If I can ask, what was game breaking in the other group? I know Magus's can go nova and deal a large amount of damage in a single attack but I've never seen them as game breaking
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I have used this character in a previous Reign of Winter campaign that never really got too far. I will tweak him to fit your requirements
Thanion dodges a blade while an arrow thunks into the wall behind him. Adrenaline courses through his body as he focuses on the task at hand. "Why couldn't they have ended this peacefully..."
After dodging the blow, Thanion counter strikes, focusing his mental energy further.
With the door open, Thanion quickly moves into the room attempting to find purchase on a set of small crates. He focuses his resolve and strikes out at his foe.
Unsure what to do until the door is open, Thanion continues the dialog. "You have the advantage now, but the door won't hold forever. Whatever you are being paid can't be enough to risk your lives over"
Seeing subtlety is completely lost at this point, Thanion calls out, "It's cold and no one really wants to be here. Just let the lady go and we can all be on our way."
As Braham and Drogan aim to break the door down, Thanion stands ready to attack whatever is beyond.
Thanion moves up with the others "What are we getting into here?" he muses to himself, his estoc held ready
Thanion looks quizzically at Sia's signal. "There are four asleep? How could any of them be asleep with all that noise?" He thinks a bit more when an idea strikes. "She must mean four of them just woke up which means they are unprepared." At that moment Thanion sees Braham starting to move up. "Braham must have come to the same conclusion. We should strike now." With that thought, Thanion begins to move up with the large man.
"It would probably be best if we take them while they are distracted trying to unstick the outhouse," Thanion replies. he then takes his position the brush and does his best to hide.
I'm fine with opening it anyone
To Aavelixia's point, "I'm not sure any of us have any experience with horses." As Sturla boasts, Thanion continues, "Our good friend is right. The voice would be so muffled they wouldn't realize its not right. Only 1 or 2 would probably come out and they would most likely be distracted.
Thanion then takes a moment to look over their party. "We could attempt to disguise ourselves in his clothes but I feel the ruse would be seen through quickly. Most of us do not have the physical build to appear as our slain foe and some of us," Thanion pauses to look at Sturla, "Are a bit loud." Thanion pauses to think for a moment. "Perhaps we freeze the outhouse door as you suggest and then call out pretending to be our slain foe claiming he is stuck in the outhouse and needs help?"
Thanion nods with the group. "That may be the best course of action. Divide them and take them separately. We do need to make sure we keep them alive."
Thanion pauses to consider all that was said. "I must agree with our dwarf friend here. Who knows if or when one of them will come to relieve themselves. Perhaps we scout around the rest of the building and see if there are any other sentries or entrances."
"I'm a bit rusty on my tracking, but perhaps I can be of assistance," Thanion says as he follows Drogan in search of the trail.
With Avaelixia and Braham searching for a place to rest and seeing Drogan head off to look for fire wood, Thanion looks beteween Drogan and Sturla before heading off with Sturla. When he catches up to the dwarf he states matter of factly, "None of us should be going off by our selves right now. Who knows who or what is still out here."
As everyone rushed around Sturla, Thanion made his way over to the bodies of the three men and began to search for anything that might be of assistance
Thanion draws back his bow and lets loose his arrow hoping to protect Sia. He then moves closer to the enemies as quickly as he can.
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Thanion nods at Braham, "And we will watch out for you as well"
Thanion whispers quietly, "Perhaps someone who is a bit more stealthy can eaves drop on what they are arguing about first? Chances are they don't need any persuadin as you say when they are talking to just themselves."
Thanion keeps his eyes on the surrounding wilderness as Aavelixia examines the traps. "Do you think this is the trail of the lady? Could we be close?"
"I would be willing to teach you as well... maybe not that line but enough to get by." He then turns to the rest of the group. "Perhaps we should move on. I don't want to rush getting warm but if the Lady is still alive she could be in much more dire straights."
"Rest is good. We need to be at our best for whatever else is still out there." With that Thanion heads to entrance of the outcropping to stand watch. "What is the cause of all of this? Is it after me?"
"I agree with Sturla here. If the tracks lead further into the woods, we must go there. Saving the Lady has to be the priority. Perhaps we check the farmhouse on our return?"
Thanion looks down at the corpse. "Poor soul..." He then takes a closer look. "I think this is Old Man Dansby... One of the local farmers. He recently was claiming someone was stealing from him. Could these fey have taken up residence at his farm?"
"You're probably right my large friend, but where there is one there may be others." Thanion then searches the area for anything out of place.
Thanion resheathes his blade and surveys the area. "Did anyone see who or what animated the ice?"
Seeing the creature isn't quite dead, Thanion stabs at it with his estoc.
Seeing the ice break below Braham, Thanion lets out a sigh of relief as the large man is able to keep himself above the cold. Taking a large breath to steel himself, Thanion then makes his way to help defend Sia against one of the creatures.
Are they even hostile? They haven't made an aggressive move at us.
Thanion, unsure of the accuracy of their boisterous companion, holds his estoc at the ready. His muscles ready to react to any unseen foes.
I'm good with the both suggestions.
Thanion couldn't help but smirk privately to himself at the antics of Sturla. "If nothing else, we will never lack for entertainment," he thinks to himself as they continue their search for the lady. When they reach the snowman, Thanion goes on alert, searching for any hidden threats.
As the snowman appears to be nothing, Thanion continues with the group with his estoc at the ready.
"I agree with our dwarf friend here. We aren't likely to get any information out of it in this state. Perhaps if it sees we aren't a threat to it when it comes out of its stupor it may tell us more. Regardless, We still need to find the Lady."
Thanion stands frozen in shock as Sturla moves the miniature creature towards his anus. When Aavelixia frees the creature, Thanion snaps out of it. "Would he actually have done it? Who is this weird man?"
"The fey would prefer you place the axe someplace uncomfortable instead." Thanion translates for the group. He then turns back to the fey. Sylvan:
"We really don't want to hurt you. We just want to know what is going on? Why the charades? Why kidnap the lady?
Pointing his blade at the dying little creature, Thanion asks the group, "So what should we do with this one? Finish it or heal it and ask what is going on?"
"Another mischievous sprite?!? I grow tired of these things." With that thought, Thanion draws his estoc, concentrates his mind, and strikes at the creature.
Thanion sits at attention, prepared for anything that may come at them. Nothing about a talking deer elk or whatever it was made sense to him and he was perfectly happy letting the rest of the group take the lead.
"How is a talking creature not magical?" Thanion wonders to himself. As the others of the group take charge at the reply, Thanion rests his hand on his estoc with his eyes peeled for any threats that may be near. |