Oric the Seeker's page

It turns out I can't get the spells until I actually have the mystery. Though Oric will peer over your shoulder as you transcribe, fascinated by the process :)

Thanks for a fun game StephNyan and everyone else. I was worried this would be the end of Oric. His tendency to wander ahead likely means he will be short lived but it will be fun!

If you have any open slots in games I am always interested.

The lore Oracle has this mystery at higher level.
Arcane Archivist (Su): Your experience with lore-filled tomes has granted you the ability to cast arcane spells as if they were on your spell list. Once per day, you can cast a spell from the sorcerer/wizard spell list as if it were on your list of spells known. The spell consumes a spell slot one level higher than the level of the spell. You must have a spellbook containing the spell to cast it in this way, and the spell is erased when you complete the casting. You must be at least 11th level to select this revelation.
Oric would like to have a nice library by then :)

How do spell books work in pathfinder? Can Oric copy the spells into a spell book and keep it?

Stabilize: 1d20 + 1 - 9 ⇒ (11) + 1 - 9 = 3

Xander will draw and load his crossbow.

Stabilize: 1d20 + 1 - 8 ⇒ (1) + 1 - 8 = -6
That brings Oric down to -9 Hp.

I have never been much of a shot . . . but some one really should shoot that guy.

Oric will cautiously move to the foot of the stairs.

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Oric will move to a flanking position opposite Chilly.

Oric will ready his shield and Morningstar.

Oric is confused that he wasn't able to easily climb a knotted rope with a wall to brace against and will cast detect magic to look for a warding.

With the rope appearing back over the wall Oric will try the climb.
Last time I climbed up on something it didn't end well. I sure hope this goes better.
Climb Knotted Rope with a Wall to Brace DC 5: 1d20 - 3 ⇒ (19) - 3 = 16

Oric will wait at the spot along the wall where Shael jumped through. Expecting the rope to be tossed back over.

you seem to have a plan that is better than just throwing the grapple to the top and hoping for the best :)

Oric will pass his grapple and knotted rope to Shael.

Oric will walk along the wall to look for another way in. As he goes he prepares his rope, attaching a grappling hook and adding knots at appropriate intervals. If he makes it opposite the main gate without finding a side entrance he will stop and listen for patrols on the other side before finishing the circuit. Once the rope is prepared he will put it back away until it is needed.
Perception: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (16) - 1 = 15

No luck on my knowledge roll. Also if there are better recipients for the potion or scimitar I have no objection. Race just happens to be wielding a scimitar and is the only one to get wounded so far :) As for the manuscript as an oracl of lore Oric wants to read everything!

Oric picks up the scimitar, potion and gold from the body. Turning to race he proffers the scimitar and potion. I think you will make better use of these than I will. I am by no means an expert but this appears to be a fine blade. Plus if I should fall that potion is the only healing we have.
As the cultists approach with their gifts Oric turns the graciously accept the potion. I am sure we will make good use of this in our rescue.
As the cultists move off Oric turns to Race. I would very much like an opportunity to read the manuscript if you wouldn't mind.

knowledge(local): 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (7) + 7 = 14

I wonder how long this faceless stalker has been among you.
Oric will step forward again and check if the creature still lives before searching it.

While the rules are not clear on this I think I lose my Cha bonuses to AC as a result of the feint. Side step lore lets me add my Cha bonus to AC instead of my Dex so I suppose I would lose the Cha bonus when I would lose my Dex bonus. If that is correct my AC for the next attack is 17. I have also filled in the skills line in my profile.
Oric decides that there is no more need to be gentle and takes a full arm swing at Akkuret.
Morningstar: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (11) + 3 = 141d8 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7
He the takes a 5 foot step back to make room for the archers and draw the creature to the others.
knowledge(religion, planes, or local as appropriate) to identify the creature: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (8) + 7 = 15

Thank you.

I am posting on my phone can someone move me up next to Akkuret?

Hearing Mary Oric charges Akkuret.
Attack+Charge+Non-leathal: 1d20 + 3 + 2 - 4 ⇒ (20) + 3 + 2 - 4 = 211d20 + 3 + 2 - 4 ⇒ (4) + 3 + 2 - 4 = 5
Non-lethal Damage: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5

Oric will also move out of the pews to prepare.
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As he moves he continues his conversational tone. While it may not be obvious I think you will find this group of pathfinders more forgiving if you tell us what you know BEFORE things get messy. Once battles start it wil be harder for us to tell who is friend and who is foe.
Intimidate: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (19) + 3 = 22

Once he reaches the aisle he draws his Morningstar.

Plus I will only be able to speak celestial when that happens as a heads up for everyone

The only question on my mind at the moment is: How long do you think it will be before the guards arrive? I assume that is why you are stalling us. Oric take a final note before putting his journal away and strapping on his shield assuming the answer will be 'any moment'.

While rest is always pleasant Shael is correct we must act quickly. So far everything indicated Muesello can afford no delays. If you know more that may be helpful please tell us. If you have told all you know then we should get moving right away. We may find out Muesello isn't at the manor and need to circle back before finding him.
Diplomacy: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (1) + 7 = 8 Ouch I guess that came out with the wrong tone.
Sense Motive: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (14) + 3 = 17

Oric has spent much or the conversation scribbling notes into his journal. He does glance up regularly and it seems his notes are about what is going on right now.
Sense Motive: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (13) + 3 = 16
Charito, the more we know of the situation the better it will be for everyone. We are here to help.
Diplomacy: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (14) + 7 = 21

Knowledge(Local): 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (2) + 7 = 9

With no room left to move in the hall Oric looks for an opening. If a space clears he steps forward and attacks.
Readied Attack Morningstar: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (17) + 3 = 201d8 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9
Any chance on a 5ft step back Race :)

Perception: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (17) - 1 = 16
Perception: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (3) - 1 = 2

Oric will move to the end (farthest from the collapsed stairs) of the line and see what lays beyond.
Perception: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (2) - 1 = 1 As oblivious as ever it seems.
As he goes he reaches into his pocket and pulls out his journal scribbling some notes and flipping back and forth cross referencing anything he may have learned about these tunnels.
Knowledge(Local): 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (11) + 7 = 18
Knowledge(History): 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (15) + 7 = 22

Oric will cast light on morning star and hold it up as a torch.
I take it none knows these tunnels. Either way we need to get going.

CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7

Oric casts cure light wounds on Race as soon as he gets to the basement. Do you do avg heals or should I roll for the healing?
He then returns to encouraging the cultists to move down to the catacombs.
Diplomacy: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (15) + 6 = 21

Thank you both.

@StephNyan I seemed to have a map error. I thought I had updated it so I was on the first floor adjacent to the hatch but that didn't appear to work. I am at work and on my phone so can't correct things. Can you move my token for me?

Oric moves down the stairs and over to the ladder planning to take up his position helping the cultists in the basement. Hearing Chilly he adds his encouragement.
Hurry, Hurry, the guards are going to break through our line!
Diplomacy: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (20) + 7 = 27
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She is very busy organizing the cultists in the catacombs.

Shael it looks like the window next to mine will give you a good vantage point to surprise the guards with the spell you had in mind for them earlier.

Oric opens the window, or smashes it open if it won't open quickly, then heads to the top of the stairs to physically move the cultists along.

The opened window is marked with and x
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It seems I have not been clear. Guards are breaking into the house right now. My friends and I are trying to help you but you must listen to us and head down stairs imidiatly or the guards will have us all. Any who survive their capture will be put to the question. I have no wish to be tortured so get moving!
Intimidate: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (20) + 3 = 23

Oric climbs the ladder to find the confused cultist asking after his wife.
Please you have to move as quickly as you can. Your wife is already below with others of the Society who will help you.
Diplomacy: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (11) + 7 = 18
Race will you help this on the floor below guiding cultists down to Mary? I will head upstairs and see if I can help convince them to move before that door gives way.
Not waiting for a reply Oric continues up to he rest of the cultists.
Please listen. You must form a single file line and hurry down to a passageway out of the basement.
Diplomacy: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (5) + 7 = 12
Pointing a the cultists one at a time to define an order Oric continues.
You first! Hurry now. Then you, and you.
Diplomacy: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (6) + 7 = 13
Shael if you can give me an aid another on the last two diplomacy checks we can probably get this herd moving. Anyone left on the 1 st floor can probably help delay the guards with a Strength check to reinforce the door unless someone has a better option.

Oric looks around confused. Where are the rest of the cultists?
He hisses up the stairs. Jorus, Mort go upstairs and get those cultists moving. Chilly Race, and Shael will help them down the hatch and I will get them to Mary below.

Oric moves quickly past the cultist whispering Follow me!
He scurries to the ladder and down to the basement. Once down below he heads to the entrance to the catacombs and casts light on the front of his shield. He then waits for a few others to join him in the basement before plunging into the darkness of the catacombs.

Well Captain I assume you have a bolt hole the question is do you want us to take it or face the guard. Oric draws his Morningstar and shield. No reason to take chances. Personally I recommend the bolt hole.

Oric is surprised not once but three times as more people arrive. The nice thing about having a toon with low perception is I can totally blame my confusion on him :)
How many of us were there to be again?

A brown haired young man with the build and face of a street tough enters the shop. Incongruously he appears engrossed an a book. Looking up he appears surprised that he has arrived and that there are others in the room.
Hello. I am Oric it seems I am the last to arrive. I hope you haven't been waiting long. I got caught up discussing the types of fish the fish monger on the corner had in his stall. A fascinating array.

ping

ping (Still testing hoping it will end with a post in gameplay!)

I am having trouble posting to this campaign. This is a test to see if I can get anything in this thread.

Oh well there goes 1GP :)