Zeek Gladstone's page

Hmm, a feast sounds very t-tempting. What's the nature of the celebration?

When out of earshot of any townspeople,

M-might I suggest that someone speak to the little boy - um, Orni, I believe - to see if he remembers Ulfen and to . . . ch-check or verify what the mayor is telling us? Might I suggest that someone be someone who is, uh, g-good with children... Zeek sneaks a nervous glance at Veter as he says this...

FWIW, I'm here and interested - was just waiting for someone else to chime in.

Um, hello, I-I hate to interrupt your, uh, celebration, but I th-think we're looking for the M-mayor...

Zeek feeds Bacon a piece of cheese. [b]Hey there, big fella/b], he whispers while petting the pig. In a flash, Clepto pokes her head out to steal the remaining bit of cheese and returns to her hiding place. Zeek laughs softly.

Zeek then nods toward Bellis without making eye contact and gestures for her to lead the way.

Following Bellis

Zeek produces a silver piece and hands it to the ferryman.

I th-th-believe that should cover us.

After boarding, D-do you have any lodging recommendations for a f-few road weary travelers?

Zeek is switching in the spell "Detect Thoughts" if given the opportunity.

Zeek lunges forward trying to shelter the stirge with one hand and yanking a writhing Clepto back with the other.

Nooo! D-d-don't hurt it. It's j-just doing what it was b-b-b-born to do., Zeek manages to spit out.

He then tries to pacify the little creature with a few soothing strokes to its belly.

Handle Animal: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11

Zeek divvies up the loot prior to leaving Galduria, 25 gp each, 24 for Dimitrio (earring tax)

Zeek pays his copper piece.

I-I'd like to be on our way as well, but first I'll sell some of these items and then we can move on. A-a-although, if its okay with everyone, it might be nice to spend a night in a proper bed instead of in the w-w-wilderness... Zeek looks nervously at Veter.

Unless someone stops him, Zeek sells the jewelry and weapons from the bag (aside from the earrings claimed by Dimitrio). He also tries to get the remainder of the journal translated (asking around as necessary).

Exasperated by their words, Zeek gives his companions a long, sad look. And then gives his feet a long sad look. Clepto stirs uncomfortably.

Zeek will inspect the sources of magic in the wagons.

As for night watch, he volunteers for the first shift (hoping for a little fire light to read by) while Clepto roams around the outskirts of camp.

And, as for Emyralda's proposal to provide a ride, Zeek tries to contain his eagerness to accept. His decidedly-shorter stride has become wearisome, if not borderline excruciating.

At some point after reading the journal, Zeek (under the guise of practicing a spell) casts Detect Magic on the items from the bag, the Varisian woman, the ogre corpses, and the scene of the fight with the ogres.

Zeek later shares his findings with the group (see Zeek's spoiler).

This might be worth looking into after we get back from Ravenmoor...

Zeek stays quiet, assisting with burying the dead and hiding the ogre's corpses as much as he can (thinking it's a shame he does not know how to animate corpses yet).

While setting up camp, he shares what he found in the ogre's bag and mentions his theory about the ogres (see Zeek's spoiler above). Once the fire is lit, he reads through the journal he found in there.

Nodding at Dimitrio, Zeek says, Just acquainted with the work of these m-m-beasts.

Zeek starts checking the carnage for survivors and valuables.

Fair enough - works for me!

With uncanny precision and speed, Zeek cuts the ogres' throats with small, but incredibly-bloody, incisions.

M-m-ma'am, I'm so t-terribly sorry. Are you all-alr..okay?

Zeek gapes at Veter...Oh d-d-dear...

Zeek moves forward at an angle to the engagement and after a quick incantation, shoots a fan of dazzling colors at the ogre.

Zeek moves into position to cast Color Spray at max range (15ft) without hitting anyone in the party, hopefully.

Ok, given this is a surprise round, I will simply cast Blindness on that sick toe-eating ogre.

Should we wait for Liliana? If not...

If I have time, Zeek casts Invisibility followed by Silent Image to conjure a fat, delicious-looking gnome and walks about 5 feet behind his image (i.e. he and his image are in a single file line with the image in front) toward the ogres and asks the ogres "Excuse m-me, but d-d-do you gentlemen know where I could get a bite to eat around here?" If no time for two spells, I will just hit the ogre who just ate the baby's toe with a Blindness spell.

If I'm not mistaken, that sounded like an o-ogre. F-follow me..

Zeek shivers and heads the direction of the sound, while trying to move quietly and using the terrain for cover.

Applying stealth as soon as it's conceivable that I could be seen by the source of the sound. Will stop as soon as I can see anything threatening.

Perception: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (15) + 8 = 23
Survival: 1d20 ⇒ 7

Startled, Zeek jumps and you hear Clepto hiss from her nesting spot.

Y-y-yes! I heard it also! It s-sounds like someone could be in need of a-assist...help. Zeek takes a couple of quick tentative steps toward the sound and expectantly looks at the others...

Ok, I second Dimitrio's comment, but I'm in. That said, I've committed to two other PBP campaigns since this one sputtered, so I might run into some time constraints myself in the future. But if I do, I will be sure to communicate with the group.

Hey guys, I'm going to respectfully bow out of this adventure. When I signed up, I was thinking the campaign would be more active. In addition, according to our DM's posting history, it appears he has a history of abandoning games. Between that and the 5-day delay in his posting, I'm afraid of wasting my precious gaming time (I have a toddler at home, so not a lot of leisure time any more).

It was a pleasure playing with you all.

Zeek is ready.

Zeek breaks a sweat as Bellis talks to him. Hmmm, um, th-that does not sound so t-terrible. M-most people would be pleased with two employment offers.

I'm not sure I understand the deal with the horses. I'm assuming the plan is to buy them and sell them back at a price which does not prevent this mission from being profitable, which is a must to motivate Zeek to leave his life of bookworming.

Late to this discussion, but I'll be happy with an eventful journey or a skip ahead to Ravenmoor. Either way works.

Um, L-lady Bell-Bellis? Is there some sort of tr-tr...problem?

I promise I'm not reading spoilers anymore!

Zeek closes his book and sighs heavily.

W-well, that sounds quite outside my budget...Shall we begin this trek on foot then?

Zeek shoulders his backpack and begins to wonder if his crossbow and alchemical items are all that necessary. Clepto instinctively climbs into his pocket and curls up in anticipation of the long journey.

Zeek stops by his apartment, makes arrangements for the care of Golem and Mouser, heads to the meeting place, and begins reading An Anatomy of the Dark Arts while he waits for the rest of the crew.

Zeek appears relieved at the prospect of not walking the entire 90 leagues on foot. He is genuinely grateful.

That would be an improvement. A pony, or even trained mastiff, would be welcome for me. Thank you for taking the reins on this matter, Veter.

Zeek smirks at his own pun.

Zeek follows the others as they leave.

I am prepared to go forth. It seems we have the option of either taking a barge or travelling on foot. What does everyone wa-want or prefer?

Do we know how far Wolf's Ear is or whether one way is faster than the other?

sense motive: 1d20 ⇒ 16

Happy to break the trend!

Zeek does not want to alienate his new-found patron, albeit a poor one. Poor patrons can lead to more patrons, he muses to himself.

'T-tis no reason to worry, M-miss...Lady Jeminda. It's just the journey may be, uh, somewhat h-hazardous and, uh, expensive. A-and it seems that the l-lord-mayor should be willing to contribute funds on behalf of those serving the city...

R-regard...Nevertheless, if everyone else is, uh, agreeable, we shall be on our way as soon as we are able.

Zeek chuckles at Dimitrio's joke, then raises his eyebrows and glances at Liana, and shakes his head at Dimitrio with a rueful grin on his face. He then leans in just slightly to hear the answer to Dimitrio's last inquiry.

Forgot the sense motive check! (also, being the noob that I am, I have to confess that clicked on both tabs...will RP according to my roll though)

1d20 ⇒ 15

Zeek covers his mouth for a moment and grins slowly. Damn. So much for this being my ticket to my own personal library. At least I'll be helping Aurelia, I guess.

That's very generous, m-ma'am...uh, Ms. Jeminda. I would be pleased...um, I-I accept your offer. W-what's your brother-in-law's name and l-looks...or his appearance?

Zeek tries to think if he's read anything about Ravenmoor.

Knowledge-local 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (9) + 7 = 16
Knowledge-geography 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (2) + 7 = 9

Nodding to himself and thinking I guess that's them alright, Zeek drains the last of his cheap wine, hops off his bar stool, and sidles over to the group.

"Um, g-greetings. I'm Zeek." He suppresses a frown as he finds himself looking up at Dimitrio's hairy chest crowned with a gold medallion. Instead, he cranks out a smile and mutters "please to meet you." He reminds himself of the social conventions of eye contact and shaking hands and does his best to execute both with everyone at the table, although his eye contact is fleeting with the ladies.

Zeek then finds a seat at the table. He avoids small talk and finds himself nodding his head in agreement as the dagger-flipping human inquires about compensation.

To relax himself, he gently strokes Clepto snuggled in her customized secret pocket in the interior of his robe, but suddenly stops as he realizes how it might look, glancing around nervously to see if anyone noticed...

Sorry for the slow appearance - I just saw we had started up (ty for the message GM!). Dimitrio's idea sounds good to me.

My fluff is essentially complete! (I might dabble here or there)

Well, I've got most of the crunch part of my character down - I'll try to develop the fluff in the next 24 hours or so, which may alter the crunch a bit. And is a gnome going to be okay in Magnimar?

I'm a PBP noobie, but I'm interested! Thinking wizard of some sort and will update my character tonight.