Indeed. In fact I think we ought to wait until the play. Then we can go in while most of the leaders are distracted and, under cover, accomplish much more.
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I'm sorry I haven't posted recently. Work has been really busy for me. I'll have a post up soon.
Sorry to hear that. Hope everything turns out alright.
Mordesel smiles deeply. It's a good thing the demon has been caught then. That would be a bad night for mischief to occur.
Mordesel walks upstairs with Katlan, then hands the key to her. I've already got rooms, he says quietly. He then approaches his room and listens at the door for a moment. If everything is quiet, he enters, changes his disguise and returns to the main room.
Mordesel holds tight to Katlan's arm. You are right, but I know of a place. Follow me. He leads her to the inn where they've been staying, then approaches the innkeeper, We'll take a room please sir.
Mordesel approaches, the crowd, straining to see and gawking like an inexperienced youth. He then moves through the crowd trying to find out more, Who's this demon they speak of? Oh my, was he working by himself? What have they done to him? Etc.
Mordesel pulls away at first, but then settles in, moving toward the city with Katlan comfortably at his side.
Mordesel smiles at Katlan, It seems you have a fire in you as well. Welcome aboard. He turns slowly to the other newcomer, And I'm Mordesel. He eyes this man up and down as well, but simply nods at what he finds. He turns with Anton towards the city. He takes on the guise of a young man, travel worn but with bright eager eyes. He removes any traces of scarring from his face and arms, then sets out. I intend to get into that inn unseen today. I rather enjoy the guise I've had.
The narwhal horn which we've discovered to be easily enchanted. Mordesel's carrying that and just waiting until he can turn it into a +1/+1 quarterstaff. . . . Unless, now that we've got a wizard we want to turn it into a staff. Something to consider. Anyway, welcome aboard. I'd say it's generally a wash as well, but Anton's recommendation of taking into account the two free skill points is probably a good idea. As for WBL, it's true, we don't have much, but I've no problem with you staying at WBL.
Just for clarification on the meat shield, has Morthos officially been selected, or were you intending to wait a couple days first? It seems he at least is under the impression that we're waiting, but I wasn't sure, so I thought I'd clarify.
Mordesel looks at the new woman appraising her. He cocks his head to the side, furrows his brows and purses his lips. He lets Anton take the lead in introducing their mission, then moves forward, And I am Mordesel Corwin. He looks Katlan up and down, then speaks up again, I hope you don't think me rude, but this is a mission I have already invested much in and I would like to know how Thorne had hoped you might be able to help. I couldn't help but notice you crashing through the forest here, and you do not seem very strong. I am forced to wonder about your usefulness. He motions with his hands in what seems to bea placating gesture, Again I ask simply because I have invested so much. After finishing his conversation with Katlan, he turns back to Anton, I believe we've burned that bridge already. If we enter from the outside of the inn, it will be apparent that we left a locked inn. After curfew. He gives a meaningful look. Unless there is a way to get in our rooms without being seen . . .
At this point, I'd say Morthos. Though I'm fine with anyone except Zerrik.
While I enjoyed reading through the fluff, I am left wondering what your character is. We specifically are looking for a melee combatant and an arcane/ranged character. From what I see in your background, you seem more a skill or something similar. But I honestly cannot tell.
Alright, so far I am seeing 5 finished submissions: Katlan, elf wizard
Anybody seeing any others? Of these, only Katlan seems to have followed what Eldon said about preferring vampire. Though I don't think I'm as concerned about that myself. It could help to have someone else be able to guard is through the day. I am not a fan of Zerik for the reason stated above. I like the build for Elorn, I think it might bea good addition to our group. Though the background seems really bare bones. Katlan seems to have done to a lot of work for this, which I like. Though I think wizard is a secondary need right now. If we take two, I suggest her as the second. But definitely not the first. Morthos and Cedric both have good concepts, builds, posting history etc. I think I like one of them for our first pick. Between the two of them, I have a slight preference for Morthos, but would not be sad to see Cedric join the team either. Obviously, this is before recruitment has closed, but this is where I stand now. We may still see more submissions, and I will add my thoughts on them as we do.
I don't think you need to be a vampire, but you must be vampire compatible, as the three of us are about to become vampires. Particularly you must be able to be nocturnal. If you can do this without darkvision fine, but all of us have it, so you might want to consider it.
I don't have any problems either. As long as the gm is alright with it, I think a summoner could be a good fit. I do agree with what Anton's said though. You'd definitely need to work with him to make it work.
Ah, something else I just realized you all might want to know. We are taking the path of the vampire via feats. Specifically: These ones:
The Bitten
You have been bitten by a vampire and infected with the curse of undeath. As you sicken, your senses heighten and you become profoundly aware that every day, you are changing into something both more and less than mortal. You have only begun your transformation into the living dead. Prerequisites: You must be bitten by a vampire. Benefits: You gain darkvision 60 ft. and the alertness feat, however your Constitution score is lowered by two permanently The Dying
The Risen
The Initiated
Undead Focus
Strength of the Grave
Ascending Undead
True Vampirism
We all gained The Bitten as a bonus feat at 2nd. I would assume that should you wish to follow the vampiric path, you would be allowed that as well, though I'd wait to let the DM confirm that.
First let me say, I love monks. I've played several different types before and have an extreme respect for their abilities. That being said, I don't think that a monk is what we need. I think we need a full bab class. I'm not completely opposed to the monk, but I'd say wait and see what else we get first. I do agree about the ranged or arcane though. In addition I would like to put in a vote against Zekk. I looked at his old game and the reason he didn't go past 3rd is because he stopped posting in March. The game is still going on today. Edit: Looking again I do see he went with strength build which is definitely better. But I still intend to wait and see his character before giving a vote.
I can't presume to answer for the GM on what he wants for wealth and races, but I can answer for the players. I am the resident Monk (Flowing Monk) I focus on battlefield control with some fighting components. We have a Human Dirge Bard who can talk just about anyone into just about anything. And finally a Human Cleric of Asmodeus who tends towards the use of his Trickery domain.
Mordesel lays down going to sleep, with a thankful glance toward Durova.
I vote for recruit.
Mordesel wanders into the camp with the ogre, then collapses. Sorry Grumblejack, no food today. Today, we barely escaped with our lives. He looks around, eyes haggard then turns to the others, Looks like we need a new plan. But that can wait. Who wants first watch?
Mordesel laughs. Nor will I, but we will have to find out which of us falls later. For now, farewell. Mordesel turns from Mott and runs at a sprint towards the open gate.
Mordesel again tries to trip the man. He swings his leg out, pushing to type Captain Mott. He follows this with another flurry of strikes from his staff. By now he is panting with effort, and seems to be fighting a little less guarded.
Mordesel attempts to interrupt the man's attack and swings his leg around Mott trying to trip him. Mordesel cautiously swings his staff, trying again to hit the man.
Mordesel charges to the crowd of people, swinging his fist for the nearest head. As he does, he speeds up a little preparing to dodge.
Cool. Excited to see if we can get away with this.
Mordesel looks at the others, worry showing on his face. I think it's time to go. He rushes to the door, thinking quickly, Alright, I'll hold them off, you all go, we'll meet at Jack. Mordesel pauses momentarily, Anyone have a darkness spell on them? He holds out his staff, looking at the others. Once darkness has been cast, Mordesel quickly changes his appearance to look likea combination of Dane and a demon. He opens the door and rushes out into the hall, charging at the soldiers, he yells, I am the Iraen Demon. There will be no survivors! I am here, my men are here but soon you will not be here. The Iraen Demon takes no survivors. All your worst nightmares will follow you forever. The----Iraen Demon is here for your souls.
Done. Let's do it.
Sorry about the wait, work was busier than I expected. Anyway, I think I've got a good plan: It's kind of a combo between plan number 1 and number 4 (the one I threw out as a kind of last dutch effort). I got looking at Mordesel and remembered some of his class abilities. Using ki and flowing dodge, I will have an AC of somewhere between 26 and 30. I can use 5 foot steps, redirection and improved trip to keep a path clear behind me as well as reduce their ability to hit. If I can get one dmpc for Sion and have him cast darkness on my staff, I have blind fight and Darkvision. So even if it's magical darkness I've got a good advantage and it reduces their chance of hitting me (this plan works even if he doesn't). I can give you about 3 to 4 rounds and then book it out the front gate to Aldencross. I'm not invincible this way, but I think it's about as good a chance as option 2, but only endangers one of us. Thoughts?
I just had an idea, but I've got two hours before I can post. So I'll have it up in a little while.
I have exactly three ideas. None of them really good: 1. It looks like there is an exit through the ceiling into the keep. I could hold them off for as long as I can, then use my monk speed and stealth to disappear. Problem: I only have 19 hp with a 4 Con. 1 good hit could kill me. 2. We intimidate the servants into leaving. Two of us stay and redisguise ourselves as those servants, try to convince Mott that they never came to the kitchen. With the two abandoning post in 8, it's possible he might think we already hoofed it to Aldencross. Problem: the two most likely to succeed in that endeaver are Anton and I. If we fail, we are not suited for battle. 3. We ask for an intervention from the DM in the form of a DMPC for Sion and Dane, where they try to hold them off while we escape, and end up dying for it. This gets us out and gives us a good reason to recruit a fourth. Problem: we have to ask for DM intervention, which means we pretty much failed. It also may or may not be granted. The only other thing is maybe charge, fight, try to disrupt them as much as possible so we can escape. Edit: I know Mordesel could probably get away on his own, if there's anyway you two could as well. . . . Maybe split up?
C'mon quick. Can't keep our master waiting. Mordesel quickly ushers everyone into the kitchen, whispering as they go by, Hurried footsteps behind us. We might need to abandon this track soon.
No problem. I kept having a hard time finding it, so I just threw it in there.
Mordesel barks a short laugh, Aye, we won't give their name, but I'm sure everyone in the keep already knows who calls for the late night meals, don't ya? Mordesel gives them a knowing smile and begins to move on.
I think it was more of a, "unless something stops us, we're continuing to 10 and so far it doesn't seem anything is stopping us."
Okay. Message sent. We'll see how she feels about it.
I just had a thought. Nearly getting caught by the captain made me wish for one of our heavy hitters. While I am a martial character, I do not believe I can always hold the front line on my own. I also saw there was a discussion about recruiting to get us up to four. And I totally agree In addition, I have been recruiting for a Way of the Wicked campaign that I'm going to run. The are way too many great characters for me to take then all. Which brings me to my proposition. There is one character, Lisbeth Steelsong, who was in a game before. Her group got to the trials under the mansion before her GM dropped the game. She has an excellent posting history and an interesting character. I was thinking that we could invite her to come take over one of our missing players, then when the opportunity presents itself, she could switch out for a character of her creation (I'd imagine Lisbeth). What does everyone else think? Would that work?
Mordesel smiles as the captain turns his back. He nods to Durova, and turns to continue to the kitchen.
Mordesel turns to face him, crouching slightly, Yes sir. I mean um, no sir. I mean erm . . . he pauses for a moment letting his fluster show. Mordesel takes a deep breath then starts over, Yes sir I'm new here. He stops, wringing his hands around his walking stick.
Mordesel looks around, but tries to make it seem natural as he continues opening the door.
That said, things are happening... Yay! Can't wait |