Tallak son of Keldor's page

"Because you're available to go and because you're good at what you do. You will be fighting as a group for the most part, though there are a few challenges that are not combat. The tournament dates back to 4391 so about 300 years give or take, and is held every ten years. It's run by a branch of Abadarans. You'll be facing people from all over the world, though a decent chunk will be fighters from the surround Tian Xia. You'll be winning glory for yourselves and a prize for the society. The higher ups are looking at a magical tapestry and want to study it. As far as local customs, ask around. I would say don't spit at people and don't insult their food to start. And no riding Thor. He hates that."

Ready to go?

"The most important part is winning the tournament. And yes, it will be very challenging."

"Appropriate if a little on the nose."

A larger than average Tengu seems lost in thought during the briefing, or perhaps he's just simply lost in the nearest shiny object. The wolf's barking seems to get his attention for some reason. With a slight squawk, he speaks.

"Well, going back home should be interesting. And for the tournament? As in in the tournament? Well, that's going to be fun. I hear there's lots of shiny there!

"Good, then you should already know how it works. And you could even work the hometown hero angle."

"Well this is a different kind of crowd. They crave action and excitement. They want to see physical risks and flashy spells. Oh and larger than life personas battling it out. I would suggest some ring names for yourselves. Even a stable name would be helpful."

"There should be two to three more showing up and I think one of them can heal. Just remember, while you don't want to just let them just kill you, big crowds like that don't like to see healing. And you want the crowd on your side."

Thor barks happily and takes more delicious jerky from the female wizard.

"What I meant by that was, if you did end up dying due to pirates or sea serpents, then it was meant to be. I didn't mean anything philosophical by that."

The large canine looks up and quickly grabs the jerky out of Marisa's hands. Thor seems to nod happily and nuzzles the girl.

"And to think my best friend used to be a vicious dire wolf." His ulfen companion comments.

"And the Lady of Graves says whatever will be will be. But I guess if you insist, I'll arrange one." Tallak says with a sigh.

"Did I say days, I meant months. Either way you'll get there right on time. But if you want I can arrange for a teleport."

"It takes place on Xielan Island in Tian Xia. You'll take the ferry to the island. The trip will be a few days but you'll live. You leave tommorow morning." Tallak responds raising an eyebrow at the inquisitive and spritely mage.

You are called to the Grand Lodge in Absalom for a mission. You are directed to an office immediately. Though as you step inside, you find it is barely an office. Papers lay haphazardly around and fur and gnawed upon bones litter a corner of the floor where a very large dire wolf lies. The canine has a collar around his neck that has the words 'Venture Lieutenant Thor' engraved on it. An ulfen man, though short for his race, still stands fairly tall comparatively as he shuffles through some papers with a little frustration. The sign on his desk reads 'Venture Captain Tallak'.

"I'll make this quick. The legendary Ruby Phoenix Tournament only happens once every ten years and we are just around that time. We've entered you lot into this tournament in hopes that you bring the prize back to us. Over the course of five days, you'll take part in matches, exhibition fights, and challenges of skill. Now keep in mind only the best fighters in the world compete so be at your best. Don't embarrass me by slacking off. Any questions?"

Venture Captain Tallak with his Venture Lieutenant Thor is Ranger 15 now after defending the Diamond City.

I'm out, I'll save the other high level mods for my RL group. And also I'm pretty sure the boon applies once and for that chronicle. Otherwise I'm getting 5 extra PP every mod which is just silly.

Tallak will knock out his buddy Thor and pay the 660 gold to get him back his wits.

"Good work."

There is that aspect too.

The initial spell to cause confusion doesn't count otherwise it's kind of useless. But if he uses another AOE, then we're good.

Tallak Fort: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (17) + 15 = 32

Thor Will: 1d20 + 6 + 4 ⇒ (9) + 6 + 4 = 19

"What are you talking abo.." Tallak is cut off by the ray of light and Thor gets a mad look in his eyes.

Didn't realize it was up in the air. Disregard.

"They probably want what they're owed if the picture is right."

Does someone have a wand to spare? Mine's burned out.

2d8 + 2 ⇒ (7, 5) + 2 = 14

Tallak: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (2) + 14 = 16
Thor: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (2) + 10 = 12

Tallak: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (20) + 14 = 34
Thor: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (17) + 10 = 27

Of course I evade the lesser one..

Tallak will cast resist energy(Cold) on himself and whistles for Thor to sic the devil.

PA: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (1) + 13 = 14

Tallak growls as he gets out his wand and starts healing.

9d8 + 9 ⇒ (3, 1, 7, 4, 5, 3, 5, 4, 7) + 9 = 48

Tallak pulls the arrow out of his chest and fires it right back at her!

1d20 + 16 ⇒ (16) + 16 = 32

1d8 + 8 ⇒ (1) + 8 = 9

1d20 + 11 ⇒ (13) + 11 = 24

1d8 + 8 ⇒ (3) + 8 = 11

1d20 + 6 ⇒ (20) + 6 = 26

1d8 + 8 ⇒ (3) + 8 = 11

Confirming: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (16) + 6 = 22

2d8 + 16 ⇒ (5, 7) + 16 = 28

Tallak will drop his sword and draw his bow to take a shot.

1d20 + 16 ⇒ (2) + 16 = 18

1d8 + 8 ⇒ (2) + 8 = 10

PA, FF: 1d20 + 23 ⇒ (10) + 23 = 33

2d6 + 2d6 + 25 ⇒ (1, 5) + (6, 5) + 25 = 42

1d6 ⇒ 3

PA: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (16) + 14 = 30

2d6 + 2d6 + 25 ⇒ (1, 1) + (6, 3) + 25 = 36

1d6 ⇒ 1

PA: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (8) + 9 = 17

2d6 + 2d6 + 25 ⇒ (3, 3) + (2, 1) + 25 = 34

1d6 ⇒ 6

Thor: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (17) + 13 = 30

2d6 + 22 ⇒ (4, 3) + 22 = 29

Trip: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (10) + 10 = 20

Thor: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (17) + 13 = 30

2d6 + 22 ⇒ (6, 1) + 22 = 29

Trip: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (6) + 15 = 21

Tallak and Thor both engage the closest warhound.

PA, FF: 1d20 + 23 ⇒ (5) + 23 = 28

2d6 + 2d6 + 25 ⇒ (1, 1) + (3, 4) + 25 = 34

1d6 ⇒ 3

Thor PA: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (7) + 13 = 20

2d6 + 22 ⇒ (6, 3) + 22 = 31

Trip: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (17) + 15 = 32

"Agreed." Tallak leaves as soon as he is done healing.

Tallak should be fully healed. I haven't taken damage since the the fight with the big devil.

Tallak will heal his VL.

3d8 + 3 ⇒ (2, 5, 5) + 3 = 15

Tallak unloads on the devil.

PA, FF: 1d20 + 24 ⇒ (20) + 24 = 44

PA, FF, Confirming: 1d20 + 24 ⇒ (16) + 24 = 40

4d6 + 2d6 + 50 ⇒ (2, 2, 2, 1) + (1, 5) + 50 = 63

1d6 ⇒ 1

PA, Haste: 1d20 + 20 ⇒ (4) + 20 = 24

2d6 + 2d6 + 25 ⇒ (4, 3) + (5, 6) + 25 = 43

1d6 ⇒ 4

PA: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (19) + 15 = 34

Confirming: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (18) + 15 = 33

4d6 + 2d6 + 5 ⇒ (4, 1, 1, 3) + (4, 3) + 5 = 21

PA: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (14) + 10 = 24

2d6 + 2d6 + 25 ⇒ (6, 5) + (6, 3) + 25 = 45

He then whistles for Thor to protect Avoreal.

PA: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (2) + 14 = 16

2d6 + 22 ⇒ (3, 3) + 22 = 28

Trip: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (8) + 16 = 24

Tallak will move to flank with Duh and Thor partial charges.

Charge!: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (3) + 15 = 18

2d6 + 22 ⇒ (3, 6) + 22 = 31

Trip: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (13) + 17 = 30

Tallak and Thor will total defense and move back.

Init: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

Round 1

Tallak will activate his Adaptation to give himself +2 natural armor and will start looking around for any big devils.

Round 2

Tallak will cast a spell giving him the speed and strength of a wolf.

Aspect of the wolf.

"Alright, Thor time to go home." Tallak will follow right behind his trusted friend as they leave.

"So the jadwiga founder sold out his students to some devil?" Tallak says looking over the mural.

Tallak will go pick up Illia so the party can leave.

Duh woo does just as much!

Well when everything attacks me, I take a lot of damage.

Okay.

16d20 ⇒ (14, 2, 4, 5, 17, 13, 14, 19, 11, 7, 5, 10, 12, 7, 3, 3) = 146

So I get it on the 5th wand charge so I take 10 more damage.

2d8 + 2 ⇒ (3, 6) + 2 = 11

Tallak will start the healing process, trying to stifle the bleeding wound on his person. How much do I bleed for?

Tallak: 16d8 + 16 ⇒ (1, 2, 6, 3, 1, 8, 2, 3, 6, 3, 3, 1, 6, 8, 6, 1) + 16 = 76

Tallak: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (5) + 14 = 19

Thor: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (19) + 10 = 29

Tallak: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (18) + 14 = 32

Thor: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (17) + 10 = 27

Tallak and Thor evade the blast and move around the devil, provoking of course. to strike at the big devil. Tallak provokes from the big devil as well going for the flank.

Tallak: 1d20 + 23 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 23 + 2 = 32

2d6 + 2d6 + 25 ⇒ (3, 6) + (3, 4) + 25 = 41

1d6 ⇒ 1

Thor: 1d20 + 13 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 13 + 2 = 31

2d6 + 22 ⇒ (1, 5) + 22 = 28

Trip: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (18) + 17 = 35

The picture for the devil is awesome. So we do see him then? The big one I mean?

It's alright.

Oh and the devil hasn't answered my request yet. He seems to be very rude.

Tallak will heal his VL and open the door when everyone is ready(healed).

2d8 + 2 ⇒ (2, 8) + 2 = 12

Tallak will start the healing process.

10d8 + 10 ⇒ (1, 2, 7, 5, 1, 8, 1, 5, 5, 5) + 10 = 50

Okay, so I take another 28 then to go with my 25.

Tallak Will: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (10) + 14 = 24

Thor Will: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (20) + 6 = 26

Both Tallak and his canine companion shake off the stifling energy. He steps forward, whistling for Thor to stay while he strikes at the devil.

PA, FF: 1d20 + 23 ⇒ (16) + 23 = 39

2d6 + 2d6 + 25 ⇒ (6, 4) + (1, 2) + 25 = 38

1d6 ⇒ 5

PA Iterative: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (17) + 14 = 31

2d6 + 2d6 + 25 ⇒ (1, 4) + (5, 3) + 25 = 38

1d6 ⇒ 3

Confirming: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (13) + 14 = 27

Extra Damage: 2d6 + 25 ⇒ (5, 1) + 25 = 31

PA, Tertiary: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (20) + 9 = 29

2d6 + 2d6 + 25 ⇒ (6, 3) + (4, 4) + 25 = 42

1d6 ⇒ 3

Confirming: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (1) + 9 = 10

Extra damage: 2d6 + 25 ⇒ (1, 2) + 25 = 28

Thor: 13d8 + 13 ⇒ (2, 3, 5, 5, 1, 3, 3, 5, 8, 4, 8, 4, 3) + 13 = 67

Tallak: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6

So with overnight rest, it burns out one wand takes 6 off the other one.

Tallak: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (13) + 14 = 27
Thor: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5

Auto the perception.

"Better than he deserves." Tallak thinks to himself.