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953 posts. Alias of goodwicki.
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Our Wizard Friend; αμαυρωμένος φίλος; विन्डस्पीकर | N Male Human Wizard (Scroll Scholar) (Diviner) 12 | HP: 90/90 | Magic | Perception +35, Sense Motive +18 | Speed 30 | AC: 27 (T 17, FF 21) | CMD: 31 | F +8, R +12, W +13 | Init +23 | Resist 10 acid, cold | Active Effects: detect scrying, fortification 50%, endure elements, mythic mage armor ,statue, darkvision, freedom of movement (13/13 rounds remaining); 1 Reroll
The Witness has no other questions for Tara and Mykos, and spends the remainder of the day observing Gavin’s interactions.
I believe I borrowed 1k gp from Gavin to cover my research cost rather than use my 1k worth of horacalcum; so I will be repaying that 1k with my share of funds.
Our Wizard Friend; αμαυρωμένος φίλος; विन्डस्पीकर | N Male Human Wizard (Scroll Scholar) (Diviner) 12 | HP: 90/90 | Magic | Perception +35, Sense Motive +18 | Speed 30 | AC: 27 (T 17, FF 21) | CMD: 31 | F +8, R +12, W +13 | Init +23 | Resist 10 acid, cold | Active Effects: detect scrying, fortification 50%, endure elements, mythic mage armor ,statue, darkvision, freedom of movement (13/13 rounds remaining); 1 Reroll
Minotaur treasure: 4 large masterwork breastplates, 2 large masterwork longswords, a large masterwork dueling sword, and a large masterwork sawtooth saber (here) and 2 large suits of masterwork banded mail, 2 large darkwood heavy shields, and 2 masterwork spears (here.)
Our Wizard Friend; αμαυρωμένος φίλος; विन्डस्पीकर | N Male Human Wizard (Scroll Scholar) (Diviner) 12 | HP: 90/90 | Magic | Perception +35, Sense Motive +18 | Speed 30 | AC: 27 (T 17, FF 21) | CMD: 31 | F +8, R +12, W +13 | Init +23 | Resist 10 acid, cold | Active Effects: detect scrying, fortification 50%, endure elements, mythic mage armor ,statue, darkvision, freedom of movement (13/13 rounds remaining); 1 Reroll
”What materials does this creature appear to be constructed from?” Utilization of powerful force effects indicates a high level of sophistication for a construct, doubly so for a golem.
Our Wizard Friend; αμαυρωμένος φίλος; विन्डस्पीकर | N Male Human Wizard (Scroll Scholar) (Diviner) 12 | HP: 90/90 | Magic | Perception +35, Sense Motive +18 | Speed 30 | AC: 27 (T 17, FF 21) | CMD: 31 | F +8, R +12, W +13 | Init +23 | Resist 10 acid, cold | Active Effects: detect scrying, fortification 50%, endure elements, mythic mage armor ,statue, darkvision, freedom of movement (13/13 rounds remaining); 1 Reroll
When told of the planned venture, the Witness nods. ”I think it’s best if I accompany you.”
Our Wizard Friend; αμαυρωμένος φίλος; विन्डस्पीकर | N Male Human Wizard (Scroll Scholar) (Diviner) 12 | HP: 90/90 | Magic | Perception +35, Sense Motive +18 | Speed 30 | AC: 27 (T 17, FF 21) | CMD: 31 | F +8, R +12, W +13 | Init +23 | Resist 10 acid, cold | Active Effects: detect scrying, fortification 50%, endure elements, mythic mage armor ,statue, darkvision, freedom of movement (13/13 rounds remaining); 1 Reroll
My condolences, Javell.
I hope to resume posting this Sunday, and ideally get back into a regular posting rhythm from there.
Our Wizard Friend; αμαυρωμένος φίλος; विन्डस्पीकर | N Male Human Wizard (Scroll Scholar) (Diviner) 12 | HP: 90/90 | Magic | Perception +35, Sense Motive +18 | Speed 30 | AC: 27 (T 17, FF 21) | CMD: 31 | F +8, R +12, W +13 | Init +23 | Resist 10 acid, cold | Active Effects: detect scrying, fortification 50%, endure elements, mythic mage armor ,statue, darkvision, freedom of movement (13/13 rounds remaining); 1 Reroll
Describing how I believe The Tower “works” is a little tricky, so I decided not to use wizardy timey-wimey language.
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Our Wizard Friend; αμαυρωμένος φίλος; विन्डस्पीकर | N Male Human Wizard (Scroll Scholar) (Diviner) 12 | HP: 90/90 | Magic | Perception +35, Sense Motive +18 | Speed 30 | AC: 27 (T 17, FF 21) | CMD: 31 | F +8, R +12, W +13 | Init +23 | Resist 10 acid, cold | Active Effects: detect scrying, fortification 50%, endure elements, mythic mage armor ,statue, darkvision, freedom of movement (13/13 rounds remaining); 1 Reroll
”Welcome back,” The Witness greets his companions with a slight smile as he walks into the room and links them all via a telepathic bond.
++ It’s occurred to me that I never expounded upon my current understanding of the mechanics of The Tower so far as they relate to traveling to different points along the timeline of the regular prime material plane. Please, allow me to do so now.
++ As Gaius and I discussed, space inside The Tower corresponds to time in the regular world - the higher up the Stair we exit into the regular world, the farther back in time we arrive. Each step corresponds to 9 days’ time; each floor, or complete turn of the Stair - 360 steps - to one tran. We’ve also discovered time passes at the same rate inside and outside The Tower: if we exit through a portal into the first day of the year 100 and return two days later on the third day of the year 100, two days will also have passed inside The Tower. Furthermore, if we were to then wait seven days and exit again through the same portal, we’d arrive on the tenth day of the year 100 - not on the first day as we did on our original trip.
++ Why is this? If where one exits The Tower determines their time of arrival in the regular world, and the portal used hasn’t moved, then why doesn’t it always lead to the same time on the same day? And how can one return through the same portal two days later, to the same spatial location inside The Tower?
++ One can’t. It’s not the same location inside The Tower. The portal has moved.
++ The interior of The Tower - the column running through the center of the Stair, where the various floors and chambers are located - is in constant motion. With every moment it rotates downwards, like a screw. Every nine days it moves the height and width of one step of the Stair; every nine years that of one floor. This is why the elves measure floors in relation to Redwatch rather than the bottom of The Tower.
++ Of course, this system raises more questions, mainly as to the nature of the Stair itself and of the doorway to the Upper Tower, to which I don’t have any answers. But I thought it might be useful for us all to share a basic understanding of The Tower’s structure and connection to the outside world, so we can more effectively collaborate on discerning It’s deeper mysteries.++
Our Wizard Friend; αμαυρωμένος φίλος; विन्डस्पीकर | N Male Human Wizard (Scroll Scholar) (Diviner) 12 | HP: 90/90 | Magic | Perception +35, Sense Motive +18 | Speed 30 | AC: 27 (T 17, FF 21) | CMD: 31 | F +8, R +12, W +13 | Init +23 | Resist 10 acid, cold | Active Effects: detect scrying, fortification 50%, endure elements, mythic mage armor ,statue, darkvision, freedom of movement (13/13 rounds remaining); 1 Reroll
Also, hope all is well with y’all :)
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Our Wizard Friend; αμαυρωμένος φίλος; विन्डस्पीकर | N Male Human Wizard (Scroll Scholar) (Diviner) 12 | HP: 90/90 | Magic | Perception +35, Sense Motive +18 | Speed 30 | AC: 27 (T 17, FF 21) | CMD: 31 | F +8, R +12, W +13 | Init +23 | Resist 10 acid, cold | Active Effects: detect scrying, fortification 50%, endure elements, mythic mage armor ,statue, darkvision, freedom of movement (13/13 rounds remaining); 1 Reroll
Greeting & salutations folks - I won’t be able to jump back in on the regular until sometime next month, but I’ll get a gameplay post up this week. W giving an unprompted, rambling, wizardy lecture on the spatiotemporal interaction of T-space and regular prime space seems likely.
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Our Wizard Friend; αμαυρωμένος φίλος; विन्डस्पीकर | N Male Human Wizard (Scroll Scholar) (Diviner) 12 | HP: 90/90 | Magic | Perception +35, Sense Motive +18 | Speed 30 | AC: 27 (T 17, FF 21) | CMD: 31 | F +8, R +12, W +13 | Init +23 | Resist 10 acid, cold | Active Effects: detect scrying, fortification 50%, endure elements, mythic mage armor ,statue, darkvision, freedom of movement (13/13 rounds remaining); 1 Reroll
Hey folks, profuse apologies for the silence - especially to John Gs, who’s enthusiasm has carried this game through prior periods of silence over the past four years. I know ye not save over the ether, but you’re very much appreciated. I wanted to let y’all know I’m still here and dedicated to continuing this game. I’ve had a rough 30some days or so, but hope to get back into semi-regular posting in the next week or two.
For me, this past month has been a bit of an object lesson in how posting something, anything, even in discussion, is better than nothing. Looking back I wish I’d just taken the time to pop in and say hello.
I hope y’all are having a decent holiday season. Furthermore, I hope we all return to continue exploring The Tower and It’s mysteries in the New Year (even if it’s not a new tran.)
Happy Holidays!
Our Wizard Friend; αμαυρωμένος φίλος; विन्डस्पीकर | N Male Human Wizard (Scroll Scholar) (Diviner) 12 | HP: 90/90 | Magic | Perception +35, Sense Motive +18 | Speed 30 | AC: 27 (T 17, FF 21) | CMD: 31 | F +8, R +12, W +13 | Init +23 | Resist 10 acid, cold | Active Effects: detect scrying, fortification 50%, endure elements, mythic mage armor ,statue, darkvision, freedom of movement (13/13 rounds remaining); 1 Reroll
Spell Research for the week: 1d20 ⇒ 9
Knowledge (arcana) 40 or Spellcraft 34, either of which I believe beats my DC :)
Still working on typing up that presentation. Probably will have an in character one and then a less wordy and more understandable ooc one.
Our Wizard Friend; αμαυρωμένος φίλος; विन्डस्पीकर | N Male Human Wizard (Scroll Scholar) (Diviner) 12 | HP: 90/90 | Magic | Perception +35, Sense Motive +18 | Speed 30 | AC: 27 (T 17, FF 21) | CMD: 31 | F +8, R +12, W +13 | Init +23 | Resist 10 acid, cold | Active Effects: detect scrying, fortification 50%, endure elements, mythic mage armor ,statue, darkvision, freedom of movement (13/13 rounds remaining); 1 Reroll
I vote downtime, though I’m working on a presentation for W to give to his companions.
Our Wizard Friend; αμαυρωμένος φίλος; विन्डस्पीकर | N Male Human Wizard (Scroll Scholar) (Diviner) 12 | HP: 90/90 | Magic | Perception +35, Sense Motive +18 | Speed 30 | AC: 27 (T 17, FF 21) | CMD: 31 | F +8, R +12, W +13 | Init +23 | Resist 10 acid, cold | Active Effects: detect scrying, fortification 50%, endure elements, mythic mage armor ,statue, darkvision, freedom of movement (13/13 rounds remaining); 1 Reroll
The Witness takes another minute to recall the details of greater scrying and casts it, targeting one from the group of lights Gavin had already observed. ++For future reference,++ he explains telepathically.
Will DC 26, -5 to their save. Barring the observed party being engaged in something legitimately interesting, W will simply memorize their appearance and be ready to return The Tower.
Our Wizard Friend; αμαυρωμένος φίλος; विन्डस्पीकर | N Male Human Wizard (Scroll Scholar) (Diviner) 12 | HP: 90/90 | Magic | Perception +35, Sense Motive +18 | Speed 30 | AC: 27 (T 17, FF 21) | CMD: 31 | F +8, R +12, W +13 | Init +23 | Resist 10 acid, cold | Active Effects: detect scrying, fortification 50%, endure elements, mythic mage armor ,statue, darkvision, freedom of movement (13/13 rounds remaining); 1 Reroll
”Very well, Maritza Spinoza. May time treat you well.”
The wizard smiles to his companions.
++Well that was certainly a productive exchange!++
Our Wizard Friend; αμαυρωμένος φίλος; विन्डस्पीकर | N Male Human Wizard (Scroll Scholar) (Diviner) 12 | HP: 90/90 | Magic | Perception +35, Sense Motive +18 | Speed 30 | AC: 27 (T 17, FF 21) | CMD: 31 | F +8, R +12, W +13 | Init +23 | Resist 10 acid, cold | Active Effects: detect scrying, fortification 50%, endure elements, mythic mage armor ,statue, darkvision, freedom of movement (13/13 rounds remaining); 1 Reroll
FYI W is relaying Maritza’s portion of the conversation to everyone via telepathic bond.
Our Wizard Friend; αμαυρωμένος φίλος; विन्डस्पीकर | N Male Human Wizard (Scroll Scholar) (Diviner) 12 | HP: 90/90 | Magic | Perception +35, Sense Motive +18 | Speed 30 | AC: 27 (T 17, FF 21) | CMD: 31 | F +8, R +12, W +13 | Init +23 | Resist 10 acid, cold | Active Effects: detect scrying, fortification 50%, endure elements, mythic mage armor ,statue, darkvision, freedom of movement (13/13 rounds remaining); 1 Reroll
”As an addendum, if I may: Do you have any memory of me or my associates ever mentioning this conversation to you? If my theories on cross-temporal interference are correct, such a memory is impossible, as we haven’t had the opportunity to interact with your prior self yet.
“Assuming your answer is ‘no,’ we’ll refrain from mentioning it to prior you so as to avoid any unneeded complications for both of us.”
Our Wizard Friend; αμαυρωμένος φίλος; विन्डस्पीकर | N Male Human Wizard (Scroll Scholar) (Diviner) 12 | HP: 90/90 | Magic | Perception +35, Sense Motive +18 | Speed 30 | AC: 27 (T 17, FF 21) | CMD: 31 | F +8, R +12, W +13 | Init +23 | Resist 10 acid, cold | Active Effects: detect scrying, fortification 50%, endure elements, mythic mage armor ,statue, darkvision, freedom of movement (13/13 rounds remaining); 1 Reroll
”Ah. It appears we’ve happened across each other in regular prime space from different points in T-time; we have yet to ascend to the Upper Tower. While I’m very much interested in continuing this conversation, I fear doing so could negatively impact the causality of your current existence, as we’ll be returning to your past within The Tower.
“I leave it up to you if you wish to continue this interaction “
Our Wizard Friend; αμαυρωμένος φίλος; विन्डस्पीकर | N Male Human Wizard (Scroll Scholar) (Diviner) 12 | HP: 90/90 | Magic | Perception +35, Sense Motive +18 | Speed 30 | AC: 27 (T 17, FF 21) | CMD: 31 | F +8, R +12, W +13 | Init +23 | Resist 10 acid, cold | Active Effects: detect scrying, fortification 50%, endure elements, mythic mage armor ,statue, darkvision, freedom of movement (13/13 rounds remaining); 1 Reroll
”You’re correct as to the spell. I’m contacting you from the Ironspine Mountains, in order to determine if we’ve used the same portal to exit The Tower. If so, I may have further destabilized it, resulting in less time for you before it closes.”
Our Wizard Friend; αμαυρωμένος φίλος; विन्डस्पीकर | N Male Human Wizard (Scroll Scholar) (Diviner) 12 | HP: 90/90 | Magic | Perception +35, Sense Motive +18 | Speed 30 | AC: 27 (T 17, FF 21) | CMD: 31 | F +8, R +12, W +13 | Init +23 | Resist 10 acid, cold | Active Effects: detect scrying, fortification 50%, endure elements, mythic mage armor ,statue, darkvision, freedom of movement (13/13 rounds remaining); 1 Reroll
”She’s definitely a Resident Seeker. Either she alters her appearance while at the Exchange, or she’s a Maritza from sometime in our future. I’ll attempt to contact her now.”
The wizard casts another spell, pointing seemingly into mid-air, then at each party member, before moving his lips in a very quiet whisper.
Message: ”Pardon me, Maritza Spinoza. I’m the wizard associate of Gavin Soleques. Do you have a few moments for a conversation?”
Casting message and targeting Maritza Spinoza and rest of party. I leave it the hands of Arbiter but from the spell description I don’t think everyone hears everyone else, but that everyone hears the caster and the caster hears all replies.
Our Wizard Friend; αμαυρωμένος φίλος; विन्डस्पीकर | N Male Human Wizard (Scroll Scholar) (Diviner) 12 | HP: 90/90 | Magic | Perception +35, Sense Motive +18 | Speed 30 | AC: 27 (T 17, FF 21) | CMD: 31 | F +8, R +12, W +13 | Init +23 | Resist 10 acid, cold | Active Effects: detect scrying, fortification 50%, endure elements, mythic mage armor ,statue, darkvision, freedom of movement (13/13 rounds remaining); 1 Reroll
++It appears I’ve targeted Maritza Spinoza of the Mercantile Exchange, though she looks older than last I saw her. If she preceded us through the portal we may have less time remaining than expected…++
The Witness taps into the energy granted by his fourth attunement and casts another spell.
++Assuming, of course, this is the Maritza we’re acquainted with. I’m attempting to confirm this before contacting her.++
Activating wild arcana to cast arcane sight.
Our Wizard Friend; αμαυρωμένος φίλος; विन्डस्पीकर | N Male Human Wizard (Scroll Scholar) (Diviner) 12 | HP: 90/90 | Magic | Perception +35, Sense Motive +18 | Speed 30 | AC: 27 (T 17, FF 21) | CMD: 31 | F +8, R +12, W +13 | Init +23 | Resist 10 acid, cold | Active Effects: detect scrying, fortification 50%, endure elements, mythic mage armor ,statue, darkvision, freedom of movement (13/13 rounds remaining); 1 Reroll
Sorry, adjusting to new employment. Will have post up tonight.
Our Wizard Friend; αμαυρωμένος φίλος; विन्डस्पीकर | N Male Human Wizard (Scroll Scholar) (Diviner) 12 | HP: 90/90 | Magic | Perception +35, Sense Motive +18 | Speed 30 | AC: 27 (T 17, FF 21) | CMD: 31 | F +8, R +12, W +13 | Init +23 | Resist 10 acid, cold | Active Effects: detect scrying, fortification 50%, endure elements, mythic mage armor ,statue, darkvision, freedom of movement (13/13 rounds remaining); 1 Reroll
The Witness gives a slight frown. ”It shouldn’t be necessary to disclose any information about The Tower that isn’t already available in Cardriss.”
The wizard stares off into space for a minute before indicating he’s ready to proceed.
”I don’t believe targeting the same pair of Seekers is likely to prove productive, given their initial reaction. I’ll target the other light.”
Taking 1 minute to memorize message. Casting greater scrying, targeting the third light(s) (ie not us, not Gavin’s target.) If aura sight functions through the sensor, W will cast it beforehand.
Our Wizard Friend; αμαυρωμένος φίλος; विन्डस्पीकर | N Male Human Wizard (Scroll Scholar) (Diviner) 12 | HP: 90/90 | Magic | Perception +35, Sense Motive +18 | Speed 30 | AC: 27 (T 17, FF 21) | CMD: 31 | F +8, R +12, W +13 | Init +23 | Resist 10 acid, cold | Active Effects: detect scrying, fortification 50%, endure elements, mythic mage armor ,statue, darkvision, freedom of movement (13/13 rounds remaining); 1 Reroll
”I can cast greater scrying and message with a minute’s preparation, but what exactly do we want to converse with any of these Seekers,” he nods to indicate the map and its lights, ”about?”
Our Wizard Friend; αμαυρωμένος φίλος; विन्डस्पीकर | N Male Human Wizard (Scroll Scholar) (Diviner) 12 | HP: 90/90 | Magic | Perception +35, Sense Motive +18 | Speed 30 | AC: 27 (T 17, FF 21) | CMD: 31 | F +8, R +12, W +13 | Init +23 | Resist 10 acid, cold | Active Effects: detect scrying, fortification 50%, endure elements, mythic mage armor ,statue, darkvision, freedom of movement (13/13 rounds remaining); 1 Reroll
”The map appears to function as you deduced, Gaius. I didn’t purposely choose Lyra as my target, simply the closest individual marked on the map, as best as I could tell. I believe some of the lights are actually groups of Seekers, so close to one another as to basically appear as a single point of light on the map due to scale. As I’m not well prepared to deal with a Seeker who might take notice and offense at unwanted observation, let alone a group of them, I thought it best not to target an unknown on this trip.”
As he speaks Gavin casts his spell; the wizard waits with interest for the outcome.
Arbiter Looks like greater scrying (scroll down) differs from the base spell mainly in casting time and components (1 standard action and only having verbal & somatic components.) Also a handful of divination buffs function “reliably” through the sensor.
Our Wizard Friend; αμαυρωμένος φίλος; विन्डस्पीकर | N Male Human Wizard (Scroll Scholar) (Diviner) 12 | HP: 90/90 | Magic | Perception +35, Sense Motive +18 | Speed 30 | AC: 27 (T 17, FF 21) | CMD: 31 | F +8, R +12, W +13 | Init +23 | Resist 10 acid, cold | Active Effects: detect scrying, fortification 50%, endure elements, mythic mage armor ,statue, darkvision, freedom of movement (13/13 rounds remaining); 1 Reroll
Arbiter of the Tower wrote: While Gaius and Lyra discuss all the reasons why eating an ooze would be a terrible idea (such as these ones being immune to acid and therefore impossible to digest), the Witness focuses on the irregularly shaped light just east of Estria on the map and undertakes the lengthy process of casting scrying targeting it.
Lyra, I need a Will save please
I see what you did there.
Our Wizard Friend; αμαυρωμένος φίλος; विन्डस्पीकर | N Male Human Wizard (Scroll Scholar) (Diviner) 12 | HP: 90/90 | Magic | Perception +35, Sense Motive +18 | Speed 30 | AC: 27 (T 17, FF 21) | CMD: 31 | F +8, R +12, W +13 | Init +23 | Resist 10 acid, cold | Active Effects: detect scrying, fortification 50%, endure elements, mythic mage armor ,statue, darkvision, freedom of movement (13/13 rounds remaining); 1 Reroll
++In that case, I’ll begin my scrying.++
The Witness will cast scrying using the map, targeting the closest Seeker as best he can figure. Will DC 23 with -5 to their save, unless map further modifies the spell. -10 save Connection (body part), +5 save Knowledge (Secondhand; base None improved 1 step by divination arcane school power scrying adept.)
Our Wizard Friend; αμαυρωμένος φίλος; विन्डस्पीकर | N Male Human Wizard (Scroll Scholar) (Diviner) 12 | HP: 90/90 | Magic | Perception +35, Sense Motive +18 | Speed 30 | AC: 27 (T 17, FF 21) | CMD: 31 | F +8, R +12, W +13 | Init +23 | Resist 10 acid, cold | Active Effects: detect scrying, fortification 50%, endure elements, mythic mage armor ,statue, darkvision, freedom of movement (13/13 rounds remaining); 1 Reroll
I don’t mean to deter you from taking it, but FYI I’ll probably buy a scroll and learn it the next chance I get. Just need to scare up some funds first :)
Our Wizard Friend; αμαυρωμένος φίλος; विन्डस्पीकर | N Male Human Wizard (Scroll Scholar) (Diviner) 12 | HP: 90/90 | Magic | Perception +35, Sense Motive +18 | Speed 30 | AC: 27 (T 17, FF 21) | CMD: 31 | F +8, R +12, W +13 | Init +23 | Resist 10 acid, cold | Active Effects: detect scrying, fortification 50%, endure elements, mythic mage armor ,statue, darkvision, freedom of movement (13/13 rounds remaining); 1 Reroll
Sorry the post is so late, had to recheck my notes, my math, and past posts multiple times!
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Our Wizard Friend; αμαυρωμένος φίλος; विन्डस्पीकर | N Male Human Wizard (Scroll Scholar) (Diviner) 12 | HP: 90/90 | Magic | Perception +35, Sense Motive +18 | Speed 30 | AC: 27 (T 17, FF 21) | CMD: 31 | F +8, R +12, W +13 | Init +23 | Resist 10 acid, cold | Active Effects: detect scrying, fortification 50%, endure elements, mythic mage armor ,statue, darkvision, freedom of movement (13/13 rounds remaining); 1 Reroll
++Close, Gaius - your method of calculation is largely correct, but I believe your main mistake is having miscounted our point of entry.
++By my count our region of T-space has 325 floors, each complete floor equating to nine years’ time in regular prime space, ranging from the guardian at the top at the beginning of our calendar down to the apparent end of time at the bottom in the year 2925. The elven stronghold is currently on floor 200 from the bottom, 125 from the top, which would connect to the year 1125 if there’s a portal there. It’s also the baseline floor for their numbering system.
++We exited into regular prime space from floor or-23, or floor 223 from the bottom, 102 from the top. This would place us in the year 918; any Seekers who entered The Tower on New Tran of 918 will be members of the 48th Arrival, entering T-space in 396 years as we now experience time.++
++If I may take a moment, I’d like to take a look at the map’s enchantments as well before activating it…++
Activating constant identify SLA, studying map…
Knowledge (arcana): 1d20 + 31 + 2 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 31 + 2 + 5 = 40
+2 assist from The Choreographer, +5 enhancement from Gaius/tears of wine
Spellcraft: 1d20 + 25 + 20 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 25 + 20 + 5 = 54 +10 enhancement = 59 if identify bonus applies
+20 circumstance Display of Intelligence, +5 enhancement from Gaius/tears of wine
++I have a variety of scrying spells available. I’d like to activate the map more to experience how it functions than to spy on an unknown Seeker, though it will take an hour to do so.
++Gavin, if possible, please attempt to contact Mordigran the dwarf via a sending spell. Ask him his current location and if he’s available to meet within the next few hours. If he’s still alive and in regular prime space, I’d very much like to speak with him.
++If there are no objections, I’ll attempt to scry through the map after Gavin resolves any sending.++
Objections?
Our Wizard Friend; αμαυρωμένος φίλος; विन्डस्पीकर | N Male Human Wizard (Scroll Scholar) (Diviner) 12 | HP: 90/90 | Magic | Perception +35, Sense Motive +18 | Speed 30 | AC: 27 (T 17, FF 21) | CMD: 31 | F +8, R +12, W +13 | Init +23 | Resist 10 acid, cold | Active Effects: detect scrying, fortification 50%, endure elements, mythic mage armor ,statue, darkvision, freedom of movement (13/13 rounds remaining); 1 Reroll
Hey folks, I’m here, just recovered from a bout of covid while out of country. I’ll going to review my Tower notes re Gaius’s calendar deductions and should have a gameplay post up tomorrow.
Our Wizard Friend; αμαυρωμένος φίλος; विन्डस्पीकर | N Male Human Wizard (Scroll Scholar) (Diviner) 12 | HP: 90/90 | Magic | Perception +35, Sense Motive +18 | Speed 30 | AC: 27 (T 17, FF 21) | CMD: 31 | F +8, R +12, W +13 | Init +23 | Resist 10 acid, cold | Active Effects: detect scrying, fortification 50%, endure elements, mythic mage armor ,statue, darkvision, freedom of movement (13/13 rounds remaining); 1 Reroll
The Witness also looks for any other details of interest.
Perception: 1d20 + 35 + 5 ⇒ (8) + 35 + 5 = 48
+5 enhancement
For instance, how are he and his companions marked on the map? Does anyone else appear on the map?
Our Wizard Friend; αμαυρωμένος φίλος; विन्डस्पीकर | N Male Human Wizard (Scroll Scholar) (Diviner) 12 | HP: 90/90 | Magic | Perception +35, Sense Motive +18 | Speed 30 | AC: 27 (T 17, FF 21) | CMD: 31 | F +8, R +12, W +13 | Init +23 | Resist 10 acid, cold | Active Effects: detect scrying, fortification 50%, endure elements, mythic mage armor ,statue, darkvision, freedom of movement (13/13 rounds remaining); 1 Reroll
++Agreed.++ The Witness and his familiar descend back to the subterranean chambers, where he condenses to solidity.
++What functions of the map were you able to deduce already, Gaius?++
Our Wizard Friend; αμαυρωμένος φίλος; विन्डस्पीकर | N Male Human Wizard (Scroll Scholar) (Diviner) 12 | HP: 90/90 | Magic | Perception +35, Sense Motive +18 | Speed 30 | AC: 27 (T 17, FF 21) | CMD: 31 | F +8, R +12, W +13 | Init +23 | Resist 10 acid, cold | Active Effects: detect scrying, fortification 50%, endure elements, mythic mage armor ,statue, darkvision, freedom of movement (13/13 rounds remaining); 1 Reroll
++As am I.++
The Witness vaporizes and ascends.
Our Wizard Friend; αμαυρωμένος φίλος; विन्डस्पीकर | N Male Human Wizard (Scroll Scholar) (Diviner) 12 | HP: 90/90 | Magic | Perception +35, Sense Motive +18 | Speed 30 | AC: 27 (T 17, FF 21) | CMD: 31 | F +8, R +12, W +13 | Init +23 | Resist 10 acid, cold | Active Effects: detect scrying, fortification 50%, endure elements, mythic mage armor ,statue, darkvision, freedom of movement (13/13 rounds remaining); 1 Reroll
++Very well.++ The Witness remains solid and stands 30 feet back from the vent opening, in case Gavin’s hostile scenario should occur.
Our Wizard Friend; αμαυρωμένος φίλος; विन्डस्पीकर | N Male Human Wizard (Scroll Scholar) (Diviner) 12 | HP: 90/90 | Magic | Perception +35, Sense Motive +18 | Speed 30 | AC: 27 (T 17, FF 21) | CMD: 31 | F +8, R +12, W +13 | Init +23 | Resist 10 acid, cold | Active Effects: detect scrying, fortification 50%, endure elements, mythic mage armor ,statue, darkvision, freedom of movement (13/13 rounds remaining); 1 Reroll
A little hectic of late on my end too, but I’m still here and definitely down to continue.
Our Wizard Friend; αμαυρωμένος φίλος; विन्डस्पीकर | N Male Human Wizard (Scroll Scholar) (Diviner) 12 | HP: 90/90 | Magic | Perception +35, Sense Motive +18 | Speed 30 | AC: 27 (T 17, FF 21) | CMD: 31 | F +8, R +12, W +13 | Init +23 | Resist 10 acid, cold | Active Effects: detect scrying, fortification 50%, endure elements, mythic mage armor ,statue, darkvision, freedom of movement (13/13 rounds remaining); 1 Reroll
The Witness nods at the suggestion to explore the vents. ++Let’s see if we can get a more precise bearing on our location. We can study these oozes later if we’ve the time.++
Our Wizard Friend; αμαυρωμένος φίλος; विन्डस्पीकर | N Male Human Wizard (Scroll Scholar) (Diviner) 12 | HP: 90/90 | Magic | Perception +35, Sense Motive +18 | Speed 30 | AC: 27 (T 17, FF 21) | CMD: 31 | F +8, R +12, W +13 | Init +23 | Resist 10 acid, cold | Active Effects: detect scrying, fortification 50%, endure elements, mythic mage armor ,statue, darkvision, freedom of movement (13/13 rounds remaining); 1 Reroll
I’ve also been busy but I assure y’all I’m still here :)
Our Wizard Friend; αμαυρωμένος φίλος; विन्डस्पीकर | N Male Human Wizard (Scroll Scholar) (Diviner) 12 | HP: 90/90 | Magic | Perception +35, Sense Motive +18 | Speed 30 | AC: 27 (T 17, FF 21) | CMD: 31 | F +8, R +12, W +13 | Init +23 | Resist 10 acid, cold | Active Effects: detect scrying, fortification 50%, endure elements, mythic mage armor ,statue, darkvision, freedom of movement (13/13 rounds remaining); 1 Reroll
Yeah, sorry, I definitely took your absence as opportunity to slack off.
Our Wizard Friend; αμαυρωμένος φίλος; विन्डस्पीकर | N Male Human Wizard (Scroll Scholar) (Diviner) 12 | HP: 90/90 | Magic | Perception +35, Sense Motive +18 | Speed 30 | AC: 27 (T 17, FF 21) | CMD: 31 | F +8, R +12, W +13 | Init +23 | Resist 10 acid, cold | Active Effects: detect scrying, fortification 50%, endure elements, mythic mage armor ,statue, darkvision, freedom of movement (13/13 rounds remaining); 1 Reroll
”By all means, lead on.” The Witness casts darkvision on himself, just in case, and studies the architecture as they proceed.
Knowledge (engineering): 1d20 + 30 ⇒ (12) + 30 = 42
In case there’s anything notable beyond the style.
Our Wizard Friend; αμαυρωμένος φίλος; विन्डस्पीकर | N Male Human Wizard (Scroll Scholar) (Diviner) 12 | HP: 90/90 | Magic | Perception +35, Sense Motive +18 | Speed 30 | AC: 27 (T 17, FF 21) | CMD: 31 | F +8, R +12, W +13 | Init +23 | Resist 10 acid, cold | Active Effects: detect scrying, fortification 50%, endure elements, mythic mage armor ,statue, darkvision, freedom of movement (13/13 rounds remaining); 1 Reroll
The Witness follows the breakfast conversation, but remains silent on the topic of his own origin.
Our Wizard Friend; αμαυρωμένος φίλος; विन्डस्पीकर | N Male Human Wizard (Scroll Scholar) (Diviner) 12 | HP: 90/90 | Magic | Perception +35, Sense Motive +18 | Speed 30 | AC: 27 (T 17, FF 21) | CMD: 31 | F +8, R +12, W +13 | Init +23 | Resist 10 acid, cold | Active Effects: detect scrying, fortification 50%, endure elements, mythic mage armor ,statue, darkvision, freedom of movement (13/13 rounds remaining); 1 Reroll
Standard buffs per alias header + statue once at the portal.
Our Wizard Friend; αμαυρωμένος φίλος; विन्डस्पीकर | N Male Human Wizard (Scroll Scholar) (Diviner) 12 | HP: 90/90 | Magic | Perception +35, Sense Motive +18 | Speed 30 | AC: 27 (T 17, FF 21) | CMD: 31 | F +8, R +12, W +13 | Init +23 | Resist 10 acid, cold | Active Effects: detect scrying, fortification 50%, endure elements, mythic mage armor ,statue, darkvision, freedom of movement (13/13 rounds remaining); 1 Reroll
I’m fine with popping to/through the portal and recommencing downtime upon our return.
Our Wizard Friend; αμαυρωμένος φίλος; विन्डस्पीकर | N Male Human Wizard (Scroll Scholar) (Diviner) 12 | HP: 90/90 | Magic | Perception +35, Sense Motive +18 | Speed 30 | AC: 27 (T 17, FF 21) | CMD: 31 | F +8, R +12, W +13 | Init +23 | Resist 10 acid, cold | Active Effects: detect scrying, fortification 50%, endure elements, mythic mage armor ,statue, darkvision, freedom of movement (13/13 rounds remaining); 1 Reroll
The Witness, surprised by Maximus’s vote, nods in agreement with the decision.
”Very well then.”
He nods again at Gaius’s mention of Iker and oozes. ”For now I’m content to peruse the volume you’ve lent me, Gaius, and work towards completing my spell research. Please do let the Institute know if you’re planning any trips, per our arrangement with them. If we find Morgan - or at least his simulacrum - to be a reliable and trustworthy employer whose goals align with our own, we may want to consider full membership.“
The Witness would like to finish researching his spell, which requires 2 more weeks of downtime activity. As I understand it, he can’t leave The Tower, engage in combat, or complete anything but basic spell casting and mundane tasks without interrupting the research process. Unlike the daily crafting of magic items, the basic unit of effort for making a new spell is one week. (If I’ve misunderstood this, Arbiter, feel free to jump in)
If the group would like to start exploring/adventuring again, though, we can do that.
Our Wizard Friend; αμαυρωμένος φίλος; विन्डस्पीकर | N Male Human Wizard (Scroll Scholar) (Diviner) 12 | HP: 90/90 | Magic | Perception +35, Sense Motive +18 | Speed 30 | AC: 27 (T 17, FF 21) | CMD: 31 | F +8, R +12, W +13 | Init +23 | Resist 10 acid, cold | Active Effects: detect scrying, fortification 50%, endure elements, mythic mage armor ,statue, darkvision, freedom of movement (13/13 rounds remaining); 1 Reroll
Hey all, I’m back, should be posting up this afternoon/evening.
Also I did NOT expect to win that vote!
Our Wizard Friend; αμαυρωμένος φίλος; विन्डस्पीकर | N Male Human Wizard (Scroll Scholar) (Diviner) 12 | HP: 90/90 | Magic | Perception +35, Sense Motive +18 | Speed 30 | AC: 27 (T 17, FF 21) | CMD: 31 | F +8, R +12, W +13 | Init +23 | Resist 10 acid, cold | Active Effects: detect scrying, fortification 50%, endure elements, mythic mage armor ,statue, darkvision, freedom of movement (13/13 rounds remaining); 1 Reroll
Arbiter of the Tower wrote: I think, Witness, that you took the belt because it let you use your flesh attunement 1 extra time/day, and you could use the +2 CMB when grappling enemies with telekinesis. I don't think you've ever run out of uses of your attunement though, and I'm not sure if you've wrestled anything telekinetically yet. Yep. Pretty niche.
Our Wizard Friend; αμαυρωμένος φίλος; विन्डस्पीकर | N Male Human Wizard (Scroll Scholar) (Diviner) 12 | HP: 90/90 | Magic | Perception +35, Sense Motive +18 | Speed 30 | AC: 27 (T 17, FF 21) | CMD: 31 | F +8, R +12, W +13 | Init +23 | Resist 10 acid, cold | Active Effects: detect scrying, fortification 50%, endure elements, mythic mage armor ,statue, darkvision, freedom of movement (13/13 rounds remaining); 1 Reroll
”The oldest residents of The Lower Tower found it empty three tran ago because no Seekers entered before them - they were the first entities from Cardriss to enter. When A Seeker arrives in The Lower Tower’s timeline is determined by a cycle set by the final tran it’s possible to enter from. There are Seekers who have already entered The Tower throughout history in Cardriss but haven’t arrived in The Towers timeline yet.
”Preventing the Cataclysm is exactly the thing I’m most worried about. I don’t believe in predestination. I believe the events of our world to be very mutable if the right changes are made. My example of a storm giant kingdom isn’t of my own invention. I believe it’s what happened due to the Cataclysm, based on The Elder’s account of his memories, the ‘mindplague,’ and it’s effects. If the Cataclysm were not to occur, I don’t believe any of us would exist. Whether being attuned to The Tower might provide us any protection from being erased from The Towers timeline, I don’t know. But even if it did, I believe the Cardriss we originated from would no longer exist save in our memory. We would save The Elder’s great storm giant kingdom at the cost of the Cardriss we know.
“There are additional, and increasingly more abstract, hypotheses I have regarding The Tower and Its relation to Cardriss which I have been unable to gather reliable evidence on, and which currently would provide no substantial further weight to my argument for enhanced discretion.”
I’m pretty much out of time RL for posting until tomorrow at earliest, but please do talk amongst yourselves!
Our Wizard Friend; αμαυρωμένος φίλος; विन्डस्पीकर | N Male Human Wizard (Scroll Scholar) (Diviner) 12 | HP: 90/90 | Magic | Perception +35, Sense Motive +18 | Speed 30 | AC: 27 (T 17, FF 21) | CMD: 31 | F +8, R +12, W +13 | Init +23 | Resist 10 acid, cold | Active Effects: detect scrying, fortification 50%, endure elements, mythic mage armor ,statue, darkvision, freedom of movement (13/13 rounds remaining); 1 Reroll
Also, in reviewing treasure to rebuild how much $$$ W should have, I discovered I apparently took a belt of superior maneuvers +2 back in 2021 and never wrote it down. We also acquired a fire elemental gem which I can’t account for.
The belt is so niche for me it’s effectively a waste. Would anyone like either of these items, or shall we sell them? Assuming standard sale prices, the belt would net us each 800gp and the gem 225gp, for a total of 1025gp each.
Our Wizard Friend; αμαυρωμένος φίλος; विन्डस्पीकर | N Male Human Wizard (Scroll Scholar) (Diviner) 12 | HP: 90/90 | Magic | Perception +35, Sense Motive +18 | Speed 30 | AC: 27 (T 17, FF 21) | CMD: 31 | F +8, R +12, W +13 | Init +23 | Resist 10 acid, cold | Active Effects: detect scrying, fortification 50%, endure elements, mythic mage armor ,statue, darkvision, freedom of movement (13/13 rounds remaining); 1 Reroll
In case I don’t have internet/cell service for the next couple days, W will use the next week of downtime to continue his spell research. In a period of non-research free time he’ll read the treatise Gaius has given him, and check whether the minotaur equipment has sold yet at the market. He’ll also inquire about possible semi-mundane work opportunities at the markets.
Magey needs money!
Our Wizard Friend; αμαυρωμένος φίλος; विन्डस्पीकर | N Male Human Wizard (Scroll Scholar) (Diviner) 12 | HP: 90/90 | Magic | Perception +35, Sense Motive +18 | Speed 30 | AC: 27 (T 17, FF 21) | CMD: 31 | F +8, R +12, W +13 | Init +23 | Resist 10 acid, cold | Active Effects: detect scrying, fortification 50%, endure elements, mythic mage armor ,statue, darkvision, freedom of movement (13/13 rounds remaining); 1 Reroll
”I believe that is two votes for and two against withholding information about The Tower from others unless we, as a group, agree it’s prudent to do so.
“The final vote lies with Maximus.” The Witness looks to the pun-obsessed soldier, curious what his decision will be.
Our Wizard Friend; αμαυρωμένος φίλος; विन्डस्पीकर | N Male Human Wizard (Scroll Scholar) (Diviner) 12 | HP: 90/90 | Magic | Perception +35, Sense Motive +18 | Speed 30 | AC: 27 (T 17, FF 21) | CMD: 31 | F +8, R +12, W +13 | Init +23 | Resist 10 acid, cold | Active Effects: detect scrying, fortification 50%, endure elements, mythic mage armor ,statue, darkvision, freedom of movement (13/13 rounds remaining); 1 Reroll
”I’m not suggesting we haven't accomplished more together than we could have separately, nor that we dissolve our partnership,” the wizard replies, confused. ”I’m suggesting we exercise greater discretion and err on the side of caution in sharing what we know of The Tower with others, as I believe the risks generally outweigh the benefits. I value the self-determination of the individual and the unit. If it’s decided by quorum that we not follow my suggestion and instead continue to function as we have up until now, I will abide by that decision, as I have all past decisions where my preferred course was the minority opinion.”
Edited first sentence to include accomplishment bit.
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