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Well, her patron is a Winter Fey. Think Snow Queen or the like. But Fey

I thought your patron was Auril, the Frostmaiden? Or is she your goddess, and your patron is a winter fey?

Either way, I think Rizzen's above suggestion about my vanquishing an aspect of your patron could still apply to a winter hag, regardless of who or what your patron actually is.

Of course, this was just my suggestion to keep with the whole theme of being a witch/hag hunter.

Also, Rizzen, is the discord still active? If so, can I get an invite?

*Edit*: I think this avatar pic will do nicely. It's Ragathiel, the General of Vengeance, whose mother is a demigoddess of fire.

I do kinda like the idea of being childhood friends with Aiwin. I think it makes the whole situation even more tragic and complicated.

My main concern is he's originally from Calimport(a city that has a history of genies mucking with things as well as plenty of elemental-plane touched races), which is far away from anywhere even remotely cold. In fact, the same is true for our current starting location of Turmish.

Now, this isn't an actual problem, we just need to figure out how/where Aiwin met her Winter patron emissary, and then figure out how to involve Zashier.

My initial idea for Zashier is that he spent most of his time hunting the members of the Twisted Rune, dealing with rogue 'mages' from Amn, Calimshan, and Halruaa, and generally 'adventuring' in and around the Lands of Intrigue.

If we wanna keep with the theme of my being a witch hunter and having a long history of hunting and defeating hags, perhaps Aiwin's Winter patron emissary could be a Winter Hag?

This post assumes we're fighting as a group(or at least Aleranna, Aiwin, and I).

1d20 + 15 ⇒ (7) + 15 = 22 Knowledge Religion

Since we're fighting one foe, standard action, cast Tactical Acumen to give us some positional bonuses.

Swift action, activating Judgement, choosing Destruction(+4 sacred bonus to damage) and either Justice(+3 sacred bonus to attack rolls) or Immolation(if my religion check reveals any fire resistance). Move action to get within melee range.

Hallo! Finally finished my character. I apologize for taking so long, but it was well under zero degrees Fahrenheit this past weekend. I spent the majority of it under my blanket binge watching Trollhunters: Tales of Arcadia(great show btw).

A few things:

Sadly, there are no Ifrit avatar pictures, so for right now, I'm using this dragon until I can hopefully find a better one.

Regarding posting rates: I work retail, so my schedule can shift, but I almost always work nights. I'm EST and I'm generally home by about 9. Should be good to make a post most of the time, but if I don't, I'm probably a bit too wiped from work.

Also, uuuhhh, I hope ya'll have some fire resistance. I have a necklace of fireballs(and will hopefully get a wand of them at some point too, but needed my starting money elsewhere), and I'm not afraid to 'fireball the room' as not only do I have fire resist 10, but I also have evasion, lol

Lastly, I have only chosen 2 of my 4 third level spells known, and 1 of my two fourth, in case ya'll have any preferences/suggestions on what I should take.

*Edit*: I just realized that both the Winter Witch and Paladin have names that start with A, while I chose one that starts with Z. Kinda amusing.

(I'll make a mock combat post next)

Yeap, each +2 bonus to Int from a Headband grants your HD in ranks to a single skill. Usually a knowledge/spellcraft, but I think it can actually be any skill, even non Int based ones.

Also, I forgot that normal hags aren't outsiders, so Nature makes way more sense. I already have Arcana, Planes, and Religion.

Finally, I have almost all of my spells chosen. I left a few 3rd level and one 4th level known slot open to see if my fellow PCs have any preferences.

Aside from picking languages(and some minor tweaks), my sheet is all finished.

Just wondering if we'll be encountering enough hags in game to make having ranks in Lore on them worthwhile.

Updated Zashier with the majority of his magic items. At least the main ones.

Also, I took Lore: Twisted Rune(secretive undead organization that operates in the Lands of Intrigue), but I'm also considering Lore: Hags as my Int skill from my headband.

Thoughts on that Rizzen?

Gonna re-use an old alias(at least for right now), but unfortunately, there's no Ifrit avatar pictures. Gonna keep this one as a placeholder, until I can hopefully find a better one.

Languages, spellcasting, and magic items will be finalized tomorrow, but I have enough done to begin play(if necessary) and showoff the main gist of the build/concept.

The dracomancer peers around the room, seeing if there's anything or anybody of note. 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (6) + 13 = 19 Perception

He then walks up to the barkeep. "Hello. My name is Zashier, a wandering storyteller by trade. I'd like a room, two meals, and perhaps the chance to entertain tonight."

As the two travelers lacked horses, they didn't need the stables, but as they walked into the inn, Zash tilts his head slightly to try and overhear the conversation the two men were holding.

1d20 + 13 ⇒ (17) + 13 = 30 Perception

1d20 + 23 ⇒ (14) + 23 = 37 Storytelling

"I'm a storyteller by trade, having wandered the Silver Marches the last eight years, gathering tales to tell. I enhance my stories with very minor magics, which I finds aids in making more entertaining and interesting. I don't ask for much in payment, aside from the opportunity to learn new stories."

1d20 + 21 ⇒ (4) + 21 = 25 Diplomacy

Motioning for Tael to follow, the dracomancer makes his way back to the lodge, and the bouncer out front. "Well met again. Thank you for the directions to the inn. Good, solid food. My name is Zashier, and I'm a storyteller by trade. Who could I speak to about possibly selling my services for the night to the Masters of the Lodge?"

1d20 + 21 ⇒ (2) + 21 = 23 Diplomacy

Zash shakes his head "No, we were too far away. Just heard what sounded like an animal attacking it's prey."

The dracomancer steps out of the inn and addresses whomever seems to be talking. "My friend and I just arrived in town by way of the forest. We heard terrible beastly sounds that sounded like a man being mauled to death." 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (20) + 18 = 38 Bluff

Zash looks outside, curious as to what all the commotion was about.

"Sometimes those stories can be some of the better ones." Zash replies. He pays the man for their meal and drinks, and he tips the man a gold coin for the information.

Motioning for Tael to follow, the dracomancer makes his way back to the lodge, and the bouncer out front. "Well met again. Thank you for the directions to the inn. Good, solid food. My name is Zashier, and I'm a storyteller by trade. Who could I speak to about possibly selling my services for the night to the Masters of the Lodge?" 1d20 + 21 ⇒ (2) + 21 = 23 Diplomacy

"I appreciate the warning. As I said, I'm just looking to hopefully pick up a new story or two."

Zash sighs a bit "Ah well, that's too bad. I bet it would have made one hell of a story!"

He pauses, thinking. "Hey, you wouldn't know how I could get an invitation to the lodge, would you? I can only imagine the tales they have to tell!" He says with a chuckle. "Oh, and don't worry, I'll still stay the night here. This place seems much more to my liking then some crazy hunter's lodge."

"Are those survivors sill in town? I'd like to talk with them about what they encountered out in the woods. I'm a storyteller by trade, and if I can learn a new tale to spin, I would greatly appreciate it."

"Uh, if I say yes, is that a bad?" Zash asks, cautiously.

"Was there one of those hunts this afternoon? On our way into town we heard quite the commotion."

"What can you tell me about that lodge? I mistakenly assumed that was the inn, and was turned away by a large bouncer. Apparently one needs an invitation to enter." 1d20 + 21 ⇒ (15) + 21 = 36 Diplomacy

"Well then, thank you kindly. As I said, we'll also get something to eat, and drinks as well." He peers around the room, trying to get a feel for those here. 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (4) + 12 = 16 Sense Motive, general read of the room.

"We're passing through, and decided to stop here for the night, instead of sleeping on the ground again. Just lookin for a decent meal, and a spot to spend the night." 1d20 + 21 ⇒ (3) + 21 = 24 Diplomacy

"Again, my thanks. Have a good rest of your day."

With that, he and Tael make their way to the inn.

"Thank you kindly." He tosses the man a silver coin. "Tell me good sir, what within this building that's invite only?."

1d20 + 21 ⇒ (16) + 21 = 37 Diplomacy

"Thank you kindly." He tosses the man a silver coin. "Tell me good sire, what within this building that's invite only."

[ooc]1d20 + 21 ⇒ (13) + 21 = 34

"Oh sorry, I thought this was the inn. It's the main building in town, and they're usually the inn. Apologies."

Not sure if I need to roll bluff/dip, let me know if I do, and which.

Zash heads right to the lodge, confidently striding inside. He looks around for anything or anyone of note. 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (8) + 13 = 21 Perception

"Welp, that takes care of him. Let's make our way to Noanar's Hold, quickly." He's not at all bothered by having to kill this man.

Zash motions to Tael. "Chomp him in two, and let's move on."

Coup de grace?

Zash unleashes a draconic roar, blasting his feeling foe with deafening energy. Sound Burst for 1d8 ⇒ 4 sonic damage, and he needs to make a Fort save DC 18 for be stunned for 1 round.

Zash nods to Tael "We need to end this, fast."

Zash curses as the arrow strikes him, but it's not a serious wound so it doesn't really affect him.

He fires a trio of magical bolts of force in retaliation Magic Missile for 3d4 + 3 ⇒ (3, 3, 1) + 3 = 10

As the hunter gets close, the sorcerer boldly steps forward "Greetings friend, my companion and I have gotten a bit turned around. Could you possibly direct us to the nearest town?" 1d20 + 21 ⇒ (10) + 21 = 31 Diplomacy, also readying an action to cast Charm Person should this south.

As the hunters scatter, Zash motions to Tael to quietly move forward, towards the town. He once more uses his magic to mimic a dragon's roar, this time having it originate forty feet from their current position.

Not sure which direction would be most beneficial, so I'll leave that up to you to decide.

As soon as he's able to see who is chasing the poor man, Zash casts a minor spell, in an attempt to scare them off. A mighty draconic snarl rips through the woods.

Casting Ghost Sound, they get a Will save, DC 17 to disbelieve

"Probably a good idea. Let's step off the trail, and see if we can figure out who are 'guests' are."

Not going to stealth just yet, at least not until the group enters line of sight

1d20 + 13 ⇒ (15) + 13 = 28 Perception to try and pinpoint roughly where they are coming from

Zash strains his ears, trying to figure out which direction the sounds are coming from.

"I think probably attempt to avoid them, for now. We don't know who or what they are, but it's likely a hunting party."

Deciding it was best to be on the safe side, this close to the Hold, Zash summons forth shimmering armor. Casting Mage Armor AC is now 20

"Let's be cautious, if they're a hunting party, we don't want to rile them up."

"Seems like a sort of unholy symbol." The sorcerer says, also pocketing the carving, in case he needed it for later.

"Let's make our way to Noanar's Hold."

Zash pockets the coins, and examines the carving, trying to see if it's something he might recognize.

Any roll I can make here?

"I might as well check over the area, just in case. What may be beneath the notice of a mighty dragon, could be quite useful to a mere human." Zash replies with a chuckle. He then casts a spell to enhance his senses, and begins to scour the site of the 'battle'. Casting Acute Senses to gain +10 to Perception, then taking 20, for a total of 43.

"We should probably get started then, unless either you or Tael have any other suggestions?"

"Well, we will seek the Cultists out and do our best to eradicate them." Zash says, with some conviction.

"Sounds like the type of place the Cultists would fit right in. Curious, why has nobody down something about these 'hunters of men'?"

"I'm guessing Noanar's Hold is a town? Apparently of criminals and other unsavory types?"

"Also, I am unfamiliar with Noanar's Hold, having spent much of my life around Silverymoon, and it's surrounding areas."

Without being able to roll Local(I lack the knowledge), do I know *anything* about Noanar's Hold?

"That makes sense, and you're right, where one finds a few Cultists, more are usually around."