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McJarvis 12-14-06, 10:35 AM	This is a Miniquest for Valen Sky to join The Loyalists. If you are not Hirumajoe or myself, do not post here.
McJarvis 12-14-06, 10:36 AM	Valen Sky "I'd rather be lucky than good." Gender and Race: Male Human Size and Type: Medium Humanoid (Human, psionic) Height and Weight: 5'6' 140lbs [changed from 150 lbs] Age: 21 years old Alignment: Neutral Good ECL: Ranger 2/Psion (Egoist) 4 Experience: 15604/15000 Skill Packages Enabled Scout (Attack) Attributes STR 14 (+2) [06 pts] [14 Base] DEX 16 (+3) [10 pts] [16 Base] CON 14 (+2) [06 pts] [14 Base] INT 17 (+3) [10 pts] [16 Base, 1 Level] WIS 12 (+1) [04 pts] [12 Base] CHA 08 (-1) [00 pts] [8 Base] Miscellaneous Statistics Hit Points: 34.5 [6 HD] [8 Ranger + (4.5 Ranger) + (2.5 Psion x 4) + (6 HD x 2 Con)] Armor Class (Normal): 19 (+1 Dodge, +4 Force Screen, +4 Mobility, +2 Animal Affinity-Dex) [10 Base, 3 Dex, 4 Armor, 1 Enhancement, 1 Deflection] Armor Class (Touch): 14 (+1 Dodge, +4 Mobility, +2 Animal Affinity-Dex) [10 Base, 3 Dex, 1 Deflection] Armor Class (Flat-Footed): 16 (+4 Force Screen) [10 Base, 4 Armor,1 Enhancement, 1 Deflection] Initiative: +3 [3 Dex] Base Attack Bonus: +4 [2 Ranger 2,2 Psion 4] Grapple: +6 [4 BAB, 2 Str, 0 Size] Speed (Land): 30 ft [30 Base] Weight Carried: 33.3 lbs, Light encumbrance [0-58 (Light), 59-116 (Medium), 117-175 (Heavy)] Saves Fortitude: +7 (+2 Animal Affinity-Con) [2 Con, 3 Ranger, 1 Psion, 1 Enhancement] Reflex: +8 (+2 Animal Affinity-Dex) [3 Dex, 3 Ranger, 1 Psion, 1 Enhancement] Will: +6 (+2 when Psicrystal is within 1 mile, +2 Animal Affinity-Wis) [1 Wis, 0 Ranger, 4 Psion, 1 Enhancement] Melee Attacks Adamantine Greatsword +7, 2d6+3, (19-20/x2), slashing (Ignores Hardness up to 20, +2 Damage vs Elves) [2 Str, 4 BAB, 1 Enhancement] Dagger +6, 1d4+2, (19-20/x2), piercing (+2 Damage vs Elves) [2 Str, 4 BAB] [mwk] Alchemical Silver Dagger +7, 1d4+1, (19-20/x2), piercing (+2 Damage vs Elves) [2 Str, 4 BAB, 1 Enhancement] Ranged Attacks [mwk] Deepcrystal Composite Longbow (Mighty +2) +8, 1d8+2, (20/x3), Range 110 ft, piercing (+1 to hit/damage at 30' or less, +2 Damage vs Elves, +2d6 for 2PP) [3 Dex, 4 BAB, 1 Enhancement] Rapid Shot: [mwk] Deepcrystal Composite Longbow (Mighty +2) +6/+6, 1d8+2, (20/x3), Range 110 ft, piercing (+1 to hit/damage at 30' or less, +2 Damage vs Elves, +2d6 for 2PP) [3 Dex, 4 BAB, 1 Enhancement, -2 Rapid Fire] Dagger +7, 1d4+2, (19-20/x2), Range 10 ft, piercing (+1 to hit/damage at 30' or less, +2 Damage vs Elves) [3 Dex, 4 BAB] [mwk] Alchemical Silver Dagger +8, 1d4+1, (19-20/x2), Range 10 ft, piercing (+1 to hit/damage at 30' or less, +2 Damage vs Elves) [3 Dex, 4 BAB, 1 Enhancement] Special Attacks & Abilities Human Traits: Bonus feat 1 extra skill point per level (4 at 1st) Ranger Abilities: Proficiency with all Simple and Martial Weapons Proficiency with Light Armor and Shields (not Tower shields) +2 Favored Enemy: Humanoid (Elves) (+2 to Damage, Bluff, Listen, Spot, Sense Motive, Survival) Wild Empathy Combat Style: Rapid Fire Feat while in light or no armor Psion Abilities: Access to Egoist Discipline Bonus Feat Powers Readied Level 1 [DC 14] Vigor, Prescience-Offensive, Precognition-Offensive, Force Screen, Entangling Ectoplasm Level 2 [DC 15] Animal Affinity, Energy Adaption-Specified, Chameleon, Concussive Blast Power Points Available Per Fight: 8 (10 availble this fight) [23 Total Power Points / 3, rounded up] Total Power Points: 23 18 [(+0 Ranger 2, +17 Psion 3, +6 Int] Manifester Level: 4 Feats Point Blank Shot Human Dodge Lvl 1 Track Ranger 1 Psicrystal Affinity Psion 1 Mobility Lvl 3 Rapid Fire Ranger 2 Spring Attack Lvl 6 Skills First change of skills Second change of skills Total Skill Points: 68 [50 Ranger, 24 Psion (Egoist)] Languages: Common, Undercommon, Sylvan, Elven [1 Racial, 3 Int] Armor Check Penalty: -0 [0 Armor] Balance: +3 [3 Dex] Climb: +2 [2 Str] Concentration: +11 [2 Con, 9 Ranks (4 Ranger,5 Psion)] Craft (Bowmaking): +10 [3 Int, 5 Ranks (4 Ranger, 1 Psion), 2 Masterwork Tools] Handle Animal: +6 [-1 Cha, 5 Ranks (5 Ranger), 2 Masterwork Whistle] Hide: +11 [3 Dex, 8 Ranks (7 Ranger,2CC Psion)] Jump: +2 [2 Str] Knowledge (Dungeoneering): +7 [3 Int, 4 Ranks (4 Ranger)] Knowledge (Geography): +8 [3 Int, 5 Ranks (5 Psion)] Knowledge (Nature): +13 [3 Int, 8 Ranks (8 Psion), 2 Synergy Survival] Listen: +5 (+2 from Alertness when Psicrystal within 5', +2 vs Elves) [1 Wis, 4 Ranks (4 Ranger)] Move Silently: +11 [3 Dex, 8 Ranks (7 Ranger,2CC Psion)] Psicraft: +4 [3 Int, 1 Ranks (1 Psion)] Ride: +6 [3 Dex, 1 Ranks (1 Ranger), 2 Synergy Handle Animal] Spot: +5 (+2 from Alertness when Psicrystal within 5', +2 vs Elves) [1 Wis, 4 Ranks (4 Ranger)] Survival: +6 (+2 Tracking Elves, +2 vs Getting Lost or Natural Hazards (Geography Synergy)) [1 Wis, 5 Ranks (5 Ranger)] Use Rope: +8 [3 Dex, 5 Ranks (5 Ranger)] Conditional Modifiers +1 to hit and +1 to damage with ranged attacks within 30' (Point Blank Shot) +1 Dodge modifier to AC against one target, selectd as a free action each round (Dodge) +4 to AC versus Attacks of Opportunity caused by moving out of or within a threatened area (Mobility) +2 to Spot and Listen when Psicrystal is within 5' (Alertness - Psicrystal Affinity) +2 to Will Saves when Psicrystal is within 1 mile (Resolved) +2 to Damage, Bluff, Listen, Sense Motive, Spot, Survival vs Elves (+2 Favored Enemy) Prefight Actions Gain Psionic Focus Bring Psicrystal (Quartz) Psicrystal activates Self-propulsion Bring light warhorse (Lightning) Equipment Worn and Carried Explorers Outfit [0 lbs] [0 gp] [mwk] Deepcrystal Composite Longbow (Mighty +2) [3 lbs][800C gp] Adamantine Greatsword [8 lbs][3050 gp] [mwk] Alchemical Silver Dagger (-1 Damage) [1 lbs][322 gp] 3 Daggers [1 lb each = 4 lbs][2gp each = 8 gp] +1 Mithral Chain Shirt [10.0 lbs][2100 gp] Cloak of Resistance + 1 [1 lbs][1000 gp] Ring of Protection +1 [0 lbs][2000 gp] 1 Antitoxin [0 lbs][50 gp] 2 Smokestick [1.0 lbs][40 gp] 4 Tindertwig [0 lbs][4 gp] Masterwork Whistle (+2 to Handle Animal) [1 lbs][50 gp] (9) Alchemical Silver Arrows (-1 Damage) [0.15 lb each = 1.35 lbs][1.025 gp each = 9.225C gp] (9) Cold Iron Arrows [0.15 lb each = 1.35 lbs][0.05 gp each = 0.45C gp] Effient Quiver [2.0 lbs][1800 gp] Inside Effient Quiver (40) Steel Arrows [0.15 lb each = 6.0 lbs][0.025 gp each = 1.0C gp] (20) [mwk] Mundane Crystal Arrows [0.15 lb each = 4.5 lbs][3.025 gp each = 60.5C gp] Masterwork Composite Longbow (Mighty +2) [3 lbs][300C gp] End of Inside Effient Quiver Total Weight on Valen: 32.70 lbs Lightning (Light Warhorse) [- lbs][150 gp] Equipment on Lightning Leather Barding [30 lbs][40 gp] Riding Saddle [25 lbs][10 gp] Bit and bridle [1 lbs][2 gp] Expendable Items 5 Powerstones of Skate [ML 1] [0.0 lb each = 0 lbs][25 gp each = 125 gp] 3 Powerstones of Synesthete [ML 1] [0.0 lb each = 0 lbs][25 gp each = 75 gp] 2 Potions of Protection from Evil [0.1 lb each = 0.2 lbs][50 gp each = 100 gp] 2 Potions of Protection from Law [0.1 lb each = 0.2 lbs][50 gp each = 100 gp] 2 Potions of Protection from Chaos [0.1 lb each = 0.2 lbs][50 gp each = 100 gp] 3 Powerstones of Bolt [ML 1] [0.0 lb each = 0 lbs][25 gp each = 75 gp] 2 Powerstones of Entangling Ectoplasm [ML 1] [0.0 lb each = 0 lbs][25 gp each = 50 gp] Max total (ECL2 x 50): 1800 gp Current total: 625 gp Total Weight with Expendables: 32.7 +0.6 = 33.3 lbs Encumbrance: Light (58 lbs or less for Str 14) Equipment at Home (51) Steel Arrows [0.15 lbs each = 12.15 lbs][0.025 C gp each = 2.025 gp] 50' Rope, Silk (+2 to Use Rope) [5 lbs][10 gp] 6 pitons [1/2 lb each = 3 lbs][0.06 gp] Hammer [2 lbs][0.05 gp] Masterwork Bowmaking Tools [1 lbs][55 gp] 1' Thin Silk String (treating as Rope, Silk) (+2 to Use Rope) [0.1 lbs][0.2 gp] 1 Tanglefoot Bag [4 lbs][50 gp] 1 Thunderstone [1 lbs][30 gp] 1 Acid Flasks [1 lbs][10 gp] 1 Alchemist's Fire [1 lbs][20 gp] Greatsword [8 lbs][50 gp] Dagger [1 lbs][2 gp] Allies Maximum CR per ally: CR 1 Maximum ECL per ally: ECL 4 Maximum CA of allies per fight: CA 4 Gender and Race: None and Psicrystal Size and Type: Diminutive Construct Height and Weight: 5" and 1/10th lb Age: NA Alignment: Neutral Good ECL: NA Attributes STR 1 (-5) [11 Base, -10 Racial] DEX 15 (+2) [11 Base, +4 Racial] CON -- (NA) [-- Base] INT 06 (-2) [10 Base, -4 Racial] WIS 10 (+0) [10 Base] CHA 10 (+0) [10 Base] Miscellaneous Statistics Hit Points: 23 [6 HD] [1/2 of Master's HP + 6 Feat] Armor Class (Normal): 16 [10 Base, 2 Dex, 4 Size] Armor Class (Touch): 16 [10 Base, 2 Dex, 4 Size] Armor Class (Flat-Footed): 14 [10 Base, 4 Size] Initiative: +2 [2 Dex] Base Attack Bonus: +4 [4 Construct] Grapple: -13 [4 BAB, -5 Str, -12 Size] Speed (Land): 30 ft [30 Base] Speed (Climb): 20 ft [20 Base] Weight Carried: 00.00 lbs, Light encumbrance [0-1.5 (Light), 1.5-3 (Medium), 3-4.5 (Heavy)] Saves Fortitude: 6 [6 Master Save] Reflex: 7 (Improved Evasion) [7 Master Save] Will: 5 [4 Master Save] Special Attacks and Abilities Personality (Resolved) Self-Propulsion (Stats assume Self-Propulsion Active) Share Powers Sighted: Can see/hear out to 40ft, ignores normal and magical darkness Telepathic Link: Telepathically communicates with master Alertness: Provides Alertness feat to master when within arms reach (5') Improved Evasion Deliver Touch Powers +8 racial Climb bonus: Use Dex instead of Str, can always take 10 Feats AlertnessLvl 1 ToughnessLvl 3 ToughnessLvl 6 Skills Languages: Common [1 Racial] Total Skill Points: Same as Master plus minimum 4 in Spot, Listen, Move Silently, Search [Same as Master] Armor Check Penalty: -0 [0 Armor] Climb: +10 [2 Dex, 8 Racial] Concentration: +9 [NA Con, 9 Ranks (4 Ranger,5 Psion)] Craft (Bowmaking): +3 [-2 Int, 5 Ranks (4 Ranger, 1 Psion)] Handle Animal: +5 [0 Cha, 5 Ranks (5 Ranger)] Hide: +22 [2 Dex, 8 Ranks (7 Ranger,2CC Psion), 12 Size] Knowledge (Dungeoneering): 2 [-2 Int, 4 Ranks (4 Ranger)] Knowledge (Geography): +3 [-2 Int, 5 Ranks (5 Psion)] Knowledge (Nature): +8 [-2 Int, 8 Ranks (8 Psion), 2 Synergy Survival] Listen: +6 [0 Wis, 4 Ranks (4 Ranger), 2 Feat] Move Silently: +10 [2 Dex, 8 Ranks (7 Ranger,2CC Psion)] Psicraft: -1 [-2 Int, 1 Ranks (1 Psion)] Ride: +5 [2 Dex, 1 Ranks (1 Ranger), 2 Synergy Handle Animal] Search: +2 [-2 Int, 4 Psicrystal] Spot: +6 [0 Wis, 4 Ranks (4 Ranger), 2 Feat] Survival: +5 (+2 vs Getting Lost or Natural Hazards (Geography Synergy)) [0 Wis, 5 Ranks (4 Ranger)] Use Rope: +7 [2 Dex, 5 Ranks (5 Ranger) Equipment Worn and Carried None Gender and Race: Male Light Warhorse Size and Type: Large Animal Alignment: Neutral ECL: 3 HD CR: 1 Tricks: Attack, Come, Defend, Down, Guard, Heel Attributes STR 16 (+3) DEX 13 (+1) CON 17 (+3) INT 02 (-4) WIS 13 (+1) CHA 06 (-2) Miscellaneous Statistics Hit Points: 22 [3 HD] [(4.5 (Animal) x 3) + (3 HD x 3 Con)] Armor Class (Normal): 16 [10 Base, 1 Dex, 4 Natural, 2 Armor, -1 Size] Armor Class (Touch): 10 [10 Base, 1 Dex, -1 Size] Armor Class (Flat-Footed): 15 [10 Base, 4 Natural, 2 Armor, -1 Size] Initiative: +1 Base Attack Bonus: +2 Grapple: +9 (1d4+3 nonlethal damage) Speed (Land): 60 ft [60 Base] Weight Carried: 56 lbs or 229.3 lbs (with Valen and Quartz) (Light), light encumbrance [0-230 (Light), 231-460 (Medium), 461-690 (Heavy)] Saves Fortitude: +6 Reflex: +4 Will: +2 Melee Attacks 2 Hooves +4, 1d4+3, (20/x2), bludg./pierc./slash. [+2 BAB, +3 Str, -1 Size] Bite -1, 1d3+1, (20/x2), bludg./pierc./slash. [+2 BAB, +3 Str, -1 Size, -5 secondary] Special Attacks and Abilities Low-light vision Scent Feats Endurance (Lvl 1) Run (Lvl 3) Skills Total Skill Points: 6 Armor Check Penalty: -0 Balance: +1 [0 Ranks, 1 Dex] Hide: -3 [1 Dex, -4 Size] Jump: +15 [0 Ranks, 3 Str, 12 Speed] Listen: +4 [1 Wis, 3 Ranks] Move Silently: +1 [1 Dex] Spot: +4 [1 Wis, 3 Ranks] Equipment Worn and Carried Leather Barding (40gp, 30lbs) Saddle (10gp , 25 lbs) Bit and Bridle (2gp, 1 lbs) Total: 56 lbs Always try to Dispense with Displays (I.e. hide manefestation) (DC 15 + level of the power Concentration check) Always hold breath when within an area of effect containing smoke. Always stow equipment *except* for 3 of the 4 daggers. Always stow the last dagger. Share all buffs with Quartz when in range. In general attempt to keep range utilizing terrain, conditions, and abilities to the fullest extent possible. Use deepcrystal bow as main method of combat. More Specific Tactics: Begin mounted on Lightning (Light Warhorse). Quartz will also be mounted on Lightning. Delay Quartz's action on the first round such that he moves immediately before Valen. If Valen ever falls asleep, Quartz will take a standard action to wake him up. If Valen is blinded use powerstone of Synestate (feel light). Assuming no initial contact with the enemy, Valen manifests Precognition-Offensive, then Force Screen, 1 PP each, sharing with Quartz. Quartz will make listen/spot checks when not needing to make a double move. In general Quartz will try to stay within one move action of Valen, and preferably 5'. This is a low priority however. Use Skate from Power stone on Lightning. Begin hunting for the opponent with Double Moves on Lightning. Valen will ready to fire on sight. Once contact has been made attempt to stay beyond a move + medium spell range for the opponent if a caster, or beyond charge range if a melee opponent. If an opponent gets within range of Entangling Ectoplasm, use it. If opponent has a better ranged attack bonus (or is spamming magic missile) try actively to get to range of Entangling Ectoplasm, then keep around 30-60' to cast again. If opponent has a better ranged attack and better mobility just shoot. Use any consumables reasonable (I.e. Antitoxin if opponent looks like they'll use poison, reapply skate,etc) Attempt to recover all equipment afterwards (including Arrows, dropped/thrown daggers, etc). Work in Progess: Short Version: Valen Sky is a human in training to fight the enemies of the underdark, currently focusing on Drow and working his way up to things like Illithids and Beholders. Having studied the Elves and, Drow in particular, his fighting style has taken on elements from these groups. Time Between Fights: 6 Hours Prebuffs/Ongoing Effects: XXXX Items Used: XXXX Spells or Powerpoints Used: 5 pp, 8 Steel Arrows x/day Abilities Used: XXXX Free Activity: Guard House Time Between Fights: XXXX Prebuffs/Ongoing Effects: XXXX Items Used: XXX Spells or Powerpoints Used: XXXX x/day Abilities Used: XXXX Free Activity: XXXX Time Between Fights: ? hrs Prebuffs/Ongoing Effects: xxxxx (time remaining), xxxxx (time remaining) Items Used: xxxxx, xxxxx Spells or Powerpoints Used: xxxxx x/day Abilities Used: xxxxx Free Activity: xxxxx Results Win vs Saunginel (DocNessumo) - [900 xp] [900 gp] Win vs both Ash (NiQil) and Fnorri (False_Keraptis) - [1500 xp] [1500 gp] Win vs Khabil Baruhk (Traevanon) - [900 xp] [900 gp] Leveled to 4! Lost vs Indrithia Celeth (Zevox) - [350 xp] [350 gp] Lost vs Osiris (Iced) - [400 xp] [400 gp]Surrendered to avoid going into Week 3/3 Win vs Khabil Baruhk (Traevanon) - [1050 xp] [1050 gp] Win vs Torel Silvanus (Erithmu) - [1050 xp] [1050 gp] Lost vs Ventr the Dreamer (Milov) - [350 xp] [350 gp]Surrendered to avoid going into Week 2/2 Win vs El'enees'ka Hunn'et (malakaiunseen) - [1050 xp] [1050 gp] Leveled to 5! Lost vs Annalina Vale (Zevox) - [500 xp] [533 gp] Lost vs Kilpquabjeg (hogarth) and => Ventr the Dreamer (Milov) - [479 xp] [510 gp] Win vs 3 Centaurs (Monster Fight) - [1375 xp] [1467 gp] Win vs Ventr (Milov), Reginald Molehusband (Hogarth) - [2500 xp] [2666 gp]Leveled to 6! Starting: 3200 XP Earned: 12404 XP Spent: 0 XP Remaining: 15604 XP Starting: 3000 gp Earned: 12726 gp Spent: 12827.26 gp Remaining: 2898.74 gp None 83 Arrows (2.075C gp) 5 Powerstone of Skate (125 gp) 1 Powerstone of Entangling Ectoplasm (25gp) 3 Bags of Caltrops (6 gp) 1 Tindertwig (1 gp) 1 Smokestick (20 gp) Total: 179.075 gp
McJarvis 12-14-06, 11:03 AM	Mort Noir padded through the streets, pondering where to go next. The Loyalist's compound had recently been the subject of a burglary of several hundred gold pieces...a small amount relative to the guild's massive resources, but the act was a theft all the same. Lia Mortineillia had sent her out to find and eliminate the source of this problem. And then she had heard the news: that the dark ones were to blame. Apparently the dreaded Drow were trying to get a foothold in the city, and they were testing the guilds of the city first. As she treaded softly down the crowded street, she made sure no one could see her. She spent the entire night attempting to ascertain where the enemy might be...and finally a windfall came her way. A drunken construction worker speaking of some strange new architecture being built in a warehouse on the south side of the city near the Psi Consortium. Spiderwebs made of stone everywhere, statues of spiders, and other alien looking pieces of artwork. That was all Mort had to hear. She immediately vacated the tavarn and headed to her next stop...she had recently heard of legends of a warrior suited to take down such an enemy. It was even rumored that he had recently taken down two such enemies without suffering a single wound! Again, she was off to weaving in and out of the crowds of Gladius. Finally she came to a part of the inner city. If her sources had told her correctly, he liked to dwell in this part of the city...on one rooftop imparticular. On approaching the building, she noted that a horse with a rather large diamond afixed to it was standing at the base of a ladder. She climbed up the ladder and immediately recognized him from the rough descriptions she had been given before. This was Valen Sky. She had expected him to be somewhat older....and more concious of his surroundings. He seemed oblivious to her right now: He was watching closely a building accross the street. "Wonderful!" She thought. "Here he is, the rumored drow hunter...even now, he is scouting out what is obviously a drow household of some sort, planning to kill the evil creatures...." With that, Mort decided an introduction was in order. Clearing her throat somewhat, she made certain to have her hands spread out in a universal sign of "I mean you no harm" and stated simply, "Lady Lia Mortineillia sends her greetings and salutations, Sir Valen. We have recently become aware of a threat to our fair city of Gladius...from a dark, insideous source. She thought it prudent to send me and formally invite you to The Loyalists, for we believe your specific skill set would be most helpful in battling this foe. Perhaps you have heard of the dark elves?" With this, Mort smiled. She could somehow tell that this was going to go well.
Hirumajoe 12-14-06, 01:04 PM	Valen looks up, slightly startled from his observation. "Huh, what?" For a second his gaze defocuses and he seemingly mumbles to himself, "Quartz, you useless piece of rock...". His attention immediately returns to Mort, while at the same time shutters from the building across the way can be heard closing. Loudly. "I can guess you mean no harm due to the fact that you simply came up the ladder as opposed to trying to shoot me on sight. Like the last time I was up here. Silly misunderstanding with some Centaurs." With a quick glance to the now closed window and a sigh, he continues. "Dark Elves you say? I know of a few isolated Drow here and there, which I've been tracking of late. But those I know of are certainly not organized, nor a true threat to anyone. This news is definitely worth investigating..." Suddenly his expression becomes considering, and once again his gaze darts across the way, then settles back on Mort. "Wait, so you are offering me to join Lady Mortineillia's cause? Hmm... This has... Possibilities. Certainly its possible this threat is greater than something I can handle by myself. Although hard to know without some more legwork. Access to the Loyalists information gathering resouces would certainly help me greatly in that regard." For a second Valen's voice drops, and Mort barely hears "And certainly the prestige of working with the heir to the throne could help some of my other endeavours..." Valen continues, "So let me get this straight, I'd join Lady Mortineillia's group, gaining access to her resources in exchange for my services in doing what I'd do anyways? So what's the catch? There has to be a catch..."
McJarvis 12-14-06, 02:11 PM	Mort looked slyly from side to side, as if checking to see if anyone was within earshot on this rooftop. She then whispered, almost too softly for Valen to hear...."Of course, not all your duties will revolve around hunting the Drow...there are other tasks we need your services for...but I can tell you about the goblin and the book another time..." Then seeming to relax a bit, obviously not wanting to delve any deeper into the topic she just mentioned, Mort cheerfully & simply said, "And off we go, do you mind if I pet your horse?!" And with that she immediately started scooting down the ladder as fast as her small legs could take her, and she walked up to the horse to pet it. Lightning responded kindly, it was apparent she had a way with animals. "Oh, I bet he would make great friends with Stylo..." she said in a voice that seemed almost distant... And with that, she started to dart away, almost too fast fast for Valen to keep up. On the way you can engage Mort in any more conversation you want. Upon the end of the journey through the city you will be free to invade the drow stronghold :-)
Hirumajoe 12-14-06, 02:41 PM	Valen yells out, "Quartz! Get Lightning ready!". Suddenly the rock hanging on Lightning's saddle sprouts tiny legs, which attach themselves firmly to small pieces of rope that lead off to the bit and bridle. With a small tug from the psicrystal, Lightning turns and approaches the ladder. At the same time Valen focuses inward, causing his eyes change becoming golden in color and his pupil's to become vertical slits. Then with cat like dexterity he grabs the ladder and flips down, releasing at the low point, and lands on Lightning's sadle (Reduce Fall by 10' 1d20+5=19 (http://www.hwx.it/wizards.com/dice.php?sid=909#35290), Success, plus Fast Mount 1d20+8=25 (http://www.hwx.it/wizards.com/dice.php?sid=909#35291), Success), and in one smooth motion urges him to a trot following Mort. Valen calls out after Mort "What the hey, you only live once! You've got a new member!". I'm more than willing to just cut to the chase at this point, or the stronghold in this case. And yes, I know Valen doesn't have tumble yet, but he will at ECL 11. In character he has it, just not rules wise. :-) And I was actually expecting him to fall flat on his face... Go figure...
McJarvis 12-19-06, 02:37 PM	My schedule this weekend got really backed up & whatnot...so I just had Hirm send me tactics for an unseen opponent. As follows is the fight. Valen approached the compound mounted on his faithful steed. Bursting forth through the front gates after a few moments of preparation, the very sight of the well-known drow hunter caused a ruckus like none-other. Drow warriors went running every which way...Valen Sky shooting them down easily as they fled. When his kill count began to reach the higher twenties, three warriors came from the inner compound. They weilded two shortswords each, and their very bodies burned with angry fire at their fallen comrades. Thus the battle began.
McJarvis 12-19-06, 03:29 PM	Valen Sky started off with two buff rounds. Round -1: Drink anti-toxin vial Round -2: Manifests Animal Affinity(Dex) After this, Valen charges through the gates and continues to buff while going through his courtyard. Round 0: Initiative: 1d20+3=20 (http://www.hwx.it/wizards.com/dice.php?sid=941#36509) 1d20+3=6 (http://www.hwx.it/wizards.com/dice.php?sid=941#36514) Round 1: The three Drow apply buffs to themselves. (protection from good potions) They are on a balcony of sorts that overlooks the yard. Valen Sky manifests force screen. Round 2: Drow begin to descent the somewhat large staircase towards the yard. Valen Sky manifests Precognition Augmented(+2) and rides away from the staircase Round 3: Drow hit the bottom of the stairs and move out to attempt to surround Valen. Valen manifests Prescience & successfully breaks through the loose net of drow trying to corner him. Round 4: Drow warriors run towards Valen Valen rapid shots at one of them: 1d20+10=17 (http://www.hwx.it/wizards.com/dice.php?sid=941#36538) hit! [AC 10+4(armor)+3(dex)=17] damage: 1d8+4=10 (http://www.hwx.it/wizards.com/dice.php?sid=941#36539) 1d20+10=23 (http://www.hwx.it/wizards.com/dice.php?sid=941#36540) hit! damage: 1d8+4=8 (http://www.hwx.it/wizards.com/dice.php?sid=941#36541) and the drow is down. Round 5: The remaining two drow move in such a way that at least one of them will be able to base Valen next round. Valen sees that he is outnumbered & outmanuvered. He rapid shoots, mentally preparing to dismount & engage in melee when they close 1d20+10=30 (http://www.hwx.it/wizards.com/dice.php?sid=941#36547) crit! confirm: 1d20+10=25 (http://www.hwx.it/wizards.com/dice.php?sid=941#36548) confirmed damage: 3d8+18=26 (http://www.hwx.it/wizards.com/dice.php?sid=941#36549) The drow is down. Round 6: The lone remaining drow charges in 1d20+8=20 (http://www.hwx.it/wizards.com/dice.php?sid=941#36550) miss Valen drops his bow, dismounts, and attacks with his sword. Horse flanks 1d20+9=19 (http://www.hwx.it/wizards.com/dice.php?sid=941#36551) hit! damage: 2d6+7=12 (http://www.hwx.it/wizards.com/dice.php?sid=941#36552) Horse: 1d20+4=20 (http://www.hwx.it/wizards.com/dice.php?sid=941#36553) hit! damage: 1d4+3=7 (http://www.hwx.it/wizards.com/dice.php?sid=941#36554) the last drow has fallen.