The Long Road: OOC

[LordKruelos]

(In regards to LordKruelos' the Road to Thustrata post) Is it bad that I took one look at that map and I know where that is? 

The internet is full of perfectly good maps, who am I not to use them?

[Fiendbasher]

Ah so the setting is unrelated... gotcha. 

[foproy]

lk could you put the map in spoilers?

[LordKruelos]

"Try not to let him die, while you poke around... Oops too late. Well maybe you'll save the next one.", Grandmother chortles happily to herself, as she drags out her bag of bones.

"Ok, move aside deary. He's not going to get anymore dead, and talented people need to work.", despite her callous, Grandmother gives Killishandra plenty of room to work while sets up her own lays an old clothe on the ground while she prepares to caste the bones.

The bones crackle and clack in grandmothers hands, as she takes on a long far away look.

"Gor-Kesh So Rukput
Ouun pu'k tu' o so rutk, ut ouun sot tu'k o so r'und.
O pot ouu, ouu umt pukdunt. N''um du ouun 'ov' 'rud ok uk''." she chants in sing song goblin.

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Gor Kesh, My Husband
Your bones dance in my hands, and your mind dances in my heart.
I bind you, you old bastard. Reveal to your wife what is unseen.

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Insight
MP: 1 Casting: 1min Duration: Instant Range: Self
Effect: One Hint
Spell Casting 1d20+9 DC:16
1d20+9=23

 

Can I vote for Jigger getting +1 AD for this?

[Catodon]

Will finish composing my post next day or so.
Jigger: anything in particular you'd like a hint about?

[Jigger]

Thanks Lord Kruelos, I appreciate the compliment.
Oh, and forgive my lateness in replying works, been a #$@% this last week.

As for the Hint, let me see I don't want to recreate any ones work.

Killshandra will determine what killed him, or at least how.
Vashkar can tell us where it went.
Kierie will get the local POV.

Ok, how about their motive? What do they plan on doing with the girl?

AKA: Why did they take her, and why did they come down here to do it?

[Fiendbasher]

Posting a second character for LordKruelos' chapter. I'll put a link to his wiki page here when I finish the entry... but I will let you know now that it is a lvl 3 orc-blooded human Captain with a Vargyr personal lieutenant. He's designed to actually be a group force multiplier.

He can also serve the purpose of backup character.

[LordKruelos]

Posting a second character for LordKruelos' chapter. I'll put a link to his wiki page here when I finish the entry... but I will let you know now that it is a lvl 3 orc-blooded human Captain with a Vargyr personal lieutenant. He's designed to actually be a group force multiplier.

He can also serve the purpose of backup character.

Good stuff, we've got a human fighter/mage (with thiefly overtones) and a human captain so far.

[foproy]

i will get to work on my character tonight, it will be a tracker of some kind. will work it out sometime.

[Catodon]

Hi all
Will post soon its just that I'm in a foriegn country (well sort of its only New Zealand) for a conference which demands about 12 hours of my attention every day. Current plan is to post late tonight New Zealand time.

[foproy]

nearly finished the character for lk's game, i just need a good alignment to finish. it is a elf druid priest 3 any thoughts?

[LordKruelos]

nearly finished the character for lk's game, i just need a good alignment to finish. it is a elf druid priest 3 any thoughts?

How about

Way of the Many-Petal Rose

The fool says "I am strong!", the Master asks "What is strength?“

According to the Way, there are five orders or processes (niyama) which operate in the physical and mental realms. Every mental or physical phenomenon could be explained by these all-embracing five orders or processes which are laws in themselves. Karma as such is only one of these five orders. Like all other natural laws they demand no lawgiver.
Utu Niyama - physical inorganic order, e.g. seasonal phenomena of winds and rains. The unerring order of seasons, characteristic seasonal changes and events, causes of winds and rains, nature of heat, etc., all belong to this group.
Bija Niyama - order of germs and seeds (physical organic order), e.g. rice produced from rice-seed, sugary taste from sugar-cane or honey, peculiar characteristics of certain fruits, etc.
Niyama - order of act and result, e.g., desirable and undesirable acts produce corresponding good and bad results. As surely as water seeks its own level so does Karma, given opportunity, produce its inevitable result, not in the form of a reward or punishment but as an innate sequence. This sequence of deed and effect is as natural and necessary as the way of the sun and the moon.
Dhamma Niyama - order of the norm, e.g., the natural phenomena occurring at the advent of a Bodhisattva in his last birth. Gravitation and other similar laws of nature. The natural reason for being good and so forth, may be included in this group.
Citta Niyama - order or mind or psychic law, e.g., processes of consciousness, arising and perishing of consciousness, constituents of consciousness, power of mind, etc.

Alignment: Way of the Many-Petal Rose
The Way is for those who would improve themselves through the twelve trials of enlightenment. Physical and mental transcendence are the goals for all who follow in the footsteps of the Master.
Alignment Skills: Acrobatics, Athletics, Blend, Investigate
Paths: Air, Fortune, Knowledge, Strength, Travel
Ritual Weapon: Staff, Shod
Avatar:

[foproy]

seems just a bit eastern to me, also forgot to add bear nation.

[Fiendbasher]

The wiki is fighting with me so I'll try to finish formatting here. It's a lot more forgiving and once it's done I should be able to cut and paste it over (if the damn wiki lets me this time)

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Vár - Night Orc-blooded Vigilant Human Fighter

Class/Level: Captain 3
XP: 2500
Type: Medium biped folk, reach 1 (2 with spear)
Speed: 30 ft. ground (Run 90 ft. armored, 120 ft. unarmored)

Str: 16 (+3)
Dex: 12 (+1)
Con: 14 (+2)
Int: 12 (+1)
Wis: 14 (+2)
Cha: 10 (+0)

Vitality: 33
Wounds: 14

Melee Attack: +6 = 3(Str) + 2(Captain) [Forte: Edged]

• Warg-Rider's Spear +6 (1d8+4 lethal edged [+2 sneak attack]; threat 19-20. Qualities: superior materials, cavalry, reach +1, AP 2, goblin craftsmanship, hurl). Description: A 6.5' hafted spear weighted for mounted combat. The spearhead is of goblin design... its long narrow profile reduces the chance of it getting stuck in a body and pulled from the rider's grasp during a pass. It also makes it easier for it to slip between ribs, or through light armor. Can be wielded one-handed (1h/M).
• Dagger +6 (1d6+3 lethal; threat 19-20. Qualities: bleed, hurl). Description: Utilitarian tool and pig-sticker.
• Wooden Shield +5 (1d6+3 subdual blunt; threat 20). Description: Small wooden round shield with a hide stretched across it for reinforcement, painted black. The arm straps allow him to leave his hand free for use but if he does so, the shield is not considered ready and gives no bonus.

 
Unarmed Attack: +5 = 3(Str) + 2(Captain)

• Fist +5 (1d4+3 subdual; threat 20)
• Bite I (from Wild Side I) +5 (1d8+3 lethal; threat 18-20)

Ranged Attack: +4 = 1(Dex) + 2(Captain) [Forte: Bows]

• Short Bow +4 (1d6 lethal [standard arrow]; threat 19-20; Range 20 ft. x 6; Qualities: cavalry)

Fortitude Save: +4 = 2(Captain) + 2(Con)
Reflex Save: +5 = 1(Captain) +1(Dex) +3 (Lightning Reflexes)
Will Save: +5 =3(Captain) +2(Wis)

Defense: 14 = 10 + 1(Captain) + 1(Dex) +2 guard (Shield)
DR: 4 (Moderate studded leather with light fittings)
Resists: None
Spell Resistance: 0

Initiative: +3 = 2(Captain) + 1(Dex)

Action Dice: 3d4 (3d4 current)

Lifestyle: 2

• Panache 1 (+0 Appearance, 10s income)
• Prudence 1 (20% Money saved/earned)

Legend: +2

• Reputation: 22
• Renown: 0

Origin Abilities:

• Enlightened Notice: Maximum Notice rank increases to Career Level +5.
• Always ready: May always act during surprise rounds.
• Melee Combat Expert: Considered to have 2 additional Melee Combat feats for any ability based on the number of Melee Combat feats you have.
• Grueling Combatant: Each time an adjacent foe attacks you and misses, he suffers 2 points of subdual damage. (Granted by Orc Blood feat)
• Favored Foes: +2 Threat range to attack, sense motive, survival, or notice checks vs. Folk (Granted by Night Horde feat)
• Darkvision I: Ignores penalties for low or dim light conditions (Granted by magic item - Skinwalker's Cape)

Class Abilities:

• Cadre: Once per scene as a free action, you may temporarily grant your teammates 1 of your Basic Combat feats until the end of the scene.
• Right-Hand Man: Personal Lieutenant [70 XP], Grimmar (below)
• Master and Commander I: Gain 1 additional Terrain feat and Tactics increases to Career Level +6.
• Battle Planning I: You may begin each combat with 1 battle plan already in effect and may enact a new one as a full action. Each plan’s benefits last until the end of the current combat or until you enact a different battle  plan. A battle plan grants you and each teammate who can see or hear you a +2 morale bonus with certain rolls and values. Vár has the following battle plans: Guard Yourselves! (+2 to defense rolls), and No Prisoners! (+2 to lethal damage rolls)

Skills: Total = Ranks(6 max) + Attribute Modifier + Misc

• Acrobatics +5 = 4 + 1(Dex)
• Athletics +8 = 5 + 3(Str)
• Blend +0 = 0 + 0(Cha)
• Bluff +0 = 0 + 0(Cha)
• Crafting +2 = 0 + 1(Int)
• Disguise +0 = 0 + 0(Cha)
• Haggle +2 = 0 + 2(Wis)
• Impress +1= 1 + 0(Cha)
• Intimidate +7 = 5 + 2(Wis)
• Investigate +2 = 0 + 2(Wis)
• Medicine +2 = 1 + 1(Int)
• Notice +8 = 6 + 2(Wis)
• Prestidigitation +1 = 0 + 1(Dex)
• Resolve +7 = 5 + 2(Con)
• Ride +6 = 5 + 1(Dex)
• Search +1 = 0 + 1(Int)
• Sense Motive +3 = 1 + 2(Wis)
• Sneak +2 = 1 + 1(Dex)
• Survival +5 = 3 + 2(Wis)
• Tactics +5 = 4 + 1(Int)

Origin Skills: Acrobatics & Sneak
ACP: -0

Feats:

• Armor Basics: Reduces DP and ACP of worn armor by 1 and speed penalty by 5 ft. [Granted by Fighter specialty]
• Personal Lieutenant: Grimmar, 70 XP (see below). [Granted by Right-Hand Man, Captain lvl 1]
• Lightning Reflexes: +3 to Reflex saves. May roll initiative twice and keep the preferred result. [Granted by Vigilant trait]
• Orc Blooded: +1 to the higher of Strength or Constitution scores, gains grueling combatant, and may select feats as if an orc. [Career lvl 1]
• Night Horde: +1 to lower of Intelligence or Charisma scores, gains favored foes. [Optional for -2 attribute points]
• Coordinated Attack: Once per round, may direct a teammate who can see or hear you to make an immediate standard attack. [Captain lvl 2]
• Wolf Pack Basics: Gain an additional +2 when attacking a flanked opponent (total +4). [Career lvl 3]

Stances: None

Tricks:

• Shove (Melee or Unarmed Attack Trick [Forte]): The character uses an attack’s momentum to drive his opponent back. With a hit against a target of equal or smaller Size, the character pushes the target back 5 ft. He may follow to remain adjacent to the target or stay in his current locationwith this attack, he may immediately move 5 ft. as a free action.
• Parry (Initiative Action [Forte]): The character uses his hands or weapon to knock an  incoming attack aside. Once per round when the character’s not flat-footed, after he’s been hit by a melee or unarmed attack but before damage is rolled, he may make a Reflex save (DC equal to the attack check result). With success, the damage drops to 0 (though any special effects from the attack are  still  felt). The character may take this action a number of times per combat equal to the number of Melee Combat feats he has (min. 1).
• Shield Block (Initiative Action): Once per round when the character has a readied shield and isn’t flat-footed, after he’s hit by an unarmed or melee attack but before damage is rolled, he may make a Fortitude save (DC equal to the attack check result). With success, the attack’s damage drops to 0 (though any special effects from the attack are still felt). The character may take this action a number of times per combat  equal to the number of Melee Combat feats he has (min. 1).
• Relentless Attack (Attack Trick): The character focuses completely on one opponent, keeping the pressure on until an attack gets through. If the character’s last attack was also against the current opponent and missed, he gains a +2 bonus with this attack.

Proficiencies:

• Edged (Forte)
• Unarmed
• Bows (Forte)

Interests:

• Study: Doom Legion
• Language: Common
• Language: Orcish
• Language: Vargyr
• Study: Nature
• Study: Flute music

Gear: Carrying 50.7; Carrying Capacity >120 (light) to 360 (heavy)
Armor
Moderate Studded Leather Armor w/ Light Fittings (DR 4; DP -0; ACP -0; Spd -0; Disguise -2; Const Soft 4; Comp 15W) 26lbs. - 130s
Weapons
Warg-Rider's Spear [Throwing Spear] - [upgrades: superior materials, goblin design, armor-piercing, cavalry] 5 lbs. - 70s
Short Bow - 2 lbs. - 40s
Wooden Shield [Hide Shield]  6 lbs. - 10s
Standard Arrows x30 - (1d6 lethal; Qualities: AP +2, poisonous) - .1lbs. - 10s
Dagger - (1d6 lethal; threat 19-20; Qualities: bleed, hurl) - 1lb. - 15s
General Equipment
Canteen - (.5 lbs. empty, 5.5 lbs. full) - 5s
Purse - 5s
Saddlebags 5 lbs. - 10s
Supplies
Rations (7 uses) - 5lbs. -  5s

Money in Hand: 10s (income)
Stake: 0 (10 in group)
 
Prizes: (Max 1)
Magic Items
Skinwalker's Cape: This complete, well-preserved black wolf-skin cape includes the head of the wolf, minus its lower jaw. The eyes have been replaced with smooth orbs of amber. When worn with the wolf's head atop the user's head, it grants the wearer a wolf's night vision. If the wearer pulls the wolf's head down like a mask, a swift, werewolf-like transformation is triggered, granting the user a bite attack.
Lesser Charm: Spell use (Wild Side I), once per scene, last for 3 minutes.
Lesser Essence: Darkvision I
Cost: 8 Reputation

Character Notes - Vár:

• Vár is completely silent in regards to his past before joining the Company. Enough experience with him and knowledge about Orcish tribes might lead one to assume he may be some sort of deposed tribal "prince", and his leadership qualities seem to lend credence to such an assumption.
• His motives are obscure as well, but he seems to spend a lot of time concentrating on honing his combat prowess, and gathering information about the lands he passes through.
• Vár extends professional courtesy to the other members of the Company. To those who have his hard-earned trust, he can be a staunch and to-the-death ally.
• He speaks Grimmar's language and uses it to communicate directly and often secretly with him.
  

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Grimmar the Vargyr - Large Beast Walker [70 XP]

Str 16,  Dex 10,  Con 10, Int 9,  Wis 10,  Cha 10;  SZ L (1×2,  Reach  1);  Spd 30 ft. ground (Run  150 ft.)
Init III; Atk VI; Def V; Res IV; Health VI; Comp I
Skills: Acrobatics  II,  Sneak  IV,  Survival  IV,  Tactics  IV
Qualities: Feats (Wolf Pack Basics, Wolf Pack Mastery), Improved  sense  (scent),  superior  runner  II, superior traveler II, tough  I, treacherous
Attacks/Weapons: Bite II (dmg 1d10+1 lethal; threat 17–20; upgrades: trip)

Character Notes - Grimmar:

Grimmar understands Common and Orcish as well as his own language (Vargyr).

• Like many creatures who are large and not threatened by much, Grimmar is relatively laid-back. He loves a good hunt, however, and enjoys a good fight. Out of the pair, Grimmar is the most aggressive.
• He respects Vár's leadership and cunning, but is only barely subservient to him; an issue best not visited much less pushed. He is completely loyal to Vár in any case. Their relationship is not one of master and servant, but more like battle-tested brothers. There may be an occasional power struggle over a particular decision, but most of the time Grimmar concedes that following Vár's lead is the wisest idea. During times of trial, there is never conflict between the two however. It is much more important to act in unity and avoid giving the enemy a weakness to exploit.
• Grimmar likes to throw his weight around. Although he will not harm a member of the group without severe provocation, he has been known to try to intimidate new people, just to--- in his mind--- reinforce his position in the "pack".

Almost finished. I'll go over it at least once more and add some character notes before porting it over to the wiki. Also let me know if you want me to parse out Grimm's stats.

Notes: May donate 15 Rep toward the group to purchase that Stable amenity... Grimm eats a lot. And oats aren't going to cut it.[/list]

[Jigger]

I Guess you missed my previous comments Catodon.

Grandmother wants to know their motives...

Why did they come down here, to steal the girl?

• Did they just want her?
• Is this some sort of elaborate trick to get the warriors to leave.
• Was this a personal grudge against the Jarl?
• Was it just a raid, and the girl was taken as an extra prize?

She wants to know WHY?