All,
I need to bow out of this game... I've just got too much going on. I think you all can make it without me, especially as face skills seem plentiful enough in the party.
Good luck!
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Two cases that I expected to be pleas of guilty over the next two weeks are now apparently going to be trials. I will try and sneak a post in every now and then but am likely to be very unavailable for the next couple weeks. Sorry.
Sorry been out of it... Thanksgiving complete with in-law strife, kid with strep, and even an explosion! I hope to get to things today, if not definitely tomorrow.
Can we do somatic components in the shackles?
So... if Nemenia (or someone else) took the window and climbed through the frame before placing the frame on the wall where her hands are bound, thus making the manacles end within the hole... would the manacles then be attached to nothing?
Hah! So we're all going to end up being executed anyway? I'm cursed never to move along in this AP!
The gnome's normal affections seem to cease, as a cool calculating look appears in her eyes. "Agreed Maena. I propose we all swear oaths and agree that the rest are bound to kill an oathbreaker before all other tasks. And it should be until we meet this benefactor, but not beyond."
Well, it appears that there is more here going on than simple guards not presenting an opportunity to influence. That woman was not the sort to be found in a place like this, and I know the glazed look I saw in the guard's eye. Perhaps there is hope here among these imprisoned with me. The gnome sits up, rolls her neck and falls into an almost regal posture as if awakening from a long sleep. She looks around at everyone, noting who has been speaking and saying what while she lay there. She then addresses the one who has just returned, as if they were old friends. "Maena, it would appear that there is something going on here... I saw the look in the guard's eye and have little doubt that your guest was not here with the blessing of the prison. What is going on?
Sorry, got called away to court unexpectedly. Generally I am available to post frequently during the week and sparsely on weekends/Holidays.
I will also have limited availability this weekend.
Nemenia is resting quietly, sagging in her bonds. She is simply listening and waiting for an opportunity...
How did it come to this... Shackled with these miscreants. The guards ignore me, how can I escape? After a few moments, Neminia whimpers softly, knowing that only sympathy and mercy might win the day now. The guards were mostly men, and men were infinitely fallible. Framed by a spurned lover, perhaps? A victim of abuse? Surely there is a story that will change their perceptions. But as the shackles dug into her flesh and the brand continued to burn, another whimper escaped, genuine in its origin.
He is "Spooky" and it is Halloween... should we really expect him to be here?
It is a very strong applicant pool... good luck to all!
Obviously, Pseudo-vampiric Lolita-style gnome bard seductresses are way too common too.
Cool! Nemenia is final after adopting Sound Striker, though it makes no difference at first.
And my question on weird words...
Never been in a recruitment that had too many female gnomes before! Looks like the Bitten takes all the feats from a standard character before 11th. Seems like a decent balance as long as there is a genuine power progression. Very intriguing. I took songhealer with Nemenia because I like the backstory of her appearing to be good, but also so we can get some more bang for the buck out of healing wands. I figured the party would be likely to attract negative energy channelers and it might help. @GM - what version of Sound Striker bard archetype Wierd Words do you favor? I am thinking of adding the archtype.
Gabriel, I know what you mean. I've gotten through the prison part once but not really much further. I've tried three WotW campaigns since and they just can't seem to push past the prison. Nemenia was previously accepted into a campaign that died soon after starting and I really liked her concept so am trying again with her.
Nemenia is my submission. Oooh... just saw the Bitten. May modify slightly to take that as well! Updated: Modified to include Bitten.
Nemenia lags behind with the more martial characters, waiting to see what is next.
WIth the surprise complete and some still standing, Nemenia engages... rushing forward while chanting encouragement to those fighting. Battle joined, freedom near;
Inspire courage.
"I agree with Fitzmarc. If we take the Tower and the guards do hear us we will be in a defensible position. If the do not, we will have cut off their reinforcements."
"I say we leave it for now. No one else is getting in there so if we clear out our opposition perhaps we can come back before burning the place to the ground."
"Have we tried all the keys we have found? If so, it may be the Warden who has the key we need. For next steps, I think the stealthier members of our crew should try to gather what is going on outside... we need more information."
While normally more aligned with subterfuge and manipulation, Nemenia nods as Yzera speaks, "I agree with Yzera. Any long term plans are just too risky as every moment could lead to the discovery of our escape. We should forge ahead to slay the Warden and use the oil we found to burn this place to the ground."
Looking to the servant, Nemeria says, "Something you should know of then... Tell us what drugs were put into food for the prisoners, especially him. Is there an antidote?" pointing to Thock.
Nemenia actually stops her chant, but the effect lingers for two more rounds. She then prepares herself in case a guard attempts to escape, standing in the doorway with a dagger brandished while keeping a lookout.
Nemenia begins a cheefuly diddy about blood baths and devil wraths.
As others are freed from their cells and join the fight Nemenia speaks up, her voice empowered to gain attention. She places one of her dainty feet on the corpse of a fallen guard and says. "If we are to survive this escape and gain vengeance we will all need to work together. Also, many of you may not know - but we have a benefactors working for us on the outside. They have a place of refuge and an offer of sanctuary so that we may recover and build our strength to expand our vengeance upon all who snivel before Mitra. Those of us who began the escape swore an oath on blood and soul to aid and support each other until we reach our benefactor's sanctuary. If you would join with us and escape to this refuge, we will have your oaths as well. Otherwise, I am afraid you cannot be trusted any further than these guards."
Nemenia tries to recover from Lauren's missed attempt at diplomacy, addressing the prisoners. "We are all on the same side here, and have a good chance to escape and have a real future away from the authority that has kept you down all your lives. We want to help you all, but can only do so if we can trust you to work with us to escape and make a new life of wealth and privilege. We have friends beyond this wall that are ready to take us in and make something real, away from this prison and the bastards who have stolen your lives locking you away here. I beseech you. Join us and earn your freedom, do not side with your oppressors as that way is only imprisonment and death."
As she finds them unmoved she shrugs, turns her back and leaves them to burn when the oil is used to reduce this prison to rubble.
"We can put those of you who are the right size into guard uniforms and have you get the drop on the gamblers that way. The rest of us wait for a signal and rush."
Eyeing the bronze door, the beauty says: "Well, that is interesting. Breeze, care to try the lock on that one?"
Nemenia adds to the search. "Call out what you find whether it is useful or not... we cannot know what might be useful to each other."
OK. I will stick around and try to keep things going. As an FYI posting is hard for me on weekends and most of my posting will be during work hours EST M-F. If that will ultimately work out with the group, then I'd love to stick around.
All, Sorry to drop out, but I can't keep up with the pace of this game. I can typically post 2-3 times a day most week days but when 50+ posts can happen between dinner time and breakfast time I know it isn't a game for me. Sorry, Nemenia/Crellan.
Once everyone is in place, Nemenia will shout mimicking a guard, "Get in here now! That one-armed beast has broken its chains!"
If it is bluff, Nemenia should be the one to try. Perform oratory comes in at a +7 as well.
Brandishing the unholy symbol, the gnome adds, "I can also try to set them fighting amongst themselves with a spell. Try starting witht he one nearest the horn."
"Making things magically silent is beyond me. I can try to fascinate them so that they pay attention to nothing but me, however. If they are threatned the spell will break and it wouldn't surprise me if some resisted."
"Well done. Let us search them quickly." Nemenia takes her own advice and searches the guards for useful items.
Alleria Starfrost has notably updated her perform skills to include Perform (coitus) +9. What versatile performance does she get for that?
Allow me to try and fascinate them with a dance... then you all will be able to sneak in much better. If the dance fails, little is lost, you can still charge in.
"I could attempt to distract them, then you all move into place stealthily. If I am successful, they will not even notice you unless you show aggression."
Fine, I voted... Jeesh.
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