Zelik nods at Betovs curt response and adds nothing. He's right we don't know. I'd wager that he or she for that matter is already among the camp" but he keeps his pessimistic view to himself.
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Zelik prepares his spells and adds to the group, "I may be an old man, but I'm no stranger to long nights. I'll take. My turn at watch, just as long as I have enough time to rest to prepare any spells, that is if I use any tonight. Which I hope that I do not."
Zelik dodges another bolt, but this time the second finds it mark, sinking deep into his thigh. He continues to fire his wand at the driver and then limps to find cover
Zelik is hit with a bolt and doubles over in pain just as a second goes whizzing over his head. He raises up and draws a wand pointing it at the caravan driver that shot him he fires off a blast of his own.
His celestial companion, meanwhile, swoops over to the approaching ogre and attacks, smiting it for being evil.
Zelik fires a flare at the driver.
and the celestial eagle all out attacks.
A celestial eagle appears high in the sky and swoops down behind the enemy facing Beto and attacks with its beak
Zelik meanwhile conjures up a slick spot of grease behind the 2 center hobgoblins who can each make a DC 17 Reflex save or fall prone.
I feel for you, I've been driving from Atlanta to Tennessee everyday last week and now this week to see a client for work. I leave at 5:30 and get home at 7:30 everyday. So sorry about my posting rate being super low. Feel free to bot me if you need to move forward.
Zelik will cast message on 2 companions, if anyone is splitting up he makes sure to get them and if not he will cast on jasmine and Filon. His first round will be spent summoning if he can summon the round before he will.
"I took it relatively easy today," Zelik says looking up from what he is working on. "I've nearly a full compliment of my spells. May as well use them, and a night raid sounds like a fantastic plan. One thing to consider in the darkness though is who can see and who cannot. I for one don't see particularly well in the daytime let alone when it is dark."
"Both plans are sound," Zelik says lookking up from his writing. [i]This would be so much simpler with a lap desk[i] he scratches a few more line and looks up again. "I could perhaps summon us a few mounts tomorrow. Three at the most, but it could allow a few of us to make haste to which ever destination we choose. An early morning ride to see the wizard, or perhaps a daring getaway from an exploding bridge. Either way, it might be helpful, but it would mean splitting up.."
"So what you are saying is that you will not aid us, and you intend on attacking us without provocation, but we are supposed to leave you alone. So that what? You can regroup and organize an attack. You are fine builders of tunnels, I can see that, and your defence of them is very well thought out. Did you know that the hobgoblin raid was conducted through tunnels such as this. I'm inclined to think that it was you," he points a boney finger at the troglodite, "Who helped them into our town in the first place"
Zelik stops next to Filon and ponders deeply. " I know nothing of this perhaps there are things that these people can yet teach me" "What is it Filon, why have you stopped. I may be old but I've no need to stop and catch my breath, I haven't seen this much excitement in years, isn't it exhilarating!?" the old man puffs, clearly catching his breath.
Zelik too ambles towards where the others are gathering "I am sorry I was to slow on the draw, I am ready now, let us go"
Seeing the others moving to attack Zelik is ready. He runs, more like quickly hobbles forward and fires off a flare Fort Save DC 15 or Dazzled for 1 min. [ooc]-1 or attack rolls and perception. Unless he can act right before the horn is blown in which case he pulls out the wand and fires a magic missile hitting the Trog for
"I could try to dazzle one as you go rushing in but I agree that the best course of action is to try to take them out with minimal noise, though they are. Likely already on alert"
Okay how far is it when I get to act. If it's within 120 feet. Zelik quickly pulls out his wand. And flicks his wrist. 2 whirling purple arcan blasts come jetting out and slam into the bird.
"Someone shoot that bird down" Zelik says, annoyed that he is unable to do more. What did the Trog do, how fast is that bird, where is it headed. Do I know anything!?
Zelik Casts flare at the lizard Fort 15 or Dazzled for 1 minute.
"If no one is opposed I'd take one of those potions that heal you up. Just in case," the wizard smiles and sticks it into a side pocket of his pack.
Zelik will go and check out the berry patch if someone will point him in the right direction. Standing 30 feet away he will cast unseen servant and while he rests and eats he allows the servant to safely collect more berries.
He then conjures a ball of acid and slings it at the beast.
Lola takes flight and the aging Wizard raises his walking stick. He is off the the side but is still weary of the boar being so close
I could fire a flare in there
He casts a quick detect magic when they arrive. "Fire," The aging wizard says with a hint of glee in his voice, "what a wonderful idea. I can spark the arrow if you need me too and I will be ready to grease the pig as he comes out" He adds. While not exactly greasing the pig Zelik will position himself 25 feet to the side of the entrance and ready an action to cast grease on the square 5 feet in front of the entrance if the pig comes out.
Zelik and Lola look at the tracks and try to help with the tracking
They also look over the corpse "he won't be needing these and we will" he thinks to himself. For good measure Zelik also casts detect magic around the area.
Zelik pulls out the wand of magic missile and points it at the space between the two combatants. A purple missile launches into the air and splits, one slams into the bugbear and the other slams into the fleeing hobgoblin.
Zelik sends a burst of arcane energy streaking across the battle field and it slams into the enemy (bugbear if still alive)
As he finishes casting his spell a celestial eagle appears next to the bugbear and claws and pecks at its head as it screeches (smite evil).
While his bird attacks the hobgoblin Zelik attempts to dazzle it by firing a flare in front of it eyes. DC 15 Fort save of be dazzled for 1 minute taking a -1 to attack rolls.
shall we head east and North then? Perhaps we will find a stream that can lead us to the troglodytes the wizard says taking a purposeful step forward as his moth lands on the end of his staff.
"As much as I would like to go and find a fellow wizard, I agree with Morde. Troglodytes can be nasty and if someone in our group stumbles apon them unprepared, well it may spell nasty business. How though so we go about finding them? Does anyone in the group have an idea of the general direction that they are in?" Zelik asks as he finishes preparing his spells for the day.
As the prepare to leave he makes sure to cast message on Morde and one of the other Frontliners
Well I auto hit the DC's to scribe these, but I'll roll anyway if I can scribe 2 I scribe mount and Grease at lvl 1 CL if I can only scribe 1 I'll scribe Grease at level 1. 12.5 gp a piece that I'll remove from my character sheet in the morning.
Yes I grabbed a ton of parchment and ink before we left and stuck it on my loot sheet. The knowledge religion was for the eternal battlefield I believe, you said that we could all roll if we had it.
@DM I was wondering about how many spells I can scribe and on that Knowledge Religion check?
"Ahh, this is a Wand of Magic Missile a staple, one of the first that I ever learned in fact. I still remember being told to fire at bottles that professor Berknard would line up for me. I thought I was the greatest Wizard to ever live, hitting bottle after bottle. Little did I know the spell doesn't miss. HAHAHA!" he ends his reminiscent tale with jovial laughter. It doesn't seem as though he has been phased to badly after the days events. He attempts to help gather food, but after being only slightly effective he decides to sit down and scratch some of his unused spells from the day onto the thick parchment he carries with him.
"does any have a sharp blade, I did promise him a quick death." he says and then as the hobgoblin attempts to headbutt Radok, "now that doesn't seem like you are honoring our deal?" he reaches out for a blade and if given one uses it, unwieldy of course, to Coup de Gras the hobgoblin.
Zelik leans over and again interrogates the hobgoblin. "You have done good thus far. How long did you travel in the tunnel? How many are in your army?" asks the aging wizard in goblinoid. Turning to his companions "I believe the hobgoblin is telling the truth, as for the tower I doubt he knows anything. Does anyone have other questions to ask?"
Zelik approaches the goblin and slowly lowers on to a log and rests his quarterstaff in his lap. He begins to speak in a tongue that is high pitched and his voice cracks before dropping into a lower, smoother goblinoid dialect. "That appears to be a nasty wound you have there. Such a pity. My name is Zelik what is your name?" He pauses to wait for a response and then continues. "I am here to offer you a deal. A quick and honorable death in exchange for information. You see we are refugees from the town that you and your compatriots just savagely sacked and we want, no, need to know why our village was targeted, who led the raid, and who ordered the raid. If you answer our questions truthfully then you shall die with honor and your name will be spoken of near and far as a warrior who died with honor in battle. If you choose to not answer us your death will be slow and your kin will know that you died a coward weeping for your mother," His voice swells when he speaks of honor and battle and becomes sibilant with disgust as he finishes. Zelik then sits back and sighs "It has been a long time sice I have had an occasion to use that tongue and if it's another several decades before I have to use it again it will still be too soon" This he says in common to anyone near.
Before they leave to sneak up on the hobgoblin Zelik says "If we can take him alive we may be able to learn valuable information about who was behind this attack and why our town was targeted. I know the urge to kill it will be high, but try and show restraint. We have all lost much and I've no qualm with disposing of him later, but it is paramount that we gather as much information as we can if we are to fight back. We do mean to fight back don't we?" the aging wizard asks, and again a youthful glint can be seen behind his spectacles.
Zelik stays in camp and watches Morde work. "Why that man knows what he is doing" he thinks to himself as he looks at his own shotty craftsmanship. "It's no high tower, but it will do for tonight." "That is some good work you are doing young man." Zelik says approaching the hunter. "You look like one who would know their way around the forest. We all thank you for guiding us today. You have saved many lives. And your friend here is quite fierce, aren't you boy?" he adds turning to the grizzly bear. "I've my own companion who assists me in her own way, but she is a bit more slighter then, what did you say his name was? I thought I heard you refer to him as Spot. Spot you did a great job today, thank you. I've no food to give you but perhaps we can go fishing together sometime, do you fish? I do love to fish." this last comment is directed to the bear.
While the others go searching for materials for the shelters Zelik and Lola begin preparing the area to build them. He clears away underbrush and finds suitable trees to help support the lean-to shelters. He hums quietly as he works. When the others return he adds his hands to theirs in lashing together the sticks.
Zelik smiles at the man "There is in logic in going it alone, but it does appear that strength in numbers is our best bet under these circumstances. If you can keep up I see no reason that you should not join us. But I do not presume to speak for us all." Zelik looks around for agreement.
"How far away is the patrol, we should try to avoid them if we can?" Zelik asks Edran.
@GM,ok thanks @Filon, yeah someone in recruitment someone said something about archetypes and it was the first to pop up. I thought it was perfect for this. And blend is awesome. Zelik will also have so stealthy spells as we get further along, if he survives of course.
Zelik has a bunch of knowledge skills and good survival. Also Lola, his familiar has the infiltrater archetype so when he grows in level he can help scout and makeup for Zelik's garbage perception. @GM does Zelik get his spell slot now or when he next prepares his spells?
Zelik hobbles up shortly after and catches what the man said about being from Taldan. "Edran, my friend, we too refugees trying to put some distance between ourselves and the invading force. They are sure to come looking for us. What brought you to Phaendar? Are you a trader?"
"yes, yes, of course I probably shouldn't be just handing off my work to anyone, but it is nice to be in the company of someone who understands my writings" he takes the book back and stows it in his pack. "As for greatness we are all great in our own way, but no real alchemist is merely a "simple practitioner" the art of alchemy is an astounding combination of beauty and brashness and one must be great to peruse its intricacies. Ah it sounds as though our scout is in a spot of trouble and Lola seems uneasy as well" Zelik adds as he begins to double his speed to catch up. Meanwhile Lola chases the fleeing man deftly fluttering high in the air above him.
"Lola shall accompany you, she may not be able to tell me what's happening, but if there is danger she will sense it and so too shall I" As Lola, Zelik's familiar, takes flight Zelik locks in his step with Filson. "That was some battle back there, really more a massacre, it saddens me greatly knowing that so many that I have come to know as friends did not make it out, but we did. And it is our duty to hold steadfast and to endure. I have known many great and powerful elves in my day and I sense within you the same sort of greatness. Here take this and see if you can gleem any knowledge from it." he reaches into his pack and pulls out a book ornately bound in black leather with swirling red script scrawled across its face. "I once had a tome full of spells, much more powerful than these but that was long ago in another life." He reverently hands the book over to Filion. "please do keep it safe spellbook: all 0 level spells for wizard except daze and resistant written in common.
Grease, Disguise Self, Summon Monster 1, Ray of Enfeeblement, Magic Missal, Infernal Healing, Mage Armor, Mount, enlarge person, Color Spray Most are written in common or celestial, but Infernal healing and Ray of Enfeeblement are written in Infernal
Filson, you can take my alchemist fire. And when we have some downtime you can also take a look at my spell book. I have a couple that you could copy onto your formulae list.
HP 6 +1 FCB
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