Qadri of Erekrus's page

Somehow I missed that post, sorry about that!
Got the chronicle sheet. Thanks for GMing.

No chronicle sheet yet received. Will PM you my email in case you need it again.

Qadri's report is fairly brief when covering the journey to the cave, but goes into great detail regarding the formations and types of stones within the cave; the likely age of the carvings; what tools were probably used to carve them; and their how long the carvings will last based on observed water levels, the rate of mineral deposits dripping down the walls, the resilience of that particular stone type. It will cover the kobolds briefly and mention the difficulty of engaging in ranged combat without first coordinating with one's melee specialists and end with a glowing compliment as to the resiliency of halflings - almost dwarf-like.

profession: miner for report on cave: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (19) + 5 = 24
lol - now the dice finally warm up!

We should step back into the sanctuary of the cave in case it comes back.

Thanks for the heads-up!

Qadri engages at range again, aiming at the part of the minotaur closest to Mika.

kinetic blast to hit, point blank, vs large opponent in melee with small opponent: 1d20 + 3 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (9) + 3 + 1 - 2 = 11
kinetic blast damage within point blank: 1d6 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 5 + 1 = 10

I went back and re-read the "firing into melee" rules to see if I could negate it by moving up the way you can coup de grace. Didn't find anything on that, but there are other nuances I had forgotten. I copy / pasted them below. Not expecting a retcon of the earlier miss, just a FYI.

Qadri takes the rare opportunity while it is briefly not within melee range of another opponent to fling a burst of river rocks (bludgeoning damage) at the minotaur, after moving over the log.

kinetic blast to hit within point blank: 1d20 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 3 + 1 = 6
kinetic blast damage within point blank: 1d6 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 5 + 1 = 10

It appears I have angered the digital dice gods. It fear I must walk across a floor of d4s in penance for some unknown act.

Chronicle sheets? - don't we have at least one other area we need to check out in the cave ... the "death" area ... we got the "lizards", but thought we still had at least one other area we needed to explore.

Qadri takes a five-foot step to get a clear shot that won't go through an ally's square. He then tries again with piercing damage...

kinetic blast to hit with firing into melee penalty: 1d20 + 3 - 4 ⇒ (1) + 3 - 4 = 0kinetic blast damage: 1d6 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 5 + 1 = 7

... failing miserably.

Qadri moves closer and raises a hand, as if lifting something. At his gesture a wall of earth rises up to provide some cover to Janira.

Qadri continues to move closer, this time unleashing slashing stones.

kinetic blast to hit with inspire courage: 1d20 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 3 + 1 = 6
kinetic blast damage with inspire courage: 1d6 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 5 + 1 = 8

This is a physical blast, so yes I would take the firing into melee penalty (no Precise Shot until 3rd level) and would be targeting normal AC, not touch AC.

Qadri moves to an area where he has a clear shot and unleashes an elemental blast of piercing shards.
kinetic blast to hit with inspire courage: 1d20 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 3 + 1 = 18
kinetic blast damage with inspire courage: 1d6 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 5 + 1 = 10

Sounds like the halfling Pathfinder may need help.

Qadri double-moves, making sure to avoid the area he was told is trapped.
perception to try to see the trap himself: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11
I don't see the trap, but I'll take your word for it - kobolds are clever.

don't think death is a fair vote if cake isn't on the list :)
That said, I don't care as we're likely to go to both at some point, so I'll vote lizardfolk to speed things along

Qadri will assist, but after a few minutes will break away, waving at the pool and the gillman.

While I can see the allure of trying to determine what power is left from a dead god's alter, it sounded like the gillman here was insinuating that there may be others here that would be inimical to both him and ourselves. I'd recommend we check the area and then return here if additional ... anthropology is needed.

Can you tell us why or how this place is sacred to your people? We would not want to inadvertently cause offense and, as you can see from the frantic writing of my companions, we seek knowledge of other peoples, their histories and traditions. I have seen what the sacred dead are capable of when moved to wrath and would prefer to avoid the experience if I can.

Qadri watches the Gillman, trying to ascertain the best way to communicate, but waiting for Lisette's lead.
If needed, he'll use his ability to move earth to create a miniature crevasse to mimic where they found the magical cloth.

He tries not to wince as he hears his name mispronounced by Hakon and makes a mental note to find some really painful things to mispronounce in Skald and Hallit.

Sense Motive: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (12) + 1 = 13

I don't think he can hear you. Maybe we should try to draw his attention another way first to try to avoid startling him.

Linguistics: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (17) + 5 = 22
Perception: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (11) + 6 = 17

Looks like this place was once dedicated to the Last Azlanti, Aroden. These carvings appear to be older than his demise, so it's unlikely that it's intended as his tomb. I know little of Gillmen or others, but it may be that he was their patron as well as the patron of humans.
He pauses admiring the stonework of one and gestures to it as he continues.
Perhaps the Gillmen knew him when he was the Fisherman?

Qadri will gladly let the more nimble Mika borrow the rope.
Once it's secured on the other side, he re-secure it on the beginning side in a manner which will allow him to use his sift ability to release the grapnel so he can retrieve the rope on the other side before using the rope to cross over.
He'll cross last, making sure that Cabbage Pharaoh has enough feed for a day and creating a small triangular pen for her via two uses of kinetic cover.

Qadri starts to shrug and then realizes that Mika won't see it. He gestures at Hakon as he continues so the others who aren't as light-limited can follow.

I can see in the dark pretty well. There's a human who cast a spell to help my aim here though, maybe he's got a spell to give you a light.
Just in case though, let me see if I can get that bundle from below - maybe we can make a torch for you if we need to.

Qadri secures Cabbage Pharaoh at the cave entrance and pulls out a rope and grapnel to investigate the pit.

As he does so, he checks to make sure the cave tunnel looks secure.
Take 10 on Profession (Miner) for 15.

Pleased to have the opportunity to escape the unfamiliar and unnatural-seeming forest, Qadri gladly follows Luxurious into the far more familiar environment of a cave.

Qadri tries to kinetic blast it once again, this time for bludgeoning damage - just to try something different.

kinetic blast within 30 ft with inspire +1 & guidance: 1d20 + 3 + 1 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 3 + 1 + 1 + 1 = 22
kinetic blast damage within 30 ft with inspire +1: 1d6 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 5 + 1 = 8

To add to that, I'm not sure that swarms either threaten or can be threatened as they're their own weirdness, but I'll roll with whatever

Qadri nods a "thanks" at Hakon while grumbling a bit more about why it has to be snakes as he hurls another blast of gathered earthen material at the swarm.

kinetic blast within 30 ft with inspire +1 & guidance: 1d20 + 3 + 1 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 3 + 1 + 1 + 1 = 8
kinetic blast damage within 30 ft with inspire +1: 1d6 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 5 + 1 = 12

Qadri steps five feet closer and waves his hand in the general direction of the swarm of snakes. Dust and earth swirl around him as a burst of stone shards fly towards back portion of the swarm.

kinetic blast within 30 ft with inspire +1: 1d20 + 3 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 3 + 1 + 1 = 15
kinetic blast damage within 30 ft with inspire +1: 1d6 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 5 + 1 = 12

That strange pathfinder professor with the whip obsession was right, it IS always snakes.

Qadri greets the others with a slight smile.
He can be overheard saying to himself definitely Absalom in dwarven.

At Kronis observation about possible ambushes, he frowns slightly and looks around more actively himself.

Perception (add 2 vs. flying): 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (7) + 6 = 13

So pausing until our 4th is confirmed for Confirmation? :)

Qadri waves his hand in a brief motion and the dust in the room stirs for a moment and begins to swirl about the dwarf before settling down once again.

Respectfully, there are a few other ways to deal with swarms as well.

He gestures to the door.
I left my mule, Cabbage Pharaoh, outside in the hands of a seemingly competent groom, as it seemed a bit odd to carry rope and grapnel into a tavern. Obviously, I'm yet new at this "thinking like a Pathfinder" concept.

Qadri returns the handshake, somewhat awkwardly - obviously only recently introduced to the custom.
Qadri of Erekrus, good to make your acquaintance as well.

The dwarf nods politely to the leshy and the elephant.
I am Qadri of Erekrus, and I -

He breaks off as Kreighton Shane makes his appearance and listens to his assignment with interest.

He turns to Janira.
In peace, I greet you, Pathfinder. It will likely not surprise you to know that I have extensive experience underground. I look forward to assisting the Society in this endeavor.

The dwarf sighs, shaking his head a bit as he makes his way over to the plant creature and the elephant.
As he walks he mutters in dwarven to himself "Yet another sign you know you're in Absalom now, Qadri, your first thought was 'must be a Pathfinder', not 'must be a circus nearby' ".

Upon reaching the pair, he offers a slight bow and addresses them with a noticable accent Ehn hotephank - apologies - Taldane, yes. In peace, I greet you. You are of Pathfinders, yes?

day job check - Profession (Miner): 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (7) + 5 = 12

The only oddness with mechanics are if you've not run into kineticists before - the kinetic cover ability is a bit of battlefield control in that I can create small easily destroyed walls. I've not seen it used in PbP, so not sure what the best way is to rep it once we're on a map.

For ease of reference, all of my kineticist class abilities are copy / pasted into my profile.

Will add botting instructions to profile.

A bronze-skinned dwarf with a neatly-trimmed osird beard wearing leather lamellar enters the Pig's Paunch.
He nods in a friendly manner at those who appear to have risen early and an understanding and jovial manner to those who have apparently continued their celebrations since the prior night.
As he enters, his eyes probe the crowd for either a wayfinder, sigil of the open road, or some other indication of whom he was invited to meet.

I've only done a few PbP, but can be avail several times a day to post.