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Seke immediately starts casting a dispel magic spell to get rid of the fog! “Begone!!“
Seke activates her flight hex and flies into the room, hiding behind the wall.
Seke also wants to aid Crasius and prepares to enter.
Seke nods and follows.
"Look there! A fossil golem is constructed of the stony bones of long-dead dinosaurs and other prehistoric creatures. These bones are generally not assembled with any attempt to accurately model the original creature—usually, the skulls of powerful predatory dinosaurs (such as tyrannosauruses) serve in the place of hands, granting the fossil golem a pair of devastating bite attacks. The magical energies that infuse a fossil golem create an additional peril—they transform fossilization into a terrible form of contagion that can affect any creature they damage. A fossil golem at rest might look to the untrained eye like nothing more than a strange display of bones. We have to be careful! What do we do?" she says.
Seke is nervous and simply nods.
Seke moves forward and looks at the creatures. “We are granted passage into Ivoryglass. Any guardian constructs or patrols are to permit us entry without interference!“ she says with conviction.
Crasius is very diplomatic and has handled talks for the group in the past. Perfect! Then please you lead and Seke can chime in. :-D
Seke stares at the stone disk supporting the fortress above, and the size of it leaves her somewhat speechless. “Ancient dragoncraft. Powerful abjurations as well… I can feel that teleportation magic would be unstable near this place. Whoever built Ivoryglass wanted to ensure no one simply appears inside its walls.” When the group reaches the entrance, Seke looks at the forged documents based on the parchment given to them by Baknarla which she had taken from the captured Drakelands messenger. “Hopefully we do not need to force our way in.”
Before coming here, the idea was to use the original Drakelands message as a template so that Seke and Crasius work together to create a parchment that contains a short directive written in Draconic, which orders the bearer to be granted access to Ivoryglass and they use the draconic sigil marks so it is authentic.
“These agents are granted passage into Ivoryglass. Any guardian constructs or patrols are to permit them entry without interference.”
To further strengthen the deception, Seke also casts arcane mark, and she places the same emblem seen on the seal onto some of the visible parts of the group’s armor and clothing. “If the golems recognize the sigil as authorized, the they should treat us as permitted personnel rather than intruders.” she explains to the group.
Finally, to disguise their scent from draconic beasts and other patrol creatures, Seke prepares alchemical reagents and scraps from draconic creatures that she summoned before to create a salve.
“This will hopefully fool them. But no idea. Maybe it can confuse lesser beasts long enough for us to pass.”
My eye is on the mend and ought to be back to normal in a week, so the doc says. I'm just needing to get in gear and post the next segment, which I'll try to do today or tomorrow. Good luck with everything! Really glad everything worked out well!!
Crasius is only +16 to Linguistics. So he can automatically aid, but you are more skilled. Perfect! Who is the face / diplomatic representative of the party?
Thanks GM!! I hope all goes well!! Team: I suggest we go with forging the documents and replicating the seal via Arcane Mark since that seems like the intended infiltration route. Who has the highest Linguistics to take point on drafting the forgery- Seke has +17?
Take care of yourself!! Good luck with everything! You’re in our thoughts!
My character sheet is up to date now.
Hi, I need another couple of days. But would be ready then!
Seke inclines her head to Ingrit as well. “The Mantle binds us all … none of us chose this path lightly… but we are still walking it.” She glances briefly toward the shattered remains of the crystal creature, then to the darkened passages beyond. “This place is dangerous, and it is not finished with us yet. We should focus on the cavern now and search every passage … or … or are you done already?!” Her eyes flick back to the group. “I was just thinking … if there is knowledge, a clue, or a threat here … we must find it.”
Seke looks first to Crasius, then to Baknarla. “I am… grateful you found me as well. ” she says, giving all again a small bow in Tian fashion. “That creature would have killed me if I had faced it alone. I felt it watching me from the ice, waiting. I was afraid to move deeper into the cavern.” Her fingers brush her sleeve. “I am here because I could not stay away any longer. I tried… I remained with Jadrenka in Artrosa when you left. I thought my failures made me unworthy to continue your path. But the Mantle of the Riders… it does not forgive unfinished duties.” For Seke these words are clearly difficult. “The dreams began to tear at me again. Jadrenka saw it. She scryed for you and sent me here … close enough that fate could finish what it began.” She turns to Baknarla next. “You are different … I have potentially heard of your people in Jadrenka’s records… dragons and the hunts? Oh and the losses? Well, I am honored to stand with you all.”
Seke stands still after the crystal monster finally collapses. Her hands tremble from the realization that she is no longer alone. ”I … I found you. We … We survived… together! I … was hiding. I thought I would face this alone. I thought the Mantle had dragged me back only to test me… or punish me. But you were here. We fought beside each other … without hesitation!“ Her gaze drifts to the familiar figures, and she wonders if she’s still fresh in their memories. ”Ehh … do you recognize me. From Artrosa. From that time when I stayed behind with Jadrenka … and I watched you leave. You know … I told myself it was the right choice… “
All the best!
Seke hexes Ingrit now to become more fortunate in her actions.
FORTUNE (Su): The witch can grant a creature within 30 feet a bit of good luck for 1 round. The target can call upon this good luck once per round, allowing him to reroll any ability check, attack roll, saving throw, or skill check, taking the better result. He must decide to use this ability before the first roll is made. At 8th level and 16th level, the duration of this hex is extended by 1 round. Once a creature has benefited from the fortune hex, it cannot benefit from it again for 24 hours.
Seke sees the wounds closing on Barknarla, but wants to aid her some more in case she’s affected again by some form of attack. She hexes her to become more fortunate in her actions.
FORTUNE (Su): The witch can grant a creature within 30 feet a bit of good luck for 1 round. The target can call upon this good luck once per round, allowing him to reroll any ability check, attack roll, saving throw, or skill check, taking the better result. He must decide to use this ability before the first roll is made. At 8th level and 16th level, the duration of this hex is extended by 1 round. Once a creature has benefited from the fortune hex, it cannot benefit from it again for 24 hours.
Hello GM Clebsch, just a reminder that the creature is under the effect of misfortune so that they have to roll twice for any d20 roll that they make, including saving throws and attack rolls. :-D Have a great weekend everyone!
Merry Christmas everyone! Are we continuing the combat round?
Seke 5 ft steps to be able to see the creature. She then immediately invokes her patron to empower her hexes with curiosity!
She afterwards focuses on the crystalline creature and tries to amplify the misfortune effect on its existence! She then cackles like a lunatic to continue the effect.
Effects rules: AMPLIFIED HEX: You can augment the power of a hex by expending a spell slot or prepared spell of at least 1st level. Each additional time you use this ability in the same day, it requires a prepared spell or spell slot 1 level higher (a 2nd-level spell the second time, a 3rd-level spell the third time, and so on). When you amplify a hex, you can choose one: increase its saving throw DC by 1, increase its range by 30 feet (if it already has at least a 30-foot range), or increase its duration by 1 round (if it already has a duration of at least 1 round).
Real life always first!!
Very sorry to hear that. We also have two cats. Please take all the time you need!
Seke immediately shouts in the direction of the familiar faces. “Do not let it touch you! It cristalizes! And no cold, electricity or fire!“ She then activates her flight hex and moves forward into the room.
Hey everyone, really looking forward to joining the action! As soon as Wapiti has done his action, Seke will act. Have a great week!
Seke sits quietly in the dim ice cave, knees pulled tight to her chest, letting the cold settle around her. The quiet gives her no comfort and there is so much space for the memories to resurface. I came so far… from Minata, from the dreams, from the shadow rider who pushed me across continents… and for what? My companions died one after another. I survived only because fate is cruel. She touches the faintly glowing Sign of Cold beneath her sleeve. The mantle never released me. Even in Artrosa, even under Jadrenka’s protection, it waited. When the riders began to fall, something inside me stirred again. Too late… always too late. I thought Jadrenka needed me. I thought I had earned a place at her side after my failures. She saved me… gave me purpose. But when the geas pulled at my soul, she saw the truth first. Seke grips her material component bag. She found them. She sent me to them. Near enough for fate to finish pulling me back. Her eyes move toward the cavern and she sees the pale crystal light flicker across the frost. I tried to explore, but … something dangerous waits out there. Something that would end me before I even reached the others. Better to stay hidden… to gather myself… to trust that they would come close enough for me to find them. Then she hears it, the voices echoing faintly through the cavern. Familiar voices and her heart tightens. They’re here. The ones who continued the quest I failed. The ones I met in Artrosa before turning back. The mantle has brought me to them again… whether I am ready or not. Seke rises slowly and prepares her gear. But before she can step out, movement stirs in the cavern.
Maybe just to provide my personal opinion ... I think that challenging encounters add significant depth to the drama of a story. If everything is "story mode" then achievements might feel too easily gained. Some risk is good to add spice. ;-)
I will update the active status. Perfect! Thanks! I’ll defer to the group to decide how to proceed.
Take your time. Let me know if you have any questions about the current situation. I can tell you that future books (five and six) will take the group to different worlds possibly different realities. Thanks for your patience! My profile is now up to date. :-D Just a question: Is it possible that my profile is still on inactive in the campaign settings? I cannot see the thread in my gameplay although I dotted in again. Have a great weekend!
I need another week please to finalize. ;-)
Thanks so much for the permission to return GM and also for the very thorough feedback with regards to the storyline! I will need a couple of days to level up and will then proceed according to your instructions. Wish you all a great week!
Sorry to see you go. Get back in touch if you would consider re-joining. I'll withdraw Seke into the people helping the warden of Artrosa, so she can be re-introduced later. Dear all, I very much hope that you’re all well! I just read the posts above, and I do not know if you can remember, but I played in your campaign with ‘Seke’ for a while, but I had to stop because I was so busy with work and then I also took a multi-year break from gaming. Really enjoyed reading through the gameplay and seeing that you continued so strong in all this time! :-D Probably a bad time to ask, but in case you’re looking for another player at some point in time then I would be honered to rejoin your game. Have a great weekend everyone!
Hello everyone, I have unfortunately decided to cut back some of my gaming and therefore I will not continue with this campaign anymore. Thanks again for inviting me and sorry for any inconvenience caused!
Hello everyone, I will be on vacation for three weeks starting Friday! So please bot in this time! Thanks!!
Seke flies and shoots a snowball spell on the withflame.
"Got you witchflame!"
Seke readies to shoot a snowball spell on the withflame.
You are a great GM! Thanks for everything!! I still would really say that I have one improvement suggestion and that is to be less strict with the rules and as players and as GM just let certain things flow. PbP is a curse because it is possible to check everything. Let us just not check that much and just take decisions and then we might be a little faster. :-)
I personally think that you have done a great job! ;-) I think we are very detailed and "correct" in this campaign ... to be honest it would never be like this in a face to face game because there just is no time to check everything and always have the right answer. Maybe we just have to let things roll? ;-)
Seke regains her sight and flies a little up and then shoots a snowball spell on the withflame.
"That area where the snowball hit is the location of the witchflame!"
Seke is suddenly blinded by her own glitterdust spell.
But glitterdust could also affect an incorporeal creature with a 50% probability. The GM should roll.
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