Havark Torgrimson's page

Thanks. I hope I didn't turn you off of 3pp stuff. I am a powergamer for sure. I love mechanics and mechanic driven characters. After playing D&D for almost 30 years it can be hard to find a new unique thematic design. A lot are cliche and I can't think of many I haven't played. I lean toward the lead character bravado more often than not. I draw from all classic and modern fantasy and action movies. So mechanics is normally what sparks me to give the character a personality. In this case I enjoyed being the angry guy forced out and shunned by others, but his hope in them and in the clan made him still love them in a way and willing to die for any of them. Was very fun to play.

GM advice: I thought you did a great job of keeping things moving. PbP is very hard as characters seem to drop left and right. I almost wish there was a reporting system that would keep you from joining games if you dropped too many at least for a certain period or something. Give people a reason to be more accountable, but oh well. I know I often grab the attention or take over games. One reason is I tend to post a lot and I try and give the GM a character they can build around. I would say be careful of this as it could turn others off if you provide a single character too much attention. It doesn't bother me as I want everyone to have a chance and I know I will get mine.

Stay away from sandbox games. 99% of the people say alright sanbox I love sandbox type games. Yeah they think they do until it comes time to drive their character or group or game forward. The reason Paizo's AP's are successful is they "Railroad" characters normally the right amount. Some more than others, but they keep things on track and often give players the illusion of choice. I like Sandbox style but even I struggle with it sometimes. I prefer my games to play out like an action movie that I'm along for the ride. A big bad, save the world type of game. My experience is when you rely on the players too much your game will fail as they just stop posting.

I can't think of anything you did that I would call you out on. Great job overall. I look forward to the next game.

Yep I understand. I am sad. Havark was mechanically and personality a fun build. I really enjoyed the dynamic of being seen as so weak among a people that value strength but at the same time with none being able to best him in combat. I look forward to whatever you do next. At least we still have Rednal's games. I have went from 12 games or so down to like 5 now. :( Got to find some new ones.

Seems to be MIA. :(

"We need a boat then? How else do we get to this Desert land?"

Havark has no intention on recruiting men as he doesn't think any would follow him.

Yes I am mostly leveled I still need to pick 2 feats and I need to look at the bonus PP table to see how many PP I got from that this level.

General:
ABP: +1 Deflection to AC
BAB: +1; +1CMB, +1CMD
Saves: No change
HP: 7+1con+1FCB= 9
Skills: +1 Sense Motive, +1 Perception, +2 Autohypnosis
Feat: Need to pick

Psionic Warrior:
+2 PP
2nd Level Psionic Power: Psionic Lion's Charge
Bonus Feat: Need to pick

Soul Knife:
Quick Draw
New Maneuver: Sanguine Barrier
+1 to Mind Blade: Making it Keen

HP: 1d10 ⇒ 7

Had peeps over last night for project night at the house. Figured a work around to get to d20srd so leveling now :)

Back from training and should be posting normal now. Long as the boards stay up. Still have not leveled. When I attempted from home seemed boards were always down. Will try tonight.

Sorry, busy weekend and boards still having issues. I will level Havark tonight.

Will have to level at home tonight or tomorrow. D20pfsrd is blocked at new job :(

"Calm yourself. If anything he sees us as allies and not errand runners now. Rest then old woman as we have a task ahead."

Sounds good, boards have been nuts for sure.

Havark remains steadfast after encountering the great creature of the sea and now this giant, but he does let out a sigh of relief on the inside as his blade vanishes back to nothingness. He offers a simple nod and makes his way to the portal.

"What do you wish to do here destroy us and continue your fight alone?"

With that said Havark summons his blade and bolsters his abilities.

Move: Mindblade
Standard: Animal Affinity Wis

Ah, I see now. Thanks. Yes after he gave an explanation I/Havark did make the jump to enlisting there aid :)

"I see now. It is I that misunderstood. Forgive me Auvindri. I see you were pointing out the foolishness of such a plan. How would lowly mortals sway these brothers and challenge a god, even if one walks with a gods favor. You can put your fire at ease. I now see you were warning us of such a errand and not suggesting it."

Havark speak, but still lacks the social graces to rebound from such a slight on his own. While his words seem to apologize the way he says them most likely does not.

I'm pretty confused. He pretty directly said he though the brothers would only come fight Boreas if they though it was he that destroys their land. That is why I quoted him/you, right?

"You are angry? It is your plan I'm suggesting. You just spoke..."Only in the destruction of their lands, one irrevocable and unmistakable as the work of Boreas, would the brothers then set foot here to battle their brother." So now at the suggesting of making this happen you put us ally of Boreas? I fancy myself a man simple as that. I know not the will of the gods, only what Wotan has blessed me with. Now calm yourself."

Havark makes no real attempt to calm besides stating the above. These are the things he does not excel at nor care too.

"Align? No...Take action in his name while his attention remains here in the north to inspire his brothers to act against him is another matter. It is a clever deception. One surely the skalds will sing and write about years to come. How the great Auvindri took the fight to Boreas."

Does not sound fun. Good thing about working for the state. They don't want to pay for overtime so there pretty much is no more than 40hrs a week :)

Hope to hear from Tyv soon, would like to continue :(

"Fixing the curse is but a temporary solution for the future of our people. Why do so little when we have the chance to change the world? If the Northlands do become a battlefield then perhaps like the phoenix that rises from the ashes so can it's people."

"So to align them we must first distract them or aid Boreas in the destruction of their land? An interesting play."

Havark sets back to think on the matter.

I figured as much. I'm sure each has its own ups and downs. Trying to talk and earn the help of Gods seems the most fun choice to me. Waiting on Tyv to chime in :)

"What say you Tyv? It seems each path may bear fruit, but I feel, if we are to strike then it should be to end things. So it seems only securing the aid of the brothers could deliver such a blow. For this reason I would choose the first path. Though we would need to travel far away from home for this."

"If what you say now is true, then we put the clan at risk for she is now Jarl and a possible agent of Boreas."

Havark shakes his head as he stands and points to Authun.

"Has she kissed or shared her bed with any of the men since being set free?" His pointed finger curls in as he balls his fist thinking how he has been deceived.

Havark follow and is a bit taken back at the accusation from Auvindri.
The frights came from these souls that were once trapped seemed to make sense that they could be corrupt in other ways. Also it would be a well calculated play for Boreas to have other servants infiltrate the ranks of those set free.

Havark stands as the escalation of the situation, he weighs the words of Authun.

"You will answer here. If you have nothing to hide then there is no reason to be defensive."

Sense Motive[/dice: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (3) + 14 = 17

"So are we to assault or quest to find aid against him from his brothers? I feel Wotan has little time for this in fighting among brothers. Where are the lands of the four winds? It seems to take the fight to the north we will need their aid."

Sorry was away a few days.

Aid Another Diplomacy: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6Wotan didn't like me being all boastful :)

Havark makes the slow long climb down where he tries to aid Tyv in the telling but seems to have no desire to keep telling this tale.

"So he has a home then? So we can strike at him? Well Auvindri Against-The-Wind, thank Wotan for this day you meet one of his chosen. Call me curse breaker or anything you like. I server Wotan and for this he blesses me. What do you need from us?"

Not knowing where they are and the land being a barren tundra Havark replies.

"Should we?"

Havark take the pitcher and help give it to Ásdis before following the giant and learn what he has to offer.

Havark's eyes widen at the display. He too takes a moment to gather his bearings and listens to the man speak before he stands.

"Auvindri, I am called Havark. Asdis, says you can assist us on fully breaking the curse. Is this so?"

"Are you speaking to all of us? What is this friend you summoned?"

Havark too will join them assuming she was speaking to all of them.

"I know not of this friend, but she proved herself in helping to free you and the other tower guard. If my life could save the Jarl and the clan I would gladly give it to go and have a seat in the great hall in Valhalla. It is your choice and yours alone."

Havark sits back down and awaits to see what happens.

Yeah. I do try and follow along especially in a game with just the two of us, but I totally missed what was going on here.

I honestly don't remember you talking to Asdis and her asking for a tower guard. I assume this was sometime before I went on vacation. You are correct the "posting more" comment was a low blow. We all have reasons why and how often we post. I'm not really and a&* h!@@ I just play one sometimes. :)

If you can convince the guard to give himself up for the good of the clan Havark is fine with it.

Not sure what you are talking about. There has been no direction until now. That's why I asked why we were even seeing the witch.

So when did Tyv set up all this secret ritual and

Sorry you feel that way, but no one has tried to engage Havark. Fana or the children have got the most out of him as well as the Jarl. The same could easily be said of everyone. PBP often leads to players only investing in their characters story. The GM knows how I play by now running this game and being in two other games with me, fortunately we all post daily in those games and we ask each others opinions. You wan't to influence the game post more. It may feel as it's Havark's story because I post daily multiple times if game allows and keep the game moving in a direction. Best I can determine looking back is you had some plan looking for a black sheep or someone no one would miss. If you would have approached Havark one of the prisoners could have been used or he would have been fine even raiding another clan or village and getting someone to sacrifice. Now if you if the person was willing and it was their choice he would not question as it seems best for the clan but he would never sacrifice a clansman against his will unless commanded too by the Jarl

As for the turn it was resolved.

Assuming round 1 started when GM asked for init.

Round 1: Havark stood, summoned blade: Two move actions.
Authun paused ( held action, delayed )
Asdis continued with ritual
Tyv got up and tumbled over in front of door, Two move actions.

Round 2: Havark disarms

So where do we go from here? I have no intention of making you feel like it's my game, it's only the two of us. At this point Havark has no ambition. He seeks to serve. A better situation would have been Asdis explaining what needed to happen. We could have discussed it with the new Jarl and if she wanted to give someone up Havark would not have questioned it.

Player wise I like twist like this, hard decisions, and lines in the sand our characters must make that help shape who they are. Character wise not sure where Tyv's motivation has come from. Having watched over Havark and being close with him he knows if there is one thing about him he is loyal to a fault. He showed that same loyalty to the Jarl and has the same for his clan. When the request was made for the clansman Tyv should have know Havarks stance. Not sure where his stance on wanting the ritual to happen is coming from.

Don't make this fall into PVP. I avoided you for a reason and to be picky you can't, as you didn't ready and action and I have initiative.

"A witch is never unarmed, and by these course of actions I put little faith in her words and now yours. Wotan will guide and protect us, not this witch. Yes she may have assited in getting this far, but we now see to what end. Make your bed here if you wish Tyv, but I will not turn my back on the clan. And now that you have placed yourself between us and the door it seems you wish to stop us. Fine, I will not betray you as you have betrayed us though."

Havark steps to the witch and disarms her of the cup spilling the collected blood

Disarm: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (18) + 12 = 30

"Calm yourself Authun..." Havarks stands as a blade erupts forth from nothingness.

"What makes you think I would betray a clansman witch? You make demands as if you hold power over me. You live because I allow it. So summon this friend, but if there is a price to pay then it is you that will pay it... Come Storm or Shadow we stand."

I mean Havarks first Loyalty is Loyalty, and Authun is a clansman. Even if he is a coward

Sorry guys, been sick. Still not 100%, I'm at a loss what did we come to see the witch for? This would be where Havark would say something about not playing games and getting down to whatever our business is.

Havark looks at the table and then the large bird.

"Authun, do what she asked with the table and the bird. Did the birds take more than your eyes. I have not the physical strength for these things you ask Ásdis."

"Don't worry, we can explain after. Just grab the bird and bring it inside."

Havark heads into the hut.

Assaulted by the birds Havark starts lashing out unsure how to combat such an enemy.

Flurry Strike:

Attack: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (20) + 12 = 32Don't think you can crit a swarm
Attack: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (12) + 12 = 24

Damage: 2d6 + 12 + 1d6 ⇒ (2, 1) + 12 + (4) = 19
Damage: 2d6 + 12 + 1d6 ⇒ (5, 6) + 12 + (4) = 27

Yes striking the bird in the cage. I assume the summoned birds are its doing.

Round 4

Havark grows impatient watching the birds tear at the witch.

"Enough!" He shouts before taking matters into his own hands as he commonly does.

Swift: 1pp Inevitable Strike
Sense Motive, Rising Zenith Non Lethal: 1d20 + 17 + 5 - 4 ⇒ (15) + 17 + 5 - 4 = 33
Damage: 4d6 + 20 + 1d6 ⇒ (5, 6, 2, 6) + 20 + (2) = 41

I'm back

Seeing the cage weaken, Havark waits knowing the bird is trying to escape.

Ready action to try and subdue it when it breaks free.

Havark attempts to subdue the creature attacking with the flat of his blade.

Attack Non Lethal: 1d20 + 12 - 4 ⇒ (16) + 12 - 4 = 24
Damage: 2d6 + 10 + 1d6 ⇒ (4, 5) + 10 + (2) = 21 Non Lethal Damage