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Why don't you just try taking a break from the game, for however long you need to, and then see if your ideas and creativity comes back? I have really enjoyed your story work so far, and if you're having problems getting things together, then I'd much rather wait until you are good to go again than giving up all together. I'm sure the rest of us feel the same way.
What, pray tell, are the titles a proper Cheliaxian noble should refer to themselves as? I believe that we upper class have been deprived of our proper titles for far too long! (Will likely be getting this Campaign Setting for sure.)
Are we starting again today, or?
Cheliax, my favorite nation: beyond the blend of slaves thrown into the arena, most competitors would probably be Hellknights or Hellknight wash-ups. Heavy armor, armor spikes. Depending on Order, two-handed weapons or mace and shield, or other varying one-handed weapons. Pentagram/devilish theme, with red and black motifs. Sarkorian: usually tough hide, sometimes wild colors. Sharp claws and teeth, possibly multiple heads and/or limbs. Some magical ability, along with varying forms of attacks. Poison, breath weapons, disease, etc. Stay away!
Someone has got to inform me on the noble titles for Cheliax as soon as possible! I need to use the correct title, you see.
Alright, Val is updated and ready to go!
Will we still be using this thread?
I've still got to update Val, but I don't think I'll have much of a chance to do so until Sunday.
Also, I'll miss Constantine. He was an interesting character to play with, and our verbal sparring was quite enjoyable.
What do you mean, "update"?
Also, would starting a new thread for this be possible?
Other than that, Her Majesty's servant is ready to rejoin the cause!
Original ruling applies. Changes at this point interfere with current characters. See above. We've already discussed that, so everything you already have is good. However, for everyone's information, Val is taking up the Herald Caller cleric archetype, which will introduce a few big changes, mostly that he will lose his Fire domain (meaning that he will need someone else to charge his Staff of Fire; his adept cohort can do so if he goes back to her), gains 4 + Int skill points, restricts his summoning options, gains the ability to spontaneously Summon Monster, and gains two feats (Augment Summoning and Superior Summoning), which frees up two feat slots, one of which must be used on Medium Armor Prof., per GM ruling.
Hey, guys! I have been in contact with GM Leviathan recently, and he should be logging in today, as he said he would, to get this started again. Who all is still here?
Thanks!
Your friendly neighborhood devil-worshipper, checking in.
I agree with Kyra. We can probably go without one, but more than that would be problematic.
Friendly reminder that the next AP is titled "Hell's Vengeance". The peasants must learn what it means to earn the ire of Hell itself!
Still here!
What he said!
The asp shall remain, if only to upset dear Constantine.
Man, sorry about that. Hope everything works out for you! And I can't wait to continue! Hope that Antimagic Field has expired in the meantime! xD
Actually, it's all Will saves, but it replaces Wisdom with your Charisma bonus. So, I'm assuming you'd be almost as bad with it as Val would.
Unfortunately, what with losing Divine Protection, Val would actually be worse with Will saves with Steadfast Personality than he is now. So I'm not sure what to change it out for, if the GM: 1. chooses to use the new one, and 2. let's me change it out. Luckily, I don't feel as bad with Tiberion, if only because he couldn't qualify for it.
Hey!
Hell's agents, myself included, resent everything about your statement!
Take your time, man.
We can wait.
"Ahh, smart. Now they know she isn't the real princess" "I'm sorry to interrupt, and I'm glad to go inside, but could we get a little bit of information on what is actually going on inside the castle?" "All I've heard could be hearsay, so I'd appreciate an actual briefing on what happened, if you would."
We ready to move on?
A description should be fine, until we actually roll initiative.
Also, away from my computer, will post tomorrow fully.
Ah! Yes! I had hoped you'd pick that one. Will be eagerly awaiting the recruitment post.
Valignatir takes a few seconds to address Tiberion outside the meeting room quietly, but then moves on, following Lady Kyra. "Shall we teleport from here, Kyra? Is this close enough for you, Sir Argos?"
I don't believe either. Constantine said he was going to be able to protect the princess in the antimagic field, and Rook said he couldn't do anything in antimagic. Though I could be wrong.
Is he your character in the other Lords of Taldor game?
Val wouldn't, and won't, really be comfortable in antimagic, but he's still proficient with his mace, and could probably survive long enough to use one of his scrolls or otherwise escape. If things go super-south here, he won't hesitate to run.
"I would love to have you along, Nev!"
Oh, I wasn't serious at all.
Also, with the description of your role, I'm glad you're on my side. Or, at least not hostile yet xD
"What with you taking on a disguise, Kyra, do you think I should be worried about my appearance? I have prepared that same spell, should I need it."
What, Rook, no comment on the devils?
Or did you not catch that part?
Val obviously hides a laugh before responding to Kyra's request. "Of course. I don't know why anyone would not want to wear red, but that is no matter. I keep many different styles, for the many different visitors I host. I'll fetch you one now." He leaves the room, and renters a few seconds later with a female-sized black cloak. "Will this serve your purposes, Lady Kyra? Hopefully the disguise will work long enough for us to foil any would-be assassins." Turning towards Sir Argos, Val answers his question. "I am sure that I am going, and Tiberion will stay here, in order to help defend the princess. I feel I must notify those staying behind, he has used all resources available to him, including our iconic infernal allies. Do not worry, you are at no danger from them, as they cannot enter the powdered silver circle as long as it is unbroken, and its magic should remain potent at least until we return."
Val, not focused on who exactly is staying, nods his head towards Constantine's cohort. "Of course she can stay. As for Tiberion, he has his orders already. In fact, he has just...gotten help now." He finished, as Tiberion walks into the room, notably without Samandreal. Almost as if an afterthought, Val speaks again. "Oh, Tiberion, make sure to tell her not to kill the three men patrolling outside. Anyone who attacks those men, however, is fair game." Turning back to the group he collected.
"All of the Lion Blades, killed? How many were there, exactly?" A decent Sense Motive check reveals that Val's already low opinion of the "Taldan Special Forces" has dropped even lower. "Whatever the case with this magic-defeating mystery, we need to get over there, if only to discern what has befallen His Majesty." Val walks over to the wall behind his desk, and pulls a pure white staff, topped with an equally as white crystal. "I will bring my staff, one that is full of healing spells, and see what I can do. Alas, I have spent most of my most powerful spells for today, but I can certainly attempt to discern what has happened to Stavian, and prepare for the future."
Yeah, this isn't normal palace protection. I'm trying to figure out how all of the freaking Lion Blades were killed, and what did it.
I'd absolutely love to play in the first game. This alias is actually playing in a similar game, but with Taldor. (Lords of Taldor, Ascending Majesty). I would most likely want to play as the Revolutionary Council. Character Idea: Probably a follower of Norgorber, swept up in the revolution on the orders of his god.
There are a lot of ways this whole deal could end, and Norgorber has his fingers pushing it the way he desires. And what better way to do so than place an agent of such in the "government"?
I will go, but Tiberion is going to stay behind, in order to protect the Princess and those who stay. Kyra, if you want a Misdirection, Tiberion will give you one, choosing the Princess as the object detected. Edit: Kyra, all magic, beyond a few effects, will be supressed, if within the field. Now, actual Antimagic Field is a 10' emanation, but I'm not sure about GM Fiat Antimagic Field.
Ah! That's right! I remember.
And alright, when I get back to my computer, Gabrielle, I'll send you a PM with some of the stuff down there.
Man, everyone is digging into my secrets xD Kyra, maybe we should leave Eutropia at my villa for now?
OOC, Tiberion just did some stuff outside the room, it's probably defensive stuff.
Have any questions for me on it? xD You read the spoiler?
Yeah, I figured.
Just looked through Val's sheet again, and Sisenanna, who I haven't really even figured out who is, has a scroll of Neutralize Poison. I kinda assumed everyone important in my club would be at my villa for this, can that include Sisenanna?
Umfortunately, even though I thought about it, I decided not to. I do, however, have access to the cure spells I prepared, along with Lesser Restoration, Remoe Blindness/Deafness, and Remove Disease. With an hour of prayer, I can switch into ultra-healing mode.
Also, I'm planning on leaving one slot open from 4th level and down from now on.
Edit: if Argos will take Val, Tiberion will stay behind to protect this who don't go, along with direct his summons.
I do, along with Samandreal and Tiberion.
Poison, curse, magic disease, special ability, all kinds of stuff. I, myself, am thinking poison.
"Well, that settles that. I did not know Janus was there already. Do we know who these assassins are?" "Tiberion, call the carriage around to the front, and get my favorite driver. You know the one." "Oh, Samandreal, you're coming with us. I do not intend to fall into some trap created by these assassins without being prepared." "Might I escort all of you that are going out? The rest of you are welcome to stay, of course, and I will leave several guards behind to help guard you in your absence." A decent Perception sees Val's eyes glide over to Tiberion, and the servant nods.
"I am not sure how many people actually know you're here, Your Majesty..." Val glares at the two intruders, who did know she was here. "...but I assure, me and my company will defend you to the best of our ability." "I believe, however, that several of us should transport over to the palace in order to sweep the place, hopefully finding those responsible, and check on the Emperor himself. I would suggest Sir Argos take himself, 'Atticus', me, Doctor Janus, and Kyra herself. Surely this gives us the best chance for detecting any intruders, and making sure the Grand Prince is alive and well." "So, shall we go? Time is wasting; we may not have much."
Well, nothing big. Secret Door: It's just a small secret room, leading down some stairs to another room that seems to function as a sanctuary or chapel, decorated in the iconic red and black, with an altar of (you guessed it!) Asmodeus surrounded by ceremonial tools; notably an intricate, 100% ruby knife. Behind the altar, another secret door leads to a passage that leads to some outside spot that is far from the villa. Ya know, if you go that far.
You're probably right, Lord Rook, but what if we take the Inspector with us? He was sent out to get the Princess, and if we bring her to the castle, then surely they wouldn't attack? As for Ustalav, I think you did mention it somewhere. Kinda makes me wonder why you mentioned it now, however...
Tiberion has Dimension Door as well! That adds four more Medium creatures to the mix, two of which are going to be Samandreal and Valignatir. (Sorry, Val doesn't trust very many people.)
Valignatir is pretty jumpy himself, as he has to be, but right now, he's spent quite a bit of resources on making sure this meeting went smoothly. The loss of the Glyph of Warding is gonna hurt.
"If this is where you want to remain, I will have Tiberion sweep outside, and then lock and bar the door."
"This is quite a secure location, as far as it goes. What, exactly, did you do about my doors outside, Inspector? Is the ward still functional? If you damaged it permanently, I do expect you to fix them, or pay for them." His voice drops to a whisper.
Hearing Kyra suggest he go, he chanegs his tune.
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