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Title: To Kill a Psion: Chapter Two: The Raid on the Queen's Tourney. IC thread.
Post by: My Name is Immaterial on June 29, 2014, 06:31:23 pm
OOC Thread. (http://www.bay12forums.com/smf/index.php?topic=139556.0)

This tale, like many others, starts in a tavern. Tonight, the Dirty Goat is completely full of inexperienced but hopeful adventurers, mercenaries, warriors and and every other name that up-starts use to identify their brand of violence for hire.

They are all here for one reason, and one reason alone: to join the Hunt. Hence, tensions are just as high as hopes. Nevertheless, a bard is doing his best to keep spirits light, a job made much easier by the copious amounts of booze everyone is consuming.

Next to your tankards sit your badge of admission to tomorrow's tourney. You were lucky to receive this; almost three thousand applicants were denied admission to the 800 head pool of contestants. You'll also have to be lucky to progress far; the first day of the tourney is made up of three tiers of harsh elimination rounds. You'll be pitted against a random opponent or opponents in a battle till surrender or unconsciousness. If you win, you'll do it again, against someone who did the same thing. If you're lucky enough to progress that far, you will have your final battle the next day. Victory there wins you a slot in the next phase.

Tomorrow, you will show up for placement depending on your party size. The options go from solo to a five man team, which also determines your opponents (solo fights solo, three fights three, etc.).

The question is, for most of you, do you do battle alone or do you find allies to stand beside you?
Title: Re: To Kill a Psion: Chapter One: The Queen's Tourney. IC thread.
Post by: Criptfeind on June 29, 2014, 07:08:44 pm
Ilev looked around the tavern, searching for those that he might join in a group with. Although he trusted his faith and his arm could see him though any mortal challenge faced, he was wary of the potential that he would have to face mages in the upcoming bouts. A mage on his own side would not go amiss, and someone who could watch his back could not possibly be a bad thing.

I'm going to look for anyone who looks like a magic user and also looks like they might be looking for companions. If I find one I'll go over and introduce myself as "Iley 'PathSeeker' Nuaugamkea."
Title: Re: To Kill a Psion: Chapter One: The Queen's Tourney. IC thread.
Post by: Tawa on June 29, 2014, 07:38:06 pm
Guilhayl indulges in his ale, presumably sitting next to Mutt.

I'm going to sit here and presumbly get boozed up.
Title: Re: To Kill a Psion: Chapter One: The Queen's Tourney. IC thread.
Post by: GiglameshDespair on June 29, 2014, 09:03:46 pm
Mutt sat next to his master, glowering into his beer. He glanced at Guilhayl.

"Is it going to be just us, or are you going to get some other flunkies?"
Title: Re: To Kill a Psion: Chapter One: The Queen's Tourney. IC thread.
Post by: Harbingerjm on June 29, 2014, 09:08:43 pm
X'ithzol stands up, tucking his badge into one of the many pouches he wears, and moves out of the dark corner he was sitting in, moving through the crowd and suspiciously eyeing those he passes.
Title: Re: To Kill a Psion: Chapter One: The Queen's Tourney. IC thread.
Post by: Tawa on June 29, 2014, 09:11:18 pm
"I'll find somebody."
Title: Re: To Kill a Psion: Chapter One: The Queen's Tourney. IC thread.
Post by: My Name is Immaterial on June 29, 2014, 10:19:43 pm
Iley Nuaugamkea:
You scan the crowd, and spot two men sitting at the bar. The one on the right may carry himself and a spear like a fighting man, but his hat is peaked like a mountain top from your distant homeland, indicating his status as a mage. The one on the left is too infirm to be a slave, regardless of the fact that he carries himself and dresses as one. The way he speaks is tinged with intelligence.

You tap the mage on the shoulder.
"Good day, good sir! I am Iley 'PathSeeker' Nuaugamkea, here for the tourney. Would you care to join forces in tomorrow's contests?"

Guihayl Aber:
A massive finger taps your shoulder, and you turn to see a Goliath's abdomen. When you look up, he offers his hand to shake.
"Good day, good sir! I am Iley 'PathSeeker' Nuaugamkea, here for the tourney. Would you care to join forces in tomorrow's contests?"
Title: Re: To Kill a Psion: Chapter One: The Queen's Tourney. IC thread.
Post by: Rolepgeek on June 29, 2014, 10:20:07 pm
((Deepest apologies, but ptw))
Title: Re: To Kill a Psion: Chapter One: The Queen's Tourney. IC thread.
Post by: My Name is Immaterial on June 29, 2014, 10:44:27 pm
Quote from: Rolepgeek on June 29, 2014, 10:20:07 pm
((Deepest apologies, but ptw))
((You are welcome to RP as NPCs if you want.))
Title: Re: To Kill a Psion: Chapter One: The Queen's Tourney. IC thread.
Post by: GiglameshDespair on June 29, 2014, 10:48:06 pm
Mutt eyes the hulking goliath up and down. His face remains expressionless, though inside he's judging whether or not he could take the brute down if he reacted violently to knowledge of his psionhood.
Title: Re: To Kill a Psion: Chapter One: The Queen's Tourney. IC thread.
Post by: My Name is Immaterial on June 29, 2014, 10:53:16 pm
Mutt:
A few Energy Rays to the chest equals one dead Goliath and a bar full of pissed-off, heavily armed and violent psion hunters suing for some practice.
Title: Re: To Kill a Psion: Chapter One: The Queen's Tourney. IC thread.
Post by: GiglameshDespair on June 30, 2014, 07:47:21 am
So he could take him down if he had to... good to know. Mutt waited for the wizard to speak.
Title: Re: To Kill a Psion: Chapter One: The Queen's Tourney. IC thread.
Post by: Tawa on June 30, 2014, 10:09:38 am
"Hmmmm..."

Sense Motive check: 9. Bah.

"Why not? Welcome aboard."

Guilhayl shakes his hand.
Title: Re: To Kill a Psion: Chapter One: The Queen's Tourney. IC thread.
Post by: Criptfeind on June 30, 2014, 10:50:07 am
Pathseeker shook the hand of the mage and pulled up a chair to his table.

"It is nice to meet you. May I have the pleasure of your name? And, perhaps the name of your, er. Companion?" Pathseeker said as he looked questionably towards Mutt.
Title: Re: To Kill a Psion: Chapter One: The Queen's Tourney. IC thread.
Post by: Tawa on June 30, 2014, 10:56:10 am
I am Guilhayl Aber. I am a wizard. This is Mutt.

((Quick DM question: my character should probably know from experience; how would people react if I informed them that Mutt is a captured psion?))
Title: Re: To Kill a Psion: Chapter One: The Queen's Tourney. IC thread.
Post by: Harbingerjm on July 04, 2014, 07:55:09 am
((Welp.))
X'ithzol continues wandering through the crowd, and finds himself standing before a friggin' huge Goliath! He steps to the side carefully, going around the monstrous humanoid.
Title: Re: To Kill a Psion: Chapter One: The Queen's Tourney. IC thread.
Post by: My Name is Immaterial on July 04, 2014, 11:55:04 pm
Iley Nuaugamkea:
A strange bug-man-thing carefully skirts you, looking wary.
Title: Re: To Kill a Psion: Chapter One: The Queen's Tourney. IC thread.
Post by: Criptfeind on July 05, 2014, 05:30:52 am
Pathseeker smiled widely at Guilhayl.

"It is nice to meet you Guilhayl Aber, it is certainly a a comfort to have be teamed up with a magic user going into this tourney. And. Er. Mutt."

His smile ratcheted down a few notches as he considered Mutt.

"Er, he is your companion yes? Can he fight? Certainly someone to watch our backs could not be amiss."

He looks around the room at all the strange creatures crowding around.

"Do you suppose we should think about finding more companions? There is strength in numbers, although I suppose our enemies will also have numbers if we find more. What do you think?"
Title: Re: To Kill a Psion: Chapter One: The Queen's Tourney. IC thread.
Post by: Tawa on July 05, 2014, 11:47:09 am
Quote from: Criptfeind on July 05, 2014, 05:30:52 am
Pathseeker smiled widely at Guilhayl.

"It is nice to meet you Guilhayl Aber, it is certainly a a comfort to have be teamed up with a magic user going into this tourney. And. Er. Mutt."

His smile ratcheted down a few notches as he considered Mutt.

"Er, he is your companion yes? Can he fight? Certainly someone to watch our backs could not be amiss."

He looks around the room at all the strange creatures crowding around.

"Do you suppose we should think about finding more companions? There is strength in numbers, although I suppose our enemies will also have numbers if we find more. What do you think?"
Guilhayl considers for a moment, takes a swig of ale, and speaks.

"Yes, I suppose Mutt could do battle. And yes, I think it would be a good idea to find more companions."

Guilhayl looks around for potential companions, but his eye is quickly drawn to an attractive young woman who, he noted, seemed to have the look of a user of magic. ((Looking at Aela here, ehehe.))
Title: Re: To Kill a Psion: Chapter One: The Queen's Tourney. IC thread.
Post by: AlleeCat on July 06, 2014, 11:46:50 am
Aela looks a little nervous, being very obviously out of her element. She was roped in to coming here by her former adventuring party, (who, admittedly, she had met on the road two days prior) and unfortunately, they seem to have ditched her here in this rowdy bar full of bruisers and veterans, of which she is neither.
She swallows hard and steps up the counter. "Um... M-milk, please."
Title: Re: To Kill a Psion: Chapter One: The Queen's Tourney. IC thread.
Post by: My Name is Immaterial on July 08, 2014, 04:57:27 pm
Aela Entaria:

The bartender glances at her with a raised eyebrow, and pulls down a small clay mug, filling it with milk. When he places it in front of you, you notice with despair that it's rather dirty.

As you look up in disgust, you see a man in a pointed hat staring at you from down the bar.
Title: Re: To Kill a Psion: Chapter One: The Queen's Tourney. IC thread.
Post by: AlleeCat on July 08, 2014, 05:10:23 pm
Well, not taking it would be disrespectful...
Suppress your disgust and take the mug. Straighten up, look confident. You were raised to keep your cool under pressure, raised to be a princess. Act like it.
Approach the man staring at you, he seems to be interested.
"Can I help you?"
Title: Re: To Kill a Psion: Chapter One: The Queen's Tourney. IC thread.
Post by: GiglameshDespair on July 08, 2014, 06:04:33 pm
Mutt snarled a laugh.
"Not likely, little girl."
Title: Re: To Kill a Psion: Chapter One: The Queen's Tourney. IC thread.
Post by: Criptfeind on July 08, 2014, 06:45:50 pm
"Hah. No need to be rude Mutt."

Pathseeker said as he took a step forward and then bowed lightly to the human woman who had approached them.

"Please excuse... my companion. And if I could offer, I believe my other companion, Guilhayl here, was assessing others whom we might approach to join us for the upcoming tourney."

He examined the women before him, she didn't look very strong, but maybe she could use magic?

"My name is Ilev "PathSeeker" Nuaugamkea by the way. If I could have the pleasure of your name Miss?"
Title: Re: To Kill a Psion: Chapter One: The Queen's Tourney. IC thread.
Post by: AlleeCat on July 09, 2014, 11:01:23 am
"Aela Entaria. I'm a..." Choose your words carefully, girl. You don't want to give them too much. "Freelance Adventurer..."
Title: Re: To Kill a Psion: Chapter One: The Queen's Tourney. IC thread.
Post by: GiglameshDespair on July 09, 2014, 12:01:37 pm
"You're a magic user, and new at it, I'd bet."
Title: Re: To Kill a Psion: Chapter One: The Queen's Tourney. IC thread.
Post by: AlleeCat on July 10, 2014, 01:15:45 am
"I've been casting magic for years! Just, this... This isn't something I'm used to..."
Title: Re: To Kill a Psion: Chapter One: The Queen's Tourney. IC thread.
Post by: Criptfeind on July 10, 2014, 09:10:29 am
"Oh. Another magic user huh? I would dare say another one would not go amiss on our team. What do you think Guilhayl?"
Title: Re: To Kill a Psion: Chapter One: The Queen's Tourney. IC thread.
Post by: Tawa on July 10, 2014, 03:00:56 pm
Guilhayl tips his hat and smiles to Aela.

"Hello, ma'am. Guilhayl's the name, magic's the game. More magic? Sounds good to me. Welcome aboard!"

Guilhayl studies her for a moment, and notes that she doesn't have a spellbook, as is typical of wizards, which is what he believes a magic-user to be until proven otherwise.

"I... I see you don't have a spellbook there."

Guilhayl gulps uncertainly. He clearly has some sense of affection for this woman, but he never has been partial to sorcerers.
Title: Re: To Kill a Psion: Chapter One: The Queen's Tourney. IC thread.
Post by: AlleeCat on July 10, 2014, 08:05:33 pm
"Oh, yea, I've never needed one. Never really needed material components, either. Master Charon says I'm a 'Sorcerer,' but I just want to be a great wizard like him! This one ti- er..." There you go running your mouth again, girl. It's gotten you into trouble more times than you can count, hasn't it? You trail off and look embarrassed, like you've done something you shouldn't have and expect a scolding. You're out in the real world, now. No parents to scold you, no mentor to lecture you. On your own... but maybe not. These seem like a good enough sort. Go on, offer them your services.
"A-anyway, I've been looking for a new adventuring party, since the last one I was in kinda left me here. Do you guys need any help?"
Title: Re: To Kill a Psion: Chapter One: The Queen's Tourney. IC thread.
Post by: Criptfeind on July 10, 2014, 09:14:00 pm
"That sounds good to me Guilhayl. I've not much experience with Sorcerers, but another magic user can't be amiss could it? The three, er, four of us working together, who could stand against us eh? No one is who! We should be able to take this Tourney by storm and prove that we are the greatest fighters and best suited for this hunt."
Title: Re: To Kill a Psion: Chapter One: The Queen's Tourney. IC thread.
Post by: Tawa on July 10, 2014, 10:04:38 pm
Guilhayl smiles nervously, trying to conceal his inner battle between getting to know Aela and contempt for sorcerers.
"G... great."
Having heard that sorcerers only know a few spells that they can cast without books as opposed to memorizing spells from books, Guilhayl tries to bring that up as a conversation point. However, he has no clue how to phrase it, and decides to take a drink from his mug instead.
Title: Re: To Kill a Psion: Chapter One: The Queen's Tourney. IC thread.
Post by: AlleeCat on July 11, 2014, 01:51:48 am
Sit down at the table. You've got a lot of words inside you that need to be put to paper. Get out the journal. You know the one; bound in leather with your name embossed on the spine. It's a thick book, but most of it is blank. You jot the words and share your day with its pages, absent-mindedly grabbing the mug next to you and taking a drink. Suddenly, you realize your mistake and spit it onto the floor. Nasty stuff, isn't it?
Title: Re: To Kill a Psion: Chapter One: The Queen's Tourney. IC thread.
Post by: My Name is Immaterial on July 12, 2014, 07:11:50 pm
Iley Nuaugamkea, Mutt, Guilhayl Aber and Aela Entaria:
After a good night's sleep, or at least as good a sleep as you can get in this tavern, you arrive at the tourney, and sign up for a party of four. Told to return in an hour and a half, and given the names of your opponents, you decide to spend the time getting ready by trying to find out who they are. All you are able to learn is that they are all human, and that they prefer melee combat. ((Tawarochir, you can prepare your spells based on this.))
Then comes the time to do battle. You're in a large arena, sectioned into four smaller arenas, which are occupied by other groups preparing to face off. Your opponents are filling into your arena, and taking their places. A referee is reminding you of the rules.
Spoiler: Rules (click to show/hide)
On the other side, behind three rows of stone pillars, four humans, as you suspected, stand on large X's, painted on the floor. Three are wearing heavy armor, and two are carrying swords (1 and 2), while the other has a spear (4). The fourth has a crossbow held lightly in her hands, and is unarmored (3).

You will need to choose your positions. You may begin on any of the four X's.

Legend:
- is empty space.
| is a five foot stone pillar.
X is a place you can occupy.

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X'ithzol:
In the morning, you signup for the solo combat, and receive your opponent's name. Sadly, Ralph is a very common name.
As is his combat style, as it turns out. On the other side of your small arena, behind three rows of pillars, a young man in scale armor carries a sword and shield.
After reminding you of the rules, the referee blows a whistle, and the crowd goes wild.
Spoiler: Rules (click to show/hide)

Initiative:
X'ithzol: 16
Ralph: 2

Legend:
- is empty space.
| is a five foot stone pillar.
X is X'ithzol.
R is Ralph

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It is your move.
Title: Re: To Kill a Psion: Chapter One: The Queen's Tourney. IC thread.
Post by: GiglameshDespair on July 12, 2014, 07:27:07 pm
Take the centre right.
Title: Re: To Kill a Psion: Chapter One: The Queen's Tourney. IC thread.
Post by: Criptfeind on July 12, 2014, 07:34:57 pm
I'll take center left then.
Title: Re: To Kill a Psion: Chapter One: The Queen's Tourney. IC thread.
Post by: AlleeCat on July 12, 2014, 07:38:39 pm
((I'll start across from 4.))
You walk out into the arena and look around. All those cheering and jeering faces unsettle you; for once, you're on the other side of the stands. Look for the royalty, is it anyone you recognize? Even if you've never met them, you might recognize them from balls or foreign visits.
As for the task at hand, you've never really been in a fight with anyone besides your sparring master, have you? From what you've learned in combat manuals, it would make sense that your new friends would take on the melee fighters, being melee focused themselves. That leaves you with the crossbow girl.
A small tawny cat leaps onto your shoulder, calmly scanning the area. Aidan has been with you since you arrived at Charon's estate, and his presence settles your nerves. Finally, you take a deep breath, count to three, thenrun out into range and hit her with a Ray of Frost.
Title: Re: To Kill a Psion: Chapter One: The Queen's Tourney. IC thread.
Post by: Tawa on July 12, 2014, 07:39:37 pm
((Dammit!))
Title: Re: To Kill a Psion: Chapter One: The Queen's Tourney. IC thread.
Post by: My Name is Immaterial on July 12, 2014, 09:00:18 pm
Mutt, Iley Nuaugamkea, Aela Entaria and Guilhayl Aber:

Aela glances at the stands. Spot: 1+0. The sun is bright today, hanging over the stands, blocking her from seeing the faces of those in the noble boxes.

The referee blows the whistle, and crowd goes wild.

Initiative:
Aela: 19
Sword A/1: 19
Guilhayl: 16
Mutt: 11
Ilev: 9
Spear/4: 6
Crossbow/3: 5
Sword B/2: 2

Aela dashes forward, taking cover behind a middle pillar, and a line of ice speeds towards the woman with crossbow, hitting her in the eye. (Crit and confirmed for 1 and 2 damage!)
In response, Sword A/1 dashes towards Aela.

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Actions are needed from all.
Title: Re: To Kill a Psion: Chapter One: The Queen's Tourney. IC thread.
Post by: Tawa on July 12, 2014, 09:19:54 pm
"Aela!"
Get as close as possible to Sword A/1 and, if applicable, cast Daze at him.
Title: Re: To Kill a Psion: Chapter One: The Queen's Tourney. IC thread.
Post by: Harbingerjm on July 12, 2014, 09:24:43 pm
...Hmmm. On the one hand, X'ithzol has a crossbow, and can likely outpace the human given his heavier armour. On the other hand, staying away while X'ithzol showers him with bolts may well lead to his death unintentionally, and being disqualified would defeat the purpose of being here. Also, the arena does not offer a great deal of room to maneuver. The pillar is too short to allow staying out of range of the sword on top of it, and there's no real room to hide. Not great.
Ok. Send a sling shot at this... Ralph.
Title: Re: To Kill a Psion: Chapter One: The Queen's Tourney. IC thread.
Post by: Criptfeind on July 12, 2014, 09:55:11 pm
"Guilhayl! Be careful! Me and Mutt will be hard pressed to protect both you and Aela if you get yourself into combat!"

I will run to the square to the west (or left?) of Aela and south (down from?) Sword A/1
Title: Re: To Kill a Psion: Chapter One: The Queen's Tourney. IC thread.
Post by: My Name is Immaterial on July 13, 2014, 01:04:57 am
Guilhayl Aber, Mutt, Iley Nuaugamkea and Aela Entaria:

Guilhayl charges the swordsman, looking to get some use out of his spear, as he can't cast his spell from walking distance. (Attack: 7-1+2) Sadly, it misses.

Spoiler: Initiative (click to show/hide)

It is now Mutt's turn.
Spoiler: Map (click to show/hide)

X'ithzol:
His bullet bounces harmlessly off Ralph's armor, who moves up behind the next pillar.

Spoiler: Map (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: To Kill a Psion: Chapter One: The Queen's Tourney. IC thread.
Post by: AlleeCat on July 13, 2014, 01:57:04 am
That swordsman is getting close. Too close for comfort. Cast Mage Armor on yourself, and brace yourself for an attack.
Title: Re: To Kill a Psion: Chapter One: The Queen's Tourney. IC thread.
Post by: Harbingerjm on July 13, 2014, 01:58:45 am
Hmmm. Well, here's hoping this doesn't kill the guy.
X'ithzol drops his sling (free action), draws his Longspear (move), and Readies the Longspear against a Charge (standard) with a follow-up 5 foot step away from Ralph (free).
On second thoughts, that will almost certainly kill him in one hit, if it hits.
X'ithzol fires a sling shot (standard), drops his sling (free), and draws his Longspear (move). If Ralph charges, he'll have to go through the Lonspear Threatened Zone, so attack of opportunity, and I think the pillars will block any charge he can make anyway.
Title: Re: To Kill a Psion: Chapter One: The Queen's Tourney. IC thread.
Post by: My Name is Immaterial on July 13, 2014, 03:13:16 am
X'ithzol:
(6+1) Ding. The bullet bounces off his armor again, and he advances once more in the same way.

Spoiler: Map (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: To Kill a Psion: Chapter One: The Queen's Tourney. IC thread.
Post by: Harbingerjm on July 13, 2014, 04:18:12 am
Does each - on the map correspond to a 5-foot square?
Title: Re: To Kill a Psion: Chapter One: The Queen's Tourney. IC thread.
Post by: My Name is Immaterial on July 13, 2014, 04:19:01 am
Yes.
Title: Re: To Kill a Psion: Chapter One: The Queen's Tourney. IC thread.
Post by: Harbingerjm on July 13, 2014, 04:27:57 am
Standard Action: Attack with Longspear.
Hopefully 1 attack and a potential follow-up Attack of Opportunity will be enough to deal with him @.@.
Title: Re: To Kill a Psion: Chapter One: The Queen's Tourney. IC thread.
Post by: GiglameshDespair on July 13, 2014, 10:22:00 am
Move 20ft to the right, and take a light crossbow shot at swordsman 1.
Title: Re: To Kill a Psion: Chapter One: The Queen's Tourney. IC thread.
Post by: My Name is Immaterial on July 13, 2014, 02:57:01 pm
X'ithzol:
(Attack: 3+3) X'ithzol takes a swing at Ralph, but he can't quite get around a good angle around the pillar.
Ralph advances on his foe, but finds a spear buried in his chest. (AOO: 19+3, 5+3 damage) With a scream of anger, he pulls himself off it, and takes a swipe at X'ithzol (Attack: Miss).
Spoiler: Map (click to show/hide)

Mutt, Guilhayl Aber, Iley Nuaugamkea and Aela Entaria:
(Attack: 17+1, 3+1) With a twang, a bolt is buried in the leg of the swordsman in melee with Aela and Guilhayl.
Ilev dashes in between the two mages.

The other team begins to act in earnest, with the man with the spear jogging up the next pillar, and taking a swing in Ilev's direction. However, he doesn't have a clear shot, due to his ally being in the way (Attack: Miss).
A crossbow bolt, fired by the woman in the back, shatters on a stone pillar. It was hard to tell who it was even aimed at (Attack: Miss).
The final swordsman charges Ilev, and actually succeeds at a task that his allies had failed at (Attack: Success, 3 damage.)

In response to the melee, Aela casts Mage Armor on herself, with small movements, as to avoid notice by her foes (Concentration: 11+5+4 vs. 16, success.).

However, SwordA/1 takes a swing at the sorcerer, cutting deep into her flesh (Attack: success, but barely, 4 damage) (You actually have 5 hp, 4 at start, and +1 from Con. So you're not dead/dying.)

Spoiler: Initiative (click to show/hide)
It is Guilhayl's turn.

Spoiler: Map (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: To Kill a Psion: Chapter One: The Queen's Tourney. IC thread.
Post by: Criptfeind on July 13, 2014, 03:40:26 pm
"Guilhayl! Aela! Step back if you can, I will try to keep them back so you can work your magics!"

I will use TWF and smite evil. First attack with my longsword at A/1 with a roll at +3 (+1 if A/1 is not good and +2 and +1 damage if A/1 is evil). Second attack with my spike shield, if I missed A/1 with my longsword attack A/1 if I hit A/1 with my longsword attack B/2, roll at +3 (+1 if target is not good and +2 and +1 damage if target is evil)
Title: Re: To Kill a Psion: Chapter One: The Queen's Tourney. IC thread.
Post by: My Name is Immaterial on July 13, 2014, 03:42:11 pm
Who are you attacking?
Title: Re: To Kill a Psion: Chapter One: The Queen's Tourney. IC thread.
Post by: Harbingerjm on July 13, 2014, 03:46:37 pm
5 foot step North West.
Standard Action: Attack with Longspear, Nonlethal (-4 to attack rolls, Nonlethal damage).

AaO will be nonlethal as well.
Title: Re: To Kill a Psion: Chapter One: The Queen's Tourney. IC thread.
Post by: Criptfeind on July 13, 2014, 03:50:43 pm
Quote from: My Name is Immaterial on July 13, 2014, 03:42:11 pm
Who are you attacking?

((Me?))
Title: Re: To Kill a Psion: Chapter One: The Queen's Tourney. IC thread.
Post by: My Name is Immaterial on July 13, 2014, 04:04:19 pm
Quote from: Criptfeind on July 13, 2014, 03:50:43 pm
Quote from: My Name is Immaterial on July 13, 2014, 03:42:11 pm
Who are you attacking?

((Me?))
Yes, you. There are two enemies in range.

X'ithzol:
(Attack: 9+3) Another swing, another miss. The crowd is starting to grumble. They want more blood.
Ralph tries to statisfy them, and throws caution to the wind, advancing on X'ithzol. (Two AOO: 12+3, miss, 14+3, success, 6 damage) This was to be his downfall. He dropped his guard, and X'ithzol used that opportunity to hit him in the head, hard. He crumples to the floor, and the crowd goes wild. Healers dash into the arena, and stabilize the man.
Now we wait for Round 2 to begin.

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Post by: Criptfeind on July 13, 2014, 04:05:55 pm
I'm attacking A/1 with my first strike, if that strike misses him I am also attacking him with my second strike, but if it hits him I am attacking B/2 with my second strike.
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Post by: My Name is Immaterial on July 13, 2014, 04:12:23 pm
Thanks. Just checking.
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Post by: AlleeCat on July 13, 2014, 05:23:58 pm
Something snaps inside you as the blade pierces your flesh. The pain is a fire radiating through your body and giving you strength, and your body begins to move under its own power, firing a barrage of Magic Missiles at the swordsman.
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Post by: GiglameshDespair on July 13, 2014, 08:36:58 pm
Mutt swiftly loaded another bolt and launched it towards swordsman 2. No point revealing his hand - or mind as it may be- yet, if he didn't have too. Certainly not unti lhe was sure he wouldn't get a slit throat in the night.
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Post by: Tawa on July 13, 2014, 09:52:08 pm
"Sorry, Ilev, but this one is close-range."

Run around 1 to get behind 2 and next to 4.

"Good night, you ignorant metal-swingers."

Sleep at 1, 2, and 3.

Guilhayl glances toward Ilev.

"No offence."
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Post by: My Name is Immaterial on July 14, 2014, 12:35:36 am
Guilhayl Aber, Mutt, Iley Nuaugamkea and Aela Entaria:
(AOO: Fail) (Will: Fail, Success, Fail) Ducking under a sword swing, Guilhayl dashes to flank the opposing team's fighters, and, with a wave of his hands, drops a swordsman and the spearmen. (1 and 4)
(Attack: 16+1, success, 7+1 damage) Mutt, after shifting so that the Goliath's bulk does not interfere with his shot, takes aim at the last swordsman, and with a clean shot, drops him too.
(MM: 3+1 damage) Her original target on the ground, Aela slings her spell at the last foe. The force bolt connects, and the crowd goes wild.

Healers dash out with stretchers and quickly and efficiently spirit your foes away.

All:
As you file out, a rather shady looking man hands you each a bag of gold, saying it's your share of the bets. You can't help but notice that he's sitting on a very large chest and that he's not very happy to give you the money that he 'earned'.

Once again given your competitors' names and your time slots, you break for lunch, which you cover from your winnings, which you count to be almost 50 gold. Riding the adrenaline high, you skip the research of your opponents.
You may receive a single casting of Cure Light Wounds, if you want.

Guilhayl Aber, Mutt, Iley Nuaugamkea and Aela Entaria:
This time, only two fights are occurring at the same time. But you still focus on your foes, two heavily armored swordswomen (1 and 2), a robed and unarmed man (4), and another man with bulging biceps and almost no clothing, unless you count the giant axe, easily taller than most of you (3).
They seem to have made some changes to the arena.

Legend:
- is empty space.
| is a five foot stone pillar.
0 is a five foot deep trench.
X is a place you can occupy.
Spoiler: Map (click to show/hide)

X'ithzol:
Across the trenches, you square off with an elf, lightly armored, and equipped with a bow. As soon as the referee blows the whistle, you leap into action.

Legend:
- is empty space.
| is a five foot stone pillar.
0 is a five foot deep trench.
Spoiler: Map (click to show/hide)
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Post by: Criptfeind on July 14, 2014, 12:48:16 am
Sure, I'll take a healing.

Anyway, I figure I might as well take one of the two middle squares and move up to that chokepoint by the pillar as soon as possible, I'll try to hold them there hopefully using the pillar as cover as you guys take them down? Hopefully this time I can stop them from from closing in melee with our people who can be taken out in one hit.

If no one objects, I'll take center left starting spot.
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Post by: My Name is Immaterial on July 14, 2014, 12:49:46 am
Quote from: Criptfeind on July 14, 2014, 12:48:16 am
Sure, I'll take a healing.
You receive 9 HP.
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Post by: Tawa on July 14, 2014, 01:26:34 am
Heal? Naw.

I don't really care where I get placed.
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Post by: GiglameshDespair on July 14, 2014, 04:14:55 pm
I wasn't injured. I want opposite of the massive barbarian dude.

Mutt's action: Overchannel Fire energy ray into the barbarian
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Post by: SaberToothTiger on July 15, 2014, 06:38:43 am
PTW
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Post by: Harbingerjm on July 15, 2014, 04:16:55 pm
Quote from: My Name is Immaterial on July 14, 2014, 12:35:36 am
As you file out, a rather shady looking man hands you each a bag of gold, saying it's your share of the bets. You can't help but notice that he's sitting on a very large chest and that he's not very happy to give you the money that he 'earned'.
X'ithzol recovers his sling before leaving the arena.

Quote from: My Name is Immaterial on July 14, 2014, 12:35:36 am
You may receive a single casting of Cure Light Wounds, if you want.
"Save your resources for when they are needed, I am unharmed."

X'ithzol moves 2 squares North (10ft), 2 squares North-East (25ft), 4 squares North (45ft), and 2 squares North-West (60ft) using 2 Move Actions.
Hopefully the Elf will panic and do something to trigger a Longspear AoO here, though I'm not holding my breath.
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Post by: My Name is Immaterial on July 15, 2014, 05:00:15 pm
Guilhayl Aber, Mutt, Iley Nuaugamkea and Aela Entaria:
Aela takes the right most spot and Guilhayl takes the left most one.

Sword B/2 begins to move up the center, but stops at the end of a trench.
Mutt advances to take a shot at the axeman, firing a beam of flame from his finger, that leaves him exhausted. (Mutt receives 4 damage, To hit: 11+1, success, 4+1+1+1=7 damage)
In response, the lion-cloth clad man screams in rage, and vaults the first pit in a standing jump, but when he makes to jump the next one, you see him disappear into the pit, up to his. The crowd roars with laughter, and wielded by a warrior with a red face, the axe swings harmlessly at your legs.

Spoiler: Initiative (click to show/hide)
It is Guilhayl's turn.
Spoiler: Map (click to show/hide)

X'ithzol:
As you advance, the elf spies a look at your face through the cloth surrounding it and spits in your direction.
"I have been trained to hunt and kill monsters like you. I'm going to enjoy crushing you." He fires an arrow from an impressive longbow, (Fail) and steps back. But not before you take a swing at him and he dodges backwards. (AOO from ranged into melee, 11+3, fail)

Spoiler: Map (click to show/hide)
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Post by: Tawa on July 15, 2014, 06:49:42 pm
Get in closer to Mutt, but don't run. Stab at any foes close enough. Gotta save my magic.
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Post by: My Name is Immaterial on July 15, 2014, 10:08:54 pm
Guilhayl Aber, Mutt, Iley Nuaugamkea and Aela Entaria:
Guilhayl advances, making room for Iley's charge forward, but notices an opportunity. He charges the axeman, and (16-1+2, success, 6-1 damage) cuts deeply into their chest.
Spoiler: Initiative (click to show/hide)
It is Aela's turn.
Spoiler: Map (click to show/hide)
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Post by: AlleeCat on July 16, 2014, 04:25:00 pm
Cast Mage Armor on Iley. He could probably use the boost in armor.
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Post by: My Name is Immaterial on July 16, 2014, 06:02:30 pm
Aela Entaria, Guilhayl Aber, Mutt and Iley Nuaugamkea:
As a blue force field surrounds Iley, and the last swordsman advances.
Spoiler: Initiative (click to show/hide)
It is Iley's turn.
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Post by: Criptfeind on July 16, 2014, 06:27:25 pm
I'll charge swordsman 2 and attack him with my longsword.
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Post by: Harbingerjm on July 17, 2014, 05:28:15 am
Quote from: My Name is Immaterial on July 15, 2014, 05:00:15 pm
X'ithzol:
As you advance, the elf spies a look at your face through the cloth surrounding it and spits in your direction.
"I have been trained to hunt and kill monsters like you. I'm going to enjoy crushing you."
"Have you indeed. Do you even know what I am, Elf? I suspect not. But to join the Hunt, to track down and destroy the abominations of the mind, I must fare well in this tournament, and that means defeating you.
5 Foot Step North, Attack with Longspear.
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Post by: My Name is Immaterial on July 17, 2014, 05:14:22 pm
Iley Nuaugamkea, Aela Entaria, Guilhayl Aber and Mutt:
Ilev charges forward, jumping right over the trench (13+4), slamming into Swordsman B/2 (17+5, Success, 1+6+4), sending him flying back. He falls into a trench, and doesn't try to get up.
Spoiler: Initiative (click to show/hide)
It is Mutt's turn.
Spoiler: Map (click to show/hide)

X'ithzol:
"You're a monster, masquerading as a person. Defeating you in this tournament will be my way to the top, not yours."
He disengages from combat briefly, and jumps over the first trench, but falls on all fours when he lands.
(Attack: 5+3, fail)
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Post by: GiglameshDespair on July 17, 2014, 06:24:51 pm
Mutt stepped back with a five-foot step and lowered the crossbow to the barbarian's face. He smiled, as he quickly slotted in a bolt if necessary and fired it to streak into the unarmoured warrior's chest.

He seemed fortunate. He had seen no reaction to the use of his psionics - he hadn't even been called a abomination yet. Maybe his party members were waiting until after the fight.
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Post by: My Name is Immaterial on July 17, 2014, 10:10:33 pm
Mutt, Iley Nuaugamkea, Aela Entaria and Guilhayl Aber:
(6+1-4 (Cover) -4 (Prone), Fail.)
Mutt takes a step back, and fires a bolt- straight into the ground.
His target stands up, and tries to scramble out of the pit, but he fails to escape.
Spoiler: Initiative (click to show/hide)
It is Guilhayl's turn.
Spoiler: Map (click to show/hide)
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Post by: Tawa on July 18, 2014, 05:08:48 pm
((I can stab and then run, right?))
Stab 3, run around to get behind Ilev.
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Post by: My Name is Immaterial on July 18, 2014, 11:33:18 pm
X'ithzol:
((Since the DM did a stupid, I'm reposting this turn. Sorry about the delay.))
"You're a monster, masquerading as a person. Defeating you in this tournament will be my way to the top, not yours."
The elf takes another step back, and fires once more, but misses.
Spoiler (click to show/hide)

Guilhayl Aber, Mutt, Iley Nuaugamkea and Aela Entaria:
(6-1, Fail.)
Guilhayl's spear follows Mutt's arrow into the ground. When he turns to regroup with his allies, the loinclothed man takes a swipe at the wizard, cutting into the back of his leg. (AOO: Success, 3 damage)
Spoiler: Initiative (click to show/hide)
It is Aela's turn.
Spoiler: Map (click to show/hide)
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Post by: Harbingerjm on July 18, 2014, 11:50:50 pm
Step one square North, attack with Longspear.
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Post by: My Name is Immaterial on July 19, 2014, 12:08:26 am
X'ithzol:
(11+3, Fail.)
The spear slashes through some of the elf's hair, which would have been his face, if he had not rolled out the way in time. Coming out the roll, he fires an arrow, (Success, 3 damage) but his delay opens him to a counter attack that goes wide. (AOO from ranged attack into melee: 7+3, Fail.)
Spoiler: Map (click to show/hide)
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Post by: Harbingerjm on July 19, 2014, 01:54:51 am
*Shrug*
Stab again.
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Post by: My Name is Immaterial on July 19, 2014, 02:22:44 am
X'ithzol:
(10+3, Fail.)
Again, the elf seems to be one step ahead of your swings. However, that unnatural speed does not help his own attacks. (Attack: Fail.) (AOO from ranged into melee: 8+3, fail.)
Spoiler: Map (click to show/hide)
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Post by: Harbingerjm on July 19, 2014, 02:55:26 am
Stab @.@
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Post by: My Name is Immaterial on July 19, 2014, 04:30:02 am
X'ithzol:
Your first stab finds his flesh, but his arrow swishes by your head, and your counterattack puts him down.
(18+3, success, 4+3 damage) (Fail) (AOO counterattack: 16+3, success, 7+3 damage.)
Your victory will be described in the morning, when it's not 2:30 AM.
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Post by: My Name is Immaterial on July 19, 2014, 02:37:59 pm
X'ithzol:
Before the elf even hits the ground or the crowd begins to roar, healers are dashing in, trying to stabilize your foe. As you make your way out, you hear that you may have almost killed him. Then you are handed a bag heavy with misplaced bets, 250 gold, to be exact.
And now to wait for tomorrow's battles.
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Post by: Harbingerjm on July 20, 2014, 09:37:34 pm
"My apologies, I did not mean to come so close to causing a fatality. After so many dodged blows, I was not expecting both of those attacks to miss. I still have not used the healing spell that was allotted to me; the Elf may have it used on him, to remedy my error."
Then go looking for a place to buy a healing spell/potion. Preferably a spell, a single CL1 CLW from a Cleric should be 10GP IIRC, so about a 5th of the potion price @.@
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Post by: My Name is Immaterial on July 20, 2014, 11:40:15 pm
The healers wave you away. "Healing spells to not die are free. Don't sweat."

(Gather Information: 20+0)
Almost instantly after walking out, you find a dwarf in priestly robes, very flustered over an empty purse with a large slash in it. He agrees to heal you for 7 gold and 5 silver.
(4+1 HP regained.)
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Post by: Harbingerjm on July 21, 2014, 06:14:20 am
Quote from: My Name is Immaterial on July 20, 2014, 11:40:15 pm
(Gather Information: 20+0)
Almost instantly after walking out, you find a dwarf in priestly robes, very flustered over an empty purse with a large slash in it. He agrees to heal you for 7 gold and 5 silver.
(4+1 HP regained.)
"A pleasure doing business with you, priest. Also, if I might be so bold as to make a suggestion, a pouch, or better still a money belt, worn under clothes is rather more secure than a purse on the belt, if somewhat more inconvenient. Though the need for a servant of the gods to defend his possessions from thieves is distressing. Highly disrespectful."
X'ithzol goes and watches the other match.
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Post by: AlleeCat on July 22, 2014, 02:15:06 am
Ray of Frost. Nearest enemy.
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Post by: My Name is Immaterial on July 22, 2014, 11:53:44 am
Guilhayl Aber, Mutt, Iley Nuaugamkea and Aela Entaria:
(12+1-4 (Cover), Fail.)
A ray of ice shoots from Aela's finger, sailing over the axeman's head.
Sword A/1 takes a swing at Iley, but it's parried.
Spoiler: Initiative (click to show/hide)
It is Iley's turn.
Spoiler: Map (click to show/hide)
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Post by: Criptfeind on July 22, 2014, 12:09:07 pm
I'll use smite evil and then TWFing to attack swordsman 1 with my longsword and spiked shield.
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Post by: My Name is Immaterial on July 22, 2014, 05:21:58 pm
Ilev Nuaugamkea, Aela Entaria, Guilhayl Aber and Mutt:
Since Detect Evil doesn't read him as evil, you skip that, and attack him normally.
(Sword: 7+5-4, Fail. Shield: 18+5-4, Success, 1+4 damage.)
Robes pulls out a wand and waves it in the axeman's direction, who looks refreshed.
Spoiler: Initiative (click to show/hide)
It is Mutt's turn.
Spoiler: Map (click to show/hide)
(DM note: 5 HP regained.)
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Post by: GiglameshDespair on July 24, 2014, 02:54:17 pm
Once more, Mutt Overchanneled a fire Energy Ray towards an enemy - this time, the crackling energy towards the man in robes.
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Post by: My Name is Immaterial on July 26, 2014, 01:59:21 am
Mutt, Iley Nuaugamkea, Aela Entaria and Guilhayl Aber:
(Energy Ray: 10+1, Success. 3+1+2+1 damage.)
Going up in flames as he falls, a sideline healer splashes a bucket of water on the robed man, but otherwise doesn't intervene.
Axe tries to scramble out, but falls, and from the growl, it sounds like he fell and landed on something awkwardly. ((This guy is supposed to have knocked out at least one of you, but he can't climb out of a pit.))
Spoiler: Initiative (click to show/hide)
It is Guilhayl's turn.
Spoiler: Map (click to show/hide)
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Post by: Tawa on July 26, 2014, 02:07:01 am
Take another jab at Axeguy, then 5-foot step away.

((That prevents AoO's, right?))
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Post by: My Name is Immaterial on July 26, 2014, 02:09:24 am
((Yes, but you are out of range to stab.))
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Post by: Tawa on July 26, 2014, 02:15:03 am
(( :( ))

Do nothing. This looks like the others have it in hand.
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Post by: My Name is Immaterial on July 26, 2014, 02:19:06 am
Guilhayl Aber, Mutt, Ilev Nuaugamkea and Aela Entaria:
((Moving into a threatened square doesn't provoke AoO. You know that, right?))
Guilhayl holds his spear tightly, keeping a close eye on the axeman.
Spoiler: Initiative (click to show/hide)
It is Aela's turn.
Spoiler: Map (click to show/hide)
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Post by: Tawa on July 26, 2014, 02:21:41 am
((What? I meant move in, stab, 5-foot out. Oh well.))
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Post by: My Name is Immaterial on July 26, 2014, 02:23:30 am
((You can only 5-foot when you dont make any other move in a turn.))
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Post by: Tawa on July 26, 2014, 02:26:33 am
((Oh. I guess I read that SRD entry wrong, then. D'oh!))
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Post by: AlleeCat on July 27, 2014, 02:12:02 pm
Also do nothing. I've barely got any spells left.
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Post by: My Name is Immaterial on August 01, 2014, 12:52:34 am
Aela Entaria, Guilhayl Aber, Mutt and Ilev Nuaugamkea:
Aela glances at the stands, seeing if she recognizes any of the royalty. (Spot: 9) Their faces are too dark to tell from the bright arena, and even their banners are plunged in shadow.
The last swordsman takes another swing at Ilev, but the sword's edge can't find the Goliath's skin through the armour.
Spoiler: Initiative (click to show/hide)
It is Ilev's turn.
Spoiler: Map (click to show/hide)
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Post by: Criptfeind on August 04, 2014, 06:59:41 pm
I'll use smite evil and then TWFing to attack swordsman 1 with my longsword and spiked shield. If he gets knocked out by the sword attack don't hit him with the shield. If ether attack knocks him out move next to axe mans pit.
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Post by: My Name is Immaterial on August 05, 2014, 01:42:58 am
Ilev Nuaugamkea, Aela Entaria, Guilhayl Aber and Mutt:
(Longsword Attack: 1+5+1, CRITICAL FAILURE. Shield Attack: 7+5+1, failure)
Ilev tries to uppercut, but horribly misjudged the arc of his swing. He would have tried to pass it off as a feint, if he hadn't missed with the followup attack.
Spoiler: Initiative (click to show/hide)
It is Mutt's turn.
Spoiler: Map (click to show/hide)
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Post by: GiglameshDespair on August 05, 2014, 02:48:40 pm
Hello, 3. Crossbow says twang.
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Post by: My Name is Immaterial on August 05, 2014, 03:55:08 pm
Mutt, Ilev Nuaugamkea, Aela Entaria and Guilhayl Aber:
(Attack: 20+1, CRITICAL HIT. 7+1+3+1 damage.)
Mr. Axe says "ARGH!" and "Thump".
Spoiler: Initiative (click to show/hide)
It is Guilhayl's turn.
Spoiler: Map (click to show/hide)
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Post by: Tawa on August 05, 2014, 04:00:41 pm
Total defense.
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Post by: My Name is Immaterial on August 05, 2014, 05:02:55 pm
Guilhayl Aber, Mutt, Ilev Nuaugamkea and Aela Entaria:
Guilhayl pulls his spear into a defensive position.
Spoiler: Initiative (click to show/hide)
It is Aela's turn.
Spoiler: Map (click to show/hide)
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Post by: AlleeCat on August 09, 2014, 02:18:16 am
You sigh at your companions' apparent lack of ability to down one opponent, striding into range and casting a Ray of Frost at the remaining target.
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Post by: My Name is Immaterial on August 09, 2014, 02:30:15 am
Aela Entaria, Guilhayl Aber, Mutt and Ilev Nuaugamkea:
(Attack: 1+1, Critical Failure.)
Aela fires a ray of freezing air at the pillar, hitting it square in it's non-existent face.
(Attack: Success, 9 damage.) The last opponent, emboldened by the seeming incompetence of his foes, takes a swing at Ilev, slicing deeply into the Goliath's flesh.
Spoiler: Initiative (click to show/hide)
It is Ilev's turn.
Spoiler: Map (click to show/hide)
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Post by: Criptfeind on August 11, 2014, 09:33:13 pm
"I commend you little man for standing straight when all your allies are downed! You have even managed to wound me! Congratulations!"

TWFing to attack swordsman 1 with my longsword and spiked shield. If he gets knocked out by the sword attack don't hit him with the shield.
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Post by: My Name is Immaterial on August 11, 2014, 11:20:48 pm
Ilev Nuaugamkea, Aela Entaria, Guilhayl Aber and Mutt:
(Longsword attack: 17+5, Success, 2+1+4 damage.)
With a vicious counterattack, you fell your final opponent, and thrust your weapons in the air to the cheers of the crowd. On your way out of the arena, the same man hands you four bags of 250 gold, this time with a toothy grin.
Healers wait to offer you healing, if needed.

X'ithzol:
An interesting contest. Both teams fought well, and, if memory serves you, that Goliath who delivered the final blow was the same you encountered in the bar last night.

All:
With your purses heavy with gold and platinum, you have some time before night falls. A chance to get better equipped for tomorrow presents itself.
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Post by: Criptfeind on August 12, 2014, 08:35:00 am
PathSeeker gladly accepts the healing offered, despite his joviality that was a pretty bad wound after all.

((By the way, despite growing up in what was basically a school dedicated to magic, my character is actually pretty clueless about magic. Would it make sense to just assume that I thought that Mutts attack was magic of some sort?))
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Post by: My Name is Immaterial on August 12, 2014, 11:55:52 am
Ilev Nuaugamkea:
You regain 9 HP.
Title: Re: To Kill a Psion: Chapter One: The Queen's Tourney. IC thread.
Post by: Tawa on August 12, 2014, 12:05:40 pm
Guilhayl hits the shops of the city (it is a city, right?) and picks up a heavy crossbow,-50 gold! 20 crossbow bolts,-2 gold! and buys two mules, 20 days' worth of feed, and a wagon, paying for their stabling for 2 days in advance..-52 gold and 2 silver!

Because transportation is an important factor. Also, assuming it's not the last time I'll get healed, I'll take some healing.
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Post by: Criptfeind on August 12, 2014, 12:54:09 pm
((Don't we have at least another day of tournament? And then who knows where we are going? It might be wise to wait, our travel expenses might actually be paided for by the hunt anyway.))

"I must say, I was quite surprised that Mutt was a magic user, I had just assumed that he was your body guard or something Guilhayl! He certainly doesn't look the sight."
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Post by: GiglameshDespair on August 12, 2014, 01:31:34 pm
"Yeah... magic. Sorcerer. That's what I am."

He stared at Pathseeker, wondering if he was being sarcastic or if he was genuinely that ignorant.

"Well, not like these arms would do well in swinging a battle axe."
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Post by: SaberToothTiger on August 12, 2014, 01:56:44 pm
The bartender asks you for the down payment for your rooms. Due to the tournament, you won't find other places to live in town...
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Post by: My Name is Immaterial on August 12, 2014, 11:55:49 pm
Guilhayl Aber:
Would you still like to buy all those items?
You regain 9 HP.
(You guys are getting good CLW rolls.)
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Post by: Tawa on August 13, 2014, 12:18:47 am
No.

At least not the wagons and stuff. Still buying the Crossbow of Punching Straight Through Low-Constitution Fighters and the ammo.
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Post by: GiglameshDespair on August 13, 2014, 12:54:23 pm
If I got injured, Mutt will take the heal.
Make the payment for the room.

Mutt sat in the room and closed his eyes, beginning to mediate.
Sorceror, indeed... he knew a little of spellcraft, of cours: one of his intellect picked up a lot of things. But he refused to ever cast a spell, though he'd probably be capable.

Pah. These vile hunters... still as one of them, at least he'd be out of the cell and the dark.
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Post by: Criptfeind on August 13, 2014, 02:00:22 pm
"Well, that seems reasonable, how much are the rooms in this establishment?"

Pathseeker wondered who we will be fighting tomorrow will be. Hopefully they are a step up from our opponents thus far. If this is all the lowlander can offer for the hunt he won't be impressed.

((Edit:
Quote from: GiglameshDespair on August 12, 2014, 01:31:34 pm
He stared at Pathseeker, wondering if he was being sarcastic or if he was genuinely that ignorant.

Aw, that's not fair.  :P))
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Post by: SaberToothTiger on August 14, 2014, 01:50:10 pm
That'd be a gold piece per day, due to the tournament. I'm open for bargain.
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Post by: Criptfeind on August 14, 2014, 02:08:21 pm
The Goliath shrugs his massive shoulders. "A gold piece is far too high a price, especially when I am more used to sleeping out on the open ground anyway. Although I was looking for comfort this night, I'm not in need of it for that price. Perhaps I could afford it for, say, five silver?"
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Post by: AlleeCat on August 14, 2014, 02:59:43 pm
Aela stumbles in, blood dripping from the wound she tried to wrap in a fabric bandage. "Hey guys? My... head feels... funny..." She falls to the floor, slipping out of consciousness. A closer look at her wound would reveal some common herbs usually used in a home remedy to relieve pain in small cuts and bruises.
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Post by: Tawa on August 14, 2014, 03:05:05 pm
Quote from: Criptfeind on August 14, 2014, 02:08:21 pm
The Goliath shrugs his massive shoulders. "A gold piece is far too high a price, especially when I am more used to sleeping out on the open ground anyway. Although I was looking for comfort this night, I'm not in need of it for that price. Perhaps I could afford it for, say, five silver?"
Guilhayl nods his head in agreement.
Quote from: AlleeCat on August 14, 2014, 02:59:43 pm
Aela stumbles in, blood dripping from the wound she tried to wrap in a fabric bandage. "Hey guys? My... head feels... funny..." She falls to the floor, slipping out of consciousness. A closer look at her wound would reveal some common herbs usually used in a home remedy to relieve pain in small cuts and bruises.
"Aela!"
Guilhayl runs over and kneels next to her.
"I don't... I don't have any spells... I hadn't anticipated... help! Somebody!"
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Post by: Criptfeind on August 14, 2014, 03:26:13 pm
"What? Did she not take the healing offered? Aela? Damn it! Does anyone know any medicine? Or have access to healing magic?"

He moves over to her.

"Damn, when did she take this wound? I didn't remember in the heat of the battle!"
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Post by: SaberToothTiger on August 14, 2014, 03:49:21 pm
Run for a medicus!
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Post by: Tawa on August 14, 2014, 04:38:15 pm
Guilhayl dashes out of the inn, looking for an apothecary selling a Potion of Cure Light Wounds.
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Post by: SaberToothTiger on August 14, 2014, 04:43:42 pm
Buy it, pay both in what cash I have on me and in promise I pay it back later, as this is an emergency!
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Post by: Harbingerjm on August 14, 2014, 11:45:57 pm
Returning to the inn, X'ithzol nearly stumbles over a heavily injured, collapsed human.
Shrugging, he turns and heads out again, looking for a cleric.
If the human can pay for their own healing afterwards, all the better. If not, well, gold for goodwill is usually a good trade, and especially so here where the Hunt seems to have decided that they don't want potential applicants dying.
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Post by: My Name is Immaterial on August 15, 2014, 12:47:52 am
Guilhayl Aber:
(Gather Information: 20+4)
Directly across the street is an apothecary, fully stocked with CLW potions, at a 50% discount! What a coincidence!

A Very Nice Bartender:
Slamming the coins on the counter, and dashing back across the street, you administer the potion to the young woman. Her wounds knit closed, and she regains 3 HP.

X'ithzol:
You are about to leave to find a cleric, when the bartender almost collides with you, holding a red potion, which he feeds to the human. Hold on... isn't that the Goliath from last night? It is! Which means that you caught the end of this group's fight. There's the man in the pointy hat, the woman on the floor, and the chained one looking on from a distance.
What a coincidence!
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Post by: AlleeCat on August 15, 2014, 01:25:52 am
You were dreaming about home, weren't you, girl? Not the one you were happily living in nearly a week ago, but the one before that. The big fancy home on a hill with the pointy roofs and pretty greenery. That life's far behind you. Look at where you are now. Face down on the floor of a tavern, leaking your lifeblood all over the floor. But what's this? Someone's helping you up, feeding you a potion.
You're not alone, girl; You've got friends. Friends who actually care, unlike that spoony Bard, Valan, and the rest of his party...
Aidan circles your foot, purring. He seems to be glad you're alright. You pick him up and place him on his usual perch, before speaking to your saviours, "Erm... Th-thanks. I don't think anyone's been that nice to me since... Well, since I was a little girl."
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Post by: SaberToothTiger on August 15, 2014, 06:41:09 am
""Okay, now you owe me one. In exchange for my favor, after you fight your next battle could you try and fetch me an autograph of some noble?""
The bartender, still a bit nervous, nods slightly.
""Besides that, pay me back for that potion later and we'll be even.""
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Post by: Criptfeind on August 15, 2014, 09:23:04 am
"What happened little one? Were you not offered healing like the rest of us after the battle took place? I don't recall you taking a wound this bad during the fight."

"You're terms for rooms are acceptable barkeep. We will take two."

Pathseeker takes out two gold coins and offers them to the bartender. Then he puts his hand back into his purse.

"Ah, how much did the potion cost?"
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Post by: GiglameshDespair on August 15, 2014, 10:12:56 am
"If you don't take the healing when wounded maybe you should have died." muttered Mutt sullenly.
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Post by: Harbingerjm on August 15, 2014, 10:30:33 am
X'ithzol approaches the barkeeper, mandibles clicking softly to gain his attention.
"Greetings, shelter-seller. What price to those who seek to stay?"
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Post by: SaberToothTiger on August 15, 2014, 11:22:15 am
""Eight silver, my friend. If ya sleep on the streets, ya'll lose all of yer money anyway.""
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Post by: Harbingerjm on August 15, 2014, 12:04:27 pm
Quote from: SaberToothTiger on August 15, 2014, 11:22:15 am
""Eight silver, my friend. If ya sleep on the streets, ya'll lose all of yer money anyway.""
X'ithzol pauses in thought, freezing utterly still in place, head cocked slightly to the side. After a moment he buzzes slightly, and addresses the innkeeper.
"Many have come to the hi... to the city, hoping to join the Hunters. Traders here to sell to crowds, soldiers here to guard traders. Those-without-hives, bandits?, would not come near so many, and no Human swiftclaw able to sneak up on my kind would waste their skill stealing from roaming travellers. Small-shelter I have, and I have spent many nights nesting on skywide floor. Eight silver for shelter and meals, a fair deal?"
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Post by: SaberToothTiger on August 15, 2014, 12:32:36 pm
""Deal. Dinner's at eight. Say, you like grain porridge with dried salmon?""

The bartender asked.

"" 'Cause can't get my hand on anything better.""
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Post by: Harbingerjm on August 16, 2014, 12:44:10 am
Quote from: SaberToothTiger on August 15, 2014, 12:32:36 pm
""Deal. Dinner's at eight. Say, you like grain porridge with dried salmon?""

The bartender asked.

"" 'Cause can't get my hand on anything better.""
"Salmon? I do not know."
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Post by: AlleeCat on August 16, 2014, 03:48:29 am
Quote from: Criptfeind on August 15, 2014, 09:23:04 am
"What happened little one? Were you not offered healing like the rest of us after the battle took place? I don't recall you taking a wound this bad during the fight."
"I got hit with a sword in the first fight. I didn't really want to be a bother to anyone because it looked like they were busy, so I tried to take the same approach I used to take with cuts at home. Turns out the same rules for papercuts and kitchen accidents don't apply to bigger wounds from swords and things..."

Quote from: GiglameshDespair on August 15, 2014, 10:12:56 am
"If you don't take the healing when wounded maybe you should have died." muttered Mutt sullenly.
You definitely heard that, and while you know it's a horribly rude thing to say, it seems like he means well. You shoot him an offended look, but don't say anything further. The ache in your arm demands a decent night's sleep, so you pay for a room, tell your companions where you'll be, and head off to bed.
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Post by: My Name is Immaterial on August 22, 2014, 01:33:56 am
X'ithzol:
In the morning, you enter a radically different arena than what you fought in yesterday. The entire floor is covered in dense desert brush, with a few cacti in their midst. From the desert scene rises two hills at opposite ends of the arena, along with two large stone columns closer to the center. From the top of the hills and columns, wooden planks extend, forming narrow bridges.
From the stands, you hear a man's voice boom out. "For our next solo combat, we have Flosi, The Very Magnificent versus Sithsol!"
You climb the hill to where a referee is standing. "No killing, no touching the crowd, got it? Good." On the other side of the arena, you see Flosi ignoring his own referee to wave at the crowd and flash them a toothy smile. They cheer in response.
"Well, Dave, it looks like we've got an obvious crowd favorite today."
"Yes, his flashy style went over well with the audience yesterday. This fight should be interesting, Larry."
"I totally agree. Both contestants will have to be very careful. If Flosi isn't careful, he'll go down quickly. We know from his first fight yesterday that he can't take a hit well."
"Very true. But if C'ithxol gets too close, things will get hot for him, really fast."
"I'm going to have to stop you, Dave. Looks like the referee is ready to start the match!"
Initiative:
X'ithzol: 13
Flosi: 3
You have won initiative, and it is your turn.
Spoiler: Map (click to show/hide)
Legend:
- is the arena floor. Due to the thick vegetation, it is difficult terrain.
_ is a hill. This is difficult terrain when not heading downhill.
| is a plank bridge. Crossing this may require a balance check.
* is a stone column. It is 30 feet tall.
# is a large cactus. It should be enough to provide cover.

Ilev Nuaugamkea, Aela Entaria, Guilhayl Aber and Mutt:
You are met with the same arena: two hills, two columns, and planks connecting them.
On the other side, you see a rather monstrous crew gearing up to fight. A huge orc has an equally large axe over his shoulder, while, about 6 feet down, a kobold has pulled out a shortbow, and is talking to a half orc, who is standing next to a goblin, testing the balance on his morningstar.
"Ladies and Gentlemen! For one of our last contests today, we have Ilev Nuaugamkea, Aela Entaria, Guilhayl Aber and Mutt versus..."
"Versus Bork (Orc), Lextix (Kobold), Krani (Half-orc) and Rag (Goblin). You know Dave, this could go either way."
"Why do you say that, Larry?"
"Well, we have one team that are basically a boulder, smearing everything in its way. When Bork and Rag go to work, they don't leave anyone standing afterwards. But, on the other side of the arena, we have a team that can wield arcane magic like none other I've seen in this competition."
"Looks like the match is starting, Larry!"
Damnit, they didn't even give you time to choose positions. Eh. You have to play the cards you're dealt.
Bork runs down the hill, charging across the battlefield, while Krani braves the plank bridges.

Spoiler: Initiative (click to show/hide)
It is Aela's turn.
Spoiler: Map (click to show/hide)
Legend:
- is the arena floor. Due to the thick vegetation, it is difficult terrain.
_ is a hill. This is difficult terrain when not heading downhill.
| is a plank bridge. Crossing this may require a balance check.
* is a stone column. It is 30 feet tall.
# is a large cactus. It should be enough to provide cover.
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Post by: Harbingerjm on August 22, 2014, 03:21:30 am
Hmmm. What can I tell of my opponent from a visual inspection?
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Post by: Criptfeind on August 22, 2014, 07:49:54 am
((How tall are the hills/plank/pillar? And also where was Borks starting position? How far did he run?))
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Post by: Tawa on August 22, 2014, 08:40:31 am
((I take it I'm just using the spells I prepared yesterday, with the ones that I had used renewed due to overnight stuff?))
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Post by: My Name is Immaterial on August 22, 2014, 03:16:39 pm
X'ithzol:
(Spot: 4+4) He's unarmored, and carries a crossbow openly.

Quote from: Criptfeind on August 22, 2014, 07:49:54 am
((How tall are the hills/plank/pillar? And also where was Borks starting position? How far did he run?))
The hills are 30 feet off the ground, at their height. The planks and pillars all 30 feet high. Bork started next to Rag. He ran about 80 feet. I don't remember the exact number.

Quote from: Tawarochir on August 22, 2014, 08:40:31 am
((I take it I'm just using the spells I prepared yesterday, with the ones that I had used renewed due to overnight stuff?))
You can prepare any spells you want.
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Post by: AlleeCat on August 23, 2014, 05:47:54 pm
Move up to the closest pillar for now. Still can't see any of the nobles?
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Post by: My Name is Immaterial on August 23, 2014, 05:52:00 pm
Down the hill, or across the bridge planks?
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Post by: Criptfeind on August 23, 2014, 06:21:40 pm
"Perhaps we should adopt a strategy in this one? With three magic users a nice defensive location might be best, so that I may position myself between you three and the enemy and then you all can obliterate them? The pillar is a attractive choice, but I'm not sure if the bridge could actually hold my weight. If we stood on this hill top and waited for them to come to us it might open more angles of attack, but it would hopefully gain us the high ground advantage and possibly split them up, that Orc fellow looks like he will reach us long before his allies do, and if we can turn this into a one vs four and a three vs four instead of just a single four vs four, well, for all the better. What do you three think?"
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Post by: AlleeCat on August 23, 2014, 08:41:03 pm
Quote from: My Name is Immaterial on August 23, 2014, 05:52:00 pm
Down the hill, or across the bridge planks?
Across he bridge.
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Post by: Tawa on August 23, 2014, 09:27:52 pm
((Nah, man, you need to do an Enunciation check to see if you have time to say all that! :P))

Listening absentmindedly to Ilev, Guilhayl nods.

"Yes, yes, seems like a nice plan..."
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Post by: My Name is Immaterial on August 23, 2014, 11:41:52 pm
Aela Entaria, Ilev Nuaugamkea, Guilhayl Aber and Mutt:
(Balance: 12+1)
The board is only about 10 inches wide, so you have a little trouble keeping your footing.
Rag also begins to dash along the arena, but on the other side.
Spoiler: Initiative (click to show/hide)
It is Mutt's turn.
Spoiler: Map (click to show/hide)
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Post by: My Name is Immaterial on August 24, 2014, 02:07:04 pm
Aela Entaria:
(Spot: 20+0)
(Knowledge: Nobility: 15+2)
Up in the noble box, you can see about seven people. There are a few minor knights and barons, along with the Baroness of Havenshire, and her cousin, the Queen of Tomann.
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Post by: GiglameshDespair on August 25, 2014, 06:31:06 am
"What would you know? One of you lot has a brain."
Mutt takes a step to the side and waits.
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Post by: My Name is Immaterial on August 25, 2014, 09:15:38 pm
Mutt, Aela Entaria, Ilev Nuaugamkea and Guilhayl Aber:
Spoiler: Initiative (click to show/hide)
It is Guilhayl's turn.
Spoiler: Map (click to show/hide)
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Post by: Tawa on August 25, 2014, 09:43:20 pm
Guilhayl defends himself, waiting for his foes to arrive.
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Post by: My Name is Immaterial on August 25, 2014, 09:46:58 pm
Guilhayl Aber, Mutt, Aela Entaria and Ilev Nuaugamkea:
Spoiler: Initiative (click to show/hide)
It is Ilev's turn.
Spoiler: Map (click to show/hide)
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Post by: Criptfeind on August 26, 2014, 06:51:43 am
I'll wait as well.
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Post by: My Name is Immaterial on August 27, 2014, 01:58:04 am
Ilev Nuaugamkea, Guilhayl Aber, Mutt and Aela Entaria:
Lextix tries to follow Krani across the bridge, but as he tries to slip between the half-orc's legs, he trips and plummets onto the hillside. Judging from the way he picks himself, he's only bruised.
"Rag and Bork are charging along opposite sides of the arena, while Krani and Lextix are taking the center line.."
"What's this! Lextix has fallen! He better watch out, those bridges are pretty high in places."
"It seems that their foes are just waiting for their foe to reach them..."
Bork continues charging towards you.
Krani continues along the bridge.
Spoiler: Initiative (click to show/hide)
It is Aela's turn.
Spoiler: Map (click to show/hide)
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Post by: Harbingerjm on August 27, 2014, 04:18:57 am
((160 feet. Eeesh.))
X'ithzol aims his crossbow and fires at the enemy, then reloads.
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Post by: My Name is Immaterial on August 29, 2014, 09:55:19 pm
((That awkward moment when you realize that you've forgotten to update your game for a few days. Sorry guys.))
X'ithzol:
((Attack: 20, Confirming, 7+1-2, Unconfirmed, 5 damage.))
You fire off your bolt and look away from your opponent to reload, when you hear the announcers take a sharp breath in. Staying focused, you pull back the string, and aim down the sights for another shot, but your target's gone.
"We're getting confirmation... Yes, that's a total knockout."
"Wow. Have you ever seen a fight that short?"
"Never... Looks like the crowd was hoping for more of a show."
Indeed. The crowd's starting to grumble, and you leave quickly, giving them a quick wave.
The man handing out winnings greets you with polite applause, and hands you an even heavier bag. You notice that he's wearing considerably nicer clothes than yesterday.
"That was some mighty fine shooting, friend."
Right before you finally leave the arena, you are stopped by a young man, dressed in regal looking clothes adorned with a crest of somesort.
Giving you a small velvet pouch, he says "Her Majesty, the Queen of Tomann, sends her thanks for helping her win her bet against the Baron of Hadvul."
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Post by: Criptfeind on September 01, 2014, 03:11:10 am
((That was hilariously pathetic.))
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Post by: My Name is Immaterial on September 01, 2014, 03:12:57 am
((Yes it was.


Still waiting on Alleecat.))
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Post by: My Name is Immaterial on September 03, 2014, 01:04:56 pm
Aela Entaria, Ilev Nuaugamkea, Guilhayl Aber and Mutt:
Since Bork has finally moved into range, Aela takes a shot with Ray of Frost. (Attack: 5+1, Failure.)
Rag continues charging through the arena floor.
Spoiler: Initiative (click to show/hide)
It is Mutt's turn.
Spoiler: Map (click to show/hide)
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Post by: AlleeCat on September 03, 2014, 01:09:53 pm
Ugh. Sorry. IRL stuff still getting in the way.
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Post by: My Name is Immaterial on September 03, 2014, 01:22:44 pm
I figured. It's no big deal.
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Post by: GiglameshDespair on September 06, 2014, 04:44:03 pm
((Sorry, didn'tr realise it was my turn next. ))

Mutt sighted his crossbow, his puny arms barely supporting thr weight of the wood and steel contraption.

Fire the Light Crossbow at Bork.
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Post by: My Name is Immaterial on September 06, 2014, 05:31:02 pm
Mutt, Aela Entaria, Ilev Nuaugamkea and Guilhayl Aber:
(Attack: 14+1, Success, 2+1 damage.)
Mutt steadies his aim, and takes a shot that catches Bork in the leg.
Spoiler: Initiative (click to show/hide)
It is Guilhayl's turn.
Spoiler: Map (click to show/hide)
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Post by: Tawa on September 06, 2014, 05:33:41 pm
Shoot Bork.
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Post by: Criptfeind on September 06, 2014, 05:38:19 pm
I shall stay here and do nothing for this turn
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Post by: My Name is Immaterial on September 06, 2014, 07:30:39 pm
((GiglameshDespair, you only have 6 HP, not 16, right?))
Ilev Nuaugamkea, Guilhayl Aber, Mutt and Aela Entaria:
(Attack: 4+2)
Guilhayl's bolt flies over Bork's head.
Ilev takes the Total Defense action.
Lextix gets back onto the bridge.
Bork charges Mutt, swinging his greataxe, connecting with the psion's flesh. 9 damage!
Krani continues along the bridge.
Spoiler: Initiative (click to show/hide)
It is Aela's turn.
Spoiler: Map (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: To Kill a Psion: Chapter One: The Queen's Tourney. IC thread.
Post by: Criptfeind on September 06, 2014, 07:33:29 pm
((You can't charge though difficult terrain, and Mutt does have 16 hp.))
Title: Re: To Kill a Psion: Chapter One: The Queen's Tourney. IC thread.
Post by: AlleeCat on September 07, 2014, 01:24:26 am
Cast Magic Missile at Rag.
Title: Re: To Kill a Psion: Chapter One: The Queen's Tourney. IC thread.
Post by: My Name is Immaterial on September 07, 2014, 01:59:13 am
Aela Entaria, Ilev Nuaugamkea, Guilhayl Aber and Mutt:
(Damage: 1+1)
The bolts of force hit Rag in the arm, but the goblin just grits his teeth and keeps dashing across the arena floor.
"Oh, and there we see Bork's signature, devastating swing. That should drop anyone on the field."
"Wait, what's this! Mutt's not down! He's still kicking!"
"My! No one was expecting that he could take a swing like that!"
Rag continues closing in on the hill.
Spoiler: Initiative (click to show/hide)
It is Mutt's turn.
Spoiler: Map (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: To Kill a Psion: Chapter One: The Queen's Tourney. IC thread.
Post by: GiglameshDespair on September 07, 2014, 05:36:32 am
Mutt howled in pain as the age hewed through his flesh, but his natural psionics kicked in - the wound barely bled, and the psionic kept standing.

"You bastard! I'll wear your skull as a mask!"


5ft step back
Overchanneled Fire Energy ray to Bork's face
Title: Re: To Kill a Psion: Chapter One: The Queen's Tourney. IC thread.
Post by: My Name is Immaterial on September 07, 2014, 01:16:22 pm
Mutt, Aela Entaria, Ilev Nuaugamkea and Guilhayl Aber:
(Overchannel: 5 damage to self. Overchanneled Fire Energy Ray Attack: Nat 20, Success, 4+1+4+1+5+1+1+1 damage. 18 damage total!)
Mutt steps back and levels a finger at the half-orc, who is struck with a cylinder of flame half a foot in diameter. He starts to roll down the hill, and is showing no signs of getting back up again.
"That was amazing! Was that a Fireball, Dave?"
"If so, I've never seen a Fireball quite like that! I think we have an arcane inventor on our hands!"
Spoiler: Initiative (click to show/hide)
It is Guilhayl's turn.
Spoiler: Map (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: To Kill a Psion: Chapter One: The Queen's Tourney. IC thread.
Post by: Tawa on September 07, 2014, 01:22:52 pm
Cast Sleep on this Rag guy.
Title: Re: To Kill a Psion: Chapter One: The Queen's Tourney. IC thread.
Post by: My Name is Immaterial on September 07, 2014, 01:31:57 pm
Guilhayl Aber, Mutt, Aela Entaria and Ilev Nuaugamkea:
(Will save: Success.)
Rag takes a huge yawn, but keeps on coming.
Spoiler: Initaitive (click to show/hide)
It is Ilev's turn.
Spoiler: Map (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: To Kill a Psion: Chapter One: The Queen's Tourney. IC thread.
Post by: Criptfeind on September 07, 2014, 01:45:39 pm
I will charge Rag and use smite evil on him as well. Large longsword attack +5+2(charge)+1(height advantage)+?(smite evil) damage: 2d6+4+?(smite evil)
Title: Re: To Kill a Psion: Chapter One: The Queen's Tourney. IC thread.
Post by: My Name is Immaterial on September 07, 2014, 02:38:02 pm
Ilev Nuaugamkea, Guilhayl Aber, Mutt and Aela Entaria:
(Attack: 13+5+2+1+2, Success, 1+4+4+2 damage)
Ilev charges down the hill, bowling over the little goblin, who crumples to the ground under the paladin's blade, which glows with righteous fury.
Lextix continues along the bridge.
Krani moves to wait in the center of the pillar on their side, and pulls out and loads a crossbow.
Spoiler: Initiative (click to show/hide)
It is Aela's turn.
Spoiler: Map (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: To Kill a Psion: Chapter One: The Queen's Tourney. IC thread.
Post by: AlleeCat on September 07, 2014, 09:51:51 pm
Move up again, Mage Armor on self.
Title: Re: To Kill a Psion: Chapter One: The Queen's Tourney. IC thread.
Post by: My Name is Immaterial on September 08, 2014, 01:00:01 am
Aela Entaria, Ilev Nuaugamkea, Guilhayl Aber and Mutt:
(Balance: 11+1, Success.)
Aela continues down the bridge.
Spoiler: Initiative (click to show/hide)
It is Mutt's turn.
Spoiler: Map (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: To Kill a Psion: Chapter One: The Queen's Tourney. IC thread.
Post by: GiglameshDespair on September 08, 2014, 11:10:33 am
Mutt smiled with satisfaction at the tumbling form of his enemy before he turned his focus to another. He strode forward a step or two before he tried to send another overcharged energy ray - cold - towards Krani. His talent for psionics rediverted the overcharged energies, letting it churn through until the energy subsided rather than breaking a path through his body.
Title: Re: To Kill a Psion: Chapter One: The Queen's Tourney. IC thread.
Post by: My Name is Immaterial on September 08, 2014, 12:37:01 pm
Are you sure about that? Energy Ray has a range of 30 ft.
Title: Re: To Kill a Psion: Chapter One: The Queen's Tourney. IC thread.
Post by: GiglameshDespair on September 08, 2014, 01:14:01 pm
Ah, yeah. Crossbow 'im then.
Title: Re: To Kill a Psion: Chapter One: The Queen's Tourney. IC thread.
Post by: My Name is Immaterial on September 08, 2014, 01:21:42 pm
They are 110 feet away, and a light crossbow's range is 80 ft. Would you like to advance?
Title: Re: To Kill a Psion: Chapter One: The Queen's Tourney. IC thread.
Post by: GiglameshDespair on September 08, 2014, 01:48:43 pm
Nah. I need the move action to load it, as i recall.
FAr as i know that's just the range increment, and so I'll just take a -2 to hit.
Title: Re: To Kill a Psion: Chapter One: The Queen's Tourney. IC thread.
Post by: My Name is Immaterial on September 08, 2014, 02:14:59 pm
Mutt, Aela Entaria, Ilev Nuaugamkea and Guilhayl Aber:
(Attack: 10+1-2, Failure.)
Mutt aims down sights and takes a shot, but the bolt sails over Krani's shoulder.
Spoiler: Initiative (click to show/hide)
It is Guilhayl's turn.
Spoiler: Map (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: To Kill a Psion: Chapter One: The Queen's Tourney. IC thread.
Post by: Tawa on September 08, 2014, 02:30:54 pm
Crossbow Krani.

Title: Re: To Kill a Psion: Chapter One: The Queen's Tourney. IC thread.
Post by: My Name is Immaterial on September 08, 2014, 04:00:00 pm
Guilhayl Aber, Mutt, Aela Entaria and Ilev Nuaugamkea:
(Attack: 10+2, Success, 6 damage.)
Another bolt flies towards the half-orc, this one hitting them in the chest.
"Well, that looks like match. Lextix can't achieve a win alone."
"Ah, yes, he's throwing down his weapons now."
The little kobold starts to stomp offcourt and the crowd begins to cheer. You exit, and the same man, albeit cleaner and better dressed than yesterday, hands you your winnings.

Right before you finally leave the arena, you are stopped by a young man, dressed in regal looking clothes adorned with a crest of somesort.
Giving you each a small velvet pouch, he says "Her Majesty, the Queen of Tomann, sends her thanks for helping her win her bet against the Baroness of Havenshire."

All:
Ding!
You have reached level 2!

Later that day, a messenger finds you and gives you an invitation to a dinner hosted by the Hunt-Master Logan Trennar. It says that attendance is mandatory. The address given is right next to the arena.
Title: Re: To Kill a Psion: Chapter One: The Queen's Tourney. IC thread.
Post by: Tawa on September 08, 2014, 04:16:58 pm
Guilhayl had been approached by the messenger while admiring his new crossbow, nicknamed Heartspear now, in the inn, and accepted the letter without a word. After reading it silently, he seems rather excited.

"Ah, excellent. A summons for our efforts."

"But wait... mandatory? Next to the arena? Possibly a devious trap to test our guile and skill. No matter, I shall attend."

Make sure I re-prepare Sleep and prepare Daze, Resistance, and Detect Poison before going to the dinner. Leave my food, water, and rope in the room at the inn.
Title: Re: To Kill a Psion: Chapter One: The Queen's Tourney. IC thread.
Post by: Criptfeind on September 08, 2014, 04:27:38 pm
(What time of day is it?)

"Hah! You are paranoid Guihayl! I'm sure he is just congratulating the winners, and explaining what the next part of the selection process is. I wonder if this city has a area where we could bathe? I wouldn't trust any rivers with so many people clustered together, but it might be well to get the sweat off of us before this dinner. I think I shall go look, and take a look around the city as well. Do any of you wish to come?"

Explore around the city. Specially looking for if there is a bath house or something of the like.
Title: Re: To Kill a Psion: Chapter One: The Queen's Tourney. IC thread.
Post by: GiglameshDespair on September 08, 2014, 04:46:28 pm
Mutt looked unimpressed by the talk of a trap.
"And wouldn't it be a shame if you got a knife in the ribs, wizard. A shame."
More quietly, he hissed to the wizard alone:
"They have an easier way of killing us both without cloak and dagger, don't they?"
Title: Re: To Kill a Psion: Chapter One: The Queen's Tourney. IC thread.
Post by: Tawa on September 08, 2014, 04:51:09 pm
Guilhayl whispers back.

"Certainly. But perhaps it would be more difficult for some of the more... powerful contenders to be killed in that manner. We still need to be cautious."
Title: Re: To Kill a Psion: Chapter One: The Queen's Tourney. IC thread.
Post by: My Name is Immaterial on September 09, 2014, 01:08:25 am
For reference, it is around 3 in the afternoon. The dinner is scheduled for 8 at night. I'll be counting down your time.

Ilev Nuaugamkea:
The innkeeper directs you to a nice bathhouse about 10 minutes away. Judging from the decor, it's not too fancy, but not too expensive at the same time. The handpainted sign in the lobby tells you that use of the bath areas is 5 sp (toiletries included), a steam bath is another 1 sp, laundering of clothes while you bath is another 1 sp, and a massage is 3 sp. There are a few different doors, which include Men, Women and Mixed Gender.
You have about 4:45 left.

Expect a fade to steamy.
Title: Re: To Kill a Psion: Chapter One: The Queen's Tourney. IC thread.
Post by: AlleeCat on September 09, 2014, 04:02:11 am
Ah, c'mon, girl. You can afford to treat yourself nice tonight. Especially with all that's happened.
You pay for the full package, except for the massage; seems a little too much. As you lay back in the bath, you think back to the nobles you saw in the stands, and how influential they were in your childhood. You remember how much you would look up to the Queen, her elegance and regal bearing always seemed to be something to strive for in life. You also remember how the new Baroness was practically family, and how your parents were always trying to arrange playdates, despite the fact that she was 8 years older and always thought of you as an annoying little cousin. Those memories seem so far off now. So much has changed.
Aidan snaps you out of your daydreams. Had you forgotten how long you'd been in the bath?
Title: Re: To Kill a Psion: Chapter One: The Queen's Tourney. IC thread.
Post by: SaberToothTiger on September 09, 2014, 06:01:34 am
The friendly bartender shall give our winners here a drink on the house. They earned it.
Title: Re: To Kill a Psion: Chapter One: The Queen's Tourney. IC thread.
Post by: Criptfeind on September 09, 2014, 07:10:00 am
Pathseeker chose the full package, other then the massage, which was probably unnecessary also he had no idea if it was even possible to massage him. After that he went shopping, looking at the various sets of weapons and armor available. In particular he is looking for someone who he can commission to create a masterwork large Great scimitar.

((Great Scimitar from sandstorm.
Quote
Great scimitar 200 gp (s)1d6 (m)1d8 18–20/×2 — 8 lb. Slashing
))
Title: Re: To Kill a Psion: Chapter One: The Queen's Tourney. IC thread.
Post by: GiglameshDespair on September 11, 2014, 01:09:43 pm
Mutt himself merely saved his money, meditating to restore his focus and power for the coming day.
As much as he would never use magic himself, he was no fool - magic items would be useful, and weak as he was, a bag of holding was something he wanted.
If he made money as fast as he had recently... he'd never had so much cash in his life.

Mutt eats if necessary, meditates and sleeps.
Title: Re: To Kill a Psion: Chapter One: The Queen's Tourney. IC thread.
Post by: My Name is Immaterial on September 13, 2014, 12:19:50 am
Aela Entaria:
You return to the inn, and it seems that two and a half hours have passed. A long time, but very refreshing.
You have about 2:30 left.

Ilev Nuaugamkea:
The heat of the bath almost lulls you to sleep, but you pull yourself out, refreshed. The attendants point you a smithy.
There, the smith puts down her latest craft to speak to you. "A Great Scimitar, huh? Made one once to pass the final journeyman's test. It's been a while, but I can try. Come back in two and a half hours, and I'll have it ready for you.
You have about 3:30 left.

Mutt:
You have a decent meal of stew, and return to your room and meditate.
You have as long as you want.
Title: Re: To Kill a Psion: Chapter One: The Queen's Tourney. IC thread.
Post by: Criptfeind on September 13, 2014, 10:14:02 am
I'll go to the local temple area, find out if they have a temple to Wee Jas, and if so I'll go there, maybe introduce myself to the clergy, and spend the time I have until my sword is done in prayer.
Title: Re: To Kill a Psion: Chapter One: The Queen's Tourney. IC thread.
Post by: AlleeCat on September 13, 2014, 01:38:10 pm
Spend the rest of the time journaling and practicing a new spell.
Title: Re: To Kill a Psion: Chapter One: The Queen's Tourney. IC thread.
Post by: My Name is Immaterial on September 14, 2014, 01:43:54 am
Ilev Nuaugamkea:
The local temple is decent sized stone tower, filled with a permanent chill. The Jasidin priest you speak with, a Karuth Michael, tells you that it's due to the fact that a third of the temple's purpose is to act as a morgue.
"In this city, temples are tax exempt and supported financially by the government if they provide two non-religious services. We house an extensive law library and provide free corpse collection, treatment and disposal, depending on the deceased's wishes."
After a tour, you assist in funerary rites for a deceased commoner. Once his spirit has been laid to rest, you excuse yourself.
Back at the smithy, your new weapon is sitting on a cooling rack when you come in. A young man hurriedly wraps it in cloth for you.
"That'll be 250 gold, if you please, sir."

Aela Entaria:
In your room, you lie back on your bed, feeling the rush of a new spell warm your blood and send shivers down your spine. But what is it?
Choose a cantrip, and add it to your spells known.
Title: Re: To Kill a Psion: Chapter One: The Queen's Tourney. IC thread.
Post by: Criptfeind on September 14, 2014, 07:41:17 am
Pathseeker felt at piece after doing his duties to his god, like he was more connected then ever before, he felt a bit of the divine spark within him. With a spring in his step he went to the weapon smith to pick up his weapon. He was surprised that they would sell such a fine looking weapon so cheaply, but he gratefully accepted the weapon. He then took it back his room at the inn, testing the balance. It was quite a bit different then most one handed swords he had felt, although he was comfortable using it two handed, one handed would take some work to get used to.

I'll go back to the inn and and practice a bit with my sword as I wait for the tournament to start. I'll also be starting the training to become proficient with my new weapon.
Title: Re: To Kill a Psion: Chapter One: The Queen's Tourney. IC thread.
Post by: GiglameshDespair on September 14, 2014, 08:09:44 am
Mutt decided to learn more about his companions. IF he was forced to rely on them, he could at least know if he could.
"Goliath!" He called when the stone-skinned creature returned. "A question."
Title: Re: To Kill a Psion: Chapter One: The Queen's Tourney. IC thread.
Post by: Criptfeind on September 14, 2014, 08:12:52 am
Pathseeker was surprised that Mutt wanted to speak to him, he seemed so sulky and withdrawn normally. Surprised, but pleased, it was always nice to get to know ones companions. "Yes Mutt? What do you need?"
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Post by: GiglameshDespair on September 14, 2014, 08:22:18 am
"I want to know why. Why are you becoming a psion hunter?"
He'd decided to ask all his erstwhile companions. Especially the sorcerer girl. He had no trust in her resolve.
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Post by: Criptfeind on September 14, 2014, 08:35:25 am
The Goliath thinks for a moment on this question before replying.

"I suppose I don't have some grand reason for this. I'm out to see the world, do what I can in it, learn what I can. The Psionic hunt seems like as good a thing to take part in for now as anything. Gives me a direction in my wandering, and allows me to do some good for the world."

Pathseeker then considers.

"So why are you here? You don't seem particularly happy most of the time. But you travel with Guilhayl all the same."
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Post by: GiglameshDespair on September 14, 2014, 09:30:05 am
Mutt shrugged in response to Pathseeker's question. "I'm sure you'll find that out sooner or later."

"So do you think psions are evil, then? They deserve to be killed?"
Title: Re: To Kill a Psion: Chapter One: The Queen's Tourney. IC thread.
Post by: Criptfeind on September 14, 2014, 10:06:34 am
"Are all psions evil and deserve to be killed? Like most sources of evil in the world I would assume that there are shades of grey, even in psions. A psion might not be a bad person themselves, but if they continue to play with a evil force and disrupt society then they should be stopped. I am not sure if I would go so far as to call them evil. Careless, selfish, childish. Maybe those could be better descriptors. At any rate, they should certainly be stopped. Death might seem like a harsh punishment, but it is the law, and these people know they are putting society in danger and what the consequences of that is.

So. Are psions evil? Probably not always. Do they deserve to be killed? Most of the time they probably do."
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Post by: GiglameshDespair on September 14, 2014, 10:29:50 am
Mutt managed to keep the venom out of his voice.
"I... see. What if they used their psionics for a good cause? Protecting the weak, the innocent, slaying the evil? Should they be punished for using psionics to do so?"
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Post by: Criptfeind on September 14, 2014, 10:39:45 am
"It's a interesting moral quandary. If I was personally put into a situation where I had to make that call, it would have to depend on a lot of factors. If the pison was immediately protecting people at the time, I wouldn't try to stop the psion. And, in the immediate aftermath of whatever heroics they took part in... It's a harder question, but I don't think I could bring myself to punish someone immediately. Although perhaps that would be wrong of me I would likely let them go. If they continued to use psionics after the fact? In that case they should be stopped. Doing a evil action to further a good cause does not give carte blanche on future evil actions."
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Post by: GiglameshDespair on September 14, 2014, 11:17:14 am
Hmm. A brain in this puppet, but he dances on strings nonetheless.

"Alright, final question, Pathseeker. What if a psionic only ever used it for good causes? Should they be stopped?"

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Post by: Criptfeind on September 14, 2014, 11:44:10 am
The Goliath shrugs.

"It seems likely that they should stop. But for the most part I have already answered this. I would not stop a psion in the midst of using his power for good, at least not for larger good like saving people, and although it would be a large moral quandary I doubt I could bring myself to kill or capture one just for using his powers for good. So, I suppose practically speaking if a psion only used his power for good, there really wouldn't be a time when I could bring myself to punish that pison. Maybe I would heavily encourage them to change. I might feel a responsibility to make absolutely sure that they never used their powers for ill. But would I personally stop them? I don't think I would."

He thinks for a moment more.

"Although I don't think I would blame anybody or any place that would make them stop. Hah, and perhaps punish me as a accomplice as well if it came to that! At any rate. This has been quite a interesting conversation, and I thank you, but unless there are more questions that you have, I think I must take my leave for the moment."

Assuming mutt doesn't have anything more to ask, I'll go up to my room.
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Post by: GiglameshDespair on September 14, 2014, 12:15:14 pm
"No, I had nothing more to ask. I've learned enough for the time being. Go on."
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Post by: My Name is Immaterial on September 17, 2014, 12:39:54 am
After you preperation, you make your way to the dinner, where the guard glares at those who try to take in weaponry, and confiscates any weapon that is not a quarterstaff, dagger or gauntlet. "You'll get it back after."

Inside is a long table, seating 50 to each side. At its head stands a middle aged gentlemen in a dress uniform heavily decorated with medals. Once  most of the 100 winners are seated, he speaks in a booming voice, obviously enhanced by magic.
"Welcome, champions. I am Huntmaster Logan Trenar. You have all fared well in the last two days, but your trials are not over. You were able to best your foes in a show of strength, but the Hunt requires equal parts brains and brawn from our members. Tomorrow's contest will be your chance to demonstrate your strategic abilities. And so, it is my pleasure to introduce my ex-companion, Eyvind Hallenor, the designer of your next challenge."

From thin air, a short human appears, leaning back in one of a few chairs at the head of the table. With a grin and a flourish, he jumps to his feet.
"Ladies, gentlemen, since you're assuredly hungry, and I've promised a very pretty girl a visit, I'll be brief." After a quick pause for laughter, he continues, "The Hunt's targets will not always fight you in the open field, and your job will not always be to kill everyone. My little test will simulate that. Two teams of will fight in a Capture-the-Flag style game. The winner will continue, as you might expect. However, only one team will be capturing the flag. The other will be defending it. Each team will have five minutes to plan, ((24 hours in IRL terms)) and then the attacking team must retrieve the defending team's flag in thirty minutes. The same basic rules apply: no killing, blahdeblahdeblah. You get the gist. May the odds be in your favor!"

And a bow, he vanishes once more. Trenar clears his throat.
"Before we eat, there is a little more business to attend to. The majority of you did not register as five person teams, so we have arranged teams for you all. I will now read off the teams... please stand when your name is called..."
His words blur together, until you hear your names called out: "Mutt, X'ithzol, Aela Entaria, Guilhayl Aber and Ilev Nuaugamkea."

You all stand. Three humans, a goliath and a person with wrappings covering their entire body. By total coincidence, you are all sitting together. I will leave the specifics up to you.

A delicious, if simple, meal of smoked trout and rice, with a side salad is brought out and laid before you.
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Post by: AlleeCat on September 17, 2014, 01:16:34 am
"I'm not really used to eating such simple meals at big gatherings like this... Not that the food is bad or anything..." Aela begins to daintily eat with a knife and fork, but looks a bit embarrassed as several of the warriors across from her stuff their faces without even touching their silverware.
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Post by: GiglameshDespair on September 17, 2014, 05:50:39 am
"Just be glad you're getting a meal, princess." Mutt muttered sarcastically, stabbing at the food with his fork as if it'd insulted his mother.
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Post by: Tawa on September 17, 2014, 12:17:18 pm
Guilhayl quietly eats some trout and rice simultaneously, and stops for a moment to speak to his new companion, X'ithzol.

"So, you're the new guy, eh? Well, nice to meet you. 'm Guilhayl--" Guilhayl indicates Mutt-- "'n this is my right-hand man Mutt."
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Post by: Harbingerjm on September 22, 2014, 12:26:20 am
Quote from: Tawarochir on September 17, 2014, 12:17:18 pm
Guilhayl quietly eats some trout and rice simultaneously, and stops for a moment to speak to his new companion, X'ithzol.

"So, you're the new guy, eh? Well, nice to meet you. 'm Guilhayl--" Guilhayl indicates Mutt-- "'n this is my right-hand man Mutt."
"It is also nice to meat you. I am X'ithzol, though if you, like many in these lands, cannot pronounce that, Zol is acceptable. It seems we will be fighting together. I have seen your combats."
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Post by: GiglameshDespair on September 22, 2014, 05:47:53 am
Mutt merely merely a 'hmmm' sound of mild disapproval. "So what are you? Some kind of fighter or scoundrel? You don't seem to be a mage, from my guess."
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Post by: Harbingerjm on September 22, 2014, 09:35:59 am
"I am a wanderer, chained one. I am no spellspinner."
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Post by: GiglameshDespair on September 24, 2014, 01:11:10 pm
"Well, we could always do with another meatshield. Why do you cover yourself with cloth, out of curiosity?"
He looked around, trying to pick out any important or powerful figures he could recognise from rumours and the like.
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Post by: Harbingerjm on September 24, 2014, 10:56:44 pm
"The hivenests are far from these lands, and wanderers who leave them rarely come here. Those who nest here are unfamiliar with my kind, and most have reacted poorly to my appearance. And your own reason for covering?"
X'ithzol gestures towards Mutt's robe, cloak, hat and mask with one hand, picking delicately at his food with the other.
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Post by: My Name is Immaterial on September 25, 2014, 12:48:43 am
Mutt:
(Knowledge (Local): 1+4, lolno)
You have no idea who anyone is.
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Post by: GiglameshDespair on September 25, 2014, 06:26:41 am
"Frail as I am, I feel the cold quite potently."  And if I take them off, few will know my face.
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Post by: My Name is Immaterial on October 08, 2014, 04:51:19 pm
The next day, you show up together at the staging zone. After waiting for a few minutes, you are called off into a building to the side by a tournament official. She leads you into a room with a rather large table in the middle, which is likely used as a meeting room normally. The table is bare, except for two scroll cases. The woman gestures for you to sit, and checks some notes on a clipboard.
"Our routine scans have detected the presence of a person with psionic capabilities among your team. On the table are two scrolls of Detect Psionics. To be able to continue in the competition, you have to identify the psionic. Their fate is up to you. Good luck."
With that, she leaves.

((I will be handling Taw's character for a few days.))
Guilhayl's face becomes pained for a moment, then settles into one of concern and picks up a scroll and studies its writings.
(Spellcraft: 7+7, Failure.)
Frustrated, he casts Read Magic, and it becomes clear that these are scrolls of Detect Psionics.
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Post by: GiglameshDespair on October 08, 2014, 04:53:04 pm
Subtly, Mutt started backing away.
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Post by: Criptfeind on October 08, 2014, 05:19:55 pm
Pathseeker shuffled uncomfortably before sitting down at a corner of the table. Uneasily gazing upon his previous allies.

"That is... Unpleasant to hear...

What do you think they meant by 'Their fate is up to you?' Will we not get kicked out of this tournament no matter what we do? Or do our fates rest on this as well?"
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Post by: GiglameshDespair on October 08, 2014, 05:50:13 pm
"I imagine they meant you could attempt to murder them or not. If we were going to be kicked out the tournament, not doubt we would have been already. Same as if they wanted the psion dead."

Quickly, he reached out and picked up the remaining scroll, holding it tightly in his grip. The mask and hat hid his emotions well, even as his face was stoic, but a tight coil of tension was inside. If he had to, he'd kill them all, though he doubted he'd make it out alive if it came to that.

Damn his fate.
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Post by: Criptfeind on October 08, 2014, 05:57:53 pm
Pathseeker sucked in his breath and stood back up.

"Murder? That seems like it would be going quite far, especially since all of you, excepting this new man, are my comrades by battle already. I have no wish to fight any of you. Although I can understand being upset at this secret being kept, certainly if we will be allowed to continue in this tournament and they will not be killing anyone there is no reason not to let this deception past and try to work together?"
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Post by: AlleeCat on October 08, 2014, 06:07:30 pm
"M-murder? I thought we weren't allowed to kill people in the tournament. We already know it's Mutt, so why not just tell them?"
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Post by: Harbingerjm on October 08, 2014, 11:43:10 pm
"Strange, that they leave two scrolls here..."
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Post by: GiglameshDespair on October 09, 2014, 04:20:40 am
Mutt shot a glance at Aeyla. It was not a happy one.
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Post by: My Name is Immaterial on October 09, 2014, 06:25:37 pm
Guilhayl turns to Aeyla.
"What an unfounded accusation! Come, show us some proof!"
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Post by: Harbingerjm on October 10, 2014, 12:52:37 am
"Oh, that's why."
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Post by: AlleeCat on October 10, 2014, 01:12:06 pm
"Well... It's mostly a hunch... I mean, I've studied psionics in my training, and I've seen Mutt in battle... I really don't mind that he has them! There's actually some things I'd like to learn from him."
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Post by: Tawa on October 10, 2014, 03:09:06 pm
((Tawarochir steals his character back from the GM!))

Guilhayl snaps slightly more awake. He had barely gotten enough sleep last night.

"Oy, Zol, I'm no psion. Mutt's merely a fairly good friend of mine. Anyway... they did simply leave it at 'their fate is up to you,' so I, for one, say we keep the psion on our team. They might let it slide. We at least should take a shot."

"I'm not going to kill a man just to join the Hunt."
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Post by: Criptfeind on October 10, 2014, 03:35:34 pm
Patherseeker sits back and sighs, shrugging a bit.

"Well. It would make some things add up if Mutt was a pison. Some things at least. And yes, it appears that we won't be forced to kill the psion. Although I'm not sure what they will do with him or her. It's a worrisome. Although perhaps one way out, would be if one of us volunteers to register as a minder and take command of the pison, then the hunt shouldn't have any objections... At least ones that they will air out loud, we might need to watch for knifes in the dark... Although putting that much power over ones own life in the hands of someone else is... A distressing idea. I doubt any of us, excepting perhaps Mutt and Guilhayl, have known each other long enough for that type of trust to foster I would think."

He thinks for a bit. Then leans forward and taps his finger on the table.

"Although to be honest, putting aside suspicions against Mutt for the moment. Should we just clear out the Gargun in the room? We have not fought with this Exthzol by our side, we really know nothing about him. And to be honest my friend. You look the type. He seems like he might be a even more reasonable first guess then Mutt."
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Post by: Harbingerjm on October 10, 2014, 04:35:47 pm
"Your guess would be a foolish one. I did not leave the mountains to join an organisation dedicated to ending my kind. I have seen your fights; it seems you have not seen mine. I fight with crossbow, sling and spear, not with psionic."
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Post by: Criptfeind on October 10, 2014, 05:02:54 pm
"So you say of course. And in most circumstances I would be inclined to allow your story to pass without further examination. However."

Pathseeker gestures around them at the room they are in.

"Obviously we are not now in most circumstances."
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Post by: AlleeCat on October 12, 2014, 01:05:32 pm
All this bickering. Is this really what an adventuring party is about? You're supposed to work together, not argue and distrust one another. Of course, you don't say that out loud; It wouldn't stop them anyway. Actions speak louder than words, right, girl?

Aela snatches one of the scrolls off the table and uses it on Mutt.
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Post by: My Name is Immaterial on October 12, 2014, 06:48:40 pm
Initiative opposed to Initiative: 10+1 vs. 8+2, Success for Aela.

Alea grabs the scroll from Guilhayl, and quickly casts it on herself. The spell seems to have been modified to have a visual and auditory element, as a cone of light projects from her forehead and it emits a quiet beeping sound. When she turns her head, it follows. When it settles on Mutt, the cone of light turns red and the beeping becomes loud and harsh. A monotone voice bleats out the verdict.
"PSIONICS DETECTED."
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Post by: Tawa on October 12, 2014, 06:49:45 pm
"...thief."
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Post by: Harbingerjm on October 12, 2014, 06:50:55 pm
"...Most stupid mageweaving this one has ever seen."
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Post by: GiglameshDespair on October 12, 2014, 06:52:57 pm
Mutt grimaced under his mask.
"Geh. Though really, I'm astounded you didn't know it immediately. Really, you're becoming psionic hunters and none of you have even seen the stuff?" He shook his head.

He was reasonably confident, from the things they'd said, he was not about to be murdered.
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Post by: Harbingerjm on October 12, 2014, 06:59:35 pm
"Lack of chatter of the obvious does not mean it was not noticed. I have seen all too much psionic, and so I am here, chained one."
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Post by: Criptfeind on October 12, 2014, 07:11:33 pm
Pathseeker sighs and puts his head in his hands, before looking back up at Mutt, his face somewhat harder then before.

"So, I suppose that puts our conversation in a new light eh? Were you trying to say that you are the psion that only uses his power for good then?"
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Post by: GiglameshDespair on October 12, 2014, 07:55:42 pm
"No. There's nothing inherently evil about psionics themselves. Or psions, either. And it doesn't matter anyway. I don't have a choice."
He made a gesture towards his forehead.
"For the terrible crime of saving a child-" his voice dripped venom "-I was branded with a mark of justice and thrown into a dark cell for over a year. I forget how long, exactly, because I couldn't even see the sun to mark the passage of days. I rotted in there until the wizard there-" and a savage jerk with his thumb pointed at Guilhayl "-won me in a raffle. So I'm bound to serve him, or my Mark activates. I could only harm you with my psionics if you were attempting to harm me first or Guilhayl ordered me to."

He snorted. " I suppose I should be grateful I wasn't just executed for my terrible deed." It might not be wise to be so venomous, but he was out of the danger zone. They hadn't attacked him. He didn't believe the thing in wraps, quite. It didn't seem too... academical.
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Post by: Criptfeind on October 12, 2014, 08:11:54 pm
"That is a... Distressing tale. If it is true. But it is easy enough to believe for now, and explains quite a few things. But why" Pathseeker continues in a puzzled voice "did you two hide this from us? If Guilhayl is already your legal warder then, ethical issues aside, it seems like you could have simply revealed this to us, so that me, and Aela, did not have to go though this rigmarole. But, I suppose you must have had your reasons...

As it stands, with Guilhayl as your legal warder, and if the story you told is true, I have no issues with continuing to work with you two."
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Post by: GiglameshDespair on October 12, 2014, 08:17:37 pm
"You people are hardly reasonable about psionics. A façade is safer, even a thin one.
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Post by: Tawa on October 12, 2014, 09:11:32 pm
Guilhayl nods.

"Considering the general populace's opinion on psionics, it was a much better choice to simply not say anything."
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Post by: My Name is Immaterial on October 12, 2014, 10:18:51 pm
You hear a knock on the door.
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Post by: GiglameshDespair on October 13, 2014, 06:55:39 am
Mutt looked at it for a second, before opening it and backing up.
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Post by: My Name is Immaterial on October 13, 2014, 09:22:33 am
The official who took you to the room is standing outside. Looking expectantly, she asks "So, who is the psionic?"
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Post by: GiglameshDespair on October 13, 2014, 11:57:12 am
"Me. Happy?"
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Post by: My Name is Immaterial on October 13, 2014, 01:20:54 pm
"Hmm." She makes a few notes on a clipboard and turns to go. "Right, you're free to go."
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Post by: My Name is Immaterial on January 01, 2015, 02:52:56 am
It’s been a week punctuated by rather boring trails of combat prowess. Despite the challenges you’ve faced, you have risen above them, raking in prize money and making a name for yourself. Today, your team of five stands with the other four teams that survived the not-very-hardships in your way to glory. The Huntmaster is giving a rousing speech before the final contest, but it’s just for the audience. You try and keep your mind clear, and focused on the task at hand. In the forest that you stand before, is a powerful psionic who the hunt has let loose for this event. This will be your hardest battle yet, but your weapons are sharp and your minds are fresh.
The speech is coming to a crescendo, as indicated by stagehands, and you steel yourself for what is to come. Bellowing at the top of his lungs, Trenar shouts: “Let the Hunt… BEGIN!”. As the sound of his voice hits your ears, your legs begin to churn, and you race by the Huntmaster with the other teams, unfazed by the fireworks going off behind you.
Hold on… the fireworks weren’t planned until the Hunt had been completed.
That’s not a cheer coming up from the crowd…
Those are screams.
When the first fireball lands in your path, you dive for cover behind the stage, just in time to see Guilhayl and Trenan, along with many others, wrestling in the clutches of strange, four armed, one legged yellow beasts, before they all vanish.
   Above the crowd, who were here to see some nice, manufactured bloodshed, float figures who are firing bolts of energy indiscriminately into the crowd, their purple robes glowing from the blasts of fire, electricity and freezing cold directed at the citizenry below.
   In cover next to you is a figure in a dirty-sand-colored cloak, seemingly staring intently at an ancient compass. It points to the stage that you cower behind.
   Behind you, the screaming of the crowd vanishes in an instant, like someone hit a universal mute button. A voice pierces the deafening silence, calm as a pond on a windless night, and as jubilant as a baby taking its first steps. “Ladies! Gentlemen! Rejoice, for today, the Hunt’s tyrannical inquisition ends at our hands! Welcome to the new world!”
   In a spray of ectoplasm, a skeletal, beaked hound appears in front of you. Now is the time to decide what story you will tell of this day.
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Post by: AlleeCat on January 01, 2015, 05:02:38 am
On the outside, a small shriek, falling back for a moment before steadying herself, an entirely different look in her eye than just seconds ago. Her hands move almost instantly, whispering an incantation, before a Spray of Color erupts from her fingertips in the direction of the hound in front of her. On the inside...

Horrible things happening all around. Explosions, people dying, some being snatched out of thin air. A horrible monster appears in front of you, and then... Darkness. You struggle to see, but it's like there's a haze all around you. You feel like you're moving, but can't tell how, or why. Sound is quiet, muted, as if underwater. Dazzling colors break through the haze, but only for a moment, before plunging you back into the dark haze. You feel like you should be scared, but the haze is almost calming. Struggling to regain control only makes you feel weak and ineffectual. You almost feel as if you're trapped in your own mind, only able to watch on through a thick haze, as something else controls you.
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Post by: GiglameshDespair on January 01, 2015, 12:21:04 pm
The gods be damned, what in the hells where these psions doing?

The somewhat less powerful psion snarled and yanked down his dust mask, coughing a glob of ectoplasm into his hand. With a grunt, he tossed the weightless substance to splatter onto the creature.

Manifest entangling ectoplasm onto the dog.
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Post by: Criptfeind on January 03, 2015, 12:03:27 am
As much as Pathseekers instincts called from him to take to the air and immediately strike down the flying villains, he tempered his actions with the knowledge that if he left there might not be anyone to stand between the dog creatures and the crowds behind him. Flaring out his wings he launched himself at the dog creature, pulling out his swords and hoping to finish it off quickly!

Charge at the hound and attack with a Great Scimitar.
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Post by: Remuthra on January 03, 2015, 12:20:47 am
The dusty, robed figure looks up from his compass, eyes burning, then pockets it somewhere, hefts a massive shield, and draws a shining curved blade from a belt sheath, then moves purposefully towards the place where the skeletal hound appeared, bastion raised towards the oncoming psions. It raises its weapon towards the hound, its eyes and a silver amulet around its neck glowing with an eerie blue light, and intones, "You serve me now..." in a rasping, peculiarly hollow voice, as though it were being carried in on the breeze.

Draw khopesh, move towards the party. Rebuke attempt on the hound.
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Post by: My Name is Immaterial on January 14, 2015, 10:31:22 pm
The beast had simply been growling at you when you release your wrath upon it.

Aela shoots blindingly bright prismatic colors from each of fingers. They strike the beast where its eyes would be, if it had eyes.
Will save: Failure! Blinded for 3 rounds and Stunned for 4 rounds!

Mutt's ectoplasm catches the hound's heels and it almost bowls over.
Attack: 8+2 > AC, Success!

Pathseeker charges the beast, swinging massive scimitars like a tempest.
Attack: 12+7, 15+7, Hit! Hit! 6+4+4 damage! 2+1+4 damage! 23 damage!

Sultan, channeling the divine power within him, reaches out across the distance to take control of the undead mind, but cannot sense anything. The attempt fails.
Rebuke attempt: Ineffective?!

The teleporting Huntmaster from the feast appears behind the beast, and stabs its ectoplasmic body, which explodes in a burst of goo. To the few potential hunters that are still in shock, or engaged with attackers, he shouts "The psion must have opened a portal to bring this force in! Cut off their escape route! Find the psion and kill him! We will handle this attack! GO! FINISH THE HUNT!"
He disappears in a small puff of smoke,
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Post by: Criptfeind on January 15, 2015, 02:59:01 pm
With the immediate threat in front of him dealt with, Pathseeker looked to the skies and the men who were attacking the crowd from above. Clearly this was the reason he had so suddenly been given wings. His resolve firmed, he dropped his excess baggage, gave his wings a experimental flap or two, and then launched himself into the sky at them.

Pathseeker will fly up towards the figures attacking the crowd, if possible, attack them with twf, if necessary, charge. Use smite evil if I can get a hit in. If the figures look like they are just wearing robes without some type of magical protection or without armor underneath, I'll power attack for two.
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Post by: AlleeCat on January 16, 2015, 12:31:59 pm
Fire Magic Missile(s) at whichever on Pathseeker is attacking!
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Post by: Remuthra on January 16, 2015, 02:51:48 pm
Total cover against the flying psions, get closer to the party.
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Post by: GiglameshDespair on January 17, 2015, 03:40:49 pm
One who looked at Mutt and could see below the mask would be able to see the grin upon his features.
He supposed he was still bound, though, even if his handler was now (hopefully painfully) deceased.

But the Huntsmaster had given his orders, he supposed.
He snarled towards his companions: "Let the others fight here! We've been given a different target to kill."
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Post by: My Name is Immaterial on January 25, 2015, 04:18:36 am
((It should be noted that I will let TWFers use TWFing as a standard action. NO, GUY CANNOT DO THIS, REMUTHRA.))

Pathseeker, seeing that the teleporting man had grabbed the psion on stage and was in the process of stabbing him in the gut, swerved around that conflict, heading for one of the psions hovering above the crowd.
To Hit: 17+7+2, 20+7+2  (Confirm: 5+7+2, Confirmed!) Damage: 1+1+4, 1+5+4+1+1+4 for a total of 22 damage.
You practically scissor the poor wretch in half, and their corpse hits the grounds a few moments later with a sickening thump. The nearby attackers somehow hear this over the sounds of chaos, and turn to face you, but the nearest one gets a face full of Magic Missiles (2+1, 4+1 damage). The offended psion spits out some teeth and blood and settles into a battle stance.
Spoiler: Initiative (click to show/hide)
It is Sultan Ab'dsomething's turn.
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Post by: Remuthra on January 25, 2015, 09:35:50 am
Move 20' towards party, gain full cover in the direction of psion funtimes.
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Post by: Criptfeind on January 25, 2015, 10:27:50 am
Wheeling around in the air Pathseeker orientated himself towards the next floating man, hurdling himself though the air at him!

Pathseeker will fly towards the figures, if possible, attack them with twf, if necessary, charge. If the figures look like they are just wearing robes without some type of magical protection or without armor underneath, I'll power attack for two.
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Post by: My Name is Immaterial on January 25, 2015, 01:50:44 pm
Sultan Ab'dsomething scuttles underneath the stage.
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Post by: GiglameshDespair on January 26, 2015, 05:56:08 pm
Mutt joined the Sultan in seeking cover.
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Post by: My Name is Immaterial on January 29, 2015, 03:08:06 am
Mutt hides underneath the stage.
Pathseeker flight continues to the psion who had been blasted by the Magic Missile.
Attack rolls: 12+1, 4+1, Success, Failure. Damage: 4+4+4+2 damage.
One sword cuts deep and the psion cries out in pain. The man goes slack and begins to slowly sink to the floor.
The two more nearby psions fire off blasts of energy at the party, at least on the actively fighting members of the party, namely Aela and Pathseeker.
Pathseeker Reflex Save: 4+4, Failure for Half Damage. 13 damage taken.
Aela Reflex Save: 19+2, Success for Half Damage. 6 damage taken.
It is Aela's turn.
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Post by: AlleeCat on January 30, 2015, 10:20:09 am
I cast Magic Missile at the darkness! other guys!
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Post by: My Name is Immaterial on February 01, 2015, 04:12:25 am
Aela let's loose blasts of force that split off and chase down the two psions.
Damage: 2+1, 4+1.
One is is mostly unfazed, while the other is winded.
It is Sultan's turn.
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Post by: My Name is Immaterial on February 14, 2015, 01:30:25 am
Sultan continues to hide underneath the stage.
It is Mutt's turn.
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Post by: GiglameshDespair on February 14, 2015, 10:58:59 am
Inertial armour
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Post by: My Name is Immaterial on February 17, 2015, 03:06:13 am
Mutt begins to glow with a purple aura, while he continues to hide under the stage.

It is Pathseeker's turn.