: 19 | Fort: +2; Ref: +5; Will: +4 | AC: 16; T: 12; FF: 14 | Init: +6
"Thank you for your cooperation. I'll be sure to tell Nualia how helpful you were." says Moa'Taar as he exits the room.
MAx HP: 19 | Fort: +2; Ref: +5; Will: +4 | AC: 16; T: 12; FF: 14 | Init: +6
"You've managed to convince me, Mr. Kaijitsu. You are nothing but a minion, and I don't waste my time on minions. You know nothing, because to Nualia, you are nothing. You're going to hang from the neck until you are dead for a woman who cares less about you than any of us do. Contemplate that as you await your death."
Standing, Moa'Taar begins to collect his things, not even bothering to look at Tsuto.
I think Bluff works here, plus spending inspiration: 1d20 + 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (18) + (2) + 1 = 21
MAx HP: 19 | Fort: +2; Ref: +5; Will: +4 | AC: 16; T: 12; FF: 14 | Init: +6
"But those were all easy things, that didn't cost you anything. Where were the people YOU killed? We didn't find any corpses pinned with arrows. All you did was unlock a door, and unlock a tomb. That's not commitment, that's just putting a key into a lock and turning. No wonder Nualia doesn't want you around; you lack a spine."
I'm trying to get him mad enough that he lets something slip about their plans.
MAx HP: 19 | Fort: +2; Ref: +5; Will: +4 | AC: 16; T: 12; FF: 14 | Init: +6
Finally, the Shoanti man speaks up "Tsuto, I need you to understand something: your idea of a fairy tale revenge is both childish, and from what I have seen, beneath you. I do have one question though: You claim that you believe in her purpose, but where's the followthrough? Where are the obvious signs of your commitment to your love and her cause?"
MAx HP: 19 | Fort: +2; Ref: +5; Will: +4 | AC: 16; T: 12; FF: 14 | Init: +6
Moa'Taar watches the amateurs interrogate the man, interested in their technique.
MAx HP: 19 | Fort: +2; Ref: +5; Will: +4 | AC: 16; T: 12; FF: 14 | Init: +6
"We're actually here to question the prisoner regarding a time-sensitive matter." says Moa'Taar.
MAx HP: 19 | Fort: +2; Ref: +5; Will: +4 | AC: 16; T: 12; FF: 14 | Init: +6
"Perhaps out next step should be to question Tsuto about Nualia's current whereabouts. I know she used to be the ward of Father Tobyn (he was the old priest in town), but we had all assumed she had died in the fire. Perhaps she will be able to shed some light on those unhappy times when we speak to her."
MAx HP: 19 | Fort: +2; Ref: +5; Will: +4 | AC: 16; T: 12; FF: 14 | Init: +6
Was Tsuto kept alive for questioning?
MAx HP: 19 | Fort: +2; Ref: +5; Will: +4 | AC: 16; T: 12; FF: 14 | Init: +6
Sorry, I forgot. That's what I get for posting quickly.
MAx HP: 19 | Fort: +2; Ref: +5; Will: +4 | AC: 16; T: 12; FF: 14 | Init: +6
Knowledge (Local) on Nualia: 1d20 + 1d6 + 9 ⇒ (16) + (3) + 9 = 28
MAx HP: 19 | Fort: +2; Ref: +5; Will: +4 | AC: 16; T: 12; FF: 14 | Init: +6
Moa'Taar seems a bit...annoyed that the creature was eavesdropping, but he doesn't seem to be prejudiced against it. Standing, he says "Your idea of a private room does have some merit, it seems."
MAx HP: 19 | Fort: +2; Ref: +5; Will: +4 | AC: 16; T: 12; FF: 14 | Init: +6
"Well, then, I would say that were we need to go next depends entirely on what you think is the biggest threat: This mysterious Nualia, or the Demon. If it's the former, then we'll want to start by investigating the last place Nualia was mentioned; if it's the latter, then finding Vhiski should be our top priority."
MAx HP: 19 | Fort: +2; Ref: +5; Will: +4 | AC: 16; T: 12; FF: 14 | Init: +6
Moa'Taar takes short, precise notes, and then after hearing the explanation, says "Well, it looks like there are a few avenues of investigation left to us; We can deal with Vhiski" Moa'Taar didn't so much say the name as spit it out of his mouth "and see what he knows; we can try and track the Demon from the Glassworks; or we can see what we can find out about this Nualia. What avenue of investigation were you currently working on?"
MAx HP: 19 | Fort: +2; Ref: +5; Will: +4 | AC: 16; T: 12; FF: 14 | Init: +6
"I would be more than happy to share my thoughts, should you but inform me as to what the current situation is."
As he talks, he pulls out a small book and begins to take notes.
MAx HP: 19 | Fort: +2; Ref: +5; Will: +4 | AC: 16; T: 12; FF: 14 | Init: +6
Moa'Taar gives Milah his best Cop interacting with taxpayers look then says "No ma'am, nothing like that. I have been asked by the town council to assist you in your endeavors as a representative of the town of Sandpoint. my name Is Moa'Taar, and I am an investigator with the watch."
Moa'Taar will take a seat.
MAx HP: 19 | Fort: +2; Ref: +5; Will: +4 | AC: 16; T: 12; FF: 14 | Init: +6
I've already posted in the gameplay thread, but posting here as well to say thanks for having me!
MAx HP: 19 | Fort: +2; Ref: +5; Will: +4 | AC: 16; T: 12; FF: 14 | Init: +6
Moa'Taar watched the Kobold talk to Bethana for a moment, something akin to mirth on his face, while he took in the room. Having gotten his bearings, he approached the two Catfolk at their table and said "Excuse me for being forward, but are you members of the group people are calling the Heroes of Sandpoint? IF so, might I have a moment of your time?"
Like all Shoanti, he was tall, but unlike most of his people he was rail thin. He kept his hair close-cropped and his clothing was funtional but well-maintained.
Other than his sheer size, the thing that stood out the most about him was the rather pronounced limp that he walked with. That he moved as well as he did showed that it was an old injury, but he had apparently learned to deal with it.
I got an alt made for Moa'Taar, and I added a backstory (as I realize that I didn't actually flesh one out previously; sorry about that!)
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