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HP 126/126 AC 32 (33 with buckler raised) Fort +18, Ref +20, Will +19; +2 vs. disease and poisons; +1 vs. inhaled threats Hero points: 3 Prepared tactics: Strike Hard!, Pincer Attack, End It! Effects: "That's it! Catch them between you!" Takarias instructs, arrows flying.
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HP 126/126 AC 32 (33 with buckler raised) Fort +18, Ref +20, Will +19; +2 vs. disease and poisons; +1 vs. inhaled threats Hero points: 3 Prepared tactics: Strike Hard!, Pincer Attack, End It! Effects: With the air cleared, Takarias fires another arrow as he urges Idari on. "Hit them again!"
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HP 126/126 AC 32 (33 with buckler raised) Fort +18, Ref +20, Will +19; +2 vs. disease and poisons; +1 vs. inhaled threats Hero points: 3 Prepared tactics: Strike Hard!, Pincer Attack, End It! Effects: "Form up, everyone!" Takarias calls, unleashing two arrows in quick succession.
"Oh, this will be exciting," Takarias says. "I've never been in a sewer on Golarion before!"
Takarias doesn't look happy at mention of sewers, but puts his best, smiley face on. "Maybe Raneshi will be wrong. Normally I hate when my friends are wrong, but ... maybe not this time."
"What! A! NICE! Goblin!" Takarias says. He has no idea what that flower is. But it's lovely, and it should be recognized for that.
"10 gold?!" Takarias says. "That's a bargain!" He begins digging in his coin pouch.
"Let's do it!" Takarias says, happy to have Alzarius join them. And to see Razmir, where he's never been before.
"Does Razmir have a partnership with the Tyrant?" Takarias asks, eyes piercing with unusual solemnity.
"Perhaps we should go to the Hedgerow Holloway first?" Takarias suggests. "That might help us think of better questions -- not that those weren't great questions!"
"We should ask who sent them!" Takarias says. "And why!"
"I believe you!" Takarias declares, feeling certain that the Razmiran priest is being honest and sincere. After all, men of faith almost always are, unless they follow gods who condone lying and deception. Which doesn't sound like what he knows about Razmir at all. "Maybe we should go talk to the corpses?" he suggests.
Takarias, level 12!
+ class feat: Fortunate Blow [one-action] You set an enemy up for a devastating follow-through from your allies. Attempt a Strike against an opponent. If the Strike hits, the next creature other than you to attack the same target before the start of your next turn rolls twice on their attack roll and takes the higher result; this is a fortune effect. Please note this, everyone! I assume I'll be doing it every turn. + archetype feat: Mortal Herald Dedication: Become sanctified holy, bound by anathema (Ignore the needs of others when they ask for your help, take from widows or orphans, contribute to the destruction of housing for the unfortunate) In addition, once per day, you can cast heal as a 6th-rank innate divine spell. You can only target yourself with the spell, but you gain the benefits of the 2-action version when you spend 1 action to cast it. In addition, if you would be reduced to 0 Hit Points but not immediately killed, you can cast the spell as a free action before you become unconscious. This spell is automatically heightened to a rank equal to half your level. + skill feat: Quick Jump: You can use High Jump and Long Jump as a single action instead of 2 actions. If you do, you don’t perform the initial Stride (nor do you fail if you don’t Stride 10 feet).
"That definitely sounds like something someone bad would do!" Takarias agrees with Alkabah. "Can anyone talk to corpses? Though maybe we should talk to Alzarius first?"
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HP 78/116 AC 31 (32 with buckler raised) Fort +17, Ref +19, Will +18; +2 vs. disease and poisons; +1 vs. inhaled threats Hero points: 2 Prepared tactics: Strike Hard!, Pincer Attack, End It! Effects: "Get them, Raneshi! Strike hard!" Takarias encourages, as he fires another arrow.
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HP 78/116 AC 31 (32 with buckler raised) Fort +17, Ref +19, Will +18; +2 vs. disease and poisons; +1 vs. inhaled threats Hero points: 2 Prepared tactics: Strike Hard!, Pincer Attack, End It! Effects: Takarias shivers, then pulls his bow out
"Ooh! Hydra chop!" Takarias exclaims. "Someone told me about this! I'm going to try!" He swings at one of the ropes first, laughing as he somehow misses -- and then misses again as he swings at a log, before finally managing to hit it! He laughs joyfully -- "This is why I use a bow!" and hacks at another log's rope before trying to hit the first log again and then turning his attention to a third. Then repeats the process. Despite being truly awful at the game, he has a great time.
"It's our pleasure!" Takarias exclaims. "But it was already being worn by a true hero while you had it on!"
"Wow, that was SUCH good running, Idari! Maybe you should have tried stabbing the targets while you were there!" Takarias says, not a hint of sarcasm in his voice. He lines up with his bow to take his shots, and nails his very first try at the red back. He misses with his second arrow, but then runs the table, hitting each target as he goes.
"I'm sure everyone will be happy to keep quiet about being allied with Razmir," Takarias assures, saying it just positively enough that it manages to not be an inadvertent insult to the living god.
"So we should get money so we can give it away? That's brilliant! I bet Razmir and the Prophets of Kalistrade get along wonderfully!" Takarias says.
"I love gardens!" Takarias exclaims as Talwivir points out some of the plants. "They're so full of growing things, which is just inspirations. I try to grow a little bit every day, emotionally, educationally or physically. And I always try to be a ray of sunshine so I can nurture people, just like the sun nurtures plants."
Takarias, a little at a loss by the Ustalavans hedonistic nature, takes a moment to assess him.
"A party! What a wonderful idea!" Takarias exclaims, immediately getting distracted by the general sense of happiness.
"Part of the art of battle is anticipating the unanticipated," Takarias says, almost like he's quoting something. "Takarias Higharrow. If we knew everything was going to go the way we wanted, it would be easy to wage war, but the important thing is being ready in case something does go wrong. I'm sure all of our allies will help when we need them, but even if they didn't, we can prepare for that!"
Takarias starts to talk about the battle against Tar-Baphon but it becomes obvious all too quickly that word of what happened in Lastwall didn't reach Sovyrian before the elf came to Kyonin. His words only seem to highlight what he's not aware of.
"Undead! That's what we're here to fight together!" Takarias exclaims, pulling out his bow. "Quickly, everyone! For the alliance!"
Takarias, seeing his companions talking to Goron and Aromina, approaches Clavance, hoping to get him to open up. "What do you think of all this?" he asks.
"A pearl? How beautiful!" Takarias says, before his expressions falls. "But I didn't get you anything."
"A mutually beneficial arrangement is my favorite type of arrangement!" Takarias agrees. "Won't protecting the Kalistocracy from Tar-Baphon be beneficial? If the Whispering Tyrant destroys or everyone you trade with -- or even Druma itself -- that's going to hurt your profits."
Takarias takes his time bathing, and is thrilled to buy the platinum unguent. "This is amazing!" he enthuses. "I don't think my skin has ever felt so clean, and I've definitely never been this sparkly before!" "That definitely seems like it could be a problem," he tells Chalzo sadly. "What if we need more than Druma can provide, or more likely, need something more quickly? Kyonin can certainly produce some of the goods just as well."
"By land or sea, we will fight together, wherever Tar-Baphon threatens us!" Takarias says. "We're stronger together."
Takarias immediately feels a little kinship with the man -- after all, both are soldiers -- though his aggressiveness and rudeness feel highly unnecessary. He tries to size the man up, looking at the desk display and seeing how he reacts to Takarias' companions, before attempting to persuade him.
"Ah, you're from Xer, right? I think I've heard people talking about you. Only good things, of course!" Takarias exclaims.
"Oh, yes, we definitely don't want conflict -- well, unless you count against Tar-Baphon," Takarias agrees. "But I bet the Knights of the Everflame will be very helpful, since they have so much experience fighting undead in the Gravelands. Maybe we can help with that too!"
"It was a group effort," Takarias says. "We couldn't have done it all working individually. Hey, that's a lesson! It's just like taking down Tar-Baphon!"
"Smashing pirates is great! But they're a lesser threat than the Whispering Tyrant," Takarias agrees. "And maybe if we can all come together for this threat, we can find common cause elsewhere and work better together across the region!"
"Dalamian! It's so good to see you again!" Takarias enthuses. "An agreement to resist the Whispering Tyrant? That sounds amazing! I would definitely be happy to help make that happen!"
"That was amazing!" Takarias enthuses as he returns to his guest quarters, bearing his new greater charm of acid resistance. He pokes through the basket, grinning widely at the small miniature boat, magical arrow and finally a potion. "Oh! It's a shrinking potion! What a wonderful idea for when I want a different perspective, or if I'm getting too big for my britches. It's amazing how well they were able to pick items for me!"
"Your majesty! It is so nice to meet you and your court! I am here from Sovyrian to see what Kyonin is like and I have to tell you: I love it! What a beautiful land! And the way we all worked together to repel the invasion of Lantana Beach. That was amazing!"
Takarias is far more interested in talking than trying to make an impression. "That's a great question! We definitely don't want to let him get a foothold in Kyonin. But more important, what do you think should be done about the Whispering Tyrant?"
"But you should have, Raneshi Glyph! Who else could be more deserving of such an honor? Your runes helped save the village from the undead!" Takarias says. "Thank you!" he says to Dalamian, pulling the other elf in for a tight embrace that is just on the verge of continuing too long.
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HP 39/116, 2 piercing resistance AC 31 (32 with buckler raised) Fort +17, Ref +19, Will +18; +2 vs. disease and poisons; +1 vs. inhaled threats Hero points: 1 Prepared tactics: Strike Hard!, Pincer Attack, End It! Effects: "Oh, well done, Blooms in Darkness!" Takarias praises before turning his attention to the graveknight. "Now your turn, Idari."
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HP 39/116, 2 piercing resistance AC 31 (32 with buckler raised) Fort +17, Ref +19, Will +18; +2 vs. disease and poisons; +1 vs. inhaled threats Hero points: 1 Prepared tactics: Strike Hard!, Pincer Attack, End It! Effects: Takarias reels as the breath hits him. "Your breath ... cough cough ... is really strong," he gasps. Firing an arrow toward the dragon as he tries to put some distance between himself and his companion, he waves his banner defiantly. "Take another shot at me! I dare you!" he taunts.
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HP 88/116, 2 piercing resistance AC 31 (32 with buckler raised) Fort +17, Ref +19, Will +18; +2 vs. disease and poisons; +1 vs. inhaled threats Hero points: 1 Prepared tactics: Strike Hard!, Pincer Attack, End It! Effects: "Blooms in Darkness! Be careful, my friend! You don't want to die here on these shores!" Takarias calls as he quickly patches his own wounds and then fires a pair of arrows toward the dragon. If they can get the graveknight back onto the ground, then his friends can quickly dispatch it. [ ooc]Battle Medicine, Guiding shot vs. dragon, Strike[/ooc]
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HP 80/116, 2 piercing resistance AC 31 (32 with buckler raised) Fort +17, Ref +19, Will +18; +2 vs. disease and poisons; +1 vs. inhaled threats Hero points: 1 Prepared tactics: Strike Hard!, Pincer Attack, End It! Effects: "Oh look, it's a dragon. And it's still flying after it died! That's amazing!" Takarias says, as the cloud of poison and then cold suddenly envelop him to little effect. "Oh but it's attacking us! That's not good!" He launches an arrow into the dragon, and then follows a split-second later, the second arrow following the first's path.
"That's a great point, Blooms in Darkness! Thank you for reminding us!" Takarias says. "Everyone, Shields Up! Let's show them what we elves are made of!"
Takarias' eyes grow wide as he bites into one of the waffles. "Alkabah! This is amazing! I don't think I have ever tasted anything so good! Does anyone else want to share one with me?"
"Blooms in Darkness, that's the best attitude I've heard all day! I love your enthusiasm!" Takarias says as he starts unfurling a banner with a howling dog emblazoned on it.
"Look at that!" Takarias says, lifting his eyes above the oncoming threat to the final glimmers of light from the still setting sun. "Isn't it beautiful! Every day here in Kyonin is a gift!" With a beatific smile on his face, he seems almost oblivious to the oncoming threat. "Oh," he startles as Rani's driftwood becomes a torch. "shouldn't we try to keep them from polluting the lake?" |
