Orin Tarfoot Tallfeather's page

Yes! Thank you- it's been a great group!

Orin foregoes his day job to use his Borderland Keep boon from the Fangwood Keep sheet to regain 1 expended Prestige Point.

[ooc]Looks like King of Strings is left?[/b]

"I assure you, I have naught to hide, nor any intention to ruffle any feathers. Bloodthirsty? Nay, we have all taken up arms for a greater, nobler purpose- to aid the downtrodden and to seek knowledge for the betterment of all people. Though I have trained with the blade all my life, I truly long for the day I might lay it aside."

Diplomacy, Social Panahce: 1d20 + 7 + 4 + 1d6 ⇒ (20) + 7 + 4 + (4) = 35

"Yes indeed, I shall avail myself of wetting my beak in the nectar or heaven!"

I'll cast Comprehend languages just in case, and plan to use Social Panache if there is a roll involved.

Perception: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (12) + 10 = 22

"One of the flowers must be carefully harvested to avoid ruining the exceptionally delicate nectar."

Orin fires his hand crossbow at the construct:
MWK Hand crossbow, point blank shot: 1d20 + 9 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 9 + 1 = 27
Damage: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

Then steps forward and stabs with his Wakizashi:
+1 Adamantine Wakizashi: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 1 = 10
Damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

Acrobatics: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (8) + 13 = 21

Yeah, sorry I miscounted squares I was thinking I could go around him but I forgot the second diagonals counting 10 ft

Orin rushes to the far side of one of the constructs and stabs at it with his Adamantine Wakizashi.

Hoping they are flat footed, otherwise I will provoke

+1 Adamantine Wakizashi: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (9) + 11 = 20
Magic Adamantine Damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

If attacked melee on AOO or the constructs turn:
Parry: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (6) + 11 = 17
Riposte: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (2) + 11 = 13
Magic Adamantine damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7

Fortitude: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (9) + 5 = 14
Fortitude: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (17) + 5 = 22

I believe that clears it at the end of the day.

"Yes, I do feel a bit affected by those slimes- nasty things!"

Orin nods, allow me:

CLW Wands on Orin: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6

CLW Wands on Ghostwriter: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7

CLW Wands on Reggie: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 1 = 8

CLW Wands on Fifi: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2
CLW Wands on Fifi: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 1 = 8
CLW Wands on Fifi: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4
CLW Wands on Fifi: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

Sorry Xiao- I didn't mean to duplicate the effect there, just fired into my usual order for combat.

So- Adamantine is listed as "Hardness 20"- and they get +1 hardness per +1 enhancement, so I believe my wakisashi has Hardness 21, right?

fortitude: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6
Reflex: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (14) + 12 = 26

Don't know if I can still act with the fort fail, but if so continues as below

Orin continues speaking, maintaining the inspire courage, while full attacking.

At the slime:
+1 Adamantine Rapier, Inspire Courage: 1d20 + 9 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 9 + 1 = 29
Damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

Then stepping back (at the slime, or if its dead at the demon):
MWK Hand Crossbow, PBS, Inspire Courage: 1d20 + 9 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 9 + 1 + 1 = 22
Damage: 1d4 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 + 1 = 4

I think Slimes cant be crit, right?

Round 1

I read the damage line on this bulette incorrectly- the attack still hit and confirmed, but it should have been 4 less damage (2d6+6 instead of +8) so restoring 4 HP

Laishi shows the bullette some of its own in return, critically hitting!

Tenibri activates Mage Armor on himself.

Turn Order:
1. Angoldir
2. Monster
3. Laiashi
4. Sifvery Moon
5. Tenibri
6. Agryxis

Status:

Angoldir: 11/39

Bullette: -19

Pending Sifvery Moon, Agryxis, and Angoldir

Orin moves forward toward the center of the room and the demon, then begins to discuss the vagaries of heaven.

"My friends, we find ourselves today in the very heart of all that is good, and lo! We have here encountered evil. So I ask you, what then should we endeaver to do about it"

Move and start Inspire Courage +1 attack +1 weapon damage

Stealth: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (3) + 12 = 15

Yes, I chose the abilities I did so that I wouldn't be hampered in combat despite being down (unless we happen to run into the wrong ability draining type monster)

Yeah, I kind of thought it was the plot. . . why would we not have demons to fight in heaven?

Orin gladly takes Patros' wand and heals him.

"Yes, indeed, it appears we must remedy the errors of our failure here. . . I will gladly fight again the demons to cleanse the fair shores of heaven!"

"Do we know anything that will aid us in either of these looming battles, dearest friends?"

If there's time between rounds I can drop a CLW on him?
Cure Light Wounds: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 2 = 10

I believe that we can all attempt the same ones, right?

Orin attempts the Trial of Weakness:

Fortitude: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (19) + 5 = 24
Fortitude: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9
Fortitude: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7

Battered by his own weakness, Orin feels his mind severely taxed. I will take 2 Int and 2 Wis damage for my two failures

National guard, yeah. And Sundays to Monday is rough because after a full day of drill I have to retrieve the wife and kids from her mom's then drive all the way home and rush back into work the next day and by the time I'm home I'm just shot.

Throw in the baby's first shots yesterday and I just fell asleep before getting to any of my games.

Sorry, the transition from the last day of drill to my first day back to work subsumed me the past 40ish hours, I will catch up and post today.

Escape Artist with Derring Do: 1d20 + 4 + 1d6 ⇒ (13) + 4 + (6) = 23

Orin squeezes and with a little flair, snatches at the book!

"Ah, that's one down my friend, one down!" he heads off to consolidate with the others.

3/4 Panache remaining

"Hrm, yes, if we can split up and each find a book then perhaps we can move more quickly. . ."

Orin will look for the Incunabulum of the Ages

Aid Diplomacy: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (4) + 7 = 11

"Yes, yes," Orin nods along, gently almost humming and presenting a cheery face, "We have come to heaven for aid in cleansing evil, taken not by choice, after all. . ."

Right, I think that honesty- explaining why we are there seems better than lying in heaven.

"Greetings, greetings all! Reggie, Fifi! It is good to see you again! As to you, sir" the Tengu says, doffing his elaborate feathered cap, to Xiao "I am Baronet Orin Tarfoot Tallfeather, and pleased to make your acquaintance."

Orin is dressed in a red jacket, with a tricorn hat, and a noticeable white cravat.

For reference the "tengu hero" figure from Pathfinder miniatures is the inspiration for this character

"I am ready to help whichever way we go. We must complete the process and restore our friend to her rightful self."

Orin is back for more action here!

Orin will examine the man who is down and attempt to heal him back to be able to speak:
Cure Light Wounds, bard spell slot: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6
Cure Light Wounds, bard spell slot: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 = 9

Thanks

"Now, my friends, the time is come to strike, strike, strike!"

Orin continues his Inspire Courage and full attacks.

Heavy Crossbow, PBS/Precise Shot, Inspire Courage, One Handed: 1d20 + 8 + 1 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (17) + 8 + 1 + 1 - 2 = 25
P Damage: 1d10 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 + 1 = 5

Stepping up after the shot he stabs with his blade, Orin drops the crossbow and stabs:
Wakisazhi: 1d20 + 9 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 9 + 1 = 29
Magic S Damage Damage: 1d6 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 + 1 = 3

"Friend Archons, help us out please!" Orin calls to the summoned Shadow Archons:

Aid on Orin: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8

Aid on patros: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5

Crit Chance? Adding Trait bonus: 1d20 + 9 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 9 + 1 + 1 = 20
Extra Damage: 1d6 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 + 1 = 3

8 Temp HP for Orin and 5 for Patros; 3 rounds Bardic Performance Left, 2, 3, or 4 Panache depending on if attacked and if that crit confirms

Patros- is there any chance you could step to the square 1 south of where you are so that Orin can attack? I tried to move around where I'd have a line to attack him this round but as it is currently set I'm basically useless.

"For indeed, now that the foul beast has reached the floor, we must endeavor to follow the sage's advice. . ." Orin continues his dissertation as he moves across the room, tapping the wand to summon a second lantern archon before dropping it.

The archons both fire their light rays at Latharkis:

Ray: 1d20 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 3 + 1 = 18
Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 2

Ray: 1d20 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 3 + 1 = 21
Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 5

Ray: 1d20 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 3 + 1 = 9
Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 1

Ray: 1d20 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 3 + 1 = 6
Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 1

4 rounds bardic performance left after this one; 2 panache (1 if parry triggers), wand is out of charges so I have a free hand again juggling only heavy crossbow and sword

Will Save: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (17) + 6 = 23 +1 if fear

Waiting to see where he lands for my action

I wish I could summon a dire bear-bat.

Anyone have suggestions on a use this last charge of the wand?

Should I try to put Valois into a pit? Or just summon another Archon?

"Take cheer, Valois! You can fight the demons within, for haven't we all fought the demon within? One that crawls from a bottle? Or a wiggle of self doubt? The scholar Trinparntheous says. . ."

Move action, drawing heavy crossbow as I move (now juggling three items so no longer have a free hand.) Standard action start Inspire Courage- +1 Attack, Damage, Save vs. fear

"Archon, if you would so please attack that demon. . ."

Archon Ray Attack: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (15) + 3 = 18
Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 4

Archon Ray Attack: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7
Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 4

Parry: 1d20 + 11 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 11 + 1 = 18
Riposte: 1d20 + 11 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 11 + 1 = 19
Damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

Using Black Powder Bravado trait to reroll the parry

Parry: 1d20 + 11 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 11 + 1 = 18

Orin tries to parry the first attack, but fails to get his blade in place to do so. "SqwuaaaK!" he gesticulates.

2/4 Panache left now and my 7 temp HP gone back to 36/36

Aid: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7

Willing himself to believe the creature he summoned a true Lantern Archon, Orin called for it to aid his health.

7 Temp HP to 43/36

Shadow COnjuration

Right- so I think reading it, Casting Time is just "1 standard action", then I intentionally fail and believe the Lantern Archon to be real so it can then immediately cast Aid on me?

I think!

So, lots of rules questions that has come up that I have never been in these situations before.

So- Shadow Conjuration is casting time 1 standard action with no mention of the spell it is imitating- so I am using it here to summon a Lantern Archon, which happens (it seems) as a standard action rather than full round.

So can this shadow lantern archon act immediately?

And then, if so- how does it using Aid work in this?

It seems like its 20% effective, but can I choose to fail (or to roll) the will save vs. the spell even though I know what I cast?

Sorry! This is a spell I just have not had run at my tables/used on a character before and its raising a lot of questions!

Orin stands up, "Wait! This isn't friendly at all!?! I have been deceived!"

He then taps the wand and casts shadow conjuration duplicating summon monster iii. So- Shadow Conjuration seems to have casting time of 1 standard action even if duplicating a spell with longer

Will Save: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (7) + 5 = 12

Sleight of Hand Check: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (17) + 13 = 30

Looks like I fail the will save to fall prone, but maintain juggling the wand & sword. Do I need to make some sort of check to break out of charm now or was that hostile enough that I automatically do?

Perception: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (12) + 10 = 22

"Curious, Ghostwriter. . . some force is preventing you. It has judged your soul, perhaps?"

Orin stows his crossbow, continuing to flip the wand and sword between his two hands as he approaches. Kneeling, he reaches out and touches the bark of the tree, feeling it beneath his talons.

"Yes, Fifi, Lakarthis is our dear friend, we should be glad to see him as he suggest. . .gretaak?"

Orin frowns, "I am not certain I am saying this correctly? Greetack?"

Orin follows into the room, cautiously, juggling the wand along with his sword and crossbow, keeping all three at the ready.

Perception: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (14) + 10 = 24

"Ah! I do not believe that this gentleman was the one who wrote the word?"

Sorry, map is not loading for me right now- I'm intending to move forward about a single move into the room in the direction of the writing

Hah! I realized that as well! 2 levels of Bard, but still only 1st level spells! Haven't missed it as we went though!

"Ah, yes, let me see- if we all back up here I can send something in to handle this!"

Looks like Unseen Servant is the best option since even up to Summon Monster 3 its sketchy on things having hands; use 1 charge from the wand to mimic Unseen servant and command the illusory servant to trigger the trap with the party standing back

Yeah, I didn't know if you had the Vigilante options that gave you a caster level or what, so I will carry the wand- will have to see what the situation to decide what to cast I guess. Maybe a pit will come in handy.

Ghost Writer- you can use the wand, correct?

I was looking at what spells are available off it, and I don't think Orin is likely to use his action in combat to cast any of them, and its hard to say if there's a way we might burn off a few of these charges to prepare, but Mage Armor doesn't help me either.

Do we think that there's something on Summon Monster 3 that might be worth having when we open this last door?

I'm in for the next one as well; I have signed up for some Gameday, but not with Orin so he's available to start now, but later is fine as well.