Hi guys! Posting it on all my pbps.

Our offshore team at work is very affected by the pandemic at the moment and with the fiscal year approaching to an end, our reduced capacity is terribly affecting my time. For the next several weeks it will likely impact me in such way that I simply won't be able to keep up with the forums, things normalizing only as we start approaching mid June.

For the games where I play, GMs please feel free to bot the characters. If you don't desire to bot me for so long, I completely understand, apologize for the late notice and wish you all the best of fun. If you hold me around, though, I should be back after this storm.

For the games where I host, my sincerest apologies to the players - I won't let you hanging so if you stick around until my return we will give it continuation as normal. Otherwise, please message me and once I'm back I'll recruit replacements.

To everybody, I'm sorry for the late notice and I hope we will continue playing together once I'm back!

Cheers,

Archlich

It's all good, mate. Glad it's the flu... And not you-guys-know-what. Take your time and stay healthy!

Shogunto locks the bow back to his back and moves near Merixia, offering some words to the couple.

Belthis and Nira, Erastil be praised. - he starts - As my colleagues put, we are with the crusade, and we will never turn out back to Kenabres. We're here to help.

Shogunto grins, and lets his bow throw rapid shots against his favored enemy.

Attack: 1d20 + 8 - 1 + 1 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (20) + 8 - 1 + 1 + 2 - 2 = 28 Deadly Aim, PBS, Favored Enemy, Rapid Shot
Damage: 2d6 + 3 + 2 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (6, 2) + 3 + 2 + 1 + 2 = 16

Confirm?: 1d20 + 8 - 1 + 1 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (19) + 8 - 1 + 1 + 2 - 2 = 27 Deadly Aim, PBS, Favored Enemy, Rapid Shot
Extra: 4d6 + 6 + 4 + 2 + 4 ⇒ (1, 1, 1, 1) + 6 + 4 + 2 + 4 = 20 x3

Attack: 1d20 + 8 - 1 + 1 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (3) + 8 - 1 + 1 + 2 - 2 = 11 Deadly Aim, PBS, Favored Enemy, Rapid Shot
Damage: 2d6 + 3 + 2 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (6, 6) + 3 + 2 + 1 + 2 = 20

Shogunto steps ahead, to stay within 30 feet of the demon, and shoots with his bow.

Attack: 1d20 + 8 - 1 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 8 - 1 + 1 + 2 = 20 Deadly Aim, PBS, Favored Enemy
Damage: 2d6 + 3 + 2 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (4, 1) + 3 + 2 + 1 + 2 = 13

5-foot-step, standard to shoot; Assuming it's an evil outsider (if not, please remove the +2/+2 from favored enemy)

Shogunto smiles to Kyrie. As the stealthy halfling quickly moves away, the half-orc turns to Elliot.

I'm not that good! - he whispers, nodding towards Kyrie - Besides, a stealthy group is just as good as its weaker link!

With that said, he moves with the other two, as quick as he can, bow in hands. He would check for traps before entering the building, but the screams inside force their hand to be hastier.

Stealth: 1d20 + 8 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 8 + 2 = 19 Favored Terrain (Urban)

In Urban terrain: +2 bonus on initiative checks and Knowledge (geography), Perception, Stealth, and Survival

Shogunto nods in agreement with Merixia as she says she's ready, then immediately moves back into scouting the area as the group advances. The ranger tries to use his trained eyes for lookup, while at the same time carefully tries to keep the team safe from any traps on the way.

We left the prisoners behind being watched by the survivors - we didn’t bring them with us! At least, that’s not what I understood when the GM asked and I replied.

Thanks for your help, Elliot. - says Shogunto, sheathing some of the extra arrows he had by hands.

The half-orc absorbs with a heavy heart what the newcomer is saying about the town. Yet, he walks resolute towards the woman and child, and then knees near them, trying to give a smile.

We came from this road, my friends. - he tells them, pointing the direction - And the other survivors from the city are there, camped. You should be able to make it. It's the safer you will ever get at these times.

Finally he stands up again, briefly tapping the skull ram tied to his back.

I guess it's really all about us now... Ready to move in when you are. - completes the ranger.

Shogunto keeps his routine, sending rapid shots against the leader cultist.

Your unholy patron won't save you now. - said the half-orc, resolute.

Attack: 1d20 + 8 - 1 - 2 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 8 - 1 - 2 + 1 = 23 Deadly Aim, Rapid Shot, Bless
Damage: 2d6 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (5, 4) + 3 + 2 = 14

Attack: 1d20 + 8 - 1 - 2 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 8 - 1 - 2 + 1 = 19 Deadly Aim, Rapid Shot, Bless
Damage: 2d6 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (4, 3) + 3 + 2 = 12

As he shot, he noticed the bard approaching. If his first reflex was that of turning around and shooting, he held it; keep the focus, he thought, hope and your prayers will be answered.

Praised be the Old Deadeye! - he yelled back to the outsider - Please, help us look after them.

Shogunto moves out of the carriage, and keeps moving forward until he can see Hosilla again.

Well, I hope you don't mind a different infidel! - says the half-orc, then releasing an arrow on her direction.

Attack: 1d20 + 8 - 1 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 8 - 1 + 1 = 24 Deadly Aim, Bless
Damage: 2d6 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (3, 5) + 3 + 2 = 13

Shogunto steps back, and rapidly lets out a volley of two arrows. Yet, again he manages to miss both shots, and his companions can see he's starting to feel a little tense!

Attack: 1d20 + 8 - 1 - 2 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 8 - 1 - 2 + 1 = 10 Deadly Aim, Rapid Shot, Bless
Attack: 1d20 + 8 - 1 - 2 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 8 - 1 - 2 + 1 = 12 Deadly Aim, Rapid Shot, Bless

5-foot-step back, diagonally SE. And my rolls are really killing me! Sorry people! :$

Welcome Trevor! Happy to have you with us. :)

Shogunto lets out two more arrows targeting the same man, but this time his shots fly aimlessly.

Attack: 1d20 + 8 - 1 - 2 ⇒ (3) + 8 - 1 - 2 = 8 Deadly Aim, Rapid Shot
Attack: 1d20 + 8 - 1 - 2 ⇒ (4) + 8 - 1 - 2 = 9 Deadly Aim, Rapid Shot

I keep trying to open the image, but it's opening in a blocked site here with some NSFW images - so I'll just going to have to play theater of the mind at this point

Shogunto circles back with Kyrie. He does a sidestep forward, still far from the enemies reach, and let's out a single arrow against the closest enemy, trying to catch them by surprise.

Attack: 1d20 + 8 - 1 ⇒ (10) + 8 - 1 = 17 Deadly Aim
Damage: 2d6 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (3, 1) + 3 + 2 = 9

In my mind, we ride until close enough, then enter on foot - and we leave the prisoners with the villagers, tied or locked somewhere they can be temporarily watched.

Shogunto smiles to Kyrie as they move to stealth in. While he is concerned with the situation, it is good to still find time for some humor.

Agreed! Thanks for no branches. Most were taller than you, and I couldn't keep an eye where you were!

Stealth: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (11) + 8 = 19

A little more satisfied - though still uncomfortable with the suffering of all those people - Shogunto agrees with the others, and promptly shares a couple days of his rations as well. ... had more time, we could maybe try to hunt or forage something together., he spoke towards the survivors.

We will return for you., he finally ensured people, ... in the eventuality that we end up surviving this nightmare..., he thought immediately after.

Shogunto ponders for moments before speaking.

Well, I understand your point on the defense of Kenabres. Focusing on saving the world... These things. - he starts - ... but, at the same time... And despite how you might interpret our employment, I particularly joined the crusades for the little people. The neglected ones. I am not inclined to go venture the city in the hopes of finding more people in need until we can't actually give these townsfolk here a little bit of safety - even if it means traveling with them some days to find a place to settle and rest. A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush - if we turn our back to these commonfolks now, they might be attacked again without protection and at the same time we might end up in Kenabres and not find anyone else to save.

The half-orc didn't want to disagree with the others, but they were all evenly ranked - so he had to put up his viewpoint. At the same time, however, he didn't much care for the prisoners at this point - bigger fishes to fry - so he just let Kyrie deal with them as it would please him.

Shogunto breathes deeply. He's immeasurably sad, feeling pain about each of his lost colleagues, the death of a honorable silver dragon, but especially all the innocent lives. It's somewhat his fault that they weren't here; and while this likely saved their lives, this also meant other lives they could have saved were lost.

We have a duty towards these people to take them to some sort of safety. - the half-orc finally spoke to his fellow crusaders - Yet, as soon as they're delivered somewhere they can rebuild, we should come back and fight. I... I will come back and fight, no matter how desperate the fight or how lost the cause.

The ranger was genuinely troubled - his heroic words of sacrifice were sincere, and there was even hope in his tone that people could still be saved in Kenabres, and that the demons could still be pushed back.

Shocked with the news being revealed, Shogunto seems to echo Kyrie.

What do you mean? What explosion?

The half-orc haven’t spoken before, so he approaches in pure impulse.

All good! :D Don't worry about using Shogunto for these things.

It wasn't a branch. - says Shogunto, with a serious, concerned face - I stepped in your giant ego!

Shogunto breaks the concerned face with a smile and gently pats Kyrie back. In truth, the half-orc was relieved that his failure hadn't cost the group their lives, besides losing the Armasse. He knew he'd listen about it for the years to come, but at least they all still had their limbs in place.

The trapper stays back and look with curiosity as the townsfolk group approaches. Old Deadeye bless!, he thinks, a little ashamed that for an instant he tapped his bow in a paranoid reflex, and then silently waits as the others check on them.

@Merixia: Once you post in Gameplay, your name gets added there and the campaign to your campaigns tab.

That works too. I always like starting from a low position and growing from there, but I like Kyrie's angle too. Honestly, bands of crusaders are probably larger than 4 people, though. Unless we were sent in a message far from Kenabres and went on a small group to travel faster.

As for horses, I didn't buy any. I can certainly afford one (and should review my purchases too before the game starts). I'll just wait on the direction we decide to go and finish with these details on the sheet.

My idea: I think some months together would be good! Maybe three or four. Our crusading unit was probably much larger, but the four of us are the last survivors from it. No prisoners - we lost the battle and fled! Without our horses or any good way to get back in time, we had to be moving slowly and hiding from the pursuers, and arrived to Kenabres only on the 17th after finally losing them.

Headers and profile are updated!

Hey guys! Thanks a ton for the invite! This will be fun (and challenging!).

I’ll update the profile with a physical description. If there’s anything else missing (or any questions) please throw my way!

Looking forward to playing with you all :)

Archlich here! Changing my submission to another one. This is a character I create a long time ago for a different Wrath of the Righteous. I adapted him for the rules here as I think he might fit well, especially with the whole "probably not as mythic" thing :) He works as a guide and trapper/trapfinder, contributing in combat with ranged damage and other toys from the ranger kit. Unfortunately, though, no spells for him, but I believe he can be useful anyway!

Hi guys! GM, would you please be so kind to put me on the inactive list? Thanks!

Shogunto Heineous wrote:

...a crevice weeder.

What is that stat-wise, like a poor man's scythe?

Right! It's like a big improvised weapon hehe :)

Hi DM Chubbleston, Chess here. I apologize for the last minute submission but I hope I'm still on time. I present Shogunto, Human Barbarian, a local Wati gardener/guide with aspirations for a better future. He rages and fights with a crevice weeder.

Shogunto drinks some water in silence, for times closing his eyes to think.

Shogunto followed with the others, shaking his head in agreement. Finally, seeing some of the other recruits introducing themselves, he did the same.

Shogunto. - he said, bumping on his chest and making a friendly nod with his head.

Uninterested in working as a leader, Shogunto follow with the others with Lay Z. When the short man finally asks about weapons, the Human replies slowly.

As my colleague mentioned... I could use a suit of armor. Something light, probably, would be better. As for weapons, anything simple. Even just a spear would fit me fine.

Although his voice is humble, it's fairly clear he doesn't tremble. His behavior has something more controlled, calculated; his hands don't shake, but his fingers seem to snap in every gesture he makes. He looks deeply in the officer's eyes, and something about the frail young man seems to spell danger. It's not comfortable to be on his presence.

Yes

Shogunto was a frail young man, shy and covered by rugged clothes. His expectations for life were never great, yet it all became worse when he first had the episodes involving the mysterious outsider that takes over his body and fuses with him. As time passed he learned to control it and understand better the arcane powers which came with the "curse".

Their friendship was all that sustained the teenager from being bullied into death, and that's where he took his strength from; yet, he knew somehow a day like that would come. With his humble origins, it was actually kind of a blessing in disguise to see that his life was sold to help feed his impoverished family.

Seeing the people around him taking positions and stances, the human just tried to fade more in his corner. He moved his hands with delicacy, remembering the arcane words, but didn't cast any spells or even tried to fuse with his eidolon - instead preferring to simply pray for the best to happen to his now far away family.

Dotting! Will have a better post later. Thanks for the invite.

Thanks! Hoping to see my companions for the tortur... I mean, adventures, soon :)

Not missing the drawback - it has the "Power Hungry" drawback.

Hi LegitDM! Here's my attempted submission for the intriguing game: A young boy with otherworldly abilities... And the natural hunger for power that comes with it.

So... Getting a +1 weapon and 650 is around 3000 gold. It's more than I used, but half of my gold went on my full plate. Can I keep my gear as it is or should I re-orc-anise (huh? huh?) it?

Hi GM! I have Shogunto here, to present. He's a half-orc fighter with an orc skull ram. As old school as they come :)

Hi GM! Chess here. Here's my submission: Shogunto is an Orc Paladin of Thor. I got the Mindsword archetype, but just to be able to throw my weapon (and have some utility while ranged too) - I don't care about any of the psychic babble and don't plan on using any of it (so, GM, please feel free to cut it out the archetype). I gave him "Profession Driver" imagining we might need a "pilot" of sorts for our piracy (instead of Profession Sailor, I guessed - let me know if I did wrong).

Hey Green Tea! Chess here. Thanks for bringing some Forgotten Realms for us, and - wow - Chrono Trigger. Nice!

Anyway, here's my submission - Shogunto Heineous, rogue and brawler dying to get back into the adventure ;) The profile already has backstory and sheet, and I'll be adding some more meat (appearance, behavior, etc.) on the next couple days.

Thanks again for the consideration! :)

Hey guys, I'm stepping out of the run. Have fun!

Shogunto is a Ranger/Druid. The "Hunter" thing is just because of the feat "Shapeshifting Hunter" that confuses me, so I dumbtyped it wrong. Shogunto will keep evolving in both - I think two more levels of Ranger and everything else druid, something on these lines. :)

I submit Shogunto here for appreciation. I'm still working on his backstory, but wanted at least to dot here and show what's in place already. Shogunto is a Hunter/Druid: he packs trapfinding and survival skills, and fights in melee with natural attacks. Thanks for the opportunity :)

Updated with background :)

Here's my submission with the adjusted HP.

Shogunto sticks around, silent. The scary half-Orc looks tired and overwhelmed by the presence of his familiar (merged with him at the moment).

Shogunto merges back with his familiar. Tired, the half-Orc sits on the floor to meditate, and murmurs a prayer to Pharasma. The Lady is happy today. He remains then silent, closed eyes, waiting for the others. It looks as if he's "digesting" some unwanted food, very uncomfortable with it. The air around him is again heavy, dense as death itself.