"See the pink bark and purple leaves? These are the Gaelanthus Woods. Their sap is poison that brings madness through touch or taste. Hunters, nicknamed 'gobblers' and 'snatchers', prowl the woods, eaters of humans. A gate - or gates - allows them to strike from another part of the continent. They do not approach the ruins in the Vooscacus Depression, which we are near!"
Anti-Paladin//Oracle of Nature 6 | VMC Bard | Mythic: Champion // Hierophant 3 | Vigour: 360/360 | Wounds: 121/121 | Def: 32 | FF: 12 | DR: 13/Adamantine or Huge | SR: 17 | Saves: F: +39 | R: +32 | W: +40 | CMB +22 CMD: 52 | Init: +36 | Per: +20 SM: +20 | Speed: 70' | Fly: 140' | Senses: Darkvision 150' MP 8/9 | +6 vs death effects | +2 vs energy drain, negative energy, and necromancy school | +4 vs poison
Sebecloki wrote:
The red garbed man at first merely nods in affirmation of the Unfettered Prince's reply. After a tense moment, he finally verbalizes his reaction.
"Surely an accidental misstep of one not a acquainted with the mores and customs of our holy religion."
"In any event, this is the way that your strange sodality shall make progress towards your goal of reaching the great city of Qi."
"If, as you have already expressed your willingness to do, you all accompany and safeguard both my health and well being, as well as that of the remainder of my caravan, including especially the sacred person of the Holy Priest of the Million Gods of the Challifani, then, when we have once again attained the protection of our beloved home in the City State of Lhauric, Supreme Jewel of Errid Kaloum of the Divided Seas of the Beyond, then our people shall see fit to assist you in the use a marvelous means of transport to quickly attain your goal, the details of which shall be furnished upon the successful completion of our homeward journey."
"I can, however, assure you with complete conviction that the rapidity and ease of transport which I shall be able to offer you on your journey to Qi will not be easily excelled among any other clime or people that you may happen to encounter, and certainly none to be had in this isolated settlement of the Navarene Coast."
The Unfettered Prince grins.
"Most excellent! You will be far safer and we shall have our conveyence!"
Anti-Paladin//Oracle of Nature 6 | VMC Bard | Mythic: Champion // Hierophant 3 | Vigour: 360/360 | Wounds: 121/121 | Def: 32 | FF: 12 | DR: 13/Adamantine or Huge | SR: 17 | Saves: F: +39 | R: +32 | W: +40 | CMB +22 CMD: 52 | Init: +36 | Per: +20 SM: +20 | Speed: 70' | Fly: 140' | Senses: Darkvision 150' MP 8/9 | +6 vs death effects | +2 vs energy drain, negative energy, and necromancy school | +4 vs poison
"I *know* - somehow - that the hanakahi fruit's poisonous juice is part of your communion with your million gods. Though not the details. Is this something you would speak of?"
Anti-Paladin//Oracle of Nature 6 | VMC Bard | Mythic: Champion // Hierophant 3 | Vigour: 360/360 | Wounds: 121/121 | Def: 32 | FF: 12 | DR: 13/Adamantine or Huge | SR: 17 | Saves: F: +39 | R: +32 | W: +40 | CMB +22 CMD: 52 | Init: +36 | Per: +20 SM: +20 | Speed: 70' | Fly: 140' | Senses: Darkvision 150' MP 8/9 | +6 vs death effects | +2 vs energy drain, negative energy, and necromancy school | +4 vs poison
@All: Bear in mind, that the table does intend that you include your common combat buffs.
The Prince is flexible and pretty hard to kill. Lots of immunities.
The anti-paladin side brings full bab and a bunch of buffs and debuffs.
He has a tonne of buffing magic in general.
His spear is pretty lethal and I expect him to do decently, at least when his buffs are up.
+23 to hit is before any buffing. But bear in mind, that either true strike or smite will give him a +20 bonus to hit.
His pre-buff Defense is 32 and below the red, but his lowest save is 3 above the blue ranking.
If it's a really tough enemy, he can support in a whole bunch of ways.
Weapon Combat Stats, before any buffing:
+1 luck bonus on all attack rolls. The critical threat range of each of a fortune-blessed creature’s attacks doubles. The doubling follows the standard rules for doubling critical ranges and does not stack with other doubling effects, such as keen edge or the Improved Critical feat.
Weapon Attunement +1 - Striking Death
Conditional modifiers, marked with an asterix *.
* As a swift action, once per minute, a fortune-blessed creature can apply a true strike effect to a single attack.
* In sunlight or within the radius of a daylight spell, each of the solaric creature’s speeds increases by +10 feet, and the solaric creature gains a +2 morale bonus on attack rolls, checks, and saves.
* So long as a free-willed follower of the suzerain is within sight and capable of witnessing its actions, the suzerain has a +4 morale bonus to AC, attacks, damage rolls, checks, and saves.
Reach 10ft
"Striking Death" - Large Glassteel Totem Spear +23 2d8+22 19-20/x3 20 ft. 12 lbs. Type piercing or slashing, 1d2 bleed damage
-2 attack for Mythic Power Attack. Damage: 2d8+49
When the wielder confirms a critical hit with this weapon, he can attempt an Intimidate check to demoralize the target as an immediate action with a circumstance bonus equal to his character level.
A creature damaged by a phase locking weapon is affected as though by the dimensional anchor spell for 1 round.
A heartseeker weapon ignores the miss chance for concealment against most living targets, though the attack must still target the proper square. This special ability does not apply against aberrations, oozes, plants, outsiders with the elemental subtype, or any creature specifically noted to lack a heart.
Anti-Paladin//Oracle of Nature 6 | VMC Bard | Mythic: Champion // Hierophant 3 | Vigour: 360/360 | Wounds: 121/121 | Def: 32 | FF: 12 | DR: 13/Adamantine or Huge | SR: 17 | Saves: F: +39 | R: +32 | W: +40 | CMB +22 CMD: 52 | Init: +36 | Per: +20 SM: +20 | Speed: 70' | Fly: 140' | Senses: Darkvision 150' MP 8/9 | +6 vs death effects | +2 vs energy drain, negative energy, and necromancy school | +4 vs poison
@Sebecloki: Yes. The lip suggested to me that something might be up or off about the merchant.
"Aye. He is certainly friendlier than most! And aye again to a journey!", the Prince replies, the fingers on his spear raising and falling one by one in one quick succession.
Anti-Paladin//Oracle of Nature 6 | VMC Bard | Mythic: Champion // Hierophant 3 | Vigour: 360/360 | Wounds: 121/121 | Def: 32 | FF: 12 | DR: 13/Adamantine or Huge | SR: 17 | Saves: F: +39 | R: +32 | W: +40 | CMB +22 CMD: 52 | Init: +36 | Per: +20 SM: +20 | Speed: 70' | Fly: 140' | Senses: Darkvision 150' MP 8/9 | +6 vs death effects | +2 vs energy drain, negative energy, and necromancy school | +4 vs poison
The Unfettered Prince takes note of the aura within the merchant's lips.
Knowledge Arcana:1d20 + 19 ⇒ (5) + 19 = 24
Knowledge Engineering:1d20 + 25 ⇒ (6) + 25 = 31
Knowledge Planes:1d20 + 19 ⇒ (9) + 19 = 28
Knowledge Religion:1d20 + 19 ⇒ (2) + 19 = 21
The horned one smiles.
"Of course! When octopi informed of us of their plan to shell this very town, we struck them down. We would do at least as much for our boon travelling companions!"
Anti-Paladin//Oracle of Nature 6 | VMC Bard | Mythic: Champion // Hierophant 3 | Vigour: 360/360 | Wounds: 121/121 | Def: 32 | FF: 12 | DR: 13/Adamantine or Huge | SR: 17 | Saves: F: +39 | R: +32 | W: +40 | CMB +22 CMD: 52 | Init: +36 | Per: +20 SM: +20 | Speed: 70' | Fly: 140' | Senses: Darkvision 150' MP 8/9 | +6 vs death effects | +2 vs energy drain, negative energy, and necromancy school | +4 vs poison
I have no issue with opening up recruitment. If someone is willing to create a character and is going to make a positive contribution to the group, I'm all for them joining.
Anti-Paladin//Oracle of Nature 6 | VMC Bard | Mythic: Champion // Hierophant 3 | Vigour: 360/360 | Wounds: 121/121 | Def: 32 | FF: 12 | DR: 13/Adamantine or Huge | SR: 17 | Saves: F: +39 | R: +32 | W: +40 | CMB +22 CMD: 52 | Init: +36 | Per: +20 SM: +20 | Speed: 70' | Fly: 140' | Senses: Darkvision 150' MP 8/9 | +6 vs death effects | +2 vs energy drain, negative energy, and necromancy school | +4 vs poison
"This is indeed one of our companions, newly joined. T'chkilit - or aneen - sound like fine beasts of burden. Would you have need of travelling companions or guards?"
Anti-Paladin//Oracle of Nature 6 | VMC Bard | Mythic: Champion // Hierophant 3 | Vigour: 360/360 | Wounds: 121/121 | Def: 32 | FF: 12 | DR: 13/Adamantine or Huge | SR: 17 | Saves: F: +39 | R: +32 | W: +40 | CMB +22 CMD: 52 | Init: +36 | Per: +20 SM: +20 | Speed: 70' | Fly: 140' | Senses: Darkvision 150' MP 8/9 | +6 vs death effects | +2 vs energy drain, negative energy, and necromancy school | +4 vs poison
"From the histories of this world, I am a scion of the bloodlines who ruled the Great Land of Antak. That legacy includes numerous tangible benefits, not least potent physical and magical prowess. Those who I would call peer in ability are my companions right here."
"So, Barabababbai-Naa'i-Mooi'i of the Teeleb Clan of Isthiq'aal-Qu'aan-Noo'i of the noble City of Lhauric in the Territories of the Beyond, do you have needs in your travels in the Kingdom of Naverene?"
Anti-Paladin//Oracle of Nature 6 | VMC Bard | Mythic: Champion // Hierophant 3 | Vigour: 360/360 | Wounds: 121/121 | Def: 32 | FF: 12 | DR: 13/Adamantine or Huge | SR: 17 | Saves: F: +39 | R: +32 | W: +40 | CMB +22 CMD: 52 | Init: +36 | Per: +20 SM: +20 | Speed: 70' | Fly: 140' | Senses: Darkvision 150' MP 8/9 | +6 vs death effects | +2 vs energy drain, negative energy, and necromancy school | +4 vs poison
"That is a fine point, stranger, though I have already offered my own name. We are all amensiacs and from widely scattered times and and places. So we had to choose names anew. Our ultimate intention is to restore our memories and find the reason why we were brought to this strange future. More medium-term, we seek interplanetary travel to retrieve a stolen vessel. Whom are we speaking to then?"
Anti-Paladin//Oracle of Nature 6 | VMC Bard | Mythic: Champion // Hierophant 3 | Vigour: 360/360 | Wounds: 121/121 | Def: 32 | FF: 12 | DR: 13/Adamantine or Huge | SR: 17 | Saves: F: +39 | R: +32 | W: +40 | CMB +22 CMD: 52 | Init: +36 | Per: +20 SM: +20 | Speed: 70' | Fly: 140' | Senses: Darkvision 150' MP 8/9 | +6 vs death effects | +2 vs energy drain, negative energy, and necromancy school | +4 vs poison
"My friend here is being a little too coy. We would journey to Qi in the interim.", the Unfettered Prince speaks, placing emphasis on the last word, conveying that this is their interim destination - not their final, unspoken destination.
"Now, with that confusion out of the way, can you assist us - and can we be of assistance to you?"
Anti-Paladin//Oracle of Nature 6 | VMC Bard | Mythic: Champion // Hierophant 3 | Vigour: 360/360 | Wounds: 121/121 | Def: 32 | FF: 12 | DR: 13/Adamantine or Huge | SR: 17 | Saves: F: +39 | R: +32 | W: +40 | CMB +22 CMD: 52 | Init: +36 | Per: +20 SM: +20 | Speed: 70' | Fly: 140' | Senses: Darkvision 150' MP 8/9 | +6 vs death effects | +2 vs energy drain, negative energy, and necromancy school | +4 vs poison
The Unfettered Prince's Current Appearance:
The Unfettered Prince stands eight feet tall, with sleek black hair reaching three feet down his back. The even more massive musculature upon his frame resembles tanned marble of a mobile statue, a smidgen greyer than it was moments ago. He wears only a loincloth, a leather strap across his huge chest, and an engraved helm which sports a pair of curled horns. These are likely trophies of some ferocious battle though it is unclear whether the horns are attached to his helm or his flesh.
His one obvious armanent is a spear of an odd totemic design, one seemingly made entirely out of near-transparent glass.
That the Prince's face is hidden is no impediment to gauging his moods, as he is immensely expressive and unconcerned with deceit. Self-assurance and a sense of authortity radiate from his figure.
The Unfettered Prince steps up to join the conversation.
"Greetings stranger. I am the Unfettered Prince. As my companion Cal has said, we seek transportation. Qi is our interim destination, though progress in that direction is more than acceptable."
Diplomacy:1d20 + 45 ⇒ (18) + 45 = 63
Sense Motive:1d20 + 20 ⇒ (1) + 20 = 21
An Inherent and Relevant Effect of Suzerain Creature Template:
Enchanting Presence (Su): The first time a creature comes within 30 feet of the suzerain, its attitude toward the suzerain shifts one category toward the positive, if it was not initially hostile (Will save negates). This shift can be further modified by the suzerain’s actions, or it might change over time naturally. The creature must be able to see, hear, or otherwise notice the suzerain to be affected. This is a mind-affecting enchantment effect. The save is Charisma-based.
Will Save DC 33 (10 + (6 HD *0.5) + 20 Cha Bonus)
@Sebecloki: While the Unfettered Prince so far has seen no need to even try to suppress this effect, could he do so if needed? Or is this too intrinsic to turn off?[/ooc]
Anti-Paladin//Oracle of Nature 6 | VMC Bard | Mythic: Champion // Hierophant 3 | Vigour: 360/360 | Wounds: 121/121 | Def: 32 | FF: 12 | DR: 13/Adamantine or Huge | SR: 17 | Saves: F: +39 | R: +32 | W: +40 | CMB +22 CMD: 52 | Init: +36 | Per: +20 SM: +20 | Speed: 70' | Fly: 140' | Senses: Darkvision 150' MP 8/9 | +6 vs death effects | +2 vs energy drain, negative energy, and necromancy school | +4 vs poison
The Unfettered Prince looks at the newcomer.
"Greetings! We plan to depart to find a vessel in the hunt for another vessel. You are welcome to join us."
He turns to face Ismin once more.
"Brother, we have a *considerable* quantity of magical and physical might between us. Unique opportunities for those who aid us, as evidenced by the lengths we are going on this quest. Your advice is welcome, though I think barter - or our mere presence on a journey - should be quite sufficient."
Anti-Paladin//Oracle of Nature 6 | VMC Bard | Mythic: Champion // Hierophant 3 | Vigour: 360/360 | Wounds: 121/121 | Def: 32 | FF: 12 | DR: 13/Adamantine or Huge | SR: 17 | Saves: F: +39 | R: +32 | W: +40 | CMB +22 CMD: 52 | Init: +36 | Per: +20 SM: +20 | Speed: 70' | Fly: 140' | Senses: Darkvision 150' MP 8/9 | +6 vs death effects | +2 vs energy drain, negative energy, and necromancy school | +4 vs poison
Sebecloki wrote:
Ismin's eyes bug out noticeably at the off-handed mention of the ab-humans,
"Wait, what? Back up there just a second. When did you talk to the Lattimor and what did they say?"
The Unfettered Prince is amused by the Aeon Priest's discomfiture:
"Very recently. We sought to investigate the call in the mists and whether there was a genuine person in distress or a ruse. We met the Lattimor soon afterwards as they stayed on their embankment. They were very suspicious of us as they hold you in low regard."
Anti-Paladin//Oracle of Nature 6 | VMC Bard | Mythic: Champion // Hierophant 3 | Vigour: 360/360 | Wounds: 121/121 | Def: 32 | FF: 12 | DR: 13/Adamantine or Huge | SR: 17 | Saves: F: +39 | R: +32 | W: +40 | CMB +22 CMD: 52 | Init: +36 | Per: +20 SM: +20 | Speed: 70' | Fly: 140' | Senses: Darkvision 150' MP 8/9 | +6 vs death effects | +2 vs energy drain, negative energy, and necromancy school | +4 vs poison
The Unfettered Prince raises a free hand in greeting while his other loosely grips his spear.
"Greetings, Ismin! We are going to make the Lattimor more cooperative. We are going to find and return their Night Lady to them. Which has the benefit of easing tensions between you and them. We returned to seek supplies."
Anti-Paladin//Oracle of Nature 6 | VMC Bard | Mythic: Champion // Hierophant 3 | Vigour: 360/360 | Wounds: 121/121 | Def: 32 | FF: 12 | DR: 13/Adamantine or Huge | SR: 17 | Saves: F: +39 | R: +32 | W: +40 | CMB +22 CMD: 52 | Init: +36 | Per: +20 SM: +20 | Speed: 70' | Fly: 140' | Senses: Darkvision 150' MP 8/9 | +6 vs death effects | +2 vs energy drain, negative energy, and necromancy school | +4 vs poison
"I could and would carry you, Cal. Though you would have more surety from a long-lasting flight spell for overland travel. Have any such to hand?", the Unfettered Prince asks, looking around at his companions.
Anti-Paladin//Oracle of Nature 6 | VMC Bard | Mythic: Champion // Hierophant 3 | Vigour: 360/360 | Wounds: 121/121 | Def: 32 | FF: 12 | DR: 13/Adamantine or Huge | SR: 17 | Saves: F: +39 | R: +32 | W: +40 | CMB +22 CMD: 52 | Init: +36 | Per: +20 SM: +20 | Speed: 70' | Fly: 140' | Senses: Darkvision 150' MP 8/9 | +6 vs death effects | +2 vs energy drain, negative energy, and necromancy school | +4 vs poison
The Unfettered Prince speaks to the Lattimor.
"We have had a swift discussion amongst ourselves and have come around to the idea of aiding you. We would seek the Night Lady and return her here. We will need provisions and a map to Qi. If you happen to have both available, we can get started straight away."
Anti-Paladin//Oracle of Nature 6 | VMC Bard | Mythic: Champion // Hierophant 3 | Vigour: 360/360 | Wounds: 121/121 | Def: 32 | FF: 12 | DR: 13/Adamantine or Huge | SR: 17 | Saves: F: +39 | R: +32 | W: +40 | CMB +22 CMD: 52 | Init: +36 | Per: +20 SM: +20 | Speed: 70' | Fly: 140' | Senses: Darkvision 150' MP 8/9 | +6 vs death effects | +2 vs energy drain, negative energy, and necromancy school | +4 vs poison
"That is a fair point. The spinner holds some responsibility. We could seek word of the location of the night lady. We are the likeliest means of finding her, after all."
Anti-Paladin//Oracle of Nature 6 | VMC Bard | Mythic: Champion // Hierophant 3 | Vigour: 360/360 | Wounds: 121/121 | Def: 32 | FF: 12 | DR: 13/Adamantine or Huge | SR: 17 | Saves: F: +39 | R: +32 | W: +40 | CMB +22 CMD: 52 | Init: +36 | Per: +20 SM: +20 | Speed: 70' | Fly: 140' | Senses: Darkvision 150' MP 8/9 | +6 vs death effects | +2 vs energy drain, negative energy, and necromancy school | +4 vs poison
The Unfettered Prince recalls where he first heard of the Lattimer.
"Quite the opposite. The one you know as Cigar Thane was an outsider from the Red Land of Vralk, one Hadrama'aldramaan. He tricked the Aeon Priests into thinking he was one of their order. A thief, a liar, and a priest of his blood-soaked gods. The Aeon Priests were utterly fooled by his words until we unveiled the truth from the Spinner of Song."
Anti-Paladin//Oracle of Nature 6 | VMC Bard | Mythic: Champion // Hierophant 3 | Vigour: 360/360 | Wounds: 121/121 | Def: 32 | FF: 12 | DR: 13/Adamantine or Huge | SR: 17 | Saves: F: +39 | R: +32 | W: +40 | CMB +22 CMD: 52 | Init: +36 | Per: +20 SM: +20 | Speed: 70' | Fly: 140' | Senses: Darkvision 150' MP 8/9 | +6 vs death effects | +2 vs energy drain, negative energy, and necromancy school | +4 vs poison
"I am the Unfettered Prince, as I said. We are all figures from previous ages of this world and we seek knowledge of how we ended up here. While doing that, we have an interest in exploring this new age and new world. I take it that you have issues with the Aeon Priests?"
