Male Gillman Cavalier, Order of the Waves 5 (Beast rider) | HP: 45/49, 15 nonlethal| AC: 18 (10 Tch, 18 Fl) | CMB: +9, CMD: 19 | F: +6, R: +1, W: +2 (+2 vs charm/com) | Init: +1 | Perc: +11 , SM: +1 | Challenge: 1/2 | Speed 30ft, Swim 40ft | +2 vs charm/compulsion Will saves | +2 racial against non-aboleth enchantment spells and effects, –2 aboleth sources. | Cond: Challenge vs Gillwoman | Abiel 18/18 HP, 14 AC
Uzziah had been occupied.
He had realised that he had not been using Abiel to his full potential and that his companion might be happier not traipsing through caves.
Thus, the gillman loaned Abiel to Talmandor's Bounty, to put his great strength to good use, and to keep the camel out of escalating danger.
That night, drawn to the edge of the dark forest, Uzziah stood.
Not minutes later, a scaly head emerged from amid the tree trunks, followed by a bulky, quadripedal body.
Uzziah looked at the brachiosaurus, meeting its gaze, and smiled.
"Welcome, Elah, to Talmandor's Bounty."
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The next day, Uzziah made the necessary rounds of the settlement, Gomer in tow. After all, it would do no good for the locals to shriek, flee, or stab at his new companion.
Male Gillman Cavalier, Order of the Waves 5 (Beast rider) | HP: 45/49, 15 nonlethal| AC: 18 (10 Tch, 18 Fl) | CMB: +9, CMD: 19 | F: +6, R: +1, W: +2 (+2 vs charm/com) | Init: +1 | Perc: +11 , SM: +1 | Challenge: 1/2 | Speed 30ft, Swim 40ft | +2 vs charm/compulsion Will saves | +2 racial against non-aboleth enchantment spells and effects, –2 aboleth sources. | Cond: Challenge vs Gillwoman | Abiel 18/18 HP, 14 AC
Uzziah barely responds to the wild blow bouncing off his mail and continues to blindly murmer what may be fragments of ancient languages. Or total nonsense.
Will Save DC 16 vs compulsion and mind-effecting effect:1d20 + 2 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 2 + 2 + 2 = 14
Male Gillman Cavalier, Order of the Waves 5 (Beast rider) | HP: 45/49, 15 nonlethal| AC: 18 (10 Tch, 18 Fl) | CMB: +9, CMD: 19 | F: +6, R: +1, W: +2 (+2 vs charm/com) | Init: +1 | Perc: +11 , SM: +1 | Challenge: 1/2 | Speed 30ft, Swim 40ft | +2 vs charm/compulsion Will saves | +2 racial against non-aboleth enchantment spells and effects, –2 aboleth sources. | Cond: Challenge vs Gillwoman | Abiel 18/18 HP, 14 AC
Will Save DC 16:1d20 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 2 = 11
Even with a +2 vs charm/compulsion Will saves and +2 racial against non-aboleth enchantment spells and effects, Uzziah cannot pass with that roll so he's confused for one round.
Confusion:1d100 ⇒ 10
Acts normally.
Uzziah sprints towards the source of the buzzing, determined to end its source!
Charge and power attack with +1 trident vs creature:1d20 + 10 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (7) + 10 + 2 - 2 = 17
Male Gillman Cavalier, Order of the Waves 5 (Beast rider) | HP: 45/49, 15 nonlethal| AC: 18 (10 Tch, 18 Fl) | CMB: +9, CMD: 19 | F: +6, R: +1, W: +2 (+2 vs charm/com) | Init: +1 | Perc: +11 , SM: +1 | Challenge: 1/2 | Speed 30ft, Swim 40ft | +2 vs charm/compulsion Will saves | +2 racial against non-aboleth enchantment spells and effects, –2 aboleth sources. | Cond: Challenge vs Gillwoman | Abiel 18/18 HP, 14 AC
Uzziah focuses on the woman before him, rushing forth to strike her down!
Surprise Round: Swift Action: Challenge vs Woman (now 1/2 uses), then charges the gillwoman
Challenge (Ex):
-> 2/day <-
Once per day, a cavalier can challenge a foe to combat. As a swift action, the cavalier chooses one target within sight to challenge. The cavalier’s melee attacks deal extra damage whenever the attacks are made against the target of his challenge. This extra damage is equal to the cavalier’s level. The cavalier can use this ability once per day at 1st level, plus one additional time per day for every three levels beyond 1st, to a maximum of seven times per day at 19th level.
Challenging a foe requires much of the cavalier’s concentration. The cavalier takes a –2 penalty to his Armor Class, except against attacks made by the target of his challenge.
The challenge remains in effect until the target is dead or unconscious or until the combat ends. Each cavalier’s challenge also includes another effect which is listed in the section describing the cavalier’s order.
Whenever a cavalier of the order of the waves issues a challenge, he receives a +1 morale bonus on his saving throws as long as he is underwater. This bonus increases by 1 for every 4 class levels the cavalier has. -> +2 <-
Vs All: +2 morale bonus on saves
Vs Gillwoman: +5 damage
Vs All Other Enemies: -2 AC
Charge with power attack vs surprised gillwoman:1d20 + 9 - 2 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 9 - 2 + 2 = 10
Male Gillman Cavalier, Order of the Waves 5 (Beast rider) | HP: 45/49, 15 nonlethal| AC: 18 (10 Tch, 18 Fl) | CMB: +9, CMD: 19 | F: +6, R: +1, W: +2 (+2 vs charm/com) | Init: +1 | Perc: +11 , SM: +1 | Challenge: 1/2 | Speed 30ft, Swim 40ft | +2 vs charm/compulsion Will saves | +2 racial against non-aboleth enchantment spells and effects, –2 aboleth sources. | Cond: Challenge vs Gillwoman | Abiel 18/18 HP, 14 AC
@All: A reminder - "As long as the cavalier’s banner is clearly visible, all allies within 60 feet receive a +2 morale bonus on saving throws against fear and a +1 morale bonus on attack rolls made as part of a charge "
HP: 22/49
Uzziah briefly yells in Aquan at the gillmen, as he stabs and steps back.
Male Gillman Cavalier, Order of the Waves 5 (Beast rider) | HP: 45/49, 15 nonlethal| AC: 18 (10 Tch, 18 Fl) | CMB: +9, CMD: 19 | F: +6, R: +1, W: +2 (+2 vs charm/com) | Init: +1 | Perc: +11 , SM: +1 | Challenge: 1/2 | Speed 30ft, Swim 40ft | +2 vs charm/compulsion Will saves | +2 racial against non-aboleth enchantment spells and effects, –2 aboleth sources. | Cond: Challenge vs Gillwoman | Abiel 18/18 HP, 14 AC
Uzziah has finished affixing a fluttering, waterproof banner to his trident.
Banner (Ex) At 5th level, a cavalier’s banner becomes a symbol of inspiration to his allies and companions. As long as the cavalier’s banner is clearly visible, all allies within 60 feet receive a +2 morale bonus on saving throws against fear and a +1 morale bonus on attack rolls made as part of a charge.
Overlooked by player but Banner should be a constant effect in most circumstances.
Male Gillman Cavalier, Order of the Waves 5 (Beast rider) | HP: 45/49, 15 nonlethal| AC: 18 (10 Tch, 18 Fl) | CMB: +9, CMD: 19 | F: +6, R: +1, W: +2 (+2 vs charm/com) | Init: +1 | Perc: +11 , SM: +1 | Challenge: 1/2 | Speed 30ft, Swim 40ft | +2 vs charm/compulsion Will saves | +2 racial against non-aboleth enchantment spells and effects, –2 aboleth sources. | Cond: Challenge vs Gillwoman | Abiel 18/18 HP, 14 AC
Heh, no worries Heiek!
Actually, that reminds me...
@Kevin: Jeremiah is my current choice of backup character if Uzziah meets an untimely fate. While he could be in with the third wave, I'm more than happy to keep him off-stage if another way of joining the party would make more sense for the later books.
Male Gillman Cavalier, Order of the Waves 5 (Beast rider) | HP: 45/49, 15 nonlethal| AC: 18 (10 Tch, 18 Fl) | CMB: +9, CMD: 19 | F: +6, R: +1, W: +2 (+2 vs charm/com) | Init: +1 | Perc: +11 , SM: +1 | Challenge: 1/2 | Speed 30ft, Swim 40ft | +2 vs charm/compulsion Will saves | +2 racial against non-aboleth enchantment spells and effects, –2 aboleth sources. | Cond: Challenge vs Gillwoman | Abiel 18/18 HP, 14 AC
Uzziah smiles, clearly amused by the titles.
"You did indeed, Heiek. Your family's ways run strongly in you. If anything, myself or my brother Jeremiah should do well with other gillmen. We spent time with the Outsea militia, safeguarding the nearby waters. I am happy to approach when we arrive, and speak."
Male Gillman Cavalier, Order of the Waves 5 (Beast rider) | HP: 45/49, 15 nonlethal| AC: 18 (10 Tch, 18 Fl) | CMB: +9, CMD: 19 | F: +6, R: +1, W: +2 (+2 vs charm/com) | Init: +1 | Perc: +11 , SM: +1 | Challenge: 1/2 | Speed 30ft, Swim 40ft | +2 vs charm/compulsion Will saves | +2 racial against non-aboleth enchantment spells and effects, –2 aboleth sources. | Cond: Challenge vs Gillwoman | Abiel 18/18 HP, 14 AC
Cavalier, Order of the Waves (Beastrider) Level 5
HP +9 -> 49
BAB +1
Fort
Ref
Will
Skills (4)
Diplomacy
Knowledge Nature
Perception
Ride
Background Skills (2)
Handle Animal
Knowledge History
Feats:
L5: Ride-by Attack
Class Features:
Banner (Ex)
At 5th level, a cavalier’s banner becomes a symbol of inspiration to his allies and companions. As long as the cavalier’s banner is clearly visible, all allies within 60 feet receive a +2 morale bonus on saving throws against fear and a +1 morale bonus on attack rolls made as part of a charge. At 10th level, and every five levels thereafter, these bonuses increase by +1. The banner must be at least Small or larger and must be carried or displayed by the cavalier or his mount to function.
I missed this bit from level 4:
Medium beast riders can choose a camel or horse mount at 1st level. At 4th level, a Medium beast rider can also choose an allosaurus, ankylosaurus, arsinoitherium, aurochs, bison, brachiosaurus, elephant, glyptodon, hippopotamus, lion, mastodon, megaloceros, giant snapping turtle, tiger, triceratops, or tyrannosaurus as his mount. Additional mounts might be available with GM approval.
