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  1. On 4/30/2024 at 2:17 PM, Wizard of the Coat said:

    @Malkavian Grin I was just realizing that there is no equivalent to the Insight skill in SWSE. Before deciding on Persuasion vs Deception against Kessra, I thought I'd make a check to see what kind of read Nina has on the woman. Is she being honest about being a contractor for Durga? Is she scared of him, happy with her arrangement with him...? But Deception checks to mislead go against the target's Will Defense (not Perception), and Perception can only be used to see through Deceptive Appearances. It can't be used to glean further details from people with whom you are negotiating.

    I'm OK with that. It's the rules after all. But if you want to provide some sort of skill or ability check that can do what the Insight skill does in D&D, I'd be curious to know my options. Keep in mind, I did not delve into the rules before making this request. If there are feats or talents that allow a PC to do what I'm requesting, then it would not be appropriate to make a house rule that allows me to do it without the required feat/talent.

    I also do not know of all the Talent Tree options in the game. There's far too many to remember, and there very well may be something that does this.

    For now, I think I'll just tell you that it feels like she's being honest. We'll forgo a roll since it's not a critical detail. She's nonchalant about the whole thing, meaning she's likely giving you the whole story. She doesn't act like she's afraid of his presence--it's more just acknowledgment that you know he's here. Very matter-of-fact.

    I hope that helps!

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    HP 24/24 | AC 16 | R+1 F+2 W+1 | Luck 11/13 (+1) | Init. +0 | Speed 15' | Combat


    "Right, 'ave a torch then, lad," Doørfin replied, digging out one to hand to Shaun. "Whatev'r yer plan, Ah'll be keepin'er in th' tunnel. If'n 'er legs get free uh th' sand, she might 'ave an advantage on us. You burn 'er but Ah'll be at the front. Do what ye must but try not t' burn my beard, eh?" the Dwarf said, somehow able to muster a chuckle.

    Doørfin then shuffled up to the entrance and prepared to step in front of it to block Malice from exiting into the cavern proper. If he got oiled and burned in the process, so be it. He just had to put faith in his companions. What was a little fire for a blacksmith, anyhow?

  3. 1 hour ago, cailano said:

    That oppressive feeling Serpe gets has to do with his connection to his god, so none of the rest of you can feel it. More on that a little later.

    It sounds like you guys are going in, since only Serpe has expressed any reluctance. If that’s not the plan, please let me know.

    Cyrus isn't particularly pious, dealing usually in lip service. He's more concerned about earthly creatures eating flesh and leaving these bones lol.

    I think we keep Tamson outside as a scout as well as making sure our mule doesn't bugger off. I like the idea of Cyrus also staying outside to scout, but know I'll miss any action in the barrow because of it. Decisions, decisions...

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    HP 14/14 | AC 15 | Save vs. D12 W13 P14 B15 S16 | Skills | Move 40' | Attacks


    Around the corner the scout saw something she'd hoped not see. Taking a step back into the room with the others, Valthjofr's words slapped Yngvildr.

    "I...You can't...fine," was all she could muster in frustration. Her cheeks flared red in the torchlight. The young woman could feel the heat in her face. "I was...I'm not..." she stammered. "I was their slave, nothing more. But if the gods will it, I will heed your words..."

    After getting a grip she added, "I think the dead lead us. I saw two more Reapers just now. They disappeared from sight as quickly as I saw them."

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    "Artemis' grace! Iodás! You yet live!! A miracle unto itself!" the paladin shouted as she came to the edge of the floor. She'd lie down and offer an arm up for anyone needing help climbing.

    "Quickly we must get you to safety!"

  6. On 4/30/2024 at 8:47 PM, Saltimbanco said:

    I updated the map with positions of each party member. I have no problem with having you meet up by coincidence. I've seen Star Wars.

    Lol! I like to think the rule of getting players back until the mix overtakes the rules of making sense. It's not fun sitting on the sidelines and waiting.

    To answer you, yes, i believe we are taking Magnus' body back outside before venturing deeper. I'll check the maps when not on this terrible mobile device.

  7. I was planning to just guard the entrance so Malice would have to fight on uneven ground (hopefully an AC penalty) and i posted as such at the end of my last post. I figure it's more tactical to do that than try to stand off to the side and burn her and potentially let her have full movement/AC

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    "Uh, yeah, what he said," Cyrus added with a thumb toward Tharnakalian. "It's like a picture you'd see on a wall."

    The scattered bones and general atmosphere put the archer on edge. He kept tugging at the collar of his armor whilst looking around the perimeter.

    "Heard there's a bunch of money to be made in spider silk from the Blackened Forest to the west. Dangerous though. And probably out of our skill range right now," Cyrus said in idle chatter.

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    Nodding along to the information, Cyrus wracked his brain trying to figure out if he'd heard of the Blackened Forest or how spider silk might fare as a worn item.

    "Three hundred coins? That seems fair. I'm no bowyer--I just use the things. Just won't have that for a bit. But I'm sure whatever you put a month's effort into will be excellent. But I'm curious about this spider silk... Does it have a special quality about it? I fancy myself a cloak eh... conn...conney... Uh I like cloaks."

  10. Bunnie

    HP 4/4 | AC 8 | Luck 10/10 | Art. +0 | A.I. -4 | S-1 A-2 S+0 P-2 I-1 L+0 | Speed 30 | Mutated Gibbon Ape (white fur) | Occ. Hunter | Children of the Glow


    Bunnie got to ripping the items free of the goo and presented them to the group.

    "Look, look! Shield! Bunnie take shield. Very weak. But look! Hurty-throws! Throw to make hurty! Someone better at throwing take. Bunnie not good."

     

    Gruza

    HP 3/3 | AC 14 | Ammo 11/12 | Luck 17/17 | Art. +0 | A.I. +2 | S-1 A+0 S+0 P+1 I-2 L+2 | Speed 30 | Pure-Strain Human | Occ. Gatherer | The Clan of Cog


    Gruza happy across bridge! Do happy dance!

     

    Myycky

    HP 4/4 | AC 15 | Ammo 11/12 | Luck 10/10 | Art. +0 | A.I. +2 | S+0 A+0 S+1 P+0 I+1 L+0 | Speed 30 | Pure-Strain Human | Occ. Hunter | The Clan of Cog


    Also now across the bridge, Myycky breathed a sigh of relief and fell over, panting and cheering.


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    At first Cyrus was impressed by the craftsmanship on display. His eyes looked over the bows and buckets of arrows before turning to meet Valeron's eyes. The Elf was mysterious and held an otherworldly edge to his handsomeness. Cyrus didn't realize he was staring. What was it with Elves?

    Shaking himself out of his reverie, Cyrus moved closer and looked the cloaks. He cleared his throat. "So, uh, Valeron is it? These bows are well made. And these cloaks--did you make them? They are... I don't have a word for them... What material is this?"

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    "Yes, a proper burial for him would be the only right thing. He himself helped me give a proper sendoff to some remains we found alongside a magical sword. In taking up the sword I promised to see him given that honor--now too must I see that Magnus is given the same."

    Looking ahead to the dungeon and then back at her companions, Luciana asked, "Do we see to that now, or on our way out? It is as you say--our wily warlock may yet live and time may be of the essense." A spark of hope glimmered in the paladin's eye, but not one she would nurture just yet.

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    HP 14/14 | AC 15 | Save vs. D12 W13 P14 B15 S16 | Skills | Move 40' | Attacks


    "Fine, but you will defend him when the time comes," Yngvildr said coldly about the prisoner. "But check his wrist, something silver he covets," she added with a point of her sword.

    Then the scrapping sound came and took her attention. Quickly she spun on her heels and moved north to listen around the corner.

  14. I like this plan. Sure, Val isn't really looking to try very hard but she'll at least try a little.

    I'm not entirely sure what we're going to say here, though. Are we trying to make it seem like we're aware of the treaty and here on its behalf (in order to leverage the point)? Are we just going to be like "what are you doing here"?

    I have a feeling this will devolve into combat quickly, so if our stealth people can get into a flanking position, that'd be most beneficial I think. But I'm happy to defer to your tactics on that area.

  15. Bunnie

    HP 4/4 | AC 8 | Luck 10/10 | Art. +0 | A.I. -4 | S-1 A-2 S+0 P-2 I-1 L+0 | Speed 30 | Mutated Gibbon Ape (white fur) | Occ. Hunter | Children of the Glow


    Seeing no one else left to rescue, Bunnie turned to her new companions. Her darkened face was in sharp contrast to her white fur. "My name Bunnie. Friends?" she introduced. "Where this place? How we get out?"

     

    Gruza

    HP 3/3 | AC 14 | Ammo 11/12 | Luck 17/17 | Art. +0 | A.I. +2 | S-1 A+0 S+0 P+1 I-2 L+2 | Speed 30 | Pure-Strain Human | Occ. Gatherer | The Clan of Cog


    Gruza take help. Try get free! STICKY!!

    "No go! Gruza still stuck! PULL HARDER!"

     

    Myycky

    HP 4/4 | AC 15 | Ammo 11/12 | Luck 10/10 | Art. +0 | A.I. +2 | S+0 A+0 S+1 P+0 I+1 L+0 | Speed 30 | Pure-Strain Human | Occ. Hunter | The Clan of Cog


    Myycky had gotten just as stuck on the bridge despite the trash debris scattered about. A spear haft was held out to her. "Thanks! Gotta stick together, right? Okay, pull!"

    With Bokk's help, Myycky was able to get free. Then Gruza started complaining. "C'mon Gruza, grab my hand. Bokk, keep that spear just like this, okay? Now pull!"

    Eventually both Myycky and Gruza made it to the other side of the bridge without flinging themselves off. The girl's eyes wandered over to the still stuck form of Saris on the underside, glowing fungus shoved into his face unceremoniously.


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  16. 14 hours ago, cailano said:

    Okay so Gern and money lender in parallel in the morning, then to 12?

    That's what I'll assume unless I hear otherwise.

    Since the team is doing a touch of stuff before we adventure, can we have Cyrus also head to the bowyer? (unless you're already doing your posts) I want to ask IC about prices on a custom bow and then we can head out for the day. :)

  17. 14 hours ago, TheMightyDeeEmm said:

    I am down with opening the coffin; however I had an idea; we have oil, maybe Flickwit can douse her with oil and someone lights her on fire?

    We lit a torch for our Humans to see with, right? I'm trying to act as a blockade to the cavern so whomever comes down the hall will be stuck in the difficult sand. I'd rather have my axe ready so I think maybe Shaun or Novia would be better tossing the fire after your oil.

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